Archives 2026

LdotR expands dotBrand Advisory across India, Middle East and ASEAN, aim to help organisations prepare ahead of ICANN’s 2026 Domain Opportunity, opening in April 2026

“Enterprises are reassessing how they manage trust, security, and brand presence online in the fast-changing world of generative AI. A dotBrand allows organizations to move from defending their brand on the internet to owning their digital ecosystem outright. The next gTLD round is not just a naming exercise, it’s a strategic inflection point in customer trust,” said Vinay Singh, CEO and Co-founder, LdotR.

Mumbai, Jan 05th: Co-founded by Sanjay Kohli and Binaiferr Kohli, Edit II has been a consistent force in Indian television for over a decade, known for creating content that balances mass appeal with longevity. The production house has delivered some of Indian television’s most recognizable and long-running shows, like FIR, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, and Happu Ki Ultan Paltan; the latter two continue to garner strong viewership.

Sanjay Kohli is widely regarded as a visionary producer with a strong understanding of audience preferences and sustainable content creation, while Binaiferr  Kohli is known for her hands-on creative leadership and ability to deliver character-driven stories at scale. Together, they have built Edit II into a leading production house with a strong legacy and lasting cultural impact, defined by consistency and deep audience connection.

As the entertainment ecosystem evolves, Edit II is entering a new chapter, one that builds on its strong television legacy while expanding its creative and business footprint across digital platforms, OTT, feature films, and new-format storytelling. In line with this growth roadmap, the company’s leadership structure reflects a generational transition with Vihaan Kohli as Head of Content and Co-Producer of the ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’ film, underscoring a renewed focus on long-term, future-facing growth.

In his expanded role, Vihaan Kohli will strengthen the production house’s content vision while driving expansion into newer formats and platforms beyond television. His leadership brings fresh creative energy while building on the solid foundation established by the founders as Edit II scales into a larger, multi-platform entertainment company.

Speaking about the journey ahead, Vihaan Kohli shares, “Television has been our greatest learning ground, it has taught us discipline, scale, and a deep understanding of audiences. As we move forward, my focus is to build on this strong foundation and expand Edit II into newer verticals, including OTT and films, while continuing to create content that resonates across platforms. I sincerely hope to carry forward the vision started by Sanjay sir and Binaiferr  ma’am and do justice to the body of work and values they have built over the years.”

With a legacy rooted in successful television IPs and a renewed focus on the future, Edit II continues to evolve, bridging experience with fresh creative leadership as it expands its presence across the entertainment landscape.

Hoopr, India’s leading music licensing platform, has received institutional support from AIC-GIM, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Samridh Programme, to contribute towards the development of structured, technology-led frameworks for India’s rapidly expanding digital music and content economy. Backed by an undisclosed investment, Hoopr represents a significant step towards institutionalising transparent music licensing, strengthening compliance, and enabling fair, scalable artist remuneration across the digital ecosystem.

Hoopr operates at the intersection of music, technology, and the creator economy, addressing a critical challenge facing India’s digital content market. Over the past three years, Hoopr has onboarded more than 1,500 artists, curated a catalogue of 15,000+ tracks, and disbursed ₹4.5+ crore in direct earnings to artists. Today, the platform supports ethical music usage for over 400,000 creators and 200+ brands, positioning Hoopr as one of the country’s most trusted digital licensing infrastructures.

At a time when over 80,000 brands and close to 600,000 creators produce digital content daily and nearly 87% of music usage remains unregulated, India’s creator economy faces a critical governance and compliance gap. Through institutional backing from MeitY and ecosystem support from AIC-GIM, Hoopr is working to accelerate the adoption of compliant music practices and contribute to the establishment of national standards for digital music usage.

As India’s digital economy continues to scale—driven by short-form video, social platforms, and creator-led content the limitations of legacy copyright systems designed for linear media have become increasingly evident. This shift necessitates modern, technology-enabled licensing frameworks capable of operating at internet scale while ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Under the MeitY SAMRIDH programme, AIC-GIM-backed Hoopr is contributing to the development of future-ready digital music licensing infrastructure through transparent digital workflows, real-time music usage visibility, and equitable royalty distribution enabled via its integration with the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS). These efforts are aimed at supporting a compliant, sustainable, and globally aligned music rights ecosystem for India’s digital future.

