SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

  The inaugural session laid a strong foundation for holistic student well-being : Mumbai, 22 November 2025 IIT Bombay inaugurated its first Wellness Conclave today, setting the stage for a coordinated national effort to enhance student well-being in higher education institutions across India. A key highlight of the session was the formal release of Emerging Best Practices of Wellbeing 2.0, a compendium capturing innovative models and initiatives adopted by institutions nationwide to support student mental health. Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary (Higher Education), Ministry of Education, who was present on the occasion, emphasized on well-being through traditional knowledge and modern scientific approaches. Referring to the journey from 'Prana-Maya Kosh' to 'Ananda-Maya Kosh', he called for creating safe, supportive campuses where students can freely express themselves. He emphasized on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s focus on holistic development and the importa...

Mumbai, November 21, 2025 : Medi Assist Healthcare Services Limited (“Medi Assist” or the “Company”), India’s largest technology-led health benefits administrator, today announced new AI-driven platforms that advance its vision of delivering  Sustainable Benefits and Effortless Experience . These platforms are designed to make member interactions seamless while strengthening transparency, integrity, and long-term sustainability across the health benefits value chain.   Over the past year, Medi Assist has accelerated its mission to make cashless healthcare truly seamless. Key outcomes include: 15% of all discharges- over 4,00,000 members- now leaving the hospital before the final bill is generated. 25% of its provider network (4,000+ hospitals) enabled next-generation cashless workflows. 70% of total claim value now processed on cashless. 85% of cashless claims digitally submitted, improving speed and reducing friction for all stakeholders.   To further strengthen service ...

(L-R) Ms Sabine Scharrer, Director, Brand Management, Technical Textiles and Textile Processing, Messe Frankfurt GmbH Guest of Honour, Smt R Lalitha, IAS, Director of Textiles, Department of Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu Mr Pramod Khosla, Member of Committee of Administration, The Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL) Mr Mahesh Kudav, Chairman, Indian Technical Textiles Association Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd Mumbai, 19th November 2025: Techtextil India 2025, a premier trade fair for technical textiles, non-wovens and composites, organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, has opened today at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, marking its 10th edition. Running from 19 – 21 November 2025, this landmark edition connects 215 exhibitors, including 100 first-time exhibitors to the textile value chain, featuring innovations across 12 application-based textile segments. With the ever-growing textile...

Ministry of Textiles Outstanding performers across various categories of Technical Textile Exporters Honoured at MATEXIL’s Export Award Function in Mumbai Mumbai : 19 November 2025 Global demand for textiles is at an all-time high, with the world increasingly turning toward high-performance, functional and sustainable materials. India is responding to this shift with strength and confidence, said Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, while addressing the Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL)’s Export Award Function for 2023–24 and 2024–25 in Mumbai today. MoS Shri Margherita conferred awards for export excellence in technical textiles. Nearly 80 outstanding performers from the sector were honoured across various categories. Congratulating the awardees, Shri Margherita said the celebration was not only about recognising winners but also about acknowledging every worker, engineer, designer, entrepreneur and exporte...

19th November 2025 ,  Mumbai-  Sahajanand Medical Technologies’ (SMT) TAVR product Hydra’s 5-year follow-up results from the pivotal Hydra CE Study were presented by Dr. Vilhelmas Bajoras at PCR London Valves 2025. The long-term data reaffirm Hydra’s durable valve performance, sustained hemodynamic improvement, and favourable safety profile in patients with severe aortic stenosis. The Hydra CE Study, led by Prof. Audrius Aidietis (Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics, Lithuania) and Prof. Adam Witkowski (National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland), was a prospective, multicenter clinical trial that enrolled 157 patients across Europe. Of these, 54 patients from Lithuania and Poland were followed for up to 5 years, providing valuable long-term evidence on valve durability and clinical outcomes. At 5 years, Hydra demonstrated high overall survival, low rates of disabling stroke, and durable valve performance with stable gradients and effective orifice area. Im...

