Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

In an age where most gadgets are purchased with a few clicks, many consumers still prefer to see, touch and understand a product before making a decision. Recognising this need, Mumbai-based consumer electronics company XECH Technologies has opened a new Experience Centre in Andheri East, creating a space where technology can be explored firsthand rather than through a screen. The newly launched centre is part of the company’s growing retail expansion strategy and is aimed at bringing customers closer to its range of consumer electronics, portable home appliances, travel accessories and smart lifestyle products. Located in Andheri East, the Experience…

For many young sports enthusiasts, watching a Grand Slam tennis tournament is a dream. For four children from India, that dream could soon become reality. Kia India has opened registrations for its Kia India Ballkids Program at AO27, giving boys and girls aged 12 to 15 years an opportunity to become official Ballkids at the Australian Open 2027 in Melbourne, Australia. The initiative is open to children from across the country, and importantly, no prior tennis experience is required. The programme aims to identify energetic, disciplined and enthusiastic youngsters who are eager to be part of one of the world’s…

Imagine walking into a Ganesha temple expecting to see the familiar elephant-headed deity, only to find a divine form with a human face. It may sound surprising, but this rare form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped in Tamil Nadu. Known as Adi Vinayaka or Nara Mukha Vinayaka, this unusual form is associated with the shrine near Muktheeswarar Temple at Thilatharpanapuri. Nara means human and Mukha means face, making Nara Mukha Vinayaka literally the “Human-Faced Vinayaka”. For millions of devotees, Ganesha is instantly recognisable by his elephant head. Yet Hindu mythology describes a time when Ganesha had a human form. The…

Marriott International has launched Project Prarambh, a new initiative aimed at helping young people from vulnerable communities gain skills, workplace exposure and access to formal employment opportunities in India’s hospitality sector. The initiative, launched on 10 September 2026, is part of Marriott International’s Serve 360 sustainability and social impact framework. It has been developed in partnership with The Job Plus and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), with a focus on preparing young people for careers in the organised hospitality industry. Project Prarambh will support young people between the ages of 18 and 30 through industry-relevant training, practical workplace…

Bacardi has expanded its presence in India’s ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage segment with the launch of BREEZER® Bold, a new range aimed at consumers looking for stronger and more distinctive flavour experiences. Launched on 9 September 2026, BREEZER Bold brings a new expression to the familiar BREEZER portfolio. The range has been developed with changing consumer preferences in mind, particularly the growing interest in adventurous flavours, variety and unconventional taste combinations. Available at 8% ABV, BREEZER Bold makes its debut in India with three variants: Guava Chilli, Lime & Lager, and Grapefruit Yuzu. Each flavour has been designed to offer a…

September 10, 2026: SS Retail Limited (‘Company’ or ‘SS Retail’) announced its initial public offering of Equity Shares (IPO). Details: The Offer comprises Fresh Issue of [.] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹3,600.00 million, and an Offer for Sale of [.] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹1,400.00 million by the Promoter Selling Shareholders viz., Siddharth Gunvant Shah, Deepa Siddharth Shah, Harshal Kishor Parekh, Bhavini Harshal Parekh, and the Other Selling Shareholder viz., Rakhi Narendra Firodia. SS Retail is a multi-brand retail chain for mobile phones, accessories and other electronic items, with operations in 5 states i.e., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and Gujarat (commenced in Fiscal 2027) SS Retail deals in…

You have probably pushed open a hundred exit doors in your life without a second thought. Malls, cinemas, offices, schools — the doors always swing outward when you push them. This is not an accident of design. It is a rule written in memory of people who could not get out in time. The story begins in Chicago, on December 30, 1903. The Iroquois Theatre had opened just weeks earlier and was being called fireproof. That afternoon, nearly 2,000 people packed in for a matinee show. A stage light sparked a fire in the curtains, and within minutes, thick smoke…

Mumbai (Anil Bedag): When a film is based on a real military operation, dramatic action alone is not enough. The details have to feel believable too. That is the approach being taken by the team of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s upcoming film Operation Ganga, which is drawing attention for its subject, scale and strong ensemble cast. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Vishnu Mohan, the film is set against the backdrop of India’s evacuation and rescue mission during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. The operation involved bringing Indian citizens back from Ukraine amid an extremely challenging situation, giving the film a real-world…

Mumbai, September 2026: Jewellery shopping in Mumbai is getting another new destination as Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, has opened its latest store at Phoenix Marketcity. The launch marks another step in the brand’s retail expansion and takes its total number of stores across Maharashtra to 16. Located at one of Mumbai’s well-known retail and lifestyle destinations, the new Indriya store has been designed around a more immersive and personalised jewellery shopping experience. The space combines contemporary interiors with elements that reflect the craftsmanship and emotion traditionally associated with jewellery. The store brings together a wide portfolio of more than 37,000…

Palghar/Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Literacy is often understood as the ability to read and write. But in everyday life, especially in rural communities, literacy can mean much more. It can mean knowing your rights, understanding important documents, asking the right questions and making informed decisions when they matter most. For farmers, this wider meaning of literacy can have a direct impact on their land, livelihood and future. As India observes Literacy Day, the idea of being an “aware farmer” is gaining importance. Access to the right information can help farmers better understand processes related to land ownership, compensation, documentation and infrastructure…