Reliance General Insurance Celebrates Sibling Bond With #BachaateRaho Campaign

#BachaateRaho Raksha Bandhan film highlights sibling bonds, showcasing the brand’s reliable support through everyday challenges with subtle product integration

 Reliance General Insurance one of India’s leading private general insurance companies has launched a special campaign for Raksha Bandhan titled #BachaateRaho, capturing the essence of the sibling bond through a touching film. The campaign highlights the everyday moments of care and support that define the relationship between brothers and sisters, focusing on the small, yet meaningful, gestures that sibling’s treasure for a lifetime. 

The film begins with a father and daughter engrossed in a cricket match when the younger brother rushes home in a panic, seeking help from his sister. In a relatable slice-of-life scenario, the sister steps in to help, urging their father to nurture the brother's cricketing potential. The narrative beautifully portrays the unbreakable bond between siblings, emphasising that relationships are more important than any situation. 

While the film subtly integrates the role, it shows how the car, damaged by the brother, is protected under the company’s insurance. The ad subtly highlights features such as instant video claim assistance and door-to-door pick-up and drop services, portraying us as a reliable and supportive partner much like the dependable sibling relationship.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rakesh Jain, CEO of Reliance General Insurance, said: “Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of everlasting bonds, heartfelt promises, and the commitment to protect what truly matters. At Reliance General Insurance, we believe that true protection goes beyond tradition. It is about providing lasting security, peace of mind, and emotional assurance to our loved ones. Insurance is one of the most meaningful ways to say: ‘I’ve got your back, no matter what.’ This Raksha Bandhan, we urge families to honour the spirit of the festival by backing love with action through the power of protection that endures for a lifetime” 

Our campaign aims to convey that, much like siblings who support each other, we also provides unwavering convenience and care at every step. Conceptualised and executed by SoCheers, the film is being promoted across digital and social media platforms.

Quest Global, TSS Foundation Partner To Empower The Future Of Underserved Students Through Sports And Education

* Six-year initiative to provide education alongside professional football training, and holistic support to underserved school students

 

Quest Global, a leading global product engineering services company, today announced a strategic partnership with the TSS Foundation under its 'Empowering Futures through Sport and Education' initiative, whose training infrastructure and coaching expertise form a core part of the program.   This six-year initiative aims to support school students from tribal and underserved communities through access to quality education and professional football coaching.

 

As part of the initiative, Quest Global will sponsor students from remote and underserved regions of India, supporting their six-year educational journey at The Sports School (TSS) in Bengaluru. This support includes access to quality academics and professional football training, enabling well-rounded personal development. The structured football coaching curriculum at The Sports School is supported by the licensed youth coaches of Indian Super League team Bengaluru Football Club.

 

Aligned with its commitment to quality education and sustainable development, Quest Global aims to foster social equity by creating long-term opportunities for marginalized communities. By integrating sport into its developmental efforts, the company is also helping shape an impactful and emotionally resonant approach to community transformation.

 

“This collaboration is an extension of our purpose – engineering a brighter future,” said Cheryl Rodness, Global Head of Brand, Quest Global. “By integrating structured education with professional sports training, we support the holistic development of young students.  As a socially responsible organization, we believe in fostering well-rounded growth during their formative years, and this includes both sports and academics. Through initiatives like these, we aim to create a meaningful, long-term impact by investing in India’s future.  Given this program is also supported by BFC, it was a natural fit for us as we are also proud sponsors of the BFC team”

 

“At TSS Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to dream beyond their circumstances,” said UV Sankar, Director, TSS Foundation. “Our partnership with Quest Global, along with our long-standing collaboration with Bengaluru FC, allows us to deepen our impact. By combining academic access and sports mentorship, we aim to build confident, capable individuals who can shape their futures.”

 

"Our collaboration with The Sports School has seen several young players come up the ranks and make it through to our Academy Teams, the Karnataka State Team and even the National Team. We're glad to be able to lend our expertise in football coaching and youth development in TSS' efforts to further the sport in India," said Darren Caldeira, Director of Football at Bengaluru FC.

 

By combining the strengths of education and sport, this initiative underscores Quest Global’s vision of engineering to create a brighter, more equitable future.

