Single-Dose Packaging Transforms Nutraceutical, Dermatology, and OTC Sectors with Precision Dosing for Gels, Liquids, and Creams

Single-Dose Packaging Transforms Nutraceutical, Dermatology, and OTC Sectors with Precision Dosing for Gels, Liquids, and Creams

Category leader V-Shapes brings its patented single-dose packaging technology and unit-dose packaging technology to nutraceuticals, dermatology, and OTC healthcare, enabling exact, contamination-free dosing for gels, liquids, and creams. The intuitive snap, fold and squeeze packaging format revolutionizes medical representative sampling, ensuring hygienic product trials and precise application for everyday wellness and clinical regimens. Designed for high-performance formulations—from liquid vitamin unit-dose sachets and purified shilajit to hair growth boosters and advanced face creams—the zero-waste solution guarantees uncompromised product potency and integrity. Mumbai, October 22, 2026: V-Shapes, the global leader in snap and squeeze mono-dose packaging solutions, is empowering brands across nutraceuticals, dermatology, and over-the-counter (OTC) wellness to elevate product delivery through advanced unit-dose technology. Engineered specifically to handle high-performance gels, liquids, and creams, the Italian packaging innovator’s patented packaging technology provides exact dosage control, making it an indispensable asset for brands where precise measurement and active ingredient potency are critical. Whether delivering liquid vitamins, purified shilajit, hair growth boosters, or targeted face creams and treatments, V-Shapes eliminates the mess, guesswork, and inaccuracy of traditional multi-dose bottles and tear-off sachets. Its one-handed opening mechanism ensures that active formulations remain fresh, uncontaminated, and precisely metered from the first application to the last. Furthermore, the distinct, proprietary nature of the packaging provides a powerful anti-counterfeit benefit, giving brand owners and consumers enhanced assurance against product imitation and adulteration. Highlighting the importance of precision and brand security, Abhishek Chitlangia, CEO of V-Shapes, said: “In nutraceuticals, dermatology, and OTC wellness, exact dosage is non-negotiable. Whether a consumer is taking daily liquid vitamins, authentic shilajit formulations, or applying a specialized dermatologist-recommended face serum, precision dictates efficacy. Our patented single-dose platform allows brands to package gels, liquids, and creams with absolute dosage accuracy. Furthermore, it completely transforms medical representative sampling, giving companies a premium, hygienic, and portable tool to drive clinical adoption and consumer trial, all while safeguarding brand integrity and deterring counterfeiting.” By uniting precision dosage and enhanced compliance with airtight protection against contamination, the V-Shapes platform guarantees that active formulations remain completely fresh and potent from the first application to the last. Whether dispensing specialized facial serums, hair growth boosters, or daily liquid supplements, this innovative format transforms every consumer interaction and medical representative sample into a seamless, high-performance experience. Targeted Industry Applications & Focus Categories Nutraceuticals & Daily Boosters: Delivers precise, portion-controlled unit-dose packaging for liquid vitamins, functional wellness boosters, and authentic shilajit resins, ensuring full potency and zero wastage. Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care: Empowers dermatologists and skincare brands with single-use serum packaging, face creams, and specialized treatments, providing contamination-free, exact-dose application for optimal skin health. OTC Healthcare & Clinical Applications: Offers hygienic, tamper-evident delivery for over-the-counter therapeutic gels, liquid formulations, and topical creams, ensuring accurate patient compliance and safety. Hair Growth Boosters: Provides high-integrity, leak-proof packaging for topical hair serums and growth boosters, ensuring the exact required amount is delivered cleanly to the scalp. Sampling by Medical Representatives: Revolutionizes medical marketing and sampling by companies via medical representatives, replacing bulky bottles with sleek, portable, one-handed sample packs that offer an immaculate first-time brand experience. Beyond precision dosing and chemical protection, V-Shapes delivers a universally accessible, all-inclusive design featuring effortless one-handed opening with zero tear-off litter. This makes the format exceptionally user-friendly for elderly patients, individuals with limited motor dexterity, and everyday consumers seeking hassle-free, hygienic, and portable wellness and skincare solutions. From containing a product to enhancing its experience, V-Shapes provides the automated packaging machinery and co-packaging contract services necessary for brands to scale single-dose applications globally across nutraceutical, personal care, and healthcare markets. About V-Shapes (https://v-shapes.com/) V-Shapes is a global leader in snap-and-squeeze mono-dose packaging solutions, developing innovative packaging formats that make products more convenient, portable, precisely dispensed and differentiated. Its proprietary snap-fold-squeeze packaging platform combines automated packaging machinery with co-packaging contract services, enabling manufacturers across Food and Beverage, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Wellness, Personal Care and Cosmetics, and Travel & Hospitality to scale single-dose packaging and single-serve packaging applications globally. Built on Italian engineering excellence and designed for global applications, V-Shapes brings together patented packaging technology and flexible packaging solutions to help brands explore new opportunities in unit-dose packaging and portion-controlled packaging. V-Shapes is owned by Control Print, a trusted leader in coding and marking technologies.

