BMC Helix gathered over 75 leaders from top GSIs (global system integrators) at SPEX — Service Provider Exchange 2026 held in Phuket, Thailand. The annual event brought together partners spanning India, Malaysia, Singapore, the US, and the Netherlands. It showcased the company’s latest product innovations and its Agentic AI roadmap, along with the partner ecosystem.

BMC Helix hosts over 75 GSIs at SPEX 2026 in Phuket

“SPEX is an invite-only event for our GSI partners and plays a crucial role in bringing together BMC Helix’s product strategy, customer focus, and partner expertise, with a shared vision,” said Shwetha Sanjeev, Area Vice President Sales, International, BMC Helix. “The shift towards intelligent, self-optimizing operations is no longer theoretical; it is happening now, and we are committed to working closely with our GSI partners to help our mutual customers navigate this transformation by leveraging BMC Helix’s Agentic AI capabilities. Along with our GSI partners, we remain focused on strengthening collaboration, delivering measurable outcomes and empowering customer organizations to lead with confidence in an increasingly autonomous digital world.”

Following the separation of BMC Helix from BMC, SPEX 2026 is a milestone in establishing BMC Helix’s identity as an independent leader in IT Service Management and AIOps. The event’s main theme centred around AI Agents driving the next wave of ServiceOps. Attendees included senior representatives from Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Kyndryl, Accenture, CGI, and Dell, among others.

“SPEX Roadshow in Phuket is a powerful reminder that transformation is a collective journey,” said Kurt brown, Vice President Sales, GES, BMC Helix. “It’s about aligning strategy with our partners and customers to shape the future of digital enterprises together. The conversations here go beyond technology. They focus on long-term collaboration, shared accountability, and building resilient, autonomous organizations at scale, powered by GenAI and Agentic AI. With growing momentum across the globe, we remain committed to strengthening our ecosystem, deepening strategic relationships, and driving sustainable business impact for the future.”

The event featured immersive training sessions for partners to directly experience BMC Helix’s evolving capabilities. These included the BMC Helix Airline Simulation and a hands-on lab, “Elevating Innovation Through Helix Agentic AI.” The event also featured product demonstrations and a roadmap of the organisation’s future direction. SPEX 2026 concluded with an awards ceremony that recognized partner organizations and individuals for their outstanding performance in fiscal year 2026.

About BMC Helix
BMC Helix, now an independent company, helps the world’s most forward-thinking IT organizations turn AI into action—unlocking human potential to multiply productivity so teams can focus on the work that matters most. With an industry-leading, AI-powered, open platform, BMC Helix delivers a dynamic fleet of AI agents that augment work across enterprise IT service and operations management to anticipate needs, automate solutions, and accelerate outcomes for ServiceOps.
 

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As we build up to the 2026 edition of the  Indian Premier League, we will have a look at key personnel changes and how the teams shape up ahead of the season. In this analytical preview, David Warner and Eoin Morgan – Chief Cricket Analysts, Parimatch Sports, two of the game’s most respected cricket minds – deliver a comprehensive breakdown of the makeup of the 10 IPL teams.

Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson served their respective sides well over the last decade

Eoin Morgan, Chief Cricket Analysts Parimatch Sports

Eoin Morgan Shares Expert Insight on IPL 2026’s Biggest Trade Shock
The 2026 IPL mini-auction had a lot of surprises in store for the fans, but the biggest surprise was unfurled even before the auction started as the Rajasthan Royals decided to trade Sanju Samson for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran from Chennai Super Kings, allowing all three players a new lease of life in the IPL.

Samson served as the skipper for the Royals for five years between 2021 and 2025, helping the inaugural IPL champions reach the final for the first time since 2008 in his second year of captaincy.

The right-handed top-order batter is also the all-time leading run-scorer for RR but the emergence of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made the RR side very top-heavy with Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer vying for the top four spots in the batting order.

On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja never finished as the highest run-scorer or the highest wicket-taker for the Super Kings in any single edition, but the all-rounder is the all-time leading wicket-taker for CSK in the IPL. Jadeja’s presence, along with Ravichandran Ashwin, would be highly missed as the Super Kings enter a new era with newer heroes on the horizon.