 

About Quest Global

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. We're in the business of engineering, but what we are really creating is a brighter future. For over 25 years, we've been solving the world's most complex engineering problems. Operating in over 17 countries, with over 83 global delivery centers, our 21,000+ curious minds embrace the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Using a multi-dimensional approach, combining technology, industry expertise, and diverse talents, we tackle critical challenges faster and more effectively. And we do it across the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, MedTech & Healthcare, Rail and Semiconductor industries. For world-class end-to-end engineering solutions, we are your trusted partner.

 

About TSS Foundation

TSS Foundation is an 80G compliant and section 12A registered Trust launched the "Empowering Futures through Sport and Education" program, aimed at transforming the lives of children from tribal and underserved communities. This six-year programme, supported by The Sports School and Jain Group of Institutions, it represents a beacon of hope for many under-privileged children from remote corners of India to get access to quality education alongside professional sports training. The program aims to nurture the interest of a child in a sport to overcome their learning difficulties and to evolve themselves as leaders in life.

Princeton Digital Group Becomes First Operator In Asia Pacific To Earn OCP Ready v2 For Hyperscale Certification

 Certification achieved for three flagship campuses in Tokyo, Johor and Mumbai

Princeton Digital Group (PDG), Asia Pacific’s leading data center provider, today announced that it is the first operator in the region to achieve OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale certification from the Open Compute Project Foundation.

 

The certification has been awarded to three of its flagship AI-ready campuses, TY1 in Greater Tokyo, JH1 in Johor, and MU1 in Mumbai, making them the first in their respective countries to earn this distinction. This milestone underscores PDG’s leadership in delivering high-performance infrastructure demanded by today’s hyperscalers for AI and cloud deployments.

 

·       TY1 Tokyo campus (Japan): Located in Saitama City, Greater Tokyo, the campus offers a capacity of 96MW. Engineered for cutting-edge AI workloads, TY1 supports power densities of over 140 kW per rack, among the highest globally, and features state-of-the-art liquid cooling. The campus recently earned the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center partner certification for liquid cooling.

 

·       JH1 Johor campus (Malaysia): Located in Sedenak Tech Park, Johor, the 170 MW JH1 campus spans three buildings and covers over 128,000 square meters, making it one of Southeast Asia’s largest AI-ready data centers.

 

·       MU1 Mumbai campus (India): Located in Airoli, Navi Mumbai, MU1 offers 150 MW of critical IT capacity across five buildings. It provides reliable power supply from a dedicated 220kV GIS. The campus is powered with renewable energy and achieved Mumbai’s first IGBC Platinum certification.

 

"The demands of AI and hyperscale computing are redefining digital infrastructure, and PDG is at the forefront with TY1, JH1, and MU1 now OCP Ready™ v2 certified for hyperscale," said Varoon Raghavan, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, PDG. "This rigorous certification aligns with our mission to deliver future-ready solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

 

Developed by the OCP Foundation, the OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale program sets stringent, community-driven standards for data center deployments. It evaluates a facility’s readiness to support hyperscale workloads across critical areas such as logistics, access, infrastructure, power, cooling, and connectivity, allowing hyperscalers to identify qualified sites earlier in their development cycles and accelerate time-to-market.

 

“The OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale program sets a clear benchmark for hyperscale-grade colocation,” said George Tchaparian, Chief Executive Officer, OCP. “PDG’s achievement, reflects a strong commitment to OCP’s community-defined best practices. It provides hyperscalers with trusted, high-quality options in strategic Asia Pacific markets.”

 

All three campuses are now officially listed on the OCP Marketplace as certified OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale facilities. With this milestone and as an active OCP Community Member, PDG continues to reinforce its leadership across Asia Pacific, delivering scalable, sustainable infrastructure in the region’s fastest-growing digital economies.

HackSky 2025: MAHE Bengaluru’s MIT Tech Wizards Lead National Cybersecurity Challenge

• Over 600 teams registered from across India representing 70+ universities

• 60 top teams competed on-site at MIT Bengaluru campus

• Team Technopaths from MIT Bengaluru clinches first place

• Industry-academia collaboration with Kaspersky drives next-generation cybersecurity leadership

 

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), located at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Bangalore campus. It is a top-tier constituent of MAHE, which ranked 4th in the NIRF 2024 University Rankings, successfully concluded HackSky 2025, a national-level cybersecurity hackathon that brought together the brightest minds in cybersecurity innovation

 

The three-day event, organized by the School of Computer Engineering, MIT Bengaluru, in collaboration with Kaspersky and the MITB ACM Student Chapter, was guided by the theme "Outsmart cyber adversaries. Disrupt the disruptors."

