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Parimatch Releases a New TV Commercial Featuring the Cricket Star David Warner

Parimatch, has just released a new promotional video featuring the cricket star and the brand’s Ambassador, David Warner. The video symbolises the beginning of a new era for Parimatch as a platform for all kinds of fan enjoyment – from dramatic and thrilling moments to pure sports cheering.

 

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Parimatch Releases New TV Commercial Featuring David Warner


The video features the legendary cricketer in a series of surprising and humorous situations inspired by the moments that have made him a fan favourite. Warner breaks into a Bollywood-style dance, a nod to his viral TikTok videos inspired by Indian culture, rides a mechanical bull in a playful reference to his fan-given nickname, and delivers his signature cricket shot. The real fun, however, begins on Parimatch, where the brand’s new philosophy comes to life: “We entertain. You win.”


According to the Parimatch Press Office, David was the natural choice to lead the campaign. Charismatic, authentic, and fully dedicated to his craft, he perfectly embodies the brand’s evolved positioning.


David’s openness to new experiences, combined with his genuine passion for the game, perfectly reflects the values that lie at the heart of Parimatch’s brand. Alongside the innovative gaming approach, we offer our users endless opportunities for fun, thrilling wins, and lasting enjoyment,” said the Parimatch Press Office.


The new video marks another milestone in the long-lasting and fruitful partnership between Parimatch and David Warner, united by a shared commitment to promoting sportsmanship and responsible gaming among millions of cricket fans worldwide.


Watch the new campaign video on Parimatch’s YouTube channel.

Shiksha Finance Raises INR 43 Million Through PTC Deal with DMI Housing Finance

Chennai-based Shiksha Financial Services India Private Limited (“Shiksha Finance” or “Shiksha”) announced the conclusion of a securitisation transaction with DMI Housing Finance Private Limited, a National Housing Bank (NHB)-registered housing finance company committed to expanding access to affordable housing finance, particularly for lower-income and economically weaker sections. With a presence across 9 states and a network of 67 operational branches, DMI Housing Finance participated in the transaction as the investor. The transaction marks Shiksha’s first debt fundraising from a housing finance company.


The transaction involved the issuance of pass-through certificates (PTCs) by “Micro-LAP Empower June 2026”, a special purpose vehicle trust set up exclusively for the transaction. The Series A1 PTCs of INR 43.4 million were fully subscribed to by DMI Housing Finance. The PTCs are backed by a pool of mortgage-backed loan receivables from 148 loan contracts originated by Shiksha Finance.

 

The Series A1 PTCs have been assigned a provisional rating of ICRA A- (SO), with the credit enhancement in the structure being in the form of (i) a CC (Cash collateral) of 11.00% of the initial pool principal provided by Shiksha Finance, (ii) subordination of 10.00% of the initial pool principal for Series A1 PTC, and iii) the EIS of 41.80% of the initial pool principal for Series A1 PTC.

 

The PTC transaction with DMI Housing Finance is the third in a series of similar transactions concluded by Shiksha Finance. With this transaction, Shiksha has cumulatively raised over INR 200 million through the securitisation route. The rating of PTCs from the previous two transactions has been maintained at A- (SO) by ICRA after their annual review.

 

The transaction with DMI Housing Finance is an important one for us at Shiksha, as this adds a new investor and a new class of investors to our list of supporters and stakeholders,” said Mr V L Ramakrishnan, CEO of Shiksha Finance. “We see PTCs and direct assignments as significant avenues for debt fundraise and treasury management in the future.”

 

About Shiksha Finance

Shiksha Finance provides secured (mortgage-backed) loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and to informal sector workers. As of June 2026, Shiksha operates in two southern states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh with 19 branches with total outstanding portfolio of INR 742.1 million under the micro-LAP product. Shiksha believes that the micro-loan against property (micro-LAP) product enables access to finance for MSMEs by unlocking the value of their residential property. Shiksha has funded nearly 2500 underbanked entrepreneurs and informal workers since launching the product. By providing micro-loan against property (micro-LAP) loans to eligible borrowers, Shiksha Finance enables borrowers to increase their income, driving higher business accruals and structurally enhancing their credit profiles.

ET Money Expands its Long-term Investing Offerings with Global Investing

ET Money, India’s long-term investment app and part of the 360 ONE WAM group, today announced the launch of Global Investing. This addition further expands the long-term investment solutions available on the platform.

 

Invest in the world’s biggest and most innovative companies with one tap on ET Money

 

The new offering gives Indian investors multiple ways to invest across global markets—from individual US Stocks and International ETFs to Global Mutual Funds and Managed Portfolios. The global investing infrastructure is powered by Vested Finance.

