Author: Faisal Mahmood

Razorpay, India’s omnichannel payments platform for businesses, today, announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with OpenAI, one that will make it easier for developers to monetise their apps by embedding payments in under 5 minutes. Starting today, developers on Codex, OpenAI’s AI coding platform used by over a million developers every week, can now connect Razorpay directly inside the agent and start accepting payments instantly.   Razorpay Integrates UPI Payments Directly into OpenAI Codex   This means builders can now move from an idea to a product that earns revenue in minutes. Instead of spending days setting up payment systems, developers can…

Cars24 today announced that MS Dhoni has joined Crashfree India, its national road safety initiative, as Goodwill Ambassador. More than an association, this marks the coming together of one of India’s most respected public figures with a mission that believes road safety can no longer remain a statistic, an annual talking point, or a responsibility deferred to someone else.   MS Dhoni joins Cars24’s Crashfree India to drive a nationwide shift towards safer roads   Dhoni’s decision to join Crashfree India gives the initiative something more valuable than visibility. It gives it conviction. For years, he has stood for a…

On World Quantum Day, SRM University-AP etched its name in history by becoming India’s first and only university to establish a Quantum Reference Facility (QRF), boldly stepping into the next frontier of technology and innovation. In a landmark moment, the QRF was ceremonially inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, marking not just an institutional achievement but a defining chapter in India’s quantum future.     Hon’ble AP CM Shri N Chandrababu Naidu unveils India’s 1st Quantum Reference Facility at SRM University-AP with Pro-Chancellor Dr P Sathyanarayanan and VC Prof. Ch Satish Kumar  …

Taking forward the hydration partnership, Bisleri International in collaboration with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), adopting a refreshing, witty and candid tone to reveal their limited-edition bottles with the franchise. It features popular cricketers Rajat Patidar, Venkatesh Iyer, and Tim David alongside acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat, unfolding as a behind-the-scenes moment rooted in a funny banter with a surprising twist in the end.   Bisleri brings a refreshing twist to their association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru   The film opens like any other cricket commercial, with a full crew and Jaideep Ahlawat in the director’s chair. But instead of the usual…

Following recent approvals and direction from the Noida Authority board meeting regarding the development of Sports City in Sector 150, the micro-market has witnessed renewed confidence among homebuyers and investors. Backed by improving regulatory visibility, strong infrastructure growth, and rising demand for low-density living, Sector 150 is steadily reinforcing its position as one of NCR’s most promising luxury real estate destinations.   Ajay Chaudhary, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, ACE Group   Over the past few years, Sector 150 has seen consistent capital appreciation, with current property values in the range of INR 14,000 to INR 17,000 per sq. ft.,…

SIMBA Uproar 2026 concluded its Mumbai edition on 11th April at the MMRDA Grounds, bringing together over 4000+ attendees for an immersive celebration of hip-hop, live performance and action sports.   KR$NA commanded the stage at SIMBA Uproar 2026, MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai, delivering a high-energy set for 4000+ fans in a no-barriers hip-hop celebration Following a successful edition in Delhi, the platform expanded its scale in Mumbai with a strong focus on community-driven experiences and accessible live entertainment. This year introduced a single-tier, no-VIP format, creating a shared space where artists and audiences experienced the event together, without barriers.   KR$NA…

Partnership opens pathway for joint product development and regional expansion Osborne aligns interests by taking S$5m equity stake in Octopus Spain-based Grupo Osborne (“Osborne”), one of Europe’s oldest producers of wines and spirits, has appointed Octopus (APAC) Holdings Limited (“Octopus” or “Company”) as its principal distributor in Singapore under a five-year mandate, alongside a S$5 million strategic equity investment, marking a step towards extending the Company’s business model beyond distribution into brand creation. Founded in 1772, Osborne is an international food and beverage group with a portfolio of premium brands and a presence in over 70 countries, supported by production…

NDTV has achieved a significant milestone in applied artificial intelligence, with its research paper accepted at ACM SIGIR 2026 – widely regarded as the world’s leading conference in search and information retrieval.   Rohan Tyagi, Chief Product Officer, NDTV Digital   The paper, ‘All the News That Fits in Bits: Learned Rotation-Aware Binary Projections for Efficient News Retrieval at NDTV’, focuses on a challenge that sits at the core of modern news platforms – how to find and surface the right information instantly from a rapidly expanding universe of content.   As newsrooms scale and archives grow, delivering relevant stories…

Knowledgeum Academy, a premier IB World School in Bengaluru, recently celebrated its third annual graduation ceremony, Transcendence 2026 – the beginning of becoming – for its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) cohort. Hosted near the academy’s campus in Jayanagar, the event served as a milestone for the graduating learners, marking their transition from rigorous academic inquiry to impactful global leadership.   Snippets from the Knowledgeum Academy’s Transcendence 2026   The ceremony highlighted Knowledgeum Academy’s vision to deliver a holistic and internationally recognised curriculum in the heart of Bengaluru. This aligns with the IBDP’s mission to nurture independent thinkers who are…

Bridging the academia-industry gap, Chandigarh University (CU) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global big 4 consulting firm EY India,’ to offer 10 Professional Certifications under its MBA Flagship and BBA Flagship Programs to boost employability of business management students with future-ready skills for bright career opportunities in the rapidly evolving global business landscape.    Students to get industry-recognised certificates embedded in curriculum, hands-on learning with real-world business applications The dignitaries who graced the MoU signing ceremony at Chandigarh University included Anand Akhouri, Director, EY India, Prof (Dr) Devinder Singh, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Chandigarh University, Prof (Dr)…