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DOMS Art Studio Unveiled at KidZania Dubai in Glittering Dubai Mall Ceremony

Dubai, UAE – April 28, 2025 – After a remarkable journey in India with successful activations in Mumbai and Delhi, DOMS launched its Art Studio at KidZania Dubai in a glittering ceremony at Dubai Mall. As a brand dedicated to nurturing creativity and promoting artistic learning among children, DOMS brings its immersive, hands-on art experience to one of the most celebrated edutainment destinations in the world. The launch ceremony was attended by DOMS management team and business partner in UAE, along with Kidzania Dubai team.

KidZania, known for offering real-world role-play activities in a fun, educational environment, now becomes home to the DOMS Art Studio, a space where young minds can transform into little artists. Children will explore art through guided sessions, experiment with techniques, and engage with DOMS’ high-quality art materials, making their creative journey both enriching and enjoyable.

Reflecting on the expansion of DOMS Art Studio, Mr. Santosh Rasiklal Raveshia, Managing Director of DOMS Industries, expressed “We’re excited to bring the DOMS Art Studio experience to Dubai, extending our successful partnership with KidZania beyond Mumbai and Delhi NCR. At DOMS, we believe creativity is the foundation of every child’s future. Our mission is not just to offer educational tools, but to inspire imagination and empower self-expression. Through this expansion, thousands of children in the UAE will engage with the full spectrum of DOMS products, helping make DOMS the most loved stationery brand across the region, just as it is in India and beyond.”

The DOMS Art Studio aims to go beyond conventional art activities. By combining education with fun, the studio helps children build confidence, develop fine motor skills, and tap into their imaginative potential. This initiative reinforces DOMS’ commitment to holistic development through creative engagement.

Mr. Saumitra Prasad, Chief Marketing Officer of DOMS, emphasized the brand’s vision, stating,“Our association with KidZania Dubai marks an exciting step forward in DOMS’ journey to empower young minds through creativity. This partnership aligns with our vision of making DOMS an integral part of every child’s artistic expression. By integrating our products into KidZania’s immersive environment, we are fostering a deeper engagement with the next generation of creators.”

The DOMS Art Studio officially opened its doors at KidZania Dubai on April 25, 2025—inviting young creators to unleash their imagination in a world built just for them.

SUFALAM 2025 Concludes Successfully at NIFTEM-K

New Delhi / Sonipat, April 28, 2025: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with NIFTEM-Kundli, successfully concluded SUFALAM 2025 (Start-Up Forum for Aspiring Leaders and Mentors), a two-day conclave focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in India’s food processing sector. The event was inaugurated by Shri Chirag Paswan, Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Industries, who emphasized empowering youth, enhancing food processing capacity, and building a global food hub for India.

Dr. Subrata Gupta, Secretary, MoFPI, attended as Guest of Honour and stressed the importance of sustainability, waste reduction, and technological innovation to meet the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi, Director, NIFTEM-K, welcomed the delegates and highlighted NIFTEM-K’s pivotal role in bridging academia and industry.

Over 300 participants, including industry leaders, academicians, investors, and young entrepreneurs, participated in SUFALAM 2025. The inaugural day featured keynote speeches from Prof. Harpal Singh (IIT Delhi) and Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi (IIFT), alongside startup pitching opportunities and technical sessions covering lessons from seasoned entrepreneurs, strategies for sustainable growth, and digital marketing for food startups. A vibrant cultural program by NIFTEM-K students added color to the day.

The second day commenced with inspiring talks by emerging startups sharing their entrepreneurial journeys. Technical sessions included “Government Funding & Policy Support for Startups” by STARTUP INDIA representatives, a panel discussion on “Sustainable Food Solutions” featuring industry experts, and a motivational session by Dr. T. Prasad (IIM Mumbai) on resilience in the startup world.

A second Startup Pitching Session gave entrepreneurs another platform to engage with investors and receive feedback. The event concluded with a guided tour of NIFTEM’s Pilot Plants and Laboratories, showcasing its world-class research and innovation infrastructure.

