Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur celebrates its first anniversary after a landmark year defined by sustainability, cultural engagement, and steady growth. The debut of Anantara in India has set a new benchmark for responsible luxury, blending Thai-inspired elegance with the heritage of Rajasthan to create one of Jaipur’s most distinctive new addresses.

Anantara Jaipur Facade

A major sustainability milestone this year was the commissioning of a 1.25 MW off-site solar PV plant in Bikaner. Through a Wheeling & Banking model, the plant now supplies the hotel with renewable energy. Additional green initiatives include a No Bin Day programme, batch cooking to reduce food waste, exclusive use of cage-free eggs and responsible seafood, 24-hour composting, real-time energy optimisation via a Building Management System, and regular energy audits. The hotel’s zero-discharge sewage treatment plant, water-efficient metering, and digital transformation across departments further reinforce its commitment to resource-conscious operations.

Anantara Jaipur Leaders

Deepening cultural engagement, the property has supported local artisans, performers, and craftspeople, offering workshops and marketplace opportunities for puppet artists, potters, lakh-chudi makers, and henna specialists. Collaborations with village schools on hygiene awareness and career counselling continue to strengthen community bonds.

“Bringing the Anantara experience to India was a thrilling challenge,” says Vimal Verma, General Manager. “Our vision was to create a destination rooted in Rajasthani heritage and global in spirit, and its reception in the first year has been immensely rewarding.”

Over the past year, the hotel has hosted major events, including the Great Indian Travel Bazaar inaugural dinner, the Rajasthan Royals, and global corporates — solidifying its position as a premier venue for luxury gatherings.

As one of Jaipur’s emerging dining destinations, the hotel’s signature venues – Amrit Mahal, Rajputana Chowk, and the Amber Fort–inspired Sheesh Mahal – continue to garner attention. Entering its second year, the hotel will debut new immersive dining journeys and a flagship global cuisine restaurant under its Designer Dining expansion. The Anantara Spa has also enhanced its wellness offerings with advanced facials and restorative therapies, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to excellence across every touchpoint. This commitment extends behind the scenes as well, reflected in an impressive Employee Satisfaction score of 97%.

Under its “Artisans as Ambassadors” initiative, the hotel is gearing up for a new series of workshops and artist-led experiences that celebrate Jaipur’s living traditions and craftsmanship. Guests will be invited to immerse themselves in creative sessions such as a Bagru Block Printing walk-through, Thread by Thread: A Carpet Weaving Tour, a Blue Pottery Experience, and a Miniature Painting Workshop – each designed to deepen cultural appreciation and connect visitors with the city’s artistic soul.

To mark the anniversary, guests booking from 15 November–31 December 2025 for stays between 1 January–31 March 2026 will receive INR 5,000 hotel credit, with Minor DISCOVERY members enjoying up to 10% additional savings.

As Anantara’s debut property in India, Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur reflects Minor Hotels’ global sustainability vision – celebrating community, culture, and conscious luxury in every detail.

One Year Anniversary Offer: www.anantara.com/en/jewel-bagh-jaipur/offers/1st-anniversary-offer

About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 640* hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries. The group crafts innovative and insightful experiences through its hotel brands including Anantara, Elewana Collection, The Wolseley Hotels, Tivoli, Minor Reserve Collection, NH Collection, nhow, Avani, Colbert Collection, NH, Oaks, and iStay, as well as a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars, travel experiences, and spa and wellness brands. With over four decades of expertise, Minor Hotels builds stronger brands, fosters lasting partnerships, and drives business success by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.

Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.

Discover our world at minorhotels.com and connect with Minor Hotels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

*Property count includes operating properties as well as committed developments through ownership, joint ventures, signed leases and management agreements.

PayU, India’s leading diversified fintech platform, has received integrated authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator across online, offline (physical) and cross-border transactions, including both Inward and Outward, under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act. This approval enables PayU to offer secure, compliant, and seamless payment acceptance, settlement and cross-border solutions for merchants across channels. 

