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SA Technologies Enables Axiado Corporation’s India GCC Launch, Strengthening Global Expansion Strategy

SA Technologies Enables Axiado Corporation’s India GCC Launch, Strengthening Global Expansion Strategy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 27: SA Technologies has successfully enabled Axiado Corporation to establish its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru, inaugurated on April 15, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion into India.

The newly launched center in Whitefield is now fully operational and reflects Axiado’s strategic focus on building a strong hardware-led cybersecurity engineering presence in India. Headquartered in San Jose, Axiado identified Bengaluru as a strategic location for scaling its next-generation engineering capabilities, given its depth of specialized talent, robust technology ecosystem, and alignment with the company’s focus on advancing AI-driven, silicon-level security innovation.

SA Technologies orchestrated the end-to-end establishment of the GCC, encompassing infrastructure enablement, workspace development, and full operational readiness. The Axiado GCC, managed by SA Tech Software India Ltd., was operationalized with precision and agility, enabling the company to embark on its India operations with confidence and immediacy.

The launch was marked by a formal inauguration ceremony attended by leadership from Axiado, including Ujwala Reddy, Managing Director (India Site Lead), and Prabhat Arora, Senior Director of Engineering – Design, along with key representatives from SA Technologies, including Ritesh Sharma, President and Country Head – India; Abhay Bhan, AVP – Sales (GCC Services); Bhavin Goda, CFO; and Deepali Kadam, Associate Director.

Their presence reflected the strength of this partnership and a unified vision to build a high-impact GCC that supports Axiado’s long-term growth strategy.

Sharing their perspective on the launch, Axiado’s leadership highlighted the significance of the new GCC and its role in advancing the company’s India expansion.

Ujwala Reddy Managing Director(India Site Lead), added, “This marks an important step in Axiado’s global expansion as we grow our strong, future-focused engineering presence in India. Bengaluru offers the right combination of ecosystem maturity and deep technical talent to support our next phase of growth. The Bengaluru GCC will serve as an extension of our global operations, enabling disciplined execution at scale and the development of capabilities aligned with our long-term product roadmap. SA Technologies delivered our Bengaluru workplace with excellent ambiance, strong infrastructure, and attention to detail, enabling a seamless setup and successful inauguration, helping us establish an execution-ready foundation as we scale our presence in the region.”

Prabhat Arora (Sr Director of Engineering – Design), commented, “The Bengaluru GCC significantly strengthens our ability to build and scale advanced engineering capabilities across hardware, systems, and AI-driven security. As Axiado continues to push security closer to the silicon, this center enables tighter integration across design, development, and execution, accelerating delivery across our global roadmap. SA Technologies supported the establishment of the center, allowing our teams to focus quickly on building a strong engineering foundation and driving execution. This new workplace in Bengaluru will help us hire talented engineers. Explore opportunities across software & hardware engineering.”

Commenting on the engagement, the leadership team at SA Technologies highlighted the strategic significance of the collaboration and its role in enabling Axiado’s India expansion.

Manoj Joshi, CEO, SA Technologies, added,

“We are pleased to partner with Axiado on this initiative, which aligns with their strategic expansion for greater global reach. Our role in setting up and enabling the GCC reflects our ongoing commitment to helping international companies build successful and sustainable operations in India.”

Reflecting on this milestone, Ritesh Sharma, President and Country Head – India, SA Technologies, said,

“The launch of Axiado’s GCC in Bengaluru marks a significant step in our partnership and supports their broader global expansion strategy. This center will enable Axiado to strengthen its engineering and cybersecurity capabilities, while building a robust ecosystem that supports innovation across its core technology areas.”

Abhay Bhan, AVP – Sales (GCC Services), SA Technologies, further stated,

“We truly value the trust Axiado has placed in us to establish their GCC in Bengaluru. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a strong and scalable presence in India, and we look forward to supporting Axiado as it scales its presence in India and executes on its global roadmap. Together, we aim to ensure the Bengaluru center plays a pivotal role in advancing Axiado’s long-term global success.”

With the GCC now fully operational, the partnership is positioned to accelerate Axiado’s growth and innovation in India, while reinforcing SA Technologies’ role as a key enabler of global capability centers.

About Axiado

Axiado Corporation is a hardware cybersecurity company headquartered in San Jose, California, focused on building secure computing solutions at the hardware level. The company develops AI-driven, hardware-anchored technologies designed to protect systems proactively rather than relying on reactive software-based approaches.

