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03 Feb

“Union Budget 2026-27 Progressive and Growth-Oriented” – Chairman, MATEXIL

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 03: The Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday, February 01. Welcoming the Budget, Shri Shaleen Toshniwal, Chairman, MATEXIL (Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council), stated, “The Budget is Positive, and addresses the requirements of India as a growing economy with expanding trade and deeply integrated with the global economy”. He extended his thanks to the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for announcing a very Pragmatic and Growth-oriented Union Budget 2026-27, which will lead our country towards Viksit Bharat. Shree Shalin Toshniwal, Chairman – MATAXIL…

03 Feb

Sleep Trends 2026: What Indian Consumers Want in Their Mattress

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The Great Indian Sleep Awakening New Delhi [India], February 03: If the last decade was about “hustle culture,” 2026 is shaping up to be the year of “recovery culture.” The Indian consumer has fundamentally shifted gears. We are no longer looking for a mattress just because the old one sagged; we are looking for performance tools to combat rising stress levels, sedentary lifestyles, and chronic back issues. Market data and consumer behavioral shifts point to a clear conclusion: The days of the generic “cotton gadda” are fading. The modern Indian sleeper demands science, specificity, and sustainability. Here is what is driving the…

03 Feb

SoupX launches ‘SoupX – Sip of Health’ outlet at Gurugram hospital

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Strategic investor Jasper Group backs hospital-focused nutrition format with plan for 1,000 outlets nationwide Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 03: SoupX opened its first outlet, SoupX – Sip of Health, at Aarvy Healthcare Hospital, Gurugram, signalling the scale-up of a hospital-linked food services format designed for patients, caregivers, medical staff, and visitors. “When people are in a hospital, they are often there for extended hours, patients, family members and medical teams alike,” said Shri Surinder Arora, Chairman, Jasper Group, who joined as the Guest of Honour. “In such environments, access to food that is clean, balanced and easy to consume becomes important to the overall experience.…

03 Feb

Leapswitch Networks Recognised as CIO CHOICE 2026 Winner in Cloud Service Vendor – Public Cloud Category

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 03: We are proud to announce that we have been honoured with the prestigious award CIO CHOICE 2026 and received our recognition in the Cloud Service Vendor – Public Cloud category. This achievement showcases CloudPe’s commitment to delivering reliable, high-performing, and secure public cloud solutions customised to the needs of fast-growing businesses. This achievement reflects CloudPe’s focus on service excellence, focus on innovation, and creating a public cloud platform that combines compute, GPU-cloud, and infrastructure with simplicity, transparency, and strong customer support whenever needed. Trust & Performance – A Strong Track Record: CloudPe has built its reputation…

03 Feb

A Sneak into the Performance of the Play ‘Live From The Warehouse’

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Review of the play ‘From The Warehouse’ by Troy Ribeiro Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 03: I walked into Rangshila Auditorium, Bandra, thinking I was watching a play. I walked out feeling like I had accidentally opened a live tab into the collective anxiety of being seventeen in 2026. Live! From The Warehouse does not gently invite you into its world. It pulls you in, shuts the door behind you, and asks a simple but unsettling question. If your life is spiralling, would you rather fix it or film it? I was impressed, yes, but I did not expect to feel…

02 Feb

KRAFTON India Introduces Industry-First ‘BGMI Career Mode’ in an Attempt to Offer Real-Life, Career-Relevant Skill Insights via BGMI Gameplay

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 02: KRAFTON India, the publisher of India’s most loved online multiplayer game BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), today announced the launch of BGMI Career Mode, an industry-first, game-led initiative that explores how in-game behaviour can be translated into real-life, career-relevant skill insights for gamers. It intends to complement resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and personal development journeys for students, gamers and working professionals. An exploratory initiative that combines psychometric frameworks with gameplay signals to generate a personalised report, reflecting the cognitive abilities and soft skills of BGMI players Developed in partnership with Aeos Group and Leo Burnett India, bringing together assessment thinking and…

02 Feb

Chennai-Based Artist Beena Unnikrishnan Brings Her Travelling Solo Exhibition ‘Ekaa – The One’ to Mumbai, Celebrating the 64 Yoginis Through Art

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 02: Celebrated Chennai-based artist Beena Unnikrishnan is set to showcase her powerful travelling solo exhibition, “Ekaa – The One,” a stunning visual ode to the 64 Yoginis, in Mumbai from 31st January to 2nd February 2026 at P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400025. The showcase will also include a special documentary screening on 2nd February, with two shows scheduled from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. “The journey began when I started painting Maha Tripurasundari”, says Beena, who is originally from Kollam. “She is a powerful universal…

02 Feb

Farming Box Pvt. Limited Wins Prestigious ‘Most Innovative Product Award 2025’ for Its Revolutionary Household Digital Miner

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New Delhi [India], February 02: Farming Box Pvt. Limited, an emerging Indian technology company focused on redefining passive income opportunities, has been conferred the Most Innovative Product Award 2025 for its flagship offering, The Farming Box. The award recognizes the company’s breakthrough household digital miner device, which enables effortless and sustainable passive income generation for everyday users. The award was presented by the Entrepreneurs Forum of India, honoring products that successfully combine technological innovation, accessibility, and meaningful real-world impact. The Farming Box stood out among numerous national contenders for its distinctive approach to democratizing digital asset generation by transforming ordinary…

02 Feb

The Disappearing Art of Listening

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New Delhi [India], February 02: In an age of constant connectivity, silence has become uncomfortable and attention increasingly scarce. Research indicates that the average smartphone user checks their phone more than 80 times a day—a habit closely linked to shrinking attention spans and a steady decline in the quality of face-to-face communication. While technology has multiplied our opportunities to speak, post, and respond, it has quietly eroded one of the most essential human skills: the ability to listen. Modern conversations are rarely uninterrupted. Notifications buzz mid-sentence, eyes drift to glowing screens, and minds race ahead to formulate replies rather than…

02 Feb

BGMI’s Daily Rewards Momentum Continues with a Fresh Redeem Code Drop for 2nd February

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 02: KRAFTON India has released a new redeem code for BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) as part of its ongoing rewards programme. Players can unlock the Female Racer Set an in-game cosmetic item that allows further customisation of character appearance in BGMI. The code is available for a limited period through official redemption channels. 59 official redeem codes released to unlock exclusive in-game rewards BGMI players can redeem codes only via BGMI’s official website at battlegroundsmobileindia.com/redeem Redeem codes are valid until 28th February 2026 and can be redeemed only on BGMI’s official channels. Redeem Codes: IEZCZH53F36AURX6 IEZDZ673SM78CMB5 IEZEZ4D6AKB88P4H…