New Delhi, March 11, 2025: After three days of insightful debates, strategic policy dialogues, and bold global commitments, the 24th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), concluded today, reinforcing the global agenda for sustainability and climate resilience. The valedictory session, “WSDS@25 and Driving Impact through Multistakeholder Dialogues,” highlighted the critical role of collaborative partnerships in addressing complex sustainability challenges and environmental concerns.

The first session of the final day commenced with the chair’s remarks by Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI, who underscored the necessity of sustained dialogue among diverse stakeholders to drive long-term environmental and developmental impact. He said, “Sustainable development serves as a bridge between two epistemic communities—the development community and the environmental community. This, in essence, is the real challenge of sustainability: How can we achieve development while also protecting the environment? It’s not an easy task.”

In a special ‘Global Leadership’ (video message), Ms Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to global climate action and emphasized the urgency of accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She spoke about the pertinent climate issues being faced by the world today and explained, “Hunger is increasing, and we have witnessed the warmest years on record, with carbon dioxide levels continuing to rise. But we cannot give up hope or dilute our ambitions. It’s time for us to rescue the SDGs as a plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity.”

The Keynote Address was delivered by Ms Dia Mirza, Actor, Producer, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, and UN Secretary-General’s Advocate for SDGs, who emphasized the power of individual and collective action in addressing climate challenges. She said, “The road ahead is not easy. There will be challenges, and there will be moments of doubt. But, if we work together, if we stay committed to the values that drive us—the pursuit of justice, equity, and sustainability—I believe we can meet this moment with the urgency and determination it requires. When I think of solutions, I think about Act4Earth, a movement that is close to my heart. It is not just about recycling or planting trees, it is a movement that calls us to reconnect with the Earth. It is about choices that protect the planet and the way we interact with the world. Act4Earth encourages each one of us to take responsibility for our impact on the environment and to actively advocate for change.”

Mr Martin Raiser, Vice President, World Bank, highlighted the importance of sustainable financing and global cooperation in achieving climate goals. He said, “WSDS is an excellent opportunity and a reflection of ideas and experiences to drive the change we want to see. We see green transition as a driver of investment and growth of jobs. There is no better country in the world than India to drive green transition not only because of its scale and entrepreneurial talent, but also because of the necessity, since India is one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. We need to think of resilience in terms of reallocation of resources in terms of adaptation of households and businesses.”

In recognition of youth-driven climate leadership, the summit featured the felicitation of winners of the Youth Climate Conclave, and the presentation of the ‘Youth Pledge’ was given by Dr Livleen Kahlon, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, TERI. This segment highlighted the critical role of young leaders in shaping a sustainable future.

The unveiling of the Act4Earth 2025 Manifesto by Dr Shailly Kedia, Curator, WSDS, TERI, outlined a vision for actionable commitments and laid the foundation for ongoing sustainability advocacy beyond WSDS 2025. Thereafter, Dr Kedia informed that next year will mark the silver jubilee of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) as TERI prepares to celebrate a quarter century of commitment, collaboration, and climate action.

The summit officially concluded with the closing address from Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, who extended her gratitude to global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and civil society for their invaluable contributions, reaffirming TERI’s commitment to fostering international collaboration for a more sustainable and resilient future. She said, “This year’s theme was centered on partnerships and collaborations. As we conclude, we leave with a wealth of ideas and strategies that will guide us tackle future challenges.”

As WSDS 2025 drew to a close, it reinforced the urgency of sustained collaboration, innovative policy frameworks, and collective action in advancing a just and sustainable future for all.

Mumbai, 11 March 2025 – Standard Chartered and Confederation of Indian Industries – The Indian Green Building Council (CII IGBC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the financing of green buildings in India. Through this initiative, both Standard Chartered and CII IGBC aim to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient building solutions, in support of the ambition to reduce India’s overall carbon footprint.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of India’s environmental and energy goals, as both organizations aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry by promoting energy-efficient buildings.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Ankur Khurana, Co-Head, of Client Coverage, India and South Asia, Standard Chartered, and K. S. Venkatagiri, Executive Director, CII Indian Green Building Council.

