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Guinness Glory: CM Devendra Fadnavis praises Navayuga for landmark Missing Link Project

Team MyNation — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:11:11 +0530

Navayuga Engineering Company Limited (NECL) proudly garners its second Guinness World Records with the construction of the Widest Underground Tunnel, achieved as part of the landmark Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link Project. This extraordinary feat stands as a defining moment in India’s infrastructure journey, showcasing unmatched scale, engineering mastery, and a bold vision to build beyond boundaries.

For decades, the Mumbai-Pune journey through the Sahyadris was scenic yet slow and unpredictable. Under the vision and leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the Government of Maharashtra envisioned a transformative solution – bridging the 13.3-kilometre Missing Link, which was delivered by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDCL) and brought to life by Navayuga Engineering Company Limited.

Inaugurated on Maharashtra Day, the much-awaited Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link stands as a landmark of engineering brilliance, expanding India’s infrastructure horizon. By bypassing the traffic-prone Khandala Ghats, this transformative route reduces travel time by 30 minutes and significantly eases congestion on one of Maharashtra’s most critical transport corridors.

Marking a defining milestone, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Sunetra Pawar, and Managing Director of Navayuga Engineering Company Limited, Mr. Chinta Sridhar came together to launch this landmark moment in India’s infrastructure journey.

Mr. Chinta Sridhar, Managing Director, Navayuga Engineering Company Limited, stated, “This is more than a world record, it is a statement of what India can build. Delivering the widest underground tunnel through the challenging basalt terrain of the Sahyadris reflects our ability to execute complex, design-led infrastructure at a global scale. The recognition from Guinness World Records is a proud moment for all of us, and a testament to the trust placed in us by the Government of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited, and the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis. At Navayuga Engineering, we are committed to pushing boundaries and building infrastructure that drives India forward.”

Mr Ramesh Singooru, Senior Vice President and Regional Head of NECL stated that “Having invested millions of manhours marked by perseverance and unwavering dedication toward the realization of the much-awaited Missing Link project, I am immensely delighted and proud to represent Navayuga Engineering Company Limited in achieving a Guinness World Record for this mega initiative.”

He further added that, “The project presented formidable execution challenges, particularly due to complex land constraints and the steep gradients of the hilly and valley terrain. These were addressed through meticulous planning and advanced engineering solutions, including the provision of adits, cross passages at every 300 metres, and the adoption of NATM with controlled blasting to safeguard the adjacent expressway, in compliance with relevant safety norms.”

“Construction beneath a large water body was undertaken with the highest safety standards, supported by state-of-the-art technologies such as SCADA-based monitoring, high-pressure water mist firefighting systems, integrated tunnel management systems (ITMS), public address systems, SOS and emergency response systems, and advanced ventilation mechanisms. The project also involved extensive rock excavation, large-scale concrete works, and the successful integration of viaduct structures across a valley of approx 180 metre, utilizing UHPFRC girders to enable efficient construction in challenging terrain. This landmark project will significantly alleviate congestion in the Khandala ghat section, marking a transformative step in infrastructure development. It sets a new benchmark for excellence and establishes a milestone not only for the state but for the nation as a whole.”

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link spans 13.3 km, of which approximately 10.67 km comprises state-of-the-art, 5-lane twin tunnels, each 22.33 metre wide, constructed by Navayuga Engineering Company Limited.

The project involved the excavation of over 85 lakh tonne of rock through the challenging terrain of the Sahyadri range. Construction utilised 7,600 tonne of steel, reinforcing the structural strength of the tunnels. Over 1.1 lakh cubic metre of concrete were deployed for shotcrete, enhancing structural stability and durability, while an additional 2.2 lakh cubic metre of concrete were used for PQC (Pavement Quality Concrete), ensuring long-term road performance. The project was delivered through 9 million manhours, reflecting the scale, complexity and human effort behind its execution. With safety as a foremost priority, advanced technologies have been deployed to ensure protection of both commuters and the surrounding environment.

Key Engineering & Safety Highlights of the Widest Underground Twin Tunnel:

The entire Missing Link corridor is monitored 24x7 through a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, enabling real-time traffic management, air quality monitoring and intelligent tunnel operations.
The project integrates AI-powered monitoring and control systems, ensuring seamless, data-driven decision-making across the tunnel network.
A comprehensive surveillance network comprising bullet cameras, PTZ cameras (at intervals of 150-300 metre) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems at tunnel entry and exit points ensures continuous monitoring and enhanced security.
The tunnels are equipped with jet fan ventilation systems, with continuous monitoring of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), maintaining safe and breathable air quality at all times.
SCADA-enabled intelligent ventilation systems automatically regulate airflow to ensure optimal environmental conditions within the tunnels.
Advanced fire safety systems, including automated fire detection and a High-Pressure Water Mist Suppression System, enable rapid response and effective containment in case of emergencies.
Fire-fighting cross passages are located at intervals of 300 metre, ensuring swift evacuation and emergency response.
SOS systems are installed at intervals of 150 metre, along with Emergency Push Buttons at every 50 metre, ensuring immediate access to assistance across the entire stretch.
FM Radio Broadcasting System enables real-time transmission of emergency alerts and critical information to motorists within the tunnel.
An integrated Public Address System, linked to the central control room, allows instant communication of emergency alerts and traffic updates to tunnel users.

With a pan-India presence and four decades of infrastructure leadership, Navayuga Engineering marks yet another defining milestone with the World’s Widest 5-Lane Twin-Tunnel engineering marvel. Seamlessly connecting India’s commercial capital with a rapidly expanding industrial hub, the project is poised to transform regional mobility, unlock economic potential, and strengthen one of Maharashtra’s most critical corridors.

Driven by a commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and sustainability, Navayuga Engineering continues to deliver world-class infrastructure that not only meets global standards but also shapes India’s future, building enduring assets that power growth, connectivity and nation-building at scale.

Two Generations, One Mission: How 'Forest Traiil' is Turning Forgotten Roots into a Modern Health Revolution

Team MyNation — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:27:44 +0530

Image caption: Go Green Spices Private Limited officially launches Forest Traiil - a premium natural foods brand bringing Vedic nutrition, Bilona A2 Ghee, and Raw Wild Forest Honey to modern tables across India and beyond.

Muzaffarnagar, (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 5: In an era of rapid industrialization and processed convenience, a new story of generational wisdom and modern grit is unfolding in the heart of Uttar Pradesh. Forest Traiil, a premium natural foods brand under Go Green Spices Private Limited, announces its official launch, bringing the sacred traditions of Vedic nutrition to the modern table through its flagship Forest Traiil A2 Gir Cow Ghee, A2 Desi Cow Ghee and Raw Wild Forest Honey.

Founded by Kawaljeet Singh and his nephew, Jaskaran Singh, Forest Traiil is more than a business venture - it is a bridge between two eras. Based in Muzaffarnagar, the brand is built on the foundation of Pitra-Rina - a sacred duty to honor one’s roots while nourishing the future.

A Legacy Reimagined

The partnership between Kawaljeet Singh (the mentor) and Jaskaran Singh (the visionary) represents a rare blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary transparency. While the elder Singh brings decades of agricultural insight and deep reverence for the Bilona method, the younger Singh ensures the brand meets the rigorous standards of today’s health-conscious, traceability-seeking consumer.

“Forest Traiil was born at our family dining table. I wanted my nephew to understand that food isn’t just fuel - it’s an inheritance. We aren’t just selling ghee; we are preserving a way of life that treats the cow as family and the forest as a sanctuary.”

- Kawaljeet Singh, Co-founder, Forest Traiil

The Gold Standard: Bilona A2 Ghee & Raw Wild Forest Honey

At the core of Forest Traiil’s philosophy is an unwavering refusal to take shortcuts. Their A2 Desi Cow Ghee and A2 Gir Cow Ghee are crafted using the time-honored Bilona method - a labor-intensive Vedic process of churning curd into butter before slow-cooking it over a mild flame. This ancient tradition ensures the retention of essential fatty acids and a nostalgic, grainy texture that industrial ‘direct-cream’ ghee simply cannot replicate.

