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Okaya Introduces JXT 90Ah Inverter Battery, a New Innovation in Jumbo Tubular Technology

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Okaya Introduces JXT 90Ah Inverter Battery, a New Innovation in Jumbo Tubular Technology

Okaya Power, a trusted name in power backup solutions and solar rooftop systems, has announced the launch of its new JXT 90Ah Inverter Battery. The JXT battery marks Okaya’s latest innovation in the Jumbo Tubular category, designed to deliver higher backup in a more compact form factor. The launch follows the successful introduction of Okaya’s Next-Gen Super Jumbo Tubular (SJT) and Advanced Tall Tubular (TT) batteries in 2025.
 

Okaya JXT 90Ah Inverter Battery, a compact Jumbo Tubular innovation with Advanced Tubular Technology, AEMS, and Certified Backup Hours for dependable power backup
 

A Compact Take on Jumbo Tubular Batteries

The JXT 90Ah inverter battery has been developed for users who need longer backup without increasing installation space. While Jumbo Tubular batteries are traditionally associated with larger footprints, Okaya’s new JXT design reimagines the category by offering a compact container that still delivers a full 90Ah capacity.
 

This makes the JXT 90Ah especially relevant in environments facing frequent power cuts, limited installation space, and high maintenance costs associated with small VRLA batteries. It also serves as a practical replacement for multiple low-capacity VRLA and SMF batteries used across various applications.
 

Engineered for Long Life and Stable Performance

Built using Okaya’s Advanced Tubular Technology, the JXT 90Ah battery is engineered for deep-cycle performance and extended operational life. It is supported by Advanced Electrolyte Management System (AEMS), which improves electrolyte circulation, manages heat better, and ensures stable performance during voltage fluctuations and extended power cuts.
 

Each JXT 90Ah battery is tested under Okaya’s Certified Backup Hours (CBH) protocol. This testing method verifies the actual backup delivered under defined load conditions, helping users make informed decisions based on real-world performance rather than theoretical ratings.
 

Designed for Residential and Professional Applications

Beyond residential inverter usage, the JXT 90Ah battery addresses the growing need for reliable power in professional and semi-industrial setups. It can replace 24Ah to 65Ah VRLA or SMF batteries commonly used in online UPS systems, telecom power nodes, FTTH installations, automation panels, fire alarm systems, ATMs, and data logger infrastructure.
 

By reducing the number of batteries required in a series string, the JXT 90Ah helps lower wiring complexity, maintenance effort, and overall replacement costs. Its compact design also allows easier installation in confined spaces such as UPS racks, telecom enclosures, and equipment rooms.
 

Warranty and Ownership Value

To enhance long-term ownership value, the Okaya JXT 90Ah inverter battery comes with a 48-month warranty. Compared to smaller VRLA batteries that often require replacement within 18 to 24 months, the JXT 90Ah offers a longer service life, resulting in reduced downtime and improved cost efficiency.
 

Easy Availability Through Okaya’s Dealer Network

Consumers interested in the JXT 90Ah inverter battery can locate authorised Okaya dealers near you through the company’s dealer locator, ensuring easy access to genuine products, installation support, and after-sales service.
 

Commenting on the launch, Arush Gupta, CEO & Director of Okaya Power Private Limited said, “The JXT 90Ah has been designed for real usage conditions where space, backup reliability, and maintenance matter as much as capacity. It is a natural progression in our tubular battery portfolio.”
 

With this launch, Okaya continues to strengthen its position as a comprehensive power and solar solutions provider. Alongside its inverter batteries, home UPS systems, and solar rooftop solutions, the JXT 90Ah reinforces Okaya’s focus on compact, high-backup energy solutions that work across homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
 

About Okaya Power

Established in 2002, Okaya Power brings over 20 years of experience in delivering reliable power backup and energy solutions. The company has served more than 110 million happy and satisfied customers across residential, commercial, and industrial segments.
 

Okaya is backed by a workforce of over 1,500 employees, including more than 600 dedicated sales and service professionals, supported by a strong pan-India dealer and service network. This ensures easy access to products and dependable after-sales support across the country.
 

