Archives July 2025

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited secures 120 MWh BESS Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement from NHPC Limited for Kerala State Electricity Board Limited

Chandigarh, July 18, 2025: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, one of India’s leading renewable energy players, has signed its first Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with NHPC Limited (NHPC).

The project, secured under NHPC’s BESS Tranche-I tender through a competitive bidding route for Kerala State Electricity Board Limited being the end user of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) asset, involves setting up a 30 MW / 120 MWh battery storage system at the 220 kV substation in Area code, Kerala.

The project will play a vital role in addressing peak power demand, enhancing grid flexibility, and enabling seamless integration of renewable energy in Kerala. It is part of NHPC’s broader initiative to develop 125 MW / 500 MWh of standalone battery storage capacity in the state of Kerala, under a Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding framework supported by Viability Gap Funding.

The initiative supports the Government of India’s goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Implemented under Ministry of Power guidelines, the project will operate under a 12-year BESPA. The project is slated for commissioning within 15 months, positioning storage as a key enabler of round-the-clock renewable power and grid resilience.

In addition to this upcoming project, TPREL is already operating a Solar and BESS project in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. This project comprises a 100 MW solar photovoltaic plant integrated with a 120 MWh utility-scale BESS, developed under an EPC contract awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited. 

The project with NHPC marks TPREL’s first win in the standalone BESS segment, reinforcing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge, dispatchable, and sustainable energy solutions. With this addition, TPREL’s total renewable capacity now stands at approximately 10.9 GW, including 5.6 GW of operational projects, comprising 4.6 GW of solar and 1 GW of wind, and 5.3 GW under various stages of development.

Guwahati, July 18, 2025: In a proud moment for northeast India, Nikhil Okram from Manipur has been officially conferred the title of Mister International India 2025 by Mega Entertainment. With this coveted title, Nikhil will represent the country at the Mister International Pageant, scheduled to be held in the Philippines in December 2025.

Nikhil’s international representation comes on the heels of his recent win at the 14th Set Wet Mega Mister North East 2025, where he was crowned as one of the three winners from the region. The national selection process, led by Abhijeet Singha, National Director of Mister International India and Founder of Mega Entertainment, was rigorous and merit-based, culminating in Nikhil being chosen to represent India on the global platform.

A native of Imphal, Nikhil Okram is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Manipur University. Deeply rooted in community values, he is also an active member of the National Service Scheme (NSS), contributing to youth development and welfare initiatives across the state.

Speaking on this milestone, Kavita Keisham, Manipur State Director of Mega Entertainment, shared, “Nikhil has always shown exceptional dedication and spirit. His selection to represent India is not just a personal victory but a triumph for Manipur and the entire Northeast. I urge everyone to support him as he carries our hopes to the international stage.”

Nikhil’s journey from a state finalist to a national representative is an inspiring reflection of the Northeast’s growing contribution to India’s fashion, lifestyle, and youth empowerment movements. He now joins a league of exceptional talents from the region who have gone on to make India proud on international platforms.

Life’s Purple, a Guwahati-based PR and Reputation Management agency, is the official PR Partner of Mega Entertainment. During Nikhil’s reigning tenure, Life’s Purple has been offering him reputation management advisory and media training expertise to ensure he is well-prepared to navigate the national and global spotlight.

With a strong foundation in education, social service, and personal charisma, Nikhil Okram is set to represent India with pride, grace, and purpose at Mister International 2025, marking another milestone in the region’s journey of rising global recognition.

18th July 2025: lendingplate, a digital-first NBFC under Unifinz Capital India Limited, announced its audited financial results for the fiscal 2025. The company reported strong revenue and loan growth driven by digital lending innovation, wider geographic reach, and responsible risk management. The performance signals strong demand for the company’s tech-driven, customer-centric model in the rapidly evolving digital credit space.

The company’s total income rose by 309% buoyed by the 5X disbursal of ₹512 cores compared to the previous year. This surge demonstrates the growing trust among borrowers in the digital platform for its promise of unsecured loans with flexible terms and real-time approvals. The NBFC recorded a profit after tax of ₹20 crore in FY25 compared to the loss of ₹1.14 crore in FY24, marking a solid financial turnaround. The performance underscores enhanced cost efficiency, improved collections, and strengthened underwriting capabilities.

