Dabur Vatika Challenges the Language of Diminishment with #VatikaIAmMore Campaign

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqWQ89ViVNfMXhdZWSuFhdPdSSEggchqMogAobbjsAOrnZfuNmtfhBRVv_ZjLEHbV5mC8sNLH42ZclbzNByW8ELFZAJEpE0Uy87pi-OK8SoduqrzucsObnYIGiFW2FqFzdP18bWS_nFXOagusMm94MJXXRaFXJWEcHtyBuHkT88oLC0XJrC4TZXcSk" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqWQ89ViVNfMXhdZWSuFhdPdSSEggchqMogAobbjsAOrnZfuNmtfhBRVv_ZjLEHbV5mC8sNLH42ZclbzNByW8ELFZAJEpE0Uy87pi-OK8SoduqrzucsObnYIGiFW2FqFzdP18bWS_nFXOagusMm94MJXXRaFXJWEcHtyBuHkT88oLC0XJrC4TZXcSk" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>NEW DELHI: Dabur Vatika, a leader in natural hair care, has partnered with Havas Creative India to launch #VatikaIAmMore. The powerful new campaign identifies and challenges the subtle linguistic biases—specifically the word "just" and unnecessary gendered prefixes—that have long diminished women’s professional and personal achievements.</div><div><br></div><div>Across industries, women are frequently introduced through the lens of their gender rather than their merit: Female cricketer, Woman CEO, or Female actor. Furthermore, their successes are often qualified by the word “just”—just lucky, just emotional, or just a woman. </div><div><br></div><div>#VatikaIAmMore seeks to strip away these qualifiers, reframing the narrative to celebrate the ambition, courage, and multifaceted identities of women.</div><div><br></div><div>At Vatika, we have always believed that a woman’s identity is deep and multi-dimensional. The #VatikaIAmMore campaign is our way of standing against the subtle boxes society tries to put women in. We want to spark a global conversation that moves beyond 'just'—because a woman isn't 'just' anything; she is a force of nature, a leader, and a creator. We are proud to provide a platform where women can celebrate their 'more'." Dabur India Limited Marketing Head- Hair Care Mr. Ankur Kumar said.  </div><div><br></div><div>The campaign is centered around a poignant film that illustrates how language shapes perception. By showcasing how a single word can quietly undermine years of hard work, the film invites women to reclaim their identities and declare that they are far more than the labels imposed upon them.</div><div><br></div><div>"Language is a mirror of societal bias. Over the years, I’ve noticed how prefixes like ‘female’ or ‘woman’ quietly follow women’s achievements, shifting the focus from merit to gender .For too long, the word 'just' has been used as a tool to minimize the monumental impact women have across all walks of life," said Anupama Ramaswamy, Chief Creative Officer and Managing Director, Havas Creative India. "With #VatikaIAmMore, we are questioning the instinct to prefix every achievement with gender, reminding the world that merit has no gender."</div><div><br></div><div>Dabur Vatika is inviting women across the globe to join the conversation on social media by sharing their personal stories of what "more" means to them. By using the hashtag #VatikaIAmMore, the initiative aims to turn a marketing campaign into a collective anthem of individuality and resilience.</div>

Dabur Vatika Challenges the Language of Diminishment with #VatikaIAmMore Campaign

NEW DELHI: Dabur Vatika, a leader in natural hair care, has partnered with Havas Creative India to launch #VatikaIAmMore. The po...

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Sniper Boxing Promotion (SBP 3) poster unveiled by Sanna Suri, Taher Khuram, Soham, Piyush and Amit Patil

