The Hosteller and redBus join forces to offer seamless travel solutions

New Delhi, 07 March 2025: The Hosteller, India’s largest backpacker hostel chain, announces its partnership with redBus, the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform, directly onto the Hosteller’s website and Glu App. This collaboration brings an unparalleled level of convenience to guests, allowing them to book their stay and transportation seamlessly in one place.

This thoughtful integration will bring a truly holistic travel experience for customers by eliminating the need for multiple booking platforms. Guests can now arrange their accommodation at The Hosteller and plan their journeys across India with ease, accessing thousands of bus routes nationwide. The streamlined process ensures that every traveller, from digital nomads to solo explorers and family vacationers, can enjoy a simplified, cost-effective, and reliable way to move from one destination to another.

Through The Hosteller’s Glu App, tech-savvy travellers will be able to book bus tickets, check schedules, and track their buses directly. Whether planning a weekend getaway or a multi-city adventure, guests can manage their entire itinerary from a single platform. Budget-friendly options and special offers are also key benefits of this partnership, with access to exclusive discounts and promotions. From luxury buses to sleeper coaches, guests can choose the transport option that best suits their travel preferences and budget. For those planning workations, this partnership ensures easy connectivity between cities, making The Hosteller an even more attractive option for remote workers.

One significant highlight of the Hosteller x redBus partnership is dual customer support. Travel often involves unforeseen changes or challenges, including last-minute changes in travel plans, cancellations, and delays. As both brands combine their forces, customers can now expect more prompt customer service.

Pranav Dangi, Founder and CEO, The Hosteller, said, “Our partnership with redBus not only strengthens the travel eco-system we offer to our guests but has also created a strong foundation between the two companies to work towards offering seamless services even in the future. Integrating redBus on our website and web app is a step to ensure every guest who thinks of travelling and staying at The Hosteller has everything that is needed under one roof. We are eliminating the hassle of booking travels and making it very easy with just a few taps”.

Manoj Agarwala, CBO, redBus, mentioned, “As one of the largest online bus ticketing platforms, our mission is to make travel planning as seamless and accessible for our customers as possible. Young travellers are an important cohort for us and this partnership caters to them as hostels are used primarily by younger people. Moreover, several of the properties are offbeat destinations, where buses are often the primary mode of transport. By working with The Hosteller, we are delivering a “one-stop solution” for all kinds of booking needs for our passengers”.

Radcliffe School Commends Finland Curriculum Adoption in Its New Cutting-Edge Campus

National, 07 March 2025: Radcliffe School, Greater Noida, has inaugurated its new campus and introduced the globally acclaimed Finland curriculum, reinforcing its commitment to providing quality education. This milestone highlights the institution’s dedication to fostering an environment that supports creativity, innovation, and holistic development.

The grand event, ‘Radcliffe Renaissance,’ marked the beginning of this new phase. The evening commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, graced by distinguished guests, including esteemed representatives from the Finnish Embassy. This symbolic act marked the official opening of the campus, signifying enlightenment, knowledge, and a bright future for Radcliffe School.

The celebrations continued with an enthralling dance performance by the school’s talented students, captivating the audience with their energy and artistic expression. Principal Ms. Priyanka Singh extended a warm welcome to all dignitaries and guests, expressing gratitude for their support and reaffirming Radcliffe’s mission of fostering holistic development.

Addressing the gathering, Group CEO Mr. Gagan Oberoi highlighted the school’s integral role in the vision of the Espire team. He emphasized Radcliffe’s commitment to creating an innovative and student-centric learning environment, nurturing future leaders prepared for the evolving global landscape.

CEO of Radcliffe, Mr. Himanshu Yagnik, elaborated on the crucial role of skill development in education. He stressed the importance of emotional, social, and cognitive growth in shaping well-rounded individuals. A key highlight of his address was the announcement of the adoption of the Finland curriculum at the Noida campus. Renowned for its emphasis on creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative learning, the Finland curriculum aligns seamlessly with Radcliffe’s educational philosophy.