 

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Anand Munikoti, Program Director of CySecK, K-Tech Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity, Government of Karnataka, who highlighted the crucial role of academia in developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

 

Industry experts Saurabh Sharma, Lead Security Researcher at GReAT, Kaspersky, and Vaibhav Pathak, Solution Architect for Asia-Pacific at Kaspersky, served as Guests of Honor, providing valuable insights on global security challenges. The event was also graced by Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru, and Dr. Raghavendra Prabhu P., Additional Registrar of MAHE Bengaluru Campus.

 

Dr. Iven Jose, Director of MIT Bengaluru, said, "HackSky 2025 exemplifies our commitment to fostering innovation in critical areas like cybersecurity. Being positioned in Karnataka's technology hub allows our students to engage directly in industry challenges and cutting-edge research. Through events like HackSky, we create platforms where students can apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems."

 

The competition featured three core challenge tracks: The Transformation of ICS and Cyber Threats, AI vs AI, Detecting Deepfake & Misinformation, and Trapping the Honey Trapper. After rigorous evaluation rounds supported by continuous mentoring from cybersecurity professionals and academic experts, the winners are:

 

1st Place: Team Technopaths from Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru (Advithiya Duddu, Aditya Jemshetty, Rushil Bakori)

2nd Place: Team PowerRangers from Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute (Hitesh A, Shama Patwardhan, Yathika P Amin)

3rd Place: Team Ghost Protocol from Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering (Karan Jain, Saqlain Ahmed P, Samarth B C)

HackSky 2025 was convened by Dr. Dayananda P., Professor and Dean of the School of Computer Engineering at MIT Bengaluru, and Ms. Trishia Octaviano, Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Education for Asia-Pacific at Kaspersky. Dr. Gururaj H. L. and Dr. Shreyas J. served as the core coordinators of the event.

 

About Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru (MIT B’LRU)

The Garden City of India, Bengaluru, is now home to a new engineering institution – “MIT Bengaluru” – the latest constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). MAHE is proud to open its doors in the bustling cosmopolitan IT hub of Bengaluru by establishing its new engineering campus: MIT Bengaluru. It is offering eight B Tech programs starting from 2021, with approval from the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), MHRD, Government of India. The eight approved programs are Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science and Engineering – Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science and Engineering – Cyber Security, Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology), MAHE is recognized as a deemed-to-be university since 1993 and has been accorded the status of Institute of Eminence (IoE) by MHRD, Government of India. Admission to MIT Bengaluru is based on a computer-based online entrance test, MET, conducted by the MAHE.

PhonePe’s Indus Appstore And Alcatel Announce Strategic OEM Partnership

Indus Appstore, India’s homegrown Android app marketplace, today announced a strategic OEM partnership with Alcatel, a French consumer technology brand. As part of this long-term partnership, Indus Appstore will come pre-installed as an app store on all Alcatel smartphones in India. By integrating a localized app marketplace, both the brands continue to drive innovation and accessibility for millions of users across the country.

PhonePe’s Indus Appstore has a catalogue of verified mobile apps and games across 45 categories. It supports 12 Indian languages, enables voice search in 10 regional languages, and features a video-led app discovery experience that allows users to preview apps before downloading them. Indus Appstore presents a robust, user-centric alternative to traditional app distribution models allowing users to not just download but also discover apps tailored for every user.

NxtCell India, which holds exclusive brand authorization from TCL to represent and operate the “Alcatel” brand in India and select international markets, is instrumental in driving this collaboration. This partnership reflects NxtCell’s vision to align with the Government of India’s Make in India program by integrating local technology solutions that empower Indian users and developers. Notably, Indus Appstore joined hands with Alcatel shortly after its India launch and will be part of the brand’s journey from the very beginning.