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibo9TSK1_GTD8P3KfbwditMshJLoOZGEdt5QaBXJNiSEVtZmsGtkQ95xelG59Oz2oeZUJANcvOZmomlfd71UyF3aYjmDORa7HW_rCZs54L1Yrzw4HkV7ZwhK5jyfz9_35kDyI3lIp30Lg7hsMhlNA-P3k4fH0vtQHtXGbodkbqLozi6_mCHj6fvrFj" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibo9TSK1_GTD8P3KfbwditMshJLoOZGEdt5QaBXJNiSEVtZmsGtkQ95xelG59Oz2oeZUJANcvOZmomlfd71UyF3aYjmDORa7HW_rCZs54L1Yrzw4HkV7ZwhK5jyfz9_35kDyI3lIp30Lg7hsMhlNA-P3k4fH0vtQHtXGbodkbqLozi6_mCHj6fvrFj" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeHo2LwdPrF0ENSWRCw-TYuriqhluaI8Rfv3lDEqi76oLTjJo51ZDpcoXU5walx3AIKlGI3P4ctyymoYjgJowXlHOBh320sSzKZNJfommfDJrwyCmvB__SfT-wYmJ5p59y8NdzTDQbKoQ9pQUs_MhydlLYBijjJBNwQEnjf3Hy5uHkRKlClcCj1FBT" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeHo2LwdPrF0ENSWRCw-TYuriqhluaI8Rfv3lDEqi76oLTjJo51ZDpcoXU5walx3AIKlGI3P4ctyymoYjgJowXlHOBh320sSzKZNJfommfDJrwyCmvB__SfT-wYmJ5p59y8NdzTDQbKoQ9pQUs_MhydlLYBijjJBNwQEnjf3Hy5uHkRKlClcCj1FBT" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div>Mumbai: A press conference was held at The Club in Andheri regarding the third edition of Sniper Boxing Promotion (SBP 3), where several players and organizers associated with the boxing world were present. On the same occasion, the grand poster of the event was also unveiled. The mega boxing event will be held on March 28, and Bollywood actor Sonu Sood will attend as a special guest.</div><div>On this occasion, Sniper Boxing Promotion Founder and CEO Sanna Suri, Co-Founders Soham Patil and Piyush Patil, sponsor Amit Patil, 13-time boxing championship winner Jaskaran Singh, international boxer Taher Khuram, and Manjot Rattu were among the prominent personalities present. Jaskaran Singh had earlier showcased his talent in the first and second editions of SBP as well.</div><div>International boxer Taher Khuram shared that he has represented both Afghanistan and India in boxing. He said that both countries are very close to his heart. “One is my birthplace, and the other is connected to my family,” he added.</div><div>He further explained that there is a considerable difference in boxing training and facilities between Afghanistan and India. In India, players receive more opportunities to progress, and platforms like Sniper Boxing Promotion (SBP) help talented athletes move forward.</div><div>Taher Khuram also revealed that some of the best boxers from around the world were selected for this event. Four players from Iran were also scheduled to participate, but due to the current war-like situation, they were unable to join the competition. In their absence, other talented players have been given the opportunity to compete on this platform.</div><div>Meanwhile, Manjot Rattu is the first woman from India to step into the challenging sport of Power Slap. She said that initially she had no experience in the sport, but later she understood its techniques and underwent rigorous training. Manjot added that more than winning or losing, she feels proud to be the first Indian woman to participate in Power Slap.</div><div>Sanna Suri, Founder and CEO of Sniper Boxing Promotion (SBP) and one of the prominent female promoters in the professional boxing world, said that the first and second editions of SBP were highly appreciated by audiences. The third edition is being organized on an even grander scale.</div><div>She added that this is a unique boxing event not only in India but in the world, where audiences will witness an exciting blend of entertainment, music, dance, passion, and sports. Keeping the safety of the players in mind, six ambulances, doctors, and a special team of caretakers will be present at the venue.</div><div>Sanna Suri also shared that her husband Taher Khuram is himself a boxer, and he inspired her to promote and expand the sport. Her aim is to take boxing to more people and provide a big platform for talented players.</div><div>The co-founders of the event, Soham Patil and Piyush Patil, were also present and assured that SBP 3 will be bigger, more exciting, and more memorable than ever before.</div>

Sniper Boxing Promotion (SBP 3) poster unveiled by Sanna Suri, Taher Khuram, Soham, Piyush and Amit Patil

