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New Relic Announces Rob Newell as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia-Pacific and Japan

Bangalore, India – July 31, 2025 — New Relic, the Intelligent Observability company, announced the appointment of Rob Newell as Senior Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). Newell most recently held the position of Group Vice President of Solutions Consulting and Technical Sales APJ at New Relic, and brings a deep understanding of the observability landscape as well as a proven track record of delivering results across the region.

Prior to New Relic, Newell held the position of Vice President of Solutions Engineering and Cloud Sales, ASEAN at Salesforce. He has also held senior roles at IntraLinks and ConnXion Limited, culminating in over two decades of technical software sales and leadership experience across the Asia-Pacific region.

“With deep expertise in the observability space and established relationships with many of our valued Asia-Pacific customers, I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Rob lead the team through our next phase of growth,” said New Relic Chief Revenue Officer Lauren Nemeth. “Asia Pacific is a critical growth market for New Relic. From traditional enterprises looking to modernise, to digital natives requiring scale and agility, the New Relic intelligent observability platform is perfectly positioned to help organisations reach their engineering and business goals. I look forward to seeing our continued success across the region under Rob’s leadership.”

Newell’s appointment comes after a series of additional leadership hires across the Asia-Pacific region including Denis Maguire as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and New Zealand, and Manivannan Govindan as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales Asia.

“I am excited and honoured to take on the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia-Pacific,” said New Relic Senior Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific and Japan Rob Newell. “The Asia-Pacific region has some of the highest levels of AI adoption in the world, so the need for intelligent observability–especially in the age of agentic AI–to support innovation and help organisations drive real business outcomes has never been greater. I’m proud of the incredibly strong customer relationships that the team has built across the region and I look forward to building upon that success as we enter our next stage of growth.”

The New Relic Intelligent Observability Platform helps businesses eliminate interruptions in digital experiences. New Relic recently announced its reimagined Partner Program, as well as 20+ innovations and integrations that leverage AI-strengthened intelligence and insights to drive business uptime across the New Relic Intelligent Observability Platform.

Shine bright as ORRA Fine Jewellery’s ‘Diamond Festival’ returns with stunning statement jewellery and incredible discounts

Hyderabad, Date 30^th July 2025 – As the monsoon showers bring a refreshing change, ORRA Fine Jewellery is thrilled to announce the return of its much-awaited and much-celebrated – ‘Diamond Festival.‘ Once again, inviting customers to the unparalleled brilliance of its exquisite collections, this exclusive festival promises an unforgettable journey through the world of fine new jewellery, where patrons can explore ORRA’s latest designs, showcasing the finest diamonds in captivating settings.

The ‘Diamond Festival’ has emerged as a hallmark celebration of luxury at ORRA over the years, with each piece being meticulously crafted to capture the essence of contemporary fashion while preserving the charm and beauty of diamonds. This year as well, ORRA is unveiling a fresh collection that reflects the vibrant energy of the season, while offering discerning customers an opportunity to elevate their jewellery collection with unparalleled elegance.

Mr Dipu Mehta, Managing Director at ORRA Fine Jewellery says, “The Diamond Festival holds profound significance for our brand. It symbolizes our unwavering commitment to taking everlasting precision, craftsmanship and trust to the next level and presenting it to our customers on a yearly basis. In a world where authenticity is paramount, ORRA Fine Jewellery’s Diamond Festival becomes an ideal companion in crafting unforgettable memories, offering versatile jewellery at exceptional price points that are not just accessories but symbols of elegance and timeless charm.“

 Starting from 19th July to 17th August, patrons will have the unique opportunity to discover an array of stunning diamond pieces, promising a seamless blend of grace and style for every discerning customer. As part of the ongoing Diamond Festival, ORRA will offer jewellery, with exquisite designs ranging from exceptional price point ₹50,000 to ₹4,99,999.

Visit your nearest ORRA Fine Jewellery store to avail these exclusive discounts:

• Get 25% off on Diamond Valu
• 0% Interest EMI Facility
• 0% Deduction on your old gold jewellery exchange
• 0% down payment

Celebrate the Spirit of Friendship With an Exquisite Brunch at Spectra, The Leela Ambience Gurugram

GURUGRAM, 30th July 2025: This Friendship Day, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences invites guests to come together in celebration of timeless bonds over an extraordinary brunch experience at Spectra, its award-winning all-day dining destination. On Sunday, 3rd August 2025, a vibrant afternoon will serve global flavours for heartfelt reunions in the city’s luxury urban sanctuary.

True to Spectra’s signature style, the experience promises far more than a delectable spread. Guests will witness a culinary space featuring seven interactive kitchens that bring world cuisines to life — each dish meticulously prepared à la minute by a team of master chefs.