PVR INOX CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF TOM & JERRY: FORBIDDEN COMPASS WITH EXCLUSIVE TUFFY COLLECTIBLES

PVR INOX CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF TOM & JERRY: FORBIDDEN COMPASS WITH EXCLUSIVE TUFFY COLLECTIBLES ~ The film releases on October 23, with exclusive Tuffy collectibles available at select PVR INOX cinemas ~ National, October 22nd, 2026: PVR INOX Limited, India’s largest and most premium multiplex chain, is set to welcome audiences to Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass, releasing in cinemas on October 23, 2026. Directed by Gang Zhang and presented by Zee Studios, the English-language animated action-adventure comedy brings the beloved characters back to the big screen for another outing filled with their signature fun and mischief. Moving past traditional chases, a magical star-compass transports the duo into an ancient realm of Eastern mythology and mythical guardians. As the franchise’s first fully 3D CGI feature film, the project is produced by China Film Co., Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures, Origin Animation, and Turner Entertainment Co., with animation by ReDefine Animation. To celebrate the release, PVR INOX is introducing officially licensed Tuffy collectibles, giving fans a keepsake to take home from their cinema visit. Available in Tuffy Angel and Tuffy Devil designs, the premium-quality PVC keychains capture two playful sides of the character and are priced at ₹899 each and are available at select PVR INOX Cinemas. The Tuffy Angel and Tuffy Devil keychains will be available at 50+ select PVR INOX cinemas across 13 cities: Bengaluru, Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Gurugram, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Greater Noida and Chandigarh. The initiative brings together the joy of watching familiar characters on the big screen and the appeal of film-inspired merchandise, creating an additional connection for longtime fans and younger audiences discovering the franchise. Commenting on the release, Mr. Gautam Dutta, CEO, Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX Limited, said, “Tom & Jerry has a rare ability to bring generations together through humour that needs little introduction. We look forward to welcoming families and fans to experience their latest adventure on the big screen. We have seen a strong response to film inspired collectibles in the past, highlighting the potential of merchandise to drive additional sales and extend fan engagement beyond the film. The Tuffy keychains build on this enthusiasm, offering fans an accessible collectible featuring a much loved character while creating an additional retail opportunity around the film’s release.” The Tuffy Angel and Tuffy Devil keychains will be available while stocks last.

