NEW DELHI, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the occasion of World Hunger Day, Beti Foundation, Zappfresh and UN IIMSAM organised a community outreach initiative at IIT Delhi Gate focused on raising awareness around hunger, nutrition, and child welfare. The initiative brought together volunteers, institutions, and community members to support over 100 children through meal distribution, educational engagement, and awareness activities.

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The programme aimed to highlight that hunger is not limited to the absence of food alone, but is also closely linked to access to nutrition, education, dignity, and opportunity. As part of the outreach, meals were distributed to children along with stationery and drawing kits to encourage learning and participation. Interactive sessions and engagement activities were also conducted to create awareness around nutrition and the importance of supporting underserved communities.

Speaking on the initiative, Prreya Aggarwal, Director, Zappfresh and supporting the initiative, said, “As women and as individuals, we often understand the value of care, nourishment, and creating opportunities that help people grow. Children deserve not just access to food but also access to support systems that enable them to learn and thrive. Through this initiative, our intention is to contribute in a meaningful way and support a larger cause that goes beyond one day or one event. We are happy to associate with Beti Foundation and UN IIMSAM and be part of an effort that creates awareness while positively impacting communities. Small initiatives, when undertaken collectively, have the power to create lasting change.”

The initiative was further supported through the involvement of Deepanshu Manchanda, Managing Director of Zappfresh and Goodwill Ambassador of United Nations IIMSAM, reinforcing the organisation’s continued participation in initiatives focused on community welfare and social impact.

Observed globally, World Hunger Day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action in addressing hunger and malnutrition. Initiatives such as these aim to strengthen community engagement and encourage long-term conversations around equitable access to food, nutrition, and opportunities for children and underserved communities.

About Zappfresh

Zappfresh is a new-age food and convenience platform focused on delivering high-quality – fresh, hygienic, and ready-to-cook/eat food products to consumers and businesses across India. With a growing portfolio spanning fresh and frozen categories, the company is focused on making convenient and nutritious food more accessible to modern households. Alongside its business operations, Zappfresh continues to support initiatives centred around community welfare, nutrition awareness, and social impact.

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PANAJI, India, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Goa successfully hosted the inaugural edition of ‘Goa Shackathon’ at Baga Beach, North Goa, transforming Goa’s coastline into a live workspace for India’s next generation of startups, creators, innovators and digital professionals. The event, held on May 21-22, 2026, saw over 500 participants attend across the two days for an immersive experience blending work, collaboration and lifestyle. Organized by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C) and the Startup & IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), the event strengthened Goa’s growing identity as India’s leading workation destination and a rising center for startups, creators, digital nomads and entrepreneurship. The initiative also reflected the larger national shift towards flexible, technology-enabled and digitally empowered work cultures championed under Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s Digital India vision.

The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with Hon’ble Minister for Tourism & Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Shri Rohan Khaunte. The formal ceremony was also attended by Shri. Michael Lobo, MLA Calangute; Shri. Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS, Secretary IT; Shri Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director, DITE&C alongside senior government officials and industry leaders.

Over the two-day event, Hon’ble Minister Shri. Rohan Khaunte interacted with local and visiting creators, startups, digital professionals and entrepreneurs, emphasising Goa’s vision for a future-ready digital economy. Speaking on the initiative, he said, “Goa is moving beyond traditional tourism to build a robust, future-ready digital economy. Professionals are choosing Goa as their base as they’re drawn to the freedom, inspiration and quality of life our state offers. This incredible energy at the Shackathon proves that our shores can inspire world-class innovation.”

The event recognised individuals contributing towards digital empowerment and innovation in Goa. Hon’ble Chief Minister and Hon’ble IT Minister felicitated Smt. Vidisha Bugade and Smt. Subhi Satardekar under the Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana. Local technical trainees in 3D printing, Smt. Sujata Shirodkar, Smt. Pratibha Tilve and Smt. Santoshi Desai, were also recognized for imparting future-ready technical skills. Additionally, Shri. Deepak Pathania and Smt. Darpana Athale were honoured as founder members of the Creative Community of Goa, while Francisco Fernandes (Fisherman Pele) was celebrated for his unique contributions to Goa’s cultural identity.

During the two-day event, attendees had the opportunity to participate in various sessions. The sessions on day one featured Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of Business World, delivering a keynote on the topic ‘The Work and Fun Coast: Why Geography is the New Competitive Advantage’.

