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Mars in Partnership with C40 Expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ in India, Pilots the Programme in Bengaluru

Mars in Partnership with C40 Expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ in India, Pilots the Programme in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India First of its kind program catalyzes a global movement of pet-friendly and climate-resilient cities fit for future generations A new partnership with C40 Cities empowers mayors to increase access to pet-friendly and climate-resilient green spaces with an initial focus on Bengaluru, London, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, and Bangkok Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, is expanding its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in India -helping more cities become pet-friendly and making it easier for people to enjoy life with their pets. Better Cities for Pets is expanding to India; Launched Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets, and the Planet featuring Bengaluru’s iconic Cubbon Park The expanded program invests mo...
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau to Host MICE Roadshows in Hyderabad and Bangalore

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau to Host MICE Roadshows in Hyderabad and Bangalore

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All India, 23 June 2025: The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai, is set to organize two impactful MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Roadshows and Evening Networking Sessions in Hyderabad and Bangalore during the first week of July 2025. This initiative is part of a focused effort to enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism presence in India, one of its most significant source markets. The first roadshow will be held on July 1st, 2025, at the Taj Krishna Hotel in Hyderabad, followed by the second roadshow on July 3rd, 2025, at the Taj West End in Bengaluru. India has consistently maintained its position as the top source market for Sri Lanka, contributing to 20% of total tourist arrivals. From January to 31...
PPS Motors – Mahindra’s Largest Dealer in India – Expands its Operations in Maharashtra; Inaugurates 2 New Dealerships at Katraj, Pune and Saswad

PPS Motors – Mahindra’s Largest Dealer in India – Expands its Operations in Maharashtra; Inaugurates 2 New Dealerships at Katraj, Pune and Saswad

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Pune, Maharashtra, India Marks Group’s 137th Mahindra facility in India; a new touchpoint at Katraj apart from another at Saswad launched The 6,500 sq. ft. Katraj showroom strengthens PPS Motors’ presence to 8 Mahindra outlets in Pune PPS Motors plans to add 5 more facilities in the city to further enhance accessibility and customer experience PPS Motors, a part of one of India’s largest automobile retail conglomerates, today announced the inauguration of two newest Mahindra dealerships in Pune, Maharashtra. The inauguration of the facility at Katraj, Ambegaon was attended by Mr. Baneswar Banerjee, National Sales Head & VP, Mahindra, and other senior officials from both the organizations. Apart from this, the company had also inaugurated another dealership at Saswad nea...
Butterfly Unveils a Bold New Identity That Celebrates Change and Champions the Original You

Butterfly Unveils a Bold New Identity That Celebrates Change and Champions the Original You

Home Improvement, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Butterfly, one of India’s most trusted kitchen appliance brands, is turning a new page. With a refreshed brand identity, a renewed purpose, and a sharper understanding of today’s ever-evolving consumer. Butterfly New Logo At the heart of this refresh is a symbol as timeless as it is transformative—the fingerprint. Merging beautifully into the wings of a butterfly, the evolved icon reflects the brand’s core belief: that while life changes, one’s essence remains. It is this personal imprint—one’s way of thinking, cooking, creating, and living—that Butterfly now celebrates. This new era of Butterfly speaks directly to consumers with a ‘zillenial’ attitude to life—self-aware individuals who embrace transformation while staying rooted in who ...
Bollywood Stars Meet Kitchen Innovation as TTK Prestige Unveils its Latest Product, the AirFlip Air Fryer at the Style Icons Summit 2025

Bollywood Stars Meet Kitchen Innovation as TTK Prestige Unveils its Latest Product, the AirFlip Air Fryer at the Style Icons Summit 2025

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Jun 20, 2025 15:47 IST TTK Prestige, India’s leading kitchen appliances brand, made a powerful style statement at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit & Awards 2025. As a key partner of the event, the brand brought kitchens into the spotlight by celebrating their transformation into stylish, expressive spaces—and marked the occasion with the launch of its latest innovation, the AirFlip Two-in-one Air Fryer. Anjali Anand with TTK Prestige AirFlip two-in-one Air Fryer at the Style Icons Summit 2025 The launch was led by actor Chitrangada Singh, joined on stage by style icons Nushrratt Bharuccha, Radhika Madan and Abhishek Banerjee, adding a glamorous touch to the brand’s celebration of kitchen as a space of aspiration and self-expres...
MATTER Launches Experience Hub in Bengaluru, Strengthens Presence in Karnataka

