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One year ago today, Shrewsbury International School India admitted its first pupils to a 150-acre campus outside Bhopal – the first fully residential campus that Shrewsbury School UK, founded by Royal Charter in 1552, has established outside Britain, and the first Shrewsbury campus in South Asia. The school marks the close of its founding year having built, largely from first principles, the academic, sporting, artistic and pastoral life that will shape the pupils who come after this year’s cohort. A Campus Built for Life A year of building The school’s first cohort followed a programme built around the Cambridge…
Zorcha, the Meta-verified Instagram DM automation platform trusted by creators and businesses worldwide, today announced that its core Instagram DM automation features are now available completely free. Zorcha Team The announcement marks a significant shift in the creator technology landscape. Until now, professional Instagram DM automation has largely been limited to paid software, preventing millions of creators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses from leveraging automation to grow their audience and generate revenue. With this launch, every Instagram creator can start automating unlimited conversations at zero cost using Zorcha’s official Meta API integration. “Instagram has democratised distribution for…
The RBI’s move to hold the repo rate steady at 5.25 percent has received much praise from industrialists because it is seen as providing stability in the housing as well as commercial realty sectors. The stability in interest rates provides assurance to homebuyers, aids in making investment decisions, and helps in planning future projects for the developers. It was also stated that the continued development of infrastructure along with the robustness of end-user demand provides a sound base for the future. Real estate developers welcomed the RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged, saying it has boosted confidence…
QDL is India’s leading listed digital media-tech company, strategically positioned at the intersection of media, technology, hospitality and AI. In Q1 FY 2026–27, it: Successfully repositioned the company as a global Media-Tech and AI-powered platform, expanding beyond digital publishing into high-growth physical retail, commerce, and experiential ventures. Following the successful launch of media vertical of Time Out India, we are advancing toward the launch of India’s first Time Out Market in Aerocity, New Delhi (targeted in early Q3 FY2026-2027), marking a significant milestone in our experiential media and hospitality growth strategy. Delivered the strongest-ever consolidated Q1 performance, led by…
Sentosa GrillFest 2026 Returns with its Largest Line-Up Yet: 42 Food Vendors, First-Ever Omakase-Inspired Beachfront Dining and Returning Crowd Favourites
Debut of Chef’s Grill, an air-conditioned omakase-inspired eight-course dining experience co-curated with the Singapore Chefs’ Association Longstanding fan favourites Craft’ B, Slurp Your Oysters, Jett BBQ and DAMN return alongside 18 new vendors across five zones Marketplace by Indoguna and Sunset Lounge by Asahi introduces premium grilling, golden hour gatherings and new ways to experience the beachfront Beach-front seating and increased sheltered capacity, new ways to settle in and enjoy the festival by the sea First-ever use of solar energy to power the air-conditioned Chef’s Grill pavilion and beachfront festival lighting Sentosa GrillFest, Singapore’s favourite beachfront cookout supported by Singapore Tourism Board, returns to Siloso Beach for its ninth…
Every swipe, every review and every vote tells the story of how India shops beauty today. The third edition of the Nykaa Best in Beauty (NBiB) Awards brings that story to life, distilling the choices, aspirations and evolving preferences of millions of beauty consumers into India’s definitive beauty benchmark. More than an annual awards programme, NBiB has grown into one of India’s largest consumer-led beauty awards, offering a definitive pulse on what India is buying, loving and trusting. Nykaa Best in Beauty Awards 2026 With over 3.2 million votes cast across 60 award categories and 316 nominees spanning…
Building Trust in Tech: Ai+ Smartphone Commits Rs. 100 Crore to Enhance Security Through Community Participation
In a groundbreaking move for the Indian smartphone landscape, Ai+ Smartphone has launched Project Trust+, a bold initiative dedicated to creating the country’s safest smartphone ecosystem through long-term community engagement. The company is pledging Rs. 20 crore annually for the next five years, totaling Rs. 100 crore, to invite the tech and developer community to enhance security and foster trust within its devices. Ai+ Smartphone commits Rs. 100 crore through Project Trust+ to enhance security through community participation Through the initiative, the company is inviting independent researchers to actively test its systems, challenge its security architecture and highlight vulnerabilities that can be…
Manipal University Jaipur Launches PCI-Approved B.Pharm. Programme, Admissions Open for 2026–27
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has announced the launch of its Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) programme under the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences after receiving approval from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Admissions for the inaugural 2026–27 academic session are now open for the aspiring students. Manipal University Jaipur The introduction of the B.Pharm. programme marks a significant milestone in the University’s continued expansion of quality professional education in the healthcare domain. Backed by the approval of the apex statutory body for pharmacy education in India, the programme is designed to prepare competent pharmacy professionals equipped with scientific knowledge,…
MAHE and GHCL Limited Collaborate to Develop AI-Enabled Real-Time Fuel Quality Monitoring Solution
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GHCL Limited, one of India’s leading chemical companies, to develop a Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)-based solution for real-time monitoring of the Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of carbon-based fuels. Mr Sanjay Gupta, Vice President (Commercial) at GHCL, participated in the discussions with the MAHE team and exchanged the signed MoU with Dr P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar of MAHE. MAHE and GHCL Limited exchanged an MoU to collaborate on developing a LIBS-based solution for real-time monitoring of the GCV…
Bisleri International and Thane Municipal Corporation Launch Bottles for Change in 123 Thane Municipal Schools
Bisleri International, in collaboration with the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) – Education Department, launched Bottles for Change across all 123 municipal schools in Thane. As Bisleri’s flagship waste management initiative, Bottles for Change engages institutions, housing societies and communities to create awareness on responsible plastic waste management. The event was graced by Smt. Sharmila Pimpalolkar, Hon’ble Mayor, Thane; Shri. Krushna Patil, Deputy Mayor, Thane Municipal Corporation; Shri. Saurabh Rao (I.A.S), Municipal Commissioner, Thane, and Dr. Mitali Sancheti, Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Education Department, Thane Municipal Corporation. Bisleri International and Thane Municipal Corporation Launch Bottles for Change in 123 Thane Municipal Schools A…
