New insights from Mpower, a holistic mental health care provider and an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, founded by Mrs Neerja Birla, Founder Chairperson Aditya Birla Education Trust and Mpower, reveal a significant rise in emotional stress, loneliness, and relationship-related challenges among women across urban India.
 

Mrs. Neerja Birla brings women’s mental health to centre stage at Mpowering Minds 2026, driving dialogue on evolving needs across life stage
 

Drawing from interactions with over 395,000 female beneficiaries over the past 3 years across counselling centres, helplines, school outreach programmes, and community initiatives, the findings offer a comprehensive view of how mental health concerns among women are evolving across life stages and geographies.
 

The data highlights distinct emotional patterns across age groups, presenting a life-stage view of women’s mental health in urban India.

• Adolescents (below 18) are increasingly engaging with mental health programmes through schools, educational institutions, and counselling services available to them, reflecting both rising awareness and early emotional vulnerability driven by academic pressure, identity formation, and social dynamics.

• Young women (18-25) frequently report academic stress, career uncertainty, relationship conflicts, and challenges with emotional boundaries as they transition into adulthood.

• Women in prime working years (26-49) emerge as the most emotionally burdened, experiencing loneliness, relationship strain, workplace stress, financial pressures, and emotional burnout while balancing multiple roles.

• Women aged 50+ often face loneliness, family transitions, and evolving emotional needs linked to later life stages.
   

While the overarching trends remain consistent, the data reveals distinct city-specific stressors shaped by local socio-economic and cultural contexts:

• In Delhi, emotional strain is strongly linked to loneliness among working women and boundary and identity challenges among younger women, reflecting the pressures of high-performance urban environments.

• In Mumbai, family conflict, marital stress, and relationship tensions emerge as dominant concerns, alongside a notable rise in adolescent engagement, indicating increasing openness toward seeking support.

• In Kolkata, mental health challenges are shaped by academic pressure, emotional isolation, and family expectations, particularly among younger women navigating educational and career transitions.

• In Bangalore, women frequently report workplace stress, financial pressures, and burnout, reflecting the demands of a fast-paced, career-driven urban ecosystem.
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Together, these insights highlight how local realities intersect with broader societal shifts, creating layered and evolving mental health challenges for women across India.
 

Further the analysis of data by Mpower highlights key trends emerging across urban India

• Loneliness is rising, particularly among working women

• Relationship stress and family conflict are central emotional triggers

• Workplace and financial pressures are intensifying distress

• Early mental health engagement is increasing, especially among adolescents

• Stigma continues to delay timely support
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Commenting on the findings, Mrs Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust and Mpower, said, “Women’s mental health is shaped not only by individual experiences but by the systems they navigate every day across work, family and society. As more women come forward to seek support, it is critical that we build accessible, stigma-free ecosystems across homes, workplaces and communities that enable them to prioritise their wellbeing.”
 

Adding an expert’s perspective Dr. Preeti Parakh, Psychiatrist and Head Mpower- The centre Kolkata and Delhi, said, “What we are seeing across urban India is a shift from episodic stress to more sustained, layered emotional strain among women. At different life stages, these challenges manifest differently -from identity and boundary-related concerns among younger women to chronic emotional fatigue, loneliness, and role overload among those in their 30s and 40s. This highlights the need to understand women’s mental health not as isolated concerns, but as evolving patterns shaped by life transitions, social expectations, and cumulative pressures.”
 

Further, Dr. Harshida Bhansali, Head Psychiatrist, Mpower-The Centre, Mumbai, added, “Untreated mental health concerns in women often have far-reaching consequences – impacting not only individual wellbeing, but also family dynamics, workplace productivity, and long-term health outcomes. Delayed intervention can lead to more complex psychological and physical conditions over time. Strengthening early access to support through schools, workplaces, and communities, along with normalising help-seeking, is critical to reducing this long-term social and economic cost.”
 

