MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship 2025: Bringing Industry And Academia Together On One Field

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) marked a significant milestone with the grand launch of the MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship 2025, featuring an energetic Trophy Unveil and Jersey Reveal ceremony at the MAHE Bengaluru Campus. The initiative, jointly organized by the Campus and the Office of Corporate Relations, MAHE Manipal, reinforces MAHE’s growing stature as a centre for industry collaboration and highlights its strong corporate connect with leading organizations. Recognized as an Institution of Eminence and ranked 3rd in the NIRF University Rankings 2025, MAHE continues to build platforms that go beyond academics, fostering engagement where companies, leaders, and professionals connect through sport, networking, and shared purpose.

The championship officially kicks off on November 16 and will run for a month, transforming the campus into a vibrant hub for corporate interaction. Across five match days, 16 thrilling T20 encounters will promote camaraderie between organizations while strengthening industry and academia relationships.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. H. S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE, said: “Industry engagement is central to MAHE’s mission. This championship deepens our connect with corporate professionals, helps us understand evolving sector needs, and enhances our efforts to prepare students as industry-ready leaders.”

Captains from 12 leading Indian and global organizations including Deloitte, EY, HPE, J. P. Morgan, KPMG, Manipal Hospitals, Microsoft, Microland, Novo Nordisk, Salesforce, Thomson Reuters, and Unisys were present for the jersey and trophy reveal, setting the stage for a month of spirited competition and meaningful professional networking. A symbolic sapling plantation drive further underscored the collective commitment to sustainability and long-term partnerships.

Tournament Schedule Highlights

Nov 16: Opening matches – 2 games

Nov 22 to 23: League stage intensifies – 6 games

Dec 6 to 7: League stage concludes – 4 games

Dec 13: Semi-Finals

Dec 14: Grand Finale

Designed in a four-pool format with three teams per pool, the tournament ensures fair play and equal opportunity for all, with each corporate team participating in a minimum of two league matches. Eligibility is limited to regular corporate employees, promoting authentic representation and strong team bonding. A robust awards lineup will recognize both individual and team excellence. Trophies and vouchers await the winners and runners-up, along with 14 Man of the Match awards and special honors such as Man of the Series, Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Best Fielder, and Best Wicketkeeper.

The MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship 2025 stands as a unique platform that reflects MAHE’s dedication to strengthening real-world industry engagement. By blending sport, collaboration, and leadership development, MAHE continues to build deeper, enduring partnerships with the corporate world. Industry connect will remain a defining pillar of MAHE’s growth and its vision for the future.

Government of Karnataka, Kenonics To Bring Out AI Chip Enabled - KEONext - At The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025

The government of Karnataka and KEONICS (Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation) will launch a new, groundbreaking AI initiative called "KEONext" at the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025. This initiative is part of the state's broader effort to position itself as a global leader in AI and deep tech.

KEONext is an initiative within the state's e-governance framework designed to streamline and bring transparency to the process of procuring electronics and other IT-related products and services. The online platform allows over 70 government departments to raise, track, and complete their procurement requests digitally, significantly reducing paperwork and processing delays.

Details of the Announcement

What is KEONext? The specific details of KEONext have been kept confidential; however, Minister for IT/BT Priyank Kharge announced it as a "groundbreaking" piece of technology that the government has been "quietly building," intended to "redefine how we think about computing".

Role of Keonics: Keonics (Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited) is an electronics partner for the BTS 2025 event and is working to make its internal processes more transparent and efficient through new digital platforms. This new initiative aligns with its role in the state's technology ecosystem.

Context: The announcement is part of the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 2025), which has the theme "Futurise". The summit aims to bring together global tech leaders, policymakers, startups, and investors to discuss future technologies and collaborations.

The launch of KEONext is highly anticipated and is expected to be a major highlight of the event, reinforcing Karnataka's position as India's leading technology and innovation hub.

The 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) is scheduled to take place from November 18–20, 2025, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), with the theme "Futurise". The event will feature various programs and initiatives related to emerging technologies, startups, and global collaborations.

