Author: Faisal Mahmood

On the eve of International Women’s Day, M3M Foundation reiterated its commitment to the social and economic empowerment of women across the country, stating that the true strength of India’s development lies in its women. Empowering women through education, skill development, entrepreneurship, and livelihood opportunities forms the foundation of sustainable social transformation.   Dr. Payal Kanodia exchanges the MoU with Rekha, Founder of Mahila Swarojgar Samiti in the presence of MLC Hansraj Vishwakarma, Smt. Poonam Maurya, and Prashant Ji (VHP) in Varanasi Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation, was speaking during the launch of the “Weaving Change…

Chennai-based ProNutramax launched its two distinct brands — ‘Pro Nutra Kidz: For Active Mind and Body’, a nutraceutical range focused on supporting active minds and growing bodies, and ‘ANI – Authentic • Natural • Indian – Traditional Masalas’, dedicated to delivering authentic, time-tested flavours — at a launch event held at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Chennai in the presence of Guests of Honour & dignitaries: Dr J. Radhakrishnan – IAS, Additional Chief Secretary and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of TNPDCL; Kalaimamani Actor Chinni Jayanth, Mr. Pawan Kumar, IRS(Delhi); Wing commander (Retd.), Mr. Ramesh Pulapaka, CEO-ABCL; Ms. Apsara Reddy, India’s first trans politician,…

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd. (“Axis Max Life”), formerly Max Life Insurance Company Ltd., released new insights on working women cohort from the fifth edition of its flagship India Retirement Index Study (IRIS 5.0). The study evaluates urban India’s retirement preparedness across three key indices, Financial, Health and Emotional Preparedness, measured on a scale of 0 to 100.   Working Women Record Uptick in Retirement Preparedness, Though Emotional Concerns about loneliness Persist, says Axis Max Life’s India Retirement Index Study 5.0 The Retirement Index score for women stands at 49 (out of 100) in 2025,…

In the educational sphere, the idea of award and recognition transcends merely titles and operational landmarks and extends to the profound effect of leadership roles in the background, crafting the future of institutions and human lives worldwide. Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon’ble Trustee of Mumbai Educational Trust (MET), was conferred with the ‘Distinguished Academic Leadership Award’ at the Valedictory Ceremony of the 5th CiiA Innovation Awards 2026, held on 07 February 2026.   MET Trustee Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal being honoured with the Distinguished Academic Leadership Award at the Valedictory Ceremony of the 5th CiiA Innovation Awards   This accolade recognises individuals…

PlayboxTV, India’s leading OTT aggregation and digital entertainment platform, today announced a landmark addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Tariq Malik as Chief Business Officer (CBO). The move signals a bold new chapter for PlayboxTV as it continues to disrupt the streaming landscape through aggressive expansion and high-level strategic innovation.   A Visionary Leader for a Growing Giant Tariq Malik joins PlayboxTV with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the media, telecom, and digital entertainment sectors. An alumnus of the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad with an MBA in Marketing from Kashmir University, Malik is widely recognised as a…

Baker Tilly ASA India today marked 35 years of operations in India with the launch of its flagship publication, Doing Business in India – A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Investors 2026. The 2026 edition comes at a pivotal moment as India consolidates its position as one of the world’s most dynamic long-term capital destinations.   (L-R): Ajay Sethi, MP, Baker Tilly ASA India, Francesca Lagerberg, CEO, Baker Tilly International & Andrew Heng, Group MP, Baker Tilly Malaysia & Chair of Baker Tilly APAC   Backed by sustained economic expansion, demographic strength and steady policy reform, India continues to reinforce its…

MnM Talkies, one of India’s leading podcast studios, has officially revived its award-winning audio detective series Bhaskar Bose, marking the return of one of the country’s most beloved fictional investigators. After a three-year hiatus, the new season titled ‘Bhaskar Bose: He’s Here – Part 1’ premiered on Spotify recently, ushering in a new chapter for the iconic show and introducing a first-of-its-kind innovation in Indian audio entertainment.   Bhaskar Bose by MnM Talkies For the first time, select episodes of the series will feature AI-generated visuals, created using OpenArt AI technology, transforming the listening experience into an immersive graphic-novel-style journey.…

L&T Finance has launched ‘Spoorthi,’ a specialised program for women Home Loan and Loan Against Property (LAP) borrowers with relaxed eligibility and reduced interest rates Targeted at key women decision-makers in major metropolitan hubs   On the occasion of Women’s Day, L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), (formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Ltd.), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the country, is proud to announce the launch of Spoorthi, a specialised program designed to empower women entrepreneurs by facilitating finance for the purchase of house property or providing Loan Against Property (LAP) for business expansion and working capital.…

Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in snacking, pet care and food & nutrition, announced a USD $726,000 global grant through the Mars Impact Fund, its enterprise-wide philanthropic entity designed to accelerate meaningful and lasting impact in the communities where it operates. As part of this global commitment, India will be a key focus market for implementation, with Humane World for Animals leading a comprehensive, science-based approach to street dog population management, expanded access to veterinary care, and long-term municipal and professional capacity strengthening across high-need regions.   The programme prioritises science-led dog population management, institutional strengthening, and sustainable workforce development…

Students from Amity International School, Noida; Gurgaon Sector 46; Mayur Vihar; Saket; Vasundhara 6, Ghaziabad; Pushp Vihar; and Amity Global School, Noida made a powerful impact at AI Summit 2026, held from 16–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.   Amitians Shine at AI Summit 2026, Amity International School, Noida   The prestigious summit convened leading policymakers, global technology experts, and emerging innovators to deliberate on how Artificial Intelligence can drive inclusive, responsible, and sustainable growth. Amitians stood out for presenting high-impact, solution-oriented innovations spanning connectivity, healthcare, cybersecurity, communication skills, animal wellbeing, pathology diagnostics, and energy security—demonstrating technical excellence combined with…