The Wizard’s Quiz Returns To Bhartiya Mall Of Bengaluru With A Magical 2nd Edition For Fans Of All Ages

After the success of last year, Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru is set to host the second edition of The Wizard’s Quiz, an immersive trivia experience inspired by Harry Potter books and movies in association with event agency Nexus. The quiz scheduled to be held on 3rd May is designed to bring together Potter heads of all ages and promises to be an engaging evening of trivia, fun, and friendly competition, led by renowned quizmaster Venky Srinivasan. Last year had 100 participants compete, and this year promises to be bigger with 120+ participants competing for the top position.

The Wizard’s Quiz invites participants to compete in teams of two. It will feature two categories: Kids (5–15 years) and Adults (16 years and above), ensuring an inclusive platform for both young enthusiasts and seasoned fans to test their knowledge of spells, characters, and magical moments. Attendees are also encouraged to dress up as their favourite characters from the wizarding world for a chance to win exciting prizes* (T&C Apply*), adding a creative and community-driven dimension to the experience.

As a leading shopping and lifestyle destination, Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru continues to curate immersive experiences that go beyond retail. The Wizard’s Quiz reflects the mall’s commitment to creating memorable engagements for families, students, and pop-culture enthusiasts alike.

Event Details

What: The Wizard’s Quiz

When: 3rd May 2026; 4PM onwards

Where: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru

How to Book: Link

PhonePe Reaches 50 Million Registered Merchants Across India

● Transitions from solving merchants’ payment needs to offering them with full-stack financial solutions.

● Deepens presence across 98%+ of India’s postal codes to drive last-mile financial inclusion.

PhonePe, today announced it has surpassed 50 million lifetime registered merchants as of 28th April, 2026 on its platform, a milestone that underscores its role in the ongoing digitization of India’s economy. With a merchant network covering more than 98% of the country’s postal codes, this achievement reflects PhonePe’s expansion from payment acceptance solutions to a broader suite of merchant solutions required by businesses to compete in an evolving digital economy.

The company attributed this milestone to its sustained, multi-year effort to simplify digital entry points for small-scale businesses. Starting with the deployment of QR codes, PhonePe focused on eliminating the high costs associated with adoption of digital payments. The PhonePe Business app made it seamless for merchants to manage their payments and operations and over time helped them opt in for other business solutions such as loans, SmartSpeakers and POS devices. Over the years, this approach, supported by a feet-on-street sales network & channel-partner agents and a focus on local language support allowed the platform to scale into the heart of Bharat. This consistent expansion has enabled millions of small shopkeepers and kirana stores to move away from cash-only operations and enter the formal digital economy.

Commenting on the milestone, Yuvraj Singh Shekhawat, Chief Business Officer, Merchant Business, PhonePe said, “Reaching 50 million merchants is a significant milestone in our effort to make financial services more accessible to merchants across India. For many of our partners, the journey began with a simple QR code, but that relationship has since matured. Today, digital payments serve as a gateway to a wider range of formal services, including credit. We remain committed to building the necessary infrastructure to ensure that we can achieve financial inclusion for the smallest of merchants and they can participate in the nation’s digital growth.”

The growth of its merchant network is further supported by a range of merchant solutions, including SmartSpeakers, Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals and loans. These solutions solve the payments and working capital needs of merchants by lowering the friction of digital payments adoption and aiding their business growth.

About PhonePe

PhonePe Limited (Formerly PhonePe Private Limited) is a technology company that builds digital platforms for Payments, Digital Distribution Services and Financial Services. Headquartered in India, the PhonePe digital payments app was launched in 2016. As of April 2026, PhonePe has over 65 Crore registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 5 Crore merchants.

PhonePe’s products and services include Consumer Payments (including Digital Distribution Services), Merchant Payments, Lending and Insurance Distribution services, and New Platforms, which comprise Share.Market (stock broking and mutual funds distribution platform), and Indus Appstore (Android-based mobile app marketplace).

MTR's Annual Cultural And Culinary Fest- MTR Karunadu Swada Was Held On April 25–26 At Jayamahal Palace, Bengaluru

MTR’s flagship festival blends regional flavours, cultural experiences, and celebrates the iconic sambar with a Sambar Song in collaboration with Vasu Dixit

MTR successfully concluded the latest edition of its flagship food festival, MTR Karunadu Swada, held from April 25–26, 2026 at Jayamahal Palace, Bengaluru. The three-day celebration was inaugurated by Shri Maheshwar Rao M, I.A.S., Chief Commissioner GBA and Administrator- All Bengaluru City Corporations. It brought together food enthusiasts, cultural connoisseurs, and culinary experts to rediscover the depth and diversity of Karnataka’s rich food heritage.

