Archives 2026

New Delhi, Feb 20: Nimmit, a sustainable luxury lifestyle brand that sits at the intersection of interiors and fashion, has launched a new Black Pottery collection that celebrates slow craft, timeless design, and understated luxury. Created for India and the world, the collection reflects Nimmit’s philosophy of bringing people, craft, and design together.

The name Nimmit translates to “the one who brings people together.” This belief guides the brand’s approach to design by connecting tradition and innovation, heritage and contemporary living. The Black Pottery collection is a natural extension of this philosophy.

Each piece in the collection is handcrafted using traditional pottery techniques. The clay is shaped by hand and fired using natural processes that create a deep black finish. The surface carries organic textures and subtle variations. No two pieces are the same, making each product truly one of a kind.

The collection features functional and decorative pieces such as bowls, plates, vases, and serveware. The forms are simple and balanced. The matte black finish highlights the raw beauty of the material. Designed for modern homes, the pieces add depth without overpowering a space.

Quiet luxury is at the core of this collection. It does not rely on excess or ornamentation. Instead, it focuses on thoughtful design, honest materials, and craftsmanship that speaks softly. The pieces are meant to be lived with and used every day.

Speaking about the launch, Manish Shah, Founder of Nimmit, said,

“At Nimmit, we believe luxury lies in intention, not excess. The Black Pottery collection is about slowing down and appreciating the beauty of handmade objects. Each piece carries the marks of the artisan’s hand and the time it took to create it. That is where its true value lies.”

Nimmit celebrates India’s cultural and artisan legacy while shaping a modern narrative around responsible luxury. The brand is deeply rooted in zero-waste systems and circular craft practices. Natural materials are used, and traditional techniques are preserved to reduce environmental impact.

Founded by Manish Shah, a second-generation textile entrepreneur, Nimmit reinterprets traditional techniques into timeless handcrafted pieces across décor, textiles, and wearable art. While the brand is known for working with crafts such as block printing, eco printing, kantha, and Ajrakh, the Black Pottery collection extends this design philosophy into a new material language.

Nimmit works closely with artisan communities across India through long-term collaboration, fair value practices, and skill development. Each creation reflects a shared journey of heritage, care, and craftsmanship.

The Black Pottery collection is now available on Nimmit’s website.

HDFC Mutual Fund Encourages Financial Awareness through ‘Barni Se Azadi – An Investor Education and Awareness Initiative’ and Diya Floating Films at Magh Mela

Mumbai, Feb 20: HDFC Mutual Fund, through its Investor Education and Awareness Initiative, has unveiled two investor education films capturing its on-ground participation at the 2026 Magh Mela in Prayagraj. The films, centred around the ‘Barni Se Azadi’ initiative and the culturally resonant Diya Floating activity, reinforce the importance of moving beyond traditional savings practices towards informed, long-term investing.

The first film documents the ‘Barni Se Azadi’ activation at the Magh Mela. Set against the backdrop of one of India’s largest religious gatherings, the film conveys a simple yet powerful message: dreams are not meant to remain locked away in a traditional barni (jar); they grow when they are set free through investing.

At the heart of the activation was a giant Barni installation symbolising conventional household savings practices. Visitors were invited to select a personal aspiration through a digital interface. As each dream was chosen, a visual cloud rose into the sky, representing aspirations being set free and the beginning of a journey towards financial independence. The film captures real interactions and reactions, demonstrating how relatable storytelling can spark conversations around financial awareness.

The second film focuses on the Diya Floating activity organised on the occasion of Maghi Purnima. Deeply rooted in cultural tradition, participants were invited to float dream-inspired diyas carrying personal aspirations such as owning a home, purchasing a vehicle, or securing a child’s education. Upon completing the ritual, the ceremonial plate revealed a simple message: “Nitya Nivesh Karoon. Swapna Satya Karoon.” (Invest regularly. Turn dreams into reality.)

