This Father’s Day, Step Into An Afternoon Of Nostalgia, Laughter And Indulgence At Machan

* Where every dish is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the man who has always held the family together

The experience unfolds with signature culinary showcases including The Father’s Grill & Carve, a chef-led counter presenting robust meats, charred vegetables and classic accompaniments, alongside The Gentleman’s Egg Atelier serving made-to-order omelettes, classic Eggs Benedict, masala bhurji and breakfast grill favourites. Guests can further savour Garden Greens & Global Mezze featuring Mediterranean-inspired selections, roasted vegetables, artisanal flatbreads and aged parmesan Caesar salads.

Adding to the indulgence is an elegant spread from the Artisan Bakery & Morning Indulgence, where stone-baked sourdoughs, rye loaves and butter-rich viennoiserie are paired with handcrafted preserves and cultured butter. Live culinary experiences continue with World Kitchen Signatures, offering herb-roasted chicken, pan-seared fish with lemon butter, bold sauces and seasonal accompaniments.

To conclude on a decadent note, The Sweet Finish presents an exquisite selection of dark chocolate patisseries, baked cheesecakes and refined Indian mithai, complemented by Brunch Libations & Brews including artisanal teas, specialty coffees, infused waters and refreshing mocktails.

Details:
Venue: Machan, Taj West End, Bengaluru
Date: 21st June 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Pricing:
Non-Alcoholic Brunch – INR 3,300++
Alcoholic Brunch – INR 5,300++

For reservations, call: 080 6660 5660 | +91 78240 43499

Set against the tranquil greenery of Taj West End, Bengaluru, the celebration promises cherished memories, meaningful moments and a feast truly worthy of the head of the table.  

Air India Introduces ‘Basic’ Fare Option, Expanding Customer Choice In Economy Class On Domestic Travel

· Optional fare band designed for price-conscious travellers who prefer unbundled services

· Includes 15 kg checked baggage and 7 kg cabin allowance; excludes complimentary meals

Air India announced the introduction of its new ‘Basic’ fare family, further strengthening its commitment to empowering customers with greater choice and control over how they travel and what they pay for.

The introduction of Basic fare builds on Air India’s branded fare families - Value, Classic, and Flex - introduced in 2024 as part of the airline’s effort to simplify and enhance its customer offering.
A new option for value-conscious travellers

Being trialled on select domestic routes, the Basic fare is available for travel in Economy Class and is designed for travellers who prioritise value. It includes a 15 kg checked baggage allowance, 7 kg cabin baggage allowance, complimentary beverage service (tea/coffee), while complimentary meals are not included.

The Basic fare is entirely optional, and travellers continue to have the choice of booking across Air India’s existing fare families - Value, Classic, and Flex - each of which includes complimentary meals and a range of bundled benefits at progressively higher price points. The introduction of Basic fare simply adds another layer of choice, particularly for price-conscious travellers who prefer a more unbundled offering.
A pro-consumer approach to choice and transparency

The introduction of the Basic fare reflects Air India’s pro-consumer approach, recognising that different travellers have different preferences. By unbundling certain services, Air India is enabling price-conscious travellers to pay only for what they need, while preserving full-service offerings for those who value an all-inclusive experience.

With clearly differentiated bundles of products and services, Air India’s fare families are designed to align with evolving traveller preferences and enable guests to select the option that best meets their individual requirements.

Flexibility to customise

Travellers booked on Basic fares will have the flexibility to pre-purchase meals up to 24 hours before departure, with options including Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, Jain, and Diabetic meals. In the event of a schedule change or reaccommodation, pre-purchased meals will be automatically transferred to the new flight, or fully refunded if unavailable for any reason.
Pilot rollout

The Basic fare is currently available on select domestic routes. Air India will assess customer response and feedback during the pilot phase to guide decisions on the future of the offering.

Currently, the Basic fare can be booked exclusively through the airline’s direct channels, including its website, mobile app, contact centre, and airport ticketing offices.

With the addition of the Basic fare, Air India continues to evolve its offering to deliver a more intuitive, fair, and customer-centric travel experience.

