Mumbai, 17 April 2025: Whistling Woods International (WWI) has announced its entrance exam schedule for the July 2025 intake. Prospective students interested in pursuing a career in film, media & creative arts fields can apply for WWI’s full-time degree, post-graduate, and diploma programmes, which are offered in association with the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). With a strong alumni network of over 3,700 graduates excelling across the media and entertainment industry, WWI provides a solid foundation for aspiring professionals.

WWI is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Media and Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) and has also been awarded the Excellence in Creative & Performing Arts at the 6th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards in 2019. Additionally, WWI is globally acclaimed, having been listed among the ‘Top Institutes of Influence’ by Forbes India.

Applications are now open for all the programmes in Filmmaking, Animation & Game Design, Fashion & Costume Design, Visual Communication Design, Media Communication & Management, Acting, and Music. These courses combine hands-on learning with industry- aligned education to prepare students for thriving careers in their chosen fields.

Entrance Exam Dates:
The entrance exams are scheduled for April 24, 25 & 26, 2025, with dates allocated to specific courses as follows:

• 24 April 2025 – BSc Filmmaking, MA Filmmaking, MA Screenwriting, Diploma in Screenwriting, BA Music Production C Composition
• 25 April 2025 – BDes Animation, BDes Game Design, BDes Fashion Design, BA Acting
• 26 April 2025 – BBA Media C Communication, MBA Media C Entertainment, BDes Visual Communication Design (VCD)

Bengaluru, April 17^th, 2025: Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has announced the launch of Mahindra NewHaven, an IGBC-certified Net Zero Energy & Waste project. The development features 70% open spaces, with bespoke 3, 3.5, and 4 BHK residences and is purposefully designed to elevate modern living with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. This project is located adjacent to the already successful Mahindra Zen on Hosur road in South Bengaluru.

Vimalendra Singh, Chief Business Officer (Residential), Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited, said, “Bengaluru continues to be a key market for Mahindra Lifespaces, with our projects consistently receiving strong responses. Following the success of Mahindra Eden and Mahindra Zen, both of which are almost sold out, we are excited to announce the launch of Mahindra NewHaven, our fourth premium development in South Bengaluru, designed to meet the city’s evolving lifestyle aspirations.”

The project’s architectural design emphasizes natural harmony, featuring spacious homes with excellent cross-ventilation, abundant natural sunlight, and wide, expansive decks. The residences are designed to provide a serene living experience.

 Mahindra NewHaven also features premium lifestyle amenities, including a 10,400 sq. ft. clubhouse with an infinity pool. Located just 1 km from Singasandra metro station and near Electronic City, the project offers excellent connectivity to IT hubs, business parks, and a thriving social infrastructure. Residents will benefit from easy access to top educational institutions, shopping centers, supermarkets, entertainment venues, and dining options, making it a truly comprehensive lifestyle destination.

New Delhi, India – April 17, 2025 — Orangestar Logistics proudly celebrates its 13th anniversary today, marking over a decade of delivering seamless, reliable, and innovative logistics services across India and beyond.

Founded in 2012 by logistics professionals Sarita Sharma and Lokesh Kanwar, Orangestar Logistics has grown into one of Asia’s fastest-rising logistics and supply chain solution providers. With its headquarters in New Delhi and over 10 self-owned offices across India, Orangestar offers comprehensive services including air and sea freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and international courier solutions, backed by a global partner network of more than 100 logistics firms.

Reflecting on the milestone, Co-founder and Director Lokesh Kanwar added: “Our growth story is built on consistency, trust, and a passion for solving real-world logistics challenges. As we look toward the future, we remain committed to embracing technology, enhancing customer experience, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in logistics.”

Co-founder and Director Sarita Sharma said: “Thirteen years ago, we started Orangestar with a clear vision: to deliver dependable logistics solutions with heart and precision. Today, we’re proud of how far we’ve come—but even more excited about the road ahead. This celebration belongs to our team, our clients, and every partner who’s been a part of our journey.”

