Shilton Hospitality Unveils The Heineken Bar, Introducing The Country's First 'Bar In A Bar' Concept

Shilton Hospitality, a leading player in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce its latest innovation – The Heineken Bar, a pioneering collaboration with Heineken. Located in the heart of Indiranagar, this unique destination is set to revolutionize the city's bar scene with its groundbreaking 'Bar in a Bar' concept, a first of its kind in the country.

"We are thrilled to introduce The Heineken Bar, which embodies our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for beer enthusiasts and socialites alike," said Mr. Amit Roy, Director, Shilton Hospitality. "Our 'Bar in a Bar' concept is an innovative twist on the traditional bar experience, offering an immersive and engaging atmosphere that will set a new benchmark in Bangalore's nightlife."

The Heineken Bar is meticulously designed with a sports theme, providing an exclusive selection of Heineken brews, signature cocktails, and gourmet bites, all carefully curated to create a unique and memorable experience. The venue will also feature a lineup of engaging events, live music, and immersive brand experiences that showcase Shilton Hospitality's expertise in crafting vibrant social destinations.

From live sports screenings to interactive games and activities, The Heineken Bar is the ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts and beer lovers alike. With its prime location in Indiranagar, The Heineken Bar is poised to become the go-to destination for beer enthusiasts and socialites in Bangalore.

Shilton Hospitality remains committed to redefining the city's hospitality landscape, consistently elevating industry standards with innovative concepts like The Heineken Bar.

Tata AutoComp Announces To Acquire International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB (IAC Sweden)

Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., a leading Indian automotive components manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB (IAC Sweden), with a turnover of approx. $800 million, a well-established manufacturer of interior systems and components to the automotive industry.

This strategic acquisition reinforces Tata AutoComp’s presence in Sweden and enhances the company’s relationships with key European OEMs in both the passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle segments, further expanding its global footprint. With this acquisition, Tata AutoComp consolidates its position as one of India’s largest automotive component manufacturers and strengthens its presence in Europe’s automotive sector. The acquisition of IAC Sweden will present strong synergy opportunities, allowing Tata AutoComp to leverage advanced manufacturing capabilities, cutting-edge technology, and well-established customer relationships in the premium automotive space.

The transaction is subject to European regulatory approvals.

Commenting on the proposed acquisition and how it aligns with their business, Mr. Arvind Goel, Vice Chairman of Tata AutoComp Systems said, “We are delighted to welcome IAC Sweden into the Tata AutoComp family. This acquisition aligns with our long-term vision of expanding in global markets and strengthening our relationships with European OEMs. IAC Sweden has a strong legacy of delivering high-quality interior solutions, and we look forward to working together to drive innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. This move reinforces our commitment to driving sustainable, high-quality, and customer-centric automotive solutions across geographies.”

Adding to this, Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, MD & CEO, Tata AutoComp Systems stated: “This acquisition is a pivotal step in Tata AutoComp’s journey to enhance our global presence and technology portfolio.”

Kotak Mahindra Bank Announces Appointment Of Bhavnish Lathia As Chief Technology Officer

Kotak Mahindra Bank today announced the appointment of Bhavnish Lathia as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Bank.

Announcing the appointment, Ashok Vaswani, MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, said, "Bhavnish has been instrumental in driving our technology initiatives for the last three years, building a world-class team of engineers to help drive our technology agenda. The rapid deployment of technology, with business leaders working closely with their respective technology teams, will be key to transforming our businesses for scale. This approach will drive customer satisfaction and organizational efficiency. And with Bhavnish's leadership, we will achieve our ambitious agenda and set the bar for technology leadership in the banking industry."

Bhavnish Lathia, CTO, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, "I am honoured to take on this new role at Kotak Mahindra Bank. Technology is a key driver of our strategy to transform for scale, and I am excited to lead our efforts in this area. Together with our talented team, we will continue to push the boundaries of innovation to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders."

Bhavnish's appointment is part of Kotak's strategic efforts to strengthen its leadership team and drive growth through innovation. His leadership will be crucial in ensuring that Kotak remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the banking sector.

