The 5th Edition of Glam Onn Calendar 2025 Launched with “Gliteratti – She’s a Timeless Tale”
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The 5th Edition of Glam Onn Calendar 2025 Launched with “Gliteratti – She’s a Timeless Tale”

30 January 2025, Mumbai

The city witnessed an evening of glitz, glamour, and timeless allure as the much-awaited 5th edition of the Glam Onn Calendar 2025: Gliteratti on 29th January, 2025– She’s a Timeless Tale was unveiled at the chic Leviitate Bar, Hotel Sea Princess, Mumbai. Conceptualized by Parimal Mehhta, founder of Blanckanvas Media, the event celebrated beauty, artistry, and elegance, encapsulated perfectly in this year’s calendar launch.

The launch was graced by a stellar lineup of celebrities and industry icons, including actors Mir Sarwar, Rehmat Rattan, Omkar Kapoor, Zeba Khan, Mrunal Jain, Rohit Khandelwal, Hema Sharma, Pushkar Jog, and Ritu Shivpuri. Also in attendance were renowned fashion designers Ken Ferns, Rohit Verma, and Archana Kochhar, alongside casting director Vicky Sidana, director Suzad Iqbal Khan, and Bigg Boss fame Aakash Dadlani. Adding to the glamour were Sanjay Nigam, Shivam Khajuria, Soniya Birjee, and Ritu. The stunning visuals were brought to life by Rehan Shah, Sayan Sur Roy, Kapil Chiraniya, and Kalpesh Goswami, Sarika Manganlal Dresswala, Kavita Sonchhatra among others.

Parimal Mehhta, Founder of Glam Onn Calendar, says, “Gliteratti – She’s a Timeless Tale’ is more than a theme; it is a celebration of the enduring spirit, beauty, and grace that women bring to the world. With the fifth edition of the Glam Onn Calendar, we aim to showcase not just glamour but the essence of timeless stories that resonate across generations. This calendar is a tribute to the power of women who inspire us through their journeys and achievements. Each page is a testament to the impact they have on shaping the world around us.”

The event was made possible with the support of Sonani Jewels, pioneer in lab-grown diamond jewellery, as Title Sponsor, who debuted their latest bridal collection, Celestia, adding a touch of magic was Colorbar Cosmetics, offering clean and ethical beauty, and SynbioPro Nutraceutix as Gifting Partner, introducing their premium probiotics. Other key collaborators included Carlsberg Smooth Package Drinking Water (Happiness Partner), Chivas Luxury Perfume (Experience Partner), Bright Outdoor (Hoarding Partner), Mid-Day (Print Partner), Cherag Makeovers (HMU) and Third Eye Tarot by Riddhi Mehhta (Supporting Partner).

MediBuddy Kicks Off MakeItCount Campaign to Turn New Year Health Resolutions into Reality
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MediBuddy Kicks Off MakeItCount Campaign to Turn New Year Health Resolutions into Reality

30 January 2025:  MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform, is entering into the New Year with a powerful campaign that addresses one of the year’s most pressing questions: ‘How to make health resolutions stick.’ With millions pledging to live healthier each year, the campaign sheds light on the reality of New Year’s resolutions and inspires […]

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Shah Rukh Khan Brings Bollywood Magic to DP World ILT20, Broadcast Exclusively on ZEE
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Shah Rukh Khan Brings Bollywood Magic to DP World ILT20, Broadcast Exclusively on ZEE

Dubai, 30th January 2025: Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan brought his unmatched charisma and star power to the ongoing DP World ILT20, the world’s second-most watched T20 cricket league. His visit added a dazzling touch to this marquee event, which has rapidly cemented its place as a highlight in the global cricketing calendar. Marking his […]

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VIP Industries Unveils Carlton’s Fresh Retail Look with New Store in Colaba, Mumbai
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VIP Industries Unveils Carlton’s Fresh Retail Look with New Store in Colaba, Mumbai

Mumbai, 30 January 2025: VIP Industries, Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest luggage maker, has unveiled Carlton’s new retail identity with the launch of an exclusive 872 sq. ft. store in Colaba, Mumbai. Carlton aspires to be the preferred luggage choice for discerning travelers by offering thoughtfully designed, sophisticated travel solutions that go beyond mere badge value. With a focus on craftsmanship, discernment, and intelligent design, our products reflect the spirit of modern travelers. Aligned with this philosophy, Carlton’s new retail identity marks a significant step in strengthening its premium positioning.