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Partners with Government ITI Deogiri in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdnYe9-uNS1JD5LsYxgGQodFv0NXifuRA2GB-pWwtQsHp-q009qxXTYcjM6nd54nQLvoZ2TvZm0wzFwExubSQQeolHGOAMjeSchnE0uQkay0moMGYtb_psZNV3k8xq9FEobzwWk-CZo6YLi8e8IEQoB7iqqEvOShK2WL3TJ-7g6o4G1St0RuE2DfPu" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdnYe9-uNS1JD5LsYxgGQodFv0NXifuRA2GB-pWwtQsHp-q009qxXTYcjM6nd54nQLvoZ2TvZm0wzFwExubSQQeolHGOAMjeSchnE0uQkay0moMGYtb_psZNV3k8xq9FEobzwWk-CZo6YLi8e8IEQoB7iqqEvOShK2WL3TJ-7g6o4G1St0RuE2DfPu" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDJYZNLEHGuxAG4BLocIyFAqAoi1HX5y0lgH25LPlOCsceopI4EuKeTWUfIqnPJ6w_3NM9k6KdartMbANzA2C7Dny1vOYTBz5HjIU9LbViQV8LzGag4Ee_DQbm6A3kLY1h96Z5x-rJhj-0sT00LGnp3CvlN2YtFRVnJKmHkbvckq1kv6nmPb-_GayV" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDJYZNLEHGuxAG4BLocIyFAqAoi1HX5y0lgH25LPlOCsceopI4EuKeTWUfIqnPJ6w_3NM9k6KdartMbANzA2C7Dny1vOYTBz5HjIU9LbViQV8LzGag4Ee_DQbm6A3kLY1h96Z5x-rJhj-0sT00LGnp3CvlN2YtFRVnJKmHkbvckq1kv6nmPb-_GayV" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><br></div><div>●  Sets the foundation for strengthening Maharashtra’s skilling ecosystem </div><div>●  The initiative paves the way to develop 45 ITIs across all 36 districts of the State by 2030</div><div><br></div><div>Mumbai: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the successful upgradation of Government ITI Deogiri in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar marking a key milestone in its ongoing MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to strengthen the state’s Industrial Training Institute (ITI) ecosystem. Additionally, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has also supported the upgradation of 16 Government ITIs across the Marathwada and Nagpur Divisions. This collaborative effort aims to empower rural youth by equipping them with world class technical skills, enabling them to become highly competent technicians and contribute meaningfully to India’s industrial growth.</div><div><br></div><div>The new roadmap in Maharashtra will focus on three key pillars:</div><div>● Faculty Development: Train-the-Trainer (T3) programs, knowledge enhancement sessions, and skill-building workshops hosted at Toyota’s Bidadi facility.</div><div>● Lab Equipment, Upgradation of Workshop and Materials: Industry-relevant tools, including Fundamental Skill Training (FST) kits, dexterity modules, visual learning boards and other standardized content will be provided.</div><div>● Culture Transformation: Introduction of body-and-mind development routines such as daily discipline exercises, classroom ethics and Toyota’s globally adopted 5S, environment awareness and safety protocols. Alongside technical training, the focus is on developing youth who embody values such as discipline, humility, gratitude and a mindset of serving others, ultimately becoming good corporate citizens of the Country. Further, the initiative will be sustained through regular audits, feedback and stakeholder involvement.</div><div><br></div><div>The program is rolled out in three phases to ensure maximum impact:</div><div>● Phase 1 (2025–26): 17 ITIs in the Marathwada and Nagpur divisions. [Completed]</div><div>● Phase 2 (2026–28): Expansion into Amravati and Nashik divisions </div><div>● Phase 3 (2029–30): Coverage of institutes in Mumbai and Pune divisions</div><div><br></div><div>Under this partnership, the upgraded Government ITI Deogiri, has been developed as a demonstration model for implementing a structured, scalable skilling framework across the state. The initiative is part of TKM’s broader commitment to support the development of 45 ITIs across 36 districts of the state of Maharashtra by 2030.</div><div><br></div><div>Additionally, from this academic year onwards, the institute will offer both manufacturing and service skill sets, ensuring broader employability opportunities aligned with the evolving automotive industry.</div><div><br></div><div>Speaking at the occasion, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Government of Maharashtra said “Our youth are the foundation of Maharashtra’s future and by nurturing their skills and aspirations, we are building a self-reliant society. This collaboration with TKM reflects our commitment to providing young people with industry-relevant training that enhances their confidence, employability and contribution to nation-building. Such initiatives ensures that our students are ready for the future to drive the country's growth story."</div><div><br></div><div>Expressing his thoughts, Vikram Gulati, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said “At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, we firmly believe that the youth in rural India deserve the same opportunities as those in urban centers. Our vision is to empower them with world class technical capabilities so they can excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress. Guided by our philosophy of ‘Grow India, Grow with India’ and our mission of ‘Producing Happiness for All’, this initiative underscores our commitment to strengthening skilling at the grassroots level. As India moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, we are dedicated to enabling equitable access to industry relevant skills that uplift communities and build a more resilient future.”</div><div><br></div><div>The ITI upgradation initiative complements the Government of India’s Skill India Mission, which is focused on strengthening ITIs and empowering youth with future-ready skills. Toyota’s partnership with the Government of Maharashtra reinforces this national mission by bringing global manufacturing expertise to overcome regional skilling challenges.</div>

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Partners with Government ITI Deogiri in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra

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JIO STUDIOS & B62 STUDIOS UNVEIL THE TRAILER OF DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE WITH RANVEER SINGH

