25.02.2025, India – In a groundbreaking move for India’s beverage industry, Boba Bhai, India’s largest Korean fusion food brand, has launched its packaged bubble tea on Blinkit, making it the first-ever Indian brand to bring bubble tea to the quick commerce segment. This launch marks a significant step in expanding access to bubble tea, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite boba beverages within minutes.

Boba Bhai’s packaged bubble tea is crafted using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The brand has introduced signature flavors, including Mango with Passion Fruit Popping Boba and Nata de Coco, Wildberry with Cranberry Popping Bubbles and Nata de Coco, and Guava Chilli with Peach Popping Boba and Nata de Coco, each carefully curated to cater to a diverse range of taste preferences. Understanding the needs of quick commerce, Boba Bhai has developed a ready-to-drink, shelf-stable product with a shelf life of 270 days. The packaging is designed to maintain freshness and spill-proof sealing to ensure a seamless delivery experience.

“Bubble tea has moved from being a niche offering to a mainstream favorite in India. By launching on quick commerce platforms, we are not only making bubble tea more accessible but also pioneering a new category within the quick commerce space. Our goal has always been to create a premium, Made-in-India bubble tea experience and this launch is a testament to that vision, Dhruv Kohli, Founder, Boba Bhai commented on the launch.

Compared to traditional sales channels, quick commerce is expected to contribute 10% of Boba Bhai’s overall sales. Following the success of this launch, Boba Bhai is set to expand into Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Pune with plans to roll out new flavors and limited-edition variants soon.

Additionally, discussions are underway to launch on other quick commerce platforms like Instamart and Zepto, further strengthening the brand’s accessibility across India.

In addition to the bubble tea launch, Boba Bhai has introduced its exclusive range of ice creams, featuring unique flavors such as Banana Bling, Purple Daze, Par-Tea Starter, Boxing Day, Berry Bomb, Sundowner, K-Pop & Chill, and Frojoe. Currently available in Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, and Udaipur, these ice creams can be ordered through Swiggy, Zomato, and Instamart by Swiggy, ensuring a delightful dessert experience at consumers’ fingertips.

Bengaluru [India], February 25: CloudThat is proud to announce that 20 of its Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) have been featured in Microsoft’s prestigious Top 100 MCTs global list for 2025. This remarkable achievement highlights CloudThat’s excellence in technical training and its dedication to empowering professionals with cutting-edge Microsoft technology skills.

The Top 100 MCTs global list is an esteemed global recognition by Microsoft, honoring the highest-performing Microsoft Certified Trainers. The selection is based on Metrics That Matter (MTM) survey ratings, which capture learner feedback on training effectiveness and instructional quality. CloudThat’s strong presence in this elite group underscores its commitment to delivering impactful learning experiences.

Speaking about this milestone, Bhavesh Goswami, Founder and CEO of CloudThat, expressed his delight: “Out of the several thousand Microsoft Certified Trainers worldwide, to have 20 CloudThat trainers recognized among the Global Top 100 is an incredible achievement. Over the years, our trainers have continuously refined their training methodologies, learned from one another, and adopted the best instructional practices. Our commitment to enhancing learning experiences has paid off, and we are honored that our trainers have been acknowledged by Microsoft.”

Microsoft’s MCT Top 100 list recognizes Microsoft trainers who excel across various technology domains, including specialization in AI, ML, and Data. This year, six CloudThat trainers were acknowledged for their proficiency across all Microsoft courses, while eight trainers stood out for their excellence in AI, ML, and Data. Notably, six trainers achieved recognition in both categories—a significant achievement that highlights their versatility and deep mastery across multiple Microsoft technology areas.

As Microsoft continues to honor top educators in the technology space, CloudThat remains committed to bridging the global digital skills gap by offering world-class training programs in cloud computing, AI/ML, cybersecurity, DevOps, and other transformative technologies. This milestone further solidifies CloudThat’s position as a leader in the technology training industry, ensuring that professionals across the globe have access to high-quality Microsoft certification programs and cutting-edge learning experiences.

NEW Delhi—February 25, 2025—MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB), the leading database for modern applications, today announced it has acquired Voyage AI, a pioneer in state-of-the-art embedding and reranking models that power next-generation AI applications. Integrating Voyage AI’s technology with MongoDB will enable organizations to easily build trustworthy, AI-powered applications by offering highly accurate and relevant information retrieval deeply integrated with operational data.