The company follows world-class manufacturing standards with stringent inwards and outwards quality check facilities and procedures to ensure consistent product performance and reliability. Okaya also operates a company-owned lead recycling unit and in-house plastic recycling facilities, reinforcing its commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing.
 

With operations expanding across over 40 countries, Okaya continues to strengthen its global footprint. Further enhancing its manufacturing capabilities, the company is set to open new electronics plant this year. Alongside its inverter batteries and home UPS systems, Okaya also offers solar rooftop solutions, supporting the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy.
 

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'Fans Reimagined': Signify Unveils Its Latest Ecolink Campaign with Rashmika Mandanna

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'Fans Reimagined': Signify Unveils Its Latest Ecolink Campaign with Rashmika Mandanna

Bringing a fresh spin to home aesthetics, Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), has rolled out a new campaign featuring its power packed Ecolink BLDC fans range, starring actor and brand ambassador Rashmika Mandanna.

 

‘Fans Reimagined’- Signify unveils its latest Ecolink campaign with Rashmika Mandanna

 

The new campaign highlights how Ecolink fans seamlessly blend design, style, and performance, reflecting the growing consumer preference for design-led, smart and expressive living spaces. The campaign taps the evolving consumers of today, who increasingly view everyday appliances as an extension of their personal taste and lifestyle.

 

Set in elegantly crafted, dreamlike environments, the film captures the essence of refined design and innovation, reinforcing Ecolink’s role in redefining spaces. Each frame highlights the attention to detail, from sculpted forms and elegant finishes to the effortless fluidity of motion, blending design and performance seamlessly.

 

Speaking on the campaign launch, Nikhil Gupta, Head of Strategy and Marketing, Signify, Greater India said, “With Ecolink, we aim to bring performance, style, and sustainability to every home with our products like our well-received BLDC fans series. Our ‘Fans Reimagined’ campaign reflects the understanding of today’s consumers, who seek products that are efficient, lifestyle-driven, and designed for them. It marks an important step in strengthening Ecolink’s position as a brand that champions intelligent design and innovation. Partnering with our brand ambassador Rashmika Mandanna again, allows us to bring this vision of smart, sustainable living to life.”

 

Rashmika Mandanna said, “I am truly excited to be part of the Ecolink campaign again, working with Signify is always great. What really resonates with me is how these fans combine efficiency with thoughtful design, efficiency and performance, making them a beautiful addition to any home.”

 

The Ecolink fan range offers industry-first design high-speed performance with superior air delivery, powered by advanced energy-efficient technology. Designed to meet evolving consumer desires, the range features BLDC technology across models such as AiroElevate, AiroQuad, AiroJewel and AiroGeometry. Each fan comes with a 5-year warranty (3+2). The campaign further illustrates how the Ecolink fan series can turn everyday spaces into a joyful, expressive environment. The conceptualization of the campaign is done by Hashtag Orange.

 

This campaign will be available across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and social media channels.

 

Link to the Campaign: youtu.be/WZ0iwRyJvUE

 

About Signify  

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2024, we had sales of EUR 6.1 billion, approximately 29,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for eight consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating for five consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page.

The Hindu Lit For Life 2026 Returns to Chennai on January 17 & 18

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The Hindu Lit For Life 2026 Returns to Chennai on January 17 & 18

The Hindu Lit For Life, India’s sharpest literature festival, returns for its 13th edition on January 17 and 18, 2026, at the Lady Andal School premises, Chennai.
 

The festival celebrates the many ways literature permeates everyday life shaping ideas, culture, creativity, and conversations far beyond the written page. This year, over 100 acclaimed voices from India and across the world will come together in more than 50 sessions, conversations, and workshops, offering audiences a rich and immersive literary experience.
 

