Nike’s Air Works Program Gathers Designers From Around The World To Co-Create The Future Of Air Max

What to know:

The inaugural Air Works research, development and design program is bringing individual designers from Beijing, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo to Nike’s headquarters.

The first class of Air Works designers will work with Nike mentors to develop distinctive 3D-printed Air Max styles, created in partnership with Zellerfeld, that reflect their individuality and celebrate their communities from around the world.

Each Air Max expression will build on Nike’s 40-year heritage of Air innovation, ensuring the future of Nike Air will be designed by those who wear it.

Each local Air Works designer will launch a limited-run, friends and family version of their shoe to be celebrated within their community throughout the coming year, leading into Air Max Day 2027.

Eight cities. Eight local designers. One Nike-only global experience.

Nike Sportswear is gathering a new generation of designers from across the world to create the future of Air Max through the inaugural Air Works research, development and design program. Gathering at Nike’s Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, Oregon, the visiting Air Works designers will work alongside Nike mentors to inspire new cultural expressions of Air Max that build on the brand’s 40-year heritage of Air innovation.

“Air Works is about celebrating the cultural impact of Air Max and inviting a core group of global creatives to imagine what its future could look like,” says Andy Caine, VP, Creative Director, Nike Sportswear. “It’s also a chance to deliver a deep dive in Air Max history, innovation and inspiration, and to unite outside perspectives with Nike-only tools, talent and capabilities to redefine what Air Max means to this generation.”

The first Air Works program, held May 11 through May 14, will bring individual designers from Beijing, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo to Nike’s headquarters, where they’ll work with Nike designers and engineers to develop distinctive 3D-printed Air Max styles, created in partnership with Zellerfeld, that reflect their individualism and celebrate their communities from around the world.

The visiting Air Works designers’ creations will be informed by hands-on collaboration with their Nike mentors and external collaborators, as well as visits to Nike’s Air Manufacturing Innovation facility, the Department of Nike Archives, the Nike Sport Research Lab, Blue Ribbon Studio and the Bowerman Footwear Lab.

Following the inaugural Air Works program, each local designer will launch a limited-run, friends and family version of their shoe to be celebrated within their community throughout the coming year, leading into Air Max Day 2027.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Appeal On Gold

* Submits Proposal To Strengthen Gold Monetisation Scheme

*  Encourages recycling, reuse, and circulation of existing gold within India as a responsible national priority

* Recommends customer-friendly reforms and jeweller integration to strengthen India’s formal gold ecosystem

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Government of India recommending strategic enhancements to the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), expressing its wholehearted support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal on responsible gold consumption and the need to strengthen India’s economic resilience through better utilisation of domestic gold resources.

The proposal, submitted by Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, to Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Hon’ble Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, outlines practical measures aimed at increasing public participation in GMS, mobilising idle gold into the formal economy, and encouraging greater recycling, reuse, and circulation of existing gold within India.

India imports nearly 700–800 tonnes of gold annually, resulting in significant foreign exchange outflows and pressure on the current account deficit. At the same time, Indian households and institutions are estimated to hold nearly 25,000–35,000 tonnes of gold in the form of jewellery, coins and bars, much of which remains economically idle.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds stated that greater focus on recycling, exchange, reuse, and monetisation of existing domestic gold can play an important role in reducing import dependency, limiting dollar outflow, and strengthening the Indian economy over the long term.

Commenting on the proposal, Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, said: “India possesses one of the world’s largest privately held gold reserves while continuing to rely significantly on imports to meet domestic demand. We wholeheartedly support the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s appeal and believe that encouraging responsible utilisation, recycling, and circulation of existing gold within the country is an important national priority. With appropriate policy support and active integration of the organised jewellery sector, the Gold Monetisation Scheme can emerge as a highly effective mechanism for mobilising idle gold into the formal economy.”

The proposal notes that while the Gold Monetisation Scheme was introduced to reduce import dependence and monetise idle domestic gold holdings, public participation remained limited due to longer lock-in periods, lower perceived returns, limited redemption flexibility, and procedural challenges.

To improve effectiveness and adoption of the scheme, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has recommended:

Integration of organised jewellers into the GMS framework under regulatory oversight

Reduction in minimum deposit quantity from 10 grams to 1 gram

Flexible redemption options in either gold weight or cash

Lower lock-in periods and improved liquidity options

Simplified Aadhaar-based e-KYC procedures

Customer incentives through jeweller participation, including loyalty-linked benefits

Improved transparency in purity testing, valuation, and refining

Consideration of GST waiver on gold brought back into the formal system

Alignment of GMS with Gold Metal Loan (GML) frameworks for better utilisation within the industry

The proposal also recommends a jeweller-assisted collection and facilitation framework operating under bank and regulatory supervision, with digital tracking systems and transparent processing mechanisms to improve customer confidence and operational efficiency.

According to the proposal, mobilisation of even 1–2% of India’s domestic gold holdings could potentially release nearly 600–700 tonnes of gold into circulation, equivalent to a substantial portion of the country’s annual gold import demand.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds believes that encouraging recycling, reuse, exchange, and monetisation of existing gold within India can become a meaningful economic lever for the country. The company stated that a stronger and more accessible Gold Monetisation Scheme can help reduce import dependence, lower foreign exchange outflows, improve circulation of domestic gold resources, and contribute towards building a more resilient and self-reliant economy in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision.

About Malabar Gold & Diamonds

Malabar Gold & Diamonds was established in 1993 and is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate.

With an annual turnover of $9.41 billion, the company currently ranks as the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally and operates over 445 showrooms across 14 countries, supported by offices, design centres, wholesale units, and manufacturing facilities across India, the Middle East, the Far East, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The group, owned by more than 3,500 shareholders, has over 30,000 professionals from more than 26 countries.

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) remains a core commitment of the Group, with focus areas including health, housing, hunger eradication, education, environment, and women empowerment. The Group contributes five percent of its profits to social responsibility initiatives in the same country of operation.

Sony Introduces BRAVIA 3II With XR Processor And 120Hz Refresh Rate Across India

* Elevating The BRAVIA 3 Series Into A New Era Of Intelligent Picture Performance

* Featuring XR Processor™, 4K 120Hz performance, XR Triluminos Pro™ and Dolby Vision Atmos® along with and intuitive AI for a complete cinematic and gaming experience

* Photo Caption: BRAVIA 3II: Bright, crisp, and true-to-life colour with clear sound and intuitive AI

Sony India today announced the launch of the BRAVIA 3II, redefining how consumers experience entertainment at home. Bringing the power of its AI advanced XR Processor™ from Sony’s premium television range to more households across India, this upgrade places intelligent picture processing at the heart of the viewing experience. BRAVIA’s AI XR Processor™ analyses content the way humans see and hear, delivering strikingly realistic visuals with enhanced depth, contrast, colour, and clarity. Combined with XR Triluminos Pro™, Dolby Vision®, Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X® and 4K 120Hz performance, the BRAVIA 3II is designed to deliver a seamless blend of cinematic picture, immersive sound, and responsive gaming for a truly elevated home entertainment experience.

Building on this momentum, Sony India is set to roll out the new BRAVIA 3II lineup in multiple screen sizes, launching sequentially to cater to a wide range of home entertainment needs. Starting with 55-inch and 65-inch models, followed by larger formats, the series will culminate in a stunning 100-inch variant expected between July and August. Designed to deliver an expansive and immersive viewing canvas, the 100-inch BRAVIA 3II will elevate the “Cinema is Coming Home” experience to an entirely new scale—bringing the grandeur of theatrical viewing into the living room like never before.

