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  16 March 2026, Mumbai: Luxury multi-designer destination Aza Fashions recently hosted an exclusive in-store showcase celebrating the launch of celebrated designer Rocky S’s Rocky Star Summer Festive Collection 2026 at its flagship store in Bandra, Mumbai. The intimate evening brought together fashion enthusiasts, loyal patrons, and members of the designer’s close circle for a special unveiling that celebrated craftsmanship, couture and the renewed creative partnership between the designer and the luxury retailer. The showcase marked a significant moment for both the designer and the brand, as Rocky Star returned to Aza in what he described as a meaningful “homecoming.” With deep roots in Mumbai and a long-standing association with the city’s fashion community, presenting his latest collection in Aza— added a special emotional resonance to the evening. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the collection, a soft, feminine and elegant festive edit designed specifically ...

उपमुख्यमंत्री सुनेत्रा पवार यांची प्रमुख उपस्थिती; पद्मभूषण प्रा. जे.बी. जोशी यांचे मुख्य भाषण; CASMB च्या ६व्या स्थापना दिनाचाही सोहळा मुंबई, १३ मार्च २०२६ : 'चेंबर फॉर अॅडव्हान्समेंट ऑफ स्मॉल अँड मीडियम बिझनेसेस' (CASMB) च्यावतीने मंगळवार, १७ मार्च २०२६ रोजी दुपारी १ वाजल्यापासून सीप्झ, अंधेरी पूर्व, मुंबई येथील 'भारत रत्नम' सभागृहात (सहावा मजला) 'प्रेरणा' महिला सशक्तीकरण शिखर परिषद आणि CASMB चा ६वा स्थापना दिन सोहळा आयोजित करण्यात येत आहे. महाराष्ट्राच्या उपमुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती सुनेत्रा पवार या प्रमुख अतिथी म्हणून उपस्थित राहणार असून प्रसिद्ध दूरदर्शन अभिनेते आणि माजी खासदार डॉ. नितीश भारद्वाज गौरवाचे अतिथी म्हणून सहभागी होणार आहेत. CASMB चे राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री. नीलेश लेले म्हणाले, "महिला उद्योजकता हा केवळ सामाजिक प्रश्न नाही, तर तो भारताच्या आर्थिक विकासाचा कणा आहे. 'प्रेरणा' ही परिषद महिला उद्योजकांना जागतिक बाजारपेठेशी जोडण्यासाठी, त्यांना योग्य मार्गदर्शन व नेटवर्क उपलब्ध करून देण्यासाठी एक महत्त्वाचे व्यासपीठ आहे. CASMB च्या ६व्या स्थापना ...

(L-R) Mr. Kamal Kant Upadhyay, MD & CEO, IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd.; Shri Vikrant Gupta, HOD – Business Development, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd.; Shri Sudip Dasgupta, CFO, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd.; Shri Chaudhari Shivraj Singh, CMD, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd.; Shri Asheesh Kumar, Director – Business Development, Coal India Ltd.; Shri Mukesh Agrawal, Director – Finance, Coal India Ltd.; and Mr. Amrendra Singh, EVP, SBI Capital Markets Ltd.; at the IPO launch of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd. in Mumbai.     Price band of Rs 163 – Rs 172 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 2 each (“Equity Shares”) Bid/Offer Opening Date – March 20, 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – March 24, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bid/Offer Period is one Working Day prior to the Bid/Offer Opening Date i.e. Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Minimum Bid Lot is 80 Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 2 each a...

The much-awaited teaser of Bhooth Bangla has taken the internet by storm, quickly becoming one of the most loved teasers in recent times. Marking the grand reunion of Bollywood’s iconic director–actor duo Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar after 14 years, the teaser has left audiences laughing, intrigued, and excited about the film’s spooky comedy world. Packed with hilarious punchlines, quirky moments, and the signature Priyadarshan–Akshay Kumar comic chaos, the teaser perfectly sets the tone for a madcap horror-comedy entertainer. While it keeps the horror elements largely under wraps, it cleverly builds curiosity around the spooky world that awaits audiences. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV083WhjGXI/?igsh=MXhrZW1rb2g4bXRqOA== The response has been nothing short of phenomenal. The teaser has already crossed 55 million views across platforms and has been trending at #2 on YouTube India for over 24 hours, reflecting the massive excitement surrounding the film. From celebrities to netizens...

