CM Fadnavis Attends Centenary Celebration of Shri Hashu Advani Ji

Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis graces the grand centenary celebration of Late Shri Hashu Advani Ji at Vivekanand Education Society, Chembur, on February 26, 2025 . The event is honoring the extraordinary legacy of Hashuji with the launch of a book highlighting his contributions to society and his lasting impact on education and public service.

Bajaj Brings Warmth to Maha Kumbh Pilgrims with 24×7 Seva Kendra

Bengaluru 27th Feb 2025 : At the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, where millions embarked on a sacred journey of faith, Bajaj stood as a pillar of support with its 24×7 Seva Kendra. From the auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya, Bajaj provided weary pilgrims with free hot water bags—offering much-needed warmth and comfort amidst the relentless cold. With over 1,00,000 devotees served, this humble seva reinforced Bajaj’s commitment to being a dependable companion in every journey.

At the heart of this initiative was the Bajaj Pentacle Digi Water Heater, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of hot water. Built to endure and perform in real-world conditions, this durable geyser embodies Bajaj’s promise of reliability.

Why Choose Bajaj Pentacle Digi Water Heater?

  • Digital Temperature Display – Precise control for the perfect hot water experience.
  • Multiple Safety Features – Advanced protection mechanisms for complete peace of mind.
  • Contemporary Design – A vertical, stylish look that fits any modern home.
  • Multiple Capacities – Suitable for small to medium-sized families.
  • 4-Year Warranty – Assurance of long-lasting performance from Bajaj Electricals.

Bajaj has been a trusted name in Indian homes for generations, crafting appliances that make everyday life easier. Whether it’s a reliable water heater, a powerful mixer grinder, or an efficient fan, Bajaj’s range of durable products is designed to meet the needs of every Indian household.

With Bajaj, you don’t just buy an appliance—you invest in a brand that stands by you, ensuring comfort, convenience, and performance every day.

CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security Supported on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

BENGALURU, India – Feb. 27, 2025 – CrowdStrike today announced it is bringing the power of CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Cloud intrusions increased 75% last year, highlighting the challenges security teams face with an expanding cloud attack surface and the increasing complexity of managing numerous disjointed tools. Stopping cloud breaches requires a modern platform that unifies visibility and protection across every attack path in today’s hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Falcon Cloud Security combines advanced cloud detection and response (CDR) capabilities with the most comprehensive CNAPP on the market. It provides customers with a single, unified platform that helps secure applications, data, identities, AI models and SaaS environments across all major cloud providers, delivering complete multi-cloud protection.

“Organizations need a unified platform for cloud security – not a patchwork of solutions that fail to stop threats,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer, CrowdStrike. “Today’s cloud security landscape is fragmented, forcing businesses to manage too many point products that increase costs, complexity and risk. CrowdStrike and Oracle are changing that. With Falcon Cloud Security supported on OCI, organizations get one platform for complete cloud protection.”

“Security should never be an afterthought especially in this rapidly evolving AI landscape,” said Mahesh Thiagarajan, executive vice president, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. “With Flacon Cloud Security supported on OCI, customers gain access to a unified platform to help secure cloud workloads.”

CrowdStrike Hits INR 1B in AWS Marketplace Sales

BENGALURU, India. February 27, 2025 – CrowdStrike announced it is the first cloud-native cybersecurity independent software vendor (ISV) to exceed $1 billion in sales through AWS Marketplace within a calendar year. This milestone underscores the ease and simplicity of AWS Marketplace – a curated digital catalog that customers can use to find, subscribe to, deploy and govern third-party software, data and services to build solutions and run their businesses – and the growing demand for cybersecurity consolidation on the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform.

As the threat landscape becomes increasingly complex and sophisticated, organizations are looking to consolidate disparate cybersecurity tools and processes into a single platform to bolster their security posture and improve operational efficiencies. With the CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform in AWS Marketplace, customers can more easily procure and deploy solutions to consolidate point products and secure their organizations across the entire attack surface while running on the most flexible and secure cloud computing environment available today.

“The market continues to send a clear message – many of the world’s most innovative companies build their cloud businesses on AWS and secure them with CrowdStrike,” said Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer, CrowdStrike. “CrowdStrike’s unprecedented traction in AWS Marketplace is a testament to our strategy and execution, aligning the CrowdStrike partner go-to-market ecosystem to leverage AWS Marketplace in driving Falcon platform adoption at scale. Together with AWS, we look forward to bringing the power of the Falcon platform to even more organizations worldwide, across industries and market segments.”