David Warner gives an insight into the biggest trade ahead of IPL 2026
If I look back on my IPL career, I represented two franchises, the Delhi Capitals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and returning to Delhi after playing for Sunrisers for 7 years was definitely a moment I looked forward to at that point of my career.

Ravindra Jadeja started his career with the Royals but went on to win three more titles with CSK, and it would definitely be an emotional moment for the all-rounder to return to his first franchise in the IPL.

On the other hand, Samson might be in need of a fresh challenge in the IPL, and once he’s relieved of the captaincy duties, he might even surpass the pedigree and potential we saw in Sanju during his time with the Royals.

Sanju Samson’s fresh opportunity at CSK
When Samson was appointed as the captain of the Royals in 2021, there were not many bonafide stars in the RR dressing room with Yashaswi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag still in their teenage while Shivam Dube and Glenn Phillips were not the finished elite T20 product in terms of finishing games and providing genuine all-round options.

Sanju took on that load of leading a young team and even qualified for the final of IPL 2022, 14 years after RR had made it to their last final. Despite his calibre and achievements, the Royals took the decision of trading Samson to improve their balance and offer more all-round options in the squad.

The wicket-keeper batter is fresh off a great T20 World Cup campaign where he wasn’t even part of the first-choice playing XI, but came in and helped India make it to the semi-final against all odds.

Ravindra Jadeja’s second homecoming at RR
Ravindra Jadeja is adored by the fans in Chennai as one of their own and is part of the greatest CSK team which achieved IPL, CLT20, and completely dominated the T20 franchise circuit for a couple of years.

But, after a couple of ordinary seasons, Jadeja would be looking forward to a change in scene as his skills and experience would be much more revered in the young RR setup where Kumar Sangakkara is back as the head coach and would be looking to get the best out of both Jadeja and Sam Curran.

Shane Warne and Ravindra Jadeja bowled in tandem for RR in 2009 and 2010
Jadeja’s rise as an all-round talent was well documented in his early years with RR with the legendary Shane Warne referring to him as ‘A Superstar in the Making’. After a gap of 15 years, the all-rounder is back where things started for him and alongside Curran, would allow the Royals to play a deeper batting line-up with more bowling options.

Eoin Morgan feels Sanju Samson is the perfect fit for CSK
If I look at this from a neutral lens, both teams have walked away with what they wanted, as Rajasthan Royals were short on all-rounders last season, while CSK lacked the firepower at the top, ultimately finishing with the wooden spoon in IPL 2025.

With MS Dhoni edging towards the last one or two years of his IPL career, and many reports suggesting that the 44-year old might feature as an impact player and not don the gloves, Sanju can step into Dhoni’s role with ease behind the stumps.

Apart from his excellent glove work, Dhoni is known for giving valuable inputs, which helped Ruturaj Gaikwad grow as a leader, and Samson, with his rich experience of leading RR and being part of India’s 2024 ICC T20 World Cup-winning squad, can offer similar inputs to Gaikwad, who will continue to lead CSK despite Samson’s arrival.

Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma have been identified as Jadeja’s and Dhoni’s respective heirs in the lower middle order, along with the presence of Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube, who complete CSK’s middle order.

Along with the upcoming prodigious talent Ayush Mhatre and skipper Gaikwad, Samson could be the perfect fit for CSK’s top order as the opening batter from Kerala is equally adept at playing seam and spin bowlers.

Sanju has learnt from the best, as he was often on the sidelines watching Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli do their respective jobs with 100% precision. At RR, Sanju has also played under the captaincy of internationally acclaimed leaders like Steve Smith and Ajinkya Rahane, who are very tactically astute, and those learnings would certainly come in use in the near future when he would be one of the senior-most players in the CSK squad once Dhoni hangs up his boots.

