In a remarkable display of grit, discipline, and sporting excellence, athletes supported by M3M Foundation under its flagship Lakshya Sports Program delivered an outstanding performance at the Kettlebell Sport Haryana State Championship 2026, held at The Shriram Millennium School, Gurgaon.

 

M3M Foundation Trustee and Chairperson, Dr Payal Kanodia with athletes at Kettlebell Sports Haryana State Championship 2026

 

Organised by the Kettlebell Sport Haryana Association under the aegis of Kettlebell Sport India Association, the championship witnessed participation across Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior, and Veteran categories, bringing together top kettlebell athletes from across the state.

 

20 athletes represented M3M Foundation’s iMpower Club, collectively secured an exceptional tally of 30 medals, including 18 Gold, 9 Silver, and 3 Bronze, reaffirming the transformative impact of structured sports training and opportunity on underserved youth.

 

The championship also marked a historic moment with the participation of Haryana’s first Para Kettlebell Athlete from iMpower Club, reflecting M3M Foundation’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and ensuring that sporting platforms remain accessible to talent across all abilities.

 

Young athletes such as Rohit, Rajnish, Sajid, Resham, and others delivered extraordinary performances, with several participants completing over 105 kettlebell lifts in a single go—a feat that demonstrated not just physical strength, but immense determination, stamina, and mental resilience. Coming from families of migrant workers and economically vulnerable communities, these children exemplified how talent, when nurtured with the right support, can transcend barriers and expectations.

 

Further elevating the spirit of the championship, Dr. Payal Kanodia, two time Gold Medallist at the world kettlebell championships, an accomplished international kettlebell sportsperson, joined the event alongside her sons, Master Kian Kanodia and Master Krishiv Kanodia, in an inspiring demonstration of encouragement and solidarity with the young athletes. Their participation reflected a powerful message of family-led inspiration and support for grassroots sports.

 

Adding to the prestige of the event, distinguished IUKL (International Union of Kettlebell Lifting) judges also participated in ceremonial kettlebell lifts during the championship, lending international sporting recognition to the event and inspiring athletes through their presence and engagement.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, said, “Every child deserves the opportunity to discover their strength and pursue excellence, regardless of their background. Witnessing our iMpower athletes—especially children from migrant worker families and our para athlete—compete with such confidence and determination is truly inspiring. Their achievements reinforce our belief that when young talent is nurtured with the right platform, mentorship, and encouragement, they can achieve extraordinary milestones. At M3M Foundation, we remain committed to building champions both on and off the field.”

The championship performance stands as yet another milestone in M3M Foundation’s ongoing mission to democratize access to quality sports training and competitive exposure for underserved communities. Through its Lakshya Program, the Foundation continues to nurture grassroots talent, empower young athletes, and create pathways for inclusive sporting excellence. 

About M3M Foundation

M3M Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group, working across education, health, livelihoods, sports, and environment. With a reach across 22 states and over 1,300 villages, the Foundation has positively impacted more than 5 million lives, driven by a vision of inclusive, sustainable, and transformative nation-building.

Global recording artist Eylsia Nicolas has achieved a rare breakthrough in India, surpassing 100 million views on her original Hindi-language single after becoming one of the first Western artists to write, record, and release full original songs phonetically in Hindi specifically for Indian listeners.

Global recording artist Eylsia Nicolas, whose Hindi-language releases have surpassed 100 million views in india, becoming one of the first western artists to record in Hindi

Her follow-up Hindi release generated more than 10 million views in its first 24 hours, marking one of the fastest audience accelerations in India for a non-Indian artist in recent years.

A Western Artist Singing Her Own Original Music in Hindi-and Going Viral

Nicolas’ decision to record her own compositions in Hindi-learning the phonetics line by line to honor the language-has resonated deeply with Indian audiences. Her Hindi vocals have been praised for their emotional accuracy and authenticity, helping her build a rapidly growing fan base in a country where she previously had no exposure.

Indian media outlets have described her rise as “unexpected,” “refreshing,” and “a rare cultural bridge from West to East.”

A Comeback Story That Captured Global Attention

Just one year earlier, Nicolas was recovering from catastrophic COVID-related damage that left her bedridden for over a year, with 20% permanent loss of lung capacity and severe vocal cord injury.

