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From Hazard to Health: Sintex Launches SMART Tank Made with 100% Virgin Plastic in Hyderabad
While recycled plastic tanks may be cheaper, they often pose serious health hazards due to the release of chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and formaldehyde, which are linked to illnesses such as cancer, fertility issues, and respiratory problems. Sintex aims to steer the conversation from just durability and price to health and hygiene.
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India’s B2B Travel Pulse: Caravan 2025 Expands with AI-Powered Tri-City Showcase
From Flyr’s launch to curated networking, TravClan’s boutique platform redefines the future of travel trade across Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
Caravan 2025, the flagship B2B initiative by TravClan, has further solidified its position as India’s leading travel trade platform with a successful tri-city run across Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru this September. Following its inaugural edition earlier in April, Caravan’s return in the second half of the year drew over 600 travel agents and 25+ top brands, signaling strong momentum for curated, tech-forward B2B engagement in the Indian travel ecosystem.
Held on 8th, 10th, and 12th September respectively, the three-city tour embraced the theme “Travel Meets the Future: Powered by AI, Driven by You,” anchoring discussions and product showcases around the role of technology in reshaping the way agents sell travel. A standout announcement during the event was the launch of Flyr, TravClan’s AI-driven tool that allows agents to instantly generate professional-grade marketing creatives, complete with itineraries and pricing. The solution is designed to bridge a major operational gap for small and mid-sized agents enabling faster client turnaround and better branding without heavy design support.
In addition to Flyr, Caravan spotlighted enhancements in AI-driven instant quoting tools and automation-led efficiency upgrades across TravClan’s platform positioning itself not just as a networking event, but a product-led innovation hub.
The boutique format of the event allowed brands to engage in deeper, one-on-one conversations with agents, collect live feedback, and introduce experiential segments such as wellness tourism and digital detox packages. For agents, particularly from non-metro and Tier 2 regions, Caravan offered critical access to trending global destinations like Dubai, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Bali, along with the confidence and content needed to convert those opportunities into bookings.Chirag Agrawal, Co-founder of TravClan, noted, “Caravan is not about footfall; it’s about impact. Every session, every connection is intentional aimed at making the travel trade smarter, faster, and future-proof.”
With its latest edition marking its second successful outing in 2025, Caravan is poised to enter more regional markets over the coming months, reinforcing its role as the country’s most scalable and agile B2B travel ecosystem.At Prittle Prattle News, we honor your dedication and inventiveness led by showcasing you in a positive light. Under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is committed to disseminating powerful narratives that raise awareness and motivate change. For more important stories, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Beyond Borders, Beyond Business: Excelia Unveils Unified Brand Identity for the Future of Education
With a bold new logo and the IntelligenceS for our futureS baseline, Excelia redefines itself as a visionary education group across France and the world.
Excelia, one of France’s top higher education groups, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that marks a new chapter in its evolution as a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary institution. With a presence in La Rochelle, Tours, Orléans and Paris, Excelia’s rebranding reinforces its ambitions to shape the global education landscape while embracing a more unified and future-focused identity.
At the heart of this transformation is the updated XL logo, a modern visual symbol that blends openness and strength. Accompanied by the group name in bold red capitals, the design reflects Excelia’s values of Sharing, Humanity, Courage, Responsibility and Commitment. The three schools under the Excelia umbrella Business, Hotel & Tourism, and Communication will each sport individual logos in vibrant colour palettes, unified through the group’s signature corporate blue.This rebranding effort stems from extensive consultations involving students, alumni, faculty and staff, aligning with the group’s 2025–2030 strategic roadmap. The collective input called for a modern, cohesive identity that supports Excelia’s growing international presence and reputation.
The new tagline IntelligenceS for our futureS captures Excelia’s mission to harness diverse intelligences in addressing the complex challenges of tomorrow. It underscores the institution’s aim to not only educate but also innovate at the intersection of academic excellence, sustainability and societal leadership.This platform reaffirms our role as a benchmark institution in a rapidly changing world, said Bruno Neil, CEO of Excelia. It brings our vision and purpose into sharper focus uniting people and ideas to shape better futures.
Christine Bracaval, Director of External Relations & Communications, added, Our development over recent years has been both rapid and diverse. This identity asserts who we are, strengthens our visibility, and showcases our distinctive position both in France and internationally.Excelia currently educates over 6,800 students and boasts a network of 47,000 alumni. The group holds prestigious global accreditations including AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA, EFMD and UNWTO.TedQual, reflecting its strong academic and industry linkages in business, tourism and communication.