Complementing the dairy range is Forest Traiil’s Raw Wild Forest Honey - sourced directly from indigenous hives, left unheated and 100% raw to preserve its live enzymes, natural pollen, and complex floral terroir. Unlike commercial honey that is ultra-filtered and heat-treated, Forest Traiil’s honey remains as nature intended: nutrient-dense, aromatic, and authentic.

Farm-to-Jar Transparency

Every jar of Forest Traiil represents a commitment to a clean-label lifestyle. The brand’s farm-to-jar model is anchored in three core pillars:

Indigenous Sourcing: Prioritizing A2 milk from stress-free, grass-fed indigenous cows.
Sustainability: Eco-friendly packaging and ethical harvesting practices that respect the land.
Traceability: A direct, transparent line from the rural farms of Muzaffarnagar to the global consumer.

“Growing up, I saw my Mama (uncle) treat every harvest with such reverence. My goal is to take that integrity and make it accessible to my generation. We want people to know exactly where their food comes from and the hands that prepared it.”

- Jaskaran Singh, Co-founder, Forest Traiil

Availability

Forest Traiil is now available for nationwide delivery across India and select international markets through:Official Website: www.foresttraiil.com

Serendipity Arts Launches THE BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship, a nine-month Leadership Programme for Cultural Practitioners

Team MyNation — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:16:42 +0530

New Delhi [India], May 5: Serendipity Arts announces the launch of THE BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship, a capacity-building initiative supported by the French Embassy in India. Conceived as a nine-month leadership development programme for mid-career cultural practitioners and cross-sector professionals across India, the fellowship is built on a single, radical premise: that the most important thing a leader can develop is not a product, but a question.

At a time when leadership development within India’s cultural sector remains limited in long-term, context-specific formats, the fellowship offers a sustained and rigorous alternative. It is designed for practitioners navigating the complexities of cultural work in India, while also inviting professionals from adjacent fields whose work intersects with questions of culture and community.

The fellowship brings together a diverse cohort drawn equally from cultural practice and cross-sector leadership. This includes practitioners across visual arts, performing arts, film, literature, design, craft, heritage, and arts education, alongside professionals from fields such as business, public policy, law, technology, urban development, social enterprise, public health, and philanthropy—creating a shared space for exchange across disciplines.

The fellowship is intended for mid-career professionals with a minimum of seven years of experience who demonstrate a sustained engagement with culture, communities, or creative practice. It is designed for individuals with a clear intellectual curiosity and a question they are ready to pursue within their work, as well as a willingness to commit to a rigorous, nine-month process of reflection, dialogue, and exchange. The programme is open to Indian nationals across both cultural and cross-sector practices who are looking to deepen their leadership through inquiry rather than instruction.

Rather than delivering a prescribed curriculum, the programme is structured as a process of inquiry. Over nine months, fellows are supported in shaping their own intellectual trajectory—developing a line of questioning that emerges from their practice, their context, and the challenges they are engaging with. This journey unfolds across three distinct phases.

The first phase, Self & Context, begins with an immersive residential experience focused on self-examination, cohort building, and foundational dialogue. The second phase, Ecosystem & Region, expands this inquiry through expert-led conversations, peer exchange, and exposure to diverse practices. The final phase, Leadership & Futures, is anchored within the wider ecosystem of the Serendipity Arts Festival, where fellows reflect on their learning and articulate a forward-looking framework for their practice. The fellowship culminates in a Research Inquiry Proposal—a considered articulation of the question each fellow chooses to pursue and how it will shape their work going forward.

The experience is designed as a holistic and deeply supported journey. Each fellow is paired with a senior mentor for sustained one-to-one engagement across the nine months, alongside weekly live sessions with industry leaders and curated conversations with practitioners and thinkers from across disciplines. The programme also includes a psychometric assessment with individual coaching, immersive residential components, and structured peer learning through ongoing inquiry circles. Fellows are supported through curated reading materials and, beyond the duration of the programme, become part of a long-term alumni network with continued access to the wider Serendipity Arts ecosystem.

Why THE BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship

THE BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship is delivered by Serendipity Arts, one of India’s most significant contemporary arts organisations and the force behind the Serendipity Arts Festival, South Asia’s largest multidisciplinary arts festival. For over a decade, Serendipity Arts has convened artists, institutions, and ideas across disciplines, geographies, and forms.

The fellowship has been designed in close conversation with an advisory committee of leaders drawn from Indian cultural life, education, and cross-sector practice, including Seema Bansal, Paul Thompson, and Pramath Sinha. Its curriculum framework draws on a rigorous study of the world’s leading cultural leadership fellowships, globally benchmarked and adapted specifically for the Indian context.

“THE BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship emerges from a long-standing recognition that India’s cultural sector needs sustained, context-specific leadership development. At Serendipity Arts, we have consistently engaged with practitioners across disciplines and geographies, and what has become clear is the need for spaces that privilege inquiry over instruction. This fellowship is designed to support individuals not in arriving at definitive answers, but in shaping the questions that will inform their practice and leadership over time. We see this as an investment in the intellectual and ethical foundations of the cultural ecosystem in India,” said Smriti Rajgarhia, Director of Serendipity Arts and Course Director of THE BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship.

Anchored in this strong institutional legacy and forward-looking vision, THE BRIJ is supported by the French Embassy in India, notably through a FEF grant allocated by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, aimed at encouraging capacity building in the field of culture. More broadly, France is supporting the development of the creative economy as a strategic priority, mapping key players and platforms worldwide, including Serendipity Arts.

On this occasion, Grégor Trumel, Counsellor for Cooperation and Culture and Director of the French Institute in India, noted, “In a context of significant growth of the cultural and creative industries—across the globe and especially in India—this unique programme responds to important needs in terms of capacity-building and professionalisation. Investing in growing local talent is key for us. With its support to THE BRIJ, France is excited to be part of a platform that empowers a new generation of cultural leaders while fostering dialogue between French and Indian creatives.”

The fellowship places value on the intellectual life of the cultural practitioner, treating leadership not as a set of skills to be acquired, but as a question to be pursued.

Marathon Realty Sees Robust Uptake at NeoHomes, Bhandup with 100 Homes Sold in 3 Days

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:44:43 +0530

Mumbai [India], May 5: Marathon Realty, one of Mumbai’s leading real estate developers, has recorded a significant sales milestone at NeoHomes – its Bhandup based residential development. The company sold 100 homes in a span of just 3 days following the launch of a new wing at Marathon NeoHomes – NeoValley Narmada in Bhandup. The sales value of the sold inventory stands at approximately ₹60 crore.

The swift sales momentum highlights Bhandup’s emergence as a residential hub because of its excellent connectivity via Central Railway, LBS Marg, the upcoming Metro Line 4 and the Eastern Express Highway. The launch also underlines a wider market need: more housing within the city that is affordable, well-planned, and built by a trusted name. As homebuyers look to stay within Mumbai while still finding value, developments such as NeoHomes are seeing strong interest from end-users. Nearly 80 per cent of buyers at NeoHomes are first-time homeowners. Upgraders account for around 15 per cent, while investors make up the remaining 5 per cent, signalling a clear shift towards genuine homeownership.

Kaivalya Shah, Director, Marathon Nextgen Realty Ltd, said,“The response to our Bhandup launch reflects a clear need in the market. Mumbai needs more homes within city limits that are practical, accessible, and backed by trust. That is what we are building with NeoHomes. We see this as a long-term opportunity to build more of the housing the city genuinely needs.”

The newly launched tower offers Studio, 1BHK, and 2BHK homes ranging from 191 sqft to 476 sqft. The flats are optimally designed with the modern, urban family in mind, with unique features such as two bathrooms in select 1BHK units. The amenities on offer like a gym, studio, terrace garden, and more, also address the aspirational needs of homebuyers.