PayU Receives RBI Approval to Operate as Online, Offline and Cross-Border Payment Aggregator

“We are honored to receive the Reserve Bank of India’s continued trust and authorization to operate as a Cross-Border (Both Inward & Outward) Payment Aggregator, in addition to online and offline PA. This milestone reinforces our commitment to building a resilient and innovation-driven payments ecosystem, enabling us to offer secure, transparent, and customer-first payment solutions, including seamless omni-channel experiences for merchants of all sizes,” said a PayU spokesperson. 

This development further strengthens PayU’s position as a full-stack digital payments provider, empowering businesses with reliable and seamless experiences across online, offline and cross-border touchpoints. 

About PayU

PayU, India’s leading diversified fintech platform with Prosus as an investor, operates businesses that are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and offers advanced solutions to meet the digital financial services needs of customers (merchants, banks, and consumers).

PayU provides payment gateway solutions to online businesses through its cutting-edge and award-winning technology and has empowered 4.5 lakhs+ businesses, including India’s leading enterprises, e-commerce giants and SMBs. It enables businesses to collect digital payments across 100+ online payment methods such as Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, EMIs, pay-later, QR, UPI, Wallets, and more. It’s a preferred partner in the affordability ecosystem, offering the maximum coverage of issuers and easy-to-implement integrations across card-based EMIs, pay-later options and new-age cardless EMIs. PayU offers e-commerce brands best-in-industry success rates while ensuring a seamless checkout experience.

British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards 2026 are now open for applications.

The International Safety Awards are a world-renowned accolade recognising organisations’ commitment to excellent standards of health, safety and wellbeing management. This is the 68th year the awards have taken place.

ISA 2026

Launching the 2026 International Safety Awards, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, Mike Robinson said, “British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards have long been seen by leaders and practitioners as a pinnacle of achievement and recognition in protecting and ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of workers.”

“It is our vision at British Safety Council that no-one should be injured or made ill through their work – anywhere in the world. I would encourage all organisations and leaders around the world who are proud of their track record to put themselves forward for an award.”

In 2025, a total of 874 applications were received for the International Safety Awards, with 90% of applicants successfully achieving a Distinction, Merit, or Pass grade.

A full list of 2025 winners can be found here.

Businesses applying can be recognised as ‘best in class’ across five categories:

• Sector Awards recognise overall ‘best in class’ submissions to the International Safety Awards, by industry sector category

• Best in Country Awards recognise the highest scoring and best overall application from individual countries (where there are sufficient applications from the given country)

• Best in Company Award for organisations with 50 or more participating sites and recognises the site(s) with the most outstanding applications

• Chief Adjudicator’s Award recognises the most outstanding applications from this year’s entrants. Previous winners have been exemplars in their respective areas and evidenced this through their application responses.

• People Awards: New for this year are the People Awards. These awards are open to all Indian organisations that purchase an entry to the International Safety Awards. There are three categories in which one can apply.

• Site/Plant Head Award – Recognises efforts to improve the overall Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) culture of the organisation (site).

• Emerging Female Star in Safety Award – Recognises women who are breaking through and shaping future leadership in health, safety, wellbeing, or environmental management.

• Lifetime Achievement Award –Recognises efforts of the person who has made an outstanding contribution to workplace health, safety, and wellbeing throughout their career.

Eleven of the awards are completely free-to-enter whether or not applicants have applied for an International Safety Award. These are:
 

• Road Safety Initiative: This award recognises efforts taken by an organisation to improve its road safety through the positive impact of new initiatives.

• India Managing Director Award: This award recognises efforts to improve the overall HSW culture with an emphasis on demonstrated leadership efforts through the organisation.

• Dave Parr Medal: This award recognises a public venue that developed a stand-out initiative in 2025 that made a significant impact on health, safety or wellbeing at the venue.

• Environmental Award: recognises an organisation that has used climate change risk assessment and vulnerability modelling to identify and plan for future adaptation strategies to a changing climate.

• Health and Safety Transformation Award – sponsored by Croner-i: for organisations that have significantly changed or transformed any aspect of health, safety or wellbeing to a significant extent through the use of information.

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing Ambassador of the Year Award: recognises an employee who, in the opinion of the organisation or person nominating them, has played a significant role in ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues and others.