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQPWY0Q7EDa-xdDGbEU2I5NEXfd6_MlZXP6kNq0VPfv8ZJZTIkE4kYzeOhUmnJiqEwUA2emgxBGcTgIoi9_3ieDbhwe257v8AT5eaKxM99OMQm1cils-ZkSrH7V7ypFzQzeAK0Qnvz_D_lANIvXLVgUbldQUUIp0R4KaCWUFA17YDN6PTh0iS5zSKO" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQPWY0Q7EDa-xdDGbEU2I5NEXfd6_MlZXP6kNq0VPfv8ZJZTIkE4kYzeOhUmnJiqEwUA2emgxBGcTgIoi9_3ieDbhwe257v8AT5eaKxM99OMQm1cils-ZkSrH7V7ypFzQzeAK0Qnvz_D_lANIvXLVgUbldQUUIp0R4KaCWUFA17YDN6PTh0iS5zSKO" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>JIO STUDIOS & B62 STUDIOS UNVEIL THE TRAILER OF DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE WITH RANVEER SINGH HEADLINING ADITYA DHAR’S SPY-ACTION THRILLER INSTALMENT</div><div><br></div><div>Mumbai: The most awaited trailer of the most awaited event of the year, Dhurandhar The Revenge is finally here and it makes an explosive statement. After Dhurandhar emerged as a box-office juggernaut and the biggest Hindi film of all time, the instalment is set to arrive, mounted on an even grander canvas, raising the stakes and intensity to an entirely new level. </div><div><br></div><div>The trailer showcases a formidable Ranveer Singh as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, returning with ferocious intensity in dual avatars — Jaskirat and Hamza. The narrative deepens with powerful character arcs, featuring R. Madhavan as the strategic mastermind Ajay Sanyal, Arjun Rampal in his chilling turn as ISI Major Iqbal, and Sanjay Dutt delivering raw, commanding force as SP Chaudhary Aslam. With high-octane action, razor-sharp dialogues, and moments designed to ignite theatre-wide whistles, the trailer sets the tone for a revenge saga mounted at an unprecedented scale.  </div><div><br></div><div>“Honsla. Eendhan. Badla.” hints at the epic revenge driving the sequel forward.</div><div><br></div><div>Presented by Jio Studios and produced by B62 Studios, Dhurandhar The Revenge will release in five languages — Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. The high-octane spy-action spectacle is written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar, and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. Releasing worldwide on 19 March 2026, with the festive celebrations of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and ahead of Eid, the Aditya Dhar film is poised to storm cinemas across the globe.</div><div><br></div><div>The story of unknown men unfolds in cinemas worldwide on 19 March 2026.</div><div><br></div><div>Link - https://youtu.be/NHk7scrb_9I?si=eDRSqYdaC9oHgJYZ</div>

JIO STUDIOS & B62 STUDIOS UNVEIL THE TRAILER OF DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE WITH RANVEER SINGH

JIO STUDIOS & B62 STUDIOS UNVEIL THE TRAILER OF DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE WITH RANVEER SINGH HEADLINING ADITYA DHAR’S SPY-ACTIO...

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The trailer of the Hindi film "2 Way" has been released, with a social message film will hit theaters on March 13th

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7qHvjIRPQjlnyaOUDh5zaai_lS6diuuslOZ0teHPiY_Wh3d3Y1yer6Xv-MURKySnyYGMfxu-i0nio9DBbudJhf4CVbZpek-Q066mVdHSuvqFNhlXkkNZ26zfjtL7CivYTPOniOcHdmKh1kMWqOR0uzjhGhygHhrxtsENvkXr9AaYnCBY0SeaMIPMO" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7qHvjIRPQjlnyaOUDh5zaai_lS6diuuslOZ0teHPiY_Wh3d3Y1yer6Xv-MURKySnyYGMfxu-i0nio9DBbudJhf4CVbZpek-Q066mVdHSuvqFNhlXkkNZ26zfjtL7CivYTPOniOcHdmKh1kMWqOR0uzjhGhygHhrxtsENvkXr9AaYnCBY0SeaMIPMO" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAQ9XZEyOCm66F29HCfK92oXNAethkdqjcwnAK6PrliHDBpiBE4yb88e570OtJ6b2Tu82qBo2h6zcdSG661o6un51H8d6-4Ru1L8t7zFmaT_e9JGQ9zvCNOkPBwYuFgKMs7KXk284V15NHw4me6SjM9o6N_JA6eIlZZcc2X4781mw3z_kgMGR9dq6o" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAQ9XZEyOCm66F29HCfK92oXNAethkdqjcwnAK6PrliHDBpiBE4yb88e570OtJ6b2Tu82qBo2h6zcdSG661o6un51H8d6-4Ru1L8t7zFmaT_e9JGQ9zvCNOkPBwYuFgKMs7KXk284V15NHw4me6SjM9o6N_JA6eIlZZcc2X4781mw3z_kgMGR9dq6o" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Mumbai: Presented by Yashbabu Entertainment, "2 Way" is a film that addresses a significant and sensitive issue in society. It tells the story of two girls who, intoxicated by their family's ill-gotten wealth and power, rape a respectable boy and then use their power to escape.</div><div><br></div><div>The film's plot takes a turn when Inspector Hira and Constable Moti Chacha fight to get justice for the boy. But will the girls be punished for their actions? Will their families support them even after knowing the truth? Will an innocent, respectable boy who has been wronged ever receive justice? To answer these questions, the film will be released in 500 theaters across the country on March 13th, 2026.</div><div><br></div><div>2 Way stars an experienced cast including Gurleen Chopra, Milind Gunaji, Sudha Chandran, Vijay Patkar, Pankaj Berry, Devyashi Dey, D. Randhawa, Mannat Singh, Neha Verma, Archana Goldsmith, Janvi Sangwan, Vijay Khepar, Rajinder Verma, Aarav Wadhwa, Jeetrai Dutt, and Sandeep Singhal.</div><div><br></div><div>The film is directed by Vijay Khepar, and conceptualized, creatively directed, and produced by Rajinder Kumar Verma. This is Yashbabu Entertainment's seventh film.</div><div><br></div><div>In addition to producer Rajinder Kumar Verma, actors Pankaj Berry, Gurleen Chopra, D. Randhawa, Neha Verma, Archana Goldsmith, Jeetrai Dutt, Anjana Nathan, Vijay Patkar, Gulshan Pandey, Banwari Jhol, Vishwajot, Yash Bhardwaj, Hitesh Sharma, and music director Vishal Shelke were present at the film's trailer launch at the Imppa Theatre in Mumbai.</div><div><br></div><div>Actress Gurleen Chopra plays a powerful lawyer in the film who fights D. Randhawa's case. She stated that the film, while entertaining, also has an important message. It raises a voice against drug abuse, highlighting the devastation it causes to drug addicts and the distress it causes to their families.</div><div><br></div><div>Rajinder Kumar Verma stated that he gives acting opportunities to newcomers in each of his films. He has launched three new actresses in this film.</div>

