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  • JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu Presents an Immersive Wellness Escape with SRMD Yoga

    JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu Presents an Immersive Wellness Escape with SRMD Yoga

    Mumbai, May 28: Embracing the growing desire for mindful living and holistic wellbeing, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, in collaboration with SRMD Yoga, invites guests to an immersive wellness experience on 31st May 2026. Set against the serene backdrop of the Arabian Sea, the thoughtfully curated morning programme is designed to restore balance, awaken the senses, and create a deeper connection between mind and body.

    Centred around the calming practices of Aqua Yoga and a Floating Sound Bath, the experience blends mindful movement with meditative healing in a tranquil poolside setting. Guests will flow through gentle aqua-based yoga designed to relax the body and quiet the mind, followed by an immersive floating sound healing session where soothing frequencies and ambient live sounds create a deeply restorative experience. Designed to encourage stillness, renewal, and presence, the session offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with oneself amidst the calming rhythm of the sea.

    With wellness becoming an integral part of modern luxury hospitality, the collaboration between JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu and SRMD Yoga reflects a shared vision of creating meaningful experiences that nurture both physical vitality and inner calm. The event promises a rejuvenating escape for wellness enthusiasts and conscious travellers alike, offering a refreshing pause by the sea in one of Mumbai’s most iconic destinations.

    Event Details:

    SRMD Yoga
    Date: Sunday, 31st May 2026
    Venue: Infinity Pool, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu.
    Time: 7.30 AM To 8.30 AM

  • Sky Gold Posts Strong 4Q26 Performance: Equirus Quick Take

    Mumbai, India May 28: Sky Gold Ltd delivered a strong performance in the fourth quarter of FY26, reflecting robust operational execution and sustained demand momentum across its business segments.

    According to Equirus Securities’ latest quick take on the company’s quarterly earnings, Sky Gold reported a “solid print” for 4Q26, supported by healthy revenue growth, improved margins, and continued expansion in its customer base.

    The company’s performance was driven by strong traction in jewellery demand, efficient inventory management, and strategic scaling initiatives. Management commentary also highlighted confidence in future growth prospects backed by expanding retail partnerships and favourable market dynamics.

    Equirus Securities noted that the company remains well-positioned to capitalize on rising organized jewellery demand and ongoing industry formalization trends.

    Key Highlights:

    • Strong quarterly revenue growth
    • Healthy operational performance and margin expansion
    • Positive demand outlook across core markets
    • Continued focus on scale and execution

    Sky Gold’s consistent performance reinforces its position as a growing player in India’s organized jewellery manufacturing sector.

  • Antara Cruises Launches ‘The Silent River Escape’ Aboard Antara Catamarans

     

    Antara Cruises Launches ‘The Silent River Escape’ Aboard Antara Catamarans

     

    May 28 — Antara Cruises has launched a new 2 Nights / 3 Days private all-inclusive itinerary, “The Silent River Escape,” aboard its elegant Antara Catamarans, offering an intimate journey through Bhitarkanika, Odisha — one of India’s most beautiful and still largely unexplored regions.

    Operating from Gupti – Dhamra – Kanika Island – Gupti, the experience is designed as a personal luxury floating sanctuary, with just 2 suites on board and a dedicated 5 member crew ensuring highly personalised service throughout. The catamaran accommodates up to 6 guests, making it ideal for private escapes and special occasions. With 4 such Catamarans, 24 guests can be accommodated to travel together – perfect for a larger group holiday.

    While Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is closed for the season, this itinerary offers a rare opportunity to explore the history, ecology and quiet beauty of the mangrove system beyond the crocodiles — revealing a landscape shaped by waterways, wildlife, local culture and spiritual heritage.

    The voyage begins at Gupti, with lunch served onboard before sailing toward Dhamra, and enjoyable evening on the sublime sundeck. Guests enjoy high tea, dinner and serene river views as the journey unfolds. The second day includes a visit to the Dhamra Temple for Puja and Darshan, followed by time near the harbour before continuing to Kanika Island, where the catamaran anchors amid untouched wilderness. The journey concludes with a relaxed return to Gupti and breakfast onboard.

    Antara Catamarans offer refined comfort – fully air-conditioned indoors with two suites, lounge-cum-dining space, spacious decks and thoughtful amenities. Dining is a highlight, with welcome drinks, fresh fruit, customised cuisine, and a menu featuring local Odia specialities, Indian favourites and international dishes. The kitchen accommodate for food preferences including a vegan menu. Guests also enjoy table d’hôte meals, tea and coffee, wildlife talks, cooking sessions, books and board games, along with curated shore excursions and all admissions included.

