Author: Faisal Mahmood

Sansaar, from the house of D’Decor Exports, and Bru Textile’s Fabric Library have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce Sansaar’s premium home furnishing fabric collections to the GCC market, with the brand’s Dubai launch marking its first international expansion.   L-R: Sarah Arora, Co-founder of Sansaar; Sanjay Arora, Managing Director of D’Decor Exports Pvt. Ltd.; Gary Neiman, Director at Bru Textiles; Sanjana Arora, Co-founder of Sansaar   Sansaar is built on the principles of thoughtful design, and timeless aesthetics, with a philosophy rooted in conscious living and careful craftsmanship. Founded by sisters Sanjana and Sarah Arora, the brand reflects…

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra and javelin legend Jan Zelezny have mutually agreed to conclude their coaching partnership, closing a chapter defined by growth, trust, and meaningful collaboration.   Their very first competition together created a moment the nation had been waiting for. Neeraj crossed the 90m mark for the first time in his career, breaking one of the most iconic barriers in javelin throwing. It was a performance that instantly placed him among the sport’s elite and marked a milestone for Indian athletics.   Reflecting on their work, Neeraj shared how special it was to learn directly from an athlete he had…

Foundation Year students of Anant National University’s Class of 2028 have achieved an early academic milestone by securing design registration (Intellectual Property Rights) for their project Woodwork Zoo. The project emerged from a classroom module and reflects Anant’s emphasis on hands-on, inquiry-led design education from the very first year.   Anant National University Students Earn IPR for Project Developed in Foundation Year   Developed under the mentorship of adjunct faculty Prof Krishna Mashruwala and visiting faculty Prof Apurva Pandey, Woodwork Zoo encouraged students to explore traditional wooden joinery techniques while translating natural forms into functional design outcomes. Each artefact was…

PayG, a leading homegrown payment gateway, is proud to announce that it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Offline and Cross-Border Payment Aggregator. With this approval, PayG has completed its full suite of Payment Aggregator (PA) licenses, enabling it to facilitate digital payments across online, offline (in-person) and international use cases under RBI’s regulatory framework.   The approval enables PayG to support a comprehensive range of payment use cases through a single, compliant platform. These include processing online payments, enabling offline and in-store transactions through POS, QR and device-based solutions and handling…

Premier educational institution REVA University hosted ‘Founder’s Day’ at the REVA University campus on January 6, 2026. The annual event was held on the occasion of the birthday of Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, REVA University.   Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, Former Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force; Nirupama Menon Rao, Indian Diplomat, Former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador and Jayasudha, Indian Actress, were honoured with the prestigious REVA Lifetime Achievement Award.   Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, former Chief of the Air Staff, receives the REVA Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor,…

When fast charging has become a daily necessity, why should consumers still compromise on safety and reliability? As smartphones, tablets and multiple connected devices power productivity, connectivity and entertainment through the day, slow or inconsistent charging directly disrupts everyday life. Responding to this reality, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. announces the launch of Crompton Energion mobile chargers and power banks, extending its engineering expertise into the mobile accessories category.   Crompton Energion Mobile Charger and Power Bank Today’s digitally connected consumers demand charging across devices, locations and routines. Yet safety anxiety around chargers and power banks remains high, particularly where…

Premier educational institution REVA University hosted ‘Founder’s Day’ at the REVA University campus on January 6, 2026. The annual event was held on the occasion of the birthday of Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, REVA University.   Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, Former Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force; Nirupama Menon Rao, Indian Diplomat, Former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador and Jayasudha, Indian Actress, were honoured with the prestigious REVA Lifetime Achievement Award.   Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, former Chief of the Air Staff, receives the REVA Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor,…

Kajaria Ceramics Ltd., India’s No.1 tile company, together with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), announced today the extension of their partnership, with Kajaria Tiles continuing as the Principal Sponsor of the RCB Women’s Team. The renewed association builds on a successful collaboration that began with the inaugural season of the Women’s T20 League in 2023.   Kajaria Tiles continues their support with RCB Women’s Team   This renewal underscores Kajaria Tiles’ long-term commitment to the growth of women’s cricket in India and its strong belief in the Women’s T20 League as a transformative platform shaping the future of women’s sport. Over…

SmartWinnr, a provider of AI-driven sales enablement & learning technology, and HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, have jointly won the coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology category. The winners are listed at www.excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/.   Brandon Hall Group Gold Award SmartWinnr and HDFC Life were jointly recognized for their collaborative implementation of an advanced digital learning and performance enablement platform aimed at the field force for training and coaching. The solution enables continuous learning, faster skill acquisition, and measurable performance improvements through personalized, data-driven coaching. “This recognition…

IMT Ghaziabad, a premier business school with a 45-year legacy of industry-relevant management education, is witnessing strong momentum in its ongoing placement season, driven by a strategic shift towards a role competency–based hiring framework aligned with evolving industry needs. The institute’s placement outcomes reflect a broader transformation in management hiring, where organisations are increasingly prioritising role readiness, applied skills and long-term performance over volume-driven recruitment.   Placement activity at IMT Ghaziabad has remained robust across traditional and emerging B-school recruiting sectors including banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), consulting, IT and IT-enabled services, FMCG, investment banking, global capability centres (GCCs)…