Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, has been selected as one of only three Indian host institutions for the US-India TRUST Fellowship 2026-27, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration between India and the United States.

Dr Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, with Mr Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India, and other dignitaries at the US-India TRUST Fellowship 2026-27 in Bengaluru

Mr Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, launched the fellowship at a special ceremony in Bengaluru on Sunday. The launch was followed by the Freedom 250 United States National Day Reception.

Leaders from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, the three host institutions, joined the fellowship’s benefactors on stage to present certificates recognising their role in hosting the programme. The programme is facilitated through a public-private partnership involving the US Consulate General in Chennai, MAHE, IIT Madras and IISc, with philanthropic support from the founding sponsors, Pratiksha Trust and Mazumdar Shaw Philanthropy.

The US-India TRUST Fellowship is a structured 12-month programme that will bring outstanding postdoctoral researchers and early-career faculty members from the United States to the three leading Indian institutions. The fellowship will focus on strategically important areas aligned with the broader US-India technology partnership, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, biotechnology, energy, defence and space technologies.

Addressing the gathering, US Ambassador Mr Sergio Gor said, “Every single day, we see incredible American tech leaders expanding their presence in India, and the TRUST Fellowship highlights the strength of this bilateral connection…As we look ahead to the next 250 years, the closeness of the U.S.-India relationship will be defined by this kind of collaborative research, shared innovation, and enduring academic partnership.”

Speaking on this feat, Dr Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said, “MAHE is proud to serve as a host institution in India for the US-India TRUST Fellowship.” This fellowship offers a valuable opportunity for researchers from both countries to collaborate. The programme provides a valuable platform for researchers from India and the United States to collaborate in emerging and strategic areas of science and technology. By fostering knowledge exchange and long-term institutional partnerships, the fellowship will contribute meaningfully to advancing research and innovation between the two countries.”

MAHE’s participation in the TRUST Fellowship enhances its internationalisation by providing a structured framework for inbound researcher mobility, collaborative research, and sustained institutional engagement with universities and research organisations in the United States. Additionally, the initiative will facilitate knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary research, and the development of new academic and scientific networks in critical and emerging technologies.

The event was graced by Consul General Mariana L. Neisuler, U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, Kris Gopalakrishnan (Pratiksha Trust), Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Mazumdar Shaw Philanthropy), Dr. Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc Bengaluru, and Prof. Preeti Aghalayam, Dean of Global Engagement, IITM, representing IIT Madras, underscoring the significance of the initiative and the collective commitment to advancing excellence in research and innovation.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University. MAHE offers over 400 specialisations 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 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 3rd  in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings, MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and enriching campus life, as well as for national and multinational corporations seeking top talent.

Indian shoppers will be able to discover and experience a curated selection of best of British food and drink through ‘Great Food From Great Britain’, a month-long retail campaign running across Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bengaluru this September.
 

Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India launching the month long UK Retail Campaign at Food Square, Mumbai
 

Led by the UK Government’s Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST), the campaign will be activated at participating Food Square and Food Stories stores through dedicated displays, product sampling and in-store experiences. It will introduce consumers to the quality, provenance and breadth of British products, while offering practical inspiration for enjoying them across everyday meals and special occasions.
 

Throughout September, the campaign will feature live cooking demonstrations, workshops, product storytelling and tastings designed to bring food traditions and products from the UK to life. Shoppers will be encouraged to explore new products, pairings and serving ideas across occasions including breakfast and brunch, tea-time, gifting, entertaining, picnics and contemporary at-home dining.
 

Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India with Chef Sushil Multani, Culinary Director, Food Square in a live cooking demo
 

Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, said, “British food and drink has a strong story to tell Indian consumers – from its quality and provenance to its diversity and versatility. ‘Great Food From Great Britain’ brings that story directly into Indian retail, giving shoppers from Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bengaluru the opportunity to discover and experience renowned products from across the UK. With the UK-India Free Trade Agreement now in effect, this campaign is an early testament to the breadth of new possibilities and commercial opportunities unlocked in the food and drink sector for our two countries.”
 

