Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) marked a significant milestone with the grand launch of the MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship 2025, featuring an energetic Trophy Unveil and Jersey Reveal ceremony at the MAHE Bengaluru Campus. The initiative, jointly organized by the Campus and the Office of Corporate Relations, MAHE Manipal, reinforces MAHE’s growing stature as a centre for industry collaboration and highlights its strong corporate connect with leading organizations. Recognized as an Institution of Eminence and ranked 3rd in the NIRF University Rankings 2025, MAHE continues to build platforms that go beyond academics, fostering engagement where companies, leaders, and professionals connect through sport, networking, and shared purpose.

MAHE kick-starts the Corporate Cricket Championship 2025 with a vibrant trophy and jersey reveal

The championship officially kicks off on November 16 and will run for a month, transforming the campus into a vibrant hub for corporate interaction. Across five match days, 16 thrilling T20 encounters will promote camaraderie between organizations while strengthening industry and academia relationships. Speaking at the launch, Dr. H. S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE, said:  “Industry engagement is central to MAHE’s mission. This championship deepens our connect with corporate professionals, helps us understand evolving sector needs, and enhances our efforts to prepare students as industry-ready leaders.”

Captains from 12 leading Indian and global organizations including Deloitte, EY, HPE, J. P. Morgan, KPMG, Manipal Hospitals, Microsoft, Microland, Novo Nordisk, Salesforce, Thomson Reuters, and Unisys were present for the jersey and trophy reveal, setting the stage for a month of spirited competition and meaningful professional networking. A symbolic sapling plantation drive further underscored the collective commitment to sustainability and long-term partnerships.

Tournament Schedule Highlights
Nov 16: Opening matches – 2 games

Nov 22 to 23: League stage intensifies – 6 games

Dec 6 to 7: League stage concludes – 4 games

Dec 13: Semi-Finals

Dec 14: Grand Finale

Designed in a four-pool format with three teams per pool, the tournament ensures fair play and equal opportunity for all, with each corporate team participating in a minimum of two league matches. Eligibility is limited to regular corporate employees, promoting authentic representation and strong team bonding. A robust awards lineup will recognize both individual and team excellence. Trophies and vouchers await the winners and runners-up, along with 14 Man of the Match awards and special honors such as Man of the Series, Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Best Fielder, and Best Wicketkeeper.

The MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship 2025 stands as a unique platform that reflects MAHE’s dedication to strengthening real-world industry engagement. By blending sport, collaboration, and leadership development, MAHE continues to build deeper, enduring partnerships with the corporate world. Industry connect will remain a defining pillar of MAHE’s growth and its vision for the future.

• Over 10,000 Women Sensitized: 7,200+ Participate in hrHPV Self-Testing

• 160+ Healthcare Workers Trained in Innovative Screening Techniques

• Field-tested Indigenously developed AI-Assisted Cervical Cancer screening device across multiple center s in Indian and across Bangladesh and Uganda

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) successfully convened the PRESCRIP-TEC Conference on November 13–14, aligning with the Government of India’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Mission. MAHE’s Manipal School of Information Sciences (MSIS), Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), and Kasturba Medical College (KMC, Manipal) organized the conference in Manipal.

Transforming cervical cancer screening through collaboration: “PRESCRIP-TEC Conference” at MAHE

The PRESCRIP-TEC consortium represents a powerful collaboration of global and national institutions — including DBT, Tata Memorial Hospital, the University of Groningen (The Netherlands), and MAHE, which serves as the lead implementing partner in India. Together, they exemplify thought leadership and cross-sectoral partnership in advancing equitable women’s health and India’s 2030 elimination target.

The two-day event brought together national and international experts, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to discuss scalable innovations in cervical cancer screening under the Prevention and Screening Innovation Project Toward Elimination of Cervical Cancer (PRESCRIP-TEC), a global initiative jointly implemented by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program.

PRESCRIP-TEC’s “Screen, Triage, and Treat” model integrates community participation, digital health, and AI-enabled diagnostics. Across India, the project has sensitized over 10,000 women, facilitated 7,200+ hrHPV self-tests, and conducted 360+ AI-assisted Visual Inspections with Acetic Acid (VIA-AI) using the SAKHI Smart AI Kit for Healthcare Innovation. Over 100 community health workers and 60 medical professionals have been trained, reinforcing the model’s scalability and integration within primary healthcare systems.

This approach, built on inclusivity and cost-effectiveness, serves as a replicable blueprint for cervical cancer elimination in low- and middle-income countries.