Enriching the experience is Spectra’s versatile seating, including semi-private enclaves and three elegant private dining rooms, making it ideal for everything from intimate gatherings to joyful reunions of old friends.

Guests will also appreciate access to the restaurant’s acclaimed Wine Cellar & Whiskey Warehouse, with a distinguished selection of labels that complement every palate and preference. As laughter echoes across the tables and plates are passed around, the spirit of Friendship Day will come alive with an afternoon of the finest food, spirited toasts, and shared stories.

New Initiative Expands Health Benefits to Rural Missouri Child Care Educators

Child Care Aware of Missouri secures $15,000 to support 51 child care educators with a comprehensive health care plan.

(St. Louis, Mo., July 30, 2025) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) recently obtained $15,000 in funding to launch a new initiative that will deliver vital health and mental health services to 51 rural child care educators across five Missouri counties. Through this project, led by CCAMO, participating educators will receive memberships to Show Me Child Care Resources and access to comprehensive telehealth and mental health benefits – all at no personal cost.

The 51 child care educators residing in Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Warren, and Washington counties will have access to unlimited health visits with zero copay along with 10 free mental health therapy sessions per year. According to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, between 12% to 18% of rural professionals remain uninsured in these counties. The American Community Survey also reports poverty rates ranging from 8.6% to 19.7%, highlighting the critical need for support in these communities.

Since 2010, CCAMO has served as the exclusive statewide license holder for Show Me Child Care Resources, a web-based portal providing more than 2,000 resources for child care educators and business owners. The organization also provides consulting, training, and technical assistance to child care business owners to help them understand operational activities, leadership development, expense budgeting, and revenue recognition training to improve business viability.

“Child care professionals don’t often receive benefits, yet their well-being is essential to our communities so they can be present in the child care classroom,” said Robin Phillips, CEO of CCAMO. “Show Me Child Care Resources delivers not only peace of mind to child care staff but also convenient 24/7 access to doctors through our telehealth feature.” Phillips added, “our nonprofit is committed to pursuing ongoing funding annually to continue supporting educators’ health and well-being as they care for Missouri’s children.”

Founded in 1999, CCAMO is a statewide nonprofit that focuses on a comprehensive early childhood education experience through impactful programs and partnerships. The organization’s services include workforce development, child care business supports, advocacy and policy work, and its new Child Care Keeps Missouri Working, a regional campaign offering concierge solutions to businesses undergoing employee recruitment and retention challenges due to the overwhelming shortage of quality child care options. For more information, call (314) 535-1458 or visit www.mochildcareaware.org.

Cornitos Makes Every Friendship Day Moment Snack-Worthy

29th July 2025, 2025 : Friendship Day is a reminder of the small things, the shared laughs, unplanned hangouts, late-night calls, and endless snack sessions. And if there’s one thing that truly brings friends together, its food especially snacks that everyone loves. Cornitos, is the perfect partner to celebrate the bond with your squad in crunchy, flavourful moments that match every mood, plan, and craving.

Whether you’re spending the day curled up with a movie marathon, hosting a game night, or planning an old-school sleepover, Cornitos’ range of innovative snacks has something to offer for everyone. From the classic Nacho Crisps in bold Indian and Mexican flavours to the newly launched Crusties — baked, not fried, and bursting with flavour — the brand has your cravings covered. The Nuts & Kernels range is perfect for those who prefer mindful munching, while the DIY Kits, Tortilla Wraps, Taco Shells, and flavourful Dips turn any get-together into a full-on snacking experience.

Don’t miss the handy Tray Packs and Combo Packs which are perfect for road trips, outdoor hangouts, and gifting on the go. Want something ready to gift or share? The Gift Pack range including Snacker Delight Box,The Nacho Fiesta, Crunch Carnival and Party Packare just what you need to make this Friendship Day extra special — no planning required, just open and enjoy.

So, enrich your Friendship Day moments with Cornitos, that brings people together with every crunchy bite. Let your plans be spontaneous, your laughter endless, and your snacks unforgettable.

CEO Compensation in India Averaged ₹7.2 Crore in FY24,Reveals Resource Bridge Study

Mumbai, July 29, 2025: A new study by executive search firm Resource Bridge has revealed that the average compensation for CEOs in India’s listed companies touched ₹7.2 crore, growing at an annual rate of 9 percent over the last decade. CFOs, by comparison, drew an average of ₹2.3 crore, with compensation levels rising 1.7 times over the same period. The CEO Compensation Report 2025 and CFO Compensation Report 2025 are the outcome of a three-month analysis of annual reports from nearly 1,000 listed companies, coupled with open-source financial data in the public domain.