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 Reimagined: Biggest, Boldest, And Most Futuristic

Highlights:

The 28th edition of Asia’s largest technology event to open tomorrow at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC)

Ten conference tracks aligned with the “Futurise” theme, featuring 100+ sessions, 500+ global speakers, 1000+ exhibitors, 15,000+ attendees, and 50,000+ business visitors from 60+ countries

BTS is making a shift from iconic Bangalore Palace to BIEC, marking a significant scale-up for the summit and aligning with Karnataka’s Deep Tech Decade ambition

Dedicated zones for Corporates, Start-ups, R&D (Lab-to-Market), Country Pavilions, and sectoral showcases across AI & Deeptech, Electro-Semicon, Biotech & HealthTech, Greentech, SpaceTech, and more

Three new policies to be announced this year at BTS 2025 -IT Policy, Startup Policy, and Spacetech Policy

Star attraction of the event includes the Future Makers Conclave, star speakers including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Sania Mirza, Ankur Warikoo, Richa Ghosh, and Kaivalya Vohra

The 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 (BTS 2025), organized by the Department of Electronics, IT & Bt, Government of Karnataka, and Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), will be inaugurated by Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Government of Karnataka, in the august presence of Shri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka. The august gathering will also be addressed by dignitaries including Shri M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Govt. of Karnataka; H.E. Ms. Ilse Aigner, President of the Bavarian State Parliament, Germany; H.E. Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Health and Care Services, Norway; Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Australia; H.E. Mr. Rafal Rosinski, Deputy Minister of Digitization, Poland and Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI. A highlight of the Inaugural Ceremony is the opening plenary session, titled, ‘India Futurises: From Leap-frogging to Pole-vaulting’ featuring Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Govt. of Karnataka, Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder, Infosys; Chairman, Axilor Ventures; Chairperson - Vision Group on IT & Electronics, Government of Karnataka; Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson and Founder, Biocon Limited; Chairperson - Vision Group on Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka and Shri Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner, Accel India; Chairman, Vision group on Startups- Government of Karnataka

The pre-event curtain raiser was graced by Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka; Shri Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, Chairman, KEONICS, Government of Karnataka; Dr. Manjula N, IAS, Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt & S&T, Government of Karnataka; and Shri Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS, Director, Dept. of Electronics, IT & Bt and Managing Director, KITS, Government of Karnataka.

Speaking at the curtain raiser, Shri Kharge said, “We are glad to reaffirm that the Bengaluru Tech Summit has grown into a truly global innovation platform, fostering discovery and development across the entire technology spectrum — right from information technology and biotechnology to deep tech, space, and sustainability.”

The Minister also said that this year, the Government of Karnataka has envisaged and organized The Future Makers Conclave at the BTS. This will be a high-energy gathering of founders, investors and innovators, almost 10,000 of them, who will shape the next wave of entrepreneurship. “The Conclave is a flagship meet that aims at delivering highly tangible and definite value for all participants from the start-up ecosystem -- budding entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, seasoned entrepreneurs -- who are looking to scale up. IT will ensure that every attendee leaves with concrete key takeaways, whether in capital access, pilots, business tools, mentoring, visibility, or networks,” he said.

Themed “Futurise”, this year’s summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, investors, startups, and innovators to explore emerging frontiers across DeepTech, Biotech & HealthTech, Semiconductors, and Startup Innovation. This year, BTS features 10 focused conference tracks, including IT & DeepTech, Electro–Semicon, Digi Health & Biotech, India–USA Tech Conclave, and Global Collaboration and Startup Ecosystem, which includes the sub-tracks AI Universe- a run up to the India AI Impact Summit, Defence & SpaceTech, Finverse. Other tracks include the Academia-Industry Collab, Assistech and Women in Leadership. The summit will bring together over 50,000 visitors, including 1,000+ investors, 15,000+ attendees, 500+ speakers, and 1000+ exhibitors. The event will host over 80 knowledge sessions, 5,000+ curated meetings, and welcome participation from 60+ countries and all 30 States and Union Territories of India.

The notable speakers at the summit include Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO; Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India; Lingraju Sawkar, CEO, Kyndryl India; Ajay Vij, Senior Country MD, Accenture India; Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director – Asia South, NVIDIA; Andrew Chin, Chief AI Officer, AllianceBernstein; Meerah Rajavel, CIO, Palo Alto Networks; Amardeep Singh Bhatia, IAS, Secretary, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India and Abhishek Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, MeitY, Govt. of India. Few known leaders in the technology and innovation industry like Manu Saale, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz R&D India; Viren Prasad Shetty, Vice Chairman, Narayana Health; Dror Bin, CEO, Israel Innovation Authority; Maheshwar Rao, IAS, Chief Commissioner, BBMP; international filmmaker Shekhar Kapur; Kirthiga Reddy, CEO, Verix & OptimizeGEO; and Ruchir Dixit, VP & Country Manager, Siemens EDA will be part of the sessions at the summit.

