SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

*Adnan Sami opens up on Komal Nahta's Game Changers: The Music Series about getting Amitabh Bachchan to sing the iconic track Kabhi Nahi* Komal Nahta, one of India’s most respected trade analysts, is back with a fresh season of his podcast Game Changers: The Music Series. This edition shines a spotlight on celebrated singers, composers, and music maestros as they share their creative journeys, inspirations, and the untold stories behind the music that has shaped generations. The latest episode featured Adnan Sami. Adnan Sami, the celebrated singer, composer, and musician who revolutionized Indian pop music, recently joined Komal Nahta on the podcast to reflect on his creative journey and iconic collaborations. Recalling his dream project with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan for the hit track Kabhi Nahi, Adnan shared a hilarious first reaction: "Mai toh bathroom singer hu, mai nai gaata". Elaborating on the memory, hr revealed that while working on his second album, Tera ...

Mumbai, August 31, 2026:   Deepa Jewellers Limited, which is an organized B2B designer, processor and supplier of hallmarked gold jewellery, primarily having operations in Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, has garnered Rs 137.91 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering, which opens for public subscription on 1 September, 2026.   The company informed the bourses that it allocated 77,91,789 equity shares at Rs 177 per share to anchor investors.   Some of the marquee institutions that participated in the anchor include Nomura Singapore Limited, Citi Group Global Markets Mauritius Private Limited, Maybank Securities Pte Ltd – ODI, Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust Plc, Motilal Oswal Finvest Limited and WhiteOak Capital Equity Fund   Amongst equity-oriented schemes, the company has allocated shares to Tata India Consumer Fund, Tata Dividend Yield Fund and Unifi Mutual Fund – Unifi Flexi Cap Fund.   Out of the tota...

Chennai: The inauguration of Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited’s new PEB manufacturing facility at Pulivalam, Tamilnadu (15 min drive from Chennai: Bangalore Highway) on 30th August 2026 marks a significant milestone in the Company’s growth journey. The facility was formally inaugurated by Mr. Muthiah Muralidaran, marking the successful completion of the factory development and the beginning of a new era for the Company’s PEB manufacturing and operational capabilities.  The new facility strengthens the Company’s PEB manufacturing capabilities and positions it to cater to the growing requirements of the Indian market, supporting its next phase of growth and expansion. Key Highlights •            Facility Completed & Inaugurated: The PEB manufacturing facility has been successfully completed and inaugurated. •            PEB Manufacturing Capacity: PEB Manufacturing Capacity: The 1,65,000 sq. ft. facility with s...

National, 31 st August, 2026: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's leading life insurer and a financial institution of national significance, is proudly celebrating its 70th Anniversary on 1 st September 2026.   From its establishment on 1 st September, 1956, with the objective of spreading life insurance widely across the country and providing financial protection at a reasonable cost, LIC has completed seven decades of a remarkable journey built on trust, service, financial strength and an unwavering commitment to the people of India.   LIC continues to sustain its Leadership position in the market with 65.16% market share in policies and 56.66% market share in First Year Premium Income in the financial year 2025-26. Total AUM increased by 5.08% to ₹ 57.29 Lakh Crore.   Despite the opening of the insurance sector to private participation, LIC has retained its position as India's largest life insurer, supported by its extensive network of bran...

The maestro joins forces with European electronic producers Twerking Class Heroes to bring a bold new trance sound to Indian cinema, blending his iconic musical language with a contemporary electronic sensibility. What happens when one of the most revered voices in Indian music meets a duo at the forefront of experimental electronic sound? For Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy, Ilaiyaraaja joins forces with Basel-based electronic duo Twerking Class Heroes in a striking collision of Indian film music and electronic influences, creating a sound that pushes Indian cinema into new sonic territory. Composed, written, and sung by Ilaiyaraaja, “Muthumani” fuses his unmistakable musical language with the hypnotic pulse of trance, earning the moniker “Raaja Trance.” The track reflects the maestro’s enduring spirit of experimentation, embracing a contemporary electronic sound while retaining the melody and emotion that define his music. The electronic mix for “Muthumani” comes from Twerking Class Heroe...

