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Big Risks, Bigger Bets: Bharat Ke Super Founders Unlocks Fresh Capital and High-Impact Deals This Week on Amazon MX Player ~Bharat Ke Super Founders is available to stream for free on Amazon MX Player, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday~ MUMBAI, India – 24th January, 2026: This week on Amazon MX Player’s entrepreneurial reality series, Bharat Ke Super Founders, the pitch room witnessed some of the season’s most defining moments yet. Bold ideas were tested under pressure, and real capital moved with conviction. With a ₹100 crore investment pool at stake, reaffirming its commitment to founders willing to take real risks and build for the long haul. Pitches this week were evaluated by a diverse panel of tycoons, including Dr. A. Velumani, Ankur Mittal, Srini Srinivasan (Managing Director, Kotak Alternate Asset Manager), Shivam Mishra (Co-Founder, String Ventures), and Ahana Gautam (Founder & CEO, Open Secret). Hosted and mentored by the iconic Suniel Shetty, the discussions went far beyond polished decks, digging into belief, scalability, and the cost of ambition. One of the most talked-about moments came from Ulti-Mate Parenting, founded by Satish Kshirsagar and Amruta Jog. The founders pitched a parenting app designed to help parents build stronger bonds with children aged between 3 to 13, encouraging life skills and emotional resilience. Despite a personal investment of ₹95 lakh and a strong, purpose-driven narrative, the pitch faced tough questioning around market viability. While Shanti Mohan used her one-on-one card to probe the founders’ thinking, the room ultimately extended an acquisition-only offer testing whether the founders would trade their vision for capital. Choosing belief over money, the Ulti-Mate Parenting team walked away, creating one of the week’s most powerful non-deal moments. The biggest capital movement of the week came from Cosmoserve, a space-tech startup founded by former ISRO scientist Dr. Chiranjeevi. Drawing on his experience across missions like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, the founder presented an ambitious plan to build space infrastructure solutions and remove 100 dead satellites by 2028. The pitch drew multiple offers before closing a ₹5.5 crore deal, led by Dr. A. Velumani with ₹5 crore and joined by Srini Srinivasan with ₹50 lakh, marking one of the largest single deals of the season so far. Adding to the week’s momentum was Babai Tiffins, a heritage South Indian brand rooted in Nellore, known for its homestyle cooking and iconic breakfast flavours. The pitch brought legacy, consistency, and cultural resonance into the room, highlighting how traditional businesses continue to find relevance and scale. Episode momentum carried forward with Babai Kitchen, a breakfast-focused, Andhra-style vegetarian QSR brand led by Ravi Morampudi. With close to 1.9 lakh monthly orders and ₹7 crore in monthly revenue, the brand spotlighted a clear opportunity in India’s largely unorganised breakfast QSR segment reinforcing the growing investor interest in scalable food businesses. He pitched a valuation of ₹6 crore for 5% equity, winning unanimous confidence from the tycoons, who backed both the idea and the product by investing in his business. The week closed with a strong purpose-led deal from RxMen, a men’s health ecosystem addressing sexual and hormonal wellness, an area often clouded by stigma. With over 10,000 men already treated and ₹9 crore in annual revenue, the founders secured a ₹30 lakh investment, underlining the show’s commitment to businesses solving real, deeply personal problems. Adding to the diversity of ideas, Shhe Foods also entered the pitch room with a nutrition-first brand built specifically for women, blending Ayurvedic wisdom with modern nutritional science to address different life stages.