During the year, the company successfully raised ₹54 crore through equity and warrant conversions, with funds deployed as per stated objectives: strengthening capital adequacy, supporting working capital, and driving business expansion.

“With solid earnings, a scalable platform, and fresh capital infusion, we are well-positioned to responsibly scale our offerings and serve the underserved credit market,” said Mr. Kaushik Chatterjee, founder & CEO of lendingplate”

As demand for personal credit in India continues to rise, particularly from younger and salaried demographics, lendingplate stands out for its AI-led underwriting, user-friendly app experience, and fast disbursal capabilities all while maintaining a responsible credit lens. The company combines technology with a human-first approach to ensure loan decisions are both efficient and equitable.

BENGALURU, INDIA, July 18, 2025 — Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today launched the Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework, a new approach to deploying agentic AI to augment human teams. The enterprise-grade Framework orchestrates and dispatches a portfolio of specialized, self-directed, self-learning AI agents that dynamically respond to shifting conditions and keep humans in the loop for oversight.

The Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework enables enterprises to adopt, deploy and scale agentic AI-powered solutions — whether on-premises, in the cloud or in a hybrid IT setting — to transform and improve their business operations. In deploying the Framework, Kyndryl leverages its expertise from thousands of infrastructure deployments and its experience with generating over 12 million AI-driven insights monthly via Kyndryl Bridge. The Framework combines advanced algorithms, self-learning, optimization and secure-by-design AI agents that translate complex data into clear, understandable insights.

“As customers worldwide adopt agentic AI to gain a competitive edge, it will increasingly impact the entire technology stack, including applications and business workflows. Kyndryl is uniquely positioned to provide a holistic, infrastructure-first perspective that enables customers to deploy AI with confidence across mission-critical systems with scalability and industry-standard security,” said Ismail Amla, Senior Vice President, Kyndryl Consult. “With our unique insights from Kyndryl Bridge, our differentiated Agentic AI Framework, and our experience managing some of the world’s largest technology estates, we can help companies design, implement and run agentic AI solutions at scale — tailored to their specific business productivity and innovation goals.”

Kyndryl’s new Agentic AI Framework deploys intelligent agents that act, learn and collaborate with humans to drive positive outcomes across complex workflows.

Customers across industries are already working with Kyndryl to explore and understand how they can leverage the Agentic Framework’s sophisticated capabilities, including:

A national government evaluating the Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework for a large-scale deployment across their complex IT estate. The government aims to enhance citizen experiences, improve public service, ensure compliance and reduce regulatory risks by leveraging the Framework and Kyndryl’s expertise in transparent and responsible AI. This will empower government stakeholders to align policies with best practices and operate efficiently for the benefit of their constituents. The capability will enable government employees to view real-time, up-to-date insights on metrics such as traffic congestion, hospital bed availability and school attendance.

As part of an ongoing modernization program, a leading financial institution is working with Kyndryl Consult to assess how it can apply Kyndryl’s Agentic AI Framework to introduce AI agents for automating compliance, optimizing IT and accelerating service delivery. By leveraging this solution, the institution aims to enhance agility, strengthen cyber resilience, meet regulatory standards, and drive long-term innovation and operational efficiency.

This new Framework comes at a critical moment for enterprise leaders who are struggling to see benefits from AI use cases. In fact, according to Kyndryl’s recently published 2025 People Readiness Report, only 4 in 10 leaders report using AI-powered insights to enhance decision-making or unlock business growth. In addition, only one-fifth of business leaders say the primary use case of AI in their organization is to develop new products and services for customers.

The Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework can help organizations confidently deploy AI with trust and security in mind. The Framework was built with industry-standard encryption protocols, privacy-by-design principles and zero-trust security — fostering trust in AI-driven processes and assurances that agent actions are traceable, interpretable and continuously improved with human oversight. It can also be tailored to meet enterprises’ needs and adapt to industries through self-directed learning, enabling organizations to apply the Framework to a wide range of use cases and projects with speed and confidence.

Kyndryl Consult experts will work side-by-side with customers to assess, design, engineer and plan deployments of the Framework that are tailored to individual customer business requirements.

