9, Jan 2026
Javaphile Café Opens in Worli, Bringing Specialty Coffee Rituals to Mumbai’s Vibrant Neighbourhood
Mumbai, Jan 09: Mumbai’s beloved neighbourhood café, Javaphile Café, has opened its latest flagship outlet in Worli a dynamic locale that seamlessly blends legacy charm with modern living and a creative pulse. Renowned for its rich coffee culture, comforting all-day menu, and welcoming spaces, the Worli café offers a retreat for those seeking moments of pause amid the city’s fast pace.
A Thoughtful Expansion
More than just a new outlet, the Worli café represents Javaphile’s intentional expansion into a neighbourhood where mornings start early, workdays run long, and coffee breaks are cherished. The space embodies the brand’s signature warmth cozy, unpretentious, and inviting—ideal for solo visits, informal meetings, relaxed brunches, or extended work sessions.
Coffee, Always at the Core
True to its roots, Javaphile continues to champion coffee craftsmanship. The Worli café serves a full spectrum of brews, from classic espressos, cappuccinos, and flat whites to signature creations like Sea Salt Mocha, Spiced Latte, and Java Chip Frappe. Cold brew enthusiasts can explore inventive options such as Citrus, Elderflower, Sweet Lime, and Cucumber & Cream Cold Brews, while purists can enjoy manual brewing methods including Chemex, AeroPress, Origami Pour Over, and French Press.
Comfort-Led, Elevated Food
The menu complements the coffee experience while standing strong on its own. Guests can enjoy breakfast classics like Akuri Scramble on Toast, Shakshuka, Eggs Benedict, and Turkish Eggs. For wholesome meals, options include Mediterranean and Asian Peanut Grain Bowls, Chicken Makhani and Mexican Fajita Bowls, vegan chia bowls, gourmet tartines, hearty sandwiches, and protein-rich wraps. Desserts are a highlight, featuring French Toast in flavors like Tiramisu, Raspberry Cream Cheese, Banana Chocolate, and Blueberry—perfect for leisurely brunches or mid-day indulgences.
A Familiar Neighbourhood Space
Designed to feel effortlessly familiar, Javaphile Café in Worli combines approachable service with a premium menu, creating a refined yet relaxed experience. Guests can enjoy everyday luxury without formality, making the café a natural part of their daily routines.
Founder’s Note
Suren Joshi, Founder of Javaphile Café, said,
“Javaphile has always been about creating spaces where people can slow down, even if just for a cup of coffee. Worli felt like a natural next step—a neighbourhood that values quality, routine, and good food. This café is designed to be familiar, dependable, and welcoming, whether you’re stepping in for five minutes or staying for hours.”
With its Worli opening, Javaphile Café continues to strengthen its presence across Mumbai, staying true to its philosophy of great coffee, honest food, and inviting spaces—quietly becoming part of the city’s everyday rhythm.
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- By Neel Achary
9, Jan 2026
Audible Celebrates World Hindi Day with Stories by Bestselling Authors
On World Hindi Day, the spotlight turns to a language that has always carried stories across generations, now finding renewed resonance in how India listens. As audio becomes an increasingly intimate way to consume stories, Hindi is emerging as a powerful bridge between global stories and the audiences here. From epic Indian histories to internationally loved classics on purpose, ambition and self-growth, familiar stories are taking on fresh depth when heard in Hindi. Reflecting this shift, Audible expanded its Hindi catalogue over the past year, bringing together bestselling Indian and international authors across genres mythology, fiction, leadership and self-help so that stories don’t just travel across borders, but land closer to home. We’ve picked some, for you to experience and commemorate this World Hindi Day!
The Naga Warriors: Battle of Gokul Vol. 1
Author: Akshat Gupta
The Naga Warriors chronicles the epic tale of the Naga sadhus, warriors and monks, who dedicated their lives solely to defending their faith and people. Set against the backdrop of 1757, the fiction piece follows a small band of 111 Nagas who stand their ground in Gokul against a massive invasive Afghan force. Led by the fierce Ajaa, their fight is not about victory or survival but about honour, belief and standing up for what they hold sacred. Combining elements of mythology, history and emotion, this story shows how devotion can turn ordinary men into legends. The Hindi audiobook is narrated by Ashish Vidyarthi, whose commanding voice adds weight, density and intensity into the soul of warriors and their sacrifice.
