25th March 2025: TreadBinary, a leading technology and consulting (TechCon) company, is pioneering a rural IT empowerment initiative in Dapoli, Maharashtra, with the goal of creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that nurtures untapped talent, provides global exposure, and transforms small-town professionals into industry leaders. This initiative is not merely a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort but a long-term, business-driven model ensuring economic growth, skill development, and IT decentralization.

Recognizing the immense, untapped potential of skilled professionals in non-metro regions, TreadBinary has launched this pilot project to create sustainable IT job opportunities. Spearheaded by founders Darshil Shah and Yuvraj Shidhaye, the initiative seeks to empower deserving talent often sidelined by their distance from major IT hubs and limited access to premier campus placements. By cultivating a self-reliant tech ecosystem, the company is poised to narrow the urban-rural divide in India’s technology sector.

At the core of this vision, TreadBinary will establish a new Dapoli-based entity, primarily owned by the company and its key stakeholders. The initiative begins with recruiting and training local talent over six months, equipping them with cutting-edge skills and global exposure to excel in competitive IT roles. Unlike traditional outsourcing, this model fosters a thriving, independent enterprise by reinvesting all initial revenues into the entity. This ensures long-term viability, positioning Dapoli as an emerging hub of innovation with the potential to contribute significantly to the global technology landscape.

“Talent should not be confined by geography,” said Yuvraj Shidhaye, Founder and Director, TreadBinary. “Many bright minds in smaller towns lack access to the opportunities they deserve, and our mission is to change that. By bringing IT jobs to rural India, starting with Dapoli, we aim to create a thriving ecosystem where potential is nurtured, careers are built, and local economies flourish. This is just the beginning of a larger movement to redefine how talent is discovered and empowered.”

The ripple effects of this initiative promise to revitalize Dapoli’s local economy. By enabling IT professionals to prosper in their hometowns, TreadBinary will ignite growth in ancillary businesses, strengthen infrastructure, and elevate community well-being. With a clear blueprint to scale this model beyond Dapoli, the company envisions rural India as a powerhouse in the global IT arena.

Darshil Shah, Founder and Director, TreadBinary, TreadBinary is committed to bridging the urban-rural talent gap, promoting global careers from small towns, and proving that top tech talent doesn’t have to come from metros. This initiative is a scalable model for IT decentralization, setting an example for India’s digital workforce evolution. It underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable progress, setting a new benchmark for technology-driven empowerment across the nation.

New Delhi, 25^th March 2025: As the nation gears up for an electrifying cricketing season, Signify, the world leader in lighting, has announced the partnership of Ecolink with Punjab Kings for the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This collaboration brings together two entities driven by a shared commitment to performance, innovation, and delivering exceptional experiences to the customers and fans.

With the onset of the Indian summer, this partnership perfectly aligns with Ecolink’s upcoming lineup of innovative fan launches. Just as Punjab Kings strives for excellence on the cricket field, Ecolink is determined to breeze into the lives of millions of Indian families through its wide range of reliable and efficient products. This synergy makes the partnership a natural fit. Throughout the IPL 2025 season, Ecolink will enjoy prominent visibility through Punjab Kings’ promotional campaigns, digital activations, and strategic brand placements, apart from being displayed on the back of the players’ helmet and cap.

Nikhil Gupta, Head of Marketing, Strategy, Govt. Affairs & CSR – Signify, Greater India, said, “Cricket is more than a sport in India; it’s a unifying force. We are thrilled to partner with Punjab Kings and connect with millions of passionate fans. This collaboration provides Ecolink with a powerful platform to strengthen our presence in the Indian market. We look forward to supporting the team and creating unforgettable experiences for fans, both on and off the field. Through this partnership, we aim to enrich homes and the cricketing world, demonstrating our shared commitment to excellence”.

 Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon said, “We are delighted to welcome Ecolink as our official partner for IPL 2025. This partnership reflects our shared pursuit of excellence and innovation, both on and off the field. We are confident that this collaboration will add immense value to the Punjab Kings family, while enhancing the experience for our passionate fans.”