The on-ground campaign ran from January 12 to February 15, 2026, aligning with the peak footfall period of the Magh Mela. Activities included:

• The giant Barni installation
• Nukkad nataks across multiple Mela locations
• An AI-enabled photo booth
• The Diya Floating engagement

Through these films, HDFC Mutual Fund reiterates its commitment to taking investor education beyond conventional platforms, leveraging large community forums and culturally meaningful moments to promote informed financial participation across diverse audiences.

Benefits of SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)

• Freedom from market timing
• Well-suited for long-term wealth accumulation
• Disciplined wealth creation

Bangalore, Feb 20 : Clarks Exotica Convention Resort and Spa successfully hosted DERMACON 2026 at the Ocean Convention Centre, the 54th National Conference of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL), from January 28 to February 2, 2026. One of the most significant global gatherings in dermatology and skin science, the conference witnessed the participation of over 5,000 dermatologists and venereologists from across the world, reinforcing Bangalore’s position as a preferred destination for large-scale medical conventions.

Held primarily at the resort’s iconic Ocean Convention Centre, DERMACON 2026 featured an expansive exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in skincare products, dermatological equipment, and clinical innovations. The conference revolved around the theme “Empowering Skin Science: Implications, Ingenuity & Inclusivity”, focusing on emerging research, clinical excellence, dermatosurgery, and allied specialties.

All convention and meeting venues at Clarks Exotica were fully occupied throughout the event, including the Ocean Convention Centre, Galaxy Grand Ballroom, Lotus Ballroom, Pool Side venue, Lily Conference Room, Rose Conference Room, Tulip Conference Room, Geneva Boardroom, Jasmine Conference Room, Sunflower Conference Room, and Orchid Conference Room, enabling seamless parallel sessions, workshops, exhibitions, and networking engagements.

“DERMACON 2026 was a landmark event for the dermatology community, and we are honoured to have partnered in hosting a conference of this magnitude,”

said Mr. Balaji M., CEO, Clarks Exotica Convention Resort and Spa.

“Our integrated convention infrastructure, combined with meticulous planning and service excellence, allowed us to deliver a world-class experience for both delegates and organisers.”

Complementing the conference experience, Clarks Exotica provided a luxury stay for attendees, with over 497 rooms booked during the conference period. Delegates enjoyed a refined blend of comfort, personalized hospitality, and tranquil surroundings, offering the perfect retreat after intensive academic sessions. The resort’s proximity to the airport and its expansive campus further enhanced convenience for international and domestic participants alike.

“DERMACON 2026 was a triumph because of the people behind the scenes at Clarks Exotica,”

added Ms. Nilisha, Vice President.

“Our team’s expertise in managing large-scale, concurrent sessions ensured a seamless experience for every attendee. Their commitment to excellence is why we continue to be a preferred global venue.”

The conference was coordinated under the leadership of Dr. Raghunath, the key coordinator of DERMACON 2026, whose vision and collaboration played a pivotal role in delivering a well-curated and impactful academic programme.

DERMACON 2026 adds to Clarks Exotica’s strong legacy of hosting prestigious medical and professional conventions, further strengthening its reputation as one of India’s premier destinations for large-format conferences, conventions, and global business events.

Feb 20th: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad with support from HSBC, organised a mega handloom event under the HandMade in India (HMI) initiative, on 19th February 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at EDII, Ahmedabad. The event brought together industry leaders, experts, institutional representatives, designers and artisan communities to celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage and discuss pathways for strengthening the sector’s future.

A key highlight of the programme was the Industry Round Table Meet on ‘Quality Assurance and Brand Building in India’s Handloom Sector.’ The roundtable served as a collaborative platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange among stakeholders from industry, academia, government, and grassroots enterprises. Discussions focussed on improving quality standards, strengthening brand positioning, enhancing market competitiveness and creating sustainable value chains to support long-term artisan livelihoods.

