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Mumbai, December 5th 2025: Prepare for an afternoon of wit, insight, and literary celebration as Crossword Bookstores hosts the renowned author and personality, Twinkle Khanna . She will be sharing her acclaimed book and latest work of wit, " Mrs Funnybones Returns ." Mark your calendars for Sunday , December 7th , at 3:00 PM and join this exclusive event at Krishna Curve . This is your unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the humour and sharp observations of Twinkle Khanna. The acclaimed best-selling author, interior designer, and producer brings her famed insights and observations in person at this special event. The afternoon promises a special chance to connect directly with her, gain personal insight, and secure a personally signed, treasured copy of her latest book. Register now on the link below. Limited seats available, secure your exclusive spot today! Event Details : Venue : Crossword Bookstores, Krishna Curve, Mumbai Date : Sunday, 07th December 2025 Time : ...

~The 16 th  season of India’s biggest and most-loved dating reality is all set to air from 9th January for the first time thrice a week, Fri-Sat-Sun at 7 pm on JioHotstar and MTV~ Love just got a major upgrade! India’s biggest dating reality show,  MTV Splitsvilla , is back with its  16th season  - bolder, spicier and more unpredictable than ever! This year, the villa opens its doors to a brand-new twist that changes the game completely - a theme that puts dil vs deal head-to-head, putting them in a dilemma of choices between love vs money. Gear up for  MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa , as the hottest girls and boys step up their game to win  'Dil ya Deal'.   Instax Fujifilm presents MTV Splitsvilla X6 co-powered by Sofy, NEWME and Envy Perfumes. Reality is all set to start on 9th January, Fri-Sat-Sun on JioHotstar and at 7 pm on MTV. India’s most anticipated OG dating reality television show is hosted by the ultimate Queen of Hearts -  Sunny L...

Mumbai, 5 th  December 2025:   Zee 24 Taas, in partnership with Jubilant Data Studio, has completed one of Maharashtra’s most extensive statewide surveys to mark the first anniversary of the Devendra Fadnavis–led government. The survey reached 89,812 respondents, covering major cities including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, as well as semi-urban and rural areas across Konkan, Western Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha and North Maharashtra. It also captured sentiment from fast-growing nagar parishads with populations between 15,000 and 40,000, alongside talukas chosen for a balanced mix of urban-adjacent and agricultural regions. The study combined 67,158 mobile-based AI voice responses with 22,654 face-to-face interviews conducted by trained field teams across four metropolitan cities, eighteen districts, thirty-seven nagar parishads and forty-eight talukas.This approach ensured both breadth and depth, creating a representative and comprehensive assessmen...

Shri R. Doraiswamy, CEO & MD, Life Insurance Corporation of India launched two new plans, LIC’s Protection Plus (UIN: 512L361V01) & LIC’s Bima Kavach (UIN: 512N360V01).    LIC’s Protection Plus  (Plan 886)  LIC’s Protection Plus is a Non Par, Linked, Life, Individual, Savings Plan which offers life insurance cover cum savings throughout the term of the policy.  Besides providing life insurance cover, it offers flexibility to choose the type of investment fund, increase/ decrease the Sum Assured and pay “top-up” premiums. Partial withdrawal is allowed after 5 years from the date of commencement.   Under this plan the proposer can choose the amount of premium he/she desires to pay based on which, the  Basic Sum Assured will be decided. The Base premium can be paid as Regular Pay or Limited Pay.  A few plan parameters:  • Minimum Age at entry is 18 years while the maximum age at entry is 65 years.  • Option of Premium Payin...

The Rs 200 Crore Clean Godavari Bonds were listed today at NSE in Mumbai Mumbai December 2, 2025: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) successfully listed its ₹200-crore Clean Godavari Bonds 2030 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) today.  The Issue is private placement of up to 10,000 unsecured, rated, listed, taxable, redeemable, non-convertible bonds in the nature of debentures of face value of ₹ 2,00,000 each, (Bonds"/"NCDs"/"Debentures"), comprising of 2 separately transferable and redeemable principal parts namely 1 STRPP A of face value of ₹ 1,00,000 and 1 STRPP B of face value of ₹ 1,00,000), for an amount of ₹100 crore ("Base Issue Size") with a green shoe option of up to ₹100 crore aggregating up to ₹200 crores. At the bell-ringing ceremony held at NSE, Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, termed the listing a proud milestone for Maharashtra, highlighting the growing role of municipal bonds in sustainable urban development. Shri. Dev...

Hyderabad, India — SAI Parenteral's Limited (SPL), a diversified pharmaceutical formulation company, today announced the acquisition of a 74.6% controlling stake in Noumed Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, an Adelaide-based pharmaceutical company, for an aggregate sum of INR 125 crore. SAI Parenterals has also filed its IPO DRHP with SEBI in September 30, 2025 - the offer, with a face value of Rs 5 per equity share, comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs 285 crore and an offer for sale of up to 3,500,000 equity shares by existing shareholders. Noumed Pharmaceuticals, a company with AUD 60 million in revenue, is a supplier of private label over the counter (OTC) products to pharmacy chains across Australia and New Zealand. The company is currently establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Adelaide with an investment of AUD 53 million. The facility is expected to begin commercial operations by the fourth quarter of CY 2026. With a strong portfolio of over 451 product dossiers, No...