As higher education continues to face globalisation, digital transformation and rising societal expectations, Excelia’s rebrand is more than a visual update, it’s a strategic declaration of purpose in a complex, interconnected world.At Prittle Prattle News, we honor your dedication and inventiveness led by showcasing you in a positive light. Under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is committed to disseminating powerful narratives that raise awareness and motivate change. For more important stories, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Cracking the Code: SRM University Tops UST’s GenCyS 2025 Cybersecurity Challenge
Over 1,000 students and professionals registered; winning team secures ₹1.5 lakh prize and conditional job offer at UST.
In a high-stakes display of next-gen talent, UST concluded the 2025 edition of its national cybersecurity challenge, GenCyS (Generation Cyberstars), with SRM Institute of Science and Technology emerging as the winning team. The Capture the Flag (CTF) finale was held at UST’s campus in Thiruvananthapuram, bringing together the top 50 shortlisted teams from an initial pool of over 1,000 student and early-career professionals across India.
The three-member team from SRM demonstrated exceptional skill in a competitive environment that tested participants across real-world domains such as cryptography, reverse engineering, web security, network analysis, and Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities. Their victory earned them a ₹1.5 lakh cash prize and a conditional job offer from UST, reinforcing the event’s objective of identifying and nurturing India’s brightest cybersecurity minds.Second and third places were secured by participants from Tata Consultancy Services and Poornima University, respectively.
Designed to align with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, GenCyS 2025 was more than a contest, it was a platform for capability discovery, peer learning, and industry integration. UST’s Cyberproof team, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider and part of the UST ecosystem, was instrumental in designing the technical architecture and challenges for the event.Speaking at the finale, Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer, UST, said:
“In an age of rapidly evolving digital threats, investing in cybersecurity talent is no longer optional, it’s foundational. GenCyS is our commitment to developing a resilient, future-ready cyber workforce.”The GenCyS initiative, now in its third edition, continues to expand its scope by incorporating newer threat vectors and technologies. It also reflects UST’s broader talent development strategy, which merges academic outreach with on-ground challenges to build workforce-readiness in AI, cybersecurity, and digital engineering.
With GenCyS 2025 concluded, UST reaffirms its role as both a talent enabler and innovation leader within India’s evolving tech ecosystem.At Prittle Prattle News, we honor your dedication and inventiveness led by showcasing you in a positive light. Under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is committed to disseminating powerful narratives that raise awareness and motivate change. For more important stories, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Tracks of Transformation: Mumbai Metro Line 2B Set to Reshape Eastern Realty
With Mandale Diamond Garden stretch nearing launch, industry experts foresee rising housing demand, rental yields, and new project activity in Chembur, Mankhurd, and Wadala
The first phase of Mumbai’s long-anticipated Metro Line 2B is now nearing completion, signalling a transformative moment for the city’s eastern suburbs. Covering a 5.39-km elevated stretch between Mandale and Diamond Garden, the corridor has cleared all rectifications, with the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) completing key inspections. Commercial operations are expected to begin by December 2025, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
The line forms a critical link in the broader DN Nagar Mandale Metro corridor, envisioned to decongest Mumbai’s overburdened east-west traffic and improve mass transit efficiency. Beyond mobility, however, Metro Line 2B’s Phase 1 is being closely watched for its real estate implications across Chembur, Mankhurd, Wadala, and other micro-markets.“Transit infrastructure is one of the most powerful triggers for real estate appreciation. With Metro Line 2B Phase 1 going live, we foresee increased demand for homes and commercial spaces near stations, better rental yields, and renewed interest from developers for transit-oriented projects,” said a senior industry analyst.
Developers anticipate heightened market sentiment, especially around the five metro stations in this phase. Enhanced accessibility is expected to shorten commute times to commercial hubs, prompting new residential launches and faster inventory movement. Mixed-use developments, higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR) utilisation, and improved last-mile connectivity are expected to follow as infrastructure matures.A spokesperson from Chandak Group, developer of Chandak Highscape City in Chembur (E), observed:
“The upcoming operationalization of Metro Line 2B is expected to significantly improve connectivity to key employment hubs, which in turn will enhance buyer sentiment, trigger fresh launches, and support faster inventory absorption across segments.”
