Archives December 2025

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, and Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, today announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership. The multi-year, $200 million agreement will not only make Anthropic’s Claude models available in the Snowflake platform to more than 12,600 global customers across all three major clouds, but also establishes a joint global go-to-market (GTM) initiative focused on deploying AI agents across the world’s largest enterprises. Claude will also serve as a key model powering Snowflake’s enterprise intelligence agent, Snowflake Intelligence, to transform the nature of work by delivering all an organization’s knowledge through one trusted agent that sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and accelerates innovation.

• Turn Data Into Action: Snowflake Intelligence, powered by Claude Sonnet 4.5, is an enterprise intelligence agent that puts insights at every user’s fingertips. It enables business users to analyze, reason, and gain insights from all of their structured and unstructured data, using only natural language prompts.
• Unlock Deeper Analysis with Multimodal AI: With Snowflake Cortex AI Functions, users can leverage Anthropic’s newest models, including Claude Opus 4.5, which Snowflake hosted on day one, to query all data types from traditional rows and columns of numbers to text, images, audio, and more all while using SQL, the universal language they already know and love for managing data. 
• Build Custom, Multi-Agent Solutions: Snowflake Cortex Agents empower users to build trusted, production-ready data agents to retrieve their structured and unstructured data more accurately. Customers can power these data agents with Claude, helping ensure accuracy, efficiency, and governance at every step of the workflow.
• Built-In Governance and Observability: When leveraging Anthropic models in Snowflake, Snowflake Horizon Catalog provides end-to-end governance and responsible AI controls  so teams can bring AI agents into production with confidence.

Mumbai, Dec 04:  vTitan Corporation, a MedTech company focused on innovative healthcare solutions, today announced the launch of vCardio, a single-lead, wearable point-of-care cardiac monitor. The device is entirely designed and manufactured in India, making vTitan one of the first companies in the country to deliver an end-to-end solution from hardware to cloud-based AI analytics in the health-tech space.

vCardio has been engineered to provide smart, continuous monitoring for early detection of cardiac events and vigilant post-surgery care. With this launch, the company aims to make point-of-care services more accessible for patients and clinics.

“The cardiac monitoring market faces a critical gap,” said Prasad Maganti, CEO, vTitan. “There is an unmet need for point-of-care cardiac screening at ambulatory clinics, for continuous monitoring in pre-and-post-surgical step-down environments, and for prolonged home-based monitoring in cardiac risk patients. When we built vCardio, an edge-AI-enabled cardiac monitor, from ground up keeping clinical work flows in mind, , our aim was to meet this market need, and make cardiac care safer, smarter, and more accessible.”

vCardio is a lightweight, compact point-of-care cardiac monitor designed for remote patient monitoring in homecare, geriatric care, and clinical settings. With Bluetooth connectivity, the device integrates seamlessly with the vCardio mobile app and software platform. Its lightweight construction ensures patient comfort during extended wear periods, supporting continuous monitoring throughout post-care recovery.

With vCardio, patient registration and monitor activation can be done easily, enabling continuous ECG capture and real-time analysis. The system detects abnormalities and alerts clinicians instantly. In clinics, vCardio offers quick 5-10 minute recordings with on-device edge-AI processing. For 7-10 day home monitoring, data is securely uploaded to the cloud for in-depth analysis. It generates cardiac event-based snapshots along with hourly and daily summaries for physician review. Hospitals and clinics can also manage patient records securely while monitoring patients remotely.

vCardio employs AI-powered algorithms to detect and classify over 20 clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias in real-time as well as in the post-recording analysis of cardiac data over the course of a week. With clinically-validated accuracy, and beat-to-beat analysis, vCardio empowers healthcare professionals with faster, more precise rhythm insights, enhancing diagnostic confidence, streamlining clinical workflows, and improving patient outcomes.

In rural areas, where access to medical specialists is limited, vCardio aims to plays a crucial role in healthcare delivery. By utilising baseline data to flag potential health issues through screening, vCardio helps with prevention and mitigation strategies for heart health, providing a vital point-of-care solution for outpatient services in underserved areas.

“By combining patient-friendly design with advanced remote monitoring capabilities, we are aiming to transform cardiac care delivery by eliminating traditional barriers to remote patient monitoring. Our platform empowers healthcare systems to extend clinical-grade cardiac surveillance beyond the hospital walls, driving better outcomes while reducing the cost and complexity of care coordination, no matter where the patient is located,” he added.