A major highlight in PRESCRIP-TEC is Development and Field testing of AI Innovation Previously part of a Ph.D. at MAHE, Designed and refined at the Manipal School of Information Sciences, this indigenous AI-assisted decision-support system (AI-DSS) powers the VIA-AI component of the project, enabling accurate and affordable early detection in field settings. Currently undergoing validation across India, Bangladesh, and Uganda, the technology underscores India’s growing capability to develop and deploy homegrown digital health solutions of global relevance.

Distinguished speakers included Dr. Abhishek Kunwar (WHO India), Dr. Anu Mary Oommen (CMC Vellore), Dr. Esmy P. Okkuru, Radiation Oncologist at CFCHC, Tamil Nadu and Dr. Bency Joseph (ICMR-NCDIR), alongside leading experts from across the world.

Opening the conference, Dr. Keerthana Prasad, Professor and Director, MSIS, and Lead Principal Investigator of PRESCRIP-TEC, remarked, “PRESCRIP-TEC represents a paradigm shift in how we approach cervical cancer screening in resource-limited settings. Through AI-assisted diagnostics and strong community engagement, we are transforming access to preventive healthcare and contributing to India’s 2030 elimination mission.”

The India implementation of PRESCRIP-TEC, involving MAHE, SDM College of Ayurveda (Udupi), Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai), Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute and Tata Medical Center (Kolkata), St. John’s Medical College (Bengaluru), and Sikkim Manipal University (Gangtok), concluded with actionable recommendations for integrating AI-based screening and cost-effective strategies into India’s national framework.

By converging research, technology, and community action, PRESCRIP-TEC stands as a model for how collaborative innovation can drive national health transformation – placing India at the forefront of the global mission to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030.

For more information about PRESCRIP-TEC, visit: www.prescriptec.org

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specializations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 3^rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and enriching campus life.

Chennai’s East Coast Road has been quietly evolving into one of India’s most distinctive residential corridors. This transformation entered a new chapter with the launch of Republic of Nature, a 32-acre micronation by GT Bharathi Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd. (GTB) that brings India its first man made beach inside a residential community. The project marks a significant shift in how luxury, nature and lifestyle are being imagined for the next decade.

Republic of Nature – India’s First Man Made Beach Community at ECR, Chennai

Republic of Nature is envisioned as a low density, car free community where natural systems are restored and everyday living is shaped by the landscape. GTB is reviving four natural ponds, creating a bioswale, and protecting more than six acres of native vegetation. These ecological layers form the foundation on which the residential, hospitality and lifestyle experiences are built.

At the heart of the project is a 3.5-acre man-made beach and lagoon. Globally, such lagoon ecosystems have become signatures of the world’s most progressive luxury destinations. For Chennai, it introduces a new typology of residential living that blends coastal leisure with the stability of structured community planning.

Adding a second dimension to the development, GTB has partnered with The Indian Hotels Company Limited, the custodian of the Taj brand and one of the most respected names in global hospitality. The partnership will bring a 120 key IHCL SeleQtions hotel to Republic of Nature. The hotel is envisioned as a calm retreat for wellness focused travellers and a new weekend destination for the city’s residents.

Speaking about the project, Bharat Doshi, Chairman of GTB, said, “Republic of Nature brings together ideas that have never been attempted in Chennai. A man-made beach, an IHCL SeleQtions hotel and an upcoming internationally renowned branded residence are all part of our long-term plan. Every decision is guided by our belief that luxury should be low density, meaningful and linked to the landscape.”

Arun Bharathi, Managing Director of GTB, added, “Our objective was to create a place where time slows down. We wanted to combine the energy of the sea with the calm of green cover and the privacy of a gated luxury environment. The result is a micronation that offers fully managed residences, where homeowners can choose support for rental, resale, housekeeping, food and beverage and other services that make living here effortless.”

Republic of Nature will be developed in multiple phases and includes premium apartments, villaments and villas. The masterplan has been designed as a long-term community that balances private living with shared experiences. The overall development value is expected to reach Rs 2500 crores across four phases over a five-year period.

For Chennai, the launch of Republic of Nature signals the arrival of a new format of luxury real estate. It reflects the city’s increasing appetite for global quality living, hospitality integrated development and nature led design. It also reinforces ECR’s position as one of the country’s most promising lifestyle destinations.

About GT Bharathi Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd.
GT Bharathi Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd. (GTB) is a Chennai based real estate development company known for its commitment to design, sustainability and long-term community building. The company has delivered residential, senior living and plotted developments across Tamil Nadu and continues to focus on responsible luxury and contemporary urban living.

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.