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Aukera, India’s leading premium lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, today announced that it has raised Rs. 90 crore (over USD 10 million) in fresh funding, led by existing investor Alteria Capital, along with InnoVen Capital, Lighthouse Canton and a leading bank. The raise comes less than twelve months after the company closed a USD 15 million equity round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures and Alteria Capital — a pace of back-to-back institutional capital that reflects the strength of Aukera’s growth trajectory and the confidence of lenders and investors alike in the underlying…
Reinforcing its commitment to the holistic development and emotional well-being of students, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) successfully organised “Matru Setu – Women Mentoring Young Women,” a unique orientation and mentorship programme aimed at empowering women educators to become compassionate mentors for young female students. Dignitaries present in the inaugural ceremony of the “Matru Setu” workshop organized by Manipal University Jaipur The programme, organised by the Directorate of Student Welfare, Manipal University Jaipur, in collaboration with the Foundation for Holistic Development (FHD), brought together all female faculty members and spouses of male faculty members to create a nurturing support network…
Bank of Maharashtra has announced the launch of FinSpark’26, a national-level cybersecurity hackathon aimed at encouraging students and dropouts across India to develop solutions for real-world cybersecurity challenges in the banking sector. Bank of Maharashtra launches FinSpark’26, a national cybersecurity hackathon for students to solve real banking security challenges and win Rs. 10 lakh+ rewards With the theme “Securing the Future of Banking,” FinSpark’26 is designed to bring together young technology minds, cybersecurity enthusiasts and problem-solvers to build innovative ideas that can strengthen digital banking security, fraud prevention, cyber resilience and customer trust. The hackathon invites participants to…
Monsoon rains put a damper on your weekend plans? Take it as the perfect excuse to stay in, gather your favourite people around the table, and bring the party home. With their rich flavor and satisfying crunch, California walnuts can turn simple sharing dishes into something a little more special, adding a delicious twist of health and nuttiness to everything from tacos and smoky corn ribs to fruity desserts. So, gather the family and turn a rainy day indoors into a feast worth celebrating with these vibrant, California walnut-inspired recipes made for sharing, passing around, and enjoying together. California…
Neka Sulaiman, daughter of HiLITE Group Chairman P. Sulaiman, has taken charge of the Group’s hospitality division as Director, HiLITE Holdings. She will lead HiLITE Group’s hospitality expansion, with a vision to develop 1,000 hotel keys across Kerala by 2030. Neka Sulaiman, Director, HiLITE Holdings Her appointment marks an important step in HiLITE Group’s next phase of growth, as the Group expands its presence beyond retail, residential, commercial and business infrastructure projects into the hospitality sector. As part of the new vision, HiLITE Group plans to build a diversified hospitality portfolio across luxury, upscale and midscale hotel…
PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) has been recognized by Great Place To Work® India among India’s Top 20 Best Companies to Work For 2026, strengthening its standing as one of the country’s most trusted and employee-centric workplaces. Ranked 16th among leading organizations across industries, this recognition reflects PNB MetLife’s continued commitment to fostering a high-trust, high-performance culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. This marks the third consecutive year that PNB MetLife has earned a place among India’s Top 20 Best Companies to Work For. PNB MetLife recognized by Great Place To Work®…
The Government of Mauritius has made mental health a national priority for its schools and communities, launching a programme founded by India-born Dr. Ishan Shivanand and drawn from one of India’s oldest knowledge systems. His Excellency Mr Dharambeer Gokhool, President of the Republic, hosted the launch at State House. It is the first time a national government has adopted the programme, whose meditation and resilience practices have been validated in peer-reviewed medical research. H.E. President Dharambeer Gokhool of Mauritius and Dr. Ishan Shivanand of Compassion Unites launch the national mental health programme at State House, 8 July 2026 …
Protinex India has launched a new integrated campaign “Strength hai toh simple hai”, a celebration of everyday strength that speaks directly to the millennial Indian adult. The campaign is rooted in an insight that is simple, sharp, and deeply felt: from 30s onwards, the body quietly begins to lose muscle strength, and most of us don’t get enough protein to keep up. The will to show up for work, for family, for life, never wavers. But when the body can’t match it, even the simplest things begin to feel harder than they should. Protinex India launches its new integrated…
Understanding the personal loan interest rate before applying can help customers estimate their borrowing cost and plan repayments with greater confidence. The Bajaj Finance Personal Loan offers interest rates ranging from 10% to 30% per annum, and a repayment tenure of up to 108 months, giving customers greater flexibility while repaying their loan. Bajaj Finance Personal Loan The collateral-free loan is designed to help finance planned and urgent expenses such as home renovation, higher education, medical treatment, travel, and weddings with minimal documentation, quick approval, and disbursal within 24 hours* after approval. What affects the Bajaj Finance Personal Loan…
For nine years, the Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy never left home. This year, for its tenth, it did – relocating its opening leg to the lakeside town of Kastoria, some distance from the university that has run it since inception. The move is being framed by organizers as a bid to widen Aristotle University’s regional footprint across Macedonia. But it also sets the tone for an edition that seems intent on unsettling its own comfort zones, starting with the question at the centre of this year’s theme: “Unveiling Tomorrow’s Media: Challenges and Tools in Communication”. THISAM celebrated its 10th…