 

Indian investors today are increasingly focused on building well-diversified, long-term portfolios. Having embraced diversification across asset classes, they are now taking the next logical step—looking beyond India to diversify across markets, access global businesses and build more resilient portfolios.

 

However, investors looking to diversify globally have continued to face uncertainty. Fresh investments into international mutual funds by Indian AMCs have been subject to RBI’s overseas investment limits, with subscriptions opening and closing over time as industry limits were approached.

The alternative meant starting a separate investing journey—using another app and tracking international investments separately—making global investing feel disconnected from the rest of an investor’s long-term portfolio.

 

ET Money’s offering removes these barriers by making global investing a seamless part of the app experience. Investors can now access global markets alongside Mutual Funds, FDs, Bonds, NPS and other long-term investments—all in one place.

 

Investors can:

  • Invest directly in individual US Stocks

  • Diversify across countries, sectors and investment themes through International ETFs

  • Start SIPs or invest lumpsum in Global Mutual Funds managed by some of the world’s leading asset managers

  • Choose professionally managed global portfolios for a guided investing experience

 

Commenting on the launch, Mukesh Kalra, Founder & CEO, ET Money, said, “Indian investors have evolved significantly over the last few years. The conversation has shifted from simply choosing investments to building well-diversified long-term portfolios. Increasingly, that also means looking beyond India.

 

With Global Investing, we’re expanding our long-term investing offering to make that next step simpler. Whether an investor wants to own individual global companies, diversify through ETFs, invest with leading global fund managers or choose professionally managed portfolios, they can now do it within the same investing experience they already trust for their long-term wealth.”

 

Commenting on the partnership, Viram Shah, Co-Founder & CEO, Vested Finance, said, “Global investing in India is moving from a niche to a default part of how people build long-term wealth, and distribution is what makes that shift real. ET Money has one of the largest and most engaged mutual fund audiences in the country – a natural home for global investing. Their users can now add US stocks, managed portfolios and, most naturally, Global Funds (UCITS structures) run by the world’s leading asset managers, all in one place. For an audience that already invests in funds, that’s the most familiar way to go global.”

To celebrate the launch, ET Money has also introduced a limited-period Go Global Offer, under which investors can invest globally with Rs 0 brokerage until 15 August 2026.

 

About ET Money

ET Money, a 360 ONE WAM group company, is India’s leading full-stack wealth platform, helping Indians invest with clarity and confidence.


It brings the most important, retail-friendly investment products together in one place. From mutual funds and stock portfolios to fixed deposits, bonds, insurance and pension solutions, ET Money curates investment-worthy choices and makes them accessible through seamless, paperless digital journeys.


The platform leverages technology and thoughtful design to enhance decision-making with research-driven insights, personalised recommendations and active portfolio supervision. Its suite of investment intelligence includes the ET Money Fund Report Card, Fund Verdicts, Portfolio Health Check and Multi-Asset Allocation Strategies.


ET Money envisions a future where every Indian investor gets unmatched support across every stage of their wealth-building journey — enabling disciplined, long-term investing with exceptional ease, clarity, and confidence.

Environmental CSR in India: Rs. 17,000 Crore Deployed Over A Decade, But Climate-Vulnerable Regions Remain Underfunded

Environmental CSR in India has grown steadily over the past decade, with Corporate India investing Rs. 17,377 crore across environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources and agroforestry initiatives. However, a new report by Sattva Consulting, powered by India Data Insights (IDI), finds that while environmental CSR has expanded, funding remains concentrated among a relatively small group of companies and is not always aligned with the geographies and sectors facing the country’s greatest environmental challenges.

 

The report, A Decade of Green Spending: What Rs. 17,000 Crores of Environmental CSR Reveals About Corporate India, lands at a moment when India, ranked the 9th most climate-vulnerable nation in the Climate Risk Index 2026, is under growing pressure to align corporate giving with climate resilience goals under Viksit Bharat 2047 and its 2070 Net Zero commitment.

 

Environmental CSR spending fell to a post-pandemic low of 4.4% of total CSR outlay in FY2020-21, as companies redirected funds towards health and relief efforts. It has since recovered, stabilising at 8.4% of total CSR spend in FY2023-24, still well behind enduring priorities such as education and health. The report notes that with an estimated $2.5 trillion needed to meet India’s Nationally Determined Contributions by 2030, and $10 trillion required to build a climate-resilient economy by 2047, CSR capital has a distinct role to play in bridging gaps where public systems face capacity or resource constraints.

 

While environmental CSR is growing, corporate philanthropy is not yet fully aligned with India’s highest climate risks, especially sectors with the greatest environmental footprint.

 

A Concentrated Funding Base

Just one out of five companies that report CSR spending direct any of it towards the environment. Less than a fifth of smallest CSR spenders allocate funds towards climate action. In contrast, nearly all of the companies with CSR budgets over Rs. 50 crore reserve a portion of their outlay for environment-related projects.