Its flagship innovation, the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU), integrates multiple security functions including Root of Trust, TPM, HSM, firewall, and real-time threat detection into a single silicon chip. Backed by over $100 million in funding, Axiado is recognized globally for advancing next-generation hardware-based security architectures.

About SA Technologies

SA Tech Software India Ltd., headquartered in San Jose, California, with its India headquarters in Pune and offshore development centers in Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, is also listed on NSE Emerge and is CMMI Level 5 certified.

As a leading Global Capability Center (GCC) enabler, the company partners with global enterprises to build, operate, and scale future-ready Global Development Centers, also known as Global Capability Centers, driving high-impact engineering and innovation hubs across India. With a strong track record of delivering end-to-end GCC setup and support, it enables organizations to establish scalable, future-ready operations aligned with their global growth strategies. Through its proven Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model and GCC consulting capabilities, SA Technologies ensures seamless GCC setup and scale.

Los Angeles Knight Riders And CricMax Cricket Development Partnership Across America

Los Angeles Knight Riders And CricMax Cricket Development Partnership Across America

New York / Los Angeles [US], April 27: Knight Riders Sports, owners of cricket franchises across four continents and one of the sport’s most recognised global brands, has partnered with CricMax Connect as the Official Cricket Development Partner of the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR). The partnership, announced today by LAKR and CricMax Connect, will establish a national network of Knight Riders Cricket Academies to develop youth cricket across the United States.

While over $300 million has been invested in professional cricket infrastructure in the United States through Major League Cricket (MLC), it is equally important to build programs that create a feeder system for various leagues and encourage youngsters to take up the sport.

As the American audience grows rapidly for Cricket, among the 5.4 million-strong South Asian diaspora and beyond, this partnership is designed to bridge that gap by combining Knight Riders Sports’ globally proven franchise model with CricMax Connect’s decade-long track record in community cricket development, its established network of academies and township partnerships, and its exclusive role as the cricket partner of the PlayLA Olympic youth initiative.

This partnership further strengthens CricMax Connect’s position as a key growth engine for cricket in the United States ahead of the sport’s return to the Olympic stage at LA28.

As part of their long-term vision for cricket in the United States, the Los Angeles Knight Riders have unveiled the Knight Riders Cricket Grounds at Fairplex in Pomona, Los Angeles County, CA, as their official home venue for the 2026 season.

The venue is set to host key major cricket matches this season, marking an important step in establishing a dedicated cricketing base in Southern California. Beyond matchdays, this facility reflects the Knight Riders’ continued investment in building Los Angeles into a leading cricket destination in the United States while also supporting both professional competition and the growth of cricket at a grassroots level.

Under the agreement, the two organisations will jointly build Knight Riders Cricket Academies nationwide, supported by professional coaching programs, masterclass clinics, and talent exhibition pathways that provide young cricketers with direct exposure to best practices in the sport. CricMax Connect’s proprietary technology platform, Quixera, will power talent identification and scouting across the network.

Mr. Venky Mysore, CEO, Knight Riders Sports, said: “This partnership with CricMax Connect is a strategic step towards building a strong grassroots foundation for cricket in the United States. By combining our global ecosystem with their community-led expertise, we are creating a clear pathway from youth development to the professional game. As the sport grows in the United States, our focus is on nurturing talent, strengthening the ecosystem, and ensuring long-term, sustainable growth for cricket in America.”

“We’ve spent over a decade building cricket from the ground up in American communities, coaching youth, partnering with townships, and earning our place as the exclusive cricket partner of PlayLA and the LA28 Olympics,” said Vinay Bhimjani, CEO of CricMax Connect and former CEO of USA Cricket. “The partnership with Knight Riders’ and its global platform will enable us to bring our scouting expertise and technology infrastructure together with their franchise reach to deliver what American cricket has been missing: a complete ecosystem that develops talent at the grassroots and connects it to the professional game.”

About the Knight Riders

The Knight Riders brand is a global brand in International Cricket, with nine trophies to its name and four professional franchises under its wings – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the TATA IPL, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in UAE’s International League T20 and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in USA’s Major League Cricket, making it one of the most versatile brands in T20 cricket globally.

KKR has appeared in four TATA IPL finals, winning the championship three times (2012, 2014, 2024). They finished runners-up in the 2021 season, staging one of the most remarkable comebacks in the tournament’s history. TKR’s Men’s Team has won the CPL championship 5 times in 11 years since the Knight Riders took over the franchise. They are the most successful team in the Caribbean and hold the unique distinction of having won the trophy in 2020 without losing a single game in the tournament. TKR Women, the Knight Riders’ first-ever Women’s Team, were champions of the inaugural WCPL in 2022.

