Author: Faisal Mahmood

Mpower Youthopia, a youth mental health festival organised by Mpower, an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, has received an Official World Record from the Official World Record Association (OWRA) for hosting the largest student-led Mood Parade at BK Birla College, Kalyan.   Largest Student Mood Parade for Mental Health Awareness at Mpower Youthopia Held as part of Birlotsav, the college’s intercollegiate youth festival, the Mood Parade witnessed the participation of over 900 students aged between 8 and 20 years, who came together to express 12 identified emotions. The parade aimed to normalise emotional expression and spark meaningful conversations…

Campus Activewear, one of India’s largest sports and athleisure footwear brands, today announced its entry into the athleisure apparel category marking natural evolution of the brand’s philosophy into a larger canvas of youth self-expression. This launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s illustrious journey, showcasing its commitment to innovation and diversification.   Campus Enters Athleisure Apparel, Extends Canvas of Self-Expression for Youth   Campus celebrates the bold, diverse, and ever-evolving spirit of India’s youth that shows up every day moving between ambition & downtime, structure & spontaneity, and individuality & community. The foray into athleisure apparel reflects this belief,…

Ahead of the T20 World Cup, the news of some US cricketers being denied visas by India has created ripples in the cricketing world. Their sole sin is that their parents are of Pakistani origin. For Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin and Ehsan Adil, they spend tense days. Their dream of participating in the global cricket festival is thus in a shambles. Ali Khan took to Instagram, after which the issue made rounds, wider and stronger, and the centre of his ordeal was “denied”. That specific Instagram post has now been removed. Why Does Ali Khan Matter? The…

Hong Kong Hong Kong is ready to welcome the Year of the Horse with one of the world’s most vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. On 17 February, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will transform the city into a glittering carnival of light, music, global cultures and festive spirit. Celebrate a Lunar New Year like no other, with colorful blossoms in Fairs, incense offerings for good luck in temples across Hong Kong, horse racing on Year of the Horse Raceday, and more.   A vibrant display of performers and floats…

Hong Kong International travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI celebrates the Year of the Horse with its 2026 Lunar New Year Collection. In the lunar zodiac, the Horse symbolizes momentum and a drive to explore new horizons. TUMI’s limited-edition collection captures that feeling, honoring the strength, optimism, and spirited energy of the Horse.   Entering the Year of the Horse with momentum, strength, and purpose Blending innovation with craftsmanship, the capsule reimagines iconic silhouettes from the Alpha Bravo, Voyageur, and Belden collections with equestrian-inspired details. “The Horse represents movement, freedom, and an unwavering pursuit of what’s next — all qualities that deeply resonate with how we design at TUMI,”…

Anurag Sinha forays back on screen with the Netflix crime thriller Taskaree, based on customs and smuggling networks, directed by Neeraj Pandey and Raghav Jairath.   Anurag Sinha   Taskaree is Anurag Sinha’s first collaboration with Neeraj Pandey for a Netflix series. With a selective blend of varied genres ranging from crime thrillers, drama and dramedy, Anurag Sinha has yet again proved his ability to enthral audiences with his clinical yet highly compelling and bold performance. Set against the backdrop of smuggling and customs, Taskaree is an eclectic mix of a promising ensemble cast including Emraan Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar, Zoya…

New research conducted by World Animal Protection states that two thirds of captive elephants in Thailand’s tourism industry still live in poor conditions, despite some welfare improvements. Most elephants used in Thailand’s tourism industry continue to suffer in captivity, according to new World Animal Protection research.   Elephant in Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Bangkok in Thailand Photograph credit: Abhishek Shankhwar   Nearly two in three captive elephants are still living in poor conditions, despite some limited progress since the last assessment in 2019.   Elephants continue to endure short chaining, inadequate diets, dirty living conditions, lack of veterinary…

In the final days of 2025, when many factories begin winding down and skeleton crews take over, the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong showed no signs of easing up. Robotic arms kept time with one another. Conveyors rolled steadily forward. Lights stayed on long after dark, as electric vehicles continued to come off the line at full pace. If this was a year ending, it did not feel like one slowing down.   VinFast rolled its 200,000th electric vehicle of 2025 out of the Hai Phong plant   That sense of continuity turned into a milestone on December 31,…

Hong Kong Hong Kong is ready to welcome the Year of the Horse with one of the world’s most vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. On 17 February, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will transform the city into a glittering carnival of light, music, global cultures and festive spirit. Celebrate a Lunar New Year like no other, with colorful blossoms in Fairs, incense offerings for good luck in temples across Hong Kong, horse racing on Year of the Horse Raceday, and more.   A vibrant display of performers and floats…

Orange Health Labs, India’s No. 1-rated diagnostic brand, has launched Orange One, which offers a new way to manage your health. The product flips the current approach to health management by eliminating the pay-per-test business model of the industry.   Orange One by Orange Health Labs redefines preventive care – Rs. 4,999, pay once for a 114+ marker full-body check and access to 100 essential tests all year   Orange One customers can get a complete view of their health risks with a comprehensive full-body check-up that covers 114+ blood markers, including advanced parameters like Apo A1 / Apo B, Troponin…