Adding star power to the event, popular voice artist and actor Vijay Vikram Singh, the iconic voice behind Bigg Boss, led an engaging session on ‘Communication & Storytelling’.

A panel discussion on ‘Building Companies from Goa’ brought together founders and entrepreneurs including Mohit Dubey, Daniel Imhoff, Adrian Schmidt, Dr. Sunny Satpati, Pranay Gupta, Sairaj Dhond and Ruhain Amin, to discuss the advantages of starting ventures in Goa. The panel was moderated by Vijetha Shastry.

On day two, Shri. Harshit Desai conducted a session on ‘Creativity as a Business Advantage’.

Vijay Vikram Singh returned for another high-energy session on ‘Communication & Voice modulation’ highlighting content, voice and body language as three essential elements.

Smt. Akanksha Anand, Director of Sirena Technologies, led a session on ‘Future of AI & Robotics’ featuring humanoid robot ‘Nino’.

Shri. Joydeep Rakshit, Co-founder and Director of TAWAI, conducted a session titled ‘Think Ahead with AI,’ introducing participants to AI’s multimedia capabilities.

Day two also featured a thought-provoking panel discussion on ‘Designing from Goa,’ discussing Goa’s evolving creative ecosystem. Speakers included Mukund Athale, Deepak Pathania, Mridula Sharma, Richa Shrivastava and Arjun Sagar. The session was moderated by Darpana Athale.

An insightful talk and live demo session was also delivered by Shri. Samar Farooqui, the Founder of Slacklife Inc.

An exhibition zone further highlighted Goa’s growing innovation ecosystem, with startups showcasing live demonstrations and cutting-edge technologies. Participating exhibitors included Powerland Agro Tractor Vehicles Pvt. Ltd, Afonso Spatialcraft LLP, Quidditch Innovation Labs, Sirena Technologies Pvt Ltd, Nirmitsu Design Labs Pvt Ltd, Coco Leni Eyewear, Flam and DroneLab Technologies.

Participants and founders attending the event praised the initiative for successfully blending work and Goa’s unique lifestyle culture. Sharing his experience, Raghav Chaudhry, Founder of Ethical AI Studios, shared, “I recently relocated my startup from Uttar Pradesh to Goa. Attending both days of the Goa Shackathon has completely re-confirmed that I made the right choice. The sessions were fantastic and I’ve met so many wonderful people who are going to be incredibly helpful in our journey to build ethical, compliant AI. I’m already looking forward to the next edition.”

“Shackathon is a good initiative because it allows professionals to get their work done and immediately step out to enjoy the beach. It also creates a powerful visual for other tourists. Seeing an office like environment thriving inside a casual beach shack is going to surprise and inspire people. It’s a brilliant, innovative concept that I believe should slowly spread,” shared Deepak Pathania, founder member of the Creative Community of Goa.

‘Goa Shackathon’ highlighted how India’s next generation workforce increasingly seeks flexibility, creativity, innovation and quality of life alongside professional growth. With Goa Shackathon, Goa has taken a significant step towards positioning itself as a national hub for creators, startups, AI-led innovation and the future digital workforce.

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• Rapid digitalization & strong adoption set to drive India’s AI market beyond USD 500 billion in the coming decades
• India accounts for one-third of skilled global talent; making major leaps in the areas of AI & automation
• India’s sustainability adoption remains highest in the office market; two-thirds of Grade A stock is currently green-certified

BENGALURU, India, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colliers’ latest global report, ‘Building Resilience: 5 Megatrends Redefining Corporate Real Estate’, outlines the long-term structural changes and ongoing megatrends that are reshaping the office market strategies worldwide. The report highlights how these five distinct yet interconnected megatrends, such as AI-enabled workforces, seismic demographic shifts, energy scarcity & security, climate risks and shifting global order, are influencing corporate real estate decisions, which are central to future location, investment and talent strategies.

Rapid investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and growing pressure on energy systems are reshaping the Asia Pacific (APAC) region’s commercial real estate, workforce and business strategies. With the APAC region expected to account for around 60% of global economic growth in the coming decades, the region is set to play an increasingly important role in how companies plan for the future.

Within APAC, India stands out as a key growth engine, with megatrends like AI-enabled workforces, seismic demographic shifts, and energy security making significant strides across the commercial real estate landscape.