The event also featured a curated handloom fashion show, ‘Threads of Heritage,’ presented under the HandMade in India initiative. The fashion show celebrated the journey of handloom from tradition to contemporary expression, featuring sustainable collections created by weavers from Bhuj (Gujarat) and Erode (Tamil Nadu). Through two thematic rounds, ‘Heritage Hues: Handloom Revival’ and ‘Handloom: The Original Sustainable Fashion’, the presentation highlighted traditional techniques, natural dyes, eco-friendly materials, and modern design interpretations, demonstrating how heritage crafts continue to evolve for present-day markets and responsible fashion.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ashish Tripathi, CEO & Head, HSBC IBU, said, “HSBC is glad to be associating with EDII on this highly significant project which directly aimed at addressing the unorganised and dispersed nature of the handloom sector, so that its inherent strengths could be honed and tapped to attain unparalleled growth. Hearteningly, the artisans have learnt best practices and the ways of turning their businesses into profit-making, growth-oriented enterprises.”

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General said, “We are committed to strengthening artisan livelihoods with entrepreneurship development practices. Through the HandMade in India project, we are working with handloom communities across India to strengthen their skills, sustainability practices and market opportunities. Today’s Fashion show will reflect the outcomes of this effort, bringing out how traditional handlooms can adapt to modern lifestyles while continuing to support sustainable livelihoods. It’s time that the remarkable craftsmanship of our artisan clusters from Bhuj and Erode caught the attention of the people at large.”

Expressing his opinion, Dr. Raman Gujral, Project Director, HandMade in India & Director, Dept. of CSR partnerships, EDII said, “India’s handloom is not just about textiles — it represents our heritage, our identity, and the livelihoods of millions of artisan families. At the same time, we know that today’s markets are changing rapidly, and expectations around quality, consistency, and branding are higher than ever before. The project Handmade in India, addressed these factors and bridged the gap between the markets, products and the artisans.” 

The initiative aimed to promote sustainable livelihoods, preserve traditional knowledge and strengthen market linkages for artisan communities while reinforcing the relevance of handloom in today’s economy.

The board of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to announce that three Honorary Fellowships have been awarded to:

• Paul Stockton
• Debbie Clarke CF Chartered FCSI
• Danny Corrigan MCSI

Honorary Fellowships are awarded annually by the CISI’s Board of Trustees to individuals who have made an outstanding positive contribution, both to the financial services profession and to the CISI. Honorary Fellowship carries the designatory letters FCSI(Hon).

 CISI Chair, Michael Cole-Fontayn MCSI, said: “The CISI Board and I are delighted to announce our highest accolade this year is awarded to three accomplished and outstanding financial services professionals. They are consummate role models for our next generation of sector talent with their commitment to lifelong learning and the CISI community. We look forward to their inspiration and leadership over the years ahead.”

Paul Stockton (left) began his career as a chartered accountant in 1988 with Price Waterhouse (PW) in Windsor specialising in financial services. After four years Paul accepted a position with PW in New York where he worked closely with insurance and asset management companies before returning to London in 1996. In 1999 he joined Old Mutual Plc as group financial controller, becoming finance director of wealth manager Gerrard Limited in 2001. In 2005, two years after the sale of Gerrard to Barclays, he left to work initially for Euroclear and then subsequently, as a divisional finance director of the Phoenix Group. Paul joined Rathbones Group Plc as Group Finance Director in 2008, serving until becoming Managing Director of Rathbones Investment Management in May 2018. In May 2019 Paul was appointed as Group Chief Executive at Rathbones, a role he enjoyed until his retirement in September 2025, two years after completing Rathbones’ merger with Investec Wealth UK. 

Alongside his executive career Paul has served as a non-executive director of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, as a board member of the Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association (PIMFA), and as a member of the FCA Practitioner Panel. Paul is a Freeman of the City of London.

Prior to taking on a NED portfolio career Debbie Clarke CF Chartered FCSI (right) was working within financial services, corporate finance and M&A since 1996 and held a number of leadership roles within the accountancy practices where she was an equity partner. During this time she directed M&A and refinancing projects for a wide range of clients. As an adviser she worked with a wide range of investors and organisations both public and private, within the UK and internationally and has a strong regulated background. She regularly presented at industry conferences and training sessions and assisted student training and mentoring as part of her portfolio.

