Mannuri Vamshi Krishna, Dr Sheetal Jindal, Dr Preeti Singh, Shishir Gupta, Sameer Moidin, Kunal Arya and Amjad Raza Khan share year-end perspectives on healthcare, mobility, mental health, IoT and digital finance
Category: Business
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Jindal IVF, Lissun, MedScore, EVeium, Zelio and Oakter trace the operational shifts that defined 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the year stands out less for headline-grabbing disruption and more for the quieter operational shifts that reshaped how Indian companies build, scale, and sustain their businesses. Across healthcare, mental wellness, electric mobility, IoT, and digital finance, founders point to a common undercurrent: systems mattered more than speed, and discipline mattered more than noise.
In fertility care, Jindal IVF reflected a year shaped by growing patient confidence and steady clinical performance. Dr Sheetal Jindal, Senior Consultant and Medical Director, noted that 2025 saw a noticeable shift toward more informed decision-making among couples seeking fertility treatment. Increased demand for advanced diagnostics and consistent outcomes across IVF and IUI cycles pushed the centre to strengthen laboratory efficiency and treatment planning, while maintaining a clear focus on ethical and transparent care. The continued inflow of families travelling from across North India, she said, reinforced the importance of dependable results and clear communication as the basis for sustainable growth.
In consumer technology and smart home adoption, Oakter described 2025 as a year of consolidation and proof. Shishir Gupta, Co-founder and CEO, said Indian households increasingly chose practical, durable, India-designed smart devices that simplified everyday living. The company crossed one million B2C customers since inception, added 145,000 new customers during the year, and recorded 55 percent year-on-year revenue growth while remaining profitable without external investment. Strong demand across online platforms is now driving preparations for wider category expansion, deeper retail presence, and a more focused direct-to-consumer strategy in the year ahead.
At Zelio E-Mobility, the year carried additional significance with the company’s SME IPO and BSE listing in September 2025. Kunal Arya, Co-founder and Managing Director, described the listing as a defining milestone that reinforced market confidence. A 77 percent increase in H1 FY26 revenue, alongside new launches and portfolio upgrades across low- and high-speed electric two-wheelers, underlined the company’s focus on innovation and scale as it transitions into its next phase as a listed EV brand.
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Annual Flower Show Held at Central Park Residential Projects in Gurugram
The event was held at Central Park Resorts and Central Park Flower Valley, with remarks from Vikram Singh and Neeraj Gupta.
An annual flower show was held at residential developments in Gurugram, with events organised across Central Park’s Central Park Resorts and Central Park Flower Valley. The programme brought together residents from both locations for a series of scheduled activities centred on seasonal floral displays and community participation.
The event featured curated winter plant varieties, including chrysanthemums, spider pompons, daisies, and other seasonal flowers arranged across landscaped areas within the two residential projects. Designated zones and pathways were prepared to accommodate resident movement and viewing, with installations positioned across common areas at both sites.Proceedings opened with a lamp-lighting ceremony led by senior citizen residents, followed by a sequence of live musical performances. Over the course of the programme, residents participated in a range of organised activities that included children’s art sessions, sustainability-themed games, a community fashion presentation, Christmas tree decoration exercises, talent showcases, live singing segments, and DJ-led evening gatherings. Food services were provided on-site through St. Jerome, the in-house hospitality vertical associated with the Central Park developments.
According to organisers, the programme was designed to be resident-led, with participation from multiple age groups across both communities. Activities were scheduled across different time slots to allow residents from Central Park Resorts and Central Park Flower Valley to attend without overlap or congestion.Speaking during the event, Vikram Singh, President at Central Park, said the flower show has become a recurring community programme within the organisation’s residential developments. He noted that the initiative aligns with the company’s approach to maintaining shared spaces that combine landscaping, design planning, and resident interaction.
Neeraj Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, also addressed residents during the programme. He stated that community-focused initiatives play a role in encouraging regular interaction among residents and supporting shared responsibility within large residential townships.