Centred around the theme of ‘the story before the recipe’ this year, MTR Karunadu Swada celebrated indigenous ingredients of Karnataka. This year’s festival showcased an immersive culinary journey across six regions of Karnataka—Uttara Karnataka, Kalyana Karnataka, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Hale Mysuru. With a showcase of 75+ dishes, the spread stood out as a rich culinary archive bringing together both well-loved classics and lesser-known, almost-forgotten flavours under one roof.

Curated by MTR’s culinary experts along with home-cooks, the festival placed a strong emphasis on hyper-local, seasonal ingredients, celebrating the authenticity, sustainability, and regional identity of Karnataka’s cuisine. A distinctive highlight was the concept of “One Region. One Unique Ingredient. One Forgotten Recipe.,” with each region also featuring a traditional summer cooler, rooted in local wisdom and climate-responsive food practices.

MTR also unveiled the second edition of its coffee table book at the festival, an ode to Karnataka’s culinary legacy. The book titled “The story before the recipe” celebrates ingredients that grow in the 6 regions of Karnataka and have shaped its rich culinary tradition. Adding a memorable cultural layer to the celebration was acclaimed musician Vasu Dixit, who took centre stage with the launch of a specially composed Sambar song, performed live at the festival. The composition stood out as a heartfelt tribute to Sambar, celebrating the everyday rituals, warmth, and nostalgia that celebrates the dish, elevating the beloved Sambar into a symbol of shared memories and togetherness.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sunay Bhasin, CEO, MTR, said: “For over a century, MTR has been deeply rooted in Karnataka’s culinary heritage, steadfast in its commitment to preserving and celebrating the authenticity of regional cuisine. MTR Karunadu Swada has now become an annual fixture on every food enthusiast’s calendar, serving as a platform that celebrates Karnataka’s local ingredients, revives forgotten recipes and spotlights the state’s regional diversity, and bringing people closer to Karnataka’s food traditions.”

Beyond the food, the festival offered a vibrant cultural showcase with folk and classical performances, bringing alive the spirit of Karnataka through music, dance, and art, making it a truly immersive cultural experience.

The festival witnessed an enthusiastic response over three days, further strengthening its position as one of Bengaluru’s most anticipated culinary and cultural platforms.

Himali Singh Soin, David Soin Tappeser To Participate In The 61st International Art Expo Of La Biennale Di Venezia

* The event was supported by RMZ Foundation

* RMZ Foundation strengthening cross-culture dialogue through long-term patronage of contemporary artistic voices

Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser, known as the multi-media performance artist duo Hylozoic/Desires, participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia that was curated by Koyo Kouoh. The exhibition will preview from 6-8 May 2026 and open to the public from 9 May to 22 November 2026.

RMZ Foundation announces its support for the artists’ participation, alongside Avtar Foundation and Foundation Henraux.

Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious platforms for contemporary art globally, La Biennale di Venezia stands at the forefront of research and promotion of artists whose practices and research shape critical cultural dialogues across geographies. The invitation extended to Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser by the late event curator Koyo Kuoh, reflects the growing international recognition of the multidisciplinary approach to contemporary art.

Sharing her thoughts on the artists’ invitation to Biennale Arte 2026, Anu Menda, Chair, RMZ Foundation said, “The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia by Koyo Kouoh represents one of the most influential platforms for contemporary artistic exchange. At RMZ Foundation, we believe in drawing India’s most varied expressions, from craft traditions to global stages, allowing artists to grow, experiment, and engage through platforms like Venice. Our continued association with Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser reflects this philosophy of sustained engagement. We are looking forward to their work being realized at the Biennale, which will contribute to fostering dialogue across cultural and geographic boundaries.”

RMZ Foundation has been closely engaged with the artists’ work. Most recently, the Foundation supported Salt Lines, Himali Singh Soin and David Soin’s first institutional solo exhibition in India presented at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Musuem, Mumbai. This continued association underscores RMZ Foundation’s commitment to expand public access, strengthen cultural exchange, and support practices that reimagine the cultural landscapes across borders.

About RMZ Foundation:

RMZ Foundation is a contemporary art institution founded in 2015 by Anu Menda, built on the premise that art belongs in the world, not apart from it. Over the past decade, the Foundation has collected several sculptural works by leading Indian and international artists, spanning 6+ cities in India, alongside a track record of international placements. These works are embedded within the built environment, extending art into everyday life.