• Lifetime Achievement award: voted for by the Trustees of British Safety Council, is for people who have made an outstanding contribution to workplace health, safety and wellbeing throughout their career.

• Rising Female Star Award in collaboration with SOWSHE-A: recognises women that are breaking through and shaping future leadership in the health, safety, wellbeing or the environmental management world.

• Seize the Opportunity Award: recognises organisations that have gone the extra mile to seize health, safety or wellbeing opportunities resulting from a crisis.

• CEO Award: recognises the leadership and strategic vision of CEOs who have made a vital contribution to the health, safety and wellbeing of their business and wider society during 2025.

• The James Tye Award: recognises an organisation or a team of individuals who have developed and run a campaign in 2025 which has made a significant impact on health, safety or wellbeing in the workplace. 

• Team of the Year Award: recognises outstanding achievements resulting in a significant improvement to health, safety or wellbeing, from a collaboration of stakeholders, which may include members of the organisation, suppliers, subcontractors and/or the wider community.

• Wellbeing Initiative Award: recognises and rewards organisations demonstrating a proactive and effective approach to improving employee wellbeing.

The closing date for applications is 02 February 2026 and the results will be announced on 17 March 2026.

To apply go to: International Safety Awards | British Safety Council India.

Fall invites us to savor the cozy comforts of the season. Think soft sweaters, seasonal sips and little indulgent treats. It’s a time to lean into the feel-good moments that make autumn special. From comforting snacks to nourishing crunch, walnuts are the perfect companion to keep your energy steady and your spirits high all season long. We’ve curated ideas on how to bring comfort to your life this fall.

California walnuts in a bowl

Cultivate a Cozy Space

As the season shifts, so can your surroundings. Creating a cozy, welcoming space at home doesn’t require a full makeover, just a few thoughtful touches can make a big impact. Soft throw blankets, warm lighting and fall-scented candles can instantly turn your space into a sanctuary. Even something as simple as a tidy corner with your favorite book and a mug of tea can help you feel grounded and recharged.

Keeping nourishing snacks within reach — like a small bowl of spiced roasted walnuts or a jar of homemade trail mix — makes it easier to stay energized during slow, restful moments. It’s comfort and care in every bite. And whether you prefer the comfort of cozy blankets and warm drinks or the adventure of exploring autumn’s outdoor beauty, walnuts offer versatile and easy snacking options to suit every fall moment.

• A hand-crafted trail mix is great for anything from an outdoor excursion to a movie night at home. Plus, it’s so easy to put together, the kids can even do it! Serve it in a shareable bowl or pre-portioned in jars for a grab-and-go option. With popcorn, dried fruit, pretzels, granola, chocolate chips, and spiced walnuts, you’ve got all the flavors you could want in one serving.

• Swap granola and fruit for cucumbers, tomatoes, and spiced walnuts for a savory twist on an old favorite with this Greek salad parfait. Put it in a small container for an on-the-go snack, or make larger portions as a flavorful breakfast or lunch! The spiced walnuts add a welcome kick to the fresh ingredients, with chickpeas and olives rounding out this Mediterranean masterpiece.

• And whether you’re wrapping up the final days of summer or enjoying a cozy, fall night at home, nothing can beat a perfectly-paired summer cheese and charcuterie board to go with a netflix binge or game night. Experiment with different flavors and textures by sampling a variety of cheese and crackers with your spiced walnuts and spreads.

Embrace Small, Seasonal Goals 

Fall is a natural time to reset, but that doesn’t mean you need to overhaul everything. Instead of setting big goals, try focusing on small, seasonal intentions that bring you joy.  That might mean going for a morning walk to enjoy the changing leaves, setting aside 10 minutes a day to journal or making time to cook something comforting once a week. Walnuts make a great companion for these little rituals. They’re easy to grab on the go or to add to a quiet breakfast. They also support sustained energy, which can make sticking to your small goals feel just a little easier. 

Fall, Reimagined 

This season, take the pressure off and focus on what feels good, not what feels like a to-do list. Create little rituals that nourish you, carve out space for rest and creativity and let your meals reflect the warmth and beauty of the season.