The findings underscore the need for coordinated efforts to address women’s mental health challenges:

• Expanding access to affordable counselling services

• Integrating mental health awareness in education systems

• Strengthening workplace wellbeing policies

• Encouraging open, stigma-free conversations

• Integrating Mental Health into Primary Healthcare

• Ensuring access to psychiatric care and essential medications

• Expanding the mental health workforce (psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers)

• Building early intervention systems for children and adolescents

• Leveraging digital mental health platforms with quality and privacy safeguards

• Strengthening implementation of mental health policies and increasing public health funding

• Developing community-based support systems and peer networks

• Establishing robust crisis intervention services, including 24/7 helplines

• Training non-specialists (teachers, managers, frontline workers) in basic mental health support

• Promoting preventive mental health practices and emotional resilience at all life stages
   

At Mpower, a sustained focus on women’s mental health is reflected not only in its on-ground interventions but also in the data emerging from its work, which highlights critical gaps in access, awareness, and continuity of care. Building on these insights, the organisation convened the Mpowering Minds 2026 Women’s Mental Health Summit – bringing together experts, practitioners, and thought leaders from India and globally to examine these challenges in depth. The discussions were anchored in real-world evidence, enabling a richer exchange of perspectives and solutions, and culminated in a collective call to action for more integrated, accessible, and life-stage–responsive mental health support systems for women.
 

About Mpower
Backed by Aditya Birla Education Trust, Mpower is a pioneering holistic mental health initiative, now marking a decade of impact in transforming mental health awareness and care in India. Since its inception in 2016, under the leadership of Mrs. Neerja Birla, Mpower has been committed to building an inclusive ecosystem where individuals and their caregivers receive professional support, compassionate care, and acceptance – free from stigma or discrimination.
 

Through a multidisciplinary and integrated approach, Mpower delivers impact across a diverse ecosystem – including clinical services, outreach and awareness programs, institutional partnerships, helplines, educational initiatives such as Minds Matter, and sports-focused interventions like AMP.
 

Its growing footprint spans multiple locations including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Palghar, Kalyan, JECRC University (Jaipur), Kota, along with campus-based presence across BITS Pilani (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad) and other partner institutions.
 

Over the past 10 years, Mpower has played a pivotal role in normalizing conversations around mental well-being, reaching millions through its care delivery, prevention programs, and large-scale partnerships – continuing to enable individuals to seek support with dignity, confidence, and hope.
 

For more information, please visit mpowerminds.com.

Galgotias University has steadily evolved over the years as a growing contributor to technology-focused education in India, and its recent recognition in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026 by subject (Computer Science and Information Systems) reflects this ongoing journey. The ranking is not just a milestone, but a result of decades of consistent effort toward building a strong academic and research ecosystem.

 

Galgotias University recognized in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

 

In the 2026 rankings, Galgotias University has been placed in the 601–650 band globally for Computer Science and Information Systems. Within India, it is ranked 11th among private universities and 30th among government and Private universities in India in this subject area. These outcomes indicate gradual progress and a strengthening presence in the national and global academic landscape.

 

This recognition has been shaped by a sustained focus on academic quality, industry-aligned curriculum design, and a Student Centered Active Learning Ecosystem. Over the years, the university has worked to expand its capabilities in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering, aligning its programs with evolving industry and societal needs.

 

The achievement also reflects the collective efforts of faculty, students, and institutional partners and industry collaborations in nurturing an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With the global demand for technology talent continuing to grow, Galgotias University aims to further build on this foundation and contribute meaningfully to the development of a future-ready workforce and India’s knowledge economy.

 

This ranking by subject makes the Galgotias University’s Computer Science and Information Systems the no 2nd ranked amongst private universities in Uttar Pradesh which is not only an achievement for Galgotias University but also a matter of pride for the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is becoming a Global knowledge Destination. Uttar Pradesh is not only attracting world class universities but is also set to open one of Asia’s largest airports in Jewar (close to Galgotias University) set to be inaugurated soon. The Noida International Airport will be a big factor in boosting the industry ecosystem, and will create several jobs in the area.

 

Mr Suneel Galgotia said, “Being recognized in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Computer Science and Information Systems is a meaningful moment for Galgotias University. More than the recognition, it reflects the journey and the efforts that have shaped it over the years. This is not the outcome of a single milestone, but the result of a sustained commitment to building a strong quality academic ecosystem.”

 

Dr Dhruv Galgotia said, “This recognition is a reflection of the collective commitment of our students, faculty, and researchers. It has been built over years through consistent effort, quiet perseverance, and a shared belief in doing meaningful work. While we take pride in this moment, we remain grounded in the understanding that this is only a step in a much larger journey. There is still much to accomplish, and Galgotias University will continue striving to improve, and contribute with purpose.”

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University is among the world’s leading universities in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS Rankings) and Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings.