2936 registrations received from across India; 72 shortlisted teams and individuals presented technology-led solutions to address emerging financial-sector cybersecurity challenges Hyderabad, 28 August 2026: Bank of India successfully concluded the Grand Finale of CyberShield Hackathon 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) on 27 th and 28 th August 2026. The PSB’s Cybersecurity, Fraud & Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2026 was organised by Bank of India in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad is an initiative of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). The initiative seeks to strengthen collaboration among public sector banks, academic institutions and young innovators to develop technology-led solutions for real-world challenges in banking and financial services. Bank of India and IIT-H entered a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026 edition, under which IIT-H provided i...

Finding Shy took us a while. We knew exactly how we wanted her to feel... we just didn't know who she was yet and all through the auditions, something just wasn't clicking. And then, while going through the audition tapes for Tara, we stopped at this one face. Aarushi had auditioned for Tara, but there was something so unapologetically filmy about her that made us say, "Wait... what about her?" So we called her back, this time for Shy. And it was an instant match. Funny, fiery, vulnerable and completely her own person, Aarushi brought a spark and a masti to Shy that we could never have written on a page... that little bit of magic that makes you want to keep watching. From Shy to Shyamili... this one is quite a journey. And we can't wait for you to fall in love with her. @sreeti @vaibhav_vishant @anti.casting @hairartbyganesh @shraddha.dattaa @veerakapuree @primevideoin @chalkboardentertainment  *Link*  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcnMPkrMadC/?utm_source=ig_web_co...

Mumbai, August 28, 2026: - Madhya Pradesh-based Kataria Dhulchand Pannalal Jewellers Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).  The IPO, with a face value of Rs 10 per equity share, comprises a fresh issue of up to 16,000,000 equity shares. The Offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein not more than 50% of the net offer is allocated to qualified institutional buyers, and not more than 15% and 35% of the net offer is assigned to non-institutional bidders and rete  The Net Proceeds worth Rs 154.9 crore will be utilized for Funding capital expenditure towards the establishment of two new stores, one in Kota, Rajasthan and the other in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Rs 50 crore Repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company, and general corporate purposes. Incorporated in 1996, the co...

WITH TAJ MOUNT KUSUR RESORT & VILLAS, LONAVALA DEVELOPED BY AMAVI   MUMBAI, 28 AUGUST 2026: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra . Developed in partnership with Amavi, India’s only hospitality-backed real estate brand, the project marks Taj’s entry into the luxury branded villa segment. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL , said, “For over a century, Taj has defined luxury hospitality through its grand palaces, landmark city hotels, safaris and residences. Recognised as the World's Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand and India's Strongest Brand , Taj continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of the luxury hospitality sector. The launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort & Villas marks our entry into the branded villa segment, broadening our portfolio to address evolving consumer preferences while bringing the trust...

National, 28 th August, 2026: LIC is celebrating National Sports Day campaign to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand ji from 28 th August to 30 th August, 2026.   During this period, various LIC offices across the country, will host indoor and outdoor sports activities to encourage employees to incorporate physical fitness into their daily routine.   In Mumbai, LIC of India will organize Indoor Sports activities on 29.08.2026 to promote the importance of a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Datedat–Mumbaion28thAugust,2026. ForfurtherInformationpleasecontact:ExecutiveDirector(CC)LICofIndia,CentralOffice, Mumbai.Email id: ed_cc@licindia.comVisit us at www.licindia.in  