Himanshu further emphasized that this is not just an inauguration but the beginning of a new chapter in innovation, learning, growth, and community building! It is critical to have the right education, by the right teachers in the right environment, which in turn unlocks a child’s true potential.

Ms. Sana, representing the Finnish Embassy, shared insights into the significance of skill-based education in today’s dynamic world. She emphasized how the Finland curriculum focuses not only on academic excellence but also on fostering critical thinking, independence, and lifelong learning skills.

The Finland curriculum has gained global recognition for its student-centric approach, which encourages personalized learning, self-expression, and a deeper understanding of concepts. By incorporating this model, Radcliffe School ensures that students receive an enriching educational experience, equipping them with the skills necessary for academic and personal success.

The highlight of the evening was an extraordinary sand art performance by renowned artist Mr. Rahul. Through mesmerizing visuals, he illustrated the transformative journey of a Radcliffian, reflecting the school’s dedication to nurturing confident and capable individuals ready to take on future challenges.

With this initiative, Radcliffe School continues to enhance its educational offerings, providing students with a world-class learning environment designed to shape future leaders

New Relic Unveils Innovations for Full Cloud Cost and Pipeline Data Control

Bangalore, India—NEW RELIC NOW+—March 7, 2025—New Relic, the Intelligent Observability company, announced platform innovations that give businesses the insights they need to optimize spending and ROI within data-rich tech stacks and multi-cloud environments. Innovations include Cloud Cost Intelligence, which delivers detailed views into multi-cloud cost trends, drivers, and impacts so that business teams can be strategic about current and future cloud investment. New Relic also unveiled Pipeline Control, which gives enterprises a powerful rules engine and rich data visualizations to maximize the value of data ingestion.

Adoption of AI and multi-cloud are driving up cloud costs at a rapid rate

The adoption of AI in IT and business operations is driving a sharp rise in cloud costs. Gartner predicts that cloud spending will jump 21.5% in 2025, and that cloud infrastructure and platform services will comprise the largest category of enterprise cloud spend. Gartner also predicts half of enterprises will rely on a multi-cloud strategy this year, leading businesses to juggle the management of multiple cloud platforms, security protocols, and billing structures. In the multi-cloud, AI era, tech stacks are also intricate, generating vast amounts of data that is challenging to control and optimize.

“Businesses are under pressure to control costs and maximize value from all angles within their multi-cloud environments—where data volumes are exploding alongside the growing use of AI,” said New Relic Chief Product Officer Manav Khurana. “Any lack of visibility across these ecosystems and data pipelines leads to overspending or spending in the wrong areas, waste, and lack of predictability in future costs. Now, enterprises need to look no further than our Intelligent Observability Platform for an automated, unified view of telemetry data from across cloud providers, with real-time insights and intelligent recommendations they can use to optimize two of their most critical and expensive areas: cloud environments and data pipelines. As a result, they gain full control of these key cost centers to ensure ongoing ROI.”

Cloud Cost Intelligence provides automatic insights enterprises need to optimize cloud spending at scale

Fully integrated into the New Relic Intelligent Observability Platform, customers leverage Cloud Cost Intelligence to:

  •  Automatically gain real-time, comprehensive visibility into AWS cloud and Kubernetes resource costs so both technical and business teams can visualize and predict dynamic cloud spending.
  •  Run cost estimates for planned resources pre-launch and share insights for business alignment.
  •  Identify unusual spend patterns and alert relevant teams for fast resolution.

Pipeline Control enables enterprises to ensure data quality control and optimize costs

Fully integrated into the New Relic Intelligent Observability Platform, customers use Pipeline Control to:

  •  Access a powerful rules engine so IT teams can route, filter, enrich, and transform all MELT telemetry data in flight, enabling teams to maximize the value of data ingestion.
  •  Run pipelines in their own infrastructure or in New Relic’s cloud.
  •  Mask, filter, and obfuscate sensitive data to ensure security and compliance.
  •  Further manage costs by filtering data to pay only for valuable data, and see the exact ROI impact on ingestion with rich pipeline visualizations.