Sumit Garg, CEO, Atal Incubation Centre  Goa Institute of Management (AIC-GIM), said,

“Hoopr is addressing a structural gap in India’s creator economy by building rights-respecting digital infrastructure for music usage. Through the MeitY SAMRIDH programme, our role has been to support Hoopr in strengthening its technology architecture, compliance frameworks, and ecosystem readiness—enabling it to contribute meaningfully to national efforts around digital rights management and creative economy governance.”

Gaurav Dagaonkar, Co-Founder & CEO, Hoopr, said,

“The digital transformation of content has fundamentally changed how music is created, experienced, and monetised. Institutional support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, enabled through AIC-GIM under the MeitY SAMRIDH programme, is a critical step towards building long-term, technology-led frameworks that allow the industry to operate responsibly. This effort ensures that artists, creators, and brands engage within an ecosystem that is structured, compliant, and built for the future.”

Meghna Mittal, Co-Founder, Hoopr, added,

“At Hoopr, we have always prioritized the development of an accessible, tech-first monetization infrastructure. Backing from the Ministry further emphasizes this need for scalable systems to monitor and manage music usage across multiple platforms in real-time. Our collaborative goal is to develop a framework that demonstrates how technology can facilitate compliance, fairness and accountability in the digital music landscape in India.”

This partnership exemplifies the Ministry’s progressive stance towards enabling new-age solutions in pursuit of India’s creative and digital aspirations.

Jan 05th: The DP World ILT20 Season 4, exclusively on ‘Z’, continues to captivate cricket fans with high-quality competition and compelling storylines. After delivering thrilling encounters day after day through the league stage, the tournament has now reached the knockout phase, where the top four teams will go head-to-head in a high-stakes battle to secure their place in the final. With the summit clash just around the corner, anticipation is building for what promises to be an edge-of-the-seat contest between two deserving finalists. DP World ILT20 Commentator and legendary Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh spoke about the league’s steady growth, its rising competitiveness, and the strong connect it has built with audiences since its inaugural season.

Associated with the DP World ILT20 since Season 1, Harbhajan said, “This is the fourth year of the tournament and every season has brought something new. The expectations have grown year on year, and the quality of cricket has improved consistently. From where the league started to where it is today, the journey has been very satisfying. It shows how the DP World ILT20 has established itself as a strong and competitive league in a short span of time.”

Speaking about the presence of Indian players in the league, Harbhajan added, “It’s lovely to see Indian players like Dinesh Karthik and Piyush Chawla playing this season. In earlier editions, we also saw players like Yusuf Pathan and Robin Uthappa. Indian players who have recently retired are coming here to continue playing competitive cricket, and their experience adds great value to the league.”

Adding to the same, Laxmi Shetty, Head – Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, said, “The inclusion of Indian players has brought a wonderful dimension to this season of DP World ILT20. At ‘Z’, we’ve seen a strong positive reflection in viewership and audience engagement, as these familiar faces resonate deeply with Indian cricket fans. Their experience and competitive edge have not only raised the bar for the tournament but also strengthened the emotional bond viewers share with the league. With the finals just around the corner, the anticipation is at an all-time high, and we are excited to broadcast this thrilling showdown to millions of enthusiasts across our network.”

Reflecting on the league as a whole, the former Indian spinner noted, “The DP World ILT20 has become a great platform not just for international stars, but also for players to test themselves in a high-pressure environment. Playing in Dubai and across the UAE is always special, and being part of this league for the fourth year continues to be a pleasure.”

Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts across India can catch the LIVE action exclusively on &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai – SD, Zee Cinemalu and OTT platform Zee 5.

Jan 05th: The DP World ILT20 Season 4, exclusively on ‘Z’, continues to captivate cricket fans with high-quality competition and compelling storylines. After delivering thrilling encounters day after day through the league stage, the tournament has now reached the knockout phase, where the top four teams will go head-to-head in a high-stakes battle to secure their place in the final. With the summit clash just around the corner, anticipation is building for what promises to be an edge-of-the-seat contest between two deserving finalists. DP World ILT20 Commentator and legendary Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh spoke about the league’s steady growth, its rising competitiveness, and the strong connect it has built with audiences since its inaugural season.