Established in 2010, vTitan today offers a wide range of med-tech solutions across infusion, radiology, urology, monitoring, and cardiology, all developed, designed, and manufactured in-house. The company remains committed to delivering cutting-edge technology that enhances clinical efficiency and patient outcomes.

Mumbai, Dec 04: HyFun Foods is one of India’s leading frozen food manufacturers, built on a robust seed-to-shelf model that ensures quality, consistency, and traceability. As the country’s largest processor of processing-grade potatoes, HyFun combines advanced agronomy, efficient value chains, and world-class manufacturing to deliver premium frozen snacks to consumers in India and across global markets.

Supporting this engine is HyFarm, HyFun’s dedicated Agri Business unit and farmer connect brand, which works directly with over 8000 farmers through scientific crop planning, precision agronomy, and technology-led advisory systems. With initiatives like Paathshala, VigyaanShala, and soil-health programs, HyFarm strengthens farm productivity while promoting sustainable, soil-smart practices, making HyFun and HyFarm naturally aligned with the mission of World Soil Day, which emphasises that strong food systems begin with healthy, well-nurtured soil.

Underlining the foundational role of soil in HyFun’s agri ecosystem, Haresh Karamchandani, MD & Group CEO, HyFun Foods, stated: “World Soil Day is a reminder that the strength of India’s food system begins long before the end product reaches the shelves of a supermarket. It’s rooted in the strength of our soil. At HyFun Foods, we work closely with farming communities to promote soil-smart practices.

Our R&D initiative, VigyaanShala, strengthens this effort by bringing experts from across the world to study, test, and refine our agronomic practices – that in turn will over time improve soil health. The insights developed there are carefully evaluated and then shared with farmers through our Paathshala program, ensuring the knowledge is translated into clear, actionable practices that farmers can apply directly in their fields.

Further, our farmer-support app, FarmOji, ties this ecosystem together by giving growers real-time tracking, updates, and advisories to keep their crop health on point. For us, nurturing soil health isn’t a box to tick, it’s the foundation of stronger harvests, better quality, and a resilient Indian food ecosystem.”

A home should feel calm, balanced, and full of life the moment you step inside. The way light enters a room, air circulates, and spaces connect has a quiet but powerful influence on your mood. Homebuyers in Bangalore increasingly value these unseen qualities alongside luxury and design. 

A well-planned 3 BHK villa in Bangalore can offer comfort and privacy, along with an atmosphere that radiates harmony and positivity. Let’s look at the key factors that help maintain this flow of positive energy and turn your villa into a peaceful sanctuary.

Key Factors that Influence Positive Energy Flow in a 3 BHK Villa in Bangalore

Positive energy in a home comes from thoughtful planning, natural elements, and emotional connection. Each aspect contributes to a living environment that supports health, happiness, and peace of mind.

• Orientation and Direction

The direction your villa faces can determine how sunlight and air move through the space. East- or north-facing entrances are considered ideal because they allow soft morning light to fill the interiors. Sunlight symbolises vitality, and having it flow through your living areas helps create a cheerful and balanced atmosphere. Many modern 3 BHK villas in Bangalore now follow such orientation principles to enhance natural brightness and warmth throughout the day.

• Layout and Spatial Design

Open, well-planned spaces naturally encourage better air circulation and free movement. Narrow hallways and cluttered rooms can restrict both airflow and energy. When reviewing layouts of under-construction projects in Bangalore, check that living and dining areas are interconnected and well-lit. Rooms should feel open yet comfortable, allowing light and air to travel easily. The right spatial balance keeps your villa from feeling confined and promotes a sense of harmony in everyday life.

• Natural Light and Ventilation

A well-ventilated home instantly feels more alive. Ample daylight keeps your interiors fresh and reduces dependence on artificial lighting. Wide windows, skylights, and cross-ventilation are small architectural details that have a big impact on the feel of a home. A thoughtfully designed 3 BHK villa in Bangalore uses these elements to ensure constant air exchange, removing stagnation and keeping rooms energised.

• Use of Natural Elements 

Bringing nature indoors connects you with balance and calm. Adding indoor plants, natural textures, or water features introduces freshness and life. Consider bamboo, money plants, or peace lilies to purify the air and symbolise growth. Many 3 BHK villas in Bangalore communities include landscaped courtyards or garden patches for this purpose. Even a small green corner can bring emotional and visual relief after a long day.