Speaking about the partnership, Priya M Narasimhan, Chief Business Officer, Indus Appstore said, “We're thrilled to partner with Alcatel at the early stages of their journey in India. This collaboration enables Alcatel users to discover and experience apps through a homegrown platform that delivers true localization and personalization. This partnership also expands Indus Appstore's reach while providing developers and marketers opportunities to showcase their apps and connect with more users across India.”

 

Commenting on the association, Atul Vivek, Chief Business Officer, NxtCell India, said, "As we prepare to reintroduce Alcatel smartphones to the Indian market, our focus is on creating meaningful differentiation through localized innovation. Partnering with PhonePe’s Indus Appstore allows us to deliver a digital experience tailored to Indian preferences right from the first boot. They have been an integral part of our journey since the beginning, and we look forward to a long-term partnership. This association reaffirms our commitment to enabling innovation and reliability for our consumers."

 

About Indus Appstore

Indus Appstore is a native Android-based mobile app store, designed to fulfill the localized and cultural needs of Indian consumers. With an extensive array of categories it seeks to provide users a localized, contextual and a personalized experience. Indus Appstore is available in English and 12 Indian languages, which allows users to explore the app store in their preferred language.

 

For developers, Indus Appstore provides a fair playing field to list, distribute & promote their products in the Indian app ecosystem. It provides a self-publishing platform, localization services, multiple tools to monitor and grow their apps along with a dedicated 24×7 customer support.

 

About Alcatel

Alcatel is a French tech brand established in 1996. Alcatel is a brand independently operated by TCL Communication under a trademark licensing agreement from Nokia. Available in more than 160 countries, Alcatel is committed to democratizing innovation and offering high-quality technology at competitive prices, empowering users to create, share, and inspire their world. NxtCell India (100% Indian-domicile company), holds the brand authorization for brand “Alcatel” for India & other international Markets.

 

About Nxtcell India

NxtCell India Private Limited is a 100% Indian-domicile company, wholly owned by Indian shareholders. Headquartered in Gurgaon, NxtCell holds exclusive brand authorization from TCL to represent and operate the Alcatel brand in India and select international markets. The company is led by a dynamic leadership team comprising Ansh Rathi, Chief Operating Officer, and Atul Vivek, Chief Business Officer bringing together strategic vision and operational excellence. With a strong focus on innovation, accessibility, and customer-centricity, NxtCell is committed to redefining the consumer technology landscape in India. NxtCell India plans to start smartphone manufacturing within the next 12 to 18 months. 

Britannia’s Consolidated Sales For The Quarter Grew 10% While Net Profit Grew 3%

Britannia’s Consolidated Sales for the Quarter ended 30th June 2025 stands at Rs 4,535 Crores, growing 9.8% and Net Profit stands at Rs 520 Crores, growing 3% on a year-on-year basis.

Commenting on the performance, Mr. Varun Berry, Executive Vice-Chairman, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our performance during the quarter underscores the effectiveness of our focused execution strategy, which entailed maximizing value from existing outlets, enabling more agile servicing to key stores, and driving operational efficiencies across our extensive distribution network, leading to a growth of ~10% in sales along with robust double-digit growth across our four focus states and in adjacent bakery categories such as Rusk, Wafers, and Croissant. Marginal uptick in consumption across both urban and rural markets — underpinned by moderating inflation, helped us go back to double- digit growth after the last few periods.

Continuing our journey of premiumization through innovations, exciting new launches across our premium biscuit portfolio, such as the Pure Magic range, Crafted Cookies under Good Day enriched our offerings to consumers while we continued building our core brands through focused media and marketing interventions. 

As the year progresses, our focus will remain on sustaining a healthy growth trajectory while protecting margins amidst a heightened competitive landscape across product categories. We aim to further reinforce our market leadership through continued investments in brand building and innovations. 

Our ESG framework — anchored in People, Growth, Governance, and Resources — remains central to our operations, as we strive to build a business that is both Sustainable and Profitable.”

“moto g86 POWER” A Perfect All-Rounder Goes On Sale Today

• The moto g86 goes on sale today i.e. 6th August 2025, 12 PM onwards on Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores at an effective starting price of just Rs. 16,999*

• The moto g86 POWER sets a new standard for Best All-Round Performance Under ₹20,000 Packed with Industry-Leading Display, Camera, Durability and a Massive Battery.

