Archives February 2026

New Delhi, Feb 17: The vibrant cultural tapestry of Arunachal Pradesh is set to come alive in the national capital as the ‘Festival of Arunachal 2026,’ organised by Department of Tourism, Government of Arunachal Pradesh with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, will be held on 21–22 February 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi.

The two-day cultural and tourism showcase aims to present the rich heritage of India’s northeastern frontier through its indigenous traditions, performing arts, textiles, handicrafts, cuisine, and emerging tourism experiences. The festival will bring together artisans, cultural troupes, performers, influencers, dignitaries, and visitors on a single platform, offering an immersive engagement with Arunachal Pradesh’s living heritage.

The festival will be attended by Shri Pasang Dorjee Sona, Hon’ble Minister of Education, Tourism, Rural Works, Libraries and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, along with dignitaries from the Ministry of Tourism and invited guests.

The exhibition will open to visitors from 10:30 AM onwards on both days, offering an authentic experience of Arunachal Pradesh’s cultural and tourism offerings. Exhibitors who have travelled from various districts of Arunachal Pradesh will showcase traditional handlooms and indigenous textiles, handcrafted bamboo and cane products, Tribal jewellery and artefacts, organic produce and local products, authentic Arunachali cuisine, including local delicacies prepared using region-specific herbs and ingredients.

Visitors will have the opportunity to interact directly with artisans and cultural representatives, strengthening awareness about the state’s craftsmanship and sustainable livelihood practices.

One of the major highlights of the festival will be the Traditional Yak Dance performance, symbolising the high-altitude Himalayan culture of Arunachal Pradesh. The dance reflects the close relationship between the communities and their natural environment, particularly in the mountainous regions.

The festival will also feature a grand cultural showcase comprising curated performances, folk music presentations, and an ethnic fashion show celebrating the traditional attire of Arunachal’s diverse tribal communities.

Arunachal Pradesh, often referred to as the “Land of the Rising Sun,” is home to over 26 major tribes and more than 100 sub-tribes, each contributing to the state’s diverse cultural identity. With vast forest cover, extraordinary biodiversity, and growing adventure and eco-tourism opportunities, the state is steadily emerging as a sought-after destination for experiential travel.

By hosting the festival in New Delhi, the organisers aim to strengthen awareness among policymakers, tourism stakeholders, and urban audiences while promoting sustainable and responsible tourism practices.

The event is open to the public, inviting residents of Delhi-NCR and visitors to experience the spirit, artistry, and traditions of Arunachal Pradesh in the heart of the capital.

Event Details:

• Festival of Arunachal 2026
• 21–22 February 2026
• Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi

Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital raised awareness about childhood cancer

Doctors emphasized that 90–95% of cases are curable with early detection

On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital celebrated life with children who have successfully battled cancer. Four young survivors who returned to healthy lives after undergoing difficult treatment participated in the event.

The celebration included cake cutting, games, and a felicitation ceremony for the children. Their smiles filled the atmosphere with hope and courage.

Dr. (Major) Ravi Shankar, Consultant – Pediatric Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, who treated the children, was also present. He shared that blood cancer is the most common type of cancer among children in Uttar Pradesh and globally.

He advised parents not to ignore symptoms such as recurrent fever, persistent anemia unresponsive to medication, unusual bleeding, lumps in the body, or continuous joint pain. He emphasized that simple tests conducted on time can detect serious illnesses at an early stage.

Dr. Ravi Shankar further noted that in small towns and semi-urban areas, symptoms are often mistaken for common illnesses, leading to delayed diagnosis. “If detected early, 90–95% of childhood cancers are treatable. In fact, treatment success rates in children are often higher than in adults,” he said.

Every year, approximately 50,000 to 60,000 new cases of childhood cancer are reported in India. With improved healthcare facilities, more cases are now being diagnosed and treated effectively.

He also shared the inspiring story of a child who overcame multiple relapses and eventually recovered after a bone marrow transplant, calling every child a true warrior.

Dr. Kapil Tyagi, Managing Director, said, “Celebrating life with these brave children is a proud moment for us. With timely diagnosis and dedicated treatment, 90–95% of cases can be successfully treated.”

Amit Singh, Group CEO, stated, “Awareness is the strongest weapon against childhood cancer. With timely screening, advanced technology, and a committed medical team, we can ensure a healthy and hopeful future for children.”

