Lighthouse Learning Expands Footprint Through Strategic Partnership With The Khaitan School

Lighthouse Learning (formerly EuroKids International), India’s leading Early Childhood and K-12 Education Group, today announced a strategic partnership with The Khaitan School, Noida. The collaboration brings together The Khaitan School’s distinguished legacy and Lighthouse Learning’s scale, expertise and educational capabilities to support the school’s next phase of growth and strengthen learning opportunities for its students and educators.

Founded by the Khaitan family in 1995, The Khaitan School was established with a vision to deliver holistic, values-led education rooted in academic excellence and character. Over the years, the school has built a strong reputation for its academic outcomes, co-curricular breadth and values-led culture. Its campus features modern science and computing laboratories, well-stocked libraries, interactive digital classrooms, and state-of-the-art sports and arts infrastructure.

Through this partnership, The Khaitan School will draw on Lighthouse Learning’s integrated platform capabilities and best practices from across the group. These include a dedicated Health & Safety framework supported by audits and certification; a specialist central education team that supports pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment and faculty capability building; the Centre of Well-Being, which strengthens inclusive practices and supports children’s social-emotional and mental well-being, helping every child feel included, understood and able to thrive; Lighthouse Digital Labs, the Group’s in-house technology team, which develops secure, child-centred solutions to enhance teaching and learning.

The collaboration will also focus on school leadership development and create opportunities for students and educators to benefit from Lighthouse Learning’s wider national network. Through the exchange of ideas, research, professional development and shared pedagogical practices, the two organisations will build on The Khaitan School’s founding ethos while strengthening educational experiences and outcomes for the years ahead.

Speaking on the partnership, Prajodh Rajan, Founder and Group CEO, Lighthouse Learning Group, said, “The Khaitan School has built a strong legacy grounded in academic excellence, values and a deep commitment to nurturing young learners. We are proud to partner with an institution that shares our belief in delivering high-quality, future-ready education. Through this partnership, we will bring together specialist academic expertise, robust health and safety systems, leadership development and purpose-built technology to further enrich the learning experience. We look forward to building on the school’s existing strengths and supporting its next chapter of growth.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Vedant Khaitan, Vice Chairman, Khaitan Welfare Foundation, said, “This partnership marks a proud and important milestone in our journey. Building on the vision with which the Khaitan family founded The Khaitan School, our collaboration with Lighthouse Learning will bring fresh perspectives, best-in-class practices and enhanced opportunities for our students and educators. We look forward to working together as the school enters its next phase of growth and learning impact.”

LoEstro Advisors acted as the exclusive strategic advisor for the partnership. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas served as the legal advisor to Lighthouse Learning Group and Quillon Partners acted as Legal Advisors for The Khaitan School, while Ernst & Young LLP acted as the financial advisor to the Group.

About Lighthouse Learning Group

Lighthouse Learning Group, formerly known as EuroKids International, is India’s leading Early Childhood and K-12 Education Group. Guided by its purpose, “To Unlock human potential and ignite the love for learning,” the Group is working towards its mission, “To ignite the love for learning in 1 Million Children.”

Its portfolio includes leading brands such as EuroKids, Kangaroo Kids, Mother’s Pet Kindergarten, Early Learning Village, EuroSchool, Billabong High International School, Centre Point Group of Schools, Heritage Xperiential Schools, Phoenix Greens School of Learning and Finland International School Maldives.

Nurturing over 200,000 students every day, Lighthouse Learning places children at the centre of its approach, with a strong focus on innovative pedagogy, child safety and high-quality learning experiences. With over 2,000 preschools and 60 K-12 schools, the Group empowers 1,850 women entrepreneurs and supports a direct and indirect workforce of over 25,000 people. Global investment firm KKR first invested in Lighthouse Learning in 2019, with a subsequent investment in 2025.

