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Second Edition of Art de Vivre à la française to be unveiled at India Design ID 2026
A Celebration of French Excellence in Design, Creativity, and Lifestyle Innovation
— France celebrated as Country of Honour —
18th– 22nd February 2026 | NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi
NEW DELHI, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, Business France and the Embassy of France in India are proud to unveil the second edition of Art de Vivre à la française at India Design ID 2026, where France will be celebrated as the Country of Honour.
Held at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in Okhla, New Delhi, India Design ID attracts professionals, buyers, luxury brands, cultural institutions, and media from across the country and abroad.
This prestigious event will bring together the finest of French craftsmanship, contemporary creativity, and lifestyle innovation. Presented as a highlight of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, this edition reinforces the vibrant dialogue between design and savoir-faire, illustrating how French and Indian creativity converge to shape the aesthetics, materials, and art de vivre of the future.
Attending the event, H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, said, “I am delighted to witness the remarkable success of the latest edition of the Art de Vivre à la française exhibition, showcasing the finest of French excellence in design, creativity, and craftsmanship. Being held under the India-France Year of Innovation banner, this event combines the excellence of the French lifestyle industry with innovation to build ambitious and inspiring collaborations between our two countries.”
A 350m2 Immersive Exhibition Celebrating French Excellence
The exhibition will feature a 350m2 scenographic space designed to immerse visitors in the elegance, refinement, and vision that define l’art de vivre à la française.
The curated showcase will spotlight the mastery and innovation of 16 leading French Houses and creators, spanning tableware and crystalware, contemporary design objects, home accessories, decorative textiles and interiors, lighting, furniture, sound equipment, fashion, gastronomy and leather goods.
List of participating French Houses:
ASSOULINE: The world’s leading luxury publishing house, renowned for its beautifully designed books celebrating culture, travel, fashion, and lifestyle. Its volumes are considered both cultural references and decorative art objects. (www.eu.assouline.com / www.altiusluxury.com)
BACCARAT: Baccarat embodies the ultimate French art de vivre, shaped since 1764 by a collective of master artisans. Renowned for crafting the world’s purest crystal, the Maison sets the benchmark for contemporary elegance through a constant dialogue between heritage and innovation. (www.baccarat.com/en_fr/)
CASAMANCE & MISIA: MISIA creates prestigious, high-quality fabrics and wallcoverings, offering collections that provide an emotional and sensorial interlude for interior design connoisseurs. The brand is known for its meticulous color palettes, patterns, and textures. (www.casamance.com / www.misia-paris.com)
CRISTAL BENITO: French family atelier specializing in exquisitely crafted crystal objects. Their refined, hand finished pieces embody traditional expertise and luxury French artistry. (www.cristal-benito.fr)
DASSAULT SYSTEMS: HomeByMe is a suite of 3D interior planning and product configuration solutions developed by Dassault Systèmes (the 3DEXPERIENCE Company) to help both consumers and businesses design, visualize, plan, and sell home interiors in 3D. (www.3ds.com)
DAUM: Daum is an iconic French crystal maison renowned for its artistic heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. Historic French leader of pâte de verre, producing collectible glass sculptures in collaboration with leading artists and celebrated worldwide for its mastery of pâte de verre, an ancient and highly complex glassmaking technique. (www.daum.fr / www.altiusluxury.com)
DEVIALET: French audio innovator with 250+ patents, known for its Phantom Ultimate and high-fidelity speakers. The brand blends cutting-edge engineering with elegant design to deliver powerful, immersive sound. (www.devialet.com)
GALERIES LAFAYETTE MUMBAI: Galeries Lafayette, the legendary 130-year-old Parisian institution, marks its Indian debut through a strategic alliance with the Aditya Birla Group. More than a department store, Galeries Lafayette Mumbai is a ‘retail-tainment’ destination designed to transcend conventional shopping. (Galeries Lafayette India / Home – ABFRL)
LAC – HUMIDORS: Specialist in crafting luxury cigar humidors, watch winders, and leather cases from rare materials, combining Riviera craftsmanship with innovative engineering. Their pieces reflect French excellence, exclusivity, and timeless design. (www.lac-humidors.fr)
LE CREUSET: Global icon since 1925, Le Creuset produces premium, handcrafted enameled cast iron cookware made in France. Celebrated for durability, colour innovation, and culinary performance, the brand remains a favourite among chefs and design conscious consumers worldwide. (www.lecreuset.in)