ShareChat and Moj Announce Second Edition of ‘Short Form Big Impact Leadership Summit 2025’

MUMBAI & GURUGRAM, July 29, 2025 – ShareChat & Moj, India’s leading homegrown social media platforms, in partnership with ETBrandEquity, today announced the second edition of ‘Short Form Big Impact Leadership Summit 2025’. The flagship event will bring together industry leaders, marketers, and decision-makers to explore how brands can harness cultural intelligence and regional storytelling to unlock growth in India’s rapidly expanding regional markets.

The summit will be held in Mumbai at Taj Lands End, Bandra, on August 21, 2025, and in Gurugram at The Oberoi on August 28, 2025, under the theme “Culture Is the New Consumer Intelligence.”

With 86% of Indians preferring content in their native language and 88% finding local language advertisements more impactful, India’s consumer landscape demands a fundamental shift from demographic-based to culture-first marketing approaches. The opportunity is significant, with 6 in 10 digital users now coming from non-metro regions, representing an unprecedented $1 trillion market opportunity.

Short-form content has evolved beyond entertainment to become a lifestyle choice, influencing daily conversations, brand discovery, and purchase decisions across regional India. This transformation has paved the way for micro-dramas – structured, serialized storytelling tailored to Indian languages and cultural contexts.

ShareChat’s ecosystem, including the newly launched QuickTV, is leading this evolution with over 30 million viewers consuming 120 million micro-drama episodes daily, demonstrating the massive appetite for culturally relevant, snackable content.

“At ETBrandEquity, we believe that the future of brand storytelling lies in cultural intelligence — not just consumer data,” said Amit Kumar Gupta, Business Head of Economictimes.com. “The second edition of the Short Form Big Impact Leadership Summit is a rallying ground for brands to learn how to connect authentically and effectively with regional India through short-form content.”

Manohar Charan, Co-Founder & CFO, ShareChat & Moj, says, “India’s digital audiences aren’t just defined by demographics, they’re shaped by culture. From language and rituals to regional creators and micro-storytelling, we’re seeing a deep shift in how people connect, consume, and act. The Short Form Big Impact Leadership Summit is where this transformation takes centre stage. With ‘Culture is the New Consumer Intelligence’ theme, we’re inviting the industry to look beyond formats and into the emotional pulse of India. If you’re building for relevance, trust, and scale in this market, this is where the real conversation begins.”

The summit will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case study showcases covering critical topics including:

• Rewriting the Playbook: Where Culture Becomes Intelligence

• Culture, Content & Creators: The 3Cs of Building Brands

• Building Brands in a Short-Form World

• From Daily Soaps to Daily Scrolls: Micro-Dramas as India’s New Prime Time

• Regional Voice: The Power of Real, Relatable Content

Attendees will receive actionable insights on developing cultural intelligence frameworks, implementing language-first storytelling strategies, creating festival marketing playbooks, and building authentic creator partnership models.

The summit is designed for senior marketing professionals, brand managers, agency leaders, and decision-makers focused on regional market expansion. Limited to 200 participants per city, early bird registration is available until August 1, 2025.

Hindware Smart Appliances Launches Exclusive Brand Store in Delhi

New Delhi, 29 July, 2025: Hindware Smart Appliances, a prominent name in the kitchen appliances industry, has inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art brand store in Delhi. With this latest launch, the company now operates six exclusive outlets across the Delhi NCR region, reinforcing its footprint in one of India’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving markets. The store was inaugurated by Mr. Neeraj Basoya, MLA – Kasturba Marg.

Strategically located at Kotla Mubarakpur in South Delhi, the new store offers customers an immersive retail experience, showcasing Hindware Smart Appliances’ comprehensive range of kitchen solutions under one roof. The selection includes chimneys, built-in hobs, cooktops, microwave ovens, water heaters, and more, allowing visitors to explore modern, innovative products for their homes with ease.

Delhi remains a key growth market for premium kitchen and home appliances, driven by rapid urban development, rising residential projects, and a growing preference for design-led living. For Hindware Smart Appliances, this presents a strong opportunity to meet the evolving needs of consumers seeking modern, high-performance solutions. Expanding in capital is a strategic step to enhance accessibility while offering customers a more personalized and engaging retail experience.

Mr. Mahesh Choudhary, President, Hindware Home Innovation Ltd., commented:
“Delhi is a vibrant and ever-evolving market that perfectly aligns with our vision of bringing innovative, design-led kitchen solutions closer to customers. This new store is more than just a retail space—it is an experience centre where customers can interact with our products, receive expert advice, and find tailored solutions to enhance their everyday living.”

With a strong nationwide network of dealers, distributors, direct dealers, and exclusive brand stores, Hindware Smart Appliances continues to scale its presence and reaffirm its commitment to delivering value and innovation across India.

Beyond Trends: Pleyne Infuses Artisanal Finesse into Street-Inspired Couture

29th July 2025, Jaipur : In a world of accelerating trends and algorithm-driven aesthetics, Pleyne offers something rare: stillness. Not inaction—but intention. A moment of clarity dressed in cloth.