Galgotias University proudly ascends in the QS World University Rankings 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds, securing a coveted position in the 1201–1400 global band. Ranked 15th among top private universities and 43rd among all Indian universities, this achievement marks a powerful endorsement of Galgotias’ unwavering commitment to academic excellence, global relevance, and innovation in higher education. Galgotias has also been accredited with NAAC A+ grade in its very first cycle, achieving these milestones in a record time of just 14 years.

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

These recognitions highlight Galgotias University’s strong focus on teaching excellence, research impact, internationalization, industry integration, and innovation driven learning, shaping globally competent graduates ready for the challenges of the future.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. N K Gaur Registrar

Galgotias University registrar@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in

BPTP Limited has been recognised as an “IGBC Green Crusader” by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) at the 4th Edition of the CII–IGBC GreenTech Summit 2026, held on 18 March 2026 in New Delhi.

BPTP Recognised as ‘IGBC Green Crusader’ at IGBC Greentech Summit 2026

The recognition marks BPTP’s successful registration of its projects — Green Oaks Commercial 1 & 2, District Walk D, and Club 81 — under the prestigious IGBC Green Building Rating System, underscoring the company’s commitment to sustainable and future-ready development.

The summit brought together stakeholders from the construction, real estate, and climate-tech sectors to discuss developments in the climate-tech ecosystem.

Commenting on the recognition, Manik Malik, CEO & President, BPTP Limited, said, “We acknowledge the recognition by IGBC for our projects registered under the Green Building Rating System. BPTP has incorporated sustainability-related features in select developments, in accordance with applicable standards. This recognition pertains to the registration of these projects under the IGBC Green Building Rating System.”

The IGBC Green Building Rating System provides a structured framework for evaluating projects on defined sustainability parameters, including resource efficiency and environmental considerations. The registration of BPTP‘s projects under this framework indicates that these projects have been submitted for evaluation under the IGBC Green Building Rating System.

About BPTP
BPTP Limited is a real estate developers with over two decades of operations in the Delhi-NCR region. The company has delivered numerous residential and commercial projects across multiple locations in NCR, including residential group housing, plotted developments, commercial developments and integrated townships.

Nippon Paint India, part of the NIPSEA Group – Asia Pacific’s No. 1 paint and coatings manufacturer, has unveiled HERizons, a strategic platform aimed at accelerating female leadership and creating a cross-industry community of “women in motion” and enabling the next generation of changemakers. The initiative was formally launched at the Delhi edition of HERizons, through an evening that brought together policymakers, industry changemakers and women leaders across sectors, under the theme “Painting New Possibilities,” marking a defining step in the company’s commitment to women’s empowerment, access and acceleration.

(L-R) – Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs and Mr. Sharad Malhotra, Managing Director, Nippon Paint India

Setting the tone for the initiative, Mr. Sharad Malhotra, Managing Director, Nippon Paint India, delivered the opening address, outlining the vision behind HERizons. He highlighted the need for platforms that go beyond recognition to actively enable collaboration, visibility, and long-term impact for women leaders across domains. “HERizons is our commitment to building a platform where women’s potential is recognised, accelerated, and celebrated — not once, but consistently,” said Mr. Malhotra. “We believe that when women are empowered to lead, entire industries transform”, he added.

The keynote address was delivered by Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs, who underscored the importance of policy, representation, and innovation in advancing women’s empowerment in India. Smt. Lekhi brought national perspective to the conversation, speaking on the critical role that platforms like HERizons play in translating women’s potential into tangible progress at scale. A key highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the Mission SHAKTHISAT mascot, a pioneering global initiative to advance women’s participation in space and science, led by Ms. Lekhi in her capacity as Global Chair of Mission ShakthiSAT. She was also felicitated during the ceremony in recognition of her leadership and contributions to public service and women’s empowerment.              

HERizons reflects the company’s broader vision to build a multi-dimensional platform for women’s growth and empowerment – extending beyond business to actively champion platforms that empower women leaders – through three key initiatives: HERizons Canvas: A creative and collaborative platform to showcase expression, storytelling, and artistic voices; HERizons Voices: A forum for dialogue, thought leadership, and amplification of women’s perspectives across industries and HERizons Next: A future-focused initiative designed to mentor, support, and enable the next generation of women leaders.

The summit also marked the induction of the first cohort of HERizons Achievers. The HERizons Change Maker Awards recognised 18 extraordinary women across fashion, design, real estate, infrastructure, education, arts, sustainability, and social impact — leaders who are actively rewriting the rules in their fields.

Through the launch of HERizons, Nippon Paint India reinforces its foundational philosophy: the company provides the canvas, and people paint new possibilities for the future.