For many years now, the Knight Riders Academy has been actively scouting talented cricketers from across India and around the world. The sole objective of the Academy is to identify and help cricketers make an overall round-the-year improvement in their cricketing skills and fitness.

App: https://www.kkr.in/knight-club-app

Website: https://www.lakriders.us/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lakriders/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/LAKRIDERS/

X: https://x.com/LA_KnightRiders

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@KRCricketOfficial

For more information on Knight Riders, please reach out to Himanish@kkr.in

About CricMax Connect

CricMax Connect is America’s community cricket infrastructure platform, powering youth development through branded academies, coaching technology (Quixera), premium equipment, and coach certification programs. Led by former USA Cricket CEO Vinay Bhimjani alongside BCCI-veteran coaching leadership, CricMax Connect is the exclusive commercial cricket partner of the PlayLA initiative ahead of the LA28 Olympics.

IIAM Vizag Opens PGDM Admissions for the 2026-28 Batch Phase 2

IIAM Vizag Opens PGDM Admissions for the 2026-28 Batch Phase 2

VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA – Integral Institute of Advanced Management, Vizag (IIAM Vizag) B-School, a pioneer in management education in Visakhapatnam with a 40-year legacy of academic excellence, commenced the admission process for its prestigious Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Batch 2026-2028.

Aspiring MBA management professionals are invited to apply for a program that transcends traditional classroom boundaries. IIAM’s PGDM is renowned for its Participant-Centered Learning approach, designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the modern, dynamic business landscape.

Key Highlights of the PGDM 2026-28 Program:

Industry-Aligned Specializations: Students can choose from high-growth sectors including Marketing Management, Financial Management, HR Management, Operations Management, and Business Analytics.

Elite Corporate Interface: With a network of over 350+ Corporate Trainers and a legacy of 4,500+ successful alumni, students gain unparalleled access to industry veterans and leadership mentorship.

Global Skill Integration: The curriculum includes membership in the Toastmasters Club and exposure to specialized cells such as the Incubation Cell, Startup Cell, and Entrepreneurship Cell.

Driving AI Innovation & Adoption: AI Buildathons, AI Workshops & Training Programs, AI Adoption for Corporates, AI Adoption for SMEs, Strategic Partnerships with AI Vendors & Startups, Collaboration with IndiaAI Mission Centres of Excellence (CoE)

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Learning takes place in a world-class environment featuring a modern Computer Lab, Library, and an Amphitheater.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Recognizing academic merit and potential, IIAM offers scholarships up to ₹1,00,000 for deserving candidates. The institute remains committed to making top-tier management education accessible to the brightest minds in the country.

Tuition Fees: Rs. 5.25 Lakh

How to Apply

Eligible candidates with valid scores in CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, or ICET can initiate their application via the IIAM Admissions Portal.

“At IIAM, we don’t just teach management; they experience professional life beyond classrooms. Students are groomed to lead with core values, innovation and integrity, supported by our four decades of academic rigour. At IIAM, we continuously evolve our curriculum, enhance corporate engagement, and strengthen our alumni network to keep pace with the dynamic business landscape”, said Prof. V Krishna Mohan, Director General at IIAM Vizag and Member Governing Body.

IIAM Placement 2025: IIAM Vizag released the placements for the PGDM Batch 2023 – 25, average package offered is Rs. 5.04 Lakh per annum and the highest package offered is Rs. 12 Lakh per annum. Top Recruiters: ICICI Bank, Wipro, Accenture, HSBC, Marico, Asian Paints, and Amazon.

About IIAM B-School: Founded in 1987, IIAM Vizag is an AICTE-approved institution located in the heart of Visakhapatnam. It is dedicated to “Empowering Global Thought Leaders” through a blend of rigorous academics, corporate networking, and holistic personality development.