By Reyansh Ahuja, 16

₹5,000 crore in five months. That’s not just a comeback; it’s a blockbuster revolution. Indian cinema in 2025 isn’t coasting on nostalgia; it’s rewriting the rules of the game with every release. This marks a 27% year-on-year jump, fueled by the massive success of films like Chhaava (₹807.40 crore), Raid 2 (₹237.39 crore), and Sikandar (₹211.34 crore). Several converging factors are contributing to this box office boom, reshaping the dynamics of the Indian film market.

Higher Ticket Prices

The rise in average ticket prices is a major contributor to increased revenues. Premium viewing experiences such as IMAX, 4DX, and recliner ticket seats are becoming increasingly popular, especially for big-budget blockbusters. Audiences are willing to pay more for enhanced sound, visuals, and comfort, pushing up per capita spend per viewer.

Festive & Holiday Releases

Strategic release timing plays a vital role. Distributors are increasingly aligning major film launches with festivals, long weekends, and national holidays. This approach maximises audience turnout, making the cinema a go-to entertainment option during special occasions. Good Friday brought the release of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, while Eid 2025 saw one of the biggest openings of the year- Sikandar, starring Salman Khan, which contributed significantly to the ₹5,000 crore milestone
Blockbusters & Franchises

Big-budget sequels and action-packed franchises are drawing massive crowds. Films like Raid 2 and Sikandar benefited from pre-existing fanbases and franchise loyalty, leading to strong opening weekends and sustained collections. These tentpole releases serve as revenue anchors each quarter.

Regional Cinema Boom

While South Indian cinema is a powerhouse, Bollywood continues to drive box office revenue. Cross-border partnerships and government incentives are also being explored to further expand the global influence of Indian cinema. Films from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada industries, often released with dubbed versions in Hindi and other languages, are attracting diverse audiences across India.

Cinema Advertising Growth

Brands are increasingly investing in cinema advertising, seeing it as a premium, captive medium. From pre-roll ads to branded experiences in lobbies and food courts, cinema is becoming a high-impact advertising arena. This growth in ad revenue directly boosts overall box office income.

Strong Marketing & OTT Synergy

Promotional strategies in 2025 are more aggressive and widespread than ever. Film campaigns dominate digital platforms, from teaser drops and trailer trends to viral challenges and influencer tie-ins. These efforts often begin months in advance, building steady buzz leading up to release. At the same time, collaborations with OTT platforms have heightened anticipation. Audiences are increasingly driven to watch films in theatres before they arrive on streaming, with fear of missing out becoming a key box office driver. This combination of digital-first marketing and strategic OTT timing has created a loop of hype and urgency that boosts theatrical turnout.

Conclusion

India’s box office in 2025 isn’t just booming, it’s evolving. With ₹5,000 crore already in the bag in just five months, the industry is riding a wave powered by smarter release strategies, high-impact franchises, regional crossover hits, and marketing that meets audiences where they are. Theatres are no longer just venues, they’re becoming event spaces, cultural moments, and extensions of digital fandom. As the year progresses, and with heavyweights like War 2 still to come, the ₹10,000 crore mark may not just be a milestone, it could be the new baseline. One thing’s clear: Indian cinema isn’t just back, it’s breaking the script.

Delhi, India , July 18, 2025: Tenable, the exposure management company, has identified a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Code Editor, a service designed for developers working within Oracle’s Cloud Shell ecosystem. This vulnerability could have allowed attackers to run malicious code on a server without needing direct access.

The RCE vulnerability enables threat actors to silently hijack a victim’s Cloud Shell environment, with just one click by the victim and potentially move across other OCI services. Once compromised, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands, access sensitive credentials, and pivot to other OCI services like Resource Manager, Functions, and Data Science. This could lead to broader system compromise, data exfiltration, or deployment of persistent backdoors, especially if the compromised environment had elevated privileges or access to other critical services.

According to Tenable Research, the main problem was that the Code Editor’s file upload feature didn’t properly check if requests were coming from where they should. This made it possible for a bad website to trick a user’s browser into uploading harmful files without the user knowing, as long as they were logged into their Oracle Cloud account. When the victim next opens their Cloud Shell, the malicious code in the uploaded file would automatically run.

