Author: Faisal Mahmood

T20 cricket didn’t emerge from a boardroom in London or a sports science lab in the United States. It emerged because India demanded it. Shorter. Faster. More suited to the attention patterns of a young, mobile, time-compressed audience. It then became one of the most valuable sporting formats ever created, exported globally and imitated across other sports.   Investor Nicole Junkermann highlights India’s role in shaping future sports formats That wasn’t an accident. It was a consequence of market conditions. And those conditions, Nicole Junkermann argues, are more present in India today than anywhere else in the world. “The markets…

In a series of extraordinary medical recoveries, three teenagers facing certain death from end-stage heart failure have been given a second chance at life, thanks to the successful use of artificial heart pumps. The clinical team at Narayana Health used these advanced artificial heart pumps known as Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) to keep the young patients alive until life-saving donor hearts could be found.   Three Lives, One Second Chance: Advanced Heart Pumps Bridge Three Teenagers to Successful Heart Transplants at Narayana Health   All three teenagers, who arrived separately at the hospital in extremely critical condition, have now returned…

MSI partners with NVIDIA to unveil the Prestige N16 Flip AI+, its first laptop powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark World’s first gaming handheld powered by Intel ArcG3 Extreme processors 40th anniversary flagship Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic with Intel CoreUltra 9 290HX Plus   MSI, a global leader in gaming, content creation, and business & productivity laptops, today announced its COMPUTEX 2026 lineup, featuring the Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld, the limited-edition Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic, and a series of new laptop additions spanning gaming and productivity. The announcements mark a key milestone in MSI’s…

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Zon Hotels (Mumbai) Private Limited to develop InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel marks a significant addition to IHG’s luxury portfolio in India and further strengthens its presence in Mumbai, one of the country’s leading commercial and hospitality markets.   IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon   Located in Goregaon, one of Mumbai’s thriving western suburbs, InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon will feature 350 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 70 suites. Strategically positioned between Andheri…

Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), in collaboration with the University at Albany (State University of New York), today held a high‑level Curtain Raiser convening leaders from academia, industry, research and technology to outline a shared vision for reimagining higher education in India. Framed as a strategic forum, the event set out RISM’s institutional roadmap to close systemic gaps between learning, capability and measurable societal impact through interdisciplinary education, AI‑enabled pedagogy and translational research.   Dr. M R Jayaram and Havidán Rodríguez with senior leaders of RISM and the University at Albany during the launch of the Ramaiah Institute…

Chemco Group, an international manufacturing and plastic packaging group, has received authorisation from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to manufacture food-grade recycled PET (rPET) resin for food contact applications under the Food Safety & Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018.   Chemco’s rPET recycling facility in Gujarat featuring the Starlinger recoSTAR PET art SSP line The authorisation places Chemco among a select group of companies in India approved to manufacture food-grade rPET resin suitable for direct food-contact packaging applications, marking an important milestone in the country’s transition towards a more circular and compliant packaging ecosystem.   Chemco’s rPET…

In a heart-warming gesture that extends beyond entertainment, DRA, one of the fastest growing real estate developers in India, has announced sponsorship of music education for two young contestants from the popular television reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs. The initiative aims to support the musical journeys of Kiruthika and Mithra, two talented students whose perseverance and determination in overcoming significant personal challenges while pursuing their dreams have inspired audiences across borders.   A special moment on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 5 as DRA announces music education sponsorship of Mithra and Kiruthika   Kiruthika,…

Neeman’s, the homegrown footwear brand known for blending comfort with contemporary style, has announced the launch of its latest sneaker range, ‘The Street Collection’ a lifestyle sneaker line-up inspired by the spirit, nostalgia and emotional familiarity of Indian streets.   Every Indian street has a story, Neeman’s turned them into a collection   At a time when consumers are increasingly moving away from mass, one-size-fits-all fashion narratives and looking for stories that feel more personal, rooted and culturally familiar, Neeman’s brings a distinctly Indian lens to street-inspired sneakers. Instead of borrowing inspiration from global streetwear cultures, The Street Collection draws…

Following its successful India debut last year, Liquid I.V., the #1 powdered hydration brand in the U.S.A., has announced the launch of Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free in India. Introduced by Hindustan Unilever Limited, the new launch marks the next step in the brand’s mission to redefine hydration for modern Indian consumers through science-backed, functional wellness solutions.   Liquid I.V. Expands its Hydration Portfolio in India with the Launch of Sugar-Free Range   As wellness-led lifestyles continue to shape consumer choices, Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free has been developed for consumers seeking cleaner, smarter hydration solutions without compromising on performance or taste. The launch further strengthens…

Students from Galgotias University earned the top spot at EDVentures 2026, a global innovation and entrepreneurship competition hosted by The Education University of Hong Kong, where young innovators from universities across the world presented solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.   Competing against 19 teams from 10 countries, two student teams from Galgotias University represented India at the international platform and secured recognition for their innovation-led solutions focused on accessibility and immersive learning.   Project TACTO won the Top Prize, the AWS Championship Prize at EDVentures 2026, receiving total prize money and support worth USD 7,000  …