The Hindu – Lit for Life 2026
 

The 2026 line-up features an exceptional mix of writers, thinkers, journalists, economists, historians, and cultural commentators. From Perumal Murugan and Banu Mushtaq’s deeply human narratives and Shobhaa De’s sharp cultural observations to Kiran Desai and Satoshi Yagisawa’s intimate, borderless storytelling, the festival showcases literature in all its lived forms. Thought leaders such as A.C. Grayling, Shashi Tharoor, and Arvind Subramanian explore ideas around philosophy, democracy, and economics, while Laura Spinney bridges science, history, and narrative.
 

Lit For Life 2026 has already begun its journey beyond the main festival dates. In November and December 2025, Lit For Life Dialogues and Lit For Life Unplugged have taken the spirit of the festival into cities and communities, extending conversations beyond traditional auditoriums. Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad witnessed engaging discussions led by voices such as Dr. Ambrish Mithal, Sanjaya Baru, Devina Mehra, Manu Joseph, Manu Pillai, Neha Dixit, and Arundhati Ghosh, spanning themes of health, wealth, power, history, identity, and contemporary relationships. Lit For Life Unplugged brought literature into intimate, vibrant spaces ranging from bookstores to pubs.
 

The Hindu – Lit for Life 2026 – Schedule – Day 1
 

Nirmala Lakshman, Curator, The Hindu Lit For Life and Chairperson, The Hindu Group, said, “The festival continues to reiterate that literature can go beyond the pages to light up one’s life. As always, we have a scintillating line-up of speakers, whose writing and thoughts have inspired many. The festival offers everyone – speakers and the audience – a change to engage and exchange ideas and experiences not just through the sessions and workshops but also through direct engagement.”
 

The festival’s on-ground engagement continues in the weeks leading up to January, with initiatives such as:

  • A mobile library travelling across Chennai

  • Storytelling sessions in government and private schools in Chennai

  • Interactive formats including treasure hunts, quizzes, and contests
     

Speaking about the vision behind Lit For Life 2026, Suresh Balakrishna, Chief Revenue Officer, The Hindu Group, said, “Lit For Life has always been more than a festival; it is a cultural platform that brings together ideas, audiences, and partners in meaningful ways. The theme ‘Love Every Bit of Lit’ reflects our belief that literature lives everywhere-in culture, public discourse, and everyday life. We are delighted to see Lit For Life grow beyond two days into a year-round engagement that creates value for communities, partners, and the larger ecosystem.”
 

The Hindu – Lit for Life 2026 – Schedule – Day 2
 

The Hindu Lit For Life 2026 continues to strengthen its position as a platform where literature meets society, culture, and commerce offering brands, institutions, and communities a unique opportunity to engage with informed, discerning audiences.
 

The Hindu Lit For Life is presented by The all-new Kia Seltos. In association with: Christ University, NITTE, Associate Partners: Orchids- The International School, Hindustan Group of Institutions, State Bank of India, IndianOil, Indian Overseas Bank, New India Assurance, Akshayakalpa, United India, ICFAI Group, Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited, Vajiram & Sons, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Mahindra University, Realty Partner: Casagrand, Education Partner: SSVM Institutions, State Partner: Government of Sikkim, Official Timekeeping Partner: Citizen, Regional Partner: DBS Bank India Ltd, Tourism Partner: Bihar Tourism, Bookstore Partner: Crossword and Water Partner: Repute.
 

For the detailed agenda, speaker line-up and registration, visit www.thehindu.com/lit-for-life.

Orange Health Labs Launches Orange One, a Revolutionary Initiative that Aims to Redefine Preventive Healthcare

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Orange Health Labs Launches Orange One, a Revolutionary Initiative that Aims to Redefine Preventive Healthcare

Orange Health Labs, India’s No. 1-rated diagnostic brand, has launched Orange One, which offers a new way to manage your health. The product flips the current approach to health management by eliminating the pay-per-test business model of the industry.

 

Orange One by Orange Health Labs redefines preventive care – Rs. 4,999, pay once for a 114+ marker full-body check and access to 100 essential tests all year

 

Orange One customers can get a complete view of their health risks with a comprehensive full-body check-up that covers 114+ blood markers, including advanced parameters like Apo A1 / Apo B, Troponin I for cardiac risk, HOMA-IR to check insulin resistance and a detailed hormonal and vitamin profile.