 

European-headquartered MNCs operating in India show markedly higher participation (about two-thirds) than Indian companies (54%), a gap the report links to the influence of stringent European regulatory frameworks, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

 

Growth Without Scale

The growth in environmental CSR is being driven almost entirely by a rising number of small and mid-sized projects rather than larger, systemic investments.

 

The number of environmental CSR projects grew 20% over the past three years, while aggregate spending grew only 6% in the same period, leaving the average project size flat at Rs. 45 lakh. Only 29 projects in FY2024 carried budgets of Rs. 10 crore or more, barely up from 22 such projects in FY2020-21.

 

Divergence In Environmental Footprint And Funding

The report finds a marked disconnect between industries’ environmental footprint and their environmental CSR behaviour. Sectors with some of the largest environmental footprints, including Energy, Mining, and Oil, Gas, Coal & Petroleum, show relatively low participation in environmental CSR. Even where companies in these sectors do undertake environmental initiatives, they allocate only 5-7% of their CSR budgets towards environmental causes, well below several consumer-facing industries. By contrast, consumer-facing sectors such as FMCG, Food and Beverages, and Automotive, despite a comparatively lighter environmental footprint, allocate over 10% of CSR spend to environmental causes, a pattern the report attributes to brand positioning and consumer-facing ESG commitments rather than direct impact alignment.

 

Climate-Vulnerable Districts Underfunded

 The report’s starkest finding concerns geography. Nearly 45% of environmental CSR funding is directed to pan-India or multi-state programmes, and a further 22% flows to Tier-1 cities, leaving just over a third of funding for more localised, place-based interventions.

 

States including Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, all classified as highly climate-vulnerable, receive less than Rs. 25 per capita in environmental CSR. The pattern sharpens at the district level: among India’s 50 most climate-vulnerable districts, 30 of them received only 1% (Rs. 106 crore) of total environmental CSR spending over the past three years, with a handful of districts in Assam alone accounting for 60% of what little vulnerable-region funding exists.

 

Traditional Themes Dominate

Among high-value environmental CSR projects (Rs. 50 lakh and above) in FY2023-24, Water Management (15%), Renewable Energy (12%), and Biodiversity (11%) together account for 38% of all high-value project funding. Air quality, despite its acute public health relevance, received just Rs. 14 crore, around 5% of the high-value project pool reflecting the longer gestation periods and more complex measurement frameworks associated with system-level environmental interventions.

 

The report identifies Rs. 243 crore directed over the past three years towards emerging themes such as public transport and climate.

 

Among high-value environmental CSR projects (Rs. 50 lakh and above) in FY2023-24, Water Management (15%), Renewable Energy (12%), and Biodiversity (11%) together account for 38% of all high-value project funding. Air quality, despite its acute public health relevance, received just Rs. 14 crore, around 5% of the high-value project pool reflecting the longer gestation periods and more complex measurement frameworks associated with system-level environmental interventions.

 

The report identifies Rs. 243 crore directed over the past three years towards emerging themes such as public transport, climate governance and carbon MRV, and circular economy alongside nearly Rs. 500 crore embedded within Health, Livelihoods, and Education CSR programmes that integrate water, clean energy, and climate-resilience programmes.

 

What This Means For Corporate India

“India’s climate ambitions will require every form of capital to work more strategically. As climate risks increasingly affect business operations, supply chains and communities, CSR has an opportunity to evolve from project-based philanthropy into catalytic capital, supporting climate-vulnerable regions, strengthening ecosystem resilience, and complementing broader sustainability and ESG efforts,” said Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy, Co-founder and CEO, Sattva Consulting.

 

Looking Ahead

The report’s authors argue that as ESG disclosure norms tighten and climate risk becomes more immediate for business operations, CSR has an opportunity to evolve from a fragmented, theme-led funding mechanism into a more targeted, catalytic lever for climate resilience. It should align more closely with industry’s environmental footprint, channel funding towards India’s most climate-vulnerable geographies, and complement existing project-led giving with longer-horizon, systemic interventions in areas such as air quality, circular economy, and climate governance. Realising this shift, the report notes, will require coordinated, collective action across corporates, philanthropy, and ecosystem actors, rather than standalone funding approaches.

 

The report is based on an analysis of CSR disclosures filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for FY2014-15 to FY2023-24, covering ₹17,377 crore in spending across Environmental Sustainability, Conservation of Natural Resources, and Agroforestry.

 

The full report is available at www.sattva.co.in/quick-read/environmental-csr-in-india-lessons-from-%e2%82%b917000-crore-of-investments/.
 

About Sattva Consulting

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009, we have engaged with communities, business, and government to achieve societal impact at scale. We believe that Civil society, Business, and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory and orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms—built as public goods for the ecosystem, and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

To know more, visit sattva.co.in.
 