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Actor Gulshan Grover reveals to Akshay Kumar how ‘Bad Man’ became his Identity 24th January, 2026, Mumbai: As Wheel of Fortune gears up for its much-awaited premiere, viewers are in for a special episode featuring Bollywood stars Chunky Pandey, Shakti Kapoor and the iconic “Bad Man” Gulshan Grover. Hosted by Akshay Kumar, the episode promises an entertaining mix of nostalgia, humour and candid moments as the actors revisit stories from their long and colourful careers. When Akshay Kumar asks Gulshan Grover about the origin of his famous “Bad Man” tag, the actor traces it back to his iconic film Ram Lakhan. “Whenever my character would enter, I would say, ‘Main Bad Man hoon’,” he recalls. “After the film, the line caught on, and people started calling me Bad Man.” What began as a simple character trait soon became a brand, a name that defined an era of Bollywood villains and remains instantly recognisable even today. With Akshay Kumar steering the conversation with ease and humour, the episode blends fun, and nostalgia, making it a delightful watch for both long-time fans and newer audiences alike, a reminder of the characters and stories that continue to live on beyond the screen. Wheel Of Fortune, hosted by Akshay Kumar, Premieres 27th January, Every Monday to Friday at 9:00 Pm only on Sony Entertainment Television & Sony LIV ​ ***

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Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Nitin Gadkari come together for Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 New Delhi, 23 January: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), under Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, is spearheading Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan (SSA) 2026, a nationwide public awareness campaign focused on promoting responsible road behaviour. Joining the minister for this important national movement are Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, acclaimed actors Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, along with Kay Kay Menon, renowned singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, and celebrated singer-composer Swanand Kirkire. The campaign returns with a grand telethon on CNN-News18 on January 25th in Mumbai, marking the fourth consecutive year of this flagship initiative. According to official MoRTH data, India recorded 4,87,707 road crashes in 2024, resulting in 1,77,175 fatalities an average of nearly 485 lives lost every day. Alarmingly, young adults between the ages of 18 and 45 account for over two-thirds of these deaths, underscoring the urgent need for sustained awareness and education at a national scale. Risky behaviours such as overspeeding, rash driving, dangerous overtaking, jaywalking, non-use of helmets and seatbelts, and failure to provide timely assistance during the critical golden hour continue to be major contributors to road fatalities. These stark figures point to a clear imperative: long-term road safety interventions and behaviour change must be prioritised. The theme for SSA 2026 is ‘Kartavya’ (Duty), emphasising that road safety is not just a regulatory concern but a shared civic responsibility. Reflecting this shift, the campaign’s tagline—“Parvaah Se, Kartavya Tak”—signals a move from concern and awareness to conscious, responsible action on the roads. The campaign seeks to instill a strong sense of responsibility among citizens while promoting disciplined, informed, and empathetic behaviour across India’s diverse road ecosystem. Designed as a high-impact awareness initiative, the event will combine engaging conversations and performances, all aimed at driving behavioural change and strengthening public commitment to road safety. Each edition of Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan has been anchored around distinct pillars that define its focus. The 2026 edition is built on four key pillars: Kartavya (Duty): Reinforcing every citizen’s responsibility towards road safety through awareness and education. Kayda (Discipline): Promoting disciplined behaviour and sustained compliance for safer roads. Kavach (Shield): Highlighting the role of technology and AI as protective tools through innovation and implementation. Kranti (Change): Enabling a transformative, community-driven road safety movement with lasting impact. Speaking on the initiative, Santosh Menon, Chief Content Officer, Network18, said, “Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan represents a collective commitment to making our roads safer—bringing together government, institutions, industry, media, and citizens on a shared platform of responsibility. This year’s theme, Kartavya, reinforces that road safety is the duty of every citizen. Through collective ownership and sustained behavioural change, we can move from intent to real impact.” Puneet Singhvi, Chief Strategy Officer, Network18 Group, added, “We applaud the Ministry’s continued leadership in driving this sustained initiative and are committed to amplifying its message, deepening public awareness, and encouraging responsible road behaviour that can significantly reduce preventable crashes and save lives.”

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Neolite ZKW holds the Commemorative Ceremony of its Automotive Lighting Products Manufacturing Facility in Pune The Commemorative Ceremony of the Pune manufacturing facility was led by Mr. Won Yong Hwang, CEO, ZKW Group GmbH . Pune, January 23, 2026: Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, an established manufacturer and global supplier of automotive lighting products and components for OEMs (“Original Equipment Manufacturers”), across a broad spectrum of vehicle categories for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-road, two wheelers and three-wheelers, today organized the Commemorative Ceremony of its new manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The new plant, which commenced operations in December, 2025, is located in close proximity to major automotive cluster of Mumbai-Pune-Nashik-Aurangabad, which helps the company provide enhanced flexibility, better inventory management and a more personalised approach to meeting the unique needs of each customer such as JSW MG Motor India Private Limited (formerly known as MG Motor India), Stellantis Automobiles India Private Limited, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited, Isuzu Motors India Private Limited, Tata Motors Limited, and Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited. In addition to the manufacturing facilities, Neolite ZKW has established an independent design centre equipped with modern design tools and simulation software, 3D modelling, optical design, prototyping, and validation support. The design centre plays a crucial role in enhancing our company’s in-house product development capabilities, reducing time-to-market, and ensuring that our solutions meet global performance, and regulatory standards. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Won Yong Hwang, CEO, ZKW Group GmbH said, “India continues to emerge as a strategic market for the global automotive industry. Neolite ZKW’s expansion in Pune represents a positive step toward advancing next-generation automotive lighting solutions, and we look forward to continued collaboration in technology and innovation.” Mr. Rajesh Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, said, “Our new Pune plant reflects our commitment to invest in capacity, technology and talent to support the next phase of growth for our customers and for Neolite ZKW. With this facility, we are better positioned to respond timely to customer requirements, drive innovation in automotive lighting, and create employment opportunities in the region. After this, our next focus will be to get our Kancheepuram facility up and running and we are working very hard to get that done.” “The Pune facility is designed to focus on manufacturing of automotive lighting products and components including moulding, surface treatment and assembly. Further, in line with the shift toward electrification and sustainability, we also offer certain electric vehicle focused lighting products. At the same time, our portfolio is powertrain agnostic that serves both EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles.” said Mr. Rajesh Soni, CEO, Neolite ZKW

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Carraro India Expands Footprint with Four Service Centres by 2026, Inaugurates Its First Authorised Service Centre in Faridabad 23rd January, 2026 - Carraro India Limited, an independent Tier-I solution provider for axles, transmission systems, gears, and other related components, on Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 inaugurated its first Authorised Service Centre in Faridabad, through PHE Industries Pvt. Ltd. marking a significant milestone in the company’s aftermarket expansion strategy in India. The inauguration forms part of Carraro India’s long- term growth roadmap to establish four Authorised Service Centres across the country by 2026, spanning the North, South, East, and West regions. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Mr. Andrea Conchetto, CEO, Carraro Group, Italy, and Dr. Balaji Gopalan, Ph.D., Managing Director, Carraro India Limited, along with partners, customers, and other key stakeholders. Strategically located, the Faridabad service centre will cater to customers across North India, offering comprehensive service support and access to genuine Carraro spare parts. The planned rollout of four state-of-the-art authorised service centres, together with a strengthened nationwide network of authorised spare parts distributors and dealers, is designed to meet the growing demand across the agriculture, construction, and material handling sectors. The service centres will deliver OEM-grade spare parts, expert repairs, and rapid technical support for tractors, construction equipment, and material handling machinery, enhancing equipment uptime for OEMs and end-users alike. By reinforcing its authorised service and distribution network, Carraro India seeks to ensure reliable access to genuine components, while reducing downtime and operating costs in a market poised for growth driven by infrastructure development and farm mechanisation. Commenting on the expansion, Dr. Balaji Gopalan, Managing Director, Carraro India Limited said, "Our expansion reflects Carraro's commitment to powering India's off-highway sector. These four regional hubs and expanded dealer network will drive an important growth in spares business. This initiative directly supports Atmanirbhar Bharat by ensuring Indian OEMs and end-users in agriculture, construction, and material handling gain faster access to genuine OEM-grade parts, expert repairs, and minimised downtime. As infrastructure and farm mechanisation accelerate, our pan-India footprint will deliver unmatched reliability, cost savings, and sustainability—keeping vehicles operational longer while reducing waste and imports. The inauguration of PHE Industries in Faridabad marks the beginning of this transformative journey." Mr. Andrea Conchetto, CEO, Carraro Group, added, "India's dynamic market demands robust aftermarket support, and this network rollout positions Carraro as the go-to partner for sustainable, high-performance drivetrains. With four new state-of-the-art service centres spanning North, South, East, and West India by 2026, plus an expanded ecosystem of authorised distributors and dealers, we're building a future-proof infrastructure that ensures Indian customers—from tractor manufacturers to construction giants—get genuine OEM parts, rapid repairs, and zero-compromise uptime.

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Mugdha Godse and Man Singh Shine in Gripping Mystery Thriller Delivery Boy: Pizza on Time Actor Mugdha Godse takes center stage in the newly released mystery thriller Delivery Boy: Pizza on Time, which is now streaming on Jio. The film marks another intriguing outing for actor–director Man Singh and has begun drawing attention for its tense atmosphere and technology-driven premise. The film firmly belongs to the mystery–thriller genre, tapping into contemporary fears of digital intrusion and misplaced trust. Mugdha Godse delivers a compelling performance as Jia, the wife of Dev, whose seemingly ordinary evening spirals into a night of anxiety and dread. On the other side, with her husband away, Ria’s (played by Edin Rose) loneliness leads her to casually chat online with a stranger who initially appears harmless but soon turns unsettling. Godse portrays Jia’s emotional journey with restraint and intensity, effectively capturing her transition from boredom to suspicion and fear. Her performance anchors the film, making the audience experience every knock on the door and every message on the screen through her growing paranoia. Man Singh plays the role of Dev, Jia’s husband, while also serving as the film’s producer, director, and