RITES & DP World Sign MoU for Economic Infrastructure Advancement
Gurugram, April 14, 2025: RITES Limited, a leading transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, has entered into a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DP World, a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, to explore potential opportunities for collaboration in the development of trade, logistics, and infrastructure projects. The MoU aims to foster mutual collaboration by exploring joint opportunities in infrastructure development, including ports, multimodal logistics parks, free trade zones, rail connectivity projects, and logistics infrastructure services.
Signed in the esteemed presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE; Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India; His Excellency Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, along with Shri Rahul Mithal, Chairman & Managing Director of RITES Limited, and other distinguished dignitaries during the ‘CEO-Connect: Dubai-India Economic Ties & Opportunities’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, this MoU will foster collaboration in the areas of infrastructure development and trade between India and the UAE.
The Virtual Trade Corridor (VTC), launched in September 2024, is supported by MAITRI, a digital platform being developed with RITES. The VTC integrates customs, logistics, and regulatory processes into a single, seamless digital system to simplify and accelerate trade between the two nations. Since its launch, strategic workshops in India and the UAE have led to key decisions, paving the way for development of the proof of concept of the VTC using ports on both the sides such as Nhava Sheva, Deendayal, and Jebel Ali.
Commenting on the MoU, Mr. Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Managing Director, RITES Limited, said, “It is an alliance of like-minded entities, bringing together experience, expertise, and a rich legacy. By leveraging our collective strengths and resources, we are poised to create transformative synergies across key infrastructure projects, furthering our initiative to expand the footprints of ‘RITES Videsh’.”
Mr. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman & CEO, DP World, said: “This partnership with RITES Limited marks a significant milestone in our journey towards enhancing trade and infrastructure development between India and the UAE. By leveraging the power of public-private collaboration and our combined expertise, we will bring innovation and efficiency to trade corridor development creating diversified trade routes that build resilience and unlock opportunities for everyone.”
Chiara Bonini Receives DKMS Mechtild Harf Science Award for Innovation
Mumbai, APRIL 14, 2025: DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden honored Professor Chiara Bonini, a pioneer in the clinical application of genetically modified T cells in stem cell transplantation, with the DKMS Mechtild Harf Science Award 2025. The award honors the outstanding achievements of internationally renowned physicians and scientists in the field of stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies.
“Professor Chiara Bonini’s groundbreaking findings in the field of personalized immunotherapy with genetically modified T cells have been essential in advancing the treatment of blood cancer. These discoveries have led to novel therapeutic approaches and hold the potential for translation into treatments for other types of cancer,” explains Professor Dr. Katharina Fleischhauer, member of the DKMS Medical Council and Head of the Institute for Cell Therapy Research at Essen University Hospital, in recognition of this year’s award winner. Chiara Bonini, MD, Professor of Hematology at the University Vita-Salute San Raffaele and Head of the Department of Experimental Hematology at the IRCSS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, accepted the award on March 31st, 2025, surrounded by physicians and esteemed guests from around the world, at the annual conference of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) in Florence, Italy. At the ceremony, the highly coveted DKMS John Hansen Research Grant was awarded and the DKMS Special Grant was also allocated for the first time.
“Chiara Bonini is one of the highly renowned scientists worldwide in the field of cell and gene therapy to treat cancer. She has been a leader in the clinical use of genetically modified T cells in stem cell transplantation, laying the foundation for innovative, life-saving therapies” said Professor Dr. Fleischhauer at the presentation of the DKMS Mechtild Harf Science Award, which comes with 10,000 Euro (approximately 9.26 Lakh INR). “Her work contributed to the development of the first EMA-approved genetically engineered cell-based medicinal product for cancer patients, paving the way for a new era of precision medicine and transformative treatments for patients worldwide.”
Award for pioneering personalized immunotherapy with genetically modified T cells
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) remains one of the most effective treatments for patients with hematologic malignancies and can also cure other blood disorders including inborn genetic diseases of the hematopoietic system. Despite its therapeutic potential, there is a risk of acute graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), a significant complication that contributes to both morbidity and mortality. To manage GvHD caused by allogeneic donor T cells, various T-cell-manipulation strategies have been explored. Early approaches focused on suicide gene therapy to balance graft-versus-leukemia effect (GVL) and immune reconstitution while controlling GvHD. Lately, genetic modifications, including tumor-specific T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), have been introduced to enhance T cell antitumor efficacy.
