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The all-electric VinFast VF 6 SUV has been honoured with the “Value for Money Car of the Year” award at the Autocar India Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious award programmes in the Indian automotive industry. It recognises the VF 6 as a model that delivers strong overall value in its segment, offering a balance of pricing, features and performance, while underscoring VinFast’s commitment to developing products that align closely with the preferences of Indian consumers. Mr. Tapan Ghosh (right), CEO of VinFast India, accepted the award from Mr. Sachin Malhotra, Head of Operations, Orbitsys Technologies The Autocar…
Foundation Year students of Anant National University’s Class of 2028 have achieved an early academic milestone by securing design registration (Intellectual Property Rights) for their project Woodwork Zoo. The project emerged from a classroom module and reflects Anant’s emphasis on hands-on, inquiry-led design education from the very first year. Anant National University Students Earn IPR for Project Developed in Foundation Year Developed under the mentorship of adjunct faculty Prof Krishna Mashruwala and visiting faculty Prof Apurva Pandey, Woodwork Zoo encouraged students to explore traditional wooden joinery techniques while translating natural forms into functional design outcomes. Each artefact was…
Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra and javelin legend Jan Zelezny have mutually agreed to conclude their coaching partnership, closing a chapter defined by growth, trust, and meaningful collaboration. Their very first competition together created a moment the nation had been waiting for. Neeraj crossed the 90m mark for the first time in his career, breaking one of the most iconic barriers in javelin throwing. It was a performance that instantly placed him among the sport’s elite and marked a milestone for Indian athletics. Reflecting on their work, Neeraj shared how special it was to learn directly from an athlete he had…
Author Neer Ya announces the release of her latest novel, Vanilla Hour, a deeply moving, genre-blending work of literary fiction that spans continents and decades, exploring resilience, motherhood, love, and the inescapable pull of the past. Model & cinestar Sudharani at the book reading with Neer Ya at the Atta Galata Bengaluru today Set between 2008 Delhi and 2025 Tokyo, Vanilla Hour follows Dr. Nandini Yadav, a respected geochemist who has painstakingly rebuilt her life after devastating personal trauma. Now settled in Japan with her sharp-witted teenage daughter Aani, Nandini exists within an unconventional yet nurturing family that includes…
PayG, a leading homegrown payment gateway, is proud to announce that it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Offline and Cross-Border Payment Aggregator. With this approval, PayG has completed its full suite of Payment Aggregator (PA) licenses, enabling it to facilitate digital payments across online, offline (in-person) and international use cases under RBI’s regulatory framework. The approval enables PayG to support a comprehensive range of payment use cases through a single, compliant platform. These include processing online payments, enabling offline and in-store transactions through POS, QR and device-based solutions and handling…
ASBL Spectra, a premium ready-to-move in gated community in Hyderabad’s Financial District, has announced an innovative homebuying initiative with the launch of its ‘No Registration & No GST’ scheme. The scheme eliminates upfront GST and registration charges for buyers, significantly reducing the immediate financial burden associated with purchasing a ready-to-move-in home. A Ready to Move In Home Where You Don’t Pay GST or Registration: ASBL Spectra Located in Financial District, one of Hyderabad’s most sought-after residential and commercial hubs, ASBL Spectra is addressing one of the biggest challenges faced by homebuyers today. While many buyers have strong income…
Bengaluru-based radical business and creative consulting organisation Spread Design and Innovation has brought home one of the world’s most prestigious honours – the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the Brands and Communication Design category as it celebrates a decade of imagination design. Spread Design and Innovation wins the Red Dot 2025 for brand design & identity, for its compelling work on brand, communication and experience design for ICB (Indian Craft Brewery) Spread has received this global recognition for its compelling and ingenious work on brand, communication, and experience design for ICB Indian Craft Brewery, a Bengaluru-based microbrewery that reimagines…
When fast charging has become a daily necessity, why should consumers still compromise on safety and reliability? As smartphones, tablets and multiple connected devices power productivity, connectivity and entertainment through the day, slow or inconsistent charging directly disrupts everyday life. Responding to this reality, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. announces the launch of Crompton Energion mobile chargers and power banks, extending its engineering expertise into the mobile accessories category. Crompton Energion Mobile Charger and Power Bank Today’s digitally connected consumers demand charging across devices, locations and routines. Yet safety anxiety around chargers and power banks remains high, particularly where…
Premier educational institution REVA University hosted ‘Founder’s Day’ at the REVA University campus on January 6, 2026. The annual event was held on the occasion of the birthday of Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, REVA University. Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, Former Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force; Nirupama Menon Rao, Indian Diplomat, Former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador and Jayasudha, Indian Actress, were honoured with the prestigious REVA Lifetime Achievement Award. Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, former Chief of the Air Staff, receives the REVA Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor,…
Glass Jar Interactive (GJI), a DPIIT-recognised video game and entertainment studio, has raised Rs. 2.3 crore in seed funding from UP Angel Network to support the development of its original, IP-driven games for global PC and console audiences. Glass Jar Interactive The investment reflects growing investor interest in video game studios as technology enablers within the broader entertainment ecosystem, alongside segments such as VFX, AR/VR, and digital production. With the rapid expansion of OTT platforms reshaping home entertainment consumption, video games are increasingly becoming a central component of the ecosystem, with the potential to extend beyond standalone products…