Contributed by– David Warner, Brand Ambassador Parimatch Sports & Eoin Morgan, Chief Cricket Analysts  Parimatch Sports

Vikram Mills, a legacy name renowned for manufacturing premium quality wheat flours, has announced a major strategic expansion to its operations. This year, the company successfully implemented a new 100-tons-per-day “rice to rice” processing plant directly at its headquarters at Lawrence Road Industrial Area.
 

This latest development marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution from a specialised flour miller into a comprehensive agro-products powerhouse.
 

Rice Production at Vikram Mills
 

Speaking on the development, Mr. Shubham Garg, Director, Vikram Roller Flour Mills Limited said, “The addition of the 100-ton rice-to-rice plant at our Delhi headquarters is an important step for us. It allows us to extend our established wheat processing capabilities into rice while strengthening supply and logistics across NCR. Our focus remains on building capacity in line with long-term demand.”
 

Building on regional success, the launch of the headquarters unit follows closely on the heels of another major operational victory. Just last year, Vikram Mills successfully commissioned a 100-tons-per-day “paddy to rice” plant located in Kiloi, Rohtak.
 

The Rohtak facility expanded the company’s rice processing operations, particularly in procurement planning, grading and large-scale handling. The experience from that unit supported the setup of the new headquarters plant and helped streamline sourcing, processing and distribution activities.
 

Production at Vikram Mills
 

The seamless implementation of the Rohtak plant reinforced the company’s ability to scale beyond wheat. Now, the new headquarters plant builds on that base and expands processing capacity to meet domestic supply requirements in the Delhi NCR region.
 

Combining “Flour Muscle” with Basmati Rice Production, this is a strategic move to integrate wheat and basmati rice operations at the headquarters. By placing the new rice-to-rice plant at its headquarters, Vikram Mills is effectively combining its traditional “flour muscle”, its large-scale wheat processing capacity, with its growing rice operations.
 

This integration offers several distinct advantages for the market:

One-Stop Solution: It enables a single manufacturing unit to cater to dual demands, streamlining logistics and procurement.
 

Enhanced B2B Services: Business partners, FMCG retailers and institutional buyers can now source both premium flour and high-quality rice from the same trusted supplier.
 

Supply Chain Efficiency: Consolidating these operations ensures a highly controlled, uninterrupted and efficient supply of essential staples across the capital region.
 

Looking ahead, as consumer and institutional demand changes, many buyers prefer to source multiple staples from reliable partners. Vikram Mills plans to strengthen its distribution network to serve both food service and retail markets. With the Rohtak and Delhi plants operational, the company will focus on maintaining steady supply and consistent output across its wheat and rice operations.

Some homes don’t announce themselves. They reveal who you are when the noise fades and the day finally exhales. In the latest episode of Asian Paints Where The Heart Is Season 9, the doors open not just to a home, but to a gentler way of living. Tucked away from the rush, Gautam Gambhir and his wife Natasha Gambhir have shaped a space that feels like an intentional pause—quiet, grounded, and deeply personal. Flooded with natural light and softened by thoughtful details, their home in Delhi reflects life lived at an unhurried pace, where connection comes before clutter and comfort before spectacle.

Asian Paints Where The Heart Is S9 – Gautam Gambhir

Known for his steely resolve in public life, Gautam speaks of home as the place where that armour can finally be set aside. “On the field, I’m Gambhir. At home, I’m Gautam,” he says—a distinction that quietly explains the home’s restraint, softness, and absence of excess. Situated in a calm, tree-lined neighbourhood, the two-storey home offers a gentle counterpoint to the demands of a high-pressure life; a sanctuary designed for balance, peace, and the simple luxury of feeling at ease.

Having left home at a young age to pursue cricket, Gautam carries with him a deep awareness of what home represents, not just as a place, but as reassurance. That understanding quietly informs the way the house feels today. Here, returning home is not an event, but a feeling. “When you come back home, this is your space; a place that makes you feel secure and stable,” he reflects.

At the heart of the home is a soaring atrium, crowned with a domed ceiling where sunlight moves softly through the day, casting changing patterns of light and shadow. The walls, finished in Lankan Jasmine from Asian Paints’ Nilaya Arc Matt range, lend a breathable, tactile warmth to the interiors. The restrained palette is intentional, “My favourite colours are white and ivory,” Gautam shares, allowing architecture, light, and natural textures to take centre stage.