In October 2023, CrowdStrike became the first cloud-native cybersecurity ISV to exceed $1 billion of software sales through AWS Marketplace, less than six years after CrowdStrike first made the Falcon platform available in AWS Marketplace. From January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, CrowdStrike exceeded $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales. CrowdStrike’s network of partners, which includes leading resellers, system integrators, distributors and managed services providers are also able to drive sales in AWS Marketplace, empowering partners to deliver seamless, scalable and industry-leading cybersecurity solutions to customers worldwide on their preferred cloud platform.

Growth points highlighting CrowdStrike’s year-over-year (YoY) business traction in AWS Marketplace include:

  • 91% YoY global sales growth
  • 48% YoY Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) sales growth
  • 136% YoY global public sector sales growth
  • 3,548% YoY global growth in distributor sales
  • CrowdStrike’s deals average 4x larger when transacted in AWS Marketplace
  • AWS Marketplace customers use an average of 7 CrowdStrike Falcon platform modules

“AWS Marketplace continues to be the go-to-destination for AWS customers to procure, deploy, and govern IT solutions to innovate and scale their business,” said Ruba Borno, Vice President, Global Specialists and Partners, AWS. “CrowdStrike’s achievement of $1B in revenue through AWS Marketplace in 2024 underscores the value of the Falcon platform in helping customers innovate faster with greater confidence in their security. This milestone marks another step in our continued partnership with CrowdStrike to help organizations build, operate, and secure their business.”

This milestone follows a strategic collaboration agreement the two companies announced in 2024 that included Amazon unifying its cybersecurity protection on the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform and CrowdStrike expanding its use of AWS services, including Amazon Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker, to build and deploy custom models, such as Charlotte AI. Charlotte AI is CrowdStrike’s generative AI agentic security analyst that benefits from the scalability, flexibility, and resiliency of AWS while helping customers meet stringent security requirements for generative AI usage.

CrowdStrike was named the AWS 2024 Global Security Partner of the Year, AWS North America Marketplace Partner of the Year, AWS MENA Technology Partner of the Year, and AWS LATAM Public Sector Technology Partner of the Year – recognizing its critical role in helping customers secure innovation built on AWS.

Supporting Quotes

“Our cyber security transformation journey is focused on people, processes and technology. We have made significant changes in our technology stack and focused on proven market leaders in their respective areas such as CrowdStrike and AWS for secure cloud capabilities,” said Kostas Georgakopoulos, Chief Information Security and Technical Officer, Mondelez International. “Through AWS Marketplace, we selected CrowdStrike and have consolidated our cybersecurity stack on the Falcon platform. This transformation has eliminated immeasurable amounts of operational complexity and sunk costs. Together, AWS and CrowdStrike have transformed not just our cloud and cybersecurity strategies, but the way we do business.”

“As organizations move more critical infrastructure to AWS, security and how customers procure it, cannot be an afterthought; it must evolve alongside them,” said Conor Waddell, SVP of Integrated Technology Solutions at CDW. “From infrastructure to endpoints, CDW is committed to providing global organizations with seamless, intelligent security that adapts to change, without adding complexity or slowing down operations. By combining CrowdStrike’s industry-leading threat protection with our deep cloud expertise – bolstered by our recent Mission Cloud acquisition – and the power of the AWS Marketplace, CDW ensures customers have frictionless access to the end-to-end security they need to operate with confidence.”

“This milestone cements how AWS and CrowdStrike are transforming the channel ecosystem. CrowdStrike has demonstrated that when a market-leading ISV and channel partners collaborate through AWS Marketplace, they win customers faster and drive larger, high-value deals,” said Jay McBain, Chief Analyst at Canalys. “Surpassing $1 billion in annual sales highlights the surging demand for unified, cloud-native security platforms that simplify operations, enhance protection, and deliver measurable ROI in the AI era. This is a pivotal moment for both CrowdStrike and AWS as they redefine how cybersecurity vendors and partners go to market – fueling innovation, security, and growth in the cloud.”