As the airline advances through its ongoing transformation journey, it remains focused on delivering greater value, choice, and relevance to its guests, ensuring that every traveller can personalise their journey in line with their preferences.

About Air India Group

The Air India Group – comprising full-service global airline, Air India, and value carrier, Air India Express – is spearheading a new era of Indian aviation. The Air India story began in 1932 when JRD Tata piloted the airline’s inaugural flight and opened the skies for aviation in India. Today, Air India Group employs more than 30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries travellers to 60 domestic and 51 international destinations across five continents.

Returning to Tata Sons in 2022 following 70 years under Government ownership, Air India Group is in the midst of a five-year transformation programme, Vihaan.AI. As part of the transformation, Air India has placed orders for 600 new aircraft. In addition to taking new aircraft deliveries, Air India is progressively retrofitting all its legacy aircraft.

The Air India Group operates South Asia’s largest aviation training academy in Gurugram, India. The construction of a new flying school and a greenfield maintenance base is in progress.

With transformation underway across all facets of the business and India’s rich legacy of hospitality, Air India is committed to being a world class global airline with an Indian heart.

For more news on Air India, visit http://www.airindia.com/newsroom   

The Tata Trusts Commit A Landmark Grant To IIM Bangalore’s Undergraduate Campus

* Catalytic endowment advances a shared vision between the Tata Trusts and the IIMB for multidisciplinary undergraduate education, anchored in world-class infrastructure, research capability and globally benchmarked learning

IIM Bangalore has announced a significant philanthropic commitment by the Tata Trusts, marking a pivotal step in the development of a world-class, Undergraduate School in Bengaluru. The grant will directly support the Institute’s long-term academic vision, campus design and institutional roadmap for excellence in higher education in India.

The idea for the new School of Undergraduate Studies, located approximately 27 kilometres from IIMB’s main campus, was conceived as part of the Institute’s broader vision to contribute to undergraduate education in India with the same academic rigour and global orientation that define its postgraduate and executive education programmes.

The school will initially offer two four-year, full-time residential programmes: a BSc (Honours) in Economics with a minor in Data Science, and a BSc (Honours) in Data Science with a minor in Economics, both commencing in August this year. The curriculum integrates data science, economics and business studies into an interdisciplinary framework designed to prepare students for a complex, data-intensive market environment. With a cohort of 80 students (40 in each stream), the structure enables focused learning, personalised attention and a high degree of academic mentorship within IIMB’s learning environment.

The landmark endowment will underpin the development of world-class academic and residential infrastructure. It will enable new research clusters at the intersection of emerging fields including Artificial Intelligence, data science, algorithmic design, Indian Knowledge Systems and applied business learning. The institutional support also strengthens IIMB’s commitment to nurturing a dedicated faculty body drawn from myriad academic disciplines.

For the Tata Trusts, this commitment is rooted in a long-held belief that the most lasting investments a philanthropic institution can make, are in knowledge and in the people who carry it forward. The Trusts have consistently nurtured efforts to build institutions that are academically rigorous, globally oriented and connected to India's development. An undergraduate programme designed around data, economics and evidence aligns closely with that tradition.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Noel Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts, said, “The Tata Trusts have for over a century supported some of India’s most defining institutions like the Tata Memorial Hospital and the Indian Institute of Science. This support reflects the same instinct, to build institutions of enduring value through support at an early, formative stage when philanthropic capital can shape not just a building or a budget, but the character and ambition of an institution itself.”

Welcoming the endowment, Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIM Bangalore, said, “Transformative endowments, exemplified by the support from the Tata Trusts, are fundamental to setting institutes of national importance such as IIM Bangalore firmly on a path of global leadership. We are committed to nurturing talent at the undergraduate level and creating a pipeline of thinkers who can engage with the challenges of a data-driven world.”

Reflecting on the partnership, Mr. Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Tata Trusts, said, "At the Tata Trusts, we seek to nurture initiatives that are both ambitious in vision and grounded in realities they aim to address. Supporting IIM Bangalore, as it extends its tradition of academic rigour and excellence to undergraduate education, reflects our belief, that investing in knowledge and in the individuals who will shape India's future, is among the most meaningful things we can do.”

