Author: Faisal Mahmood

Oriflame, the Swedish holistic beauty and wellbeing brand, is targeting India to become its largest market globally by 2030, with the country expected to contribute one in every four euros of the company’s global revenue, up from around one in every ten euros today. As part of this ambition, the company plans to add 10 lakh new Beauty Entrepreneurs by 2030, further expanding its direct-selling network across the country.   Left Kenneth Benaim Campbell, Right Orkun Gul The ambition marks a significant expansion in the role India is expected to play in Oriflame’s global business. The company plans to build…

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide,1 But healthy dietary practices are known to help prevent and treat heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends including four and a half or more cups of fruits and vegetables daily, two or more servings of fish per week, fiber-rich whole grains, and four or more servings a week of nuts, legumes and seeds to help lower one’s risk of heart disease.2 Adding walnuts is an easy and delicious way to make meals more heart healthy.3 In fact, AHA has even certified walnuts as a heart-healthy food through its “Heart-Check…

The Bajaj Finance Personal Loan offers repayment tenures ranging from 12 to 108 months for loan amounts between Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 55 lakh. The applicable interest rate ranges from 10% to 30.5% per annum.   Bajaj Finance Personal Loan   The selected tenure can affect the monthly EMI and total interest payable. Borrowers can use a personal loan EMI calculator to compare repayment periods before deciding on a loan structure.   How does personal loan tenure affect monthly EMI? Loan tenure determines the period over which the borrowed amount is repaid. A longer tenure spreads the repayment across more…

Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading packaged drinking water company, has announced a partnership with Racing Promotion Private Limited (RPPL), becoming the Official Hydration Partner of F4 and the Indian Racing League (IRL). Covering six rounds of F4 and four rounds of IRL, the association marks Bisleri’s entry into India’s growing motorsport ecosystem, connecting the brand with high-performance racing, speed, endurance and precision.   Bisleri International becomes Official Hydration Partner of F4 and the Indian Racing League   As part of the partnership, Bisleri will bring its hydration proposition to the race-day experience through on-ground hydration support, product integration, brand…

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has completed the election process for the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) Governing Council, with Mr. S. Dinesh Kumar and Mr. V. V. Sankapani elected unopposed to the two positions. Mr. Dinesh Kumar has been appointed Chairman of the TNPL Governing Council following the TNCA Annual General Meeting held on September 27, 2026.   S Dinesh Kumar, Chairman, TNPL   The TNCA’s General Elections for the 2025–2028 term were held in November 2025, with the association’s key office-bearer positions decided through that process. At the time, the TNPL Governing Council continued to be constituted…

Anant National University co-hosted the Mass Timber Workshop 2026 on 24 and 25 September at its Ahmedabad campus. Organised by the US Softwood Export Council (SEC) and Anant National University, with support from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) under the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), the workshop brought together stakeholders to explore the role of mass timber in advancing sustainable construction in India.   Anant National University Hosts Mass Timber Workshop 2026, Championing Sustainable Construction and a Greener Future   As the construction sector grows, the need for environmentally responsible building practices becomes increasingly important. Mass timber offers an…

Sameera Groups, one of India’s leading diversified business groups with interests spanning land bank generation, real estate, warehousing, education, hospitality, and renewable energy, has unveiled its ambitious township development portfolio spanning approximately 2,500+ acres across Tamil Nadu and other key markets in India.   Sameera – The largest Township developer of Tamil Nadu   With 10+ ongoing township developments across strategic locations, Sameera Group is focused on developing large-format, integrated communities across key growth corridors. These developments are envisioned to bring together diverse residential, commercial and social infrastructure, creating well-planned communities designed for future growth.   The proposed and ongoing…

For years, India’s real estate map was drawn around a handful of large cities. Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and a few others absorbed most of the attention, capital and new supply. The map looks less concentrated now.   Tier-2 cities are emerging as key real estate growth destinations, driven by infrastructure, connectivity and urbanisation   A recent CII-Knight Frank study puts residential price growth across 11 emerging markets at 63% between 2021 and 2026, compared with 42% across India’s eight largest cities. Chandigarh Tricity and Lucknow are among the markets identified in the study. The numbers are significant, but the…

India’s emerging clean fuel corridors, expanding port infrastructure and growing maritime ecosystem are set to play a key role in the country’s transition towards a globally connected green hydrogen economy, according to discussions at S&P Global Energy’s Horizons Clean Energy Expansion India 2026.   S&P Global Energy launched “India’s Maritime Energy Gateway”, an infographic that brings together port-level trade data, clean fuel projects, fleet and shipbuilding activity and emerging green hydrogen corridors. Launched by Shri Venkatesapathy S., IAS, Joint Secretary (Shipping), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the gateway maps India’s evolving maritime energy landscape and its growing role in…

Ahead of the Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, Khel Now, one of India’s leading digital sports platforms, and Cricketaaa, a UAE-based global cricket content and distribution network, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the global reach of cricket storytelling and connect audiences across international markets. The collaboration will bring together Khel Now’s digital sports presence in India and Cricketaaa’s network spanning 38 international cricket associations and Test-playing nations. The two organisations will work towards developing and distributing up to 1,000 hours of original cricket content, covering players, teams, tournaments and stories from across the cricketing world. The initiative…