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India, Apr 07:  A leading name in luxury real estate development, Yugen Infra has seen strong investment interest from Merchant Navy professionals, NRIs, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) in its flagship projects. These investments are primarily directed to the flagship project Yugen Golf City Garden of Eden (Phase 2) that is located in the fast-emerging MOPA region of North Goa Growth Corridor.

Phase 2 of Yugen Golf City’s Garden of Eden is an integrated township spread across a ~500+ acre. With an additional ~45-acre premium plotted development, the project stands out as Goa Region’s first golf-centric luxury township. The project is strategically located just 15 minutes from Manohar International Airport. The development is positioned in one of the fastest-growing aviation and infrastructure corridors in India.

Yugen Infra has recorded participation from over 250 investors across Phase 1 & 2. The Merchant Navy professionals form a notable 20–25% of the investor base. This amounts to an investment from more than 50 officers in this project. This marks one of the highest concentrations of a single professional community investing in a real estate project in the North Goa Growth Corridor. Additionally, NRIs account for approximately 20% of the total investors. This data comes from a strong representation from global hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, the USA, and the UK.

The increasing interest from these segments reflects a broader trend of global Indian investors. These investors are generally seeking asset-backed, lifestyle-driven investments in India. NRI participation in the project has nearly doubled over the past 12–18 months. The growth marks have increased from 10–12% in early phases to over 20% currently.

The project offers premium villa plots and second-home opportunities. The ticket sizes range from ₹1.55 – ₹4 crore. Only selected inventory attracts investments exceeding ₹5 crore. The Garden of Eden combines luxury, sustainability and long-term value. The project has approximately 80% green cover and a resort-style living experience.

Key factors driving this investment momentum include the project’s unique positioning. It also shares proximity to critical infrastructure such as the MOPA Airport and upcoming expressways. The development also benefits from strong rental yield potential (5–12%) and annual appreciation trends of 10–15% in the region. The airport-led growth corridors have historically delivered faster value appreciation.

Commenting on the growth, Sheeshram Yadav, Managing Director of Yugen Infra. Said, “Goa is rapidly transforming from a tourism hub into India’s lifestyle capital. The influx of global Indian investors, particularly from the Merchant Navy and NRI segments, signals a shift towards community-driven real estate investments rooted in lifestyle aspirations and long-term value.”

Another defining aspect of the project is its focus on a community-first investment pattern. The investment of a significant number of Merchant Navy professionals, many from the DMET and the maritime ecosystem. This has created a strong network-led buying trend. High referral-driven sales and the transition from second homes to future retirement residences further highlight the changing mindset of the buyers.

Mumbai, Apr 07: Wondrlab Network, India’s platform-first marketing network, today announced the appointment of Anju Sharma as Creative Lead – Content. In her new role, Anju will lead content-led creative thinking across the network, strengthening Wondrlab’s capabilities in crafting culturally relevant, insight-driven brand experiences across platforms.

 Anju will report to Hemant Shringy, Chief Creative Officer and Managing Partner, Wondrlab Network.

A creative professional with over a decade of experience in content and design-led storytelling, Anju brings a strong blend of strategic thinking and executional excellence. Most recently, she was associated with FCB Ulka as Senior Creative Director, where she led teams on multiple high-stakes pitches and campaigns. Prior to that, she has held leadership roles at agencies such as Leo Burnett, Havas, and FoxyMoron, driving integrated campaigns for leading brands.

Anju’s portfolio spans marquee brands including Durex, Lay’s, Kurkure, Doritos, and Quaker, where she has played a key role in building culturally resonant campaigns and moment marketing strategies. At Leo Burnett, she worked closely on the Reckitt Benckiser health portfolio, crafting real-time marketing content for Durex India—one of the most engaging brand pages in the country. Her work has consistently blended sharp cultural insights with impactful design and storytelling.

Her achievements include an Effie Gold for the Durex Real Feel campaign, multiple industry features for viral content, and leading campaigns that have garnered national attention. Known for her ability to integrate design thinking with communication strategy, Anju has also led teams to deliver 360-degree campaigns that seamlessly combine digital and mainline approaches.

In her new role, Anju will work closely with cross-functional teams across strategy, technology, and media to bring design at the forefront of brand-building—ensuring creative output is not only visually compelling but also rooted in culture and business impact.

Commenting on the appointment, Hemant Shringy, Chief Creative Officer and Managing Partner, Wondrlab Network, said:

“In a world where brands are built in real time across platforms, content is no longer an output—it’s the core of how businesses connect and grow. Anju’s experience and instinct for storytelling make her uniquely suited to lead this mandate at Wondrlab. We’re excited to have her drive a more integrated, insight-led content approach across the network.”