Elaborating on the academic design, Professor. U Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-Charge, IIM Bangalore said, “We have designed programmes that not only equip students with technical proficiencies, but enable young minds to ask better questions, interpret complexity and lead with evidence. The support from the Tata Trusts allows us to invest deeply in faculty, research infrastructure and campus environment, thereby contributing to a state-of-the-art learning ecosystem focused on India’s developmental priorities and committed to strengthening global capabilities”

About Tata Trusts

Established in 1892, the Tata Trusts are India’s oldest and amongst Asia's largest philanthropic institutions. They have played a pioneering role in bringing about an enduring difference in the lives of the communities they serve, advancing equity, resilience, and shared progress. Inspired by the vision of the Founder Jamsetji Tata and guided by a legacy of proactive philanthropy, the Tata Trusts work to catalyse systemic and sustainable change across diverse areas by building institutions, strengthening public systems, and accelerating socio-economic development in a wide variety of areas- healthcare; nutrition; education; water, sanitation and hygiene; urban and rural livelihoods, amongst others. The Trusts build meaningful solutions, bridging tradition and innovation, through collaborations that nurture grassroots efforts, empower change makers, and touch lives across India.

For more information visit: www.tatatrusts.org     

JP Nagara SOCIAL Introduces An Exclusive 15-Inch Wood-Fired Pizza Menu For Bengaluru

JP Nagara SOCIAL is expanding its dining experience with the launch of an exclusive Wood-Fired Pizza Menu, curated specially for the Bengaluru neighbourhood. Bringing 15-inch, large-format pizzas to the neighbourhood, the new menu marks the first time that wood-fired pizzas are being served at any SOCIAL outlet in the country. Baked in a wood-fired oven for a crisp, smoky crust, the pizzas are designed to be generous and shareable, with flavours ranging from classic Margherita and Quattro Formaggi to locally inspired options such as ghee roast flavours with a garlic punch, and wood-fire roasted peri peri chicken.

At the heart of the new menu is the pizza dough, prepared to bring out the signature texture of a wood-fired pizza: crisp at the base, airy around the edges, and lightly smoky from the oven. The 15-inch format makes the pizzas ideal for sharing, whether over a team lunch, an easy afternoon meal, or a table full of food with friends. With this menu, JP Nagara SOCIAL brings together the craft of wood-fired pizzas with the familiar, flavour-forward combinations that guests expect from SOCIAL.

The menu has been designed for all kinds of cravings from classic comfort to loaded, indulgent combinations. Guests can choose from vegetarian favourites like the classic Margherita, layered with pesto, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and more, the Green Flag Pizza, Quattro Formaggi - the ultimate four cheese pizza, Earthy mushrooms meets fiery Guntur chilli aioli - Chill Maadi Chilli Aioli, Tikka It Easy Pizza layered with smoky tandoori paneer tikka, The Ghee-Licious Pizza spread with paneer ghee roast with hot ghee drizzle, pickled onion and garlic aioli.

The non-vegetarian selection brings in bolder, meatier flavours with options like The Tikka Me Away Pizza topped with yellow cheddar, The Ghee-Nius Pizza – the genius combination of chicken as ghee roast, Hyd Your Pizza - Hyderabadi coriander chicken, Peri peri chicken, roasted bell peppers and mozzarella, Peri The Pizza, Enthu BBQ Pizza with caramelised onion and feta crumble, Start-Up Pepper-Bro-Ni Pizza - classic Pepperoni with smoked scamorza, parmesan and arugula, and the loaded The Meat Cute Pizza with pork sausages and pork pepperoni in one pizza.

Speaking about the launch, Chef Arvinda Poojari, Executive Chef – South at Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., said, “At SOCIAL, food has always been about comfort, familiarity and a little bit of surprise. With the Wood-Fired Pizza Menu at JP Nagara SOCIAL, we wanted to bring in the joy of freshly baked, smoky, generously topped pizzas while still keeping the Bangalore flavours fun and rooted in what our guests enjoy. From Guntur chilli aioli and paneer tikka to peri peri chicken, ghee roast and pepperoni, every pizza has been built to feel familiar, but with that unmistakable SOCIAL spin.”