While Gautam’s preference for clean, neutral tones lays the foundation, Natasha brings warmth and personality to the space. Classic furniture, carved wood accents, polished marble, and subtle metallic highlights coexist in quiet balance. Soft curtains, delicate pelmets, and layered textures make the home feel lived-in rather than styled. As Gautam puts it, “Home design is about making the right choice. There are so many options and colours, but what matters most is what you like.”

Season 9 also introduces a first for Where The Heart Is with the launch of the Asian Paints Where The Heart Is Lookbook, designed as a thoughtful companion to the stories unfolding in each home. Drawing from Gautam and Natasha’s space, the Lookbook gently decodes the calm palette of whites, ivories, and soft textures that define their home, translating its understated elegance into curated colour stories and design cues. It allows viewers to move beyond admiration and into understanding—showing how the quiet harmony of light, colour, and material seen in this home can be thoughtfully recreated in their own spaces.

Every corner carries meaning. A carefully curated trophy lounge traces Gautam’s cricketing journey, with awards displayed with quiet restraint, alongside family photographs and books. Yet, even here, achievements take a back seat to emotion. “This room has been created with a lot of love and affection, which, for me, matters far more than all the achievements,” he says. The trophy lounge is not a display of success, but a gentle reminder of the journey — the perseverance, setbacks, and growth that matter far more than what is won.

The episode moves into the daughters’ rooms, which carry a softer, more intimate energy shaped around comfort, security, and everyday joy. Designed to feel light and airy, the spaces use calm whites and gentle neutrals, allowing natural light to take centre stage. Smart storage, uncluttered corners, and flexible layouts create room for play, rest, and growing independence.

At home, wins and losses fade away. As Gautam shares, his children don’t measure success in trophies or scorecards; they simply know when he is home. That constancy, more than achievement, forms the emotional heart of the space. After years of pressure and public life, the house offers something rare and deeply personal: stillness. “When you come back home, this is your space, a place that makes you feel secure and stable,” Gautam says. In the end, the home reflects a simple truth, home is peace.

Watch Gautam Gambhir’s serene and timeless aesthetic in Asian Paints Where The Heart Is Season 9 in the link below:

Asian Paints Where The Heart Is S9 E4 | Featuring Gautam Gambhir’s Pristine Delhi Bungalow

Link to the episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaySQYkV2tA&t=2s

Where the Heart Is Lookbook: www.beautifulhomes.asianpaints.com/magazine/where-the-heart-is.html

About ‘Asian Paints Where The Heart Is’ Season 09

Asian Paints Where The Heart Is is Asian Paints’ flagship home and lifestyle series that explores the deeply personal relationship people share with their homes. Now in its ninth season, the series goes beyond décor to capture how Indian homes are being shaped by emotion, identity, relationships, and everyday living.

Season 9 features Archana Puran Singh, Keerthy Suresh & Antony Thattil, Sonakshi Sinha & Zaheer Iqbal, Gautam Gambhir and Aman & Priya Gupta each opening the doors to homes that reflect who they are beyond their public personas. Through thoughtful storytelling, the series highlights how colour, texture, light, and spatial design quietly influence how people live, feel, and connect.

As a first this season, Asian Paints introduces a curated Where The Heart Is Lookbook, allowing viewers to recreate elements of homes in their own spaces. Featuring décor cues, colour inspirations, and design tips drawn from the episode, the vision board is seamlessly integrated into the viewing experience, guiding audiences to BeautifulHomes.com.

Asian Paints Where The Heart Is Season 9 is available across Asian Paints’ digital platforms and OTT platform, JioHotstar.

About Asian Paints Limited

Since its founding in 1942, Asian Paints has become India’s leading and Asia’s second-largest paint company, with a consolidated turnover of Rs. 33,797 crores (Rs. 338 billion). It continues to uplift spaces, transcend the boundaries of colour and design, creating a positive impact in the lives of customers. The organization operates in 14 countries and has 26 paint manufacturing facilities globally, servicing consumers in over 60 countries.