Ecolink has built a strong reputation for providing durable, efficient, and high-performance lighting solutions, earning the trust and loyalty of its customers across 20+ countries in the world. Similarly, Punjab Kings has cultivated a passionate fan base that stands by the team through every match. This shared legacy of trust and commitment to delivering value forms the foundation of this partnership, celebrating innovation, performance, and the unifying spirit of cricket.

Punjab Kings enters IPL 2025 with a strengthened squad, featuring World Cup-winning former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as head coach, Shreyas Iyer as the new captain, and a lineup of renowned cricketers including the likes of Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell.

New Delhi, 25 March 2025: The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) organised the second phase of “Festival of Australia,” a first-of-its-kind four-city showcase celebrating Australia’s world-class education and premium food and beverage products. The second phase, which started in Chennai followed by Pune, Ahmedabad and New Delhi brought together top-quality Australian universities and retail partners on a single platform.  The New Delhi showcase provided an invaluable opportunity for Indian students and parents to engage directly with representatives of Australian universities to explore educational programs designed to support their academic and career aspirations.

Prospective students gained insights on Studying in Australia by attending the following masterclasses organised as a part of the showcase:

1. Academic Masterclass on Building A Brighter Future, Together – The Education Chapter presented by Mr Kin Eng Chin, Associate Professor, School of Education, College of Health and Education, Murdoch University
2. Insight Masterclass on IELTS Essentials: Fastrack Your Success presented by Ms Sujata Chhabra, Independent education consultant.
3. Pep talk with Ms Shruti Chandra, Head of Government relations and Public Policy at Prudential PLC, Alumna of University of Melbourne

The festival also showcased an offering of premium food products including honey, nutrition bars, sauces, cheese, pasta, seafood, and lamb at the Australia Food pavilion. Austrade collaborated with Jio Mart to set up an ‘Australia Pavilion’ on their e-commerce platform and New Delhi based retailer Food Square to promote a range of Australian products at the food pavilion.

The Festival of Australia also featured a curated event, “Retail Dialogue” covering the current Indian retail landscape, trends, impacts and opportunities underAustralia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) and a general discussion on tariffs. The audience included prominent retailers and F&B importers of the city. Students from the International Institute of Culinary Arts (IICA), New Delhi, participated in a virtual masterclass on “Careers in Global Hospitality” delivered by Prof Francisco Navarrete, Lecturer in the Food and Beverage Department of Torrens University, Adelaide. The masterclass delved into aspects of entrepreneurship required for setting up food businesses and explored sustainable hospitality. Australian hospitality education excels in practical, hands-on training, a multicultural environment, and internationally recognised qualifications, preparing students for diverse career paths and global opportunities.

IICA students also participated in the retail showcase, learning about Australian ingredients and brands, and experiencing live cooking demonstrations featuring Australian lamb and avocados. These offered guests an opportunity to taste dishes prepared using premium Australian ingredients, providing firsthand experience of Australia’s finest culinary delights.

Speaking about the festival, Mr Vik Singh, Trade and Investment Commissioner – South Asia, Austrade, said, “We are very happy to host the second phase of the festival, showcasing Australia’s excellence in education and cuisine. Through this event, we aim to raise awareness and create new opportunities for Indian students, families, and food enthusiasts to explore Australia as a leading destination for top-tier education and fine dining experiences. The growing presence of Australian produce in Indian cuisine is a testament to the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients.“

Australia and India’s educational ties have deepened over the years, fostering strong economic and cultural connections that continue to grow. The Festival of Australia strengthens Australia’s presence in India and celebrates a shared commitment to cross-cultural appreciation and collaboration.

March 25, 2025: Sulwhasoo, the luxury Korean skincare brand renowned for its heritage-driven approach to beauty, hosted an intimate gathering at Arts Café, NMACC, Mumbai, on March 19. The event offered a thoughtfully curated experience that blended time-honored traditions with modern skincare innovations, inviting guests to indulge in rituals that nourish both skin and spirit.