SUFALAM 2025 successfully blended inspiration, learning, and networking, reinforcing the spirit of innovation and collaboration to drive India’s food processing sector forward.

Vegas Mall Welcomes SKINN and LoveChild Masaba for Luxe Fragrances and Beauty

Delhi NCR; 28 April, 2025: Vegas Mall, Dwarka—renowned for curating premium brands and delivering immersive shopping experiences—proudly welcomes SKINN by Titan and LoveChild Masaba to its vibrant mix of offerings. Both brands bring a new wave of sophistication and self-expression to the mall’s ever-evolving retail landscape.

SKINN, Titan’s luxury fragrance line, is celebrated for its exquisite range of perfumes crafted by globally acclaimed perfumers. With a unique blend of international appeal and Indian sensibilities, SKINN’s kiosk on the first floor offers a premium fragrance experience for both men and women. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, SKINN’s long-lasting, globally inspired perfumes are a refined addition to Vegas Mall’s lineup of aspirational brands.

LoveChild Masaba has also launched its kiosk at Vegas Mall, bringing a bold new energy to the beauty and self-care segment. The brand champions inclusivity, individuality, and vibrant self-expression. With a range that includes striking face products and skin-loving formulations, LoveChild Masaba resonates deeply with today’s generation of beauty enthusiasts.

“We are excited to have SKINN and LoveChild Masaba join the Vegas Mall,” said Ravinder Choudhary, Vice-President, Vegas Mall. “Their sophisticated and youthful offerings enhance our commitment to providing a diverse and premium retail experience, ensuring that every visitor discovers something aspirational and memorable.”

OPPO K13 Sold Out Day One, Tops Segment Sales

New Delhi, April 28, 2025: The OPPO K13 5G, launched as the segment’s most Overpowered (OP) smartphone and crowned the highest selling smartphone in the segment on its first sale day — has received an overwhelming response from Indian consumers, selling out within hours on April 25th on Flipkart[1]. The massive consumer demand reflects the success of OPPO’s powerful offering in the sub-₹20,000 segment—blending high-end hardware, smart software, and a sleek design into one unbeatable package.

With its unbeatable performance powered by the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 4 processor, a massive 7000mAh graphite battery, 80W SUPERVOOCTM fast charging, 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Vapor Chamber cooling system, and AI-enhanced camera suite, the OPPO K13 quickly captured the attention of value-seeking smartphone users.

Savio D’Souza, Head of Product Communications, OPPO India said, “We’re truly delighted with the incredible response to the OPPO K13 5G. Seeing the product sell out on day one reinforces the strong connection we share with our consumers. It’s heartening to see how well the K13 has resonated with users—especially those looking for high performance, great battery life, and premium features in the sub-₹20,000 segment.”

Anshuman Bhatt, Head of e-commerce India (Smartphones and IoT) at OPPO India, “Watching the OPPO K13 sell out on its first sale day and becoming the highest selling smartphone is a true reflection of the trust and excitement our customers have for OPPO. The overwhelming response is incredibly rewarding, and it’s amazing to see how a device built for exceptional performance, long-lasting battery life, and seamless everyday use has truly connected with our audience. This is just the start of an exciting journey, and we’re more committed than ever to delivering innovative solutions that continuously exceed expectations. Thank you to everyone for your support — we’re just getting started!”

Consumers have appreciated the K13’s unbeatable price-to-performance ratio, praising its long battery life, superfast charging, smooth multitasking, and premium design. The phone has also become a favorite among Gen Z and young professionals for its flagship-inspired design and smart productivity features.

OPPO is working to restock the OPPO K13 5G and the next sale will go live on 1^st May 2025.