 

Consumers can then track their health progress throughout the year by ordering any of the 100 essential tests, including thyroid function tests, lipid and cholesterol markers and diabetic tests like HbA1c, free of cost. 

 

Designed to help consumers start 2026 with a renewed commitment to their health, this product solves for the current reality that proactive preventive testing or chronic health condition management isn’t effective by testing just once a year. It requires monitoring throughout the year. However, paying for tests every time creates friction for consumers. Priced at just 4999/- paid once, this product is designed to change the way India thinks about managing their health by making routine tests on-demand, accessible, and hassle-free.

 

With lifestyle-related health concerns such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes on the rise in India, many conditions can be effectively managed through proactive health choices. The Orange One Health Plan empowers consumers to take full charge of their health.

 

Speaking on its new initiative, Dhruv Gupta, Co-founder of Orange Health Labs, says, “We are seeing that customers today are keen to take proactive action to protect their health and are keen to get comprehensive checkups. Additionally, actively tracking their parameters which are out of range. By introducing Orange One, we are empowering consumers to embrace routine health tests as an integral part of their lives, making it easier for people to experience the life-changing benefits of regular health monitoring.”

 

Adding to this, Tarun Bhambra, Co-founder of Orange Health Labs, says, “One of our core values at Orange Health Labs is #Build4Family – where we innovate to create solutions we would want for our family members. With this product, we solve a critical confusion for our consumers – which package to buy? Orange ONE is the one package anyone needs to get a full view of their health, but more importantly, it’s a health monitoring solution that lasts a full year. We believe this is how health management should be – not episodic, but continuous. And you should pay for managing your health through the year only once.”

 

The Orange one is available for limited time can be purchased here www.orangehealth.in/one.

 

About Orange Health Labs

Orange Health Labs, a pioneer in on-demand diagnostics, positions itself as India’s fastest diagnostic lab. The organisation commits to providing patients with reports within 6 hours for over 1,000+ tests and health packages from 6 AM to 10 PM every day. The organisation was recognised by Voice of Healthcare as the Diagnostics Startup of the Year 2025, named Pathology Lab of the Year in South India 2025 by Economic Times and was covered by Forbes India for its pioneering work in healthcare.

 

Customers are offered the choice between on-demand doorstep sample collection within 30 minutes or walk-in diagnostics at its 70 collection centres. Orange Health Labs operates six NABL-accredited and ICMR-certified laboratories. A workforce of over 500 phlebotomists, known as eMedics, ensure a highly professional sample collection experience across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida. Furthermore, a national reference laboratory situated in Bangalore manages advanced diagnostic testing.

 

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NeoNiche Appoints Sheraz Hasan to Leadership Board to Accelerate APAC Expansion

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NeoNiche Appoints Sheraz Hasan to Leadership Board to Accelerate APAC Expansion

NeoNiche Integrated Solutions, a leader in full-service experiential marketing, has grown to become a prominent player in the industry, known for blending innovative technology with creative brand experiences for prominent technology and B2C brands globally. NeoNiche has appointed Sheraz Hasan, former Head of Marketing for AWS across Asia Pacific & Japan, to its Leadership Board.
 

Sheraz Hasan

 

Sheraz brings a wealth of expertise in global marketing, GTM strategy, and scaling businesses in high-growth markets from his leadership role at Amazon Web Services (AWS). During his decade at AWS, Sheraz was instrumental in building and leading the marketing engine that propelled growth across the APJ and India regions. His appointment underscores the critical importance of the Asia-Pacific region, with Singapore and ASEAN serving as a vital strategic hub and gateway for global brands seeking to connect with diverse, digitally-advanced audiences.


“Sheraz has a rare combination of large-scale platform marketing experience and deep expertise in the APJ and India markets. His insights on Account based marketing (ABM), ecosystem coverage and scaling into new regions will be invaluable as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Prateek N. Kumar, Founder & CEO of NeoNiche. 