With Advanced AI XR Processor, BRAVIA 3II delivers scenes with enhanced picture quality
Powered by Sony’s advanced XR Processor™, BRAVIA 3II combines artificial intelligence with cognitive intelligence to analyze content the way humans naturally perceive sight and sound. This enables television to enhance depth, color, and clarity in real time, delivering more natural and lifelike visuals. With XR Triluminos Pro™, the BRAVIA 3II reproduces a wide spectrum of colors with remarkable accuracy, bringing scenes to life with billions of shades, deeper blacks, and brighter highlights. XR Clear Image further enhances clarity by reducing noise and blur, ensuring every frame looks sharp and detailed, even in fast-moving scenes. Motionflow XR keeps the action smooth and fluid, making movies, sports, and gaming more immersive than ever before.

Experience cinematic HDR visuals and multidimensional surround sound with Dolby Vision and Atmos
With Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®, BRAVIA 3II delivers a truly cinema-like experience at home. Customers can now experience picture quality with richer colors, deeper contrast, and enhanced brightness along with immersive spatial audio that draws viewers deeper into every scene.

The TV is equipped with uniquely designed speakers that reduce distortion and improve sound resolution, allowing users to enjoy clearer dialogue and a more immersive audio experience across movies, shows, and games.

Built for next-generation gaming with 4K 120Hz and advanced gaming features

BRAVIA 3II supports 4K at 120fps through HDMI 2.1, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. Features such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduce input lag and eliminate screen tearing, delivering ultra-smooth gaming performance.

With a dedicated Game Menu, users gain a convenient quick-access control panel that allows them to instantly adjust gaming settings and activate assist features when a game console is connected. Dolby Vision® Gaming further enhances the experience by using advanced HDR processing to deliver richer brighter, deeper contrast, and more vibrant colors, making game worlds appear more immersive and cinematic.

Additionally, PS Remote Play and dedicated optimizations for the PlayStation 5 make BRAVIA 3II an ideal choice for console gaming enthusiasts. Equipped with four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4K at 120fps, VRR, and ALLM, the BRAVIA 3II ensures smooth, responsive, and highly engaging gaming experience.

Enjoy seamless entertainment with Google TV

Powered by Google TV, BRAVIA 3II offers access to over 400,000 movies and TV shows along with thousands of apps and games, making content discovery simple and intuitive without the need to switch between multiple platforms. With personalized recommendations and dedicated user profiles, Google TV helps viewers quickly find content tailored to their interests.

BRAVIA 3II supports Hands-free Voice Search and works with Google Assistant, enabling users to search for content, control the TV, or manage compatible smart home devices using voice commands. It also supports Apple Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa–enabled devices for added convenience and smart home connectivity.

Additionally, all 2026 models will also receive Google Gemini support via an OTA update, introducing enhanced AI-powered voice interactions and smarter content discovery.

Access studio-quality content with SONY PICTURES CORE

BRAVIA 3II enables customers to experience studio-quality entertainment at home with Sony Pictures Core, offering a curated selection of blockbuster movies, including titles available in IMAX Enhanced. Designed to bring the cinematic experience closer to what creators intended, the platform delivers premium content directly to the television.

Powered by Pure Stream, users can stream at speeds of up to 80 Mbps, delivering exceptional picture clarity comparable to 4K Blu-ray quality. In addition, customers receive exclusive 5 movie credits for 12 months, allowing them to instantly access and enjoy selecting premium titles on their BRAVIA TV.

Thoughtful design with enhanced accessibility and durability

BRAVIA 3II features a sleek, minimalist design that blends seamlessly into modern interiors. Designed with inclusivity in mind, the TV comes with a newly developed Inclusive Remote Control, featuring optimized button design, distinct shapes, and clear spacing for easier navigation.

Built to perform in varied conditions, the television is equipped with Sony’s X-Protection PRO, offering protection against dust, humidity, Lightning and power surges for enhanced durability. With Eco Dashboard 2, users can also monitor power consumption and access energy-saving insights.

Price and Availability:

The BRAVIA 3II 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 May 2026.

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.   

A Landmark Franco-Indian Artistic Collaboration Announced For The Opening Of THE BRIJ In New Delhi

The Centre National des Arts Plastiques (Cnap), the Serendipity Arts and the Embassy of France in India are pleased to announce a major artistic collaboration marking the inauguration of THE BRIJ, a new cultural center in New Delhi dedicated to sustainability, interdisciplinary creation, and public engagement.

The inaugural exhibition at THE BRIJ will bring together leading voices from the French and Indian contemporary art scenes in an ambitious, long-term project designed to foster dialogue, experimentation, and cross-cultural exchange.

A Major Exhibition Bridging France and India

Co-curated by a Franco-Indian scientific committee, led by the duo made of Pascal Beausse and Vidya Shivadas, the exhibition will present approximately 50 artists, including works from Cnap’s prestigious public collection alongside newly commissioned works by India-based artists.

Drawing from over 108,000 works acquired by Cnap over more than two centuries, the exhibition will activate historical and contemporary narratives through a dynamic dialogue between collections, practices, and geographies.

At its core, the project explores the concept of ecosophy—a philosophy of inhabiting the world that connects ecological awareness, social practices, and collective forms of living. By combining public collections, contemporary practices, and new commissions, the project seeks to generate new narratives at the intersection of art, society, and ecology—while building lasting connections between artistic ecosystems.

Sunil Kant Munjal, Founder Patron of Serendipity Arts and the Chairman of THE BRIJ, comments: "Our collaboration with Cnap began several years ago, when they joined as an Institutional Partner of the Serendipity Arts Festival — which celebrated its 10th anniversary last December. Since the beginning Cnap has contributed richly, both through landmark exhibitions such as Terra Nullius / Nobody's Land: Excavations from Image 3.0 (2022), and through the generous loan of works that have brought leading figures of the French art scene to our audiences. It felt entirely natural, then, that Cnap should become an essential international partner for the inauguration of our new centre in Delhi - THE BRIJ. They have long been part of the Serendipity family, and we look forward to writing this next chapter together."

“The international circulation and visibility of our public collections are at the core of Cnap’s mission. Having this unique platform and point of anchorage in India, on the occasion of the opening of THE BRIJ, will allow us to strengthen our ties with a remarkably dynamic artistic scene and a new audience — not only through the inauguration event, but also by establishing a lasting presence through long-term loans. This is precisely the role of a public collection: to share, to circulate, and to build enduring connections with pioneering partners such as the Serendipity Arts”, replied Martin Bethenod, Director of Cnap.

A Platform for Research, Residencies, and Artistic Experimentation

Beyond the exhibition itself, the collaboration will unfold through a series of artistic, scientific, and educational initiatives, including:

A cross-residency programme between France and India

New artistic commissions and interdisciplinary research

Public programmes, conferences, and publications

Professional exchanges and capacity-building initiatives

This long-term framework aims to deepen knowledge of contemporary artistic practices while fostering sustainable cultural partnerships between the two countries.

The project benefits from the exceptional support of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs through the Fonds Équipe France, which will contribute nearly €900,000 over the next two years.

