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16 Apr

Hoonartek Appoints Shobhit Jaiswal as Chief Growth Officer for the Americas

MediaCatalystHuman Resource

New Delhi: — Global data and AI solutions company Hoonartek has announced the appointment of Shobhit Jaiswal as its Chief Growth Officer – Americas, marking a strategic move to accelerate its expansion across the United States and the broader Americas region. With over two decades of experience in leading large-scale data and AI transformations for Fortune 500 companies, Jaiswal will spearhead growth strategy, revenue generation, client engagement, and strategic partnerships in the Americas. His expertise spans data monetization, end-to-end AI solutions, account development, and C-suite collaboration. Before joining Hoonartek, Jaiswal held senior leadership roles in global technology firms where he…

16 Apr

SRCC Hosts Second Edition of Shri Arun Jaitley Memorial Debate with National Participation

MediaCatalystEducation

New Delhi: — Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) concluded the Second Edition of the Shri Arun Jaitley Memorial Debate (SAJMD) with a grand award ceremony on April 12, 2025, celebrating the power of debate, intellect, and the legacy of the late statesman Arun Jaitley. The event brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and students from across India in a tribute to Jaitley’s enduring influence on political discourse and public service. A total prize fund of ₹2.5 lakh, split equally between the English and Hindi debate categories, was awarded to winners from among 40 participating premier institutions. Contestants hailed from colleges…

16 Apr

Delhi Government Cracks Down on Private School Fee Hikes

MediaCatalystEducation

New Delhi:— The Delhi government has launched a robust crackdown on private unaided schools across the national capital for implementing irregular and exorbitant fee hikes, following widespread complaints from parents and guardians. The move, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Directorate of Education (DoE), aims to enforce stricter compliance with the Delhi School Education Act and Rules (DSEAR), 1973, and alleviate the financial burden on families, particularly those from middle- and lower-income groups. The DoE has issued notices to numerous private schools accused of increasing fees without prior approval, with some institutions reportedly hiking fees by 25–30% annually,…

16 Apr

MediBuddy Study: 1 in 3 Young Professionals in India Suffer from Anxiety

MediaCatalystHealth

Mumbai: — Nearly one in three young professionals in India are dealing with anxiety, according to a new study by MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform. The study, based on data from psychological consultations between October and December 2024, highlights growing emotional stress among the millennial and Gen Z workforce. Out of 2,400 consultations analyzed, 32.28% were related to anxiety, while 17.15% involved stress-related concerns. Together, they make up nearly half of all mental health consultations recorded on the platform, pointing to a concerning trend in workplace well-being. The report indicates that individuals aged 20–40 are the most affected, with…

16 Apr

GM Srinath Narayanan Joins Chessbrainz as Brand Ambassador to Boost Global Chess Education

MediaCatalystNews, Sports

New Delhi: – Olympiad gold medal-winning coach Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan has joined global online chess academy Chessbrainz as brand ambassador. The collaboration, facilitated by MGD1, aims to strengthen structured chess education across 50+ countries. Srinath, one of India’s leading chess coaches and a mentor to players like Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin, will contribute to enhancing Chessbrainz’s curriculum, developing its coaching framework, and providing students with direct access to high-level training. The partnership also includes the use of his name and image in training initiatives. “Chess education is evolving, and platforms like Chessbrainz are making structured learning accessible to more…

16 Apr

Appy Pie Enters Generative AI Space with Launch of PixelForge and Vibeo

MediaCatalystBusiness, Technology

New Delhi: – Appy Pie has launched two AI models: PixelForge and Vibeo, marking its entry into the generative AI space. The tools allow users to create images and videos from text or image inputs, without requiring design or technical skills. The launch follows the company’s earlier language model, Flawless Text, and expands Appy Pie’s offerings in content creation. PixelForge is a text-to-image model that produces visuals based on user prompts. It supports various outputs, including images for advertising, product concepts, and branding materials. The tool is built to work across different styles and use cases. Vibeo is a text-to-video…

15 Apr

MMTC-PAMP Launches First-Ever Exclusive Brand Store for 24K Gold and Silver in Delhi

MediaCatalystBusiness

New Delhi: – MMTC-PAMP, India’s only LBMA-accredited gold and silver refinery, has launched its first-ever Exclusive Brand Store in Rohini Sector 7, Delhi. The store is dedicated solely to selling 24K 999.9+ pure gold and silver coins and bars—marking a significant milestone in the company’s retail expansion across India. The new store was officially inaugurated by Mr. Marwan Shakarchi, Group CEO of the MKS PAMP Group, and is part of MMTC-PAMP’s broader strategy to enhance customer engagement by combining Swiss craftsmanship with Indian cultural aesthetics. Unlike traditional jewellery outlets, the brand store focuses exclusively on minted precious metal coins and…

10 Apr

Trump’s Tariff War Heats Up: China Faces Immediate Duties as Others Get 90-Day Reprieve

MediaCatalystNews, World

New Delhi– The United States’ trade war with the world took a dramatic turn as President Donald Trump announced a partial pause on his sweeping tariff plan, delaying implementation for 90 days on imports from all countries except China. The move, revealed in a late-night Truth Social post on April 9, keeps the pressure on Beijing while offering a temporary olive branch to other trading partners amid mounting economic turbulence and international backlash. Trump’s initial tariff salvo came on April 2, when he declared a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with steeper duties targeting specific nations. China bore the…

10 Apr

Coromandel International and Ma’aden Forge Long-Term Fertilizer Supply Deal

MediaCatalystAgriculture, Business

Mumbai: – Coromandel International, an Indian agri-solutions provider, and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden), a phosphate fertilizer producer, have solidified their partnership with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at securing a stable supply of crucial fertilizers for Indian agriculture. The agreement, signed on April 9, 2025, will ensure Coromandel receives long-term supplies of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NP/NPK fertilizers from Ma'aden. This move comes amidst global supply chain disruptions that have impacted DAP availability in India. "This strategic partnership with Ma'aden is a natural extension of our longstanding relationship and will help Coromandel ensure timely availability of DAP…

26 Mar

Findi Secures INR 243 Crore to Fuel Indian Fintech Expansion

MediaCatalystBusiness, Investment

New Delhi, March 26, 2025 – Findi Ltd (ASX: FND), an Australian-listed fintech company, has raised A$45 million (INR 243 Crore) to bolster its majority-owned Indian subsidiary, Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt Ltd (TSI). This significant capital infusion, one of the largest fintech fundings in India in the past six months, underscores Findi's growing influence in the country's rapidly evolving digital payments sector. The funding was secured through an institutional placement and share purchase plan (SPP), attracting strong participation from institutional investors. The proceeds will be strategically deployed to enhance TSI's technological infrastructure, expand its merchant payment solutions, and accelerate…