In a heartwarming celebration of togetherness, Annapurna Girls Hostel in Greater Noida hosted a special Diwali event titled “Diwali with Daughters” for students who couldn’t return home for the festival. The initiative aimed to bring warmth, inclusion, and the feeling of family to young women spending the festive season away from their loved ones.

Surrounded by leading institutions like Sharda University, Noida International University, Amity University, and Galgotia University, the hostel has long been recognised as a safe and student-friendly space. This year, its campus came alive with diyas, rangoli, and sweets, turning every corner into a reflection of the festival’s light and happiness. Students participated in diya-making, rangoli design, and cultural performances, transforming the hostel into a colourful and cheerful space that echoed the spirit of home.

The celebration concluded with a community dinner, where students, wardens, and management shared festive delicacies together. The symbolic lighting of diyas by everyone present marked hope, positivity, and new beginnings, a gesture that brought both comfort and connection to those far from home.

Chairperson Kunwar Gaurav Giri shared, “Many of our students are from different areas of study and are unable to go home for festivals due to distance. We saw this as an opportunity to create space for students to experience family warmth and the feeling of celebration. Diwali with Daughters is a reminder for students that they are not alone, Annapurna is their second home.”

More than just a festive event, Diwali with Daughters reflected Annapurna’s ongoing commitment to student well-being and emotional comfort. It reinforced the idea that even when miles away from family, festivals can be just as meaningful when celebrated in a caring, safe, and nurturing environment.

 Indo Count Industries Ltd. (ICIL), a global leader in home textiles and the world’s largest manufacturer of bed linen, has partnered with ProXpense, an AI-powered Travel & Expense Management platform, to streamline and digitize travel and expense management for its India offices and globally traveling workforce.

Previously, managing employee travel and expenses across multiple geographies through India offices was a time-consuming process, involving manual reports, delayed reimbursements, and limited spend visibility. With ProXpense’s AI-driven platform, Indo Count now benefits from real-time expense tracking, automated policy enforcement, and AI-powered auditing, enabling improved control, compliance, and operational efficiency.

“We’re thrilled to onboard Indo Count and support their vision of building a smarter, digitally empowered travel and expense ecosystem,” said Himanshu Singh, Founder & CEO, ProXpense. “Our goal is to help enterprises like Indo Count automate repetitive processes, ensure real-time compliance, and deliver a seamless user experience, making expense management intelligent, transparent, and future-ready.”

The implementation of ProXpense marks a significant milestone in Indo Count’s ongoing digital transformation journey. By integrating AI-led automation into its travel and expense operations, the company has created a unified system for India-based teams to efficiently manage global business travel, while maintaining complete visibility and control over employee spending worldwide.

“Before ProXpense, managing our employee and travel spends across multiple regions was chaotic, manual reports, endless reimbursements, and no visibility. With ProXpense’s AI-driven platform, we now track every expense in real time, automate policy enforcement, and get instant insights into spending patterns. The AI audit engine even flags exceptions automatically, saving hours of manual review. And our teams actually enjoy using it. ProXpense has made spend management effortless for our team,” said Samir Bhiwapurkar, SGM – HR & Admin, Indo Count Industries Ltd.

Phuket, Thailand's largest island, is quickly becoming a go-to destination for Indian families and investors looking to buy property abroad. With its pristine beaches, rich culture, and warm hospitality, Phuket offers the perfect mix of natural beauty and modern living.

The island has seen growing interest thanks to direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, making it easier than ever for Indian visitors to explore. Phuket has also become a popular wedding destination, with luxurious beachfront resorts hosting grand celebrations. Many families fall in love with the island and consider property ownership to stay connected long-term.

Property options in Phuket are diverse, ranging from stylish entry-level units to high-end branded residences. Recognizing the rising demand, Banyan Group Residences has set up a dedicated sales team in India.

Phuket is ideal for multi-generational living, offering safe neighborhoods, excellent healthcare, and family-friendly amenities. Residents enjoy world-class golf courses, shopping malls, yacht marinas, international schools, and high-speed internet. Its affordability combined with a high quality of life makes it an attractive choice for property buyers.

Banyan Group, known worldwide for its Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, is a key driver of Phuket’s real estate scene. Ranked as Asia’s top operator of branded residences and fifth globally, the group focuses on sustainability, comfort, and well-being. This approach draws global buyers, including an increasing number from India, who value five-star hospitality and excellent after-sales service. Recently, Banyan Group secured 15 top honors at the International Property Awards, the most of any real estate developer in Asia.

At the heart of Phuket’s real estate appeal is Laguna Phuket, a 1,000-acre integrated resort along Bang Tao Beach. The resort community includes seven world-class hotels, an award-winning golf course, and over 3,000 branded condos interconnected by shuttle buses and ferries. Its eco-friendly Laguna Lakelands project is adding 5,000 new homes, making it Phuket’s largest residential enclave.

Laguna Phuket hosts a vibrant international community, with residents from over 50 nationalities. The community includes a kindergarten, wellness facilities, leisure activities, and the island’s largest Beach Club, creating a self-contained, thriving neighborhood.

"Laguna Phuket has grown into a vibrant residential community. It's a safe, stable, and world-class environment where families, retirees, and professionals can thrive," said Stuart Reading, Managing Director of Banyan Group Residences.

For Indian buyers, Phuket offers a secure, globally connected, and idyllic tropical setting. With its affordability, world-class amenities, and unmatched lifestyle, Phuket is not just a vacation spot, it’s a place to call home.

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