About India Data Insights

India Data Insights (IDI), an initiative by Sattva Consulting, aims to empower India’s development sector with actionable, ready-to-use data insights to enable sharper decisions and maximise impact. Built as a public good, IDI consolidates public data across SDG practice areas on one, unified platform, offering insightful visualisations, interactives, blogs and ready-to-use-charts and dashboards.

To know more, visit indiadatainsights.com.

Indo-Africa Cleft Conference 2026: Smile Train's Largest Regions Come Together to Share a Decade of Cleft Care Learning

The world’s largest cleft-focused organization, Smile Train, concluded the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa today. Building on the initiative first established in 2012, Indo-Africa Synergy 2026 brought Smile Train’s India and Africa teams together to exchange knowledge and experience and collaborate towards advancing sustainable cleft care.

 

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Indo-Africa Cleft Conference Synergy 2026: Excelling Together


The conference brought together surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, speech therapists, orthodontists and multidisciplinary cleft care professionals from Smile Train’s two largest regions, reaffirming its commitment to stronger, locally led sustainable healthcare systems through collaboration, continuous learning and knowledge exchange.


Over the past decade, both India and Africa have made significant strides in expanding access to comprehensive cleft care in their own regions. Each region has developed unique areas of excellence shaped by real-world experience and field-led innovation. Indo-Africa Cleft Conference 2026 was designed to bring these learnings together, creating opportunities to exchange proven approaches, adopt best practices and jointly develop solutions that strengthen cleft care across both regions while contributing to Smile Train’s global pursuit of ensuring every child born with a cleft has access to safe, timely and comprehensive care.


Speaking on the occasion, Mamta Carroll, Senior Vice President and Regional Director, Asia, Smile Train, said, “Indo-Africa Synergy represents much more than a conference; it reflects how Smile Train believes sustainable change happens. Over the past decade, both India and Africa have built remarkable expertise through locally led program, and today we can learn from one another as equal partners. By sharing knowledge, strengthening skills and co-creating solutions, we are investing not only in healthcare professionals but also in better outcomes for every child born with a cleft. This collaboration demonstrates that when expertise is shared across borders, its impact extends far beyond any one country.”


Nkeiruka Obi, Vice President and Regional Director, Smile Train, Africa, added, “India and Africa bring together two of Smile Train’s largest and most experienced programs, each with deep expertise gained over years in providing safe and high-quality comprehensive cleft care within diverse local contexts. In our shared commitment to healthcare equity, this conference offers a valuable opportunity to learn from our experiences, share practical solutions, and innovations, while strengthening capacity of cleft care professionals. By advancing South–South collaboration, we truly can accelerate access to quality cleft care for more children and families in our communities.”


The two-day program featured expert discussions, knowledge sharing and hands-on workshops covering surgical excellence, patient safety and comprehensive cleft care. Participants also exchanged experiences on advocacy, engagement and healthcare system strengthening, recognizing that sustainable cleft care extends beyond surgery to encompass the entire continuum of care.


The conference truly reflects Smile Train’s sustainable model of strengthening local healthcare systems by investing in medical professionals through continuous training, mentorship and global knowledge exchange. By fostering collaboration between India and Africa, Smile Train is building stronger local capacity and advancing comprehensive cleft care for children in both regions.


Smile Train programs in Africa began in 2002 and since then, they have spread across nearly 40 countries, transforming the lives of 200,000+ cleft-affected individuals.


Since 2000, Smile Train has supported more than 800,000 free cleft surgeries across India through a network of 130+ partner hospitals. For cleft treatment-related queries or support, please call the India toll-free helpline number: 1800 103 8301.

 

For more information, please log on to www.smiletrainindia.org.

Sky City Mall Brings the Spirit of Football to Life with an Immersive Fan Experience

Known for creating memorable experiences beyond shopping, Sky City Mall recently brought the excitement of the FIFA World Cup closer to home through a football-themed fan experience that welcomed sports enthusiasts, families, and shoppers for an action-packed weekend.

 

Freestyle football and Bboying at Sky City Mall

 

The mall was transformed into an immersive football arena with FIFA World Cup-inspired décor, vibrant installations, and interactive zones, creating the perfect setting for visitors to celebrate the spirit of the game. The activation offered an engaging blend of entertainment, competition, and community, drawing football enthusiasts of all ages and creating a lively atmosphere across the mall.

 

The event witnessed an enthusiastic response, with audiences participating throughout the activation. Visitors tested their skills through a range of interactive challenges, including the Football Precision Challenge, where participants aimed at numbered targets against the clock to demonstrate speed and accuracy, and the Build the Football Puzzle Challenge, where individuals raced against time to assemble a football from scrambled puzzle pieces in a fun test of teamwork and problem-solving. These activities encouraged friendly competition while offering visitors an opportunity to engage with the sport in a fun and interactive way.

