Style your Holi Look with Silver Accessories from BINNI

Holi is no longer the festival where one would only look for the oldest garment in their wardrobe and step out to get sloshed in colors. It has become yet another occasion to step out in style and make a bold statement with one’s look.

Let’s credit the movies and Bollywood to make white the official Holi Outfit color. Shraddha Tripathi, Founder and CEO, BINNI; a D2C fashion accessories brand suggests silver jewellery should be your go to, when planning to accessorize your Holi look. Here are a few Tips and Tricks to style, layer and slay this HOLI!!

    1. Subtle Elegance: if you like it simple and classy, opt for a single standout bangle or cuff with minimal jewellery. A single spiked bangle or engraved cuff can add an edge without overpowering the look.
  1. Bold Look: If you are someone who likes to stand out and make a statement, stack multiple heavy, intricately designed cuffs or bangles. This will elevate even simple outfits, and let the accessories shine. You can also add metallic or bold nail colors for completing the look.
  2. Minimalist Necklace Set – If you prefer a delicate and elegant style, a fine pearl or beaded choker (like the white choker with green detailing) is perfect for deep necklines. Add small studs or ear cuffs instead of heavy earrings for a chic, modern touch.
  3. Layering Magic – For a simple yet deep neckline opt for a fusion look. Complement the long silver necklace with additional delicate coloured stone studded silver necklace for a boho-fusion vibe.
  4. Jhumka Elegance – If you love to wear jhumkas (like the silver and pearl hook jhumkas), let them take center stage. Pair them with a delicate silver or pearl bracelet instead of a necklace to maintain balance. This would also work for close neck kurtis.
  5. Ear Cuff Statement – Style your hair in a sleek bun or braid to highlight the intricate ear cuffs. You may add a bun stick for additional flair.
  6. Colourful Danglers – With bold danglers (like the red statement earrings), opt for a minimal or no-necklace look, especially if your dress is deep-necked. A sleek bangle or ring can complement without overpowering.
  7. Mix Textures: Combine silver bangles with beaded or fabric accessories for a more eclectic, bohemian style.
  8. Pop of Colour – Enhance the white outfit and silver jewellery by pairing it with colourful bangles. Opt for oxidized silver anklets paired with a mirror work or colorful Mojris if you are going for high ankle or layered pants.

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”.

1.19 Lakh Projects 97 Lakh Units Registered with RERAs PropEquity

New Delhi, March 1st, 2025: Since the operationalisation of Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), 1.19 lakh projects, comprising 97.14 lakh units, have been registered with top 10 State RERAs between 2017-2024, said a report by NSE-listed data analytics firm PropEquity.

The top ten States with the highest number of projects registered with their respective RERAs are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Rajasthan.

Maharashtra with 48,047 registered projects accounts for 40% of the total registered projects in top 10 states. Tamil Nadu with 19987 projects accounts for 17% share while Gujarat with 16,265 projects accounts for 14% share.

Samir Jasuja, Founder and CEO, PropEquity said: “Due to RERA, there has been a vast improvement in compliance by real estate developers as a result of which the sector has seen huge transparency. This has led to a rise in investment by individual investors, and both domestic and foreign institutional investors thereby further espousing not just India’s but also real estate sector’s growth story.”

“The real estate market across 9 top Tier 1 cities are today valued at over Rs 5.5 lakh crore. Unlike the pre-RERA years, absorption every year, post RERA implementation, has been more than launches (except covid year CY 2020), which shows the maturity that this regulation has ushered amongst developers thereby laying a strong foundation for a $1 trillion real estate economy.”

“The government must look to align strong regulations and compliance with favourable tax policies for both developers and homebuyers in order to achieve this vision.”

The PropEquity report further stated that at 184 units, the average number of units per project is the highest in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Rajasthan at 156 units and Gujarat at 116 units.

The average number of units per projects in top 10 states stands at 81 units.

Projects Registered with Top 10 State RERA
States Total Projects Total Units % share (projects) % share (units) Average number of unit per project
Maharashtra 48047 3733518 40% 38% 78
Tamil Nadu 19987 1035946 17% 11% 52
Gujarat 16265 1882778 14% 19% 116
Telangana 9245 831161 8% 9% 90
Madhya Pradesh 5387 363542 5% 4% 67
Andhra Pradesh 5098 127008 4% 1% 25
Karnataka 4860 339787 4% 3% 70
Uttar Pradesh 3668 674871 3% 7% 184
West Bengal 3497 206105 3% 2% 59
Rajasthan 3334 519844 3% 5% 156
Total 119388 9714560 81

Amongst cities, the top 10 with highest number of registered projects are Pune with 12,346 projects, Thane with 8858 projects, Hyderabad with 7180 projects, Mumbai with 6923 projects, Chennai with 6426 projects, Navi Mumbai with 5468 projects, Ahmedabad with 5367 projects, Nashik with 3759 projects, Vadodara with 2903 projects and Kolkata with 2680 projects.