The Antara Care Home in Noida has become the first senior care facility in the district to be awarded the NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) Care Home Accreditation—a set of safety and quality norms designed specifically to standardise care delivery in residential facilities.

Noida Care Home in Sector 66 is the second facility in the Antara network to receive NABH Care Home Accreditation

For Antara Senior Care, India’s only fully integrated senior care ecosystem, this is the second facility in its network to receive this prestigious recognition, and a step toward its goal of bringing all its care homes under this framework. Antara Senior Care is the only assisted living provider with NABH accredited care homes in north India. In 2025, its Gurugram Care Home became the first facility in India to receive this certification from the country’s apex healthcare quality. This reflects the organisation’s continued dedication to excellence in personalised ageing-related care, transparent operations, family involvement in care decisions, and measurable outcomes meeting the highest national standard in senior care.

Ishaan Khanna, CEO, Antara Assisted Care Services, said, “Choosing a care home for a loved one is ultimately a decision made on trust. The NABH accreditation offers that trust as proof. It means that here care is delivered through defined processes, by qualified and trained professionals, against standards that are independently verified. For us, this certification reflects our long-standing belief that quality senior care cannot be left to chance. Our goal is to extend this standard across our care home network in Delhi-NCR, Bangalore and Chennai, and continue raising the bar for what families should expect from senior care in India.”

As part of the accreditation process, the Antara Care Home in Noida Sector 66 was assessed across several critical parameters including resident safety, quality of life measures, clinical governance, staff qualifications and training, medication management, infection prevention and control, physical infrastructure standards, including round-the-clock availability of essentials like potable water and electricity, installation and periodic inspection of safety devices. This rigorous evaluation also encompassed several health and safety parameters, including bio-medical waste management systems, regular facility rounds with documented inspections, emergency preparedness and rights of residents through grievance redressal mechanisms.

Prem Singh Rathore, Chief Quality Officer, Antara Senior Care, said, “Senior care in India has evolved in an informal and fragmented manner. It’s largely unregulated with wide variations in quality and safety delivered. NABH accreditation represents an important shift toward making ecosystems more structured, accountable, scalable with readiness to deliver standardised care. It ensures that care delivery is guided by documented processes, measurable standards, and continuous quality improvement across functions. Achieving this accreditation reflects Antara’s commitment to operational excellence and to building systems that can deliver safe and dignified care consistently for every resident.”

India is on the cusp of a significant demographic shift that is reshaping the country’s care needs. Its senior population is set to more than double to ~350 million by 2050 (JLL-ASLI report, 2024) with the 80+ population growing by 279% in the same timeframe (UNFPA). To improve health span alongside rising lifespan, the need for structured, reliable, and professionally managed senior care infrastructure is becoming urgent.

But India’s senior care ecosystem remains largely fragmented and unregulated leading to inconsistencies in care delivery. The adoption of NABH Care Homes Accreditation Standards, introduced by the country’s apex healthcare accreditation body, is a decisive step towards building institutional preparedness to meet India’s rising need for safe and high-quality environments that deliver dignified care.

Antara remains committed to redefining senior care by combining medical expertise with an environment designed for dignity, compassion, and trust.

The 53-bed Antara Care Home in Noida’s Sector 66 offers short-, medium- and long-term living solutions for seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living as an outcome of ageing; the FFRO-licenced facility also offers short-term, clinically supervised, structured care after surgery or acute illness. It has state-of the-art infrastructure for transition care, an engaging social calendar designed to alleviate loneliness and promote mental alertness, 24×7 nursing, specialist doctor support, geriatric-trained teams, in-house kitchen offering specialised meals planned by dieticians, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.

For more information about Antara Care Homes or to schedule a visit, contact +919811441111 or visit www.antaraseniorcare.com.

About Antara Senior Care

Launched in 2013, Antara is the senior-care business of Max India Limited, part of the $7-billion Max Group. It is an integrated ecosystem for senior care, operating in two main lines of business – Residences for Seniors and Assisted Care Services. Antara’s first senior residential community in Dehradun, comprising nearly 200 families, caters to their social, recreational, educational, wellness, and health-related needs. In the near future, it will open its second senior living community in Noida’s Sector-150, with families moving into the 340 apartments built in the first phase. Expanding its footprint in Gurugram, Antara will manage senior living residences, dedicated spaces for senior living, and primary healthcare services at Estate 360 and Estate 361, developed by Max Estates. Antara’s Assisted Care Services include Care Homes, Memory Care Home, Care at Home and AGEasy. This line of business caters to seniors, who need more immersive interventions in their daily lives due to medical or age-related issues. With eight facilities and 485 beds across Gurugram, Noida, Bengaluru and Chennai, Care Homes provide long-term care to seniors who require constant medical and nursing supervision, and short-term care services for the recuperation of seniors. Its Care at Home services, offered in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Chennai, provide well-equipped, trained professionals offering care to seniors inside their home’s comfort. AGEasy, an online and offline store focusing on senior-specific products and solutions to manage chronic health conditions at home, has touched over 6.5 lakh lives since inception in 2023.