The trailer of the Hindi film "2 Way" has been released, with a social message film will hit theaters on March 13th

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Beyond Unicorns: The Women Building India’s Economic Backbone for 2047

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVuO6kHsEG-4CVjRE8eWT3ihjManvokCkT7QFIJ0lrWASfcbvlemkZIrfRgheNnrMUocGzsfswPSim9GKtWL1vgjr5nDwdZd44EdnYPqy9-SN00PeLL_FBK4ZKDCwsHMDAy_Ts2xblsCc-XpRoXW2cSVgvgNAaAbspotayUKxqQXZ2gGtYjOcgYV70" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVuO6kHsEG-4CVjRE8eWT3ihjManvokCkT7QFIJ0lrWASfcbvlemkZIrfRgheNnrMUocGzsfswPSim9GKtWL1vgjr5nDwdZd44EdnYPqy9-SN00PeLL_FBK4ZKDCwsHMDAy_Ts2xblsCc-XpRoXW2cSVgvgNAaAbspotayUKxqQXZ2gGtYjOcgYV70" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Mumbai: India's startup story has long been told in funding rounds and Forbes lists. But if Viksit Bharat 2047 is to mean more than a government slogan, the real story may be unfolding elsewhere — in less flashy offices, in cities that rarely make tech headlines, built by women who chose problems over prestige.</div><div><br></div><div>Rashida Vapiwala went where most entrepreneurs don't. The Mumbai-based founder of LabelBlind built her company around regulatory compliance - a space that makes investors yawn but keeps brands out of trouble. As India's FMCG and D2C sectors push deeper into Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, many smaller brands are scaling distribution faster than their understanding of labelling laws, ingredient disclosures, and packaging mandates can keep up.</div><div><br></div><div>That's the gap LabelBlind sits in. Vapiwala's team works with brands to decode regulatory frameworks before products hit shelves - reading circulars, interpreting guidelines, building systems that prevent recalls and penalties before they happen. It's painstaking, unglamorous work. And for a country that aspires to developed-nation status, it may also be essential. Mature economies aren't built on innovation alone - they're held together by consumer trust, regulatory clarity, and systems that quietly stop things from going wrong.</div><div><br></div><div>In Ahmedabad, Aditi Gupta was solving a problem that most people didn't want to talk about, quite literally. When she founded Menstrupedia, the trigger was simple: menstruation was a subject wrapped in silence, shame, and misinformation. Her answer was a comic book. Today, it has grown into structured health literacy programmes running across schools in urban and semi-urban India.</div><div><br></div><div>The downstream impact is harder to quantify but no less real. Adolescent girls dropping out of school, missing class during their cycles, acting on myths rather than facts - these aren't just social concerns. They have long-term economic consequences. Health literacy feeds workforce participation, which feeds productivity. Gupta's work starts in a classroom, but the ripple goes much further.</div><div><br></div><div>Head south to Chennai, and you find Suchi Mukherjee having figured out something that would take the broader investor community years to name. Before "Bharat consumer" became a buzzword, LimeRoad was already building for her - the woman in a non-metro city, aspirational and digitally active, but consistently overlooked by mainstream fashion retail. The insight wasn't philanthropic; it was commercial. The demand was real, but the supply chain just hadn't caught up.</div><div><br></div><div>What ties these three founders together isn't their city, their sector, or even their funding story. It's their instinct for the parts of an economy that don't generate headlines but make everything else work. They're formalising what was informal, building systems where there was ambiguity, and creating markets that were hiding in plain sight.</div><div><br></div><div>Many work outside conventional VC circuits. Growth is sometimes slower. But the product-market fit is rarely in doubt.</div><div><br></div><div>As India moves toward its centenary in 2047, the metrics of progress will have to expand beyond unicorn counts and towards trusted products, informed consumers, and businesses that reach the people most left behind. In a conference room in Mumbai, a school in Ahmedabad, and a tech office in Chennai, women founders are already doing that work. Quietly, structurally, and without waiting for the spotlight to find them.</div>