 Her experience has been across a variety of industries from education, sports, technology, real estate, manufacturing and support services where she has provided a range of strategic advice to her clients. Across her NED portfolio she has been chairing and vice chairing various board and committees and continues to advise private companies and their boards on their strategic plans.

 Debbie became a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (‘CISI’) in 1999 and started volunteering with CISI in 2007 when she was asked by a fellow Corporate Financier, Frank Moxon to help set up what has become the Corporate Finance & Capital Markets Forum. Working together with Frank and others for many years in relaunching the Diploma in Corporate Finance and championing professionalism in wholesale markets has been a passion during her career. She became a non-executive Director of the CISI in 2017 a post she held for six years before stepping down to focus on her Trustee role on the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment Future Foundation (‘Future Foundation ‘) which the CISI set up in 2022. In 2022 Debbie was awarded the Freedom of the City of London. Debbie has been and continues to be a mentor and supporter of many people throughout their careers in financial services.

Danny Corrigan MCSI (left) is a senior manager with 40 years’ experience of the wholesale financial markets as a London based Director, Managing Director, and CEO leading teams across a range of asset classes including fixed income and derivatives. He also has extensive international experience having worked locally in the markets of Moscow, Sydney, Tokyo, and others.

 He has worked as a banker, trader, and broker, for a dozen firms, has written five books on the markets and has an extensive network in the city. He has sat on various central bank committees and was seconded to London Clearing House, a crucial part of the global market infrastructure, as part of an industry wide response to the default of Lehman Brothers to lead the closure of its trading books.

 Danny and his co-founders launched London Reporting House, a fin-tech start-up in April 2023, has funding, wonderful employees, and a perfect little office in the alleyways of Bow Lane. He was also a Trustee and Board member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and chaired its International Committee. He spent years promoting the City of London with non-for-profit promotional bodies including the Lord Mayor / Mansion House and was formerly Chair of the Eurasia Group at TheCityUK.

 He graduated in Economics from the University of Liverpool in 1981 and has an MBA (Finance) from City University. He is married to Kerrie, and they are proud parents of three sons; an actor James, Ben a co-founder of London Reporting House and an earlier survivor of ‘Dragon’s Den’, Luke an accomplished professional and are grandparents to Wren.

 Danny is a retired Football Association coach having led Hampstead FC youth teams to glory in the 2000s and he was an occasional referee. He stood for the Brexit Party in the unwinnable seat of Hornsey & Wood Green in 2019 and came 5th.

PPDS, together with integration specialist Exaprobe and digital signage software partner, Telelogos, have combined their expertise to deliver unrivalled high quality, low energy visual performance and remote management capabilities to the Institut’s 3,000 plus staff, with a fleet of 20x sustainability conscious Philips Professional Displays.

 Amsterdam, Feb 20: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is excited to announce that its Tableaux ePaper and 3000 Series EcoDesign digital signage displays have been selected to deliver a perfect tonic of high performance, low energy visual capabilities to Institut Pasteur’s 538,000 ft² biomedical research campus in Paris.

 Founded by Louis Pasteur in 1887, the Institut Pasteur is an internationally acclaimed not for profit research and education institute committed to the fight against infectious diseases in France and around the world. A recipient of 10 Nobel Prizes and employing over 3,000 staff, the Institut’s colossal five hectare campus features 39 separate buildings, including a conference centre, and a total of 48,000 m² of laboratory space.

 Future proofed planning

With such a vast campus and visual technology playing an increasingly important role in its day to day activities and communications, Institut Pasteur’s AV/IT management team sought to modernise its ageing display infrastructure. Concluding an extensive site review, the project would include a fleet of 20x dynamic displays, strategically placed to support a variety of needs, settings, and light environments, including reception halls, meeting rooms, laboratories, and more.

 The project presented a number unique challenges. As a site of historical significance – containing several listed buildings – retaining the aesthetics during any modernisation, while ensuring minimal disruptions to staff, was imperative. Furthermore, displays would need to meet the Institut Pasteur’s strict standards for electrical safety and durability, while providing greater energy efficiency to reduce its carbon footprint.