L to R) Mr. Shanil Sujit Bhayani - Whole Time Director & Mr. Sujit Jaysukh Bhayani - Chairman & Managing Director,  Sudeep Pharma Limited  is addressing the media at their IPO Price Band announcement,   Mumbai. Mumbai, November 18, 2025:   Sudeep Pharma Limited has fixed the price band of ₹ 563- to ₹ 593 - per Equity Share of face value ₹1/- each for its maiden initial public offer.   The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Friday, November 21, 2025, for subscription and close on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Investors can bid for a minimum of 25 Equity Shares and in multiples of 25 Equity Shares thereafter. The Anchor Book will be on Thursday, November 20, 2025.   The IPO is a combination o f a fresh issue for Rs 95 crore and an offer-for-sale for up to shares  13, 490, 726 by the promoter and promoter group selling shareholders, for Rs 800 crore.   The proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of R...

The English book Mystic World Decoded written by Dr. Mehra Shrikhande and its Marathi translation Urjecha Goodh Vishwa were launched in a grand ceremony by Dr. Narendra Vaidya, Chairman and Director of Lokmanya Hospital. The Marathi translation has been skilfully done by Mumbai-based journalist Ashok Shinde. Both books have been published by Snehal Singh’s organisation Mind Spirit Works. Dr. Narendra Vaidya expressed his views, stating that energy science often astonishes even the medical field. When many effective outcomes occur, one begins to firmly believe in the definite existence of this energy in human life. Therefore, this science must also be understood. The book offers guidance on the importance of energy that exists in various forms in the universe, as well as how we can absorb it and move forward in life in a positive direction. It also includes energy-absorption practices from diverse cultures and traditions around the world. Dr. Mehra Shrikhande said that the book attempts...

डॉ. मेहरा श्रीखंडे लिखित `मिस्टिक वर्ल्ड डिकोडेड' या इंग्रजी आणि त्याच्या `उर्जेचे गूढ विश्व ’ या मराठी अनुवादित पुस्तकाचे प्रकाशन लोकमान्य रुग्णालयाचे चेअरमन व संचालक डॉ. नरेंद्र वैद्य यांच्या हस्ते शानदार सोहळ्यात करण्यात आले. मराठी पुस्तकाचा अनुवाद मुंबईस्थित पत्रकार अशोक शिंदे यांनी केला आहे. दोन्ही पुस्तकांचे प्रकाशन स्नेहल सिंग यांच्या माईंड स्पिरिट वर्क्स या संस्थेने केले आहे. उर्जा शास्त्र अनेकदा वैद्यकीय क्षेत्रालादेखील अचंबित करते, अनेक परिणामकारक कृती घडताना या उर्जेचे अस्तित्व मानवी जीवनात निश्चित असते, असा विश्वास बसू लागतो. त्यामुळे या शास्त्रालादेखील समजून घेतले पाहिजे, असे विचार डॉ. नरेंद्र वैद्य यांनी व्यक्त केले.  विश्वातील विविध स्वरुपात असलेल्या उर्जेचे महत्व तसेच त्या ग्रहण करून आपले जीवन सकारात्मक करण्याच्या दृष्टीने वाटचाल कशी करता येईल, याबाबतचे मार्गदर्शन या पुस्तकात केले आहे. तसेच जगभरातील विविध संस्कृती तसेच परंपरांमध्ये असलेल्या उर्जा ग्रहण पद्धतींचाही त्यात समावेश केला गेला आहे. कबाला, देवदूतांचे अंक, बाख फ्लावर थेरपी, नाद चिकित्सा, गंध चिकित्सा, मंत्र,...

Mumbai: The seventh edition of Vishwarang—India’s premier global festival celebrating the richness of Indian languages, arts, and culture—commenced its cultural journey with a two-day curtain-raiser event, ‘Aarambh – Vishwarang Mumbai 2025’, held at the Green Technology Auditorium, University of Mumbai. The festival brought together a vibrant confluence of literary dialogue, artistic expression, and cultural reflection, spotlighting India’s linguistic diversity and creative heritage.   The event was inaugurated by Shri Santosh Choubey, Chancellor of Rabindranath Tagore University and Director of Vishwarang Foundation. Distinguished guests included Dr. Siddharth Chaturvedi, Dr. Karuna Shankar Upadhyay, Dr. Vijay Singh, and Shri Krishna Prakash, Additional Director General of Maharashtra Police.   The proceedings began with a soulful invocation (Manglacharan) by Dr. Suruchi Mehta, setting a spiritually resonant tone for the festival. In his address, Shri Krishna Prakash emphasiz...

