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60% of Indians Sleep less than 6 Hours Nightly as Sleep Supplements Surge 650%

60% of Indians Sleep less than 6 Hours Nightly as Sleep Supplements Surge 650%

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AGR Knowledge Services reveals how sleep deprivation is driving India's newest wellness market Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-Jun 27, 2025 12:31 IST Three out of five Indians aren't getting adequate nightly sleep, with a quarter reporting their sleep has worsened since the pandemic, according to a new trend report from AGR Knowledge Services. Rather than seeking medical help, most are turning to online solutions and supplements, creating a booming marketplace for sleep aids. The report, "The Modern Sleep Bazaar: How Sleep Debt Became India's Wellness Opportunity," analyzed digital conversations, search queries and consumer sentiment to map the country's growing sleep crisis and the commercial response. When Rest Takes a Backseat: Indians Sleep Less Than 6 Hours​ Key find...
SOUL Festival Announces its Third Chapter – 9th to 13th October at Soneva Fushi

SOUL Festival Announces its Third Chapter – 9th to 13th October at Soneva Fushi

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-Jun 24, 2025 13:43 IST Returning for its third chapter, SOUL Festival unfolds once more from October 9 to 13, 2025, at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives’ untamed Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Set within a sanctuary of barefoot luxury at the world’s best beach resort, the five-day retreat is a deeply immersive celebration of wellness, healing wisdom and human connection – uniting a global community of seekers, changemakers and visionary wellbeing experts. Soneva Fushi - Wellness Group Activity with Sanctum The 2025 edition welcomes an inspiring line-up of international thought leaders and practitioners. Returning to the Maldives are Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gabriel Olszewski, whose energising morning rituals set the tone for each...
Indian Railways to make Passenger Reservation System multilingual with Focus on Passenger Convenience and Smart Ticketing

Indian Railways to make Passenger Reservation System multilingual with Focus on Passenger Convenience and Smart Ticketing

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New Passenger Reservation System Capable of generating over 1.5 lakh rail tickets per minute, i.e. about five times the current capacity of 32000 tickets in a minute, to be ready by year end. Indian Railways to make Passenger Reservation System multilingual with Focus on Passenger Convenience and Smart Ticketing To improve your travel uncertainty, Railway Ministry to soon implement advanced charting of waitlisted tickets; For trains departing before 2 pm, chart will be prepared by 9 pm previous day Tatkal Booking to Have Broad-Based Authentication via Aadhaar or Govt ID Linked to DigiLocker for Enhanced Security and Transparency Ticket Enquiry Capacity to Rise Tenfold—From 4 Lakh to Over 40 Lakh Enquiries Per Minute in New PRS System : 29 JUN 2025 6:31PM by PIB Delhi Indian Railway...
Growth momentum remains strong in H1 2025 with 33.7 msf of Grade A space uptake, a 13% YoY growth – Colliers India

Growth momentum remains strong in H1 2025 with 33.7 msf of Grade A space uptake, a 13% YoY growth – Colliers India

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Q2 2025 sees 17.8 msf of leasing and 14.9 msf of new supply across the top 7 cities, registering an 11% YoY growth in each Bengaluru & Hyderabad drive 45% of the total demand, and 51% of the new supply during the quarter Technology sector drives 47% of conventional leasing during Q2 2025, followed by BFSI firms at 19% share Flex spaces contribute close to one-fourth of the total office space demand in Q2 2025 Bengaluru, 26 June 2025: India’s office market continued its strong growth trajectory in Q2 2025, recording 17.8 million square feet of gross leasing across the top seven cities, an 11% increase compared to Q2 2024. This also marks a 12% growth compared to the office space demand in the first quarter of the year and underscores the resilience of commercial real esta...
Rinac India Limited and Epta Announce Strategic Partnership to  Elevate India’s Food Retail Refrigeration Landscape

Rinac India Limited and Epta Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate India’s Food Retail Refrigeration Landscape

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Bengaluru, India – June 27, 2025- In a bold move set to reshape India's refrigeration industry, Rinac India Limited today formally announced its strategic partnership with Epta, the European leader in commercial refrigeration solutions for retail, Ho.Re.Ca. , and the food & beverage sector. The announcement was made at an exclusive press conference held at Shangri-La Bengaluru , where industry leaders, media, and trade stakeholders gathered to witness the collaboration between two refrigeration powerhouses — one Italian, one Indian — joining forces to serve the country's evolving cold chain needs. Mr. P. Sukumaran Co-Founder & Jt. Managing Director of Rinac India Limited.said “With Epta's world-class refrigeration technology and Rinac's trusted presence across India, we are shapi...
TVS Emerald Secures Strategic 7.18-Acre Land Parcel in Bangalore’s Rayasandra with a revenue potential over INR 700 Crore

TVS Emerald Secures Strategic 7.18-Acre Land Parcel in Bangalore’s Rayasandra with a revenue potential over INR 700 Crore

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Company strengthens Bangalore footprint with its 7th major acquisition in the city Bangalore, 24 June 2025:  TVS Emerald, a prominent real estate developer, announced the acquisition of a premium 7.18-acre landholding in Rayasandra, Bangalore, with a project revenue potential of over ₹700 crore. This strategic acquisition is a testament to TVS Emerald’s commitment to enhancing its presence in Bangalore's robust real estate space. The newly acquired site is strategically positioned near Rayasandra Lake, placing it at the heart of one of Bangalore’s most well-established micro-markets. The location offers excellent connectivity to major IT hubs, educational institutions, and commercial centres, making it an attractive proposition for a premium residential development. This acquisiti...
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

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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 ...