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DLC Guide Mumbai Second Edition 2025 Concludes, Strengthening India’s First Global Hospitality Rating System

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The DLC Guide Mumbai Second Edition 2025, a ground-breaking and independent global rating system founded by Mr. Jimmy Mistry under the aegis of Della Leaders Club (DLC), concluded successfully on Monday evening at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, bringing together restaurateurs, hoteliers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to celebrate excellence across the hospitality sector.

Inspired by globally respected benchmarks such as Michelin and Forbes, the DLC Guide has emerged as a ground-breaking and bias-free global credit rating system designed to evaluate hospitality establishments on real-world operational excellence, consistency and guest impact.

The Mumbai Second Edition of the DLC Guide recognised a curated selection of hospitality establishments across distinct categories, reflecting excellence in dining, hospitality and beverage experiences. The restaurant category featured awardees including Masque, The Table, Izumi, Paradox, Akina, Late Checkout, Mizu Izakaya, La Loca Maria, Bandra Born, INKA by Bastian, Comorin, Gaijin, Ziya, Milagro, Dum Phukt each acknowledged for their consistency, culinary innovation and overall guest experience. In the hotel category, Fairmont Mumbai emerged as the sole recipient, recognised for its comprehensive hospitality offering and operational excellence in the luxury space. The bar category saw Sixteen33 receive the award, distinguished for its concept-driven approach and contribution to Mumbai’s evolving nightlife and beverage culture.

The Mumbai Second Edition was supported by a distinguished panel of professionals and industry leaders whose expertise contributed to the integrity and depth of the evaluation process. The panel included Vratika Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Maison Sia; Sabbas Joseph, Co-Founder, Wizcraft; Sajjid Mitha, Founder & CEO, Polymerupdate; Devita Saraf, Founder & CEO, Vu Televisions; Alessandro Giuliani, Managing Director, SDA Bocconi Asia Centre; Anshul Singhal, Managing Director, Welspun; Tanya Satish, CEO, Creed Entertainment; Mozez Singh, Film Director, Adesa Entertainment, Metamozez Entertainment; Ritika Vardhan, Counsel, Khaitan & Co; Harsh Jagwani, Managing Director, Notandas Realty; Aarti Vijay Gupta, Fashion Designer; Rohan Jeh, Founder & Principal, The Argonauts; Neha Premjee, Nutritionist; Kshiraja Surendranath, Classical Dancer and Founder & CEO, Ekual; Tasheen Rahimtoola, Founder, Curator and Consultant, Taste Retreat; and Reshma Ajbani, Luxury Lifestyle Content Creator. Their collective perspectives ensured a balanced, transparent and experience-driven assessment aligned with global hospitality standards.

Speaking at the conclusion of the event, Mr. Jimmy Mistry, Founder & CEO, Della Leaders Club, said, “The DLC Guide is rooted in thought leadership and was created to place India firmly on the global hospitality map through a credible, independent benchmarking platform. As a first-generation entrepreneur, my vision has been to build something out of India, for the global citizen—one that drives real social and industry impact. The successful Mumbai Second Edition reaffirms the industry’s trust in this vision and the growing relevance of India as a global force in experiential hospitality.

The evening featured special acknowledgements of key industry stakeholders whose presence and contributions underscored the significance of the Second Mumbai edition. Among those specially mentioned were Mr. Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Mumbai; Mr. Suvir Saran, renowned Chef, Author & Food Consultant; Mr. Hitesh Keswani, Managing Director, Aspect Hospitality; Mr. Vedant Malik, Owner, Mizu Izakaya; Ms. Anmol Malik and Ms. Ada Malik, talented daughters of Indian music composer Anu Malik; Mr. Parvez Damania, Aviation Consultant & Former Founder of Damania Airways; and Mr. Samir Malkani, FBAI Lifestyle. Their participation reflected the strong engagement and cross-section of leadership from across the hospitality, restaurant and allied industries.

