Author: Faisal Mahmood

Pramerica Life Insurance has been recognised among the Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2026 by Great Place To Work, building on its recognition among the Top 100 India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2025 last year. The recognition represents an important milestone in the company’s ongoing journey to build an equitable, inclusive and people-first workplace where individuals are recognised for their talent, capability and the value they bring to the organisation.    Widely regarded as the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® has been setting the global benchmark for high-trust workplaces across more than 170 countries.…

Ladies Who Lead (LWL), India’s premier leadership and networking platform for women professionals, marks five years of building a community designed to help women move beyond access and visibility towards meaningful influence and outcomes.   Five years of LWL creating spaces for women to connect, lead, and make impact   Over the last five years, the organisation has evolved from a community for women into a curated ecosystem for women leaders, bringing together women across industries, cities and stages of leadership. Today, LWL comprises 1,500+ women across 80+ industries and 25+ cities, with a growing presence across India, Dubai and…

While other brands are chasing the breakeven point, RediClinic, a startup based out of Hyderabad has set a new benchmark in growing a D2C brand from the ground up. RediClinic is a natural supplement brand which is thriving in the Indian nutraceutical market without any investment, as of yet. The brand started off with the aim to provide actual supplements instead of weak and poorly made nutraceuticals that are in the market.   RediClinic’s exponential growth within 8 months, creating a new benchmark in the D2C market   In India, less than 4% of D2C brands actually make it to…

The campaign builds on Crocs’ global ‘Feel It All’ creative platform for India, tapping into the festive season as a moment of connection, celebration and self-expression. KL Rahul is joined by veteran actor Dalip Tahil, creators Rida Tharana and Prish, and the internet’s favourite bodyguard Amin Khan, reflecting the diverse personalities and perspectives that define modern celebrations. A festive capsule collection of CrocsTM shoes and elevated Jibbitz™ charms put personalization at the heart of occasion dressing.   This festive season, Crocs, a world leader in innovative casual footwear for all, brings its global Feel It All platform to life through…

MSMEs must move faster in adopting quality processes and build quality into every stage of their operations, from design and manufacturing to delivery, to become stronger contributors to India’s global competitiveness, emerged as a key message on Day 2 of the third edition of the IFQM Symposium 2026 in New Delhi.   Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India with GC members of IFQM   The second day of the symposium focused on translating the quality and innovation agenda into action, with discussions around strengthening MSME capabilities, building industry–academia partnerships, developing talent and leveraging technology…

Aviva Life Insurance Company India Limited, a trusted insurer committed to helping customers lead healthier, more secure and fulfilling lives, has announced a strategic partnership with Wizz Financial Group through its premier travel and lifestyle service provider, Wizz Holidays Pvt. Ltd., powered by Wizzmoni Financial Services Ltd. The partnership aims to expand access to life insurance and critical illness protection for customers across Wizz Financial’s ecosystem.   Asit Rath, CEO & MD, Aviva Life Insurance, Krishnan R, Director & CEO, Wizzmoni Financial Services Ltd, Amir Nagammy, Founder & CEO, Wizz Financial   Under the partnership, Aviva Life Insurance proposes to…

JDS Banaras, known as the best Banarasi saree shop in Varanasi, has been trusted since 1913 for its honest and skilled approach to Banarasi weaving. Today, the Shah family’s fourth generation continues to carry that same trust forward. Started in 1913 as JDS Banaras., JDS Banaras has grown to become Varanasi’s most trusted names for making, supplying, and selling Handloom and Pure Banarasi sarees — while still holding on to the same values it began with over a hundred years ago.   JDS Banaras Continues the Tradition of Banarasi Weaving   A Family Story, Passed Down Four Times Even before…

Chitkara University has achieved significant recognition in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, securing the 3rd position in India for Research Quality. The University has also been placed 17th in India Overall and in the 701–800 global band, marking another significant milestone in its growing research and academic profile.     Chitkara University Ranks 3rd in India for Research Quality | #17 Overall | Top 701-800 Globally   The recognition places research quality at the centre of Chitkara University’s latest achievement. The THE World University Rankings assess research-intensive universities across five broad pillars; Teaching, Research Environment, Research…

Shaping Keralam’s IT revolution, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan performed the groundbreaking ceremony of HiLITE Cyber Tower, HiLITE Group’s IT hub, at Cyberpark in Calicut. The development marks the beginning of a major IT project set to reshape Malabar’s technology landscape. Spread across 2.5 acres with a built-up area of 9 lakh sq. ft., the Grade A commercial building is part of HiLITE Group’s plan to develop 12 million square feet of office space over the next few years.   V. D. Satheesan, Chief Minister, Keralam performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the HiLITE Cyber Tower in Cyberpark along with P. K.…

Turns out, “taco” needs no translation. The word remains nearly the same across more than 30 languages, a common thread, all for the love of tacos. Spanish? Taco. French? Taco. German? Taco. Japanese? (Takosu). Hindi? (Taiko).   Taco Bell India   This Global Taco Day, Tuesday, October 6, Taco Bell and Duolingo are putting that universal language to work, taking the annual celebration global for the first time ever and calling on taco fans around the world, including across India, to go all out in the name of taco.   Global Taco Day kicks off with an all-new, limited-edition Duo…