The new Carlton store in Colaba sets the foundation for its future retail journey, offering a refined, immersive space that reflects its evolving premium identity. Thoughtfully designed to enhance engagement, it blends sophisticated aesthetics with seamless product discovery for a truly elevated shopping experience.

As part of its aggressive expansion strategy, VIP Industries is investing massively to strengthen Carlton’s presence in key markets across India. The company plans to open 25 exclusive Carlton stores over the next six months, further solidifying the brand’s position in the premium luggage segment.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Neetu Kashiramka, Managing Director of VIP Industries, said, “The launch of Carlton’s exclusive store in Colaba marks a pivotal step in strengthening our brand’s premium presence. This store embodies the new retail identity we envision for Carlton, offering a seamless blend of innovation, luxury, and customer-centricity. More than just a retail space, it is a gateway to a rich and immersive shopping experience. With this expansion, we aim to establish Carlton as the preferred choice for discerning travelers, offering a refined retail experience that blends sophistication with functionality in the premium luggage space.”

Carlton has been witnessing a strong growth momentum, with 11.4% growth in Q3FY25 over Q3FY24, reaffirming its market performance. The launch of this flagship store is a testament to VIP Industries’ commitment to enhancing the retail experience and catering to the evolving needs of premium consumers.

Scaler Commits to Producing 3,000 Plus AI Engineers by 2027 to Close India’s Talent Gap
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Scaler Commits to Producing 3,000 Plus AI Engineers by 2027 to Close India’s Talent Gap

Mumbai, January 30th, 2025: Scaler, a soonicorn education provider in India, commits to tackling the pressing AI talent gap in the country by empowering over 3,000 aspiring professionals through its Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) upskilling program, aiming for completion by 2027. This initiative addresses the urgent demand for skilled AI professionals as industry reports indicate a significant shortage of qualified talent, which could hinder India’s growth in the global tech landscape.

The gap between the demand for AI-skilled professionals and the available talent pool is stark, with estimates suggesting that less than 2,000 senior engineers possess the required expertise in this field, and studies indicate that only 2.5% of Indian engineers have substantial AI expertise. This mismatch threatens to slow India’s progress in the global AI landscape, particularly in key roles such as machine learning engineers, NLP specialists, and data scientists. The need for senior-level engineers with deep AI expertise is especially critical, as their absence hinders the successful execution of complex projects.

Scaler’s AIML program seeks to bridge this gap by addressing the advanced skill needs of mid-level and senior professionals, ensuring they can handle the complexities of AI-driven roles. The curriculum, curated with inputs from leading tech companies, focuses on advanced topics such as Generative AI, MLOps, and Reinforcement Learning. By equipping learners with skills tailored to industry demands, the program helps address the lack of practical AI expertise, enabling graduates to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation in emerging technologies confidently.

Additionally, Scaler’s partnerships with companies like Clario, Consuma.ai, Aganitha AI, and Researchify.io expose learners to real-world problems, bridging the gap between academic theory and business needs. These collaborations enable participants to develop solutions that address critical industry challenges, fostering readiness for high-impact roles.

The program’s comprehensive, hands-on approach includes over 50 projects, with 40+ tackled during live classes and the remainder as assignments. This ensures participants gain practical expertise and confidence, directly addressing the industry’s call for professionals with applied experience. Learners are also supported by personalised mentorship from seasoned AI specialists, including former engineers and scientists from Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. This mentorship is pivotal in addressing the shortage of senior-level expertise empowering learners to navigate complex challenges effectively.

Scaler aims to bridge this gap by providing practical training Through the AIML program that aligns with the needs of the industry, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for roles such as Generative AI Specialist, NLP Engineer, and MLOps Engineer.

Through this program, Scaler aims to create discerning cohorts of passionate AIML enthusiasts, ensuring a focused learning environment. The program fosters collaboration and peer-driven problem-solving by admitting top talent from diverse technical backgrounds. Graduates are expected to secure roles such as AI/ML Engineer, Research Scientist, and Generative AI Specialist, with Scaler providing placement assistance to support career growth.

Commenting on the launch, Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-founder of Scaler and InterviewBit, said: “Our mission has always been to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. Developments in the AI and ML sectors are happening at breakneck speeds, such as the newest chatbot created by Deepseek. These developments can potentially remove the existing barriers for firms across diverse industries to work with AI, enabling many relevant employment opportunities in the sector. With the AIML program, we aim to create a new generation of skilled AI professionals ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. The program focuses on real-world applications and practical learning, empowering learners to make meaningful contributions to the tech industry.”