AI-powered applications can address a broad range of complex use cases that traditional software cannot; however, because AI models are probabilistic, they can hallucinate––when a model generates false or misleading information. Inaccurate or low-quality results can create serious risks––especially in cases where the accuracy of information is critical, such as a hospital performing cancer screenings, a financial firm making autonomous investment decisions, or a law firm offering legal advice. Consequently, the risk of hallucinations has limited the use of AI applications for mission-critical use cases. These hallucinations typically occur when the AI model lacks sufficient understanding or context of data within an enterprise.

To address this challenge, companies need high-quality retrieval—a critical AI capability that ensures the most relevant information is extracted from their data with precision. Voyage AI’s advanced embedding and reranking models enable applications to extract meaning from highly specialized and domain-specific text and unstructured data—ranging from legal and financial documents to images, code, and enterprise knowledge bases. Their models are trusted by leading AI innovators like Anthropic, LangChain, Harvey, and Replit. Notably, Voyage AI’s embedding models are the highest-rated zero-shot models in the Hugging Face community. Voyage AI is a leader in AI-powered search and retrieval, backed by a team of world-class AI researchers with roots at Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, and Princeton. Their expertise in cutting-edge embedding models and retrieval architectures will enhance MongoDB’s AI capabilities to solve the most challenging problems with building and scaling AI applications.

“AI has the promise to transform every business, but adoption is held back by the risk of hallucinations,” said Dev Ittycheria, CEO of MongoDB. “By bringing the power of advanced AI-powered search and retrieval to our highly flexible database, the combination of MongoDB and Voyage AI enables enterprises to easily build trustworthy AI-powered applications that drive meaningful business impact. With this acquisition, MongoDB is redefining what’s required of the database for the AI era.”

“For AI applications to reach their full potential, businesses must trust their outputs, so retrieval needs to be deeply integrated with operational data to be accurate and relevant,” said Tengyu Ma, Founder of Voyage AI. “Joining MongoDB enables us to bring our cutting-edge AI retrieval technology to a broader audience and integrate it seamlessly into mission-critical applications. By combining our expertise in embeddings and reranking with MongoDB’s best-in-class database, we can help organizations build AI applications that deliver more accurate and reliable results at scale, empowering them to confidently apply AI to high-stakes use cases.”

Hafele’s Loox Range has been meeting the demands for lighting in furniture as well as the growing needs for networking and digitalization for the last 10 years. The solutions offered within this range maximize simplicity and flexibility, while also assuring high reliability. The range presents itself as a unique combination of elegant design and state-of-the-art technology making it the perfect choice for any home furniture application, be it Task Lighting for Kitchen cabinets and plinths, Decorative Lighting for Living Room Showcases, Mood Lighting for Bedroom Applications or pure Functional Lighting in Wardrobes.

Offering the perfect balance between illumination and power consumption, these lights are best suited for installation on wooden panels. The small form factor of these lights also complements your interiors by exposing minimal hardware and delivering maximum light output. Hafele offers a complete solution for modern furniture lighting with high-quality aluminum profiles, efficient LED strip lights, powerful LED drivers, and innovative sensors and accessories that make operating these lights effortless.

Beyond functionality and aesthetics, the Loox Lighting Solution gives you complete peace of mind with 10 10-year guarantee on the range. This guarantee ensures a hassle-free furniture lighting experience that withstands the test of time.

As Maha Shivratri approaches, devotees across the country prepare for a day of fasting and devotion. Jaggery, known for its natural sweetness and health benefits, is a perfect sweetener for homemade mithai or bhog. However, for those who are fasting but do not have the time to spend hours in the kitchen making mithai yet want to make healthy choices, Dhampur Green offers a great fasting-friendly range of Gur-based mithai.

Crafted with the richness of natural ingredients and traditional recipes, these offerings cater to those observing a fast while ensuring taste and nourishment.