 Romain Gentile, Key Account Manager at PPDS, commented: “Performance, readability, and energy efficiency were all key, with the displays disseminating scientific, institutional, and logistical information. For Institut Pasteur, and the invaluable work they do, there can be absolutely no compromise.”

 Effective communication

Working with AV/IT integration specialists, Exaprobe, PPDS’ multi award winning ‘zero power’ 32” Philips Tableaux ePaper and 55” Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign displays were immediately identified as the only solutions capable of meeting – and ultimately surpassing – the Institut’s high expectations.

 Signalling a new era of visual communications and sustainability, the introduction of Philips Tableaux ePaper displays was selected primarily – but not exclusively – to provide wayfinding information, such as mapping, campus information, and other instructions, to help visitors navigate around the site.

 Fully portable and able to be used entirely unplugged – ideal for use in Institut’s older buildings and in spaces with limited power sources – each Philips Tableaux is capable of displaying full colour, static imagery for days, weeks, months, or even years without using a single kilowatt of energy. The only time Philips Tableaux displays require power is during content updates, with one image change using just 0.0025 kWh.

 The Gold standard

For the institute’s more advanced and detailed visual needs on a grander scale, including for presentations, corporate videos, and other internal communications, the future proof Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign was the standout choice, ticking all boxes for both performance and sustainability.

 In addition to delivering high impact 4K Ultra HD visual quality, with picture perfect performance down to the smallest detail – be that videos, pictures or numbers – the Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign enables the screens to use less than 50 per cent of the power compared to other digital signage models in the market, without compromising on performance.   

 The Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign display is also the industry’s first EPEAT Climate+ Gold certified display of its kind, which measures the social and environmental impacts of products from extraction to end of life. The Philips Signage 3000 EcoDesign meets the most demanding set of criteria for sustainability leadership in electronics.

 24/7 management

Both the Philips Tableaux and Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign are also members of PPDS’ growing portfolio of integrated Android SoC displays, offering a vast range of features and benefits, including secure and seamless remote management capabilities with trusted partners.

 Enabling centralised management of the new fleet, PPDS partner, Telelogos’ Media4Display solution was selected and integrated, providing round-the-clock monitoring and management. This also allows the Pasteur technical team to schedule content in real time without having to travel or manually update, further reducing their carbon footprint and costs. 

 The full integration proceeded successfully and without disrupting research activities. Connectivity and content management tests were carried out on site, ensuring a seamless transition.

 Franck Fromet, AV Manager, Institut Pasteur, commented: “The integration of our new Philips Professional Displays has enabled us to modernise our communication while respecting our environmental commitment. The PPDS teams understood our constraints and proposed a solution that is understated, elegant, and effective.”

 Romain Gentile concluded: “The Institut Pasteur now benefits from a modern, sustainable display system that is fully adapted to its scientific environment. Information is disseminated more effectively, content is updated instantly, and energy consumption has been significantly reduced.”

Feb 20:  A fresh breeze of change is set to flow through Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani as the story takes a generation leap, introducing new faces and a renewed perspective. The upcoming twist promises engaging drama and emotional depth for viewers.

Among the key new entrants is actress Shreya Jain, who will be seen portraying the character of Vaishnavi. Recently, Shreya opened up about her role and expressed her excitement about being part of this new chapter of the show.

Speaking about her character, Shreya Jain shared,

“Vaishnavi is a girl with a modern way of thinking who believes in equality in every relationship. She does not agree with old and regressive traditions that treat men and women differently. For her, love means honesty and openness — if one person knows everything about the other, then the same respect should be given in return. She feels that relationships should be based on trust, understanding, and equal rights. Playing Vaishnavi allows me to show a strong message that women deserve the same respect and freedom as men.”