This support is designed to position the inaugural exhibition as a living platform for dialogue between the French and Indian contemporary art scenes, while also strengthening local capacities. Additionally, it will contribute to training cultural professionals through THE BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship, delivered by Serendipity Arts—whose first open call closed on May 5—and to supporting emerging creative entrepreneurs in design and craft practices through THE BRIJ’s Incubator programme.

H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India said: “Institutions such as the Serendipity Arts play an essential role within India’s cultural ecosystem. They act as genuine bridges between our cultures, not least because they engage deeply with the values of artistic creation that are central to France’s cultural policy. By supporting such initiatives through significant public investment, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the structuring of India’s cultural scene, from ambitious programming to training and capacity-building in cultural entrepreneurship, thereby advancing France’s objective of fostering a new community of cultural passeurs between our countries.”

Key Dates (Indicative)

February 2026 – Public announcement during the visit of President Emmanuel Macron to India

December 2026 – Presentation of the curatorial project at the Serendipity Arts Festival, Goa.  

Air India Express Earns 4-Starworld Airline Rating In First-Ever Skytrax Audit

* Reflecting the transformation of its guest experience, the airline closed the financial year with a record tripling of its Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Air India Express has earned a 4‑Star World Airline Rating from Skytrax following its first‑ever comprehensive audit, a significant recognition of the progress delivered over the year as part of the transformation of its guest experience.

Skytrax’s World Airline Star Rating is the longest‑established global quality evaluation system for the aviation industry and a prestigious and unique mark of Quality Achievement. The ratings are awarded following an independent, in‑depth evaluation of airline standards across the onboard and airport environments, using a unified and consistent global assessment framework. The 4‑Star rating represents the highest attainable recognition for a value carrier and places Air India Express among a small group of airlines across India and West Asia to hold this distinction, positioning it just one step away from Skytrax’s global top 10 elite 5‑Star airlines.

Commenting on the recognition, Nipun Aggarwal, Chairman, Air India Express, said, “Earning a 4‑Star Skytrax world airline rating in our very first audit is a meaningful validation of the transformation of our guest experience and the tremendous work our teams have delivered. In a short period, we have built scale with discipline, modernised our fleet, strengthened service delivery and clearly defined Air India Express as a value carrier in a class of its own. The guest advocacy, NPS and social media sentiment reassures us that our enhanced product and service proposition resonates with the aspirations of a new India that values choice, comfort and reliability. While this recognition is inspiring, the 4‑Star rating is not a destination, but a strong foundation as we continue to raise the bar for industry standards and deliver consistent, high‑quality experiences.”

According to the Skytrax website, the 4‑Star rating reflects airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance, supported by strong product standards and effective staff service delivery. In the case of Air India Express, Skytrax highlights positive alignment of the airline’s onboard product with customer expectations, supported by consistent processes, good airport services, and a cabin service style that is professional, efficient and well managed.

A key pillar of Air India Express’s transformation has been the rapid induction of a modern, fuel-efficient fleet, enabling the airline’s evolution from a sub‑scale operator into India’s second‑largest domestic and short-haul international airline in terms of both routes and stations. Today, Air India Express operates a fleet of over 100 aeroplanes, with nearly two‑thirds comprising new aeroplanes, alongside refreshed cabin interiors with comfortable seating, ovens for hot meals and thoughtfully curated onboard offerings, in addition to structured enhancements in service training and delivery. These enhancements have been implemented alongside one of the industry’s most rapid scale‑ups, with the airline now operating over 500 daily flights connecting 42 domestic and 17 international destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia.

Reflecting the transformation of its guest experience and advocacy, Air India Express closed the financial year with a record tripling of its Net Promoter Score (NPS) to its highest ever levels. The NPS is the global gold-standard measure of customer loyalty that reflects how likely guests are to recommend a brand based on their overall experience.

About Air India Express

Air India Express is A Tata Enterprise, operating over 500 daily flights that connect 42 domestic and 17 international destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia. The airline has a fleet of over 100 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320 aeroplanes. As India’s most vibrant and inclusive airline, Air India Express embodies the spirit and confidence of India - warm, expressive, and proudly authentic. Encouraging travellers to ‘Xplore More, Xpress More’, the airline transforms flying into an experience that is personal and memorable.

With thoughtfully curated touches - from ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, comfortable seats, and refreshed interiors to exclusive loyalty benefits for over 20 million members, Air India Express blends smart technology with heartfelt Indian hospitality. 

India Sees 104% Increase In ‘Founder’ Profiles As AI Fuels Rise Of ‘Portfolio Careers’

* 3 in 4 Gen Z entrepreneurs have multiple income streams, signalling a shift away from traditional linear career paths to the ‘portfolio era’

* 80% of founders say entrepreneurship is accessible regardless of background, as AI lowers barriers to entry

India is emerging as a leading indicator of how entrepreneurship is evolving globally. LinkedIn data shows a 104% year-on-year increase in members adding ‘Founder’ to their profile in India, the highest across markets, alongside a surge in entrepreneurial activity and ambition. This new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging as AI lowers barriers to entry, career priorities shift, and definitions of success evolve.

Gen Z is leading a move toward more flexible ways of working, with three in four (75%) Gen Z entrepreneurs reporting multiple income streams, compared to 62% of Gen X. This highlights a shift to portfolio careers designed to build resilience and create greater control over work and income.

AI is opening the door to entrepreneurship

AI and digital tools are making entrepreneurship more accessible, lowering traditional barriers such as cost, connections, and expertise. In India, four out of five (80%) of founders say entrepreneurship is accessible regardless of background and 81% say it is more achievable today than ever before.

Younger entrepreneurs are driving this change, with 85% of Gen Z entrepreneurs saying AI and digital tools are important to their business, and many crediting it with making starting their business feel possible.

Same motivations, a new approach

While motivations like financial independence remain consistent across generations, younger entrepreneurs are redefining success. Gen Z in India define success in terms of freedom and flexibility (64%), personal growth (56%) and financial wealth (55%), and are more willing to take risks to achieve it. They are also more experimental, with younger founders more likely to test and explore entrepreneurial paths compared to previous generations.

Networks and visibility are critical to growth

Building strong networks and personal brands is also critical to growth. In India, four out of five (80%) entrepreneurs say their professional network has been important to starting or growing their business. More than six in ten (67%) entrepreneurs also identify as content creators, highlighting the importance of personal branding and audience-building in today’s business landscape.

Kumaresh Pattabiraman, LinkedIn India Country Manager, said: “India has always had a strong entrepreneurial spirit, but what's changing now is how quickly people can act on it. AI is lowering barriers that once made starting a business feel out of reach, enabling a new generation of founders to experiment, adapt, and build with greater confidence. We’re also seeing the rise of the ‘portfolio era’, with more professionals creating multiple income streams and redefining what a career can look like. This shift is making entrepreneurship more accessible than ever before.”

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Learn more at LinkedIn.com/smallbusiness, and in LinkedIn’s special report on the generational differences among founders. Share your perspective on LinkedIn using #SmallBizMonth.