PropEquity has been tracking data from RERA across 20 States since inception which shows that 1.43 lakh projects have been registered comprising 1.11 crore units between January 2017- January 2025.

The number of projects registered with RERA grew by 145% to 25,281 projects between CY2020-2022. It, however, fell by 21% between 2022-2024.

The year 2020 witnessed the least number of project registrations.

MAHE Partners with The/Nudge to Empower 43,500 Jharkhand Households

Bengaluru, 20 February 2025 – Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The/Nudge Institute to provide alternative, dignified, comprehensive and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the most excluded households in Jharkhand. Under this MOU, a series of initiatives will be undertaken in identified areas of Jharkhand, by The/Nudge and MAHE, through its constituent unit Manipal TATA Medical College (MTMC), to enable sustainable and diversified livelihoods for women-led households and at the same time provide for primary healthcare requirements.

Starting April 2025, the partnership is expected to impact 43,500 households over the next six years across several districts in Jharkhand, to drive transformative change in the state.

With a focus on making women agents of change, The/Nudge Institute has been supporting the efforts of the Government of Jharkhand to target women from particularly vulnerable tribal groups and those currently engaged in the manufacturing and selling of haria and shift them to more dignified livelihoods. The program enables an interest-free loan to purchase assets, provides 150 weeks of coaching on vegetable cultivation, livestock rearing while linking households to government programs, market services, and livelihood assets.

“The support from MAHE and MTMC underscores our joint commitment to enable the upliftment of rural women in Jharkhand and is a significant milestone in our journey to serve the most excluded households in the region in partnership with the Government of Jharkhand”, said Atul Satija, Founder and CEO, The/Nudge Institute.

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd), Vice Chancellor MAHE said, “We are thrilled to partner with The/Nudge Institute which is looking to scale the evidence-based graduation approach to catalyze long-term, sustained socio-economic growth in the region. Given the long-term commitment of MTMC to the region, this initiative aligns with the vision to reach out to those who are socially and financially excluded and work towards the comprehensive well-being of the excluded households. MAHE through MTMC will participate in various primary health care initiatives, livelihood skill support.”

Garuda Aerospace to Unveil 8 Drones Announce Partnerships at Aero India 2025

Bengaluru, India – February 7, 2025 – Garuda Aerospace, India’s leading drone technology company, gears up to launch 8 advanced drones for defence, safety, and military operations at Aero India 2025.Aero India is India’s premier aerospace and defence exhibition organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. As demand for sophisticated unmanned systems continues to surge, Garuda Aerospace is set to showcase groundbreaking technology products aimed at enhancing defence capabilities, disaster management, and logistics.

Garuda Aerospace will introduce several new drones, each designed to address critical needs within the defence sector. The company’s product range will include the Rocket Launcher Drone, offering enhanced firepower, a specialised Land Mine Detection & Diffusement system for safer operations, the versatile Logistics Drone, the Thales Garuda UTM, an advanced unmanned traffic management system developed in collaboration with Thales, a dedicated Firefighting Drone for SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) for rapid response in emergencies, a VR Military Drone Simulator for training Jawans, a Grenade & Cannister Dropping Drone designed for loitering munitions, and the life-saving Life Bouy Drone for the Navy & Coast Guard. With these innovative solutions, Garuda Aerospace is committed to defence operations through the integration of next-generation drone technology.

Furthermore, strengthening its technology capabilities, Garuda Aerospace is set to announce key strategic partnerships with industry leaders and institutions, including Thales, Rajasthan Electronics (REIL), HFCL, DRDO, Tata Elxsi, and the Central University of Jammu. These collaborations are focused on advancing the development of unmanned aerial systems and pushing the boundaries of innovation.

“These partnerships, coupled with our new drone platforms, represent a significant leap forward in our commitment to bolstering India’s defence capabilities”, said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace. “Aero India 2025 provides the ideal platform to showcase how these innovations will shape the future of defence, security, and humanitarian efforts, addressing critical needs both domestically and internationally. These developments will fuel the expansion and explore new markets further solidifying our position as a global leader in drone technology”, he concluded.

With the upcoming launches and strategic alliances, Garuda Aerospace is poised to create a positive impact at Aero India 2025. Aero India 2025 will be held from 10th to 14th February 2025 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India. These advancements are further strengthened by Garuda Aerospace’s impressive portfolio of 20 granted patents, demonstrating a commitment to innovation. Furthermore, the company’s development of moulds for Indigenous manufacturing underscores its dedication to the “Make in India” initiative and its focus on reducing dependencies on foreign imports, solidifying its position as a leader in Indigenous drone technology.