Through more than 20 years of research in gene and cell therapy, Professor Bonini played a key role in the emergence of this field and advanced one of the first therapy projects applied to HSCT: the suicide gene therapy approach tends to eliminate alloreactive T cells in case of GvHD while preserving them in the absence thereof. Her team has since expanded into the field of cancer immunotherapy, refining TCR and CAR gene transfer techniques. One of Bonini’s major breakthroughs is TCR gene editing, which permanently reprograms T cells for enhanced precision and persistence in targeting cancer cells. By selecting tumor-specific antigens and engineering T cells to express optimal tumor-targeting receptors, her work has transformed T cell therapies into living drugs, designed to seek and destroy cancer cells with high specificity. “We have the techniques and knowledge for gene editing. The next challenge is identifying the right combinations of TCR and tumor specific antigen that will lead to the most effective therapies,” Bonini explains. Through further research, Bonini and her team were able to transfer this knowledge also to solid tumors: “Our aim is to create a TCR approach that could be utilized to generate TCR-edited cell products for a variety of cancer types. Since progress in cell therapies for solid tumors has been slower, this could be a game changer in this field,” says Bonini, who also serves on the executive committees of various scientific societies of cell and gene therapy, hematology and stem cell transplantation including ASGCT, ESGCT, EHA and EBMT.
On top: Research grants support next-generation scientists
During the ceremony, four outstanding fellows were also announced as the recipients of the DKMS John Hansen Research Grant 2025 Gabriele Casirati, MD, PhD (Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, USA), Susan E. De Wolf, MD (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA), Stephen Persaud, MD, PhD (Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, USA), and Abdur Rehman, PhD (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA).
Their research spans key areas such as T cell and leukemic blast interactions in the regulation of GVL, association of gut microbiome and CAR-T outcomes, and next-generation conditioning regimes with reduced toxicity for HSCT. “Supporting young medical and scientific talents in blood cancer research is an investment in the advancement of medicine,” emphasized Professor Dr. Marcel van den Brink, Chair of the DKMS Medical Council.
For the first time, DKMS also awarded the DKMS Special Grant, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to improve cancer care worldwide. Dr. Brigid McMillan, MBChB (Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa) committed herself to investigating and describing barriers to specialized hematological care in Southern Africa. This grant aims to support her research on improving cancer care in South Africa.
IIM Bodh Gaya Hosts Programme for Bihar Police Officers
IIM Bodh Gaya conducted a Management Development Programme (MDP) for 38 DySPs Probationers from the Bihar Police Academy in two phases from April 1 to April 12, 2025. The programme was designed to equip newly appointed officers, selected through the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), with key management, leadership, and behavioral competencies necessary for effective policing in an evolving administrative landscape.
The programme was held under the guidance of Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, Director, IIM Bodh Gaya. Dr. Sahay addressed the officers, highlighting the role of DySPs in maintaining law and order and building community trust. She spoke on the growing importance of ethical decision-making, time-bound leadership, and interdepartmental coordination in law enforcement.
The MDP was conducted under the oversight of Dr. Amit Srivastava, Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy, and coordinated by Dr. Vishal Ashok Wankhede and Prof. Sajan Pookkodan. The programme included classroom sessions, assessments, and field visits. Faculty members covered topics such as goal setting, decision-making, leadership, crisis communication, data use, and social media.
Phase one of the programme was held at the IIM Bodh Gaya campus from April 1 to April 5, 2025, and included sessions on time management, crisis leadership, human behavior, collaboration, and media communication. Officers also visited Vishnupad Temple and Mahabodhi Temple, linking heritage and resilience to values such as empathy, discipline, and ethical leadership.
The second phase, conducted at the Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir, from April 7 to April 12, 2025, included sessions on ethics in public service, budgeting, citizen service delivery, quality management, and behavioral insights. It concluded with sessions on stakeholder engagement, public programme prototyping, and brainstorming exercises.
The MDP was attended by senior officials from the Bihar Police Academy, including Shri Sushil Kumar, IPS, Assistant Director, Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir, who participated in the inaugural session. He highlighted the programme’s relevance for capacity building and noted that structured training is essential for developing proactive and community-oriented officers in the Bihar Police force.
