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  by Priyanka Jadhav  Left to right: Rasika Kulkarni (Co-founder and Managing Director, IISM), Nilesh Kulkarni (Founder and Director, IISM), Prakash Padukone (Badminton legend and Mentor Padukone School of Badminton), Tahsin Zahid, CEO - Sports, Physical Education, Fitness & Leisure Sector Skills Council (SPEFL-SC) Former Indian badminton champion Prakash Padukone believes India’s future sporting champions could increasingly emerge from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, provided young athletes have access to quality infrastructure, equipment and coaching. Speaking on the sidelines of the signing of an MoU between the Padukone School of Badminton and the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM), Padukone highlighted the rapid growth of badminton across the country and stressed the urgent need to strengthen grassroots development and improve coaching standards. “Earlier, the talent was always there in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. But there was no infrastructure, there was no...

  ADB-funded project in Bhandup Zone of Mumbai is 1.2x FY26 revenue, marks entry into Maharashtra and lifts unexecuted order book to  ₹1,400 crores Jaipur, October 07, 2026: Swastika Infra Limited (BSE: 544949 | NSE: SWASTIKAIN) one of the leading EPC player in the Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Renewable sector, has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) worth approximately ₹615.76 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for the Development of Distribution Infrastructure & System Strengthening works at Bhandup Zone, Maharashtra. This is the largest single order in Swastika Infra’s history – a landmark win equivalent to approximately 1.2 times the Company’s FY26 revenue of ₹504 crores, providing substantial execution visibility by materially strengthening its order pipeline post equity fund raise of ~ Rs. 130 crores in its recently concluded IPO. Following this win, the Company’s unexecuted order book stands at ~ ₹1,400 ...

  by Priyanka Jadhav  Mumbai, October 3, 2026: The Agrim Agarwal Foundation (AAF) marked its fifth anniversary with a special programme dedicated to mental health awareness, de-addiction and holistic well-being, bringing together healthcare professionals, mental-health experts, public figures and voices from the community. Held at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, the anniversary programme centred on the theme of taking mental-health awareness and care forward through meaningful conversations and greater public engagement. The programme was inaugurated with a keynote address by Shree Ravindra Satheji, Chairman, Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board (MSKVIB), who attended as the Chief Guest. He highlighted the importance of mental health, specially in this ever evolving landscape, figuring real definitions of mental health issues and the seriousness they hold while being aware of definitions loosely used in digital communication tod...

  by Priyanka Jadhav   Intro: Day One brings India’s food, retail and HoReCa leaders together to debate the consumer reset, scalable partnerships, AI, quick commerce and the future of food growth Mumbai, September 22, 2026: The biggest names shaping India’s food, retail and HoReCa businesses came together today at the 19th edition of India Food Forum 2026, hosted by IMAGES Group at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Taking place on September 22–23, the two-day forum is bringing together 3,000+ attendees, 500+ brands, 300+ industry experts and 100+ exhibitors, creating a common platform for the Retail, HoReCa and Tech Solutions communities. Built around the theme “The Triple Bottomline of Food: Health | Sustainability | Scale,” India Food Forum 2026 is examining how the industry can balance consumer wellbeing and responsible growth with the need to build businesses that can scale. Day One set the tone with high-stakes conversations on changing consumer behaviour, food an...

  As enterprises increasingly use multiple channels for customer communication, the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) segment is expanding beyond traditional text messaging. Dove Soft Limited operates in this space through a range of communication channels and is now raising capital through its SME IPO, with the issue scheduled to close on Monday, October 5. The Mumbai-headquartered company is raising ₹73.26 crore through its IPO, comprising a fresh issue of 53.28 lakh shares and an offer for sale of 12.72 lakh shares. The price band has been fixed at ₹104–111 per share, with the company proposing to list on the BSE SME platform. Dove Soft’s CPaaS Business Dove Soft operates across SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, Voice, Email and other digital channels, providing enterprises with an integrated platform for customer communication. Its technology capabilities include AI-enabled automation, workflow-based engagement, intelligent channel selection and real-time analytics. The company’s ...

  by Priyanka Jadhav   The festive spirit of Navratri is set to reach new heights in Mumbai as Rang Raas Navratri 2026 returns for its fifth edition, promising nine days of music, dance, devotion and celebration. The grand Navratri festival is being organised by MLC Shri Praveen Darekar and HiTech Events, with Pinakin, Founder of Mahaveer Constructions, and Mitesh Shah, Founder of Surbhi Constructions, as sponsors. Adding another exciting dimension to this year’s Navratri celebrations, Bhoomi Trivedi is set to unveil her first-ever AI-powered Navratri song, marking an innovative new chapter in her musical journey. The song will blend the traditional festive spirit of Navratri with contemporary AI-driven musical elements, creating a unique listening experience for Garba and music enthusiasts. The much-awaited track will be released on Bhoomi Trivedi’s official YouTube channel, giving fans a chance to experience the fusion of technology, tradition and Bhoomi’s distinctive musica...