Articles by Rekha Nair

Affle, a consumer intelligence driven mobile marketing company, has acquired Shoffr, a Singapore-based online to offline (O2O) platform that converts online consumer engagements into in-store walk-ins and transactions. As part of the transaction effective 19 February 2019, Shoffr Pte. Ltd.’s […]

In a significant change for the aviation industry, Virgin Atlantic announced to drop off compulsory dress codes such as wearing make-up for both female and male cabin crew as well as skirts for female cabin […]

United Bank of India, one of India’s premier Nationalized Banks signed a Bancassurance deal with HDFC Life Insurance Company. United Bank has a strong presence in rural and semi-urban areas with over 2,000 branches and […]

Ahead of Special Olympics World Games, Abu Dhabi 2019, which will kick off from March 14th 2019, Shruti and Manimeghlai, are excited and fully prepared to represent India in the cycling championship. The specially abled girls […]

L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) plans a series of activities to commemorate World Glaucoma Week, from March 10 -16, 2019, to bring public focus on the eye disease that affects both adults and children. A Glaucoma Awareness […]

How do you define the time period you’d take to choose a home or a car or a pair of shoes? Doesn’t it take a bit of understanding, contemplating and then finally making a decision? […]

Earlier this year, the Indian government cleared the path for 100% FDI via automatic route in the real estate sector. This came as a huge relief to the entire industry that had been grappling with […]

Bringing medical practitioners and experts from the field of healthcare, pharmaceutical, and allied industries, the IIHMR University Jaipur is all set to co-host a two-day international conference on‘Global Health and Medical Tourism(GIoHMT)’, with IIM Kozhikode. […]

It is been rightly said that, “No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.” – Michelle Obama, Former […]

Scania India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., with 127 years of global history in mobility solutions, has announced Petr Novotny as the new Managing Director for its India operations. Petr Novotny born in Czechoslovakia, with the […]

TRF (The Rummy Federation), a not-for-profit society established under the Societies Registration Act to guide and support the online rummy industry in providing sustainable and healthy entertainment to players across India. TRF was launched in December […]

Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer is gearing up for its next wave in India (2.0) with the inauguration of a new dealership at Thane, Maharashtra. This new split facility is located at Cosmos Jewels, Ghodbunder […]

Only 20 percent of the world’s population speaks English and in order to bring the next billion Internet users online, these users and others around the globe will need to be able to navigate the […]

one of India’s largest Inclusive Banking platform, today reiterated its focus on the SME industry with its launch of the first-of-its-kind Neo-banking services. This new age branchless banking solution will allow SMEs the advantage of […]

Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced the launch of operations in India. The business, which will be operated through a fully owned subsidiary, will be run by Tushar Goculdas, Managing Director of Under Armour […]

The Road Trips Co. (RTC), the biggest pan-India community for road travel will be visiting Sheroes Hangout, a café run by women who have fought to survive and redeem themselves after being a victim of […]

The sixth edition of TRENDS EXCELLENCE AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN was a night to remember for interior designers, architects and the industry experts. India’s most sought-after design awards hosted by Home & Design TRENDS magazine and presented […]

Express Avenue Mall, the premium destination shopping mall of Chennai has lined up amazing offers for its women patrons from various food & beverage brands to commemorate International Women’s Day. Express Avenue has special deals […]

Taking the Idea 4G – India Ka Live Network campaign forward, Brand Idea has started a new movement mobilising people on social media to bring about a positive change in India. The brand is urging […]

Sangita Ghosh is leaving the audiences’ stunned with her mesmerizing performance as a Pishachini on StarPlus’ latest offering ‘Divya Drishti’.  She is remembered for her acting acumen in previously aired shows like ‘Des Mein Nikla […]

It’s widely believed that nothing brings people together as great food does. And if the cuisine is exotic, authentic and served to you like royalty, there’s nothing quite like it! On February 28th and 1st March, […]

Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited (TCPSL), that owns and operates India’s first and largest* white label atm (wla)network –‘indicash®’, today announced that it has contracted ~1500 ATMs under its revolutionary WLA co-branding model – that has paved ‘uberisation of ATMs’ in the country. With instant access to Indicash’s expansive 8000+ WLA network in 21 states, this plug and play […]

At the ongoing SHRMTech conference in Dubai, Mr. Aditya Malik, CEO & MD, Talentedge, a leading Ed-Tech firm that provides live and interactive courses for higher education today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dr […]

In order to spread the message that disability can’t stop a person from achieving one’s dream, Miss Deaf Asia 2018, Nishtha Dudeja, spoke at the 2nd edition of TEDxGLIMGurgaon. The event was hosted by Great Lakes Institute […]

Delhi based Biodiesel Company BioD Energy today announced that biodiesel is all geared up to offer solution to the menace of Used Cooking Oil (UCO). Shiva Vig, CEO, BioD Energy (India) Pvt Ltd. said, “We collect […]

We live in an urban, and rapidly urbanizing, world.   In the coming decades, India will add an estimated 400 million city dwellers to its urban population. Cities, large and small, will be crucial arenas in global efforts to promote sustainable […]

The National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey (NARSS) 2018-19, conducted by an Independent Verification Agency (IVA) under the World Bank support project to the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G), has found that 96.5% of the households […]