• Gur Besan Laddu: A delightful treat made with pure jaggery and gram flour, providing sustained energy and a touch of sweetness. These laddus are rich in protein and fiber, making them an ideal choice for fasting while keeping hunger pangs at bay.
• Gur Chana Badam Bite: A nutritious bite-sized snack combining roasted chickpeas, almonds, and jaggery for a fulfilling fasting experience. Packed with essential nutrients, this crunchy treat helps maintain stamina and provides a quick energy boost.
• Gur Kaju Katli: A delectable and wholesome take on the classic Kaju Katli, sweetened with jaggery for a healthier indulgence. With the goodness of cashews and jaggery, this melt-in-the-mouth sweet offers a perfect balance of taste and health.
• Kesar Kaju Katli: Infused with the richness of saffron, this premium treat blends cashews and natural ingredients to elevate the fasting experience. The subtle aroma of saffron adds a divine touch, making it an irresistible festive delight.

Mundra, 25 February 2025: DP World has welcomed the first call of ME11/IMX service at its Mundra terminal under the landmark Gemini Cooperation – a strategic alliance between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk aimed at enhancing global trade connectivity through a fast, flexible, and reliable ocean freight network.

The ME11/IMX service strengthens trade links between the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, and Europe, offering weekly direct connections from Mundra to key ports including Port Said, Valencia, Tangier Med, Salalah, Jebel Ali, and Nhava Sheva. The service will operate with 12 vessels, with an average capacity of 16,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

In addition to the ME11/MX, DP World Mundra is also home to the new Shaheen/UGS service, another key offering under the Gemini Cooperation, providing direct weekly connections to Upper Gulf.

A Strategic Milestone for Indian Trade

Speaking on the occasion, Ravinder Johal, Chief Operating Officer, Ports & Terminals, Operations & Commercial, Middle East, North Africa & Subcontinent, DP World, said, “The arrival of the first call under Gemini Cooperation at DP World Mundra is a significant milestone in strengthening India’s trade ecosystem. This collaboration enhances supply chain efficiency, providing our customers with unparalleled access to international markets. With both existing and new Gemini services from Mundra, we are well-positioned to facilitate faster and more reliable trade flows. We look forward to playing a key role in the success of this transformative network worldwide.”

DP World Mundra boasts a 632-meter quay and deep draft capable of accommodating large vessels. It features a 50-acre Container Freight Station, supported by dedicated rail connectivity within the terminal, ensuring seamless cargo movement. With round-the-clock operations, DP World Mundra maintains the highest standards of security and efficiency in handling global trade flows.

The addition of Gemini Cooperation services reinforces DP World Mundra’s position as a critical gateway for Indian exporters and importers, ensuring faster and more reliable access to international markets.

Kolkata, 25th February 2025: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Bengal is set to witness a transformative event that will redefine its entrepreneurial landscape. The Start-up Meet and Pitch Fest 2025, titled Platform – Kolkata Chapter, is being organized by Crea8ors, a leading experiential marketing and branding agency, in association with SoftTech Digi Media and Four Colors on 1st March at Dhano Dhanyo Auditorium. This groundbreaking event aims to bring together innovative startups, industry leaders, and investors to celebrate entrepreneurship and foster business growth.

The event will serve as a dynamic platform for startups to showcase their groundbreaking ideas, connect with industry experts, and gain visibility in the competitive business ecosystem. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the Platform – Kolkata Chapter promises to be a milestone in Bengal’s entrepreneurial journey.

Event Highlights

The event will feature two key segments designed to inspire, educate, and connect participants. The Pitch Festival will provide top startups with the opportunity to present their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and investors. This open forum will allow startups to get their pitches in the right places, provide mentorship opportunities, gain recognition, and attract potential collaborators and investors. The most promising ideas will be evaluated for their uniqueness, scalability, and potential impact. The Pitch Festival will be judged by a distinguished panel of industry experts, including Rimjhim Ray, CMO and Co-Founder of Heyo Phone, Avelo Roy, Managing Director & Startup Mentor of Kolkata Ventures, Dr. Arnab Basu, Co-Founder and CEO of Yancha, Aaquib Hussain, Founding Partner at Freeflow Ventures, Mahesh Shivanna, Founder of Origin Thoughts Pvt. Ltd., Sumit Sureka VP Lux Industries, Abhishek Ginodia Co-Founder Altius Investech, Arun Mukherjee, Mentor and Co-Founder at Chaigram.; Varshaa Guptaa, Consultant Shark Tank India season 1 and Founder of Velocity1.