Mayank Gupta, Co-founder & Managing Director, Food Square, said, “Food Square has always been about bringing the world to the Indian table. With nearly 1,000 UK products on our shelves, the Great Food From Great Britain campaign felt like a natural extension of that, giving people a taste of British food culture, not just its products. From stocking iconic brands like Mackays and Colman’s to bangers and mash and sticky toffee pudding on our thematic café menu, we’re making British food feel accessible, exciting and easy to enjoy.”

The campaign is designed for food-curious consumers and occasion-led shoppers seeking premium and international products, as well as fresh inspiration for entertaining and social occasions. By combining product discovery with sampling and culinary experiences, the initiative aims to make British food and drink engaging, relevant and accessible to Indian consumers. The UK-India trade deal which came into effect on 15 July this year has also made access to several food and drink products cheaper, quicker and easier, bringing sweeping benefits for consumers across both countries.
 

Great Food From Great Britain brings together British products like cheese, biscuits, cookies, jams, teas, coffees, chocolates and more in a coordinated multi-city retail platform. The campaign supports greater awareness and trial of food and drink from the UK while helping consumers discover new ways to enjoy British flavours at home and on special occasions.

Elma Aveiro, sister of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Brand Director of CR7, visited the Kozhikode showroom of Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers to inaugurate the ‘Sparkle Diamond Fest’. Elma Aveiro received a warm welcome from the people of Kozhikode during her visit to the showroom. 812 Km. Run Unique World Record and Guinness Record holder for World Peace boCHE (Chairman, Boby Chemmanur International Group), Sam Sibin, (Managing Director), Anna Boby (Director), Anil C.P. (G.M-Marketing.) were attended the function.
 

Elma Aveiro inaugurating the Sparkle Diamond Fest.boCHE, Sam Sibin, Anna Body, Anil C.P. were also seen

At the event, boCHE selected the lucky winner of an Instagram contest to win a gold biscuit. Customers also have an opportunity to win a Kia Seltos car as bumper prize through lucky draw. As part of the Sparkle Diamond Fest, customers can avail up to 50% discount on making charges for diamond ornaments. The Kozhikode showroom also showcases an extensive collection of the latest lightweight jewellery designs, offering a wide range of contemporary choices.
 

boCHE is a passionate sports lover and shared a special bond with football legend Diego Maradona. He brought the legendary footballer to Kerala for the first time on October 2012 to inaugurate the Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers Kannur.
 

boCHE (Dr. Boby Chemmanur)
Dr. Boby Chemmanur, popularly known as boCHE, is the Chairman and Managing Director of Boby Chemmanur International Group. boCHE has achieved the 812-km Run Unique World Record and a Guinness World Record for world peace. He is well known as a businessman, sportsman, social worker, motivator and entertainer. He is the patron of the Federation of Indian Blood Donors Organization. boCHE has fan clubs with millions of members in many countries.boCHE was the soul mate of the football legend, Diego Maradona.boCHE conducted the ‘YaachakaYatra’ to raise 34 crore rupees as blood money to cancel the death sentence of innocent Abdul Rahim, a native of Kozhikode, who was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia.He collected the money by travelling through the districts of Kerala and begging the public for donations.

With a 163-year legacy, Boby Chemmanur International Group has a presence across India, the USA and the UAE.

BobyChemmanur International Group consists of:

• Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers

• boCHE Gold Loan (Chemmanur Credits and Investments Limited  (NBFC)) 

• Boby Oxygen resorts

• boCHE Tours & Travels

• Phygicart.com, the E-Commerce platform 

• boCHE the butcher, the integrated meat store 

• boCHE Appliances

• boCHE Shakesbierre

• boCHE Club

• boCHE Island, the floating resort

• boCHE Pub

• boCHE Tea

• boCHE Brahmi Tea

• Caravan Tourism  

• boCHE 1000 acre 

• boCHE lens

• Ciinfos

• boCHE  First Kiss- Baby Wear

• boCHE Food Express

• boCHE Garment factory 

• boCHE Hills

• boCHE homes

• boCHE insurance 

boCHE Gold & Diamonds is the new venture of the BobyChemmanur International Group. First time in India, boCHE introduced Mobile Jewellery called Parakkum Jewellery, Rolls Royce taxi and Helicopter taxi. 
 