For more culinary inspiration and exciting recipes, please visit our website www.californiawalnuts.in.

AEx Sport, the flagship sports entertainment platform of London-based AdiGroupè, in collaboration with India’s Prasar Bharati, are charging ahead with fire in their stride. They have greenlit an out-of-the-box, eye-catching Indian storyline that fuses Bharat’s rich entertainment and cultural heritage with the raw power of wrestling and the nation’s rising spirit of nationalism, pride, equanimity, and valour. 

AdiGroupè and AEx Sport to Ignite India’s Sports Entertainment Revolution in partnership with Prasar Bharati

This is not just a refresh. It is a reinvention. A person closely associated with one of the content providers revealed that this is a high-impact, Bharat-first vision designed to resonate deeply, inspire passionately, and dominate the Indian sports entertainment landscape to satisfy world’s largest and pickiest millennial and Gen Z demographic with a compelling storyline that could truly capture the pulse of Indian audiences for multiple seasons. They also claim it has the support of grassroots basis in-depth outreach to organizations across urban, semi-urban and rural India. 

AEx SPORT and Prasar Bharati has also been evaluating for several months a proposal from Australian-originated GLW for this upcoming India-centric sports entertainment content. Sources reveal that a rigorous review fueled by in-depth market research and direct stakeholder consultations exposed critical gaps in GLW’s concept. Its outdated, West-first legacy-driven approach was simply out of touch with the dynamic, evolving demands of India’s sports and entertainment ecosystem. Sources say AEx Sport and Prasar Bharati have officially dropped the GLW concept despite GLW’s aggressive pitching, as it is said their out-of-touch proposal has no place in the evolving roadmap. 

AEx Sport and Prasar Bharati is said to be doubling down on its new property’s identity as a proudly homegrown powerhouse, crafting content that reflects India’s realities, celebrates its athletic grit, and meets sky-high viewer expectations every day for 40 weeks. 

This forward-looking direction, insiders say, underscores a commitment to building a proudly Indian sports entertainment ecosystem, one that is original, ambitious, and aligned with the nation’s rapidly evolving viewer landscape.

The Times Business Awards – Hyderabad 2025, 11th Edition, celebrated the city’s most outstanding entrepreneurs, innovators, and enterprises across diverse industries. The prestigious platform has become a benchmark of excellence, recognizing organizations and leaders who are setting new standards in business performance, innovation, and customer engagement.

Anil Kumar Thota – Co-founder & Director, The Times Business Awards – Hyderabad 2025, 11th Edition

Real Estate Developer of the Year

At this year’s ceremony, ASBL was honored with the award for Real Estate Developer of the Year, reaffirming its leadership and contribution to Hyderabad’s evolving real estate landscape. The award was proudly received by Mr. Anil Kumar Thota, Co-Founder & Director – Business Development, on behalf of the company.

ASBL – Redefining Real Estate in India

Founded in 2017, ASBL (Ashoka Builders India Pvt. Ltd.) has quickly emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing and most innovative real estate companies. Its journey has been marked by a combination of scale, technology, and human-centric design.

• 10 million sq. ft. of residential development delivered till now and planning to deliver 10 million more in the following years.

• Among the first technology-driven real estate companies in India, pioneering the use of digital twins, construction process automation, and advanced project management systems.

• A philosophy of user-centric architecture, grounded in design research and customer insights, ensuring homes are not just functional but enhance the happiness and lifestyle of their residents.

• A commitment to sustainability, transparency, and customer trust, which has made ASBL a benchmark in the industry.

• Did a 1000 cr sales on the launch of ASBL Broadway and 500 cr on ASBL Landmark.

This award comes as another strong validation of ASBL’s vision to not just build structures, but to create communities that elevate everyday living and contribute meaningfully to Hyderabad’s growth story.