She further added,

“The culture shown in the show is very close to my heart because I have grown up with the same values and traditions. This helped me understand the character better and made it easier for me to perform naturally. I also connect deeply with Vaishnavi because her thoughts are very similar to mine in real life. Through her journey, I hope to inspire women, especially in Rajasthan, to believe in themselves and stand for equality, while still staying connected to their roots and family values.”

Don’t miss Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani, airing every day at 9:00 PM only on Sun Neo.

New Delhi, India, Feb 20th: Some brands are created in a moment, some evolve with changing times. And a rare few transcend time altogether. For over a century, Rooh Afza has stood apart as one such brand—deeply embedded in India’s cultural memory, flowing seamlessly through generations, traditions, and everyday life.

More than just a drink, Rooh Afza has long been a witness, a companion, and a constant. It has been present in celebrations big and small, in moments of pride, joy, and togetherness, as well as in the quieter, everyday experiences that shape Indian lives. Across homes, regions, and rituals, Rooh Afza has continued to be part of India’s most memorable moments—always familiar and welcoming.

Building on this enduring legacy, Rooh Afza’s latest campaign brings together some of India’s most cherished celebratory moments, drawing from the country’s rich past while remaining firmly rooted in the present. The campaign captures moments of achievement, unity, and shared emotion as experienced by the people who lived them, passed them on, and continue to carry them forward.

Through evocative storytelling, the campaign reflects India’s cultural richness in its most authentic form. Spanning different eras and regions, it highlights how times may change, but a shared warmth and emotional connect runs through them all, binding generations together.

True to its legacy, Rooh Afza does not chase moments or trends. It belongs to them. For over a hundred years, it has flowed through personal joys and shared celebrations, everyday rituals and defining milestones—not as a novelty of its time, but as a constant presence in Indian lives.

Commenting on the campaign, Mr Hamid Ahmed, CEO of Hamdard Foods India said, “Rooh Afza has always been deeply intertwined with India’s journey. This campaign is our way of honouring the country’s past while celebrating its present—through the moments, memories, and emotions that connect generations. Timeless by nature, Rooh Afza continues to be a part of India’s everyday life, carrying forward a legacy that has endured for over a century.”

With this campaign, Rooh Afza reinforces its place as not just as an iconic beverage, but as a timeless symbol of shared experiences—one that continues to reflect India’s evolving story while remaining rooted in its soul.

New release makes Snowflake control plane changes governable and auditable across access, data movement, and execution, and adds support for Couchbase, AWS Keyspaces, DataStax Enterprise, and AlloyDB.

Austin, TX — Feb 20— Liquibase, the leader in Database Change Governance, today announced the release of Liquibase Secure 5.1, extending modeled Change Control to Snowflake. With 5.1, enterprises can govern Snowflake control plane changes with the same rigor and automation they already apply to schema evolution, closing a critical gap in data platform security, compliance, and AI readiness. Liquibase Secure 5.1 also expands database platform coverage, including new support for additional cloud and enterprise data stores.

Snowflake has become mission-critical infrastructure for analytics, data products, and AI initiatives. As organizations scale DataOps and internal developer platforms, Snowflake changes are no longer isolated technical updates. They are platform-level changes that impact trust, availability, and every downstream consumer. Yet many of the most consequential changes still happen outside standardized governance, often delivered as scripts with limited visibility, weak enforcement, and evidence that is difficult to assemble when it matters most.

“As enterprises modernize their developer platforms for AI-driven delivery, change control at the database layer has become a prerequisite, not a nice-to-have,” said Mirek Novotny, Sr. Director of Product at Liquibase. “If Snowflake control plane changes aren’t governed and observable, you can’t prove control. Liquibase Secure 5.1 brings predictability and evidence to the changes that matter most, without slowing teams down.”

Modeled Change Control for Snowflake

Liquibase Secure 5.1 treats key Snowflake control plane changes as first-class, modeled change types, rather than opaque scripts. That modeling enables precise policy enforcement, object-aware drift detection, and audit-ready evidence at the level where access, movement, and execution are defined.

With Liquibase Secure 5.1, data platform teams can govern Snowflake changes across access and security configuration, data sharing and movement, platform and cost controls, and automated execution, using standardized workflows across environments and teams.

