Author: Faisal Mahmood

One year ago today, Shrewsbury International School India admitted its first pupils to a 150-acre campus outside Bhopal – the first fully residential campus that Shrewsbury School UK, founded by Royal Charter in 1552, has established outside Britain, and the first Shrewsbury campus in South Asia. The school marks the close of its founding year having built, largely from first principles, the academic, sporting, artistic and pastoral life that will shape the pupils who come after this year’s cohort.    A Campus Built for Life A year of building  The school’s first cohort followed a programme built around the Cambridge…

QDL is India’s leading listed digital media-tech company, strategically positioned at the intersection of media, technology, hospitality and AI. In Q1 FY 2026–27, it:   Successfully repositioned the company as a global Media-Tech and AI-powered platform, expanding beyond digital publishing into high-growth physical retail, commerce, and experiential ventures. Following the successful launch of media vertical of Time Out India, we are advancing toward the launch of India’s first Time Out Market in Aerocity, New Delhi (targeted in early Q3 FY2026-2027), marking a significant milestone in our experiential media and hospitality growth strategy. Delivered the strongest-ever consolidated Q1 performance, led by…

Ampcus Cyber, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, successfully hosted the GRC India AI Conclave 2026 on 7th August at JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, government officials, regulators, cybersecurity leaders, CXOs, technology experts, and industry practitioners to deliberate on the future of AI governance, cyber resilience, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and digital trust in India. The conclave reinforced the importance of collaborative action in building a secure and AI-driven digital ecosystem as artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and public services.   AI, cybersecurity and policy leaders converged at Ampcus Cyber’s GRC India AI Conclave   Held…

An invitation extended to Dr. Ragunanthan Narayanaswamy, Founder & Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rathimed Speciality Hospital, to present his indigenous innovation at the prestigious Personalized Arthroplasty Society (PAS) Annual Meeting in Montreal reflects growing global recognition for an Indian breakthrough in personalised knee replacement.   Dr. Ragunanthan Narayanaswamy, M.S. (Orth.), DNB, MRCS (Edin), FRCS (Ortho), CAS (UK), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Arthroscopy, Knee Preservation & Replacement, Sports Injury Specialist   A Global Honour Rooted in Indian Innovation Recognition on the global stage is seldom the result of a single breakthrough. More often, it is the culmination of years of clinical experience, scientific…

Iconic by ONE VISION, led by Founder Abhinav Reddy, has unveiled India’s largest Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) display at SAS Tower in Hyderabad, setting a new benchmark for premium outdoor advertising in the country. The launch is part of the company’s broader national expansion, which already spans five cities and will extend to Gurugram by the end of 2026, with further expansion into new states planned for 2027. It reflects a growing shift toward technology-enabled, high-impact consumer engagement, as brands look beyond traditional media to connect with audiences in more dynamic and immersive ways.   Hyderabad just got India’s first 8K,…

Pulse Candy, one of the popular brands from the Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie for a 360-degree consumer engagement campaign. Marking a significant milestone in Pulse Candy’s brand journey, the association is among the brand’s most ambitious entertainment-led collaborations, bringing together limited-edition packaging, high-impact media and consumer participation at a nationwide scale. The campaign combines the excitement of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie with Pulse’s irresistible flavour, conveying the message, ‘Even Spider-Man Cannot Resist Pulse.’   DS Group’s Pulse Candy Collaborates…

Indian sports entered a transformative era today with the official launch of the Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL), the nation’s first national, franchise-based professional league dedicated exclusively to women’s volleyball. Promoted by Power Spike International Private Limited, the initiative aims to establish a sustainable professional sporting ecosystem for women athletes.   Lucknow to host India’s first women’s volleyball league The official unveiling took place at The Centrum, Lucknow, under the theme “Rising Queen of the Court.” The high-profile ceremony was attended by senior government dignitaries, sports administrators, and business leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister Shri Swatantra Dev Singh,…

India’s residential market has remained resilient over the last few quarters, supported by stable demand, better visibility on incomes and infrastructure-led growth across urban corridors. ANAROCK Research said the new launches saw a 7 per cent YoY rise, demonstrating a resilient end-user demand amidst global concerns. Sales in the top seven cities totalled about 90,715 units in Q2 2026.    Stable EMIs and borrowing costs support sustained housing demand across India Amidst this, the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to retain the repo rate at 5.25 per cent will aid the ongoing momentum in the Indian residential real estate industry.…

Solinas Integrity, an IIT Madras-incubated climate deep-tech and robotics company, today announced a USD 5.5 million Series A1 funding round led by Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures and co-led by Mela Ventures, with participation from Luthra Group. Existing investor SBI Ventures, through the SVL-SME Fund, doubled down on its position, alongside continued backing from Rainmatter and 8X Ventures Fund I. The round follows Solinas’s Series A, led by SBI Ventures through the SVL-SME Fund (Neev II) in May 2024, and underscores the deepening alignment between India’s climate-tech innovation ecosystem and global sustainability-focused capital.   Team Solinas Integrity, robotics startup incubated at…

New survey data shows four in ten (39%) adults find making genuine connections harder with age, but music and dancefloors found to be the ultimate fix Over a quarter (27%) of 25–35-year-olds say the strongest friendships are made at live music events Velo and Tomorrowland joined forces for “Echoes of Tomorrowland” to champion authentic self-expression and create a unique space for dance music fans to experience something new together.   New global research* from Velo highlights the growing need for shared experiences, as Velo launches “Echoes of Tomorrowland” – a global network of live events and synchronised livestreams that bring…