About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India's leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group's flagship company, received a banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank - Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited.

The Bank has four Strategic Business Units – Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury, which cater to retail and corporate customers across urban and rural India. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked. As on 31st December 2024, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 2,068 branches and 3,337 ATMs (incl. cash recyclers), and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai).

For more information, visit the Company’s website at https://www.kotak.com

Repose Mattress Partners With UK & Co To Accelerate Growth And Expansion

Repose Mattress, a leading player in the mid-to-premium mattress industry, has announced a strategic partnership with UK & Co, a renowned family business consulting firm, to propel its business to new heights. With over a decade of experience in the mattress industry and operations spanning across seventeen states, Repose Mattresses is set to embark on its next phase of growth and expansion.

The collaboration will be spearheaded by Mr. Ullas Kamath, Founder of UK & Co and an esteemed business advisor. Under his leadership, UK & Co has successfully guided numerous businesses to scale new heights through strategic interventions in product technology, sales, marketing, distribution, and financial planning. With this partnership, Repose Mattress aims to leverage UK & Co’s expertise to enhance its operations and market presence significantly.

Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Ullas Kamath, Founder of UK & Co, stated, “Repose Mattress has demonstrated immense potential in the Indian mattress market. Our collaboration aims to refine and strengthen their business strategies to help them achieve exponential growth. By focusing on innovation, market expansion, and operational efficiency, we aspire to build Repose 2.0 — a new avatar of Repose that sets new industry benchmarks.”

“We are thrilled to partner with UK & Co and gain the valuable insights of Mr. Ullas Kamath,” said Mr..Balachandar S, Managing Director at Repose Mattresses. “This collaboration will provide us with the strategic direction needed to enhance our product portfolio, streamline operations, and expand our reach. We are committed to delivering world-class sleep solutions, and this partnership marks a significant step towards achieving that vision.”

Mr.Ramanath Bhat, Joint Managing Director, Repose Mattress added “The partnership comes at a crucial time as the mattress industry witnesses a shift towards premiumization and advanced sleep technologies. With growing consumer awareness regarding sleep quality, Repose Mattress is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends and further solidify its market leadership”.

With this strategic alliance, Repose Mattresses is set to strengthen its foothold in the industry and expand its reach beyond its current markets. The company is optimistic about scaling new heights with a renewed focus on innovation, customer experience, and business excellence.

It Cannot Get Bigger Than This! – JioStar Unveils Biggest StarCast And The Biggest Presentation Of TATA IPL Ever

* For the first time ever, more than 170 experts will present the TATA IPL ~

* More than 25 feeds across Linear TV and Digital for viewers to choose from ~

* Max View, Live Audio Descriptive and Indian Sign Language feed to feature first time on digital in TATA IPL ~

* AB De Villiers, Kane Williamson, Shane Watson, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Anil Kumble, Mark Boucher, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke, Sunil Gavaskar, Ajay Jadeja, Navjot Singh Siddhu, Aakash Chopra, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Jhulan Goswami, Mithali Raj and celebrated Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan are part of the star-studded panel ~

Fans and viewers are in for a treat as JioStar assembles the biggest TATA IPL ever. Less than 24 hours before India’s favourite sporting carnival turns 18, JioStar announces the never-seen-before presentation with 25 + feeds in 12 languages across linear TV and digital, brought alive by more than 170 experts that includes IPL champions, World Cup winners from India and across the world.

On TV, in addition to the English feed, the network will provide coverage in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada across JioStar Network, while on digital, the 18th season will be streamed live across 16 feeds, including 12 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati and Punjabi.

In addition to the language options, the live streaming on JioHotstar will be complemented by multi-cam feeds, Hangout feed, first-of-its kind feed designed for young audiences and family called ‘Motu Patlu present Super Funday’.