Methodology: The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 500 small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, etc: (18+) in India. The data was collected between 08.04.2026 - 16.04.2026. Censuswide is a member of the Market Research Society (MRS) and the British Polling Council (BPC), and a signatory of the Global Data Quality Pledge. We adhere to the MRS Code of Conduct and ESOMAR principles

About LinkedIn

LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful and transforms how companies hire, learn, market, and sell. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce through the ongoing development of the world’s first Economic Graph. LinkedIn has over 1.2 billion members and has offices around the globe. www.linkedin.com / mobile.linkedin.com

LTSCT Expands Advanced Power Design Capabilities With Synopsys

* Multiyear simulation software agreement supports India’s growing power electronics and semiconductor ecosystem

L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT), a leading Indian fabless semiconductor company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), today announced a multiyear license agreement with Synopsys Inc., a leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, to strengthen its advanced power electronics design capabilities and support India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.

Under the multiyear agreement, LTSCT will adopt Synopsys’ simulation software to accelerate AI-enabled design and optimisation of next-generation power modules and intelligent power modules (IPMs). The collaboration is expected to enhance design efficiency, improve reliability and reduce development cycles by integrating simulation, physics-based modelling and data intelligence across the design workflow.

“The agreement with Synopsys is a pivotal step toward accelerating next-generation power solutions, designed and optimised through AI-driven multiphysics simulation. This collaboration enables LTSCT to design at the chip, package and system levels seamlessly. It will thereby enhance reliability, reduce development cycles and accelerate our time to market. Together, we are shaping a new paradigm in power electronics, one where intelligence, performance and sustainability converge”, said Sandeep Kumar, Chief Executive - LTSCT.

The agreement enables LTSCT to leverage Synopsys’ multiphysics simulation technologies to enhance its design workflows across chip, package and system levels. As voltage levels scale from 1.2 kV to 10 kV, accelerating development timelines while ensuring design for reliability and design for manufacturing requires advanced modelling that integrates material science, metallurgical, thermo-mechanical and electro-mechanical properties. AI-enabled simulation will support optimisation across electrical, thermal and mechanical domains, enabling improved performance and reliability while reducing prototyping costs.

Speaking about the agreement, Padmesh Mandloi, Regional VP - Ansys Customer Excellence, Synopsys, said: “This agreement enables a significant leap in the evolution

India’s semiconductor design capabilities, especially in the fast-growing domain of intelligent power modules. Following Synopsys’ acquisition of Ansys, the combined portfolio of industry-leading multiphysics simulation technologies with AI-accelerated design platforms, offering solutions from silicon to systems, will empower LTSCT to innovate at the intersection of physics, data and intelligence. We enable innovators like LTSCT to redefine how power modules are designed and enable faster, more reliable and energy-efficient solutions that will power India’s journey toward sustainable mobility and smart manufacturing”.

The collaboration will empower innovation across key sectors, including electric mobility, renewable energy and industrial automation, advancing the next generation of intelligent power solutions.

LTSCT’s work will focus on developing integrated module architectures that combine power devices, gate drivers, protection circuits and control logic in compact form factors. Through AI-accelerated multiphysics modelling, LTSCT will now be able to simulate chip, package and system-level performance concurrently, improving design robustness while reducing prototyping costs.

This multiyear agreement reflects LTSCT’s continued investment in advanced design technologies and its commitment to strengthening India’s power electronics and semiconductor design ecosystem.

About LTSCT

L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of L&T, is the first major Indian semiconductor products company - a fabless enterprise for designing and delivering smart devices for global customers. LTSCT is a company that provides semiconductor devices and technology partnerships by helping customers realise energy-efficient, high-performance systems to benefit from data, electrification and software-defined technology trends.

Our aim is to build an India-based semiconductor portfolio of smart devices across MEMS Sensors, Power, Analog Mixed Signal and RF products, to support automotive, industrial, energy and telecommunication verticals. We are present in four prominent geographies, i.e., the US, Europe, Japan and India, with offices in Austin, Munich, Tokyo, Bangaluru and Chennai. For more, visit https://www.ltsct.com/about-us/

Bhartiya Mall Of Bengaluru Brings A High-Energy DJ Party Just For Kids With DJ Lil Aarohi

Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru is set to turn up the volume on family entertainment with an exciting Kids DJ Party headlined by award-winning artist DJ Lil Aarohi, one of India’s youngest and most celebrated DJ talents.

Known for her electrifying stage presence and remarkable achievements at a young age, DJ Lil Aarohi has already made her mark on the global stage, ranking 5th at the DMC World Championship Open 2025, winning the GCP Award 2025 in London, securing a Top 3 position at DMC Scratch 2024 India, and earning recognition from both the Guinness World Records and the India Book of Records.

Curated as an exciting evening for both children and parents, the event promises a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere filled with music, dance, interactive entertainment, and engaging activities designed especially for young audiences. Blending the thrill of live DJ culture with a safe and family-friendly environment, the Kids DJ Party aims to create a lively celebration where families can come together to enjoy an unforgettable party experience.

With experiential entertainment becoming an integral part of modern retail destinations, Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru continues to curate unique community-led experiences that bring together entertainment, culture, and family engagement under one roof.

Event Details: Kids DJ party

Where: Terraces, Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru

When: 17th May 2026

Time: 6:30 PM onwards

Pocket Pinch: Rs 149 (1 kid + 1 parent)

Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/activities/spin-jam-fest-by-dj-lil-arohi/ET00498448  

Agilent Expands Collaboration With C‑CAMP To Scale Access To Advanced Life Sciences Analytics Across India

Agilent Technologies, a global leader in analytical and laboratory solutions, today announced an expansion of its collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C‑CAMP), a Department of Biotechnology supported initiative. The expanded engagement broadens access to advanced analytical and mass spectrometry‑based capabilities that support life sciences and therapeutic research across India.

Through this collaboration, high‑resolution analytical platforms will be made available via C‑CAMP’s shared infrastructure, supporting applications such as biotherapeutic characterization, oligonucleotide research, and quantitative biomolecular analysis. The model is designed to enable researchers from startups, academia and industry to access advanced analytical workflows and deep domain expertise without the need for direct capital investment in specialized instruments or facilities.

As India continues to strengthen its focus on translational research and the development of advanced therapeutics, access to high‑quality analytical infrastructure has become increasingly critical. By expanding this collaboration, Agilent and C‑CAMP aim to help reduce entry barriers and support reliable, reproducible science across the research‑to‑development continuum.

Agilent’s collaboration with C‑CAMP has played a catalytic role in advancing India’s biopharma ecosystem by enabling world‑class, regulatory‑aligned characterization of biologics and biosimilars across therapeutic applications. Building on this momentum, the expanded collaboration deepens Agilent and C‑CAMP’s shared commitment to accelerating next‑generation biotherapeutics and reinforcing India’s ambition to emerge as a globally competitive biopharma hub.

The engagement aligns with C‑CAMP’s vision towards building a connected ecosystem that supports science‑to‑impact pathways, while leveraging Agilent’s expertise in analytical workflows and technology enablement.

“India is a strategic priority for Agilent, and partnerships like this are central to how we expand access to critical scientific capabilities,” said Nandakumar Kalathil, Country General Manager, Agilent India. “Working with C‑CAMP allows a broader community of researchers to leverage advanced analytical workflows that support high‑quality, reproducible science across discovery and translational research.”

“Across Asia Pacific, we are seeing a strong shift toward collaborative, shared infrastructure models that enable broader participation in advanced scientific research,” said Bharat Bhardwaj, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, Agilent Technologies. “Our expanded engagement with C CAMP reflects Agilent’s commitment to building inclusive innovation ecosystems—where startups, academia, and industry can accelerate high quality research and translate science into meaningful impact.”