Orangestar’s journey reflects a deep commitment to innovation, transparency, and tailored client service—earning the trust of leading brands across multiple sectors. With continued investment in people, processes, and digital transformation, Orangestar is poised for an exciting new chapter.

New Delhi, 17th April 2025: Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) recently hosted a high-profile industry gathering at Le Meridien, New Delhi, announcing its 6th Convention to be held in Moscow. The conference, which took place on April 15th, witnessed the presence of distinguished dignitaries from both India and the Moscow City Tourism Committee, marking a significant milestone in strengthening tourism ties between the two nations.

The event was attended by approximately 50 tourism stakeholders including members of OTOAI executive committee, delegates from the Moscow City Tourism Committee and prominent media representatives. These distinguished representatives captivated attendees with compelling insights into Moscow’s world-class attractions, from its iconic architectural treasures to exclusive cultural experiences specifically curated for the discerning Indian travel fraternity. The conference comprised presentations highlighting Moscow’s stunning architectural marvels, rich cultural heritage, and world-class hospitality infrastructure.

Addressing the gathering, Himanshu Patil, President, OTOAI said, “This convention represents a pivotal moment in India-Russia tourism relations. Moscow stands out as a perfect blend of historical grandeur and contemporary sophistication – precisely what Indian travellers are seeking today. As global travel patterns evolve, our partnership with Moscow City Tourism Committee will enable Indian tourists to explore beyond the traditional destinations. Through this convention, we aim to create a framework for increased tourism exchanges benefiting operators from both nations, positioning Moscow as a premier destination in India’s outbound tourism portfolio.”

The gathering was presided over by Shravan Bhalla, Convention Chairman, alongside Monia Kapoor as the Co-Chairman for the Convention. Shravan Bhalla presented a detailed framework of the upcoming convention’s structure and agenda. The B2B interactions facilitated valuable networking opportunities, laying the groundwork for an enhanced and long-term partnership between Indian outbound tour operators and their Moscow counterparts. A significant milestone of the conference was the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Anastasia Popova, Head of Business Tourism Development Department of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, and Shravan Bhalla, Convention Chairman, OTOAI, symbolising the commitment to strengthening tourism ties.

Further, Anastasia Popova, Head of Business Tourism Development Department of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, expressed enthusiasm about hosting the convention in partnership with OTOAI stating, “We are honoured that the 6th convention will be held in Moscow. Holding such a major event in the heart of our capital is testimony to the fact that relations between India and Moscow continue to expand and strengthen. We see this as a great potential and from our side will continue to work towards developing our city’s tourism offerings. Business travellers in Moscow enjoy top-notch conference venues, modern transportation, and a vibrant social scene. The capital provides a truly high level of comfort, safety and cultural heritage for leisure travellers to enjoy as well as unique venues and unparalleled experiences for sophisticated MICE travellers.”

The convention, scheduled to take place from 10th July to 13th July 2025 in Moscow, is expected to attract approximately 180 delegates from across India. The program will feature comprehensive business sessions, B2B networking opportunities, destination showcases, and cultural experiences. The post-convention tour will allow delegates to visit St. Petersburg for a period of 3 nights, which in July offers a captivating blend of vibrant city life and the magic of the White Nights. Historic palaces and cathedrals, canals and bridges, parks and gardens, all appear transformed under the soft, lingering light. Whether exploring iconic landmarks or discovering hidden gems, St. Petersburg in July is an unforgettable experience, blending historical grandeur with a modern, energetic pulse.

Jaipur, April 17, 2025: The CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), successfully hosted the Green Rajasthan Summit 2025 in Jaipur, under the overarching theme “Green Innovations for a Thriving Rajasthan.” The summit served as a strategic platform that brought together policymakers, industry leaders, urban planners, and sustainability professionals to deliberate on actionable pathways for environmentally responsible growth in Rajasthan. It fostered meaningful dialogue around innovative solutions, policy interventions, and collaborative efforts required to steer the state toward a greener future.

