NIF Global Borivali & South Mumbai brought together fashion, design, creativity, and industry mentorship at its annual fest Layer’M, held on 26th May at St. Andrew’s Auditorium, Bandra. The event served as a dynamic platform for students from the Fashion Design and Interior Design departments to showcase their work, innovation, and evolving creative perspectives before leading industry professionals, mentors, and guests.
 

A talk show with Sara Sham at Layer’M
 

Recognised as one of Mumbai’s premier institutes for fashion and interior design education, NIF Global Borivali & South Mumbai has consistently focused on nurturing industry-ready talent through experiential learning and practical exposure. With campuses in both Borivali and South Mumbai, the institute has actively created opportunities for students to engage with the professional world through platforms such as Lakmé Fashion Week, Bombay Times Fashion Week, and design competitions including IDAC.
 

The annual showcase Layer’M reflected this vision through an immersive presentation of student-led projects and collections across both disciplines.
 

The Interior Design Exhibition featured thoughtfully designed furniture pieces, detailed 3D models, and academic design portfolios conceptualised by students. The exhibition was reviewed by renowned architects and interior designers, offering students valuable industry feedback and firsthand exposure to professional jury interactions, an important step in understanding practical industry expectations and design thinking.
 

One of the key highlights of the event was an engaging Interior Design Talk Show featuring acclaimed interior designer Sarah Sham. Through her interaction with students, she shared insights into the realities of the design industry, creative processes, and career-building, giving aspiring designers meaningful direction and practical knowledge for their professional journeys ahead.
 

The evening transitioned into a grand Fashion Design showcase, where graduating students presented experimental and innovative collections through a high-energy runway presentation. Featuring nearly 110 garments, the showcase celebrated individuality, craftsmanship, and contemporary design narratives, reflecting the evolving voice of young fashion talent emerging from Mumbai’s design ecosystem.
 

The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony honouring distinguished guests, student winners, and graduating designers, celebrating the achievements and creative excellence displayed throughout the festival.
 

With initiatives like Layer’M, NIF Global Borivali & South Mumbai continues to strengthen its commitment towards shaping the next generation of fashion and interior design professionals by combining creativity, industry exposure, and experiential learning under one platform.

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About NIF Global Borivali & South Mumbai
NIF Global Borivali & South Mumbai is one of Mumbai’s leading institutes for fashion and interior design education, committed to nurturing creativity, innovation, and industry-ready talent. With campuses in Borivali and South Mumbai, the institute focuses on providing students with practical exposure and real-world opportunities that bridge academics with the professional industry. Through a strong emphasis on experiential learning, industry collaborations, and creative excellence, NIF Global continues to empower and shape the next generation of fashion and interior design professionals.

India’s coastal regions are facing an imminent climate crisis that will reshape lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems within the next couple of years, according to the ‘Indian Coastal Region: Climate Projections 2021–2040’ report released by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. 
 

Santonu Goswami, Professor, School of Climate Change and Sustainability, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Focusing on near-term projections (2021-2040) the study provides actionable insights for policymakers and local communities, using CMIP6* model projections corrected for regional bias to improve accuracy. The report warns that the window for adaptation is rapidly narrowing as the 1.5°C warming threshold is expected to be reached across India’s administrative regions in the near future. 

“Climate change is not some distant future challenge—it is the reality of today. 2040 is just 14 years away,” said Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation. “This dataset brings to life the impacts of climate change with much greater immediacy, highlighting how we must restructure our infrastructure and governance to ensure we collectively address this crisis.”
 

The report traces how specific changes—from rising wet-bulb temperatures in Kerala to intensifying monsoons in Maharashtra—are already rendering traditional knowledge systems, like the Nakaih wind calendar, unreliable. It aims to provide the foundational data necessary for local authorities to build district-level resilience.

“The data in this report is a mirror that reflects a reality we can no longer afford to ignore. For decades, we treated climate change as a global abstraction — a problem of polar ice caps and distant centuries. But our findings show that for the Indian coastline, the crisis is hyper-local and immediate. Whether it is the heat stress in Ernakulam or the rising salinity in the Sundarbans, our vulnerability is visible in all aspects of our daily lives. We have a short window of time to move from reactive mitigation to proactive adaptation — we need to craft a future that acknowledges the ecological challenges faced by our nation,” said Harini Nagendra, Director, School of Climate Change and Sustainability, Azim Premji University.