To know more, please visit: www.lighthouse-learning.com

At PVR INOX, Cinemas Become Spaces For Live Poetry And Musical Experience With ‘Marham – The Journey Within’

* LIVE ON STAGE presents a soulful live experience travelling across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Gurugram and Jaipur from September 26~

PVR INOX Limited, India’s largest and most premium cinema exhibitor, expands its alternate entertainment and cultural programming platform, PVR INOX LIVE ON STAGE, its live entertainment and cultural programming IP, with Marham-The Journey Within, a musical and poetic experience that brings together seven poets and singers through music, words and stories drawn from everyday life.

Rooted in the warmth of a traditional baithak, Marham – The Journey Within moves between poetry, music and personal narratives, exploring the joys, quiet complexities and simple moments of everyday life. The format invites audiences to pause, listen and connect with the artists, the stories and with each other.

The journey began in March 2026 with the premiere of The Journey Within at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, in partnership with Emami. The performance drew a full house at the KCC Amphitheatre, while Marham’s earlier engagements have also included sold-out shows.

As part of LIVE ON STAGE, Marham - The Journey Within will travel to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Gurugram and Jaipur, presented within PVR INOX’s premium cinema auditoriums. The tour opens in Mumbai on September 26, followed by Ahmedabad on September 27, Gurugram on October 3 and Jaipur on October 4.

Speaking about the collaboration, Mr. Gautam Dutta, CEO – Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX Ltd., said, “PVR INOX’s LIVE ON STAGE is about opening our cinema spaces to live events with new forms of artistic expression and creating meaningful ways for audiences to experience culture. With Marham - The Journey Within, we bring the warmth and spontaneity of a traditional baithak into the contemporary setting of our cinemas. The coming together of poetry, music and personal stories makes this a very special addition to our live programming, and we are delighted to take it to audiences across four cities.”

With LIVE ON STAGE, PVR INOX is creating a platform for distinctive cultural formats that bring artists and audiences closer, spanning music, poetry, storytelling, spoken word, screenings, workshops and live performances. The platform brings together the scale, comfort and technology of cinema with the energy of live artistic experiences.

Marham – The Journey Within adds to this evolving cultural programme with a format that is immersive and deeply human, offering audiences a different way to experience live music and poetry, together.

Tickets for Marham – The Journey Within are available through the PVR INOX app and website, as well as BookMyShow.

About PVR INOX LIVE ON STAGE

PVR INOX LIVE ON STAGE is the alternate entertainment and cultural programming IP of PVR INOX Limited, reimagining cinemas as spaces for creativity, dialogue and shared experiences beyond films. The platform brings together artists, audiences and communities through curated showcases spanning music, poetry, storytelling, spoken word, screenings, workshops and live performances across genres and formats.

By blending the scale, comfort and technology of cinemas with the intimacy of live experiences, PVR INOX LIVE ON STAGE continues to expand the role of cinema spaces into vibrant destinations for artistic expression, cultural engagement and community connection.

About PVR INOX Limited

PVR INOX Limited is India’s largest film exhibition company, operating 1,792 screens across 357 properties in 114 cities in India and Sri Lanka. Formed through the merger, in 2023, of two of the country’s most established and widely recognized cinema brands, PVR Limited and INOX Leisure Limited, the company represents the convergence of scale, operational excellence, and long-term creative vision. Operating as a unified platform, PVR INOX brings together deep industry expertise and a strong consumer-centric approach to deliver world-class cinema experiences.

PVR INOX continues to invest in continuous innovation, next-generation formats, and immersive experiences, enabling the seamless introduction of global content and storytelling to audiences across the region. Guided by international benchmarks and evolving audience preferences, the company remains committed to shaping the future of out-of-home entertainment in South Asia. Its portfolio spans thoughtfully designed child-friendly auditoriums, state-of-the-art projection and immersive sound technologies, a diverse and curated food and beverage offering, film and non-film programming, and an expansive suite of premium large-format screens.