I Create Celebrates 25 Years of Turning Job-Seekers into Job-Creators

Delhi, February 27th, 2025: Entrepreneurship training pioneer I Create India, a non-profit organization, marked 25 years of impact with a Silver Jubilee celebration on February 26 at Delhi’s Manekshaw Auditorium. The milestone event showcased I Create’s quarter-century journey of empowering army veterans, women, and youth through comprehensive entrepreneurship training and mentorship programs.

A key highlight of the celebration was the launch of book authored by I Create Chief Mentor Ulhas Kamat, a leading figure in entrepreneurship development. The handbook aims to provide practical guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs, reflecting I Create’s mission of fostering sustainable business ventures.-

The event was graced by Lt. Gen. Ranjeet Singh, Director General Discipline, Ceremonial and Welfare, as the Chief Guest who felicitated over 30 Indian Army veterans who successfully established businesses after training with I Create. This recognition underscores the organization’s commitment to supporting the approximately 60,000 veterans who retire from the Indian Army each year, helping them channel their discipline, commitment, and risk-taking abilities into entrepreneurial success.

Commenting on 25 years of I Create, Mr. Harsh Bhargava-Founder said, “In a nation where millions enter a job market with too few opportunities, I Create has spent 25 years battling India’s employment crisis through entrepreneurship. What began as a modest center in Jaipur has evolved into a national movement transforming lives across India. Starting with one Business Incubation Center (BIC) for training army veterans, the number has reached seventeen as of February 2025. These BICs are operated in a PPP mode between DIAV (Directorate of Indian Army Veterans), I Create, and Corporate Sponsors/Foundations. We are grateful to our BIC sponsors – HCL Foundation, Bajaj FinServ, The Hans Foundation, Bajaj Allianz, and IndusInd Bank. Establishing and operating Army BICs is the flagship program of I Create. Our army veterans apply battlefield courage to business challenges, our women entrepreneurs revolutionize entire communities, and our youth reject dependency to become job creators. As we mark this Silver Jubilee, we honour the economic freedom fighters who are reshaping India’s future, one business at a time. We gratefully acknowledge our event sponsors – State Bank of India, Ivy Cap Ventures, Union Bank of India, and NKGSB bank”.

Lt. Gen. Ranjeet Singh, the Chief Guest, highlighted the significance of I Create’s mission, “As we celebrate I Create India’s 25th anniversary, we honor a journey that empowers individuals to become job creators, fostering financial independence and community growth. This noble endeavor is especially impactful for our veterans, who bring discipline and hard work to entrepreneurship. I Create India’s success stories inspire us to expand this model further, benefiting more veterans and contributing to national development. By supporting this endeavor, we can empower more individuals to become visionary leaders, contributing to a stronger, more resilient nation.”

The celebration included the screening of a documentary about I Create’s work, the release of a commemorative coffee table book documenting the organization’s journey, and recognition of donors who have supported the cause. The venue presented key milestones in I Create’s 25-year journey through banners and standees.

With BICs in army locations at Bangalore, Pune, Ahmednagar, Lucknow, Jabalpur, Nashik, Delhi, Roorkee, Ranikhet, Belgaum, Ayodhya, Fatehgarh, and Secundarabad I Create has established a national presence since its humble beginnings at the turn of the century. Its National Academy in Bengaluru continues to develop new tools and programs while ensuring quality entrepreneurship development across its network.

Thomson Andrews Recognized in Hindustan Times’ “Crafting Bharat 40 Under 40”

Mumbai, India – February 27, 2025 – Renowned artist, entrepreneur, and thought leader Thomson Andrews has been honored with the Hindustan Times Media Group’s “Crafting Bharat Awards 2025 – 40 Under 40” for his outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry. Known for his innovative projects and mentorship, Thomson continues to redefine music, media, and creativity in India.

At just 37, Thomson has built a legacy as a multi-faceted artist and entrepreneur.With partnerships on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV, his beautiful voice and precision have made him a global icon. His reputation as a creative force is cemented by the fact that his musical skills are used in projects like Michelle Obama’s “Waffles and Mochi” , Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming motion pictures and working alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan.

Beyond music, Thomson is the founder of Throan Of Art, a platform that has influenced MTV Unplugged, MTV Coke Studio, and Hungama Music Bus in addition to music. His Glamstyle Fashion Tour (GFT 1.0) pushes the limits of artistic innovation by fusing fashion, technology, and music.