Launched just one and a half years ago, the DLC Guide has swiftly emerged as one of the most credible and transparent platforms in the hospitality sector. In this short span, it has established a robust presence across 5 countries including New York, Dubai, London, Singapore and Bangkok and 9 major global cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai. Within just 18 months, the Guide has recognised 99+ standout restaurants and hotels worldwide, evaluated by a distinguished panel of 74+ independent auditors, marking it as the first Indian-origin global credit rating system to gain widespread international acceptance and disrupt traditional frameworks within the food & beverage and hospitality industries.

Looking ahead, the DLC Guide will continue to strengthen its role as a global hospitality credit rating platform, with forthcoming editions planned across additional Indian and international markets. Building on the momentum of the Mumbai Second Edition, the platform aims to further deepen industry engagement, expand its independent audit network, and contribute meaningfully to conversations around global standards, transparency and long-term excellence in hospitality.

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Reliance Digital Introduces High-Performance iQOO 15R to its Nationwide Store Network

MUMBAI, India, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital announces the offline retail availability of iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand built for today’s youth and tech-forward consumers. Following strong traction in online channels, iQOO is now extending its presence into physical retail, allowing customers to experience and purchase its devices first-hand at Reliance Digital stores across India.

Known for pushing the boundaries of speed, and power, the iQOO 15R is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, delivering exceptional speed, responsiveness, and sustained performance throughout the day. It packs iQOO’s biggest battery yet in an ultra-slim 7.90mm design, making it India’s slimmest smartphone with a 7600 mAh battery.

The device features a 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber for stable performance and runs on OriginOS 6.0 based on Android 16 out of the box, supported by 4 years of software updates and 6 years of security updates. It is also equipped with a Sony LYT-700V OIS camera, a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED EyeCare display, and IP68 & IP69 dust and water resistance, making it a dependable daily partner for professionals on the go.

The brand’s offline expansion marks an important step in deepening consumer engagement by offering hands-on access to its devices, enabling customers to explore iQOO’s powerful performance, advanced display technology, and flagship-grade camera capabilities in a real-world retail environment.

The availability of iQOO at Reliance Digital brings together two brands driven by innovation and consumer experience. While iQOO continues to build its reputation as a performance-led smartphone brand, Reliance Digital strengthens its portfolio by offering customers access to cutting-edge technology brands through its extensive nationwide retail network.

Through engaging in-store experiences, knowledgeable staff, and immersive product demonstrations, Reliance Digital aims to help consumers better understand iQOO’s performance-first DNA. This move further reinforces Reliance Digital’s commitment to staying ahead of evolving consumer preferences and serving as a preferred destination for discovering new-age technology.

With this expansion, Reliance Digital continues to play a key role in shaping India’s consumer electronics landscape by bringing future-ready brands closer to customers, while enabling smartphone brands like iQOO to build stronger connections with a growing, performance-driven audience.

The all new iQOO 15R is now available at Reliance Digital stores nationwide.

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Kotak Alts announces winner of the inaugural Katalyst Awards

Ms Himani Choudhary named Katalyst for the year – India’s Best Financial Content Creator; wins Rs. 25 Lakhs

MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kotak Katalyst Awards, a national initiative instituted to recognise excellence and responsibility in financial content creation has announced the winner of its first Katalyst edition. Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (“Kotak Alts”) today announced Himani Choudhary as the winner. The winner was awarded a prize of INR 25 Lakhs, positioning Katalyst among the most meaningful recognitions for financial content creators in India.

Srini Sriniwasan, Managing Director, Kotak Alts, said, “The Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards were instituted to recognize content creators who are contributing meaningfully to financial literacy in India. As investor participation deepens, audiences are seeking clarity, context, and credibility. The response from creators was overwhelming and points to the new generation of financial educators.  As the inaugural winner Ms. Himani Chaudhary, exemplifies the standard of financial communication that Katalyst seeks to encourage.”