Asian Paints has always been a leader in the paint industry, innovating and introducing new concepts in India like Colour Ideas, Beautiful Homes Painting Service, Colour Next, and Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Stores. Asian Paints manufactures a wide range of paints and coatings for Decorative and Industrial use and also offers specialized painting and interior decor solutions. The decorative business portfolio also includes the SmartCare range for waterproofing, WoodTech products for wood finishes, and the Adhesives range for all surfaces.

Asian Paints also offers a wide range of Home Décor products and is one of the leading players in the integrated decor space in India, offering Modular Kitchens and wardrobes, Bath Fittings and Sanitaryware, Decorative Lightings, uPVC windows and doors, Wall coverings, Furnitures, Furnishings, Rugs, etc.

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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), called on Indian corporations to prioritize science-based targets to transform food supply chains into resilient, low-carbon systems that deliver long-term cost savings, enhanced productivity, and reduced climate risks during his trip to India last week.

David Kennedy, CEO of Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Mounting pressures on global food systems, where more frequent droughts, heatwaves, and shifting growing seasons threaten harvests and drive annual agricultural losses of $123 billion worldwide. In Asia, these climate-related disasters equate to nearly 4% of agricultural GDP, cascading impacts through food security, livelihoods, and economic stability.

David Kennedy, CEO of Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), during his recent visit to India, positioned the Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) sector’s reliance on ecosystems as a call to invest in regenerative practices, reduce food waste and deforestation, and build resilience through diversified sourcing, traceability, and stronger supplier partnerships.

By end-2024, 85% of companies with validated SBTi FLAG targets implemented regenerative farming to slash agricultural emissions, while 75% tackled land-use change and deforestation, proving science-based targets drive tangible operational shifts for sustainable supply chains. Over 10,000 companies and financial institutions globally, including 290 in India, have set SBTi targets, representing more than 40% of global market capitalization across major sectors and regions.

David Kennedy, CEO of SBTi said, “Indian companies are at the forefront of food systems transformation in the Global South. More than 400 food value chain companies globally now have science-based targets covering FLAG emissions. Embedding these targets into core strategy can unlock long-term cost efficiencies, strengthen resilience, reduce regulatory risks, and improve access to capital. The opportunity now is to scale credible, low-emission systems that deliver for business, smallholders and the planet with urgency and integrity.”

Arun Nanda, Trustee on the SBTi Board, stated, “India’s corporate climate moment is here. Extreme weather is already disrupting supply chains and productivity, but science-based targets offer a clear pathway to turn these pressures into competitive advantages. Indian firms, deeply embedded in global markets, can lead by adopting SBTi frameworks to cut costs through efficiency, secure green financing, and build resilience across food systems. The time to act is now, shaping a sustainable economic future for the nation.”

SBTi research shows companies with science-based targets gain benefits beyond emissions cuts, including stronger risk management, competitive advantage, and deeper supplier relationships. The revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard (V2) adds tailored criteria for medium companies across upper-middle, lower-middle, and low-income countries, and for small and micro-enterprises globally, improving accessibility despite size, location, or financing constraints. Scope 3 targets drive collaborative supplier engagement through capacity building and transition planning. Both V1.3 and draft V2 also stress climate justice, urging greater support for vulnerable countries and affected communities.

For Indian companies, Kennedy stressed that adopting SBTi routes insulates against sourcing volatility, cuts long-run costs via efficiency and resilience, and positions firms as leaders in equitable food transitions, recognizing “survival emissions” while prioritizing adaptation co-benefits like nutrition security and livelihoods.

About SBTi

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious corporate climate action by providing science-based emissions reduction targets. Over 10,000 companies and financial institutions use SBTi standards to align with the Paris Agreement, fostering resilient, net-zero economies.

Learn more at www.sciencebasedtargets.org.

