Hyderabad, March 31, 2026: Axis Max Life Insurance Limited (“Axis Max Life” / “Company”), formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, has unveiled the South Zone findings of the fifth edition of its flagship India Retirement Index Study (IRIS 5.0), conducted in partnership with Kantar, the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company. The findings indicate steady improvement in …

New Delhi, Mar 31, 2026: Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to host a blockchain seminar and workshop under its Blockchain4Youth programme. The campus session brought together more than 280 students for a workshop focused on blockchain fundamentals, decentralized systems, and emerging opportunities in Web3. Held on March 27, …

New Delhi, March 31st, 2026: VLCC has announced a landmark affiliation with the National Council on Laser Certification (NCLC), USA, becoming the exclusive proctors to administer the internationally recognised NCLC laser certification exams in India. With this development, VLCC is now the sole institution in the country authorised to administer in-person NCLC certification examinations as part of VLCC’s training courses, enabling …

Bengaluru, 31st March, 2026: ZEISS India, a pioneer of science in optics today announced the appointment of Sharath Sirivolu as the Head of Center for Applied Research in India (CARIn). This strategic appointment highlights the company’s commitment to strengthen its leadership to accelerate transformation through its dedicated research and development center in Bengaluru. In this role, Sharath will report to …

Celebrities don’t always endorse products because they personally believe in them. Often, endorsements are simply lucrative business deals allowing celebrities used as “trust shortcuts” to reach the “next billion” users. Many A-list stars back mass-market products that sharply contrast with their real lifestyles, values or public stances. A familiar example is Shah Rukh Khan endorsing Vimal Elaichi, despite the product’s …

~Move signifies brand’s focus on supporting women service professionals during key life stages, while ensuring income continuity and flexibility ~ ~ Company also working on improving travel efficiency for its service partners through hub restructuring~ National, 31st March 2026: Yes Madam, one of India’s fastest-growing home salon and wellness platforms, has announced a 0% commission policy for pregnant service partners, …

Mumbai, March 31, 2026: In a category where engagement is often limited to site visits and sales galleries, Viceroy Properties is reimagining how real estate brands enter new micro-markets. With the launch of “Brew on Wheels” on March 28th & 29th in Versova, the developer has introduced a refreshing, on-ground initiative that blends hospitality with hyperlocal brand-building. Conceptualized as a moving coffee experience, the Viceroy Coffee …

Jaipur: JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) successfully organized and concluded Spardha 2026, its flagship inter-university annual sports festival, setting a new benchmark as the largest edition in the university’s history. The three-day sporting extravaganza witnessed participation from 28 universities and colleges, bringing together over 750 participants and a total of 110 teams, reflecting the growing national footprint of the event. Spardha 2026 featured a wide range of competitions, …

India’s bioeconomy expands from $10B (2014) to $195B (2026), projected to reach ~$300B by 2033 Over $300B worth of global drug patents set to expire by 2030, increasing the demand for innovation Globally, R&D costs rise to ~$2.2B per asset; India offers a ‘recruitment alpha’ and the advantage of over 3-4x ‘more shots on goal’ per dollar spent in drug …

Taking a personal loan can provide quick access to funds for emergencies, education, home renovations, or other personal expenses. While the loan amount and repayment tenure are important considerations, the personal loan interest rate plays a critical role in determining how much you pay over time. Understanding how lenders set these rates can help borrowers make informed choices, better plan …