Maharashtra and Gujarat’s coastal regions are entering a period of significant environmental transition, with Suburban Mumbai projected to see summer maximum temperatures rise by 1.3°C, highlighting the growing need for heat-resilient urban planning. This warming is accompanied by a marked intensification of seasonal rainfall; Suburban Mumbai is expected to face almost an additional week (+6 days) of heavy rain, while districts like Surat and Bhavnagar are preparing for Southwest monsoon surges of 23% and 24%, respectively. These shifts are already impacting local livelihoods: for instance, the Koli community in Mumbai reports business losses when unpredictable rain spells disrupt the traditional drying of prawns. By focusing on the immediate 2040 window, the report provides the granular data necessary for the West Coast to safeguard its infrastructure and unique coastal heritage.

Key Findings

• Rising Temperatures: India’s average temperatures are projected to increase by 1.5°C, with approximately 40 coastal districts likely to see summer temperatures rise by over 1°C.

• Dangerous “Wet-Bulb” Heat: Coastal Kerala and Tamil Nadu will experience high summer wet-bulb temperatures, nearing the 31°C- levels considered dangerous for humans.

• Ernakulam Heat Spike: Ernakulam is projected to record the highest increase in maximum summer temperatures projected at +1.3°C among all coastal districts.

• Intensified West Coast Monsoons: Coastal Maharashtra and Gujarat will receive significantly higher rainfall with suburban Mumbai likely to experience nearly an additional week of heavy rain.

• Surat’s Monsoon Surge: Surat is projected to see a substantial 23% increase in Southwest Monsoon compared to historical levels.

• Sea-Level Rise and Erosion: Under moderate emission scenarios (SSP2-4.5)**, global sea levels are projected to rise by 15 cm by 2050, accelerating coastal erosion and creating “ghost villages” in regions like Ganjam, Odisha.

• Cyclone Risk: Rapid acceleration in sea surface temperatures (0.27°C per decade) is increasing the likelihood of intense tropical cyclones.

• Impact on Traditional Livelihoods: In Goa, unseasonal rains are destroying entire salt harvests within hours, while warming seas are pushing fish further offshore, leading to “empty nets” for small-scale fishermen.

• Health and Salinity: In the Sundarbans, rising salinity from frequent embankment breaches is linked to increased skin diseases and menstrual health challenges among women.

About Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, was established under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the Government of Karnataka. Azim Premji University, Bhopal, was established under the provisions of Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwa Vidyalaya (Sthapana Avam Sanchalan) Dwitiya Sanshodhan Adhiniyam, 2022. Azim Premji University in Ranchi is being established under the Azim Premji University Act, 2022, enacted by the Government of Jharkhand.
 

Azim Premji Foundation, the sponsoring body, set up all three Universities as fully philanthropic entities, with a clear social purpose of contributing to the realisation of a just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society.
 

Note to Editors:
*CMIP6 (Climate Modeling) CMIP6 is the latest global framework for climate forecasting, combining data from over 30 international laboratories to create the world’s most accurate climate simulations. It allows scientists to “zoom in” on specific districts with much higher resolutions than ever before.
 

** SSP2-4.5 is the “Middle of the Road” scenario that projects climate impacts based on the world’s current trajectory. It is used here to provide a realistic baseline, showing the immediate risks India’s coastline faces if global development and carbon emissions continue at their present pace without drastic changes.

National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an institution established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has entered into a collaboration with Galgotias University to strengthen professional learning opportunities in securities markets, financial services, derivatives, investment ecosystems, fintech, and risk management.
 

SEBI’s NISM and Galgotias University join hands to strengthen fintech, capital markets, and industry-aligned financial learning for students
 

Finance, technology, artificial intelligence, analytics, digital payments, and investment platforms are increasingly intersecting across industries and startup ecosystems. Companies today require graduates who understand markets, regulation, financial instruments, investment behaviour, and capital flows alongside technology and business fundamentals.
 

Galgotias University has been strengthening its business, entrepreneurship, and fintech-oriented academic ecosystem through industry-linked programmes, startup engagement, interdisciplinary learning, and applied training initiatives. The University’s School of Business and the Centre for Capital Market Simulation contribute to this focus by creating stronger exposure to financial systems, market behaviour, and investment ecosystems among students. Housed within the School of Finance and Commerce, the Centre features the NSE SMART Lab established in collaboration with NSE Academy, where students engage with capital market concepts, trading environments, and simulation-based financial learning on the NSMART platform through exposure to real-time market scenarios in a risk-free academic setting.
 

