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Fabrica, the Research Centre, celebrated its 30th birthday with the ‘FABRICA30 REUNION FESTIVAL’ — Exhibitions, concerts, DJ sets, lectures, workshops, performances and screenings

Featuring designer Jaime Hayon, photographers Pieter Hugo and Laia Abril, musician Joy Frempong, artist Nico Vascellari and 100 additional artists from Fabrica 

NEW DELHI and TREVISO, Italy, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fabrica, Benetton Group’s research centre, celebrated its 30th birthday with a festival open to the public on Saturday 6 July, from 10 AM until midnight.

To mark the occasion, Fabrica’s headquarters – a masterpiece by Japanese architect Tadao Ando opened its doors for a day of exhibitions, concerts, DJ sets, lectures, workshops, performances and screenings featuring artists who have shared their experiences at Fabrica since 1994.

Over the past thirty years, some 800 Fabricanti from 72 different countries – including designers, researchers, photographers, video makers, directors, musicians, writers and journalists – have spent part of their training in the rooms, corridors and ‘agora’ of this building, where the beauty of Italy’s architectural tradition meets the harmony and simplicity of oriental philosophy.

The packed schedule of events for the FABRICA30 REUNION FESTIVAL – which sees the involvement of over 100 participants in past Fabrica programmes – included a series of lectures presenting the creativity and careers of a number of the centre’s alumni, such as Spanish designer Jaime Hayon, South African photographer Pieter Hugo, Spanish photographer Laia Abril and Italian artist Nico Vascellari. It was an occasion to discover new visions of the worlds of design, art and gastronomy, as well as an opportunity to explore transdisciplinary perspectives on the creative practices of the future, confront the history of misogyny and contemplate the perfect balance between beauty and asymmetry.

The music programme offered several performances, concerts and DJ sets featuring former residents and demonstrating the vast range of talents, genres and sounds to emerge from the centre: from the intercultural East and West music of Elana Sasson (Iran/USA) to the ethereal soundscapes produced by the hypnotic guitar of Ava Rasti (Iran); from the alchemic electronic sounds created by Uy Duc Tran (Vietnam) to the high-tech magic of lasers by Hansi Raber (Austria); from the esoteric selections of Adam Lieber (South Africa) and John Borno (Netherlands) to a performance by Nico Vascellari (Italy) with Carlos Casas (Spain) that promised an epic ‘clash’ of global sounds. The evening concluded with a performance by the German duo OY – an amazing symbiosis of percussion instruments, minimalist sounds and dream-like voices – after which Italian disco master Bottin and Berlin techno DJ Joseph Paul had guests moving to the beat.

The exhibition concluding Fabrica’s Spring/Summer 2024 residency semester focused on ‘Kinship’, the sentiment of belonging to the same community, and transformed Tadao Ando’s architecture into a fluid, open, shared space in which the Fabricanti interpreted the theme through performances, installations, videos, sculptures, paintings, photographs and text.

The campus’ little church, the garden and other hidden corners hosted live performances and a variety of installations – including ‘Ardna’ (‘Our land’) by Mohammed El Hajoui (ItalyMorocco), which pays tribute to the Palestinian people, and ‘Tecnosuolo’, a sustainable design project by Davide Balda (Italy) – as well as the inauguration of a new garden ‘seeded’ by the Fabrica community.

The cinema held non-stop screenings of a selection of more than 20 artistic and experimental films, documentaries and animated features by Fabrica directors past and present, including Bill Morrison (USA), Saodat Ismailova (Uzbekistan), Alka Sadat (Afghanistan), Chelsea McMullan (Canada) and Michal Kosakowski (Poland) – an eclectic blend from five continents that highlights the multicultural dialogue that has always animated this special place.

The programme also included several workshops, including an introduction to photography for children by Japanese photographer Namiko Kitaura, a furniture design workshop for all ages with Jonathan Bocca (Italy), a drawing workshop by British artist Dryden Goodwin and a masterclass in design thinking by Nikola Tosic (Serbia).

Meanwhile, a selection of Fabricanti from all generations shared their new projects and ideas for the future at Fabrica Future Sessions, a series of speed pitching-style panels offering an opportunity to promote collaboration, share opinions and make new connections.

Finally, the Fabrica library – characterised by its unique architecture featuring a spiral staircase ‘boring’ into the ground and lit up from above – presented a selection of books and publications by alumni, offering an overview of the community’s intellectual and artistic production.

About Fabrica

Founded in 1994, based on the vision of Luciano Benetton and Oliviero Toscani, Fabrica is a research centre in Treviso housed in a 17th-century villa restored and expanded by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Inspired by the Renaissance, with an approach based on learning by doing, Fabrica offers a free six-month residency programme for artists under 25 from all over the world. Each semester’s research project focuses on a specific theme, explored through constant cross-pollination among different disciplines, such as photography, design, video, writing, music/sound, art and the digital media.