“What we have assembled for the TATA IPL 2025 is nothing less than a spectacle. It is the 18th season, a milestone that deserves a celebration garnished by first-of-its kind innovations, top-of-the-line talent and a presentation that will unite millions of Indians. Our efforts will match the energy and excitement that the league brings to the country,” said JioStar – Sports Spokesperson

In a never-seen-before avatar, one of the world’s most accomplished batsmen and most loved global figure, Kane Williamson will make his debut as a commentator and expert in TATA IPL. The first New Zealand player to win the orange cap and two-time TATA IPL champion played with Gujarat Titans until last season.

The addition of IPL champion Shane Watson, former Mumbai Indians Head Coach Mark Boucher and his compatriot and Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon AB DeVilliers, former Punjab Kings mentor Virender Sehwag, former Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan, former Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina, will further deepen JioStar’s key proposition of providing fans inside access from key members who until recently shared the dressing room with top franchisees.

After winning titles with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, Shane Watson continues his journey in the TATA IPL with JioStar. The line-up also includes former IPL captains and heroes including Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, Murali Vijay, Kedar Jadhav across multiple language feeds. Father-son duo of Anirudh Srikkanth and K Srikkanth will feature together in the Tamil expert’s panel. Manvinder Bisla, man of the match of the 2012 IPL Final, will be the face of the Haryanvi feed.

In the continuous endeavour to give fans and viewers immersive experience, JioStar is creating a touchpoint for second screen-engagement. While watching the action live on Linear TV, if viewers miss out on key moments, they will get an option to scan a QR code and catch the key moment on their mobile phone on JioHotstar.

Making the viewing experience inclusive and ensuring fans and viewers can enjoy the cricket carnival in their own way, MaxView, Live Audio Descriptive and Indian Sign Language will make their TATA IPL debut on JioHotstar. Multi-cam feed will continue to give viewers on JioHotstar options to watch TATA IPL from different angles with fan-favourite Hero Cam coming back along with Stump Cam, Batter Cam, and Bird’s Eye Cam among others.

The 18th season of TATA IPL will see the return of digital-exclusive and popular Hangout feed, and newly-introduced ‘Motu Patlu present Super Funday’. The special kids’ feed will feature the beloved cartoon characters Motu and Patlu as commentators, bringing a fresh, playful, and exciting twist to the TATA IPL experience.

The Hangout feed will give fans a light-hearted and quirky take on the perennially competitive league through new-age content creators and popular stand-up comics like Angad Singh, Kunal Saluja, Sahiba Bali, Inder Sahni, Shubham Shandilya, and Aditya Kulshreshta among others. This feed will present quintessential TATA IPL action that is expected to draw first-time viewers and non-sports audience and augment the league’s viewership.

Through the 18th season, JioStar will put together an exciting slate of content for fans around TATA IPL icons and captains including MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins among others.

HDFC Bank Parivartan Showcases Unique Water Conservation Initiatives With #WaterWonders On World Water Day

·         As part of water conservation efforts under its CSR programme Parivartan, the Bank has identified key goals like bringing two lakh acres of unirrigated land under irrigation by March 31, 2025 enhancing water access for farmers and mitigating water scarcity.

HDFC Bank, through its CSR initiative Parivartan, celebrates World Water Day with a digital campaign #WaterWonders, emphasising the importance of water conservation and celebrating innovative measures for water conservation. Aligned with global and domestic efforts to combat climate change and protect vital resources, the Bank is committed to improving water conservation through initiatives such as watershed development, rainwater harvesting, and efficient irrigation systems.

Across India in places like Ladakh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana & Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Sikkim, Parivartan has constructed over 14,360 water conservation structures as part of its comprehensive water management efforts and to build climate-resilient agriculture.

These projects focus on mobilising communities to restore degraded landscapes and ecosystems. Water availability is enhanced through check dams, gabion structures, improved irrigation infrastructure and soil and rainwater harvesting. Beyond improving agricultural productivity and livelihoods, these efforts empower women and strengthen community well-being.