• Lighting and Colour Palette

Lighting sets the emotional tone of a home. Natural light during the day should be complemented by soft, warm artificial lighting at night. Cooler lights work better for kitchens and study areas, while warm tones create a relaxed ambience in living rooms and bedrooms. 

Pair your lighting with soothing colours such as white, light blue, or pastel green. Earthy tones add grounding energy. A well-lit 3 BHK villa in Bangalore instantly feels more spacious and tranquil, supporting comfort and focus for all residents.

• Clean and Inviting Entrances

The entrance is the gateway for both guests and positive energy. Keep this area clean, well-lit, and clutter-free. Adding gentle fragrances, potted plants, or soft lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere. Many under-construction projects in Bangalore feature elegant front entrances and landscaped pathways, creating a warm first impression for homeowners and visitors alike.

• Balanced Vastu Alignment

Vastu principles have long been associated with balance and well-being. While not everyone follows them strictly, some placements can support a natural energy flow:

• The master bedroom in the southwest is for stability
• The kitchen in the southeast for warmth and nourishment
• A prayer or meditation space in the northeast for peace

Several 3 BHK villas in Bangalore projects now blend modern architecture with Vastu elements, ensuring a home that feels both functional and harmonious.

• Clutter-free Interiors

Clutter blocks energy and affects clarity of thought. Keeping your villa clean and organised allows air and light to move freely. Minimal furniture, hidden storage, and tidy surfaces promote peace and efficiency. Residents who maintain clutter-free spaces in their 3 BHK villa in Bangalore often experience better focus, restful sleep, and overall well-being. A calm space supports a calm mind.

• Personal Touches and Décor Harmony

Your surroundings reflect your inner world. Add décor that conveys positivity and happiness, such as soft fabrics, family photographs, or art that inspires. Avoid overly dark or chaotic designs that may disturb balance. Homes that express their residents’ personality and values tend to feel naturally peaceful. When your 3 BHK villa in Bangalore feels personal, it becomes a true source of comfort and stability.

• External Environment and Community Setting

The surroundings of your villa influence its internal energy. Proximity to green spaces, parks, and tree-lined roads enhances air quality and overall peace. Homes located away from busy roads or industrial areas experience less noise and dust. Builders in Bangalore are now prioritising green infrastructure, ensuring that every home benefits from a cleaner, calmer environment. When the outer environment feels balanced, the inner space benefits too.

Creating a Balanced, Peaceful Living Environment

Creating positive energy in a 3 BHK villa in Bangalore is about more than design aesthetics. It’s about building an environment that feels balanced, peaceful, and alive. When every corner supports harmony from the entrance and lighting to colours and ventilation, the entire home becomes a space of comfort and joy.

Homebuyers are increasingly drawn to builders who understand this connection between architecture and well-being. Builders like Casagrand focus on thoughtful layouts, ample ventilation, and green design principles that naturally support energy flow.

Jaipur, Dec 3 : In a design world dominated by speed, Man Made Rugs makes an intentional choice to move differently. At a time when luxury home décor is increasingly defined by trends and algorithms, the brand repositions luxury through time – measured not in seasons, but in hours of human craftsmanship. Their handmade rugs, created entirely without powerlooms, carry the quiet confidence of objects shaped slowly, deliberately, and with purpose.

Each rug reflects the unhurried rhythm of traditional handwoven craft. The fibres show the subtle signatures of artisanal skill – shifts in tension, tonal variations, and textures that evolve only when a piece is crafted by hand from start to finish. These marks of imperfect beauty are not corrected; they are honoured. They form the emotional connection to craft that Man Made Rugs considers the real foundation of handcrafted luxury.

“Every rug is an heirloom in progress,” says the founder Mr. Pritam Khanna. “Time isn’t just part of our process – it’s the value we are offering.”

In a market crowded with machine-made designs, the brand makes a clear distinction between craftsmanship vs machine-made. Their slow craft movement is not a philosophy but a working reality. The artisans who create these pieces spend weeks – often months – perfecting a single rug. It is this time-honored craftsmanship that gives each piece its depth, weight, and longevity.