Beyond Unicorns: The Women Building India’s Economic Backbone for 2047

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Kia India Expands ‘Buckle Up’ Road Safety Initiative with Phase II; Signs MoU with TSL Foundation, Inaugurated by MoRTH

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_0344pG-Xs10sjT4kIROE2hjzigXtvMkkThwv5JrWwjyM6fLTKvIrlIoo4742W1QcEJgVeUncl-1SvSrAe-nnSMvCcke4akKsEjvrpHsXxBiz3-bLJl3AplFNLkHEv9Mmdd4-sxWyixZ-_lUvD4_7_3503Zll6XYgx6o2Nyp5M4u0QaW1ug-SA9y_" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_0344pG-Xs10sjT4kIROE2hjzigXtvMkkThwv5JrWwjyM6fLTKvIrlIoo4742W1QcEJgVeUncl-1SvSrAe-nnSMvCcke4akKsEjvrpHsXxBiz3-bLJl3AplFNLkHEv9Mmdd4-sxWyixZ-_lUvD4_7_3503Zll6XYgx6o2Nyp5M4u0QaW1ug-SA9y_" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div>Phase II inaugurated by MoS Ajay Tamta- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, reinforcing commitment to safer mobility ecosystem</div><div><br></div><div>·   Phase II of Kia India’s ‘Buckle Up’ initiative inaugurated by MoS, MoRTH, Ajay Tamta, reinforcing national road safety priorities</div><div><br></div><div>·   Kia India signs MoU with The Social Lab Foundation (TSL) to scale the initiative across Delhi–NCR and Uttarakhand over the next two years</div><div><br></div><div>·   Phase II to engage 20,000 students across 100 colleges through simulator-based experiential training and targeted awareness programmes</div><div><br></div><div>·   Builds on Phase I’s impact—750 crash barriers installed and over 32,000 students reached—supporting the Government of India’s vision of safer roads</div><div><br></div><div>Mumbai: Reinforcing its role as a responsible mobility leader, Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass premium carmakers, announced the launch of Phase II of its flagship road safety initiative, ‘Buckle Up’, in partnership with The Social Lab Foundation (TSL), under the aegis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). Marking the next phase, Kia India and TSL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the initiative’s reach and impact. Phase II was inaugurated by Ajay Tamta, Minister of State, MoRTH, at Transport Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of senior government officials and Kia India leadership.</div><div><br></div><div>During Phase I of the Buckle-Up project (February 2024 - February 2026), Kia India partnered with the Gurugram Traffic Police to address road safety through a dual focus on Infrastructure and behavioural awareness. The programme facilitated the installation of 750 crash barriers across identified high-risk stretches in Gurugram, strengthening on-ground preventive infrastructure. Complementing these efforts, Kia India conducted structured road safety education programmes across 100 schools, reaching nearly 32,000 students and fostering early awareness among young road users.</div><div><br></div><div>By integrating tangible infrastructure upgrades with youth-focused engagement and working in close coordination with local authorities, Phase I established a scalable and outcome-driven model for community-led road safety. This structured foundation now evolves into Phase II, reinforcing Kia India’s long-term commitment to building safer mobility ecosystems through measurable and sustainable interventions.</div><div><br></div><div>Building on this strong foundation, Phase II (April 2026 – March 2028) significantly expands the initiative’s scale and geographic footprint. The programme will extend across Delhi–NCR and Uttarakhand, engaging nearly 20,000 students across 100 colleges through advanced driving simulators and structured experiential learning modules. These are designed to help young road users understand real-world risks and adopt safer driving behaviours. The initiative will also strengthen road safety infrastructure through the installation of additional crash barriers in high-risk zones, including Gurgaon and along the Delhi–Uttarakhand highway. These efforts will be supported by integrated awareness campaigns across different platforms of online and on-ground engagement programmes, further advancing Kia India’s long-term vision of building safer mobility ecosystems across communities.</div><div><br></div><div>During the MoU signing, Ajay Tamta, Minister of State, MoRTH, commended Kia India’s structured approach to strengthening road safety through infrastructure and awareness interventions. He emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between industry and government to reduce road fatalities and advance national road safety awareness efforts.</div><div><br></div><div>On the progression of the initiative, Mr. Sood, said, “At Kia India, safety is a fundamental pillar of our mobility vision, extending beyond our vehicles to the communities we serve. ‘Buckle Up’ reflects our long-term commitment to creating safer mobility ecosystems through infrastructure enhancement and sustained behavioural change initiatives. With Phase II, we are scaling our efforts to reach young and first-time drivers while strengthening on-ground safety interventions. Through this initiative, we are proud to support the Government of India’s vision of safer roads and contribute meaningfully towards building a stronger culture of road safety across communities.”</div><div><br></div><div>Commenting on the occasion, Apoorva Sharma, Executive Director of TSL Foundation said, “Our collaboration with Kia India in Phase I laid a strong operational foundation through targeted infrastructure and school-level engagement. With Phase II, we are building on these learnings to scale the programme across new geographies and age groups, further strengthening its impact through structured, experiential road safety interventions.”</div><div><br></div><div>Through the ‘Buckle Up’ initiative, Kia India continues to advance a structured and scalable model for community-led road safety, aligned with national priorities and built on measurable impact. As the programme evolves into its next phase, the company reaffirms its commitment to working alongside government bodies, local authorities, and community stakeholders to foster safer road behaviours and strengthen mobility ecosystems across India.</div>