As Rajasthan continues to witness rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, the summit highlighted the pressing need to embed sustainability into every stage of growth. From planning to execution, the emphasis was placed on adopting practices that preserve ecological balance, optimize resource use, and build long-term resilience against environmental challenges.

The inaugural session was graced by Shri Jhabar Singh Kharra, State Minister (Independent Charge) Urban Development & Housing Department, Government of Rajasthan; along with Shri Vaibhav Galriya, IAS, Principal Secretary, Urban Development & Housing Department, Government of Rajasthan; Mr Dhirendra Madan Chairman, IGBC Jaipur Chapter; Mr. Sunil Jain, Co Chairman, IGBC Jaipur Chapter; Mr M Anand, Deputy Executive Director, CII-IGBC; and IGBC members.

Shri Jhabar Singh Kharra, Minister (Independent Charge), Urban Development & Housing, Government of Rajasthan reiterated the government’s proactive stance on sustainable urban planning. He said, “I would like to thank IGBC for organizing the Green Rajasthan Summit and bringing together key stakeholders to advance sustainable development in our state. The Government of Rajasthan is committed to promote green buildings and continuing to offer policies and support the developers with incentives. I think it is important we look back to our ancestral wisdom, which integrated nature with architecture, using local and natural materials that were climate responsive and resource efficient. Water, one of our most critical resources, should be conserved and we must adopt measures that saves every drop. I would humbly request all stakeholders to join the Green Building Movement and work together for a low-carbon, resilient, and greener Rajasthan.”

Shri Vaibhav Galriya, IAS, Principal Secretary, Urban Development & Housing Department, Government of Rajasthan delivered the Special Address. He said, “The Department of Urban Development & Housing is actively supporting the green building movement by offering incentives that encourage sustainable development across Rajasthan. To fully realize the benefits of this green transition, we need capacity building—both within the government departments and among the developer community. The Government of Rajasthan is working towards aligning our upcoming building bylaws keeping sustainable parameters and our state’s citizen wellbeing. I request innovators, professionals, and stakeholders to come forward with green and practical solutions while raising awareness also drive implementations to mitigate the effects of climate change and shape a resilient built environment.”

The Government of Rajasthan is actively promoting sustainable construction through a series of incentives aimed at encouraging IGBC-rated green buildings. The Urban Development Department offers additional Built-up Area Ratio (BAR) free of charge for projects certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC): 0.075 BAR for Silver-rated, 0.10 BAR for Gold-rated, and 0.15 BAR for Platinum-rated developments. This initiative is designed to reward environmentally responsible design and construction, helping developers make more efficient use of their land while contributing to a greener urban landscape.

Mr. Dhirendra Madan, Chairman, IGBC Jaipur Chapter & CMD, Mahima Real Estate Pvt. Ltd., highlighting IGBC’s commitment to fostering green ecosystems through stakeholder collaboration and innovation said “The Green Rajasthan Summit marks a significant milestone in our journey toward building a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Rajasthan. At IGBC, we are proud to work alongside government bodies, industry leaders, and local communities to accelerate the state’s transition to a low-carbon future. Through our green building rating systems, capacity-building programs, and collaborative initiatives, we aim to foster sustainable development across urban and rural landscapes. Together, let us reimagine Rajasthan as a beacon of green growth and climate resilience for the nation.”

The summit’s first panel discussion, titled “Unlocking Rajasthan’s Green Potential: Policy & Regulatory Pathways,” brought together senior government officials and sectoral experts to examine the current regulatory landscape and propose reforms to accelerate green growth. Panelists explored themes such as sustainable urban governance, resource efficiency, community participation, and financial incentives. Experts from the CREDAI Rajasthan, ASHRAE, Mahindra SEZ, and Northwestern Railway shared practical insights and discussed opportunities for scaling green initiatives across both public and private sectors.

