Author: Faisal Mahmood

Aligned with its Corporate Social Responsibility goal of driving initiatives that create a lasting change in the community, over the years BD India/South Asia has been contributing to key initiatives in the education, health and environment domain. In the education domain, since 2018, BD India/South Asia, in partnership with the HOPE Foundation has been helping upskill young adults in Tally operating computer skills and Nursing Assistant training in East Delhi.   CSR Partnership for Upskilling Youth between BD India and Hope Foundation   Under this initiative, BD India team in collaboration with the HOPE Foundation, celebrated the successful completion of…

Better Choice Realtors has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Iconic SCO Project of the Year’ award for India World Mart at the ET Now Realty Conclave & Awards 2026. The recognition celebrates the developer’s contribution towards redefining the Shop-Cum-Office (SCO) segment through a future-ready commercial ecosystem that seamlessly integrates retail, business, hospitality, and investment opportunities. Further strengthening its position among leading SCO plots in Gurugram.   Better Choice Realtors receives the ‘Iconic SCO Project of the Year’ award for India World Mart at the ET Now Realty Conclave & Awards 2026   Strategically located in Sector 88A on Dwarka Expressway,…

Some of India’s greatest champions are born far from the spotlight. They emerge from villages, mountains and communities where resources may be limited, but determination knows no boundaries.    Lakshya Scholar Puja Tomar; Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, with Lakshya Scholar Tenzin Dolma Long before medals are won and records are broken, these athletes battle circumstances, shoulder responsibilities and continue to pursue excellence with unwavering resolve.  Recognising the extraordinary potential hidden within India’s grassroots, M3M Foundation launched Lakshya to ensure that talent is supported, aspirations are nurtured and deserving athletes receive the opportunity to represent the nation…

Glow Festival by Prudential returns to Sentosa this July, ushering in its most expansive and immersive edition to date. From 10-19 July 2026, the highly anticipated event is back and elevated to an entirely new level, bringing together world-class wellness instructors, global music icons Jason Derulo and Alessia Cara, and unforgettable community-driven experiences in a single, immersive celebration of movement, connection and joy.   Glow Festival KV This year marks a significant new chapter for the festival through a three-year partnership with Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) and Exceed Sports & Entertainment, the founder…

As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade, supply chains and investment flows, Thailand’s long-standing reputation as a trusted and neutral regional partner could become one of its strongest competitive advantages, according to Distinguished Professor Andrew K. Rose, Dean of NUS Business School.   NUS Business School Senior Lecturer Ms Usa Skulkerewatana (foreground, first from left) and Distinguished Professor Andrew K. Rose, Dean of NUS Business School with Thai media representatives   Speaking to the media during a visit to Bangkok, Professor Rose said economies with deep international trust and stable regional relationships are increasingly well positioned as businesses rethink where they…

Qualitest, the leading provider of AI-first quality engineering and assurance, today announces its rebrand to QualityAI. The new brand reflects the company’s evolution from software testing specialist to AI-first quality engineering partner, helping enterprises design quality into complex systems from the outset.   Qualitest Becomes QualityAI: The Trusted Assurance and Engineering Partner Across Every Stage of Enterprise AI   Across every industry, companies are racing to adopt AI, and the pressure to demonstrate progress is rising. According to Deloitte’s 2026 “State of AI in the Enterprise” report, the proportion of organizations expecting at least 40% of AI experiments to reach production…

MSM Unify, the international education and workforce platform of MSM Global Education Private Limited, has been formally empanelled by APITCO Limited as a Training Provider and Consulting Firm. The empanelment agreement, executed on 20 May 2026 and valid for two years, authorises MSM Global Education to perform assignments across skill development, capacity building, professional training, and educational consultancy in partnership with APITCO.   MSM Unify’s empanelment by APITCO Limited strengthens skill development and workforce training across India APITCO Limited is a Public Sector Undertaking incorporated in 1976 and promoted jointly by all-India financial institutions including IDBI, IFCI, and ICICI, along…

The 18th edition of the BML Munjal Awards was presented today at the Mindmine Summit 2026 in New Delhi, recognising organisations that have demonstrated excellence in learning and development while delivering measurable impact for business, customers and society.   Unveiling of Braille (English) Edition of The Making of Hero at the 18th BML Munjal Awards Ceremony The winners of the 18th BML Munjal Awards were: Sustained Excellence: Tata Power Public Sector Undertaking (PSU): Engineers India Limited Private Sector Manufacturing: Minda Corporation Emerging Stars: Sagar Defence Engineering The Jury’s Special Mention Awards were presented to Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India…

Moving fast towards becoming a USD 40 billion market by 2030, Indian non-alcoholic beverage industry has taken up the responsibility of ensuring effective waste management as its core operational strategy and is championing the need and necessity of sustainable business by not only meeting the compliance requirements set by the government agencies but by going beyond and planning for the future.   C K Jaipuria, President, Indian Beverage Association (IBA)   Outlining the industry’s initiative and focus on sustainable development, President of the Indian Beverage Association (IBA), Mr. C K Jaipuria said, “Driven by the strict mandates under India’s amended…

Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia, organized by Diversified, announces its 2026 conference program ahead of the fourteenth edition of the event, taking place 2–4 September at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. Free to attend to all registered visitors, this year’s program brings leading voices from the industry and across technology and policy to address the defining challenges and opportunities shaping seafood’s future across Asia and beyond.   Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia Conference Program   Consumer Trust & Market Dynamics A session titled Seafood in the Spotlight: Trust. Taste. Tomorrow’s Consumer will present findings from a GlobeScan bi-annual…