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It All Began with a Reel…Bingo! Tedhe Medhe’s Latest Snack Anthem

Bangalore, 25th July, 2025: What started as an unassuming Instagram reel quickly spiraled into a full-blown internet movement. Bingo! Tedhe Medhe’s latest campaign, #SabkaJawaabTedheMedhe, brilliantly transformed a viral reel into India’s catchiest snack anthem, redefining how brands can engage with internet culture.

The spark? A spontaneous reel by creator Deepankar Koshta (@deepankarmaxx)
Link: http://instagram.com/reel/DHYu8XFILQ8/?igsh=MWJ1N3ZhNXE0bXhibg%3D%3D

where he uttered the now-iconic phrase, “Tedhe Medhe bhi acche lagte hain.” With over 3 million organic views, the moment resonated deeply with audiences for its relatable tone and humorous authenticity.

Recognizing the cultural potential, Bingo! Tedhe Medhe responded with a heartfelt Tedhe Medhe hamper and personalized letter to Deepankar, in a gesture that inspired 7+ organic follow-up reels, racking up 1.5 million+ views.

To scale the organic momentum of the viral reel, Bingo! partnered with renowned music producer Anshuman Sharma, known for turning everyday moments into internet gold. Together, they transformed Deepankar’s catchy line into a full-blown anthem — quirky, upbeat, and irresistibly hummable. The anthem didn’t just entertain; it exploded online, garnering over 68 million views and 122k shares, making it the second most shared piece of content in Bingo!’s history. Even more impressively, it delivered 3.5 times higher engagement than the brand’s usual content, proving the power of cultural timing and musical creativity.

Riding on the song’s virality, Bingo! brought in creator Parveen Sharma, celebrated for his signature meme-dance routines, to choreograph a fun, meme-worthy dance video set to the anthem. The internet embraced it instantly, the video amassed over 44 million views and clocked 225k shares, setting a new record for Bingo!’s most shared content ever. What made it even more special? The entire response was driven purely by audience love and content relatability.

To further amplify the moment, Bingo! launched the #SabkaJawaabTedheMedhe contest, with Satish Ray, one of India’s most relatable comedy creators. The challenge invited audiences to respond to tricky questions using Deepankar’s reel audio as the ultimate punchline.

The #SabkaJawaabTedheMedhe contest became a playground for internet creativity, sparking over 1.7 million views and 14K shares, with hundreds of witty user-generated remixes flooding the platform. Backed by a steady stream of additional daily meme-style content each post pulling in between 1.4 to 5 million views—the campaign took off organically. Influencers like Purav Jha and even brands like Swiggy jumped in, fueling deeper engagement. The cultural ripple effect was undeniable: over 112 million views, 21 million in reach, and nearly 1 million engagements. It was clear this wasn’t just a campaign; it was a viral sensation.

The New Suburban Dream: Why Young Professionals Are Choosing Plotted Villas Over High-Rises

In the changing world of urban housing, a quiet transformation is happening. More young professionals are moving away from high-rise apartments and looking at plotted villas on the outskirts of cities. This change reflects new lifestyles, priorities, and goals in a post-pandemic reality.

The days when luxury meant tall buildings in city centres are gone. Now, the focus is on space, independence, and personalisation. Plotted developments provide what apartments cannot: the freedom to design one’s own space, ample room, and a stronger sense of community. Companies like Aakruthi Properties are leading this change by offering well-located villa plots in peaceful, green neighbourhoods around Bengaluru, specifically aimed at modern homebuyers.

For 32-year-old software engineer Rachit Sinha, purchasing a plotted villa near Sarjapur was the right choice. “I wanted something that could grow with me,” he says. “An apartment felt limiting in both space and lifestyle. With a plotted villa, I can build my dream home, expand it later, and enjoy open areas without being too far from the city.”

After the pandemic, the demand for open spaces, private gardens, and home offices has increased. Professionals are placing more importance on wellness, sustainability, and long-term investments. Plotted developments, often found in up-and-coming areas like Whitefield Extension, Sarjapur, or Devanahalli, offer a mix of accessibility to IT hubs and the peace of semi-urban living.

Companies like Aakruthi Properties are responding to this demand by creating plotted communities with wide roads, clubhouses, landscaped gardens, and smart infrastructure. Their approach reflects a wider trend where similar developers, such as Assetz Group, Prestige Group (with their Park Drive villa plots), and Puravankara’s Purva Land, are changing the landscape of premium plotted development.