Dr. Sunil Baliyan, COO, Greater Noida unit, added, “Early diagnosis can save lives. With parental awareness and expert treatment, successful outcomes in 90–95% of cases are achievable. This remains our commitment.”

The initiative conveyed a strong message that awareness and timely treatment can give children a new lease on life.

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Feb 17: As Artificial Intelligence increasingly shapes everyday life, questions around its environmental and social footprint are moving into the mainstream. At the Youth Eco Summit 2026, these concerns were explored through a convergence of cultural influencers, policymakers and young voices highlighting the growing need for accountability in the age of rapid technological advancement. Organized by the Bajaj Foundation, brought together with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, UNICEF YuWaah and TECNO, the Youth Eco Summit brought together students from 66 cities across India, positioning youth at the centre of discussions on sustainability, accountability and technological impact.

The summit saw participation from Environmentalist and Model Milind Soman, Actor Rohit Saraf and UNDP India Youth Champion and Actor Sanjana Sanghi, who together unpacked the challenges, responsibilities and opportunities emerging from the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Their presence brought a cultural lens to conversations traditionally dominated by policy and technology, reinforcing the idea that responsible innovation must resonate beyond boardrooms and institutions.

Adding a leadership perspective from the technology industry, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TECNO Mobile India, spoke about the responsibility that accompanies access to advanced technology. He noted that purpose-driven applications of AI have the potential to address environmental challenges, reduce waste and encourage more sustainable lifestyles, emphasizing that innovation must be guided by intent, not excess.

Policy and civic engagement perspectives were reinforced by Seep Agrawal, Lead – Civic Engagement at UNICEF YuWaah, who highlighted the importance of collaboration between youth, institutions and cultural voices. She stressed that meaningful change occurs when young people are treated as collaborators in solution-building, rather than passive participants in dialogue.

The summit experience extended beyond panel discussions through the Green Education and Knowledge Lawn, which featured interactive zones such as Waste Reimagined, TECNO Knowledge Walk, TECNO AI Meme Studio and E-Waste Pledge Booth. These spaces translated complex sustainability challenges into tangible, experiential learning moments. At the TECNO AI Meme Studio, students explored themes of green coding, energy-conscious algorithms, and the often-overlooked resource demands of digital consumption. Using memes as a medium, participants transformed technical ideas into accessible narratives that resonated with their peers.

Offering a global perspective, Viransh Bhanshali, Chief of Staff at Oxford Union, spoke about the convergence of technology, policy and civic action, emphasizing that emerging technologies must evolve alongside accountability frameworks to create lasting impact.

Concluding the summit, Pankaj Bajaj, Director of the Bajaj Foundation, underscored that the presence of students was driven by intent rather than obligation. He remarked that the real outcome of the Youth Eco Summit would be determined by whether the ideas discussed translate into action, choices that will ultimately shape the future.

Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu Feb 17th: Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram, one of the most iconic luxury beach resorts near Chennai, has announced the launch of its Wellness & Bodhi Prana Experiences offer, a curated wellness retreat designed to restore balance, reduce stress, and promote mindful living through holistic therapies and immersive wellness practices.

Nestled along the shores of the Bay of Bengal and close to the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Mamallapuram, the resort offers an ideal setting for a rejuvenating wellness getaway. This new wellness package combines yoga, meditation, spa therapies, mindful nutrition, and nature-led experiences, making it a perfect choice for travellers seeking a luxury wellness resort in South India.

A Complete Wellness Retreat in Mamallapuram

The Wellness & Bodhi Prana Experiences at Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay focus on both physical and mental well-being. Guests begin their day with guided yoga and meditation sessions, followed by bio-hacking treatments  and prana beach walk energy exercises designed to enhance vitality and inner balance.

Complementing the wellness rituals are nourishing culinary experiences, including a Sunshine Buffet Breakfast at Waters Edge Café, herbal teas, fresh juices, and curated healthy lunch or dinner options. The highlight of the retreat is the personalised spa journey at Bodhi Prana, featuring doctor consultations and two 60-minute spa therapies per stay, aimed at deep relaxation and holistic healing.

Commenting on the launch, Vikram Cotah, Chief Executive Officer, GRT Hotels & Resorts, said: “Wellness today is about intention, not indulgence. With the Wellness & Bodhi Prana Experiences at Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram, we wanted to create a space where guests can truly disconnect from the noise and reconnect with themselves. This offering reflects our commitment to evolving luxury—where well-being, authenticity, and meaningful experiences take centre stage.”