This RCE vulnerability seen in OCI exemplifies what Tenable has coined the Jenga® Concept, the tendency for cloud providers to build services on top of one another, thus security risks and weaknesses in one layer cascade into other services.

“Similar to the game of Jenga®, extracting one block can compromise the integrity of the whole structure,” said Liv Matan, Senior Security Researcher at Tenable. “Cloud services, especially with their deep integrations and shared environments, function similarly; if a hidden integration or shared environment introduces a weakness, those risks can cascade into dependent services, significantly increasing the potential for security breaches. Our OCI research underscores the critical importance of scrutinising these interconnected systems.”

Oracle has already fixed this vulnerability, and no additional action is required from users.

India tops office market performance amongst APAC peers; records highest-ever quarterly leasing volumes in Q2 2025: Knight Frank

Mumbai, July 18, 2025: India’s three largest office markets, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, delivered a standout performance in the Asia-Pacific region, registering the highest second-quarter leasing volume on record. According to Knight Frank’s Asia-Pacific Q2 2025 Office Highlights report, the three cities together leased 12.7 mn sq ft in Q2 2025, up 20% year-on-year (YoY). Robust leasing activity translated to an acceleration in Prime Office rents, which rose 4.5% YoY on average for the three markets. This momentum comes against a backdrop of volatile global conditions, reinforcing India’s growing strategic importance in global corporate real estate portfolios. Bengaluru remained the top-performing city, driven by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), while Delhi-NCR and Mumbai continued their upward trajectory in both leasing activity and rental value. Notably, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai ranked 6th and 7th respectively in the APAC Prime Office Rental Index. Knight Frank’s findings signal not just a cyclical high, but a structural re-rating of India’s office markets to levels approaching the most resilient office markets globally.

Shishir Baijal, Chairman & Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said, “India’s office market continues to display remarkable growth trajectory. The record second-quarter leasing across our top cities highlights the strategic role India now plays in global real estate portfolios. The consistent rise in occupier activity led by GCCs and Third-party IT Services reflects a structural shift in workspace demand, favouring quality infrastructure, future-ready locations, and scalable talent hubs. While global headwinds persist, India remains well-positioned to absorb and attract long-term capital flows and occupier investments in the commercial real estate sector.”

Delhi-NCR: Record Leasing, Sustained Growth

Delhi-NCR set a new benchmark in H1 2025, with total office space leased reaching 7.2 mn sq ft, the highest ever recorded for the city. Prime rents rose 0.9% YoY to INR 343 per sq ft per month. The vacancy rate stood at 12%, and rental values remained steady during the quarter. The market continues to benefit from a diverse occupier base, including third-party IT services, consultancies, and banking firms. The resurgence of tech demand, alongside stable policy frameworks, contributed to NCR’s emergence as a top-tier destination. With balanced supply and demand dynamics, Delhi-NCR’s status as a regional commercial gateway is strengthening, supported by infrastructure upgrades and strong business services presence.

Mumbai: Steady Momentum with Investor Confidence

In Q2 2025, Mumbai recorded a 7% YoY rise in prime rents, reaching INR 323 per sq ft per month, the second highest in India. Leasing remained healthy, underpinned by expansionary demand in core micro-markets such as BKC and Lower Parel. The vacancy rate stood at 17.4%, down from 19.7% last year. The city continues to attract occupiers looking for premium spaces with long-term investment appeal. The BFSI sector has been the traditional anchor of the Mumbai office market with the other service sectors claiming an increasing share in recent times. Global corporates are driving leasing demand, signalling growing investor confidence in the Mumbai office ecosystem.

Bengaluru: Leading India’s Office Market

Bengaluru remained India’s most active office market, with 18.2 mn sq ft leased in H1 2025, already surpassing 2024’s full-year volume. Prime rents grew 7.9% YoY to INR 148 per sq ft per month. GCCs were the largest contributors to this growth, alongside third-party IT service providers, who doubled their market share YoY. The vacancy rate dropped from 14.3% last year to 10.5% in H1 2025, reflecting tight availability amidst growing demand. Bengaluru’s performance underscores its status as the epicentre of India’s technology and innovation-led workspace demand, with occupiers prioritizing quality, scalability, and long-term visibility.

