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Galgotias University has appointed Professor Saumya Sindhwani as Provost, adding a senior academic leader with experience across teaching, executive education, organisational development, and institution building. Professor Sindhwani joins Galgotias University from Indian School of Business, where she held leadership responsibilities as Associate Dean for Advanced Management Programmes and Executive Director of the Centre for Learning and Management Practice. She is also on the Board of Advisers for Jose Rizal University, Philippines. Professor Sindhwani, joining from ISB, will strengthen academic excellence, research, innovation, and global learner opportunities at Galgotias University She brings more than two decades of professional…
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL), one of the leading paint companies in India, has taken its heat-reflective coating, Nerolac Perma NoHeat, out of brochures and into barefoot reality with a powerful on-ground initiative. As part of a unique on-ground activation, the company coated pathways at multiple high-footfall temples across Southern India, with Perma NoHeat, Kansai Nerolac’s acrylic-based, heat-reflective coating formulated to reduce surface heat absorption. On-ground temperature readings recorded a reduction of up to 15°C on treated surfaces, resulting in a visibly and physically more comfortable walking experience for devotees visiting the temple premises during peak daytime hours. Rather…
The head-turning, single-seater Jawa 42 Bobber has won the ‘Viewer’s Choice Style Icon of the Year’ at the prestigious Times Drive Auto Summit and Awards. The motorcycle has reset design expectations in India’s mid-sized segment with its distinctive visual identity and strong cultural relevance. Top: The Jawa 42 Bobber; Bottom: Nivedita Matta, Brand Lead, Jawa, Classic Legends, receives the award from Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari Since its launch in September 2022, the Jawa 42 Bobber has stood apart with a design that is unapologetically singular. Low-slung and built around a floating single seat,…
Beverly Hills Polo Club has announced a strategic shift in its operating model in India, establishing its own subsidiary to reinforce its long-term commitment to one of its most important global growth markets. Beverly Hills Polo Club – Exclusive Brand Outlet This transition marks a decisive move from a licensing-led structure to a fully owned subsidiary with a franchise-operated platform. The new model will enable BHPC to exercise greater control over brand positioning, consumer experience, and market execution. It is designed to drive consistency, strengthen brand equity, and accelerate scalable growth across channels. At the core of this…
The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced science teacher, Soma Mandal, as the regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in the South Asia region. Soma was selected by the judges for her dedication to empowering pupils to participate in the ‘worldwide fight against climate change’. Soma Mandal, regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in the South Asia region Soma is one of nine regional winners of the global Cambridge competition that celebrates the achievements of teachers around the world. As a regional winner, Soma will win £500 worth of…
In a move that signals how legacy food brands are evolving with changing consumer choices, Jagdish Farshan, one of India’s oldest names in traditional snacks and namkeen, with over eight decades of craft rooted in Vadodara, has introduced one of India’s first sev ranges made using avocado oil, alongside an upcoming launch of their 80g grab-and-go packs across its snack portfolio. With a portfolio spanning 500 products/SKUs and a presence across multiple markets, the brand’s latest launches reflect a deliberate shift a clear shift towards more conscious ingredients and modern consumption habits, without moving away from the taste and familiarity…
Experion Developers has crossed Rs. 4,000 crore in revenue for FY 2025–26, marking a defining milestone in its growth trajectory and reinforcing its position as a leading player in India’s evolving luxury real estate market. Experion Developers’ landmark luxury project showcases design-led architecture and premium living spaces The milestone reflects the emergence of a developer steadily reshaping the contours of luxury housing through a disciplined, design-led, and institutionally anchored approach to development. At a time when real estate growth is often associated with aggressive expansion, Experion has quietly almost doubled its revenue from Rs. 2,200 crore in the…
Billionaire philanthropist and global style maven Sudha Reddy has once again set the Met Gala red carpet ablaze, transforming the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a masterclass of South Indian heritage. In a breathtaking fusion of history and high fashion, Reddy collaborated with India’s premier couturier, Manish Malhotra, and celebrity stylist Mariel Haenn to unveil “The Tree of Life”—a custom ensemble that took an astonishing 3,459 hours and the skilled hands of 90 artisans to bring to life. Heritage in every stitch, Mrs. Sudha Reddy represented India at the Met Gala 2026 in ancient Machilipatnam Kalamkari…
In a significant step towards fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and driving evidence-based social change, the Cheistha Kochhar Foundation and the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS), O.P. Jindal Global University, formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by Dr. Pulkit Khanna, Dean, JIBS, and Lt. Gen. Dr. S.P. Kochhar, Founder, Cheistha Kochhar Foundation. This collaboration marks the beginning of a shared commitment to leveraging behavioural science for scalable social impact, leadership development and community engagement. Lt. Gen. Dr. S.P. Kochhar and Ms. Pulkit Khanna, Dean (JIBS), signs a MoU…
MG Group has officially marked three decades of operations at its Zaheerabad manufacturing facility, reaffirming its standing as a leader in integrated bus manufacturing and engineering in India. The anniversary reflects the company’s long-term commitment to innovation, safety, and passenger experience across the country’s commercial vehicle sector. Anil Mohan Kamat CMD MG Group Over 30 years, MG Group has built a reputation for delivering high-quality mobility solutions across school buses, staff transportation, mofussil routes, and premium coaches. The Zaheerabad facility operates as a high-volume, fully integrated manufacturing hub covering fabrication, painting, trimming, assembly, FRP composites, electrical systems, and…