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PlayboxTV Welcomes Industry Veteran Tariq Malik as Chief Business Officer to Spearhead Next Phase of Growth
PlayboxTV, India’s leading OTT aggregation and digital entertainment platform, today announced a landmark addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Tariq Malik as Chief Business Officer (CBO). The move signals a bold new chapter for PlayboxTV as it continues to disrupt the streaming landscape through aggressive expansion and high-level strategic innovation. A Visionary Leader for a Growing Giant Tariq Malik joins PlayboxTV with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the media, telecom, and digital entertainment sectors. An alumnus of the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad with an MBA in Marketing from Kashmir University, Malik is widely recognised as a…
MnM Talkies, one of India’s leading podcast studios, has officially revived its award-winning audio detective series Bhaskar Bose, marking the return of one of the country’s most beloved fictional investigators. After a three-year hiatus, the new season titled ‘Bhaskar Bose: He’s Here – Part 1’ premiered on Spotify recently, ushering in a new chapter for the iconic show and introducing a first-of-its-kind innovation in Indian audio entertainment. Bhaskar Bose by MnM Talkies For the first time, select episodes of the series will feature AI-generated visuals, created using OpenArt AI technology, transforming the listening experience into an immersive graphic-novel-style journey.…
This Women's Day, Zivame Moves Beyond Generic Celebration to Set a New Precedent for other Brands
Marking Women’s Day with intent rather than symbolism, Zivame, the leading lingerie brand backed by the Reliance Group, as part of its Women’s Day campaign hosted a curated women leadership panel titled Not Just Another Women’s Day to examine the gap between messaging and meaningful change. The initiative aimed to challenge performative narratives and emphasise the need for structural change and everyday action. Aditi Pany, Founder & CEO, Qalara; Sara Fanning, Creative Head, Azorte; Renuka Shastry, Head of Legal, Reliance Retail Group; Zoe Matthews, SVP, Yousta; Aarti Sharma, SVP, Avantra; Kiruba Devi, COO & Head, Zivame Through the…
Once seen as a peripheral stretch on Gurugram’s map, Dwarka Expressway is now emerging as one of NCR’s most consequential infrastructure corridors. The 29-km arterial road, linking Delhi’s Dwarka with Gurugram, has significantly improved connectivity between the capital, the city’s key residential sectors and the Indira Gandhi International Airport. With several stretches now operational and supporting infrastructure steadily taking shape, the corridor is witnessing a noticeable uptick in residential interest. Developers and market observers say the improved accessibility is not only drawing end-users but also accelerating demand for premium housing, as homebuyers increasingly view the expressway as a viable alternative…
G.I.T.A Charts Out Sectoral Anchors for Tech-Led Growth Strategy of eight Tier-II Cities Across India
India’s quest for becoming a developed technology-driven economy depends on unlocking the untapped potential of its Tier II and Tier III cities and broad-basing the development model beyond the current spectrum of cities. G.I.T.A. Tier II cities report The major metros have reached saturation on infrastructure, talent cost, and expansion capacity, and therefore, the focus must now shift to emerging “urban centres” that offer demographic advantage, regional talent pools, and sector-specific strengths. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget Speech for 2026-27 announced the government’s focus on developing India’s Tier-II and Tier-III cities as City Economic…
Pramerica Life Insurance Launches 'Rising Bharat Fund' to Enable Investors to Participate in India's Midcap Growth Story
Pramerica Life Insurance today announced the launch of Pramerica Rising Bharat Fund, an equity-oriented ULIP fund designed to enable retail policyholders to participate in India’s rapidly growing midcap segment. The fund is benchmarked to the Nifty Midcap 150 Index, which comprises 150 companies ranked immediately after the top 100 companies by market capitalisation, representing businesses with strong growth potential and the capacity to emerge as future market leaders. The New Fund Offer (NFO) was launched on March 5, 2026, and remains available for subscription until March 20, 2026. It will be offered through the company’s ULIP products that provide policyholders…
Key Takeaways Almost 30% of Airbnb hosts in India are women, with almost 35% of Guest Favourite listings in India hosted by women – showcasing their excellence in hospitality. North Goa, Bengaluru, Gurugram, South Goa and Pune were the top-searched domestic destinations for Indian female travelers in 2025. Internationally, Dubai, London, Bangkok, Paris and Rome were the top-searched destinations for Indian female travelers in 2025. Duo travel emerged as the most popular trip type amongst Indian female travelers, followed by group trips. This International Women’s Day, Airbnb is celebrating the growing community of women hosts and travellers who are…
Signify Introduces Philips UltraShine Range with an Industry Leading Efficiency of 150 Lumens Per Watt
Designed to deliver powerful illumination with significantly lower energy consumption Delivers uniform illumination and durability, available in 10W, 15W and 22W across round and square formats and Warm White, Natural White and Cool Day Light variants Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the launch of Philips UltraShine range, a next-generation downlight engineered to deliver an industry-leading 150 lumens per watt efficiency. With this introduction, Signify raises the bar for lighting performance, bringing a new level of brightness, efficiency, and technological advancement to modern spaces. Philips UltraShine As lighting expectations evolve across homes, retail,…
The British School New Delhi hosted the International Baccalaureate (IB) Asia-Pacific Scheduled Professional Development Workshop from Saturday, 28 February to Monday, 2 March 2026, welcoming educators from across the region for three days of high-quality professional learning and exchange. Vanita Uppal OBE, Director of The British School New Delhi, addressing educators during the IB Asia-Pacific Professional Development Workshop As an authorised IB Diploma Programme (DP) and IB Career-related Programme (CP) school, The British School was proud to convene this regional gathering, reinforcing its longstanding dedication to the IB philosophy of nurturing inquiring, knowledgeable and principled global learners. Vanita Uppal…
Trinity Air Travel & Tours Solidifies Expansion into Global Education with Rapid Growth of 'Trinity Study Abroad'
Trinity Air Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd., a stalwart in the Indian travel industry since 1982, is highlighting the successful momentum of its strategic expansion into the education sector through Trinity Study Abroad. Operating successfully over the past two years, this specialized division simplifies the complex international education journey by seamlessly combining personalized academic counseling with its parent company’s proven expertise in visa processing and global logistics. While the demand for overseas education continues to surge in India, students and parents often face a fragmented process. They keep juggling separate vendors for admissions, loans, visas, and travel. Trinity Study Abroad…