The technical session, “Green Building Technologies: Innovations & Solutions for Rajasthan,” focused on state-specific sustainable construction practices. Key industry stakeholders highlighted next-generation technologies aimed at reducing carbon footprints, improving building performance, and optimizing operational costs. Insights from Saint-Gobain, Panache Greentech, and JK Cement covered advancements in building materials, urban heat island mitigation, and eco-friendly coatings. The session demonstrated how innovation in design and materials can align economic development with environmental stewardship.

A second panel discussion, “Building Resilience – Water, Energy, and Waste Management Strategies,” addressed the urgency of climate adaptation in Rajasthan. Experts examined integrated solutions for water conservation, renewable energy deployment, smart waste management, and capacity building. Panelists included representatives from IIID Jaipur Chapter, Indian Plumbing Association, TODAR, MNIT Jaipur, and De Calorie Energy. The discussion reinforced the importance of systems thinking, technological integration, and public-private collaboration in addressing the challenges of water scarcity, extreme heat, and solid waste accumulation.

The Green Rajasthan Summit 2025 concluded with a collective commitment to accelerate the transition towards a greener, low-carbon future. The Indian Green Building Council reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Rajasthan’s urban transformation through knowledge sharing, policy advocacy, and project facilitation. With strategic investments in green technologies, supportive governance frameworks, and active stakeholder engagement, Rajasthan is well-positioned to emerge as a leader in sustainable urban development in India.

Chennai, India – April 17, 2025 – ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions, a division of ZF Group and a leader in mobility solutions, recently secured a multi-year business nomination from one of India’s leading CV OEMs for the supply of its AxTrax 2 Electric Axles. This significant deal marks a critical milestone in the country’s shift towards electric mobility. This also underlines ZF’s commitment to electric and sustainable solutions for the future of mobility.

ZF will supply its AxTrax 2, an integrated and modular electric axle for medium duty buses, providing a more efficient, high-performance solution. The contract covers a supply of several thousand units over multiple years, further deepening the presence of ZF CVS in India’s commercial vehicle electrification sector.

Innovative Technology for Future Mobility

Building on ZF’s powertrain, e-mobility and CV experience, the AxTrax 2 electric axle is designed to replace the engine, transmission and conventional axle to electrify a commercial vehicle. Part of ZF’s modular e-mobility kit, the AxTrax 2 integrates in-house developed components into an innovative axle-based solution that is highly efficient, compact and lightweight in design. Furthermore, the minimized space requirements enable OEMs to reimagine the design of CV platforms.

Pioneering the Future of Commercial Vehicle Electrification

With this strategic business nomination, ZF’s commercial vehicles division in India further cements its market leadership in electric mobility by pioneering technologies that set new benchmarks in performance and sustainability.

Akash Passey, President ZF Group in India noted, “ZF Group has an established presence in India’s commercial vehicle sector, consistently leading the charge in pioneering advanced technology solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mobility. This business nomination highlights our pivotal role in delivering innovative mobility solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our OEM partners.”.

In announcing this strategic achievement, P Kaniappan, Sr. Vice President – CVS Division (India), ZF Group, stated, “AxTrax 2 represents evolution of our journey towards market leadership and sustainability for the next generation of mobility in India. This milestone reinforces ZF Group’s position as the industry leader in e-mobility while delivering significant advancements for both our customers and the Indian market.”

Commitment to Sustainable Innovation

As India’s No. 1 supplier of driveline and transmission systems, ZF knows the market requirements for eCVs.  ZF’s broadest range of commercial vehicle solutions in domains like Automated Driving, Electric Mobility, Shared Transportation and Digitalization technologies.

ZF Group in India partners with customers to introduce integrated and innovative solutions that positively impact the commercial vehicle’s lifecycle, from cradle to grave.

mobility. This also underlines ZF’s commitment to electric and sustainable solutions for the future of mobility.