Mumbai – On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, a grand cultural programme titled “Nritya, Natika evam Sangeet Ramayan” will be presented on March 26, 2026, at the prestigious Shanmukhananda Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Auditorium in Matunga, Mumbai. The event is not merely a cultural performance but a devotional and spiritual tribute to Lord Rama. Through an artistic blend of dance, drama and music, the programme will beautifully depict the timeless values of the Ramayana such as righteousness, truth, sacrifice, courage and devotion to duty. The show is conceptualized, written and produced by Sanjay Mahale under the banner of Happylucky Entertainment.  Several renowned personalities from the fields of cinema, theatre and music will participate in the grand presentation. The distinguished lineup includes Mahesh Manjrekar, Puneet Issar, Himanshu Soni, Gauri Ingawale, Swapnil Rajshekhar, Ketan Karande, Kunal Phadke, Samira Gujar, Nikita Banawalikar, National Award–winning singer ...

  Mumbai, March 13, 2026: Signalling a renewed push to revive economic engagement between India and Canada, the World Trade Center Mumbai, in association with the All India Association of Industries (AIAI), hosted a Business Roundtable with a Canadian Trade Delegation led by the Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) at Centrum Hall. In the picture (L to R): Mr. Prashant Srivastava, President, Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries and Mr. Andrew Maharaj, Senior Trade Commissioner and Consul, Consulate General of Canada Mr. Andrew Maharaj, Senior Trade Commissioner and Consul, Consulate General of Canada, said India–Canada relations are entering what he described as a “phase of reconstruction and acceleration.” He noted that both countries are now looking to rebuild momentum in economic engagement and aim to scale bilateral trade to nearly USD 70 billion by 2030. Referrin...

  The design-led platform returns to India’s leading fashion stage with a runway showcase by Abraham & Thakore March, 2026, India:  L’Atelier 1664 continues its association with Lakmé Fashion Week 2026 in Mumbai, bringing its design-led cultural platform back to one of India’s most influential fashion stages. Building on last year’s partnership, L’Atelier 1664 will once again celebrate the intersection of fashion, culture and contemporary lifestyle at Lakmé Fashion Week. As part of this season’s showcase, leading design house Abraham & Thakore will present a special runway collection in collaboration with L’Atelier 1664. Titled “The Sari’torial,” the curated collection explores the meeting of structured tailoring and fluid drapes. Inspired by the dialogue between French ease and Indian craftsmanship, the collection reinterprets everyday silhouettes through refined detailing, signature textiles and a restrained palette accented with L’Atelier 1664’s distinctive house bl...

मुम्बई. सनातन धर्म के 10 हजार वर्ष पुराने दो प्रतीक त्रिशूल और वज्र फिलीपींस में खुदाई में प्राप्त किए गए. भारतीय शोधकर्ता एवं व्यवसायी सैयद शमी़र हुसैन ने भगवान शिव और भगवान इंद्र से जुड़े दुर्लभ दस्तावेज़ एवं प्राचीन कलाकृतियाँ प्रस्तुत की. इन कलाकृतियों में भगवान शिव से संबंधित त्रिशूल (Trishul) और भगवान इंद्र से जुड़ा वज्र (वज्रायुध) शामिल है, जो फिलीपींस में खनन के दौरान प्राप्त हुए थे. इस प्रेस कांफ्रेंस के दौरान सैयद शमीर हुसैन ने इन कलाकृतियों की खोज, उनके ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ और उनकी प्रामाणिकता से जुड़े दस्तावेज़ प्रस्तुत किए।  इस प्रेस कांफ्रेंस में डॉ वी. जयराज (वैज्ञानिक एवं कला इतिहासकार), श्री दीपेश मेहता (वकील एवं सॉलिसिटर (यू.के.) श्री नितेश मनोपारा (व्यवसायी) और ममता राजेश उताले (उद्यमी) भी उपस्थित थीं.  विख्यात रिसर्च स्कॉलर और व्यवसायी सैयद शमीर हुसैन ने मुंबई में 10 हजार साल प्राचीन त्रिशूल और 3 हजार वर्ष प्राचीन वज्र का अनावरण किया। ये दुर्लभ कलाकृतियाँ फिलीपींस में खनन के दौरान मिली थीं।  इन कलाकृतियों को भारतीय पुरातत्व विभाग, संस्कृति मंत्रालय और भारती...

