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Whether travelling to work, exercising, relaxing at home or setting out on a long journey, millions of mobile users rely on music as part of their daily routine. Seeking to enhance that experience, telecom operator Vi has partnered with global audio streaming platform Spotify to provide eligible postpaid subscribers with three months of complimentary Spotify Premium, combining mobile connectivity with premium entertainment benefits. The offer is available on Vi's individual postpaid plans priced at Rs. 451, Rs. 551, Rs. 751 and Rs. 1,201 (REDX), as well as select family postpaid plans, with the benefit extended to the primary member. Eligible…

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, has launched its latest marketing campaign, 'Sparkle Like No Other', aimed at highlighting the superior sparkle and quality of its natural diamonds while introducing what it describes as an industry-first benchmark for diamond selection in India. Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the campaign focuses on the visual brilliance of diamonds, with the brand stating that only one out of every five natural diamonds passes its stringent selection process based on light reflection, refraction and return to deliver exceptional brilliance, fire and scintillation. The campaign is led by a brand film featuring actor AditiRaoHydari, who showcases the jewellery in…

CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI, in partnership with the Government of Assam, organised an exclusive Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on renal transplantation in Guwahati, reflecting growing emphasis on public-private collaboration to strengthen specialised healthcare capacity in Northeast India. Held at Vivanta Hotel under the theme *"Advancing Renal Care through Collaboration, Innovation & Expertise,"* the programme brought together nephrologists, urologists, transplant surgeons, physicians and healthcare professionals to deliberate on the latest innovations and global best practices in kidney transplantation. The scientific programme commenced with an introductory session by Dr. Sombrata Roy, Unit Head, CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI, followed by presentations from…

India’s life insurance industry has reiterated the importance of evaluating insurance products through a long-term lens, emphasizing that the sector continues to provide substantial financial security despite occasional concerns such as mis-selling. The Insurance Awareness Committee–Life Insurance (IAC-Life) said life insurance remains a critical component of financial planning, offering protection, disciplined savings and income continuity for families. Industry leaders noted that judging insurance products based on short-term outcomes can lead to an incomplete assessment of their overall value proposition. According to KamleshRao, Chairperson of IAC-Life, life insurance is designed to deliver benefits over time through financial protection and savings discipline.…

Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) has acquired a 47-acre land parcel off the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) in South Chennai to develop a plotted residential project with an estimated revenue potential of ₹500 crore. The company said the development is expected to offer approximately 1.2 million square feet of developable area, reflecting its continued focus on expanding in high-growth residential markets. Strategically located near OMR, the site offers strong connectivity to major employment hubs along the Siruseri–Kelambakkam corridor, including SIPCOT, as well as Vandalur, Guduvanchery and the broader Mahabalipuram region. The location is expected to benefit from improving infrastructure and rising…

The Japanese yen has weakened to its lowest level in nearly 40 years against the U.S. dollar, intensifying speculation that Japanese authorities could intervene in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the currency. The sharp decline has been driven by the widening interest rate gap between Japan and the United States, as the Bank of Japan continues to maintain relatively accommodative monetary policies while higher U.S. interest rates support the dollar. The yen's depreciation has increased the cost of imports, adding pressure on households and businesses facing higher prices for energy, food, and other essential goods. Market participants are closely…