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Annorth AI has introduced the Student Experience Index (SEI), a first-of-its-kind, non-clinical and non-diagnostic mental health assessment tool for schools and colleges across India. SEI aims to bridge the gap between unawareness and meaningful action, helping students reflect on their inner state while giving institutions a clear view of how their students actually feel, think, and behave.Founded by Dhruv Gupta, Annorth AI was built on a simple idea, “one cannot improve what one cannot measure.” While studying and working with schools, Dhruv noticed how most institutions only address mental health when it becomes visible, often too late. SEI was created to change that. “We don’t want to diagnose anyone,” he says. “We just want students to see where they stand before it gets worse.”The St...

A new initiative called the Reparv Project Partner Program has been introduced to address operational challenges commonly faced in the real estate sector. The program focuses on building systems for inventory management, team coordination, and marketing workflow, areas where many real estate businesses lack stability.Real estate professionals often report that although marketing activities and lead generation efforts have increased industry-wide, converting leads into final sales remains difficult. Industry observers suggest that this gap is less about demand, and more about the absence of structured business systems.Identified ChallengesMany small and mid-size real estate professionals experience:No centralized platform to access updated and verified property inventoryDifficulty in tracki...

STIHL India, a pioneer in professional-grade outdoor power equipment, has expanded its battery-powered portfolio with the launch of REA 60+, REA 100+, GTA 40, and ASA 20. The cutting-edge equipment reflects STIHL’s global commitment to innovation, sustainability, and performance for professionals across landscaping, maintenance, and industrial sectors.Powered by advanced lithium-ion technology, the new range offers zero emissions, low noise, and exceptional runtime, enabling professionals to work efficiently in urban and residential environments without compromising on power or reliability.The STIHL REA 60+ and REA 100+ high-pressure washers redefine professional cleaning with powerful water flow with cordless convenience. They are designed for demanding outdoor cleaning and maintenance ta...

At just 17, Agastya Varshney, a student of Podar International School Santacruz, is leading a growing team of young mentors through his self-founded initiative, Prajna- a design thinking and ethics program tailored for underprivileged and visually-impaired children across Mumbai and New Delhi. It is striving to empower these children to solve the problems around them by nurturing the power of empathy, problem-solving, and social innovation.3 years back, when he began mentoring younger students in robotics, he noticed something deeper than just curiosity for machines- a hunger to solve everyday problems. That realization led him to start Prajna in 2022. Since then, Prajna has reached over 2200 students in multiple batches across 35 NGOs and schools, guiding them through projects that turn e...

Bengaluru, 30 October, 2025 — Hettich India announced the grand opening of Bengaluru’s first Hettich Exclusive (HeX) store, further expanding its experiential presence and bringing immersive, hands-on magical interior experiences to customers in the region.The new HeX store offers an integrated, solution-driven shopping experience, featuring curated walk-throughs of contemporary furniture equipped with premium German furniture fittings, architectural door hardware, furniture lights and built-in kitchen appliances. Customers can also take advantage of complementary Free Design Services, where expert designers help visualise and create personalised furniture concepts.Complementing the HeX store, Hettich’s revamped Experience Centre in Bengaluru provides both customers and industry profession...

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One of the mammoth names in the plywood industry, Wigwam Ply, has recently registered yet another momentous milestone. This latest achievement comes by way of Wigwam establishing the largest plywood manufacturing facility in the country. It is the latest addition to the Wigwam family of factories, bringing the total count to four - two handling the production of raw materials for plywood and the other two manufacturing plywood itself. This new unit was inaugurated on August 28, 2025, in the KIADB Industrial Area of Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, and is sprawled across a massive 6.53 lakh square feet. The initial workforce is said to be around 250, which is estimated to cross the 1000 mark at 100% capacity. With a combination of imported and Indian state-of-the-art machinery and a highly produc...

To help businesses of all sizes navigate the fast-evolving digital marketing landscape, Meta has announced the launch of Click Here: The Art and Science of Digital Marketing and Advertising, authored by Alex Schultz, Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Analytics at Meta.  Published in collaboration with Wildfire (UK) and Little, Brown and Company (US), both imprints of Hachette Livre, the book serves as a comprehensive guide for marketers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders looking to grow and succeed in today’s digital-first world. Drawing on Schultz’s more than two decades of experience in marketing at companies including Meta and eBay, the book shares practical insights and guiding principles that can help marketers use creativity, data, and experimentation to achieve measurable results....

Mumbai, 30 October 2025: Rustomjee Group (Keystone Realtors Ltd.), one of India’s most trusted real estate developers, has released its first standalone Sustainability Report for FY 2024-25, aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, world’s most widely adopted framework for sustainability disclosures. The report marks a significant step in the company’s journey to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its business, benchmark progress against global best practices, and reinforce its position as a responsible developer shaping India’s urban future. Titled “Building Tomorrow, Thoughtfully,” the report highlights how Rustomjee’s philosophy of thoughtfulness extends beyond design and construction to governance, community building, and environmental stewardship. It ca...

Dubai, October 30, 2025:Sidharth Malhotra, one of India’s most charismatic and desirable actors with a massive global fan following brought his signature charm to Dubai for the grand unveiling of Rayhaan’s latest fragrance collection — Aquatica and Obsidian.The special launch event took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre during Beautyworld Middle East 2025, one of the region’s most prestigious beauty showcases.With this debut, Rayhaan, a fast-growing fragrance brand celebrated for blending Eastern elegance with modern sophistication took centre stage as it introduced two distinct new scents that represent contrasting moods and styles.Aquatica captures the essence of an ocean escape — a refreshing fusion of aquatic and citrus notes with subtle coconut undertones, evoking the feeling of a...