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Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru Launches Kannada “Don’t Miss A Beat – Attack The Attack” Campaign

* To Strengthen Heart-Health Awareness, This World Heart Day

* Shri Raghu Dixit, Renowned Indian Singer, Composer & Producer graces the launch as Chief Guest
* Fortis Bengaluru announces an initiative to create CPR awareness and train 25,000+ citizens across its seven hospitals

Marking World Heart Day 2026, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, today launched “Don’t Miss a Beat – Attack the Attack,” a Kannada heart-health awareness campaign aimed at encouraging people to take preventive steps, recognising the warning signs of a heart attack and act without delay during a cardiac emergency. The campaign was officially launched by renowned singer, composer and producer Shri Raghu Dixit, who is associated with the campaign’s musical identity. The launch brought together leading cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, senior hospital leadership, staff members, patients, and distinguished guests.
Bringing back the spirit of Fortis “Attack the Attack” initiative for a new generation, the campaign has been adapted into Kannada to connect with Bengaluru’s local communities. Through a video and Kannada jingle composed by Shri Raghu Dixit, the campaign delivers three key messages: Prevent the Attack, Recognise the Attack and Attack the Attack encouraging people to take care of their heart health, recognize warning signs and act without delay during a cardiac emergency.
Extending its focus on heart health beyond hospital settings, Fortis Bengaluru also announced its initiative to create CPR awareness and train more than 25,000 citizens across its seven hospitals. The initiative aims to equip members of the community with awareness of CPR and appropriate first-response measures during a cardiac emergency, while professional medical assistance is being sought.
Shri Raghu Dixit, Renowned Indian Singer, Composer & Producer, said, “Music has the power to bring people together, and important messages can become more memorable when shared in a familiar and engaging way. I am pleased to be associated with Fortis Bengaluru’s ‘Don’t Miss a Beat – Attack the Attack’ and help take this important heart-health message to people in Kannada.”
Shri U.T. Khader, Hon'ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, said in a statement, “Heart health is not only about medical care, but also about awareness, prevention and timely action within our communities. Initiatives that take these messages beyond hospitals and make them accessible to citizens play an important role in building a more informed and prepared society. The ‘Don’t Miss a Beat, Attack the Attack’ campaign is a meaningful effort to communicate the importance of recognizing heart attack symptoms and responding without delay. I appreciate Fortis Bengaluru for bringing together healthcare expertise, community awareness and the power of Kannada music to communicate this vital message. I also commend Shri Raghu Dixit for using music as a powerful medium to make this important health message more relatable and accessible to the people of Bengaluru.”
Dr Vivek Jawali, Chairman – Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said, “Heart attacks can have serious consequences, and timely action is crucial during a cardiac emergency. Along with recognizing warning signs, it is important for people to understand the role of preventive heart care and know how to respond when someone experiences a cardiac event. Through this campaign, we hope to make these messages accessible and memorable for the people of Bengaluru, while encouraging greater awareness and preparedness within the community.”
Dr. Ananth Rao, Regional Director – Operations, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said, “Heart health awareness needs to extend beyond clinical settings and become part of everyday community conversations. Through ‘Don’t Miss a Beat – Attack the Attack’, we are bringing together prevention, awareness and emergency preparedness in a way that connects with Bengaluru’s communities. Our initiative to create CPR awareness and train more than 25,000 citizens across seven Fortis Bengaluru hospitals, reflects our commitment to building greater community preparedness and empowering people to take appropriate action when it matters most.”

HDFC ERGO Concludes 11th Insurance Quiz Junior With Participation From 16,900+ Students Across 600+ Districts

*This year, the quiz witnessed participation from 4,850 schools, covering nearly 76% of the country’s districts across 28 states and 8 union territories in India.

India’s leading private sector general insurance company, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, concluded the grand finale of the 11th edition of Insurance Quiz Junior 2026, marking a key milestone in its nationwide mission to strengthen financial awareness across Bharat. This year, the initiative engaged from 16,900+ students across 1,100+ cities, representing all States and Union Territories, reinforcing its position as one of India’s widest-reaching school engagement programmes focused on insurance awareness.