About Marathon NeoHomes

Marathon NeoHomes is part of Marathon Realty’s larger vision for Bhandup, where the company has already launched 6 projects, sold over 1,800 homes, and delivered over 600 homes across 3 projects. With a broader proposed development of over 100 acres in the area, Marathon continues to see Bhandup as an important part of Mumbai’s residential growth story.

With NeoHomes, Marathon Realty remains focused on creating homes that respond to the realities of city living — homes that are functional, accessible and relevant to what Mumbai homebuyers are looking for today.

About Marathon Realty

Marathon Realty is one of Mumbai’s leading real estate developers, with a track record of over five decades in the city. The company has delivered more than 100 projects across residential and commercial real estate and is currently building offices, luxury residences, affordable housing, and townships across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Marathon Realty focuses on creating spaces that respond to the needs of modern urban life, with an emphasis on design, transparency and long-term value.

Website - https://marathon.in/neohomes/

India’s First Fully Digital On-Ground Mental Math Championship Concludes in Mumbai

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:51:57 +0530

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 5: The inaugural India edition of the Global Mental Math Olympiad (GMMO) 2026 was held at A.M. Naik School, Powai, marking a historic milestone for competitive mathematics in the country. Hosted by Live Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL), the event brought together 500 participants from schools and institutes across India, Malaysia, the UAE, Seychelles, and Romania.

Participants competed in four age categories: Challenger (6–8 years), Master (9–11 years), Grandmaster (12–15 years), and Grandmaster Open (16 years and above). The competition featured a Standard Mandatory Challenge, an Addition & Subtraction Sprint Challenge, and a Multiplication Sprint Challenge.

Conducted entirely on Live Math Competitions and League’s proprietary Competition platform – Arena by LiveMCL – the event delivered a seamless digital experience. Participants competed on pre-installed tablets with a live leaderboard displaying instant scores and rankings, creating a transparent, high-stakes, and spectator-friendly environment.

International Participation

Young mental math athletes from Malaysia, UAE, Seychelles, and Romania joined their Indian counterparts, creating a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere that celebrated the universal language of numbers.

Top Performers

Standard Mandatory Challenge – Top 5 by Age Category

Challenger: 1. Sarvam Vora (VPMS Orion School), 2. Arshaan Ahmed (The Shri Ram Academy), 3. Omkar Borker (Parle Tilak Vidyalaya ICSE), 4. Mudit Shah(Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir Mulund), 5. Samar Jain (JBCN International School, Mulund)

Master: 1. Kevin Bordea (Smarty Kids Romania), 2. Namra Joshi (Podar International School, Chankheda), 3. Daivik Gohel (Independent School, Seychelles),4. Maneet Gharat(Arya Vidya Mandir Bandra West), 5. Niharika Kanade(Seven Square Academy Mira Road Mumbai)

Grandmaster: 1. Om Rane (The Cambria International School), 2. Devansh Gurjar (PM Shri KV 3BRD), 3. Dhruv Kushagra (A.M. Naik School), 4. Daksh Belaldavar (Indus Altum International School), 5. Jooho Park(Oberoi International School JVLR Campus)

Grandmaster Open: 1. Harsh Nahata, 2. Ayaan Devnani (The Cathedral and John Connon School), 3. Ankur Aggarwal (Scotle High School), 4. Vivaan Gupta (The Cathedral and John Connon School), 5. Manoj Pillai

Addition & Subtraction Sprint – Top 3 by Age Category

Challenger:1. Dhruv Sahu (Delhi Public School Panvel), 2. Yashraje Shinde (MCPI, Beed), 3. Sarvam Vora (VPMS Orion School (Cisce)).

Master:1. Kevin Bordea(Smarty Kids Romania), 2. Abhishek Deepak (MCPI,Beed ) , 3. Revansh Maheshwari (Rekha's Vedic Math).

Grandmaster:1. Daksh Belaldavar (Indus Altum International School), 2. Om Rane (The Cambria International School and Jr. College ) , 3. Reyansh Aggarwal (The Cathedral and John Connon School).

Grandmaster Open:1. Harsh Nahata(NA), 2. Manoj Pillai (NA), 3. Vivaan Gupta (The Cathedral and John Connon School).

Multiplication Sprint – Top Performers

Challenger: 1. Dhruv Sahu (Delhi Public School, Panvel), 2. Mihan Juvale (Jbcn International School, Mulund), 3. Shaurya Gupta (Vasudev C Wadhwa Arya Vidya Mandir).

Master: 1. Kevin Bordea(Smarty Kids Romania), 2. Adarsh Potdar (Smt. RSB Arya Vidya Mandir, Juhu), 3. Niharika Kanade. (Seven Square Academy, Mira Road).

Grandmaster:1. Reyansh Aggarwal (The Cathedral and John Connon School), 2. Daksh Belaldavar (Indus Altum International School), 3. Om Rane (The Cambria International School and Jr. College).

Grandmaster Open:1. Manoj Pillai(NA), 2. Vivaan Gupta (The Cathedral and John Connon School) , 3. Harsh Nahata (NA).

(The complete Toppers List and Toppers Gallery are now available on our website)

Top Performing Schools (Alphabetical Order)

The following 15 institutions stood out as top performers at GMMO 2026 Mumbai:

A.M. Naik School, Powai
Arya Vidya Mandir Bandra West
Euro School Thane
Goldcrest High Vashi
JBCN International School Chembur
JBCN International School, Mulund
Oberoi International School JVLR Campus
Parle Tilak Vidyalaya ICSE, Vile Parle
Podar International School (CAIE) – Thane
Reliance Foundation School, Lodhivali
Smt. RSB Arya Vidya Mandir, Juhu
Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir Mulund
The Cathedral and John Connon School, Fort
Vasudev C Wadhwa Arya Vidya Mandir, BKC
VPMS Orion School (CISCE), Vile Parle

Acknowledgements

LiveMCL Co-Founders – Navazesh Shetty, Prakhyat Bhandary, and Avinash Shetty – extended their deepest gratitude to A.M. Naik School for its Top-class infrastructure and support; to webinar experts Mr. Daniel Timms and Mr. Minoo Jokhi for their invaluable guidance; to emcee Mrs. Sheeja Pillai for her energy and eloquence; and to all Teachers, Trainers, Parents, and Participants for their wholehearted participation.

What’s Next?

2nd Edition of Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2026– 6th June 2026
5th Edition of the Mental Math World Cup 2026 (Online) – July to September 2026. Thousands of participants from over 50 countries will compete for top global honours.

Register now: https://livemcl.com/products/1

4th Edition of Global Mental Math Olympiad 2026, Dubai Edition –November 2026

Join the Movement

Schools and institutes can register their interest for future events at:

Email: contact@livemcl.com

WhatsApp: +91 82910 27238

Website:www.livemcl.com

Fashion Entrepreneur Fund Opens Second Funding Round After Strong Initial Phase Response

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:36:51 +0530

The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF), India’s first and only fashion-focused venture studio, is officially transforming the nation’s fashion ecosystem. By institutionalizing investment and providing structured mentorship to homegrown businesses and talents, FEF is bridging the critical gap between creative brilliance and commercial scalability.

Sanjay Nigam initiated the Fashion Entrepreneur fund, which recorded a massive response in its initial phase, obtaining over 10,000 plus application and witnessing a massive turnout from across the fashion industry.

Portfolio Brands Report Staggering Revenue Growth and Global Expansion MUMBAI, INDIA The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF), India’s first and only fashion-focused venture studio, is officially transforming the nation’s fashion ecosystem. By institutionalizing investment and providing structured mentorship to homegrown businesses and talents, FEF is bridging the critical gap between creative brilliance and commercial scalability.