10 Months of Training Before “Action”: How Shriyam Prepared to Become a Sumo Wrestler for Sumo Didi

10 Months of Training Before “Action”: How Shriyam Prepared to Become a Sumo Wrestler for Sumo Didi Inspired by the true story of Hetal Dave, Sumo Didi premieres on 23rd October on Hindi Zee 5. Before the cameras rolled, Shriyam Bhagnani had 10 months of preparation ahead of her. For Sumo Didi, inspired by the extraordinary journey of Hetal Dave, India’s first professional female sumo wrestler, the challenge was to do justice to a story rooted in determination, courage and breaking barriers. And who better to guide her than Hetal herself? Hetal personally trained Shriyam, helping her understand the postures, techniques and physical discipline associated with sumo wrestling. Alongside learning the specific movements required for the role, Shriyam underwent overall physical training to prepare herself for the demands of the character. The process was about more than getting the techniques right; it was about understanding the nuances of a world that Shriyam was stepping into for the first time. Shriyam Bhagnani on preparing for the role: “There were two major challenges, and interestingly, the first wasn’t really about the skill itself. It was about the time I had to achieve it. A wrestler spends their entire life building the strength, muscle, posture and physicality required for the sport. I had to achieve a version of that in just ten months. I never saw it as an impossible task, though. I found it as an exciting goal. I knew what I wanted to look like and what I wanted to achieve, and that kept me motivated throughout the process. The second challenge was more physical. We were training for hours every single day, burning an enormous number of calories. My body type is such that when I exercise intensely, I tend to lose weight. Since maintaining my weight was essential for the role, I had to eat even more to compensate for the calories I was burning. So, in many ways, the physical transformation wasn’t just about training harder. It was also about making sure I was eating enough to sustain the body I needed for the character. Despite these challenges, I genuinely enjoyed the process. There was something incredibly exciting about having a goal that seemed so far removed from my everyday life and working towards it one day at a time.” For Hetal, training Shriyam meant helping her translate years of personal experience into a performance that felt authentic on screen. Having lived the journey herself, she could guide Shriyam on the finer details of sumo, from the correct postures to the discipline and precision required. Her involvement gave Shriyam the opportunity to learn directly from the person whose life inspired the film. Hetal Dave on training Shriyam: “I trained shriyam from the basics of Judo and Sumo Wrestling. I wanted her not just to understand the choreography of the fight, but also the falls you need to take if someone throws you, which made her confident on applying the attacks that she eventually did in the final takes.” Talking about the most important things she focused on, she added, “Since Shriyam doesn’t come from a combat sports background, my main aim was to help her understand and anticipate her opponent’s moves. I wanted her to learn how to gauge every push and pull, when to apply strength, when to dodge an attack, and how to study her opponent before stepping into a fight.”

Force Motors Launches an Initiative for Sustainable End-of-Life Vehicle Management

Force Motors Launches an Initiative for Sustainable End-of-Life Vehicle Management Force Motors to facilitate access to authorised scrappage for eligible end-of-life vehicles Initiative to support responsible disposal, recovery of recyclable materials and greater awareness of organised vehicle scrappage Partnership with Rosmerta Recycling to provide customers access to its Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility Pune, 22nd October 2026: Force Motors Limited, India’s largest van maker and a leading automotive manufacturer, today announced its initiative towards promoting responsible end-of-life vehicle management by facilitating access to authorised scrappage for its customers. Through an association with Rosmerta Auto Recycling Pvt. Ltd., Force Motors aims to make authorised vehicle scrappage more accessible to customers in the Delhi-NCR region, further strengthening its commitment under the MoU signed with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to support the Commercial Vehicle Replacement Scheme in the region. Starting with Delhi-NCR, the Company will also explore similar engagements in other parts of the country to expand customer access to authorised scrappage facilities and encourage responsible end-of-life vehicle management. For Force Motors, the initiative reflects a broader approach to customer responsibility that extends beyond the sale and operation of a vehicle. While regular maintenance and timely replacement are important aspects of vehicle ownership, ensuring that ageing vehicles are retired responsibly is equally important. Authorised scrappage helps take end-of-life vehicles through the appropriate process while enabling the recovery and recycling of materials that would otherwise go to waste. Under the arrangement, eligible Force Motors customers will be able to access Rosmerta’s Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF), where vehicles will undergo the necessary documentation, depollution and dismantling processes. The facility will also support the segregation and recovery of recyclable materials, along with the generation of relevant scrappage documentation, including the Certificate of Deposit, wherever applicable. By improving awareness and access to organised scrappage, Force Motors aims to support more responsible vehicle retirement practices and contribute to the recovery of valuable automotive materials. Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited, said, “As a responsible vehicle manufacturer, we believe our role extends beyond building and delivering vehicles. How a vehicle is managed at the end of its useful life matters too. Through this initiative, we want to encourage responsible scrappage and the recovery of valuable materials, while making it easier for our customers to choose authorised disposal channels. This is another practical step in our efforts to improve resource efficiency and promote more responsible practices across the automotive lifecycle”. The initiative aligns with Force Motors’ continued focus on improving resource efficiency and reducing its environmental impact. By encouraging responsible disposal and the recovery of recyclable materials from end-of-life vehicles, the Company aims to extend its sustainability approach beyond its manufacturing operations and support more responsible practices across the vehicle lifecycle.