Through sound-restoration technology developed by her R&D company WorldIPI.com, and supported by AI-assisted processes, she regained her voice. This breakthrough resulted in a granted U.S. patent in December 2025, co-invented with renowned inventor Donald Spector.

Once her voice returned, Nicolas wrote and released more than 90 songs in 2025, including a historic achievement: eight of the Top 10 singer-songwriter songs in one week on the global indie charts.

India Becomes the Center of Her 2026 Global Expansion

Following her viral Hindi releases, Nicolas is preparing a major India-focused year that includes:

• The India launch of BookKards™, her patented publishing format that delivers multimedia, AI-guided, personalized reading experiences for under ₹100

• A charity tennis exhibition with a rising young Indian player, honoring her roots as the youngest winner of the Irish Open and a former Wimbledon competitor

• A collaboration with an Indian recording artist, who will perform one of her original compositions

• A multi-city visit to meet fans, creators, and partners

BookKards™: A New Format Debuting in India

Nicolas’ BookKards™ format-built on an already granted patent portfolio with new filings pending-allows a single card to unlock:

• Unlimited multimedia content

• Personalized AI-guided reading journeys

• Automatic translation

• Expansion or contraction of the story based on the reader’s preference

India, with its massive youth population and mobile-first reading culture, will be the first country where BookKards™ is introduced at scale.

A Story of Resilience and Cultural Connection

Half Filipino, half Irish, and a first-generation American, Nicolas describes her connection to India as “unexpected, emotional, and humbling.” She credits Indian listeners for giving her a second life as an artist.

“I recorded in Hindi out of respect,” Nicolas says. “I never imagined India would embrace me this way. I’m honored, grateful, and excited to give India my very best.“

Follow Eylsia Nicolas:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lisaeylsia

Facebook: facebook.com/eylsianicolas

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@eylsia

About Nicolas of Palm Beach

Nicolas of Palm Beach embodies the global reputation of Palm Beach as the casual luxury capital of the world. Renowned for its exquisite fashion, jewelry, fragrances, and accessories, the brand is part of the Worldipi.com family of companies. This unique collective merges science, technology, art, and entertainment, fostering synergistic collaborations on projects between its own companies and external partners.

About Eylsia Nicolas

Eylsia Nicolas is a singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and innovator whose career spans athletics, education, business, and the arts. She is the owner of Nicolas of Palm Beach, Real Boxer, and WorldIPI.com. Her music blends multiple genres and has earned international recognition for its emotional depth and versatility.

About WORLDIPI.COM

Intellectual Properties International Holdings, WORLDIPI.COM, is a worldwide leader in intellectual property. It represents the intellectual properties and technologies of Donald Spector, who has been called one of the world’s most prolific inventors. The company has hundreds of US and foreign patents in medicine, entertainment, communications, technology and consumer products. Mr. Spector has opened up several billion-dollar industries.

The principals of World IPI created the first hydraulic exerciser; the first hyperbaric chamber for seeds and the first ball that lit up at night. Bristol-Myers Squibb set up a separate division for Spector’s patents including the first electronic air freshener, the Aroma Disc System.
 

Spector’s patents range from the first known app for location-based advertising; the first known patents for a cyber translation system; patents that predate the wearable biosensor market, as well as hundreds of other patents and technologies.

ASBL is all set to launch its new high-rise gated community at RTC x Roads, Hyderabad. Located in the center of the city, this upcoming project is designed for homebuyers who want strong connectivity, premium living, and a trusted brand. The Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the project has now started, creating strong excitement among buyers giving them a chance to register their early interest before the official launch.

ASBL launches new high-rise gated community at RTC x Roads

ASBL new project is located at RTC x Roads, one of Hyderabad’s most connected and well-known areas. The project is just 2 minutes from RTC X Roads Metro Station, 10 mins from Secunderabad Railway Station, 8 minutes from Kachiguda Railway Station, 15 minutes from Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station and MGBS Bus Stand, 20 minutes from JBS Bus Stand, and around 50 minutes from the airport. Adding to its appeal, the project is located near Hussain Sagar Lake and is surrounded by reputed educational institutions, top hospitals, leading hotels, recreational spaces, and many of Hyderabad’s most visited landmarks.

Click on the link below to know your distance from the project – https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vggb3ArAdN1QXc9j8?g_st=ic

Planned as a premium high-rise gated community, the project will be spread across 7.98 acres. It will feature 3 towers with G+50 floors and 5 basements, with around 1,500 flats in total. One of the biggest highlights of the project is that it will have the tallest building in that area, which will lead to uninterrupted views on all sides. The project will also offer 75% open area, giving residents more space, better views, and a more open living experience in the middle of the city.