Sheraz agrees, “NeoNiche is poised to redefine its category. I am excited to contribute my experience in building global marketing engines to help capture this opportunity and achieve hyper-growth. Success in today’s landscape requires a nuanced understanding of both global scalability and key regional dynamics, particularly in high-potential markets like ASEAN.”

His appointment reaffirms NeoNiche’s commitment to strategic growth and the scaling of its innovative capabilities. NeoNiche Integrated Solutions is a rapidly growing, technology-driven agency that is setting benchmarks in experiential marketing by prioritizing creative engagement and global expansion by catering to a global audience.

Mark Your Calendar: Hong Kong to Host Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 After Historic Double Win

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Mark Your Calendar: Hong Kong to Host Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 After Historic Double Win

Hong Kong

It’s been a banner year for Hong Kong’s dining and hospitality scene. Fresh off its historic achievement, in which venues in Hong Kong became the first to receive both The World’s Best Bar and The World’s Best Hotel titles the same year, Hong Kong will host the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on 25 March 2026 (Wednesday) for the first time. 

 

Hong Kong hosts Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, showcasing its dynamic and world-class dining scene

 

The announcement represents a milestone moment for Hong Kong and underscores its position as one of the world’s most exciting gastronomic capitals with its global influences, East meets West, and a long-standing culture of innovation. The prestigious ceremony will bring together top chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders from across Asia to celebrate the region’s finest culinary talent.

 

Mr. Anthony Lau, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) stated, “We are thrilled to host Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in Hong Kong this March for the very first time, highlighting the deepening partnership between HKTB and 50 Best. Hong Kong has long been one of the most sought-after dining destinations in the world, blending culinary cultures from around the globe to offer diverse and exciting gastronomic experiences. In 2025, our city made history as venues in Hong Kong were crowned The World’s Best Bar, Bar Leone, and The World’s Best Hotel, Rosewood Hong Kong, making it the first city to claim two global No. 1 titles on 50 Best lists in the same year. These accolades underscore Hong Kong’s leading position in the international gastronomy and hospitality sectors.” 

 

Looking forward to the first-ever Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in Hong Kong, Mr. Lau continues, “In light of these remarkable achievements, we look forward to welcoming top chefs, representatives from the culinary industry, and tastemakers from across Asia to Hong Kong this March to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our region’s culinary scene.”

 

Hong Kong’s Landmark Global Recognition
Hong Kong’s dual No. 1 recognitions across international hospitality rankings in 2025 topped off an extraordinary year for the city. This recognition reflects Hong Kong’s extraordinary talent and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of taste, technique, and hospitality. 

 

Hong Kong’s culinary landscape boasts impressive achievements in food, beverage, and hospitality, recognized by international awards ranging including the 50 Best rankings. From fine dining and innovative tasting menus to beloved cha chaan tengs, artisanal cocktail bars, and luxury hotels redefining the guest experience, the city’s offerings are both deep and diverse.


Looking ahead to 2026
Following The Chairman and Wing securing number 2 and 3 respectively in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Hong Kong further solidifies its status as a regional culinary standout. With the 2026 award ceremony coming up in March, the city is preparing to host a week of celebrations, collaborations, and industry gatherings that will spotlight the city’s role as a culinary hub. The awards will not only honour Asia’s top restaurants but also highlight Hong Kong’s contributions to the region’s gastronomic evolution. 

 

For travellers considering 2026 getaways, Hong Kong offers a unique opportunity: dine at some of Asia’s top restaurants, sip cocktails at the World’s Best Bar and stay at the World’s Best Hotel – all in one trip.


About Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked with marketing and promoting Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and enhancing visitors’ experience once they arrive. These include making recommendations to the Government and other relevant bodies on the range and quality of visitor facilities.


The HKTB’s missions are to maximise the social and economic contribution made by tourism to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as a unique, world-class, and most desired destination.