Parimatch Sports, a premium sportswear brand inspired by the world’s top athletes, proudly joins forces with star cricket team Maharashtra Tycoons as their official partner. This season, the Tycoons competed in the World Legends Pro T20 League in Goa, a tournament bringing together legendary cricketers from around the world. The Tycoons, led by Carlos Brathwaite, took to the field once again, creating memorable highlights with star power, outstanding individual performances, and truly emotional cricket that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The Maharashtra Tycoons became one of the most talked-about cricket teams in the tournament thanks to a strong international lineup. The squad included players whose careers have long become part of cricket history, such as Dinesh Karthik, Chris Gayle, Dale Steyn, Carlos Brathwaite, Stuart Binny, Shaun Marsh, Alastair Cook, Nathan Coulter-Nile, and Peter Siddle.

“We are proud to be the official partner of the Maharashtra Tycoons in the new season of WLPT20. Their professionalism, passion, and team spirit allowed them to celebrate every victory and face every defeat with dignity. They demonstrate true strength of character and determination—qualities that closely align with our brand,” said the Parimatch Sports Press Office.

The league format allowed these legends to step back onto the field, with skill, strategic thinking, and the will to win are just as important as the result. Subsequent matches highlighted the high level of competition.

“This season showed how important experience, trust within the team, and the willingness to fight until the end are. Playing alongside cricket legends and feeling the support of fans is what makes tournaments like this truly special,” commented Carlos Brathwaite, captain of the Maharashtra Tycoons.

Parimatch Sports’ partnership with the Maharashtra Tycoons emphasizes cricket as a spectacular experience where emotions, the will to win, and fan connection matter. This format combines sporting competition with entertainment, brings together multiple generations of fans, and creates powerful stories around the game. With Parimatch Sports, fans feel the synergy of moving forward and immerse themselves in an atmosphere full of love and passion for cricket, enjoying every moment of the season.

About Parimatch Sports
Parimatch Sports is a high-quality sportswear brand inspired by the world’s top athletes and designed to equip every brave soul on their winning track. Trusted by international stars like Trinidadian cricket legend Sunil Narine, Parimatch Sports creates professional on-field kits for football and cricket teams, including its partnership with the star cricket team Maharashtra Tycoons, alongside a comprehensive range of stylish workout wear for fans. The brand stands out with exclusive designs inspired by the greatest athletes and their victories on the pitch. Parimatch Sports aims to expand the horizons of Asia’s love for sports, bringing it to a new level.

Maharashtra formally set the stage for PULSE 2026 as Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired the Curtain Raiser at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday, outlining a comprehensive vision to position the state at the forefront of healthcare innovation, medical education, and related investments.

Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Curtain Raiser of PULSE 2026, convening leaders from healthcare, academia and industry

More than a ceremonial opening, the Curtain Raiser underscored how the Government of Maharashtra is reframing healthcare not only as a social imperative, but also as strategic infrastructure central to the state’s economic, innovation and research agenda. Headlined by the Chief Minister, the event was graced by Minister for Medical Education Shri Hasan Mushrif, Minister of Water Resources Girish Mahajan, Minister of State for Medical Education Smt Madhuri Misal, Secretary, Medical Education and Pharmaceuticals Shri Dheeraj Kumar (IAS), and Commissioner, Medical Education Shri Anil Bhandari (IAS).

Leaders from healthcare institutions including Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Lilavati Hospital, alongside Swapnali Kadam of Bharati Vidyapeeth, and diagnostics major Agilus Diagnostics participated in the discussions. They were joined by Prashant Desai, longevity and health span educator; integrative health expert Luke Coutinho; actor and women’s health advocate Soha Ali Khan, associated with UNFPA India; and representatives from the Ramky Group, which is involved in bulk drug park development in Maharashtra. Many of the participants also joined the initiative as Champions for PULSE, committing to support the platform’s long term vision of strengthening healthcare innovation, research collaboration and health systems transformation in the state.

The composition of the gathering reflected the ambition of PULSE 2026 as a convergence of clinical medicine, preventive wellness, diagnostics, policy and investment. Importantly, the state confirmed that PULSE 2026 will be held on March 27 to 28, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, reflecting the scale and ambition of the summit.