Bharat ka Rakshak Maharaja Suheldev
Author: Amish Tripathi
Bharat ka Rakshak Maharaja Suheldev tells the remarkable life of India’s unsung king, Maharaja Suheldev, who resisted foreign invasions in 1025 AD when much of North India was under threat. The audiobook traces how Sueldev, despite ruling a small kingdom, gathers courage and strength to project his land, people and secret sites, choosing strength over surrender. Rooted in history and brought alive through dramatic storytelling, this book highlights themes of bravery, sacrifice and duty, especially during the Battle of Bahraich, where Suheldev emerges as a symbol of hope, patriotism and resilience in the face of adversity. The Hindi audiobook narrated by Neha Gargava, captures the heroic history of India with a clear and emotive voice.
Kane & Abel
Author: Jeffrey Archer
Kane & Abel is a deeply engaging saga about two men born on the same day but into opposite worlds. With one living a life of wealth and privilege, the other is grinding out of poverty and struggle. In this must-read, William “Kane” Kane is raised as a Boston banking heir with money, status and expectations while Abel Rosnovski is born as an impoverished Polish immigrant who fought to stay alive while creating something out of nothing. Though their paths rarely cross, their ambitions, pride and rivalry draw them into a fierce clash for power, fortune and legacy that spans decades and shapes the course of both their lives. This story is not about business or wealth but the twists of fate, heartbreak, war, betrayal and the unexpected connections across generations.
The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist, is a gentle yet powerful story about Santiago, a young shepherd who leaves his familiar life to follow a recurring dream about hidden treasure near the Egyptian pyramids. Santiago’s journey takes him through deserts and other unfamiliar lands, but on the way he develops self-belief, patience and gains the courage to meet his goal. During his journey, he meets mentors and strangers who team him to trust his instinct, read the signs of life places in front of him and realize that his fear is the greatest obstacle to happiness. At its heart, the book reminds us that pursuing our dreams gives life meaning, and that the real reward often lies in chasing them. In this Hindi edition, the narrator, Babla Kochhar enhances the story’s meditative tone with his calm and reflective voice, providing an opportunity for listeners to find peace and introspect through this work.
Atomic Habits
Author: James Clear
Atomic Habits is a practical, self-improvement audiobook that shows how tiny, every day changes can lead to significant life-changing results by reshaping your behaviour and environment to support better routines and break old, unhelpful ones. Rather than relying on willpower or big goals, the author explains how small efforts compound over time, offering clear strategies for building good habits, eliminating bad-ones and designing systems that help you get 1% better every day, backed by psychology and real world examples.
Leader in You
Author: Dale Carnegie
Leader In You is a practical leadership and self-development audiobook that teaches listeners how to unlock the leader within themselves by strengthening their confidence, communication, decision-making and influence over other people. The author uses the principles of human behaviour and leadership psychology to demonstrate how successful leaders think and communicate their ideas in a way that creates a positive impact on the people around them. The author also stresses on how leadership has nothing to do with a person’s job title but a set of everyday skills that anyone can develop. The audiobook is narrated in Hindi by Anil Datt, who advises listeners how to develop themselves professionally and personally, with a clear and motivating voice.
Ikigai
Author: Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
The Ikigai Journey offers a practical and uplifting guide to discovering deeper purpose, balance and joy in life. The book offers solutions on how to turn philosophical insights into everyday actions. Through 35 mindful stations and exercises, the author helps you reflect on your past decisions, clarify your future goals and live more in the present, while strengthening your sense of well-being and being. The Hindi audiobook is narrated by Abhishek Sharma, whose clear and thoughtful delivery makes these life-enriching lessons accessible and relatable as listeners explore how their passions, values, experiences and daily choices can shape a purposeful and happier life.
