“We were the first to run hotel receptions through video conferencing. Once we layered in Voice AI and analytics, guest satisfaction and profit margins surged,” said Kahraman Yigit, CEO & Co-founder, Olive by Embassy. “The tech was too powerful to keep to ourselves so we’re now offering it under Open Hotels. We have already signed 12 hotels and live across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mysore, Vijayawada and Chikmagalur.” 

Honeywell has acquired from Nexceris its Li-ion Tamer business, a leading off-gas detection solution for lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries that detects thermal runaway events. The acquisition enhances Honeywell's portfolio of best-in-class fire life safety technologies within its Building Automation segment and emerged from a partnership with Nexceris over the past 5 years to strategically address lithium-ion battery system safety.

Vishal Bhardwaj brings nearly three decades of rich and diverse industry experience in conceptualising and executing impactful CSR strategies across India and other geographies, with deep expertise in the cement, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. He joins Shree Cement from Indorama Corporation. Bhardwaj is deeply committed to fostering sustainable change through inclusive development initiatives, long-term partnerships and building a smarter today, for a sustainable tomorr

Previously serving as CFO of NTT Global Data Centres India, Alok Bajpai played a pivotal role in advancing strategic initiatives and establishing a strong financial foundation for scalable growth. In this expanded leadership role, Bajpai will drive the company’s growth strategy in one of its most dynamic and rapidly evolving markets. Bajpai brings over three decades of global leadership experience across diverse industries.

HGS has been selected as winner of the “Behavioural AI Solution of the Year” award in the 8th annual AI Breakthrough Awards program. HGS’ Psychometric Risk State Prediction Model assigns a Markov state based on a user’s risk score or risk category - Low, Moderate, or High Risk. By tracking state transitions over the span of past months, it predicts whether the user will remain in the same risk category or transition in the next month.

In the latest admissions cycle for the academic year (2025-2027), IIM Sambalpur has reported slight increase of 5% in the numbers of engineers admitted compared to non-engineers. In alignment with IIM Sambalpur’s core values - Inclusivity, Integrity and Innovation - the incoming batch is 33% female and 67% male overall, with the flagship MBA classroom showing 38% women and 62% men, while the MBA‑BA pioneers include 5% women and 95% men.

BluPine Energy has been recognised as the ESG Investment Initiative of the Year – Asia at the Environmental Finance Sustainable Investment Awards 2025 for the second consecutive year. The award celebrates BluPine’s differentiated, ESG-first growth strategy—driven by strategic acquisitions and integrated renewable solutions—as well as its on-ground impact through skill-building, job creation, and sustainability initiatives embedded across its operations.

Sony India today expands its BRAVIA Theatre portfolio with the launch of two new immersive soundbars: the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6 (3.1.2ch soundbar with a wireless subwoofer) and the BRAVIA Theatre System 6 (5.1ch home theatre system with Wireless Rear speakers). Engineered to bring cinematic audio home, these soundbars deliver powerful surround sound, seamless BRAVIA TV integration and intelligent sound technologies designed to elevate every movie night, game and concert experi

Third Wave Coffee launched 11 new cafes on a single day. The new cafes reflect Third Wave Coffee’s growing traction in established markets like Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad, while also strengthening its presence in emerging hubs such as Chennai and Mysuru. These cafes are strategically located in high-footfall urban neighbourhoods as well as key transit zones, marking Third Wave Coffee’s foray into mobility-led locations with its newest café on the Delhi–Mumbai Expr

As part of GenCyS 2025, UST will host the Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competition, designed to challenge and identify top cybersecurity talent across India. The winning team will receive a prize pool of ₹7.5 lakhs. The CTF competition is open for registrations until 30 July. On August 2, an online preliminary round will kick off the competition. The 24-hour grand finale will be held on-site at the UST campus in Thiruvananthapuram on August 23–24, 2025.

In a landmark fusion of India’s rich musical heritage and cutting-edge neuroscience, IIT Mandi conducted a pioneering study that connects ancient Indian’s rich musical heritage with modern cutting-edge neuroscience showing how listening to Indian classical Ragas can influence brain activity by enhancing levels of attention, emotional regulation and mental stability. This research provides scientific validation for music as a therapeutic tool.

Sony India launched the highly anticipated BRAVIA 5. The new launch is designed to redefine home entertainment, the BRAVIA 5 offers an immersive viewing experience like never before. The BRAVIA 5 is available in multiple screen sizes to suit diverse viewing preferences and living spaces, ensuring there’s a perfect fit for every home. Powered by Sony’s most advanced visual and audio technologies, this latest innovation setting a new benchmark for home entertainment in India.

Sterlite Electric, Resonia Ltd. and Serentica Renewables, appointed Namrata Mehra as Head of Brand, Marketing & Communication Strategy for all three businesses. Namrata will oversee all brand positioning, marketing and communications efforts, including media relations, internal communications and digital strategy. She will work closely with various stakeholders to align business goals, communication strategies and strategic narratives.

WOW Skin Science, one of India’s most trusted and trailblazing wellness brands, has announced the launch of its game-changing Aqua Range, a bold hydration-first skincare line-up designed for Indian summers and modern skin needs. But this isn’t just another product drop, it’s a sensory, skin-science revolution. With a striking grenade-inspired design made entirely from 100% recycled material, the Aqua Range doesn’t just stand out — it stands for something.

MediBuddy's findings are based on cardiac risk stratification and diagnostic reports collected from 11,779 individuals – 9,404 males and 2,370 females – between April 2024 and March 2025. 91.9% of urban corporate employees were found to be at low cardiac risk, while only 2.82% fell under the moderate risk category. In contrast, a recent ICMR-led national study reported that out of the 4,500 adults tested, just 84.9% were at low risk and 14.4% were at moderate risk of developi