Associated with the DP World ILT20 since Season 1, Harbhajan said, “This is the fourth year of the tournament and every season has brought something new. The expectations have grown year on year, and the quality of cricket has improved consistently. From where the league started to where it is today, the journey has been very satisfying. It shows how the DP World ILT20 has established itself as a strong and competitive league in a short span of time.”

Speaking about the presence of Indian players in the league, Harbhajan added, “It’s lovely to see Indian players like Dinesh Karthik and Piyush Chawla playing this season. In earlier editions, we also saw players like Yusuf Pathan and Robin Uthappa. Indian players who have recently retired are coming here to continue playing competitive cricket, and their experience adds great value to the league.”

Adding to the same, Laxmi Shetty, Head – Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, said, “The inclusion of Indian players has brought a wonderful dimension to this season of DP World ILT20. At ‘Z’, we’ve seen a strong positive reflection in viewership and audience engagement, as these familiar faces resonate deeply with Indian cricket fans. Their experience and competitive edge have not only raised the bar for the tournament but also strengthened the emotional bond viewers share with the league. With the finals just around the corner, the anticipation is at an all-time high, and we are excited to broadcast this thrilling showdown to millions of enthusiasts across our network.”

Reflecting on the league as a whole, the former Indian spinner noted, “The DP World ILT20 has become a great platform not just for international stars, but also for players to test themselves in a high-pressure environment. Playing in Dubai and across the UAE is always special, and being part of this league for the fourth year continues to be a pleasure.”

Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts across India can catch the LIVE action exclusively on &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai – SD, Zee Cinemalu and OTT platform Zee 5.

Mumbai, Jan 05th: The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced the launch of its dedicated India-focused social media pages, primarily on Instagram and Facebook, marking a strategic commitment to deeper engagement with the Indian market.

The India pages will serve as a go-to for market-relevant updates, destination education, curated itineraries, and product-led storytelling tailored to the needs of Indian tour operators, travel agents, MICE planners, and industry stakeholders.

India continues to be a high-potential, long-term growth market for Kenya. In 2025, travel from India demonstrated stable performance with higher-quality conversions, reflecting a shift towards longer stays, private safaris, customised journeys, and multi-experience itineraries. This evolution from volume-led travel to value-driven demand has underscored the importance of closer market engagement.

The newly launched India pages will support this approach by offering easy access to destination updates, Signature Experiences, seasonal highlights, and market-specific content that travellers and trade partners can directly use to plan itineraries. The platform will also be used to communicate training opportunities, webinars, and trade initiatives, ensuring partners remain aligned with Kenya’s evolving tourism offering.

While Kenya is globally recognised for its iconic wildlife safaris, the destination is increasingly being positioned in India as a multi-experiential holiday choice, spanning culture and heritage, coastal and island escapes, wellness in nature, soft adventure, golf, celebrations, and bespoke luxury travel. This broader narrative reflects changing Indian traveller preferences for flexibility, depth, and personalised experiences within a single journey.

Digital platforms play a supporting role in this strategy by keeping the destination visible throughout the decision-making journey from inspiration to planning. The India-focused social media pages are intended to complement on-ground B2B engagement, not replace it, ensuring that digital inspiration is backed by informed selling.

Kenya Tourism Board invites travel trade professionals, media and industry partners in India to follow the new India pages for destination updates, product insights and curated content aligned with the Indian market.

Kurnool,  Jan 5 :- Brain tumors are rarely life-threatening. Usually, such tumors grow over a period of two to three weeks, and symptoms appear gradually thereafter. However, in rare instances, certain tumors can develop suddenly and become life-threatening within a short time. In one such uncommon case, doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kurnool, saved the life of a young man by performing an advanced endoscopic brain surgery. The details of the case were shared by Dr. N. Sumanth Kumar, Consultant Neurosurgeon at KIMS Hospital.

A 24-year-old man named Balaram, a resident of Kurnool, was perfectly normal until the previous night and had even attended a family function with his relatives. Suddenly, about six hours before being brought to the hospital, he developed progressive symptoms including vomiting, seizures, severe headache, memory loss, and partial loss of consciousness. His family immediately rushed him to the Emergency Department of KIMS Hospital, Kurnool.

