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From “timepass” distraction to daily ritual, free-to-play mobile games in India have quietly turned into social currency: a way to signal identity, stay in touch, and even negotiate status in both online and offline circles. Cheap mobile internet, vernacular content, and multiplayer formats have pushed gaming from private hobby to public culture, especially among young, mobile-first Indians. Zupee free to play model From Jugaad Timepass to Daily Habit For most urban and semi-urban Indians, gaming skipped the expensive console-PC era and went straight to pocket screens. Mobile-first internet adoption meant the “gamer” was no longer a niche stereotype,…
Ecolab, a global sustainability leader in water solutions and services, today announced the India findings from its third annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which explores how people perceive water challenges and the role of business in solving them. This year’s research connects water stewardship to one of the region’s fastest-growing industries, artificial intelligence (AI), revealing that while India leads global optimism on the promise of AI, awareness of its hidden water impact remains limited. According to the Ecolab Watermark Study, awareness of AI’s resource demands is high in India, with 70% of consumers recognising its water footprint and 86% associating AI…
Speaking alongside world-renowned content creator MrBeast at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest expo for content creators, in Dubai, education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey today issued a global challenge to content creators and influencers: use their platforms to amplify the crisis of out of school children – and turn attention into action. There are currently 272 million children out of school, and little progress has been in the last decade. UNICEF predicts the figure could rise to 278 million by the end of the year. MrBeast and Sunny Varkey speaking onstage at the 1 Billion Follower…
Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced the appointment of Divya Kiran as Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Divya will build and lead Aurigo’s global HR function, aligning organizational design, leadership development, and performance frameworks with its unified product, engineering, and customer experience operating model. As the company moves toward more integrated, outcome-driven teams, it is strengthening the people practices and systems needed to support this approach globally. Divya Kiran, Vice President, Human Resources Divya brings over two decades of strategic leadership experience, helping technology…
Wellness is no longer just a whisper. It’s roaring across screens, spas and skies. Netflix’s The White Lotus created a new trend of turning wellness into cultural escapes whilst conversations around gut cleansing, sound baths dominate social conversations. New wellness centres, clinics are sprouting like wildflowers and wellness bookings surge 40 % year on year (Global Wellness Institute). From Bollywood celebs to boardroom executives, 2026 marks the year holistic health becomes a mainstream mandate. Pioneering this revolution are luxury retreats blending ancient wisdom and cutting-edge rejuvenation. From longevity bio-hacks to hormone balancing retreats for women, itineraries feature resets, detox programs,…
The House of Jolly, India’s most enduring name in architectural hardware since 1944, marks a defining chapter in its evolution with the considered expansion of its House of Brands. Staying true to its philosophy quality through design, engineering and materials, Jolly has chosen to align with two design-led brands- Enrico Cassina and Omporro- each selected for their shared values of craftsmanship, longevity, materials and design integrity. From Left to Right Aditya Bhargava, Rajesh Bhargava and Akshay Bhargava Founded in pre-independence India by Pt. Sh. Jeetendra Nath Bhargava, Jolly has long believed that hardware, though discreet, plays a defining role…
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) aims to expand access to homeownership for eligible urban families, particularly those who do not own a permanent home. The scheme is designed around inclusion, transparency, and improved ease of access through a structured eligibility and beneficiary identification framework. In parallel, Bajaj Housing Finance Limited’s Sambhav Home Loan offers housing loan solutions for homebuyers from the unorganised sector, including micro-entrepreneurs and low-income households, designed for customers with cash-based incomes or limited formal documentation. A key component of PMAY-U 2.0 is the Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS), under which eligible beneficiaries can…
S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, today announced the launch of Mumbai’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for ‘Craniofacial & Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery’, a centre to provide comprehensive and specialised care to patients with structural and functional issues, and injuries in the facial & jaw area. The launch event was graced by the renowned actor-director, Shri Mahesh Manjrekar, who stressed upon the increasing need to raise awareness around facial health and the importance of timely, specialised intervention. Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar with Dr Kunal Punamiya & Dr Tofiq Bohra at the launch of Mumbai’s first COE for…
Strengthening India’s transition towards a gas-based economy, THINK Gas, one of India’s leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies, today kicked off the implementation of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board’s (PNGRB) National Drive 2.0 with an inaugural event at Jodhpur. The campaign was inaugurated by Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, IAS, Chairperson – PNGRB, in the presence of Mr. Amitava Sengupta, Chairman. The nationwide campaign advances the vision of “One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff” by expanding PNG access and accelerating CNG adoption across India. L to R: Mr. Gaurav Agarwal, IAS, District Collector of Jodhpur; Dr Anil Kumar…
SAP announced that they made SAP Learning Hub, student edition free of charge for students throughout India, as part of a plan to bridge the gap between academic education and technology careers that are in demand. SAP SAP Learning Hub is a flexible and versatile digital learning platform, packed with self-paced learning journeys, expert-led sessions, and globally recognized SAP Certifications. It gives learners the resources to acquire knowledge (both technical and business process related), making them industry-ready from day one. The world economy increasingly relies on talent that is competent in data-driven decision-making and digital business models.…