 

Adding to the excitement were B-boying and freestyle football performances, featuring an electrifying mix of football tricks, music, and street culture. The performances transformed the mall’s atrium into a vibrant fan zone, where visitors cheered, interacted, and celebrated together, creating an energetic atmosphere throughout the event. Families, children, and football enthusiasts gathered to witness the high-energy acts, making the activation a memorable weekend outing for visitors of all age groups.

 

The football-themed experience reinforced Sky City Mall’s commitment to offering engaging lifestyle experiences that extend beyond retail. By combining interactive activities, live entertainment, and immersive décor, the activation offered visitors a memorable destination where they could connect with family and friends while celebrating one of the world’s most-loved sports. The event also reflected the mall’s focus on curating experiences that encourage community participation and create moments of shared celebration.

 

As one of Mumbai’s leading lifestyle destinations, Sky City Mall continues to redefine the shopping experience by seamlessly blending retail, dining, entertainment, and experiential events under one roof. Through a thoughtfully curated calendar of seasonal activations, cultural celebrations, and family-focused engagements, the mall consistently offers visitors new reasons to return and discover something unique with every visit.

 

With its expansive retail offerings, diverse culinary experiences, and vibrant entertainment initiatives, Sky City Mall remains committed to creating an inclusive space where people can shop, dine, unwind, and celebrate together. Through initiatives like these, the mall continues to strengthen its position as a community-centric destination that brings people together through immersive experiences, interactive entertainment, and memorable engagements that resonate with visitors long after the event concludes.

India's Iconic Landmarks Glow in Teal Green for World Fragile X Awareness Day

  • From the Taj Mahal Tower Mumbai to Apollo Children’s Hospital Chennai, the nation unites today to shine a light on the leading inherited cause of autism.

  • Fragile’, the first-ever Indian short film dedicated to shedding light on Fragile X Syndrome now on YouTube
     

India’s architectural landscape is transforming into a visual beacon of hope as major cities across the nation illuminate their most recognizable landmarks in vibrant Teal Green. Spearheaded by the Fragile X Society India, this massive nationwide campaign is officially underway today to bring Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)—the world’s most common inherited single-gene cause of autism and intellectual disability—out of the shadows and into the mainstream public consciousness.
 

The Iconic Taj Mahal Tower in Mumbai lit up on the occasion of World Fragile X Awareness Day 2026
 

The scale of this year’s activation is unprecedented. A massive network of corporate partners, medical institutions, and educational hubs are actively participating today. While many iconic buildings are lighting up their massive exterior facades in teal green tonight, others are driving the message home internally right now with dedicated awareness posters, educational standees, and interactive community displays.

 

Several prominent landmarks and institutions across India joined the global initiative by illuminating their buildings today. Participating locations included the Taj Mahal Tower (IHCL), Planet Godrej and Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, City Centre New Town, Salt Lake Kolkata and the Amrit Somani Memorial Center in Kolkata, The Connaught (IHCL SeleQtions) in New Delhi, Apollo Children’s Hospital in Chennai, WOW Crest (IHCL SeleQtions) in Indore, Daiwik Hotels in Rameswaram, and educational institutions such as The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School and Thomas House.
 

Alongside the physical illuminations taking place today, Fragile X Society India is breaking new ground in advocacy with the recent release of ‘Fragile’, the first-ever Indian short film dedicated to shedding light on Fragile X Syndrome. Available to stream on the premier digital platform Pocket Films’ YouTube channel, the film beautifully and accurately captures the emotional and diagnostic roller-coaster experienced by families navigating the condition.

 

To ensure the message resonates deeply with the public, the film features a stellar ensemble of mainstream Indian talent, including Rajniesh Duggall, Amruta Khanvilkar, and veteran actor Govvind Namdev. Their powerful performances are bringing critical emotional gravity to a genetic condition that remains deeply misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed.
 

“For over two decades, our absolute mission has been to ensure that no family walks this path in the dark,” said Shalini Kedia, Chairperson and Founder of Fragile X Society India. “An accurate diagnosis doesn’t just explain a child’s present behavioral challenges; it fundamentally re-charts a family’s reproductive future. By lighting up our country’s proudest landmarks in teal green today, we are breaking the silence. We are building a nation-wide system of support, recognition, and early medical intervention for the estimated 400,000 affected individuals across India.”

 

Citizens across the country are invited to be part of the movement by visiting the illuminated landmarks in their cities, capturing photos against the teal green facades and sharing them on social media. They can also watch the short film Fragile on the Pocket Films YouTube channel and share it with friends, family and medical professionals, while helping spread awareness by sharing the official Instagram page, @fragilexindia, to encourage conversations around genetic health and autism awareness.
 

Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic condition that causes developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, learning challenges, and behavioral traits often overlapping with autism. Because general awareness remains low, millions of individuals across India remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, and countless others are unaware that they are silent carriers of the mutated gene. Simple genetic testing and early clinical intervention can completely transform the quality of life for an affected individual and provide families with vital clarity.
 

Fragile – A film on Fragile X Syndrome Awareness | Social Awareness Short Film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qyaRA6bZMw
 

About Fragile X Society India

Founded in 2003 by Shalini Kedia, Fragile X Society India is the country’s premier support network dedicated to individuals and families affected by Fragile X Syndrome. The society acts as a critical bridge between families and the medical community, offering vital resources, directing families toward accurate genetic testing, providing professional counseling, and fostering a deeply supportive national community.

Elpro International School Celebrates Remarkable CBSE Class 10 Results with a Perfect 500/500

Elpro International School has once again reaffirmed its position among the country’s leading educational institutions with an exceptional performance in the CBSE Board Examinations 2025–26. The highlight of this year’s results was Neehar Lohade, who achieved a perfect 100% (500/500 considering the Best 5 subjects as per CBSE norms) in the Class X CBSE Board Examination—an extraordinary accomplishment that places him among the country’s highest achievers.

 

Elpro International School Celebrates Remarkable CBSE Class 10 Results

 

The school’s overall results reflected consistent academic excellence across both Class X and XII. Out of 494 students who appeared for the Class X examination, 287 students scored above 90%, 142 crossed the 95% mark, and students secured 104 perfect subject scores, with the school maintaining a 100% pass rate. The Class X batch recorded an impressive school average of 88.7%, with a median score of 91.4%.

 

Dr. Amrita Vohra with CBSE class 10 achievers

 

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Amrita Vohra, Director Principal, Elpro International School, said, “Neehar’s remarkable achievement of securing a perfect 100% is a proud moment not only for Elpro International School but for the entire education fraternity. Such milestones are never the result of talent alone—they are built on years of disciplined effort, passionate teachers, supportive parents, and a learning environment that encourages every child to pursue excellence with integrity. While we celebrate outstanding scores, we remain equally committed to nurturing compassionate, confident and future-ready individuals who will make meaningful contributions to society.”

 

Neehar Lohade

 

The school also recorded strong outcomes in Class XII, with a 100% pass percentage, a school average of 83.17%, and 39 students scoring above 90% across Science, Commerce and Humanities streams. The school’s success extended beyond board examinations, with its Class XII students earning admission offers from some of the world’s leading universities, including IIT Madras, King’s College London, University College London (UCL), The University of Hong Kong (HKU), University of Leeds, Leiden University and other prestigious institutions. The placements reflect Elpro’s growing reputation for nurturing globally competitive students through strong academics, personalised counselling, and a future-ready learning environment.

 

Elpro’s academic journey has shown consistent year-on-year growth, with the Class X school average rising from 84.8% in 2022–23 to 88.7% in 2025–26, while the proportion of students scoring above 90% has nearly doubled during the same period. The school attributes this sustained success to rigorous academics, personalised mentoring, data-driven interventions, and a strong focus on holistic development.

 

With this year’s outstanding board results and Neehar Lohade’s perfect score, Elpro International School continues to strengthen its reputation as an institution committed to nurturing excellence, character, and future-ready leadership.

MCG and The Art of Living Sign MoU for Pond Rejuvenation in Gurugram

In a significant step towards restoring Gurugram’s urban water bodies, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) and The Art of Living Social Projects signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 17 July 2026 for the Rejuvenation and Sustainable Management of Ponds in Gurugram, Haryana.
 

A shared commitment for a water-secure Gurugram
 

Rapid urbanisation has placed Gurugram’s urban water bodies under significant stress. Encroachments, unplanned development, sewage inflow, solid waste dumping, the loss of feeder channels, and shrinking catchment areas have contributed to the degradation of the city’s lakes and ponds. Many of these water bodies have suffered from siltation, declining water quality, reduced storage capacity, and weakened groundwater recharge, impacting biodiversity, ecological balance, and the city’s long-term water security.
 

Recognising the need for scientific and sustainable restoration, MCG has partnered with The Art of Living Social Projects, the social service arm of The Art of Living, which brings extensive experience in pond and lake rejuvenation, watershed management, ecological restoration, and community-led environmental initiatives.
 

Under the partnership, The Art of Living Social Projects will provide technical expertise and implementation support for the rejuvenation of selected urban ponds. The work will begin with detailed technical assessments, including baseline surveys, pond condition assessments, and catchment mapping to develop site-specific restoration plans.
 