    This exclusive journey offers a more contemplative and elevated way to encounter a remarkable destination — through its sacred river landscape, in complete privacy, and in the restorative company of those who matter most.

     

  • Swaranjali Delhi to Organise ‘Shraddhanjali 2026’ in Bhubaneswar on June 20

    Bhubaneswar: Renowned cultural organisation Swaranjali Delhi is set to present Shraddhanjali 2026, a special evening dedicated to Guru Late Suramani Bauri Bandhu Sethi, on June 20, 2026, at Gita Govinda Sadan, Jayadev Bhawan, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar.

    The cultural programme, organised in association with Shreyas Webmedia Solutions, which is also the official media partner for the event, will begin at 5 PM and feature an array of classical music and dance performances by eminent artistes and young talents.

    The event will showcase an Odissi dance recital by noted artiste Ms. Geet Mullick, while the disciples of Shri Avimanyu Sahoo from Sishuniketan School, Mancheswar, will present a group vocal performance.

    Swaranjali Delhi to Organise ‘Shraddhanjali 2026’ in Bhubaneswar on June 20

     

    Music lovers will also witness a Sitar and Sarod duet by Shri Jeeban Prakash Das and Shri Sandeep Rout. The programme further includes a vocal recital by Smt. Bilambita Banisudha and a solo sitar performance by Shri Subrata De.

    The accompanying artistes for the evening include Shri Pran Prakash Das, Shri Lalit Kumar Kar, Shri Kulamani Sahoo and Shri Dhaneswar Ojha. The event will be anchored by Vidwan Shri Alok Das.

    Organisers said the event aims to pay tribute to the immense contribution of Guru Late Suramani Bauri Bandhu Sethi towards Indian classical music and culture while bringing together distinguished artistes and audiences on a common cultural platform.

    Art enthusiasts, music lovers and members of the cultural fraternity have been cordially invited to attend the programme.

    For further details and RSVP, interested persons may contact 9910300319, 8447507053 or 9937001349.

    Websites:
    www.swaranjali.org
    shreyaswebmediasolutions.com

  • Established 100 percent bio-based nylon 66 manufacturing technology

    Tokyo, Japan, May 28, 2026 – Toray Industries, Inc. and PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) have established a first-of-a-kind series of manufacturing technologies for bio-based adipic acid through the fermentation of bio-muconic acid using starch residues and 100% bio-based nylon 66 using it.

    As global demand rises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil resources, the chemical industry is increasingly focusing on renewable biomass raw materials that do not compete with food supplies.

    Established 100 percent bio-based nylon 66 manufacturing technology

     

    Cassava pulp, a residue generated during starch extraction from cassava, can be stably supplied and utilized without encouraging farmland expansion, helping reduce indirect land use change (ILUC) risks.

    Demonstration Process Overview

    Engineering Process Body Key Details
    Saccharification Toray Produced 5 dry-tons of glucose sugar per day using 66 tons of cassava pulp with ~85% moisture.
    Fermentation GC Produced bio-muconic acid efficiently using proprietary microbial strains in pilot-scale fermenters (~50 m³).
    Refinement Toray + GC Developed technology to refine high-purity bio-muconic acid suitable for conversion into adipic acid.
    Chemical Conversion Toray Converted bio-muconic acid into bio-based adipic acid with purity suitable for nylon 66 polymerization.
    Polymerization & Fibrosis Toray Successfully polymerized and processed nylon 66 fiber on a laboratory scale using bio-based adipic acid and bio-based HMDA.

    Future Plans

    • Toray and GC aim to scale production and reduce manufacturing costs.
    • Toray plans to establish a supply chain for textile products using 100% bio-based nylon 66 by FY2028.
    • The companies will continue collaboration toward biomass-derived material commercialization and a recycling-oriented society.

    Government Support

    This initiative was supported under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) “FY2023 Supplementary Budget Project for Future-Oriented Co-Creation in the Global South.”

     

  • OMCs Maintain Uninterrupted Fuel Supply Across Maharashtra Despite Global Changes

    Pune, May 28: IndianOil continue to ensure seamless operations and logistics coordination across Maharashtra State, guaranteeing uninterrupted availability of Petrol (MS), Diesel (HSD) and LPG for every consumer, every day.

    Behind every ordinary day in India for citizens, lies an extraordinary preparation on 24X7 basis by PSU OMCs, and the growth numbers reflect the same. Petrol (MS) retail sales in Maharashtra have grown by 22% while Diesel (HSD) retail sales have registered a robust growth of 33% during May 2026 over the same period last year. There is a Demand Surge due to migration of institutional/commercial consumers to IndianOil Retail Outlets owing to the price difference between suppliers other than PSU’s in the area and seasonal farming activities.