MATTER Launches Experience Hub in Bengaluru, Strengthens Presence in Karnataka

LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle
Electric vehicle innovator MATTER has expanded its footprint in southern India with the launch of a new Experience Hub in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Located at 1st Phase, 1, 100 Feet Ring Road, Vysya Bank Colony in BTM Layout, Bengaluru, the hub offers an interactive retail experience designed to engage customers with the brand’s cutting-edge electric mobility solutions. Jayanagar MLA C.K. Ramamurthy inaugurated the new Matter Experience hub. The event was attended by MATTER’s senior leadership team, including Co-Founder and Group CDO – Mr. Saran Babu, Lalbhai, Co-Founder and Group COO – Mr. Arun Pratap Singh, Vice President of Sales – Mr. Willy Chengappa, and the dealership principal – Mr Chirag Bafna, along with local dignitaries and industry stakeholders. At the centre of the new hub is ...
Bengaluru Drives Home Upgrades with 68% Households Spend in Appliances, Highest Among Metros: The Great Indian Wallet 3.0 by Home Credit India

Bengaluru Drives Home Upgrades with 68% Households Spend in Appliances, Highest Among Metros: The Great Indian Wallet 3.0 by Home Credit India

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Key Highlights for Bengaluru Bengaluru's average monthly income is ₹46,000 with expenses at ₹21,000. Groceries (20%) and Rent (20%) are also major contributors to monthly expenses. Discretionary spending is low on travel (3%), but higher on dining (29%), movies (24%), fitness (12%), and OTT apps (27%). In the last six months, 68% spent on home appliances — the highest across cities. Fashion (18%), décor (17%), travel (7%), and electronics (3%) followed. 84% are aware of online fraud, with 26% reporting being scammed and 47% facing frequent fraud attempts. 75% are current UPI users, but 54% would discontinue use if charges were applied. Top aspirations include starting a business (25%), buying a house (24%), and repaying loans (20%) Bangalore, 23rd June 2025 : Home Cr...
High-activity micro markets likely to witness at least 1 msf of average annual demand & supply over the next few years

High-activity micro markets likely to witness at least 1 msf of average annual demand & supply over the next few years

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High-activity micro markets drive 65% of demand & 76% of new supply in India since 2020 Almost 60% of the micro markets have near-dollar or sub-dollar office rentals; presenting an attractive proposition for global players to consolidate GCCs prefer SBDs & PBDs, with 73% of GCC leasing concentrated in top 10 micro markets since 2020 Of the 488 msf REIT-worthy office stock in India, 56% is in top 10 micro markets  Bengaluru, India, 19th June 2025: India’s office market has undergone a transformative shift, amidst continuous demand scale up in the last few years. Interestingly, high-activity micro markets across the top seven cities of the country have been witnessing consistently high demand & supply since 2020. These high-activity micro markets collectively accoun...
Indian patients no longer need to look abroad for advanced treatment,” said Dr. Sharat Damodar, Senior Consultant, Haematologist and Head of Adult BMT at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru and Chairman of the Oncology Collegium at Narayana Health.

Indian patients no longer need to look abroad for advanced treatment,” said Dr. Sharat Damodar, Senior Consultant, Haematologist and Head of Adult BMT at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru and Chairman of the Oncology Collegium at Narayana Health.

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Three-Year Cancer Remissions Mark Milestone for CAR T-Cell Therapy at Narayana Health City Bengaluru, India 18th June, 2025– In a landmark development for cancer care in India, three patients treated with CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed follicular lymphoma at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, have completed three years of successful follow-up—making this one of the longest documented survivals post-CAR T therapy in South India. Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy, a cutting-edge immunotherapy, has become a beacon of hope for patients with relapsed or treatment-resistant lymphoma. India now produces CAR T therapy domestically, with two CDSCO-approved products—NEXCAR19 and QARTEMI—making this life-saving treatment more accessible and affordable. Ms. Perumala (name change...
Install CCTV Cameras at K.R. Market: Suralakar Vikas Kishor

Install CCTV Cameras at K.R. Market: Suralakar Vikas Kishor

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In an effort to maintain cleanliness at K.R. Market, Zonal Commissioner Suralakar Vikas Kishor has directed officials to install CCTV cameras at strategic locations. During his visit and inspection of K.R. Market in the West Zone today, the Commissioner emphasized the importance of maintaining consistent cleanliness. However, due to the indiscriminate disposal of waste by some vendors, the upkeep of hygiene standards has been severely hampered. He instructed the officials to identify such locations and install CCTV cameras to monitor and curb such practices. Approximately 70 tons of waste are generated daily at the market, and waste is cleared in three shifts. Post installation of the CCTV system, the Commissioner instructed for continuous monitoring and strict action against those v...