SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

Mumbai, June 29, 2026: As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms industries, jobs, and the skills required for future careers, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) has announced NMIMS Horizon, a university-wide future skills initiative designed to prepare students for an AI-driven economy. Developed in collaboration with Coursera, the initiative will provide nearly 40,000 student users across NMIMS campuses access to AI-enabled learning pathways, globally recognised certifications, and industry-relevant skill development opportunities integrated directly into their academic journey. The initiative marks a significant shift in how higher education institutions are responding to the growing demand for AI literacy and future-ready skills. While employers increasingly seek graduates who can work alongside emerging technologies, NMIMS is embedding AI-enabled learning into the curriculum across multiple programs. Through NMIMS Horizon, students will gain acces...

Joins Shahrukh Khan as the face of the brand Mumbai, 28 June 2026: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand from the House of Kalyan Jewellers, has announced celebrated Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its new brand ambassador. Joining Shahrukh Khan as the face of the brand, Smriti’s association marks a significant step in Candere’s journey to strengthen its connect with young, modern Indian consumers. One of India's most accomplished cricketers, Smriti has built a strong connection with audiences through her achievements, consistency and authenticity. At a time when women’s cricket continues to command growing attention across the country, her association with Candere reflects the brand’s focus on consumers who view jewellery not as something reserved for occasions, but as a natural part of how they present themselves every day. Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Director, Candere, said, “Smriti Mandhana’s influence extends far beyond the cricket field. She represents a generation that val...

Mumbai, June 27, 2026: In an evening marked by profound reflection and compelling dialogue, renowned homeopath and wellness pioneer Dr Mukesh Batra officially launched his latest book, Toxic: Stories, Science and Remedies for a Cleaner Mind, Body and Spirit, in conversation with bestselling author, broadcaster and former diplomat Amish Tripathi. Published by Bloomsbury India, Toxic expands the understanding of toxicity beyond environmental pollution to include the invisible yet pervasive toxins of the mind, emotions, relationships and spirit. The book examines how anxiety, fear, unhealthy relationships, rigid beliefs and unchecked ego can quietly erode well-being, while also offering practical pathways towards healing and inner transformation. Opening the discussion, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh, Founder and Chairman Emeritus at Dr Batra’s® Healthcare reflected on what inspired him to broaden the conventional understanding of toxicity. "When we think of pollution, we think of the air we ...

ICAI Celebrates International MSME Day; Hosts National ScaleUp India Summit 2026 to Strengthen MSME and Startup Ecosystem Summit focused on Policy Reforms, Compliance and Funding aimed towards Handholding & Strengthening India’s MSME & Startup Ecosystem  Organised ICAI MSME Clinics to provide free advisory services across 186 Branches and 5 Regional Council pan India The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Committee on MSME & Startup, successfully organized a two-day ICAI ScaleUp India Summit 2026 for MSMEs & Startups at Jio World Convention Centre in, Mumbai on 26th and 27th June 2026. The summit was supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, National Small Industries Corporation, Laghu Udyog Bharati and All India Association of Industries, NSE, i-Hub, CAIT, AIAI, FICCI FLO, SIDBI, Leading Banks and Ecosystem Partners. The two-day summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, Chartered Accounta...

Navi Mumbai, June 25, 2026: A 37-year-old ranking officer, Merchant Navy is on his feet again today after surviving what doctors at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai describe as one of the most complex polytrauma cases they have handled, a combination of multiple fractures,  crushed and pulseless right limb, and a ruptured aorta (body’s main blood vessel) that could have killed him within minutes. The patient was first taken to another hospital before being referred to Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, arriving in a critical state with dangerously low blood pressure and nearly fatal condition. Doctors made it clear from the outset that surgery could not wait on financial formalities and hence within 45 minutes of reaching the Emergency Room, he was moved into the Operation Theatre.  On examination, the trauma team led by Dr Nitin Jagasia, Regional Director, Emergency Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals, Western Region, found fractures across the pelvis, femur, both arms, and thigh regio...

HERE’S HOW CITY OF DREAMS SRI LANKA MAKES THE JOURNEY COMPLETE Ahmedabad, 24 June 2026: Sri Lanka is now one of the easiest international luxury getaways for travellers from Gujarat. Starting 19 June 2026, FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, will launch direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo, offering seamless access to the island nation in just 3 hours and 40 minutes. Launched in partnership with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, and Walkers Tours, the new route is set to redefine how travellers from Gujarat experience Sri Lanka for luxury weekends and family holidays to destination weddings, entertainment-led escapes, wellness retreats, and spontaneous international getaways. Commenting on the launch, Kamal Munasinghe, Senior Vice President - Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, said: “Indian travellers are increasingly looking for international destinations that combine accessi...