The brand also understands the needs of modern luxury interiors. Their rugs are created for intentional living – homes that value stillness, authenticity, and meaning. These aren’t decorative accessories; they are artisanal home accents that ground a space, soften its energy, and bring a sense of emotional home design. Each piece blends seamlessly into contemporary architecture while carrying the legacy of Indian craft traditions.

What makes a rug luxury today isn’t simply material or colour. It’s the presence of the maker’s hand. It’s the narrative of the slow design movement. It’s the assurance that a piece has been shaped with respect, not acceleration. Man Made Rugs captures this philosophy of handcrafted design and presents it in a form relevant to global taste yet deeply rooted in Indian craftsmanship.

As homes across the world shift toward slow living, sustainable rugs, and meaningful objects, Man Made Rugs offers something increasingly rare – pieces that feel personal. Pieces that feel lived with. Pieces that hold the human-made vs mass-made frequency of the people who made them.

In a culture obsessed with the immediate, the brand’s refusal to compromise time feels almost radical. And in that radical slowness, a new definition of luxury emerges: one that cannot be rushed, replicated, or replaced.

Kolkata, Dec 3: India’s cement industry is entering a pivotal new era shaped by stricter environmental norms, rapid capacity expansion, and acceleration toward green technologies and digitalisation themes that dominated discussions at the 8th Cementing India Conference hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The forum convened leading voices from manufacturing, infrastructure, sustainability, real estate and consulting to chart the sector’s future amid record infrastructure demand.

Stronger Environmental Regulation Redefining Industry Operations;

Hemanth Kumar, Vice President, Birla Corporation, highlighted the shift in regulatory enforcement under the amended Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, which now mandates legally binding siting norms for industrial units.
Under the revised framework:

• Red-category industries: ≥ 500 m from water bodies/settlements

• Orange-category units: ≥ 75 m (with discharge), ≥ 30 m (without discharge), ≥ 200 m from settlements

• Green-category units: ≥ 30 m from water bodies, ≥ 100 m from residential areas

Online Continuous Monitoring Systems have become compulsory, while green-belt norms now stand at 25% (red), 20% (orange) and 10% (green) industries. Kumar noted Birla Corporation’s efforts — over 80,000 plantation activities, Miyawaki afforestation near Chittoor, mine reclamation in Sanmaniyan, and plastic-neutral and three-times water-positive operations supported by asset-scale rainwater harvesting.

Digital Plants, Skill Upgrade and Green Cement Take Centre Stage;

Santanu Adhikari, Cluster Technical Service Head  East, Adani Group, said India produces globally competitive cement, yet rural users consuming nearly 70% of total cement — need better access to construction skill development. He shared that post acquisition of ACC and Ambuja, Adani scaled capacity from 70 to 100 million tonnes within ~30 months, adding nearly 1 million tonnes per month.

“More than seven lakh masons and contractors have been trained,” Adhikari said, detailing 97-point quality checks, AI-driven systems, robotics, sensors, XRD technology, and cross-belt analysers supporting operations. 95% of trade sales now come from green blended cement, backed by 24 plants and 100+ RMC units nationwide.

Construction Boom to Accelerate Demand for Sustainable Cement;

Saket Mohta, Managing Director, Merlin Group, called cement “the silent backbone of development”, emphasising ethical responsibility in product selection. Precast, modular construction, IGBC/GRIHA alignment and blended cement adoption are reshaping build cycles and sustainability benchmarks.

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd’s Chief Manufacturing Officer (East) & Sustainability Head, Raju Ramachandran, noted India’s current position:

• Capacity (FY24): 631 million tonnes

• Production: 417 million tonnes

• Per-capita consumption: 250–270 kg (far below China, Brazil, Japan)

India’s green cement market, valued at USD 1.5 billion, is expected to double within 5–10 years, driven by LC3 technology and decarbonisation policies. Precast construction, he added, can shorten major project timelines by up to six months.

Future Defined by Digitisation, Policy Support and Sustainability;

Rajib Maitra, Partner, Deloitte, reiterated that low-carbon materials and precast systems will anchor the next phase of growth, with investment decisions increasingly shaped by regulatory evolution and ESG compliance. India, currently 2% of the global precast market, is poised to scale rapidly as national housing and infrastructure programmes expand.

Kailash Tripathi, AVP, Mangalam Cement, stated that the sector’s future resilience will be determined by the speed and depth of digital transformation, resource efficiency, and adoption of cleaner production pathways.

