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Ritu Tripathi is a proficient visual artist focusing on acrylic and oil artworks, possessing more than 20 years of expertise, committed to incorporating Indian folk art heritage into modern artistic manifestations. Her practice demonstrates a deep dedication to safeguarding indigenous artistic traditions, including Gond, Pichwai, Kalamkari, Pattachitra, Madhubani, and Warli, while reinterpretng them through a contemporary aesthetic perspective that connects with modern audiences. Ritu Tripathi's artistic approach is grounded in the conviction that traditional Indian artistic expressions retain significant relevance in modern contexts when performed with precision, diligence, and intent. Her artistry predominantly utilizes acrylic mediums, which facilitate precise layering, vibrant color intensity, resilience, and proficient implementation within competitive and regulated settings. Her visual expression is influenced by Gond artistic traditions, especially their emblematic narra...

Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, recognized Indhuja B and Blessy Jeba, students from Chennai Institute of Technology amongst "Women Leaders of Tomorrow”. They join the list of 13 young women achievers across the country, recognized for the impact of their work and how they are solving real-world problems—from building AI models for lunar navigation and affordable healthcare to creating sustainable livelihoods for rural artisans. Indhuja B, a student at Chennai Institute of Technology, led her team to victory at the Smart India Hackathon 2025 with the development of “Grasp Ease,” an indigenous, low-cost active wrist–hand orthosis designed to restore grasp function for patients with stroke, spinal cord injuries, and neuromuscular disorders. Driven by empathy and a deep understanding of rehabilitation challenges, she spearheaded the design and development of a solution that enables users to perform everyday tasks independently. The device integrates an ESP3...

Lava International Limited, India’s trusted homegrown smartphone brand, today announced the launch of the Lava Bold N2 Pro , a value-driven 4G smartphone crafted especially for first-time smartphone buyers. Combining an immersive display, capable camera performance, and a durable build, the Bold N2 Pro is designed to make the transition to smartphones effortless and rewarding. Available in Eclipse Grey and Aurora Gold, the device will go on sale on Flipkart starting April 6, 2026, 12:00 PM onwards.   Bold N2 Pro combines a 17.13 cm (6.75”) HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate , a 5000mAh battery for all-day usage , and a 50MP AI rear camera for clear photos, ensuring users stay connected, entertained, and productive throughout the day with ease.   Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sumit Singh, SVP and Head of Product, Lava International Limited , said, "t he Bold series is designed to drive higher accessibility and wider adoption of smartphones. With the new Bold N2 Pro, we...

Intellius Recode Limited, a next generation technology solutions provider has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).   Intellius Recode Limited enables enterprise businesses with their digital transformation (Source: F&S Report). It supports large global enterprises across geographies with technology consulting and autonomous, context-aware and adaptive artificial intelligence (“Agentic AI”) enabled products.   Recode Solutions Inc., Prasanna Srinivasan Ramaswamy and Sivathanupillai Adhikesaven Nadarajapillai are the promoters of the company.   The offer comprises of a fresh issue of upto Rs.1,170 million (Rs.117 Crore) and an offer for sale of upto 12,90,000 equity shares. The face value of each equity share is Rs.10. The company proposes to utilise the net proceeds towards funding cost for development of Digital Workers, Payment of sub-contracting fees for development of Digital Workers for the Company, ...

Rentomojo Limited, largest online rental and subscription platform for home furniture and appliances has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).Geetansh Bamania is the promoter of the company. The offer comprises of a fresh issue aggregating upto ₹1,500 million (₹150 crores) and an Offer for Sale aggregating up to 28,399,567 Equity Shares. The face value of each equity share is ₹1. Rentomojo operates a technology-driven, full-stack direct-to-consumer (“D2C”) online rental and subscription platform for furniture and home appliances in India. It is the largest online rental and subscription platform, and a market leader with an estimated 42%–47% share in the organised home furniture and appliances rental segment (excluding water purifiers) based on subscription revenue in Fiscal 2025 (Source: Redseer Report), with 227,511 live subscribers across 22 cities as of September 30, 2025, supported by a scaled service network that include...

NATHEALTH, an apex body representing the Indian healthcare industry, has announced Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, as its new President for FY 2026-2027 . Dr. Reddy succeeds Ms. Ameera Shah, Promoter & Executive Chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd . The announcement was made at the Annual General Meeting held following the 12th NATHEALTH Arogya Bharat Annual Summit 2026 . Joining Dr. Reddy in the new leadership team are Mr. Himanshu Baid, Managing Director, Poly Medicure Ltd., as Senior Vice President , along with Mr. Varun Khanna, Group MD, Quality Care India Ltd. as Vice President. Further extensions to the leadership team will be announced in due course. Speaking on her appointment as the President of NATHEALTH, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group , said, “As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, healthcare must evolve from episodic treatment to a system that prioritises prevention...

Reinforcing its commitment to preventive oral care and overall well-being, Colgate Total has partnered with Mumbai Indians as their Dental Performance Partner, bringing oral health to the forefront of athletic preparation ahead of the 2026 season. Colgate has unveiled its new initiative— PLOT (Performance Linked Oral Test) , a comprehensive oral health screening framework designed to proactively assess and maintain peak dental health for players. This partnership integrates dental health into the team’s performance framework, recognizing that systemic wellness is a critical determinant of a player’s on-field endurance and recovery. The mouth is a gateway to the body. Backed by scientific evidence, germs in your mouth can enter your body, causing inflammation which slows down recovery. and impacting athletic performance. Hence, on the field, where peak performance matters, active prevention of the mouth’s germ buildup is key. As part of the program, a lead clinician, Dr. Moez Kh...