HDFC ERGO has been organising various initiatives to deepen insurance awareness across the country. The Insurance Quiz Junior, which aims to spread awareness among next generation from an early age, has been an integral part of this overall agenda where every year thousands of school students from 8th and 9th grades from across the country participate in this nation-wide initiative. What began in 2016 with just one city and 18 schools has now grown into a national movement with a footprint of 3 million students reached over a decade, covering almost three-fourths of India’s district landscape. This quiz is a part of the Company’s effort in shaping up a financially informed India by equipping young learners with the knowledge and confidence, so that they make smarter decisions in the future.

After a closely contested finale, Medhansh Deole & Tanvi Shukla from Jawaharlal Nehru School BHEL, Madhya Pradesh were crowned champions of this edition. The close behind were Dilan Dawn & Pranav Santhosh from Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Kerala and Alisha Jain & Aayush Jha from The Kalyani School, Maharashtra who secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively. The grand finale concluded on a high note, with the champions receiving a cash prize of ₹2,25,000, the first runners-up taking home ₹1,50,000, and the second runners-up awarded ₹75,000. The other three finalists’ schools were Sunbeam English School, Uttar Pradesh, Sunbeam Lahartara, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi Public School Paradip Refinery, Odisha.

Speaking at the grand finale of this year’s edition, Parthanil Ghosh, MD & CEO, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, said, “With over 24 crore school students, India has one of the strongest education systems in the world. By empowering young minds with insurance knowledge, we are nurturing financially aware citizens for the future. This year we conducted the quiz in ten languages - English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati and Assamese, and reached to the students across every state and union territory, thus reinforcing our commitment to building a financially informed young India.”

The quiz began with an enthusiastic participation from 4,850 teams, each represented by two students from the same school, competing through the preliminary and zonal rounds. Ultimately, six teams made it to the grand finale, comprising four zonal winners and two teams that advanced through the Eliminator round. Among the 16, 900+ participating students, ~47% were girls, reinforcing the programme’s continued emphasis on inclusivity.

Adding to the excitement, all finalists were hosted for an educational excursion to the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai’s oldest museum dedicated to art and culture, where students also participated in an interactive learning workshop.

Building on its mission to spread financial awareness, the company has also been conducting state‑level insurance quiz and also launched the first‑ever Insurance Quiz Senior for undergraduate students in 2025, drawing participation from 1,100+ students across 140+ cities.

About HDFC ERGO:

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, one of the leading private sector general insurance companies of India, whose promoters are HDFC Bank Limited, one of India’s leading private sector banks, and ERGO International AG, the primary insurance entity of Munich Re Group. A digital-first company, transforming into an AI-first company, HDFC ERGO is a leader in implementing technology to offer customers the best-in-class service experience.

HDFC ERGO offers a complete range of General Insurance products including Health, Motor, Home, Agriculture, Travel, Credit, Cyber and Personal Accident in the retail space along with Property, Marine, Engineering, Marine Cargo, Group Health and Liability Insurance in the corporate space.

Be it unique insurance products, integrated customer service models, top-in-class claim processes or a host of technologically innovative solutions, HDFC ERGO has been able to delight its customers at every touchpoint and milestone.

The Company has created a stream of innovative & new products as well as services using technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Processing Language (NLP), and Robotics. HDFC ERGO offers a range of general insurance products and has a completely digital sales process with ~250 branches and ~650+ digital offices across India. HDFC ERGO’s technology platform has empowered the customers to avail services digitally on a 24x7 basis, with ~86% of services are catered digitally of which 12% are AI led The Company issued ~4.2 crore policies in FY26.