The lineup further features industry pioneers such as Subash Chandar Govindarajan, Senior Director – Silicon, Google; S. Somanath, Former Chairman, ISRO, Manoj Meena, CEO & Founder, ATOMBERG Technologies; Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog; Dr. Jitendra Kumar, MD, BIRAC; Shri Goverdhan Singh Rawat, Deputy MD, NABARD; Vivek Raghavan, Co-Founder, Sarvam AI; Kalika Bali, Senior Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research; Dr. Nagendra Nagaraja, Founder & CEO, QpiAI; Ankush Sabharwal, Founder & CEO, CoRover.ai & BharatGPT; Anoop Srikantaswamy, Founder & CEO, Moonrider; Dr. Vidyashankar S, Vice Chancellor, VTU and many more.

BTS 2025 will witness participation from over 60 countries, making it one of the largest global technology gatherings hosted by any state in India. This year, Australia joins us as the Country Partner, while NRW Global Business (Germany) and Norway are featured as Country Focus Partners, Poland as the Bronze Partner and Italy is the Country Presence Partner. Further strengthening the global footprint of the summit are delegations from leading tech nations that are participating in the Conference and Exhibition, viz., USA, Cuba, Uruguay, Russia, UK, Israel, Belgium, Finland, France, EU, Dubai, Sharjah, South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Thailand.

On the domestic front, Madhya Pradesh is the State Partner, with Odisha as the Co-State Partner. We are also proud to have DPIIT – Startup India as the Startup Partner.

The summit will culminate in the Future Makers Conclave (FMC) on 20 November 2025 — a flagship highlight of this year’s edition. The Future Makers Conclave unites remarkable stories, bold ideas, and inspiring journeys — a stage built to Dream big, Dare boldly, and Disrupt the future. The FMC will feature a Symphony of Sound & Mind performance by Voctronica and Suhani Shah, a celebrated mind reader, keynote addresses by Group Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla (Test Pilot & Astronaut) and Ankur Warikoo (Influencer & Author); fireside conversations with Kaivalya Vohra (Co-founder, Zepto) and Sania Mirza (Six Time Grand-Slam Champion) and Richa Ghosh, Wicketkeeper- batter, Indian women's cricketer The programme will also include investment announcements by leading VC in emerging AI/ DeepTech startups, the Karnataka Unicorn Founders Felicitation, and top Elevate Awards 2025 presentation — affirming Karnataka’s long-term commitment to accelerating innovation through its DeepTech investment roadmap.

In addition to conference sessions and exhibitions, BTS 2025 will also host specialized platforms like Investor Connect — enabling startups to engage directly with leading investors and industry leaders — and Mentor Connect, which offers valuable one-on-one mentorship sessions with seasoned domain experts. These platforms aim to catalyze meaningful connections, capital access, and strategic guidance for the next generation of innovators.

Joyalukkas ‘Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Show’ In Mangalore From 14th To 30th November

The world’s favourite jeweller, Joyalukkas, is set to dazzle Karnataka with the Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Show, from 14th November 2025 at its iconic Falnir Road showroom in Mangalore. This much-awaited exhibition promises an unforgettable celebration of craftsmanship, elegance, and innovation in diamond jewellery.

From statement bridal sets to contemporary everyday sparkle, the show features pieces that marry timeless tradition with modern aesthetics. Every design is a masterpiece, available only for a limited time during the show.

Dr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman of Joyalukkas Group, said: “The Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Show is our tribute to the enduring allure of diamonds and our passion for perfection in jewellery design. Mangalore holds a special place in our journey, and this exhibition during the festive season will offer customers an exclusive opportunity to discover designs that reflect beauty, individuality, and craftsmanship at its finest.”

To mark the occasion, customers will receive a free gold coin with every purchase of diamond jewellery worth ₹1 lakh and above during the exhibition period. adding even more brilliance to the shopping experience.

The Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Show will be held exclusively at the Joyalukkas, Falnir Road showroom, Mangalore, till 30th November 2025. Visitors are invited to explore an exquisite world of diamonds, where every piece tells a story of luxury, love, and timeless charm.

Bajaj Finserv AM Limited Launches Its Banking And Financial Services Fund To Tap Into India’s Evolving Financial Growth Story

 *   An open ended equity scheme investing in Banking and Financial Services sector

* The fund will invest in 45–60 stocks shortlisted from a 180-200 megatrends universe of the Banking, NBFC, Insurance, Capital market intermediary, and asset management companies

Capitalizing on India’s accelerating financial growth story, Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited announced the launch of its Banking and Financial Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing in Banking and Financial services sector. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens for subscription on 10th November 2025 and closes on 24th November 2025. The fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Financial Services TRI.