Though immediate price surges may be moderate, analysts predict a positive trajectory in both capital values and rental income as the full DN Nagar Mandale line progresses towards completion in 2027. Adjacent localities are also likely to benefit as the mobility catchment widens for homebuyers, investors, and tenants.As the final approvals are awaited, the city’s real estate ecosystem is preparing for a pivotal shift. With its first tracks laid, Metro Line 2B may soon redraw the realty blueprint of Mumbai’s eastern corridor bringing not just faster commutes, but broader opportunity.
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From UT Collabs to Global Creative Direction: KAWS Joins UNIQLO in First Artist-in-Residence Role
The Fall/Winter 2025 season marks a new era for UNIQLO LifeWear, with KAWS shaping product design, exhibitions, and global art engagement.
UNIQLO has announced that world-renowned artist and designer KAWS will be its first-ever Global Artist in Residence, marking a significant evolution in the brand’s longstanding relationship with the contemporary art world.
This new role expands KAWS’ collaboration with UNIQLO far beyond product design. For the upcoming Fall/Winter 2025 season, he will contribute to every layer of the LifeWear ecosystem from limited-edition apparel and graphic art to global exhibitions, cultural storytelling, and creative activations across UNIQLO’s retail platforms.The announcement was made ahead of UNIQLO LifeWear Day in Tokyo, a global event where the company showcases upcoming collections and brand innovations. In celebration of the announcement, a limited-edition KAWS UT collection featuring three T-shirt designs and a special art book was unveiled and released globally on the same day.
“This new position gives me an incredible opportunity to explore creativity in unexpected ways,” said KAWS (Brian Donnelly). “I’ve always appreciated UNIQLO’s democratic approach to art and design, and I’m excited to build on that with a new level of depth and impact.”
The Artist in Residence program aims to bring a deeper sense of cultural relevance and artistic integrity to LifeWear UNIQLO’s guiding concept of creating simple, high-quality clothing for everyone. By formalizing KAWS’ creative involvement, UNIQLO is reinforcing its commitment to merging global fashion with art, accessibility, and personal expression.With this announcement, UNIQLO is not just extending a collaboration, it is institutionalizing art as part of its product philosophy. KAWS’ influence will span UT graphics, store installations, future product lines, and curated art experiences across markets, further cementing UNIQLO’s unique positioning at the intersection of lifestyle and visual culture.
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India’s Top Modelling Talent Heads to Bengaluru as Phoenix Mega Model Hunt 2025 Begins
With industry icon Prasad Bidapa mentoring and over 2,000 entries already in, the hunt for India’s next runway stars begins at Phoenix Mall of Asia on 28 September.
India’s Top Modelling Talent Heads to Bengaluru as Phoenix Mega Model Hunt 2025 Begins
With industry icon Prasad Bidapa mentoring and over 2,000 entries already in, the hunt for India’s next runway stars begins at Phoenix Mall of Asia on 28 September.
Phoenix Mega Model Hunt 2025, one of India’s most prominent fashion talent platforms, is set to begin its Bengaluru auditions on 28 September at Phoenix Mall of Asia, Yelahanka. Backed by over 2,000 pre-event registrations and guided by renowned fashion mentor Prasad Bidapa, the competition is expected to draw aspiring models from across the country.Now in its second edition, the Phoenix Mega Model Hunt continues to serve as a national launchpad for young talent seeking visibility in the fashion and entertainment industries. The grand finale will take place at the same venue on 4 October, offering winners mentorship, exposure to top fashion scouts, and a platform to begin their professional journey.
Prasad Bidapa, the veteran stylist and choreographer leading the initiative, has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s modelling landscape. His mentorship is expected to give contestants not only catwalk training but also deep insights into grooming, portfolio development, and personal branding.Speaking on the launch, a Phoenix representative shared, “This is more than just a talent contest. It’s a commitment to giving the next generation of Indian models access to industry mentorship, exposure, and growth. We’re proud to have over 2,000 entries already and we’re just getting started.”
Open to all aspirants aged 18 to 28, the auditions are designed to be inclusive, with a focus on individuality and potential rather than prior experience. Winners will receive professional development support and national exposure through Phoenix’s network and media coverage.With the fashion and influencer economy growing in India, the Phoenix Mega Model Hunt 2025 arrives at a time when modelling is becoming a serious and structured career path for young Indians. The partnership with Phoenix Mall of Asia, one of Bengaluru’s largest premium lifestyle destinations, also signals the fusion of high fashion and high footfall.