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LGE India Recognised As “Top Organisation With Innovative HR Practices”

* CHO Conferred With “Most Impactful HR Leader Award”

LG Electronics India has been honoured with dual accolades at the 25th Asia Pacific HRM Congress Awards 2026, held in Bengaluru, reflecting its commitment to building a people-first, future-ready organization. LG Electronics India was recognized among the Top Organizations with Innovative HR Practices for its initiatives in Leadership development, Organizational capability, Workplace culture, Employee experience, and Talent development. Alongside this award, Mr. Jwa Nam Kim, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHO), LG Electronics India, was also conferred the Most Impactful HR Leader Award for his leadership in driving HR transformation and positioning people as a strategic enabler of business growth.

“This recognition belongs to every member of LG Electronics India. Our HR practices have always been closely aligned with business transformation initiatives. As we enter our next chapter of growth, our responsibility is to build the leadership, capabilities, culture, and organization that enable our people and our business to grow together,” said Mr. Jwa Nam Kim, CHO, LG Electronics India.

These initiatives are closely aligned with the company’s strategic vision of “Make in India, Make for India, and Make India Global,” positioning people and organizational capability at the core of sustainable growth and India’s emergence as a global manufacturing, innovation, and export hub.

The latest honours build on LG Electronics India’s sustained track record of HR excellence. The company has been Great Place to Work® Certified for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025) and has also received National Best Employer Brand award 2026 from World HRD Congress. Additionally, Mr. Jwa Nam Kim, CHO, LG Electronics India, was also conferred the Top HR Iconic Leader Award, in recognition for his contribution to build high performing and people centric organisation. Earlier this year, LG Electronics India also received the Most Innovative L&D Program Award 2026, the HR Distinction Diamond recognition from HR Association of India (HRAI). Awarded for continued investment in learning and workforce capability.

Together, these recognitions reflect LG Electronics India’s continued journey towards creating an inclusive, agile, and high-performing workplace – one where talent, leadership and organizational capability remain the foundation of innovation and long-term business growth.

About LG Electronics India Limited

LG Electronics India was established in January 1997 in India. It is focused on various consumer electronics and B2B businesses, from home appliances and media entertainment to HVAC and commercial displays. LG Electronics India manufacturing units at Greater Noida and Ranjangaon, Pune has the capacity to manufacture LED TVs, air conditioners, commercial air conditioning systems, washing machines, refrigerators, and monitors.

A Year On, ‘Arz Kiya Hai’ Continues Its Chart-Topping Run At No. 1 On Spotify India

Some songs trend for a moment. Some find a life of their own. Arz Kiya Hai has done both. The Coke Studio Bharat collaboration featuring Anuv Jain and Lost Stories has reached No. 1 on Spotify India’s Top Songs chart, making it the first Coke Studio Bharat song to achieve the milestone. The track has been in the Spotify India Daily Chart for over a year, with its momentum extending globally as it also peaked at #71 on Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart.

The collaboration brought together Anuv Jain’s songwriting with Lost Stories’ electronic-fusion sound, within the distinctive musical world of Coke Studio Bharat. For Jain, joining Coke Studio Bharat was a long-held ambition, while the track gave him an opportunity to explore the world of shayari through his own intimate songwriting style. The song, shaped by Rishab Joshi’s contribution, brings together a deeply personal narrative with Coke Studio Bharat’s collaborative sound.

Since its release in August 2025, Arz Kiya Hai has amassed 484+ million audio streams, 260 million YouTube views and over 17.7+ million pieces of user-generated content. Its resonance has continued well beyond the country to global charts. Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati are where the song has found strong listener engagement. Its sustained presence on Spotify’s charts points to a song that continues to find new listeners well beyond its release moment.

Singer-songwriter Anuv Jain said, “When I made Arz Kiya Hai, I hoped it would find its way into people's lives, but I never imagined that even a year later it would still be finding new listeners and reach No. 1 on Spotify India. Being part of Coke Studio Bharat was a long-held dream, so bringing this song into that world was incredibly special. I think the most beautiful thing a song can do is live beyond the moment it was created, and Arz Kiya Hai has continued to do that in ways I couldn't have predicted. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who has listened, shared it, and made it part of their own moments.”

