Archives February 2026

Mumbai, Feb 24: The iconic Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi Million returned to the prestigious Royal Western India Turf Club, Ltd. (RWITC), bringing together the worlds of elite thoroughbred & juvenile racing, heritage and high fashion in a spectacular showcase that blended sporting prestige with contemporary yet timeless luxury.

A landmark fixture on India’s racing calendar, this year’s edition elevated the race day experience with a special fashion moment by Ms Delna Poonawalla, who presented an exclusive teaser from her upcoming capsule collection. Inspired by the spirit of the “Fire Horse”, the showcase reflected themes of momentum, independence and fearless individuality, echoing both racing culture and modern sartorial expression.

Presented against the vibrant backdrop of the racecourse, the capsule highlighted bold animal prints, statement fascinators and refined silhouettes that celebrated turf elegance through a modern Indian lens. The preview offered guests an intimate look at the evolving design narrative ahead of a larger showcase slated for next month.

Speaking after the unveiling, Ms Delna Poonawalla said:

“This year my collection carries a very strong and trending element, animal print, inspired by the Year of the “Fire Horse”. Having been part of a legacy rooted in horses, this theme feels deeply personal. The “Fire Horse” represents momentum, freedom, independence and the courage to go after what you want, and I wanted that energy to translate into every look showcased here today.”

The racing action delivered memorable highlights on the track, with Margaretta claiming top honours in the prestigious Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi Million. Trained by P. Shroff and steered to victory by jockey Vivek G., the winner displayed remarkable speed and composure, further cementing the race’s reputation as a premier contest for juveniles. Adding, to the Poonawalla family’s celebratory evening, their horse Caccini triumphed in The Mystical Trophy under jockey David Allan and trainer Karthik Ganapathy, marking another proud moment for the legacy closely associated with Indian thoroughbred excellence. The coveted Best Turned Out Horse award was presented to Buckingham, recognising outstanding presentation and grooming standards in the paddock.

Beyond the racing action, the event’s celebrated style traditions continued to draw attention, with Semran Parvaiz awarded the Best Dressed Lady and Rohan Doctor named the Best Dressed Gentleman, reflecting the signature blend of elegance and race day fashion that defines the Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi Million experience.

Delna’s presentation added a distinctive layer of glamour to the racing spectacle, reinforcing the longstanding association between the Poonawalla legacy and the evolution of race day fashion in India. From final fittings to spirited debates over fascinators, the collection reflected meticulous craftsmanship and an authentic connection to equine heritage.

As the Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million once again defined the pinnacle of Indian juvenile racing, the evening stood as a celebration of speed, sophistication and style, where champions were crowned on the track and couture storytelling unfolded off it.

Switzerland, Feb 24 — The Hashgraph Group (THG), the Swiss-based Web3 and AI technology engineering company operating within the Hedera ecosystem, has today announced the launch of TrackTrace, deployed as a fully managed enterprise-grade solution that transforms and enhances global supply chain transparency through real-time tracking of products from origin, ethical sourcing, and carbon emissions data.

TrackTrace enables the certification of product authenticity and immutable data audit trails, while providing end-to-end transparency and traceability through cryptographically verified decentralized identifiers (DIDs). The platform creates verifiable audit trails of product-specific data, sustainability credentials, durability, reparability, and various other product data, while applying Agentic AI for workflow automation and compliant DPP reporting.

TrackTrace enables the linkage between physical events and digital records in a tamper-proof environment by integrating THG’s existing product IDTrust to provide decentralized identity and verifiable credentials, with digital executable business processes and immutable data audit trails anchored on Hedera – the world’s leading and most energy-efficient distributed ledger technology (DLT) that is governed by a council of leading global organisations such as Dell, Deutsche Telecom, EDF, FedEx, Google, Hitachi, IBM, Mondelēz, and Standard Bank, just to name a few of the over 30 Hedera Council members.

Built for enterprises, TrackTrace supports compliance with the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which introduces mandatory sustainability and circularity norms across various regulated product categories. The requirement for a digital product passport applies to all products, including all components and intermediate products manufactured or put into operation in the EU. Under the ESPR framework, all products will require a digital record, typically accessed via QR code, containing data on a product’s origin, composition, sustainability credentials, and lifecycle.