FEF is built on the unparalleled foundation of power that moves industries. At its core is a league of names that don’t just participate in business, they shape it. With the backing of leaders like Akshay Kumar, Ravi Jaipuria, Karan Johar, Naveen Jindal, Vinod Dugar, Gaurav Dalmia, Manju Yagnik, and Sonali Dugar, FEF operates in a room most only aspire to enter. This is a platform where dreams are turned into reality. As a powerhouse fashion venture studio, FEF acts as an "ecosystem enabler," championing the "Made in India" movement by spotlighting homegrown fashion brands and designers and providing them with the much-needed global stage. The fund’s portfolio has demonstrated explosive growth, with cumulative revenue of all these brands growing 2.7X since initial engagement with FEF.

Portfolio Success Highlights: FEF’s diverse portfolio showcases the scalability of Indian fashion across various segments:

Banana Club (Trends-Driven Menswear): Banana Club has crossed ₹105 Crore in net revenues in FY 2025-26, a milestone powered by three consecutive years of 2x growth built on a carefully executed omnichannel strategy. With a strong foundation at home and an ambitious global expansion now underway, the brand is stepping onto the world stage.
Love Kiki (Contemporary Style): Witnessed a remarkable 227.6% revenue growth in FY 2025-26. The brand expanded its offline presence to over 10 cities and began securing international B2B orders from Saudi Arabia.
House of Armuse (Bridal & Occasion Wear): Redefining Indian couture, this brand saw its Average Order Value (AOV) jump from ₹34k to ₹85k. They made a powerful entry into menswear, and delivered one of the most remarkable unit economics turnarounds in the space - transforming its cost structure and driving margins to a level that few brands at this scale have achieved.
Philocaly (Luxe Bespoke Menswear): Demonstrated strong market traction with a 1.7x revenue growth and doubled its Multi-Brand Outlet (MBO) count to six locations.
Stylox (Denim-First Brand): Scaled its franchise network from 25 to 58 stores, turning net profit positive in Q4 FY 2026 under the endorsement of artist Sukhbir Singh.
Linetribe (Experimental Silhouettes): Deploying a sustainable strategy of doubling their MBO presence from 6 to 12 outlets and effective use of social media, the unique silhouettes are being celebrated by top celebrities and fashion magazines.
DMO Dot (Luxury Footwear): Design Modern Originals redefine elegance, honoring the past while welcoming the future. Focusing on customer experience, they have scaled from zero to 7+ MBO stores while simultaneously acquiring 20,000+ customers from their website.
Sustainable & Artisan Growth: Brands like Banana Labs (Kutch hand-block prints) and Vyakti India (plant-based leather) are leading the charge in ethical fashion. Vardi, which focuses on military heritage upcycling, has already opened an international pipeline with TJ Maxx.
Tech-First Ideas: Cloud Tailor, Heritage Bazaar, and Dopplr are the quiet architects of Indian fashion's next chapter - tech-first platforms that have spent their foundational year building the industry connects, digital infrastructure, and operational backbone, and are now ready to scale.

A Movement for the Future. “At FEF, we set out to do something the industry has long needed but rarely executed—bring discipline, capital, and real mentorship under one roof for fashion entrepreneurs,” says Sanjay Nigam. “This isn’t passive investing. FEF is a hands-on venture studio we get in early, rolls up our sleeves, and helps build these brands from the ground up. With initiatives like ‘Pitch to Get Rich,’ we’re not just backing ideas; we’re building the pipelines, the distribution muscle, and the ecosystem required to make Indian fashion a serious, global investment category.”

Register Now:

FEF has now opened its second round of investment. Register now to bring your fashion dreams to reality at: https://thefef.net/fef-registration.

About Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF)

FEF is a venture studio dedicated to nurturing early-stage fashion and lifestyle brands. It provides a comprehensive support system, including capital, strategic marketing, mentorship, and retail partnerships, to help entrepreneurs turn their creative visions into sustainable, scalable businesses.

AlgoShack Technologies Targets India’s ₹50,000 Crore Testing Crisis with AI-Powered algoQA Platform

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:25:33 +0530

India's enterprises are hemorrhaging thousands of crores every year due to broken software testing. AlgoShack Technologies, with its algoQA platform, is building the solution — and the results from real-world deployments are hard to ignore.

India builds some of the world's most sophisticated software. It also loses billions by testing it the wrong way.

Every year, Indian enterprises spend upwards of ₹50,000 crore on software development. Between 25 and 35 percent of that investment is quietly consumed by software testing - a function most boardrooms treat as a cost centre rather than a strategic imperative. The consequence is predictable and expensive: delayed product releases, compliance failures, production bugs that reach customers before they reach QA teams, and engineering talent burning out maintaining thousands of fragile, manually written test scripts that collapse every time an application is updated.

This is not a marginal problem. It is the operating reality for hundreds of Indian enterprises, from fintech platforms managing millions of daily transactions to medical device manufacturers whose software quality directly affects patient safety.

And it has been hiding in plain sight for two decades.

What Is AlgoShack Technologies — And What Does algoQA Do?

AlgoShack Technologies is a Bengaluru-based AI product company founded in 2018 by Vadeesh Budramane, a product engineering veteran with 35 years of experience across healthcare, fintech, retail, and enterprise software. Its flagship platform, algoQA, is an AI-Augmented Autonomous Testing platform - classified as a 5th-generation test automation solution - that eliminates the need for manual test scripting.

Unlike conventional automation tools that require engineers to write, maintain, and debug scripts manually, algoQA, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning, automatically generates test cases, produces production-grade test scripts without manual coding, and self-heals as applications evolve. The result is a platform that not only accelerates automation but also enables autonomous testing at scale.

AlgoShack Technologies is currently ranked 27th globally among more than 900 test automation companies by Tracxn. The company holds two patent applications published in April 2026, with four more in progress, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified with IEC 62304 and ISO 14971 attestations - credentials that make algoQA one of the very few platforms in India cleared for medical device software environments.

Why the Traditional Testing Model Is Failing Indian Enterprises

The core problem is architectural. Traditional QA was designed for quarterly release cycles. Applications were updated slowly, scripts were written once and maintained over months, and regression testing happened in planned windows before go-live.

That world no longer exists.

Enterprise applications today are updated weekly, often daily. Agile sprints compress delivery to two-week cycles. DevOps pipelines demand continuous integration and continuous deployment. In this environment, a testing model built on manual scripting is not merely slow - it is structurally incompatible with how modern software is built.

The data confirms the scale of the damage. Global research estimates that software bugs cost the world economy over $2.84 trillion annually. In India, QA teams spend up to 40 percent of their working time not on testing, but on maintaining tests already written - rewriting automation that breaks when applications change, chasing flaky scripts that produce inconsistent results, and managing regression suites that take days to execute when the business needs answers in hours.

This is not a people problem. Indian engineering talent is among the best in the world. It is a tooling problem - and it is costing enterprises not just money, but speed, compliance, and competitive position.

What AlgoShack's algoQA Platform Delivers - In Numbers

AlgoShack Technologies has deployed algoQA across enterprise clients in Medical Devices, Banking and FinTech, Retail and Digital Commerce, and Enterprise Software. The performance data from those deployments is specific and verifiable.

Clients report up to an 80 percent reduction in testing and test maintenance costs, with testing cycle times also reduced by as much as 80 percent. Automation coverage exceeds 90 percent. In the medical device domain, algoQA has delivered up to a 10x return on investment.

The company has been recognised as the “Most Resilient Supplier in Delivery” by a leading global enterprise—one of the most rigorous validations a software company can receive. It has also been awarded the “Best Innovation Award” by a Fortune 50 medical devices company. Both recognitions come from global enterprises where software quality failures carry significant regulatory and patient safety implications.

AlgoShack Technologies has grown at 55 percent compound annual growth rate for four consecutive years - entirely bootstrapped, without a single rupee of external funding. The company employs 300 professionals, holds enterprise Net Promoter Scores of 94, and its algoQA platform is rated 4.9 out of 5 on G2 and 5 out of 5 on SoftwareSuggest.