Contact:

Admissions Office, IIAM B-School

Phone: +91 970 100 8001 / 8007

Email: info@iiamvizag.com

Website: www.iiamvizag.com

Address: Sector 7, Plot 10, MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Issued on Behalf of IIAM Vizag by DebriN Synergy, Greater Noida nitin@debrin.in

8-Year-Old Musical Prodigy Victoria Isaac Joins Forces with Chengalpattu District Collectorate for 100% Voter Turnout Campaign

8-Year-Old Musical Prodigy Victoria Isaac Joins Forces with Chengalpattu District Collectorate for 100% Voter Turnout Campaign

Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 24: In a historic collaboration of art and civic duty, 8-year-old musical sensation Victoria Isaac has emerged as a key voice in the Chengalpattu District’s mission to achieve 100% voter turnout for the April 23rd elections. Working alongside District Collector Mrs. Malathi Helen, IAS, the young musician has dedicated her talent to a massive social cause, proving that even the youngest citizens can play a pivotal role in strengthening democracy.

Recognized globally as a world-record-holding talent, Victoria participated in a series of high-profile events organized by the District Collectorate. She delivered stirring musical performances, including specialized violin segments, to engage and inspire the public. Her contribution highlights a unique blend of youth leadership and cultural advocacy, aiming to ensure every eligible citizen reaches the polling booth.

A Musical Anthem for Democracy

The highlight of the campaign is the official Collectorate anthem video, “VOTE 100% CHENGELPATTU,” where Victoria Isaac is featured as a central performer. Her presence in the video song serves as a powerful call to action, bridging the gap between governance and the community through the universal language of music. By lending her artistry to this important initiative, she has helped transform a traditional awareness drive into a vibrant, viral movement.

“Voting is our right and our duty,” the campaign emphasizes. Through her performances, Victoria has become a symbol of the future generation’s investment in the democratic process. Her involvement has been instrumental in reaching a diverse demographic, making the message of electoral participation resonate across social media and local neighborhoods.

Advocacy Through Art

Victoria’s participation in such a significant social cause at just 8 years old underscores her growing credibility as a socially conscious artist. While she is already a celebrated professional in the music industry, this partnership with the Chengalpattu District Collectorate showcases her commitment to using her platform for the greater good.

Experts and community leaders have lauded the initiative, noting that the inclusion of a child prodigy like Victoria Isaac brings a sense of hope and urgency to the voter awareness message. Her ability to command a stage with her music–specifically her specialized violin performances during these events–has made her a standout figure in the 2026 election awareness landscape.

About Victoria Isaac

Victoria Isaac (born April 2017) is a professional musician based in Chennai. She gained international fame as the World’s Youngest Female Music Producer (Guinness World Records) and has been featured on the cover of Femina magazine as one of the “Seven Little Wonders.” A multi-instrumentalist and world record-holding “Skate-Dance” musician, Victoria continues to merge technology, movement, and music to inspire audiences worldwide.

Digital Highlights

Victoria Isaac’s violin performances and participation in the Collectorate anthem can be viewed here:

String Metaverse Limited Announces Successful OFS; Board to Consider Bonus Issue for Public Shareholders

String Metaverse Limited Announces Successful OFS; Board to Consider Bonus Issue for Public Shareholders

Mumbai, India – April 24, 2026: String Metaverse Limited today announced the successful completion of its Offer for Sale (OFS) of equity shares, which witnessed a strong and broad-based response from investors across categories.

The OFS was conducted over two trading days with the following subscription levels:

  • Non-Retail Investors (April 21, 2026): Subscribed approximately 149%
  • Retail Investors (April 22, 2026): Subscribed approximately 495%

The Company noted particularly strong participation from retail investors, reflecting sustained investor confidence in its growth prospects and strategic direction.

Following the successful completion of the OFS, the Company expects to be in compliance with the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirements as prescribed under applicable regulations.

In recognition of the strong participation and continued support from public shareholders, the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to meet on April 29, 2026, inter alia, to consider a proposal for the issuance of bonus equity shares Subject to necessary approvals and applicable regulatory requirements:

  • The proposed bonus issue may be structured to enhance participation of public shareholders
  • The promoters may forgo/renounce their entitlement to the bonus shares, thereby supporting an increase in public shareholding

The proposed corporate action is aimed at:

  • Rewarding public shareholders for their participation and continued support
  • Enhancing public shareholding and market liquidity
  • Aligning the Company’s ownership structure with its long-term growth and participation objectives

The proposed bonus issue remains subject to approval of the Board of Directors and such statutory and regulatory approvals as may be required.

About String Metaverse Limited

String Metaverse Limited operates in the Web3, digital assets, and financial infrastructure space, with a focus on building scalable technology-driven platforms across global markets.