Asia-Pacific Market Overview

While India led the leasing momentum in Q2 2025, the broader APAC office market also showed signs of stabilization. Regional prime rents rose 0.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) the first increase in nearly three years. Leasing volumes in major Indian and Australian cities offset a continued slowdown in mainland China. Rents in Brisbane grew over 14% YoY, while Tokyo recorded the region’s lowest vacancy rate amid restrained supply. Despite policy support, Chinese tier-1 markets such as Beijing and Shanghai saw rents continue to decline. Hong Kong rents have now fallen 34% since Q4 2019, positioning the city as a cost-effective base for firms seeking to tap Chinese capital markets. Overall, conditions remain cautious but not contractionary, with tenant priorities shifting toward resilience, flexibility, and functionality.

Tim Armstrong, global head of occupier strategy and solutions, says, “As global disruption becomes the status quo, occupiers are rethinking real estate not just as a place to work, but as a strategic platform for growth. They want flexibility to pivot with speed, functionality that supports evolving business models, and resilience built into every square foot to weather what’s ahead. Tenant activity for relocations is likely to remain modest as occupiers turn selective, shifting focus towards more holistic and dynamic strategies amid a flight-to-functionality.”

Christine Li, head of research, Asia-Pacific, Knight Frank adds, “Capital flows and corporate strategies are being reshaped as Trump’s policies shift global dynamics and accelerate US-China decoupling. Chinese mainland companies are now favouring Hong Kong over the US as a listing destination, while global investors are increasing their presence in the region to tap investment opportunities and the expansion in private capital. Several financial firms have sealed high-profile leases in Hong Kong in recent months. At the same time, we have also observed an uptick in enquiries from Chinese companies looking to expand in Southeast Asia. The region’s office markets are well placed to capitalise on this new trend, offering firms a strategic platform to continually tap growth opportunities while navigating rising geopolitical tensions.”

This shift is driving mainland Chinese and Hong Kong firms to explore Southeast Asia for expansion amid ongoing trade tensions, with companies keen to tap Singapore’s bourse for regional market entry. Alternative investment manager Quantedge Capital exemplifies this trend, expanding its Singapore footprint to a 30,000 sq ft space in Capital Tower. Singapore remains a regional financial hub, with plans to boost the local stock exchange through a S$5 billion (US$3.9 billion) government programme.

Outlook remains cautious

Despite the positive momentum, the report cautions that it remains too early to call a definitive bottom, as conditions remain volatile. The expiration of Trump’s trade deadline, now delayed to August, continues to cloud visibility and may weigh on leasing momentum in the short term.

BEAUTY&YOU India returns with launch partner Nykaa, the Government of India’s Startup India, and a new Visionary Women’s Award to fuel beauty innovation in dynamic Indian market

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INDIA – July 18, 2025 – The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) (ELC) today announced the launch of the fourth edition of BEAUTY&YOU India, an initiative designed to discover and propel the next generation of India-focused beauty entrepreneurs. Created by New Incubation Ventures, the company’s early-stage investment and incubation arm, the program offers financial support and industry expertise to entrepreneurs shaping the future of skin care, makeup, hair care, and fragrance in India. Under the theme Beauty Frontiers, the program celebrates bold ideas and the emerging talent reimagining the future of beauty in India. Applications are now open through August 24, 2025, at www.beautyandyouawards.com.

Nykaa, the pioneer of India’s beauty revolution, returns this year as lead partner, reaffirming its role as the driving force behind the country’s evolving beauty narrative. Over the past decade, Nykaa has redefined how India discovers, experiences, and embraces beauty, while playing a pivotal role in spotlighting Indian beauty on the global stage. This year’s program also features Startup India following the launch of its partnership with ELC through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) – the first-of-its-kind between a global beauty company and Startup India. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting Indian entrepreneurs and women-founded startups.

Advancing Innovation & Entrepreneurship in India

Nadine Graf, President, Europe, UK & Ireland, and Emerging Markets, The Estée Lauder Companies, said: “India continues to inspire—not only as a dynamic beauty market, but as a global force for innovation and bold entrepreneurship. Through BEAUTY&YOU India, we have seen firsthand how ideas rooted in culture and courage can shape the future of beauty. This year, I am especially proud that the program will launch a new Visionary Women’s Award—a tribute to the ambition, ingenuity, and leadership of women founders. Supporting them is more than an opportunity: it’s a responsibility we embrace with purpose.”