The Market Problem AlgoShack Is Positioned to Own

India's software testing market is not short of vendors. What it has been short of is a credible, AI-native, product-led platform that addresses the structural failures of the traditional model - not with more engineers, but with genuine automation.

Algoshack Technologies is that platform. With its IP in autonomous test generation, auto-healing, and AI-driven exploratory testing, algoQA represents a category that global competitors are racing to build and that AlgoShack already ships.

The ₹50,000 crore problem is not going away. The enterprises that embed AI-native quality engineering into their development lifecycle will outship, outscale, and out-comply those that continue patching broken manual processes with more headcount.

AlgoShack Technologies and algoQA represent a potential inflection point for India’s software industry—built, patented, and deployed from Bengaluru.

AlgoShack Technologies is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company's AI-Augmented Autonomous Testing platform, algoQA, is deployed by global enterprises across Medical Devices, Banking and FinTech, Retail, and Enterprise Software. Website: www.algoshack.com | Contact: info@algoshack.com

Kreativemedia.io Secures Strategic Investment from Jitendra Vaswani to Scale AI Advertising Globally

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:18:56 +0530

Kreativemedia.io, the fast-rising AI-first creative agency reshaping how modern brands produce digital advertising, today announced a landmark investment from Jitendra Vaswani, an internationally recognized AI SEO expert, PR and branding specialist, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Vaswani joins the company as its core investor, partnering with Co-Founder and CEO Nikhil Goyal, a celebrated AI artist, creative director, and AI generalist, to accelerate Kreativemedia.io’s mission of becoming the world’s leading AI advertising production studio for performance-driven brands.

The investment marks a significant milestone for Kreativemedia.io, which has already served 30+ brands, delivered over 500 AI creatives, and built a reputation for shipping production-grade campaigns in days rather than weeks. With Vaswani’s backing, the company is positioned to expand its global footprint, deepen its technology stack, and bring AI-driven advertising to thousands more e-commerce and DTC brands seeking to scale paid social campaigns on Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.

A Strategic Partnership at the Intersection of AI, SEO, and Performance Marketing

Jitendra Vaswani brings to Kreativemedia.io more than a decade of operational expertise across SEO, AI-powered marketing, affiliate marketing, and PR. He is the Founder of BloggersIdeas.com, one of the most widely read internet marketing blogs in the industry, the CEO of Digiexe.ai, an AI-first digital marketing agency helping brands scale with AI videos and automations, and the founder of Affiliate Booster, a leading WordPress toolkit for affiliate marketers. He is also the owner of SaaSUltra.com, a platform focused on practical SaaS decision-making.

Over his career, Vaswani has guided more than 1,400 clients, including recognized brands such as FirstCry and Zopper, to achieve measurable growth through SEO, content, and digital strategy. He is a published author, an international keynote speaker, and a frequent contributor to global marketing publications, podcasts, and conferences, known industry-wide for his “no fluff,” ROI focused approach to digital growth. His work and commentary on the shift toward LLM-driven search, AI SEO, and authenticity-led brand building have positioned him as one of the most consistent voices on the future of marketing in the AI era.

“Kreativemedia.io is doing something the industry has been waiting for, turning AI from a novelty into a serious, repeatable production system for advertisers,” said Jitendra Vaswani, Investor and Founder of BloggersIdeas, Digiexe.ai, and Affiliate Booster. “I have spent my career working with brands that live and die by creative output and conversion performance. What Nikhil and the team have built is genuinely category-defining. AI is no longer the future of advertising; it is the present, and Kreativemedia.io is the operating system for brands that want to win in this new era. My focus as an investor is to help the team scale globally with the right SEO, PR, and brand positioning so Kreativemedia.io becomes a household name in AI advertising.”

Nikhil Goyal: An AI Creative Director Building the New Advertising Stack

At the helm of Kreativemedia.io is Nikhil Goyal, a young but highly accomplished AI creative director who has become one of the most recognizable voices in India’s emerging AI advertising scene. With a background in AI and Data Science and a deep specialization in generative video, image, and motion workflows, Goyal has produced viral AI campaigns for fashion, jewelry, lifestyle, and DTC brands, including notable AI ad work for marquee names such as Tanishq’s Rivaah Collection that has been widely circulated across the creator and marketing communities.

Under Goyal’s creative direction, Kreativemedia.io has pioneered specialized AI workflows for AI fashion photography, AI talking-head UGC ads, AI commercial videos, AI product photography, and full-funnel paid social creatives. The company’s recent campaigns, including the Crest Originals Winter Collection AI fashion production, which generated 100-plus studio-grade visuals, cut production costs by 70 percent and shipped in just five days, demonstrate the operational power of its AI creative pipeline.

“Brands are overwhelmed. They need more creatives, more variations, more hooks, and they need them faster than any traditional agency can deliver,” said Nikhil Goyal, Co-Founder and CEO of Kreativemedia.io. “Having Jitendra on board is huge for us. He brings deep expertise in SEO, AI marketing, PR, and brand building, plus access to a global network he has built over more than a decade. Together we are building something rare, a creative agency where AI, brand storytelling, SEO authority, and performance marketing are fully integrated under one roof.”

What Kreativemedia.io Does

Kreativemedia.io is an AI-native creative agency that produces high-converting advertising assets for e-commerce, DTC, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and consumer brands. Its core offerings include AI-generated video ads in UGC and creator style, AI talking-head ads with natural delivery, AI product and fashion photography, AI commercial videos, and platform-optimized creatives for Meta, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

The agency’s value proposition is simple but powerful: 10x faster production, infinite scalability from 5 to 500 plus creatives a month, and quality that rivals professional studio shoots. Brands working with Kreativemedia.io report an average 3x ROAS lift, a 48-hour script-to-video turnaround, and unlimited hook and CTA variations for split testing, capabilities that traditional agencies simply cannot match. Trusted clients include Linoto, Crest Originals, Mintree, Joyzze, and Kiya Tomlin Fashion.

The Road Ahead: AI Automation, Agentic Workflows, and Global Expansion

With Vaswani’s investment secured, Kreativemedia.io is doubling down on its long-term vision: building the world’s most advanced AI advertising automation platform. The roadmap includes deeper investment in agentic AI creative workflows, proprietary model fine-tuning for brand consistency, expansion into new verticals such as health, fitness, and SaaS, and a stronger global presence across the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

The company is also developing internal tooling that will allow brands to plug directly into Kreativemedia.io’s AI creative engine, manage testing pipelines, and scale ad accounts with less manual lift. The aim is to deliver an end-to-end system where briefing, creative production, ad iteration, and performance feedback all run through AI-augmented workflows, reinforced by SEO, PR, and brand strategy guidance from Vaswani’s broader ecosystem.

“This is just the beginning,” added Goyal. “Within the next 24 months, we want Kreativemedia.io to be the default creative partner for any serious e-commerce brand running paid ads anywhere in the world.”

About Kreativemedia.io

Kreativemedia.io is a next-generation AI creative agency that engineers high-performing, brand-aligned advertising assets using specialized AI workflows. The company helps modern growth teams scale paid social creative output on Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms without compromising quality, consistency, or brand integrity. To learn more or book a strategy call, visit kreativemedia.io.

About Jitendra Vaswani

Jitendra Vaswani is an internationally recognized AI SEO expert, PR and branding specialist, investor, author, and keynote speaker. He is the Founder of BloggersIdeas.com, the CEO of Digiexe.ai (an AI digital marketing agency helping brands with AI videos and automations), the Founder of Affiliate Booster, and the owner of SaaSUltra.com. With more than a decade of experience and 1,400-plus clients served, including brands like FirstCry and Zopper, Jitendra is known for his “no fluff,” ROI focused approach to SEO, AI marketing, affiliate growth, and brand storytelling. He speaks regularly at international marketing and affiliate conferences and is a leading voice on the shift from traditional SEO to LLM- and AI-driven search.