Boby Chemmanur International Group employs over 41000 individuals across its various business verticals. Along with its marketing team, and more than 500000 affiliates and sales officers, the group spreads across various business fields.His smart work, vision and dedication made the brand well known internationally to more than 250 million people. 
 

boCHE, is followed by millions of people through different social media platforms. He has received over 200 awards and recognitions for his outstanding performance in various fields. The crowning glory in his sports life came when he completed running 812 kilometres on the road to spread the message “Give blood save life” with a Unique World Record.  He has donated an amount to the needy during the marathon.
 

Among the several awards he has been given, the Mother Teresa Award is the one that he considers the most prestigious. Guinness World Record for world peace, Glory of India Award (London), Best Humanitarian Award, Kerala State Business Excellence Award. The Glory of India Award, Global Keraleeyan Award, Mahatma Puraskar and Indo British Business Excellence Award are a few of the many awards he has received from around the world.
 

boCHE spends a major portion of his profit and time to do charity and social service. boCHE Fans Charitable Trust started Life Vision Charity Homes to take care of destitute people from the streets and provide them food, medicine and shelter during their lifetime. He is doing charity without accepting any amount as a donation from anyone.boCHE Fans Charitable Trust with innumerable philanthropists from all over the world coordinates the charity activities of boCHE. boCHE always wishes to live free and young by spreading his motto “Conquer the world with love“

State Bank of India (SBI), nation’s largest bank, today signed a Letter of Association with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. to drive responsible plastic waste management across branches/offices of SBI. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri will carry out training and awareness sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff on responsible plastic waste management, collection of used plastic waste from SBI offices and sending for recycling.
 

Bisleri International Partners with State Bank of India to Drive Responsible Plastic Waste Management Under its ‘Bottles for Change’ Initiative
 

“Bottles for Change” is an initiative from Bisleri – India’s leading packaged water brand, through which the company engages institutions, housing societies, corporates, and communities to create awareness on responsible plastic waste management. This partnership between SBI and Bisleri is also aimed to support India’s transition towards a circular economy by fostering sustainable change through responsible plastic waste management and achieve its goal of net zero emissions by 2070.
 

Speaking on the partnership, Shri. Ravi Ranjan, Managing Director (Risk, Compliance & SARG), State Bank of India, said, “Our collaboration with Bisleri under the “Bottles for Change” initiative is a step towards embedding sustainable practices into our everyday workplace culture. We believe that when employees are empowered to make responsible choices, that awareness extends well beyond our offices and into the communities that we serve and are a part of. Sustainable development and climate-conscious initiatives are important pillars in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, and partnerships such as this can help translate that larger vision into meaningful action on the ground.”
 

Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., said, “Responsible plastic waste management begins with awareness and collective action. Our partnership with State Bank of India brings together the reach of one of India’s largest institutions and Bisleri’s experience through Bottles for Change to encourage responsible segregation, collection and recycling of used plastic. By engaging employees across SBI offices, we aim to build responsible practices at the workplace that can extend into homes and communities. We believe this collaboration can become a scalable model for corporate participation in advancing a circular economy for plastics.”
 

The partnership reinforces SBI’s commitment to responsible growth and environmental stewardship, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations and achieve its goal of Net Zero (Scope 1,2 &3) by 2055 – its Centenary Year. By encouraging responsible plastic waste management and recycling, SBI and Bisleri aim to foster greater awareness and contribute to a more resource-efficient and sustainable future for India.

About State Bank of India

State Bank of India is the largest commercial Bank in terms of assets, deposits, branches, customers, and employees. It is the largest mortgage lenders in the country which has so far fulfilled the home buying dreams of over 30 lakh Indian families. The home loan portfolio of the Bank stood at Rs. 9.59 lakh crore mark as of June 30, 2026. The Bank has a deposit base of over Rs. 60 lakh crore with CASA ratio of 39.24% and advances of more than Rs. 50.47 lakh crore, as of June 30, 2026. Adjudged as the World’s Best Consumer Bank for two consecutive years – in 2025 & 2026, by Global Finance magazine, SBI commanded a market share of 28.1% and 18.7% in home loans and auto loans, respectively, at the end of FY26. SBI has the largest network of over 23,000 branches and 65,200 ATMs/ADWMs in India along with around 79,600 business correspondent outlets, as of June 30, 2026. The number of customers using internet banking stood at 12.6 crores, by the end of Q1 FY27 on June 30, 2026. With SBI’s digital strategy right on track, the Bank witnessed 27.1 lakh of new savings accounts being opened through the integrated digital and lifestyle platform YONO in the period between April 2026 to June 2026. YONO, which now has 10.5 crore registered users, also witnessed over 5 crore New YONO registrations as of June 30, 2026 – revamped Yono 2.0 since its launch in December 2025. In terms of digital lending, the Bank disbursed pre-approved personal loans worth Rs. 1,314 crores through YONO during April-June, 2026. As on June 30, 2026, SBI has 27 million followers on Facebook, 4.3 million followers on Instagram, 4.7 million followers on X and 20.9 million subscribers on YouTube. State Bank of India is the most followed Bank globally on Facebook, Instagram & X.
 