This MDP was one of 125 conducted by IIM Bodh Gaya in the current academic year, through which over 8,200 officers have been trained from departments including WRD, BIPARD, Bihar Fire Training Academy, State Health Society Bihar, IOCL, HPCL, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, BAMETI, and the Directorate of Industrial Development. The programme reaffirms IIM Bodh Gaya’s dedication to nurturing future-ready leadership in India’s administrative and policing ecosystem.
Radiowalla Tunes into Africa for Digital Signage
Bengaluru, April 14, 2025: Radiowalla Network Limited (Radiowalla) [NSE: INE430U01019], a listed leader in custom audio content and corporate radio services, has signed a tripartite agreement with Botswana-based Electro-Metic Enterprises and Shine Bright Proprietary Limited.
The partnership positions Radiowalla to extend its unique value proposition to Southern Africa, with Shine acting as the commercial interface for advertiser outreach and regional promotions.
This five-year exclusive agreement enables Shine to exclusively market and distribute Radiowalla’s suite of services, ranging from in-store radio and digital signage to corporate audio and point-of-purchase advertising, starting with ~300 retail locations of Choppies and Liquorama owned by Electro-Metic.
Strategic Importance
- Marks Radiowalla’s formal entry into the African retail media market through long-term exclusivity
- Provides Electro-Metic’s retail stores with curated music, promotional content, and in-store advertising via Radiowalla’s proprietary audio platform
- Establishes a monetization framework for third-party advertising within Botswana’s retail ecosystem
- Enables Shine to drive localized brand engagement through tailored content and audio solutions
- Reinforces Radiowalla’s position as a scalable platform for international retail media innovation
“This collaboration with Shine marks a critical step in our global roadmap. We’re proud to bring Radiowalla’s immersive audio engagement services to Botswana’s vibrant retail sector, starting with ~300 retail locations of Electro-Metic,” said Harvinderjit Singh Bhatia, CEO & Co-Founder, Radiowalla Network Limited.
“Our alliance with Radiowalla reflects a shared vision to deliver high-impact, localized customer experiences that drive both brand recall and footfalls,” added Sagar Joshi, Director of Shine Bright.
“Partnering with Radiowalla and Shine enables us to bring world-class in-store audio and engagement solutions to retail environments in Botswana. This collaboration reflects our commitment to integrating smart, customer-focused innovations that enhance the shopping experience and drive value for our clients,” said Karthik Rajendran, Senior Representative, Electro-Metic Enterprises Proprietary Limited.
Shalimar Paints Teams Up with MI for Fan Drive
New Delhi, 14 April 2025: Shalimar Paints, a legacy brand with over 120 years in the Indian paint industry, hosted an exclusive, invite-only event in Delhi for its painter community and influencer partners. The evening brought together painters, paint influencers, and the community members for a series of interactive activities, contests, merchandise giveaways, and special schemes on Shalimar products—creating a unique moment of connection and appreciation. The event was part of Shalimar Paints’ ongoing association with Mumbai Indians as their Official Paint Partner for the 2025 season. Through this partnership, the brand aims to connect with younger audiences, modern painters, and consumers through interactive online and on-ground initiatives.
The event offered a vibrant mix of food and beverages, engaging contests and games, complimentary Mumbai Indians x Shalimar Paints merchandise, and exclusive product offers, underscoring the brand’s dedication to upskilling and deepening personal connections at the grassroots level.
Speaking about the initiative, Kuldip Raina, Director, Shalimar Paints said, “Our community of painters is at the core of everything we do, and this event is our way of acknowledging their contributions while bringing them closer to the brand in a fun and memorable way. This partnership with Mumbai Indians allows us to create fresh and exciting experiences for this community, especially the new generation of painters and consumers.” He added, “Shalimar Paints, as a brand, is known for its excellence, stability, and dependability, much like the Mumbai Indians, who are renowned for their all-around play and spirit of competition. This partnership brings together two champion brands, each with a legacy of impact and a focus on performance, by building deeper, long-term connections through shared passion.”
To this, Varun Malik, Head of Marketing, Shalimar Paints, added, “The event was a unique platform to celebrate the painter community that forms the backbone of our business. As a caring brand, we see this as an opportunity not just for engagement, but also to upskill painters and educate them on using the best products available. This was not just a branding opportunity but a channel to drive real-world engagement, build loyalty, and deliver experiences with our consumers, influencers, channel partners and entire Mumbai Indians fanbase. This is only the beginning.”