In his address, the Chief Minister articulated a clear vision for the sector’s evolution.

“Healthcare must be viewed as both a social responsibility and a driver of long term economic growth. Maharashtra has the institutional depth, medical expertise, and innovation capacity to emerge as a national leader in healthcare transformation. Through PULSE 2026, we aim to create a structured platform that brings together policy, capital, research and clinical excellence to strengthen our health ecosystem,” said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of building affordable healthcare models and strengthening Maharashtra’s health and medtech ecosystem. He emphasised that the state’s expanding digital health infrastructure and public health data systems can play a catalytic role in enabling innovation, research and technology development, while creating new opportunities for collaboration between government institutions, healthcare providers and private sector innovators.

Beyond infrastructure and innovation, PULSE 2026 will place strong emphasis on preventive healthcare, early diagnostics and community awareness as foundational pillars of long term health resilience. By aligning public policy with private sector participation and institutional expertise, the state aims to catalyse investment into healthcare infrastructure, medtech manufacturing, digital health platforms, biotechnology research, wellness, medical tourism and healthcare expansion.

Research and academic collaboration will form another central pillar of the conclave, with a focus on competency based medical education, global university partnerships, translational research and technology enabled learning environments.

Mumbai’s status as a medical, financial and educational hub gives the initiative natural momentum. The broader vision, however, is more expansive: to position Maharashtra as a gateway for healthcare innovation, research excellence and global capital participation. 

PULSE 2026 is expected to bring together more than 130 national and international speakers across 20 sessions over two days, with an estimated 2,900 delegates representing government, academia, clinicians, industry leaders, investors and multilateral institutions. Conceived not as a one time event but as part of a sustained five year charter for healthcare transformation, the initiative will also explore how emerging technologies and digital platforms are reshaping healthcare delivery, medical education and innovation ecosystems.

As momentum builds toward March 27 to 28 at the Jio World Convention Centre, PULSE 2026 is being framed not merely as a conference, but as a strategic platform to shape the future of healthcare delivery, investment and research in India.

This Ramadan, Wow! Chicken by Wow! Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd. introduces Shaahi Chicken Haleem, a rich and slow cooked festive special crafted especially for Iftar. Available for a limited period till 30th March, the indulgent offering aims to bring the warmth of tradition to customers across key cities.

Shaahi Chicken Haleem

Ramadan evenings are defined by anticipation. The first sip of water. The first bite after a day of fasting, and the comforting dishes that bring families together. At the heart of many Iftar tables sits Haleem, hearty, wholesome and deeply satisfying.

Wow! Chicken’s Shaahi Chicken Haleem brings that familiar emotion to life.

Prepared with tender chicken, slow simmered lentils and a carefully balanced blend of aromatic spices, the dish is cooked for hours to achieve a smooth, velvety texture that delivers depth and warmth in every spoonful. It recreates the nostalgia of traditional Haleem while offering the convenience and consistency of a trusted QSR brand.

“Ramadan is not just about food. It is about emotion, tradition and togetherness. With Shaahi Chicken Haleem, we wanted to bring a dish that feels festive and fulfilling while maintaining the quality standards our customers rely on,” said spokesperson, Wow! Chicken

With its tagline “India ko India ka Chicken”, the brand continues to focus on flavours crafted for Indian palates, celebrating the country’s love for chicken in formats that are both authentic and accessible.

The Shaahi Chicken Haleem will be available during Ramadan across Wow! Chicken stores in Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Siliguri, Malda, Patna, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Gangtok and Guwahati. Whether it’s a family Iftar gathering or a quick festive indulgence after prayers, this Shaahi Chicken Haleem is a must try.

About Wow! Chicken

Wow! Chicken by Wow! Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-growing Indian quick-service restaurant brand focused on serving high-quality chicken dishes tailored to Indian tastes. With a commitment to flavour, consistency and consumer trust, the brand continues to expand its footprint across India, bringing innovative chicken experiences to customers nationwide.