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, announced the launch of its Intelli Cool Pro Series Room Air Conditioners in India, expanding its premium RAC portfolio. The Pro range combines rapid inverter performance, intelligent cooling, and built-in Wi-Fi voice control. Backed by Hisense’s nine generations of inverter innovation, the system ensures precise temperature control, reduced power fluctuations, and long-term reliability.
 

Hisense Unveils Next-Generation Inverter Technology and Smart Connectivity Air Conditioner to Indian Homes
 

At the core of the Intelli Cool Pro Series is QSD Rapid Inverter Technology designed to enable the compressor to quickly start cooling. This ensures faster temperature pull-down, immediate comfort, and optimized performance from the moment the AC is switched on. The integrated AI Smart Mode intelligently adapts cooling output based on room conditions and user preferences, ensuring consistent comfort while minimizing energy consumption. Designed with consumer well-being in mind, the Intelli Cool Pro Series features a 4 in 1 healthy filter that helps capture fine particulate matter, contributing to cleaner and healthier indoor air. It further has the Self Clean function, that ensures improved hygiene inside the unit and better air quality for families, especially important in urban environments.
 

An interesting feature in the pro range is that it comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi via Hisense ConnectLife, enabling users to control and monitor their AC anytime, anywhere through their smart devices. It also supports voice control in English and Hindi, along with personalized scheduling and temperature customization, allowing convenient remote operation from anywhere.
 

The Intelli Cool Pro Series adopts R32 refrigerant, which has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) approximately 65% lower than R410A. This makes the air conditioner significantly more environmentally responsible while delivering powerful performance, making the ACs more effective and power saving. With this feature, Hisense reinforces its commitment to sustainable innovation aligned with global environmental standards.
 

The pro range is engineered for powerful and uniform airflow across different room sizes.
 

Key performance features include:

• Quick Chill Technology with 3D Cool Air Flow Design

• 4-Way Auto Swing for uniform air distribution

• Long Distance Airflow for effective cooling in larger rooms

• Multiple Sleep Modes for personalized night comfort

• Super-Quiet Operation with dedicated Quiet Mode for uninterrupted rest

• Self Clean and Self Diagnose functions for hassle-free maintenance

• 100% In-Grooved Copper with Anti-Corrosion treatment

• Stabilizer free
   

Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Rana, CEO, Hisense India, said, “At Hisense, we believe air conditioning today must go beyond basic cooling. Consumers are seeking intelligent performance, energy efficiency, and healthier living environments. The Intelli Cool Pro Series reflects our commitment to bringing globally proven inverter expertise, AI-driven adaptability, and environmentally responsible technology to Indian homes. With QSD Rapid Inverter Technology, R32 refrigerant, smart Wi-Fi connectivity, and 4 in 1 filtration, we are delivering a solution that is faster, smarter, greener, and designed around the evolving lifestyle needs of modern India.”
 

Alongside the newly launched Intelli Cool Pro Series, Hisense is also introducing the Intelli Cool Series and the Eco Cool Series, all now available in India.
 

Price and Availability

The Intelli Perla Pro Series is currently available in the 3-Star 1.5 Ton variant across leading ecommerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, and retail outlets like Reliance, Satya, Nandilath, Great Eastern and Patra Electronics and authorized dealers nationwide.
 

Starting Price: INR 28,990 with 5 years comprehensive warranty.
 

About Hisense
Hisense India is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hisense Group, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances. The brand offers a wide range of products, including televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines. Present in over 160 countries, Hisense has maintained the No. 1 global position in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment for consecutive years (Omdia 2023–Q3 2025). As the Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide. In February 2026, Hisense inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing its commitment to local manufacturing under the Make in India. The brand is rapidly expanding its offline presence in India through strong retail partnerships and customer-centric services.
 

Website: www.hisense-india.com.