With a strong focus on grassroots engagement, Shalimar Paints remains committed to strengthening its connection with key stakeholders. The brand will continue to roll out similar engagement events in cities including Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Patna, Kolkata, Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur and others, ensuring sustained community involvement and brand affinity throughout the season and beyond.
Unshakable Faith: Discovering Shri Krishna’s Call
By:Dr. Shri Krishna Kinkar Ji, Shri Krishna Charit Manas (Bhagavat) Kathavachak and Spiritual Orator
Unshakable faith – this is the essence of Lord Hanuman’s devotion and the heart of Shri Krishna’s call to surrender, as reflected in Shri Krishna Charit Manas (Rasayan Mahakavya) by Jagadguru Shri Priyadarshi Ji Maharaj. In both of their lives, we find a powerful lesson: true surrender to the divine is not about weakness but about strength rooted in love and trust.
According to Dr. Shri Krishna Kinkarji Maharaj, “In Shri Krishna Charit Manas, Shri Krishna beckons us to let go of the ego and surrender completely to the divine will. His teaching calls for devotion, selflessness, and release of the need to control. One of the key teachings of the Manas is to form a relationship with Shri Krishna. Manas further explains, that there are 5 Bhaavs(emotions) through which we can connect with Shri Radha Krishna. One of them is ‘Daas Bhaav’. In which the devotee forever remains in His service as a ‘dass’ (servant). Hanuman ji is devoted to Bhagwan Shri Ram with this bhaav and it exemplifies this surrender. His life is not one of doubting, but of profound, unshakeable faith in the divine. Each action is a demonstration of this – he neither asks for praise nor reward; his only goal is to serve with a heart pure and open.
Hanuman’s story is a vivid portrayal of active faith – it moves mountains and crosses oceans, driven by boundless love. It is a reminder that surrender does not mean inaction or passivity. Just as Shri Krishna’s teachings ask us to act without attachment, Hanuman’s deeds show us how to act with courage, knowing that every step taken in faith brings us closer to the divine.
When we embrace surrender like Hanuman did, with an open heart and unshakable faith, we find peace, purpose, and strength in our journey. We begin to let go of fear, trust in the divine plan, and live with devotion, just as Hanuman lived, a life led by love and faith in the higher power.”
Crowned with Confidence: Ei Samay Deepti 2025 Shines Bright
Kolkata, 12th April, 2025: Ei Samay Deepti 2025 found its winner with Ms Rituparna Das from Kolkata taking home the coveted crown, presented by none other than the face of Deepti, superstar Ms Subhashree Ganguly. The Grand Finale, held at JW Marriott, Kolkata, also saw Ms Tithi Bandopadhyay from Barrackpore – North 24 Parganas announced as the first runner-up, while Ms Arfin Yasmin from Burdwan was named the second runner-up.
As the face of Deepti 2025, Ms. Ganguly’s remarkable journey from Burdwan to becoming a leading name in the Bengali film industry beautifully echoed the core ethos of Deepti — that dreams truly know no boundaries. The star-studded event was a spectacular celebration of talent, elegance, and empowerment, graced by an esteemed panel of judges and notable personalities.
Besides, Ms Ganguly, the other jury members included actress Priyanka Sarkar, actor Arjun Chakraborty, director Pratim D. Gupta, actress Alexandra Taylor, eminent photographer Somnath Roy, designer Sandeep Jaiswal, casting director Sandeep Chattopadhyay, actress Paean Sarkar, and entrepreneur Pratibha Dudhoria.
The journey began with preliminary registrations across various city colleges, eventually drawing over 3,000 participants as Deepti expanded its reach beyond Kolkata for the first time, introducing district-level auditions in four zones—North Bengal, Burdwan, Midnapore, and Kolkata. Out of thousands of hopefuls, 20 exceptional finalists selected through four competitive zonal audition rounds by the distinguished jury comprising Paean Sarkar, Sandeep Jaiswal, and Sandeep Chattopadhyay. The finalists were groomed intensively by Ms. Ushoshi Sengupta, Femina Miss India Universe 2010, who mentored them in ramp walk, etiquette, and personality development.