The afternoon unfolded with a tea leaf reading session, a symbolic nod to Sulwhasoo’s deep-rooted connection to nature and tradition. Mini Sood, Amore Pacific’s Assistant Director & Head of Marketing, welcomed the beauty enthusiasts to experience the brand’s legacy and took them through the marvels of Korean skincare. This was followed by a personalized skin analysis, where guests gained insight into their skin’s unique needs while discovering Sulwhasoo’s transformative formulations. The highlight of the event was an elegantly curated sit-down lunch, where guests indulged in a menu inspired by Korean elements and Ginseng—the hero ingredient of Sulwhasoo’s skincare philosophy. Each dish was thoughtfully crafted to reflect the brand’s essence, creating a sensorial experience that extended beyond skincare

The event brought together notable personalities such as Maheep Kapoor and Bhavna Pandey, along with key KOLs like Janki Desai, Nisha Agarwal, and Anshula Kapoor, who immersed themselves in the world of holistic beauty and timeless rituals.

Guests experienced Sulwhasoo’s most coveted skincare range, including the newly relaunched Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream, Serum, and Eye Cream, alongside other sought-after formulations like First Care Activating Serum, Gentle Cleansing Foam, Overnight Vitalizing Mask, Clarifying Mask, Gentle Cleansing Oil, and White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask.

Reflecting on the brand’s journey in India, Paul Lee, AmorePacific Managing Director & Country Head, shared, “As we look back on Sulwhasoo’s presence in India, we are deeply grateful for the warm reception from beauty enthusiasts. Hosting this event marks not just a milestone but a testament to our growing bond with discerning consumers. Together, we celebrate a confluence of Korean heritage and Indian beauty culture—one that is rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. Here’s to many more years of timeless beauty powered by art, innovation, and ritual.”

Mini Sood Banerjee, Assistant Director & Marketing Head at AmorePacific, further emphasized the brand’s vision, adding, “True beauty is cultivated through rituals that nurture both skin and soul. Through this event, we wanted our guests to experience not just Sulwhasoo’s formulations but the artistry and intention behind each product. The integration of Ginseng into both skincare and the menu was a reflection of how beauty extends beyond topical care it’s an immersive, holistic journey.”

Jin Hyuk Lee, Brand General Manager of Sulwhasoo India, shared his thoughts on the brand’s legacy, stating, “Sulwhasoo is more than skincare it is a philosophy, a journey that intertwines the wisdom of traditional ingredients with modern science. With the relaunch of our iconic Concentrated Ginseng Renewing range, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation while staying rooted in our rich heritage. India has embraced Sulwhasoo with open arms, and this event is a testament to our shared love for mindful beauty.”

Set against the refined backdrop of Arts Café, NMACC, the event was a celebration of mindful beauty where self-care met storytelling. Guests engaged in enriching conversations and departed with a renewed appreciation for holistic skincare, leaving with a deeper understanding of Sulwhasoo’s commitment to timeless beauty.

A pioneer in skincare innovations that go beyond the skin’s surface, Sulwhasoo uncovered every skin’s potential at this event.

March 25,2025:Founder of Temple Connect, Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni was recently honoured as a Global Thought Leader of 2025 at the ‘Skill Live: Visionary Voices: Networking Experience’ event at the Fitzwilliam College, in the prestigious University of Cambridge, UK. This award was an acknowledgement of his relentless efforts in transforming temple ecosystems and pioneering temple management through his innovative entrepreneurial venture, Temple Connect.

Organized by the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD), the event brought together a distinguished assembly of global visionaries, industry leaders, and thought pioneers for insightful discussions, book launches, and high-impact networking. A key highlight was launching the ‘Global Thought Leaders of the Year 2025’ coffee table book that prominently featured Giresh Kulkarni. The coffee table book celebrates individuals driving groundbreaking transformation across various fields.

Speaking about this recognition, Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni said, “It’s my pleasure to share this achievement as one of the proud ‘Global Thought Leaders of 2025’. Receiving this honour at Cambridge University is both humbling and inspiring. It reaffirms Temple Connect’s aim to revolutionise temple operations through sustainable, tech-driven innovation and strategic collaboration, ensuring stronger community engagement. This recognition fuels our commitment to preserving cultural legacies while embracing progress, thus enhancing the spiritual experience.”

