Author: Ravi Tondak

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (“ABSLI”), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, opened its first-ever all-women branch in Mulund (West), Mumbai, aimed at specifically empowering women through meaningful career opportunities. The move reinforces the companys commitment at strengthening its presence within the city and expanding its distribution footprint to serve customers across the suburban district. ABSLI’s first all-women branch in Mulund, Mumbai inaugurated by Mr. Kamlesh Rao, MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance in the presence of other company officials The branch will…

Hong Kong, SAR The British Council Hong Kong successfully hosted the British Council East Asia Education Week 2025 from 5 to 7 March 2025, bringing together senior higher education leaders from the UK and East Asia to explore new opportunities for collaboration, research, and innovation, as well as UK alumni from 12 countries and territories in the region to discuss future of international studies and work. The three-day event saw the participation of education agents, UK alumni, UK Vice-Chancellors, alongside policymakers and academic leaders from East Asia, in a series…

In support of Women’s empowerment, the founder-chancellor of Vels Institute of Science and Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Dr. Ishari. K. Ganesh donated Rs. 10,00,000 to World Carrom Champion Ms. Khazima, and also announced a 100% scholarship for her MBA in recognition of her exceptional achievements in sports. This generous gesture was announced during the institution’s celebration of International Women’s Day. VISTAS Founder Chancellor Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh presented a cheque of Rs. 10,00,000 to the father of World Carrom Champion Khazima in recognition of her remarkable victory The event,…

Dreamtime Learning, a pioneering force in transformative education, founded by renowned educator Lina Ashar, has secured undisclosed amount pre-series A funding from Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai’s Gruhas. This investment marks a significant milestone in Dreamtime Learning’s journey, and further solidifies its commitment to revolutionizing education for the future. Ms. Lina Ashar, Founder, Dreamtime Learning; Mr. Nikhil Kamath, Investor and Entrepreneur With this funding, Dreamtime Learning aims to accelerate its mission of redefining education beyond conventional boundaries. It aims to foster a new paradigm of conscious learning, where critical thinking,…

Personal loans have emerged as a popular choice for individuals seeking quick access to funds for a diverse range of reasons. Many financial institutions these days offer collateral-free personal loans, at competitive interest rates, making them easily accessible for people from all walks of life. However, with the convenience of these loans comes the importance of understanding the associated fees and charges. To ensure informed decision-making, borrowers should be aware of the factors that determine the fees and charges of personal loans. Transparency in Personal Loan Fees and Charges Shriram…

Segwise, the AI-first User Acquisition platform, announced today the launch of Creative Analytics and Insights as part of its fast-growing UA platform. The Creative Analytics AI Agent uses multimodal AI to help mobile game and app publishers understand precisely how different elements of their ad creatives-such as Backgrounds, Calls-To-Action, Characters, Emotional Hooks and more-are driving creative performance, so that they can optimise their creatives for better return on ad spend. L-R: Shobhit Gupta and Brijesh Bharadwaj, Co-founders at Segwise Most successful app publishers today must undertake time-consuming tasks to manually…

Now in its second year, the Gaurs Women Icon Summit & Awards 2025, hosted by Gaurs Foundation-the CSR initiative of Gaurs Group-is emerging as a significant platform celebrating women’s empowerment. Gaurs Foundation Hosts the 2nd Edition of Women Icon Summit & Awards 2025 The event is steadily establishing itself as a prestigious forum that honors the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women across diverse fields. With each edition, it serves as a dynamic platform where women from all walks of life can connect, learn, and celebrate their achievements. Held at…

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) hosted the prestigious TAAI WoW Awards 2025 (Women of Wonder) at The Ashok, New Delhi, celebrating International Women’s Day. At this esteemed occasion, Manju Sharma, Managing Director, Jaypee Hotels and Resorts, was honoured with the Scroll of Honour for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the hospitality sector. Ms. Manju Sharma, MD of Jaypee Hotels & Resorts, receives the Scroll of Honour at the TAAI WoW Awards 2025 The event marked a milestone in the 75-year journey of TAAI, recognizing the outstanding contributions…

In line with the stated strategy, the promoters of Aster DM Healthcare have successfully reduced their share pledge from 99% to 41% after completing a debt refinancing transaction from top-tier global financial institutions. As part of the refinancing process, the new reputed lenders – JP Morgan, HSBC, and Barclays provided fresh funding, enabling Aster DM Healthcare promoters to refinance its existing loans at better terms as well as loan-to-value (LTV). Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, said,…