    Behind every moving India, there’s a network that never pauses — from farm to highways, Hills to Shores, Difficult Terrains to Challenging Borders, IndianOil ensures Uninterrupted Fuel Supplies by extending steady hands in uncertain global times.

    IndianOil reaffirms that adequate stocks of Petrol, Diesel and LPG are available across the country. All necessary measures are being taken to maintain smooth, unhindered and continuous fuel supplies driven by service continuity and collective responsibility.

    Citizens are advised to continue with normal purchasing behaviour and avoid unnecessary panic buying. The nation runs on confidence — we run on commitment. Consumers are requested to rely only on official communications from IndianOil and authorised agencies for accurate fuel availability information.

  • 73 percent of Americans Are Stressed and Many Are Turning to AI, Alcohol, and Social Media to Cope, New National Study Finds

    New data from AMFM Healthcare reveals a convergence of financial pressure, sleep disruption, and environmental stressors signaling a shift in how Americans experience and manage mental health

    ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (May 28, 2026) – AMFM Healthcare  on Wednesday released findings from a new national survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, revealing that nearly three in four Americans (72.7%) feel stressed on a regular basis, and that many are turning to a mix of healthy, harmful, and emerging digital behaviors to cope.

    The survey found that stress is being driven by a convergence of pressures. More than 82.2% of adults say the cost of living is a major source of stress, while 77.1% report that stress has negatively affected their sleep quality. At the same time, 58.5% say feelings of loneliness have increased, reinforcing broader concerns about how mental health challenges are showing up in everyday life.

    The data also points to a less commonly discussed, but increasingly relevant, contributor to mental health strain: environmental conditions. More than half of Americans (53.0%) say weather negatively affects their mental health, suggesting that stress is not only emotional and financial, but also shaped by daily surroundings and lived conditions.

    “Stress today isn’t coming from one place, it’s layered,” said Ted Guastello, CEO, AMFM Healthcare. “Financial pressure, poor sleep, and loneliness are already taking a toll, and when environmental factors like weather are added in, it helps explain why stress can feel so persistent and difficult to manage.”

    The survey also reveals a shift in how Americans are coping. While 69.2% say they use exercise to manage stress, nearly half (46.7%) report using alcohol or cannabis. Meanwhile, 50.8% say social media increases their stress or anxiety, highlighting how some coping behaviors may actually be making stress worse.

    One of the most notable findings is the role of technology in emotional coping. Nearly one in three respondents (31.5%) say they have used AI tools or chatbots to cope with stress, reflecting a growing trend as people look for support that is immediate, accessible, and available around the clock.

    “We’re seeing people fill gaps in care however they can,” said Guastello. “AI tools are accessible and available 24/7, which makes them appealing, but they’re not a replacement for human care. This reflects a bigger issue: people are looking for support, but the system isn’t always meeting them where they are.”

    To better understand whether stress is being experienced differently across the country, the survey findings were also analyzed by region. The results suggest that while stress is widespread nationwide, the factors shaping it, and the ways people experience it, can vary depending on where they live.

    In the Midwest, 60.2% say weather affects their mental health, the highest of any region, alongside widespread sleep disruption (76.7%). In the Northeast, stress appears to be more closely tied to isolation, with the highest reported increase in loneliness (60.6%) and a strong share of respondents (59.6%) also citing weather as a factor.

    In the South, stress remains closely connected to financial strain, with 73.4% reporting regular stress and 81.6% citing cost of living as a major source of stress. The region also saw the highest share of respondents (52.1%) saying social media contributes to their stress. In the West, economic pressure is even more pronounced, with a nation-leading 84.3% citing cost of living, alongside elevated digital stress (52.0%) and fewer respondents (47.4%) pointing to weather as a factor.

    “These regional differences tell an important story,” added Guastello. “Stress may be a national issue, but it doesn’t look exactly the same everywhere. Where people live, how they connect, and what pressures they face all influence how stress shows up, which is why support needs to be flexible, accessible, and responsive to real-life needs.”

    Despite widespread need, many Americans still face barriers to care, including cost, long wait times, and stigma, leaving millions to manage stress on their own.

    The AMFM Healthcare Local Stress Forecast surveyed adults 18+ across all 50 states to better understand how stress is evolving, and what it will take to address it.

    For more information on AMFM Healthcare’s programs, please visit our websites at amfmtreatment.com, missionprephealthcare.com, and missionconnectionhealthcare.com.