The Hashgraph Group’s efforts to evolve in accordance with regulatory changes are echoed across the Hedera ecosystem, with the recent announcement by FedEx that it has joined the Hedera Council to advance trusted digital infrastructure for global shipments and the future of digital global supply chains. TrackTrace is designed and built to enable the digital evolution of global supply chains by leveraging the convergence of agentic intelligence and workflow automation with decentralization and trusted data infrastructure, offering enhanced digital visibility, governance, and compliance across entire product lifecycles and environments.

“The European Green Deal strives to establish the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and needs infrastructure it can trust to transform Europe into a modern, efficient, and sustainable, economy,” said Stefan Deiss, Co-Founder & CEO at The Hashgraph Group. “With TrackTrace built on Hedera, we deliver that critical trust data infrastructure layer that enables companies to comply with DPP regulation, while strengthening global supply chain integrity and fostering the transition to a sustainable, transparent, and circular economy.”

Set to come into force in 2027, the DPP regulation will apply to categories including textiles, construction materials, batteries and electronics, fundamentally reshaping how products are designed, tracked, and reported across the European market. For businesses targeting the EU market, DPP becomes a strategic priority that requires urgent focus to ensure compliance with the ESPR. According to PwC, the DPP initiative will redefine how products are designed, produced, recycled, and managed across the EU. THG and PwC are already collaborating with enterprises that need to implement DPP in compliance with ESPR, leveraging TrackTrace to provide transparency, traceability, and auditability across the entire lifecycle of a product.

Micha Roon, Head of Engineering at The Hashgraph Group said, “In designing TrackTrace, we prioritized interoperability to ensure it communicates seamlessly with existing enterprise ERPs and diverse supply chain standards. We have embedded GDPR compliance by design, allowing businesses to share mandatory compliance data without exposing any sensitive intellectual property or personal information. Ultimately, our architecture leverages Hedera’s consensus algorithm to deliver quantum-resistant data security, ensuring that every digital product passport is both immutable and verifiable across global supply chain borders.”

The digital product passport also has implications for global trade since it does not only affect companies based in the EU. For instance, all products exported into the EU market, regardless of the country of manufacture, must have a corresponding DPP. For companies seeking to maintain market access, export products, and remain competitive within the EU market, time is of the essence to integrate DPP now into their product strategy, design, and operations.

Nemetschek Group Appoints Alok Sharma as Managing Director and Vice President, India Veteran AEC/O Leader to Steer India Strategy Amid Accelerating Digital Construction Push

Mumbai, Feb 24: Nemetschek Group, a global provider of software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations, AECO, industry, has appointed Alok Sharma as Managing Director and Vice President, India.

The leadership appointment comes at a time when India has emerged as the world’s third-largest construction market, driven by sustained investments in infrastructure, urban development, transport corridors and public sector modernisation. With digital adoption becoming central to project efficiency, compliance and lifecycle management, the Group sees India as a strategic growth engine within its global portfolio.

In his new role, Alok will anchor the company’s India growth roadmap, with a focus on deepening enterprise relationships, expanding government engagement and accelerating the transition toward subscription and SaaS-led digital construction models. The mandate includes scaling Building Information Modelling, BIM, adoption across infrastructure and real estate stakeholders and strengthening the local partner ecosystem.

Alok brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling software businesses across India and the SAARC region, with a strong focus on the AEC industry. He has led large enterprise negotiations, driven public sector engagements and overseen the evolution of go-to-market models from perpetual licensing to cloud-based subscription frameworks.

Commenting on the development, Pete Nicholson, Senior Vice President | Nemetschek Group, said,

“India represents one of the most dynamic construction markets globally. As infrastructure investments scale and digital mandates gather pace, strengthening local leadership is central to our long-term growth strategy. Alok’s deep domain expertise and understanding of the Indian market will help us expand our presence and deliver greater value to customers.”