10,000-Year-Old Trishul and Indra’s Vajra Found in Philippines, Revealed by Researcher & Businessman Syed Shameer Hussain Mumbai: Two ancient symbols associated with Sanatan Dharma — the Trishul of Lord Shiva and the Vajra of Lord Indra — believed to be thousands of years old, were unveiled in Mumbai by Indian researcher and businessman Syed Shameer Hussain. These rare artefacts were reportedly discovered during mining activities in the Philippines. During a press conference held at Taj Lands End, Syed Shameer Hussain presented authenticated documents and details related to the discovery of these artefacts, including a Trishul associated with Lord Shiva believed to be around 10,000 years old, and a Vajra (Vajrayudha) associated with Lord Indra believed to be around 3,000 years old. The event was attended by Dr. V. Jayaraj (Scientist and Art Historian), Dipesh Mehta (Lawyer and Solicitor, UK) Nitesh Manopara and Mamta Rajesh Utale (Entrepreneur). According to Syed Shameer Hussain, t...

उपमुख्यमंत्री सुनेत्रा पवार यांची प्रमुख उपस्थिती; पद्मभूषण प्रा. जे.बी. जोशी यांचे मुख्य भाषण; CASMB च्या ६व्या स्थापना दिनाचाही सोहळा मुंबई, १३ मार्च २०२६ : 'चेंबर फॉर अॅडव्हान्समेंट ऑफ स्मॉल अँड मीडियम बिझनेसेस' (CASMB) च्यावतीने मंगळवार, १७ मार्च २०२६ रोजी दुपारी १ वाजल्यापासून सीप्झ, अंधेरी पूर्व, मुंबई येथील 'भारत रत्नम' सभागृहात (सहावा मजला) 'प्रेरणा' महिला सशक्तीकरण शिखर परिषद आणि CASMB चा ६वा स्थापना दिन सोहळा आयोजित करण्यात येत आहे. महाराष्ट्राच्या उपमुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती सुनेत्रा पवार या प्रमुख अतिथी म्हणून उपस्थित राहणार असून प्रसिद्ध दूरदर्शन अभिनेते आणि माजी खासदार डॉ. नितीश भारद्वाज गौरवाचे अतिथी म्हणून सहभागी होणार आहेत. CASMB चे राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री. नीलेश लेले म्हणाले, "महिला उद्योजकता हा केवळ सामाजिक प्रश्न नाही, तर तो भारताच्या आर्थिक विकासाचा कणा आहे. 'प्रेरणा' ही परिषद महिला उद्योजकांना जागतिक बाजारपेठेशी जोडण्यासाठी, त्यांना योग्य मार्गदर्शन व नेटवर्क उपलब्ध करून देण्यासाठी एक महत्त्वाचे व्यासपीठ आहे. CASMB च्या ६व्या स्थापना ...

Mumbai, March 13, 2026:  GSP Crop Science Limited, a research-driven agrochemical company, specializing in the development and manufacturing of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and plant growth regulators in India, has garnered Rs 120 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering that opens for public subscription on Monday, March 16, 2026. The company informed the bourses that it allocated 37,50,000 equity shares at Rs 320 per share to anchor investors. Some of the marquee institutions that participated in the anchor include Shine Star Build Cap Pvt Ltd, Craft Emerging Market Fund PCC - Citadel Capital Fund and Craft Emerging Market Fund PCC - Elite Capital Fund. Equirus Capital Private Limited and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited are the book-running lead manager, and MUFG Intime India Private Limited is the registrar of the offer. IPO Details The IPO is a fresh issue for Rs 240 crore and an offer-for-sale for up to 5,000,000 shares by promoter - V...

