Author: Arjun Singh

New Delhi [India], October 28: WillJini, India’s first and most trusted estate planning and inheritance company co-founded by Jatin Popat, Jugal Popat and Rahul Shah, has closed its first external funding round at a valuation of $3.5 million, raising capital from SPJIMR MBA batchmates, close friends, and channel partners without approaching a single venture capital fund. The round marks a significant milestone for the Mumbai-based company, which bootstrapped for three years before taking outside capital, growing monthly revenue from ₹3 lakh to ₹50 lakh entirely on client money. Today, WillJini has served more than 20,000 families across 480 cities and…

New Delhi [India], October 28: Parijat Industries, a leading Indian agrochemical company with a growing multinational presence, has launched Context, a post-emergent herbicide formulated with Fluroxypyr and Metribuzin to effectively manage broadleaf weeds in wheat. Featuring a patented technology platform and combining two complementary modes of action, Context is designed to address evolving weed-management challenges and support effective weed control in wheat cultivation. Introduced for the Rabi 2026 season, Context will target major wheat-growing markets, particularly Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, among other key wheat-producing regions. The launch underscores Parijat Industries’ commitment to delivering differentiated crop-protection solutions that combine…

Times Entertainment, The Times of India, honours the EV educator based in Delhi NCR for making electric vehicles easier to understand for Indian buyers Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: Saagar Kumar Mishra (listed among the winners as Sagar Kumar Mishra), popularly known as SG, has won Best Auto Content Creator (Popular Choice) at the Power Creator Awards 2026, presented by Times Entertainment. Held in Mumbai on October 23, the ceremony was hosted by actor Aparshakti Khurana. Mishra is the founder of EV Ki Report (@evkireport), an Indian EV education platform helping buyers and families understand electric vehicles and everyday ownership.…

The Maharashtra government’s vision of making Pune the $220-billion economy by 2036 is a dream come true for the city. It’s a time to reflect on what kinds of cities and urban regions Pune will be in the next decade. Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: Time is crucial in the development of Pune. The city and the surrounding economic area have become an important hub for manufacturing, Information Technology, Engineering, Education and entrepreneurship. A new economic aspiration is driving its next steps in growth. The Maharashtra government’s vision of making Pune the $220-billion economy by 2036 is a dream come…

New Delhi [India], October 28: India’s beauty and wellness shoppers discover products on social media but buy on trust. Built on the voices of 7,783 verified Indian consumers across metros and Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, and deepened by one-on-one interviews, Hercules’ new outlook shows what drives their choices: authenticity over speed, performance over prestige, and sleep as the new health goal. Click to Download the Full Report Free. 01 · TRUST Indians discover beauty on social media, but buy on trust Young shoppers find skincare on social media but rarely buy because of it. 40% of Gen Z…

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels targets 30 stores by March 2028 Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 28: Aisshpra Gems & Jewels, a jewellery retail brand with a legacy dating back to 1940, has expanded its retail presence by opening four new showrooms in a single day across Bahraich, Bettiah, Lucknow and Mirzapur. With these launches, the company’s store network has grown from 16 to 20 stores. It aims to expand this network to 30 stores by March 2028, strengthening its presence across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The four showroom launches were marked by separate inauguration events featuring well-known personalities. Actress Mouni…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: Chiara King, who has a massive following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram (1.4 mn+ followers) through relatable comedy videos, dating advice, and lifestyle content, has arrived in Mumbai to promote her upcoming horror-thriller, The Influencer Project, which is set to release on October 30, 2026. Directed by Mike Nybroe, the film promises a chilling take on online fame, obsession, and the dangers of living life in the public eye, with production ties to the team behind The Blair Witch Project. In the movie, Chiara King (she plays a fictionalized version of herself) travels to…

Ritz Media World has a lot to show and a lot to say; The new website gathers all of it in one place. New Delhi [India], October 28: Ritz Media World, the independent creative advertising agency in Noida, today launched a new website that looks, sounds and feels unmistakably Indian: a festive, truck-art inspired journey through its services, process, work and results, built for brands and businesses. Dressed for the festive season, the site is a celebration on wheels from start to end. It is already live at ritzmediaworld.com, ready for you to explore. Why a new website After 18…

New Delhi [India], October 28: Science becomes stronger when it transcends the four walls of classroom into the community. Knowledge acquires its worth when it is imparted to the people who are inspired by it, especially the young ones who are in the process of discovering the world. With this approach, the Department of Electrical Engineering at Sandip University, Nashik planned a Community Engagement Program wherein the university students of engineering get involved with schoolchildren in a unique learning experience. The program took place on 22nd October 2026 at Zilla Parishad Primary School, Talegaon, Nashik. The event brought 3rd Semester…

New Delhi [India], October 28: The phone call came on Friday. Jagriti Mishra’s labourers, who were working on her new animal shelter on agricultural land in Delhi, told her that some people had arrived with a JCB machine. By the time the machine left, the boundary walls of the structure, which were meant to protect a free veterinary hospital for stray animals, were on the ground. That is how Mishra tells it. She says nobody gave her any prior notice, that the loss is considerable, and that the demolition came after she declined to pay money to a person who…