The restoration process will include desiltation, removal of accumulated waste, strengthening of pond embankments, restoration of water-holding capacity, and improvements to inlet and outlet systems. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) will be implemented to improve water quality, support native aquatic biodiversity, and strengthen the surrounding ecosystem through native tree plantation and biodiversity enhancement measures.
 

Community participation will remain central to the initiative. Capacity-building programmes, awareness campaigns, stakeholder consultations, volunteer participation, and improved waste management practices will encourage local ownership of restored water bodies while creating cleaner, healthier public spaces for residents.
 

To ensure lasting impact, the initiative also includes periodic water quality monitoring and continuous assessment of restoration outcomes, helping build a sustainable framework for the long-term management of Gurugram’s urban ponds.
 

By combining scientific expertise, ecological restoration, and community participation, this collaboration aims to revive urban water bodies, improve groundwater recharge, strengthen biodiversity, and enhance climate resilience, contributing to a healthier and more water-secure Gurugram for generations to come.

 

About The Art of Living Social Projects

The Art of Living, a non-profit, educational, and humanitarian organisation founded in 1981 by the world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is committed to addressing India’s pressing water challenges. Through its large-scale water conservation projects, the organisation works to mitigate water scarcity by restoring rivers, reviving ecosystems, and improving the quality of life for communities across the country.
 

To learn more about these initiatives or explore CSR partnerships, visit: Best NGO for CSR projects in India.
 

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TelkomGroup, Nongsa Digital Park, and BW Digital Strengthen Indonesia's Digital Gateway through the NCC Submarine Cable System

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), an operating company of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), together with BW Digital and the support of Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) as one of strategic partners, today marked a significant milestone in the development of Indonesia’s international digital infrastructure with the successful landing of the Nongsa Changi Cable (NCC) at NDP, Batam, on 20 July 2026.

 

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TelkomGroup, Nongsa Digital Park, and BW Digital Strengthen Indonesia’s Digital Gateway through the NCC Submarine Cable System

 

The NCC cable landing ceremony was also attended by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Trade and Industry of The Republic of Singapore Gan Kim Yong, Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore Hotmangaraja Panjaitan, Managing Director Business-2 of Danantara Indonesia Setyanto Hantoro, Deputy Governor Of Batam Nyanyang Haris Pratamura, as well as members of the Boards of Directors of Telkom, Telin, BW Digital, and Nongsa Digital Park.

 

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto stated, “Indonesia’s digital transformation needs to be supported by robust physical infrastructure and increasingly strong connectivity. NCC serves as the physical foundation for a new digital corridor connecting Indonesia and Singapore, while further strengthening Batam’s position as Indonesia’s digital gateway. The presence of NCC is expected to reinforce the strategic position of both countries in the global digital ecosystem and value chain, while creating opportunities for greater investment, innovation, and new technology-driven economic activities.”

 

The Cable Landing Ceremony celebrates the successful deployment of NCC, a strategic subsea cable system that connects Batam and Singapore through one of the shortest and most direct routes across the Singapore Strait. NCC is one of two new Batam–Singapore subsea cable systems developed by Telkom Group, alongside the Indonesia Singapore Cable System (INSICA), to further strengthen digital connectivity between Indonesia and Singapore. As a key segment of the Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) ecosystem, NCC strengthens international connectivity while supporting Indonesia’s ambition to become a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia.

 

Strategic investments such as the NCC are fundamental, as strengthening digital sovereignty and infrastructure can serve as a catalyst for innovation, competitiveness, and growth across various industries. This infrastructure is expected to generate a broader economic multiplier effect by driving the growth of industries in Batam and across Indonesia, ultimately contributing to stronger national economic growth and resilience,” said Setyanto Hantoro, Managing Director Business-2 of Danantara Indonesia, during the press conference.

 

Spanning approximately 50 kilometers and equipped with 24 fiber pairs, NCC is designed to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity to meet the rapidly growing demand for cloud services, hyperscale platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and data center interconnection across the region. Landed successfully in the latest international cable touch point in Batam, NCC represents a critical milestone toward the system’s operational readiness and reinforces the shared commitment of Government of Indonesia to ensure the development of world-class digital infrastructure in Indonesia.

 

Beyond enhancing regional connectivity, NCC is expected to accelerate Indonesia’s digital economy by attracting investment in digital infrastructure, supporting the expansion of AI-ready data centers, enabling enterprise digital transformation, and strengthening the resilience and diversity of international network routes between Indonesia and Singapore. The project also reinforces Batam’s position as Indonesia’s strategic digital gateway, creating new opportunities for innovation, business growth, and high-value digital investments.