For further information, please contact:

M. Chowda Reddy

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
cs@stringmetaverse.com

Muddie Trails Crosses 50,000 Travelers and Opens New Journeys into Tawang and Meghalaya

Muddie Trails Crosses 50,000 Travelers and Opens New Journeys into Tawang and Meghalaya

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 23: Muddie Trails, the Bangalore-based travel company that has spent eight years building routes through India’s least-explored northeast, has served its 50,000th traveler. The company is marking the milestone by launching two new packages: a curated journey through Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh and a combined Meghalaya and Kaziranga Safari itinerary. Both go on sale immediately at muddietrails.com.

Eight Years. 5,000 Trips. One Region Most Companies Still Get Wrong.

Muddie Trails was founded in 2017 with a specific conviction: that Northeast India, one of the world’s most culturally and ecologically rich regions, was being systematically underserved by Indian travel companies. The northeast required local knowledge, permit expertise, and relationships that no aggregator could replicate from a dashboard. So Muddie Trails built its business the slow way, trip by trip, traveler by traveler.

Eight years later, the numbers reflect that approach. More than 50,000 travelers have journeyed with the company across 5,000+ completed trips, spanning Meghalaya’s living root bridge villages, Sikkim’s high-altitude monasteries, the tribal heartland of Nagaland, and the restricted valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, with international extensions into Thailand and Vietnam. The majority of new bookings still arrive through referrals and repeat travelers, not advertising. That retention rate is the company’s most reliable metric.

Two New Packages, Two of the Northeast’s Most Compelling Destinations

The newly launched Tawang package takes travelers into one of India’s most difficult-to-reach corners. Tawang sits at over 10,000 feet in western Arunachal Pradesh, bordered by Bhutan and Tibet, and home to the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery outside Lhasa. The itinerary moves through Sela Pass, Nuranang Falls, and the Tawang War Memorial before reaching the monastery, giving travelers the geographic and historical context to understand why this place stops people cold. Inner line permits, often a source of confusion and trip failure for independent travelers, are handled entirely by Muddie Trails.

The Meghalaya with Kaziranga Safari package pairs two experiences that reward different kinds of attention. Meghalaya’s living root bridges, engineered by the Khasi people over generations by training rubber fig tree roots across rivers, are among the most extraordinary natural structures in the country. Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds the world’s highest concentration of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses and offers both Jeep and elephant safaris at close range. Together, the package is a considered argument that Northeast India’s best travel is found in the space between the iconic and the overlooked.

Both itineraries include accommodation, transport, permits, and on-ground coordination. Muddie Trails does not use a one-size model: group sizes are kept deliberately small to maintain the quality of access at each location.

Why Northeast India Needs Specialists, Not Aggregators

Northeast India is having a mainstream moment. Improved air connectivity into Guwahati, Imphal, and Dibrugarh, combined with growing social media visibility, has pushed the region into the consideration set of a much wider traveling public. Bookings to the Northeast have increased sharply across Indian travel platforms over the last two years.

That growth creates a problem. Most operators entering the space now are scaling generic packages across a region that punishes generic planning. Restricted-area permits for Arunachal Pradesh require advance coordination. Roads close seasonally. Local hosts matter. The communities that make these destinations worth visiting are not backdrop, they are the experience. Muddie Trails has spent eight years learning the difference, and that institutional knowledge is precisely what the current moment demands.

“We built this company on the belief that the northeast deserved better than a five-day highlights reel. Every route we run has been walked, driven, and revised until it is actually right. Reaching 50,000 travelers tells us the travelers agreed. The new packages are not a pivot, they are the next logical step in a map we have been drawing since 2017.”

Shirky, Founder and CEO, Muddie Trails

About Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails is a Bangalore-based experiential travel company specializing in Northeast India and select international destinations. Founded in 2017, the company has completed over 5,000 trips and served more than 50,000 travelers across Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Thailand, and Vietnam. Muddie Trails is known for offbeat itineraries, end-to-end trip management, and a community of loyal repeat travelers. Full package details and bookings are available at muddietrails.com.

Media Contact

Shirky

Founder, Muddie Trails

Email: bookings@muddietrails.com

Phone: +91 98805-39183

Web: muddietrails.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddietrails/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muddietrails/

Blu Diamonds London Opens Its First India Flagship at R City Mall, Mumbai

Blu Diamonds London Opens Its First India Flagship at R City Mall, Mumbai

British luxury lab-grown diamond house arrives in India with a statement boutique in Ghatkopar — and a disruptive debut offer of up to 100% off on making charges and 15% off on diamond prices

Mumbai, 23 April 2026 — Blu Diamonds London, the British luxury lab-grown diamond jewellery house, today announced the grand opening of its first India flagship store at R City Mall, Ghatkopar West — marking the brand’s highly anticipated entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing fine jewellery markets.

