Tamannaah Fine Jewellery Names Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma as Its First Male Muse
The three-month-old celeb-founded label makes its first bespoke commission for a male figure — a signal of where Indian celebrity D2C brands are heading
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Bengaluru’s LightFury Games Raises $11 Million from MS Dhoni and Seven Cricketers to Build India’s First AAA Cricket Game
The Unreal Engine 5-powered eCricket studio has now raised $19.5 million in total, with a cricketer-packed cap table and a 2026 launch on the horizon.
Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane joins Chupps Footwear as equity investor and strategic advisor
The Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans brand ambassador turns cap-table holder as Chupps taps celebrity credibility ahead of its pre-Series B close.
The UAE Just Made China Its Biggest Trade Partner — India Sits in the Middle of That Story
As UAE-China non-oil trade crosses $111 billion and 24 new deals get signed in Beijing, New Delhi has to reconcile a difficult truth: its most important Gulf partner is deepening ties with its biggest strategic rival.
Parineeti Chopra Is Now the Face of Baby Quick Commerce Startup OZi
Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra joins OZi as brand ambassador as the baby quick commerce startup closes a $6.2 million Series A led by RTP Global.
Amid uproar, Yogi govt cancels Rs 25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI, cites transparency norms
After social media backlash over the Bengaluru-based AI startup’s capacity, Yogi govt cancels Puch AI MoU and orders stricter Invest UP due diligence for future high-value deals, it is learnt.
Amazon MX Player launches on Whale TV platform in India
The integration enables Whale TV smart-TV users in India to access Amazon MX Player’s free catalogue of originals, films and international shows directly through their television interface.
Adobe partners with Airtel to offer Express Premium free for one year
Adobe and Bharti Airtel have signed a partnership that will give Airtel’s entire customer base access to Adobe Express Premium at no cost for 12 months through the Airtel Thanks app.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses 200+ characters for Sora and ChatGPT
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI and license 200+ characters to OpenAI’s Sora and ChatGPT Images under a three‑year deal that excludes talent likenesses and voices.
Reliance partners with Ajith Kumar Racing – Names Campa Energy as the official energy partner
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has struck a deal with Ajith Kumar Racing, naming its flagship drink Campa Energy as the team's official energy partner. The tie-up underscores RCPL’s youth-first strategy and support for Indian talent racing on a global stage.
Huda Beauty ends partnership with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after viral livestream backlash
Huda Beauty has cut ties with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after a viral livestream backlash. The brand says the incident “does not reflect its values.”
Jeel and Mambu Partner to Accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Fintech Innovation and Enable Banking as a Service (BaaS)
Jeel, the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, joins forces with Mambu to boost Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem through the Jeel Sandbox, advancing Vision 2030 and Banking-as-a-Service.