“Organizations want simple, integrated, cost-effective, and highly automated solutions to support modern business insights. Cloud data pipelines (CDPs) help enterprises build analytics quickly, automate ingestion and data processing workflows, leverage new data sources, and support new business requirements. Enterprises need a data pipeline solution that delivers performance at scale, makes data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers more productive, supports more complex use cases, and leverages new generative AI (genAI) capabilities to automate deployments. Cloud data pipeline vendors are responding to these needs by offering advanced capabilities for roles across the enterprise so that teams can quickly develop, deploy, and manage data pipelines to accelerate use cases.” The Forrester Wave™: Cloud Data Pipelines, Q4 2023, Noel Yuhanna, Carolin Provost, Aaron Katz, and Jen Barton, Nov 28, 2023

Axis Max Life Secures Future Growth with Smart Innovation Fund

New Delhi, March 07, 2025: Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd., formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. (“Axis Max Life”/”Company”), has announced the launch of the Axis Max Life Smart Innovation Fund (SFIN: ULIF03301/03/25INNOVATION104), a thematic, actively managed fund designed to provide investors with exposure to high-growth, innovation-led companies across key sectors. As an innovation-themed fund in the life insurance industry, it will invest in a diversified portfolio of large, mid, and small-cap companies, focusing on businesses at the forefront of technological and sectoral transformation. The fund will be open for subscription from March 5, 2025, to March 20, 2025.

The Axis Max Life Smart Innovation Fund aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence, healthcare, biotechnology, Financial sector, energy, consumer sector and other disruptive industries, offering potential long-term capital appreciation.

Sachin Bajaj, EVP and Chief Investment Officer, of Axis Max Life Insurance, stated: “Innovation is the key driver of economic growth, and investors today are keen to participate in transformative sectors that define the future. The Axis Max Life Smart Innovation Fund is designed to identify companies across sectors, that are going to benefit from the innovation theme and strategies. With a dynamic and actively managed investment approach, we aim to deliver sustainable long-term growth while aligning with evolving investor preferences.”

In order to identify the most promising investment opportunities, Axis Max Life will assess and benchmark companies’ innovation capabilities and potential across three critical dimensions: Commitment, Influence, and Originality. These parameters help evaluate businesses striving to enhance their competitive edge through innovative practices and technologies.  Moreover, the fund’s active management approach ensures adaptability to market conditions, making it a compelling addition to Axis Max Life’s growing suite of ULIP investment options.

The fund will be available through Axis Max Life’s- ULIP products, including the Online Savings Plan, Flexi Wealth Advantage Plan, and Smart Term with Additional Returns ULIP.

Tanishq Commends Women’s Resilience with ‘Her Choice’ This Women’s Day

7th March 2025: This Women’s Day, Tanishq, India’s largest jewelry retail brand from the house of Tata, launches ‘Her Choice’—a thought-provoking film that challenges conventional notions of empowerment and celebrates a woman’s right to define her path. Conceptualized by Autumn Grey, the film urges viewers to rethink: Is empowerment about meeting societal expectations, or is it about embracing one’s own choices—free from judgment? With ‘Her Freedom to Choose,’ Tanishq continues its tradition of sparking meaningful conversations that reflect the evolving aspirations of women today. The campaign shifts the perspective on empowerment—from being a Mold, predefined standard to a deeply personal and individual journey.

For generations, women have faced judgments for the choices they make—even empowerment today comes with expectations. As a brand, Tanishq has always stood for women, celebrating her journey and the choices that define her. With ‘Her Choice, the brand wants to honor every woman’s definition of empowerment—because true strength lies in the freedom to choose, without hesitation or doubt. Tanishq’s latest campaign highlights this simple yet profound truth that empowerment is not about what a woman chooses, but about her right to choose.