Organisers confirmed that the flower show is intended to remain an annual fixture across Central Park’s residential properties. Planning for future editions will continue to involve resident participation and on-site programming linked to seasonal landscaping cycles.Central Park Resorts and Central Park Flower Valley are part of the developer’s larger residential portfolio in Gurugram. The completion of the flower show programme marked the close of the year-end community calendar at both locations.
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Types of Furniture Across Cultures: How Tradition Shapes Design
By Mr. Hemant Agarwal, Founder of Silver Lake Premium Furniture
Types of furniture have always been a reflection of the culture and history of the people who crafted and used them. From the minimalist designs of Japan to the opulent, intricately carved furniture of China, each culture tells its own story through its interior design. Furniture is not just functional but a symbol of the artistry, beliefs, and lifestyle of different communities. This exploration of the varied types of furniture found across the world, from traditional to contemporary styles, offers a glimpse into the creative ingenuity that defines human living spaces.
The lifestyle of human species has evolved a lot in the last few centuries, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat, it’s all evolved a lot in past times. Diversity of human beliefs is immense, different cultures have different styles of living, their home design, whether they use concrete or wood or the type of furniture they prefer. Interior design of homes differs according to their culture, depending on the types of traditional craftsmanship they use, or the cultural practices of that particular place.
Types of Furniture used vary in different cultures, like in Japanese culture, traditionally Tatami Mats and Futon were used. Tatami Mats were woven by straws and were made to be laid on floors, generally for floor seating and low tables. Futons are the mattress that can be folded and stored during day time. We can see that Japanese furniture are typically minimal, and are made solely for comfort. Shoji screens can also be an example of minimalistic furniture in Japanese culture, which are sliding paper doors to allow light to pass through.
Traditional Chinese furniture was often made of hardwoods, and had distinct curves, or intricate carvings to make them look more appealing. Ming chairs and Chinese cabinets are some of the examples, where Ming chairs are known for their elegance and simplicity and Chinese cabinets were lacquered with carvings and paintings. Opium beds and Kang tables were also some of the furniture often used in Chinese culture.
Traditionally, Charpai was one of the most basic pieces of furniture used in Indian culture. It’s a traditional woven bed, made from a wooden frame and jute strings. Jhoola is one of the things that can be found in the Indian courtyards or living rooms, it’s a hanging swing chair or bench. Indian furniture often had intricate carvings, designs, and paintings made, especially in royal homes.
African furniture was traditionally made on a hierarchy basis, stools and thrones, which symbolize power and prestige and wooden carved benches were used for the communal sittings. Stools were often carved from a single piece of wood and benches used to be adorned with tribal carvings. Rattan furniture were made from palm stems and were known for their durability and lightweight. In countries like Morocco, Leather Ottomans are used as seats or foot rests, and are made from goat or camel hide.
In the Middle eastern countries, Majlis seating and Mosaic tables are used traditionally. Majlis seating is a form of communal gathering where cushions are laid around the room in a circular manner and Mosaic tables are intricate with geometric designs usually found in countries like Morocco and Iran. Divans are long backless Sofas, covered with sheets and cushions.
Victorian furniture in Western Europe is often made of hardwood and rich padded textile covering it. Chesterfield Sofa is a two layered leather sofa, which came from England. Louis XIV furniture is again a luxurious and expensive piece often found in France.
American furniture design has changed a lot from native Americans to modern interior designs. Adirondack chairs and Shaker furniture are often seen in America. Adirondack chairs are outdoor chairs, which have wide armrests and can be used in rusty settings. Metal, glass and plywood were used in mid-century modern, which had clean, sleek lines.
As opposed to their northern companion the furniture style in Latin America has always been quite simple. Influenced by the Spanish craftsmanship, their furniture style has always been lightweight and eco-friendly. Hammocks, a traditional hanging bed or seat, are usually made of cotton or sisal fiber, they can be used both inside and outside hanging with the help of a tree. Equipal chairs are made from pigskin leather and woven wood are mostly found in countries like Mexico.
Every culture has their own style and design in their furniture, they all bring their unique flavor in the design and craftsmanship. It tells you the story of their culture and history of their people and traditions.
This article was shared with Prittle Prattle News as an authored article.
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