Speaking on joining Wondrlab, Anju Sharma, Creative Lead – Content, Wondrlab Network, said:

“Wondrlab’s integrated and platform-first approach is truly exciting. It’s a place where ideas, content, and technology come together to create work that is both relevant and impactful. I’m looking forward to collaborating with teams across the network to build culturally resonant, insight-driven design that connects meaningfully with audiences.”

Personalised Wellness Archetypes, Elemental Healing, and Conscious Luxury at ELE|NA Elements of Nature

Apr 07: Wellness travel today is no longer about one-size-fits-all spa rituals. It is about intention, individuality, and experiences that respond intuitively to who you are. At OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, this philosophy comes to life through a deeply personalised approach to well-being, one that recognises that every guest’s journey is distinct.

At the heart of this evolution lies ELE|NA Elements of Nature, where bespoke experiences are thoughtfully crafted around defined wellness archetypes. Rather than offering standardised treatments, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO exemplifies its dedication to personalised wellbeing by tailoring each journey to individual needs, whether guests seek restoration, vitality, balance, or transformation.

Wellbeing at ELE | NA Elements of Nature extends far beyond the spa. Guests are invited to explore a range of restorative healing modalities including sound healing sessions using a combination of handpans and Tibetan bowls, energy healing therapies, breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement practices designed to restore balance between body and mind.

Education is also a central part of the experience. Through engaging wellness and sustainability workshops, guests gain practical knowledge they can integrate into everyday life, from conscious living practices to holistic self-care rituals. These sessions empower individuals to deepen their understanding of wellbeing while reconnecting with simple, meaningful habits that support long-term health.

In collaboration with the resort’s culinary team, a dedicated wellness menu blends Ayurvedic wisdom with expert culinary craftsmanship. Emphasising nourishment, sustainability, and conscious sourcing, each dish is thoughtfully designed to support the guest’s healing journey, ensuring that restoration continues well beyond the treatment room.

Guests experience these offerings within serene overwater treatment rooms where skilled therapists deliver deeply personalised care using carefully selected products aligned with holistic wellbeing principles.

“Today’s discerning traveller seeks more than relaxation; they seek alignment,” said Mei P. Pun, General Manager of OZEN LIFE MAADHOO. “At OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, wellness is deeply personal. Through ELE|NA Elements of Nature’s archetype-led journeys, elemental therapies, and mindful culinary collaborations, we offer a destination where luxury and well-being exist in complete harmony—allowing our guests to reconnect with themselves in a truly meaningful way.”

Complementing this immersive philosophy is the resort’s signature INDULGENCE™ Plan an all-encompassing holiday plan, which seamlessly integrates wellness experiences, curated dining, and island discoveries into one effortless journey. Designed to remove logistical distractions, it allows guests to fully surrender to restoration where every detail is considered and every moment intentional.

In this serene enclave of the Maldives, wellness is not a programme, it is a way of being. OZEN LIFE MAADHOO invites travellers to experience a sanctuary where personalised care, elemental balance, and refined island luxury redefine what it means to truly travel for well-being.

Bangalore, Apr 7: Tata Power marked World Autism Awareness Day through a day-long inclusive celebration under its flagship ‘Pay Autention’ initiative, in collaboration with the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID). Held at the Trombay Community Hall in Chembur, the event marked the launch of a month-long series of initiatives focused on advancing autism awareness and inclusion.

 The engagement brought together over 300 participants, including neurodiverse individuals, caregivers, NGO partners, and experts—underscoring Tata Power’s commitment to strengthening support systems for the neurodiversity community. Since its inception in 2022, ‘Pay Autention’ has impacted over 45,000 + families across India.

At the core of this initiative is a growing support ecosystem that goes beyond awareness to enable access, build caregiver capacity, and foster institutional partnerships. A key pillar is the E-Sanidhya portal—a digital platform offering free access to expert-led resources, remote screening, consultations, and guidance for caregivers across geographies. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Tata Elxsi, the platform supports over 14,000 users and enables early identification and intervention, particularly in underserved regions.

Further strengthening access, Tata Power operates a dedicated toll-free autism helpline (1800 2099 488), providing timely, inclusive, and professional guidance to parents, caregivers, educators, and community workers.

