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Mondelez India Celebrates the Many Ways India Loves Biscoff with “Every Way to Biscoff”

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A creator-led celebration showcasing India’s most inventive Biscoff dessert creations and the many ways to enjoy the iconic caramelised flavour MUMBAI, India, March 26, 2026: Mondelez India hosted a first-of-its-kind, creator-led celebration titled ‘Every Way to Biscoff’, bringing together home bakers, food creators, influencers and passionate Biscoff lovers for an immersive experience dedicated to India’s growing love for the iconic caramelised flavour. The event marked the culmination of a social media-led recipe challenge that invited consumers across the country to reimagine the beloved Biscoff flavour through their most creative dessert creations. From the hundreds of entries received, 15 standout recipes were selected and their creators invited to showcase their signature desserts at an exclusive celebration in Mumbai. The showcase featured three celebrity hosts - renowned pastry chef Pooja Dhingra, celebrated baker Shivesh Bhatia and culinary creator Saloni Kukreja, who joined t...

Airbnb highlights Maharashtra’s rise as India’s event tourism hub

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Events are driving longer stays, higher spend and wider participation in local tourism economies • Concerts by an international band in Mumbai drove a 100% year-on-year increase in nights booked, with guest check-ins rising 170%  • During the Cricket World Cup matches hosted in Maharashtra, nights stayed increased 50% year-on-year, while guest check-ins rose by almost 75% around match windows. • Lollapalooza India 2026 in Mumbai triggered a 50x surge in bookings, with nights booked doubling and the festival weekend accounted for over 80% of bookings in Mumbai during January. India, 26 March 2026 — As travel is increasingly shaped by experiences, Airbnb’s recent report Unlocking Maharashtra’s Event Economy: Powering Tourism and Local Communities highlights that concerts, sporting events, and cultural festivals are driving tourism demand and visitor spending across Maharashtra, positioning the state as a key hub for event-led travel in India.  Across the state, large-scale...

AMI Paradigm Solutions Private Limited Acquires the ‘Smartworld Portfolio’ of L&T Technology Services to Power Sovereign AI Solutions

Mumbai, March 26, 2026: AMI Paradigm Solutions Private Limited (AMIPS) promoted by AM Group, promoted by the founders of Greenko Group, and ParadigmIT Services Technology Private Limited, company focused on AI for Public Systems and Critical Infrastructure Services have signed a binding agreement to acquire the Smart World and Communication (SWC) business from L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in Digital and ER&D services.  The Smart world portfolio’s capabilities across India and other geographies are expected to complement AMIPS long term-term growth strategy, particularly in accelerating Intelligence solutions powered by AI. AMIPS would be part of the fully vertically integrated AI platform, spanning owned carbon free power, data center infrastructure, high performance chips, a software stack, applications, and flexible consumption models from Accelerator as a Service to Tokens as a Service.  The global AI in sovereign service...

Inside Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika Mandanna’s Koh Samui Getaway with Airbnb

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In its latest campaign, Airbnb brings together Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna to capture a more personal way to travel, offering a glimpse into their first getaway after their wedding - one defined by slowing down, spending time together, and celebrating with the people closest to them. Set in Koh Samui, the film follows the couple as they choose a private Airbnb villa, embracing a space that allows them to slow down and simply be. What unfolds is a series of candid, unscripted moments - quiet mornings, music in the kitchen, and long afternoons by the pool. At the heart of it is a voiceover drawn from the couple’s own wedding notes to each other, adding a layer of intimacy to the narrative. Lines like “My husband… still getting used to saying that”, “My best friend. That part hasn’t changed”, and “she’ll always dance like no one’s watching” carry through the film, grounding everyday moments in something deeply personal - whether it’s playful banter over breakfast, dancing with...

DP WORLD OPENS NEW CLUBHOUSE AT ZEN GOLF TO GROW JUNIOR GOLF IN INDIA

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GURUGRAM, INDIA,  24 March 2026 :    DP World  today  delivered a permanent Clubhouse to ZEN GOLF Range & Academy in Gurugram, India, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots golf development ahead of the Hero Indian Open (26-29 March). The clubhouse is the second under DP World’s global Clubhouse development programme, following the inaugural facility launched in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2025. Leveraging DP World’s logistics expertise, each Clubhouse is created from a repurposed shipping container and tailored to the needs of the local community. The facilities provide golf equipment, sheltered training areas and a safe, dedicated space where young people can develop both their sporting abilities and life skills. Golf has been part of DP World’s journey from a local port operator in Dubai to a global supply chain solutions provider. As the business expanded internationally, golf became an important platform for engaging customers, partners and stakeholde...

JICA extends ODA loan for four key infrastructure and development projects across India

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New Delhi,  24 March 2026 :   The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed loan agreements with the Government of India to provide Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans for four key projects:   62,294 million Japanese Yen   for the Project for Strengthening Tertiary Healthcare Delivery, Medical Education System and Nursing Education System in Maharashtra (I);   18,684 million Japanese Yen   for the Project for Promoting Sustainable Horticulture in Punjab;   102,480 million Japanese Yen   for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project (Phase 3) (I); and   92,400 million Japanese Yen   for the Mumbai Metro Line 11 Project (I). The loan agreement was signed in New Delhi between Dr. Alok Tiwari , Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Takeuchi Takuro, Chief Representative of JICA India Office. The projects aim to drive sustainable and inclusive development across key se...

Temasek backed Manipal Health Enterprises Limited files DRHP for IPO

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Bangalore, March 24, 2025:  Manipal Health Enterprises Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO, with a face value of ₹2, with fresh issue of Rs 8,000 crore and offer-for-sale of up to 43,227,668 equity shares by promoters - Imperius Healthcare Investments Pte. Ltd, Manipal Education and Medical Group India Private Limited. Investors - TPG SG Magazine Pte. Ltd, Seventy Second Investment Company LLC, Ammar Sdn Bhd, Novo Holdings Invest Asia A/S, Phoenix Bear Investments, LLC. The proceeds from its fresh issuance worth Rs 5,378 crore will be utilised for repayment/ prepayment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings and accrued interest thereon availed by one of the company's Material Subsidiaries, Manipal Hospitals Private Limited, Rs 574 crore for acquisition of minority stake in the company's stepdown subsidi...