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Author Neer Ya announces the release of her latest novel, Vanilla Hour, a deeply moving, genre-blending work of literary fiction that spans continents and decades, exploring resilience, motherhood, love, and the inescapable pull of the past. Model & cinestar Sudharani at the book reading with Neer Ya at the Atta Galata Bengaluru today Set between 2008 Delhi and 2025 Tokyo, Vanilla Hour follows Dr. Nandini Yadav, a respected geochemist who has painstakingly rebuilt her life after devastating personal trauma. Now settled in Japan with her sharp-witted teenage daughter Aani, Nandini exists within an unconventional yet nurturing family that includes…
PayG, a leading homegrown payment gateway, is proud to announce that it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Offline and Cross-Border Payment Aggregator. With this approval, PayG has completed its full suite of Payment Aggregator (PA) licenses, enabling it to facilitate digital payments across online, offline (in-person) and international use cases under RBI’s regulatory framework. The approval enables PayG to support a comprehensive range of payment use cases through a single, compliant platform. These include processing online payments, enabling offline and in-store transactions through POS, QR and device-based solutions and handling…
ASBL Spectra, a premium ready-to-move in gated community in Hyderabad’s Financial District, has announced an innovative homebuying initiative with the launch of its ‘No Registration & No GST’ scheme. The scheme eliminates upfront GST and registration charges for buyers, significantly reducing the immediate financial burden associated with purchasing a ready-to-move-in home. A Ready to Move In Home Where You Don’t Pay GST or Registration: ASBL Spectra Located in Financial District, one of Hyderabad’s most sought-after residential and commercial hubs, ASBL Spectra is addressing one of the biggest challenges faced by homebuyers today. While many buyers have strong income…
Bengaluru-based radical business and creative consulting organisation Spread Design and Innovation has brought home one of the world’s most prestigious honours – the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the Brands and Communication Design category as it celebrates a decade of imagination design. Spread Design and Innovation wins the Red Dot 2025 for brand design & identity, for its compelling work on brand, communication and experience design for ICB (Indian Craft Brewery) Spread has received this global recognition for its compelling and ingenious work on brand, communication, and experience design for ICB Indian Craft Brewery, a Bengaluru-based microbrewery that reimagines…
When fast charging has become a daily necessity, why should consumers still compromise on safety and reliability? As smartphones, tablets and multiple connected devices power productivity, connectivity and entertainment through the day, slow or inconsistent charging directly disrupts everyday life. Responding to this reality, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. announces the launch of Crompton Energion mobile chargers and power banks, extending its engineering expertise into the mobile accessories category. Crompton Energion Mobile Charger and Power Bank Today’s digitally connected consumers demand charging across devices, locations and routines. Yet safety anxiety around chargers and power banks remains high, particularly where…
Premier educational institution REVA University hosted ‘Founder’s Day’ at the REVA University campus on January 6, 2026. The annual event was held on the occasion of the birthday of Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, REVA University. Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, Former Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force; Nirupama Menon Rao, Indian Diplomat, Former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador and Jayasudha, Indian Actress, were honoured with the prestigious REVA Lifetime Achievement Award. Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, former Chief of the Air Staff, receives the REVA Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor,…
Glass Jar Interactive (GJI), a DPIIT-recognised video game and entertainment studio, has raised Rs. 2.3 crore in seed funding from UP Angel Network to support the development of its original, IP-driven games for global PC and console audiences. Glass Jar Interactive The investment reflects growing investor interest in video game studios as technology enablers within the broader entertainment ecosystem, alongside segments such as VFX, AR/VR, and digital production. With the rapid expansion of OTT platforms reshaping home entertainment consumption, video games are increasingly becoming a central component of the ecosystem, with the potential to extend beyond standalone products…
Univo Education, one of India’s leading online higher education companies working with universities and enterprises, has been certified as a Great Place To Work® for 2025. The certification comes on the back of Univo’s recognition earlier this year as one of TIME’s World’s Top EdTech Rising Stars, collectively marking a year defined by scale, momentum, and purpose. Univo Education recognised as a Great Place To Work® in 2025 The Great Place To Work® Certification is awarded based entirely on employee feedback and serves as a strong endorsement of Univo’s focus on creating an environment where individuals are empowered to…
SmartWinnr, a provider of AI-driven sales enablement & learning technology, and HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, have jointly won the coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology category. The winners are listed at www.excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/. Brandon Hall Group Gold Award SmartWinnr and HDFC Life were jointly recognized for their collaborative implementation of an advanced digital learning and performance enablement platform aimed at the field force for training and coaching. The solution enables continuous learning, faster skill acquisition, and measurable performance improvements through personalized, data-driven coaching. “This recognition…
Leading digital creators and thousands of users fuel organic reach and engagement Survivor led storytelling sparks conversations around blood stem cell donation A survivor-led digital movement, You&Me, captured attention across India for its heartfelt expression of gratitude, human connection, and second chances at life. What began with blood cancer and thalassemia survivors thanking their life-saving stem cell donors soon evolved into a wider cultural moment, one that DKMS Foundation India, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing blood cancer and blood disorders such as thalassemia and aplastic anaemia, recognised and amplified for its meaningful impact. Visuals showcasing survivor-led You&Me…