Since its inception in 2014, Ei Samay Deepti has evolved into more than just a beauty pageant—it has become a transformative platform celebrating the modern Indian woman, seamlessly blending beauty, intelligence, and individuality. This year marked a significant milestone. The initiative welcomed women aged 18 to 35 from varied walks of life, including students, professionals, homemakers, and entrepreneurs, to express themselves and embrace their dreams on a larger stage.
Winners of Ei Samay Deepti 2025 will be receiving exclusive opportunities to work with Hoichoi, SVF Music, and SVF Talent, creating a direct gateway to the entertainment industry and enabling them to transform their aspirations into reality.
Lumio Debuts Lumio Vision 9 and Lumio Vision 7 Review
Mumbai, April 12, 2025 – Circuit House Technologies, born in 2024, the innovative force behind the newly launched consumer tech brand Lumio™, has taken an audacious mission to address the slow TV epidemic in the $5 billion Indian Smart TV market. Today, Lumio introduces two premium Smart TV lineups — Lumio Vision 9, a QD-Mini LED masterpiece, and Lumio Vision 7 series, a QLED powerhouse — designed to deliver the fastest performance, most colorful and accurate display, and complete immersive home entertainment experience. Reimagined from ground zero with an obsessive focus on solving longstanding customer pain points, these TVs promise to spark joy and reshape the playbook in a category ripe for reinvention.
India’s Smart TV market has seen approximately 60 million units shipped in the past eight years. Yet, a huge problem persists: slow and laggy interfaces. Research conducted by Lumio, identifies sluggish operation as the #1 pain point for Smart TV users in India. From lagging interfaces to unresponsive remote button clicks, millions of households are stuck with TVs that fail to keep up with modern demands. Lumio is here to change that.
“We’ve built the fastest TVs in India1 to end the Slow TV epidemic once and for all,” says Raghu Reddy, CEO of Circuit House Technologies. “Our vision is simple: technology should spark joy. With Lumio Vision 9 and Vision 7 series, we’re delivering blazing speed, class leading picture and sound, to give a joyful entertainment experience to Indian consumers”.
Introducing Lumio Vision 9 and Vision 7: Flagship Killer of Smart TVs
Lumio’s debut lineup sets a new benchmark for Smart TVs, blending cutting-edge technology with a customer-first approach. Both series are powered by the Flagship Boss Processor, 3GB DDR4 RAM, and DOPE Display, tuned for accurate color reproduction. With more than 100% color coverage and Premium QLED Technology, these TVs promise a viewing experience that’s as lifelike as it is breathtaking.
Lumio Vision 9: QD-Mini LED Excellence
- 1920 Blue Mini-LEDs with quantum dot enhancement layer for unparalleled contrast and vibrancy
- Up to 900 nits peak brightness for dazzling clarity in any lighting
- Color Gamut Coverage: DCI-P3 111%, Rec 2020 81%
- Color Delta E 1.71 for near-perfect color accuracy
- Available in 55 inch screen size to meet the growing demand for premium quality Smart TVs.
Lumio Vision 7: QLED Brilliance
- Up to 400 nits brightness for any kind of lit room.
- Color Gamut Coverage: Up to DCI-P3 114%, Rec 2020 83%
- Color Delta E as less as 1.08 for exceptional color precision, down to 43 inches—no compromises on picture quality
- A premium experience tailored to every household, from compact apartments to spacious living rooms starting from 43, 50 and 55 inches.
Both Lumio Vision 7 and Vision 9 feature Dolby Vision®, Dolby Atmos, DGS Audio with a Quad Speaker System, built with up to 150% more speaker cavity for a richer soundscape. Connectivity is plenty with 3 HDMI ports (48Gbps bandwidth, one e-ARC), 3 USB ports, Optical Audio Out, and High-Speed Wi-Fi on both series, along with 16GB of storage on the Vision 7 and 32GB of storage on the Vision 9.
Lumio’s products go beyond specs. All our TV undergoes 60+ stringent quality tests tailored to India’s diverse conditions—dust, humidity, power fluctuations, and more—ensuring durability and longevity at the Dixon manufacturing plant. With 300+ service centers covering 19,000+ pincodes, Lumio’s pan-India after-sales network guarantees peace of mind. Lumio will also provide 2 years of comprehensive warranty for both Lumio Vision 7 and Lumio Vision 9.