9, Jan 2026
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and Heartfulness Launched a Novel Net-Zero Residential School Pilot Programme at APSWREIS Residential School
Vijayawada, Jan 09: Heartfulness, in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, today launched a landmark Net-Zero Residential School pilot project at the APSWREIS Residential School in Kuntamukkala, near Vijayawada. The initiative emerged from discussions between Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Reverend Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness, reflecting a shared vision for sustainable and environmentally responsible education and aims to serve as a scalable model of an Integrated Ecological Campus.
The campus will include green belts, a rainforest, wetlands, and microgreens, thereby closing the Net-Zero loop. It seeks to create an environment conducive to learning while grooming students to take responsibility for ecology through student-led green governance, with scope for scaling across Andhra Pradesh.
The launch was graced by Sri Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad, MLA, Mylavaram, NTR District; Sri Prasanna Venkatesh V., IAS, Secretary, APSWREIS; Dr Ramakantha, Chairman, Forests by Heartfulness; and Mr Saravanan Subramanian, Director, Forests by Heartfulness. This initiative is based on the discussions Hon CM Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu had with Reverend Daaji, Global Guide, Heartfulness. The event was marked by a mass plantation drive, with green enthusiasts coming together to set a new national benchmark for climate-positive educational infrastructure.
The need for the pilot project was identified as a long-term, low-energy, sustainable solution for residential schools, where there is higher resource usage, increased water consumption, and significant wastewater generation. Larger campuses offer scope for ecological regeneration, development of Net-Zero and water-positive campuses, creation of carbon assets, and integration of sustainability into daily student life. The project also aims to develop a scalable model for Andhra Pradesh while helping students identify their role in environmental stewardship.
Sri Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad, MLA, Mylavaram, shared his thoughts:
“Andhra Pradesh will become a hub of environmentally aware youth through initiatives like this. With the support of our Government and inspired by the guidance of Revered Daaji, we hope this pilot project will have a ripple effect throughout the state by introducing the Net-Zero concept in residential schools.”
“The seven-year project aims to achieve negative carbon emissions, improve soil health and biodiversity, and reduce freshwater usage. When sustainability becomes a way of life in residential schools, it becomes a lifelong habit. This is a commendable initiative by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Heartfulness,” said Sri Prasanna Venkatesh V., IAS, Secretary, APSWREIS.
Dr Ramakantha, Chairman, Forests by Heartfulness, added,
“We are delighted to partner with the Government of Andhra Pradesh. This pilot project will not only help raise environmentally conscious leaders but also create a replicable and sustainable model for schools that will have long-term impact.”
Mr Saravanan Subramanian, Director, Forests by Heartfulness, said,
“By planting a tree and caring for it over time, each student nurtures life itself. This is the most beautiful aspect of the initiative. We are confident that this pilot will succeed in creating a beautiful, conducive, and spiritually enriched environment for students.”
The Integrated Campus Zoning concept includes a small rainforest; one ‘Sandalwood Legacy’ tree per student; dense plantations for boundary protection and carbon sequestration; wind and sound buffers for hostel comfort; a pollinator garden for biodiversity learning; a herbal garden for traditional knowledge; and microgreens with Net-Zero nutrition for low-water food production, skill development, and health—spread across seven distinct zones.
Student Green Clubs have also proposed to monitor trees, wetlands, and waste systems; promote daily sustainability practices in residential life; conduct quarterly reporting and audits; manage microgreens; integrate kitchen waste composting; and oversee recycled water usage.
Aligned with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) goals, the pilot project is expected to deliver a Net-Zero carbon campus within 5–7 years, achieve a 40–70% reduction in freshwater usage, enhance biodiversity and soil health, and nurture environmentally responsible residential students. Over the seven-year project phase, the Net-Zero pathway is projected to transition from a +180 high carbon emission level to a carbon-negative status by the seventh year through interventions such as wetlands, sustainable food systems, composting, biochar, rainforest development, boundary plantations, sandalwood cultivation, canopy growth, soil carbon build-up, mature tree cover, solar power, and LED lighting.