The collaboration is expected to benefit students across multiple disciplines including business, commerce, economics, management, engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and analytics domains. Students building startups or technology-led ventures can particularly benefit from stronger exposure to financial systems, investment structures, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks that influence scalability, fundraising, and long-term business growth.
 

Under the collaboration, students will gain access to NISM certifications, e-learning modules, certification-linked learning pathways, and academic support in areas including securities markets, mutual funds, equity derivatives, investment advisory, merchant banking, portfolio management services, research analysis, securities operations, and risk management.
 

Speaking on the collaboration, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer, Galgotias University, said, “Technology and finance are increasingly converging across sectors, whether in digital payments, fintech platforms, investment ecosystems, analytics, or startup environments. Students today require a stronger understanding of financial systems and market structures irrespective of their discipline. A technology founder, for example, may build a strong product but still require deeper understanding of capital markets, investment behaviour, regulatory systems, and financial strategy to scale effectively. Our collaboration with NISM will help students build this exposure through structured certifications, applied learning, and engagement with the financial sector.”
 

Under the understanding, NISM will support participating students and faculty through learning resources, e-learning programmes, faculty development modules, assessment support, and expert engagement opportunities. Faculty development programmes, expert-led sessions, and academic integration support will also form part of the engagement.
 

The collaboration further strengthens Galgotias University’s focus on industry-linked learning, interdisciplinary capability building, and preparing students for opportunities emerging across financial services, fintech, analytics, consulting, investment research, and capital markets.

fischer India is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work for the 4th year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at fischer India. This year, 83% of employees said it’s a great place To Work.

fischer India is GPTW certified 4th time in a row

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

“At Great Place To Work, we believe a great workplace is built through trust, purpose, and a people-first approach. By earning this Certification, fischer India has demonstrated its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating a culture where people thrive. This milestone celebrates your team’s dedication to creating a workplace that inspires excellence,” Balbir Singh, CEO, Great Place To Work, India.

Reflecting on this achievement, Mr. Mayank Kalra, Managing Director of fischer India, shared, “We are extremely proud to be recognized as a Great Place To Work Certified organization for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement is far more than a certification — it is a reflection of the strong culture of trust, respect, collaboration, and belonging that our people have built together at fischer India.

At fischer, we believe that sustainable success begins with empowered people. Through initiatives such as the Talent Assessment Centre (TAC), Talent Development Centre (TDC), Product Competence Trainings, and Leadership Development Programs under the fischer India Academy, we continue to invest in creating opportunities for learning, growth, and leadership development across the organization.

This recognition reaffirms our commitment to building a workplace where every employee feels valued, heard, inspired, and proud to contribute. It also strongly reflects the global vision of the fischer Group to nurture people, strengthen leadership, and create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

As our owner, Prof. Klaus Fischer rightly says, ‘Our greatest assets are not our facilities and buildings, but our employees.’ This belief continues to guide us in everything we do.

I sincerely thank our employees, leadership team, Board members, customers, and partners for their trust and support. This achievement belongs to every individual who contributes with passion, dedication, and heart every single day. Together, we are not only building a successful business — we are building a workplace and culture that people are proud to be part of.”

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.

fischer Group of Companies
The fischer Group of Companies, headquartered in Waldachtal in Germany’s northern Black Forest, generated sales of 1.05 billion euros in 2025 with a worldwide staff of 4,800 employees. The family-owned company runs 51 operational companies worldwide and exports to about 120 countries. It includes the four divisions fischer fixing systems, fischertechnik, fischer Consulting and fischer Electronic Solutions. 

fischer fixing systems is the technological market leader in key areas of fixing technology. fischer offers products that deliver technical perfection to a wide range of customers, from do-it-yourselfers to tradespeople to key account partners.

With its construction kits, fischertechnik operates across both the toy market and the education sector. As one of the few toy manufacturers, fischertechnik develops and manufactures its products primarily in Germany.

fischer Consulting evolved from the competence developed in the company itself, which includes the fischer ProcessSystem with its central aim of permanent improvement for the ultimate benefit of the customer. fischer Consulting advises small and medium-sized businesses, government agencies and major companies on their path towards lean and efficient processes.

fischer Electronic Solutions develops and manufactures custom electronic solutions for the industrial and medical sectors, with a focus on long-term partnerships and tailor-made, high-quality solutions. As a partner in innovation, fischer Electronic Solutions is breaking new ground together with its customers to build a successful future. Online: www.fischer.group.

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