Dec 03: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the next major global revolution will be bio-driven, and that India is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation on the strength of its deep-tech capabilities, robust startup ecosystem and rising domestic institutional capital.

In an exclusive “FireChat” session organised by the “Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association” (IVCA) in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh described the recently announced ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund as “one of the most unique and forward-looking initiatives taken by the Government” to support high-risk, high-reward research in frontier technologies, and to catalyse a new era of partnership between Government, industry and investors. He said the Fund has been designed with a liberal and long-term mindset, with low-interest, patient capital and risk-sharing features that send a clear signal of the Government’s intent to crowd-in private investment rather than crowd it out.

The Minister highlighted that India is rapidly emerging as a deep-tech and science-led innovation power, backed by strong political will at the highest level. He said that, unlike in the past when India often lagged by a decade or more in adopting new technologies, the country is now among the first to frame dedicated biotechnology policies and to open strategic sectors such as space and atomic energy to private participation. He credited the leadership and vision Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for breaking long-standing taboos and bringing science, technology, and innovation to the centre of the national development agenda.

Elaborating on the structural change underway in India’s innovation landscape, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the last decade was defined by the digital revolution in areas such as IT, fintech, e-commerce and software, but the coming decade will be led by deep-tech India across sectors like space, bio-manufacturing, green hydrogen, quantum technologies, and advanced materials. He noted that these sectors are science-intensive, capital-intensive, and IP-intensive, and therefore demand a very different kind of risk-tolerant, patient capital than traditional manufacturing or infrastructure.

Dr Jitendra Singh pointed out that the global success stories of advanced economies have been written through the active participation of the private sector, philanthropic investors, and domestic institutional capital. For many years, he observed, India’s mindset was to look up to the Government for everything, and even in sunrise sectors like space or nuclear, the private sector did not anticipate the scale or speed at which reforms would be undertaken. “Even the private sector was not prepared for the kind of proactive, liberal and decisive approach that this Government has brought in sectors like space, nuclear and biotechnology,” he said, adding that the RDI Fund is also intended to help the private sector overcome legacy hesitation and step into frontier areas with confidence.

Referring to India’s fast-growing startup ecosystem, the Minister emphasised that innovation is no longer confined to the big metros. He informed that out of nearly 1.75–2 lakh startups that now place India as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, around 60,000 belong to Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns. Calling it a myth that cutting-edge innovation happens only in Bengaluru, Mumbai, or Hyderabad, he said that many of the most determined and aspirational founders are emerging from small towns and government schools, driven by a strong desire to prove themselves and create value.

Sharing his interactions with young innovators in aspirational districts, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the aspiration and awareness levels among students in remote areas are now often higher than those in big cities, thanks to digital connectivity and focused schemes like Vigyan Jyoti. He cited the example of a schoolgirl from an aspirational district who was well-versed with national science schemes and was already demanding that eligibility be expanded to younger classes. “This illustrates how deeply the ecosystem has penetrated, and how the next generation is growing up with a completely different mindset,” he remarked.

The Minister said that, in addition to deep-tech, India has unique strengths in sectors such as the Himalayan ecosystem, the coastal and blue economy, agriculture, aroma and natural products, where thousands of successful startups have been built by founders who are sometimes not even graduates but possess passion, aptitude and an instinct for value creation. He highlighted the Aroma Mission as an example of how science-based interventions can create thousands of rural entrepreneurs, generate export-quality products, and attract international competition.

Dr Jitendra Singh stressed that India today stands at an inflection point, transitioning from being merely a fast-growing major economy to becoming a science-led, innovation-driven global leader. He said that India’s ambition to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires technological strength, economic resilience, and financial self-reliance, for which domestic institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, banks, sovereign-linked entities and family offices will play a critical role. He welcomed the growing participation of domestic Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs) and noted that India today hosts nearly 1,700 registered AIFs with commitments of over ₹15 lakh crore, reflecting deepening capital markets and investor confidence.

Describing the RDI Fund as a cornerstone of this new architecture, the Minister said it will support frontier R&D in areas such as AI, semiconductors, clean energy, biotech, advanced materials, defence-tech, and space-tech, and help India “invent in India, not just Make in India”. He underlined that the Fund is designed to strengthen the entire innovation pipeline from discovery to deployment, and to bring together industry, academia, startups, investors, and public institutions in a unified national innovation framework.

