MAATI – The Crafts School will Organise A Two-Day Showcase From June 5-6 In Bengaluru

Dates: 5–6 June 2026

Venue: Flat Roof Building, SABHA, Bengaluru

Some art forms don’t belong in museums. They belong in homes, in daily conversations, and in the hands of people who appreciate the story behind the object.

MAATI – The Crafts School, an initiative by Kadam India supported by the Tata Trusts, is bringing an immersive two-day showcase to Bengaluru. The exhibition celebrates the living traditions of hand-painted Madhubani art alongside contemporary Bihar craftsmanship. This curated exhibit is designed for textile connoisseurs, art and culture tastemakers, conscious textile retailers, architects, interior designers, collectors, and anyone drawn to authentic legacy artistry.

The heart of the showcase is four women artisans traveling from MAATI’s clusters in Madhubani and Darbhanga. This is a rare opportunity to meet the makers and engage directly with their creative processes and explore handcrafted textile collections that bridge generations of visual memory with contemporary living.

Beyond design, the exhibition carries a real-world urgency. MAATI works in regions of Bihar where recurring climate and environmental challenges threaten traditional ways of life year after year. By creating direct market access and nurturing independent creative enterprises, the initiative supports artisan communities in building long-term, climate-resilient livelihoods.

We invite you to experience the work, meet the artisans, and join the conversation around handmade futures.

Exhibition Details & RSVP:

Dates: 5–6 June 2026

Venue: Flat Roof Building, SABHA, Bengaluru

Inquiries & RSVPs: info@maaticraftschool.com OR Simran Girish (SGirish@webershandwick.com/ 98206 21734)

Instagram: @maatithecraftschool  

PhysicsWallah (PW) Celebrates The Strong Performance Of Students From Bengaluru In JEE Advanced 2026

Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has celebrated the strong performance of its students in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026. Anukriti Jain (AIR 4617) and Nayanashri A C (AIR 4596), amongst others, were some of the high-performing students of PhysicsWallah in Bengaluru.

According to the official press release issued by the organising Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), a total of 1,79,694 candidates appeared in both papers 1 and 2 in JEE Advanced 2026, out of which 56,880 candidates qualified.

Alakh Pandey, Founder and CEO of PhysicsWallah, said, "I want to congratulate every student who cleared the JEE Advanced 2026 examination through their hard work and determination. For those who did not get the results they hoped for today, please remember that this single exam does not define your capabilities or your future success. Education is a long journey, and this is just one step, so keep your chin up and stay resilient because many new opportunities lie ahead for you."

PhysicsWallah provides test preparation courses for various competitive examinations, including JEE and NEET, as well as school curriculum support, operating through online platforms, hybrid centres, and offline coaching institutes across India. The offline Vidyapeeth centres in the city offer students structured test preparation, regular academic evaluations, and doubt-resolution support.

About PhysicsWallah (PW)

PhysicsWallah Limited (PW), an education platform, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW aims to facilitate education through online, offline, and hybrid platforms. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2014, PW now offers education to students through its native app, tech-enabled offline and hybrid centers, and YouTube channels. PW’s offerings span various educational segments, including test preparation, a skilling vertical, coaching for higher education, and facilitating education abroad, with programs available in multiple vernacular languages.

PhysicsWallah Limited was listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (Bombay Stock Exchange) on November 18, 2025.

Sony Introduces Its True RGB TVs Powered By RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro™ With BRAVIA 7II Across India

* Sony debuts its first True RGB BRAVIA TV, featuring independently driven RGB LEDs, a new unique anti-glare and reflection screen and Google TV with Gemini for a truly immersive cinematic experience at home

Sony India today announced the launch of BRAVIA 7II, introducing True RGB technology to redefine home entertainment with richer colour, greater depth and more immersive viewing experiences. Pre-booking for select BRAVIA 7II models starts today. Bringing together Sony’s advanced display innovation and intelligent processing technologies, BRAVIA 7II delivers cinema-grade picture quality designed to transform everyday viewing into an extraordinary entertainment experience.

