Author: Faisal Mahmood

All set with a stronger, broader and more market-relevant showcase for India’s fast evolving gifting, stationery, paper, art & industries, Gifts World Expo Mumbai and Paperworld Mumbai will return with a grand showcase featuring 400 companies. Schedule to held from 26-28 February 2026 at Hall No. 2 & 3, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, the platform will become a comprehensive business and networking hub engaging retailers, distributors, corporates, art and craft enthusiasts, institutional buyers, manufacturers as well as brand owners to explore the new offerings from the gifting, paper and stationery industries.   Gifts World Expo Mumbai & Paperworld Mumbai…

Chennai-based Glottis Logistics is aligning its expansion strategy with the infrastructure-led thrust outlined in Union Budget 2026–27, betting that improved freight connectivity and customs modernisation will shape the next phase of India’s trade growth.   Ramkumar Senthilvel, Promoter and Managing Director, Glottis Logistics With capital expenditure set at INR 12.2 lakh crore for FY27, the Centre has reinforced its commitment to multimodal logistics integration, port-linked industrial corridors and inland freight networks. For organised logistics operators, these investments are expected to gradually reduce structural costs and improve transit predictability — key variables in an increasingly volatile global trade environment. Glottis, which…

India’s first-ever Elevator & Escalator Symposium & Quiz 2026, held on 13th & 14th February 2026 in Chennai and dedicated exclusively to vertical transportation professionals, brought together leading experts who strongly emphasised the urgent need for uniform codes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance across the country. The two-day landmark event was organised by ISEEVENTUS Pvt Ltd, India’s leading Elevator and Escalator exhibition organisation, and witnessed extensive technical discussions on emerging technologies, safety innovations, and best practices for the elevator and escalator ecosystem. The gala event concluded with announcement and felicitation of the winners of National Industry Quiz 2026.   Dignitaries…

Dr Samir V Kamat, Chairman, Secretary of Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO interacted with the leadership and faculty members of SRM University-AP as part of his visit to the campus, to strengthen research participation of emerging educational institutes in India towards national defence technology and research.   Dr Samir V Kamat, DRDO Chairman with Dr P Sathyanarayanan and Prof. D Narayana Rao from SRM University-AP   During the interaction, Dr Kamat stated that India must rapidly build a collaborative ecosystem where academia works at preliminary development of processes/products and laboratories, startups, MSMEs and industry take products to deployment,…

After winning the top honours at MADDYS & PEPPER AWARDS last year, be positive 24 Innovation Design continues its winning streak at BIG BANG AWARDS 2025. The agency won the “Best Design Agency of the Year” and “Best Healthcare Agency of the Year” recognitions at a grand awards ceremony held in Bangalore on 7th February.   Chennai’s be positive 24 Crowned ‘Best Design Agency’ & ‘Best Healthcare Agency’ at BIG BANG AWARDS 2025   ‘be positive 24’ bagged a whopping 6 Gold, 7 Silver and 3 Bronze awards for its work on brands like VBJ Jewellery, GRAVA Business Park, ASSANA…

Taking a giant leap in the global space-science research, the students of Chandigarh University have been designated as NASA Citizen Scientists under the internationally renowned International Asteroid Search Campaign (IASC), a prestigious citizen-science initiative by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently.   Chandigarh University Students along with University Officials after receiving NASA Citizen Scientists certificates; initiative by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)   In a remarkable achievement that marks a defining milestone in Chandigarh University’s space-science journey, showcasing their exceptional dedication, analytical skills and scientific temper as many as 18 students from Chandigarh University Astronomy Club have been…

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is one of the most common heart conditions seen in India today. According to Dr Anand R Shenoy, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore, CAD develops when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed due to the buildup of fatty deposits, reducing oxygen delivery to the heart muscle. If left untreated, CAD can lead to chest pain, breathlessness, heart attacks, and long-term complications affecting quality of life.   Dr Anand R Shenoy, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore Early diagnosis and timely treatment play a critical role in…

HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, unveiled its latest brand campaign, which is built on a powerful insight that as parents it is important to pass on the right values to children, as they also prepare for their child’s financial future. The campaign brings together an interesting and emotive narrative highlighting the indispensable role parents play in shaping the future generation.   Build a legacy of values and financial security Rising costs and evolving dreams have made planning for the future more important than ever, especially for parents. The campaign reinstates HDFC Life’s commitment to standing by…

This Valentine’s Day, Carysil shifts the spotlight from grand gestures to the kind of love that appears in everyday moments: unplanned, imperfect, but deeply sincere. Through its latest Valentine’s Day campaign film featuring Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey, the brand brings alive the idea that intention matters more than perfection.   Carysil’s Valentine’s Day campaign film celebrates imperfect but intentional love, highlighting intuitive, tech-enabled kitchen appliances built with German engineering   Video Link: www.instagram.com/reel/DUf9WPugR2P/?igsh=MWhnMnBlZWtvZWVmdA==   At the heart of the campaign lies a moment of improvisation. Forgotten plans transform into heartfelt action, and the kitchen becomes a space of possibility…

India’s fitness icon, Milind Soman, has announced a landmark Hill Highway Run in Kerala, scheduled for February 22, 2026. This 22-kilometer run will showcase the once-impenetrable terrains of the Western Ghats, now transformed into a world-class corridor of connectivity.   Milind Soman to run Kerala’s Hill Highway on February 22nd   The run will take place on the Kuttikkanam – Kattappana stretch of the Idukki Hill Highway. Built by the Government of Kerala and funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) at an approximate cost of Rs. 134.4 Crore, this segment is a masterclass in modern construction. Once a…