In a candid moment, Mallika shared that she jokingly confronted Shahneel about her doubts, telling her that if she turned out to be a traitor, her heart would genuinely break. Having developed a close bond with Shahneel during the course of the show, Mallika admitted that she had started considering her like a sister. “Maine isse pucha, Shahneel agar tu traitors nikli na mazak mazak mein jaise main Ansh ko bolti hu, toh na mera toh dil hi tut jayega yaar tu toh meri behen hogayi. Toh mujhe kehti hai ki mai traitor nai hoon, kyuki mera bhai jo hai woh cricket captain hai, aur maine usse Rhea ke baare main pucha, maine kaha mujhe uspe thoda thoda shaq aata hai, kyuki bhai wahi baat ghumati hai Rhea. Toh mujhe woh kehti hai Rhea ka bhi wahi reason hai kyuki puri duniya usko already traitor samjhti hai, woh traitor mai apni image theek karne aayi hai.” Mallika also revealed that their conversation soon moved towards another contestant, Rhea, who had been on her radar. She shared that she h...

Mumba/New Delhi – Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India has once again lived up to its longstanding role as Nepal’s ‘first responder’ in times of crisis. To help Nepal cope with the devastation caused by floods and landslides, the Government of India acted swiftly on 26 August, sending the first consignment of 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) material, along with life-saving medicines, to Kathmandu. The very next day, on 27 August, India dispatched a second major consignment of 37.5 tonnes of relief material aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft, providing immediate assistance to its neighbour during this difficult period. In view of the severity of the disaster, the Ministry of External Affairs activated its diplomatic and administrative machinery in full force. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a high-level meeting in New Delhi on August 27. Sharing details of the meeting, Jaishankar wrote o...

Building on its unified Salesforce foundation, IndiaFirst Life is bringing AI agents into critical workflows to improve speed, consistency, and customer experience at scale Mumbai, August 27, 2026: Salesforce , the #1 Agentic CRM*, today announced that IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life) – a Bank of Baroda subsidiary – has selected Agentforce to advance its enterprise-wide AI transformation. IndiaFirst Life will embed trusted AI agents into critical processes to improve sales, streamline operations and enhance customer experience. The initiative builds on its unified Salesforce platform, which supports the insurance journey from lead generation to claims settlement. This marks the next phase of IndiaFirst Life’s collaboration with Salesforce and reinforces its ambition to build a more intelligent, and customer-centric life insurance experience.   Founded in 2009, IndiaFirst Life serves customers across more than 90% of India's pin codes and continues to e...

 (L-R): Mr. Dev Agarwal, Whole-Time Director and Mr. Ashish Agarwal, CMD, Deepa Jewellers Limited at the launch of the Company’s IPO in Mumbai. Price band of Rs 168 – Rs 177 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs 2 each (“Equity Shares”) Bid/Offer Opening Date – Tuesday, September 01, 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – Thursday, September 03, 2026 Minimum Bid Lot is 84 Equity Shares and in multiples of 84 Equity Shares thereafter Mumbai, August 27, 2026: Deepa Jewellers Limited (the “ Company ”) has fixed the price band of Rs 168/- to Rs 177/- per Equity Share of face value Rs 2 each (“ Equity Shares ”) for its maiden initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“ IPO ” or “ Offer ”) of the Company will open on Tuesday, September 01, 2026, for subscription and close on Thursday, September, 03, 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 84 Equity Shares and in multiples of 84 Equity Shares thereafter. As on the date, there is outstanding of 82,000,000 Equity Shares. The Offer...

This Dahi Handi season, Monsher India, in collaboration with Vile Parle Sports Club and MCA Worldwide, celebrates the spirit of women, teamwork and collective strength through a special brand campaign. Priya Ajbani, Founder of Monsher India, represents the brand’s vision and commitment to safety through this meaningful association. As part of the initiative, Monsher India provided the Vile Parle Sports Club’s women’s Dahi Handi team with specially branded jerseys, bringing the brand’s identity onto the field while celebrating the determination and unity of the 150+ women participating in the team. The campaign, built around the thought “Safety Meets Strength,” draws a strong parallel between Monsher’s commitment to safety and the trust required to build a successful human pyramid. Every member of the team plays an important role, supporting one another to rise higher. Through this association, Monsher India, under the leadership of its founder Priya Ajbani, aims to celebrate women who ...