The IPO is complete fresh issue aggregating to ₹ 2,900 million Madhuri Madhusudan Kela, wife of ace investor Madhusudan Kela, has a 5.6% stake in the company New Delhi–based MV Electrosystems has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO). The offer, with a face value of Rs 5 per equity share, consists of a fresh issue of up to ₹ 2,900 million. Madhuri Madhusudan Kela, wife of well-known investor Madhusudan Kela, has 11,50,000 shares or 5.6% stake in the company as on the date of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus. The proceeds from its fresh issue worth ₹1800 million will be for funding long-term working capital requirements of the company, ₹ 210 million for investment in research, design and development activities for new power electronic equipment, and general corporate purposes. The issue is being made through the book-building process, in line with SEBI ICDR Regulations, with up ...

December 1, 2025 - Mumbai   Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Government of India, championed industry-led growth at the 12th Big Picture Summit, where CII unveiled a White Paper on Priority Policy Reforms to propel Indian M&E to new heights. The event also featured an Investor Meet with Waves Bazaar and a special homage video honoring industry legends who left us in 2025.   Mumbai, December 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to be a transformational force for India’s Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector, observed Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Government of India. Speaking at the inaugural session in Mumbai, Shri Jaju called on the industry to view the WAVES Summit not as a standalone event, but as part of an ongoing movement—one that continually inspires new waves of creativity, innovation, and progress.   “The WAVES Summit is much more than an event; it is a ...

Mumbai, December 1   The major recommendations in this White Paper, titled “Reimagining India’s M&E Sector: A Call for Action to Build a Future-Ready, Globally Competitive Industry by 2030,” represent not just a policy wish-list, but a blueprint for action—calling for unified regulation, digital-first innovation, robust infrastructure, industry-aligned skills, and world-class IP protection.   The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has unveiled its landmark White Paper, “Reimagining India’s M&E Sector: A Call for Action to Build a Future-Ready, Globally Competitive Industry by 2030,” outlining a bold vision and actionable roadmap for transforming India’s Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector. The White Paper was officially released on December 1, 2025, at the 12th CII Big Picture Summit, held over two days—December 1 and 2—in Mumbai.   This year’s summit, themed “The AI Era – Bridging Creativity and Commerce,” convened leading figures from government, indu...

 Artist Viveek Sharma presents Sacred Gestures, honoring feminine strength and grace through richly detailed canvases If you’re exploring Mumbai’s cultural circuit this weekend, make space for Viveek Sharma’s SACRED GESTURES—a compelling exhibition that transforms traditional and contemporary ideas of femininity into immersive visual experiences. Known for his dramatic light, saturated pigments and meticulous detailing, Sharma bridges the real and the imagined through canvases inspired by Lavani traditions, divine feminine archetypes and iconic figures from popular culture. The exhibition is to be inaugurated on 2nd December at 6:30 PM by Shobhaa De (author, columnist, novelist) and Rashmin Majithia (Founder, Zen Crafart), setting the tone for a showcase that celebrates strength, grace, passion and transformation. Thought-provoking and visually rich, it stands out as one of the week’s most compelling art events. Dates: 3–8 December, 11 AM–7 PM Venue: Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghod...

  Collaboration to facilitate advanced biologics testing by providing HCP coverage, characterization and quantification assays, and related services to customers globally New center will help improve safety, efficacy, and quality in biopharma development Combination of Cytiva's analytical technologies with Veeda's extensive service delivery capabilities and regulatory expertise     November 28, 2025:  Cytiva, a Danaher company and a leader in the life sciences industry, is collaborating with Veeda Lifesciences (Veeda Clinical Research Limited), a global contract research organization, to establish a dedicated Host Cell Protein (HCP) Services Center in Bengaluru, India. Focused on impurity analysis and HCP testing, this new center will help biopharmaceutical companies reduce development risks and meet regulatory standards for novel biologics and biosimilars.   Dr. Mahesh Bhalgat, Group CEO and Managing Director, Veeda Lifesciences (Veeda Clinical Research Limited...

Mumbai, November 26, 2025:   Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (Utkarsh SFBL) today announced a strategic partnership with Axis Securities to provide end-to-end trading and investment services for its customers.  This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding the Bank’s capabilities to deliver next-generation financial solutions.   This partnership introduces a unique 3-in-1 account, seamlessly integrating a Savings Account with Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and a Demat and Trading Account with Axis Securities.  This offering is designed to provide customers with a convenient and comprehensive platform for banking and investing.   Aligned with Utkarsh Small Finance Bank’s strategy to offer a full spectrum of financial services—including savings and current accounts, deposits, loans, insurance, and investment products—the partnership with Axis Securities will enable customers to seamlessly integrate banking and investing through multiple channels such as ...

  Penang, Malaysia —   The World Miniature Hobby Show (WMHS) & Malaysia Competition (MALCOM) is set to take place from 13th to 14th June 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, promising to be the most anticipated gathering of miniature artists, hobbyists, and enthusiasts from around the world. Building upon a decade of growth and evolution, this homegrown event—previously known as the Malaysia International Miniatures and Hobby Show—has rebranded to reflect its growing global stature and influence within the creative hobby industry.

The Initial Public Offering of Sudeep Pharma was subscribed a massive 93.71 times on the final day of bidding. The issue received bids of 99,00,86,575 shares against the offered 1,05,64,926 equity shares, at a price band of ₹563-593, according to the data available on the stock exchanges. Qualified Institutional Buyer Portion and Non-Institutional Investors Portion were subscribed 213.1 times and 116.7 times respectively, whereas Retail Portion was subscribed 15.65 times.  The issue kicked off for subscription on Friday, November 21, 2025 and closed for subscription on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. ICICI Securities and IIFL Capital Services Ltd  are the book-running lead manager; and MUFG Intime India Private Limited is the registrar of the offer. Company Information The company is a technology-led manufacturer of excipients and specialty ingredients for the pharmaceutical, food and nutrition industries and is dedicated to contributing to the global heal...