Committed to nurturing the next generation of artists, Thomson’s indie label, Throan Of Art Music, has mentored aspiring talents, bridging the gap between raw creativity and mainstream success. His workshops and mentorship programs empower young artists, providing them with a stage to grow and thrive.

Thomson, a three-time TEDx speaker, inspires both artists and business owners with his thoughts on innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity. He has established himself as a role model in the entertainment industry thanks to his ability to combine financial savvy with artistic talent.

On receiving the award, Thomson Andrews shared:
“This honor is a celebration of creativity and innovation. I am deeply grateful to Hindustan Times and everyone who has supported my journey. This award reaffirms my commitment to shaping the future of music, media, and entertainment.”

Shiv Nadar University & Springer Nature Expand Global Research Access

Greater Noida, 25 February 2025: Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, and Springer Nature have signed a groundbreaking Fully Open Access (FOA) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the India Sustainability Conclave 2025. The MoU also includes a partnership with the Cureus series of journals covering engineering, computer science, business, and economics. This landmark agreement will provide wider access to the University’s high-impact, multi-disciplinary research, enabling greater global knowledge exchange and innovation.

Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University Delhi-NCR, said, “This agreement marks a milestone in our vision for a more open, accessible research landscape. By broadening the reach of our academic work, we are contributing to the global discourse on sustainability and empowering change-makers across the world to drive innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Sustainability is a collective effort, and it will be great if we all can work together to advance this crucial mission.”

The event, hosted at the University’s campus, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and researchers with a shared goal of advancing sustainability and aligning efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Delivering the keynote address, Shikhar Malhotra, Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR said, “At Shiv Nadar University, we believe that transformative research thrives at the intersection of academic rigor and real-world relevance. With Springer Nature, we begin a new partnership today, and I urge our faculty, research scholars, and students to maximise the benefits of this relationship for both partners. We see Shiv Nadar University, Delhi – NCR to be at the forefront of leading change, and through the questions we ask and the solutions we provide, we can truly shape the future.”

This was followed by a special address from Professor Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), who highlighted the importance of research and innovation in addressing global sustainability challenges.

Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India Private Limited added, “We are pleased to see that the India Sustainability Conclave 2025 has brought together key stakeholders from across industry, academia and government to develop solutions for sustainability challenges. We are delighted to partner with Shiv Nadar University via our Fully Open Access agreement, reinforcing our shared vision of making high-quality research widely available to drive real-world change. I am sure this partnership will help provide impetus to ethical and indigenous research on sustainability and help widen its reach globally.”

A key highlight of the event was the panel discussion on “Bridging Research Through Industry and Academia,” moderated by Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director of Springer Nature. The discussion featured esteemed panellists, including Dr. Shashank Shah, Director, Higher Education, NITI Aayog; Dr. Suneet Tuli, Dean School Of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi – NCR; Dr. Gitanjali Yadav, Group Leader, National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR); PP Sunil Acharya, India & South Asia Lead: Education, Space, NPO, Channels & Alliances, AWS. Together they explored the collaborative role of industry, academia, and government in advancing impactful sustainability initiatives.

During the event, six outstanding women faculty members from Shiv Nadar University, Delhi – NCR were felicitated for their immense contributions. These faculty members included Professor Bimlesh Lochab, Department of Chemistry; Dr. Geetanjali Chawla, Department of Life Sciences; Dr. Ipsita Mandal, Department of Physics; Dr. Vijayata Fulzele, School of Management and Entrepreneurship; and Dr. Sumedha Moharana, Department of Civil Engineering.

Telangana Life Sciences Sector gets a major boost at Bio Asia 2025

Hyderabad, 25th February 2025 – The 22nd edition of BioAsia 2025, Asia’s largest life sciences and healthcare conference, themed ‘Catalysts of Change – Expanding Global Healthcare Frontiers, Transforming Healthcare with Innovation, Collaboration and Progress’ was inaugurated by Mr. A Revanth Reddy, Hon’ble CM of Telangana, Dr. Jeannette Young, Hon’ble Governor of Queensland, and Mr D Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Industries and Commerce, Government of Telangana along with other dignitaries.