  • AAEON to Showcase In-Vehicle Excellence at ITS America Conference & Expo 2026

    Make sure to visit AAEON at Booth #1044 for live demos, new products, and more.

    AAEON to Showcase In-Vehicle Excellence at ITS America Conference & Expo 2026

     

    Orange, California – May 28: AAEON, an industry-leading provider of edge AI solutions, will present new and upcoming products at ITS America Conference & Expo, an essential event showcasing the technologies and platforms shaping the future of intelligent transportation.

    Date: June 9th – 12th, 2026

    Booth: #1044

    Venue: Hall B, Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan

    The conference, which focuses on shaping a safer, smarter, and more connected future for transportation, will host over 100 conferences and showcase the technological innovations of over 170 exhibitors for attendees from over 23 countries throughout the event.

    At booth 1044, AAEON will present a number of platforms particularly suited to the smart transportation sector, the most notable of which being the BOXER-8658AI, an E-Mark certified Fanless PoE Embedded AI System powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX. Alongside this, the BOXER-8646AI, which boasts 12 PoE LAN ports with up to 200 TOPS of AI performance from the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, will also be shown as a key platform for smart parking and AI-driven ANPR systems.

    From its In-vehicle Embedded Box PC lineup, AAEON showcase the VPC-5640S, an E-Mark certified system with integrated GPS, NEO-M9V and G-Sensor support. In addition to these pertinent features, the system also boasts quad PoE LAN ports and a 9V to 36V DC power input range with both circuit protection and ignition delay on/off.

    From its single-board and development kit lineup, AAEON will showcase products across form factors, all with proven track records of in-vehicle and intelligent transportation use. These include the Intel Core Ultra processor-powered GENE-MTH6, UP Xtreme ARL and UP Xtreme i14, the latter of which is due to feature in a live AI-driven heart rate monitoring application demonstration. Upcoming embedded boards, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, will also be on show, including the MIX-PTLWV1, which represents the company’s first Mini-ITX industrial motherboard featuring the platform.  

    AAEON will also present two video demonstrations in collaboration with Intel. The first will illustrate how smart intersection technology combined with Vision Language Models (VLMs) on AAEON hardware featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors can enable advanced traffic event monitoring. The second will focus on the impact that agentic AI can have on advanced route planning within broader smart city infrastructure.

  • Indian Bank partners with OpenText for advanced AI infrastructure & IT Service Management Solutions

     

    Chennai, May 28: Indian Bank announces the adoption of advanced observability and service management from OpenText, a global leader in secure information management for AI, to further strengthen Bank’s digital transformation journey and modernise enterprise-wide IT and service management operations.

    The objective of this initiative is to increase efficiency, improve the performance of the information technology infrastructure, and equip the Bank to deal with changing compliance requirements.

    With increasing demand for compliance, resilience, and improved customer experience, financial institutions are expected to respond efficiently. Customers are also expecting responses to flow seamlessly and on real-time basis. The OpenText OSM solutions will help the Bank to effectively address challenges and opportunities.

    “The OpenText OSM platform brings a transformative approach to IT and regulatory management, positioning Indian Bank for sustained growth in an increasingly digital financial landscape,” said Deepak Sarda, Chief Information Officer and Chief General Manager, Indian Bank. “This initiative will improve operational efficiency while enabling innovation across the IT infrastructure and application ecosystem of the Bank.”

    This collaboration reinforces Indian Bank’s commitment to leveraging technology-led transformation to deliver efficient, secure, and customer-centric banking services.

  • India’s Global Trade Pivot: Mapping the Regions Powering the Nation’s Economic Rise

    India’s trade diplomacy is entering a new era — one defined not by dependence on a single geography, but by diversified economic engagement across multiple global power centres. A recent visual released by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, captures this transformation by highlighting five major regions shaping India’s international trade ecosystem: NAFTA, Europe, ASEAN, NEA (North-East Asia), and WANA (West Asia & North Africa).

    Beyond its infographic appeal, the map reflects a deeper economic reality: India is strategically positioning itself as a pivotal node in global supply chains at a time when geopolitical shifts, manufacturing realignments, and energy transitions are redefining world trade.

    Trade as Strategic Statecraft

    For decades, India’s trade policy was often viewed through the lens of import management and tariff protection. Today, however, trade has become a critical instrument of strategic influence, industrial growth, and geopolitical balancing.

    India’s outreach across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Gulf demonstrates a deliberate “multi-alignment” strategy aimed at:

    • Reducing overdependence on any single market
    • Strengthening export competitiveness
    • Securing energy supplies
    • Expanding technology partnerships
    • Integrating into resilient global supply chains

    This diversification is particularly significant amid growing uncertainties surrounding global manufacturing concentration, protectionism, and geopolitical fragmentation.