The first edition of the Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards received over six hundred entries from across 19 states and in 8 languages, reflecting the growing role of digital creators in shaping financial awareness. Conceived in response to increasing clutter and misinformation in the financial ecosystem, Katalyst is designed to recognize creators who place accuracy, transparency, and investor interest at the core of their work.

The winning content, ‘Personal Finance & Major Finance Updates’ by Himani Choudhary, was recognised for its clarity, originality, and credibility. The jury noted the content’s ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and measured manner, supported by strong research and a consistent focus on investor education over virality.

To ensure a robust and transparent evaluation process, the awards framework was designed and audited by EY. The top thirty entries were assessed by an academic jury.

The top 10 finalists were subsequently evaluated by a grand jury comprising Kunal Shah, Founder and CEO of CRED; Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund; and Alpesh Shah, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, and chaired by Ananth Narayan, former Whole–Time Member of SEBI with extensive capital markets and regulatory experience.

The Katalyst Awards recognise financial content creators who priorities financial literacy, substance, and long–term investor interest. Through this initiative, Kotak Alts aims to encourage responsible financial communication and support the development of informed and confident investors across India.

About Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd: Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (‘Kotak Alts’), a part of Kotak Mahindra Group (‘Kotak’), focuses on Alternate Asset Management and Investment Advisory businesses. Kotak Alts was set up in early 2005 and has raised, managed, and advised over USD 22 billion across different asset classes, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Special Situations, Private Credit, and Investment Advisory. The asset management business and investment advisory vertical are managed by independent specialist teams. For more information, visit https://www.kotakalternateasset.com/

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Paperpal for Life Sciences Establishes HIPAA Readiness, Strengthening Enterprise Adoption of AI in Regulated Medical and Scientific Writing Workflows

MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Paperpal for Life Sciences, an enterprise-grade Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform by Cactus Communications, purpose-built for Medical Affairs and Life Sciences organizations, announced the completion of an assessment evaluating its operational and technical safeguards to support Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. This milestone reinforces Paperpal’s commitment to meeting the rigorous standards of security, data protection, and regulatory readiness required for regulated scientific workflows.

Growing AI use in medical affairs writing and publication workflows is intensifying scrutiny on data privacy, governance, and regulatory accountability. To support these evolving needs, Paperpal for Life Sciences has undertaken an assessment of its systems and processes to evaluate readiness to support HIPAA compliance, where applicable, and now proudly offers the option to execute a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This offering gives customers the confidence that PHI or PII, if received, is handled securely and responsibly, in line with regulatory expectations and enterprise risk management practices.

Paperpal for Life Sciences provides AI writing, literature search, source-grounded summarization with citation support, and critical publication checks, powering medical affairs content creation under stringent data privacy and governance controls. The platform accelerates research-to-publication timelines by upto 25%, supporting faster dissemination of clinical evidence and earlier commercialization of new drugs and therapies.

Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products and AI at Cactus Communications, said, “As AI becomes foundational to regulated scientific and medical workflows, compliance and trust are no longer optional. Paperpal for Life Sciences’ HIPAA readiness measures reflect our secure-by-design approach to AI, strong data governance framework, and alignment with real-world enterprise and regulatory requirements. This milestone enables organizations to adopt AI at scale with confidence that their data, processes, and compliance obligations are protected .”

Elvira Dsouza, President, Cactus Life Sciences, added, “Medical Affairs and Life Sciences teams operate in highly regulated environments where scientific rigor, data privacy, and compliance are non-negotiable. HIPAA readiness positions Paperpal for Life Sciences as a trusted AI partner, one that enables organizations to accelerate evidence generation and scientific communication without compromising regulatory integrity .”

With this announcement, Paperpal for Life Sciences reinforces its position as a purpose-built, enterprise-ready AI platform for medical affairs content generation that supports innovation while meeting the highest standards of privacy, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

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Nidhi Amin

nidhi.amin@cactusglobal.com 

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