GReaT Being is GRT’s philosophy of mindful hospitality—brought to life through GReaT Touch, where wellbeing, purpose, and intuitive service come together in thoughtful gestures and warm, personalised interactions that create stays which restore, inspire, and connect. 

Wellness & Bodhi Prana Experiences offer Include

• Luxury accommodation
• Complimentary Sunshine Buffet Breakfast at Waters Edge Café
• Daily herbal teas and fresh juices
• Curated lunch or dinner buffet or set menu
• Two 60-minute spa therapies per stay with doctor consultation
• Daily yoga and meditation sessions with expert trainers
• Bio-hacking Treatment
• Prana beach walk energy exercises

A Luxury Wellness Escape Near Chennai

Designed for wellness enthusiasts, couples, and urban professionals seeking a mindful escape, the Wellness & Bodhi Prana Experiences position Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram as a leading spa and wellness resort near Chennai. The retreat blends ancient wellness traditions with contemporary luxury, offering guests a transformative stay by the sea.

Availability & Bookings

The Wellness & Bodhi Prana Experiences offer are available for bookings on our website.

Ahmedabad, Feb 17: The Adani Group today announced one of the world’s largest integrated energy-compute commitments, a direct investment of USD 100 billion to develop renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035. The initiative will establish a long-term sovereign energy and compute platform designed to position India as a global leader in the emerging Intelligence Revolution.

The investment is expected to catalyse by 2035 an additional USD 150 billion across server manufacturing, advanced electrical infrastructure, sovereign cloud platforms and supporting industries. Together, this is projected to create a USD 250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem in India over the decade.

“The world is entering an Intelligence Revolution more profound than any previous Industrial Revolution,” said Mr Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group. “Nations that master the symmetry between energy and compute will shape the next decade. India is uniquely positioned to lead. At Adani, we are building on our foundation in data centres and green energy to expand into the complete five-layer AI stack focused on India’s technological sovereignty. India will not be a mere consumer in the AI age. We will be the creators, the builders and the exporters of intelligence and we are proud to be able to participate in that future.”

This roadmap builds on AdaniConnex’s existing 2 GW national data centre, expanding toward a 5 GW target that positions India at the epicentre of the global AI economy. This vision is anchored by landmark partnerships with Google to establish the nation’s largest gigawatt-scale AI data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, alongside additional campuses in Noida, and with Microsoft spanning Hyderabad and Pune. The Adani Group is also in discussion with other major players seeking to establish large scale campuses across India thereby further cementing its position as India’s premier AI infrastructure partner.

In line with this vision, the Group will also deepen its data centre partnership with Flipkart, advancing the collaboration toward the development of a second AI data centre purpose-built to support Flipkart’s next-generation digital commerce, high-performance computing and large-scale AI workloads.

The World’s Largest Integrated Data Centre Platform

The 5 GW deployment will create the world’s largest integrated data centre platform, combining renewable power generation, transmission infrastructure and hyperscale AI compute within a single coordinated architecture. Unlike conventional data centre expansions, the program is designed as a unified energy-and-compute ecosystem, where generation, grid resilience and high-density processing capacity are developed in parallel.

Facilities will be optimised for large high-density compute clusters and next-generation AI workloads, supported by advanced liquid cooling systems and high-efficiency power architecture. Dedicated compute capacity will support Indian Large Language Models (LLMs) and national data initiatives, ensuring long-term data sovereignty. Reliable transmission networks and advanced grid systems will underpin the platform, ensuring stability, scalability and uptime at hyperscale.

Leveraging India’s Renewable Advantage

As global AI workloads become increasingly energy-intensive, the Adani Group is uniquely positioned to provide the competitively priced, carbon-neutral power essential for this transition. Central to this strategy is Adani Green Energy’s 30 GW Khavda project, of which over 10 GW is already operational. In addition, the Group is committed to investing another USD 55 billion to expand its renewable energy portfolio, which will include one of the world’s largest battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Strategic connectivity through cable landing stations, including at Adani’s network of ports, will ensure low-latency global integration with the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Derisking and Building Aatmanirbhar Supply Chains

To reduce exposure to global supply-chain volatility, the Adani Group will also co-invest in domestic manufacturing partnerships of critical infrastructure components, including high-capacity transformers, advanced power electronics, grid systems, inverters and industrial thermal management solutions.

This approach positions India not only as a data hub but as a producer and exporter of next-generation intelligence and compute infrastructure.