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Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and India’s leading AI smartphone brand^, recently launched the “moto g86 POWER” — the perfect all-rounder phone in the g-series lineup, redefining the sub ₹20,000 segment. The moto g86 POWER features the segment’s brightest 6.67” 1.5K pOLED display with 4500nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 7i.

It packs a 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 600 main camera with moto AI, 4K video recording from all lenses, an 8MP ultrawide + macro lens, and a 32MP selfie Camera. With a massive 6720mAh battery offering 2-day backup, IP68/IP69 water protection, and MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability, making it the most durable smartphone in its segment. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 for smooth multitasking and gaming performance, paired with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, the moto g86 POWER delivers unmatched performance and durability in its segment. The moto g86 POWER goes on sale today from 12PM onwards on Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores at an effective price of just Rs. 16,999* 

Raising the bar in its segment with the brightest 1.5K pOLED Super HD flat display, The moto g86 POWER offers immersive and vivid viewing experience. The device features 6.67” pOLED display with Display Colour Boost technology along with 10-bit colour depth and 100% DCI-P3 for cinematic visuals. Supported with 120Hz refresh rate, the moto g86 POWER ensures seamless and responsive experience. The device also comes with enhanced features like Smart Water Touch 2.0, SGS Eye Protection technology and Gorilla® Glass 7i making it value for money product. Additionally, the device features dual stereo speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos®, Hi-Res Audio, and Moto Spatial Sound to deliver rich, clear, and multidimensional sound that takes the audio experience to the next level.

The moto g86 POWER redefines mobile photography with its segment’s leading 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA 600 camera, delivering sharp, stable shots in any condition. It's the only phone in its segment to support 4K video recording from all lenses, with OIS ensuring shake-free footage. Powered by moto AI, it introduces smart features like AI Photo Enhancement, Super Zoom, Auto Smile Capture, and Tilt Shift for creative control. The versatile 8MP ultrawide + macro vision lens offers a 118º wide field of view and 4x close-up capability, while a 3-in-1 ambient sensor auto-adjusts color, clarity, and lighting in real time. The device boasts segment-best 32MP selfie camera with Quad Pixel Tech and Photo Booth mode delivers stunning selfies with 4K recording. Seamless Google Photos integration adds AI tools like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Magic Editor for effortless photo editing and reimagination. 

The moto g86 POWER packs the largest-ever 6720mAh battery in the g-series, delivering over 2 days of use and up to 53 hours on a single charge. It comes with a 33W TurboPower™ charger that fuels a full day's power in just 30 minutes. Engineered for toughness, it's the most durable phone in its segment, passing 16 MIL-STD-810H military-grade tests. With IP68/IP69 underwater protection, it withstands submersion, extreme temperatures, humidity, drops, and dust further making it built for the real world. The device runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor with an AnTuTu score of 725K, delivering top-tier performance and power efficiency. It features 8GB RAM (expandable up to 24GB) and 128GB storage, ensuring smooth multitasking. With 11 5G bands, VoNR, 4CA, and Wi-Fi 6, offering faster and more reliable connectivity. 

The moto g86 POWER pairs performance with premium design, featuring a sleek vegan leather finish and seamless camera housing for a refined in-hand feel. Despite its massive battery, it weighs just 198g with a slim, balanced profile. Available in three Pantone-curated colors—Golden Cypress, Cosmic Sky, and Spellbound - each with unique textures for a stylish look and smudge-free grip. 

On the software front, Smart Connect 2.0 enables effortless wireless connectivity with TVs and PCs, while features like Cross Device Search, Swipe to Share, and Swipe to Stream make multitasking a breeze. Security is enhanced with Moto Secure 3.0 and ThinkShield, while Family Spaces 3.0 adds parental controls and remote support. Running on Hello UI on Android 15, the device comes with 1 year of OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates for a smooth, future-ready experience. 

Availability:

The moto g86 POWER will be available in a single 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and will come in three stunning Pantone™ curated color options — Golden Cypress, Cosmic Sky, and Spellbound. All featuring an ultra-premium vegan leather finish that enhances both grip and style. Goes on sale today i.e 6th August 2025, 12 PM onwards on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and at leading retail stores across India.

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