The Foundation’s programme extends beyond collection-building to institutional partnerships, long-term investment in emerging artistic practices, including a focused commitment to women artists, and institutional collaborations. Ecosystem leadership anchors its approach, enabling it to nurture diverse artistic expressions and position them within global cultural discourse. With an intentional focus on expanding artistic opportunities, the Foundation is an institution that claims it’s place at the centre of India’s cultural conversation.

In its next phase, RMZ Foundation is consolidating a multi-city institutional framework that aligns curatorial depth, public engagement, and cross-cultural exchange, shaping how contemporary art is experienced, produced, and understood.

About the artists:

Hylozoic/Desires (Himali Singh Soin & David Soin Tappeser) is a multi-media performance duo whose work combines experimental poetry and original music in order to conjure Borgesian, speculative futures and multiverses. H/D aspire toward a flat ontological ether in which all forms of life—stone, spirit, machine or human—are equal. They skew the linear imagination of time and space to produce divergences that elicit wonder. H/D’s research orbits around (non)place and history as a way to learn from the multiple materialities of contemporary existence. They are concerned with the (poly)rhythms of love and the bea(s)t of belonging. Hylozoic/Desires use metaphors as an event, as a force of attraction capable of binding disparate entities, temporalities, and ontologies.

Dalmia Bharat Limited Reported Its Consolidated Financial Results For Quarter And Year Ended March 31, 2026

Q4 FY26 Key Highlights

Volume increased 3% YoY to 8.8 MnT in Q4 FY26

Revenues jumped 4% YoY to Rs 4,245 Cr

Highest ever Quarterly EBITDA of Rs 902 Cr, up 14% YoY

Net Debt to EBITDA stood at 0.46x as on Mar 31, 2026

Dalmia Bharat Limited, (BSE: 542216, NSE: DALBHARAT), a leading cement manufacturing company, reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.

Financial Highlights for the Quarter and year ended March 31, 2026

(Figures in Rs Cr)

Particulars	Q4FY26	Q4FY25	YoY	FY26	FY25	YoY
Sales Volume (MnT)	8.8	8.6	3.0%	30.0	29.4	2.2%
Revenue from Operations	4,245	4,091	3.8%	14,804	13,980	5.9%
EBITDA	902	793	13.7%	3,083	2,407	28.1%
EBITDA/T (Rs/T)	1,023	926	10.4%	1,027	820	25.3%
PAT	394	439	-10.3%	1,157	699	65.5%
Net Debt to EBITDA (x)	0.46x	0.30x	0.16x	0.46x	0.30x	0.16x

Commenting on the performance, Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO – Dalmia Bharat Limited, said, “As the nation progresses toward the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, substantial investments in infrastructure will be essential, and Dalmia Bharat is proud to play a meaningful role in India’s growth journey. India continues to demonstrate resilience amidst the geo-economic uncertainties.” He further added, “During the year, we made significant progress on our strategic priorities and delivered highest ever EBITDA of Rs 3,083 Cr in FY26. Going ahead, I remain excited about the opportunities that lie before us. With ongoing investments, a strong balance sheet and a highly committed executive committee, Dalmia is well-positioned for an accelerated growth.”

Mr. Dharmender Tuteja, Chief Financial Officer – Dalmia Bharat Limited, said “During the quarter, our cement volumes improved by 3% YoY to 8.8 MnT. At the same time, we continue to improve on our quality of sales with improvement in trade share as well as premium mix. EBITDA saw a strong uptick to Rs 902 Cr in Q4, supported by a combination of improved realizations, continued cost optimization initiatives and higher volumes. The recent improvement in cement prices is expected to help offset cost pressures arising out of geo-political uncertainties. I am confident that our consistent focus on maximizing ROCE, coupled with strategic capacity expansion, will drive strong value creation for all our stakeholders.”

Key updates

ED had attached land parcels (valued Rs 344 Cr) of the company considering alleged Proceeds of Crime (“POC”) of Rs 793 Cr. ED case was basis a 2011 CBI case emanating from investigation against Mr. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and others. The Company had challenged the attachment before the PMLA Tribunal, who reduced the POC by ~90% to Rs 93 Cr. Basis Tribunal's order, ED has ordered release of entire attached land parcels of the Company. Dalmia intends to challenge the Tribunal’s order to the extent confirming POC of ~Rs 93 Cr.

Commissioned 15 MW of WHRS and 7 MW of Solar power during the quarter, while an additional 17 MW of renewable energy capacity was commissioned under Group Captive agreements. This increases our total operational renewable energy capacity to 449 MW at end of FY26.