Shri Sanjiv Singh, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, said: “Our collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies underscores the role of public-private partnerships in advancing innovation and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem. Building on the program’s success, we are pleased to extend Startup India’s support to BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 and help create new opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs.”

Shaping India’s Beauty Ecosystem

Falguni Nayar, Executive Chairperson, MD & CEO of Nykaa, commented: “At Nykaa, we’ve spent over a decade shaping India’s beauty ecosystem, from discovery to distribution, and from consumers to creators. As lead partner for BEAUTY&YOU India 2025, we are proud to extend that ecosystem to early-stage founders through a program designed to transform bold ideas into scalable, future-facing brands. In collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies, this initiative offers the resources, network, and credibility needed to empower the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs.”

Rohan Vaziralli, General Manager, The Estée Lauder Companies, India, added: “BEAUTY&YOU India reflects our ambition to not just participate in, but actively shape the future of beauty in India. With the support of Startup India and DPIIT, this platform has become a national engine for beauty entrepreneurship—grounded in cultural insight, commercial potential, and inclusive innovation.”

Expanded Prize Program & New Visionary Women’s Award

Winners will receive financial support from a prize pool of up to $500,000 and earn recognition across four award categories:

· GROW: Best in-market beauty brands

· IMAGINE: Best pre-launch beauty concepts

· BREAKTHROUGH: Leading innovations in beauty, such as new product technologies and business model innovations such as ingredients, AI, and sustainability

· VISIONARY WOMEN’S AWARD: Inspired by ELC’s legacy as a beauty company founded by a trailblazing woman, this award, new in 2025 and presented with Startup India, will recognize the innovation and impact of outstanding women entrepreneurs.

Along with monetary awards, winners receive support and promotion, including:

· One-on-one mentorship from global beauty and business leaders

Brand-building and distribution support through Nykaa’s powerful ecosystem, spanning discovery, consumer insights, digital amplification, omnichannel presence, and access to its extensive network
· National visibility and strategic opportunities through Startup India, including participation in Startup Mahakumbh, the world’s largest startup event

BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 seeks applicants whose deep cultural insights and use of new technologies or formulations meet the evolving needs of Indian beauty consumers. Since its launch in 2022, the program has become a powerful platform—receiving more than 1,500 applications from 150+ cities in India and around the world, with the majority from women entrepreneurs. Finalists for this year’s program will be announced in September and invited to present their concepts to a panel of industry experts this October in Mumbai.

The Estée Lauder Companies is a leading prestige beauty company in India. Over the past 20 years, ELC has launched 14 brands locally across makeup, skin care, hair care, and fragrance. The company is committed to supporting rising brands, businesses, and talent in India through innovative programs and its strategic investment in Mountain Valley Springs India Private Limited, the parent company of Forest Essentials, India’s foremost luxury Ayurvedic skin care brand. Through BEAUTY&YOU India, ELC, and partners including Nykaa and Startup India, continues to champion innovation, elevate entrepreneurship, and shape the future of beauty.

Hyderabad l 18 July 2025: SOCIAL’s new morning format is switching up how Hyderabad starts its day. On Sunday, 20th July, Mindspace SOCIAL will host The SOCIAL Jumpstart, a high-energy, purpose-led experience that blends movement, recovery, clean fuel, and community. Designed for early risers and culture chasers alike, the event brings together a vibrant mix of activities that set the tone for a day and week, well begun.

The morning kicks off at 7 AM with a community run circuit, curated by 365 Club and Fitrefly, two platforms that champion fitness and build culture through movement. This is followed by an energizing Zumba session, a fitness challenge, and a curated DJ set to keep the momentum going.

Inside, guests can refuel with clean, protein-rich breakfast bowls and smoothies powered by ISOPURE. Whether post-run or post-dance, ISOPURE delivers a pure protein punch to keep the energy high and recovery on point.

ISOPURE®, one of the world’s leading Zero/Low-Carb Protein supplement brand with a focus on purity is bringing the initiative of “EVERYTHING YOU NEED, NOTHING YOU DON’T”, which highlights the importance of purity in all aspects of life. The ISOPURE® Fit Club embraces this initiative with it’s unique menu, designed for your recovery and fitness post your workout.

