New Delhi [India], June 13: In a significant recognition of his contributions to branding, marketing, entrepreneurship, and business growth, Jitender Chawla, CEO of SMEBIZZ, has been appointed as a Jury Member for the Screening Council of MMA Global’s prestigious Smarties Asia Pacific Awards (APAC) 2026, MMA SMARTIES North America Jury 2026, and MMA Smarties X Global Awards 2026. The appointment marks an important milestone not only for Jitender Chawla but also for India’s growing influence in the global marketing and business ecosystem. MMA Global is one of the world’s leading marketing industry associations, bringing together marketers, brands, agencies, and technology…
Author: Arjun Singh
The best crypto presale race in June 2026 is getting sharper as retail buyers look for projects that can still offer an early window before public price discovery begins. With market fear still hanging over large caps, traders are paying closer attention to presales that combine traction, urgency, and real product proof. That is where AlphaPepe is pulling momentum. Stage 17 is almost sold out, the presale has crossed more than $1.5 million raised, and over 9,400 holders are already inside before listing day. The next catalyst is even bigger. AlphaPepe’s First CEX Partnership Reveal is coming soon, and buyers are rushing to…
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 13: Acclaimed documentary Songs They Buried has earned a place on the prestigious BAFTA Longlist, marking a significant milestone for the film and its creative team. Produced by Los Angeles-based filmmaker Shreya Jha and directed by Kiki Kuhakan, the documentary has been praised for its emotional depth and powerful storytelling, resonating with audiences and critics alike. Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Shreya Jha congratulated the film’s team, including producing partner Uhoman Moltok, cinematographer Andrew Bansal, editors Utkarsh Kumar and Tiami Ziang, sound designers Jeffery Jiang and Tosin Omolola, and composer Vikrant Muthusamy, whose score has been…
Chirag Dinesh Mehta, President of the Association of Home Textile seen with Shantilal Shah, Chairman of the Association of Home Textile along with the exhibitors and visitors during the inauguration of Home Décor Expo. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: The Home Décor Expo will be held from June 13 to 15, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai. It was inaugurated by lighting the lamp on June 13, 2026. The exhibition would feature 50 major stalls. Around 13,000 trade visitors were expected to attend this B2B (Business-to-Business) fair. Chirag Dinesh Mehta, President of the Association of Home…
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], June 12: MarwariCatalystsGroup(MCatsGroup), one of Bharat’s leading founder-first MSME and startup ecosystems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tvara, the AI sales platform trusted by AWS, Google, Nvidia and Modal. The partnership embeds Tvara’s AI “sales brain” directly into the MCats portfolio, giving founders across seven active markets – India, UAE, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Singapore and Sri Lanka a decisive edge on the metric that decides whether a startup survives: turning leads into revenue. The collaboration is built on three pillars – portfolio startup support, AI-led sales enablement, and market access & growth, combining MCats’ acceleration, capital and mentorship engine with Tvara’s automated, intelligence-first go-to-market platform. The problem…
New Delhi [India], June 13: Over 26 million people in India live with a locomotor disability. For many of them — and for the caregivers and families who support them — an electric wheelchair is not a luxury. It is the difference between dependence and independence, between staying home and participating in life. But when families begin researching, the first question is almost always the same: what does an electric wheelchair actually cost in India? The honest answer is that electric wheelchair price in India ranges from ₹15,000 to ₹8,00,000, and the gap between those two numbers reflects an enormous difference in…
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 13: NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and technology services, today announced the official opening of the Bengaluru 4 Data Center Campus (BLR4) of its Global Data Centers business division, a major expansion of the company’s India footprint and a significant addition to its global platform of hyperscale-ready facilities. Located near Kempegowda International Airport in the heart of India’s innovation corridor, the new campus is designed to meet accelerating demand for secure, scalable, and energy-efficient digital infrastructure. BLR4 strengthens the region’s ability to support cloud adoption, AI development, high-density compute, and data-intensive enterprise…
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], June 12: PayRupik, which is a part of Sayyam Investments Private Limited, won the prestigious “Excellence in Scalable Digital Lending” award at the World Fintech Summit 2026. With this latest accolade, PayRupik became the recipient of its second major industry award in two consecutive quarters. At the World Fintech Summit 2026, PayRupik also acted as the Instant Credit Partner, participating in discussions regarding the role played by technology in providing easy access to credits while ensuring responsible lending practices. The summit featured discussions on how India’s digital lending system is developing along with improved data systems and inclusive lending models. Strengthening the discussion…
Chandigarh [India], June 13: A modern energy drink brand emerging from Bhilai – Chhattisgarh and competing against multinational giants. Born from a Vision of Empowerment – [U]Defy was born from a powerful partnership between two Indian women—Mrs. Danish Dhameja and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Sunita Dhameja—united by one vision to redefine what energy truly means. “We didn’t want to create just another energy drink. We wanted to create a smarter choice—one that empowers people to perform at their best without compromising their well-being. [U]Defy is about helping individuals outlive the ordinary every single day.” — Mrs. Danish Dhameja, Co-Founder, [U]Defy Energy…
Three-year MoU signed at Academic Success Meet 2026, committing to quality education improvements across 91 residential schools benefiting 27,211 tribal students Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 13: Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGTWREIS) organised the Academic Success Meet 2026 on 30 May 2026 at Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan, Hyderabad, to celebrate academic excellence across its residential schools and recognise the outstanding performance of students, teachers, and institutions during the academic year 2025–26. The event was inaugurated by Sri Adluri Laxman Kumar, Hon’ble Minister for Scheduled Castes Development, Tribal Welfare, Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens and Transgender Persons, Government…