Integrating with National Priorities

By leveraging its existing AI-based industry cloud which currently manages millions of renewable assets in real-time, the Adani Group is establishing a digital blueprint for significant internal compute expansion. Aligned with the PM Gati Shakti program, the Group is embedding agentic AI across its logistics, ports and industrial corridors to create hyper-efficient, smart operations. This strategic integration not only modernises national infrastructure but also ensures data sovereignty, bridging the gap between heavy industry and intelligent, secure automation.

Democratising High-Performance Compute
In line with India’s five-layer AI architecture (Applications, Models, Chips, Energy and Data Centres), the Group will actively participate in partnerships across the full stack. A significant portion of GPU capacity will be reserved for Indian AI startups, research institutions and deep-tech entrepreneurs, alleviating compute scarcity and fostering a domestic innovation ecosystem.

Capitalising on India’s Talent

Working with leading academic institutions, the Adani Group will establish specialised AI Infrastructure Engineering curricula, applied AI research labs focused on energy and logistics and a national fellowship program to address the growing skills gap.

This long-term commitment by the Adani Group establishes one of the world’s most ambitious integrated energy and AI infrastructure platforms ever undertaken at national scale. The Adani Group invites global technology companies, sovereign institutions and innovation partners to participate and collaborate in building India’s next-generation AI infrastructure platform.

Mumbai, Feb 17:  The Department of Information Technology at Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology (VESIT), Mumbai, successfully organized its first-ever two-day offline hackathon, ‘Genesis 2026’ marking a significant milestone in experiential and innovation-driven learning. Centered on the theme, “Building Intelligent, Sustainable, and Decentralised Solutions for the Future,” the hackathon brought together students across all departments and academic years.

A key highlight of the event was the collaboration with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) under Project Swechchha. This partnership enabled students to work on real-world civic problem statements, reinforcing the role of technology in urban sustainability and social responsibility. The initiative was coordinated by Dr. Shanta Sondur, the project Swechchha Coordinator.

A total of approximately 552 entries were recorded, reflecting strong interdisciplinary participation and a culture of problem-solving across diverse technological domains. The hackathon was conducted under the guidance of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) through the QuestIT platform of the Department of Information Technology. The dedicated Blockchain track, featuring crypto-based USDC rewards, provided participants with exposure to decentralised technologies and digital ecosystems. Simultaneously, the AI and Sustainability tracks emphasized deployable, real-world solutions addressing pressing civic and environmental challenges.

The event was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Jayalakshmi Nair, Principal, VESIT, and guided by Shri Manoj Sabnis, Head of the Department of Information Technology. Coordination was led by Mrs. Charusheela Nehete and Mrs. Kajal Jewani (OuestIT in-charge), with significant contributions from Mr. Varun Rahatgaokar, Mr. Anish Tawade (Council Member, QuestIT), faculty mentors, and student volunteers. Chief Guest Mrs. Vidya M. Swami shared insights on innovation and learner-centric education, while sponsorship support from Shri Rakesh Kumar of Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. strengthened industry–academia collaboration. This partnership enabled students to work on real-world civic problem statements related to urban waste management, reinforcing the role of technology in advancing sustainability and social responsibility

Speaking on the objectives of the event, Dr. Jayalakshmi Nair, Principal, VESIT, said: “This year’s hackathon reflects our commitment to moving learning beyond classrooms into real-world problem solving. As our first offline edition, it brought students together to collaborate intensively on emerging domains like Solid Waste Management, Blockchain, and AI, developing deployable solutions under industry-like conditions. By integrating interdisciplinary teamwork, hands-on innovation, and strong industry engagement, we aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice while nurturing socially responsible technologists.”

The competition was divided into three tracks: Track 1 – Sustainability (focused on Solid Waste Management), Track 2 – Artificial Intelligence, and Track 3 – Blockchain. Tracks 1 and 2 each carried a prize pool of ₹25,000, with ₹12,000 awarded to the first prize winner, ₹8,000 to the second prize winner, and ₹5,000 to the third prize winner. The Blockchain track recognized four winners, each receiving 100 USDC as part of the crypto-based rewards initiative. ‘Genesis 2026’ concluded on a high note, showcasing the ingenuity, technical competence, and social consciousness of participating students. By combining hands-on innovation, emerging technologies, and strong civic and industry engagement, the event reinforced VESIT’s vision of nurturing future-ready professionals equipped to address real-world challenges.