Nachne Nu Jee Kardae’: Bollyjammers Add a New Track to the Shaadi Playlist

‘Nachne Nu Jee Kardae’: Bollyjammers Add a New Track to the Shaadi Playlist Wedding season calls for music that gets everyone on the dance floor, and Bollyjammers are bringing just that with their latest release, *Nachne Nu Jee Kardae*. With its upbeat sound and infectious energy, the track is making its presence felt across the shaadi season, adding to the music that brings baraats, sangeet nights and wedding parties alive. Featuring Bollyjammers’ Arjun Sarkar, Swati Sharma and Abhinav Nagpal alongside Charu Semwal, the song brings together multiple voices for a high-energy celebration track. Composed by Arjit Srivastva and penned by Arjun Sarkar, *Nachne Nu Jee Kardae* is directed by Shabby and produced by Mayur Agarwal and Deepa Agarwal. From choreographed sangeet performances to spontaneous dance-offs with friends and family, the song captures the celebratory spirit of Indian weddings, where music is at the heart of every memorable moment. With its lively rhythm and dance-floor appeal, *Nachne Nu Jee Kardae* is already bringing its festive energy to the shaadi playlist. The song is now available on major streaming platforms, with the official music video streaming on the BeTogether Music YouTube channel. **Watch the song here:** https://youtu.be/XVomvhepDVc

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DigiHaat Launches ‘Har Din Tyohar’ Festive Sale with Discounts of Up to 85% Off Month-long campaign features deals across electronics, personal care, home appliances and festive gifting, with fresh offers rolling out through Chhath National, 21 October 2026: DigiHaat, the digital commerce platform by Nirmit Bharat built on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), today launched ‘Har Din Tyohar’, a month-long festive sale running from October 15 through Chhath Puja in November, with discounts up to 85% off. The campaign will feature fresh deals every few days across categories, giving consumers more opportunities to shop across India’s extended festive calendar. The sale features discounts across categories, including 85% off the Bombay Shaving Company Luna 100 ml, 76% off the Double Safety New York 500W Mixer Grinder with two jars, 61% off the VGR V-055 Professional Hair Trimmer and 18% off the OPPO A6c smartphone (4GB RAM, 64GB storage). The sale is presented by Bharat Organics, backed by the Ministry of Cooperation, which is extending special festive offers on its range of organic products through DigiHaat, including savings on purchases and additional benefits on higher-value orders. The partnership brings cooperative-led organic products into the festive shopping mix, giving consumers another way to support India’s cooperative ecosystem while shopping for the season. Built around the idea that festive shopping extends beyond a few days of sale events, Har Din Tyohar will run through occasions including Dussehra, Karwa Chauth, Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja. The campaign will feature rotating deal drops aligned with these occasions, with consumers able to follow updates through DigiHaat’s WhatsApp channel and app. The campaign draws on the scale of DigiHaat’s marketplace, which brings together 44,000+ sellers offering over 5.3 lakh products across 10 major categories and 375+ sub-categories. More than one in three sellers on DigiHaat are based in Tier 2, Tier 3 and rural markets, together fulfilling over a third of platform orders and generating over a quarter of total sales. “With ‘Har Din Tyohar’, we want to bring the spirit of festive shopping to the entire season, rather than confining it to a few days of sales. Through a rotating selection of deals across categories, we aim to give consumers more opportunities to find value while helping Indian sellers reach customers during one of the most important shopping periods of the year. As a platform built on the ONDC network, DigiHaat is committed to connecting consumers with businesses across India and making their products more accessible,” said Rachit Kapoor, Head - D2C, Partnerships and New Initiatives, DigiHaat. The Har Din Tyohar sale is live from 15 October and will continue through Chhath. Consumers can explore the offers on DigiHaat About DigiHaat DigiHaat is a digital commerce platform by Nirmit Bharat, built on the ONDC network, enabling consumers to discover and purchase a diverse range of products and services from businesses across India. The platform brings together offerings from Indian brands, businesses, producers and artisans, creating a digital route for them to reach consumers beyond their immediate markets. DigiHaat is focused on making digital commerce more accessible, discoverable and relevant to consumers while creating greater opportunities for Indian businesses and producer communities to participate in the digital economy.