The film follows a woman whose strength and purpose are unmistakable. In the opening sequences, she appears to be preparing for a workday—dressing with intent and moving through her morning routine. Yet, in a poignant twist, it is her husband who steps out for work, while she stays behind, embracing the role of a homemaker. Her decision isn’t made under pressure, nor is it a compromise—it is her choice, made on her terms. Through this powerful narrative, Tanishq challenges the notion that empowerment must fit a specific mold. The film beautifully captures that it is not a conversation about career versus home or ambition versus tradition—it is about the freedom to define one’s journey.

Speaking about the campaign, Pelki Tshering, CMO, Tanishq, said: “Tanishq has always celebrated every woman’s unique journey, her choices, and the strength that comes from being unapologetically her. Our latest campaign “Her Choice” challenges the singular idea of empowerment, celebrating every woman’s right to define it herself —because true strength isn’t about meeting expectations; it’s about having the agency to choose, without judgment. Empowerment after all is in the freedom to choose, not the choice itself. Isn’t it?

Watch the film here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBW14CUeF0c

“True empowerment lies in the freedom to define it for yourself. This film celebrates the strength in every choice a woman makes, reminding us that no path is less valid than another. It’s a story that challenges perceptions and honors individuality—something we’ve always believed in as storytellers,” says Anusha Shetty, CEO, of Grey India.

 Speaking on the launch of the film, Kopal Naithani, Director, Autumn Grey, said “I believe that empowerment isn’t simply about the path you take—it’s about the freedom to choose it. Whether a woman builds a career or dedicates herself to her home, true strength lies in having that choice without judgment. Respecting that freedom is the essence of real empowerment and this belief was the driving force behind our film.”

Bank of India Signs MoU with Indian Army for BOI Rakshak Salary Package

Mumbai, March 7th 2025: Bank of India, one of India’s leading public sector banks, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army to extend the BOI Rakshak Salary Package to Army Personnel, Veterans and Agniveers recruited under the Agnipath Scheme. The MoU covers special benefits including enhanced free comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance Cover (PAI), attractive offers on Debit and Credit Cards and a host of other offers.

The ceremony for the exchange of MoUs was held on 4th March, 2025 at the Indian Army Headquarters, New Delhi. Lt. Gen. Rajeev Puri, AVSM, VSM, DG (MP & PS) of the Indian Army chaired the ceremony. The event was also attended by Major Gen. V K Purohit, ADG PS, Shri Subrat Kumar, Executive Director, Bank of India and other Senior Officials of both the organisations.

Lt. Gen Rajeev Puri thanked BOI for extending the bouquet of services to Indian Army. He also suggested to have some Defence Friendly Branches of the Bank at Army Dominant areas.

Shri Subrat Kumar, Executive Director Bank of India said, “We are proud to be associated with the Indian Army and happy to extend the Benefits of our Rakshak Salary Scheme. He assured best banking products and customer service, supported by state-of-the-art digital infrastructure.” He also urged that Army Pensioners should avail the benefits of BOI Door Step Banking. On Behalf of Bank of India he expressed his gratitude towards the Indian Army.

BOI’s Rakshak Salary Scheme is a specially crafted salary account for personnel working in Defence Forces, Paramilitary, and State Police. It offers free personal accidental insurance cover of up to ₹100 lakhs, free air accidental coverage of ₹200 lakhs, along with many other privileges and concessions, with applicable terms and conditions.

Spinny Commends Women Car Buyers as Their Numbers Accelerate

Mumbai, India – March 07, 2025: Over the past few decades, women in India have achieved remarkable milestones. Taking the front seat—both in their cars and in driving change, society has witnessed a powerful shift.

This transformation is reflected in a recent report by Spinny, India’s leading full-stack used car platform, which highlights a significant rise in women car buyers. In 2024, women made up 26% of Spinny’s customer base, a substantial increase from 16% in 2023. Notably, by March 2025, this number surged to 46%, signaling growing confidence among women in purchasing used cars and reshaping automotive preferences and societal norms.

What do women want?

60% of women buyers prefer automatic hatchbacks for their ease of use, while 18% opt for compact SUVs. Top models include the Renault Kwid, Hyundai Grand i10, and Maruti Suzuki Swift. Delhi-NCR leads with 48% of women buyers, followed by Mumbai at 46%, Bengaluru at 41%, and Pune at 39%. Non-metro cities like Lucknow and Jaipur also show a 20% growth in women buyers. The average age of women buyers ranges between 30 to 40 years, reflecting a trend of young professionals investing in personal vehicles.