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Chinmay Rathee's Synapse Order - India's First Original Light Novel Series Expands with New Prequel Release

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:18:26 +0530

Chandigarh [India], May 5: Breaking new ground in the Indian literary landscape, author Chinmay Rathee has released Synapse Order Vol. 2, the latest installment in what is widely recognized as India’s first original light novel series.

Originating in Japan, the "light novel" format blends fast-paced prose with manga-style illustrations. While the genre has a massive global following, it has historically been dominated by Japanese creators. Rathee, an LL.M. student at Chandigarh University, is changing that narrative by building a localized entry into the genre from the ground up.

A New Chapter in Indian Publishing

Synapse Order first made waves in August 2024. Despite the rigors of studying blockchain and intellectual property law, Rathee developed a fully realized fictional universe, complete with:

Original Mythology: A consistent, near-future world-building approach.
Visual Storytelling: Integrated character sheets and illustrations.
Global Appeal: A style that resonates with fans of anime and series like Sword Art Online.

The Story: Past and Present

While Vol. 1 followed the protagonist Arone Corvo, a man with supernatural healing abilities hunted by a shadowy security organization, Vol. 2 shifts gears. Structured as a prequel, it explores Corvo’s earlier years within the military forces of Emerald Pines.

The new volume is designed to be "non-linear," functioning effectively as a standalone entry point for newcomers while providing deep emotional context for returning readers.

"It's a story about someone who became strong on the outside long before he figured out what to do with everything raging on the inside," the author notes, highlighting the series' focus on balancing high-stakes action with psychological depth.

Availability

With Vol. 1 already boasting a 4.6-star rating on Amazon India, the release of Vol. 2 solidifies the series' position as a pioneer in domestic publishing. Both volumes are currently available in paperback and digital formats via Amazon India.

Patriots Get First Look: 'Match Fixing' Trends on JioHotstar Amid IPL Buzz

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:13:37 +0530

Debut Producer Pallavi Gurjar Brings Explosive National Security Drama to Screens

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 4: As audiences remain engrossed in the excitement of the Indian Premier League, a different kind of “match fixing” is capturing nationwide attention. Match Fixing: The Nation at Stake, now streaming and trending on JioHotstar, is emerging as one of the most thought-provoking, introspective, and patriotic films of the year.

Based on the book, “The Game Behind Saffron Terror” by Col. Kanwar Khatana, the film is a gripping political thriller that explores the deeper conspiracy narratives surrounding the events leading up to the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Rather than focusing solely on isolated incidents like the Malegaon blasts, the film presents a layered story of national security, power play, and alleged institutional manipulation.

A key highlight of the film is its bold examination of the “saffron terror” narrative, raising critical questions about how certain narratives may have been constructed and amplified within public discourse. By delving into alleged institutional and political influences, the film challenges viewers to reflect on the fine line between truth and perception, making it both gripping and deeply thought-provoking.

Headlined by Vineet Kumar Singh as a military intelligence officer, and featuring performances by Manoj Joshi as the President of Pakistan saying “India must bleed,” and Raj Arjun as Col Imam, the film has been appreciated for its authenticity and technical detailing, particularly within army circles. The makers ensured realism by engaging military consultants to maintain protocol accuracy.

In comparison, Dhurandhar approaches similar themes through a more character-driven and dramatised lens, often linked to discussions around the Malegaon blast case and the acquittal of Col. Prasad Purohit, adding weight to its narrative. Match Fixing, however, broadens the canvas—focusing less on individual cases and more on the systemic and geopolitical layers that shape national narratives. This wider lens gives it a distinct relevance in today’s context of information warfare and public perception.

Adding an intriguing global dimension, the film weaves a layer of mystery through its sequences set in London and Istanbul. These locations, along with vibrant Kashmir, are not merely visual backdrops but integral to the unfolding conspiracy, enhancing the suspense and reinforcing the idea that the forces at play extend beyond national borders.

Produced by debut filmmaker Pallavi Gurjar under her banner of Artarena Creations, and directed by Kedaar Gaekwad, the film stands out for its scale budget despite constraints, having been shot across multiple locations, including Lucknow, Mumbai, Kashmir, Istanbul, and London. With 138 actors and a tightly woven narrative by writer Anuj S. Mehta, the film combines research with cinematic storytelling, with precise dialogues by Sameer Garud.

Adding to its impact are a high-energy patriotic anthem by Daler Mehndi, which elevates the film’s spirit, and a soulful track that traces the protagonist’s emotional and professional journey.

Why watch it?

For viewers seeking more than surface-level storytelling, Match Fixing offers a thought-provoking exploration of truth, perception, and power. It questions dominant narratives, highlights the sacrifices of intelligence officers, and presents a gripping “behind closed doors” perspective on decisions that impact national security.

A gripping blend of patriotism, mystery, and introspection—Match Fixing is a must-watch for audiences seeking meaningful cinema beyond the obvious. Don’t miss this bold cinematic exposé—now streaming and trending on JioHotstar.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/W47AS3_o0rU

Film Link: https://www.hotstar.com/1271616109

Production House: www.artarena.co.in

Javed Akhtar Honoured with 33rd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar for Cinema and Literature Excellence

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:05:56 +0530

P.C. Chandra Group, an 85-plus-year legacy and one of the leading business houses from the East, with its esteemed luxury jewellery brand P.C. Chandra Jewellers, conferred the prestigious 33rd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar upon the legendary wordsmith Shri Javed Akhtar at a grand ceremony in Kolkata. Instituted by the P.C. Chandra Group, this award recognizes exceptional achievements across diverse fields, honouring the legacy of its visionary founder, Shri Purna Chandra Chandra.

The Puraskaar, carrying a tax-free honorarium of ₹20 lakhs, is among the most respected honours and is awarded annually to the founder, Shri. Purna Chandra Chandra's birth anniversary. Since its inception in 1993, it has celebrated national icons, including Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Ji, veteran singer Smt Asha Bhosle, Dr. Devi Shetty, Shri Kapil Dev, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Smt Mary Kom, and Shri Somanath S, Shri Leader Peas, among others.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Suvro Chandra, Joint Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Jewellers, said, “Today, we honour Shri Javed Akhtar with the 33rd PC Chandra Puraskaar, a recognition that celebrates excellence, legacy, and enduring impact. Through his words as a poet, lyricist, and screenwriter, he has shaped generations and enriched Indian cinema and literature.”

He also added, “Much like the ethos of PC Chandra Group, celebrating stories, milestones, and moments that last — his work continues to inspire, resonate, and live on through time. We feel privileged to honour him. ”

The evening was also graced by the presence of Chief Guest Shri Goutam Ghosh, the renowned national award-winning film director, along with Shri Arun Kumar Chandra, Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Group; Mr. Suvro Chandra, Joint Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Jewellers; and Mr. Prosenjit Chandra, Director of P.C. Chandra Jewellers.

P.C. Chandra Group is a leading business conglomerate from East India, with a legacy of 85 plus years of trust and customer loyalty in jewellery through P.C. Chandra Jewellers, having over 75 plus showrooms across India. The Group has diversified into various sectors, including adhesives, chemicals, hospitality, software, environmental initiatives, real estate, rubber plantations, and rental services. With a strong reputation and trust among global consumers and prestigious clients, P.C. Chandra Group is a socially responsible corporation committed to numerous CSR initiatives. These include the J.L. Chandra Merit Scholarship, J.N. Chandra Anuprerna, Gyandhara, Neem Banani, and #StopTheDrop, focusing on education, environment, and community development.

Surat Hosts ‘Fashion Show 2026’, Redefining Scale and Student-Led Creativity in Indian Fashion

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:02:56 +0530

Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 4: Surat experienced an evening of extraordinary scale and creative brilliance as Red & White Skill Education hosted ‘Fashion Show 2026’, setting a new benchmark for fashion-led showcases driven by emerging talent. The event seamlessly blended innovation, craftsmanship, and youthful energy, positioning itself among the largest fashion showcases not only in Gujarat but across India.