The Net-Zero Residential School pilot is scientifically robust and financially transparent, serving as a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for long-term ecological and educational assets, with pilot implementation followed by district-wise scaling.
9, Jan 2026
From IIT Roorkee to the World Stage: A Para Swimmer’s Inspiring Rise
IIT Roorkee Para Athlete Turns Struggles into Strengths, Inspires Generations A Journey from Campus Pool to World Para Swimming Championship
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Jan 09: Defying odds, breaking barriers, and inspiring generations, Saurav Kumar’s recent B.Tech graduate journey in Engineering Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is a story of courage, resilience, and hope. Living with a lower-limb disability since childhood, Saurav has turned challenges into opportunities, proving that the body does not define disability, but the mind.
Saurav’s tryst with para sports began in 2024, when a campus event he organised brought national heroes, including Paralympians Md. Shams Aalam and Pramod Bhagat to IIT Roorkee. Inspired by their stories, and even as he coped with the loss of his mother to cancer, he resolved to learn swimming, a sport he had never tried before. Despite initial hesitation from coaches and authorities, Saurav’s determination prevailed.
Within just three months of entering competitive swimming, he won two silver medals at the state level and secured a top-10 position at the National Para Swimming Championships in 2024. Continuing his progress, on 21st and 22nd September 2025, he participated in both the state and district competitions, winning two gold medals at the state level and two gold medals at the district level. He further strengthened his national standing by securing 4th position at the National Championship on 15th November 2025, competing among 17 participants in the 100m butterfly stroke, with a timing of 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
Today, he can swim up to 5 km in a single session and is preparing to represent India and institute in upcoming Asian game and Khelo India, he is also selected the World Para Swimming Championship Series in Italy on March 12, 2026, with full sponsorship and support from IIT Roorkee.
Beyond the pool, Saurav is also the Institute Champion in Snooker (2025), co-founder of IRIS Eco-Tech, a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Roorkee’s TIDES, and an innovator working on prosthetic leg technology. For his exceptional contributions, he was honoured with the Professional Development and Innovation Award 2025 and the Hari Krishna Mittal Leadership Award 2025.
Speaking on his journey, Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, said,
“Saurav’s story is not just about medals or achievements, it is about courage, determination, and the will to rise above challenges. At IIT Roorkee, we are proud to support his journey and remain committed to creating an inclusive ecosystem where every student, irrespective of ability, can thrive and chase their dreams.”
Reflecting on his own journey, Saurav Kumar said,
“You don’t need a perfect body to chase your dreams; what you need is belief, determination, and the courage to begin. If I can do it, so can every student who dares to dream, no matter the challenges. I carry with me the strength of my family, my mentors, and my Institute, and I hope my journey inspires others never to give up.”
Saurav’s story highlights the spirit of inclusivity and resilience at IIT Roorkee. With over 150 students with disabilities on campus, the Institute is working to strengthen support mechanisms to ensure equal participation and opportunities for all. His appeal for a dedicated support channel for students with disabilities serves as a reminder that empowerment begins with access, and true inclusion stems from collective responsibility.
Saurav Kumar’s journey stands as a beacon of hope, proving that limitations are only as real as we allow them to be. His success belongs not only to him, but to everyone who believes in the power of courage, community, and compassion.
The Dean of Students’ Welfare (DoSW), IIT Roorkee, has been a strong pillar of support in Saurav Kumar’s journey, ensuring that students with diverse abilities receive the encouragement and resources they need to excel. Through its inclusive initiatives and mentoring ecosystem, the DoSW office facilitated Saurav’s access to training facilities, travel assistance, and institutional sponsorship for his participation in national and international para swimming events. The office also played a key role in promoting awareness and inclusion across campus, helping foster a culture where determination and talent are celebrated beyond physical limitations. This support reflects IIT Roorkee’s deep commitment to student welfare, empowerment, and equal opportunities for all.