Dr Jitendra Singh also highlighted the complementary role of institutions such as the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), sectoral interfaces like IN-SPACe in space and BIRAC in biotechnology, and industry bodies like IVCA. He said these platforms serve as scientific and financial interfaces to structure collaborations, determine optimal partnership models and match investors to appropriate opportunities, avoiding ad-hoc or random engagement and ensuring that each player fits into the most suitable slot within the ecosystem.

Responding to suggestions from fund managers during an interactive conversation, the Minister acknowledged the importance of crowding-in corporate and philanthropic capital for earlier-stage research, including work at lower Technology Readiness Levels. He noted that international philanthropic investments have already begun flowing into India’s science and innovation ecosystem in significant volumes and said this is creating positive examples for domestic philanthropists and corporates to emulate. He emphasised that the Government envisages a “wholesome combination of collaboration” spanning Government, private sector, corporates, philanthropists, and NGOs rather than limiting the innovation partnership to any single segment.

On questions related to interest rates and operationalisation of the RDI Fund, Dr Jitendra Singh said the Government is approaching the initiative with an open and learning mindset. He indicated that the margins could be calibrated based on the first calls and the response pattern, and emphasised that both Government and investors must be willing to learn from each other’s constraints, strengths, and inputs. “This has to be built in a spirit of very close mutual understanding and trust, not as a contest where one side tries to appear better than the other,” he said.

The Minister said that a major, and often under-appreciated, change is the shift in mindset among Indian youth and professionals. He observed that while earlier generations going abroad often had no clear timeline to return, a growing number of young Indians today are planning their return journeys in advance because they see comparable opportunities at home in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He noted that more than half of Indian residents working in advanced research ecosystems abroad today are of Indian origin who were born, educated, and trained in India, which demonstrates that the domestic ecosystem is now capable of nurturing world-class talent end-to-end.

Looking ahead to 2030 and beyond, Dr Jitendra Singh said that India will increasingly be defined by its capacity to leapfrog traditional development stages, just as it moved directly from landlines to mobile telephony and emerged as a global IT leader. He mentioned the Deep Ocean Mission, the long coastline, the Himalayan range, and India’s biodiversity as strategic assets that will open up new frontiers in deep-sea mining, fisheries, climate technologies and regenerative solutions, creating fresh opportunities for investors and innovators alike.

Reiterating that no reform or revolution in science and technology can happen in isolation, the Minister called upon fund managers, domestic institutional investors and entrepreneurs present at the Forum to view the coming decades as a “once-in-a-generation moment” to shape the global innovation landscape from India. He said that as the world gradually shifts from a purely manufacturing-centric paradigm to one centred on regeneration, recycling, genetics and bio-driven solutions, India must position itself as a solutions provider for the world, powered by its own capital, scientists, and entrepreneurs.

Dr Jitendra Singh assured the investor community that the Government is committed to providing a predictable, enabling, and forward-looking policy environment and invited them to partner with Government institutions to identify the most suitable areas and models of collaboration. “We are now part of the global scenario, and this is the right time for venture capitalists, domestic institutions, and innovators to invest in India’s new frontiers. Together, we must ensure that India does not only participate in the technologies of the future, but leads them,” he said.

The QE Conclave 2025 organized by QualiZeal concluded recently with resounding success, bringing together over 850 attendees from over 400 companies, including CXOs, engineering leaders, and quality innovators from India and beyond. Centered on the theme “Beyond Assurance: Engineering Trust in the Age of AI,” the event underscored how Quality Engineering is now central to building safe, ethical, and experience-rich AI systems.

Curated by QualiZeal and backed by companies that included BrowserStack, Pcloudly, QApilot, ContextAI, and Synthesized, the conclave marked a turning point for the QE community—culminating in the launch of ValidAIte, an AI validation and trust engineering framework that sets a new benchmark in enterprise assurance.

“QE Conclave 2025 wasn’t just a conference—it was a declaration that trust is now the currency of technology,” said Madhu Murty Ronanki, Co-founder and Head of India Operations at QualiZeal. “With ValidAIte, we’ve shown how enterprises can move from testing functionality to validating intelligence and ethics.”

Developed by QualiZeal’s AI Assurance and Data Science Practice, ValidAIte integrates globally recognized frameworks such as NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ISO/IEC 42001, aligning technical testing with responsible AI governance and audit readiness. The assurance framework was demonstrated live at the conclave through an insurance workflow showcase, illustrating how trust validation can be seamlessly embedded into enterprise AI pipelines to ensure safety, fairness, and explainability in real-world environments.