At the heart of BRAVIA 7II is True RGB, powered by RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro™, Sony’s proprietary backlight control technology that independently controls red, green and blue light to achieve exceptional colour precision, deeper contrast and remarkable realism. Combined with Cognitive Processor XR™, BRAVIA 7II reproduces content the way humans naturally see and hear-creating visuals with enhanced depth, vibrant colours and lifelike detail.

Key technologies powering the experience include:

· RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro™ – Sony’s advanced individual RGB backlight control technology delivers precise local dimming with deeper blacks, reduced blooming and stunning contrast.

· RGB Triluminos Max™ with Luminance Booster – Uniting QD-OLED-level colour richness with Mini LED brightness to achieve Sony’s richest colour volume and brighter brilliance.

· Smooth Color Gradation – Reveals every nuance across dark and bright scenes with ultra-fine tonal transitions and enhanced visual depth.

· X-Wide Angle Pro – Maintains consistent colour and contrast from wider viewing positions for an immersive cinematic experience from every seat in the room, available in select screen sizes.

Starting with a 55 (140 cm) model, the series extends across 65 (165 cm), 75 (190 cm) and 85 (215 cm) variants, and will further culminate in a stunning 98 (248 cm) model expected in June, bringing Sony’s vision of “Cinema is Coming Home” to more consumers across India.

Experience cinema-grade colour, highlighting true to life colour and depth with True RGB

Building on Sony’s legacy of innovation, the BRAVIA 7II introduces Sony’s first True RGB LED BRAVIA TV technology, using independently driven red, green and blue LEDs for precise colour reproduction in bright living room environments. Powered by RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro™, this advanced backlight control system drives each LED with high precision to improve brightness, reduce blooming, deliver deeper blacks and produce purer colour than conventional Mini LED displays.

With RGB Triluminos Max™, the television delivers Sony’s widest colour volume, reproducing a broader spectrum of colours with remarkable accuracy, while Smooth Colour Gradation enables seamless and ultra-fine tonal transitions across every scene. Powered by RGB Triluminos Max™ with Luminance Booster, it combines QD-OLED-like colour depth with the brightness of Mini LED technology to deliver Sony’s richest and most vibrant visual experience yet. On 65-inch and larger models, X-Wide Angle Pro maintains consistent colour and contrast from wider viewing positions, ensuring an optimal experience from every seat in the room.

Powered by Cognitive Processor XR™ for lifelike picture quality

At the core of the BRAVIA 7II is Sony’s Cognitive Processor XR™, which processes images in line with how humans naturally perceive sight and sound. This enables the TV to enhance depth, contrast, and clarity in real time, delivering more natural and immersive visuals.

XR Contrast Booster (20) intelligently balances light and dark elements for enhanced realism, while XR Clear Image reduces noise and upscales lower-resolution content to near 4K quality, while XR Motion Clarity™ analyses motion across multiple frames to ensure fast-moving scenes such as sports, movies, and gameplay remain smooth, bright, and blur-free

Experience cinematic HDR visuals and multidimensional surround sound powered by Dolby Vision and Atmos

With support for Dolby Vision®, HDR10, HLG and IMAX® Enhanced, BRAVIA 7II delivers a truly cinematic viewing experience with richer colours, deeper contrast, enhanced brightness and creator-intended picture quality. Studio Calibrated Modes for Netflix, Prime Video, and Sony Pictures Core automatically optimize picture settings to reflect the creator’s intent across different content environments.

On the audio front, Acoustic Multi-Audio+™ on 65 (165 cm) and above models positions sound precisely with on-screen action, creating a more immersive experience and sound positioning Tweeters further enhances the bass performance without compromising the slim design.

Voice Zoom 3 with AI Sound Separation technology ensures dialogue remains clear above background sound, while 3D Surround Upscaling transforms standard audio into an expansive 5.1.4 channel virtual surround experience. With Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®, viewers can enjoy multidimensional, theatre-like sound with overhead effects that bring every scene to life.

Engineered for next-generation gaming with 4K 120Hz and intelligent gaming features

BRAVIA 7II supports 4K at 120fps via HDMI 2.1, delivering ultra-smooth and responsive gameplay. Features such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduce input lag and eliminate screen tearing, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.