The project will offer premium and luxury 3 and 4 BHK homes with room sized balconies. The homes are planned with a floor-to-ceiling height of 10 feet 4 inches, which adds to the sense of space and comfort. 

The available configurations include:

Premium 3 BHK homes 
1970 SFT in East, West, and North-facing

Luxury 3 BHK homes 
2085 SFT in North-facing 
2115 SFT in East-facing 

Premium 4 BHK homes 
2535 SFT in East and North-facing 
2540 SFT in East and West-facing

Luxury 4 BHK homes 
3015 SFT in East and West-facing 

The project will also offer an upgraded lifestyle experience through its large amenity spaces. It will feature a G+5 clubhouse with more than 1,00,000 sq. ft. of clubhouse amenities. The total indoor amenities space will be around 86,000 sq. ft. The project will also include an urban corridor, giving residents more lifestyle and community spaces within the development. Various amenities like club lawn, screen on the green, amphitheatre, banquet halls, basketball court, pickleball courts, yoga/aerobics room, indoor and outdoor gyms, double heighted badminton court, futsal court, pools, walking, jogging and cycling track, salon & spa, guest rooms, co working space, pet park, clinic and physiotherapy, kids play area, toddlers play area, tuition room, etc.

Founded in 2017, ASBL has built a strong legacy by delivering multiple residential gated communities and has earned a trusted name in Hyderabad’s real estate market. Its last project, ASBL Broadway, launched around a year ago has recorded more than ₹1000 crore in sales on launch day, including EOIs and launch day sales. Before that, ASBL Landmark recorded more than ₹500 crore in sales on the day of launch. These numbers clearly reflect the strong trust that buyers have in ASBL and the growing demand for its projects.With a family of more than 5,000 happy customers, ASBL continues to grow with a strong focus on quality, trust, and customer satisfaction.

ASBL got the fastest-growing real estate company in India award last year. The company is currently operating around 10 million sq. ft., and planning to launch the next 10 million sq. ft. shortly in Hyderabad. 

With a location at the heart of Hyderabad, upgraded lifestyle for current residents and ASBL’s trusted track record, this new launch near RTC x Roads is expected to attract strong buyer interest. Homebuyers who want to be part of this upcoming landmark development can now submit their Expression of Interest through the link below.

Click here – Link

Progressive Business Partnership (PBP), through its sustainable machinery brand PBP EcoAqua, has secured a prestigious export order valued at USD 1 Million from one of Kenya’s most respected hospitality groups, Sarova Hotels.

PBP EcoAqua Wins $1M Export Deal with Sarova Hotels

This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in PBP EcoAqua’s global expansion journey, further strengthening its position as a trusted partner for premium hotels transitioning to sustainable in-house glass bottled water solutions.

As part of the project execution process, a senior delegation from Sarova Hotels’ flagship properties in Mombasa and Masai Mara visited the PBP EcoAqua manufacturing facility in Chennai for comprehensive technical training and operational familiarisation ahead of machine dispatch.

The structured training programme covered installation protocols, operational efficiency practices, hygiene compliance standards, and sustainability performance benchmarks, ensuring seamless implementation aligned with international hospitality requirements.

The order includes advanced automated glass bottling and water treatment systems engineered specifically for luxury hospitality environments. The integrated solution enables hotels to significantly reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles by adopting high-quality reusable glass packaging, while ensuring consistent safety, purity and operational efficiency.

This collaboration strongly supports Sarova Hotels’ sustainability commitments, enabling measurable reduction in plastic consumption while enhancing guest experience through premium, safe and environmentally responsible drinking water solutions.

Speaking on the development, P. B. Prasad, Founder, Progressive Business Partnership, said, “We are honoured to partner with Sarova Hotels, a respected hospitality leader in Kenya. This order reflects the growing global confidence in sustainable in-house glass bottling solutions. At PBP EcoAqua, we strongly believe that purpose becomes truly powerful when sustainability also makes strong commercial sense. This partnership demonstrates that responsible environmental choices and operational efficiency can successfully go hand in hand.”