Commenting on this tie-up, Ankur Khurana, Co-Head, of Client Coverage, India and South Asia, Standard Chartered, said, “We are proud to partner with CII IGBC to promote sustainable finance for the development of green-certified buildings. This initiative is expected to not only support sustainability but also bring long-term economic advantages through energy savings generated by these green buildings. Sustainable finance is one of the strategic priorities at Standard Chartered Bank and we believe that transition to a low carbon economy presents a significant opportunity to accelerate sustainable growth in the world economy”.

S. Venkatagiri, Executive Director, CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), said, “This MoU represents a powerful collaboration between two entities committed to creating a sustainable future. Through our partnership with Standard Chartered, we aim to offer developers the tools and resources they need to build energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings. Together, we are not only reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry but also accelerating the growth of India’s green building sector.”

11th March 2025, India – Felicity Games, a leading global mobile game publisher, has raised $3 million (INR 25.8 crore) in a seed funding round led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from international investors such as T-Accelerate Capital (Singapore) and MIXI Global Investments (Tokyo). The funding round also saw strong follow-up investments from existing backers DeVC and Visceral Capital, further emphasizing investors’ confidence in Felicity’s long-term vision.

The fundraising follows a period of rapid growth for Felicity, which has now surpassed $1M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and crossed 1 million downloads across its top-performing titles, Seek & Find and Nova Solitaire. Founded in 2023 by Anurag Choudhary, Felicity Games is focused on pioneering a scalable playbook for global game publishing by tapping into India’s burgeoning game development ecosystem. Specializing in hybrid-casual games publishing, the company combines data-driven insights with a strong execution model to deliver high-performing mobile games to audiences worldwide. The company closed  February with over $100K in gross revenue, marking a 4X scale-up from November 2024.

With this new round of funding, Felicity Games plans to expand its publishing infrastructure and deepen its relationships with Indian game studios. The company is committed to scaling its successful titles and using the funds to test additional games by the end of 2025. This investment will also support the company’s mission of becoming the go-to partner for studios looking to scale their games profitably and sustainably.

In 2024, Felicity Games forged partnerships with over 10 Indian studios to test and scale several games, further strengthening its publishing infrastructure and its position in the competitive global market.

Speaking on this Sonal Saldanha, VP at 3one4 Capital said, “The gaming industry has changed significantly, with mobile adoption and new advertising rules reshaping how games are built, discovered, and monetized. These shifts create opportunities for new companies to emerge. Felicity is taking a first-principles approach to building a substantial gaming business from India by leveraging exceptional talent, operational efficiency, and rapid execution. We share Anurag’s vision and are excited to support an industry-defining gaming company emerging from India,”

“We are building the next generation of global gaming successes from India,” said Anurag Choudhary, Founder & CEO of Felicity Games, “At Felicity, we take a tech-driven, execution-focused approach to systematically identify and scale global hits. By tapping into India’s studio ecosystem and top global talent in UA, Monetization, and Live Ops, we’re accelerating learning and innovation. This fundraise fuels our mission to double down on innovation, partnerships, and growth”

Through this latest round of funding, Felicity Games is poised to bridge the gap in the mobile gaming ecosystem, providing studios with the technology, insights, and comprehensive support needed to compete and succeed on a global scale.

Hyderabad 11 March: Lovely Professional University (LPU) has always been committed to building strong, supportive connections between students, parents, and faculty. Recently, the university held a series of Parents-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across key cities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad. Thousands of parents actively participated in these events, engaging in discussions about their children’s academic progress, challenges, and overall growth.

During the meetings, parents received firsthand information about their children’s performance and well-being. LPU faculty and staff guided parents through discussions regarding the students’ classes, project activities, and individual challenges. Additionally, parents were introduced to the LPU Touch app, which offers an easy, centralized way to stay connected with the university and monitor their child’s progress. Through this app, parents can access real-time updates about academic records, project work, class activities, and other key details about their child’s education. The app proves especially useful for parents of hostel students, providing them with information about their child’s whereabouts and activities, including when a student leaves the hostel.