The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per share (250%) of face value of Rs 2 per share for FY2025-26 subject to approval of shareholders in ensuing AGM.

Key Recognitions during the quarter

The company received several prestigious national and industry recognitions, reaffirming its commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, workplace safety, and people-centric practices.

DJSI Ranking

Dalmia Bharat achieved a score of 70 in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Corporate Sustainability Assessment for FY25, improving from 64 in the previous year

ISEI Award

Multiple units of Dalmia Bharat were recognized for excellence in Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, and Fire Safety practices

World HRD Congress Recognition

Dalmia recognized at World HRD Congress for strong people practices and high-performance culture. 

Cleartrip Expands Into Train Bookings With IRCTC Partnership, Strengthens Multi-Modal Platform

* With this launch, the Flipkart group firm expands its offerings to include Flights, Hotels, Trains, Buses, and Holiday Packages

Cleartrip, a Flipkart company and one of India’s fastest-growing online travel platforms, today announced the launch of train ticket bookings in partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the official ticketing arm of Indian Railways.

Leveraging IRCTC's strong infrastructure, this integration offers both reliability at scale and a simplified, user-friendly experience. Cleartrip will allow users to search for, book, and manage their train journeys effortlessly within the app, marking a significant step towards becoming a unified, multi-modal travel platform.

With this launch, travellers can access train ticket bookings across routes in India, including General and Tatkal quotas as prescribed by the guidelines of the Ministry of Railways, alongside essential services such as real-time seat availability, fare insights, PNR status tracking, berth preferences, and secure digital payments, all in a single, intuitive interface.

Manjari Singhal, Chief Growth and Business Officer, Cleartrip, said, “Train travel is a critical part of India’s mobility ecosystem, and this launch marks an important step towards realizing our vision of becoming a unified, multi-modal travel platform. With our partnership with IRCTC, we are focused on simplifying the booking experience and making it more accessible to millions of travellers.”

Gaurav Patwari, Chief Business Officer, Air, Cleartrip, said, "With over 800 million reserved passengers travelling by train every year, the opportunity isn’t just about scale; it's about delivering a differentiated experience. By embedding seamless booking experience, predictive intelligence, and personalization into the platform, we are ensuring that every step, from discovery to post-booking support, is fast, reliable, and stress-free.”

India’s rail network is one of the world's most complex mobility systems, serving 23 million passengers daily and 7 billion annually, making it one of the world's largest transportation systems. Cleartrip aims to capitalize on this enormous demand by integrating train bookings into its services. The company plans to extend this offering to its web platform soon, ensuring a seamless cross-platform experience for users.

About Cleartrip:

Launched in July 2006, Cleartrip Pvt Ltd., a Flipkart company, has emerged as India’s fastest-growing online travel technology company. In April 2021, Flipkart acquired a majority stake in Cleartrip. Cleartrip recently emerged as the no. 2 OTA player as per a study by VIDEC. With an aggressive plan to emerge as a leading innovator in the industry, Cleartrip is on its way to building a differentiated value proposition for its customers looking for end-to-end travel solutions. With industry-first offerings including ClearChoice Plus and ClearChoice Max, Cleartrip has a clear vision to provide innovative solutions in the OTA segment. Combining intuitive products with a customer-centric approach and a wide selection of flights, hotels, and buses, Cleartrip brings a unique selling point to the market, offering its customers convenience, choice, competitive prices, and premium content.

Royal Brothers Pigeon Tournament Highlights Exceptional Flying Skills In Bengaluru

The inaugural edition of the Royal Brothers Pigeon Tournament was successfully held in Bengaluru, drawing enthusiastic participation and showcasing the remarkable flying abilities of trained pigeons.

In the Special Category, Mr. Rajashekhar was felicitated for an outstanding performance, demonstrating the strength, stamina, and quality of the breed.

In the Normal Category, Vedhashree Dhawadi secured the top position, while Mr. Manjunath was recognised for an impressive flying performance.

The tournament was organised by Mr. Dhanraj, who expressed his happiness over the event’s success and the growing interest among pigeon enthusiasts in Bengaluru.

Speaking on the occasion, the organisers said the tournament was aimed at creating public awareness about the extraordinary flying capabilities of pigeons while promoting responsible participation in the hobby.

They added that such events help bring together pigeon lovers from different areas and foster a sense of community among enthusiasts.

Buoyed by the positive response, the organisers announced plans to make the tournament an annual event to further promote pigeon sport and inspire more people to take interest in pigeon flying competitions.

The event witnessed active participation and appreciation from pigeon lovers from Indiranagar, Ulsoor, and other parts of Bengaluru.