Swiggy Ltd , India’s leading on-demand convenience platform,  announced a strategic collaboration with Sarvam, India’s pioneering full-stack sovereign AI company, to bring multilingual, voice-led commerce to Food Delivery, Instamart, and Dineout. This collaboration deepens Swiggy’s commitment to AI-native commerce, building on its recently launched Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations across Swiggy Food Delivery, Instamart, and Dineout, and the subsequent partnerships to enable fully transactional agentic payments. With Sarvam now powering multilingual voice capabilities , Swiggy is taking the next step, making conversational commerce truly accessible to every Indian in their preferred language. India’s Own AI for India’s Own Commerce India is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world, yet most digital commerce experiences remain anchored to English or a handful of regional languages, leaving a large share of users underserved. Swiggy’s partnership with S...

  India’s leading smartphone brand, Lava International Limited rings its 17 th anniversary with increased market share and a refreshed brand identity. Established as the largest Indian mobile phone brand with a global presence, Lava announces an anniversary special product exchange discount of INR 3000 on the purchase of Agni 4 5G on Amazon till 30 th March 2026. Commemorating the milestone, Mr. Sunil Raina, Managing Director, Lava International Limited , said, “Lava was founded with a vision to strengthen India’s technological capabilities, and we have consistently worked towards building a credible and globally competitive consumer technology brand from India. Our journey has been encouraging, especially in a market that has grown rapidly and remains highly competitive, offering consumers a wide range of choices.   As a consumer-first brand, we remain committed to democratising technology in line with our vision of empowering people to do more and be more. We conti...

Oviya Tharunangal is a dynamic Collective Art Exhibition that unites the artistic expressions of ten prominent creators from Chennai. This exhibition functions as an engaging venue to honor creative variety, originality, and visual narration through an extensive array of styles and mediums. Comprising over 25 pieces, the exhibition highlights a captivating array of artistic approaches, encompassing Realism, Contemporary Art, Installation Art, Abstract Art, and additional genres. Each piece of art embodies the distinct perspective, method, and intellectual profundity of the contributing artists, providing observers with an engaging and enriching visual encounter. The exhibition was launched on March 26, 2026, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries serving as Chief Guests, Dr. Avvai Arul, Director of the Tamil Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, along with Mr. R. Jacob Jebaraj MFA, Versatile Creator & Hon. Administrator, Cholamandal Centre for Modern Art. ...

Zydus Wellness announced the expansion of its iconic brand Glucon-D into the fast-growing performance hydration category with the launch of Glucon-D Recharge. Led by Indian actor and fitness icon,Milind Soman as brand ambassador, the new launch underscores Glucon-D’s evolution in line with shifting consumer lifestyles centered around everyday movement and active living. The move also aligns with the rapid growth of India’s performance hydration category, fueled by rising fitness awareness and a growing focus on everyday wellness. With Glucon-D Recharge, the brand builds on its trusted legacy to deliver science-backed energy and hydration solutions for active and fitness seeking consumers. Bringing this vision to life is Milind Soman, whose philosophy of consistent and mindful movement closely aligns with the ethos of Glucon-D Recharge. Known for championing fitness as a lifelong journey rather than a short-term goal, Soman represents the idea that staying active can be simple, sust...

AM/NS India announces that its CEO, Mr. Dilip Oommen, 68, will retire on June 30 th ,after 22 years with the Company (previously Essar Steel).   He will retain links to the company as a Board member of AM/NS India, as well as taking up the position of Vice-Chairman of ArcelorMittal India Private Limited, representing ArcelorMittal’s interests in India.   Mr. Amit Harlalka, currently CFO of AM/NS India, has been appointed the new CEO effective July 1.   Mr. Harlalka joined AM/NS India in December 2019 as Deputy Director, Finance before being appointed CFO in January 2023.   Prior to that he had spent many years at ArcelorMittal, where he worked in several locations including Mexico (CFO), Zenica (Finance and project controller), and Luxembourg (financial controller).   He started his career at Hindustan Unilever Limited.   He is a chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds an MBA in finance from the Indian Institute...

Garnier Color Naturals strengthens its association with actor Raveena Tandon and introduces Rasha Thadani in its latest campaign, bringing together a real-life mother-daughter duo to celebrate the brand’s core pillar of trust while celebrating effortless at-home hair color . The campaign marks a natural progression for the brand, blending Garnier Color Naturals’ legacy of trusted, natural-looking hair color with Raveena’s enduring appeal resonating across generations and Rasha’s fresh, new-age relatability. An iconic star, Raveena, along with her daughter Rasha, brings an effortless warmth and authenticity to the campaign through their real-life bond. The film captures a tender, everyday moment between the two, as Rasha turns to her mother after coloring her hair, seeking her vote of confidence. What follows is a simple yet meaningful exchange that reflects just how reassuring a mother’s validation is for confidence-building. Their natural chemistry and effortless interaction make th...