About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.

With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country’s largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 90 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water.
 

Bisleri International has a strong presence with 128 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform – Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep.
 

The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation and sustainability.

For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit www.bisleri.com.

The Shape of Belonging, a documentary film by Priyansh Sinha, a Class 11 student at Shiv Nadar School, Noida, premiered today at Magnolia, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, bringing together architects, urban planners, educators, disability advocates and accessibility professionals for an afternoon dedicated to reimagining inclusive design.

Priyansh Sinha addressing the crowd and panel

Described as A Sensory Exploration of Every Brick and Path, the documentary examines the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit, asking what it truly means for a space to be accessible and inclusive. The film explores accessibility across two broad dimensions — physical accessibility, including mobility, vision and hearing-related needs, and cognitive and sensory accessibility, including experiences associated with autism, intellectual disabilities, dementia, sensory processing differences and mental health conditions.

According to the 2011 Census, India has 26.8 million persons with disabilities, accounting for 2.21% of the country’s population. While accessibility has gained greater attention through policy, regulations and developments in architecture and urban planning, much of the conversation continues to centre on physical interventions such as ramps, elevators and accessible infrastructure. The Shape of Belonging sought to expand this dialogue by exploring the less visible aspects of accessibility — including sensory stimulation, navigation, spatial design and cognitive comfort — and how these factors shape the way individuals experience and engage with their surroundings.

The screening was followed by a panel discussion featuring Ms. Anshu Sharma, Vice Principal – International Curriculum, Shiv Nadar School, Noida; Dr. Deepa Malik, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awardee, Paralympic medallist and author; Dr. Sewa Ram, Dean (Research), School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi; Ms. Merry Barua, Founder Director, Action for Autism; and Mr. Mohit Ahuja, Founder, Know Disability. The discussion brought together perspectives from architecture, education and disability advocacy, reflecting on the themes raised in the film and the broader opportunity to bring greater attention to cognitive and sensory inclusion in the design of homes, public spaces, institutions and urban environments.

Dr. Deepa Malik, Paralympic medallist, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awardee said, “Accessibility conversations in India have largely focused on ramps and infrastructure, but true inclusion goes far beyond that. Films like The Shape of Belonging push us to think about dignity and independence as design principles, not afterthoughts. It’s heartening to see a young student engage with this issue so thoughtfully.”

Ms. Merry Barua, Founder Director, Action for Autism said, “For individuals with autism and sensory processing differences, the built environment can either be a source of comfort or a daily challenge. This documentary brings much-needed visibility to cognitive and sensory accessibility — a dimension of inclusion that is too often overlooked in mainstream design conversations.”

Priyansh Sinha, the documentary film maker, said, “Accessibility should be integral to how we imagine and design the spaces around us. The Shape of Belonging brings an important perspective to this conversation by looking beyond physical accessibility and drawing attention to the need for greater cognitive and sensory inclusion. I am grateful & encouraged to get such large participation from academicians to architects to disability rights champions for this cause.“

The event, held from 3 PM to 5 PM followed by high tea, drew faculty and students from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi and Shiv Nadar School, alongside architects, urban planners, psychologists, accessibility professionals, organisations working with persons with disabilities, and members of the media.

With The Shape of Belonging, Priyansh Sinha hopes to encourage a broader understanding of accessibility — one that considers not only whether people can enter and navigate a space, but also whether they can experience it with comfort, dignity, independence and a genuine sense of belonging. The premiere marks the film’s public launch, with plans for wider screenings and outreach to follow.