Scaler’s programs have consistently aimed to redefine tech education by bridging the theoretical knowledge and practical application gap. With the launch of the AIML program, Scaler continues its tradition of offering education that empowers learners to excel in emerging tech domains.

Flipkart Introduces Credit Card Bill Payment Feature on Flipkart Pay
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Flipkart Introduces Credit Card Bill Payment Feature on Flipkart Pay

Bengaluru – January 30, 2025: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has announced the launch of a credit card bill payments feature on Flipkart Pay, further strengthening its position as a one-stop solution for all payment needs. The newly introduced category aims to enable convenient payments for millions of Flipkart customers while driving growth for the Recharges and Bill Payments category on Flipkart Pay via Bharat Bill Payment Service (BBPS).

Credit card bill payments have emerged as a key category on BBPS, ranking as the fifth-largest in terms of transaction count. The share of credit card bill payments in transaction value reached 62% of all BBPS payments after the RBI mandate to route credit card bills through Bharat Connect in July. By integrating credit card bill payments into the Recharges and Bill Payments platform, Flipkart continues to ease access to payment solutions tailored to evolving customer needs.

Commenting on the launch, Gaurav Arora, Vice President, Payments and SuperCoin at Flipkart, said, “At Flipkart, we are constantly innovating to create a holistic and seamless payment ecosystem for our customers. The addition of credit card bill payments on our Recharges and Bill Payments platform reflects our commitment to becoming the preferred one-stop solution for all payment needs. With this launch, we aim to simplify bill payments for millions of users and support the rapid growth of this vital category on BBPS.”

Flipkart launched its Recharges and Bill Payment Services in 2023 under the program ‘Bharat Connect,’ where it is registered as an Agent Institution under Bharat Bill Payment Services (BBPS) to provide online bill payment services to end users. The Recharges and Bill Payments platform supports nine bill payment categories, including mobile prepaid, mobile postpaid, electricity, broadband postpaid, landline postpaid, Fastag, DTH, LPG cylinder, and gas. With its growing range of payment options, Recharges and Bill Payments aims to streamline financial transactions directly on the Flipkart app.

SAMHI Continues to Deliver Consistent and Strong Growth Across Core Markets
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SAMHI Continues to Deliver Consistent and Strong Growth Across Core Markets

Gurugram, 30th January 2025: SAMHI Hotels Limited (BSE: 543984) (NSE: SAMHI) a prominent branded hotel ownership and asset management platform in India, announced its unaudited Standalone and Consolidated results for the quarter and nine month ended 31st December 2024.

Commenting on the performance, Mr. Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman & Managing Director, SAMHI Hotels Ltd. said,

“We are pleased with the results for Q3 & 9M FY25. During the quarter we maintained healthy revenue growth. EBITDA growth was strong given successful ACIC integration and strong operating leverage.

Our core markets remain resilient. For Q3 & 9M FY25, occupancy stood at 72% and 74% respectively, reflecting strong demand for our assets.

I am also pleased to announce the reopening of Caspia Pro in Greater Noida as Holiday Inn Express with 133 rooms in December 2024. Our growth projects are on track with Holiday Inn Express in Kolkata and new rooms in Bengaluru under pre-opening stage.

We are also making good progress on two latest acquisitions. The concept development for our proposed new block of 220 rooms in Whitefield, Bengaluru, under “Westin” brand by Marriott and for conversion of an existing building into a “W” brand hotel in Hitec city, Hyderabad, are at advanced stages of finalization.

Once we complete the on-going initiatives, we would have almost doubled our Upper Upscale & Upscale inventory, which will have a substantial impact on our business.”

Based on same-store, i.e., excludes the ACIC Portfolio acquired in August 2023, Trinity acquired in Oct’24, Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida (renovated and reopened in December 2024), and Caspia Delhi (under renovation starting Jan’25) Includes one-time noncash impact of INR 65 Mn on account of refinancing a term-loan, which would result in annual interest savings of ~INR 160 Mn

