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27 Feb

Leela Targets 35 Hotels as Premium Demand Rises

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India’s premium hospitality brand The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts is banking on a shortage of luxury hotel rooms and sustained spending by affluent travelers to power revenue and earnings growth in fiscal 2027, its chief executive, Anuraag Bhatnagar, has said.Backed by global investment firm Brookfield Asset Management, Leela currently operates 23 hotels across India, including properties under development. The company plans to expand its portfolio to at least 35 hotels over the next five to seven years, though it has not fixed a specific launch timeline.Bhatnagar described India’s luxury consumption cycle as being at a “point of inflection,” driven…

26 Feb

‘Skill Stackers’ in demand: LinkedIn lists 5 fastest-growing skill clusters for 2026

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As rapid technological disruption reshapes hiring patterns, LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report has identified five high-growth skill stacks that professionals must build to stay competitive — AI & Automation, Data & Analytics, IT & Cybersecurity, Business & Growth, and People & Leadership. The report notes that 38% of Indian job seekers feel unprepared for how quickly technology is changing job requirements. While 46% of recruiters globally now rely on skills data to fill roles, 74% of recruiters in India say finding qualified talent is harder than ever. In AI & Automation, skills such as Prompt Engineering, Workflow Automation,…

26 Feb

SPYRA, World’s Most Powerful Water Blaster, Launches in India Just in Time for Holi

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German-engineered water blaster brand SPYRA has made its official India debut on Instamart ahead of Holi 2026, marking the entry of a global, innovation-led product into the country’s festive retail space. The move reflects how quick commerce platforms are increasingly becoming launchpads for premium international lifestyle brands. SPYRA, known globally for its precision-shot technology and rapid reload capability, delivers a high-performance play experience and has built a strong international following. Its India entry taps into the rising “kidult” trend, where adults are rediscovering nostalgia through premium, design-forward products. With Holi emerging as one of India’s most experience-rich festivals, Instamart is…

25 Feb

Harpic unveils ‘Bathroom Ultra Cleaner’, signs Rohit Shetty as face of biggest innovation in 10 years

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Harpic has launched its biggest innovation in over a decade with the introduction of the New Harpic Bathroom Ultra Cleaner, positioning it as India’s toughest stain removal specialist. The launch also marks the onboarding of filmmaker Rohit Shetty as brand ambassador, fronting the new campaign ‘Kaisa bhi ho daag, poora bathroom ULTRA saaf’. Announced on February 21, 2026, the product is designed to tackle persistent bathroom stains common in Indian households, including yellow hard water marks, limescale buildup and tough rust stains. Harpic said many consumers rely on generic detergents, bleach and phenyl, which often fail against hard water stains…

24 Feb

BHIM introduces UPI circle to enable safe and controlled shared digital payments

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Managing household expenses often involves more than handling personal payments. From supporting children and elderly parents to enabling trusted staff to make routine purchases, families today require flexible and secure payment options. Addressing this need, the BHIM Payments App has introduced a new feature called UPI Circle, designed to allow controlled access to digital payments without compromising security. UPI Circle enables a primary user to authorise up to five secondary users to make UPI payments from the primary user’s linked bank account within preset limits. The primary user can set a monthly spending cap of up to ₹15,000 and define…

24 Feb

IBM bets big on AI governance, opens GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow

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IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched its AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow, strengthening its focus on positioning artificial intelligence as core infrastructure for modern governance. The facility was inaugurated by Yogi Adityanath in the presence of Arvind Krishna, Chairman, President and CEO, Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia, and Manindra Agrawal, Director of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, along with senior officials. The Center will function as a collaborative platform to design, validate and scale trusted AI solutions aimed at improving productivity, transparency and public service delivery. Krishna said governments in India and globally are moving from…

24 Feb

Royal Stag BoomBox Season 4 opens in Kolkata with Armaan Malik, Fossils, Dino James lighting up the stage

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Seagram’s Royal Stag kickstarted the fourth edition of Royal Stag BoomBox – The Original Sound of Generation Large – with a high-voltage opening night in Kolkata on February 21 at Aquatica Ground. Setting off on a four-city tour, the festival brings together Bollywood melodies and hip-hop beats along with immersive art, culture and gaming experiences. Thousands of fans gathered as the venue turned into a multi-sensory playground featuring vibrant installations, curated food experiences and interactive zones. The evening began with a live gaming face-off led by Payal Dhare, followed by DJ Sahil Gulati’s energetic opening set. Rapper Dino James raised…

24 Feb

Coca-Cola India Revives Classic Rimzim Jeera with a Nostalgic Twist

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India rediscovers its love for local flavours, Coca-Cola is bringing back its cult classic Rimzim Jeera with a comeback that’s anything but quiet. Led by the thought “Jeere mein heera, Rimzim Jeera,” the new campaign marks Rimzim’s bold return—not just as a nostalgic favourite, but as a proudly OG ethnic beverage for every generation. Leaning into nostalgia with a playful twist, the campaign revives Rimzim Jeera’s retro charm and reimagines an iconic R.D. Burman track [Duniya Mein Logo Ko…], transforming the familiar “Biiraa..Taraa taraa taraa..” into an unforgettable “Jeeeeera.” Set in everyday moments, the film celebrates Rimzim Jeera’s distinctive taste…

24 Feb

Turkish Airlines bags Europe’s best in-flight entertainment title at 2026 APEX awards

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Turkish Airlines has been awarded the Best in Entertainment in Europe at the 2026 APEX Official Airline Ratings, marking the fourth consecutive year the carrier has secured the distinction. The recognition underscores the airline’s sustained focus on strengthening its onboard product and enhancing passenger experience as part of its broader competitive strategy. The APEX Official Airline Ratings, conducted by the Airline Passenger Experience Association, are based entirely on neutral, anonymous and independently verified passenger feedback. The evaluation is carried out in collaboration with TripIt and Concur. For 2026, passengers rated more than one million flights operated by over 600 airlines…

23 Feb

At Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, complex renal transplant pregnancy successfully managed through multidisciplinary excellence

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Doctors at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur successfully managed a rare and high-risk pregnancy in a renal transplant recipient, ensuring the safety of both mother and child while preserving kidney graft function. The multidisciplinary team was led by Dr. Upal Sengupta and Dr. Shilpita Banerjee at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, part of Manipal Hospitals Group. The patient, 33-year-old Madhabilata Kundu from Burdwan, had undergone a kidney transplant in December 2023 and was on long-term immunosuppressive therapy when she reported at 16 weeks of pregnancy. Her medical history included a previous caesarean section, miscarriage, hypertension and hypothyroidism. At 21 weeks, she developed graft dysfunction,…