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As part of National Postal Week being celebrated from 6th to 10th October this year, Maharashtra Postal Circle organized a high-impact conclave titled “India Post Logistics: Connecting India with the World” at Fairfield by Marriott, Mumbai on occasion of Customer Day. This highlighted India Post’s growing role in international logistics and export facilitation, positioning itself as a trusted logistics partner for Indian exporters. The event was attended by senior officers and industry stakeholders including Shri Amitabh Singh, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle; Smt. Jayati Samaddar, GM (Finance); Ms. Suchita Joshi, PMG Navi Mumbai Region; Ms. Kaiya Arora, DPS Mumbai Region; Shri Abhijeet Ichake, DPS Navi Mumbai Region; Smt. Rekha Rizvi, Director Mumbai GPO; Shri R. K. Mishra, Additional DGFT; Shri V. N. Chalasani, CEO AMFI; Shri Mehul Shah, VP, Bharat Diamond Bourse; and other dignitaries, exporters and various stake holders. In his keynote address, Shri Amitab...

On World Mental Health Day, Mumbai witnessed a transformative celebration of mind and culture as the Welspun Foundation hosted the first edition of Mental Health festival called AnantRang at Sahara Star. AnantRang is our country’s first-ever cultural festival dedicated to mental health was inaugurated by legendary poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar and Apex members of Welspun World, setting the tone for a day that blended art, dialogue, and lived experience to reimagine how India talks about mental health. AnantRang brought together over 600 participants, including artists, educators, psychologists, policy experts and creators, to offer them a first-of-its-kind platform to explore mental health as both a personal and cultural journey. Unlike conventional summits that focus primarily on clinical and policy gaps, AnantRang approached mental health through a cultural lens based in science; examining how India’s stories, families, workplaces, and creative traditions shape emotional...

Quartz processor Midwest Limited, India’s largest producer of Black Galaxy and Absolute Black granite, has fixed a price band of Rs 1,014–1,065 per share for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) to raise Rs 451 crore. With over four decades in the natural stone industry, the company has expanded beyond granite into quartz processing through its Phase I plant, catering to the engineered stone and solar glass segments. It is further diversifying into heavy mineral sands exploration (titanium feedstock yielding materials such as rutile and ilmenite) as well as the processing of rare earth elements (REEs).  The IPO will open for subscription on October 15 and close on October 17, with the anchor book opening on October 14, and the shares proposed to list on October 24. The IPO consists of a fresh issue of Rs 250 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 201 crore. From the fresh issue, Rs 130.3 crore will go towards Phase II expansion of its quartz facility under subsidiary M...

This festive season, Starbucks India and iconic designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla have come together in a rare confluence of coffee culture and couture, unveiling a special Diwali gift box that is equal parts artistry, indulgence, and celebration. Created to mark Diwali, the festival of light, joy, and togetherness, the collaboration captures the essence of Starbucks, a welcoming “third place” for all festivities, a space that fosters connection, community, and shared celebration. For many, Starbucks has become humari special jagah , a place where moments turn into memories over coffee. Over the years, Starbucks globally has collaborated with some of the most iconic names in fashion and design to bring style and storytelling into India’s thriving coffee culture. With this collaboration, Starbucks India carries forward that tradition, offering customers a uniquely Indian way to experience the festive season. Inside the gift box are two thoughtfully curated pieces that bri...

•More than 1000 professionals have already joined Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center) to support Chevron’s global projects and operations •Spanning 312,000 sq. ft., ENGINE is a LEED-certified facility, designed to enhance collaboration for ENGINE’s “AI-first” workforce Chevron India has inaugurated its new facility in Bengaluru’s Bellandur tech corridor, marking one year of operations for its Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE). The milestone reflects Chevron’s commitment to advancing global energy solutions by leveraging India’s deep and expansive talent and innovation ecosystem. Located in RMZ Ecoworld and spanning 312,000 square feet, Chevron ENGINE is a state-of-the-art LEED-certified facility. Designed for collaboration, the center serves as a strategic technology hub by co-locating digital innovation experts with advanced domain engineering knowledge. Its AI-first workforce is focused on driving efficiency improvements throu...

Nothing kills sandwich joy faster than dry bread. Hellmann’s latest integrated brand campaign, ‘Dry bread gone, creaminess on!’ flips the script with a movement led by a pair of outspoken ‘Taste Buds.’ On a mission to call out dryness celebrate creaminess, and make sandwiches irresistible, the campaign is designed as a cultural moment that feels fresh, local, and deeply relatable. The PR leg of the campaign led by Edelman India campaign brings together social-first disruption, influencer-led storytelling, an experiential event, and bold food visuals. The earned-first campaign kicks off with internet favourite Anshula Kapoor and comedian Aaditya Kulshreshth (a.k.a. Kullu) stepping into their new roles as real-life ‘Taste Buds.’ Both creators swapped out their Instagram profile pictures for quirky Tastebud icons and even rewrote their bios to match, instantly sparking curiosity and chatter online. Fans soon discovered the duo were on a playful mission to hunt down India’s cr...