A 20-Year-Old RMZ Landmark Goes Gold: Millenia Towers B & C Earn LEED Gold

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A 20-Year-Old RMZ Landmark Goes Gold: Millenia Towers B & C Earn LEED Gold

RMZ, one of the world’s largest privately owned alternative asset owners, today announced that RMZ Millenia Towers B and C, a 20-year-old asset, have been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification under the LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings (O+M: EB) rating system by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

 

Achieving LEED Gold certification for 20-year-old operational assets underscores RMZ’s sustained commitment to responsible asset management, operational excellence, and continuous environmental performance improvement. The certification reflects the successful implementation of targeted initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, and enhanced building operations.

 

The milestone was enabled through a series of progressive interventions, including chiller replacement projects, water conservation programmes, system modifications, and energy optimisation measures, delivered through close collaboration with multiple stakeholders. These enhancements were instrumental in meeting the rigorous performance benchmarks required for LEED certification and reflect RMZ’s long-term, lifecycle-driven approach to sustainability.

 

Commenting on the achievement, Joseph T. Akkarakalam, Managing Director – RMZ Real Estate Partners, RMZ Office, said, “Securing LEED Gold certification for RMZ Millenia Towers B and C is a testament of our long-term approach to asset stewardship. Sustainability at RMZ is not a one-time milestone but an ongoing commitment embedded into how we operate, upgrade, and future-proof our buildings. Elevating a two-decade-old property to meet global green building standards reflects our focus on operational excellence, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility, while continuing to deliver high-quality environments for our occupiers.”

 

“The work of innovative building projects like RMZ Millenia Towers B & C is a fundamental driving force in transforming the way our buildings are built, designed and operated,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC. “Buildings that achieve LEED certification are lowering carbon emissions, reducing operating costs and conserving resources while prioritizing sustainable practices and human health. Because of RMZ Millenia Towers B & C, we are increasing the number of green buildings and getting closer to USGBC’s goal to outpace conventional buildings, while being environmentally and socially responsible and improving quality of life for generations to come.”

 

The LEED Gold Certification of RMZ Millenia Towers B and C further strengthens RMZ’s portfolio of sustainable assets and reinforces its leadership in creating future-ready, high-performance workplaces aligned with global ESG standards.

 

About RMZ 

RMZ, one of the world’s largest privately-owned alternative asset owners, are long-term value investors with a legacy of excellence. RMZ is committed to delivering sustainable returns while shaping the future of real assets. Transforming India’s landscape across real estate, infrastructure, and emerging growth sectors, we are contributing to the nation’s economic development. Shaping Tomorrow, Today. 

 

Real Assets: A Vision for Sustainable Growth 

Structured around essential real assets, RMZ emphasizes expansion through strategic partnerships and a disciplined approach to risk management, delivering transformational growth while mitigating risks through geographic and sector diversification. 

 

Real Estate: A Diverse Portfolio across Key Sectors 

RMZ’s real estate investments encompass a wide range of sectors, including Commercial Real Estate, Industrial and Logistics, Business and Leisure Hotels and  and Retail. This diversity allows RMZ to focus on scaling businesses and enhancing value through operational improvements and strategic investments. 

 

Infrastructure: Building Foundations for the Future 

RMZ’s infrastructure portfolio will encompass critical assets such as Healthcare and Digital Infrastructure. By prioritizing investments in these areas, RMZ supports the foundations of a sustainable global economy, with a focus on sectors poised for growth and long-term impact. The firm champions responsible and sustainable investment practices that create positive social impact and generate lasting stakeholder value. 

 

About the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to transforming how buildings and communities are designed, built and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing. USGBC leads market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.

 

For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Mission Billion Summit to Launch in Delhi; Aims to Catalyze 100 'Non-Profit Unicorns' by 2030

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Mission Billion Summit to Launch in Delhi; Aims to Catalyze 100 'Non-Profit Unicorns' by 2030

  • India has built 100+ startup unicorns. The summit asks a parallel question: how can we build 100 non-profit unicorns by 2030 to solve challenges across welfare, education, and governance?

  • Change Engine to release the first ‘Ease of Doing Non-profits’ report, highlighting the critical gap in innovation capital. 

  • A ‘founder-first’ gathering of 200+ non-profit leaders, philanthropists, and policymakers.