The Business Networking Meet will include a Business Summit featuring talk shows, summits, and fireside chats with industry stalwarts. These sessions will offer valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the business world. Additionally, the Entrepreneurship Excellence Award will felicitate outstanding startups and entrepreneurs, recognizing their innovative ideas and potential for future growth.

Partners and Support
The event is supported by a strong network of partners, including Kolkata TV as the TV partner, Rotary, FBSC, FGEC, Pointers Business Forum and Bengal Business Council as ecosystem partners, IDFC First Bank as Banking Partner, Driver Partner – DRIVERS4ME, Dulal Chandra Bhar as Health Partner, LGK paints as Organic Paint Partner, Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor & Bhoj as Food Partner, Ideacafe as Branding Partner, News24 Bangla as Digital News Partner, Radium as event partner, StartupNews FYI as Media Partner, Puchka Man as Snaking Partner, Taxi Top Media as DOOH partner, PBI, Brandwave and Prime Advertising as OOH partners and 91.9 Friends FM as the radio partner. These collaborations underscore the collective effort to nurture Bengal’s startup ecosystem and provide a robust platform for startups to thrive.

Why This Event Matters
This initiative marks the first time a startup meet and pitch fest of this scale is being organized in Bengal. By bringing together startups, investors, and industry leaders, the event aims to create a thriving ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. It will provide startups with the visibility, inspiration, and opportunities needed to scale their businesses and make a lasting impact.

Sunando Chakraborty, Co-Founder of Crea8ors, shared his vision for the event, saying, “Platform – Kolkata Chapter is not just an event; it is a movement to empower Bengal’s entrepreneurial community. We aim to create a space where innovative ideas meet opportunity, and where startups can thrive with the right guidance and resources. This is our way of contributing to Bengal’s growth as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Looking Ahead
Platform – The Kolkata Chapter is a movement to empower Bengal’s entrepreneurial community. By celebrating innovation and providing a platform for startups to shine, this initiative will inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and contribute to the region’s economic growth.

By Clelia Cecilia Angelon, Founder & CEO, Surya Brasil

With the AQI levels rising to beyond hazardous, it is getting more and more difficult to breathe. While it is essential to stay indoors, there are times when we must step out. And that is the time when not just our lungs but the hair and skin also get impacted. While it is essential to put a mask on to protect the lungs, a cleansing routine will take care of the skin, but the impact on hair can be terrible. Thus always cover your hair when you step out. However, it is important to nourish the hair to reverse the impact of pollutants.

Henna is natural nectar for hair care, which is crucial for keeping hair beautiful, long, and healthy. It detoxifies the scalp and leads to hair that is revitalized, healthy, and shiny. It conditions and strengthens the hair. When other herbs are added to henna, it gives better results. It has been seen that Indian and Brazilian herb like Amla, Jua, Jaborandi, Babacu oil, Copaiba, Guarana, Cumaru, and Acai gives benefits that are more than just tinting the hair. Today one can get henna that can result in as many as 15 colors, right from black to copper to burgundy to blondish. Henna colors, treats, and hydrates the hair making them shiny and vibrant. Adding salt further helps to remove daily impurities such as pollution, oiliness, and residue of hair products. Avoid heat treatments at any cost.

Additionally, one can use a nature-based shampoo that can remove invisible particles, and heavy metals, and prepare your hair for the pollution they have to face. It is very important to avoid chemicals that are mixed with henna, dyes, and shampoos that can damage hair and health. When buying hair care products, always ensure that they are free from sulfates and parabens. Read the label carefully and ensure that your products don’t contain lauryl sulfate, synthetic fragrance, PPD, ammonia and its by-products ethanolamine, diethanolamine and triethanolamine, EDTA, resorcinol, and other toxic ingredients.

Henna also helps to prevent premature greying of hair since it contains tannins, a plant chemical found in teas that add to their vibrant coloring. Henna includes vitamin E, which helps to soften the hair. The plant’s natural leaves are high in protein and antioxidants, which help to maintain hair health. Henna hair dye is regarded as a good conditioner for your hair, making it stronger, thicker, and shinier. It may also help restore your hair and scalp’s natural pH balance!