The Trombay engagement reflected this commitment through a thoughtfully curated programme featuring cultural performances by neurodiverse individuals, along with dance movement and yoga-based therapeutic sessions. A sensory room and experiential zones—with activities such as stone painting, tactile and mandala art, and LEGO-based play therapy—enabled children to explore and express themselves, while offering caregivers and practitioners exposure to diverse developmental approaches.

The event was attended by senior leaders from Tata Power, including Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO & Chief – Sustainability & CSR; Mr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Chief – Community Impact (Generation, T&D & Renewables); Ms. Mamta Malpani Saboo, Head – Business HR (CF&I) & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Ms. Anupama Ratta, Chief – Human Resources & ES&A (Renewables); and Ms. Foram Nagori, Head – CSR Programmes, Governance & Alliances.

They were joined by sector experts including Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh, Officer In-charge, NIEPID; Mr. Sameer Rawal, Mentor, TCS Digital Impact Square; and Cdr. Shrirang Bijur, President, Parivaar AWMH. Representatives from Tata Group companies—TCS, TajSATS, and Tata ClassEdge—as well as officials from NIEPID were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Himal Tewari said:

“Through our experiences, we have realised that for families navigating autism, the biggest challenge is not just awareness, but access. Access to the right information, timely diagnosis, and sustained support. Bridging these gaps requires more than awareness. It calls for building systems that are accessible, inclusive, and continuous. At Tata Power, Pay Autention is a one-of-a-kind effort to create that continuum through partnerships with institutions like NIEPID and platforms such as E Sanidhya that bring early screening, expert guidance, and caregiver support closer to those who need it most. As we scale ahead, our focus is on using technology and partnerships to take this support deeper into communities, especially underserved regions, so that inclusion becomes a dependable, everyday reality for every family.”

Building on this momentum, Tata Power announced the next phase of ‘Pay Autention’, including multilingual expansion of the E-Sanidhya platform in Hindi, Odia, Tamil, Marathi, and Telugu to improve accessibility. The company will also scale its play-based learning programme using the Six Bricks methodology by the LEGO Foundation, in partnership with Sunday Bricks, through caregiver masterclasses and Training of Trainers programmes.

As part of its awareness efforts, Tata Power illuminated offices in Carnac, Mahalaxmi, and Borivali, along with key locations in Odisha and Delhi, in blue—a global symbol of autism awareness—promoting solidarity and public engagement.

In Tamil Nadu, the company marked the day through curated engagements in collaboration with the Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled under the TN Rights Project. The Chennai programme saw participation from over 300 attendees, including senior government officials, and featured performances, workshops, and creative activities—fostering awareness, creativity, and community participation.

Through ‘Pay Autention’, Tata Power continues to advance its commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by building scalable, collaborative models that strengthen long-term support systems for the neurodiversity community.

Chandigarh, Apr 07: In a continued effort to enhance customer experience and strengthen service delivery, Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has initiated Consumer Connect Camps to address consumers’ doubts and strengthen on–ground service delivery. The first Consumer Connect Camp was organised at Khuda Ali Sher near Gurudwara, where residents were informed about the shift from bi-monthly to monthly billing in line with Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) guidelines, effective January 19, 2026.

During the transition from bi-monthly to monthly billing, some consumers received two bills within a short span, which related to different billing periods rather than duplication. To support a smooth transition and enhance consumer awareness, CPDL has initiated Consumer Connect Camps to engage directly with residents, clarify queries, and improve understanding of the new billing cycle. The initiative is aimed at strengthening transparent communication while ensuring responsive, consumer focused service delivery.

As part of its customer-centric efforts, CPDL has strengthened billing accuracy by introducing photo-based meter readings and OCR-enabled systems, eliminating manual entry. Bills are generated on actual readings and supported by pre- and post-billing audits, while the upgraded SAP-based system enables immediate bill corrections. With trained meter readers and system stabilisation, billing-related queries have reduced significantly.

Consumers shared strong positive feedback on the prompt resolution of their concerns. Several long-pending billing issues were resolved within two days, and service complaints were attended to within minutes, underscoring CPDL’s focus on responsiveness and efficiency.

In line with its summer preparedness approach, CPDL reiterated its commitment to reliable power supply through continuous system monitoring and proactive maintenance of the distribution network. Consumers were also encouraged to adopt digital platforms for seamless and secure bill payments via the official website and QR codes.

The Consumer Connect Camps will continue across multiple locations, with upcoming camps scheduled on April 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Kaimbwala near TOBA, followed by another camp on April 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Khuda Lahora near Dharamsala, ensuring wider outreach and easier access to services.

The initiative reinforces CPDL’s commitment to a customer-first approach focused on transparency, accessibility, and service excellence.