Author: Faisal Mahmood

Hong Kong The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), in partnership with the Shangri-La Group, hosted eight senior MICE professionals from India on The Dragon Pulse, a five-day familiarisation trip held from 26-30 June 2026. The programme was designed to demonstrate Hong Kong as a MICE destination for the Indian market, bringing together the city’s world class meetings and events infrastructure, venue diversity, and cultural experiences within a single corporate itinerary.   HKTB hosts eight Indian MICE professionals on a five-day familiarisation trip, showcasing the city’s event infrastructure and cultural depth for corporate travel programmes   The visit coincided with the…

India’s housing market is entering a more mature and geographically balanced phase, with growth being driven not just by the country’s largest metropolitan centres. While Delhi-NCR continues to dominate the luxury segment, the Tier-2 cities are emerging as the next growth frontier, aided by improving infrastructure, rising purchasing power and changing buyer expectations.   From Urban Expansion to Regional Growth: The Next Chapter of India’s Housing Story   Homebuyers are more discerning, with lifestyle, planning and long-term value influencing an increasing number of purchasing decisions. In response to shifting demand, developers are increasing their supply of premium and luxury units.…

The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) celebrated its 14th Foundation Day in New Delhi, marking fourteen years of advancing international trade, investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, policy dialogue, and people-to-people cooperation across BRICS and BRICS+ nations.   BRICS CCI celebrated its14th Foundation Day   The celebration was graced by Shri Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Former Cabinet Minister and National Executive Member, BJP India, as the Chief Guest, and Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, former Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Culture, as the Guest of Honour.   The event was attended by H.E. Xu Feihong, Ambassador of the People’s…

There comes a moment when an industry no longer needs another product it needs a new perspective. Today marks that moment with the arrival of Hyeglo Beauty, a premium beauty brand built on one defining promise: Better Makeup, Built for Skin. Created for today’s ingredient-conscious consumer, Hyeglo is reimagining makeup through skincare-first formulations that care for the skin as beautifully as they enhance it.   Kanupriya Ahluwalia, Founder of Hyeglobeauty At its core is a simple philosophy: Better makeup, Built for Skin. Not beauty that follows trends. Beauty that follows intention. Founded by Kanupriya Ahluwalia, whose decade-long journey across India’s…

Mobile entertainment in India has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last few years. While streaming platforms and social media continue to attract millions of users, another category is quietly changing the way Indians spend their leisure time, social gaming.   How Social Gaming Is Redefining Mobile Entertainment in India Unlike traditional mobile games that focused primarily on individual gameplay, social gaming combines entertainment with real-time interaction. Whether it’s competing against friends, challenging family members, or joining multiplayer matches with players across the country, gaming has become a shared experience rather than a solitary one. This shift is redefining what…

A healthy credit profile plays an important role in an individual’s financial journey. It reflects how responsibly credit has been managed over time and may influence eligibility for various credit products, subject to the lender’s criteria. Regularly reviewing a credit profile helps individuals understand their financial standing, identify potential issues and take timely corrective action.   5 Credit Profile Checks That Can Improve Financial Health   One of the easiest ways to assess overall credit health is by checking the Bajaj Finance Credit Pulse Report, which brings together key details such as an individual’s credit score, repayment history, credit utilisation,…

Most people believe they use water only a handful of times each day. The reality is that water is woven into almost every moment of our lives, from the first glass in the morning and preparing meals to cleaning homes and winding down at night. While we notice water, we rarely pause to recognize the silent enablers that deliver it seamlessly to us. This Rath Yatra, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. has turned this insight into a culturally resonant activation across Puri and the Bhubaneswar–Puri corridor.   At Rath Yatra, Crompton’s activation turned everyday trust in water into a powerful…

Doctors at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. successfully performed a complex emergency limb-saving surgery on a 35-year-old patient who sustained a severe forearm injury resulting in extensive blood vessel and tendon damage. Prompt surgical intervention, coordinated emergency care, and advanced reconstructive techniques helped restore blood circulation and preserve the function of the injured hand.   Doctors at Prayag Hospital successfully performed a complex emergency limb-saving surgery, restoring hand function in a 35-year-old patient following a severe traumatic injury Mr. Abhimanyu Kumar, aged 35 years, was brought to Prayag Hospital on July 6, 2026, in a critical condition after…

A Tamil Nadu-based husband-and-wife medical team has spent the last few years quietly building something India’s wellness shelves have rarely seen: a full range of doctor-formulated, clinically referenced gummy supplements, each one designed around a specific gap the two of them kept encountering, again and again, in their own patients.   Dr. Hema Sathish (Dermatologist) and Dr. Sathish (Orthopaedic Surgeon), founders of Healthetc   Indian healthcare, for the most part, has been built to treat disease, not to walk alongside the slow, accumulating decline that precedes it. Preventive care has existed mostly as advice; eat better, sleep more, manage stress…

After more than two decades in India’s real estate sector, Dr. Renu Rana has announced the launch of RENALIYAS, marking her transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.   Dr. Renu Rana, Founder & CEO, RENALIYAS, on the launch of her integrated real estate and development platform Having begun her career at the age of 19 as a receptionist, Dr. Rana progressed through various leadership roles in the real estate industry and most recently served as Director – Strategy, Sales & Marketing. Over the course of her career, she has worked across residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, hospitality, and township developments while…