Located on the Ground Floor, North Wing of R City Mall — directly opposite Mia by Tanishq — the boutique brings Blu Diamonds London’s signature aesthetic to Mumbai: arched niches, a cream-and-gold palette, a chandelier-lit interior, and monogrammed display cases showcasing IGI-certified diamonds (1.0–1.5ct solitaires) set in SGL-certified jewellery in VVS1 clarity, E-F-G colour, set in 14kt gold.

The launch was marked by an intimate influencer and press preview, with Mumbai’s fashion, beauty and lifestyle creators getting a first look at the Forevermore, Radiencia and signature solitaire collections — and trying on pieces in a boutique setting that the founders describe as “a little corner of Bond Street in Ghatkopar.”

A new category, priced for a new India

Blu Diamonds London is built on a simple proposition: real diamonds, ethically grown, at a fraction of mined prices. Every stone is IGI-certified and visually, chemically and optically identical to a mined diamond — but significantly more accessible, and entirely free of the ethical baggage of traditional mining.

To mark the Mumbai launch, the brand is running its most disruptive offer yet: up to 100% off on making charges, plus 15% off on diamond prices.

Quotes

Bhavin Rupani, CEO & Co-Founder, Blu Diamonds London:

  • “What has changed in this generation is the customer — she is informed, she is global, and she refuses to pay a premium for legacy alone. Blu Diamonds London is our answer to her.

Lab-grown is not the future of diamonds; it is the present. And R City is only the beginning.”

Nirav Gosalia, CMO & Co-Founder, Blu Diamonds London:

  • “We didn’t want to open ‘another jewellery shop.’ We wanted Mumbai’s first true lab-grown luxury destination — a space that feels like Bond Street, priced for a modern Indian Walk into our R City flagship and you’ll see a 1.5ct solitaire at a price that, frankly, most people don’t believe until they hold the certificate. That disbelief is the entire business.”

Why R City, why now

Mumbai’s eastern suburbs have emerged as one of the city’s most affluent and underserved luxury catchments. R City Mall — one of India’s highest-footfall retail destinations — was a deliberate choice: premium adjacency, daily footfall, and a shopper who is increasingly brand-aware but price-rational. The Blu Diamonds London store sits directly opposite Mia by Tanishq, a positioning the founders describe as “the most honest comparison we could ask for.”

About Blu Diamonds London

Blu Diamonds London is a British luxury lab-grown diamond jewellery brand offering IGI-certified solitaires, bridal jewellery and everyday fine pieces, crafted in 14kt gold. Every Blu Diamonds piece is ethically grown, conflict-free, and backed by full certification. The brand is led by Bhavin Rupani (CEO) and Nirav Gosalia (CMO).

Flagship Store: Ground Floor, North Wing, R City Mall, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai
Website: bludiamonds.com
Instagram: @bludiamondsforever
Contact: +91 90906 26255 | info@bludiamonds.com

Why is the MAT Exam now the most Important Exam for MBA Aspirants 2026?

Why is the MAT Exam now the most Important Exam for MBA Aspirants 2026?

MAT May Registration: The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) for the May 2026 session is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). It serves as a gateway for admission to over 200+ B-schools across India. This essentially is the last chance for any MBA aspirant to pursue MBA or PGDM in 2026-28 batch as most of the other MBA entrance tests are either over or registrations closed. For students who missed earlier MBA entrance deadlines or fell short of their target scores, the MAT May 2026 remains a vital opportunity to secure admission for the 2026–28 academic session.

​The exam will be conducted in two primary modes: Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT).

​Important Dates for MAT May 2026

  • PBT Registration Last Date: May 25, 2026
  • PBT Admit Card Date: May 28, 2026
  • PBT Exam Date: May 31, 2026
  • CBT Registration Last Date: June 8, 2026
  • CBT Admit Card Date: June 11, 2026
  • CBT Exam Date: June 14, 2026

MAT Exam Pattern

​AIMA has recently updated the exam structure. It is now a 120-minute exam with a total of 150 questions (reduced from the previous 200-question format).

  • ​Structure: 5 sections, each containing 30 questions.
  • ​Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answers; -0.25 for incorrect ones.