Pleyne enters the Indian menswear landscape not to disrupt, but to refine. Quietly confident and deeply rooted, it brings together street-informed ease and centuries-old craftsmanship—creating clothing that feels both moment and beyond it.

This is not fashion designed to perform. It is made to align—with the man who values clarity over noise, and craft over chaos.

“Our garments aren’t just designed to be remembered—they’re meant to be felt,” shares Chirag Sogani, co-visionary behind the brand. “It’s about how they fit, how they move with you, and what they quietly represent.”

Where Craft Does Not Shout—It Speaks

At Pleyne, streetwear silhouettes are reimagined through the hands of master karigars, where every panel and thread are chosen with care. Zardozi, kantha, and traditional hand-threading are not used as embellishment—but as architecture. They serve the structure. They tell a story.

A washed khadi overshirt with hand-dyed variations. A re-cut kurta that drapes like air but carries the weight of ceremony. A bomber jacket lined with silk and meaning. Each detail exists not to impress—but to resonate.

The Man It is Made For

The Pleyne man does not follow fashion cycles. He curates a wardrobe that reflects clarity, rhythm, and restrained expression. He moves across cities and cultures. He collects, not consumes. For him, style is legacy—not inventory.

These are not garments you buy. These are pieces you build relationships with.

An Intentional Rhythm

Everything at Pleyne is created in limited, considered quantities. This is not to manufacture scarcity—but to uphold dignity. The pace is slower. The process is sacred. And the outcome is lasting—emotionally and aesthetically.

There are joggers, yes. But they arrive with the gravitas of tailored trousers. Bandh galas, too—but devoid of ornament, cut for the modern silhouette. Comfort is non-negotiable. And yet, formality lingers—quietly.

Pleyne is not for every man. It is for the man who knows who he is—and dresses like one.

Explore the Jaipur studio or discover the collection. Not to find something new. But to discover something deeply yours.

Ozone Urbana – A World-Class Integrated Township, Far Away from the Maddening Crowd

Bengaluru, India | 28 July 2025: In a city that never slows down, an oasis of calm, connection, and convenience is redefining modern living. Ozone Urbana — a masterpiece integrated township by Ozone Group — rises far from the urban chaos yet remains deeply connected to the heartbeat of Bengaluru. Here, residents enjoy a life of balance, wellbeing, and spirited community.

Spread across expansive, thoughtfully planned acres, Ozone Urbana is more than just a residential enclave. It is a self-sufficient urban ecosystem — seamlessly bringing together homes, businesses, education, senior Living, and leisure within one harmonious township. With a design philosophy built on sustainability, comfort, and connectivity, Ozone Urbana meets the aspirations of today’s discerning urban families in the Bengaluru real estate sector.

Key Features of Ozone Urbana:

A Living Mosaic of All Generations
Ozone Urbana stands out as a truly intergenerational community, where seniors with a lifetime of experience, energetic working adults, and playful kids all co-exist and thrive. Community parks, open spaces, and extraordinary landscaping ensure everyone—from elders enjoying peaceful walks to children laughing in playgrounds—finds their space here.

1. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure & Utilities

• Well-laid, wide, and well-lit roads with clear signage
• Equate power systems with robust backup systems
• Clean, treated water accessible throughout
• Modern sewerage and drainage for hygiene and safety
• Effective waste management and recycling programs
• Excellent connectivity via public transport to key Bengaluru hubs

2. Diverse Residential Options

• Choice of finely crafted apartments, spacious villas, and custom plots
• Smart home features for optimized energy use and convenience
• Options for every budget, blending affordability with luxury

3. Abundant Recreational Amenities

• Swimming pool, gymnasium, sports courts, and event venues
• Vast landscaped gardens, inviting green zones, and tranquil walking trails
• Vibrant community centres encouraging social interaction and festive celebrations

4. Essential Services Within Easy Reach

• One of India’s largest senior care resident committees
• Leading schools for world-class education

5. Sustainable Living Initiatives

• Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge
• Green building standards across the township
• Waste reduction and proactive recycling practices

6. A Truly Connected Community

• Regular events, festivals, and cultural programs to foster bonds
• Common gardens and open seating areas that encourage neighbourly interactions
• A township where every resident is welcomed and feels at home

Ozone Urbana: Where City Life Meets Tranquil Living

Whether you’re a young professional seeking urban convenience, a growing family looking for safe and enriching surroundings, or a retiree yearning for serenity without compromise, Ozone Urbana offers an unmatched lifestyle. It’s not just where you live — it’s how you live that sets Ozone Urbana apart.

Welcome to the future of living in Bengaluru. Welcome to Ozone Urbana.

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