TLDR: A Fresh Take on Sports & Music
Lumio Vision TVs aren’t just about speed—they’re designed for the moments that truly count. With the new TLDR app, Lumio brings you a sleek, all-in-one experience tailored for sports lovers and music enthusiasts alike.
Sports, Simplified: TLDR puts everything you need at your fingertips—live matches, schedules, results, tournament standings, highlights, and post-match analysis—all wrapped in a smooth, easy-to-navigate interface. Kicking off with comprehensive coverage of Cricket and Football, TLDR promises to expand with more sports in the months ahead.
Music, Made Easy: Tired of endlessly scrolling through YouTube, one of the most used platforms on Google TV? TLDR redefines music discovery by cutting through the clutter. Instantly access Trending Playlists, fresh releases, and your own YouTube Playlists right from the TLDR Music section. On Lumio Vision TVs, finding your next favorite song is quicker and more enjoyable than ever.
The Minion Remote comes with a dedicated quick shortcut key with TLDR button. This remote also comes with all relevant keys to make it a complete remote.
Lumio Vision TVs comes with Google TV™, offering 400,000+ movies and TV shows across 10,000+ apps. Google Cast, Virtual Remote is also available from Google TV. You can set your Google Photos Album as ScreenSaver on Google TV. With Google’s Gemini integration, making interacting with your Google TV more intuitive, with helpful features like AI summaries of movies, Custom AI Wallpaper etc.
leveraging Amazon’s nationwide reach and customer-centric services. “Amazon has a strong track record of partnering with innovative brands that bring fresh perspectives across categories. We are excited to welcome Lumio to they enter the premium smart TV category. With nationwide delivery, flexible payment options, and comprehensive installation services, we are making cutting-edge entertainment technology more accessible to our customers. This partnership expands our premium TV selection while ensuring a seamless shopping and setup experience,” – Zeba Khan, Director, Consumer Electronics, Amazon India.
JSW Paints Launches ‘Rangon Ka Khel 2.0’ with IPL Fervor
Chandigarh, April 12th, 2025 – JSW Paints, India’s leading environment-friendly paints company and part of the US$ 24 billion JSW Group, is set to launch a new campaign for IPL 2025 – Rangon Ka Khel 2.0. Building on the success of the previous campaign, the new edition elevates the cinematic and celebratory experience with a blend of colour, community spirit and iconic faces. Conceptualised by TBWA\India, the anthem embodies the vibrant spirit of cricket.
The film begins on a familiar note, with a gully cricket match among a group of children. The match takes an exciting turn with the unexpected arrival of cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Mithali Raj. What follows is a visual spectacle of transformation. With the anthem ‘Rangon Ka Khel Hai’ at its heartbeat, the film captures children, adults and cricket icons uniting to repaint a neighbourhood with colours representing different IPL and WPL teams. Inspired by JSW Paints’ diverse range, the anthem embodies the spirit of joy, togetherness, and the emotions that make the game truly spectacular.
JSW Paints has partnered with eight teams across Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL). This marks one of the biggest brand association for JSW Paints, featuring partnerships with eight teams including JSW Group’s co-owned Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), along with three WPL teams, Gujarat Giants, Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz.
Commenting on the campaign, Sundaresan A S, Joint MD & CEO of JSW Paints, said, “Cricket today is an energising festival of colours & emotions. With ‘Rangon Ka Khel 2.0,’ we aim to capture this essence, reinforcing our connection with millions of cricket fans. With cricket legends, community spirit and our vibrant range, we wanted to capture how colours can thoughtfully turn any space into something beautiful.”
Ashish Rai, Chief Business Officer, JSW Paints, added, “At JSW Paints, we believe that cricket has the power to inspire and bring people together. Our expanded partnership with IPL and WPL teams this year reflects our commitment to connect with fans on a deeper level. ‘Rangon Ka Khel 2.0’ is not just a campaign, it’s a celebration of the passion, energy and unity that cricket and colours create together.”
Govind Pandey, CEO, TBWA\India, added, “Rival colours light up the field, but the colour of love for the game never changes – spreading the spirit of celebration to every home. This anthem celebrates cricket’s magic – vivid, vibrant, and unifying. The film’s theme is also a gentle reminder that when we choose to ‘Think Beautiful’, even the impossible begins to bloom into possibility.”