  Ministry of Commerce  India Can Become Global Leader in Sustainable Plastics Manufacturing: Minister Piyush Goyal Mumbai, November 16, 2025   Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, graced the Export Excellence Awards Ceremony and Platinum Jubilee celebrations of PLEXCONCIL in Mumbai today. The occasion marked a significant milestone as the Council completed 70 years of service to India’s plastics export industry. The Hon’ble Minister presented 148 Export Excellence Awards to distinguished exporters for their achievements during 2023–24 and 2024–25. In his address, Shri Goyal urged the plastics industry to take a decisive leap towards ensuring 100% reuse and recycling of plastics, in line with India’s national sustainability goals and growing global demand for circular and environmentally responsible products. He emphasised that India has the capacity and capability to emerge as a world leader in sustainable plastics manufacturing, and called upon the in...

●     The two-day gathering at NESCO Mumbai witnessed overwhelming participation from 5500+ seniors and their families, marking the beginning of an annual movement dedicated to recognising, celebrating, and empowering India's vibrant 50+ community   Mumbai, 16th November, 2025: Mumbai transformed into the epicentre of India's most spectacular celebration of active ageing as Khyaal's 50Above50 Mega Event concluded on November 16, 2025. This landmark two-day celebration has redefined how India celebrates and empowers its senior community. The iconic event was inaugurated by National Award-winning actor and Khyaal 50Above50 Brand Ambassador Rohini Hattangadi, alongside distinguished guests including Rakesh Bedi, Mangesh Gawade, Yasmin Sait, and Mansur Dalal, setting an inspiring tone for the festivities that followed. The event drew over 5,500 seniors and their families, with enthusiastic participation across all age groups as families travelled from across India to wit...

Mumbai,  In a unique global first, Danube Properties has announced the launch of ‘Shahrukhz by Danube’, a premium commercial tower named after Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan. The announcement marks a monumental collaboration between two icons who redefined ambition and success in their respective worlds- Shah Rukh Khan and Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group. Rising majestically on Sheikh Zayed Road, the 55-storey tower is set to become one of Dubai’s most prestigious business landmarks- an address designed for empire builders, innovators, and visionaries. The tower celebrates 33 years of excellence for both Shah Rukh Khan and Danube, symbolizing their shared values of resilience, reinvention, and relentless pursuit of success. The announcement was made at a spectacular gala evening held at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, in the presence of Shah Rukh Khan and Rizwan Sajan. The launch drew hundreds of guests, including leading influencers, business leaders, investors, creators...

The second season of Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films’ critically acclaimed hit series will premiere globally on Prime Video December 17, 2025 Watch New Trailer HERE https://youtu.be/V2desorHsY8?si=FJT1bKIzkqjZ_Vjj    *CULVER CITY, CA — November 13, 2025 —* Today, Prime Video debuted the official trailer and new episodic images for the second season of its critically acclaimed global hit series, Fallout. The highly anticipated eight-episode season will premiere on December 17, 2025, with one episode rolling out weekly until the season finale on February 4, 2026. The epic trailer showcases action-packed sequences, mutated creatures, exciting cast reveals - Kumail Nanjiani (credit) and Macaulay Culkin (credit) - and thrilling mysteries on the wasteland’s horizon. The new season will pick up in the aftermath of Season One’s epic finale and take audiences along for a journey through the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas. Season Two will premiere ...

Ahmedabad, November 13 th , 2025:  Birla Estates, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (ABREL), today announced its association with Gujarat Titans as the team’s Principal Sponsor for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The partnership marks a significant step in Birla Estates’ brand journey, underscoring its commitment to innovation, excellence, and creating meaningful connections with communities across India, values that both Gujarat Titans and Birla Estates strongly embody.   K.T. Jithendran, MD & CEO, Birla Estates, said:   “At Birla Estates, we are committed to creating landmarks that inspire life — spaces and experiences that go beyond the ordinary. Partnering with Gujarat Titans, one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking teams in the IPL, aligns perfectly with our philosophy of excellence, innovation, and community. This collaboration allows us to connect with millions of fans across India and beyond, celebrating s...