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Natuzzi Italia brings its global design narrative to Mumbai this November, led by Pasquale Junior Natuzzi, the third-generation voice shaping the brand’s contemporary direction. His visit marks a moment of connection between the brand’s Mediterranean roots and India’s growing appetite for thoughtful, culturally informed design. He arrives in Mumbai to present Natuzzi Italia’s latest design explorations – a convergence of material research, crafted form and the evolving meaning of home. Pasquale Junior Natuzzi brings Natuzzi Italia’s global design narrative to Mumbai Under his direction, Natuzzi Italia has expanded beyond furniture into a wider vision of living, where space,…
Bisleri International and Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation Inaugurate the City's First Plastic Recovery & Sustainability Inspiration Centres
New Material Recovery Centre to streamline plastic collection and recycling Features a first-of-its-kind Plastic Recycling Museum Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading packaged drinking water company under its flagship sustainability initiative Bottles for Change, has partnered with the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) to roll out a holistic plastic waste management project across the city. Bisleri and MBMC unveil a first-of-its-kind Plastic Recovery and Sustainability Experiential Centre in Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra This initiative includes a dedicated Plastic Recovery centre & a Sustainability Inspiration Centre that is a unique Plastic Recycling Museum. Together, the two facilities will help raise awareness and…
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, hosted a special felicitation ceremony honouring startup founders from the graduating Batch of 2025 as part of its 33rd Convocation. The event honoured the entrepreneurial successes of young innovators whose ventures are enriching India’s growing startup ecosystem. Mr Bikram Singh Bedi, MAHE alumnus and Vice President, Asia Pacific Strategic Initiatives, Google Cloud, felicitates young startup founders during the 33rd Convocation of MAHE Mr Bikram Singh Bedi, MAHE alumnus and Vice President, Asia Pacific Strategic Initiatives, Google Cloud, New Delhi, honoured the student entrepreneurs on Saturday…
With medical inflation rising steadily and healthcare needs changing as one ages, consumers are looking at options outside the standard one-size-fits-all health policies. They are keen on plans that offer long-term value, deeper protection, and the flexibility to adapt to sudden changes. This is driving demand for sharp, focused health insurance solutions that offer meaningful customisation, continuity benefits, and greater control over coverage. A fully customizable health insurance product with industry-first features like 10x Cumulative Bonus, Gym & Sports Injury Cover along with other Special Covers like Endless Sum Insured This is why forward-looking health insurance plans like SBI…
Vels Launches Rs 25 Crore Football Academy and Swimming School in Chennai, Inaugurated by P. T. Usha
Padma Shri Dr. P. T. Usha, Hon’ble MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association, inaugurated the Vels Football Residential Academy and Vels Swimming School at Vels University’s Thalambur campus (OMR), Chennai. Established by the Vels Group of Institutions with an investment of Rs 25 crores, the sports campus aims to position Tamil Nadu as a rising centre for football and aquatic sports. Vels FC was inaugurated by Indian Olympic Association President Dr. P. T. Usha in the presence of Vels Group of Institutions Chairman Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh The academy features a FIFA-standard football turf, a modern residential…
1 in 8 Indian Developers Believe AI Code Can Be Used Without Human Oversight: BairesDev Dev Barometer
BairesDev®, an award-winning nearshore software development company, just released a new edition of the Dev Barometer, a quarterly global survey that dives into the minds of software engineers and project managers. This edition focuses on how AI impacted their jobs in 2025 and is changing software work and team structures heading into 2026, gathering insights from 501 developers and 19 project managers across 40 countries, including 75 participants from India. How Indian developers expect their roles and responsibilities to evolve in 2026 AI Redefines Work and Skills for Indian Developers: 63% of Indian developers say AI-generated code is currently…
Sundaram Alternates Unveils ESG & Impact Report at IVCA GreenReturns Summit 2025, Highlighting a Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Investing
Sundaram Alternates today unveiled its ESG & Impact Report 2024–25 at Day 2 of the IVCA GreenReturns Summit, highlighting how disciplined private credit, responsible governance, and sustainability-aligned investment frameworks can reshape India’s built environment and long-term economic resilience. The report captures a comprehensive view of the firm’s real estate private credit portfolio, its ESG integration practices, measurable environmental and social outcomes, and the expanding role of private capital in accelerating India’s sustainability transition. At a time when climate risks, rapid urbanisation, and widening socio-economic gaps are reshaping investment priorities, Sundaram Alternates’ report demonstrates how responsibly deployed private credit can deliver…
International Architecture and Design firm UHA today announced the appointment of Zachary Dominitz as Senior Director and Head of India, a sign of the firm’s focus on international growth with emphasis on sustainability and design innovation. Zachary Dominitz, Senior Director and Head of India for UHA The firm, with offices across Europe and Asia, is approaching its 15 year anniversary—13 of those active in India—and recently expanded into SE Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. The appointment of Mr. Dominitz, who has extensive experience developing brands and growing sustainable business, marks a bold strategic shift for UHA.…
Power. Pixel. Parity.: Top Indian Leaders Tackle AI Bias and Coding Equity at TalentNomics Conference
The rapid acceleration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses the most significant challenge yet to gender equity in the workforce and wealth creation. This was the central focus at the TalentNomics India’s 10th Annual Conference, ‘Power. Pixel. Parity.,’ where top corporate leaders, investors, and innovators gathered to move beyond fear to build a proactive roadmap for Responsible AI and gender equity in India’s future of work, wealth and wellbeing. CP Gurnani, Manoj Chugh, & Jagdish Mitra joined Ipsita Kathuria at the 10th Annual TalentNomics Conference: Equity in the Age of Automation The day was anchored by powerful insights from…
GameCraft Pro Launches at IGDC 2025: Kerala Sets the Stage for India's Next Wave of Game Creators
At IGDC 2025, India’s biggest gaming conference, TILTEDU and DATSI School for Storytellers unveiled GameCraft Pro – a flagship one-year professional program in Game Design & Development launching January 2026 at DATSI’s Trivandrum campus. DATSI School and TILTEDU sign the GameCraft Pro MoU at IGDC 2025, strengthening Kerala’s game-design ecosystem The MoU was signed in the presence of senior government officials Seeram Sambasiva Rao (IT Special Secretary) and Anoop Ambika (CEO, Kerala Startup Mission), alongside industry leaders Ashish Kulkarni, Nikhil Chandran, Veerendra Patil, Venkataramanan K, and Michael Joseph. This marks one of Kerala’s strongest pushes to position…