With Game Menu 2, users can quickly access and customise gaming settings, including crosshair, black equalizer, and motion blur reduction. Dolby Vision® Gaming enhances visual fidelity with richer colours and contrast, while PS Remote Play and dedicated optimizations for PlayStation 5, including Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode, make BRAVIA 7II an ideal choice for console gaming enthusiasts.

Discover effortless entertainment with Google TV and Gemini

Powered by Google TV, BRAVIA 7II offers access to over 400,000 movies and TV shows along with thousands of apps and games, delivering a personalized and intuitive content discovery experience. Supported by Hands-Free Voice Search and built-in Google Assistant, users can control the TV, search for content, or manage compatible smart home devices using voice commands. The TV also supports Apple AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, Google Cast, and works with Alexa-enabled devices for added convenience.

Additionally, Gemini for Google TV will be introduced via an over-the-air update, enabling more natural, AI-powered interactions and smarter content recommendations.

Experience studio-quality cinematic entertainment at home with Sony Pictures Core

BRAVIA 7II enables users to experience studio-quality entertainment at home with Sony Pictures Core, offering a curated library of blockbuster movies, including IMAX® Enhanced titles.

Powered by Pure Stream™, users can stream content at up to 80 Mbps, delivering picture quality comparable to 4K UHD Blu-ray. Customers will also receive an exclusive 10 movie credits with access to a curated selection of premium titles from Sony Pictures for 24 months.

Combining thoughtful design with enhanced accessibility and robust durability

Designed with Sony’s Harmonic Presence concept, the BRAVIA 7II blends seamlessly into modern living spaces with its Immersive Frame design and Mirage Stand for 55-inch to 85-inch models, while the 98-inch variant features a premium T-Shape Stand.

The television is built for durability with X-Protection PRO, offering resistance against lightning, power surges, dust, and humidity. With Eco Dashboard 2 and power-efficient RGB LED control by RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro™, users can monitor energy consumption and access power-saving recommendations.

The Inclusive Affordable Remote, developed in collaboration with people with disabilities, features optimized button design, tactile differentiation, and clear spacing for ease of use.

Price and Availability

The BRAVIA 7II will be available across all Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), the www.ShopatSC.com portal, leading electronic outlets and major e-commerce platforms in India starting 28th May 2026 onwards. Pre-booking for select BRAVIA 7II models also starts today, and customers can register their interest through this link.

About Sony India Pvt. Ltd.

Sony India Private Limited (Sony India), a private limited company with its ultimate holding company as Sony Group Corporation, Japan, has established itself as a premium brand in various product categories including television, digital imaging, personal audio, home entertainment, gaming, car audio, and professional solutions. The company places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and maintains high standards in sales and services. Sony also prioritizes environmental sustainability, aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of its products and business activities to contribute to a healthier and enriched life for all of humanity and future generations.  

Shop, Save & Win Big: Joy Sale Unveils Up To 70% OFF, Assured Rewards & A Chance To Drive Home A Toyota Glanza

This June, Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru invites shoppers to experience Joy Sale, a month-long retail celebration featuring exciting offers, rewards, and the chance to win big across fashion, footwear, beauty, electronics, home, accessories, dining, and entertainment.

Starting June 1, the sale transforms the mall into a vibrant lifestyle destination, bringing together leading brands and compelling deals designed to make every shopping trip more rewarding. Shoppers can enjoy discounts of up to 70% across categories, making it the ideal time to refresh wardrobes, upgrade gadgets, discover new beauty essentials, and explore a wide range of dining and entertainment experiences.

Adding to the excitement, customers who spend ₹10,000 or more during the duration of the sale will receive assured dining vouchers, enhancing the overall shopping experience with added value and rewards.

The highlight of Joy Sale is the grand prize , one lucky shopper will win a brand-new Toyota Glanza, making this much more than a seasonal sale and creating an opportunity for customers to shop, save, and celebrate.

With attractive offers, assured rewards, and the thrill of winning big, Joy Sale promises to deliver one of the season's most engaging retail experiences, reinforcing Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru's position as a leading destination.