“Partnerships with frontier science and technology leaders such as Agilent will help C-CAMP build cutting-edge capabilities in India to support researchers and innovators across the country. In the coming years, we believe such collaborations will play a key role in enabling technology development and accelerating science-led innovation,” said Dr Taslimarif Saiyed, Director and CEO, C‑CAMP. “The engagement also aligns with C-CAMP’s vision of building a connected ecosystem that supports science-to-impact pathways, while leveraging Agilent’s expertise in analytical workflows and technology enablement.”

The expanded collaboration reflects Agilent’s continued commitment to supporting India’s life sciences landscape by enabling scalable access to advanced analytical capabilities through trusted shared platforms.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, delivering insights and innovation that help our customers bring great science to life. Agilent’s full range of solutions includes instruments, software, services, and expertise that provide trusted answers to our customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $6.95 billion in fiscal year 2025 and employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com. To receive the latest Agilent news, subscribe to the Agilent Newsroom. Follow Agilent on LinkedIn and Facebook.  

Bunjy And MaDeIT Partner To Give Incubated Startups A Market-Ready Brand From Day One

* MOU brings structured brand-building and digital marketing capability to technology startups at one of India's foremost design-driven incubators

Bunjy, a full-stack digital marketing agency, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MaDeIT Innovation Foundation at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kancheepuram. Under the agreement, Bunjy will provide go-to-market support to startups incubated at MaDeIT through its LaunchPad offering, a structured brand-building program designed for early-stage companies.

LaunchPad by Bunjy covers brand identity development, brand narrative, and digital presence setup, with packages and pricing options specifically designed for startups. Under the partnership, startups incubated at MaDeIT will gain access to specially curated pricing and marketing support benefits, with additional support extended to women-led ventures through exclusive preferential pricing. Beyond the LaunchPad product, Bunjy will collaborate with MaDeIT to deliver branding and digital marketing workshops for startup founders and their teams. The workshops are aimed at helping early-stage companies build working knowledge of digital marketing, reducing dependence on external vendors for foundational decisions and giving founding teams clearer direction on brand positioning and channel strategy.

"Most early-stage startups coming out of incubators have strong technology and real problem-solving intent. Where they consistently get stuck is translating that into a market-facing identity that investors and customers can engage with. This partnership is about closing that gap at the point where it matters most," said Ranga Priya Goutham, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Bunjy.

"Startups at incubators like MaDeIT are solving hard problems with serious technical depth. They deserve go-to-market support that meets that standard. LaunchPad is built precisely for this stage, practical, structured, and fast to deploy," said Keerthana Chandrasekaran, Co-Founder and CEO, Bunjy.

For a startup still inside an incubator, brand and market presence rarely get serious attention until after the product is ready. By then, the cost of building credibility from scratch has already compounded. This is especially true for technology-led startups, where the instinct is to let the product speak for itself. It rarely does. Investors read the narrative before they read the numbers. Customers decide on trust before they decide on features.

Being market-ready means more than having a working product. It means having a name that travels, a story that holds under pressure, and a digital presence that does not undercut the credibility the team has spent months building. What this partnership gives MaDeIT startups is the scaffolding to get there earlier, with professional support at a price point that does not require a funded round to access, so that by the time the product is ready, the brand is too.

About Bunjy

Bunjy is a full-stack digital marketing agency founded by Keerthana Chandrasekaran and Ranga Priya Goutham. The agency works with enterprises and growth-stage companies on strategic marketing, brand transformation, and digital execution. Bunjy also operates LaunchPad, a brand-building program for early-stage startups, and NEURA, an AI-driven marketing intelligence platform incubated at IIT Madras Research Park.

About MaDeIT Innovation Foundation

MaDeIT Innovation Foundation is a design-driven Technology Business Incubator promoted by IIITDM Kancheepuram, a centrally funded institution of national importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The incubator works with startups across product development, mentorship, seed funding, and market entry, organised around what it describes as the three needs of early-stage companies: mentor, market, and money. MaDeIT also administers a seed corpus of Rs 10 crore under the NIDHI-Seed Support System scheme of the Department of Science and Technology.

AGI Glaspac Certified As A Great Place To Work In India For The 05th Consecutive Year

AGI Glaspac, India's most profitable glass packaging company, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition underscores AGI Glaspac's dedication to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work culture that empowers its employees and stakeholders.

The Great Place to Work® certification is grounded in one of the most rigorous organisational assessment methodologies available. Certification is determined solely by the responses of current employees to the Trust Index™ survey, which evaluates five core dimensions: credibility of leadership, respect in the workplace, fairness across demographics, pride in one's work and organisation, and camaraderie among colleagues. AGI Glaspac's fifth consecutive certification reflects consistent, measurable strength across each of these dimensions.

Over the past year, AGI Glaspac has continued to advance its people agenda through a broad range of structured interventions. The company has deepened its commitment to workforce inclusion through the establishment of a POSH committee, regular POSH awareness sessions, and progressive HR policies across its Telangana operations. To support new employees, the Kit and Buddy Program provides structured onboarding through detailed SOPs, ensuring a smooth and supported transition into the organisation.

Alongside these efforts, AGI Glaspac has strengthened internal communication frameworks to promote greater transparency between management and employees, expanded learning and development programmes aligned to individual career trajectories and organisational capability requirements and invested in leadership capability building and talent development at scale. These initiatives reflect a deliberate, long-cycle approach to culture, one that prioritises systemic change over episodic engagement.

Mr. Rajesh Khosla, CEO, AGI Glaspac, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating: "We have received this certification for the fifth year now. This is a direct reflection of the trust that our employees place in the organisation and our mission. At AGI Glaspac, investing in people is a core operating principle and this recognition is testament to our unceasing efforts. We remain committed to continuously raising the bar on employee experience, inclusion, and growth."

Beyond its people agenda, AGI Glaspac continues to lead on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company is actively working towards achieving zero energy, zero emissions, zero water waste, and zero solid waste across its operations, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth. AGI Glaspac also conducts an annual carbon footprint study, positioning itself as a pioneer in responsible manufacturing within the glass packaging industry.

With this latest recognition, AGI Glaspac reaffirms its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture while driving positive change within the industry and community at large.

About AGI Greenpac Limited

AGI Greenpac Limited is India's leading integrated packaging products company and parent of AGI Glaspac, one of India's most profitable listed glass packaging companies on the NSE and BSE. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning container and speciality glass, PET bottles, anti-counterfeiting security closures, and is now expanding into aluminium cans. With seven strategically located manufacturing plants across India, AGI Greenpac serves over 500 globally recognised institutional clients.

About AGI Glaspac – https://www.agi-glaspac.com/

Step Into A Sunlit Celebration Of Golden Mango & Bubbles Brunch At Machan

A sparkling celebration of the season awaits at the Golden Mango & Bubbles Brunch at Machan, Taj West End, Bengaluru. Set amidst the hotel’s tranquil garden surroundings, this indulgent weekend affair is a tribute to summer’s most treasured fruit, paired with effervescent pours and leisurely brunch elegance.

