Author: Faisal Mahmood

The inaugural edition of Salon du Chocolat India, held on 16–17 January 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, concluded on a high note, marking a defining milestone for India’s premium chocolate and cocoa ecosystem. Organised by FourPlus Media, the two-day event successfully introduced India to the world’s most prestigious chocolate and pastry platform in its full international format.   A sweet runway spectacle where chocolate melted into wearable art at Salon du Chocolat India   Bringing together 47 exhibitors, 80 brands, and participants from India, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and France, Salon du Chocolat India emerged as a powerful…

Reduced reliance on popcorn imports has saved valuable foreign exchange for the Indian exchequer. Scientific cultivation practices, mechanisation, and end-to-end farmer engagement have improved efficiency, yield, kernel quality, and expansion ratios, enhancing farmer prosperity.   The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR), in collaboration with Gourmet Popcornica Private Limited, India’s largest popcorn company, is witnessing the successful outcomes of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening India’s popcorn maize value chain, enhancing farmer incomes, and advancing India’s ambition to become a global hub for high-quality popcorn maize production.   Mr. SBP Pattabhi Rama Rao, Managing…

General Mills India, part of General Mills Inc., a U.S.-based Fortune 500 food company, today announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new, state-of-the-art plant marks a significant expansion of the company’s manufacturing footprint in India and reinforces its long-term commitment to serving the fast-growing food and bakery sector in India.   Ms Becky Crane, Mr Shiva Krishnamurthy, and Balki Radhakrishnan inaugurated General Mills’ Nashik Manufacturing Plant – Unit 2, strengthening its India footprint   General Mills invested approximately INR 100 crore to build this plant, and it serves as the company’s second manufacturing facility…

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, today inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India through a joint venture with Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable Limited (EDL), at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This landmark development marks a significant milestone in Hisense’s India growth journey and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. Located within EDL’s industrial park at Sri City, the newly built and commissioned Hisense (EMTPL) manufacturing facility spans a 10-acre campus and is situated alongside EDL’s existing ODM manufacturing plant.…

To commemorate World Cancer Day, Kauvery Hospital Tirunelveli and Sarah Tucker Women’s College jointly organized a massive awareness program today to emphasize the importance of cancer prevention and early detection.   Youth Red Cross Students and Kauvery hospital joined forces to organize a World Cancer Day awareness programme in Tirunelveli   The highlight of the event took place at the Sarah Tucker College grounds 650 Youth Red Cross students forming a massive human ribbon to symbolize cancer awareness. This visual formation served as a powerful symbol of solidarity and a collective pledge to raise awareness about oncology care and healthy…

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REVA University today announced its new academic vision, Educate to Enterprise, a future-focused strategic direction aimed at preparing students for a world shaped by rapid technological change, evolving career pathways, and continuous disruption.   Gaurav Yadav, Director-Admissions; Dr Beena G, Registrar (Evaluation); Chancellor Dr P. Shyama Raju; Registrar Dr M. Dhanamjaya; and Dr J.B. Simha at REVA’s Educate to Enterprise launch   The vision was formally unveiled at the REVA University campus by Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, REVA University, along with the senior leadership team. On the occasion, the University also introduced REVA RISE (REVA Initiative for Scholastic Excellence),…

United Group today announced the formation of UniVicoustic, a new global acoustic brand created through its acoustic arm, United Acoustic Private Limited, following a strategic investment in Vicoustic, the world leader in innovative acoustic solutions for the professional audio and installations markets. The joint venture will be officially unveiled at ISE Barcelona 2026.   United Group has worked closely with Vicoustic over the past few years, including licensing Vicoustic’s patented VMT technology and establishing a fully integrated acoustic manufacturing ecosystem in India under the UniAcoustic brand.   Within a short span of under one year, the company has developed and…

Bisleri International’s sustainability initiative, Bottles for Change, marked a strong presence at PLAST INDIA 2026 – one of the world’s largest plastics industry exhibitions. The Bottles for Change stall located in the Open Museum Area showcased products made entirely from recycled plastic. The brand installed 17 Benches of Dreams, crafted from recycled plastic, across the venue. Additionally, 25 used plastic collection banks were set up to encourage responsible disposal.   Hon’ble CM of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta at the Bisleri, Bottles for Change stall   PLAST INDIA 2026 brought together more than 2,000 exhibitors, including nearly 500 international exhibitors from…

CS Academy, Coimbatore, in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), has recently launched The Energy Conservation Project, a two-month, student-led initiative aimed at promoting responsible energy usage and reducing electricity consumption within the community.    Empowering students to lead real change. From energy conservation to community awareness drives, CS Academy nurtures responsible, action-driven citizens   The project engages nearly 1,500 students from Grades 4 to 8 across both the CBSE and International (IG) streams, empowering young learners to step beyond the classroom and contribute meaningfully to society. Designed to foster awareness, accountability, and real-world impact, the initiative focuses…