 Sections:

    1. ​Language Comprehension
    2. ​Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
    3. ​Mathematical Skills
    4. ​Data Analysis and Sufficiency
    5. ​Economic & Business Environment (Note: Scores from this section typically aren’t included in the merit percentile by most institutes).

MAT ​Registration Fees:

  • ​Single Mode (PBT or CBT): ₹2,300
  • ​Dual Mode (PBT + CBT): ₹4,000 (Recommended if you want two attempts to improve your score).

​Eligibility Criteria

  • ​Educational Qualification: A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • ​Final Year Students: If you are in your final year of graduation, you are eligible to apply provisionally.
  • ​Minimum Percentage: There is no official minimum percentage required by AIMA to sit for the exam, though individual B-schools usually require at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD) for admission.

​To register directly at the official AIMA MAT website CLICK HERE 

Find mock tests, check GD PI interviews of MBA students, Watch video Sessions on Campusutra.com YouTube Channel to enhance your MAT Scores.

AIMA MAT Exam: Step to apply ~ To apply online, candidates can follow the steps given below.

  1. Visit the official website of AIMA at mat.aima.in.
  2. Click on the AIMA MAT May Registration link available on the home page.
  3. A new page will open where candidates will have to register themselves.
  4. Once registration is done, login to the account.
  5. Fill the application form and make the payment of the application fee.
  6. Click on submit and download the page.
  7. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

Top MBA Colleges accepting MAT Score are Amrita School of Business, SIMSREE, IMDR Pune, IIAM Visakhapatnam, XIME, EDII Ahmedabad, TSM Madurai, PSG Coimbatore, Mittal Business School LPU, Chitkara University, FIIB, FOSTIIMA, IMS Ghaziabad, Christ University, Alliance University, SSIM, IPE, KIIT School of Rural Management etc.

Preparation Tips

  • ​Focus on Speed: With 150 questions in 120 minutes, you have less than a minute per question. Practice skipping time-consuming puzzles.
  • ​Data Analysis: This section often features heavy calculations. Familiarize yourself with shortcuts for percentages, ratios, and averages.
  • ​Language: Focus on Reading Comprehension (RC) and Vocabulary. RC passages in MAT are generally shorter and more direct than those in CAT.
  • ​Mocks: Since the format has been updated to 150 questions, ensure you are using the most recent 2026 mock tests to get your timing right.

Don’t let a missed exam or a low score derail your goals. Register for the MAT today to secure your seat for the 2026–28 MBA batch.

Issued on Behalf of Campusutra by DebriN Synergy. Greater Noida nitin@debrin.in

Dehradun Helicopter Operator Warns Pilgrims About Rising Chardham Booking Scams – Issues Free Safety Guide as 2026 Season Opens

Dehradun Helicopter Operator Warns Pilgrims About Rising Chardham Booking Scams – Issues Free Safety Guide as 2026 Season Opens

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 22: With the 2026 Chardham Yatra season opening in early May and millions of pilgrims across India and abroad beginning to book helicopter packages, Udan Aviation — Dehradun’s ISO-certified Chardham helicopter operator — has issued a formal public warning about the rising number of fraudulent helicopter booking websites and fake travel agents targeting pilgrims ahead of this year’s season.

The warning comes weeks after the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, operating under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, issued an official government alert about online booking frauds specifically targeting Char Dham pilgrims — including fake websites, deceptive social media pages, and paid search engine advertisements designed to steal pilgrim payments.

Uttarakhand’s Special Task Force has previously busted organised gangs running fake Chardham helicopter booking networks, exposing and blocking over 76 + fraudulent websites in coordinated police operations. Victims have been reported from across India — including Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat — as well as from NRI families booking from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and the UAE.

The Fraud That Shatters a Lifetime of Faith

Rashmi Negi, Founder and Managing Director of Udan Aviation, described the human cost of the scam in terms that go beyond financial loss.

“I have personally spoken with pilgrims who arrived at Helipad at 5:30 in the morning — some of them in their seventies, some having flown in from abroad — and discovered that their booking did not exist. The agent’s number was switched off. The website was gone. The money was gone. For a 74-year-old devotee who has waited a lifetime for this journey, that moment is devastating in a way that no compensation can undo,” said Negi.

“We are issuing this warning not as a marketing exercise but because it is the right thing to do. Pilgrims deserve to complete this Yatra safely — and that starts with booking safely.”

Udan Aviation has published a free, comprehensive Chardham Helicopter Scam Awareness Guide on its website at www.udanaviation.in, covering the 15 warning signs of a fake operator, 7 verification steps every pilgrim should complete before paying, and a complete safety checklist. The guide is available free of charge to all pilgrims regardless of which operator they choose to book with.