LPU’s PTMs stand out as a significant part of its academic culture, making it one of the few institutions in India to offer both on-campus and off-campus platforms for parents to engage. This flexibility ensures that more parents can take part in their children’s educational journey, enhancing community involvement in student development. These meetings also reflect LPU’s dedication to transparency, offering parents a detailed view of their children’s progress, both academically and personally.

Col. Dr. Rashmi Mittal, Pro-Chancellor of LPU, stated, “At LPU, we are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage parents in their child’s educational journey. We understand how important it is for parents to stay informed and be part of their child’s development. That’s why we have introduced the LPU Touch app, which makes it easier for parents to access their child’s academic updates, track their progress, and even stay in touch with the university when needed.”

Mr. Ravi Shankar Rao, father of Ravi Akash Babu, a B.Tech CSE student, expressed, “As parents, these meetings have been extremely valuable in providing a deeper understanding of our child’s academic journey. We are more aware of children’s progress, strengths, and areas that need attention. The open discussions with the faculty were incredibly helpful in clarifying our concerns and offering guidance. Also, the app is a great tool for staying informed about academic updates and staying connected with the university, making it easier for us to track their progress and be actively involved in their educational experience.”

BENGALURU, March 11, 2025: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, and the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES)—an autonomous body promoted by Government of Karnataka, have opened registrations to the 16th edition of TCS TechBytes—the Engineering IT Quiz. This quiz is open to engineering students (BE/BTech) of all streams and semesters across Karnataka.

TCS TechBytes challenges and encourages students to expand their knowledge in technology trends and its diverse application across industries. The objective is to enhance awareness in emerging areas, enabling them to compete in the fast-paced technology intensive industry. Each institution can share names of up to 20 students to participate in the regional finals of the quiz. No participation fee is charged. Entries have to be sent by the respective institutions on or before March 16, 2025, to manager@bites.org.in

Regional rounds of the quiz will be conducted across six locations—Mangaluru (March 18), Mysuru (March 20), Kalaburagi (March 25), Hubballi (March 27), Tumakuru (April 2) and Bengaluru (April 8). The finals will be held in Bengaluru on April 8, 2025. Winners and runners-up of each regional round will receive gift vouchers worth Rs 12,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively, as well as the opportunity to compete at the State Finals to be held in Bengaluru on April 8, 2025. The final prize for the winner and runner-up includes an educational scholarship worth Rs 85,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively, among other vouchers.

The quiz will focus on the application of technology across various sectors and aspects such as: the technology environment, the business, its people, new trends, legends, etc. It will also focus on emerging areas such as: artificial intelligence, digital, cloud computing, automation, biometrics, mobility, robotics, telecom, social media and big data, personalities – international and national, software products, history of IT and areas where IT has made an impact such as education, entertainment, books, multimedia, music, movies, internet, banking, advertising, sports, gaming, social networking, cell phones, etc. For more information visit www.bites.org.in.

India, March 11,2025:This year, Spykar, India’s leading denim brand, is turning the idea of Women’s Day on its head with its latest campaign, #HerDayEveryDay. Because let’s be honest—why should celebrating women be limited to just one day when they own every single one?

Spykar isn’t here to preach about empowerment. Instead, it’s making a statement: whether at work, at play, or just kicking back, every day is already a woman’s day. With #HerDayEveryDay, the brand is championing this simple truth through fun, engaging initiatives, real conversations, and a whole lot of denim.

“At Spykar, we don’t believe in setting reminders to celebrate women on a specific day,” said Sanjay Vakharia, CEO and Co-Founder at Spykar. “Women own their space every single day, and we’re here to acknowledge that in a way that feels natural, smart, and unapologetically real.”

Spykar is teaming up with dynamic women across entrepreneurship, fashion, lifestyle, and beyond to highlight their everyday wins—big or small. Through social media takeovers, digital storytelling, and interactive content, the brand is keeping the conversation fresh, witty, and engaging.

Encouraging its audience to join in, Spykar is inviting people to share those everyday moments where women are just being their amazing selves—whether that’s killing it in a boardroom, acing street style, or simply saying “no” to something that doesn’t serve them. Using the hashtag #HerDayEveryDay, these moments will be featured across Spykar’s platforms, because every day deserves its highlight reel.