Registrations remain open for walk-ins on 28 September.At Prittle Prattle News, we honor your dedication and inventiveness led by showcasing you in a positive light. Under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is committed to disseminating powerful narratives that raise awareness and motivate change. For more important stories, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Pedal for the Planet Turns 10: Embassy Group Scales Up Bengaluru’s Greenest Ride Mondelez India
From 1400 cyclists to zero plastic, the 2025 edition of ‘Pedal for the Planet’ powers Bengaluru’s largest green movement yet.
A decade since it first put wheels to purpose, Embassy Group’s flagship sustainability event, Pedal for the Planet, returned with its most expansive edition yet. Over 1,400 cyclists families, professionals, schoolchildren, and sustainability advocates converged at Embassy Springs, marking the 10th anniversary of Bengaluru’s largest citizen-led cycling initiative.
What began as a corporate green campaign has now become a city-wide movement, championing environmental consciousness through community engagement. This year’s edition was not just about kilometers clocked, but milestones in eco-responsibility.Every pedal stroke was designed to reinforce action: zero plastic was used on-site, filtered water was served in terracotta matkas, electric vehicles led the rally, and trees were pledged for every participating cyclist. Participants chose between 3km, 5km, and 20km routes, crossing urban greens, community spaces, and educational institutions, all of which played a role in shaping the event’s environmental message.
The ride also highlighted Embassy’s long-standing partnerships with sustainability-focused organisations. Highlights included an immersive art installation using repurposed waste, eco-carnival booths by school children, and live demos on upcycling and water conservation. Collaborators included partners such as TAICT and local environmental groups, who offered hands-on climate action activities.“We’re proud to see how Pedal for the Planet has evolved into a platform where fitness, climate awareness, and community come together,” said a spokesperson from Embassy Group. “This 10th edition was not just a celebration but a reaffirmation of our commitment to creating climate-resilient communities.”
The 2025 event also featured a Carbon Offset Zone, where participants could calculate and pledge compensations for their daily emissions, integrating data-driven accountability into the experience.As Pedal for the Planet enters its second decade, Embassy Group is planning to take the initiative to other cities, aiming to replicate its unique blend of education, mobility, and environmental action.
With over 10,000 cumulative participants since inception and tangible environmental impact from tree plantation to waste diversion the legacy of Pedal for the Planet continues to grow with every rotation of the wheel.At Prittle Prattle News, we honor your dedication and inventiveness led by showcasing you in a positive light. Under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is committed to disseminating powerful narratives that raise awareness and motivate change. For more important stories, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Safe Shelter, Stronger Recovery: Mondelez India Backs Child Cancer Families at St. Jude ACTREC Facility
ACTREC’s new 12-storey facility will serve over 700 families annually, with Mondelez-backed units providing free stay, nutrition, and counselling.
In a significant gesture of corporate social responsibility, Mondelez India has extended its long-standing partnership with St. Jude India ChildCare Centres by supporting two new residential units at ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre’s Navi Mumbai campus.
These newly inaugurated units are part of India’s largest pediatric cancer care accommodation facility, a 12-storey building that will provide holistic support to over 700 families every year. Each family will receive not only free residential accommodation, but also nutrition support, transport to hospitals, education for siblings, and counselling services essential enablers for uninterrupted treatment.St. Jude’s “Home Away from Home” model addresses a critical gap in India’s cancer care ecosystem: access to safe, hygienic, and affordable accommodation for children undergoing long-term cancer treatment in metropolitan hospitals. This becomes especially crucial for families traveling from smaller towns with limited financial resources.
Mondelez India’s contribution ensures that two full residential units are available free of cost to families during the child’s treatment phase. These units are equipped with safe cooking facilities, sanitation, and psycho-social care infrastructure allowing patients and caregivers to focus on healing without logistical burdens.“This is about more than just shelter. It’s about dignity, care, and emotional strength for families navigating the hardest phase of their lives,” said a senior spokesperson at Mondelez India. “We are honoured to play a small role in their journey toward recovery.”
The ACTREC centre, inaugurated recently, is now the largest facility operated by St. Jude India. With this expansion, St. Jude reinforces its mission to provide comprehensive care not just to the patient, but to the entire family unit so that financial or geographic barriers never stand in the way of treatment.Mondelez India has been associated with St. Jude India since 2015, supporting thousands of families through donations, volunteering, and awareness programs.
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