Emphasizing the transformative impact of this trend, Niraj Singh, CEO and Founder of Spinny, stated, “We believe it’s a woman’s world, and we are celebrating this with a special discount for women buyers. Over the years, women have made up an average of over 32% of our car buyers, and we remain committed to increasing this number.

In the spirit of consistency, from March 7 to March 9, Spinny is rolling out special offers for women—whether they’re buying, selling, or upgrading their car. Women buyers can enjoy discounts of up to ₹1,00,000, while one lucky woman seller wins ₹5,000 every day. This initiative not only celebrates women’s car owners but also empowers them to make independent automotive choices.

The increasing number of women purchasing cars reflects a broader societal shift towards financial independence and breaking traditional norms.

With women buyers reshaping the automotive landscape, Spinny remains committed to fostering a more inclusive, transparent, and seamless car-buying experience. As more women take the wheel both literally and figuratively their preferences are driving a revolution in the industry, emphasizing trust, convenience, and personalization. Spinny continues to champion this shift, ensuring that every customer finds a car that truly matches their journey.

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Stream for Free LG Channels Launches 100+ Channels on LG Smart TVs

New Delhi, March 07, 2025 – LG Electronics India announces the expansion of its free ad-supported TV (FAST) service, LG Channels, which now offers over 100 channels. This service provides users with a diverse array of content across entertainment, music, news, kids, lifestyle, and more – all without any subscription or payment.

With LG Channels, LG SMART TV users can enjoy a viewing experience without set-top boxes, subscriptions, or payments. The service ensures access to a wide variety of content for users, providing convenience in entertainment.

LG Channels caters to a broad audience with popular channels spanning across various genres, ensuring there is something for everyone in the family. The platform also celebrates India’s linguistic diversity, offering content in Hindi, English, and regional languages such as Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, and Bangla.

Mr. Hong Ju Jeon, MD- LG Electronics India said “At LG Electronics India, we focus on the entertainment experience for our customers. LG Channels now offers over 100 free channels with content that caters to audiences of all ages and interests. We will continue expanding LG Channels to bring even more personalized content to our customers.”

With the momentum building around FAST channels, LG Channels continues expanding its portfolio, ensuring viewers have access to even more engaging content in the future. This innovation aligns with LG Channels’ mission to deliver diverse, subscription-free entertainment to LG TV users.

LG channels can be accessed on LG smart TV through the LG channel app available on all devices.

Simply Fresh Welcomes Change with a Thought-Provoking Women’s Day Campaign

7 March 2025, IndiaSimply Fresh, the flagship edible oil brand of BN Group, is celebrating Women’s Day with a powerful new video campaign that challenges outdated stereotypes and encourages a fresh perspective on gender equality. Aligning with its broader #RakhoIraadeFresh campaign, the video highlights the importance of breaking biases and embracing an open mindset toward women in all roles.

The thought-provoking video opens with a working woman managing household responsibilities before heading out for work. As she steps into a taxi driven by a woman, the driver curiously asks why she chooses her taxi every day. The passenger smiles and responds, “People say women can’t drive well, but you do it so smoothly.” The moment serves as a reminder that societal perceptions need a refresh—one that fosters inclusivity and equal opportunities.

Speaking about the campaign, Kiran Giradkar, CMO, BN Group, said, “At Simply Fresh, we believe that progress begins with a fresh perspective. Women excel in every field, yet stereotypes continue to hold them back. Through this campaign, we aim to inspire conversations around gender equality and encourage people to rethink their biases. This Women’s Day, let’s commit to keeping our minds and attitudes as fresh as our choices.”

With this campaign, Simply Fresh continues to advocate for a world where talent and dedication matter more than preconceived notions. The brand’s message resonates beyond Women’s Day, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a society that treats everyone with fairness and respect.

