Author: Faisal Mahmood

Purpose-built to help banks meet the Responsible Business Conduct regime, which will eliminate mis-selling risk by design ZENOVA is a policy-driven control layer that sits between core banking systems, insurer platforms, and all customer-facing channels Zopper’s multi-insurer platform ZENOVA will help banks and BFSI players across India to configure institutions’ policies and architecture without multi-year build cycles.   Zopper, India’s leading insurtech company, announced the launch of ZENOVA, an agentic layer designed to transform how banks distribute insurance products. ZENOVA embeds suitability, disclosure, and evidence generation directly into every insurance sale — helping reduce mis-selling risks across every channel. ZENOVA…

For years, the narrative of luxury housing in India has been defined by an aspirational drift toward metropolitan skylines. That axis is now reversing. Tier 2 cities are no longer only shedding their status of being merely ‘emerging’ to reveal themselves to be self-sustaining ecosystems of high aspirations where luxury is no longer merely an import, but an inherent attribute of their very fabric.   Luxury living takes root in emerging cities, where modern residences, green spaces, and community-driven design reflect evolving aspirations and local prosperity   The fulcrum has shifted from salary-driven wealth to enterprise-driven prosperity, with family-owned businesses…

A strong call to move beyond access and focus on meaningful learning outcomes defined discussions at the North East Shiksha Samvaad in Nagaland, where educators, policymakers, and civil society leaders came together to reimagine education for a rapidly changing world.   Stakeholders unite at North East Shiksha Samvaad to reimagine future-ready education in Nagaland   Held at Tetso College, Chumukidema, the convening, part of the larger Shikshagraha movement, brought together stakeholders from across the ecosystem under the theme “Reimagining Education in the Northeast for a Future-Ready Generation.” The focus was on bridging the gap between policy intent and classroom realities…

Hong Kong Riding on the wave of a spectacular line‑up of mega events throughout March and April, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) rolled out the “Hong Kong Mega 8” campaign. The campaign brings together eight highlighted world‑class mega events of arts, pop culture and sports, and citywide programmes, inviting visitors from around the world to experience the vibrant arts scenes in local neighbourhoods and discover Hong Kong’s captivating allure as the “Events Capital of Asia.”   (From left to right) Aniko Berman, Director of AOTM Gallery, Dr Peter Lam Kin-ngok, GBM, GBS, Chairman of Hong Kong Tourism Board and…

Dr. SS Mantha, Chancellor, Nagpur University, graces the occasion as Chief Guest Actress Madhoo Shah, Mickey Mehta, Wellness Expert, Nisha JamVwal, Social influencer & Blogger, Social Work & Brand Strategist and AP Jayaram, Nuclear Scientist, BARC, President STEAM Academy, Principal Scientific Advisor, Nehru Group of Institutions & Director CIIA attended as Guest of Honour   Cosmo-scientist and Rashtrapati Award-winning innovator Baldevkrishan Sharma unveiled his latest book, ‘Secrets of the Universe’ revealed through Hindu Gods, Symbols, Signs & Sounds, at the Conference Hall of the Nehru Science Centre, Worli, on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.   Rashtrapati Award-winning author Baldevkrishan Sharma at…

This Holi, Dulux brought alive the core promise of its flagship exterior paint brand Dulux Weathershield – “It’s Colourful. It’s Powerful” to life through a playful campaign.   Building on its earlier campaigns showcasing performance in extreme climates such as the scorching +50°C heat of Jodhpur and the freezing –30°C temperatures of Spiti Valley, the brand created a festive ‘Colourful and Powerful’ Holi activation.   As part of the “Colourful & Powerful Holi” campaign, Dulux Weathershield collaborated with Blinkit to surprise consumers in select cities. During the Holi period, some Blinkit orders included a complimentary gulal packed inside adorable miniature Dulux…

India’s creator economy is growing rapidly, with thousands of independent influencers, vloggers and digital storytellers producing content every day. However, many creators face a common challenge – finding professional, well-designed and visually appealing spaces where they can shoot high-quality content. Studio rentals and premium locations are often expensive and not easily accessible for emerging creators.   Nilkamal Homes   Nilkamal Homes identified this gap and addressed it with Safe Space Studios by Nilkamal Homes, a one-of-its-kind initiative that gives creators access to beautifully designed showroom spaces that can be used as ready-to-shoot sets, free of cost. The pioneering initiative transforms its flagship Bengaluru showroom at NTR Plaza, Outer Ring Rd,…

The “New Entrant Of The Year” VinFast brings two solid EV SUVs to India, each with a different focus. Here’s how to pick the one that fits your daily drive in India. So you’ve decided to go electric, and VinFast has caught your eye. The brand is new, the designs are hard to miss, and increasing sightings on Indian roads hint at growing curiosity. For now, the choice is straightforward: the compact B-SUV VF 6 or the larger, more assertive C-SUV VF 7.   The “New Entrant Of The Year” VinFast brings two solid EV SUVs to India, each with…

Red Hat OpenShift is now available on the Google Cloud console Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization is generally available on Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated on Google Cloud    Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to help organizations accelerate application modernization and cloud migrations. This expansion introduces Red Hat OpenShift in the Google Cloud console, deeper integrations with Google Cloud services and marks the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization on Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated on Google Cloud.   Today’s announcement reinforces both companies’ shared commitment to provide a…

Nutrica, a lifestyle and wellness brand by BN Agritech, India’s fastest-growing wellness first FMCG brand, has announced its foray into the peanut butter category with the launch of Nutrica Peanut Butter. The range marks the brand’s next step toward building a complete wellness portfolio that combines taste, quality, and functionality to support everyday health goals. Nutrica Peanut Butter is now available across general trade stores in 14 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Chandigarh.   Nutrica – Peanut Butter   Available in two variants, Crunchy and Creamy, the new peanut butter range offers a healthy snacking option for everyday fitness, making nutrition…