New Delhi, Feb 17: The two-day DDA Green Expo 2026 concluded yesterday at Baansera with a powerful consensus among policymakers, urban planners, climate experts, industry leaders and grassroots environmentalists that India’s cities must move beyond conventional growth models and embed ecology, resilience and sustainability at the core of urban development.

Held under the theme “Beyond Growth: Reimagining Urban Futures”, the Expo brought together a diverse range of voices to explore how nature-based infrastructure, climate-responsive design, public health integration, circular economy models and innovative financing can collectively shape the future of Indian cities.

The Expo opened with the inauguration ceremony and welcome address, as well as unveiling of the DDA Green Logo and Yearbook, by N. Saravana Kumar, Vice Chairman, Delhi Development Authority. This was followed by an impactful keynote address from Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Chairman of the Delhi Development Authority, Vinai Kumar Saxena.

The inauguration was followed by the signing of 5 key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Delhi Technological University, Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority, National Medicinal Plants Board, National School of Drama and WWF-India, aimed at strengthening research, ecological restoration, cultural engagement and citizen participation.

Across the two days, seven panel discussions addressed some of the most pressing urban challenges. These included Building Climate-Ready Cities Through Nature-Based Infrastructure, focusing on floodplains, wetlands and biodiversity corridors as essential urban systems; Responding to Urban Heat: Policy, Planning & Public Health, examining heat resilience as a recurring urban emergency; and Designing for Climate-Responsive Cities, which explored sustainable and energy-efficient urban design.

The conversation expanded into resource efficiency through Cross-Sector Collaboration for Urban Food Circularity, highlighting waste reduction and sustainable food systems, while Day Two opened with Development vs Conservation: Finding a Middle Path, addressing the balance between urban expansion and ecological protection. Financing sustainable cities took centre stage in Financing Green City – CSR & PPP for Sustainability, exploring green bonds, carbon markets and blended finance, before concluding with From Talk to Transformation, which focused on translating policy intent into on-ground implementation.

Complementing the panels were four masterclasses on Solar Innovations for Urban Infrastructure, Urban Gardening & Sponge City, Water Management Systems, and Carbon Sequestration, offering practical demonstrations of scalable climate solutions.

A special fireside chat titled Nature, Health and Behaviour Change: Healing Cities from the Ground Up featured environmentalist Swami Prem Parivartan (Peepul Baba) and Ramveer Tanwar, popularly known as the Pond Man of India, emphasising community-driven ecological restoration and individual responsibility in building resilient cities.

Throughout the Expo, experts consistently reinforced that ecological systems must be treated as core urban infrastructure. Discussions stressed the urgency of preserving water bodies, restoring floodplains, rethinking land-use planning, investing in climate finance and building institutional capacity to address escalating climate risks.

The closing session highlighted that collaboration across government, academia, industry and civil society is essential to move from pilot initiatives to large-scale, long-term urban transformation.

With strong participation from policymakers, researchers, corporates, students and citizens, the DDA Green Expo 2026 positioned itself as a landmark platform for shaping climate forward urban development in India, reinforcing Delhi Development Authority’s commitment to creating a greener, healthier and more resilient capital.

The DDA Green Expo 2026 has firmly positioned Delhi as a climate-forward urban laboratory, reinforcing that the future of Indian cities lies in aligning ecological integrity, economic progress and citizen participation into a unified, resilient development vision.

Bengaluru, Feb 17th:  Blue Machines AI and Cartesia today announced a strategic partnership to deliver India-first conversational AI solutions for Indian enterprises, with an initial focus on regulated sectors such as BFSI and healthcare.

As Indian enterprises shift from pilots to production-scale conversational AI, two priorities have become clear: the need for natural multilingual voice experiences that reflect India’s linguistic diversity and India-resident processing aligned with regulatory expectations. Together, Blue Machines and Cartesia deliver enterprise-grade intelligent voice agents that seamlessly understand intent, execute complex workflows, integrate with existing systems, and respond naturally with ultra-low latency across regional languages. By uniting state-of-the-art voice technology with advanced real-time orchestration capabilities – the partnership enables organizations to deploy scalable, context-aware voice solutions that drive operational efficiency and enhanced customer experiences.

India-resident data processing ensures compliance with regulatory, governance, and auditability requirements –  critical for enterprises operating in highly regulated sectors. Multilingual capabilities spanning Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi enable enterprises to deliver culturally relevant and hyper localized interactions across customer care, onboarding, and collections workflows.