At the event, the live demonstration of ValidAIte within a workflow illustrated how trust validation can be embedded directly into enterprise pipelines—bridging the gap between governance and business impact. “ValidAIte represents the evolution of QE from test automation to trust automation,” added Madhu. 

The conclave featured 7 keynotes and 7 panels, with thought leaders from Southwest Airlines, Everest Group, Pcloudy, BrowserStack, ContextAI, Broadridge, PlatformBuilds, and Mastech Digital, sharing insights across four thematic tracks—Trust Engineering, Agentic Quality, Experience & Business Value, and Hyperscale Engineering. A key highlight was the CIO panel on “What Leaders Expect from QE in 2025,” which emphasized the growing need for verifiable, responsible AI assurance.

“Enterprises today don’t just want assurance—they want trust,” said Ankit Gupta, Vice President, Everest Group. “QE Conclave 2025 made it clear that the future of Quality Engineering lies in proving the reliability of intelligence.”

The conclave closed with a forward-looking keynote, “Future of QE: From Human Testers to Trust Engineers,” calling on practitioners to shape the next phase of enterprise transformation. Building on this success, QE Conclave will return in 2026, focusing on agentic validation and trust-centric AI engineering at scale.

Gulab isn’t just an ingredient; it’s a thoughtful addition that brings warmth and intention to everyday cooking. Made from the finest ingredients, these oils are slowly churned in a traditional wooden ghaani to extract purity in every drop. With Gulab, taking pleasure in the little things becomes a simple way to stay connected to what truly matters – living life to the fullest.

The campaign captures Arjun Rampal’s natural, unfiltered moments, showing how easily Gulab fits into his lifestyle. His grounded approach and preference for simplicity make him a fitting face for the brand. Together, they highlight a straightforward message: true fulfilment often comes from mindful choices that feel genuine and honest.

Reflecting on this authentic collaboration, Arjun Rampal expressed, “What drew me to Gulab isn’t just the product; it’s the ethos behind it. The brand embraces a philosophy of doing things right without shortcuts or distractions, which mirrors my own approach to life. To me, this is a meaningful partnership that echoes the way I live every day.”

Echoing this sentiment, Dishit Nathwani, Founder & CEO of Gulab, remarked, “Arjun embodies the balance we strive for: modern yet deeply rooted, sophisticated yet effortlessly genuine. His partnership amplifies our brand’s voice, connecting us with a broader audience that values authenticity. This collaboration forms a pivotal step in enhancing the visibility and impact of Gulab in a competitive landscape.”

Join us as Gulab continues to cultivate a community that celebrates good food, conscious choices, and purposeful living. Experience the magic and savour the goodness!

This collaboration brings unknown temple stories to Indians through AI, starting with Shakumbari Devi Temple, Saharanpur

New Delhi, Dec 2: Devam has partnered with leading FMCG brand Madhusudan to launch India’s first AI-generated temple micro-series, marking a pioneering moment in brand-led spiritual content creation. The partnership debuts with a Hindi-language series on Shakumbari Devi Temple, Saharanpur.

This launch comes as India’s spiritual tech sector experiences unprecedented growth. The devotional products market is projected to reach $9.5 billion by 2035, while micro-content consumption has surged 300% year-over-year.

“This partnership represents a new era where AI meets ancient wisdom to preserve India’s spiritual heritage. Young Indians are curious and seeking authentic storytelling. Through devam, we want to bring these temple stories to every Indian. This can have a huge impact.” said Nihal Rustgi, Cofounder, Devam.

The series uses advanced AI to create 60-second episodes featuring photorealistic temple visuals, authentic hindi narration, and interactive elements that let viewers virtually participate in temple rituals.

“Madhusudan has been part of Indian households’ spiritual rituals for generations. This partnership allows us to evolve that connection for the digital age. We’re not just advertising – we’re investing in cultural preservation through technology,” said Amit Aggarwal, Director, Madhusudan.

The 10-episode series will premiere on the devam platform, with daily episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Following the Hindi launch, the partnership will expand to Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali in Q1 2026, with more significant temples in the pipeline.

This marks the first time a major FMCG brand has invested in AI-generated devotional micro-content, setting new standards for brand partnerships in spiritual tech and demonstrating AI’s potential in cultural preservation.