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AVR Swarna Mahal Jewellers, one of South India’s most respected jewellery houses, has been conferred with the 2025 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Heritage Legacy Award for Excellence in Jewellery Craftsmanship & Leadership. The award recognises legacy enterprises that have demonstrated sustained excellence, strong governance, and seamless leadership continuity across generations. L-R: Anas Rahman Junaid, Hurun India; A.B. Sudarsanam; Suganthi Sudarsanam; AVR Siddhanth; Saumyha Sanjjay; ABS Sanjjay of AVR Swarna Mahal; Adrish Ghosh, Barclays Private Clients Presented by Hurun India in association with Barclays Private Clients, the Heritage Legacy Award celebrates institutions that have successfully built enduring organisations…
Funds advised by Convergent Finance LLP (‘Convergent’) and leading private equity firm Samara Capital (‘Samara’) through their jointly owned and controlled company, CAG-Tech Mauritius Limited (‘CAG-Tech’), have signed definitive documents for the acquisition of an additional 4.99% stake in Sundrop Brands Limited (‘Sundrop’) from DMPL India Ltd (‘DMPL’), an Indian subsidiary of US-based food company, Del Monte. Pursuant to the deal, CAG-Tech, the promoter of Sundrop, will increase its holding to 38.91%. Funds Advised by Convergent Finance and Samara Capital to Acquire an Additional 4.99% Stake in Sundrop Brands In addition, CAG-Tech also has an option to buy…
As the holiday season returns with its sparkle, colour, and irresistible culinary charm, Pure Flour from Europe invites both home bakers and food‑service professionals to elevate their festive baking with the unmatched quality of European wheat flour. Whether for family celebrations or commercial holiday menus, this flour delivers purity, consistency and craftsmanship in every bake. Across India, the festive season is where tradition meets creativity. Kitchens come alive with cakes, breads, pastries, and festive treats, many inspired by Europe’s timeless baking heritage. From light sponge cakes and crisp cookies to delicate pastries and enriched breads, European soft wheat flour…
The VELS Group of Institutions and Companies marked a major milestone with the grand inauguration of the VELS Trade & Convention Centre at Chembarambakkam, Chennai. Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh felicitating Dr. Kamal Haasan, MP (Rajya Sabha), in the presence of Thiru.Thangam Thennarasu, Hon’ble Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu The VELS Trade & Convention Centre was formally inaugurated by Thiru Thangam Thennarasu and Dr. Kamal Haasan, and the event was presided over by Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Founder-Chancellor of VELS University and Chairman of VELS Group of Institutions and Companies. The dais also featured Dr. A. C. Shanmugam,…
CoreEL Technologies India Private Limited (CoreEL), a leading provider of advanced electronic system and sub-system-level products and solutions for the Aerospace and Defence sector, has raised USD 30 million in Series B funding. The Series B round had a majority inflow from ValueQuest Scale Fund and was strongly supported by 360 One Asset. 360 ONE Asset, an early institutional backer of CoreEL, having led the company’s Series A round, has further increased its stake by participating in the Series B round, underscoring its conviction in CoreEL’s scale, execution maturity and long-term growth trajectory. The Series B funding marks a significant…
The Alliance for Corporate Counsel and Company Secretaries’ (ACoS) successfully hosted its 9th Annual Meeting and International Summit on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, convening senior members of the judiciary, general counsel, senior advocates, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the country. Lakshika Joshi, Sampadaa Narang, Harsh Goyal, Goviind Vijay, Parvesh Kheterpal, HMJ J K Maheshwari, Judge Supreme Court, HMJ Sachin Datta, Judge High Court, Ranju Goyal, Sameet Gambhir, Sachin Kalra Held under the theme “India Rising: Legal Minds, Global Businesses – Role of the Legal Profession in Shaping India’s Global Competitiveness,” the Summit…
Actor, Entrepreneur, and style icon Shilpa Shetty announces her much awaited signature Mangalsutra Bracelet collection, this time crafted in purest Type IIa (Type 2A) diamonds through a creative collaboration with Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds. Shilpa Shetty unveils Mangalsutra Bracelet with Limelight Diamonds Speaking about the launch, Shilpa shares, “The mangalsutra has always held deep emotional meaning for me, but I’ve also believed that tradition should evolve with the woman who wears it. The Mangalsutra Bracelet was born from that very thought: a piece that carries sentiment yet fits seamlessly into a modern woman’s everyday style.” Explaining her decision to re-envision the design, she adds,…
Chitkara University successfully concluded the second edition of Never Ending Story, a two-day storytelling festival organised by the Chitkara Design School recently. The festival brought together leading industry practitioners, design academicians, filmmakers, musicians, and professional storytellers from across the country, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue, learning, and creative exchange. Students learn about framing the future of cinema at “Never Ending Story” at Chitkara University The festival opened with evocative musical performances by renowned artists Bindhu Malini and Lalon, whose compositions drew from Sufi, Bhakti, and experimental traditions, setting an immersive tone for the event. A keynote Design Dialogue,…
If there is one cultural destination in South India that deserves a place on every traveller’s calendar this season, it is the 13th Sargaalaya International Arts & Crafts Festival (SIACF). From December 23, 2025, to January 11, 2026, Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village transforms into a living, breathing celebration of art, heritage, flavour, and community—an experience that is as inspiring as it is unforgettable. 13th Sargaalaya International Arts & Crafts Festival (SIACF) begins from December 23, 2025, to January 11, 2026 Recognised as South India’s premier crafts festival, SIACF 2025 is expected to welcome over two lakh…
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology (SMI) successfully concluded three vibrant exhibitions from 18 December through 21st, which brought together emerging artists and designers to reimagine the future through creative practice. The exhibition unfolded across two venues from December 18-21, 2025, drawing visitors into immersive experiences that bridged disciplines, challenged conventions, and charted new territories in art, design, and technology. SMI’s transdisciplinary exhibition showcases immersive visions reimagining art of future Practices of Attunement: A Transdisciplinary Chorus The exhibition opened at the Bangalore International Centre on December 18-19 with “Practices of Attunement,” a compelling showcase of postgraduate works…