The partnership enables enterprises to deploy multichannel voice agents across telephony and digital platforms. Real-time speech generation and intelligent workflow execution minimize response times, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain consistent brand voice quality – even during high-volume interactions. Through this collaboration, customers gain access to Cartesia’s full suite of enterprise-grade offerings, including flexibility with on-premise or cloud-hosted deployment options. The companies have developed a jointly tested deployment architecture tailored for regulated environments, with attention to latency management, audio handling, interruption control, fallback behaviour, and operational governance. The solution emphasises production readiness, monitoring, and observability to ensure reliability at enterprise scale.

Blue Machines’ Voice AI stack manages the end-to-end call lifecycle – from telephony connectivity and real-time audio streaming to dialogue orchestration and integrations with CRM, banking systems, messaging platforms, and internal APIs. Cartesia’s conversational AI model infrastructure is the first to enable ultra-low-latency speech processing for Indian languages, hyper-realistic voice generation, and streaming responses that allow smooth conversational flow, even during interruptions.

Select Examples of Enterprise Applications and Measured Results

BFSI – Multilingual collections and service:
Banks can reduce collections operating costs by up to 45% while improving promise-to-pay conversion by 15-25% by deploying a collections voice agent. The agent engages customers in their preferred language, retrieves EMI and account details from backend systems, and provides immediate payment pathways – all within an India-resident processing environment that ensures regulatory compliance and eliminates manual follow-ups.

Healthcare – Appointment management and follow-ups:

Hospital networks can cut no-show rates by 25-40% and achieve 30-50% faster appointment confirmations by automating appointment confirmations, rescheduling, and patient reminders through low-latency, natural voice interactions. This frees staff to focus on high-value care delivery while maintaining governance standards for data processing of confidential patient information. Enterprise customer support – High-volume inbound queries

Telecom and utility providers can increase Tier 1 query automation rates by 60-80% and drive down call center costs by 30-50% while boosting CSAT scores. This is achieved by deploying voice agents that authenticate customers, execute workflows in real time, and resolve billing queries, service requests, and plan changes in regional languages.

Arjun Desai, Co-Founder of Cartesia, said, “Enterprises expect voice experiences that are fast, natural, and expressive, without compromising on control and reliability. Sonic 3 delivers ultra low latency, human quality speech across the top 9 Indic languages. We power millions of daily voice interactions for global customers including ServiceNow, Gupshup, and Magicbricks. We are thrilled to partner with Blue Machines and double down on our commitment to the Indian market through our new Bangalore office. As voice becomes the primary interface for Indian enterprises and consumers, we look forward to building that future alongside daring and innovative partners.”

Nirmit Parikh, Founder and CEO of Blue Machines AI, added, “For Indian enterprises, compliance and regional language support are foundational. This partnership enables organisations to deploy India-resident, multilingual Voice AI workflows with the performance, governance, and scale required for regulated industries.”

Looking ahead, the companies plan to expand support for additional Indian languages, introduce new enterprise workflows, and closely partner on evaluation and model improvements. The collaboration aims to improve customer satisfaction, increase deployment speed, and deliver measurable business impact for enterprises adopting Voice AI.

“As Gen AI rapidly becomes the front door for information, discovery, and decision-making, a brand’s ability to be visible, accurate, and credible in AI-driven answers is business-critical,” said Michael Brito, Zeno’s Head of Global Analytics. “Zeno’s work is always focused on the interplay of brand communications and corporate reputation. To help brands stay ahead, we’re applying AI in ways that help them both protect and promote their business in today’s increasingly noisy, high-stakes environment.”

• Track Brand Visibility: Monitor mentions across top AI platforms, identify which media outlets influence each model, and analyze frequency, placement, and share of voice.
• Understand What’s Driving Results: Uncover the keywords, prompts, and narratives shaping brand mentions, benchmark against competitors, and quickly connect AI answers back to owned and earned media.
• Monitor and Improve Reputation: Assess tone, sentiment, and narrative framing, flag inaccurate content, and detect reputational risks before they escalate.

“As generative AI reshapes how people seek information and form opinions, communications is entering a new era of influence and accountability. In a market like India where scale, speed, and digital adoption are unmatched — brands must actively manage how they show-up in AI-generated answers. GEOfluent gives communicators the intelligence they need to move from reactive reputation management to proactive influence in the age of generative search,” said Abhishek Gulyani, Managing Director of India and Head of Corporate Affairs for Asia Pacific at Zeno.