Through Temple Connect, Kulkarni has redefined a structured approach to temple operations, heritage conservation, and religious tourism. He seeks to ensure that these sacred spaces remain efficiently managed and thrive as centres of faith, history and sustainable development. Building on this vision, Kulkarni founded an innovative initiative, the International Temples Convention & Expo (ITCX) which emerged as the world’s largest knowledge-sharing platform for temple administrators, religious scholars, and industry stakeholders. The recognition by LOSD stands as a testament to his vision, further amplifying the significance and impact of his work on an international scale.

March 25, 2025:Hungama OTT, one of India’s leading digital entertainment platforms, launched its original series ‘Khadaan’ on March 19, 2025, a gripping thriller around an intriguing investigation set in a small village. The show features Aly Goni as the lead, alongside Karanvir Bohra, Jinal Joshi, and Rebecca Anand in intriguing roles. The original series promises a fascinating narrative that has a series of surprising discoveries, enough to keep the viewers hooked to uncover the mystery.

In a mining village haunted by a dark and sinister past, Inspector Veer Pratap Singh (Aly Goni) arrives seeking solace but is instead drawn into a chilling investigation. An entire family is found brutally murdered, raising unsettling questions. Has an angry spirit returned for revenge? Has the village’s long-dormant curse been reawakened? And who—or what—is behind the hundreds of bodies unearthed during the investigation? As Veer unravels the mystery, he is pulled deeper into a web of secrets and deception. With every revelation, the lines between folklore and reality blur, leading to a truth that will test his resolve and alter the course of his life forever.

Speaking about the show Siddhartha Roy, CEO, Hungama Digital Media said, “With the launch of ‘Khadaan’, we’re setting a new benchmark for original content on Hungama OTT. This gripping thriller showcases our passion for crafting stories that thrill, engage and captivate our audiences. At Hungama, we’re committed to innovation and delivering exceptional entertainment experiences that inspire, delight and leave a lasting impact on our viewers.”

Reflecting on his role, Aly Goni expressed his experience working on the original series. He said, “Playing the role of Veer Pratap Singh in Khadaan is truly special and close to my heart. The role demanded me to come out of my comfort zone and portray a role that I have never played before and try the horror-thriller genre. It is a show which is truly fascinating, and I have loved every bit of the process from script reading sessions to research to shooting. I mean, the story does get one engaged, and I hope that audiences like the show”.

“Playing a grey character is always exciting—it’s a challenge to add layers and bring such roles to life, but I love it. Khadaan weaves multiple parallel stories, each with its own set of struggles and past demons. Viewers will be intrigued to see how the characters navigate their hurdles to find their own truth. Working with this team has been an absolute blast, and I hope the audience appreciates the hard work we’ve put in.” added actor Karanvir Bohra.

Jinal Joshi, who plays a bold and enigmatic character in the series, shared her thoughts on her role, “Khadaan gave me the opportunity to play a character that is fierce, sensual, and shrouded in mystery. She is a woman who owns her power and carries secrets of her own. The show blurs the lines between folklore and reality, keeping viewers on edge. I can’t wait for audiences to dive into this intense and thrilling world.”

Rebecca Anand shares her experience of playing the character of Pragya, she says, “Khadaan is a maze full of deceit, unresolved past conflicts coming and haunting Veer and Pragya as they try to unfold the mysterious village. As the show proceeds, the viewers will find different layers of Pragya due to an interesting turn of events and will hook the audiences to the edge of their seats.”

Don’t miss out on watching KHADAAN, premiering today on 19, March 2025, on Hungama OTT. Download the Hungama app today to catch all episodes. The series is now streaming exclusively on Hungama and partner platforms, including Tata Play Binge, Watcho, BSNL, PlayboxTV, RailWire Broadband, Airtel Xstream Play, and Dor Tv.

Speaking about this milestone achievement, Alok Gupta, Managing Director, ABD, said, “INDSPIRIT’s recognition validates our strategic journey towards category leadership through innovation and uncompromising quality. The Company of the Year honour acknowledges not just our current success, but our commitment to shaping the future of Indian spirits. Seeing Arthaus and Zoya celebrated as category benchmarks confirms our ability to anticipate evolving tastes while honouring our heritage of exceptional craftsmanship.”