 

Change Engine announced the Mission Billion Summit on January 29, 2026, to be held at the India International Centre, Delhi. Designed as India’s premier ‘founder-first’ platform, the summit will gather over 200 non-profit founders, philanthropists and policymakers with a singular goal: building 100 non-profit unicorns by 2030 – organisations impacting over a million people. 

 

Change Engine’s Mission Billion Summit aims to build 100 non-profit unicorns by 2030


India’s social sector stands at a critical inflection point. A new generation of ambitious founders is emerging, determined to solve complex social problems at ‘India scale’. While the patient capital and catalytic ecosystems required to take these founders from pilot to million-plus impact are beginning to form, the Mission Billion Summit aims to bring these fragmented pieces together.

 
Speaking about the summit, Varun Aggarwal, Co-founder, Change Engine, said “We need a movement towards non-profit unicorns in India, much like the startup movement a decade ago. Mission Billion Summit will bring together all stakeholders to solve our most pressing developmental challenges. With founders at the centre, we are creating an ecosystem where you can move beyond pilots and master the playbook to reach national-level impact using evidence-driven interventions with the right collaborators.”

 

Shubham Bansal, Co-founder, Change Engine, added, “Mission Billion summit serves as a startup school for non-profits, providing the actionable toolkits – from how to partner with government to building evidence to raising capital. Our goal is to empower founders to build for the entire nation, not just a single zip code.”


The summit is structured across two parallel tracks featuring 25+ speakers, 12+ sessions, and 3 workshop-style masterclasses designed to address the core challenges of non-profit scale:

 

  • Building Nonprofit Unicorns: A startup-school style track covering topics such as evidence-building beyond RCTs, fundraising and innovation capital, partnering with government, and community-led scale.

  • Tackling Wicked Problems: Focused conversations on what works (and what doesn’t) across key domains, including welfare and social protection, education, and governance, bringing together practitioners and thinkers working at the cutting edge of these challenges.


Each track will feature deep-dive sessions and masterclasses designed to surface actionable insights, cross-sector partnerships, and scalable innovations. 

 

A key highlight of the summit will be the launch of Change Engine’s first report in the ‘Ease of Doing Non-profits’ series. Based on a first-of-its-kind survey of social entrepreneurs, the report identifies the structural barriers preventing high-potential non-profits from reaching ‘unicorn’ scale. The preliminary findings reveal a systemic lack of ‘innovation capital’ – the flexible, high-risk funding required for non-profits to experiment and scale.


The summit will see participation from prominent philanthropists, including Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Info Edge), Aakanksha Gulati (ACT Grants), Murugan Vasudevan (Veddis Foundation), Chetan (Tech Mahindra Foundation), Riti Mohapatra (The Bridgespan Group), amongst others. 


It will also feature senior leaders from organisations that have successfully scaled impact, such as Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, Central Square Foundation, Avanti Fellows, Rocket Learning, Agami, CORO, Sneha, XKDR, amongst others. 


Mission Billion Summit deepens Change Engine’s commitment to building a thriving ecosystem for mission-driven founders by providing the capital, knowledge, and partnerships needed to transform pilots into national solutions. 


For more information and registration, please visit the Change Engine website.


About Change Engine
Change Engine supports exceptional founders in building non-profit unicorns – organisations that can meaningfully impact a million people. We do this through our unique sandbox for non-profits, which includes support for leveraging data and evidence, partnering with the government, applying product and tech expertise, and deploying catalytic seed capital.


Over the last few years, we’ve worked with 10 non-profits that have raised over $2M in follow-up funding in addition to our support. We also published the Playbook for Nonprofit Unicorns – the first data-backed guide for founders created from insights drawn from 30+ organisations that have scaled. We’ve been featured extensively in The Economic Times, Mint, India Development Review (IDR) and Brut India for our work on scaling social impact through evidence-based frameworks and strategic partnerships.