Mr. Manjunath V., Managing Partner of Aakruthi Properties, speaks on the new suburban dream, saying, “At Aakruthi, we’re seeing a clear shift post-pandemic—young professionals are increasingly drawn to plotted developments and plotted villas in emerging corridors like Soukya Road, East Bengaluru. With soaring property prices in urban cores, suburban living offers better value, greater freedom, and a higher quality of life. Our communities, like Roots & Rays and Svanta, are designed around sustainability, less congestion, and abundant green spaces. Homebuyers today are seeking more than just square footage—they’re embracing a lifestyle that is rooted yet modern, inclusive yet private. With the flexibility to design their own homes and live amidst nature, plotted villas are becoming the new urban aspiration.”

One appealing aspect of this model is ownership. Unlike an apartment in a shared building, villa plots come with freehold rights and greater freedom. As property prices in tier-1 cities rise, these plotted developments in suburban areas provide better value over time and potential for appreciation.

Developers are also becoming more focused on buyers’ needs. Current projects are approved by RERA and come with clear titles, offering EMI plans that used to be exclusive to apartment buyers. Young professionals now view plotted villas not just as homes but as long-term lifestyle investments and assets to pass down.

Real estate experts think this trend will continue to grow. “Suburbs are becoming the new urban core,” says a Bengaluru-based real estate analyst. “With improved connectivity, expressways, and the acceptance of remote work, plotted developments are no longer just weekend getaways—they’re practical primary residences.”

In this new suburban vision, plotted villas offer young Indians something invaluable: the chance for space, control, and a future they can build—literally brick by brick.

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STAAH tech fortifies online business operations of Bhopal-based Amer Group of Hotels

“STAAH’s range of solutions is designed to serve every kind of hotel, homestay, resort and budget establishment. In just five months, we’ve seen a turnaround in their online bookings and inventory with our systems in place. The enhanced guest booking experience has also led to higher consumer engagement across all their online platforms,” said Shoaib Ali – National Sales Head India, STAAH.

Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. to Launch Women-Led AIF Fund to Foster Inclusive Growth

New Delhi, July 24th 2025: Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to financial empowerment and inclusive growth, Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. (SCNL), one of India’s leading microfinance institutions, has announced the launch of an MSME-focused debt fund helmed by women. To be structured as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) under SEBI regulations, the platform is designed to provide vital debt capital to viable but underfunded micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with a strong focus on those based in rural and semi-urban India.

At a time when access to capital remains a persistent barrier for small enterprises, SCNL’s new fund emerges as an essential, debt-driven solution. Championed by women, with an all-women Board of Directors and investment leadership team, this fund places women at the center of financial decision-making, capital deployment and economic inclusion.

Leading this initiative, Ms. Aditi Singh, Chief Strategy Officer, ESG Head, Satin Creditcare, commented on the vision behind this: “This is more than just a fund. It’s a platform for systemic change, by placing women at the helm financially, institutionally, and socially – we are not only unlocking small enterprise potential, but reshaping the future of finance itself.”

The fund will prioritize investments in sectors that are central to grassroots livelihoods, including agri-tech, manufacturing, health-tech, rural services, education and infrastructure. Built on ESG principles and shaped by a gender intentional lens, the fund is not a standalone initiative, it is a direct extension of SCNL’s broader mission of inclusion across the length and breadth of the nation.

From enabling last-mile borrowers to designing forward-looking financial structures, Satin continues to move beyond intention into tangible, scalable impact and rewriting the narrative around access, equity, and representation in Indian finance.

Dr. HP Singh, Chairman cum Managing Director of Satin Creditcare, said, “At Satin, inclusion is not a vertical; it’s the lens through which we build everything. This fund is a natural extension of our mission to create financial systems that truly serve the people they’re meant for, by being responsive to their needs, accessible in their contexts and inclusive by design. We are not simply bridging funding gaps, we are intentionally building systems where representation, resilience, and opportunity are built into the core of how capital flows. By entrusting women to lead investment, we are translating our values into action and shaping a more balanced, resilient, and representative economy.”

Bharat Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Showcases India’s Design and Sustainability Leadership

Mumbai, 24 July 2025: Ecofirst Services Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Consulting Engineers, has delivered the “Bharat Pavilion” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The Pavilion highlights India’s cultural heritage, technological innovation, and engineering skill. Located in the “Connecting Lives” zone, it reflects India’s vision of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” through a careful blend of tradition, sustainability, and modern infrastructure.

Ecofirst Services team, engaged by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under Ministry of Culture, Government of India and India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) under Ministry of Commerce, successfully completed the entire project in just 90 days in highly compressed timelines and meeting multiple regulatory frameworks of the country of Japan. Ecofirst’s scope covered concept development, planning, design, curation, execution, technical operations, and creating an experience for visitors. The Pavilion stands as a testament to India’s ability to deliver complex, high-quality projects swiftly and efficiently.

The Ecofirst team designed and executed the entire project in the most sustainable manner, with meticulous planning. For this achievement, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) conferred the Platinum Plaque for Sustainable Interiors, making it the first of its kind in India and one of the very few temporary Expo structures in Japan to achieve this prestigious recognition.