India’s Banking and Financial services (BFSI) sector is transforming at an unprecedented pace, expanding well beyond traditional banking to include NBFCs, insurers, AMCs, capital markets, and cutting-edge fintechs. Over the past two decades, the sector’s market capitalization has skyrocketed nearly 50X#, powered by rapid digitization, rising credit penetration, financial inclusion, and bold regulatory reforms. Today, the sector stands at the heart of India’s economic momentum, offering investors a gateway to participate in the country’s financial transformation and long-term wealth creation story.

Built on Bajaj Finserv Mutual Funds’ Megatrends strategy, the fund aims to capture opportunities from India’s evolving financial ecosystem through a diversified portfolio spanning banks, NBFCs, insurers, AMCs, and other capital market participants. It will invest in 45–60* stocks shortlisted from a ~180-200-stock Megatrends universe aligned with long-term structural trends.

Backed by megatrends such as UPI adoption, digital lending, Jan Dhan initiatives, and rising participation across NBFCs, mutual funds, and insurance, this scheme is designed for long-term investors with a higher risk appetite seeking wealth creation through focused exposure to the BFSI sector.

Ganesh Mohan, Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited, said, “As India marches toward Viksit Bharat and becomes a Top 3 economy globally, the financial services sector will play a significant role in enabling this growth. India’s increasing affluence and aspirations will drive significant growth across different financial services like lending, insurance, investments, payments and capital market products. BFSI will increasingly be central to India’s growth & will attract both domestic and foreign pools of capital as the economy expands. We believe this gives investors a great opportunity to participate in this megatrend through a dedicated thematic fund which will identify opportunities across the entire financial services spectrum and look to benefit from the future growth in these sectors.”

Nimesh Chandan, CIO, Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited, said, “Our investment approach for the Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund is anchored in rigorous research and disciplined stock selection. The fund will invest in 45–60 curated companies from a universe of 180-200 megatrends powered companies, across banking, NBFC, insurance, capital market intermediary, and asset management segments, ensuring both breadth and depth of exposure. While the sector offers multiple growth avenues, we believe superior outcomes are achieved by identifying businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, prudent capital allocation, and strong governance. By focusing on quality and maintaining a long-term orientation, we aim to deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns while giving investors access to the most compelling opportunities within India’s evolving BFSI landscape.”

The equity portion of the fund is managed by Mr. Nimesh Chandan (CIO) and Mr. Sorbh Gupta (Head- Equity), while its debt investments are managed by Mr. Siddharth Chaudhary (Head- Fixed Income). The minimum application amount is ₹500 (Plus multiples of Re.1), with a minimum additional application of ₹100 (Plus multiples of Re.1). An exit load of 1% is applicable if the investment is redeemed within three months of the date of the allotment. The fund offers both Growth and IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) options.

*The portfolio count is indicative, and actual number will depend on market conditions at the time of making investment.

 

Source: #As mentioned in the fund scheme deck

 

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

 

About Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited

 

Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited (BFAML) is a 100% subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Limited. Backed by one of India’s most respected brands, BFAML is set to offer an array of innovative investment solutions using a differentiated approach to investing, including but not limited to, mutual funds (equity, debt, hybrid), portfolio management services and alternative investment funds, subject to regulatory approval. With a future-focused investment strategy, it aims to help every Indian achieve life’s financial goals.

To know more, visit www.bajajamc.com

100,000 Runners, 119 Locations For 10000 Plus Plants In Fourth Edition Of Granules Green Heartfulness Run And Plantation Week

The much-awaited Granules Green Heartfulness Run and Plantation Week which is in its fourth edition was held early morning with over 100,000 participants from across India taking part from various locations. At Kanha Shanti Vanam alone - the headquarters of Heartfulness housing the largest meditation centre in the world - the participant turn-out was over 5000. The nationwide event is supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Govt. of India) and Fit India and is aimed at not only bringing communities together for health and unity but also to raise environmental consciousness. 119 Heartfulness Centres in India and few other overseas were designated for the event, while many also participated virtually. 

Corporate teams, students and families joined the event across various categories at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The 21km Timed Run recorded its highest participation with 320 runners followed by 1000 runners in the 10km Timed Run. The 5km Timed Run witnessed 1500 runners while 2180 participants ran the 1.5km Non-Timed Family Run.

The run was flagged off by Shri Syed Kirmani- former India wicketkeeper and 1983 World Cup winner; Shri Pullela Gopichand - Chief National Coach for Indian National Badminton Team; Mrs. Uma Chigurupati- Executive Director, Granules India Limited; Shri Mahesh M. Bhagwat - IPS, Additional DGP, Law & Order; Shri Dil Raju-  noted Filmmaker; Ms. Mehreen Pirzada - noted film actor; Smt. Pratima Patel - wife of Revered Daaji (Guide of Heartfulness & President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission); Mr. Sanjay Sehgal, Trustee & Director, Heartfulness Institute, Global Working Committee, Mrs. Rachna Mehta (GHR Event Director) and Mr. Anant Sanjeev Doogar (GHR - Race Director).