TechnoSport Launches First Store in North India, Exclusive Brand Outlet Opens in Indore

Indore, April 28, 2025 – TechnoSport, a leading name in performance-driven activewear, is excited to announce the opening of its first exclusive brand outlet (EBO) in North India, located in Indore. The store opened its doors on April 24, 2025, at Phoenix Citadel Mall, brings the brand’s signature blend of performance, innovation, and style to the heart of Central India. This launch is a pivotal step in TechnoSport’s expansion strategy, following the brand’s rapid growth across South India and its strong digital presence in Pan India.

The new store spans 1200 sqft and offers an immersive shopping experience for active lifestyle enthusiasts in Indore. This is one of the most anticipated store openings of the financial year, as it marks TechnoSport’s entry into the North Indian market, with its range of stylish and affordable activewear.

Collection Highlight:

Customers can discover the innovative Cotflex collection—an activewear range engineered for the demands of the spring-summer season. Key features of the collection include anti-microbial technology for hygiene and freshness, for people with active lifestyle. The product mix at the store features TechnoSport’s best-selling items, along with new trending products specifically curated for the local preferences of Indore. These pieces are tailored for the energetic, style-conscious consumer who values both comfort and performance. Perfect for Spring-Summer Technosport UPF50+ fabric protects your skin from UV rays and sun damage & with its featherlight construction, advanced breathability, and quick-drying attributes, TechnoSport’s active wear collection keeps you cool, fresh, and protected all day long especially during the warmer months.

Sandeep Jhunjhunwala, Director of TechnoSport, commented on the launch: “Opening our first store in Central India, particularly in a vibrant city like Indore, is a momentous occasion for TechnoSport. Indore’s young population and active lifestyle make it a perfect fit for our brand. We are excited to bring our innovative activewear to the people of Indore and be a part of their fitness journey.”

Puspen Maity, CEO of TechnoSport, added, “This is our first store outside of Southern India, and we are thrilled to have chosen Indore. We have observed great traction for the brand in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh through our website and other marketplaces. Given this positive response, we are planning to launch six more stores in Central India this financial year, further solidifying our presence in the region.”

TechnoSport’s exclusive brand outlet at Indore, reaffirms its dedication to delivering premium, budget friendly activewear and building lasting relationships with customers through unique in-store experiences.

CCiRE-Shaping Future of CRE through synergistic collaboration with Corporates

Bengaluru 25^th April, 2025– Through Research & Education on the Subjects of Corporate Real Estate, Facilities management and Data science. A First-of-its-kind Initiative creating a Thought Leadership Platform Set to Bridge the Gap between Industries’ sectors and sectoral gaps. A cohesive effort to bring Fraternity, Academia & Policymakers together. Introducing CCiRE – Catalyzing Transformation in Facility Management and Corporate Real Estate.

 In a groundbreaking move to address the widening talent gap in the ever-evolving sectors of Facility Management (FM) and Corporate Real Estate (CRE), a pioneering platform – CCiRE (Consortium of Corporates in Research and Education has been launched to unite industry leaders, academia, and policymakers.

With reports from NASSCOM indicating that 95% of Indian graduates are deemed unemployable due to a significant skills mismatch in certain industry sectors, the need for focused, future-ready solutions has never been more urgent! CCiRE positions as an innovation driven kind of initiative designed to deliver tangible outcomes through interactive forums, industry interactions, in the process of creating research and transformative education.

Why CCiRE?

India’s evolving economic landscape demands a workforce that is not just skilled but strategically aligned with industry needs. CCiRE aims to be the bridge that connects knowledge with practice and thought with action!

The CCIRE Approach: Actionable Solutions through Two Core Pillars 1. Research: Driving Innovation & Policy Impact Hosts high-impact forums – monthly, quarterly, and annually – bringing together CEO’s, Industry leaders, change makers, policymakers, and academic leaders. Focuses on delivering real-world solutions, including: • Policy white papers • Corporate best practices • Scalable and sustainable models for growth 2. Education: Building Future-Ready Talent For Blue-Collar Workers: Accelerated certificate programs designed to foster career advancement.