Fabrica also organises a programme of workshops, lectures and experiences in which the worlds of art, culture and research come together to forge new ideas.

www.fabrica.it

FABRICA30 REUNION FESTIVAL

Saturday 6 July

10:00-24:00

Open to the public, admission free

Workshops require registration at this link

Street food:

PT Catering – burgers, tacos, hot dogs, muffins, donuts and excellent beer served in a vintage Airstream

Le Papere Itineranti – ultra-light fried delicacies and traditional dishes from the Veneto region

Bottega del Gelato – artisanal gelato since 1989

Chill-out zones:

Dante Negro – a brand specialising in the design and handcrafting of wrought iron outdoor furnishings and architectural structures.

Bookshop in partnership with Librerie Lovat

Pop-up shop Codalunga

Kids’ area Ponzano Children

Community Garden Piccolo Seeds

Thanks to Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche

With the support of the Municipality of Villorba

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Reliance Digital’s ‘All About Apple’ Campaign Brings Best Apple Deals and Price Drops on iPhone 17, MacBook & More

MUMBAI, India, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital announces limited-period offers on the latest Apple products with significant price drops and consumer finance offers.

The All About Apple campaign by Reliance Digital is bringing high-quality products to consumers at affordable prices. The initiative aims to make premium Apple products more accessible to a broader segment of buyers during the ongoing promotional window. From the mighty iPhone 17 to the ultra-light MacBook Air (M5), upgrading is more accessible than ever.

Customers can experience the best technology without straining their budgets with attractive exchange bonuses, instant in-store discounts and flexible EMI options. These combined benefits substantially lower the effective acquisition cost, especially for buyers trading in older smartphones or laptops.

One of the spotlight offers includes the iPhone 17 256GB (Magichromatic finish), listed at an MRP of Rs. 82,900. With applicable cashback, combined with exchange benefits of up to Rs. 15,000 and an additional exchange bonus of Rs. 6,000, the effective price can go as low as Rs. 59,990.

Apple’s MacBook lineup has also become more affordable in the ongoing sale, particularly with the introduction of newer-generation processors and pricing benefits. The latest models, powered by the next-generation M5 chip, aim to deliver faster processing, improved battery efficiency, and seamless multitasking. The MacBook Air (M5) can be owned with EMIs starting at just ₹2,803*, inclusive of student and teacher discounts, exchange benefits, and financing schemes. Exchange bonus of 10,000 rupees is also available to MacBook Neo buyers.

This promotional campaign is time-bound, with all major offers scheduled to conclude on 23rd May. Customers are advised to hurry and verify eligibility for cashback, exchange benefits, and coupon discounts before completing their purchase, as terms may vary across models and store locations.

About Reliance Digital

Reliance Digital is one of India’s leading consumer electronics retail chains, offering a wide selection of smartphones, laptops, home appliances, and digital products. With a strong omnichannel presence, it provides customers access to competitive pricing, authorised products, and after-sales support through services such as Reliance resQ.

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Apparel Group Strengthens Digital Footprint with the Launch of ALDO App for the Indian Market

Express Delivery, Curated Style & Seamless Digital Experience Now Live on Google Play Store & Apple App Store

MUMBAI, India, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Apparel Group, the leading global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, announces the official launch of the ALDO India mobile app. This strategic rollout marks a significant milestone in Apparel Group’s mission to redefine omnichannel retail and enhance the digital shopping ecosystem for premium footwear and accessories in India.

Now available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the dedicated app is designed to bring ALDO’s world-class style directly to the fingertips of the Indian consumer. By leveraging Apparel Group’s robust retail infrastructure, the app introduces express delivery services, ensuring that fashion-forward shoppers receive their favourite pieces with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

Built with modern consumer expectations in mind, the ALDO app empowers users to explore the latest collections, access exclusive product drops, and enjoy a streamlined shopping experience tailored for fast, effortless browsing. A defining feature of the app is its express delivery service, designed to get fashion essentials into customers’ hands as swiftly as possible, reflecting a new era of immediacy in style and service.

Apparel Group is committed to integrating advanced technology with high-street fashion, providing a secure and effortless checkout process tailored to the evolving needs of the modern, connected shopper. Whether discovering trend-led silhouettes or selecting everyday staples, shoppers now enjoy smooth navigation, secure checkout, and personalised recommendations all supported by ALDO’s commitment to quality and design excellence.

Tushar Ved, President of Apparel Group India, said: “The launch of the ALDO app is a definitive step in Apparel Group’s journey to pioneer a tech-forward retail environment in India. By integrating our cutting-edge logistics with a seamless interface, Apparel Group continues to set the pace for the future of commerce in the region, ensuring our customers enjoy speed, style, and convenience like never before.”

With the introduction of this dedicated platform, Apparel Group continues to solidify its position as a retail leader, focused on localized digital innovation and superior customer engagement.

The ALDO app is now live and available for download.

Download: https://onelink.to/aldoshoes

About ALDO

Founded in 1972, ALDO, the group’s flagship brand, delivers fashion to a diverse customer base at prices that make keeping up with seasonal styles a luxury within reach. ALDO’s 53-year history has seen the brand become one of the world’s leading fashion footwear retailers with a presence in 110 countries, a global fleet of 1400 locations and more than 250 million customers visiting our stores each year.