Event Details: Joy Sale

Where: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru

When: 1st June Onwards

Time: All Day

Oakley Unveils Players Collection Campaign Featuring Global Sports Icons Kylian Mbappe And Jaylen Brown

There was a time when the only thing a player wore that mattered was their uniform. That time is over. The game now begins before the spotlight, before the noise, there is a moment where everything locks in: the stage before the stage.

With latest chapter of the Players Collection, co-created with athletes shaping sports culture today, Oakley introduces signature eyewear from two athletes, each with their own co-created piece.

The Oakley Players Collection moves forward with new signature series from Team Oakley Athletes Jaylen Brown and Kylian Mbappé, icons who don’t just play the game, but shape the culture around sport by setting the tone, rewriting narratives, and building communities.

Jaylen Brown’s eyewear collection introduces an exclusive cocoa brown palette creating a distinct and recognizable identity, with Brown’s personal logo embedded across key pieces.

Part of the Oakley Highland Jaylen Brown Signature Series features Prizm™ Ruby Lenses, engineered to provide excellent coverage, offering superior protection from the sun. Inspired by Jaylen Brown’s off-field looks, this model features form-fitting lenses on a lightweight thermoplastic O-Matter ™ frame built to withstand from shifting or deforming over time
For me, everything is connected: performance, creativity, identity,” says Brown. “It’s how you prepare, how you think, how you show up.”

Next up in the Players Collection family is Kylian Mbappé’s signature eyewear, shaped by the mindset that propelled his rise, fearless and unapologetic. The Kylian Mbappé Signature Series Permian features a bold, deep-set lens construction, finished with Prizm™ Road Lenses. The frame is detailed with Mbappé’s logo embedded on the lens, while the coordinates of Bondy are etched along the temple, a subtle reference to his origins and journey. The result is a statement piece designed to express individuality with intent.

“Style is a signature. These glasses are more than an accessory - they carry my roots, reflect my journey, and define how I move forward” says Mbappé. “It starts before kick off: the way you arrive, the energy you bring, the presence you carry”.

Availability: the Players Collection is now available at leading optical stores, Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters and major e-retail platforms such as Amazon, Myntra, AJIO, Tata Cliq Luxury.

Pricing: starting at INR 11,690.

About Oakley, Inc.

Founded in 1975 in Foothill Ranch, Southern California, Oakley has built a global legacy in sport performance and culture. With over 900 patents and counting, Oakley is fueled by a legacy of delivering the unexpected, led by a collective of visionaries, pioneers, and mad scientists who elevate physics to an art form to push the boundaries of human potential. This relentless pursuit of innovation beyond reason has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands in sport, trusted by world-class athletes globally who rely on the brand to perform at the highest level. Oakley is known for its High-Definition Optics and Prizm™ technology, offering optical clarity, precision, impact resistance, and UV protection in its range of eyewear, from sunglasses and prescription eyewear to premium goggles. The brand’s design philosophy extends to apparel, footwear, and accessories that deliver technical excellence and bold aesthetics. Proudly part of EssilorLuxottica, Oakley continues to design for the future and deliver to the present. Additional information is available at oakley.com. For more information on Oakley’s collection and Team Oakley, please visit: Oakley.com.  

SIA-India And SGAC Launch GEO-Niti, India’s First National Space Policy Ideathon

* A first-of-its-kind platform connecting Earth Observation, climate intelligence, and public policy to build India’s future space innovation talent pipeline.

As India accelerates its ambitions in space, climate resilience, and digital governance, a new platform is rising to match that momentum with talent. The GEO Niti Ideathon, jointly organised by the Space Industry Association of India (SIA-India) and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), will make its debut as a landmark side event at the 5th Indian Space Congress (ISC) 2026, to be held in New Delhi from 15–17 June 2026.

Hosted as a partnered event at India Space Congress 2026, one of India's leading gatherings of policymakers, industry leaders, startups, academia, investors, and global space stakeholders, GEO-Niti will provide participants with a unique opportunity to showcase their ideas on a premier national and international platform and engage directly with leaders shaping the future of the space ecosystem.