• The initiative aims to empower 10 lakh women entrepreneurs across India through livelihood and enterprise support. • The first phase targets one lakh women in Maharashtra within the first year, creating new opportunities for grassroots entrepreneurs. • The programme has already enabled over 4,500 women in Mumbai to build sustainable livelihoods through skills training, financial and digital literacy and enterprise support. Mumbai, 13 March 2026: As it approaches its 30th anniversary on 11 August 2026, the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group, has announced a major expansion of its flagship women’s empowerment initiative, Swabhimaan, with the goal of enabling 10 lakh women entrepreneurs across India. The announcement was made at “Swabhimaan – The Rise of She”, an event held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai on Thursday, where the programme’s growing impact on women’s livelihoods, entrepreneurship and financial indepe...

Hyatt Centric Juhu has announced the appointment of  Bhaulal Salunke  as its new  Human Resources Manager . With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Salunke brings extensive expertise in people management, talent development, and HR operations within fast-paced hotel environments. In his new role, Salunke will oversee the hotel’s human resources strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, training and development, and fostering a people-centric workplace culture aligned with Hyatt’s global ethos of care. Salunke began his career in hospitality in operational roles that involved extensive people management responsibilities. Over the years, he transitioned into leadership positions, developing strong capabilities in workforce planning, team leadership, and organisational development. His growing interest in people development led him to specialise in human resources, where he has built expertise across recruitment, performance managem...

 (L-R)  Mr. Shail Shah, CFO, Mr. Bhavesh Shah, CMD & Tirth Shah, Whole-time Director of GSP Crop Science Limited address the media at their IPO Price Band announcement, Ahmedabad. Mumbai, March 12, 2026:  Gujarat Based GSP Crop Science Limited has fixed the price band of Rs 304/- to Rs 320/- per Equity Share of face value ₹ 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Issue”) of the Company will open on Monday, March 16, 2026, for subscription and close on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 46 Equity Shares and in multiples of 46 Equity Shares thereafter. Equity shares outstanding as on date 39,018,750 Equity Shares of Rs 10 each. The IPO is a fresh issue for Rs 240 crore and an offer-for-sale for up to 5,000,000 shares by promoter - Vilasben Vrajmohan Shah, Bhavesh Vrajmohan Shah, and Kappa Trust. The proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 170 crore will be used for repayment or pre-r...

Mumbai, The Indian Embassy in Iraq successfully rescued 15 Indian crew members after an attack on an oil tanker near the Basra coast on 11 March. The embassy is in constant contact with its citizens and the local administration, and the rescued Indians have been moved to a safe location. The situation in West Asia remains fragile due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Amid these tensions, the crude oil tanker “Seaface Vishnu”, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands and reportedly owned by a U.S. company, was attacked near Basra in Iraq. According to media reports, the attack was carried out by an Iranian suicide boat. Unfortunately, one Indian crew member lost his life in the incident. Due to the heightened tensions in the region, officials at the Indian Embassy in Baghdad were already on alert and closely monitoring developments in the area. As soon as the incident was reported, the embassy immediately arranged for the remaining 15 Indian crew memb...

The first tournament is scheduled to be held in Mumbai followed by Nagpur and Sambhahjinagar_ Mumbai, March 10, 2026: After successfully hosting major international events such as the ATP Tour 250, WTA 125, and PMR Challenger tournaments for the past five consecutive years, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Maharashtra, along with the ATP Organising Committee, has decided to expand tennis development directly to the district level in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). Present during the press conference were MSLTA President Mr. Prashant Sutar, Mr. Sunder Iyer, Hon Secretary MSLTA, Mr. Ashish Sharma (IAS), Chairman for the ITF Tournament Initiative and Mr. Shravan Hardikar (IAS), Managing Director, MMRDA and Secretary for the ITF tournament initiative.  Under this new initiative, a total of 20 international tournaments sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) - offering prize money of USD 15,000 and USD ...