Alok Sharma said, “India’s built environment ecosystem is entering a decisive phase of digital transformation that aligns directly with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. With increased focus on efficiency, transparency and lifecycle optimisation, there is significant opportunity to scale BIM and advanced digital workflows across public and private sector projects. We see the need of technology adoption as a key lever in realising the future of infrastructure in India”

With this appointment, the Nemetschek Group aims to consolidate its India operations and align its multi-brand technology portfolio with the country’s expanding infrastructure and digital construction ambitions, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market.

Bengaluru, India, Feb 24th: Atmosphere Wellness, a global leader in curated well-being experiences, today announced a deepening of its relationship with the Indian market through a landmark collaboration with The Akshaya Patra Foundation.

Rooted in the belief that true luxury is inseparable from social grace, Atmosphere Wellness is integrating community stewardship into its core strategy for expansion in India. This commitment was recently personified by a visit to the state-of-the-art Chikkajala Kitchen in Bengaluru, a facility that mirrors the brand’s own standards for precision, hygiene, and excellence.

The Architecture of Care

The Chikkajala facility stands as a marvel of sustainable scale, engineered to provide nutritious mid-day meals to thousands of children with surgical precision and heartfelt intent. The Atmosphere Wellness leadership team observed the meticulous, eco-conscious systems that ensure every meal serves as a foundation for a child’s future.

“India represents a soulful cornerstone for Atmosphere Wellness,” said Heidi Grimwood, Senior Vice President. “Our presence here is a journey of shared values. We believe that the pinnacle of wellness is not found in isolation, but in the nourishment and upliftment of the communities we call home. Partnering with The Akshaya Patra Foundation allows us to support the most vital form of well-being: the health and education of the next generation.”

A Hands-on Legacy

The engagement moved beyond the technical to the personal, as the Atmosphere Wellness team visited a local government school to serve meals directly to students. This interaction highlighted the tangible ripple effect of the programme, removing the barrier of hunger to allow for the luxury of learning and the freedom to dream.

Purpose with Practice

The collaboration with The Akshaya Patra Foundation marks the beginning of a sustained, purpose-led engagement in India. Atmosphere Wellness is committed to ensuring that its expansion in the Indian luxury sector is accompanied by tangible reinvestment into initiatives that nurture health, dignity, and opportunity for the next generation.

By supporting The Akshaya Patra Foundation, which currently serves over 2.3 million children daily, Atmosphere Wellness is moving beyond traditional corporate expansion toward a model of Responsible Prosperity.

ElOuazzani will lead Censys’s expansion and position it as the region’s trusted internet intelligence partner, along with Rajaee Al-Dalgamouni and Ahmed Ehlayel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 February 2026: Censys, the authority for internet intelligence and insights, has appointed Meriam ElOuazzani as its first dedicated Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. In her new role, Meriam will lead the company’s end-to-end regional growth strategy, including revenue expansion, partnerships and ecosystem building, as well as establishing the organization’s position as the default external attack surface intelligence layer for organizations across the region.

“We are delighted to welcome Meriam ElOuazzani as Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. This deepens our investment in a region where Censys has established strong momentum and is strategically positioned for accelerated growth,” said Sarah Ashburn, Chief Revenue Officer at Censys. “Meriam’s proven track record of scaling cybersecurity markets across META, combined with her deep regional insight, makes her the right leader to grow our market presence and meet rising demand for trusted internet intelligence.”

 With over two decades of extensive experience in cybersecurity and enterprise technology, Meriam ElOuzzani has consistently built and scaled markets across the region, assembling the teams, channel ecosystems, and marketing blueprints. Her career trajectory reflects her strong regional leadership through her roles as Senior Regional Director at SentinelOne, where she established the regional go-to-market operation and multiple leadership roles at VMware across MENA, strengthening the channel, security, and distribution networks to accelerate growth. She has also led the Regional Product Sales for Mobility across the Middle East at Cisco Systems. At Censys, Meriam will focus on expanding strategic partnerships across government and enterprises, including channels, MSSP, and hyperscaler alliances, to scale efficiently across diverse markets.