BharatBenz handed over its first trucks upgraded according to the new axle load regulations. The milestone was celebrated at customer events in Chennai and Jaipur. The first two upgraded BharatBenz models – a 55-tonne tractor […]

Stock your guns, grab your armor and get to the safe zone because Smaaash – India’s leading VR, gaming and entertainment brand is launching the first season of the Smaaash PUBG Mobile League. With Battle […]

Myntra announces the launch of a wide-ranging content campaign titled ‘Straight Outta Street’, aimed at enhancing its position as the powerhouse and the ultimate destination for contemporary fashion. The multi-faceted campaign on street fashion in […]

United Colors of Benetton launches their SS19 collection with Tamannaah Bhatia, setting the trend this summer with pristine color block range. Pick your color from the wide array because no matter what your choice is, these warm […]

Highlighting its phenomenal growth, one of the fastest growing MFIs in India, Satya MicroCapital has crossed several milestones since it was incepted three years ago. With a loan disbursement portfolio of Rs. 750 crores to […]

With a myriad of options available to visit, Delhi attracts a lot of travelers from far and wide. The capital city of India has numerous identities and a vast pool of places to visit which […]

Panasonic, a leading diversified technology company, today announced the launch of yet another addition to its performance packed smartphone portfolio – The Eluga Ray 800. Heavy on design and aesthetics, the Eluga Ray 800 has […]

Van Heusen, India’s leading power dressing brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. announces Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez as the face of Van Heusen’s ‘Women’s Handbags’ segment. The latest ‘Carry Your World’ campaign celebrates a woman’s everyday multi-dimensional brilliance and Jacqueline […]

A study on Dry Eye Disease conducted by researchers at L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), on 1.45 million patients was published recently in ‘The Ocular Surface’, a prestigious peer-reviewed international medical journal. The team headed by Dr […]

 ICICI Academy for Skills (ICICI Academy), an arm of ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth (ICICI Foundation), inaugurated a new centre in Gorakhpur today to offer free skill training to the youth from economically weaker sections […]

Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society, The Innovation Wing of Government of Andhra Pradesh, in its commitment to enhancing job-creation through the SME and Startup Sector of the State of Andhra Pradesh, has established a digital infrastructure […]

India Plast 2019, the biggest plastics show in India was inaugurated by Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant in the presence of Arun Kumar Panda, Secretary from Ministry of MSME, Mahendra N Patel, Chairman, PMMAI and […]

A businessman & Philanthropist from Gujarat, Mr. Zaki Chasmawala, has come forward to donate a brand-new state of the art, medium end Ultra Sound machine HS30 (Samsung) to OGH costing Rs 14 lacs in the memory of his parents. […]

In the backdrop of Rare Disease Day (28th February), Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi with support from Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society (LSDSS) organized a rare disease awareness event in Delhi. The aim was to raise awareness about […]

With participation from over 2500 delegates and 400 faculty from across the country, and over 30 renowned international faculty from USA, UK, Germany, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Russia, Japan, Singapore, Denmark and more, the […]

Venture Catalysts-backed HomeCapital, a technology company that pioneered India’s First Home down payment assistance program, has successfully concluded its pre-Series A funding. The round was led by Astarc Ventures, with participation from Venture Catalysts, Anand […]

The most awaited evening, a presentation by music maestros saw students and music lovers of Mumbai mesmerised at Ajivasan Music Academy, Juhu. Uttam Vag-Gayekar Jialal Award 2019 was presented to John MacLaughlin by the hands of […]

HONOR, a leading smartphone e-brand, announced today that HONOR 8X had hit a remarkable sales performance milestone –over 10 million units are shipped in the global market. Launched in October 2018, HONOR 8X is equipped […]

New Delhi February 2019- India’ s First Private Integrated Medical Emergency Services Application Watch Over You https://www.watchoveryou.inupgrades special trained teams for safety of women in Delhi NCR. As women security in India has been a major […]

From stylish homes to captivating installations, architects are geniuses whose ideas shape stunning homes and masterpieces, which then mesmerizes the world for years to come. When two such geniuses come together, they create nothing but […]

Lowering of GST will boost housing in general and affordable housing in particular Will boost overall economy and employment will push sale of under-construction properties, However, fixing upper ceiling of cost at Rs. 45 lakh […]

Hyderabad, March 1st, 2019 : The two day National Seminar on Implantable Hearing Solutions (NSIHS) 2019, being organised by Apollo Hospitals, was formally inaugurated by Ms Sangita Reddy, Jt. Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, on Friday at Taj Deccan. Also present on […]

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh mesmerised the audience at the India Today Conclave 2019, took the stage with a bang singing ‘Apna Time Ayega’ from his newly released movie Gully Boy. He opened about the ban […]

Problem is political, not economic: Boris Johnson on Brexit By Sandeep Unnithan Former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson put up a spirited defence of Brexit—  UK’s 2016 decision to part ways with the European Union—and […]

Justice (rtd) Chelameshwar, regarded a serious judge when in office, lightened the mood by narrating a joke about a man marrying a widow only because he wanted to do something that had a precedent.  NEW […]

India and England will play the cricket World Cup final where England will be bowled out for 115 runs and India chases it in 15 overs without losing a single wicket. That’s how batting legend […]

In January, Sonali Bendre Behl returned to Mumbai from New York where she spent six months undergoing treatment for cancer. On her first flight since her return, she said that she was scared to address […]