9, Jan 2026
MathWorks Predicts 2026 as the Breakthrough Year for Unified Satellite–5G Networks
Bangalore, Jan 9: MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software, today predicted a major shift in the global connectivity landscape, with 2026 expected to be the first year when satellite and 5G networks will start functioning as a unified system, rather than parallel infrastructures. The company said it expects hybrid satellite-5G connectivity to move from pilot projects into real-world deployment with 3GPP Release 17 and 18, enabling deeper integration of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Terrestrial Networks (TN). This convergence is expected to unlock a new generation of resilient, globally accessible communication services, reshaping applications in mobility, public safety, IoT, and remote connectivity.
The 3GPP Release 17 standard provides a baseline for NTN-TN interoperability, specifying reliability and latency parameters. Release 18 expands support for NTN-IoT and higher frequency bands, which are critical for scalable, high-throughput architectures.
“2026 is going to mark the moment when satellite links start behaving like a natural extension of existing 5G networks,” said Mike McLernon, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer, MathWorks. “For engineers, this means building systems that can operate seamlessly across sky and ground with critical simulation-led design.”
India is a key market poised to accelerate NTN-TN adoption. With operators exploring space-based coverage for rural regions and emergency communications, the country is expected to play a central role in bringing hybrid connectivity to scale.
This shift will introduce new design challenges for telecom R&D teams, ranging from satellite-cell handovers and multi-band transceiver design to high-mobility user scenarios and real-time coordination between ground and space systems. As telcos race to deliver direct-to-device satellite services, hybrid networks will demand more complex testing, simulation, and system-level validation.
“NTNs will not be replacing TNs; rather, they will be augmenting them, forming a hybrid ecosystem that will define the next generation of global wireless connectivity,” said McLernon. “A major technical focus for wireless engineers is to ensure reliable transitions between satellite and terrestrial links.”
Interoperability between NTNs and TNs is paramount, as handover management and resource coordination will ultimately determine the success of the overall system design. For the RF community, the emergence of NTN-TN networks also signals a growing need for flexible, multi-band transceivers and robust channel modeling across variable propagation environments.
8, Jan 2026
Zaggle Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Mumbai, Jan 8: Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited (“Zaggle”), India’s leading spend management and SaaS-led FinTech company, today announced the strengthening of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Mr. Nilesh Dadpe as Executive Vice President – Cross Sell and Mr. Rajesh Tummalaganti as Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO).
These strategic appointments reflect Zaggle’s continued commitment to building a robust leadership framework that supports sustainable growth, deeper customer engagement and strong financial governance as the company scales its platform, capabilities and diversified portfolio of offerings for all stakeholders.
In his role as Executive Vice President – Cross Sell, Mr. Nilesh Dadpe will focus on enhancing value creation across Zaggle’s existing corporate client base by driving wider adoption of the company’s solutions and strengthening long-term client partnerships. With his extensive experience in enterprise sales, customer engagement and solution- led growth, he will play a key role in improving customer lifetime value and supporting predictable, profitable growth.
Mr. Rajesh Tummalaganti, appointed as Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO), will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, compliance, reporting and strategic capital planning. His experience across financial governance, operational finance and scaling finance functions will reinforce Zaggle’s focus on transparency, fiscal discipline and long-term value creation as a listed fintech company.
Commenting on the appointments, Dr. Raj P. Narayanam, Founder & Executive Chairman, Zaggle, said:
“As Zaggle continues to scale, our focus remains on building a leadership team that drives strategic impact and inspires trust across all our stakeholders. Nilesh’s ability to deepen client relationships and unlock cross-sell opportunities strengthens our growth engine, while Rajesh’s financial expertise reinforces our governance and capital discipline. Together, these appointments reflect our commitment to operational excellence, prudent financial management and delivering consistent value to customers, partners and shareholders.”
The expanded leadership team is set to play a dynamic and transformative role indriving Zaggle’s strategic priorities, including accelerating portfolio expansion, maximizing customer lifecycle value, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering sustained, meaningful value to customers, partners and shareholders alike.