How the Scam Operates — The Pattern Every Pilgrim Must Know

According to Negi, the fraud follows a consistent and recognisable pattern. Fraudsters register website domains that differ by a single character from legitimate operator sites — for example heliyatra-irctc.co.in mimicking the official IRCTC portal at heliyatra.irctc.co.in. They run Google Ads and Facebook Ads targeting high-demand searches such as “Chardham helicopter booking 2026” and “Kedarnath helicopter ticket”, ensuring their fraudulent sites appear prominently in search results.

When pilgrims contact these sites, they are called back within minutes by trained operators who speak convincingly about Chardham operations or Kedarnath boarding procedure, create artificial urgency around seat availability, and request payment via personal UPI accounts or informal bank transfers. Fake booking confirmations — complete with copied logos and realistic reference numbers — are then issued. The fraud is discovered only when pilgrims arrive at the helipad on departure day.

“The most dangerous aspect of this scam is how professional it looks,” said Negi. “The websites are well designed. The voices on the phone know the right terminology. The confirmation documents are indistinguishable from genuine ones. The only protection is verification — and most pilgrims simply do not know what to verify.”

The 5 Things Every Pilgrim Must Verify Before Paying

Negi outlined five specific verification steps that every pilgrim or family booking a Chardham helicopter package should complete before making any payment:

1. Verify the exact domain name character by character. Fraudulent sites use domains with one or two character differences from legitimate operators. Check the URL carefully — and verify domain registration age at who.is. A domain registered in 2025 or 2026 cannot represent an operator with multiple seasons of experience.

2. Never pay to a personal UPI or individual bank account. A registered business collects payment to a company account where the company name appears on the bank statement. Any request to pay to an individual’s personal UPI, Google Pay, or PhonePe account is a fraud signal regardless of how legitimate the operator appears.

3. Ask for the GSTIN and verify it. Every registered business operator charging at these price points is legally required to be GST registered. Verify any GSTIN provided at services.gst.gov.in. If it does not return a valid result matching the operator’s name — do not proceed.

4. Ask for a video call or office visit. A legitimate Dehradun-based operator has a physical office and will agree to a video call or in-person visit before booking. A remote fraudster cannot offer this.

5. For Kedarnath shuttle tickets — book only at heliyatra.irctc.co.in. The government Kedarnath helicopter shuttle service is booked exclusively through IRCTC’s official portal. No private agent is authorised to sell these tickets. Anyone offering them through any other channel is operating a scam.

Pilgrims who have been defrauded should report immediately to the National Cybercrime Helpline at 1930, file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in, and contact their bank immediately to attempt a transaction reversal.

About the 2026 Chardham Season

The 2026 Chardham Yatra season opens in early May, with all four Dhams — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — expected to receive millions of pilgrims between May and October. Helicopter packages from Dehradun represent a rapidly growing segment of the pilgrimage, driven primarily by elderly devotees and NRI families for whom the traditional 10 to 12-day road journey is not physically possible.

Udan Aviation is accepting bookings for the 2026 season for its complete Chardham yatra by helicopter package (6 days, 5 nights, all 4 Dhams, ₹2,30,000 per person all-inclusive) Do Dham yatra by helicopter at ₹ 1,40,000 Per person and single-Dham packages beginning at ₹90,000 per person. The company advises early booking — particularly for May and September departures, which typically fill 60 to 90 days in advance.

About Udan Aviation

Udan Aviation is an ISO-certified Chardham Yatra by helicopter operator headquartered at Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Founded by Rashmi Negi — who holds an MBA in Tourism Management and brings 16 years of professional experience in India’s travel, tourism, and aviation industry — the company was established to make India’s most sacred pilgrimage circuit accessible to elderly devotees, mobility-challenged pilgrims, and NRI families for whom the traditional road journey is not a realistic option.

Udan Aviation has safely served 3,000+ pilgrims across every season of operations with a zero safety-incident record. The company holds ISO quality management certification — a standard rare among private pilgrimage helicopter operators in India — and offers complete Chardham, Do Dham, Kedarnath, and Badrinath helicopter packages, along with private helicopter and jet charter services across India.

The company’s free Chardham Helicopter Scam Awareness Guide is available at www.udanaviation.in.

Media Contact

Rashmi Negi Founder, Udan Aviation MBA in Tourism Management | 16 Years Industry Experience

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