 

Dian Siswarini, President Director of Telkom Indonesia, added, “Through the continued development of sustainable digital infrastructure, TelkomGroup is committed to strengthening Indonesia’s digital sovereignty while delivering tangible impact on the growth of the national digital economy. NCC represents a strategic collaboration between Indonesia and Singapore in building a more connected and competitive digital ecosystem. This strategic infrastructure not only strengthens Indonesia’s digital connectivity and resilience, but also provides greater route diversity and enhanced connectivity for Singapore as a regional digital hub, creating mutual benefits for both countries,” Dian concluded.

 

Budi Satria Dharma Purba, Director of Wholesale & International Service of Telkom Indonesia, said, “NCC establishes a new digital corridor between Indonesia and Singapore as part of the Indonesia Cable Express ecosystem. Together with future ICE developments, it will strengthen international connectivity, support AI-ready digital infrastructure, and provide greater network resilience for enterprises, hyperscalers, and digital businesses across the region.”

 

Ludovic Hutier, Chief Executive Officer of BW Digital, stated, “The successful landing of NCC demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships in delivering critical digital infrastructure for Southeast Asia. Together with Telin, we are creating a future-ready connectivity platform that supports the region’s accelerating demand for cloud, AI, and data center services. NCC is also a critical component of BW Digital’s broader digital ecosystem, which includes Citra Connect’s terrestrial fibre network and NDP1 144MW data centre campus in Batam, providing the end-to-end infrastructure our customers need to support their regional expansion.”

 

Mike Wiluan, Chief Executive Officer at Nongsa Digital Park, added “Today’s cable landing is more than the completion of digital infrastructure, it represents the strengthening of an ecosystem. At Nongsa Digital Park, we are bringing together connectivity, data centers, cloud platforms, AI innovation, digital talent, and global enterprises into one integrated hub. Through our collaboration with TelkomGroup, BW Digital, and the support of both the Indonesian and Singaporean governments, we are creating a gateway that connects Indonesia to Singapore and beyond. Together, we are building the digital bridge that enables Indonesia to play a greater role in the global digital economy. NDP is now officially a new destination point for domestic and international subsea fibre optic cables, and we look forward to welcoming more in the near future.”

 

As part of the broader Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) initiative, NCC complements TelkomGroup’s long-term strategy to expand international connectivity infrastructure and strengthen Indonesia’s role within the regional digital ecosystem. By combining resilient international networks with the continued growth of digital infrastructure in Batam, the project is expected to support the expansion of cloud services, digital platforms, and emerging technologies that will shape Southeast Asia’s digital future.

 

The successful cable landing marks another important milestone in realizing a more connected, resilient, and future-ready digital landscape, reaffirming TelkomGroup’s commitment to powering digital growth across the region.

 

About Telin

Founded in 2007, Telin is a leading global digital enabler delivering premium international mobility, connectivity and tailored solutions for wholesale, enterprise, digital, and retail customers. Telin supports its customers through global offices in Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, the United States, Timor Leste, the United Arab Emirates, and Myanmar, with representatives in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, India, Australia, Vietnam, and Canada.

 

Telin infrastructure spans over 306,376 kilometers of submarine cable systems across 27 global networks, backed by 162 Points of Presence in 35 countries, and part of more than 19 Tier II to Tier IV data centers in strategic locations including Singapore, Hong Kong, Timor Leste, and Indonesia. Telin is dedicated to changing the way you connect and drive digital transformation worldwide.

 

For more information, visit  www.telin.net.

 

About BW Digital

Headquartered in Singapore and part of , BW Digital develops, builds and operates digital infrastructure in high-potential markets. Our vision is to create a sustainable digital ecosystem for cloud and AI workloads by combining data centres, connectivity and renewable energy assets. 

 

Our infrastructure portfolio notably includes the 15,000km Hawaiki submarine cable connecting Australia, New Zealand and the US since 2018, and the BW Digital Campus at Nongsa Digital Park, comprising the 144MW NDP1 data centre, the NCC submarine cable between Singapore and Batam and the Citra Connect terrestrial fibre network.

 

About Nongsa Digital Park

Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) is Indonesia’s premier digital investment destination, strategically located within the Nongsa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Batam. Covering 188.04 hectares, NDP offers a future-ready platform for companies seeking to expand across Southeast Asia through world-class digital infrastructure, a business-friendly environment, and seamless regional connectivity.

 

Purpose-built to support the digital economy, NDP integrates hyperscale data centers, digital and creative industries, technology education, hospitality, marinas, resorts, and recreational facilities into a single ecosystem. This Work, Learn, Live, and Play environment enables businesses to innovate, attract talent, and scale efficiently.

 

Positioned at the crossroads of Indonesia and Singapore, Nongsa Digital Park provides investors with access to a growing digital market, a skilled talent pipeline, competitive operating advantages, and a supportive investment ecosystem. More than a business location, NDP is a strategic gateway for long-term growth, digital innovation, and sustainable investment in one of Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies.

 

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