8, Jan 2026
Epigamia Boosts Travel & Expense Accuracy with OfficeNet’s Mobile TMS
Epigamia Automates Travel and Expense Workflows with OfficeNet’s Mobile-First TMS, Achieving 90% Higher Accuracy Over Manual Processing
Mumbai, Jan 08: Epigamia, one of India’s fastest-growing FMCG brands known for its dairy and snacking products, has adopted OfficeNet’s Travel Management Software (TMS) as part of its digital HR transformation strategy focused on strengthening process agility and enterprise-wide efficiency. With expanding teams across 11 offices and over 500 employees, the company required a unified, mobile-first platform to streamline travel and expense workflows and bring greater visibility and governance across functions.
With the deployment of OfficeNet’s TMS, Epigamia now operates a fully digital, centrally governed workflow where submissions, approvals, reimbursements, and documentation are managed end-to-end within a single automated system. The shift has eliminated paper-based dependencies, standardised T&E processes across teams, and improved calculation accuracy by 75% compared to manual processing. The deployment has also delivered measurable operational efficiencies in the early phase. Manual follow-ups have reduced by 20%, significantly improving cross-team coordination, while internal coordination time between teams has decreased by 15-20%.
Managers now have real-time visibility into 100% of pending and approved claims, improving oversight and removing common processing bottlenecks. For the leadership team, the platform offers unified dashboards, consolidated analytics, and secure role-based access, enabling quicker, data-driven decisions and stronger governance across all travel-related spends.
Ms. Sonali Chowdhry, CEO of OfficeNet said,
“At OfficeNet, our goal is to simplify complex HR workflows through intuitive, mobile-first technology. Epigamia’s adoption of our TMS underscores the growing need for digitized, centrally governed systems that enhance accuracy, compliance, and employee experience. We are proud to support Epigamia in their digital HR transformation journey and look forward to enabling even deeper process efficiencies in the months ahead.”
Ms. Minal Pashte, Executive Assistant to the CEO of Epigamia, said,
“As we continue to scale rapidly, strengthening our internal systems becomes essential to supporting the pace of our growth. Technology plays a critical role in helping us build agile, transparent, and high-ownership processes. Integrating OfficeNet’s TMS is a step in this direction, bringing structure to our travel workflows, enabling faster decisions, and ensuring our teams stay aligned as we expand.”
This shift supports Epigamia’s broader vision of building scalable, tech-enabled systems that can keep pace with its expanding business and evolving operational needs.
8, Jan 2026
United Way Bengaluru and Marvell CSR Partner steps-up Rural Development initiatives in Chikkaballapura district under ‘Rural Rising’
Bagepalli, Jan 8: United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), with the CSR support of Marvell, is implementing Rural Rising, an integrated rural development flagship campaign in Bagepalli taluk of Chikkaballapura district. The initiative is guided by a shared vision to strengthen rural communities through focused interventions in education, health and sanitation, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.
As part of this Rural Rising program, an E-Bike Handover Ceremony was organised to support frontline healthcare delivery in the district. The event witnessed the key handover of 10 E-Bikes to the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), aimed at improving mobility and outreach of healthcare staff in remote and underserved areas.
The District Collector of Chikkaballapura highlighted the practical impact of enhanced mobility on healthcare delivery and the importance of people-public-private partnerships in accelerating rural development outcomes.
The Rural Rising program has improved the quality of early childcare and development services, supported school infrastructure, promoted drinking water, improved the health and sanitation standards and livelihood enhancement resources such as solar lights, and e-bikes for the PHCs. Distinguished delegates and community leaders graced the occasion, including representatives from District Collectorate, Marvell Technology, United Way Bengaluru, and Gram Panchayats, and the local community.
Through Rural Rising, United Way Bengaluru and Marvell continue to demonstrate how collaborative efforts can create sustainable, on-ground impact and contribute meaningfully to holistic rural transformation in Karnataka.
At Marvell, we believe that lasting change in rural India comes from investing in foundational needs that drive sustainability. Our partnership with United Way Bengaluru through Rural Rising is aligned with our vision of greater self-reliance and long-term wellbeing,” said Navin Bishnoi, Associate Vice President and Country Head (India), Marvell Technology.