Sarova Hotels, recognised for its portfolio of premium properties across key tourism destinations in Kenya, has consistently demonstrated leadership in responsible hospitality practices. By adopting in-house glass bottling solutions, the group aims to

significantly reduce environmental impact while delivering a superior guest experience aligned with evolving global sustainability expectations.

This export order further strengthens PBP EcoAqua’s expanding international presence across Asia, Middle East and Africa, reinforcing its position as a global partner supporting hospitality brands in their transition away from single-use plastic bottled water.

With installations across multiple countries and a growing portfolio of leading hotel brands, PBP EcoAqua continues to support the hospitality sector in achieving sustainability goals aligned with global environmental priorities and responsible resource management.

About PBP EcoAqua

PBP EcoAqua is the sustainability-focused machinery brand of Progressive Business Partnership, delivering integrated solutions for in-house glass bottled water production for hotels.

The company provides end-to-end solutions including water treatment systems, automated bottling plants, glass bottles, closures, consumables and operations support, enabling hospitality partners to eliminate single-use plastic while maintaining premium quality standards.

Guided by its philosophy “Excellence in Every Drop”, PBP EcoAqua partners with hospitality leaders to combine sustainability with operational efficiency, ensuring responsible water solutions for the future of hospitality.

For more details, please visit: www.pbpco.net.

The British School New Delhi hosted the inaugural CIS India Institute on International Admission and Guidance from 10 to 12 April 2026, bringing together representatives from more than sixty universities, fourteen countries, and twenty schools.
 

Daniel Furness, Sudha Govindswamy, Sarah Pearl, Vanita Uppal OBE, Jane Larsson and Frederico Silva at the inaugural CIS India Institute, at The British School New Delhi
 

Organised in collaboration with the Council of International Schools (CIS), the institute created a platform for engagement between schools in India and universities worldwide, strengthening pathways for students pursuing global higher education.
 

The three-day programme featured expert-led sessions on educational transitions, safeguarding and socially responsible leadership, alongside student and alumni panels offering first-hand perspectives on the journey from school to university. Interactive workshops and discussions focused on university admissions within the Indian context.
 

Vanita Uppal OBE, Director, The British School New Delhi, said, “We are delighted to host the inaugural CIS India Institute on International Admission and Guidance at our school. The Institute has offered opportunities for collaboration which has led to the sharing of best practice, the discussion of current and future global trends, and the creation of a common and robust platform for continued engagement. I see this as the beginning of stronger collaborative programmes between two like-minded, value-driven organisations.”
 

Dr Ulcca Joshi Hansen (Author and Cultural Futurist) delivered the keynote address on Day 2
 

The school and university fairs enabled institutions to connect directly with students and counsellors, while guidance professionals engaged with the latest admissions insights and emerging trends in international education.
 

Jane Larsson, Executive Director, Council of International Schools, said, “One year ago, I had the opportunity to visit The British School community, where we engaged in wide-ranging discussions about the future of international education and how we as educational leaders can address the trends shaping our field. Vanita Uppal put it simply: ‘Bring CIS Services to India. We will host you here and spotlight CIS services.’ We made her vision come true! My colleagues and I are so pleased to bring the first CIS India Institute on International Admission and Guidance to New Delhi, and to engage in broader discussions with school leaders about our services that help address the most important learning needs of students, educators and leaders, as we all move forward with purpose and social responsibility.”
 

Delegates participate in a breakout session
 

The programme marked an important step in strengthening collaboration between Indian schools and the global higher education community.
 

The British School New Delhi is an inclusive, not-for-profit international school located in the heart of the diplomatic area of New Delhi. 

For more information, please visit www.british-school.org.

CIS is a non-profit membership organisation that provides high-quality education services to schools and higher education institutions.

For more information, please visit www.cois.org.

Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia. This newly created leadership role is designed to accelerate the company’s growth across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines – and to serve the growing demand from Southeast Asian brands seeking to build their corporate reputation and brand trust in global markets.
 

Media OutReach Newswire Appoints Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia
 

Pamela brings over 20 years of experience in public relations and integrated communications. Having engaged Media OutReach Newswire’s global press release distribution, she developed a first-hand appreciation of the newswire’s core promise: guaranteed news posting on real media with domain authority, direct access to over 200,000 real journalists and editors through a proprietary international media database to achieve earned media coverage, post-release reports with data insights, as well as its pioneering PR Campaign Intelligence reports for C-suites that give clients a clear, measurable picture of communications impact.