ASBL – Landmark Projects

ASBL’s journey began with ASBL Lakeside in Khajaguda, a premium 2 & 3 BHK community that set new standards with its tranquil lake-side living and exceptional clubhouse, followed by ASBL Spire in Kokapet, which redefined indoor-outdoor living through its innovative room-sized balconies. Building on this foundation, ASBL expanded eastward with ASBL Springs in Pocharam, Uppal, the area’s first high-rise gated community, delivering premium 2 & 3 BHKs with state-of-the-art amenities. The brand’s footprint in West Hyderabad was further cemented with ASBL Spectra at Gachibowli, offering 3 BHKs with outdoor living balconies and 18+ lifestyle amenities, and ASBL Loft in the Financial District, introducing thoughtfully tailored 3 BHKs designed for ease of living with childcare, fitness, and social spaces. Continuing its scale, ASBL announced ASBL Landmark at Kukatpally Y Junction, a luxury upgrade with premium 3, 3.5 & 4 BHKs blending elegance and practicality, and most recently, ASBL Broadway in the Financial District, a marquee development of exclusive 3 BHK residences with expansive balconies, set to deliver by 2029. Together, these projects narrate ASBL’s rapid rise from boutique communities to large-scale urban landmarks, shaping Hyderabad’s skyline across multiple micro-markets.

The Force Behind ASBL’s Rise

At the heart of ASBL’s growth story is its Founder & CEO, Ajitesh Korupolu, a new-age leader who has redefined real estate with his blend of vision, innovation, and customer-first thinking. With a belief that homes should go beyond structures to inspire lifestyles, Ajitesh has steered ASBL into becoming one of Hyderabad’s fastest-growing developers in less than a decade. His focus on design-driven architecture, cutting-edge construction technology, and transparent practices has not only delivered landmark projects but also built deep trust with homebuyers. From pioneering large-scale sales milestones to championing user-centric communities, Ajitesh continues to be the driving force who envisions cities as engines of growth and ASBL as a brand synonymous with quality, scale, and integrity.

• The Fetal Medicine Unit will provide routine blood tests, fetal scans, and newborn screening, along with advanced imaging services to detect congenital abnormalities.

• The Wellness Centre will offer comprehensive health checkups along with genetic mapping to evaluate the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.

Thiru Ma. Subramanian, Honourable Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, inaugurated the Fetal Medicine Unit and Wellness Centre of Medilabs – a 4,000 sq. ft. facility in Velachery equipped with high-end systems to deliver advanced maternal, fetal, and preventive healthcare services.

L-R: R. Mr. Gopalakrishnan, Ms. Nusrath Fathima of Fetal Medicine & Wellness Centre of Medilabs; Dr. Prakash & Mr. Dilli Babu, Directors, Medilabs

The launch took place in the presence of Mr. Nitish Giria, Director of Girias Home Appliances, along with Dr. Prakash and Mr. Dillibabu, both directors of Medilabs.The new facility marks Medilabs’ entry into fetal medicine and holistic wellness services, extending the capabilities of the leading diagnostic chain known for its advanced testing and lab management services across North Chennai.

The state-of-the-art Fetal Medicine facility will offer comprehensive testing, screening, and scanning services for expectant mothers and newborns. It is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including advanced ultrasound machines for detailed fetal scanning and AutoDELFIA systems for precise blood tests to detect potential congenital abnormalities in the fetus. The centre also features the high-end Victor 2D platform, enabling comprehensive early screening with exceptional accuracy.

The Wellness Centre will offer a full spectrum of high-end testing services for the public and corporate employees, including advanced genetic testing for cancer risk, chronic diseases, and comprehensive gene mapping, thus providing preventive, predictive, and personalised health insights.

Talking about the new facilities, Dr. Prakash and Mr. Dillibabu said, “Our vision is ‘Caring for Life at Every Stage’. We focus on making high-end diagnostic services accessible to the public, particularly in areas such as cancer and chronic lifestyle diseases, gene mapping, genetic testing, and fetal medicine – segments that require precision, specialised expertise, and world-class technology. With the establishment of the Fetal Medicine Unit and the Wellness Centre, we move one step closer to that vision. These new facilities will provide expert fetal medicine and wellness services, leveraging state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, advanced imaging, genetic counselling, wellness support, and comprehensive clinical guidance.”