United Way Bengaluru works as an ecosystem enabler. In Rural Rising, collaboration is not just a principle but a practice, bringing together communities, government systems, and partners to deliver change that is locally anchored and scalable,” said Rajesh Krishnan, CEO, United Way Bengaluru.
8, Jan 2026
From celebration to chaos: Rashi’s wedding leaves Pushpa at an emotional breaking point in Sony SAB’s Pushpa Impossible
Sony SAB’s Pushpa Impossible continues to strike a chord with audiences through the inspiring journey of Pushpa (Karuna Pandey), an ordinary woman with extraordinary grit. From a devoted homemaker to a determined lawyer, the show traces her rise against every challenge, as she refuses to be defined by life’s setbacks and remains steadfast in her beliefs and resilience.
In the upcoming episodes, Pushpa’s daughter Rashi (Akshaya Hindalkar) marries Rishabh (Shrey Maradiya) amid intense drama. Before the wedding, Swara (Pari Bhatti) suspects Rishabh of gaslighting Rashi with false promises, including a flat he never intended to buy. When her concerns are dismissed, a furious Swara runs away with Titli (Bhoomi Ramola) to meet her mother Kadambari (Brinda Trivedi) in jail, triggering panic during the wedding. Kadambari manipulates Titli into believing Pushpa was responsible for her father Jugal’s (Anshul Trivedi) death, leading Titli to leave home and move in with Viren (Hemant Kher). Pushpa is left at a painful crossroads as three daughters drift away from her. After the wedding, Rashi begins to see cracks in her marriage as Rishabh continues to emotionally manipulate her.
As Pushpa battles heartbreak on multiple fronts, will she be able to save her daughter trapped in a toxic marriage?
Speaking about the ongoing track, Karuna Pandey, who essays the role of Pushpa, shares,
“This phase is one of the most painful chapters in Pushpa’s journey. As a mother, watching your children drift away, misunderstand you, and make choices that could hurt them is heartbreaking. Pushpa has always believed in raising strong, independent daughters, but here she realises that empowerment also means knowing when to step in and protect. This track reflects the silent strength of a mother who may be breaking inside, yet refuses to give up on her children or her values.”
7, Jan 2026
House Of Makeup’s Most Viral Skin Tint, Loved For Its Glow, Introduces 3 New Shades Designed Solely For Indian Skin
Jan 7: Everyday beauty should begin with products that feel effortless, intuitive, and made for real skin. Building on the same philosophy and the success of its bestselling and viral ‘Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint’, House Of Makeup is expanding its skin tint shade range with three new additions, bringing it now to a total of 12 shades, tailor-made for Indian skin tones.
Thoughtfully developed to offer a more flexible match, the new shades include F02 for fair skin tones, M07 for medium skin tones, and D15 for deep skin tones. Infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and goji berry extract, the skincare-forward formula nourishes with every wear. Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types, including acne-prone skin, it also offers everyday protection with SPF 25. The formulation remains unchanged, delivering a lightweight, luminous finish with a fresh, juicy glow that stays breathable on the skin. Priced at INR 799, it is available on the brand’s website.
“At House Of Makeup, inclusivity is embedded in every formula, designed to suit all Indian skin tones,” says Harlin Sachdeva, Founder and CEO, House Of Makeup. “We see tinted formulas as an extension of skincare, created to deliver instant radiance while genuinely working for Indian skin across different skin types, undertones and lifestyles. Today’s skin tints and tinted moisturisers go beyond sheer coverage, and are made to suit a range of skin concerns including sensitive skin and skin prone to breakouts or inflammation, often with added SPF for extra protection. Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint was always envisioned to sit at this intersection of skincare and makeup, and the introduction of new shades makes that vision both deeper and more relevant.”
A flexible formulation designed to melt seamlessly into the skin, Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint adapts across tones for a natural, skin-like finish that feels lighter than traditional foundations. Each shade has been refined through months of testing across varied undertones and real-life wear conditions, ensuring an adaptable, effortless match. Designed for everyday ease and long-term wear, Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint stays true to its core promise, skin that looks like your own, only more luminous.