“I have seen how Media OutReach Newswire has genuinely changed the way brands communicate beyond their home markets, reaching journalists to build cross-border media relations and garner earned media coverage. The newswire’s ability to guarantee verbatim placement on authoritative news sites with high domain trust – ensures that key messages are cited by the AI models that now shape how the world discovers brands. This is a capability that is much needed now by PR, communications and marketing professionals,” said Pamela.

“With guaranteed news posting on real news sites, there is full control in delivering campaign key messages to maximise PR impact, in addition to achieving quality earned media coverage on top of that. I am inspired by the newswire service as a key partner for Southeast Asia’s most ambitious companies and strategic communicators in telling the region’s growth story,” she added.

The appointment follows the recent naming of Ms Kitty Lee as Managing Partner, Greater China, signalling a strategic push by Media OutReach Newswire to connect Asian brands, companies and governments to global journalists and audiences.

Powering the “East-to-Global” Narrative with SEO, GEO, AI Citation and Earned Media
Southeast Asia is producing a new generation of regionally confident, globally ambitious brands. At the same time, deepening trade and investment ties between Greater China and Southeast Asia are driving a surge in East-to-East communications, alongside growing East-to-global expansion.

Ms Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, said, “We are witnessing a structural shift where Asia is increasingly driving global innovation, with Asian brands expanding their business across Southeast Asia, ASEAN, Asia Pacific, as well as international markets. Media OutReach Newswire’s Total PR and Communications Solution is focused on supporting these brands as they develop corporate and brand messaging that builds trust with journalists, editors, investors and customers.”

Recognising the importance of AI-citation, Media OutReach Newswire recently launched JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) Schema Markup to enhance the technical infrastructure of clients’ press releases and optimise AI visibility. The company continues to focus on adopting AI across its press release distribution network, workflows, and post-release reporting.

As AI algorithms trust news posted on real media, Media OutReach Newswire’s guaranteed news posting empowers AI discoverability. The newswire’s guaranteed news posting partners in Singapore and Asia Pacific (APAC) include leading media Asia News Network (ANN), AsiaOne, CNA, Vulcan Post, MoneyFM89.3 , Malay Mail, The Sun Daily, Dagang News, MySinchew, Vietnam News, Vietnam Plus and The Manila Times to name a few.

“With a global press release distribution network spanning APAC, USA, Canada, UK, and Europe, as well as Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, we are uniquely positioned to help Southeast Asian companies and governments build lasting brand equity and trust globally. I am excited to have Pamela on board to help our clients leverage our unique ability to power both SEO and GEO, as well as earned media, internationally,” Jennifer added.

Before her senior management roles at consultancies including Ruder Finn, Ogilvy PR and Omnicom PR Group over the past eight years, Pamela held in-house leadership roles heading Marketing and PR at airline HK Express, as well as Communications and Guest Relations at airline Scoot (under the SIA Group).
 

About Media OutReach Newswire

Media OutReach Newswire is Asia Pacific’s first global newswire, serving as a trusted partner to the media and PR professionals at corporations, agencies, and governments across the region and the globe.

Founded in 2009 as a champion of the PR industry, Media OutReach Newswire leverages next-generation and AI technology to redefine press release distribution and reporting, with data insights and PR campaign intelligence, providing total communications solutions for PR professionals.

With a global network of 200,000 journalists and editors, over 70,000 media titles, 1,500 media partners, and more than 40 languages, Media OutReach Newswire is the only newswire with guaranteed verbatim postings on real news sites. Press releases on authentic media are trusted by search engines and AI models, powering both SEO and AI search GEO, surfacing brands for LLM citations.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices across China, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, the global press release distribution network spans Asia Pacific, ASEAN, and Southeast Asia, the US, Canada, South and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

For more information about our services, solutions and network, please visit www.media-outreach.com.

Bridging the academia-industry gap, Chandigarh University (CU) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global big 4 consulting firm EY India,’ to offer 10 Professional Certifications under its MBA Flagship and BBA Flagship Programs to boost employability of business management students with future-ready skills for bright career opportunities in the rapidly evolving global business landscape. 

Students to get industry-recognised certificates embedded in curriculum, hands-on learning with real-world business applications

The dignitaries who graced the MoU signing ceremony at Chandigarh University included Anand Akhouri, Director, EY India, Prof (Dr) Devinder Singh, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Chandigarh University, Prof (Dr) Raghuveer VR, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof (Dr) SS Sehgal, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Registrar, Chandigarh University and Prof (Dr) Nilesh Arora, Executive Director, Management, Chandigarh University. 