Watch the film here: youtu.be/tN4E1y4QNc4?si=k7tKDDR3sSPcBKhD

India’s EV market may have reached the point where selling the car is only half the job, but the harder part may be making sure customers can live with it comfortably after the test drive.

VinFast ranked No. 1 among electric passenger vehicle OEMs in dealer satisfaction, according to the latest FADA study
 

Electric passenger-vehicle registrations rose 50% year on year to 30,325 in August, taking EV penetration to 7.4%, according to Vahan⁽¹⁾. And as EVs become more common, the dealership itself is taking on a bigger role in the ownership experience.

A conventional car buyer can usually walk into a traditional dealership with a rough idea of how the machine works. EVs come with a few more question marks. How should the battery be charged? What does ownership cost? What happens when a software issue appears? And where is the nearest technician who knows what to do?

Those questions also matter to dealers—especially those that want to have all their bases covered—because answering them well requires training, equipment and a workable business model. FADA’s 2025 Dealer Satisfaction Study surveyed more than 1,800 dealer principals representing nearly 5,000 outlets. After-sales service emerged as the most important factor in dealer satisfaction, followed by business viability and policy, while inventory, margins and training costs were among the concerns affecting dealers.

Against that backdrop, the latest FADA study offers an interesting EV-specific signal. VinFast ranked No. 1 among electric passenger-vehicle OEMs in dealer satisfaction. The study measures dealers’ perceptions and experiences in their engagement with OEMs, making the ranking less a measure of the cars themselves and more a snapshot of the relationship between an automaker and its retail partners.

That relationship becomes especially important when an EV maker is trying to build a network at the same time as it builds a customer base. VinFast recently opened its 60th dealership in Patna, a 3S facility bringing sales, after-sales service and customer support together. The company plans to reach 75 dealerships across more than 60 cities by the end of 2026, with the network extending into tier-2 and tier-3 markets. It has also signed with multiple Indian banks to support inventory financing, a crucial part of the dealer equation as new outlets require dealers to put more capital behind a growing stock of vehicles.

The push beyond India’s biggest cities also points to the next challenge for EV adoption: making ownership feel accessible wherever the buyer lives. The next wave of buyers will come from cities where the nearest service centre may be more important than another 20 kilometres of claimed range. A familiar local face can sometimes do more for confidence than another feature on a specification sheet.

Building that network, however, is not simply a matter of putting up more signs and opening more showrooms. As EVs spread into more cities, dealers have to become comfortable selling a technology that many of their customers are still learning about themselves. That means training sales teams, preparing technicians and making sure the service operation can keep pace with the sales operation.

The result is a “same same but different” kind of relationship between an automaker and its dealers, where the satisfaction of that relationship can bear fruit for both sides. A dealer that feels supported has more reason to invest in training, service capacity and inventory, while an OEM with a well-supported network has a better chance of reaching customers beyond the biggest cities. Coming back to the example of VinFast, it has built a nationwide dealer network in less than two years in India and is now among the country’s top five EV automakers. Its No. 1 ranking in FADA’s latest study does not explain that growth on its own, but it offers a useful indication of how the company’s relationship with its dealers may be supporting the expansion.

DEKA International of Italy, and GeoBio, through its healthcare technology vertical GeoMedics Pharma Pvt. Ltd., are strengthening their presence across the Indian aesthetic medicine landscape, with a series of technology inaugurations and installations across Mumbai, Pune and Chennai.

L to R – Mr Somen Banerjee Mr Francesco Badii and Mr Neehar Gandhi at Inauguration Programs in India

The growing footprint reflects a shared commitment to bringing scientifically backed, research-driven and precision-engineered technologies to Indian dermatologists, aesthetic physicians and leading medical institutions.

As Indian aesthetic medicine continues to mature, physicians and patients are increasingly looking beyond marketing claims and device specifications. The focus is shifting towards the science behind the technology, quality of engineering, clinical relevance, treatment precision, physician training and long-term support.

It is in this evolving environment that DEKA and GeoBio are making a stronger mark in India, bringing a portfolio of advanced laser and energy-based platforms to leading clinics and institutions across the country.

From Mumbai and Pune to Chennai, the recent inaugurations showcase the expanding partnership between DEKA and GeoMedics, while demonstrating the breadth of technologies available across dermatology, aesthetics, body contouring, skin rejuvenation and other clinical applications.