Innovative solutions such as drone-based irrigation are further transforming water efficiency, ensuring precision watering while reducing consumption and crop damage. By March 31, 2025, HDFC Bank Parivartan aims to bring two lakh acres of unirrigated land under irrigation, enhancing water access for farmers and mitigating water scarcity.

One of the standout projects within this initiative is the adoption of the ice stupas. The Bank has partnered to scale up the Ice Stupa projects in Ladakh, a region facing water shortages due to climate change. The initiatives undertaken by HDFC Bank Parivartan in Ladakh, as in several other locations, are examples of how local challenges need locally tailored solutions.

Ladakh faces a growing climate threat, with glaciers in the Drass basin thinning by 1.27 meters between 2000 and 2020, leading to severe water shortages, as per European Chemical Society’s Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Precipitation has dropped by nearly 50% in some areas over the last two decades, while rising temperatures—up by 1.5°C over the past century—are accelerating glacial melt, further depleting vital water resources, as per an IIT Kanpur study. These shifts are putting the region’s water security and agricultural livelihoods at risk.

Ice Stupas are artificial glaciers that work by diverting stream water during winter that freezes it into cone-shaped structures. As they melt during the spring, they provide a steady supply of water for agriculture. To further enhance their effectiveness, automation technology is now being integrated to regulate water flow, optimise ice formation, and monitor weather patterns in real time. This enables water management, and makes the Ice Stupa solution impactful in mitigating climate change effects, promoting water security and supporting local economies.

With support from HDFC Bank Parivartan, four new Ice Stupas serving seven villages have been built for the winter season of 2024-25 with a storage capacity of over 20 million litres of water. A total of seven stupas in Ladakh have been supported by HDFC Bank through its implementation partners.

"The Ice Stupas have proven to be an effective solution for water management in Ladakh. They not only provide a reliable water source but also help communities cope with the effects of climate change" said Nusrat Pathan, Head CSR, HDFC Bank. "As part of HDFC Bank Parivartan, we are committed to supporting innovative solutions that address climate challenges and water scarcity, blending traditional wisdom with modern sustainability practices."

Philips IGT Engineers' Clinical Consultancy At MAHE, Manipal

MAHE's Office of Corporate Relations and Kasturba Medical College (KMC) jointly presented a Clinical Consultancy Delivery Program for Philips Image Guided Therapy (IGT) engineers' leadership team on March 20-21, 2025. Twenty engineers from Philips Innovation Campus -Bangalore, attended the program focused on Image Guided Therapy. Designed to bridge the gap between engineering and healthcare, the program enhanced participants’ understanding of medical device integration in clinical settings.

The two-day program featured KMC faculty leading classroom sessions on cardiac and radiology device functionalities and applications. Hands-on training with advanced technologies provided practical experience in patient care.

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, (VSM), Vice Chancellor, MAHE stressed the importance of integrating technology and medicine for healthcare advancement. He envisioned AI-driven diagnostics and remote monitoring improving medical practices.  He expressed confidence that the program would empower Philips engineers to drive healthcare progress and improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Narayana Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE, highlighted the curriculum's collaborative spirit, strengthening technical skills and fostering understanding of technological innovations' impact on clinical practice, enabling targeted solutions for healthcare challenges.

Dr. Giridhar P. Kini, Registrar, MAHE, noted the crucial role of technology in revolutionizing medical delivery and enhancing patient outcomes and encouraged exploring MAHE's interdisciplinary research.

Dr. Harish Kumar, Director of Corporate Relations, MAHE welcomed attendees. Dr. Vinod C. Nayak outlined the program's agenda focused on Image Guided Therapy's complexities.

Dignitaries including Dr. Avinash Shetty, Dr. Rajagopal, Dr. Ganesh, Dr. Abhimanyu Pradhan, and Dr. Harshit enriched the learning experience.

As MAHE celebrates 2025 as a “Year of Excellence in Industry-Academia Collaborations," this program exemplifies its commitment to bridging academia and industry, translating technological innovations into real-world healthcare solutions and paving the way for medical technology breakthroughs.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal: 

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specializations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable academic track record, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant research contributions, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 4th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life and for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent.