Author: Faisal Mahmood

Insurance is ultimately about preparing for the unexpected. While a standard life insurance policy primarily covers death, life’s uncertainties extend far beyond a single event. Severe illness, accidents, and sudden disability can disrupt your financial stability just as heavily during your lifetime.   For working professionals and families, managing multiple standalone policies for each of these risks is often expensive and disorganized. This is where insurance riders become essential.   Riders are optional coverage features that attach to a base policy to expand its scope. They allow policyholders to address specific vulnerabilities, like critical illness or accidental disability, without juggling…

National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an institution established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has entered into a collaboration with Galgotias University to strengthen professional learning opportunities in securities markets, financial services, derivatives, investment ecosystems, fintech, and risk management.   SEBI’s NISM and Galgotias University join hands to strengthen fintech, capital markets, and industry-aligned financial learning for students   Finance, technology, artificial intelligence, analytics, digital payments, and investment platforms are increasingly intersecting across industries and startup ecosystems. Companies today require graduates who understand markets, regulation, financial instruments, investment behaviour, and capital flows alongside technology and business…

NIF Global Borivali & South Mumbai brought together fashion, design, creativity, and industry mentorship at its annual fest Layer’M, held on 26th May at St. Andrew’s Auditorium, Bandra. The event served as a dynamic platform for students from the Fashion Design and Interior Design departments to showcase their work, innovation, and evolving creative perspectives before leading industry professionals, mentors, and guests.   A talk show with Sara Sham at Layer’M   Recognised as one of Mumbai’s premier institutes for fashion and interior design education, NIF Global Borivali & South Mumbai has consistently focused on nurturing industry-ready talent through experiential learning…

India’s coastal regions are facing an imminent climate crisis that will reshape lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems within the next couple of years, according to the ‘Indian Coastal Region: Climate Projections 2021–2040’ report released by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru.    Santonu Goswami, Professor, School of Climate Change and Sustainability, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru   Focusing on near-term projections (2021-2040) the study provides actionable insights for policymakers and local communities, using CMIP6* model projections corrected for regional bias to improve accuracy. The report warns that the window for adaptation is rapidly narrowing as the 1.5°C warming threshold is expected to be reached…

Arihant Academy Ltd. (NSE: ARIHANTACA), Mumbai’s premier coaching institute for SSC, ICSE, CBSE, Science & Commerce, has announced its audited consolidated financial results for the financial year ended 31st March 2026.   Arihant Academy   The company delivered a strong financial performance in FY26, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 9.11 crores, reflecting a 104.85% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to Rs. 4.45 crores in FY25. Total Consolidated Revenue for the year increased by 52.57% to Rs. 64.87 crores in FY26, as against Rs. 42.52 crores in FY25. The growth was driven by sustained student enrolments, expansion across new…

M3M Foundation successfully organized a grand Convocation Ceremony under its flagship Kaushal Sambal Programme at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha, Panipat, celebrating the achievements, aspirations, and transformational journeys of rural youth empowered through skill development, entrepreneurship, and employment initiatives.   Dignitaries with graduating students at the iMpower Academy for Skills convocation in Panipat   The prestigious ceremony witnessed the gracious presence of eminent dignitaries including Sh. Mahipal Dhandha Ji, Hon’ble Education Minister, Haryana; Sh. Pawan Jindal Ji, Sarsanghchalak, North Region, RSS; Shri Vijay Ji, Pracharak, RSS; Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, along with respected MLAs, Sarpanches, government…

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited ((BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today released The Direct Booking Friction Report 2026, a first-of-its-kind audit revealing that hotels across APMEA are not losing direct revenue to poor demand or weak pricing. They are losing it to friction inside their own digital experience.   The APMEA Direct Booking Friction Report 2026 The report maps, for the first time, exactly where and why hotels across APMEA are losing direct bookings before a guest ever reaches checkout, uncovering friction across visibility, pricing, booking experience, and guest…

The best kind of base is the one you don’t notice; it blends in, evens out, catches the light just enough, and leaves skin looking impossibly fresh, like you’ve done more than you have. It’s the promise of effortlessness bottled: breathable, flattering and quietly flawless. Barely There SPF 35 Skin Tint, available in 12 thoughtfully created shades for Indian Skin tones, is built exactly for that moment, where skincare meets makeup and the mirror reflects skin that simply looks right.   Barely There SPF 35 Skin Tint   At a time when the average woman spends 22.5 minutes getting ready…

In the drought-prone villages of Maharashtra’s Jalna district, summer once meant dry wells, failing crops, and acute water scarcity, with groundwater levels falling to nearly 60 feet below ground.   Today, that story is changing.   Before & After, the land tells Jalna’s story   With support from the Save Groundwater Foundation (SGF), USA, Project JalTara by The Art of Living Social Projects through Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (VVKI) is helping recharge groundwater across villages in Jalna. The initiative uses scientifically designed recharge structures to capture rainwater and restore underground aquifers, improving water availability and farm resilience.   Turning Rainwater…

TimbuckDo, India’s pioneering student gig and growth platform, presented its strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education Karnataka under the Government of Karnataka during the Campus to Career Summit 2026. The collaboration is aimed at empowering students with industry exposure, employability opportunities, and structured pathways to financial independence.   Mythri Kumar, Co-Founder, TimBuckDo, signs an MoU with Karnataka Government’s DCTE in the presence of Hon’ble CM Shri Siddaramaiah   The MoU was presented in the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah, marking a significant step toward strengthening the bridge…