Medilabs’ core strength lies in its expertise in managing hospital laboratories, through which it currently partners with nearly 30 hospitals, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability. The brand has also built a robust diagnostic network spanning 35 locations across North Tamil Nadu, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted provider of advanced diagnostic solutions in the region. The organisation is now poised for rapid growth, with plans to expand its network to 100 centres across Tamil Nadu over the next five years.

For more details, please visit: medilabs.co.in.

The World Spice Organisation (WSO), the not-for-profit technical partner of the All India Spices Exporters Forum committed to advancing food safety and sustainability in the spice industry, has successfully concluded the 4th Edition of the National Spice Conference (NSC) 2025. Held at ITC Welcom, Guntur on November 14–15, the event witnessed strong participation from industry leaders, policymakers, scientific institutions, FPOs and sustainability practitioners from across the spice value chain. This year’s conference, themed “Spice Route Ahead – Safe, Sustainable and Scalable”, focused on shaping a forward-looking, resilient and globally competitive spice ecosystem through enhanced food safety, sustainable agriculture and scalable innovations.

4th National Spice Conference in Guntur

The conference brought together representatives from FSSAI, the Ministry of Agriculture, scientific panels, leading spice companies, agri-innovation firms and Farmer Producer Organisations. Discussions centred on elevating India’s position in the global spice trade by strengthening compliance frameworks, accelerating adoption of sustainability practices and enabling farmers to access emerging opportunities in domestic and international markets.

Speaking on the evolving priorities of the sector, Mr. Ramkumar Menon, Chairman, WSO, said, “The spice sector has recognized the importance of sustainability, and the WSO is contributing to this through programs like the National Sustainable Spice Program, which covers more than 25,000 farmers all over India.”

Commenting on regulatory developments, Dr. Paresh Shah, Chairman, FSSAI Scientific Panel on Pesticide Residues highlighted the growing emphasis on ensuring safe, traceable and compliant spices for both domestic consumers and global markets. Dr. Remashree, Director Spices Board and Mr. Sarath babu Guddala, AGM, NABARD outlined government efforts toward sustainable cultivation, improved productivity and expanded support for farmers adapting to evolving quality requirements.

Industry leaders including Mr. Rajiv Shah, Managing Director, Everest Spices and Mr. Prakash Namboodiri, BU Head, AB Mauri shared insights on market trends, technology adoption and quality expectations shaping the future of spice processing and trade. Experts like Ms. Jasmer Dhingra, Programs Director, IDH India, Dr. Homey Cherian, Director, DASD, Mr. Ganapathy KD, Executive Director, Nedspice Processing India Pvt Ltd. shared the need for science-based agricultural practices to ensure compliance and market readiness.

The first day of the conference featured technical sessions on food safety, sustainable supply chain practices, agri and process innovations and the role of communities of practice in driving inclusive growth. Speakers discussed pathways to improve spice quality, strengthen traceability, and integrate agri-technologies for better farm productivity and environmental outcomes. Farmer groups and FPOs shared field-level experiences, enabling an exchange of practical insights for strengthening supply chain resilience.

The second day covered emerging trends, updates on spice crops, ways to balance growth with responsibility and a dedicated interface connecting producers, processors and buyers. The interactive exchanges provided a platform for market linkages and discussions on new opportunities for FPOs within domestic and export markets.

The conference also showcased the National Sustainable Spice Program (NSSP), WSO’s flagship initiative promoting sustainable and food-safe cultivation models. FPOs associated with the programme presented their progress and shared examples of how good agricultural practices and sustainability frameworks are improving farm incomes and market access.

About World Spice Organisation

WSO (World Spice Organisation) was established in 2011 with the objectives of achieving Food Safety and Sustainability in the spice sector. Over the years, WSO has undertaken several initiatives in sustainability, biodiversity and food safety in collaboration with national and international organisations including the Spices Board, Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), GIZ (Germany) and IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative (Netherlands).

For more information about NSC 2025, visit: www.nationalspiceconference.in.

Madame Tussauds Singapore is excited to announce the arrival of beloved actor Ahn Hyo Seop’s wax figure on Tuesday, 2 December 2025.