Pongal Fete Gets all its Rustic Charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women

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Pongal Fete Gets all its Rustic Charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women

Excitement and mirth was around as students of Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women in traditional attire celebrated Pongal in the institution’s campus. It was amazing to watch bustling activities happen in a village setting recreated specially for the occasion.

 

Pongal fete gets all its rustic charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women

 

Over 4000 students wearing traditional Half Sari / Silk Sari added perfect color to the celebrations. Kummiyattam, Garagattam, Oyilaatam, Kaavadiyaattam, Silambaattam and Folk Dances performed by students made onlookers tap their feet to the beat. Special children also performed a Gramiya Nadanam in the occasion.

 

There were shops entirely set up and managed by students. They played vendors and sold Bangles & Balloons, Sugarcane Juice, Butter Milk, Tender Coconuts and Cotton Candy and more. Scenes of Mehendi Artists, Parrot fortune-telling, porridge vending, Bhajji and Sundal stalls brought alive the beauty of village sandhai.

 

Students’ harmonic chorus of ‘Pongalo… Pongal’ ripped the air when the Pongal came to a boil, the main dish offered to god as thanksgiving for good crop and harvest. With this the festivity came to a close.  

 

“In this fast-changing world, it is important for us to preserve our tradition and values. Celebrations like this will help younger generation realize the richness of our culture and pass on it to the next generation. Towards this effect, our college is regularly organizing culturally rich events,” said Dr. Kumar Rajendran, Chairman, Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women.

 

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Galgotias University Inaugurates IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre, Signs MoUs to Strengthen India's Startup Ecosystem

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Galgotias University Inaugurates IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre, Signs MoUs to Strengthen India's Startup Ecosystem

Galgotias University proudly inaugurated the IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre on its campus, marking a significant milestone in strengthening innovation-driven learning, entrepreneurship, and India’s growing startup ecosystem. The initiative reflects the university’s continued focus on creating future-ready platforms that enable students and researchers to transform ideas into impactful solutions.

 

Inauguration of the IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre at Galgotias University

 

The inauguration served as a collaborative platform to foster innovation, research translation, and startup creation, highlighting the role of academia-led ecosystems in driving national capacity building and technology-led entrepreneurship. The centre aims to support early-stage startups, promote deep-tech innovation, and bridge the gap between research and real-world application.

 

The prestigious event was graced by Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Goutam Sutradhar , Director, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, as the Guest of Honour. Their presence reinforced the shared vision of strengthening India’s innovation and startup landscape through collaborative academic leadership.

 

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “We believe that innovation and entrepreneurship must be deeply embedded within the academic ecosystem. The inauguration of the IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre reflects our commitment to empowering students and researchers with the right mentorship, infrastructure, and industry exposure to build scalable, impact-driven ventures that contribute to India’s innovation economy.”

 

A key highlight of the event was the signing of two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)—between Galgotias University and the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, and between Galgotias University and Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi. These partnerships will enable joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchange programmes, co-creation of deep-tech startups, access to advanced laboratories, and shared incubation and acceleration programmes.

 

The collaborations are expected to strengthen the innovation pipeline by translating academic research into market-ready solutions, enhancing funding access, and creating nationwide pathways for student entrepreneurs and startups. The event was further enriched by the presence of Prof. N. K. Goyal, CSAI & CMAI, and other distinguished academicians and stakeholders.

 

The inauguration of the IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre underscores Galgotias University’s vision of aligning academic excellence with entrepreneurship and innovation, empowering young minds to become drivers of technological progress and economic growth.

 

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University Among the World’s Leading Universities in QS and THE Rankings.

 

Galgotias University proudly ascends in the QS World University Rankings 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds, securing a coveted position in the 1201–1400 global band. Ranked 15th among top private universities and 43rd among all Indian universities—public and private combined—this achievement marks a powerful endorsement of Galgotias’ unwavering commitment to academic excellence, global relevance, and innovation in higher education.

 

In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Galgotias University has been ranked 45th among Indian universities (including both government and private institutions) and placed in the globally prestigious 1001–1200 band. This significant achievement reinforces the university’s growing stature in the international academic arena and validates its consistent progress in global higher education benchmarks.

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