“The META region is at an inflection point in cybersecurity maturity. Across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, governments and commercial organizations are moving beyond perimeter defense and demanding real-time threat detection and operational visibility into their digital footprint,” said Meriam ElOuazzani, VP META, Censys. “Over the past two decades in this region, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the right intelligence transforms the security operations entirely. Censys’s internet intelligence platform equips security teams with authoritative, real-time insight into exposure and adversary activity, replacing assumptions with actionable confidence. My mission is to establish Censys as a trusted partner across META, enabling the shift from reactive defense to proactive intelligence.”

Censys helps security teams identify exposures, monitor changes, and detect threats before they are exploited by continuously mapping internet-facing assets, services, and critical infrastructure. Its platform enables governments and enterprises to make confident decisions by delivering accurate, comprehensive insights into their digital footprint.

Recognized for pioneering internet-scale attack surface mapping and advancing ICS/OT threat intelligence, Censys has earned industry acclaim and built strong partnerships across the cybersecurity ecosystem globally. In the Middle East, Censys has already partnered with Rilian Technologies to bring its internet intelligence and ICS/OT capabilities to sovereign nations and critical infrastructure. With this new appointment, the company is further reinforcing its commitment to supporting national cybersecurity priorities and driving long-term regional growth.

As part of the regional expansion plans, Censys has also appointed Rajaee Al-Dalgamouni as Regional Sales Lead (META) and Ahmed Ehlayel as Solutions Engineer at Censys to strengthen the regional team under Meriam’s leadership.

Noida, Uttar Pradesh Feb 24: Premium luxury salon chain Milano7 marked a distinguished and highly successful presence at the much-anticipated Noida Flower Show 2026, held at Shivalik Park, Sector 33A. The annual celebration of spring attracted an estimated 50,000 visitors, bringing together horticulture enthusiasts, families, and lifestyle audiences from across the region.

This year’s flower show stood out for its scale and creativity, featuring an expansive showcase of vibrant flora and fauna, themed garden installations, and a breathtaking replica of the Kedarnath Temple crafted entirely from a diverse variety of fresh flowers. The installation emerged as a central highlight, drawing significant attention and admiration. The event also hosted a wide range of stalls dedicated to nursery and horticulture products, innovative garden décor solutions, landscaping concepts, and curated food experiences, creating a festive and immersive environment for attendees.

Amidst this botanical grandeur, Milano7 curated a premium experiential stall that seamlessly blended floral inspiration with refined beauty styling. The salon witnessed consistently high footfall at its booth, with a large number of visitors engaging with its interactive offerings throughout the event.

As part of its outreach initiative, Milano7 distributed exclusive service discount coupons to visitors, encouraging them to experience the brand’s luxury hair, skin, and nail services at its Noida locations. The response was highly encouraging, with strong interest generated for post-event appointments and consultations.

Adding a creative touch aligned with the spirit of the show, Milano7’s expert stylists crafted complimentary floral hair designs for select visitors. These bespoke, flower-inspired creations quickly became a crowd favorite, attracting onlookers and reinforcing the salon’s artistic expertise.

A key attraction at the stall was the interactive “Spin the Wheel” setup, which proved to be a significant engagement driver. Visitors enthusiastically participated for a chance to win exclusive rewards, service upgrades, and special offers. The activity contributed to sustained high traffic at the stall and enhanced the overall visitor experience.

Milano7 received widespread appreciation from attendees for its thoughtfully curated and interactive setup, with many praising the brand for adding a sophisticated experiential dimension to the flower show.

Commenting on the successful participation, Mr. P.K. Srivastav, CEO of Milano7 Salon, said: “The Noida Flower Show provided us with a remarkable platform to connect with the community in a vibrant and creative setting. The overwhelming footfall and enthusiastic response at our stall reaffirm Milano7’s commitment to delivering luxury experiences that go beyond traditional salon services. We are grateful for the appreciation we received and look forward to welcoming visitors to experience the Milano7 standard of excellence.”

Milano7’s impactful participation at the Noida Flower Show 2026 further strengthens its position as one of Noida’s leading premium luxury salon chains, known for blending artistry, innovation, and elevated client experiences. This luxury salon chain is located across Noida in four locations- Noida sector 32, sector 104, sector 121 & Gaur City where customers can avail a wide variety of services