With its crackling crusts, fresh-from-the-oven warmth, and a mix of classic, Indian-inspired and globally loved toppings, the Wood-Fired Pizza Menu adds a new reason to drop by JP Nagara SOCIAL. So, whether you’re looking for the best restaurants in Bangalore for a team lunch, an easy afternoon meal, or a table full of pizzas with the gang, this one fits right in.  

Ten x You Accelerates Growth Journey With INR 50 Crore ARR In Eight Months; Targets 2.5 X Scale-Up By December 2026

Homegrown sports and athleisure brand Ten x You has announced a strong growth trajectory within months of launch, achieving an annual run rate of approximately INR 50 crore within eight months of operations. Building on this momentum, the company is targeting a 2.5X scale-up in its business by December 2026, driven by portfolio expansion, channel growth, and increasing consumer adoption.

Founded with the vision of transforming India from a sports-loving nation into a sports-playing nation, Ten x You is rapidly emerging as a rising player in India's evolving sportswear and athleisure market. The brand offers a growing portfolio across footwear, apparel, cricket, court sports, running, walking, and recovery categories, designed specifically to meet the needs of Indian consumers.

Ten x You has rapidly built a strong connection with consumers across channels, reaching over 50,000 customers through its D2C platform, marketplaces, and offline retail presence. Over the last few months, the brand has witnessed significant momentum, recording more than 200% growth in customer traction between February 2026 and May 2026. The company is also seeing encouraging signs of loyalty and repeat engagement, with 15% of consumers returning to shop again on its D2C platform, reflecting strong consumer confidence in the brand's product quality, comfort, and performance.

Commenting on the growth trajectory, Karthik Gurumurthy, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ten x You, said, "The response to Ten x You validates our belief that Indian consumers are looking for sportswear that combines performance, comfort, and accessibility. Our focus has been on building products specifically for Indian consumers, whether through comfort-led design, fit, or affordability. As we expand across categories and channels, we remain committed to making high-quality sportswear accessible to a much wider audience and enabling more Indians to participate in sport.”

A key differentiator for Ten x You has been its focus on creating products tailored for Indian consumers. The brand collaborates with leading design experts and manufacturing partners across Germany, Portland, Taiwan, and Asia to bring global innovation, material technology, and performance engineering to Indian consumers. Its products are designed keeping Indian requirements in mind, including wider foot profiles, climate conditions, and everyday comfort needs.

The company plans to further expand into fitness footwear and open footwear segments over the coming months. As part of its next phase of growth, Ten x You aims to establish a presence across the country's leading retail and distribution channels by Q3 FY27. The company is strategically prioritising D2C for launches and brand building, marketplaces for premium product visibility and accessibility, speciality sports stores for cricket-focused categories, and Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) to strengthen product experience and consumer engagement. The brand is targeting the launch of its first EBO by the end of 2026. Beyond India, Ten x You has already begun catering to international demand across markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, and other South Asian countries, reflecting the growing appeal of its India-first sportswear proposition among global consumers.  

Raptee.HV Announces Partnership With IDFC FIRST Bank For Electric Motorcycle Financing

* Partnership with one of India’s leading new-age banks strengthens Raptee.HV’s commitment to building an accessible electric motorcycle ownership ecosystem

Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle OEM pioneering the use of electric car high-voltage technology (HV-Tec) in two-wheelers, has partnered with one of India’s largest EV financiers in a major push to democratise ownership of electric motorcycles in India.

The collaboration aims to break down the biggest remaining barrier to electric motorcycle adoption – financing, by offering customers attractive loan terms, faster approvals, flexible repayment options, and an end-to-end seamless purchase experience.

Speaking about the partnership, Dinesh Arjun, CEO & Co-Founder of Raptee.HV said, “For most customers, the decision to switch to electric is not just about the motorcycle itself; it's about how easy and convenient the entire ownership experience is. At Raptee.HV, we have always focused on removing friction at every step of that journey, whether it's charging, service, insurance, or financing. Through our partnership, customers can now benefit from easier access to financing and a smoother purchase experience, making it simpler to own an electric motorcycle. This partnership is another important step towards accelerating the adoption of electric motorcycles across India."