Upon evaluation, doctors performed investigations including a CT scan of the brain, which revealed a tumor located in the anterior region of the third ventricle. Due to this tumor, the patient developed hydrocephalus, leading to obstruction of normal cerebrospinal fluid circulation and increased pressure within the brain.

Normally, the human brain contains four ventricles, which hold cerebrospinal fluid that protects the brain and spinal cord. This fluid continuously flows through narrow connecting channels. Among the four ventricles, the third ventricle is very narrow. Unfortunately, in this young man, a tumor developed precisely at the junction of the frontal part of the brain and the third ventricle. As a result, CSF accumulated rapidly, causing acute hydrocephalus.

This sudden rise in intracranial pressure can lead to seizures, drowsiness, and, in severe cases, even death. Fortunately, the patient was brought to the hospital within a very short time after the onset of symptoms.

“We performed an emergency minimally invasive endoscopic surgery using the most advanced techniques, through a very small opening in the skull. Such complex procedures are usually performed only in major metropolitan cities. However, due to the availability of advanced infrastructure and experienced specialists at KIMS Hospital, we were able to successfully save the patient’s life here in Kurnool,” said Dr. N. Sumanth Kumar.

The surgical team first created a small opening of about one inch in the skull. Through this opening, the brain layers were carefully accessed using an endoscope, and the surgeons reached the tumor site. The entire tumor was meticulously removed without causing damage to the surrounding brain tissue. Following removal, the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid was restored.

 The patient recovered rapidly after surgery, and due to his stable condition and good recovery, he was discharged on the third postoperative day, Dr. Sumanth Kumar added.

Mysore, Jan 05th:  Winter is one of the most awaited seasons in India, but it may also bring a plethora of diseases like Cold – Cough and Respiratory problems to name a few; which are most prevalent in this season & usually occurs due to a low immunity. Chyawanprash is an around 3000-year-old & well-known Ayurvedic formulation that is used for boosting immunity and helps provide protection against common day to day infections like cough and cold.

Dabur Chyawanprash contains many ‘Rasayana’ herbs which help in prevention of variety of infections through its immunomodulatory effects.

As part of its commitment to safeguard the health of the future generations, Dabur Chyawanprash today announced the launch of a mega awareness initiative aimed at securing the health of underprivileged kids across the country. Under this initiative, Dabur Chyawanprash along with a renowned doctor will conduct Immunity awareness sessions to educate children about the need to build a stronger immune system to fight against illnesses due to changing season, common bacteria and viruses.

The drive was flagged off in Mysore with a special session conducted for more than 250 kids of Princely Higher Primary School Mysore, Along with Principle, School teachers and Dinesh Kumar from Dabur India Ltd, The session was aimed at creating awareness among kids to fight Illness in winter. The kids were also educated on ways to boost their immunity through basic hygiene and a nutritious diet.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sriram Padmanabhan, Director Healthcare, Dabur India Ltd said, “Dabur Chyawanprash has been committed to helping every Indian achieve the strongest immunity for over 100 years. This initiative is a leap forward towards this commitment. We are concerned about the cold wave that claims so many lives every year. Through this Initiative, we will attempt to reach out to provide protection to underprivileged kids by highlighting the importance of Immunity besides providing Chyawanprash to these Kids”.

Dr. Sumit said, “During cycles of seasonal change there is a sudden temperature variation, which leads to illnesses like cough, cold & flu.  Enhancing immunity is an effective way to fight illnesses like Cold, Cough, Respiratory problems etc.

Dabur Chyawanprash is an effective solution to boost one’s immunity needs through changing weather cycles.”

Under this campaign, Dabur Chyawanprash has joined hands with leading NGOs from 21 cities in India i.e. Hyderabad, Mysore, Mumbai, Agra ,Varanasi, Kanpur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Udaipur, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Siliguri, Patna, Indore, Raipur, Pune, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Gwalior and Chandigarh.

Kolkata, Jan  05th: FTS Yuva, FTS Yuva, the youth wing of Friends of Tribals Society organized its annual flagship event Ekal Run at Godrej Waterside, Kolkata today wherein 5000+ participants ran for their chosen category of timed run – 21km, 10km, 5km and non-timed /fun run of 3km at this Marathon. People of all age groups participated in the run.

