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UC Browser Launches India’s first Women-only Mobile News Channel
MUMBAI: UC Browser, India’s No.1 mobile browser from UC Business Group, Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has launched a brand new channel dedicated to women, with an aim to bring the best of women-related content on a single platform. UC Browser is partnering with select media organizations and UC We-Media bloggers to offer women-oriented stories and information in the field of education, health, fashion, lifestyle, relationships and more. UC Browser has also kicked off a campaign to select 20 Sheros or real-life female heroes of India with an aim to publish their inspirational stories on its platform.
UC Browser has a separate section devoted to powerful ladies who have successfully managed to push their limits and inspire millions in the process. Kicking off the campaign are RJ Sudipta and acid attack victim Lakshmi. RJ Sudipta’s fat-to-fit story is an inspiration for millions – A confident radio jockey who lost oodles of weight and, in process, inspired women to view fitness in a positive light. Celebrating Laksmi’s never-quit spirit, the channel is giving voice to hundreds of unsung sheroes and women making a difference in big and small ways.
UC Browser is inviting women from varied fields of Fashion, Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Media and more to participate in this campaign. You can share your inspiring Shero story by sending an email to ucsheroes@list.alibaba-inc.com. You can also nominate a family member, friend or an acquaintance. UC Browser is looking for the following:
. Successful women who have made it big in their respective fields
. Women who have emerged stronger and powerful despite hardships
. Ordinary women who have proved to be a hero of their own lives
Currently, the Women channel is available in the Hindi language while the English channel will be made available soon. In addition to the inspiring Sheroes stories, the channel will also promote special occasions such as Mother’s Day celebration, to drive discussion topics and increase user engagement to raise awareness about women’s welfare.
Gaming
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