In addition to IDFC FIRST Bank, Raptee.HV has already partnered with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and Shriram Finance and is actively onboarding more retail finance partners. The company has also tied up with leading insurers -M/s. Muthoot Risk Insurance and Broking Services (P) Ltd. as their preferred insurance service provider for their entire dealership network, in association with leading general insurance companies.

The partnership will enable customers to access financing solutions as part of their Raptee.HV purchase journey, helping reduce barriers associated with upfront purchase costs.

About Raptee.HV

Raptee.HV is a Chennai-based full-stack electric motorcycle company building high-voltage electric motorcycles for the Indian market. Founded by engineers with experience across Tesla, Wipro, and global mobility companies, Raptee.HV is pioneering the use of electric car technology in two-wheelers through its proprietary HV-Tec platform. The company's motorcycles are compatible with the CCS2 public charging standard and are designed to deliver a no-compromise riding experience by combining performance, charging convenience, intelligent software, and advanced vehicle engineering. https://www.rapteehv.com/#overview  

Wipro Advances Enterprise AI Leadership With An Applied AI Center Of Excellence For Claude Models, Powered By Anthropic

* Leveraging Wipro Intelligence™ to deliver business outcomes with Anthropic’s Claude models through repeatable delivery methodologies and enterprise-grade execution.

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced the launch of its Applied AI Center of Excellence (CoE) for Claude models powered by Anthropic, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating enterprise AI impact. The CoE was inaugurated at its Bengaluru innovation hub, and is a key initiative under the newly formed AI-Native Business & Platforms Unit.

The CoE strengthens Wipro’s ability to scale enterprise AI adoption using Claude models. These capabilities are integrated across the Wipro Intelligence™ stack – including delivery, functional, and industry platforms, to embed AI into core business workflows across industries.

Wipro has been building a global talent pool of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) trained on Claude models, with a deep understanding of model behaviour and real-world application. These engineers operate within client environments, combining knowledge of business processes and technology landscapes with hands-on model expertise. The objective is to accelerate AI integration into workflows and deliver clear, measurable outcomes, reflecting a ‘proof over promise’ approach that underpins Wipro’s AI strategy.

The Applied AI CoE for Claude also serves as a hub to accelerate the development of AI-native platforms and industry solutions across Mortgage, Healthcare, Airlines, Manufacturing and Consumer sectors. Claude models are embedded into Wipro’s platforms to enable co-innovation with clients in live environments, while also scaling AI adoption across Wipro’s own Finance, HR, and Sales functions as part of its internal transformation.

A key differentiator in Wipro’s enterprise AI strategy is the certification of 10,000 Front-Line Delivery Experts on their use of Claude over the next 18 months. This program is designed to build a strong base of practitioners capable of designing, deploying, and operating AI-enabled systems in complex enterprise environments.

“Wipro is strengthening its enterprise AI leadership with the Applied AI Center of Excellence for Claude models, powered by Anthropic”, said Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro Limited. “This marks a fundamental shift in how we deliver, and advances our strategy of being consulting-led and AI-powered. By combining the power of Claude models with our deep domain and enterprise expertise, we are driving measurable business outcomes for our clients. Embedding Forward Deployed Engineers within client environments, alongside integrating AI across our own operations, enables us to accelerate enterprise-scale adoption with a clear focus on business value.”

This CoE is a significant step in Wipro’s journey to operate as an AI-native enterprise, bringing together platform integration, deep model expertise, and embedded delivery to help clients adopt AI at scale and unlock its full potential.

About Wipro Limited

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our consulting-led approach and the Wipro Intelligence™ unified suite of AI-powered platforms, solutions and transformative offerings, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions to build intelligent and sustainable businesses. The Wipro Innovation Network – part of the Wipro Intelligence™ suite – underpins our commitment to client-centric co-innovation and co-creation by bringing together capabilities from the innovation labs and partner labs, academia, and global tech communities. With over 240,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.