In collaboration with various Education institutions in Mangalore and Bangalore, with a plan to expand in other cities sooner, CCiRE plans to offer Diplomas, bachelor’s degree, FY 2025-26 including some short-term Foundation-Courses. CCIRE is not just a platform, IT is a movement towards transforming how India thinks about Employability, Innovation, and Industrial growth. By integrating Research, Education, and Policymaking under one roof, CCiRE aims to redefine the talent pipeline for FM and CRE, ensuring a future where India leads with Skill, Strategy, and Sustainability. Sharing his insights into the same Jayaram S Govindaiah, Founder of CCiRE, said, “As industry experts we feel that there is a dearth of talent & the requirements are not part of the curriculum in any university. We feel there is a specialisation which is needed to address the industry challenges; hence we are propagating custom made courses & even degree in the domain. This will enable employment ready talent while industry will gain big time”. 

Galaxy M56 5G, Segment’s Slimmest Smartphone, Debuts in India with Exciting Launch Offers

Bengaluru, India – April 25, 2025: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the sale of Galaxy M56 5G, the slimmest smartphone in its segment. The latest addition to the Galaxy M series line-up offers users a superior smartphone experience with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both front and back, a 50MP triple camera with OIS and 12 MP front HDR camera and advanced AI editing tools. Starting today, Galaxy M56 5G will be available on Amazon, Samsung.com, and at select retail stores.

With a premium glass back and metal camera deco, Galaxy M56 5G brings a refreshing and premium design upgrade to the Galaxy M Series. Being the slimmest in the segment, Galaxy M56 5G is only 7.2mm slim and will feature Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® protection on both front and back—making it as tough as it is sleek. Featuring a 6.7” Full HD+ Super AMOLED+ display, Galaxy M56 5G offers consumers stunning visuals and an elevated viewing experience. The large display comes with 1200 nits of High Brightness Mode (HBM) and Vision Booster technology ensuring users effortlessly enjoy their favourite content even under bright sunlight. The 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling through social media feed a breeze for tech-savvy Gen-Z and millennial customers.

Galaxy M56 5G comes with a 50MP OIS triple camera to shoot high-resolution and shake-free videos and photos, eliminating blurred images caused by hand tremors or accidental shakes. It features flagship-grade 12MP HDR front camera for rich and vibrant selfies. Galaxy M56 5G will enable users to record 4K 30 FPS videos in 10-bit HDR, capturing a wide range of colours for true-to-life output. The cameras are designed for vivid photos and videos—even in low light, thanks to its Big Pixel Technology, Low Noise Mode and AI ISP taking its Nightography to a different level. The camera system also features Portrait 2.0 with 2X zoom on the rear camera which enables crisp and natural bokeh effect. It will also feature advanced AI-powered editing tools like object eraser, edit suggestions that make every shot social-ready.

Galaxy M56 5G is powered by 4nm based Exynos 1480 processor with LPDDR5X making it fast and power-efficient, allowing users to multi-task smoothly. The processor delivers a monster mobile gaming experience with its flagship level vapor cooling chamber along with high-quality audio and visuals. With the ultimate speed and connectivity of 5G, users will be able to stay fully connected wherever they go, experiencing faster downloads, smoother streaming, and uninterrupted browsing.

Galaxy M56 5G packs in 5000mAh battery that enables long sessions of browsing, gaming and binge watching. Galaxy M56 5G allows users to stay, connected, entertained and productive without interruption. Galaxy M56 5G supports 45W super-fast charging giving more power in less time.

 Setting new industry benchmarks, Galaxy M56 5G will offer segment’s best 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates, ensuring a future-ready experience. Galaxy M56 5G will come with One UI 7 out of the box. One UI 7 comes with a simple, impactful and emotive design, bringing streamlined and cohesive experience to Galaxy users. A simplified home screen, redesigned One UI widgets and lock screen allow users to intuitively and seamlessly customize their devices.

For added convenience, Now Bar provides real-time updates that matter most right on the lock screen. So, during a morning run, users can easily check their progress and see what song is playing in your Galaxy Buds — all with a simple swipe, without unlocking their phone. Additionally, with deeper Google Gemini integration, controlling the device is as easy as speaking to a friend.