Russell Barrett, CCO, TBWA\India, said, “Our campaign brings together the energy of IPL, the excitement of cricket fans, and the unifying spirit of the game. ‘Rangon Ka Khel 2.0’ is an evolution of our celebration of the passion and unity that cricket brings and we are thrilled to take this journey forward with an even bigger presence in IPL 2025.”
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia Deepen Economic Partnership Ahead of Ministerial Visit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 11, 2025: His Excellency Bandar Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in Saudi Arabia, is currently preparing to visit Indonesia and all eyes are on the flourishing relationship between the two nations.
Saudi Arabia has long recognized Indonesia as a key partner in Southeast Asia, and the upcoming visit by a high-level delegation led by His Excellency Bandar AlKhorayef is expected to further cement cooperation in industry & mining sectors. Indonesia is a key trading partner for Saudi Arabia with bilateral trade reaching more than USD 6 billion in 2023.
The visit underscores the growing strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of mining and key strategic industrial sectors including pharmaceuticals, food industry, and automotive.
Indonesia has emerged as a vital economic and geopolitical partner for Saudi Arabia in Southeast Asia. In 2023, bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded USD6 billion, reflecting a strong foundation of mutual interest and an eagerness to deepen engagement across several high-growth sectors.
A major focal point of the upcoming visit will be the strengthening of Saudi-Indonesia collaboration in the mining sector. With Indonesia’s mineral fuel exports valued at USD67 billion and imports reaching USD38 billion in the last fiscal year, the sector offers expansive opportunities for long-term growth.
During the visit, His Excellency will meet with several key officials from the public sector including his counterparts, Indonesia’s Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources, and Minister of Industry of Indonesia. His Excellency will also converse with members of the private sector, including the Director and CEO of PT Vale Febriany Eddy and CEO of BioPharma, Shaqiq Akasya.
Saudi Arabia has already made strategic investments in the country through its private sector, including its stake in Vale Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global mining giant Vale. This partnership highlights the Kingdom’s interest in expanding its footprint in Indonesia’s mining landscape, while supporting the sustainable development of one of the world’s most resource-rich regions.
Vale Indonesia is among the top producers of nickel – an essential component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Saudi Arabia which is investing heavily in renewable energy and EV technologies as part of its Vision 2030 agenda, could view collaboration in this area as a gateway to securing critical resources for its clean energy transition. As global demand for EVs continues to rise, Saudi Arabia’s investment will help unlock further exploration processing and infrastructure development in Indonesia’s mining sector.
In 2024, Indonesia’s global exports reached USD217 billion, a 1.3% year-on-year increase. Indonesia also has a target of reaching USD405 billion in global exports by 2029.
Saudi Arabia has played a key role in this trajectory, importing more than USD2 billion in goods from Indonesia in 2023, while exporting USD4 billion worth of products to the country.
A notable example of Indonesia’s growing contribution in Saudi Arabia’s food industry is the presence of Indofood, one of Indonesia’s largest consumer goods companies, which has expanded its operations in the Kingdom. Indofood’s instant noodles first emerged on the Saudi market in 1986 and are now widely distributed across Saudi Arabia.
Worthmentioning, the Jeddah Food Cluster, the largest food cluster in the world, represents a key area for potential collaboration. The cluster is positioned as a regional hub for halal food production and distribution, aligning closely with Indonesia’s position as the world’s largest halal market. The Jeddah Food cluster is also strategically located near Saudi Arabia’s key ports that facilitate exports across continents such as Africa, Europe and Asia.
In December 2023, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in halal product assurance and mutual recognition of halal certifications. The agreement aims to harmonize standards and streamline certification processes, reducing trade friction and opening news avenues for Indonesian halal producers to access the Saudi and wider GCC markets.
The visit of His Excellency Bandar Al-Khorayef, marks a new chapter in this relationship, with a focus on innovation, sustainable development and joint ventures in high-impact sectors. Beyond mining and food production, discussions are expected to include renewable energy, infrastructure and the sharing of industrial expertise.
Both countries are committed to leveraging their partnership to create long-term value, not only for their domestic economies but also for regional and global markets. Through increased trade, strategic investment and halal sector collaboration, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are setting the stage of a future of share prosperity and mutual growth.