The Ekal Run was inaugurated by: Saina Nehwal, First Indian Badminton Player to win an Olympic Medal and was attended by: Shri Mukesh, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Bidhannagar; Rahul Dev Bose, Actor, Debadrita Basu, Actress; Payel Mukherjee, Actress; senior members from the organization present were: Sri. Sajan Bansal, Sri. Ramesh Saraogi, Sri. Ramesh Maheshwari, Smt. Rupa Agarwal, Sri. Rakesh Jhunjhuwala, Sri. Bulaki Das Mimani, Sri. Manoj Modi, Sri. Kishan Kejriwal, Sri. Mahendra Agarwal, Sri. Praveen Agarwal, Sri. Subhash Murarka, Sri. Anil Kariwala, Sri. Manoj Kumar Chetani, Sri. Vikash Poddar, Sri. Vinay Chugh & many other eminent personalities.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Rishabh Saraogi, President of FTS Yuva, Kolkata Chapter, said, “Ekal Run has grown into a powerful movement that blends fitness with purpose. This year’s edition reaffirmed our belief that collective efforts can create meaningful change. Every step taken today contributes towards educating children in the remotest parts of India, and we thank every participant, volunteer, and supporter for being a part of this impactful journey.”

On this occasion, Mr. Gaurav Bagla, National Coordinator of Ekal Run, said, “Having Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal inaugurate the 7th edition of Ekal Run has been a moment of immense pride and inspiration for all of us. Her presence energized thousands of participants and beautifully reinforced the message that sports, discipline, and education together can drive meaningful social change. We are deeply grateful to her for supporting our mission of educating children in rural and tribal India.”

Key Members:

FTS Yuva Board Members: Niraj Harodia – National Convenor; Gaurav Bagla – National Coordinator of Ekal Run; Rishabh Saraogi, President; Raunak Fatesaria, Working President; Rishav Gadia, Vice President; Abhay Kejriwal, Secretary; Rohit Bucha, Treasurer; Rachit Chowdhary, Yash Dhanuka, Jt. Secretary; Namrata Agarwal, Jt. Treasurer; Manish Dhariwal, Yogesh Choudhury, Arpit Saraf, Vaibhav Pandya, Ashray Tandon, Surbhi Bagla, Ayush Agarwal, Isha Garg, Saurav Garg and Meeta Modi – Executive Committee Member.

IGMPI Expands Academic Portfolio with Advanced Cybersecurity & Information Security Diploma Programmes

New Delhi, Jan 03 :  The Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI), a recognised vocational institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has strengthened its academic portfolio with the launch of upgraded Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes in Cybersecurity Technology and Information Security. The expansion comes at a time when India faces an unprecedented rise in cyber threats and an acute shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals.

With digital transformation accelerating across sectors- banking, healthcare, manufacturing, public services, and critical infrastructure- the demand for skilled security professionals has grown exponentially. IGMPI’s enhanced programmes aim to bridge this talent gap by offering industry-aligned, job-ready training for students, working professionals, and career-switchers.

“As threats evolve and digital ecosystems grow in complexity, the need for well-trained cybersecurity and information-security professionals has never been greater,” said Dr. Syed S. Abbas, Director, IGMPI. “By strengthening our diploma programmes, we aim to prepare a new generation of security experts capable of safeguarding organisations, data systems, and national digital infrastructure while aligning with global standards.”

Programme Highlights –

Cybersecurity Technology Diploma offers hands-on training in:

• Network defence strategies

• Ethical hacking methodologies

• Cloud security architecture

• Incident response and threat containment

• Malware detection and analysis

• Training includes live simulations, real-world tools, and practical case studies to build operational expertise.

Information Security Diploma

Designed to develop competencies in:

• Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)

• ISO/IEC 27001 compliance

• Organisational risk assessment

• Security audit processes

• Data protection policies and governance frameworks
  The programme focuses on building enterprise-level security and compliance capabilities.

Flexible Learning Options

Both programmes are offered in:

• Part-time mode with online live classes for working professionals

• Full-time mode for students and fresh graduates

This blended-learning format ensures accessibility without compromising rigour or industry relevance.

Strengthening India’s Cyber Workforce

With these enhanced programmes, IGMPI reinforces its commitment to building India’s human capital in critical and emerging domains. The institution continues to prioritise outcome-based education, practical skill development, and strong industry alignment.