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Since 2002, Alaya Cotton has been a leader in men’s and kids’ fashion, known for its modern designs, quality fabrics, and great fit. Famous advertising campaigns featuring top models and celebrities made it a popular choice. Mens dhotis, once simple wear, became trendy, and in 2007, the brand added mens shirts to its collection. Why Choose Alaya Cotton?Alaya Cotton uses soft, breathable cotton that is perfect for India’s weather, ensuring comfort throughout the day. Their designs blend traditional styles with modern touches, making the clothes suitable for everyday wear as well as special occasions. With a wide variety of styles for men and kids, the brand’s focus on fit and fabric quality has earned many loyal customers who keep coming back.Our Special Collections for Men’s and KidsAlaya ...

Mumbai | December 2025 Surreal Global, pioneers in transforming spaces into magical experiences, return this Christmas season with an expansive national and international showcase, reimagining festive décor through character, craft, and narrative. As part of Surreal Christmas, the brand has crafted over 25 bespoke Christmas trees across landmark locations worldwide. Rooted in Surreal Global’s philosophy of storytelling through space, a ‘Surreal’ Christmas unfolds as a thematic celebration—each installation possessing its own tone, personality, and voice. These thoughtfully curated narratives evoke festive joy and wonder, resonating with audiences across geographies and cultures. At Jio World Drive, Mumbai, the spotlight shone on “Christmas Gala.” Delving into imaginative storytelling, the ...

- New Season of Sailings Features 320 Voyages with Two Prima Class Ships in San Juan and Expanded Caribbean Adventures - MUMBAI (22 December, 2025) - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 59-year history of breaking boundaries, has announced its highly anticipated 2027/28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, promising sun-soaked escapes, culturally enriching adventures, and the ultimate freedom and flexibility to design a personalised holiday experience – onboard and ashore. Following last month’s announcement of 50 sailings during Norwegian Spirit’s® 2027/28 return to Australia and New Zealand, as well as an immersive Asia season for Norwegian Jade® and an extended Hawai’i season for Pride of America®,  NCL has launched an additional 320 voyages focus...

Over 300 patients and families screened; initiative led by Dr. Sunil Bhat aims to accelerate access to curative bone marrow transplants.Kolkata, December 22, 2025: Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, yesterday announced the successful completion of one of Eastern India’s largest HLA Testing Camps for thalassemia patients, held at Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur. Organised in association with DKMS, Thalassemics India, Coal India, the Federation of Blood Donor Organisations of India, and Paschim Bangal Sikkim Prantiya Marwari Yuva Manch, the camp screened more than 300 children and their family members to identify potential matches for bone marrow transplantation (BMT), the only curative treatment for thalassemia.The initiative was led by Dr. Sunil Bhat, Vice-Chairman Oncology Collegium...

Mumbai, December 2025: Mumbai Educational Trust (MET) - Institute of Mass Media inaugurated Metamorphosis 2025, its flagship creative festival, with the vibrant theme MediaVerse, celebrating storytelling, innovation, and the ever-evolving world of multimedia creation. As one of India’s leading Media & Communication institutions offering PG programs, the MET IMM continues to shape future-ready professionals through its diverse educational programmes across advertising, journalism, entertainment, digital marketing, events, content creation, storytelling, creative technology and more. MET’s student-first approach, strong academic foundation, and hands-on training ensure that young learners are equipped with industry knowledge, creative thinking, and practical skills to thrive in a rapidly...

Filmmaker, producer and serial entrepreneur Kan Singh Sodha has quietly built a diverse cinematic journey spanning award-winning short films, Bengali and Hindi feature films, and acting performances, alongside a strong entrepreneurial legacy. As the Founder-Director of KSS Productions & Entertainment, he now steps into bold new territory with Zorr, a genre-defying horror-comedy-thriller rooted in Indian behaviour, rhythm and humour. As Zorr hits theatres on January 16, Sodha speaks about storytelling, risk, and creating cinema that entertains while staying deeply local.A tete-a-tete with the maker…Q1. You are known as both a filmmaker and a serial entrepreneur. How do these worlds come together for you?A: For me, entrepreneurship and cinema follow the same principles — vision, discipli...

Mumbai | December 2025:After nearly a decade of hyper-growth, India’s startup and MSME landscape is undergoing a quiet yet decisive transformation  driven not by how much money is raised, but by how meaningfully it is used. The funding frenzy of previous years, defined by billion-dollar valuations and burn-led expansion, has given way to a more measured, sustainability-centered investment climate.According to the EY Private Equity and Venture Capital Report (July 2025), India secured US $26.4 billion across 593 PE/VC deals in the first half of the year. While this reflects a cooling of the earlier exuberance, analysts say it indicates a healthy correction  signalling maturity, not a meltdown.“This is not a slowdown; it’s a shift towards credibility,” says Dr. Ashutosh Khatawkar, economist,...

Mumbai: Income Tax Assistant Harshal Somnath Ghuge played a key role in India’s victorious campaign at the 7th Roll Ball World Cup which concluded in Dubai, delivering consistent performances as the Indian men’s team clinched the title after a thrill.India dominated the league stage with emphatic victories, defeating Saudi Arabia 16–1 and Brazil 11–2, before receiving a walkover against DR Congo. Harshal made an immediate impact in the group matches, scoring four goals against Saudi Arabia and three goals against Brazil, setting the tone for India’s attacking dominance early in the tournament.The Indian team continued its commanding form in the knockout stages. In the quarterfinals, India outclassed Pakistan 17–5, with Harshal contributing two crucial goals. The semifinal saw India overcom...

Nitro Ventures, a global venture capital firm committed to empowering innovators across diverse industries, has announced a landmark leadership development with the appointment of Miss Toral Baria as Joint Chairman. Taking charge on her birthday, December 25, this appointment marks a powerful convergence of personal achievement and professional responsibility, signalling a new phase of inclusive, forward-looking leadership for the organisation.In an era where women are increasingly shaping boardroom decisions, investment strategies, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, Baria’s elevation reflects Nitro Ventures’ strong belief that gender-diverse leadership is essential for sustainable business growth and long-term value creation.Elevating Women Leadership at the Board LevelMiss Toral Baria’s app...