Bikram Basu, Managing Director designate for ABD Maestro Pvt Ltd, the new subsidiary company which is a strategic business venture in collaboration with Powerhouse Ranveer Singh said, “Arthaus and Zoya will both be with our super-premium and luxury portfolio at ABD Maestro. This team set up the brands from scratch and it will be good to move with them to a new set-up for improved focus. We are grateful for the recognition from INDSPIRIT, and these moments support and give confidence to build a great margin forward business.”

Chennai, 25^th March 2025: Canara Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Shri S. K. Majumdar as Executive Director of the Bank, with effect from March 24, 2025. Prior to this elevation, Shri Majumdar was serving as the Chief Financial Officer of Canara Bank.

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Shri S. K. Majumdar, aged 56 years, is a seasoned banking professional and holds distinguished qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant. He brings with him over 25 years of experience in the banking industry and has been associated with Canara Bank since January 2000. During his long and illustrious career, Shri Majumdar has served in various capacities across branches and administrative offices, contributing significantly to key functional areas of the Bank. His tenure has been marked by strong leadership, financial acumen, and a steadfast commitment to organizational goals.

The appointment of Shri S. K. Majumdar as Executive Director reflects the Bank’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership and enhancing governance structures, to drive sustained growth and operational excellence.

March 25,2025:The explosive growth of AI is transforming enterprises and cloud providers alike, creating unprecedented demand for secure, high-performance AI infrastructure. At NVIDIA GTC 2025, Check Point will share how it is integrating the NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI platform to secure the next generation of AI cloud infrastructure at scale.

 The Unique Security Challenges of AI Cloud Data Centers

AI Cloud Data Centers represent a fundamental shift from traditional data centers to accelerated computing. These AI Cloud Data Centers are sometimes called “AI factories” because they focus specifically on the creation, development, and delivery of AI capabilities that power innovation across industries.

AI Cloud Data Centers deal with the same requirements and attack vectors as other data centers, but with added challenges. They require massive computational resources, handle extremely valuable intellectual property, and process sensitive data at unprecedented scale. For cloud service providers, this creates a dual challenge: delivering the performance their customers demand while ensuring ironclad security for these critical workloads.

Enterprises are leveraging AI to transform core business operations, from detecting fraud to designing new products to driving earlier disease detection. Across all sectors, the security of AI infrastructure has a direct impact on business outcomes and customer trust. Stakes are particularly high in AI cloud environments. Training runs can last weeks or months using petabytes of sensitive data, and the resulting models often represent substantial investment and competitive advantage. Similarly, inference processes, where trained AI models draw conclusions from new data, must be protected. A security breach doesn’t just compromise their data – it can erase months of work and put essential intellectual property at risk.

AI Cloud Protect: Security without Compromising Performance

Through our AI Cloud Protect solution, we are delivering a new standard for securing NVIDIA AI factories and cloud infrastructure. This solution enables cloud service providers and enterprises to offer robust security that matches the need for speed in AI, with zero impact on performance.

That is because all the security functions run natively, as part of the AI infrastructure on the NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU, meaning that CPU and GPU resources can be fully dedicated for AI workloads. It’s an approach that transforms security from a potential bottleneck into a business enabler, helping cloud service providers (CSPs) and enterprises create secure cloud platforms, protecting their most valuable assets.

Comprehensive Protection for AI Development, AI Training and Inference

Check Point’s AI Security solutions address critical vulnerabilities throughout the AI development and training stages for CSPs and enterprises. Check Point AI Cloud Protect secures AI infrastructure from unauthorized access to reduce risk for data poisoning and model exfiltration using network level protection. At the host-level, AI Cloud Protect leverages the unique direct memory access of  NVIDIA DOCA  App Shield to provide visibility into all running processes on the AI node. This enables Check Point to detect and prevent host-level malicious processes and workloads including those in publicly downloaded Large Language Models (LLMs), powered by NVIDIA BlueField DPUs.