The SOCIAL Jumpstart reclaims mornings as a time to move with intention, connect with your city, and start fresh, together. It’s not just a format. It’s a feeling. And it’s only at SOCIAL.

What to Expect:

7:00 – 8:15 AM: Community Run Circuit
8:15 – 8:45 AM: Isopure Fitness Challenge
8:45 – 9:45 AM: Zumba Session
9:45 – 11:00 AM: DJ set, followed by popup market and breakfast powered by Isopure

Rekha Bhardwaj, renowned singer to perform at a Live Concert -’Jazbaa: Dilon Ko Dilon Se Jodne Ka’ at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on 27th July 2025

New Delhi, July 17, 2025: Delhi is all set to ready for an unforgettable evening as Rekha Bhardwaj, A renowned Singer, takes the stage at Jazbaa: Dilon Ko Dilon Se Jodne Ka, a Musical Night organised by Rudraksha Communication on 27th July 2025 at Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam , New Delhi is dedicated to “India’s Womanhood- Leading with grace power and purpose . Rekha Bhardwaj is bringing her soulful magic to Delhi, a heart of India . This magical night promises soulful melodies, timeless classics, and electrifying performances that will captivate your heart.Rekha Bhardwaj is more than an artist—She’s an emotion, a celebration of music that connects souls and creates lasting memories. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of love and music. Join us for a night that will stay with you forever.

Vivek Kaushik Founder director of Rudraksha Communication and Zazbaa Live concert Progamm said, ‘Jazbaa’ is a celebrated cultural initiative by Rudraksha Communication that has hosted legendary voices like Jagjit Singh, Pankaj Udhas, Hansraj Hans, and the Wadali Brothers. Known for curating timeless musical experiences rooted in poetry and soul, ‘Jazbaa’ has become a stage where tradition meets emotion. With Rekha Bhardwaj gracing this edition, the series carries forward its rich legacy — connecting eras, reviving the essence of ghazal, and speaking to the spirit of a new generation. This concert isn’t just an event; it’s the continuation of a musical journey that honors the past while embracing the present.’

Excited about his performance in Delhi, Rekha Bhardwaj in a video message said, ” I am coming to increase your heartbeat at Jazbaa:Dilon ko Dilon Se Jodne Ka in heart of India – Dil walon Ki Dilli ,a land of art ,music and singing Delhi on 27th July 2025 .Known for her unmatched voice and emotional depth, Rekha will perform some of her most beloved tracks. The concert promises an unforgettable evening of Sufi, classical and Bollywood hits .

A Sufi, Bollywood, and Ghazal singer, Rekha Bhardwaj, a National Award Winning Singer & Bollywood star, has become known throughout the industry for her unique voice which has seen her contribute to the soundtracks of numerous films. Having made her singing Kebut in 1997, Bhardwaj has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Bollywood music. Creating some of the most memorable and famous songs in recent history Tere Ishq Mein, Kabira, and Namak along with a special bandish in Raag Puriya. Bhardwaj, whose career in music was inspired from a young age, made her debut in 1997’s ‘Chachi 420’. The song. ‘Ek Who Din Bhi’, from the movie was the first time she worked with Vishal Bhardwaj, who is a well-respected Music Director in the industry. Her collaboration with Rahman saw her win the Filmfare Award for Best Female. Playback Singer for her song ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, which was featured on ‘Delhi-6″. The accolades continued to come in for Bhardwaj, with the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer coming in 2010 for her work on ‘Ishqiya’, before again winning a Filmfare Award for 7 Khoon Maaf’s song “Darling”. She earned another nomination for the same award in 2013 for ‘Dedh Ishqiya, following a nomination for the Best Original Soundtrack at the Hum Awards for Humnasheen.

Join us for an evening to celebrate the womanhood of new India where everything feels less, creating an atmosphere of pure musical euphoria

What : Jazbaa: Dilon ko Dilon Se Jodne Ka , A live concert by renowned singer Rekha Bhardaj ” Organised by Rudraksha Communication

When: Sunday , 27th July 2025, 7:00 PM onwards

Where: Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam , New Delhi

Nearest Metro Station : Supreme Court Metro Station