A Stronger Presence across Three Major Indian Cities

In Mumbai and MMR region, DEKA technologies have been introduced across multiple leading practices.

Mumbai:

At the Clinics of Dr. Satish Savant and Dr. Sushil Savant in Andheri West , four DEKA Platforms—Toro Pico Nano, Punto, VasQ and Motus Pro have been introduced, bringing advanced technologies for pigmentation, fractional resurfacing, vascular applications, hair reduction and other dermatological indications.

At Dr. Rashmi Shetty’s Clinic in Santacruz, ONDA PRO, powered by DEKA’s patented Coolwaves® microwave technology, has been introduced for non-invasive applications including localised fat reduction, cellulite improvement and skin tightening.

At Alok Dermatology Institute in Panvel, led by Dr. Dipak Kulkarni, Dr. Ojas Kulkarni and Dr. Ruta Joshi Kulkarni, the DEKA portfolio includes DuoGlide, Red Touch Pro, ONDA PRO, MiniSilk and Motus Pro, reflecting the growing demand for versatile, advanced energy-based platforms.

Pune:

In Pune, DEKA’s presence has expanded across both Academic Institutions and Private Clinical Practices.

Bharati Hospital and Bharati Vidyapeeth has introduced Red Touch Pro and Toro Pico Nano, supporting both patient care and medical education.

At the practice of Dr. Vijay Nagdev and Dr. Pooja, the technology portfolio includes Toro Pico Nano, PHYSIQ 360 and ONDA PRO with Coolwaves® technology, offering a combination of advanced laser, body-contouring and muscle-electro stimulation technologies.

At D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, DEKA Again Pro Plus has been introduced, further strengthening the presence of advanced DEKA technology within a leading medical and academic institution.

Chennai:

Dr. Prasanthi G’s HALOS Clinic in Chennai has introduced ONDA PRO with patented Coolwaves® technology and MiniSilk, extending the DEKA–GeoMedics footprint further into South India.

Making a Mark through Science, Technology and Education

The expansion is not limited to the installation of devices. Through the DEKA–GeoMedics association, emphasis is being placed on physician education, hands-on training, clinical protocols, application support and technical service.

The recent inauguration programme across the three cities brought together Mr. Francesco Badii, Head of DEKA International, Italy; Mr. Somen Banerjee, CMD, GeoMedics Pharma Pvt. Ltd.; and Mr. Neehar Gandhi, Director – Sales & Marketing, GeoMedics Pharma Pvt. Ltd., along with leading dermatologists, physicians, medical institutions and members of the media. The programmes provided an opportunity for physicians to engage directly with the technology and understand its underlying engineering and clinical applications.

DEKA and GeoBio : Building the Future of Aesthetic Technology in India

Speaking during the India programme, Mr. Francesco Badii, Head of DEKA International, Italy, said, “DEKA has always been fundamentally research driven. Our objective is to develop technologies where engineering, research and clinical application come together to create meaningful solutions for physicians and patients. India is an important and rapidly evolving market, and we are pleased to strengthen our presence here together with GeoMedics.”

Mr. Somen Banerjee, CMD, GeoMedics Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Said, “Our association with DEKA is built around a common philosophy—that advanced technology should be supported by science, knowledge, training and service. We are not looking at technology simply as a machine to be placed in a clinic. We are focused on creating the ecosystem around it.”

Mr Banerjee added, “With the growing presence of DEKA across Mumbai, Pune and Chennai, we believe we are making a meaningful mark in India’s aesthetic medicine landscape. The market is moving towards more informed decision-making, and we want to be at the forefront of that transformation by bringing technologies that are scientifically backed, precisely engineered and clinically relevant.”

Mr. Neehar Gandhi, Director – Sales & Marketing, GeoMedics Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Commented, “Indian doctors are increasingly asking deeper questions about technology—about R&D, engineering, clinical applications, training and long-term support. This evolution is encouraging. Through GeoMedics and our association with DEKA, our objective is to ensure that advanced technologies reach physicians together with the knowledge and support required to use them effectively.”

A Growing National Footprint

The growing presence of DEKA and GeoBio across Mumbai, Pune and Chennai represents more than an expansion in geographical reach. It reflects a broader transformation in Indian aesthetic medicine—where technology, scientific credibility, precision, education and clinical relevance are becoming increasingly important.