Positioned as India’s first national Space Policy Ideathon, GEO Niti is not just a contest, it is a deliberate, structured effort to build a future-ready policy and innovation talent pipeline for the country.

Why Now, Why This?

India is entering a defining decade. Earth Observation satellites, digital public infrastructure, geospatial intelligence, and climate analytics are no longer niche technologies, they are fast becoming the backbone of how India plans cities, manages farmlands, responds to disasters, and governs its coastlines.

Yet a critical gap persists: the bridge between data and decision-making. Powerful satellite datasets go underutilised in policy corridors. Young professionals with the technical skills rarely get a structured pathway to engage with governance. GEO Niti is designed to close that gap.

“India has the data, the platforms, and the ambition,” said Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India. “GEO-Niti is about unlocking the potential of India’s young talent and empowering them to translate space-based insights into meaningful policy action. Through SIA-India’s flagship platform, India Space Congress, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas on an international stage and engage with leaders shaping the future of the global space ecosystem.”

What is GEO Niti?

GEO Niti, meaning Earth Policy challenges student and early-career teams (ages 18–35) to develop integrated, implementation-ready policy proposals using Indian Earth Observation platforms including Bhuvan, MOSDAC, VEDAS, and NRSC products, alongside global datasets.

Participants are required to develop integrated policy proposals that combine governance mechanisms with practical implementation strategies across four national challenge themes:

* Air Pollution, Climate Change & Public Health

* Agriculture, Climate Risk & Rural Livelihoods

* Coastal Resilience & Blue Economy

* Space-Enabled Urban & Transport Infrastructure

Competition Format

The programme combines expert masterclasses, proposal submissions, mentorship, jury evaluations, and on-site presentations at India Space Congress 2026, culminating in a public finale and awards ceremony. Participants will be evaluated by an expert jury comprising leading practitioners from India's space, geospatial, and policy communities, ensuring that solutions are assessed not only for innovation but also for their practical relevance, feasibility, and implementation potential. 

Building a Talent Pipeline for India’s Space Age

GEO Niti is more than a competition. It is a platform for national capacity building at the crossroads of space technology, climate intelligence, and public policy. By encouraging participants to develop practical, implementation-oriented solutions to real-world challenges, the Ideathon seeks to cultivate a new generation of innovators, policymakers, and problem-solvers equipped to leverage space technologies for societal impact.

The initiative is designed to produce not just winners, but a cohort of young professionals who are fluent in both satellite data and governance, ready to contribute to India's space, climate, and development priorities in the years ahead.

Tata Motors Registers 17% Growth YoY With Total Sales Of 32,850 Commercial Vehicle Units In May 2026

* Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international markets for May 2026 stood at 32,850 units, compared to 28,147 units during May 2025, up 17% YoY.

Category	May 2026	May 2025	Growth (Y-o-Y)
HCV Trucks	7,877	7,106	11%
ILMCV Trucks	5,331	4,954	8%
Passenger Carriers	5,757	4,748	21%
SCV cargo and pickup	11,819	9,064	30%
Domestic Sales	30,784	25,872	19%
International Business	2,066	2,275	-9%
Total	32,850	28,147	17%

 

Domestic sales of MH&ICV in May 2026 was 13,679 units vs 12,406 units in May 2025 (10% YoY).

Domestic & International sales for MH&ICV in May 2026 was 14,596 units vs 13,614 units in May 2025 (7% YoY).

About Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd):
Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd., (BSE: Scrip code 544569; NSE: Scrip code TMCV) is India’s largest and a globally renowned manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. With over eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company is known for its innovation, reliability, and performance. Its advanced powertrains, connected technologies, and intelligent fleet solutions support a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery to public transport while seamlessly driving the wheels of the nation’s economy. Guided by its brand promise Better Always, Tata Motors delivers future-ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. The company operates in India and South Korea, with a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.

As per the Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench—amongst Tata Motors Limited, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (the Company) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited—the Company’s name was changed to Tata Motors Limited from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (effective 29 October 2025), and its equity shares are listed on the BSE Ltd and the NSE Ltd.