    North America: India’s Premium Export Corridor

    The NAFTA region — led by the United States — continues to serve as India’s most lucrative export destination.

    The US remains India’s largest trading partner, driven by robust demand for:

    • Information technology services
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Engineering goods
    • Textiles and apparel
    • Electronics and telecom products

    India is also benefiting from the “China-plus-one” manufacturing strategy adopted by global corporations seeking alternative sourcing destinations. American firms are increasingly viewing India as a long-term manufacturing and innovation partner, especially in sectors such as semiconductors, clean energy, defence, and digital infrastructure.

    Trade relations with Canada and Mexico are also expanding, opening opportunities in agriculture, automotive components, and industrial manufacturing.

    Europe: Sustainability Meets Commerce

    Europe represents more than just a trading partner for India — it is increasingly becoming a technology and sustainability collaborator.

    Negotiations surrounding the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement have regained momentum, reflecting mutual strategic interests in:

    • Green hydrogen
    • Electric mobility
    • Climate technologies
    • Digital governance
    • Advanced manufacturing

    European markets continue to offer Indian exporters access to high-value consumers, particularly in pharmaceuticals, textiles, automotive components, and engineering products.

    At the same time, emerging regulations such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) are pushing Indian industries toward cleaner and more sustainable manufacturing practices.

    For India Inc., Europe is evolving into both a commercial opportunity and a compliance-driven transformation catalyst.

    ASEAN: The Indo-Pacific Growth Engine

    ASEAN remains central to India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific ambitions.

    The region’s importance lies not only in trade volumes but also in supply-chain integration, maritime connectivity, and strategic geography. Nations such as Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are becoming increasingly important for Indian businesses seeking regional manufacturing ecosystems.

    India’s engagement with ASEAN is accelerating in sectors including:

    • Electronics assembly
    • Digital economy partnerships
    • Fintech collaboration
    • Logistics and shipping
    • Food processing
    • Renewable energy

    As global companies diversify production bases away from concentrated markets, Southeast Asia and India are emerging as complementary growth hubs rather than competitors.

    North-East Asia: Technology and Industrial Partnerships

    North-East Asia — particularly Japan and South Korea — plays a foundational role in India’s industrial modernization journey.

    Japanese and Korean investments have been instrumental in:

    • Automotive manufacturing
    • Metro rail infrastructure
    • Electronics production
    • Industrial corridors
    • Smart city development

    China, despite geopolitical and strategic tensions, remains deeply embedded in India’s trade matrix through electronics, industrial machinery, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and solar components.

    This duality highlights one of India’s biggest economic challenges: balancing supply-chain dependence with national industrial resilience.

    India’s growing focus on semiconductor manufacturing, electronics localization, and production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes reflects efforts to gradually reduce vulnerabilities while retaining integration with global technology ecosystems.

    WANA: Energy Security and Investment Flows

    The WANA region — encompassing West Asia and North Africa — remains indispensable to India’s economic stability.

    The Gulf economies are among India’s largest suppliers of crude oil and LNG, making the region critical for India’s energy security. Beyond hydrocarbons, however, economic engagement is rapidly diversifying.

    Sovereign wealth funds from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are increasingly investing in:

    • Infrastructure
    • Logistics
    • Renewable energy
    • Digital platforms
    • Retail and consumer sectors

    India’s large expatriate workforce in the Gulf also contributes significantly through remittances, creating strong economic interdependence.

    The proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) further underlines the region’s growing importance as a logistics and connectivity bridge linking Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

    India’s Emerging Trade Identity

    The Department of Commerce’s regional trade map ultimately reflects a broader transformation in India’s economic identity.

    India is no longer merely participating in global trade — it is actively shaping its position within the evolving world order. From supply-chain diversification and digital commerce to energy transition and strategic manufacturing, India’s trade policy is increasingly aligned with long-term geopolitical and economic ambitions.

    For businesses, this presents substantial opportunities:

    • Export market expansion
    • Manufacturing relocation
    • Technology partnerships
    • Infrastructure investments
    • Regional supply-chain integration

    However, sustaining momentum will require continued reforms in logistics efficiency, regulatory simplification, export competitiveness, and industrial productivity.

    Outlook

    As global trade undergoes structural realignment, India’s diversified regional engagement strategy may prove to be one of its greatest economic strengths.

    The message behind the government’s infographic is clear: India is building not just trade relationships, but a globally interconnected economic architecture designed to support its ambitions of becoming a leading manufacturing, technology, and consumption powerhouse in the decades ahead.