Sandhya Haribal, Sr. Program Manager – CDD Society and a member of the NFSSM Alliance “The Union Budget 2026-27 provides a road map for India by ensuring continued growth to reach the ambitious target of becoming a global financial hub. While impetus is being focussed on achieving ‘Atmanirbharta’, there is an equal focus on ensuring inclusion and sustainability to become a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Initiatives like…
AuthBridge Partners with Vibrium AI to Drive Innovation in AI-Led Digital Verification and Trust Solutions
New Delhi, Feb 09: AuthBridge, India’s leading provider of digital trust and identity verification solutions, and Vibrium AI, an enterprise artificial intelligence company, have announced a strategic technology collaboration and co-innovation partnership. Through this alliance, the companies aim to jointly develop next-generation, AI-driven verification and conversational intelligence solutions that will redefine digital trust, strengthen operational intelligence, and enhance innovation across the verification ecosystem. The partnership combines…
Japanese Scientists Reveal Key Polymer Micelle Insights for Next-Gen Drug Delivery
Japanese Researchers Unlock Key Insights into Polymer Micelle Behavior, Paving the Way for Advanced Drug Nanocarriers Chiba University, in collaboration with Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and Technology and Muroran Institute of Technology, has made a breakthrough in understanding how polymer micelles behave under physiological conditions—a major step forward for drug delivery and nanomedicine. The study focused on poloxamer 407 (P407), a widely studied micelle-forming polymer…
Celebrate Love the Infiniti Way: Movies, Music, and Magical Evenings
Mumbai, Feb 09: Infiniti Mall, Mumbai’s premium destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, brings February alive with a feel good celebration of love, music, and cinema. Across its locations, the mall will host special Valentine’s décor, live performances, and an open air movie screening series, creating memorable experiences for visitors throughout the month. The highlight of the season is the open air movie nights, curated…
CREDAI Advances Sustainability & Skilling: Launches Second Phase Reforestation and Felicitates RPL-Certified Workers
Mumbai, Feb 09: The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), the apex body representing India’s real estate sector, through its CSR Foundation and member network, is initiating the second phase of its flagship ecological reforestation drive across degraded stretches of the Western Ghats, commencing with 700 acres of land restoration. In tandem, the organisation felicitated skilled construction workers who have successfully completed…
Tata Motors Launches Tamil Nadu Facility, Rolls Out First Locally Made Range Rover Evoque
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu begins operations with the local manufacture of JLR’s Range Rover Evoque as the first vehicle Bengaluru, Feb 09: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV), India’s leading manufacturer of cars and SUVs and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR), today announced the commencement of operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in the Ranipet district of…
20,000+ runners participated in the 8th Edition of Manipal Marathon, organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Feb 09: The 8th edition of the Manipal Marathon concluded successfully at KMC Greens, Manipal, on 8th February 2026, organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence and Deemed to be University. Recognized as one of India’s largest student-led community fitness events, the marathon drew over 20,000 participants, including 100+ international athletes, competing across categories for a prize pool exceeding…
Nisus Finance Successfully Exits Skytech Estates Investment with 1.5x MOIC
Mumbai, Feb 9: Nisus Finance Services Co Ltd. (Nisus Finance), a leading player in urban infrastructure and real estate finance, today announced the successful and timely exit from its investment in Skytech Estates Private Limited. The exit, completed on February 3, 2026, well ahead of the originally planned timeline of June 2026, yielded an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of approximately 16.5% and a Multiple…
ZEE5 Marathi Premieres ‘Uttar’ Starring Renuka Shahane & Abhinay Berde on 13th February
Marathi ZEE5 Brings Renuka Shahane and Abhinay Berde Starrer ‘Uttar’ Home on 13th February: A Tender Drama About a Mother–Son Relationship Tested by Time Feb 09: In a world constantly rushing forward, Uttar pauses to ask a question we all quietly avoid—what happens to the things we keep for later? Love left unspoken. Truths postponed. Forgiveness assumed to have time. After touching hearts in theatres with its quiet emotional…
Zydus Lifesciences Reports Strong Q3 & 9M FY26 Growth Across Pharma, Wellness and MedTech Businesses
Bangalore, Feb 9: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, reporting robust growth across its key businesses. Financial Highlights: Q3 FY26: Revenue from operations at ₹68,645 mn, up 30% YoY; EBITDA at ₹18,164 mn, up 31% YoY; Net Profit (Adjusted) at ₹11,109 mn, up 9% YoY. 9M FY26: Revenue from operations at…
Mahindra bags its biggest ever export order; 35,000 units of LCVs to be delivered to Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, Indonesia in 2026
Chandigarh, Feb 9: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), today announced that it will supply 35,000 units of Scorpio Pik Up vehicles in 2026 to Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, an Indonesian state-owned enterprise, for the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) Project. These Pik Ups will play a crucial role in enhancing logistics for Koperasi (Cooperatives) being set up in the country. Under this partnership, Mahindra and Agrinas Pangan Nusantara will work together to equip Koperasi with robust,…