Shri Mahesh M. Bhagwat - IPS, Additional DGP, Law & Order said, “The fourth edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run has got bigger than the previous years as can be seen by the turn-out. It goes to show the amount of awareness the initiative has brought among people to save and plant more trees. Be it fitness enthusiasts or green advocates, this marathon twins the purpose for the better and we hope to ten thousand additional plants since the previous editions.”

“The Granules Green Heartfulness Run is a fantastic initiative for fitness enthusiasts and also ecological evangelists. The turnout has been growing every edition and it goes to show how people are growing more environmental conscious and this includes the sensibilities children are also developing towards saving the green cover. It is inspiring to come together for the good cause and joing Heartfulness in its greening movement,” said Mrs. Uma Chigurupati - Executive Director, Granules India Limited.

“This year we have aimed to raise sufficient funds to rejuvenate an iconic park withing Hyderabad Metro area. In the past three editions the impact factor has been at 88,000+ runners, 20,000+ trees planted and maintained and over 80 locations across India having hosted the run. It is Daaji’s keen desire that more and more people are sensitized to save our green cover and under his guidance the fourth edition is accelerating that impact factor and making this run for a cause contagious. Together we are bringing the positive change,” said Mr. Sanjay Sehgal - Trustee and Director, Heartfulness Institute.

The key event partners included Medicover as the Medical Partner, IQ301 as the Timing Partner, Decathlon as the Sports Partner, Re-Active as T-shirt Partner, Community and 365 Run Club as Community Partners, Morph E-Mobility as the E-Mobility Partner, The Nile Mile as the Marathon Partner, and Forest by Heartfulness as the Forestation Partner.

Leading organisations such as Evernorth Health Services, Oak Tree Capital, Granules India, Symbiosis College, and the CRPF have joined this movement toward holistic well-being and environmental responsibility.

Serving Love On A Plate — India Autism Center Celebrates Children’s Day With A Kitchen Takeover And Sit-Down Supper

The freshly cooked food aroma, the clinking of plates, and the children's laughter all played their role as India Autism Center celebrated Children's Day with a heartwarming Sit-Down Supper and Kitchen Takeover. In a beautiful celebration of inclusion and confidence, children on the autism spectrum donned aprons, took charge of the kitchen, and served up joy, one dish at a time.

On November 12 and 13, the children from Amrit Somani Memorial Center, Marga Wellness Studio, and WeCan Society held a unique initiative comprising more than 30 young participants. Under the mentorship of Chef Shashvat Dhandhania, the children planned, prepared, and presented a delicious supper for their parents and mentors in the kitchen, which had now become the space for creativity, connection, and pride.

Parents watched with pride as the young chefs plated up their creations, turning an ordinary supper into a celebration of talent, patience, and boundless enthusiasm.

Mr. Jaishankar Natarajan, CEO, India Autism Center, shared, “Children’s Day at India Autism Center is always about celebrating ability, joy, and inclusion. This year’s Sit-Down Supper and Kitchen Takeover beautifully captured that spirit, showing us what happens when you give children the freedom to express themselves and the confidence to lead. Every dish served carried the flavour of pride and happiness.”

Chef Shashvat Dhandhania, founder of To Die For (restaurant in Park Street, Kolkata) added, “Handing over our kitchen to these young chefs was an experience I will never forget. Their creativity and passion were truly inspiring. It reminded me that when you focus on potential instead of limitation, magic happens. Each plate they served was a masterpiece of effort and love.”

Priyanka Guha, a parent of a 17-year-old boy on the spectrum shared her heartfelt experience after the celebration, shared, “When my son Inesh was diagnosed with autism at two, I didn’t imagine moments like this. Watching him cook and serve with such excitement was overwhelming. The India Autism Center and Amrit Somani Memorial Trust have given him what many couldn’t, acceptance, opportunity, and a space to just be himself. These moments are priceless.” 

Adding to the warmth of the celebration, Chefs - Vasundhara Kochar and Stuti Saraf Jain, who are the founders of Cheesserted Patisserie, along with Jayatri Biswas, founder of The Mischief and Company, joined the children, making the experience even more special with their encouragement and presence. 

Building on the success of this initiative, the India Autism Center aims to make such inclusive, skill-based experiences a regular part of its annual calendar, fostering confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging among children on the spectrum.