LUX TEMPORIS: Specialist in designing kinetic, bioinspired lighting that merges robotics with artisanal savoir-faire. Their poetic, moving light sculptures transform interiors through delicate, nature inspired motion and materials. (www.luxtemporis.com)
NATHALIE BORDERIE: French glass artist Nathalie Borderie creates expressive sculptures using the fusing technique, blending colour, texture, and light. Her couture influenced pieces combine glass, crystal, and metal to produce unique, collectible artworks. (https://nathalieborderie.fr)
NATTIOT: Specialist in designing creative, sustainable children’s rugs and accessories made in India, Belgium, and Turkey. Using OEKOTEX® certified materials, the brand offers practical, safe, and playful decor for modern families. (www.nattiot.fr)
ST. DUPONT: The iconic French luxury Maison renowned worldwide for its exceptional savoir-faire in fine writing instruments, lighters and leather goods. (www.st-dupont.com)
WATERFALL AUDIO: Known for its handcrafted glass loudspeakers blending haute couture aesthetics with advanced acoustic engineering. Made in Provence, their iconic designs combine glass, wood, aluminium, and French developed technologies for exceptional sound clarity. (www.waterfallaudio.com/en)
L’OPÉRA: A French pâtisserie brand celebrating the refinement, precision, and emotion of French pastry. Rooted in classical French savoir-faire and elevated through contemporary creativity, L’Opéra reinterprets iconic pâtisserie codes with elegance and modernity. (L’Opéra India – French Bakery)
Indian guest designer at the 2026 edition:
KLOVE: A luxury design and lighting studio known for its hand-blown glass lighting fixtures, sculptural objects, and bespoke installations that blend artistry with spatial design. Klove aims to spotlight and promote an Indian designer, celebrating India’s creative talent and craftsmanship while fostering cross-cultural dialogue within the global design community. (www.klovestudio.com)
Indo-French Design Dialogues on 19th February 2026
As part of the programme, India Design ID will host the Indo-French Design Dialogues on Thursday, 19th February, co-organized by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industries (IFCCI) and Business France in partnership with Atout France, and bringing together influential voices from both countries — including senior representatives from Mobilier National, Atout France, Galeries Lafayette, leading Indian and international designers and architects like Vikram Goyal, Ashiesh Shah, India Mahdavi as well as French luxury and design houses. The discussions will explore design innovation, material intelligence, creative collaboration, and the shared values that connect India and France. This flagship event will celebrate the excellence of French and Indian Art de Vivre while highlighting design as a cultural bridge, where creation and identity mutually inspire and enrich one another.
A Key Highlight of the Franco-Indian Year of Innovation 2026
By positioning Art de Vivre à la française at the heart of the Year of Innovation, France and India reaffirm how traditional savoir-faire and contemporary innovation mutually reinforce each other. Celebrating craftsmanship is not only about preserving heritage — it is also about inspiring new creative processes, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and promoting sustainable, future oriented design.
This edition, therefore, highlights the capacity of French and Indian artisans, designers, and creative industries to transform ancestral techniques into modern solutions, fostering business partnerships and cross-cultural collaboration that shape the innovations of tomorrow.
Business France extends its special appreciation to its institutional partners — the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFFCI), the Institut Français en Inde (IFI), Atout France, Alliance Française, Ameublement Français, Mobilier National, La French Tech India , Francéclat as well as to our private partners Air France, l’Opéra, Klove, The Works, Lyra Network, ESI Group, Cooperl, Bacardi, Monin, Jaipur Rugs, Creaticity, Aaron Fernandes Entertainment and Furtados whose support and collaboration have been instrumental in making this edition possible.
About Business France
Business France is the public agency supporting the international development of the French economy. It assists companies in expanding abroad, promotes exports, attracts foreign investment to France, and develops the V.I.E programme connecting companies with young talent for international assignments.
With more than 1,400 employees in France and 53 countries, Business France helped generate €1.8 billion in additional export revenue for French SMEs in 2024, creating or planning over 31,010 jobs. The agency supported 66% of 1,688 foreign investment decisions in 2024, representing 69% of the 37,787 jobs projected to be created or maintained within three years.
For more information and media inquiries, please contact:
Embassy of France in India
2/50E Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021, India
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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.
Media Contact:
Nidhi Amin
nidhi.amin@cactusglobal.com
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