With this collaboration, students enrolled in the MBA Flagship and BBA Flagship Programs at Chandigarh University will gain access to 10 EY certificate courses designed across high-impact domains including Marketing Analytics, AI & ML in Python, Financial Analytics, Business Intelligence using Power BI, Business Analytics, Human Resource Analytics, Predictive Modelling in Python, Supply Chain Analytics, Data Analysis using R, and Exploratory Analytics in Python.

On this occasion, Anand Akhouri, Director, EY India said, “This collaboration between EY India and Chandigarh University opens a broad spectrum of courses and opportunities, allowing CU students to upskill with the latest tools and technologies through the MBA Flagship and BBA Flagship Programs offered by University School of Business at Chandigarh University. This collaboration will provide CU’s business management students with the opportunity to upskill themselves with the latest tools and technologies.”

Terming the MoU with EY India as a major milestone to align academic learning with real-world industry requirements, Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University said, “This initiative is aimed at developing a future-ready talent pool equipped with advanced capabilities in analytics, consulting, finance, marketing, human resources, and technology. By bridging the gap between theoretical learning and real-world applications, this collaboration will help in providing CU’s management students exposure to cutting-edge areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Financial Advisory, Marketing Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, and Business Consulting, ensuring alignment with evolving global business demands. This strategic MoU with EY India brings 10 specialised certificate courses which will help CU students learn beyond classrooms and lead beyond boundaries.”. 

“With this EY India collaboration, Chandigarh University’s management students will get industry-recognised certificates embedded in curriculum, hands-on learning with real-world business applications, exposure to cutting-edge domains like Data Analytics, AI, financial advisory and consulting which will get enhanced employability, leadership, and strategic thinking skills. With industry leaders like EY India onboard, we are redefining management education by integrating experiential learning, digital transformation, and global best practices into our pedagogy. At Chandigarh University, we don’t just prepare students for jobs, we prepare them for impact, innovation, and leadership in the global economy,” he added. 

Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University further said this partnership with EY India marks a significant step toward enhancing experiential learning, integrating global best practices, and improving employability outcomes.

“The integration of EY India certificate courses into the curriculum provides students with a distinct ‘double learning advantage’, enabling them to earn both a degree and industry-recognized professional certifications simultaneously. This MoU with EY India underscores Chandigarh University’s commitment to innovation-driven education, skill development, and industry relevance, further strengthening its position as a hub for future-focused management education in India. CU’s University School of Business is known for delivering industry-oriented, globally benchmarked management education with a strong emphasis on innovation, research, and experiential learning. With this collaboration, the University School of Business at Chandigarh University has taken a bold step forward with its BBA Flagship Program and MBA Flagship Program by joining hands with EY India, a global big 4 consulting firm,” he added.

Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University also added further,“In today’s competitive landscape, success demands more than a degree—it demands skills, insights, and industry relevance. This collaboration ensures students are not just job-ready, but future-ready leaders. EY India certificate courses will empower CU students to become next-generation leaders, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs by getting well-equipped with the skills to thrive in a dynamic and competitive global economy.”

Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

Website address: www.cuchd.in

SIMBA Uproar 2026 concluded its Mumbai edition on 11th April at the MMRDA Grounds, bringing together over 4000+ attendees for an immersive celebration of hip-hop, live performance and action sports.

KR$NA commanded the stage at SIMBA Uproar 2026, MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai, delivering a high-energy set for 4000+ fans in a no-barriers hip-hop celebration

Following a successful edition in Delhi, the platform expanded its scale in Mumbai with a strong focus on community-driven experiences and accessible live entertainment. This year introduced a single-tier, no-VIP format, creating a shared space where artists and audiences experienced the event together, without barriers.

KR$NA commanded the stage at SIMBA Uproar 2026, MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai, delivering a high-energy set for 4000+ fans in a no-barriers hip-hop celebration

The line-up featured performances by KR$NA, Sambata and Dhanji, alongside DJ sets by Ishani, Bobkat and OG SHEZ, delivering a dynamic mix of live music and high-energy soundscapes.