With platforms including Toro Pico Nano, Punto, VasQ, Motus Pro, DuoGlide, Red Touch Pro, MiniSilk, Again Pro Plus, PHYSIQ 360 and ONDA PRO with patented Coolwaves® technology, DEKA and GeoMedics are building a comprehensive technology ecosystem for Indian dermatologists and aesthetic physicians.

Together, DEKA International and GeoBio are making a stronger mark across India—bringing Italian engineering, research-driven technology and a commitment to physician education and clinical excellence to the evolving landscape of aesthetic medicine.

GeoMedics Pharma

GioMedics Pharma Pvt Ltd, Pune headquartered company is engaged in the business of procuring from abroad and distributing the innovative medical technologies and solutions to the Indian healthcare ecosystem, with a focus on advanced technologies, professional support and collaboration with medical experts.

To know more about Geomedics Pharma visit www.Geomedicspharma.com

Your Board Profile, founded by boardroom branding and strategic storytelling coach Dr Amit Nagpal, is marking its third anniversary with another milestone—the launch of its third book. The platform works at the intersection of personal branding, governance and boardroom leadership, helping current and aspiring Independent Directors and senior executives build credible board-level identities through strategic narratives, governance signalling and greater professional visibility and credibility. Its focus is on enabling leaders to become not merely board-ready, but board-relevant, visible and referable.

The Safety Pin Leadership: Why Leaders Need to Hold Before They Move | By Anil Yadav, Steward of Stability & Trust, Notion Press

The anniversary is being marked by the launch of The Safety-Pin Leadership: Why Leaders Need to Hold Before They Move, by Anil Yadav. The book uses the humble safety pin as a powerful metaphor for an often-overlooked responsibility of leadership—the ability to hold people, trust, perspective and purpose together during periods of pressure and uncertainty. Yadav describes the safety pin as something that “does not remove the strain. It holds through the strain.” The book draws upon his experiences in business and the chemical industry, as well as conversations with senior leaders and Board members across industries.

The new release builds on Your Board Profile’s growing publishing initiative around governance, leadership and the evolving responsibilities of Boards and C-suite leaders. In September 2025, to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, Your Board Profile and OakBridge Publishing launched Mastering Governance, Leadership & Strategic Storytelling: Lessons from PM Modi for Boards & C-Suite Leaders, authored by Dr Amit Nagpal. The book drew leadership, governance and strategic storytelling lessons from PM Modi’s journey and translated them into practical insights for corporate leaders, with particular emphasis on governance effectiveness, stakeholder alignment and strategic communication.

The publishing journey was further strengthened in January 2026 with Digital Transformation – A Playbook for Boards & C-Suite co-authored by Uphar Srivastava and Dr Amit Nagpal. The publication reflected Your Board Profile’s expanding focus on contemporary boardroom issues and the growing need for directors and senior executives to understand transformation not merely as a technology agenda, but through the wider lenses of leadership, strategy and governance. Together, the three publications reflect the platform’s evolving knowledge agenda—connecting governance, leadership, transformation and strategic storytelling for today’s boardroom.

Over the past three years, Your Board Profile has also developed a portfolio of products and services aimed at strengthening the professional positioning and board readiness of senior leaders. Its offerings include customised Board CVs, Speaker Profiles, digital profile optimisation, personal branding consultations and strategic brand audits. Its Brand Audit assesses leaders across six dimensions—Identity Clarity, Digital Visibility, Governance Alignment, Thought Leadership, Trust Signals and Strategic Networking—to identify gaps and create an action plan for strengthening boardroom presence and influence.

Speaking on the third anniversary, Dr Amit Nagpal, Founder, Your Board Profile, said, “Our journey from profiles to publications reflects the evolution of our larger purpose. A Board CV can communicate a leader’s value, but thought leadership can multiply that value across an ecosystem. Three years and three books later, we want Your Board Profile to become not only a platform for boardroom branding, but also a knowledge platform for governance, leadership and strategic storytelling.”