For more information, please visit www.aldogroup.com and follow @aldo_shoes and #AldoCrew on social media for updates.

Instagram: @aldo_shoes

Facebook: ALDO Shoes

Website: ALDO Shoes

About Apparel Group (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, Apparel Group caters to eager shoppers through its 2500+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000+ multicultural staff.

Apparel Group has carved its strong presence in the GCC and expanded thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Egypt. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary and Philippines.

Apparel Group India has created an omni-channel experience, operating brands originating from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The brands in India include leading names in fashion, footwear, and lifestyle such as Victoria’s Secret, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, Victoria’s Secret PINK, Charles & Keith, Crocs, ALDO, ALDO Accessories, Bath & Body Works, Cotton On, Levis Kids, Tim Hortons, Inglot, Call It Spring, Nike Littles, Jordan Kids, Anne Klein, Herschel, R&B, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Carrefour, and Daiso Japan. Apparel Group has a multi-brand partnership with Marquee Brands for the licensing of BCBG, Ben Sherman, Bruno Magli, Sur la table, and Martha Stewart brands, across GCC and India. With 300+ stores and 20+ brands, the company serves thousands of customers across 50 cities in India.

Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Founder and Chairwoman, Mrs. Sima Ganwani Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades.

For more information, please visit:

Apparel Group India | LinkedIn | Download Club Apparel App

Contact

Amruta Khatavkar

amruta.khatavkar@apparelgroup.in

+91-9870337833

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Angel One’s ‘Cricket Park’ sparks strong participation, brings a generation back to the pitch

MUMBAI, India, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Angel One Limited, India’s intelligent investing companion and Official Associate Partner of the Tata IPL (2024–2028), recently hosted Cricket Park”, an immersive cricket-led experience that brought alive a simple yet powerful idea – Chalo, Cricket Khelte Hai. Held at TSG Sports Arena in Mumbai, the event witnessed strong participation and high on-ground energy, bringing together around 300 attendees, including India’s top digital creators and cricket enthusiasts, to rediscover the joy of playing the game.

At a time when cricket is widely consumed but rarely played, Cricket Park tapped into a deep cultural insight, that while the love for the game remains strong, the reasons to step out and play have steadily declined. By creating the right environment and format, Angel One turned passive fandom into active participation.

Designed as more than just a tournament, Cricket Park reimagined the childhood cricket experience into a dynamic, interactive format. The experience was paired with 14 interactive cricket installations and 5 live pitches, including Khidki Tod, Zero Kaata Bhaago, Ziddi Target, Bat Pakad and Ringa Ringa Catches, each crafted to bring back the spontaneity and thrill of the game. The event followed a unique flow, with creators arriving early to engage with and take over the installations, setting the tone for the experience, while fans stepped in at sundown, with matches continuing till late.

The event also saw participation from impactful personalities, adding to the overall energy and appeal of the experience. Notable digital creators including Jake Jeakings, Vyom (vyom25), CA Deepak Bhati (cadeepakbhati), Shrishti Gosavi (nerd_in_you), and Anmol Sharma (financebyanmoll) were part of the experience, further amplifying the event both on-ground and across digital platforms. With moments crafted for shareability, Cricket Park extended well beyond the venue, resonating strongly with a wider audience online.

Assisted by Badass Media and designed by Doodle Mapuls, Cricket Park was designed as a high-energy, community-led experience that blends culture, community, and digital storytelling.

Cricket Park is rooted in Angel One’s larger philosophy of enabling action. Much like how the platform simplifies investing for a new generation, the initiative aimed to remove friction from participation, meeting people where their interest already exists and giving them a compelling reason to act. In doing so, the brand’s invitation, “Chalo, Cricket Khelte Hai,” became more than a line, it turned into a lived experience on-ground.

Zameer Kochar, Chief Marketing Officer, Angel One, said, Cricket Park is built on a very simple insight, people don’t lack interest, they lack the right trigger to act. Whether it’s investing or something as personal as cricket, the gap often lies between intent and action. With this initiative, we wanted to create an experience that feels intuitive, inclusive, and engaging enough for people to step in and participate. The response we’ve seen has been extremely encouraging.”

With Cricket Park, Angel One has taken a step towards building a scalable, community-led property that blends culture, participation, and digital amplification and redefining how brands can create meaningful engagement beyond the screen.

About Angel One Limited:

Angel One Limited, (NSE: ANGELONE) (BSE: 543235) is the largest listed retail stock broking house in India, in terms of active clients on NSE. Angel One is a technology-led financial services company, providing broking and advisory services, margin funding and distribution of third-party financial products to its clients. The broking and allied services are offered through online and digital platforms to clients acquired directly and through assisted business.

Angel One Limited extensively uses Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science to create a superior digital experience. The company has built a host of digital properties like Angel One Mobile App, ‘SmartAPI’ a free-to-integrate API platform and ‘Smart Money’ an investor education platform of 37.4 million clients.

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