SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

8 th June 2026, Mumbai: Bank of India recently inaugurated its dedicated Strategic Business Branch (SBB),a specialized branch focused on digital and partnership-led financing business including Pool Buyout, Co-Lending, TReDS and Supply Chain Finance at Nariman Point, Mumbai. The branch was inaugurated by Bank’s MD&CEO Shri Rajneesh Karnatak in the presence of Executive Director Shri P. R. Rajagopal and senior executives of the Bank. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ravi Shankar, GM Digital Lending Department said, "The opening of SBB is a significant step towards strengthening our partnership-led lending ecosystem. By bringing these strategic business segments under a dedicated branch, we aim to enhance scalability, portfolio monitoring and operational efficiency while supporting the evolving financing requirements of the corporates." The branch will serve as a center of excellence for partnership-led financing, supporting the Bank's strategic objective of sustaina...

Kabuni Showcase event. From L to R - Shreyas Iyer, Sourav Ganguly, Nimesh Patel, Ab De Villers and Shane Watson. 7 th June 2026 - Kabuni, a groundbreaking AI-powered global sports platform, has launched at its debut Playtime 2026 event in Mumbai, unveiling a new era of accessible, elite-level coaching for cricket fans at every level.   Positioned at the intersection of sport, technology, and play, Kabuni introduces a world-first approach to training: delivering real-time, personalised coaching through advanced AI technology, enabling players of all levels to improve their performance anytime, anywhere.   Alongside the global launch, Kabuni has unveiled its Super Coaches - a roster of legendary cricketers including Sourav Ganguly, Shane Watson, AB de Villiers, and Shreyas Iyer - who will play a central role in inspiring and developing the next generation of players through interactive challenges and youth tournaments.   At the heart of the platform is a simple yet powerf...

Mumbai, June 6, 2026: The ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE), Mumbai, celebrated its 66th Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and participation at its Yari Road Campus on Saturday. The programme was graced by Shri Saurabh Katiyar, IAS, District Collector and District Magistrate, Mumbai Suburban District, who attended as the Chief Guest. The function was presided over by Dr. N. P. Sahu, Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai. The celebrations commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp and invocation song. An ICAR song was presented, after which Dr. N. P. Sahu delivered the welcome address and highlighted the institute’s achievements and contributions to fisheries education, research, and extension. In his address, Dr. N. P. Sahu briefed the gathering on the major accomplishments of the institute during the past year. He highlighted various technologies developed by ICAR-CIFE for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture devel...

  Mumbai, June 5, 2026: Marking World Environment Day, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai reinforced its commitment to sustainability by organizing a Tree Plantation Drive and hosting the launch of Mumbai’s Mega Post-Consumer Textile Waste Collection and Upcycling Initiative. Together, these initiatives highlighted the importance of collective action in promoting environmental conservation, resource efficiency and circular economy practices. The Tree Plantation Drive was conducted as a symbolic yet meaningful step towards creating a greener and more sustainable environment. The programme was graced by the presence of  Ms. Vrunda Desai, Textile Commissioner, Government of Maharashtra; Smt. Roop Rashi, Chief Executive Officer, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME, Government of India; Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries (AIAI); Dr. Megha Phansalkar, Founder, Tisser; Ms. Sangeeta Jain...

  MUMBAI, June 6, 2026: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, organized a beach clean-up drive at Dadar–Prabhadevi Beach to mark World Environment Day. This drive was undertaken in collaboration with Beach Warriors, an initiative by the Khushiyaan Foundation, demonstrating a strong commitment toward environmental sustainability. The initiative brought together multiple internal teams to create a meaningful and engaging volunteering experience. Over 200+ new Initial Learning Program (ILP) joinees and 300+ TCS employees along with their family members, actively participated in the drive. Together, they worked towards the shared goal of promoting environmental responsibility by reducing plastic use and spreading awareness around sustainable waste management practices. Through this collective effort, participants successfully collected over 2000 kg of plastic waste, contributing to the preservation o...

Despite Peddi’s Massive Success, Director Buchi Babu Sana Responds to the Only Criticism, Addresses Concerns and Announces Changes to the Film: “It was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character” _Ram Charan's Peddi opened to a phenomenal response in theatres worldwide, collecting a massive ₹135.36 crore+ gross on Day 1, making it his second 100 crore opening, also marking one of the biggest openings and biggest successes of Indian cinema this year._  Peddi, starring Ram Charan, has been one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles. After months of immense anticipation and excitement, the film finally opened in theatres to a resounding response. Audiences across the country are embracing the film wholeheartedly, with social media flooded with glowing reactions and rave reviews.  However, amid the widespread appreciation, a section of viewers raised concerns over a particular a...