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Understanding that every customer has unique preferences influenced by their personal style and specific requirements, Interio, one of India's leading furniture brands under the Godrej Enterprises Group, has unveiled its latest campaign "Summer Chill Deals". The campaign features a series of three films that highlight Interio's extensive collection of aesthetically designed furniture tailored to meet the needs, dynamics, lifestyle and aspirations of modern Indian families, showcasing personalized solutions for individual spaces. Speaking about the films, Reshu Saraf, Head of Integrated Marketing & Communications, Interio said, “ At Interio, we believe that home space is deeply personal. Our furniture isn’t just functional, it’s a canvas for self-expression. From modular innovations like our Upmods range, which allows for limitless customization, to our wide array of styles, colours, and materials, we enable customers to create spaces that truly reflect their i...

Chalet Hotels Limited (CHL) announced the appointment of Mr. Salil Khare as Chief Projects Officer. In his new strategic role, Mr. Khare will lead the company’s Projects, Design, and Architecture functions, and report to Mr. Shwetank Singh. He will be based at the company’s corporate office in Mumbai. A seasoned professional and an industry veteran with over three decades of experience in real estate and hospitality project development, Mr. Khare has held leadership positions through his professional journey, leading numerous large-scale projects from concept to execution across prestigious organisations. At CHL, he will be responsible for overseeing greenfield developments, property enhancements, and design optimization initiatives that align with the company’s strategic growth plans and sustainability objectives. Dr. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director & CEO of Chalet Hotels Limited, said “We are delighted to have Salil join us at a pivotal juncture of our expansion. His depth o...

The Global Access to Talent from India (GATI) Foundation announced the launch at an event graced by Shri. Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, as the Chief Guest. Shri. Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, attended as the Guest of Honour. Incubated by The Convergence Foundation, Manish Sabharwal, and Godrej Foundation, GATI is a non-profit Foundation dedicated to building structured, ethical, and circular pathways for global talent mobility. The launch event brought together foreign ambassadors, senior government officials, leading industry representatives, and think tanks to deliberate on key themes such as government-to-government partnerships, ethical recruitment practices, and industry-led solutions for global skills mobility. Omar Momin, CEO, Godrej Foundation, said , “In a world where the same person can earn up to ten times more by simply crossing...

Veritas Finance Limited, a retail-focused non-deposit taking NBFC, has received final observation from the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed IPO. The public offer comprises of a fresh issue of Rs. 600 crore and an offer for sale of Rs. 2,200 crore with face value of ₹ 10 per equity share. Veritas Finance Limited proposes to utilize the net proceeds towards augmenting the capital base to meet future business requirements of the Company towards onward lending. Established in 2015, Veritas Finance Limited focuses on addressing the financial needs of underserved and underbanked MSMEs and individuals by providing access to credit. They offer a range of products, including small business loans, housing loans, used commercial vehicle loans, and working capital loans. Veritas is the fastest-growing NBFC in terms of AUM growth among compared peers for the period between the Financial Years 2022 to 2024, with a compounded annual gro...

The art world is buzzing with excitement as the 8th National Painting Exhibition 2025 got inaugurated on 2nd May 2025 Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai. Artist. G.Sridalaadevi (Secretary, Pondicherry Art Akademy) welcomed the gathering. Mrs.Premalatha Seshadri (Senior Artist-Chennai) cut the ribbon and inaugurated the exhibition. A wonderful catalogue was released by Mrs.Lakshmi Krishnamurthy (Senior Artist- Chennai) and the first copy was received by Artist.Sudha Ramen, IFS Officer (Member Secretary of State Planning Commission, Chennai) in the presence of M. Sovan Kumar,   Regional Director of the Lalit Kala Akademi and Kalaimamani. K.K.Segar, Eminent Artist (President, Pondicherry Art Akademy). The exhibition organised by Pondicherry Art Akademy is a showcase of beautiful, creative artwork; but mainly it’s a powerful celebration of women artists, highlighting their creative voices and contributions. With 96 talented women from across India, this exhibition sets a new benchmark in ...

Reliance Power Limited, through its subsidiary Reliance NU Suntech Private Limited, has signed a significant 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). This agreement is a major step in India's shift to clean energy and represents one of the largest long-term power arrangements in the country. Reliance NU Suntech plans to develop Asia’s biggest single-location integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the next 24 months, with a capital investment of up to ₹10,000 crore. This project supports India’s renewable energy goals and enhances Reliance Power's position in the green energy sector. The PPA covers the supply of 930 MW of solar power with a 465 MW/1,860 MWh BESS system at a fixed rate of ₹3. 53 per kWh. To achieve this capacity, over 1,700 MWp of solar generation will be utilized. In December 2024, Reliance NU Suntech won the largest award in SECI’s auction for 930 MW capacity, emphasizing its commitm...

S. Purushothaman, President of TAASA and TRUSTEE SPORTSA INDIA ORGANISATION, and a professional basketball player, honored and felicitated actor and racer Ajith Kumar, who was awarded the Padma Bhushan 2025. Ajith Kumar was surprisingly facilitated on a plane in mid-air, a unique first, as Ajith Kumar returned from Delhi to Chennai. Ajith Kumar received the Padma Bhushan, from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.