ISH & GeSS Education Partner to Boost Global Hospitality Careers for Indian Talent

Gurugram, India, March 07, 2025: In a groundbreaking initiative, Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), home to Ecole Ducasse India, recognized for setting global standards for Hospitality and culinary education in India, has partnered with GeSS Education, a leading Australian education provider, to introduce a distinctive international career pathway for aspiring chefs and hospitality professionals in India.

The partnership will enable ISH’s Intensive Certificate in Culinary Arts (ICAP India) & Intensive Certificate in Bakery and Pastry Arts (ICAP India) students to gain globally recognized Australian vocational qualifications. It will provide them a structured pathway to work in Australia’s thriving hospitality sector under skilled migration visa programs (407/482 Visa). The initiative is uniquely positioned at the intersection of education, skills, and global employability, bridging the demand for trained culinary professionals in Australia while elevating India’s standing as a hub for world-class hospitality talent.

ISH, known for its liberal hospitality and business education approach, and GeSS Education, a trusted name in Australian vocational training aligned with Austrade in India, are combining their expertise to offer an education-to-employment pipeline that ensures Indian students are job-ready, globally competitive, and industry-aligned.

Empowering India’s Culinary Talent with Global Credentials

Speaking about the collaboration, Mr. Kunal Vasudeva, Managing Director & Co-Founder of the Indian School of Hospitality, stated, “At ISH, we believe talent should not be constrained by geography. The hospitality industry thrives on mobility, skills, and passion, and this partnership is about enabling Indian students to build rewarding careers that extend far beyond our borders. With this initiative, we are creating a real, tangible impact by delivering focussed skills education and ensuring employability in global markets where demand for skilled professionals is soaring.”

“This extends beyond obtaining a qualification; it’s about enabling a young, ambitious professional from India to enter the global hospitality workforce with confidence, credibility, and real earning potential. We are not selling a dream; we are creating structured, outcome-driven opportunities that align with the future of work in hospitality,’’ added Mr. Vasudeva.

Echoing her views, Ms. Cristine Russell, Founder & Managing Director, GeSS Education, said, “India has some of the world’s most passionate culinary professionals, and we see immense potential in providing them with structured career progression opportunities. Through this collaboration, we deliver an internationally accredited skill-based education and ensure that graduates are placed with leading hospitality employers in Australia.”

“Our success is driven by the dedicated professionals behind these programs—our expert team, whose commitment to quality education, personalised support, and exceptional customer service ensures every student has a unique experience. With key team members like Dharna Mukherjee, our Chief Operating Officer leading operations in India, we provide a seamless experience, from training to employment, making global career aspirations a reality,’’ added Ms. Russell.

GeSS Education, which has successfully implemented offshore vocational training programs in Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and now India, brings to this partnership its cutting-edge Learning Management System (GeSS LMS), compliance expertise, and employer partnerships to facilitate international job placements.

A Unique Opportunity in the Hospitality Skills Market

Before transitioning to the Australian job market, the program will allow students to train under Ecole Ducasse, India experts with global pedigree and infrastructure. Upon successful completion, graduates will have opportunities to be placed in flagship hospitality businesses in Australia as skilled chefs, with potential pathways for career acceleration.

This initiative is critical when hospitality businesses worldwide are facing acute workforce shortages. Australia, in particular, is experiencing a strong demand for skilled hospitality professionals, making this an opportune moment for Indian students to leverage their education and enter an internationally competitive job market.

A Strategic Fit for India’s Skill & Education Ambitions

This partnership aligns with India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the Skill India initiative, emphasizing industry-relevant, globally recognized skill development. With hospitality and tourism contributing significantly to India’s GDP, structured vocational education pathways like this will play a key role in making Indian talent more mobile, employable, and globally sought after.

The collaboration also spotlights the importance of internationally aligned qualifications, bringing together ISH’s reputation in liberal hospitality & business education and as an Australian Educational Training Institute, GeSS Education operates within the framework of Australian education standards, with a strong international outlook aligned with Austrade’s education and skills promotion efforts.