At the heart of the experience is a thoughtfully curated spread that blends global comfort with mango-led artistry. Guests can savour seasonal savouries complemented by a Golden Mango Dessert Showcase, featuring mango cheesecakes, delicate tarts, fresh mango pastries, warm compotes, and traditional mango kulfi each dessert crafted to highlight the fruit’s natural richness and vibrancy.

Elevating the experience further is the Golden Mango Dessert Theatre, where live dessert preparations and freshly made mango crêpes bring an interactive flourish to the brunch. Complementing the culinary journey is a refined Sparkling Wines Experience, offering elegant sparkling wines, mango Bellinis, refreshing mocktails, and fresh juices perfectly paired to enhance the bright, sunlit flavours of the season.

Designed for unhurried indulgence, the Golden Mango & Bubbles Brunch promises an effortless blend of flavour, finesse, and seasonal celebration in one of Bengaluru’s most iconic dining destinations.

Date: Sunday,17th May 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Venue: Machan, Taj West End, Bengaluru

For reservations: 080 6660 5660 | +91 78240 43499

A graceful celebration of summer’s finest flavours, the Golden Mango & Bubbles Brunch invites you to linger, indulge, and toast the season in effortless style.  

Across The Table: Where Shared Meals Become Lasting Connections

Marriott International’s Luxury Dining Series returns for its third edition, uniting world‑class chefs and cultural storytellers across Asia Pacific to celebrate what brings us together—one table at a time.

Some of life’s most meaningful journeys begin not with distance travelled, but with a seat taken. Across a table, stories unfold, flavors linger, and strangers become companions. Returning for its third edition, Marriott International’s Luxury Dining Series invites guests to rediscover the quiet power of gathering—where a shared meal becomes a moment of connection, and time slows to the pace of conversation.

Guided by the theme Across the Table, the series transforms dining into an intimate exchange - one shaped by generosity, curiosity and the joy of being present. Here, plates arrive with provenance, hands pass dishes meant for sharing, and chefs step beyond the kitchen to meet guests as storytellers. Every experience is designed to feel unguarded and alive, celebrating not just what is served, but what is shared.

Unfolding across Asia Pacific, the 2026 Luxury Dining Series brings together celebrated culinary voices and evocative settings to create spaces where culture, creativity and human connection converge. From softly lit dining rooms to extraordinary destinations, Marriott International invites guests to take their place at the table—and discover how a single meal can become a lasting memory, carried long after the last course is cleared.

The locations of the 2026 series include JW Marriot Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, and a trip across Japan on Luminara, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht.

Exclusive stay packages will be available across the six destinations, inviting guests to experience Across the Table beyond the dining room. Offered only in conjunction with the Luxury Dining Series, these limited offerings pair signature culinary moments with thoughtfully curated stays—encouraging guests to slow the pace, deepen connections and discover each destination as an integral part of what is shared at the table.

The full schedule of the series is as follows:

Vietnam – August 5–9 – JW Marriot Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa

Thailand – August 12-16 – The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket

Maldives – August 25-30 – The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Indonesia – September 9-13 – Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Japan – September 23-27 – The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Japan – October 9-18 – Luminara, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

More details on programming will be announced soon. Please visit the website for more information.

About Luxury Group by Marriott International

With an unrivaled portfolio of dynamic luxury brands, Marriott International is creating authentic, rare, and enriching experiences sought by today’s global luxurian. Spanning all corners of the world, Marriott International’s Luxury Group offers a boundless network of more than 555 landmark hotels, resorts, and yachts in over 70 countries and territories through The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, and W Hotels. From the world’s most iconic destinations to the ultimate undiscovered gems, the international hospitality leader’s collection of luxury brands is focused on elevating travel with highly contextualized, nuanced brand experiences that signal the future of luxury by allowing guests to indulge their passions while sparking personal growth. For more information, visit Luxury.Marriott.com.

About Marriott Bonvoy®

Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with more than 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy has more luxury offerings than any other travel program. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques®. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com.  

MAGGI® Celebrates Tamil Nadu’s Vibrant Vibes in Its New Campaign

* Launches MAGGI® Ready Family Jolly (MRFJ) campaign across the state

Tamil Nadu is where fiery street food and graceful dance crash into mind-numbing ‘kusumbu’ on the ‘mottai maadi’ to spark authentic joy. MAGGI is vibing to this aura with its MAGGI Ready Family Jolly (MRFJ) campaign. This vibrant out-of-home campaign shines a spotlight on the unique character and culture of Tamil Nadu’s cities.

MRFJ is a campaign platform that MAGGI has been building over the last three years, and this intervention reflects how seamlessly the brand blends into India’s cultural fabric – speaking the language of each city through local insights, familiar references, and short, relatable lines that land with instant resonance. As a part of this campaign, MAGGI is reaching major consumer hubs like Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tirunelveli, Thoothkudi, and Vellore with city specific insights and contextual placements.

Talking about the initiative, Rupali Rattan, Director, Foods, Nestlé India, said, “As the category leader, MAGGI continues to strengthen trust among its consumers by staying culturally close to them. We invest in campaigns by integrating local pride, diversity and distinct city identities, through storytelling, while reinforcing MAGGI’s role in everyday moments that spark togetherness.”

The campaign is live on Out-of-home, social media and print media platforms. 

Courtyard By Marriott Kochi Infopark Opens In Kakkanad, Kerala

* Offering Contemporary Stays At The Heart Of The IT Corridor

* The 218-room hotel is located in Kochi’s Infopark IT corridor and is designed to serve corporate, MICE and modern leisure travellers

Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Infopark. Strategically located in Kakkanad within Kochi’s Infopark IT corridor, the hotel offers a convenient base for business and leisure travellers visiting the city’s key commercial hubs. The hotel is well positioned for guests visiting Infopark, SmartCity and other business districts, while also providing access to Kochi’s cultural landmarks, shopping and leisure destinations.

Key highlights: Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Infopark

Guest rooms: 218 rooms , including suites with smart TVs, high-speed Wi‑Fi and flexible workspaces

Location & connectivity: Kakkanad in Kochi’s Infopark IT corridor; approximately 45 minutes from Cochin International Airport and 30 minutes from Ernakulam Town (North) Railway Station

Meetings & events: Four venues spanning over 8,000 sq. ft. for corporate gatherings and social celebrations

Dining: Clove (all-day dining), All Spice (Indian restaurant), Caper (lounge bar) and a lobby-level Deli

Recreation: Rooftop infinity pool, 24/7 fitness centre and spa

Nearby attractions: Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace and Thrikkakara Temple

“The opening of Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Infopark reflects our focused approach to expanding in high-growth business corridors across India,” said Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International. “As the Infopark area continues to grow as a significant commercial hub, we see strong potential to serve travellers seeking a stay experience that is both efficient and comfortable. Courtyard by Marriott is purpose-built for this environment, with well-designed stays that prioritize comfort, connectivity and efficiency.”

Nirupa Shankar, Managing Director, Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited, said: “The transition of our hotel to Courtyard by Marriott reflects our focus on upgrading assets in strong business locations with brands that align with evolving guest expectations. This strengthens our portfolio in Kochi and reinforces our long-term commitment to high-quality hospitality assets.”

Kochi is a city shaped by movement of traders, travellers, and ideas where layers of history sit comfortably alongside a quietly evolving urban rhythm. Beyond its familiar waterfronts, neighborhoods such as Fort Kochi reveal a slower, more nuanced side of the city, where colonial facades, independent cafés, and art spaces coexist with everyday life. Local attractions such as the Thrikkakara Temple and Hill Palace Museum are approximately 20 minutes away from the hotel and a must visit in the city.