ZF will supply its AxTrax 2, an integrated and modular electric axle for medium duty buses, providing a more efficient, high-performance solution. The contract covers a supply of several thousand units over multiple years, further deepening the presence of ZF CVS in India’s commercial vehicle electrification sector.

Innovative Technology for Future Mobility

Building on ZF’s powertrain, e-mobility and CV experience, the AxTrax 2 electric axle is designed to replace the engine, transmission and conventional axle to electrify a commercial vehicle. Part of ZF’s modular e-mobility kit, the AxTrax 2 integrates in-house developed components into an innovative axle-based solution that is highly efficient, compact and lightweight in design. Furthermore, the minimized space requirements enable OEMs to reimagine the design of CV platforms.

Pioneering the Future of Commercial Vehicle Electrification

With this strategic business nomination, ZF’s commercial vehicles division in India further cements its market leadership in electric mobility by pioneering technologies that set new benchmarks in performance and sustainability.

Akash Passey, President ZF Group in India noted, “ZF Group has an established presence in India’s commercial vehicle sector, consistently leading the charge in pioneering advanced technology solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mobility. This business nomination highlights our pivotal role in delivering innovative mobility solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our OEM partners.”.

In announcing this strategic achievement, P Kaniappan, Sr. Vice President – CVS Division (India), ZF Group, stated, “AxTrax 2 represents evolution of our journey towards market leadership and sustainability for the next generation of mobility in India. This milestone reinforces ZF Group’s position as the industry leader in e-mobility while delivering significant advancements for both our customers and the Indian market.”

Commitment to Sustainable Innovation

As India’s No. 1 supplier of driveline and transmission systems, ZF knows the market requirements for eCVs.  ZF’s broadest range of commercial vehicle solutions in domains like Automated Driving, Electric Mobility, Shared Transportation and Digitalization technologies.

ZF Group in India partners with customers to introduce integrated and innovative solutions that positively impact the commercial vehicle’s lifecycle, from cradle to grave.

New Delhi, April 18, 2025 – Litmus World, a leading enterprise SaaS platform, and RepUp, a Gurgaon-based AI-driven CX platform have signed a binding agreement to merge and unify their business operations, creating an AI-native Customer Experience (CX) platform for enterprises. This strategic merger combines the complementary strengths of both companies to deliver an integrated, data-driven solution that empowers businesses to transform stakeholder experiences through advanced AI automation and actionable insights.

The combined entity will operate under the Litmus World brand and will leverage advanced AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and automation to enhance customer engagement and sentiment analysis.

“Our vision is to redefine enterprise CX by leveraging AI and automation to create intelligent, proactive, and personalized interactions, By joining forces with RepUp, we are combining deep domain expertise with cutting-edge AI capabilities to build a truly transformative platform that addresses the evolving needs of modern enterprises.” said Sandip Sen, CEO at Litmus World.

“This merger marks a defining moment for enterprise CX transformation, By integrating with LitmusWorld, we are uniquely positioned to expand our AI-native social listening capabilities to enterprises across key sectors enabling them to deliver exceptional experiences at every touchpoint” said Pranjal Prashar, Founder at RepUp.

The new unified platform will enable enterprises to unlock deeper customer insights, optimize engagement strategies, and drive customer-centric transformations at scale. As enterprises increasingly prioritize customer-centricity as a competitive differentiator, this merger represents a significant milestone in advancing AI-driven CX solutions.

The completion of the merger is subject to necessary regulatory approvals, including sanction from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Until approval, both companies will align and intend to unify operations.

The merger brings together Litmus World’s robust enterprise SaaS platform with RepUp’s cutting-edge expertise in AI-powered reputation management, customer analytics, and omnichannel engagement, resulting in a unified solution designed to elevate customer experience and brand reputation. The integrated platform will empower businesses with real-time AI-powered sentiment analysis and predictive insights, intelligent response automation and engagement orchestration, seamless integration with enterprise CRM and marketing automation systems, and proactive reputation management with advanced social listening capabilities.