story writer. Once again, Singh demonstrates his command over suspense-driven storytelling, crafting a slow-burning mystery where perception constantly shifts and no character can be trusted completely. His on-screen presence adds another layer of intrigue to the narrative. The ensemble cast, including Pradeep Nagar, Edin Rose, and Qadir Khan Warsi, contributes strongly to the film’s uneasy tone, with each performance adding to the puzzle rather than offering easy answers. Set against visually striking yet eerie backdrops like Manali, Mahabaleshwar, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, the film uses its locations to contrast scenic beauty with underlying menace. The arrival of a pizza delivery boy with an order Ria never placed becomes the catalyst for a series of disturbing events. As confusion deepens, the film keeps viewers guessing—whether the threat is the man at the door, the stranger behind the screen, or a hidden force manipulating both. Speaking about the film, Man Singh shared that Delivery Boy: Pizza on Time reflects modern-day anxieties born out of technology and blind trust. He noted that the idea was to show how easily personal spaces can be invaded in today’s digital world, turning everyday situations into potential nightmares. His intention, he said, was to keep the audience emotionally invested and guessing until the final moments. The film is produced by Sourya Studios and presented by A Sourya Music International, with Mohammad Chand as co-producer handling creative music production and Qadir Khan Warsi serving as creative producer. The screenplay and dialogues by Kumar Gautam and Man Singh maintain a tight grip on the narrative, while cinematographers Shrikant Pattnaik and Danish Khan effectively balance scenic visuals with claustrophobic tension. Editor Sandeep Sethi ensures a crisp pace, and the atmospheric music by LK Laxmikant and Repul heightens the suspense throughout. With Mugdha Godse’s powerful performance and Man Singh’s assured direction, Delivery Boy: Pizza on Time emerges as a gripping mystery thriller that resonates strongly with the anxieties of the digital age. Media Relations

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Josh 2025 by Future Varsity and NAEMD showcases the power of youth talent Future Varsity–NAEMD JOSH 2025 Celebrates Youth Talent and Collective Creativity 21 January 2026 , Mumbai: Future Varsity–NAEMD JOSH 2025, one of Mumbai’s most dynamic intercollegiate cultural festivals, concluded successfully, reaffirming its stature as a powerful student-led platform celebrating talent, creativity, and collaboration. Organised by Future Varsity and Nest Academy of Event Management & Development (NAEMD) , the festival showcased the energy and vision of India’s youth through large-scale competitive and cultural engagements. Held under the theme “Power of We – From Humanity to Infinity,” JOSH 2025 brought together participation from over 120 colleges and more than 2,500 students from Mumbai and across Maharashtra through extensive audition rounds and a grand finale. Entirely conceptualised and executed by NAEMD students, the festival featured flagship events such as Student Idol, Fusion Dance, Fashion Show, and Band Contest, celebrating collective effort, creativity, and youthful expression. The JOSH Finals, hosted at Bal Gandharva Rangmandir, Bandra, witnessed high-energy performances by finalists selected through multiple audition rounds conducted across college campuses, creating an electrifying atmosphere and a competitive yet celebratory stage for emerging talent. Future Varsity–NAEMD JOSH 2025 recorded exceptional performances across categories, with Thakur College of Science & Commerce winning the Best College title along with the Fashion Show category. Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College emerged victorious in the Band Contest, while Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science secured the Fusion Dance title. Future Varsity–NAEMD JOSH 2025 recorded exceptional performances across categories, with Thakur College of Science & Commerce winning the Best College title along with the Fashion Show category, Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College emerging victorious in the Band Contest, and Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science securing the Fusion Dance title, while the festival was evaluated by a distinguished jury panel comprising Arpita Chakraborty, live performer and Indian playback singer, and Rishabh Panchal, singer and songwriter, who judged the Student Idol and Band Contest categories, with the Fashion Show and Fusion Dance categories evaluated by Shaina Lebana, model, actor, and professionally trained dancer, and renowned filmmaker Vijay Lalwani of Kartik Calling Kartik along with singer and music director Rohit Shyam Raut serving as jury members across all JOSH categories; the Femina Miss India Maharashtra segment was judged by an eminent panel comprising Arshia Rashid, Femina Miss India Maharashtra 2024 and Femina Miss India West 2024, Disha Patil, Miss India Maharashtra 2022, Smita Gondkar, Indian actress and second runner-up of Bigg Boss Marathi Season One, Ashwinii Aher, model and influencer, Mrs. Arti Srivastava, founder of Yuri Woori, Dr. Nida Khateeb, founder of Dentokraft, and Simran Sachdeva, actress from television and Bollywood, bringing strong industry expertise and credibility to the platform. In a historic milestone, for the first time in 60 years, the Miss India Organisation granted an academic institution the official license to host and organise the Femina Miss India Maharashtra state pageant. The event was exclusively managed by Future Varsity through its students, providing hands-on exposure to large-scale event management, media operations, and the fashion industry. The event received strong academic collaboration and institutional support from the University of Mumbai’s Garware Institute of Career Education and Development, Santacruz; B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Kalyan; Malad Kandivli Education Society (MKES), Malad West; and RAV’s Laxmichand Golwala College of Commerce and Economics, Ghatkopar East. Future Varsity–NAEMD JOSH 2025 was led and supported by the Boards of Directors of NAMG, NAEMD, Future Varsity, and Femina Miss India Maharashtra, whose guidance ensured seamless execution and strong alignment with industry standards. Reflecting the spirit of the festival’s theme and continuing JOSH’s tradition of social responsibility