218 Guest Rooms & Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Infopark features 218 rooms and suites designed for both productivity and downtime, with flexible workspaces, high-speed Wi‑Fi and contemporary in-room technology. Select rooms offer views of the city skyline and surrounding business districts, while the hotel’s public areas are designed to support a seamless flow between working, meeting and unwinding.

Four Dining Venues

Dining at Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Infopark is anchored by four outlets. Clove is the all-day dining restaurant serving globally inspired menus with local influences in a relaxed setting. All Spice is the hotel’s signature Indian restaurant featuring regional flavours. Caper is a lounge bar designed for unwinding after the day. A lobby-level Deli offers convenient grab-and-go options throughout the day.

Over 8,000 sq. ft. of Meeting Space

The hotel offers indoor and outdoor banquet spaces spanning a total of over 8,000 sq. ft., designed to host corporate meetings, conferences and social celebrations, supported by adaptable layouts and modern facilities.

Guests can also enjoy a range of recreational facilities designed to balance work and wellness, including a rooftop infinity pool, a fully equipped 24/7 fitness center, and a dedicated spa offering opportunities to relax after a busy day.

Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Infopark participates in Marriott Bonvoy – the award-winning travel program from Marriott International – allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay at the new hotel, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and a contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind.

For reservations and more information, visit https://www.marriott.com/TIRCY

Highlights AMFI Mutual Fund Industry Monthly Data April 2026

* Mutual Fund Industry’s Net AUM stands at ₹ 81,92,387.69 crores for the month of April 2026. Net AUM for the month of March 2026 was ₹ 73,73,376.98 crores

* The AAUM for the month of April 2026 is ₹ 81,94,396.47crores

* Mutual Fund Folios are at 27,53,11,360 as of April 2026 with 13.77 lakh net folios being added during the month. Folios as of March 2026 stood at 27,39,34,259

* Retail MF Folios (Equity + Hybrid + Solution Oriented Schemes) are at 21,00,01,387 for the month of April 2026 as against 20,82,98,532 in March 2026

* Retail AUM (Equity + Hybrid + Solution Oriented Schemes) stood at ₹ 47,41,872 crores for April 2026

* 62nd month of positive equity inflows, starting from March 2021

* SIP assets stood at Rs. 16,85,126.19 crore in April 2026, constituting ~20.6% of the industry's AUM

* SIP contribution for March 2026 stood at ₹ 31,115.41 crores

* The number of Contributing SIP accounts stood at in 9,64,90,903 in April 2026

* A total of 11 schemes were launched in the month of April 2026, raising a total of ₹ 828 crores

SIF data

SIF assets stood at Rs 12,329 crore in April 2026, marking a 16.1% on-month rise

The category recorded positive inflows of Rs 1218.68 crore during the month driven by hybrid investment strategy and equity-oriented investment strategy.

Quote: Mr. Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI:

“The mutual fund industry’s AUM rose 11.2% month-on-month to Rs 81.92 lakh crore in April 2026, driven by strong positive flows across segments and market to market gains witnessed during the month. Equity inflows came in at Rs 38,440 crore, marking the 62nd consecutive month of positive flows.

The MF industry’s growth continues to be powered by robust SIP inflows, which stood at Rs 31,115 crore in April. The number of contributing SIP accounts remained steady at 9.65 crore, underlining the growing trust in mutual funds as a disciplined investment vehicle.

With India’s economic fundamentals remaining strong, we remain optimistic about investors continuing their journey towards achieving their financial goals and long-term wealth creation.”  

Aditi Rao Hydari Reveals How Siddharth And Her Cats Changed Her Understanding Of Love

Urban India’s relationship with pets is evolving, and cats are quietly becoming central to that shift. Across cities, more young professionals and modern households are embracing cat parenting, bringing with them a different understanding of companionship, emotional connection and care.

Among those helping bring this relationship into popular culture are actors like Aditi Rao Hydari, whose candid conversations about life with her cats, Iggy and Ollie, have resonated deeply with fellow cat parents. Their stories are moving cats beyond niche pet conversations and into a broader dialogue around emotional companionship, boundaries and the quieter forms of affection that define modern relationships.

Cats do not perform affection on demand. Their attention is given, or it isn’t. Cat parents learn quickly to read the difference. A nudge at the ankle, a deliberate choice to stay in the room, a gaze held a moment longer than usual, or the famous slow blink, these are not incidental. For people who live with cats, they become the primary vocabulary of a relationship.

That emotional dynamic sits at the centre of SHEBA®’s IGNORED TO ADORED™ campaign, which captures a truth every cat parent instinctively understands while cats are deeply loved, their affection is never assumed. It is earned. The campaign brings alive the beautifully unpredictable relationship between cats and their humans, where love is not loud or performative, but built through patience, intention, mealtimes and small acts of care.

Aditi Rao Hydari’s own relationship with her cats, Iggy and Ollie, mirrors this closely. In her recent interactions, she spoke about having grown up around cats and dogs, and about how love has always felt omnipresent in her life. “I have grown up believing that I’m surrounded by love,” she said, adding that she has never had a day where she doubted it.

She also spoke warmly about Siddharth, calling him “a very special being” and saying that to find a person you “naturally, effortlessly belong to” is very lucky. For Aditi, love has often been instinctive, abundant and effortless. But with her cats, she admitted, it is different.

“With them, I have to say that love is not effortless at all,” she said. “You have to earn their love and they really make you work for it.” She described Iggy and Ollie as the two beings who keep her guessing the most, joking that cats give you a reality check because unlike dogs, who make you feel like you have descended from heaven, cats behave like they are giving you space to live in their house.

That is what made her experience with the SHEBA® 7 Day Ignored to Adored Challenge feel especially relatable. What began as a playful campaign idea became, for her, a lesson in mindful care. She spoke about how feeding Iggy and Ollie became more than just a routine. It became about connection, paying attention and understanding what mattered to them.

After trying the challenge, Aditi admitted that it worked. She said she began getting “soft, blinky eyes” from Iggy and Ollie, more cuddles and less attitude. “They probably think I am SHEBA cat food, and I’m fine with that,” she joked, adding that mealtimes had become more fun and more intentional.

Around Mother’s Day, that story is finding its way into a wider cultural conversation. Not about who counts as a mother, but about what it means to nurture someone who does not always respond on command, who may walk away mid affection, who may ignore you on video calls, and yet still becomes the emotional centre of a home.

For many urban cat moms, that is the heart of it. Motherhood is not always about control, routine or obvious dependence. Sometimes, it is about showing up consistently for a creature who has a full personality, a strong sense of self and no interest in pretending otherwise.

Cats make care quieter, more observant and more intentional. They teach patience. They teach boundaries. They teach that love can be present even when it is not instantly visible. And in that sense, the journey from ignored to adored is not just a campaign thought. It is a familiar emotional arc for every cat parent who has waited for that one slow blink, one cuddle, one moment of chosen affection, and known it was worth earning.  

Olive Hospitality Expands North Bengaluru Presence With Launch Of 89-Key Olive Hotel Nagavara

* New launch strengthens Olive’s position across Karnataka’s fastest-growing corporate corridors

Olive Hospitality today announced the launch of Olive Hotel Nagavara, an 89-room business hotel strategically located in North Bengaluru, minutes from Embassy Manyata Business Park.