Speaking at the event, Mr. A Revanth Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana said “BioAsia over the years has helped position Hyderabad as the global Life Sciences capital of the country. This event is of great significance and will help position India as an important player in the growth of the healthcare sector. The city of Hyderabad has a long history of excellence in healthcare, biosciences, life sciences, pharma, bulk drugs, generics, contract manufacturing and biotech industries. We are excited to host Bio Asia today. We will develop Hyderabad and Telangana into one of the largest ecosystems for biosciences, biotech and life sciences innovation, R&D, manufacturing, skill development, and investment. We are the number 1 state which has attracted both domestic and foreign investment. We have the lowest inflation rate and are creating employment opportunities in the state of Telangana. We already have 160 Km ORR and we are building a Regional Ring Road of 360 KM outside the core urban area along with a network of radial roads connecting the two ring roads with radial roads and creating manufacturing hubs for pharma, EVs data centres, green energy, seed manufacturing, agri-processing and other sectors. We are developing 10 pharma Villages between ORR and RRR which will generate over 5 lakh jobs. The Green Pharma city is also a key initiative under the Future City Project and is progressing rapidly. We have already signed 6 MOUs and signing another 11 MOUs today creating more jobs for the youth. We are all set to launch a new Life Sciences Policy which will chart a bold new growth trajectory for the sector. With this, we will enter new domains such as cell and gene therapy, genomics, biologics, precision medicine, peptides, digital innovation, advanced R&D and complex manufacturing.”

Mr. Sridhar Babu, Minister for Industries and Commerce, Government of Telangana, said: “The BioAsia has been built over the past 2 decades as a culmination of excellence and it has become a cornerstone for the healthcare and sciences industry. For the past 12 months, we have witnessed a huge surge of investment from several international and domestic companies who have chosen Telangana as the gateway to India which is rapidly growing in terms of the life sciences ecosystem. From Pharma manufacturing and R&D centres to GCCS innovation hubs. We have witnessed several global life sciences companies open operations in the city and have created more than 51,000 direct jobs and 1,50,000 indirect jobs over here. We inaugurated Amgen’s largest innovation centre yesterday along with Miltenyi, a cutting-edge cell and gene therapy centre. As we look to the future, our focus remains steadfast on skilling and workforce development. We have established a skills university Young India Skills University which will focus on covering this gap. A key pillar in this mission is to establish a life sciences university which is progressing rapidly to equip the Hyderabad workforce with industry-relevant expertise. By collaborating closely with GCC Hyderabad we are designing a specialised curriculum in science and technology ensuring our talent remains globally competitive and Future-ready. I am delighted to share that the first batch of the chemistry skill programme successfully concluded this month. We are determined to insert Telangana into the global Pharma supply chain as a key player in terms of Bulk drug and also in generic pharma and be a world leader in the life sciences space”

The inaugural day also featured four insightful panel discussions. The session on AI Transformation in Healthcare brought together eminent speakers, including Dr. Ken Washington, CTO, Medtronic; Dr. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman and Founder, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG); Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Dr. Olga Kubassova, President, Image Analysis Group (IAG); and Dr. Ricardo Gaminha Pacheco, Director, Insilico Medicine.

The second-panel discussion, ‘Unleashing the Tiger: The Indian CRDMO Sector,’ featured industry leaders such as Peter Bains, CEO Designate, Syngene; Manni Kantipudi, CEO, Aragon Lifesciences; Krishna Kanumuri, Managing Director & CEO, Sai Lifesciences; Nandini Piramal, Chairperson, Piramal Pharma Ltd; Ramesh Subramaniam, CEO, PI Health Sciences; Guilano Perfetti, Managing Director & CEO, Jubilant Biosys; and Akhil Ravi, CEO, Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services.

Additionally, the panel on ‘Innovations Shaping the Future of the Global Life Sciences Landscape’ featured distinguished speakers such as Dr. Shekar Mande, Former Director General, CSIR; Dr. Boris Stoffel, Managing Director, Miltenyi Biotec; Christian Jones, Chief Commercial Officer, Nanoform; Nitin Dharmadhikari, Chief Operating Officer, SPARC; Sandhya Sreepathy, Novartis Biomedical Research Head; and Dr. Anil Kaul, Vice President & Head, Global Public Health Discovery, Johnson & Johnson.

In the last panel of the day, Strengthening the Global Bioeconomy and Transforming Human Health Through Generative Biology (in collaboration with the World Economic Forum), key insights were shared by Dr. Toon Overstijns, CEO, of Miltenyi Biomedicine; Dr. Marinna Madrid, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Cellino Biotec; Dr. K. Anand Kumar, Managing Director, Indian Immunologicals Limited; Sanjiv Navangul, Managing Director and CEO, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd; Prof. Ullas S Kolthur, Director, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics; and Sai Prasad, Executive Director, Bharat Biotech International Ltd.

