Author: Shruti Joshi

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 26: The countdown to the 12th season of India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) officially began in Gurugram with its glamorous Curtain Raiser & Media Launch, led by Pallav Ojha, Founder & CEO, India Beach Fashion Week, and Mr. Deepak Chhabra, Managing Director, Timex India. Held at Whisky Samba, Gurugram, the event brought together leading fashion designers, brands, models, lifestyle personalities, media and industry stakeholders ahead of IBFW Season 12, scheduled for 9 and 10 October 2026 at The Westin Goa, Anjuna. Presented by TIMEX, the upcoming season introduces “The Sanctuary”, an immersive celebration of fashion, music,…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26: Yuthika is strengthening its presence in the everyday beauty and personal care segment with a broad product range spanning hair care, skin care, sun protection, bathing and personal hygiene under its Yuthika and Nisha brands. The range brings together products designed for different stages of consumers’ daily beauty and grooming routines, ranging from shampoos, conditioners and hair serums to moisturisers, lip care, sunscreens, shower gels, soaps and handwash With multiple formats and variants across categories, Yuthika is focusing on providing consumers with a wider choice of products for regular hair, skin and personal care requirements.…

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 26: SMEBIZZ has been shortlisted by the Expert Committee for the 10-Minute Millionaire Challenge at INNOFEST INDIA 3.0, scheduled to take place from 30 September to 1 October 2026 at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. The selection provides SMEBIZZ with an opportunity to present its business vision and entrepreneurial approach before investors and members of the startup ecosystem. Led by Jitender Chawla, CEO, SMEBIZZ, the organisation is focused on supporting entrepreneurs in their journey towards business growth through branding, marketing, PR communication, sales and strategic business development. With its broader vision centred around entrepreneurs’ business growth,…

Hazira/ Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 26: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), in close collaboration with the Surat Police Department, stepped forward to support eco friendly practices during Ganesh Visarjan at Hazira, the city’s largest immersion site. Recognising the vital role of the police in maintaining order and guiding Ganesh Mandals, AM/NS India honoured those Mandals that complied with police instructions by conducting early morning immersions. As a gesture of appreciation, more than 1,000 mango saplings were presented to the Mandals, reinforcing the message of environmental preservation. The sapling distribution was carried out under the Government of India’s ‘Ek Ped…

Tata IIS becomes the first corporate customer of the learning platform built by Gradeless AI, a Jaipuria Institute of Management company New Delhi [India], September 25: Gradeless AI today announced a partnership with Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) under which students and faculty at the institute will receive exclusive access to Rehearsal, its reflective learning platform, along with hands-on coaching on the use of generative AI in learning. Tata IIS is the first corporate customer of Rehearsal. Generative AI can produce a convincing answer in seconds. What it cannot do on its own is tell a student whether…

New Delhi [India], September 25: Indeed, it is an auspicious coincidence that this year, Anant Chaturdashi and the birthday of Dr. Yogesh Lakhani—the “Bright Man” of Bright Hoardings—will both be celebrated on 25 September. Dr. Yogesh Lakhani is a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha. He actively participates in Mumbai’s major Ganesh festivals and consistently extends his support in every possible way. Recently, he felt deeply blessed after seeking darshan at the prestigious GSB Ganpati in Wadala, Andhericha Raja, Tilak Nagar Sahyadri Ganpati and Chintamani in Lalbaug. He considers the VIP darshan and warm honour extended by the organisers to be…

Morbi (Gujarat) [India], September 24: Simpolo Vitrified Private Limited has unveiled its latest surface portfolio under Perspective ’26 – Expanding Horizons, combining product innovation with high-capacity manufacturing and advanced technology. This year’s initiative was conducted across Rajkot and Tirupati, bringing together more than 1,000 trade partners and architects and providing them with direct exposure to Simpolo’s newly established manufacturing facilities at Maliya, Gujarat, and Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. In Tirupati, around 250 trade partners and 200 architects from across South India attended the product launch, followed by a visit to the Naidupeta plant. In Rajkot, approximately 600 trade partners from across…

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 25: Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd. has launched its Asia’s Biggest Navratri Utsav 2026 at Country Club Begumpet in Hyderabad, marking the beginning of its annual Navratri celebrations across major locations. At the launch event, Country Club CMD Y. Rajeev Reddy announced Mission One Million Memberships by 2030, outlining the company’s vision to expand its lifestyle, fitness, holiday, entertainment and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Navratri celebrations will be held from October 11 to October 20, 2026, across major Country Club locations, featuring Garba, Dandiya, music, entertainment and family-oriented festive experiences. Mission One Million Memberships by 2030…

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 25: Polka Pop, a homegrown clean-label sparkling water brand, has become part of CavinKare’s beverages portfolio following its acquisition by the FMCG company. Founded in 2021 by Gaurav Khemka and co-founded by Shubham Modi, Polka Pop was among the early Indian brands to build a presence in the zero-sugar, zero-calorie sparkling water category. The brand offers naturally flavoured sparkling water with a clean-label proposition and has been available to consumers through quick-commerce platforms. The acquisition was completed in early 2026. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. “Polka Pop was built with the…

New Delhi [India], September 25: Good health is no longer limited to treatment alone. With lifestyle-related disorders increasingly becoming a concern, greater awareness about prevention, early diagnosis and timely medical intervention is emerging as an important part of public healthcare. Highlighting the need for wider dialogue on these issues, a health-focused press conference and special felicitation ceremony was organised at the Press Club of India, New Delhi. A key highlight of the programme was the felicitation of Dr. Ashutosh Mishra for his contribution to healthcare, medical awareness and public service. He was honoured by Mahant Pt. Ajit Mishra, Central President…