Highlights for Q3FY25:
  • RevPAR at INR 5,088 up 15.1% on a YoY basis demonstrate strong business demand across key markets with established larger base of demand and continued growth in commercial activities across key markets driving RevPAR growth.
  • Occupancy stood at 72% for Q3FY25.
  • Asset Income and Asset EBITDA grew YoY by 10.1% and 12.6% respectively. Same store growth & positive impact of ACIC acquisition led to strong growth in Asset Income and EBITDA.
  • The Finance Cost decreased to 9.4% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 9.5% as of September 30, 2024.
  • PAT of INR 228 Mn including INR 65 Mn impact of a non-cash refinancing expense. The refinancing results in an annualized saving of INR 160 Mn in interest expense.
Consolidated Financial Highlights:
In INR Mn
Q3FY251
Q3FY24
YoY%
9MFY25
9MFY24
YoY%
Asset Income
2,964
2,692
10.1%
8,138
6,817
19.4%
Asset EBITDA
1,220
1,084
12.6%
3,207
2,614
22.7%
Asset EBITDA %
41.2%
40.3%
39.4%
38.3%
Net Corporate G&A
-44
-65
-80
-206
Consolidated EBITDA
1,177
1,019
15.5%
3,137
2,408
30.3%
(pre-ESOP & one-time expenses)
ESOP & One-Time Expenses
-44
-115
-133
-491
Consolidated EBITDA
1,132
904
25.2%
2,994
1,917
56.2%
(Reported)
PAT
2282
-744
 
396
-2,459
 
Puravankara Launches Landmark Residential Project in Keshav Nagar, Pune
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Puravankara Launches Landmark Residential Project in Keshav Nagar, Pune

Mumbai, January 30, 2025: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, announced the launch of its newest landmark project – Purva Atmosphere in Keshav Nagar, Pune. Spread across 10 acres with 70% open spaces, this development seamlessly blends sustainable design with modern amenities, offering a truly unique lifestyle experience.

Purva Atmosphere features two 30-story towers offering 240 units of 2 BHKs and 180 units of spacious 3 BHK apartments. Designed to ensure ample natural light, ventilation, and Vastu compliance, these residences offer the perfect blend of comfort and functionality.

Purva Atmosphere is thoughtfully designed with sustainability at its core. As an Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) compliant project, it features unique landscaping inspired by Bali’s iconic terraces, blending nature with modern living. With large lush green spaces spread across the ground and podium levels, the project is designed to prioritise the well-being of its residents. At the heart of the project lies a one-acre central podium landscape area with a clubhouse and swimming pool.

Commenting on the launch, Rajat Rastogi, CEO- West & Commercial Assets, Puravankara Limited, said, “Pune continues to be a key focus area in our strategic expansion plans, and Purva Atmosphere marks a significant milestone in our journey. With thoughtfully designed low-density homes offering only 150 flats per acre, the project ensures ample space and privacy, making it a perfect setting for comfortable, sustainable living. It represents our unwavering commitment to creating a sustainable world for people to live their dreams. Every aspect, from the expansive green spaces to the carefully curated amenities, reflects our dedication to providing a lifestyle that goes beyond just four walls.”

Providing over fifty thoughtfully curated lifestyle amenities, including yoga pods, sensory gardens, an oxygenated gym, and a sprawling 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, Purva Atmosphere caters to contemporary urban dwellers’ physical, emotional, and social needs. The project will also feature hi-street retail and co-working spaces.

The project’s strategic location near the proposed Kharadi Bridge ensures seamless connectivity to Magarpatta, Hadapsar, Kalyani Nagar, and other major IT hubs.

“Nestled in the heart of Keshav Nagar, the project’s strategic location—close to Kharadi and Magarpatta IT parks—combined with its world-class amenities and sustainable design, positions it as a standout offering in Pune’s real estate market. We believe this development will redefine luxury and community living,” said Rastogi.

Panasonic Life Solutions India Acquires Rs. 160 Crore Land Parcel in Mumbai, Reports Square Yards
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Panasonic Life Solutions India Acquires Rs. 160 Crore Land Parcel in Mumbai, Reports Square Yards

Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Limited has made a significant investment in the Saki Vihar Road, Andheri East, Mumbai, with the acquisition of a prime land parcel worth Rs. 160 crore, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards on the website of Inspector General of Registration (IGR) https://igrmaharashtra.gov.in. The transaction was registered in […]

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Luxury Meets Individuality: ‘My Rosedawne’ to Revolutionize Bespoke Fine Jewellery with Elegant Designs
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Luxury Meets Individuality: ‘My Rosedawne’ to Revolutionize Bespoke Fine Jewellery with Elegant Designs

Mumbai, Pune, 30 January 2025: My Rosedawne, an accessible, made to order jewellery brand, is set to explore elegance and individuality in the world of fine jewellery like never before. With a commitment to craftsmanship and artistry, the brand specializes in hallmarked gold and natural diamond jewellery, certified by reputed GIA, IGI and SGL labs. […]

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