Adding to the accolades, the CMD of ITPO, Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, stated: “The Bharat Pavilion has emerged as one of the most visited pavilions of the Osaka World Expo. This moment of success has been achieved through excellent designs and curation by Ecofirst along with their strong execution capabilities, for which they were selected to execute the project. I truly appreciate the professionalism and dedication of the entire Ecofirst team in realising this important national representation at a global forum.”

Speaking on the success of the Pavilion, Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA, remarked: “The Pavilion is a remarkable outcome of teamwork, creativity, and strong coordination. I commend Ecofirst for their innovative ideas, thoughtful selection of materials, and effective management of multiple agencies in Japan. The speed of work, attention to detail, and quality of content and exhibits are noteworthy. The Pavilion has been recognised as the best in its X-box category and is counted among the top few pavilions across all categories.”

Amit Sharma, MD & CEO of Tata Consulting Engineers, said, “Delivering the Bharat Pavilion within such tight timelines and in challenging site conditions shows not only our technical skill but also our commitment to representing India on a global stage. We are honoured to contribute to this symbol of national identity, sustainability, and forward-looking design.”

Expo 2025 Osaka runs until 13 October 2025, with participation from over 160 countries and nine international organisations. The India Pavilion has already become one of the five most visited in OSAKA World Expo 2025. This edition of Expo in OSAKA also marks the fifty-fifth anniversary of the 1970 Osaka Expo, offering a moment to reflect on the evolution of global priorities, from the 1970 theme of “Progress and Harmony for Mankind” to today’s focus on inclusivity, resilience, and sustainable development. The Bharat Pavilion captures this progression through its collaborative and environmentally conscious design.

Architecturally, the Pavilion is inspired by the Padmapani Bodhisattva, represented as a blue lotus; an enduring symbol of purity, wisdom, and spiritual harmony. Spanning 18,000 square feet, its petal-like form invites visitors to engage with India’s philosophy of interconnectedness, resonating with the ancient Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or “The World is One Family”.

The Pavilion features several immersive zones:

· The Innovation Bharat Zone, showcasing achievements in space exploration, Ayurveda, digital transformation, clean energy, and smart urban development

· Heritage and ODOP Zones, celebrating traditional crafts, regional textiles, and entrepreneurship

· The Cultural Courtyard and Oneness Lounge, hosting live performances, yoga sessions, and interactive experiences

· The Bharat Bazaar and family zones, offering Indian cuisine, handicrafts, and folk art

· State and Ministry Zones, presenting models of governance and regional showcases

From the outset, the Pavilion was envisioned as a model of green construction and responsible design. Built using modular and recyclable materials, it incorporates low-flow fixtures, high-efficiency HVAC systems, occupancy sensors, CO₂ monitors, and real-time energy tracking. Sustainability has been central to every stage, from material sourcing to day-to-day operations.

Overcoming a range of challenges, including global logistics, compliance with Japanese structural codes, and integration of multilingual technical systems, the Pavilion was delivered on time due to disciplined project management and cross-border collaboration.

Chitranjan Kaushik, CEO of Ecofirst Services Limited, said: “Representing India at a global event of this scale is about more than cultural display. The Bharat Pavilion invites the world to connect with India’s living traditions and its ongoing transformation into one of the world’s top four economies. It is a space where legacy and innovation meet seamlessly.”

The successful delivery of the Bharat Pavilion reflects India’s capabilities in global design, engineering, and delivery. The project has drawn significant attention from Expo organisers, local media, and other national delegations for its impactful content and high-speed execution. Through this project, Tata Consulting Engineers and Ecofirst Services have exemplified India’s integrated design approach, cultural depth, and commitment to sustainability on the world stage.

As Expo 2025 Osaka continues to attract millions of visitors, the Bharat Pavilion stands as a vibrant and compelling representation of India’s design leadership, cultural narrative, and forward-looking spirit.

Real Estate Sector Sees Luxury Homes Designed for Generation, Not Just Residents

The Indian luxury real estate market is no longer defined solely by high-end finishes or exclusive amenities; instead, buyers are looking beyond immediate grandeur and embracing a deeper, more lasting vision. Today’s luxury homes are being seen as enduring assets that carry emotional resonance, financial value, and familial heritage. This shift marks a new paradigm where real estate is designed not just for residents, but for generations—an investment in continuity, comfort, and identity that stands the test of time.

The luxury home has become an epitome of legacy. Affluent buyers are shifting their focus from lifestyle-driven ownership to lineage-driven purpose, viewing their residences as timeless heirlooms rather than transient assets. These homes are being crafted not just to serve the present, but to grow in emotional and material value with each passing generation. There’s a profound psychological satisfaction in passing down a thoughtfully designed space, one that holds memories, milestones, and meaning.

