Author: Mohit Reddy

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 20:  AcreRise, one of Odisha’s most future-focused real estate developers, has been conferred the “Real Estate Developer of the Year” at the Times Business Awards-2026, reaffirming the brand’s leadership in transparency-driven, design-led, and compliant urban development. The recognition comes at a pivotal moment as Bhubaneswar enters its next phase of infrastructure-led growth. Founded by Sashikant Barik and Sheikh Mairajul Haque, AcreRise has positioned itself at the intersection of foresight, execution discipline and long-term value creation—emerging as a benchmark for new-age real estate in Eastern India. “This recognition validates our belief that real estate leadership is built on anticipation, not reaction,” said Sashikant…

New Delhi [India], January 20: Everyone keeps saying “peace” out loud now. Not whispering it, not even arguing about it. Just saying it, flatly, like a checkbox they’re tired of clicking. Peace talks here. De-escalation there. A summit photo with identical flags and the same half-smiles we’ve been seeing since, what, the late ’90s? I still remember watching one of those on a grainy TV in a university common room, thinking it looked like a hostage video with better tailoring. But behind the language, the storage units are filling up. Ammunition depots. Data centres. Sanctions packages drafted and redrafted like…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: Ultra Media sets a new benchmark in regional ott with a multi-language horror original with Khotachi Wadi – Ek Shaapit Vastu, premiering January 23 simultaneously on Ultra Jhakaas (Marathi) and Ultra Play (Hindi). The release is probably the first time in India when a multi-platform, multi-language distribution model, where a single original story drops across language-first OTT platforms at the same time. The exciting trailer for the web series is out now. Directed by Rajesh Chavan, the supernatural thriller is set in the haunting Konkan region and follows Sanika, a young woman drawn into the…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: ATLAS SkillTech University, India’s first new-age urban multidisciplinary university, announced the appointment of Ms. Tanu Sinha, Head of Design, PepsiCo India & South Asia, to the Advisory Board of its design school, ISDI – School of Design & Innovation. Her addition further strengthens the board with deep expertise in design, innovation and global business strategy from a Fortune 500 organisation. Ms. Sinha joins a distinguished cohort of industry leaders on the ATLAS ISDI Advisory Board, which includes Mr. Amitesh Rao, CEO, Leo Burnett; Mr. Deepak Menon, VP, Product Experiences, Microsoft; Ms. Lulu Raghavan, VP, Landor;…

Left to right: Dr. Sunil Kumar Manocha, CapitalSquare Advisors; Dr. Mosesjoseph Arunkumar; Mr. Daniel Dayanand Fenn; and Mr. Pandiarajan Thangaraj, Hannah Joseph Hospital Limited. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: Hannah Joseph Hospital Limited (Hannah Joseph, The Company) a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital in Madurai with focus on Neurosciences and Trauma, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on January 22, 2026, aiming to raise ₹ ₹ 42.00 Crore (At Upper Price Band) by fresh issue of 60,00,000 equity shares, to be listed on the BSE SME platform. The issue size is 60,00,000 equity shares at a face value of ₹10 each, with a price band of ₹67-70 per share. Equity Share Allocation…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6: Real estate developer and entrepreneur Mr Anand Giri has emerged as a significant contributor to the affordable housing landscape in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with a focused presence in the fast-growing suburban corridors of Vasai, Virar, and Nala Sopara. His initiatives are centred on expanding access to formal housing while supporting sustainable regional growth. Mr Giri leads multiple real estate developments aimed at delivering legally compliant, quality, and affordable residential solutions, particularly for communities that have traditionally remained excluded from the formal property market. His projects are designed to enable home ownership for low-income…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: Tata Projects Limited, one of India’s leading technology-led engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies and a key part of the Tata Group, has been selected by SAF One Energy Management Limited as its EPC partner for a HEFA-based (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in the Middle East. Advancing the transition to low-carbon aviation, the project will convert used cooking oil (UCO) and other waste oils and fats into SAF, playing a pivotal role in regional and global decarbonization by enabling the production of low-carbon aviation fuel and reducing dependence on conventional fossil-based jet fuel. It also marks an important milestone in SAF One’s…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: When most marriage counsellors talk about their expertise, they cite degrees, certifications, and years of practice. But ask Anitha Manickam, recently recognised as an Iconic Relationship & Marriage Coach, what shaped her approach to healing relationships, and she’ll take you back to a twelve-year-old girl in a Tamil Nadu village who simply knew how to listen. In an era where relationship coaching has become an increasingly sought-after profession, Anitha’s story stands out—not just for her fifteen years of successful practice, but for how her personal journey of transformation became the very foundation of her professional…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: Neelam Stainless Steel, a trusted name in Indian kitchens since 1972, has been honoured with ‘The Honest and Authentic Brand 2025’ award at a ceremony hosted by Bright Outdoor Media Ltd. The event was graced by esteemed personalities, including Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Managing Director of Hiranandani Group, along with actors Neel Nitin Mukesh, Shekar Suman, and Ashish Chanchlani. For over fifty years, Neelam has been more than just a name in stainless steel kitchenware; it has been a part of Indian homes and traditions. The journey began with a simple vision: to create kitchenware sets…

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 20: Ashapuri Gold Ornament Limited (BSE – 542579)— One of India’s leading B2B jewellerymanufacturers, has announced the receipt of orders aggregating to approximately ₹29 Cr at the recently concluded India International JewelleryShow (IIJS Bharat Signature) 2026 held in Mumbai. The orders, received from prominent regional and national jewellery retail chains along with leading BigBox jewellers, pertain to the supply of gold jewellery, with execution scheduled within 60 days. The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 brought together the global gem and jewellery community and attracted over 25,000 trade visitors from more than 800 Indian cities and 60+ countries. The order inflow reinforces Ashapuri Gold Ornament Limited’s strong presence in…