The benefits of henna for hair growth extend beyond dyeing hair; it is also praised for its nutritional value, which promotes faster growth, strengthens and nurtures the roots, and beautifies hair. With regular use, one can improve moisture retention and duration of the hair color too. This can further be enhanced with color fixation products like shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and serums. Make sure you use natural, paraben-free products for better results.

However, many find henna applications to be messy, and time-consuming. Today you can get henna cream easily in the market that comes with an easy-to-apply applicator. Specially formulated with conditioning agents, you can simultaneously color gray hair and tone your hair while providing a complete treatment from root to tip. It replenishes nutrients and hydrates the hair, leaving you with a gorgeous mane that is colored and revitalized. It contains no ammonia or its byproducts like ethanolamine and triethanolamine, and no heavy metals, PPD, or resorcinol.

Henna can be used once monthly or as often as needed and it will help to restore natural moisture even as it adds sheen to the skin. Unlike other colorations that dry out and damage the hair and cannot be used frequently, Henna Cream can be used as often as desired, with no time intervals between applications, making it essential for all seasons. Since henna has a natural impact on the hair, the color can last up to 10 washes, which is a commendable duration compared to chemical-based hair dyes.

Switch to henna to get shinier hair that bounces and radiates your inner happiness even when its gloomy outside due to pollution.

Noida, India– Glued Supercharged, Noida’s premier entertainment destination, is revolutionizing the gaming experience with its sprawling 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Sector 96. Launched in 2023, this one-stop entertainment hub is designed to captivate thrill-seekers of all ages with seven high-energy gaming zones and over 500 exhilarating games.

From bowling and arcade games to cricket, soccer, shooting, and cue sports, Glued Supercharged offers an unparalleled mix of interactive fun, making it the go-to venue for casual outings, corporate events, birthday parties, and get-togethers. With a capacity to accommodate over 300 guests simultaneously, it ensures a high-energy experience for everyone who walks through its doors.

Expanding its reach beyond Noida, Glued Supercharged currently operates in Ludhiana and Noida Expressway, with its third center set to launch soon in Greater Noida West. Unlike conventional gaming zones that primarily focus on arcade games, Glued Supercharged sets itself apart by offering a diverse and immersive entertainment ecosystem. Whether it’s kids engrossed in arcade adventures, parents battling it out in bowling or cue sports, or groups competing in high-speed racing simulators, the experience is designed for every age and interest.

“Glued Supercharged isn’t just a gaming zone—it’s an entertainment revolution,” said Charu Saini, Business Head, Glued Entertainment of Glued Supercharged. “We’ve created a space where families, friends, and colleagues can escape the daily grind, challenge each other, and make unforgettable memories under one roof.”

Beyond gaming, visitors can explore a vibrant selection of food brands, including Blaze Pizza, Baskin Robbins, Momomia, Mr. Corn, Keventers, House of Candy, and many more, making it a complete entertainment and dining destination. From thrilling laser tag battles to an extensive arcade collection and top-tier bowling lanes, Glued Supercharged is redefining fun in Noida, ensuring that every visit is packed with excitement and adventure.

Peshawri at ITC Sonar is renowned for its robust flavors from the North West Frontier, offering an authentic culinary experience like no other. The restaurant specializes in a menu where dishes are crafted in traditional clay ovens—or tandoors—embodying the rich culinary heritage of the Indian North West Frontier region. This method ensures the preservation of tender, moist textures, with prime cuts of meat marinated in the finest spices and cooked over high heat.

The ambiance of Peshawri mirrors the tradition from which it stems, reminiscent of camaraderie around a campfire. The décor, featuring rough-hewn trestle tables and wooden stools, enhances the rustic charm.

Throughout March, Peshawri invites you to indulge in “Kebabs and Brews.” Treat yourself to a special feast of expertly crafted kebabs paired with a selection of fine brews. Enjoy a Vegetarian Assorted Kebabs.

The menu promises a delightful array of kebabs such as succulent Seekh Kebabs, Sikandar Raan, Tandoori Aloo, Paneer Tikka, and the iconic Dal Bukhara, all mindfully prepared by celebrated chefs. Elevate your meal with a carefully curated selection of premium beverages thoughtfully paired to enhance the spices and flavors of each dish.