A major highlight of the event was the FMX stunt showcase, with professional riders performing choreographed aerial routines within a controlled environment that added a visually striking element to the festival. These segments were seamlessly woven into the overall experience, enhancing the scale and excitement of the event.

Beyond music, the festival featured interactive zones, cultural installations and experiential spaces, encouraging audience participation and creating a multi-dimensional environment.

Speaking on the Mumbai edition, Ishwaraj Singh Bhatia, said, “Mumbai has been an important step in building Uproar as a culture-first platform. We’re constantly listening to our consumers and evolving the experience to make it more inclusive, accessible and rooted in the communities we engage with.”

The Mumbai edition also reflected key learnings from earlier showcases, with an increased focus on accessibility, audience flow and overall on-ground experience. With strong turnout and audience engagement, SIMBA Uproar 2026 continues to establish itself as a growing platform within India’s evolving youth and culture landscape. 

The property is set to further expand its footprint with future editions and community-led experiences across cities.

About Simba Uproar
Simba Uproar is the flagship youth culture and live entertainment property by Simba, created to celebrate the bold, expressive spirit of India’s new generation.

Positioned at the intersection of music, pop culture and campus energy, Simba Uproar brings together emerging artists, disruptive creators and vibrant communities for an immersive, high-voltage experience. Known for its striking visual identity, larger-than-life stage design and digitally amplified storytelling, the platform goes beyond a traditional music event to become a cultural movement.

Rooted in Simba’s challenger ethos, Uproar champions individuality, fearless self-expression and collective celebration. As the property expands across cities, it continues to build a strong cultural footprint, strengthening Simba’s connection with young consumers through experiences that are bold, inclusive and unforgettable.

NDTV has achieved a significant milestone in applied artificial intelligence, with its research paper accepted at ACM SIGIR 2026 – widely regarded as the world’s leading conference in search and information retrieval.

Rohan Tyagi, Chief Product Officer, NDTV Digital

The paper, ‘All the News That Fits in Bits: Learned Rotation-Aware Binary Projections for Efficient News Retrieval at NDTV’, focuses on a challenge that sits at the core of modern news platforms – how to find and surface the right information instantly from a rapidly expanding universe of content.

As newsrooms scale and archives grow, delivering relevant stories in real time – with speed, accuracy, and efficiency – becomes increasingly complex. NDTV’s work offers a more effective way to do this, making search significantly faster and more cost-efficient without compromising quality.

The system has been tested under real-world newsroom conditions, where editorial teams found the results to be as reliable and relevant as those of existing approaches.

The acceptance is particularly notable given the selectivity of SIGIR’s Industry Track, where only a small number of papers are chosen globally from submissions by leading technology companies and research institutions. NDTV becomes the first Indian media company to be selected in this category.

Ritwick Ghosh, lead author of the paper and Engineer, Machine Learning at NDTV, said, ‘The challenge was simple to describe but difficult to solve – how do you search through a massive and constantly growing news library in milliseconds, without losing relevance? This work is about making that possible in a way that is fast, efficient, and dependable in real newsroom conditions.’

Rohan Tyagi, Chief Product Officer, NDTV Digital, added, ‘As our content and audiences scale, building intelligent systems like these becomes essential. This is about ensuring that relevance is delivered instantly, while keeping the experience seamless and efficient.’

This recognition places NDTV among a small group of global organisations contributing to advances in AI-driven search and discovery, and strengthens its position as a newsroom building technology grounded in real-world use.

Note to editor:

About NDTV

NDTV is India’s most trusted window to the world — defined by its credibility, commitment to accuracy, and depth of reporting. For over three decades, it has consistently delivered journalism of substance across politics, policy, business, environment, and culture.

Reaching half a billion people across the globe through  television and digital platforms, the network operates seamlessly across a diverse portfolio that includes NDTV 24×7, NDTV India, NDTV World, NDTV Profit, NDTV Rajasthan, NDTV Madhya Pradesh–Chhattisgarh, and NDTV Marathi. Together, these platforms serve a wide audience, offering news in multiple languages and regional perspectives.

NDTV’s digital ecosystem — comprising NDTV.com, NDTV.in, Profit.ndtv.com, and its suite of apps and social platforms — provides real-time access to news and analysis at scale. Through its journalism and editorial depth, the network shapes public understanding and contributes meaningfully to conversations across India and around the world.

At the heart of NDTV is a simple pursuit — to make sense of a complex world, with clarity, integrity, and purpose.