The launch marks another step in Olive Hospitality’s rapid expansion across Karnataka and reinforces its growing presence across Bengaluru’s largest commercial ecosystems and high-growth urban micro-markets driven by technology, business travel, and extended-stay demand.

Positioned in the rapidly evolving Hebbal–Nagavara corridor, the hotel has been designed to serve modern business travellers, project teams, and long-stay guests through contemporary accommodation, efficient stay infrastructure, and seamless access to key business districts and transport networks.

North Bengaluru continues to emerge as one of the city’s most significant commercial and infrastructure growth zones, supported by major IT parks, strong airport connectivity, and expanding residential and business catchments. With this launch, Olive continues to deepen its network density in locations where demand visibility and operating efficiency remain structurally strong.

“Bengaluru continues to be one of the most important growth markets for Olive Hospitality. With Olive Hotel Nagavara, we are strengthening our presence in a high-intensity business corridor while continuing to scale a modern, efficient and design-led hospitality network across Karnataka and India,” said Mr. Kahraman Yigit, Co-founder & CEO, Olive Hospitality.

Olive Hospitality currently operates a multi-brand portfolio spanning Olive Hotels, Spark by Hilton, and Open Hotels, with a growing portfolio of 125+ signed properties and 5,000+ keys across India. The company continues to expand aggressively across key urban and emerging business markets through its asset-light, technology-enabled hospitality platform.

About Olive Hospitality

Introduced in 2019, Olive Hospitality is the hospitality platform of Embassy Group, one of India’s leading real estate developers. Olive is a multi-brand, tech-enabled operating platform with integrated capabilities across hotel management, design, and technology. The platform’s rapid expansion reflects its growing presence across both established and emerging markets. Its brand portfolio includes Olive Hotel, Spark by Hilton, and Open Hotels, catering to the evolving needs of India’s premium economy segment. With a vision to organise and institutionalise the accommodation market in India and beyond, Olive aims to build India’s largest hospitality company through a scalable, asset-light model.

Two Industry Leaders Share Insights On Technology And Innovation On National Technology Day - May 11, 2026

On National Technology Day (11th May), two executives share insights from Hitachi Vantara and Flamingo Aerospace on the evolving role of technology and innovation in shaping the future.

Mr. Sanjay Agrawal, Head Presales and CTO, Hitachi Vantara India and SAARC

As India marks National Technology Day 2026, the narrative is evolving from digital adoption to digital leadership. The country is rapidly emerging as a key pillar of the global innovation architecture, powered by its scale of data, depth of talent, and the maturity of its digital infrastructure.

At the heart of this shift is the recognition of data as critical national infrastructure. As enterprises and governments move from fragmented systems to unified, AI-ready data platforms, the focus is turning to how data can be activated in real time to drive intelligent decision-making. This is also accelerating industrial digitization across manufacturing, energy, and mobility, where the convergence of IT and OT is enabling greater efficiency, resilience, and operational agility. AI, in this context, is no longer experimental but embedded into core processes, delivering tangible economic outcomes.

Looking ahead, India’s growth trajectory will be defined by how effectively it governs and scales this data ecosystem with trust, sustainability, and inclusivity at its core. Building a resilient innovation ecosystem will require deeper alignment across policy, platforms, and partnerships. Done right, India is uniquely positioned not just to participate in global technology shifts, but to shape them and set new benchmarks for inclusive, data-led growth.

Mr. Subhakar Pappula, Founder & CEO, Flamingo Aerospace

“As India marks National Technology Day 2026, the country’s innovation ambitions are increasingly being reflected in sectors with long term strategic impact. Among them, civil aviation is emerging as a pivotal frontier for translating connectivity into capability. India has already operationalised over 500 regional routes under UDAN, unlocking sustained demand across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The next logical step is to build the aircraft that will serve this demand.

With India on track to become the world’s third largest aviation market, the requirement for 60 to 80 seat regional aircraft is expected to rise sharply over the next decade. This presents a strategic opportunity to develop a domestic manufacturing ecosystem spanning airframes, avionics integration, interiors, and MRO. What is encouraging in 2026 is the shift towards more structured technology transfer models and deeper collaboration between global OEMs and Indian industry, enabling capability building rather than just assembly.

At Flamingo Aerospace, we see this as a defining decade. The focus must now move towards design ownership, digital engineering, and supply chain resilience to ensure that value creation remains within India. Building indigenous regional aircraft is not only about reducing import dependence, but about creating scalable, cost efficient solutions for emerging aviation markets globally. If India can align policy, capital, and engineering talent effectively, it has the potential to become a credible hub for civil aircraft manufacturing and a key pillar of a truly innovation led Viksit Bharat.”  

Nagarro, Addverb Technologies Partner To Deploy End-To-End Robotic Automation For Warehouse And Industrial Operations

Nagarro, a global digital engineering leader, and Addverb, a global leader in robotics and warehouse automation solutions, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly deliver advanced robotic automation solutions and digital twins for customers worldwide.

The partnership will bring together Nagarro’s strengths in software engineering, digital integration, and innovation and Addverb’s expertise in robotics hardware and automation technologies. Both organizations will focus on joint solution development, including IP co-creation and knowledge exchange initiatives. It will also explore the establishment of advanced robotic experience centres and innovation-driven makerspaces to drive experimentation and accelerate technological advancement.

Sangeet Kumar, CEO and Co-founder of Addverb, said: “We believe the future of automation lies in unified ecosystems where software and robotics work as one. At Addverb, we are deliberately expanding our approach, from delivering best-in-class hardware to engineering intelligent, end-to-end solutions. This collaboration with Nagarro strengthens that direction, allowing us to co-create systems that are agile, scalable, and designed for the next generation of supply chains.”

Nagarro and Addverb will also jointly explore market opportunities across warehousing, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, leveraging mutual referrals and coordinated go-to-market strategies to expand their global footprint. It will be supported by a structured engagement model, with Nagarro focusing on software integration, digital solutions and platform capabilities, while Addverb will drive hardware deployment, automation systems, and lifecycle support services.

Ganesh Sahai, CTO, Nagarro, said, “Automation conversations often get stuck at isolated use cases. What this partnership will do is connect the dots between software, robotics, and operations. With Addverb, we can deliver systems that are designed to work end-to-end, and that translates directly into faster execution, better utilization, and more predictable outcomes.”

This collaboration reflects Nagarro’s focus on building integrated, AI-led engineering solutions that connect digital systems with physical operations, enabling clients to scale with greater speed and reliability.

About Addverb

Founded in 2016, Addverb is a global robotics and automation company delivering intelligent, end-to-end solutions for warehouses and industrial operations. Headquartered in India, Addverb operates advanced manufacturing facilities and R&D centres in India and the United States, with subsidiaries across Australia, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the United States. For more information, please visit https://addverb.com/, https://addverb.ai/

About Nagarro

Nagarro, a global digital engineering leader, helps clients become fluidic, innovative, digital-first companies and thus win in their markets. The company is distinguished by its entrepreneurial, agile, and global character, its CARING mindset, and its Fluidic Intelligence vision. Nagarro employs around 18,000 people in 38 countries. For more information, visit www.nagarro.com.