Lastly, a high-profile CEO Conclave, titled ‘India’s Century: Leading the Global Innovation Charge in Life Sciences,’ also took place, featuring distinguished speakers, including Dr. S. Somanath, Former Chairman, ISRO; G.V. Prasad, Co-Chairman & Managing Director, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories; Dr. Satyanarayana Chava, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Laurus Labs; Cesar Concepcion, Chief Commercial Officer, APMA Region, Novartis; and Winslow Tucker, President and General Manager, Lilly India, USA.

InsuranceDekho Expands Agent Network by 92Percent, Now Reaches 99 Percent of India’s Pin- codes

25th, February 2025: InsuranceDekho, India’s fastest-growing Insurtech platform, today announced a remarkable expansion in its agent partner network. In the past year, the company has onboarded more than 95K new agent partners, reflecting a 92 % year-on-year surge in its partner network, now totaling 2,20K Dec 2024.

This aggressive growth has enabled InsuranceDekho to extend its reach to 99% of the country’s pin codes, with an impressive 86% of its agents operating in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

The company’s expansion is particularly evident in Tier 3 towns such as Sikdar in Rajasthan, Krishnanagar in West Bengal, Zunheboto in Nagaland, and Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. It has even reached some of the country’s most remote regions, including Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh and Serchhip in Mizoram, showcasing its commitment to providing insurance services to every corner of the nation.

Pankaj Goenka, Vice President and Head of B2B2C at InsuranceDekho, commented on this achievement, stating, “The remarkable expansion of our agent network reflects our dedication to making insurance accessible to every corner of the country. By reaching 99% of India’s pin codes, we are addressing critical gaps in accessibility and bringing financial protection closer to underserved communities. This milestone is not just about numbers; it represents our commitment to empowering individuals and families at the last mile with reliable insurance solutions. The resulting growth in our premium run rate further underscores the impact of our efforts, reinforcing our role as a trusted enabler in the insurance ecosystem.”

Driven by a tech-first approach, InsuranceDekho’s platform offers a diverse range of over 720 insurance plans from 49 insurers, providing comprehensive options for every customer. This wide range of choices, combined with the platform’s seamless digital experience, has contributed to the company’s stellar financial growth.

As of March 2024, InsuranceDekho’s annual premium run rate hit INR 3,300 crore, nearly doubling from the previous year. Further, its ambitious vision includes expanding its footprint to 6 lakh villages, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for job creation and financial inclusion in rural India.

This expansion is not just about growth but about empowering individuals and businesses across the country by making insurance accessible to all.

The SocioFare by Sabri Helpage: Honoring Unsung Heroes of Service

Kolkata, 25th February 2025: In a world where awards and accolades often celebrate power, wealth, and fame, The SocioFare was born out of a simple yet profound realization—the true heroes of society are often those who work quietly in the background, expecting nothing in return. These are the teachers who shape young minds without seeking recognition, the doctors who serve in remote villages without the promise of fame, and the social workers who uplift communities without applause.

Established on March 18, 2023,T he SocioFareis a movement dedicated to recognizing and celebrating these selfless individuals who devote their lives to the service of others. The initiative by Aarti BR Singh, Founder of Sabri Helpage a social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for mental health and community development created to ensure that acts of kindness, sacrifice, and humanitarian service do not go unnoticed.

The inaugural SocioFare Awards was a moment of truth. The stage was not filled with celebrities or business leaders, but with individuals whose lives were defined by compassion and resilience. Among them was an elderly man who had spent decades feeding the homeless, a young woman who used her life savings to educate underprivileged children, and a doctor who dedicated years to providing free healthcare in slums. Their stories were not just inspiring—they were a reminder that the real measure of success is not personal gain, but the ability to uplift others.

As The SocioFare continues to grow with its 3rd Edition on March 8, 2025, it remains committed to reshaping the way society defines heroism. It is not about trophies or grand ceremonies, but about ensuring that those who dedicate their lives to service are given the recognition they truly deserve. Because true heroes are not the ones in the spotlight—they are the ones who illuminate the path for others.