He added, “The Safety-Pin Leadership is particularly relevant to today’s leadership environment. Leadership is often associated with moving fast, taking decisions and driving transformation. Anil Yadav brings attention to an equally important capability—the ability to hold before you move. Holding trust, people, perspective and purpose together during difficult times is itself an important expression of leadership. Safety pin is such a powerful metaphor not just for holding things together but also for celebrating the unsung heroes of the corporate world.”

The collaboration also reflects Your Board Profile’s larger philosophy of co-creation—bringing practitioners, board leaders, authors and governance experts together to convert lived leadership experience into accessible knowledge for the wider corporate ecosystem. As Your Board Profile enters its fourth year, the platform plans to deepen its work around boardroom branding, governance signalling, board readiness, strategic storytelling and thought leadership, helping senior executives transition from executive visibility to boardroom credibility.

On 7th September, Your Board Profile is launching the first cohort of its “Classroom to Boardroom” program. Classroom to Boardroom is a leadership development initiative designed to identify and nurture MBA students from premier institutes who aspire to shape the future of business, governance, and executive leadership.

About Your Board Profile

Founded by Dr Amit Nagpal, Your Board Profile is a boardroom branding platform focused on helping Independent Directors, aspiring directors, CXOs and senior professionals build compelling board-level identities. Its work combines personal branding, strategic storytelling, governance alignment, digital visibility and thought leadership to help leaders articulate their Board Value Proposition and strengthen their readiness for board opportunities. The platform is also a Knowledge Partner of Board Stewardship, Mumbai.

To know more, visit: yourboardprofile.in

About The Safety-Pin Leadership

The Safety-Pin Leadership: Why Leaders Need to Hold Before They Move is authored by Anil Yadav. Built around the metaphor of a safety pin, the book explores leadership under pressure and the often-invisible responsibility of holding trust, perspective, people and purpose together before moving an organisation forward. Pre-orders for the book opened on August 15, 2026.

For more information about the organisation and its Founder, please visit www.yourboardprofile.in and dramitnagpal.com/ respectively. Queries for collaboration can be directed to amit.nagpal@yourboardprofile.in

We all have that one teacher or perhaps a few we remember long after leaving school. The teacher who encouraged us, believed in us, challenged us, or simply saw something in us before we saw it ourselves.

Shree Niketan Schools’ #CallYourTeacher campaign invites people to call the teachers who shaped their lives and share the memories that still stay with them
 

We often think about them. We speak about them. But how often do we actually speak to them?
 

This Teachers’ Day, Shree Niketan Schools is encouraging people to change that with a simple call.
 

Through the #CallYourTeacher campaign, the school group is inviting everyone to pick up their phone, call a teacher who made a difference in their life, and tell them how they helped shape the person they became.
 

The idea is deliberately simple. People are encouraged to record themselves making the call, share what the conversation meant to them, and invite others to do the same. The call could be to a teacher who shaped their career, inspired a passion, gave them confidence, or made them believe in themselves at a crucial moment.
 

Participants can share their call and their experience on social media using #CallYourTeacher and tag @ShreeNiketanSchools, encouraging others to reconnect with the teachers who helped make them who they are.
 

At the heart of #CallYourTeacher is a belief that education goes far beyond textbooks and classrooms. The values, encouragement and sense of identity that teachers help instil can stay with a child for a lifetime. And sometimes, the people who shaped us simply deserve to know the difference they made.
 

About Shree Niketan Schools

Indian Roots; Global Outlook is at the heart of Shree Niketan Schools’ educational philosophy. The school believes that children with a strong foundation in their cultural heritage can reach unprecedented heights in a global future.
 

At Shree Niketan, India’s rich legacy of values, traditions and knowledge is brought into the context of a rapidly globalising world. Respect, prayer, festivals, family and the celebration of India’s diversity are viewed not merely as cultural practices, but as opportunities to nurture empathy, leadership, collaboration and a strong sense of identity.
 

With a vision to nurture students who are deeply connected to their Indian roots while being intellectually and emotionally equipped to thrive on the world stage, Shree Niketan Schools continues to build an education that prepares children for both where they come from and where the world is going.
 

Today, Shree Niketan Schools is a growing community of 700+ staff members and 12,000+ children across five campuses, with a presence in Thiruvallur, Tambaram East, Tambaram West and Nolambur.
 

For more information: Shree Niketan Schools – Call Your Teacher
 

Instagram: @ShreeNiketanSchools
 

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