Casmara honours Esskay Beauty Resources with Outstanding Partnership Award
Esskay Beauty Resources has received the Outstanding Partnership Award from Spanish professional skincare brand Casmara at the Casmara Beauty Congress 2026, held in Spain, last week. During the same event, Esskay Beauty Resources was also officially recognised as Casmara’s No. 1 Distributor Globally, a recognition based on its 18-year-long collaboration & outstanding performance in market expansion and growth rate across India. The announcement was made in the presence of Casmara’s senior leadership…
ITC Candyman Sourzzz Launches Season 3 of ‘Soury Not Sorry’ Featuring AI Influencer Rysa
New Delhi, Feb 09: After two highly successful seasons, ITC’s Candyman Sourzzz returns with a bolder, punchier, and future-forward edition of its award-winning disruptive clean-roast Intellectual Property, Soury Not Sorry – Season 3. This season marks a category-first leap with the introduction of an AI influencer, Ramya Sathish aka Rysa, as the face of the series. A first in the confectionery space, Season 3 leverages…
Standard Diabetes Test May Mislead Diagnosis and Monitoring in South Asian Populations, New Analysis Warns
New Delhi, India, Feb 09 : A new evidence-based Viewpoint published online in Lancet Regional Health: Southeast Asia highlights that the widely used glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test, as available in India, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels for millions of Indians, particularly in regions with high prevalence of anemia, hemoglobinopathies, and red blood cell enzyme (G6PD) deficiency. Led by Professor Anoop Misra and collaborators,…
Prime Video Sets February 13 Premiere for Musical Dramedy Bandwaale
Mumbai, Feb 9 :Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today announced February 13 as the worldwide premiere date of its upcoming Hindi series Bandwaale. Created and written by Ankur Tewari and Swanand Kirkire, and directed by Akshat Verma and Ankur Tewari, the Prime Original series is produced by OML Entertainment. Set in Ratlam, Bandwaale follows Mariam, a young poetess who begins anonymously sharing her poetry online as she searches for independence and a…
LISA AI Unveils SkillOS to Bridge the Corporate Competency Gap and Replace Traditional Learning Management Systems
New Delhi, Feb 09: LISA AI has officially launched SkillOS, a pioneering platform designed to transform how organizations approach workforce development by shifting the focus from passive content consumption to active skill execution. In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, many organizations struggle not because of a deficit in learning materials, but because internal skills remain poorly defined and progress is notoriously difficult to quantify. SkillOS…
Taj Coromandel, Chennai Hosts a Romantic Poolside Valentine’s Day Affair
Chennai, Feb 09: This Valentine’s Day, Taj Coromandel, Chennai invites couples to celebrate love under the stars with an enchanting poolside and indoor dining experience at Prego. Designed for an evening of indulgence and togetherness, the celebration combines intimate seating, soft ambient lighting, and a thoughtfully curated Valentine’s Day menu. The evening begins indoors with beautifully presented salads, soups, and appetizers, including Verdure di Minestrone…
India Needs Nearly 2,000 Oil & Gas Exploration Licences to Achieve Energy Security: Vedanta Group Chairman
New Delhi, Feb 09: In the face of rising geopolitical volatility and growing energy demand, India must significantly scale up domestic oil and gas exploration to secure its energy future, said Mr Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Group, calling for nearly 2,000 active exploration licences across the country. Highlighting India’s heavy dependence on imports, Agarwal noted that the country currently imports nearly 90% of its oil…
Kapston Services Ltd Reports Strong Q3 & 9MFY26 Financial Performance; Board Recommends Bonus Issue
Hyderabad, Feb 09: Kapston Services Ltd, an end-to-end manpower solutions provider, has announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 & 9MFY26), reporting robust growth across revenue, profitability and margins. Financial Highlights Q3 FY26 Performance (YoY): Total Revenue: ₹212.85 crore, up 10.86% from ₹182.77 crore in Q3 FY25 EBITDA: ₹11.42 crore, up 36.77% from ₹8.35 crore Profit…
HCLTech Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 List
NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Feb 9: HCLTech, has been named to Fortune magazine’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list, recognizing its consistent performance, technology-led innovation and commitment to long-term value creation for clients, employees and stakeholders. “This recognition reflects the trust our people earn every day from clients and partners,” said C. Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director of HCLTech. “It underscores the strength of our purpose— bringing…
Motorica India Showcases Advanced Prosthetic Innovation at 29th OPAI National Conference
Feb 09: Motorica, a leading MedTech company specializing in assistive technologies and medical cybernetics, participated in the 29th National Conference of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Association of India OPAI, held at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Ahmedabad. The three day national conference aims to highlight the growing importance of innovation and collaboration within India’s assistive technology ecosystem. The conference brought together prosthetists, orthotists, clinicians,…