Shantanu Gangane, IMX (Integrated Marketing Experience) Lead at Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia, said, “‘Arz Kiya Hai’ captures the spirit of what Coke Studio Bharat stands for, bringing together distinctive sounds, creative perspectives and artists to create music that resonates across boundaries. Its continued presence on the charts a year after release is a testament to the song’s enduring ability to connect with consumers and the love it continues to receive. It is incredibly rewarding to see the song continue to travel across audiences and geographies, while Anuv Jain’s distinctive storytelling finds lasting resonance through Coke Studio Bharat.”

Devraj Sanyal, Chairman and CEO, India & South Asia, and Senior Vice President of Strategy for Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMeA), Universal Music Group, said, ““Arz Kiya Hai’ has gone beyond being a hit. It has become part of the musical memory of a generation. Our philosophy has always been simple: back great artists, give them the freedom to be themselves, and great music will find its moment. Anuv Jain and Lost Stories created something honest, beautiful and unmistakably theirs, and India made it its own. That is what Coke Studio Bharat represents: an India confident in its culture, its artistry and its own voice. Hits come and go. When a song becomes part of people’s lives, that’s culture. That’s the magic.”

The milestone adds to the strong momentum of Coke Studio Bharat Season 4, which has continued to bring together a distinctive mix of artists, genres and regional sounds from across India. With tracks such as Ae Ajnabee, Bulleya Ve and Kachaudi Gali, Hoor and Hivde Ro Haar, finding strong audiences across streaming, video and social platforms, the season continues to spotlight the breadth of India’s musical landscape and create music that resonates with listeners at home and around the world, long after release.

Axis Mutual Fund Partners With Grip Invest To Offer Its Schemes On The Platform

* Grip Invest’s Auto-SIP feature enables bond investors to redirect their returns into Axis Mutual Fund schemes

* Investors can now access and invest in Axis Mutual Fund's equity, debt and gold schemes through the Grip Invest app

Axis Mutual Fund, one of India’s leading asset management companies, today announced its partnership with Grip Invest, one of India's fixed-income investments platforms. The schemes of Axis Mutual Fund will be available for Investments on the Grip Invest app.

Axis Mutual Fund continues to expand its digital distribution footprint through strategic fintech partnerships that make investing more accessible, simple and convenient for investors. The partnership with Grip Invest is aligned with Axis Mutual Fund's philosophy of enabling investors to access a wide range of investment solutions through various platforms. Through Grip Invest, investors will be able to access select equity, debt and gold fund offerings from Axis Mutual Fund, helping them build diversified portfolios aligned to their financial goals and risk preferences.

The app will offer an automated reinvestment facility that enables investors to deploy returns from bond investments into Axis mutual fund schemes. By automating the reinvestment process, the feature seeks to encourage disciplined investing and support investor’s aim for long-term wealth creation through compounding.

Boniface Noronha, Chief Digital Officer, Axis Mutual Fund, added, "Investors today increasingly seek solutions that are simple, seamless and integrated into their financial journey. Through our partnership we aim to provide a convenient way for investors to invest into mutual funds, helping them diversify their portfolios and participate in broader wealth-building opportunities. We are excited to partner with Grip as they continue to develop solutions that address evolving investor needs. This partnership reflects our continued focus on leveraging fintech partnerships and digital innovation to make investing more accessible.”

Nikhil Aggarwal, Founder and Group CEO, Grip Invest, said, "Compounding is the #1 principle to wealth generation. Infinite solves that effortlessly for Bond investors by making sure that their money is always earning. With the option to now reinvest returns from Bonds in equity, debt and gold funds from Axis Mutual Fund, investors can also choose how and where they want these returns to compound. The best part - investors retain the ability to exit anytime and retain full flexibility.”