1. Technology augmentation through AI-enabled workforces: 

The growing integration of automation, analytics and AI in business functions is transforming how organizations operate, make decisions and plan their real estate needs. Within this landscape, India is fast emerging as an AI hub, underpinned by a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem and a deep talent base. In addition to the ongoing digitalization initiatives, heightened AI adoption across workspaces, growing demand for large language models (LLMs) and robust government support, are likely to push India’s AI market size from over USD 9 billion currently to more than USD 500 billion in the coming decades. Moreover, as companies continue to expand capabilities across AI & machine learning, cloud computation and advanced digital technologies, India will continue to remain a preferred destination for global firms, owing to competitive rentals, relatively lower cost of living and availability of a large & relatively younger talent pool.

2. Harnessing ongoing seismic demographic shifts: 

India is well placed to gain benefits emerging from demographic dividends arising out of its higher proportion of global workforce and relatively young population having a median age of ~29 years. With over 1.4 billion people, India currently accounts for ~18% of the world’s population. This demographic advantage positions India as a key global talent hub, especially as mature markets in developed economies face shrinking talent pools. Notably, major Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai and Pune rank among the top 10 tech talent acquisition markets across the APAC region. As more young professionals enter the workforce, occupier preferences will continue to evolve, driving the demand for next-gen, technology-adept workspaces.

India adds 2-3 million STEM graduates annually, making up about one-third of the global skilled talent availability, simultaneously benefitting from a relatively young workforce. This demographic advantage will continue to support sustained expansion by both domestic & global companies, driving office space demand in the country. Additionally, strong economic growth prospects, rental arbitrage and continued adoption of distributed workplace strategies are likely to fuel long-term commercial real estate demand in India. More importantly, Global Capability Center (GCC) space uptake, which drives the majority of the office leasing, will continue to strengthen with the deepening of capabilities in R&D, engineering, AI, machine learning and cloud computing,” said Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, India, Colliers.

3. Tackling energy scarcity and security:

Energy availability and security is becoming a key factor in real estate location and investment decisions, particularly in rapidly urbanizing markets. In recent years, India is making significant efforts to address energy scarcity & strengthen energy security with an increasing focus on green-certified buildings, renewable energy adoption, retrofitting of older buildings and broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration. Notably, India’s sustainability adoption is highest in commercial real estate, with green-certified buildings accounting for nearly two-thirds of the current Grade A office stock. Developers, investors and occupiers are proactively enhancing sustainable features across the entire asset lifecycle. In India, over 420 million sq ft of Grade A office buildings are currently over 10 years old and hold retrofitting potential, presenting a significant investment opportunity of over USD 5 billion. This will not only bring a transformational change in asset quality and energy efficiency but also make properties more sustainable in the long-term.

4. Mitigating climate risk:

More frequent extreme weather events and evolving regulatory expectations are driving new approaches to resilience and challenging the long-term viability of certain locations, with many APAC markets facing heightened exposure to climate-related disruptions. India is highly exposed to climate risks, from heatwaves to urban flooding, and this is likely to drive real estate occupiers to prioritize green buildings, resilient & sustainability-led workplaces, climate-tech adoption and relocation to lower-risk regions.

5. Shifting of global order and emergence of newer business hubs:

Changes in trade relationships, supply chains and economic growth patterns are prompting businesses to reassess traditional models and expand into new markets, with APAC expected to account for a growing share of global economic activity and play a central role in trade, investment and supply chain diversification in the coming decades.

“Asia Pacific’s dynamism shows there’s no longer a global monopoly on innovation or competition. The region will become an increasingly important factor in location strategies globally, whether as a future growth center, vital supply chain link or source of skilled talent. Moreover, the prevailing dynamism will push organizations to act now to strengthen resilience and prepare for the future. Organizations and occupiers which adapt proactively will be best equipped to thrive,” said Mike Davis, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Occupier Services, Colliers.

These five megatrends highlight the need for businesses to rethink how they plan for uncertainty and build resilience in their strategies. The combination of technological changes, demographic shifts and infrastructure pressures are prompting occupiers to rethink everything from talent strategies and workplace design to supply chains and long-term risk planning. Organizations that take a proactive approach to these changes will be better positioned to navigate disruption and unlock long-term value. In fact, by focusing on flexibility, strengthening workforce capabilities and embedding resilience into decision-making, businesses can position themselves for sustained success in an increasingly complex environment.

The full findings, including Colliers’ interactive Resilience Radar, are available on Colliers’ Global Megatrends microsite.

For further information, contact:

Sukanya Dasgupta

National Director – Marketing & Communications | India

Sukanya.dasgupta@colliers.com

+91 9811867682

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