Held at Ramayan Farm, the event drew an impressive gathering of over 6,000 attendees, including students, parents, leading figures from the textile industry, fashion designers, corporate representatives, and professional models. The sheer scale and enthusiasm of the audience elevated the event into a landmark occasion for the city’s creative ecosystem.

Organised under the leadership of founders Hitesh Desai and Hasmukh Rafaliya, Red & White Skill Education, an institution authorised by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), used this platform to provide fashion design students with national-level exposure. The highlight of the evening was the grand showcase of garments conceptualised and crafted by students, reflecting both technical proficiency and imaginative depth.

Professional models brought these creations to life on the runway, presenting each ensemble with finesse and confidence. The audience responded with overwhelming appreciation, acknowledging the originality and effort behind every design.

The event was further elevated by the presence of celebrity guests Bharat Singh Walia, Tina Ranka, and Mohit Rajput, whose participation added glamour and visibility to the occasion. Renowned fashion designers, including Manish Reshamwala, Sangeeta Choksi, Neeraj Vaidya, and Prachi Patel, also graced the event, lending industry credibility and reinforcing the significance of the platform.

A distinctive feature of ‘Fashion Show 2026’ was its ability to harmonise traditional aesthetics with contemporary design sensibilities, creating a compelling narrative of India’s evolving fashion identity.

Beyond the spectacle, the event served as a powerful catalyst for student empowerment, offering aspiring designers a stage to present their work at a scale rarely accessible in academic environments. It also reinforced Surat’s growing stature as a rising hub for fashion and design innovation.

‘Fashion Show 2026’ stands as a testament to what can be achieved when education, skill development, and creative ambition converge, leaving behind not just a memorable evening but a lasting source of inspiration for the next generation of designers.

SK Finance Delivers Robust FY26 Performance; AUM Crosses Rs. 15,755 Cr, PAT Jumps to Rs. 431 Cr

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:59:53 +0530

SK Finance Limited today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, registering growth across key business parameters.

The company registered total income from operations of ₹2,823.60 crore during the FY26, while net profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹431 crore.

SK Finance Limited reported strong growth in its Assets Under Management (AUM), which increased to ₹15,755.22 crore as of March 31, 2026. During FY26, the company recorded total disbursements of ₹9,162.27 crore.

Key Highlights

AUM at ₹15,755 crore as of March 31, 2026
Disbursements over ₹9,162 crore for FY26
PAT crosses ₹431 crore for FY26

As of March 31, 2026, SK Finance Limited maintained a strong balance sheet with a net worth of ₹3,962.83 crore and a debt-equity ratio of 3.23, reflecting prudent leverage and financial stability.

The Company continues to maintain strong credit credentials, with long-term ratings of AA-/Stable from ICRA and CARE Ratings and AA-/Positive from India Ratings, while the short-term rating stands at A1+, reaffirming confidence among lenders and investors.

Commenting on the company’s performance, Mr Rajendra Kumar Setia, Managing Director & CEO, SK Finance Limited, said, “FY26 was a defining year for us, with strong growth in AUM, profitability, and other key parameters, while maintaining focus on asset quality. This reflects the strength of our asset-backed lending model and our close customer relationships.”

“As the NBFC sector evolves towards data-led, digital-first lending, we are building scalable platforms that enhance underwriting, improve customer experience and strengthen risk management. We believe this is the year of technology in financial services—and SK Finance is ready to lead this transformation for Naya Bharat,” he added.

About SK Finance Limited

Founded in 1994, SK Finance Limited is one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies with a diversified, asset-backed lending portfolio, spanning commercial vehicles, cars, tractors, construction equipment, and secured business loans, among others.

The company operates across 12 states and 2 union territories, supported by a network of 705+ branches and a workforce of over 12,800 employees. It serves a large customer base through a combination of direct sourcing, dealer partnerships, and channel networks.

The company combines deep on-the-ground distribution capabilities with data-led underwriting and risk management frameworks, enabling scalable growth and a strategic focus on financing income-generating assets.

With a scalable operating model, strong lender confidence, and disciplined execution, SK Finance continues to strengthen its position as a fast-growing player in India’s asset-backed lending space.

Dosti Greater Thane Celebrates the Unveiling of Its Ganesh Temple

Team MyNation — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:15:45 +0530

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 4: Dosti Greater Thane marked a milestone that goes far beyond construction and infrastructure, the inauguration of its very own Ganesh Temple.

For the families who live here, this is more than just the addition of a place of worship. It is the beginning of a shared rhythm mornings that start with quiet prayers, evenings that bring people together, and festivals that fill the neighbourhood with warmth, light, and a sense of belonging. It is where children will learn traditions, where elders will find peace, and where everyday life is gently anchored in faith.

Moments like these shape what a community truly becomes. Not just a collection of homes, but a place where people feel rooted and connected not only by proximity, but by shared experiences and emotions.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Deepak Goradia, Chairman and Managing Director, Dosti Realty, said,

“The Ganesh Temple at Dosti Greater Thane holds a very special place in our journey, as it is the first temple we have constructed within any of our developments. We have always believed that a home is not just about physical spaces, but about the values, traditions, and sense of belonging that bring people together. With this temple, we hope to create a space where families can come together in faith, celebrate important moments, and build a deeper connection with the community around them.”

Adding to this, Mr. Anuj Goradia, Director, Dosti Realty, shared,

“For the families who will call Dosti Greater Thane home, the temple will become a part of their everyday lives in the most meaningful way. It will be where a child folds their hands before an exam, where parents pause to give thanks after a long day, and where festivals are not just celebrated, but felt together as a community. These are the moments that stay with you the ones that turn a house into a home, and neighbours into an extended family.”

Set in Kalher, just 7 km from Lake Shore Thane, Dosti Greater Thane brings together this sense of belonging with the convenience of city living. Close to schools, offices, malls, and daily essentials, it offers families the familiarity of Thane, along with the comfort of a space they can call their own.

Spread across 125 acres, the development is envisioned as a self-sustained neighbourhood. With the upcoming Kalher Metro Station at its doorstep, connectivity becomes seamless, keeping residents well-linked to Thane and the wider MMR.

Over 70% open green spaces and landscaped zones, along with a master plan by Architect Hafeez Contractor, create an environment that feels expansive and breathable. A 1 lakh sq. ft. clubhouse, high-street retail, and planned schools ensure that life unfolds effortlessly within the community.

The thoughtfully designed 1 & 2 BHK homes are not just living spaces, but the setting for new beginnings where families grow, children dream bigger, and everyday life feels complete.

And just beyond these homes, opportunities take shape. With access to professional training through Gary Kirsten Cricket India and the Michael Phelps Swimming Centre, along with badminton, music, and dance academies, young residents are given the platform to discover their potential, build discipline, and grow with confidence.

Because at Dosti Greater Thane, life is not just about where you live, it’s about what you become, together.

About Dosti Realty

For over four decades, Dosti Realty has been a symbol of trust and excellence in real estate, transforming both locations and lives. Driven by a deep understanding of evolving customer needs, we have delivered 17 mn. sq. ft. across 143+ properties, shaping over 23,500 residences into homes where families thrive. Guided by our ethos, ‘Friends for Life’, we focus on thoughtful design, timeless architecture, and a seamless home-buying experience from regular construction updates to exceptional post-possession support. Through years of listening, learning, and innovating to meet the aspirations of homebuyers, we build more than just structures; we create spaces that foster connection, harmony, and a true sense of belonging. With over 21 mn sq. ft. of upcoming developments across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune, including residences, schools, commercial spaces, retail, and IT parks, we remain committed to trust, transparency, quality, and timely delivery, building brighter futures and nurturing communities for generations to come.