Ahn Hyo Seop with wax figure at Madame Tussauds

Known for captivating audiences with his performances in popular dramas and movies like “Business Proposal”, “Omniscient Reader: The Prophet” and “A Time Called You,” Ahn Hyo Seop has established himself as a true heartthrob among fans. Most recently, he voiced Jinu, the leader of the fictional K-pop boy band Saja Boys, in the Netflix global animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” which was released in June 2025.

“We’re beyond excited to welcome Ahn Hyo Seop to our K-Wave Zone, he’s the heartthrob that fans around the world have been swooning ove,.” said Steven Chung, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Singapore. “It’s time to grab your cameras and your fellow K-drama fans, because this is one proposal you definitely don’t want to turn down.”

The brand-new wax figure, created after Ahn Hyo Seop participated in a personal sitting, perfectly captures the actor’s “charismatic CEO” persona. A detail that will delights fans, the wax figure showcases the original suit from Ahn Hyo Seop’s “Business Proposal” filming wardrobe, which the actor graciously donated.

This elegant look highlights the actor’s flawless appearance and enchanting presence, immersing visitors in the romantic world of K-dramas. The figure previously debuted at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong before coming to Madame Tussauds Singapore.

Now part of the K-Wave zone at Madame Tussauds Singapore, the figure is now part of an exclusive showcase celebrating global Hallyu icons.

For more information about booking tickets to visit Ahn Hyo Seop at Madame Tussauds Singapore, please visit www.madametussauds.com/singapore/

Madame Tussauds 

Madame Tussauds has been inviting people to walk the red carpet and get closer to the revered – and feared – for over 250 years. With 22 attractions in the world’s top destination cities, we are dedicated to giving millions of visitors the opportunity to mingle with the mighty from A-listers to music legends, heroes of sport, to infamous world leaders. Today, we continue to partner with the global icons of a generation to create astonishing lifelike figures from sittings and offer exciting and interactive experiences to ensure guests have never felt closer to fame.

About Merlin Entertainments 

Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND Resorts which span across UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its growing estate, with over 140 sites across 23 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, Dreamworks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides, and uplifting learning experiences.

See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information. 

India’s AI-enabled GST litigation management platform, Trackase, has launched to redefine how businesses, law firms, tax experts, and Chartered Accountants manage GST disputes while bringing automation, transparency, and speed to one of the most complex aspects of indirect taxation.

The company marks a major step forward in simplifying and digitizing GST dispute management across India’s legal and tax ecosystem. Built with the vision to streamline case tracking, document management, and workflow automation, the platform empowers organizations to handle GST litigation seamlessly – minimizing manual errors, improving coordination, and saving valuable time.

As India’s GST framework continues to evolve, the complexity and volume of litigation are expanding rapidly, creating an urgent need for smarter, technology-driven solutions. Trackase addresses this challenge through a single, integrated platform that automates litigation workflows, centralizes documentation, and provides real-time visibility across multiple jurisdictions and stages of the litigation process.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Aditya Singhania, Founder and CEO, Trackase, said, “The landscape of GST litigation in India is evolving rapidly, and managing it manually has become increasingly inefficient and error-prone. We built this platform to bring structure, transparency, and speed to the entire litigation management process. Our goal is to empower tax and finance professionals with the tools they need to stay compliant and make informed decisions.”

Through intelligent automation and analytics, Trackase serves as a strategic enabler for CFOs, tax heads, compliance officers, and Chartered Accountants, helping them not only manage disputes efficiently but also extract valuable insights from their litigation data to improve strategic decision-making.

The platform is equipped with a suite of powerful features. Its smart case tracking module allows real-time monitoring of GST litigation cases across jurisdictions and authorities. The centralized document management system ensures secure, cloud-based access to all filings and case-related records. A robust workflow automation engine delivers timely alerts, task assignments, and escalation reminders to reduce manual effort. Additionally, data-driven dashboards and analytics help users visualize dispute trends, monitor performance, and make evidence-based decisions.

By combining automation, analytics, and ease of use, Trackase positions itself as a category creator and innovation leader in India’s GST technology space – setting new benchmarks for compliance efficiency and transparency.