Airtel Unveils New Plans to Revolutionize International Roaming

Bangalore , April 25, 2025: Bharti Airtel has announced new plans to its IR portfolio that will make it simpler, more affordable and completely hassle-free for customers. The company has unveiled India’s first unlimited* IR plans that offers unlimited data across 189 countries.

Additionally, for the long-staying NRI community, Airtel also launched a unique recharge plan for Rs. 4000 with one-year validity. The plan offers 5GB data and 100 voice minutes for use when abroad, while in India customers can use the same plan and get 1.5GB daily data and unlimited call benefits. The plan gives customers a hassle-free connectivity experience anywhere across the 189 countries and use the same number while in India without having to do a separate recharge.

Siddharth Sharma, Director Marketing and CEO – Connected Homes, Bharti Airtel, said, “At Airtel, we are dedicated to simplifying our customers lives and delivering greater value and convenience to them. We have dramatically simplified our IR plans that will truly redefine our value proposition for customers and give them the freedom to use data and voice generously while roaming the world. We remain continuously committed to delivering solutions that meet our customers’ ever-evolving needs.” 

Customers will continue to enjoy other IR benefits with these plans that include:

• In-flight connectivity, auto activation of services upon landing overseas, 24×7 contact centre support.
• One Plan for travel to 189 countries. No confusion over which zone or pack to select. No need for multiple packs across multiple countries or transit airports.
• Auto renewal feature for frequent travelers. This will remove the need to buy the pack multiple times and will enable hassle free travel
• Affordable packs. These will be more affordable than most in-country / local sims and will eliminate the hassle and expense of acquiring local SIM cards, providing globetrotters with a simplified solution to stay connected.
• All control will rest in the customer’s hands. They will be able to manage their entire International roaming needs on the Airtel Thanks app with updates on usage, billing amount and addition of data or minutes as needed.

WNDY Launches App in Delhi NCR, Simplifies Profitable Scrap Collection

“We often overlook the potential in what we discard,” said Anwar Shirpurwala, Co-founder of WNDY. “Consumers face challenges in disposing of their valuable waste, often not receiving the right value or convenience. WNDY integrates informal collectors and scrap dealers to buy waste directly from consumers, bringing structure, visibility, and trust into everyday transactions.”

K Raheja Corp Unveils New Luxury Tower at Raheja Galaxy, South Pune

Pune, 25th April 2025: K Raheja Corp Homes, the residential arm of K Raheja Corp, has introduced a new tower at Raheja Galaxy, reinforcing its presence in South Pune’s thriving real estate market. With a proven track record of delivering premium residential spaces, this latest addition caters to the growing demand for thoughtfully designed homes in a well-connected and rapidly developing neighbourhood.

Nestled off NIBM in South Pune, Raheja Galaxy offers seamless connectivity and robust infrastructure, backed by the brand’s promise of on-time delivery and exceptional construction quality. The new tower features a neo-classical architectural design complemented by modern amenities, thoughtfully crafted to meet the evolving aspirations and needs of today’s luxury homebuyers. Starting at ₹1.29 crore, the 2-bed and 3-bed homes offer a balance of space and functionality. The prices are set to be revised upwards after April 30th.

Designed for convenience and an elevated lifestyle, the tower features a striking double-height lobby and ground-level retail spaces, creating a premium high-street living experience. Residents gain access to 75+ lifestyle amenities, including a private garden, Jacuzzi, event pavilion, sports facilities, walkways, a gymnasium, and a dance studio. The tower’s East-West facing apartments provide panoramic sunrise and sunset views, enhanced ventilation, and optimal natural light. Sustainability elements, such as green landscaping, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient lighting, further elevate the living experience.

Raheja Galaxy remains a preferred choice for homebuyers seeking premium residences in a high-growth micro-market. With its limited availability, strategic location, and premium features, the new tower offers a compelling investment opportunity in Pune’s residential landscape.