Visit: www.dostirealty.com

Munoth Hedge Fund Hosted 'ONE/2' – A Thought Leadership Conference at IIMA Ventures, Ahmedabad

Team MyNation — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:55:12 +0530

Munoth Hedge Fund (MHF), a SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF Category III), hosted its semi-annual conference “ONE/2,” at IIMA Ventures, Ahmedabad, on May 1, 2026.

Managed by Munoth Capital Market Limited (MCML), under the leadership of Siddharth Jain, MHF continues to position itself at the intersection of capital, research, and informed dialogue.

Vidhi Kankaria, also from the Munoth Hedge Fund leadership team, curated ONE/2 to cover the breadth of investments. Starting from venture capital, to secondary markets, a whole range of alternative asset classes were discussed. The event convened 100+ people from different professional and industrial backgrounds to add muscle to the topics at hand!

The event featured keynote insights from Apurva Sahijwani, Managing Director & CEO at Avendus Wealth, who shared his perspective on the trajectory and growth of alternative investments in India.

He was joined by Vipul Patel, Partner at IIMA Ventures, who delved into the “India Story” through the lens of venture capital, innovation, and entrepreneurial momentum.

MHF, as part of its commitment to fostering dialogue between capital and innovation also hosted two emerging startups backed by IIMA Ventures: Orbitt Space and Genoscope. Both ventures are developing cutting-edge solutions to existing shortcomings in the space-tech & health-tech sectors, respectively

Through ONE/2, Munoth Hedge Fund continues to build a platform that bridges institutional capital, venture ecosystems, and emerging technologies, anchored in the belief that informed dialogue is fundamental to long-term value creation

Shreya Parasrampuria: Heading SB Infowaves with an Aspiration for Scalable Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Team MyNation — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:46:48 +0530

In a significant development in India’s fast-evolving technology services sector, SB Infowaves, under the leadership of founder and Managing Director Shreya Parasrampuria, is strengthening its global footprint through strategic partnerships, advanced AI-driven offerings, and active participation in major industry platforms.

Founded with a vision to deliver practical, scalable technology solutions, SB Infowaves has grown into a multi-domain digital transformation company offering services across artificial intelligence, machine learning, custom software development, cloud infrastructure, web and mobile applications. The company has positioned itself strongly in emerging areas such as AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things), integrating connected devices with intelligent data systems to enable real-time decision-making and automation for businesses across industries.

As the MD, Parasrampuria brings a great combination of finance and strategy, having gained much experience working in PwC and ICICI Bank. She places an emphasis on solving problems and implementing them by creating unique technological platforms. Thanks to her guidance, SB Infowaves managed to increase its delivery across the globe, focusing on the client-centeredness and tangible results.

SB Infowaves is planning to take part in CMPL Expo 2026 that is going to be held between May 4 and June 6, 2026, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Being considered as one of the most prominent events for the contract manufacturing and private label sector in Asia, the event is going to be attended by such companies as those involved in the FMCG industry.

The involvement of the firm in the CMPL Expo showcases its attempts at expansion into various sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce, where there is an increasing demand for AI-based automation, data analytics, and digitization.

It should be highlighted that SB Infowaves has formed an international alliance with X-Venture,US with the intention of delivering innovative Agentic AI services to small firms in the US market. Through this international collaboration, companies would be able to deploy autonomous AI systems that not only perform automation but also take decisions.

By becoming ISO 27001:2022 compliant, along with its wide range of offerings, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, DevOps, and Data Engineering, SB Infowaves will continue with its position as a reliable technology partner for companies that seek futuristic digital environments.

Given the current rising demand worldwide for transformation through Artificial Intelligence, it is clear that SB Infowaves will seek to play an active role in the coming digital revolution.

Surat’s GDGIS Continues Academic Dominance with Perfect CBSE Class X Results

Team MyNation — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:46:00 +0530

G. D. Goenka International School, Surat, has once again upheld its tradition of academic excellence by securing a 100% pass result in the CBSE Class X Board Examination, marking 13 consecutive years of outstanding performance.

“The school’s students have delivered remarkable results this year, earning top ranks across Surat city, Gujarat State, and at the National level. Hiral Gattani emerged as the top performer with an exceptional score of 99.6% (498/500), securing 1st position in the region (1st in Gujarat and Surat) and 2nd position in the country,” says the principal.

“In addition, 7 students from the school have secured positions among the Top 10 in Surat city. Other outstanding achievers include Akarsh Vardhanam (99.4%), Jiya Dhankani (99%), Vishvaraj Rupawala (98.4%), Manav Patel (97.8%), Vrishank Mawani (97.4%), and Ananya Akbari (97.2%).” Says the School management.

Out of 142 students who appeared for the examination, 50 students scored above 90%, 52 students scored between 80%–89%, 25 students scored between 70%–79%, and 15 students scored between 60%–69%, reflecting consistent academic excellence across all performance levels.

Adding to this, 24 students scored a perfect 30(100/100) in Subjects like Artificial Intelligence, French, Social Studies, English, and Maths.

The Academic Director and Principal, Dr.Shruti Agrawal, Director of Operations, Dr.Sejal Thakkar, Higher Section Dean, Mr. Belal Fayaz, Higher Section Associate Dean, Mr.Sohel S. Makwana, along with all subject HODs and the entire GDGIS team, congratulated the students, parents, and teachers for this success and extended best wishes for their continued achievements in the future.

True Hope Foundation Named ‘NGO of the Year’ Following Explosive 635% Growth in Social Impact

Team MyNation — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:44:33 +0530

In a move that highlights the shifting landscape of India’s social sector, the National Excellence Forum has officially named Jodhpur-based True Hope Foundation as the ‘NGO of the Year.’ The prestigious accolade was presented at a national summit in the capital, recognizing the organization’s unprecedented scaling of operations and its disruptive “multiplier effect” on grassroots philanthropy.

While traditional NGOs often focus on direct service delivery, the True Hope Foundation was singled out for its strategic shift toward becoming a national support hub. The Forum lauded the foundation for scaling its internal infrastructure to mentor and provide logistical support to over 100 grassroots NGOs across India, effectively amplifying relief efforts in some of the country’s most neglected regions.

The 635% Social Impact Surge

The most striking data point cited by the National Excellence Forum was the foundation’s 635% growth in social impact revenue over the last fiscal year. Unlike corporate growth, this “revenue” represents the total volume of verified funds mobilized and deployed for life-saving medical procedures and disaster relief.

This explosive growth is attributed to the foundation’s digital-first transparency model. By implementing a rigorous verification system for every medical campaign ranging from pediatric cardiac surgeries to oncology treatments—the organization has successfully captured the trust of a new generation of retail donors. This has allowed the foundation to facilitate over 500 critical surgeries in record time, ensuring that financial barriers do not dictate the survival of the uninsured.

Also awarded as ‘Disaster Relief Hero’ on the National Stage

The award also recognizes the Dhaval Darji and his foundation’s evolution into a high-speed disaster responder. From navigating the rugged terrain of Uttarkashi and Darjeeling to its recent large-scale interventions in the urban fire zones of Lucknow and Delhi, the foundation has proven that its logistical framework can adapt to any environment.

“True Hope Foundation has moved beyond the traditional ‘charity’ label,” stated a representative from the National Excellence Forum. “By maintaining a 635% growth rate while supporting a network of 100 other organizations, they are demonstrating how management science can be used to solve human crises at a massive scale.”

Marwar’s Pride Sweeps Top Honors

This latest recognition comes on the heels of a triumphant month for the organization, which also received the ‘Medical Help Initiative Award’ from cricket legend Suresh Raina and the ‘Rashtriya Ratna Samman’ from MP Kangana Ranaut.

As the foundation celebrates its ‘NGO of the Year’ title, the leadership remains focused on its core mission: ensuring that every rupee donated is backed by a verified case and every disaster is met with immediate, scientific relief. For the True Hope Foundation, this award isn’t just a trophy—it is proof that accountability is the most scalable tool for social change.