Author: Faisal Mahmood

Hong Kong It’s been a banner year for Hong Kong’s dining and hospitality scene. Fresh off its historic achievement, in which venues in Hong Kong became the first to receive both The World’s Best Bar and The World’s Best Hotel titles the same year, Hong Kong will host the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on 25 March 2026 (Wednesday) for the first time.    Hong Kong hosts Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, showcasing its dynamic and world-class dining scene   The announcement represents a milestone moment for Hong Kong and underscores its position as one of the world’s…

Bringing a fresh spin to home aesthetics, Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), has rolled out a new campaign featuring its power packed Ecolink BLDC fans range, starring actor and brand ambassador Rashmika Mandanna.   ‘Fans Reimagined’- Signify unveils its latest Ecolink campaign with Rashmika Mandanna   The new campaign highlights how Ecolink fans seamlessly blend design, style, and performance, reflecting the growing consumer preference for design-led, smart and expressive living spaces. The campaign taps the evolving consumers of today, who increasingly view everyday appliances as an extension of their personal taste and lifestyle.   Set in elegantly crafted, dreamlike environments, the film…

Okaya Power, a trusted name in power backup solutions and solar rooftop systems, has announced the launch of its new JXT 90Ah Inverter Battery. The JXT battery marks Okaya’s latest innovation in the Jumbo Tubular category, designed to deliver higher backup in a more compact form factor. The launch follows the successful introduction of Okaya’s Next-Gen Super Jumbo Tubular (SJT) and Advanced Tall Tubular (TT) batteries in 2025.   Okaya JXT 90Ah Inverter Battery, a compact Jumbo Tubular innovation with Advanced Tubular Technology, AEMS, and Certified Backup Hours for dependable power backup   A Compact Take on Jumbo Tubular Batteries…

The word Dhurandar means an expert or an accomplished person in Sanskrit langauge and the Aditya Dhar has played the role of expert in making the film. This is a spy-thriller which doesn’t seem to give the box office a time to relax and is now the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film.m. The star of the movie Dhurandhar is Ranveer Singh, and the movie has proved to be a big hit and has broken numerous records. So much so that Yashraj films hails Dhurandar as it attains mammoth success in terms of monetary gains, I.e. 1528 crore to date. Nevertheless, the picture…

Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced the appointment of Divya Kiran as Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Divya will build and lead Aurigo’s global HR function, aligning organizational design, leadership development, and performance frameworks with its unified product, engineering, and customer experience operating model. As the company moves toward more integrated, outcome-driven teams, it is strengthening the people practices and systems needed to support this approach globally.   Divya Kiran, Vice President, Human Resources   Divya brings over two decades of strategic leadership experience, helping technology…

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) aims to expand access to homeownership for eligible urban families, particularly those who do not own a permanent home. The scheme is designed around inclusion, transparency, and improved ease of access through a structured eligibility and beneficiary identification framework. In parallel, Bajaj Housing Finance Limited’s Sambhav Home Loan offers housing loan solutions for homebuyers from the unorganised sector, including micro-entrepreneurs and low-income households, designed for customers with cash-based incomes or limited formal documentation.   A key component of PMAY-U 2.0 is the Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS), under which eligible beneficiaries can…

The House of Jolly, India’s most enduring name in architectural hardware since 1944, marks a defining chapter in its evolution with the considered expansion of its House of Brands. Staying true to its philosophy quality through design, engineering and materials, Jolly has chosen to align with two design-led brands- Enrico Cassina and Omporro- each selected for their shared values of craftsmanship, longevity, materials and design integrity.   From Left to Right Aditya Bhargava, Rajesh Bhargava and Akshay Bhargava Founded in pre-independence India by Pt. Sh. Jeetendra Nath Bhargava, Jolly has long believed that hardware, though discreet, plays a defining role…

Wellness is no longer just a whisper. It’s roaring across screens, spas and skies. Netflix’s The White Lotus created a new trend of turning wellness into cultural escapes whilst conversations around gut cleansing, sound baths dominate social conversations. New wellness centres, clinics are sprouting like wildflowers and wellness bookings surge 40 % year on year (Global Wellness Institute). From Bollywood celebs to boardroom executives, 2026 marks the year holistic health becomes a mainstream mandate.   Pioneering this revolution are luxury retreats blending ancient wisdom and cutting-edge rejuvenation. From longevity bio-hacks to hormone balancing retreats for women, itineraries feature resets, detox programs,…

S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, today announced the launch of Mumbai’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for ‘Craniofacial & Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery’, a centre to provide comprehensive and specialised care to patients with structural and functional issues, and injuries in the facial & jaw area.   The launch event was graced by the renowned actor-director, Shri Mahesh Manjrekar, who stressed upon the increasing need to raise awareness around facial health and the importance of timely, specialised intervention.   Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar with Dr Kunal Punamiya & Dr Tofiq Bohra at the launch of Mumbai’s first COE for…

S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, today announced the launch of Mumbai’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for ‘Craniofacial & Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery’, a centre to provide comprehensive and specialised care to patients with structural and functional issues, and injuries in the facial & jaw area.   The launch event was graced by the renowned actor-director, Shri Mahesh Manjrekar, who stressed upon the increasing need to raise awareness around facial health and the importance of timely, specialised intervention.   Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar with Dr Kunal Punamiya & Dr Tofiq Bohra at the launch of Mumbai’s first COE for…