Author: Mohit Reddy
Why Everyone Is Becoming Their Own Brand New Delhi [India], March 06: The phrase sounds new. It isn’t. People have always managed their reputation. Merchants in medieval bazaars guarded their names more carefully than their inventories. A blacksmith’s mark on iron was not decoration; it was liability. Reputation meant survival. What changed is the infrastructure. For most of the twentieth century, personal reputation lived in small circles—family networks, employers, local industry. A person’s professional identity rarely traveled farther than a résumé and a handshake. The gatekeepers controlled visibility. Editors, HR departments, television networks, publishers. If they didn’t open the door,…
New Delhi [India], March 06: AI is aimed at optimizing metrics and processes, but it could also have unintended consequences, as the systems are designed for boosting optimization, not proactive compassion. In this opinion piece, we’ll see how a framework for Compassionate AI can help boost outcomes. Systems optimized for single metrics can be blind to consequences, incapable of compassion. For instance, The Aadhaar system optimized for fraud elimination — and starved a child. Loan apps optimized for collection — and drove families to suicide. Delivery algorithms optimized for speed — and killed workers. Facial recognition optimized for identification —…
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 06: Asian Granito India Limited (AGL), a leading brand in luxury surface solutions including tiles, marble, quartz and bathware, has launched a high visibility branding initiative on the Tejas Express operating on the Ahmedabad to Mumbai route. This initiative has been introduced following the company’s strong performance in Q3FY26 and aims to strengthen consumer awareness through effective marketing and wider public visibility. The company had earlier undertaken similar branding initiatives on the Vande Bharat and Shatabdi Express to celebrate 25 years of its journey. AGL has launched high visibility food tray branding on the Tejas Express…
New Delhi [India], March 06: The Western India Film & TV Producers’ Association (WIFPA), in collaboration with the Service Export Promotion Council (SEPC) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, successfully hosted the first “Gujarat Entertainment and Media Industry Dialogue Council” at Gujarat University on February 28, 2026. The event brought together government officials, film industry veterans, producers, artists, technicians and students to discuss the future of Gujarat’s growing entertainment sector. A special highlight of the event was noted producer Chanda Patel honouring prominent personalities who have significantly contributed to the growth of Gujarati cinema. Patel acknowledged…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 06: The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) hosted Words in Bloom, a day long poetry festival organised under the Page to Stage initiative, under the aegis of Government of Maharashtra, Department of Cultural affairs, and Directorate of Cultural affairs, Government of Maharashtra. The event, which began at 10 AM, was presented by the Literary Warriors Group (LWG), founded by writer and poet Neelam Saxena and curated by Dr. Sujata Jadhav, Curator Page to Stage and Likhaai. The festival opened with an inaugural ceremony graced by Ms Ana Paula Arendt, Deputy Consul General of Brazil…
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], March 06: FUJIFILM India, a leader in advanced diagnostic imaging solutions, today announced the inauguration of endoscopy manufacturing in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This marks an important milestone in the company’s endoscopy journey in India and reaffirms its commitment to the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. This initiative supports the Government of India’s Make in India vision by strengthening domestic endoscopy base while improving access to minimally invasive diagnostic technologies. The contract manufacturing of Made in India products will be carried out through a local manufacturing partner in Jodhpur, aligned with Fujifilm’s globally benchmarked Japanese quality standards, the manufacturing…
New Delhi [India], March 06: UPL Limited (UPL) filed comprehensive documentation for its Composite Scheme of Arrangement including Joint Valuation Report, Fairness Opinion and FAQs on the its website, following Board approval on February 20, 2026. The company said in its latest filing that it will continue to have revenue streams from Superform (UPL’s specialities chemical arm) and formulations, ensuring that it remains a strategic operating holding entity with significant scale and size. It added that UPL will function as the incubation arm for scaling businesses, besides continuing to house the R&D, formulation supply contracts, etc. UPL Limited to remain…
New Delhi [India], March 06: For generations, India’s social structure revolved around the joint family system, where multiple generations lived together and elders were naturally cared for within the household. In many homes, several family members managed domestic responsibilities while a smaller number worked outside to support the household financially. Elder care was never seen as a separate responsibility, it was simply part of daily life. But India’s family structure is changing rapidly. Over the past few decades, joint families have gradually shifted to nuclear families, especially in urban India. The next generation is witnessing an even more individualized lifestyle. Many…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 05: Indo-Western fashion brand Freyaa has launched its fourth flagship store at Sky City Mall, Borivali East, marking a strategic step in its growing offline expansion. The opening builds on the strong response received at the brand’s earlier stores and reflects rising customer demand for an in-store Freyaa experience. Borivali East was identified as a key growth market due to its evolving residential ecosystem, premium retail infrastructure, and a growing base of aspirational shoppers. Sky City Mall, with its high footfall and premium positioning, offered the right environment to strengthen Freyaa’s Mumbai presence. The new store…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 05: India’s plastics manufacturing sector is witnessing a strong export moment. Over 200 FIEO-verified international buyers are set to visit India to source plastic finished products, reinforcing the country’s emergence as a serious global sourcing hub. This large-scale, exclusive, and curated buyer participation reflects growing global confidence in India’s manufacturing capabilities and export readiness. Organised by the All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) and supported by FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organizations), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, PlastiWorld 2026 is designed as a high-impact, export-driven platform connecting Indian…