Author: Faisal Mahmood

Rising electricity costs have made energy-efficient appliances a priority for many households, and ceiling fans are no exception. Atomberg’s BLDC ceiling fan range in 2026 combines lower power consumption with modern convenience features such as remote control, timer functions, boost mode, and smart app connectivity. The lineup spans blade sweeps from 900 mm to 1400 mm across the Renesa, Efficio, Erica, and Studio series, with models priced between Rs. 5,190 and Rs. 9,270. Choosing the right fan depends on room size, airflow requirements, design preferences, and the level of smart functionality required.   Best Atomberg ceiling fans for bedrooms, living…

At Mars Pet Nutrition India, pets are not occasional visitors to the office. They are part of the everyday culture, bringing warmth into corridors, joy into busy days, and a living connection to the company’s purpose.   Maya and Mia, Mars Pet Nutrition India’s two adopted pet associates Commenting on the initiative, Manish Syag, Managing Director, Mars Pet Nutrition India, said, “At Mars Pet Nutrition India, pets are at the centre of what we do every single day. Our purpose of creating A Better World for Pets comes alive through our brands, our campaigns and, most meaningfully, through the culture we build…

TATA Starbucks has announced the launch of its reimagined Starbucks Rewards program, featuring Green, Gold and the newly introduced Reserve tier. The enhanced program is designed to offer members greater value through faster earning, easier redemption and access to a broader suite of rewards, benefits and experiences as they progress through the program. The updated tiers include: Green: The entry tier where members can earn Starbucks Rewards faster, and choose to redeem Rewards of their choice Gold: Customers can get upgraded to Gold by accumulating 1000 Stars within a year of joining Reserve: Comes with a sleek, black personalized card…

Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited, a BSE-listed Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), today announced an ambitious expansion plan to establish 500 branches across 15 states over the next three years, while targeting an asset base of INR 2,500 crore as part of its long-term growth strategy.   L to R: Deepak Francis (Business Head), R. Balakrishnan (Head – Treasury), Rajeev M. R. (CFO), Mahesh Thakkar (Chairman, FIDC), Manoj Ravi (CEO), and Bindu Menon (Zonal Head – Maharashtra) The company also inaugurated its new Corporate Office in Andheri, Mumbai, in the presence of Mr. Mahesh Thakkar, Chairman of the Finance Industry Development…

Reinforcing its commitment to developing globally employable hospitality professionals, Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management celebrated the graduation of over 800 students at its Graduation Ceremony held in Chennai on June 24, 2026.   Prof. G. Ravi confers degrees at Chennais Amrita International Institute of Hotel Management graduation ceremony with Chairman R. Boomee Naathan, COO Bhanumathi and Dean Suren   The event marked another significant milestone for one of South India’s leading hospitality education institutions, with graduates set to embark on careers across India and international destinations. The degrees were conferred by Hony. Con. Prof. G. Ravi, Vice-Chancellor of…

UnboxingBLR joins the record-breaking plantation drive on June 27th announced by the state government. Spread across 8 kms and 6,000+ saplings, UBLR’s drive focuses on avenue roads, round-abouts in the new Kempegowda Layout Thrust on native, colour-sequenced flowering species to ensure that some part of the corridor is always in bloom round the year The plantation drive’s two-pronged approach keeps both aesthetics and environment in mind while boosting Bengaluru’s green heritage   UnboxingBLR joins forces with the Bangalore Development Authority’s (BDA) plantation drive with its uniquely designed Bloom Avenue project on the Major Arterial Road connecting Mysuru Road and Magadi…

In a significant moment for India’s social impact ecosystem, Mothers of Courage – Shifting Societal Norms, One Conversation at a Time, a project documenting a grassroots movement for girls’ education in Bihar through a powerful film, has earned India’s only shortlist in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Lions category at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026.   From the villages of Bihar to the global stage at Cannes—celebrating the courage of mothers transforming girls’ education The project, submitted by Bengaluru-based organisations Mantra Social Services and ShikshaLokam, both part of the broader Shikshagraha movement, stands alongside some of the…

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn), the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, has announced an additional investment of USD 37.2 million into its Indian subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited, further strengthening its long-term commitment to expanding manufacturing operations in India, according to London Stock Exchange filing (www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/HHPD/subsidiary-obtaining-foxconn-hon-hai-shares/17657305).   The investment was made through Foxconn Singapore Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry, via a capital infusion approved by the company’s Board of Directors. As part of the transaction, Foxconn Singapore subscribed to approximately 351.73 million equity shares of the India entity at a…

PNB MetLife, one of India’s leading life insurers, delivered strong claims settlement performance in the financial year 2025–26, achieving a 99.81% Individual and 99.70% Group claim settlement ratio, reinforcing its commitment to supporting customers when it matters the most. During FY26, the company settled 6,188 individual claims amounting to Rs. 526.62 crore and 6,868 group claims totaling Rs. 502.69 crore. Speed of service remained a key strength: 99.98% of claims were settled within 30 days of receipt of all required documents, 95% within seven days, and 35% within just one day. PNB MetLife also strengthened its claims experience with ‘Claims…

The initiative is led by Social Alpha and the University of Toronto India Foundation through the Innovations in Sustainable Urban Transition Program. The selected start-ups to address urban sustainability challenges in construction, waste management, water, sanitation and renewable energy. To receive grants of up to INR 35 lakh to support the deployment Technology deployments will be undertaken in partnership with 11 private and six public organisations, including industry partners, educational institutions, healthcare providers and urban local bodies.   Nine climate-tech start-ups are set to deploy solutions addressing critical urban sustainability challenges across 10 Indian cities, including Chennai, Kozhikode, Bengaluru, Khammam,…