Kia India Expands ‘Buckle Up’ Road Safety Initiative with Phase II; Signs MoU with TSL Foundation, Inaugurated by MoRTH

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Tata Power Collaborates with Salesforce to Accelerate India’s Clean Energy Transition

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqLWRtlrG8WJTfumqLWn2Px_3cATvx5xN3mZO1M5gGW6TPiXC93_jIgJJWWDMdvpFvEdFrZGPFQimMkzwUdaYSoczXXsKd97AUurMgRONCimPaF78YhSCJz8qiFP1Aw8SFJzTVpIITEqU-rWlSJL6B5bl5iprwPn7ilCTFHd-Nvm10z0tuxTAm-Ayu" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqLWRtlrG8WJTfumqLWn2Px_3cATvx5xN3mZO1M5gGW6TPiXC93_jIgJJWWDMdvpFvEdFrZGPFQimMkzwUdaYSoczXXsKd97AUurMgRONCimPaF78YhSCJz8qiFP1Aw8SFJzTVpIITEqU-rWlSJL6B5bl5iprwPn7ilCTFHd-Nvm10z0tuxTAm-Ayu" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>• Strategic collaboration to digitally power nationwide rooftop solar, EV charging, and intelligent energy management businesses</div><div>- Enabling seamless partner and customer journeys while empowering teams to scale green energy capacity with speed and precision</div><div> </div><div>Mumbai: Tata Power, one of India’s largest vertically integrated power companies, announced its collaboration with Salesforce, the world’s #1 AI CRM, to digitally transform its rapidly expanding rooftop solar (RTS), EV charging, and smart home solutions businesses. The collaboration reinforces Tata Power’s long-term clean energy roadmap aligned with India’s net-zero ambitions by establishing a secure, intelligent, and fully integrated clean energy ecosystem powered by AI, automation, and data-driven insights. The platform will enable scalable growth, deeper partner and customer engagement, and operational excellence across the renewable energy value chain.</div><div> </div><div>As part of this transformation, Tata Power has deployed Agentforce Sales, Agentforce Service, and Agentforce Marketing across its renewable energy subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL). The Salesforce platform powers intelligent, AI-enabled workflows that enhance visibility, accelerate decision-making, and create seamless omnichannel experiences—driving efficiency, agility, and service leadership at scale.</div><div> </div><div>Agentforce Sales and Agentforce Service form the foundation of Tata Power’s best-in-class omnichannel engagement model. Salesforce serves as a strategic digital backbone for Tata Power’s high-growth renewable energy businesses. The platform enables end-to-end digitisation of partners and customer journeys, delivering streamlined lead management, inventory visibility, process automation, and real-time performance tracking. This ensures enhanced transparency, operational efficiency, and a superior customer experience across touchpoints.</div><div> </div><div>Additionally, Tata Power has developed a proprietary deep learning and agentic intelligence layer built on top of Salesforce to enable a zero-touch quality and safety validation process. This digital capability facilitates instant on-site verification and automated warranty generation, reinforcing Tata Power’s commitment to quality assurance and delivery excellence under its Solaroof offerings.</div><div> </div><div>Driven by strong policy momentum under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, Tata Power’s residential rooftop solar segment has delivered over 200% growth across the past two financial years. Overall, the Company’s solar portfolio has achieved a fivefold increase in revenues between FY2020 and FY2025, reflecting accelerated market adoption, digital-led execution excellence, and expanding customer trust across segments.</div><div> </div><div>Looking ahead, Tata Power and Salesforce will collaborate to co-innovate high-impact, agentic AI-led workflows designed to transform omnichannel customer and partner contact centre operations - driving faster resolution, proactive service, and predictive engagement.</div><div><br></div><div>Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD Tata Power said, “Tata Power is leading India’s green energy transition by scaling rooftop solar nationwide, expanding EV charging infrastructure, and advancing intelligent energy management solutions. As we accelerate this growth, digital capability is a critical enabler of scale, speed, and customer trust. Leveraging Salesforce’s AI-powered platform, we are transforming customer and partner journeys with greater transparency and agility, while strengthening operational excellence. Together, we are building a future-ready clean energy ecosystem that advances India’s net-zero ambitions.”</div><div> </div><div>Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO at Salesforce - South Asia, said, "The path to a sustainable future is being paved by visionary enterprises that are embedding intelligence, agility, and customer-centricity into the core of their operations. Tata Power’s digital-first approach to accelerating India’s green energy mission exemplifies how technology can be a powerful catalyst for national transformation. At Salesforce, we are proud to partner with Tata Power in building a future-ready energy ecosystem—one that harnesses the power of data, AI, and automation to drive scalable impact, inclusive growth, and long-term climate resilience.”</div><div> </div><div>About Salesforce:</div><div>Salesforce helps organizations of any size become agentic enterprises - integrating humans, agents, apps, and data on a trusted, unified platform to unlock unprecedented growth and innovation.</div><div> </div><div>Visit https://www.salesforce.com/in/ for more information.</div>

