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.

Sheraton Grand Palace Indore is lighting up the festive season with thoughtfully curated experiences that capture the warmth and joy of Diwali. From indulgent hampers to flavourful dining spreads, the hotel invites guests to celebrate the festival of lights in true grandeur, surrounded by loved ones and festive cheer.

This year, the hotel introduces six beautifully designed hampers Majestic Treat, Sheraton Gourmet, Festive Harmony, Heritage Collection, Luxe Feast, and The Festive Hamper. Each hamper is filled with artisanal sweets, handcrafted chocolates, and gourmet delights, making them a perfect gift to share the spirit of Diwali. Every box is elegantly packed, reflecting moments of gratitude, celebration, and togetherness.

What: Diwali Hampers
Where: Sheraton Grand Palace Indore
For Booking: +9111108812

Adding to the celebrations, S Café at Sheraton Grand Palace Indore is hosting a special Diwali lunch and dinner, curated by Executive Chef Karam Dogra and his team. The menu brings together an indulgent mix of flavours, from Mushroom and Spring Onion Rolls to Smoky Cheesy Potato Canapés and Paneer Shashlik with Spicy Tomato Salsa. Guests can enjoy comforting bowls of Tangy Tomato Shorba, refreshing salads like Kimchi Salad and Quinoa Fruit Salad, and mains including Anar Kofta Curry, Lasooni Corn Palak, Veg Kolhapuri, and Mirchi Salan.

For those who enjoy Asian flavours, there’s plenty to explore, Braised Shiitake with Pokchoy, Tofu and Beans in Burnt Garlic Sauce, and Exotic Vegetables in Chilli Ginger Sauce. To make the dining experience even more special, the spread features live counters such as a Pasta Station, Mongolian Sizzle Bar, Charcoal Grill, and an Ice Stone Ice Cream counter promising a Diwali feast filled with warmth, variety, and festive delight.

What: Diwali Lunch and Dinner
Where: S Café, Sheraton Grand Palace Indore

The celebrations continue with a heartwarming Bhai Dooj Lunch at S Café, where guests can enjoy a comforting festive meal with a special 40% discount for siblings. The buffet features a mix of Indian, Asian, and Continental favourites from Delhi-style Chaat and Freshly Tossed Asian Wok to Paneer Lababdar, Dal Makhani, and Biryani. Guests can also savour Herb-Roasted Vegetables, Lasagna, Stir-Fried Noodles, and Thai Curry, ending the meal with an assortment of pastries, traditional sweets, a Bhai Dooj special cake, and ice creams for a sweet finale.

What: Bhai Dooj Lunch
Where: S Café, Sheraton Grand Palace Indore
For Reservations: +91 91091 00758 / +91 91091 00771 / +9111108812

With its blend of elegant hampers, vibrant spreads, and heartwarming festive touches, Sheraton Grand Palace Indore ensures this Diwali season is filled with flavour, connection, and celebration.

 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.