Mr. B.V. Naidu, Chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), has been honoured with the ‘IESA Sarabhai Award 2025–26,’ the most prestigious recognition conferred by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA). The award, recognising Mr. Naidu’s contributions spanning over three decades to innovation, technology creation to deployment, skill development, policy formulation, developing emerging tech clusters, overall industry growth, and his instrumental role in building a resilient ESDM ecosystem to firmly establish Brand India on the global stage, was presented at the IESA Vision Summit 2026. The ceremony took place on February 26th, 2026, at The Leela Bharatiya City, Bengaluru, before a distinguished gathering of India’s foremost industry leaders, policymakers, and technology visionaries. 

B.V. Naidu,Chairman,KDEM, was felicitated with the prestigious IESA Sarabhai Award at the IESA Vision Summit 2026 for his continued contributions to India’s ESDM ecosystem

Named in honour of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space programme,’IESA Sarabhai Award’ is among the industry’s highest recognitions, celebrating leaders whose institution-building vision and long-term impact have elevated India’s standing in the global electronics and semiconductor value chain. Conferring this honour upon Mr. B.V. Naidu, is a reflection of a career that has, quite literally, architected the digital destiny of a nation. 

“This recognition belongs to the countless innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and ecosystem builders who have worked together to shape Karnataka’s technology leadership. Our collective mission has always been to build globally competitive tech clusters, strengthen digital capabilities across the state, and ensure Karnataka remains at the forefront of India’s innovation-led growth. I remain committed to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers, and institutions that will define India’s digital future,” said, Mr. B.V. Naidu, Chairman, KDEM. 

“Mr. Naidu didn’t just witness India’s digital transformation, he architected it. From strengthening institutional frameworks to fostering deeper industry-government collaboration, his work has helped create a stronger foundation for design-led innovation and manufacturing growth in the country. His contributions to the ESDM sector and national electronics policy have laid a foundation that generations of innovators will build upon. IESA is proud to have been associated with Mr. Naidu and is honoured to confer this award upon him, a recognition that is as much a celebration of his legacy as it is an inspiration for the journey ahead.” said, Ashok Chandak, President and CEO, IESA. 

“On behalf of the entire KDEM family, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. B.V. Naidu on receiving the IESA Sarabhai Award, a recognition that could not be more deserved. Working alongside him has been one of the greatest privileges of my professional journey. Mr. Naidu does not simply lead, he elevates everyone around him. As a mentor and institution-builder, he has consistently encouraged industry and policymakers to move beyond services-led scale toward design ownership, manufacturing depth, talent scaling, tech cluster developments, and global competitiveness. Every milestone we celebrate at KDEM bears his imprint, his strategic clarity, his unwavering belief in Karnataka’s potential beyond Bengaluru, and his tireless championing of the next generation of technology leaders. This award honours a vision that continues to shape India’s digital future,” said, Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, CEO, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM).

The IESA Sarabhai Award adds to a distinguished can of recognition for Mr. Naidu. He has previously received the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, the TiE Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award, NASSCOM “Pioneer Persons” award and most recently, the inaugural STPI Commendation Award at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, bestowed in recognition of his decades-long leadership in building Karnataka’s global technology prominence. Each honour further reaffirms that Mr. Naidu is among the rarest of leaders, those whose contributions outlast the moment and define the era. 

About KDEM
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) is a Section 8 not-for-profit organization acting as a knowledge bridge between the Government of Karnataka and the technology industry. Designed to accelerate the state’s IT, BT, and S&T sectors, KDEM champions strategic investments, research-driven opportunities, global promotions, and targeted policy advocacy all in support of contributing US$300 billion to India’s $1 trillion digital economy vision. Through its ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ initiative, KDEM empowers emerging tech clusters like Mangaluru, Mysuru, and Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi HDB, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Kalaburgi, enabling organic growth and attracting investments for startups and enterprises. With over 28 companies already thriving in cluster cities, 9,000+ new jobs created, and ambitious goals such as 10,000 startups by 2030, KDEM is shaping the future workforce and driving inclusive innovation across Karnataka. With overall vision to make Brand Karnataka stronger & more powerful on the global tech & innovation map.