Key outcomes include:

• Stop risky Snowflake control plane changes before they reach production
• Standardize how Snowflake changes are delivered across environments and teams
• Automatically generate audit-ready evidence for every change
• Detect drift and out-of-band updates to governed Snowflake objects
• Recover faster with traceable, reversible changes and tested rollback procedures

This closes a long-standing gap for organizations that govern schema evolution, yet still struggle with over-permission creep, ungoverned data movement, and control plane drift that can undermine security posture and AI initiatives.

Built for DataOps, data products, and AI readiness

As Snowflake increasingly powers feature engineering, model training, and AI-driven decisioning, the blast radius of ungoverned change grows. A single access change can expose sensitive training data. An unreviewed sharing update can expand compliance scope. An execution change can silently alter business-critical logic. Liquibase Secure 5.1 helps data platform teams keep Snowflake predictable, auditable, and reliable as usage scales, without turning governance into a bottleneck.

Expanding database support across Liquibase’s industry-leading coverage

Liquibase Secure continues to deliver broad database coverage across 60+ platforms, from mainframe DB2 to cloud-native data stores. Liquibase Secure 5.1 expands support for Snowflake, Databricks, and MongoDB, and adds new platform support for Couchbase, AWS Keyspaces, DataStax Enterprise, and AlloyDB for Google Cloud. This breadth helps enterprises standardize change governance across heterogeneous environments using a single platform instead of stitching together siloed tools and processes. Teams can apply consistent workflows and generate unified, audit-ready evidence across their database estate, reducing operational overhead while preserving the flexibility to adopt new technologies without rebuilding governance each time.

Enterprise partnership, not just tooling

Liquibase brings more than a decade of frontline experience helping enterprises govern database change at scale. In addition to the platform, Liquibase provides hands-on professional services, a dedicated customer success organization, and ongoing advisory support to help teams operationalize Change Control across their delivery model.

Chandigarh, Feb 20: The two-day Regional Community Radio Sammelan (North) was inaugurated in Chandigarh. Organised by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, the theme of the Sammelan is “Celebrating 20 Years of Community Radio in India.” More than 75 Community Radio Stations from the Northeastern region are participating in the event.

Addressing the gathering, Ms. Shilpa Rao, Director (CRS), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, emphasized that while the Ministry is actively expanding the community radio network, stakeholders must come forward to share their experiences and success stories to further consolidate the sector. She also highlighted that several new innovations are being introduced to support the sustained growth of community radio.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri L. Madhu Nag, Registrar, Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), noted that although content continues to be the backbone of community radio, the sector faces challenges in terms of trained manpower. He stressed the importance of developing sustainable operational models and prioritizing the adoption of technology to address these challenges effectively.

During a technical session, Shri Manish Sheelwant, Deputy Director, Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, simplified the Saral Sanchar Portal process for participants by clearly explaining procedures related to approvals, auto-renewals, and spectrum charges, thereby making regulatory requirements easier to understand and comply with.

Another key session was conducted by Shri Sri Sai Vempati, Deputy Director (AV), Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), MIB, who provided detailed insights into the empanelment process and highlighted the role of government advertising in enhancing the outreach and sustainability of community radio stations.

An experience-sharing session featured representatives from Radio Salam Namaste, Sanjha Radio, and Radio Hewalvani, who shared practical insights on content creation, sustaining community radio stations and engaging effectively with district and state administrations.

Concluding the series of sessions, Shri Ashwini Kumar from Akashvani delivered an informative presentation on content creation and the AIR Code of Ethics, emphasizing responsible broadcasting and adherence to ethical standards in community radio operations.

On the second day, the Sammelan will feature sessions on the NaVigate Bharat portal, a presentation by the Ministry on documentation, and discussions on participation, including the sharing of studies, reports on CRS and stakeholder experiences.

The Sammelan provides Community Radio practitioners a platform to share experiences, raise concerns, explore innovative approaches and collectively strengthen the future of grassroots broadcasting across the northeastern region.