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Actress Jashn Agnihotri lit up the Holi vibes with Colors, urges people to save water and celebrate an eco-friendly Holi

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgsSGC0szW3o-HGhiGO8723NZQjLT14P4BnecVHP8vCaLm5gSiKDtBnOikqIWxLzoj4PBcQm-wWIJSl7PAG5F1-697ukqN60lrXSasOGl-64lHml0kGTNW6J3vGABh7I0Bcuf3A5n0dHFWP1lKOtInt_bkJGbu9S9YIGZ6VJ0tpQs6Lx5c8-LKBpq6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgsSGC0szW3o-HGhiGO8723NZQjLT14P4BnecVHP8vCaLm5gSiKDtBnOikqIWxLzoj4PBcQm-wWIJSl7PAG5F1-697ukqN60lrXSasOGl-64lHml0kGTNW6J3vGABh7I0Bcuf3A5n0dHFWP1lKOtInt_bkJGbu9S9YIGZ6VJ0tpQs6Lx5c8-LKBpq6" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcHAI5lsVN_LK1KIXMBVU4N2T_Z5VtQyT3hDdpeN7YNEObB8xPs-Y0HAwnDdioQtis0qKUjxqcgjNMHX0u8HTuRVj3fGyqkrfsQ4B0IUBEvuu3NNaPUliHNcBT2breUOf-9WpRJFm8SuNrTcZj1wylFVpSsysexlfzQwLBHDTNpnrJiagktl2dYmeQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcHAI5lsVN_LK1KIXMBVU4N2T_Z5VtQyT3hDdpeN7YNEObB8xPs-Y0HAwnDdioQtis0qKUjxqcgjNMHX0u8HTuRVj3fGyqkrfsQ4B0IUBEvuu3NNaPUliHNcBT2breUOf-9WpRJFm8SuNrTcZj1wylFVpSsysexlfzQwLBHDTNpnrJiagktl2dYmeQ" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Mumbai: Bollywood Actress Jashn Agnihotri lit up the Holi vibes with Colors Flying and Camera Flashing at Cellarz Lounge, The Platinum Hotel, Andheri West, Mumbai. Actress and model Jashn Agnihotri looked stunning during a special photo shoot for Holi, the festival of colors. She captured everyone's attention with her stunning photo shoot at @cellarzlounge in Mumbai. She is not only a new-age star, but also urges people to celebrate Holi with organic colors.</div><div><br></div><div>Jashn Agnihotri is a versatile actress who has effortlessly portrayed both bold and glamorous roles and traditional Indian girl roles. She has proven her acting prowess in films like Indu Sarkar, Genius, Baaghi 2, and India Lockdown. She has also played lead roles in several regional films.</div><div><br></div><div>Actress Jashn Agnihotri extended her Holi greetings and best wishes to everyone and urged fans to celebrate an eco-friendly, sustainable Holi by using natural colors and saving water. She also urged fans to avoid using harmful chemical colors or plastic during the festival and to protect stray animals.</div><div><br></div><div>@hotel.theplatinum</div><div>@vanakkam.cafe_</div>

Actress Jashn Agnihotri lit up the Holi vibes with Colors, urges people to save water and celebrate an eco-friendly Holi

Mumbai: Bollywood Actress Jashn Agnihotri lit up the Holi vibes with Colors Flying and Camera Flashing at Cellarz Lo...

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