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Hon’ble Shri Rajendra Arlekar to Grace FUEL’s 20th Foundation Day & 2nd Convocation on October 24 in Pune The occasion will mark nearly two decades of FUEL’s work in youth empowerment, alongside the graduation of its PG (Management) Batch of 2024–26 and the proposed inauguration of FUEL SkillTech & Entrepreneurship University. Pune, 21st October, 2026: Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), a public charitable trust active in education, skill development and youth empowerment, is planning its 20th Foundation Day and 2nd Convocation Ceremony on October 24, 2026, at FUEL SkillTech University, Bhugaon, Pune. Hon’ble Shri Rajendra Arlekar, Governor of Tamil Nadu, will be honoured as the Chief Guest. This event will be a significant milestone in the journey of FUEL, which was founded in 2007, recognising its endeavour of bringing education and enhancing the employability of young people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. It will mark the graduation of the PG (Management) Batch of 2024–26 and students of other CSR-supported certification courses. The event will also be the announcement for the inauguration of FUEL SkillTech University, Pune. Approved by the Government of Maharashtra and established under Maharashtra Act No. 23 of 2026, the University’s inauguration is subject to the availability of the dignitaries. The occasion also comes at a time of growing corporate partnership. FUEL is working with the SBI Foundation to skill 2,000 youth, and with Capgemini, which supports FUEL’s Digital Academy on campus. The University is launching Schools of Finance and Logistics in partnership with leading Indian corporates, and is inviting expressions of interest from industry to co-create Schools and programmes in emerging technologies, green skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and entrepreneurship. Underpinning this work is FUEL’s distinctive philanthropy-and-endowment model, strengthened by its listing on the NSE Social Stock Exchange — which together make its model of education and skilling affordable and accessible for students from underserved backgrounds. Between 2007 and today, FUEL has benefited around 1 million young individuals, imparted education to 2.93 lakh students and provided 2,907 scholarships. Through its various programmes, the organisation has sought to build a bridge between education and employment, ensuring that young people gain access to educational opportunities and the skills needed in a changing job market. With over 90% placements and more than 75% of its learners being first-generation, FUEL continues to reach some of the most deserving and underserved students across India. The Foundation Day and Convocation will bring together graduating students, educators, industry representatives and other stakeholders to recognise the role of education and skill development in expanding career opportunities. For many students, particularly those from underserved backgrounds and first-generation learner communities, access to quality education and employability training can play an important role in shaping their professional journeys. The celebrations will also highlight the growing importance of aligning education with industry requirements, equipping students with practical skills and creating pathways to employment and entrepreneurship. As India continues to navigate changes in its employment landscape, initiatives that connect education with emerging opportunities remain essential to preparing young people for the future. Speaking ahead of the occasion, Dr. Ketan Deshpande, Chairman and Vice Chancellor of FUEL SkillTech University, said, “The 20th Foundation Day is an opportunity to reflect on FUEL’s journey and the young people whose lives have been shaped by access to education, skills and opportunities. The Convocation celebrates the achievements of our graduating students and the efforts of everyone who has supported them along the way. With the establishment of FUEL SkillTech University, we look forward to further strengthening our work in skill development, employability and entrepreneurship, while creating more opportunities for young people to build meaningful careers.” As FUEL completes nearly two decades of work, the celebrations will recognise its journey in youth development and mark the next phase of its efforts to strengthen skill-based education and expand opportunities for India’s young workforce.