Author: Faisal Mahmood

REnergy Dynamics (RED) announced today that its Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Nagothane, Maharashtra has become the fastest CBG plant in India to cross its nameplate capacity of more than 21 tons per day (TPD). This milestone makes it the only plant in India to have achieve its capacity in less than 24 months. Additionally, it is only the second industrial scale multi-feedstock plant in India to achieve full nameplate production.   RED delivers India’s Fastest CBG Plant to achieve 21+ TPD Capacity RED’s scope for the project included technology, EPC and operations for one of India’s largest conglomerates. Commenting…

Jeevansathi has released its latest data-led report, The Big Shift: How India Is Rewriting the Rules of Partner Search and Marriage, analyzing a decade of user trends (2016-2025) along with survey insights from over 30,000 active users in 2026. The report uncovers measurable shifts in how Indians are choosing partners – from weakening caste preferences and rising remarriage acceptance to delayed timelines, evolving gender roles and a hybrid model of family involvement. Key findings highlight a 43% rise in remarriage seekers over the past decade, the median marriage age moving from 27 to 29, a steady dilution of strict caste…

TimBuckdo, India’s emerging student-first social commerce platform, today announced the successful closure of its Rs. 2.70 crore funding round, following its appearance on Ideabaaz, the national television entrepreneurship show aired on Z TV and Z5.   TimBuckDo Closes Rs 2.70 Crore Funding Round Backed by Industry Titans and VCs After National TV Showcase on Ideabaaz   The interest generated during TimBuckdo’s participation on Ideabaaz has now culminated in a completed and fully closed funding round, with all investors concluding their due diligence and formal commitments.   The round saw the participation from a group of global investors including Sandesh Sharda,…

Calling all students with a love for speed, innovation and big ideas. The Duolingo English Test (DET) is kicking off the ‘DETermined to Drive’ Contest: a chance for you to think like a motorsport engineer, showcase your creativity and win experiences most motorsport fans only dream of.   Duolingo English Test (DET) kicks off the ‘DETermined to Drive’ Contest What’s the challenge? Imagine you’re part of a race car engineering team. What’s one modification you’d make to any racing car to improve performance, safety or efficiency? Tell us your idea in 100 words or less: what the modification is and…

The two-day Kala Literature Festival 2026 concluded at the Civil Services Officers’ Institute (CSOI), New Delhi, on a high note, bringing together senior civil servants, industry leaders, acclaimed authors, poets, artists, and cultural performers in a vibrant celebration of storytelling, ideas, and creative expression.   Sanjay Chandra and the other dignitaries with the Jury Members of Kala Literature Awards 2026   Organised by Kala – Krazy About Literature And Arts, an initiative by Sanjay Chandra, the festival was co-curated by Neena Chandra, a leader in sustainability and education for the underprivileged; Payal Chandra, an eminent lawyer; and Atri Pandey, a…

The inaugural edition of Salon du Chocolat India, held on 16–17 January 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, concluded on a high note, marking a defining milestone for India’s premium chocolate and cocoa ecosystem. Organised by FourPlus Media, the two-day event successfully introduced India to the world’s most prestigious chocolate and pastry platform in its full international format.   A sweet runway spectacle where chocolate melted into wearable art at Salon du Chocolat India   Bringing together 47 exhibitors, 80 brands, and participants from India, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and France, Salon du Chocolat India emerged as a powerful…

Reduced reliance on popcorn imports has saved valuable foreign exchange for the Indian exchequer. Scientific cultivation practices, mechanisation, and end-to-end farmer engagement have improved efficiency, yield, kernel quality, and expansion ratios, enhancing farmer prosperity.   The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR), in collaboration with Gourmet Popcornica Private Limited, India’s largest popcorn company, is witnessing the successful outcomes of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening India’s popcorn maize value chain, enhancing farmer incomes, and advancing India’s ambition to become a global hub for high-quality popcorn maize production.   Mr. SBP Pattabhi Rama Rao, Managing…

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, today inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India through a joint venture with Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable Limited (EDL), at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This landmark development marks a significant milestone in Hisense’s India growth journey and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. Located within EDL’s industrial park at Sri City, the newly built and commissioned Hisense (EMTPL) manufacturing facility spans a 10-acre campus and is situated alongside EDL’s existing ODM manufacturing plant.…

To commemorate World Cancer Day, Kauvery Hospital Tirunelveli and Sarah Tucker Women’s College jointly organized a massive awareness program today to emphasize the importance of cancer prevention and early detection.   Youth Red Cross Students and Kauvery hospital joined forces to organize a World Cancer Day awareness programme in Tirunelveli   The highlight of the event took place at the Sarah Tucker College grounds 650 Youth Red Cross students forming a massive human ribbon to symbolize cancer awareness. This visual formation served as a powerful symbol of solidarity and a collective pledge to raise awareness about oncology care and healthy…

General Mills India, part of General Mills Inc., a U.S.-based Fortune 500 food company, today announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new, state-of-the-art plant marks a significant expansion of the company’s manufacturing footprint in India and reinforces its long-term commitment to serving the fast-growing food and bakery sector in India.   Ms Becky Crane, Mr Shiva Krishnamurthy, and Balki Radhakrishnan inaugurated General Mills’ Nashik Manufacturing Plant – Unit 2, strengthening its India footprint   General Mills invested approximately INR 100 crore to build this plant, and it serves as the company’s second manufacturing facility…