Moreover, as luxury homes evolve into multi-generational sanctuaries, developers are reimagining every square foot with longevity and adaptability in mind. Flexible layouts that evolve with shifting family dynamics, dedicated zones for both elders and children, and multi-use spaces that transition seamlessly from home offices to leisure lounges are becoming essential. Meanwhile, future-ready features like smart home ecosystems, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy support, and sustainable materials are being integrated to ensure these homes remain relevant and resilient. This new wave of architecture blends comfort with foresight, creating residences that are as enduring as the legacies they’re meant to uphold.

This intergenerational approach to luxury living is gaining strong momentum across India’s key real estate hubs. In Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, leading developers are increasingly embracing designs that blend heritage with modernity, creating homes that serve both present needs and future legacies.

At the heart of this generational shift lies the philosophy of visionary developers like Prateek Group, who see luxury not as a fleeting aesthetic but as a legacy carefully crafted over time. Their approach to residential design blends timeless elegance with intuitive functionality, ensuring that each home remains relevant across decades. Prateek Group’s projects exemplify this ethos through thoughtful design, timeless appeal, and enduring functionality. With sprawling green landscapes, smartly planned residences, and a host of wellness and lifestyle amenities, Prateek Grand City in Siddharth Vihar creates a self-sufficient environment where families can thrive, grow, and stay connected through the years. Prateek Canary, set in the upscale Sector 150 of Noida, represents the pinnacle of refined living. Its low-density design, resort-style club amenities, and expansive balconies overlooking lush greens reflect a deep understanding of modern, multi-generational lifestyles. These are not just residences, but living ecosystems where generations find comfort, connection, and continuity.

As families evolve, so must the spaces they inhabit. Developers are prioritising flexible floor plans that adapt to shifting family dynamics. Dedicated areas for both elderly and young members ensure comfort and inclusivity across age groups, while multi-functional zones seamlessly transition between work-from-home nooks, reading corners, or leisure lounges. The result is a living environment that supports continuity, connection, and adaptability; now and for generations ahead.

Therefore, as homes transition from being symbols of status to sanctuaries of legacy, a deeper narrative is unfolding—one rooted in emotional continuity, architectural foresight, and generational value. Developers are no longer just building for the present moment; they are shaping spaces that resonate across time, adapting to the evolving rhythms of family life while standing resilient amid shifting trends.

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Flebo.in Launches Free AI-Powered Digital Health Record Storage

GURUGRAM, 24 July, 2025: Flebo.in, a one-stop destination that allows convenient booking of both radiology and pathology tests from any lab of the customer’s choice, has launched a new free AI-powered digital health vault, enabling users to upload, store, and analyze lab reports from any diagnostic lab. The new service allows patients to consolidate scattered medical records, track health trends over time, and receive AI-driven insights and doctor suggestions—all without any cost.

Backed by Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, in his personal capacity, Flebo.in now lets users upload their health reports from any lab, including third party, and secure them in an online data vault free of cost. They can access these reports anytime, anywhere on their mobile phones by simply logging into their Flebo.in account.

As soon as a report is uploaded, Flebo.in uses artificial intelligence to instantly and automatically analyze the report. It shows users the parameters that are out of range, provides an AI based analysis, which includes recommendations for lifestyle and doctor recommendations. It adds all major tested parameters to the Health Trend Graphs to see all the values for that parameter across all tests, conducted at different times in one graph, without needing to look through multiple reports.  Flebo.in then sends recommendations for future tests at the appropriate time, thus ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment.

Ashish Vikram, Co-founder & CEO, Flebo.in, said, “Most people that get tested, find it difficult to interpret their reports or relate it to their previous test results. Keeping track of older reports and finding the right one to compare with when needed is a pain that I have personally faced. We’re changing that by offering a 100% free health platform that goes beyond booking lab tests. We help users keep track of all their older reports and easily search for reports that contain the test results they want to look at. Health trend graphs are automatically created for every parameter tested so you can see the trend at a glance without even needing to look at older reports.  Our AI provides an instant analysis of your report as soon as you upload it and provides doctor recommendations if needed. Automatic AI based reminders when a re-test is needed make sure that you are not neglecting your health.”

Kamats Legacy Unveils New Outlet in Mira Road, Thane with a Wholesome South Indian Feast for All Ages

Addressing the launch, Dr. Vikram Kamat, Chairman and Managing Director of Kamats Legacy, outlined his vision “Each new outlet, we wish to bring families closer with the love of soulful South Indian cuisine. Mira Road is a young and emerging area, and we’re excited to serve this community with the same virtues of purity, tradition, and taste that characterize Kamats Legacy. Our new Kids Menu is a step toward making the experience accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding for every age group.”