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2025 marked a clear turning point in how brands engage consumers. Static ads and passive formats gave way to experiences that invite people to tap, speak, move, and participate. At the heart of this shift is Flam AI, an AI-native engine designed to turn everyday brand touchpoints into immersive, interactive, and measurable moments on mobile. Logo of Flam AI Flam AI partnered with some of the world’s most prestigious brands to explore a new frontier of storytelling, redefining how people engage with brands in a world of shrinking attention spans and skip buttons. The year marked a bold reimagination…
An extraordinary and deeply emotional moment unfolded at the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Vivekananda Global University (VGU) when Smita walked onto the stage to receive her degree — accompanied by her six-year-old daughter. The moment became a powerful symbol of determination, lifelong learning, and women’s empowerment, leaving the audience visibly moved. 9th Convocation Ceremony of Vivekananda Global University (VGU) Addressing the gathering, Smita shared a message that resonated strongly with students and families alike. She emphasized that there is no age limit for education and that personal or family responsibilities should never become barriers to learning. She highlighted…
A new report, ‘The Business Case for Clean Air: Unlocking Economic Opportunities for India’, by Dalberg Advisors in collaboration with the Clean Air Fund reveals that India can unlock USD 220 billion in economic gains by implementing a focused set of clean air solutions across priority sectors. The report lays out solutions that could reduce PM2.5 levels significantly, mitigate business losses and support the creation of new jobs Air pollution continues to create a significant burden for the economy through reduced productivity, unplanned absences, lower consumer activity, and increasing healthcare expenditure. This report follows a previous study…
Amor, the flagship residential development by CCS Infratech, has announced the development of Lucknow’s one-of-its-kind AI-powered luxury villa community, marking a significant moment in the city’s evolving real estate landscape. A visual of Amor by CCS Infratech, Lucknow’s one-of-its-kind AI-powered luxury villas, combining smart technology, premium design, and lifestyle-led living Spread across approximately 10 acres, the LDA- and RERA-approved project will comprise 105 limited-edition villas, designed to combine intelligent technology with refined architecture and open green spaces. Positioned as one of the city’s first large-scale AI-enabled residential communities, Amor introduces a new way of living where homes are…
Brookfield Properties and the Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers mixed purpose with pleasure as they welcomed over 11,000 runners to the annual Powai Run on January 11, 2026. Headlining the event were 20 pink auto-rickshaws sponsored by Brookfield Properties and the Rotary Club to empower women through skill-based driving training. These vehicles both enable financial independence for the female operators and enhance safety and inclusion for women passengers. The event was flagged off from Downtown Powai by Charu Thapar, Executive Vice President, Head of Operations and CRM, Brookfield Properties in India. Amarjeet Singh Chawla, aka ‘SportySikh,’ celebrates his 100th…
The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Govt of India has successfully concluded ATMAN 3.0, its eight-week accelerator programme designed to transform early-stage HealthTech startups into investment-ready businesses. The programme culminated in a Demo Day, bringing together investors, healthcare leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to engage with some of the most promising healthcare innovations in the country. IIT Bombay’s TIH Concludes ATMAN 3.0; 6 Health-tech Startups to Receive Upto INR 6-crore Cumulative Seed Funding ATMAN 3.0 saw strong participation from across India, with 173 HealthTech startups pitching their ideas…
From “timepass” distraction to daily ritual, free-to-play mobile games in India have quietly turned into social currency: a way to signal identity, stay in touch, and even negotiate status in both online and offline circles. Cheap mobile internet, vernacular content, and multiplayer formats have pushed gaming from private hobby to public culture, especially among young, mobile-first Indians. Zupee free to play model From Jugaad Timepass to Daily Habit For most urban and semi-urban Indians, gaming skipped the expensive console-PC era and went straight to pocket screens. Mobile-first internet adoption meant the “gamer” was no longer a niche stereotype,…
Ecolab, a global sustainability leader in water solutions and services, today announced the India findings from its third annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which explores how people perceive water challenges and the role of business in solving them. This year’s research connects water stewardship to one of the region’s fastest-growing industries, artificial intelligence (AI), revealing that while India leads global optimism on the promise of AI, awareness of its hidden water impact remains limited. According to the Ecolab Watermark Study, awareness of AI’s resource demands is high in India, with 70% of consumers recognising its water footprint and 86% associating AI…
Speaking alongside world-renowned content creator MrBeast at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest expo for content creators, in Dubai, education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey today issued a global challenge to content creators and influencers: use their platforms to amplify the crisis of out of school children – and turn attention into action. There are currently 272 million children out of school, and little progress has been in the last decade. UNICEF predicts the figure could rise to 278 million by the end of the year. MrBeast and Sunny Varkey speaking onstage at the 1 Billion Follower…
Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced the appointment of Divya Kiran as Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Divya will build and lead Aurigo’s global HR function, aligning organizational design, leadership development, and performance frameworks with its unified product, engineering, and customer experience operating model. As the company moves toward more integrated, outcome-driven teams, it is strengthening the people practices and systems needed to support this approach globally. Divya Kiran, Vice President, Human Resources Divya brings over two decades of strategic leadership experience, helping technology…