Author: Faisal Mahmood

Kenswitch, Kenya’s domestic payment switch, has partnered with Wibmo, a PayU company whose technology supports major international payment networks, including Visa and Mastercard, to strengthen authentication for online card payments and support the development of e-commerce transactions routed through domestic infrastructure.   The partnership will give financial institutions connected to Kenswitch access to Access Control Server (ACS), which uses EMV 3-D Secure technology to help issuers verify that online purchases are being made by authorised cardholders and that the transactions are secure.   It also enhances Kenswitch’s domestic e-commerce payment processing for local and global merchants. Eligible cards already issued…

Kauvery Hospital Salem, has launched the ‘Padi Eru Paati’ campaign to encourage elder women to address knee pain and mobility challenges and lead active, independent lives. The initiative follows the conclusion of the earlier ‘Oodi Vilayadu Thatha’ campaign, which benefited elderly men in Salem. Building on the response to the previous initiative, ‘Padi Eru Paati’ will focus on raising awareness about knee health and advanced treatment options among elder women.   Dr. Ravikumar, GI Surgeon | Dr. Karthikkumar, Ortho & Spine | Dr. Arun, Ortho & Trauma | Dr. Manivannan, Joint Surgeon | Dr. Rajsirish Bellal Sridharan, Ortho | Mr.…

Vinhomes Green Paradise, a development in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, has officially entered the global voting phase of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign launched by New7Wonders. The event provides an opportunity for Vinhomes to reaffirm its pioneering aspiration to shape new standards of living that transcend time, while amplifying its vision for green, smart, and sustainable urban development to the international community.   Vinhomes Green Paradise, a development in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, has officially entered the global voting phase of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign launched by New7Wonders   The “7…

Finnable, a fast-growing NBFC building India’s most-trusted digital-first lending platform, announced the appointment of Shrimohan Yadav as an Independent Director on its Board, effective February 2026.   Finnable appoints Shrimohan Yadav as an Independent Director on its Board, effective February 2026   Mr. Yadav brings 36 years of banking experience, including 29 years at the Reserve Bank of India across supervision, regulation, and financial inclusion, preceded by 7 years as a commercial banker in credit and financing at a large public sector bank. As Chief General Manager of the Department of Regulation for five years, he headed divisions on bank…

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, the teaching hospital of Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal and a unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has been conferred the award for Excellence in Community Engagement at the 18th Healthcare Excellence Awards 2026 instituted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).   Kasturba Hospital, Manipal wins FICCI Healthcare Excellence Award 2026   The award recognises the hospital’s Manipal Matri-Amrit Milk Bank, a non-profit initiative and the first Human Breast Milk Bank of the Udupi-Manipal region. The award was presented by Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), at a…

Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has launched a suite of specialised Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) services to support patients with complex clinical needs as part of a comprehensive critical care approach that considers the heart, lungs and other organs collectively.   The ECMO Launch with Our Team   The hospital’s Kauvery Centre for ECMO & Advanced Life Support offers a range of specialised services, including VV-ECMO for severe respiratory failure, VA-ECMO for cardiac failure, V-AV ECMO (Hybrid ECMO) for combined heart and lung failure, awake ECMO, and ECMO-supported road and air transfers.   VV-ECMO primarily supports the lungs by oxygenating the blood…

Netplus Broadband has announced the association of popular Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk and actor Tania as its brand ambassadors. The partnership brings two of Punjabi entertainment’s most recognised names to the brand at a time when reliable home connectivity is central to how families watch, learn, work and stay in touch.   Netplus Broadband Names Ammy Virk and Tania as Brand Ambassadors   To launch the association, Netplus has shot three ad films with Ammy Virk and Tania, built around the campaign theme “Family ki jo bhi ho demand, Netplus hazir on command” – whatever your family needs,…

As part of its commitment to advancing breast cancer care, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), India continues to invest in innovation and education in the breast intervention and biopsy space. Through its expanding portfolio of minimally invasive technologies and ongoing healthcare professional (HCP) training initiatives, BD aims to support clinicians in improving patient outcomes and procedural confidence.   UltraCor Breast Tissue Markers   Breast tissue markers are implanted during or after a biopsy to mark the location of suspicious lesions. They facilitate accurate future localization for surgery, imaging follow-up, and treatment planning, particularly when lesions are no longer visible post-procedure.…

To raise awareness about dyslexia and promote greater acceptance and inclusion, the ‘Walk4Dyslexia 2026’ was held at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on Sunday, October 25, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. The event was inaugurated by Shri Harsh Malhotra, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Corporate Affairs, in the presence of Shri Tarun Vijay, former Member of Parliament. Hundreds of participants, including parents, educators, students, policymakers and young leaders, joined the initiative to show their support for individuals with dyslexia.   Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra, Dr. Raghavpat Singhania, MD, JK Cement Ltd & former…

As Halloween season sets in and the capital city of India gets ready for 2 nights of horror, thrills and scares, HELL ENERGY DRINK, one of the world’s fastest-growing FMCG brands, returns as Title Sponsor of HORRORCON 2026, scheduled for 31st October and 1st November 2026 at NSIC Exhibition Ground, Okhla, New Delhi. The association marks the third consecutive year of HELL ENERGY DRINK’s partnership with HORRORCON, and its second consecutive year as Title Sponsor.   HELL ENERGY DRINK Presents HORRORCON 2026   Halloween celebrations are getting bigger in Delhi, HORRORCON 2026 will bring together fans of Halloween and related…