Archives March 2026

By:- Mr. Sachin Sawrikar Managing Partner, of the Rs 9000 crore Artha Bharat Investment Managers IFSC LLP

“The movement of the Indian Rupee must be viewed in the context of global dollar strength, evolving macroeconomic conditions, and movements in crude oil prices. For an oil importing economy like India, a sustained rise in oil prices adds pressure on the trade balance and the currency. Some degree of depreciation is not unusual in an interconnected financial system; what is critical is that the adjustment remains orderly and grounded in fundamentals.

A calibrated depreciation can support export competitiveness and assist in correcting external imbalances. However, sharp or persistent weakness carries risks. It can elevate imported inflation, widen the current account deficit, increase the burden of external debt servicing, and amplify the impact of higher energy costs.
For foreign investors, currency volatility directly affects dollar adjusted returns. If depreciation outpaces yield differentials, it may deter portfolio inflows and potentially trigger FPI outflows.”

Delhi, Mar 5: Aspect Sports continues its association with Pinkathon, the largest women’s running event in the country, as the Official Sports Partner for the 8th Edition of Pinkathon Delhi, scheduled to be held on March 8th, 2026, to coincide with Women’s Day Celebrations. This event is the follow-up to the success achieved in Mumbai, which has seen an increased emphasis on training and development in the area of women’s running.

 As part of this association, Aspect Sports will continue to work towards providing structured guidance to runners through dedicated runners’ meets at the expo, along with training tools to support participants in the lead-up to the Pinkathon Delhi event. The initiative focuses on starting the sports journey with “Her”, the female consumer, encouraging more women to take their first step into running.

“Women’s Day carries strong symbolism, but the real impact comes from what happens beyond the celebration,”

said Aksha Kamboj, Executive Chairperson, Aspect Global Ventures.

“Our association with Pinkathon is focused on ensuring that women who show up on race day have access to the right guidance, structure and support. It’s about creating opportunities that extend beyond a single event and encouraging sustained engagement with the sport.”

Milind Soman, Founder, Pinkathon, said,

 “Pinkathon has always been about encouraging more women to take that first step towards taking up the sport of running, irrespective of age, and background. With Aspect Sports continuing as our Official Sports Partner, we’re strengthening the support structure for that first step, as well as the subsequent ones, so that women can carry on with the sport, feel more enabled and motivated to do so.”

The Delhi edition reinforces the theme of “HER” with the intent to move women’s running beyond single-event participation and toward consistent engagement. As the platform grows across cities, the partnership is positioned as a step toward embedding long-term structure within India’s evolving women’s running landscape. The ongoing association is also in line with the overall objective of Aspect Global Ventures to bridge the gap between participation and performance-based support systems in the realm of sports and wellness.

Pinkathon has been in existence since 2012 and has managed to rope in over half a million participants across various cities in the country, becoming one of the most recognizable platforms in the realm of women’s running in the country.

Los Altos, CA – Mar 5 – Wordly announced an enhanced experience for Microsoft Teams, designed to make multilingual collaboration faster, simpler, and more efficient for enterprise teams operating across regions and languages. With a single browser link, employees can view Teams meetings alongside live AI-translated captions, select their preferred language from dozens of options, and follow conversations in real time, without workflow disruption.

Enterprise Benefits:

● Accelerate Global Collaboration: Ensure teams in North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM can participate fully without language bottlenecks.

● Coordinate Multilingual Teams: Run briefings, rehearsals, and project alignment sessions so all employees, partners, and stakeholders are on the same page.

● Address Accessibility Requirements: Provide high quality, real-time captions to attendees who need to read live transcripts of meetings.

● Seamless Experience: A single browser link requires no installs or technical training, minimizing IT support.

● Accurate, Speaker-Identified Transcripts: Capture who said what for compliance, documentation, and post-meeting review.

● Enterprise-Grade Security: ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type II compliant, with full administrative control over meeting settings.

● High Quality, Real-time, Affordable: Access to other Wordly features for no extra charge – customizable glossaries to increase accuracy; zero latency to optimize user experience; dozens of languages available on demand.

This update builds on the recently introduced Wordly Workspaces, bringing live translation to everyday meetings with even greater ease. Enterprises can enable live translation when scheduling new meetings or instantly add it to existing sessions, keeping cross-region planning, executive briefings, team standups, and vendor calls running smoothly.

“Enterprise teams face tight timelines and often collaborate across multiple regions and languages,” said Lakshman Rathnam, Founder & CEO of Wordly. “Our Teams translation enhancements allow organizations to run planning meetings, executive briefings, and vendor calls seamlessly in multiple languages. Attendees can access live AI-translated audio and captions alongside Teams video, helping teams collaborate faster, make decisions more efficiently, and ensure every participant is fully engaged.”

 Wordly for Microsoft Teams helps enterprises break down language barriers, accelerate decision-making, and scale global collaboration without adding headcount or complexity.

Cairo, Mar 4 — TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, today at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) announced a new collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini, the Italian lifestyle experience brand renowned for its heritage, boldness and uncompromised spirit. The partnership is born from a shared vision of innovation and modern lifestyle experience.

More than a collaboration, this partnership is an expression of a lifestyle shaped by design, technology and attitude, where Italian aesthetics meet advanced technological innovation to accompany everyday moments with purpose, boldness, and personality.

This collaboration represents a natural evolution for both brands. TECNO reinforces its leadership of merging cutting-edge technology with bold and elegant design through a partnership that conveys character, reliability and high-end user performance. Tonino Lamborghini gains an opportunity to expand into new categories while staying true to its core values of quality, identity and sophistication.

Products developed as part of this collaboration will feature exclusive design elements inspired by Tonino Lamborghini’s iconic style, paired with TECNO’s cutting-edge technological solutions. The result is a refined yet functional offering, designed for an international audience with a strong appreciation for both aesthetics and user experience.

“This partnership is built on the same pursuit of excellence and commitment to their missions. TECNO has shaped the digital experience of hundreds of millions worldwide, and the partnership is another milestone in our relentless journey to reimagine performance and aesthetics,” said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO.

“This collaboration brings together two complementary worlds: our design language and TECNO’s technological know-how. Together, we have created a project that interprets contemporary lifestyle with coherence and vision,” commented Dr. Tonino Lamborghini, Founder of Tonino Lamborghini S.p.a.

The first products of the TECNO x Tonino Lamborghini line was officially launched at MWC 2026 Barcelona, marking a new chapter in technology and gaming experiences. The collaboration will extend across gaming devices, mobile phones, laptops, earphones, and tablets, creating a complete smart ecosystem infused with the iconic Tonino Lamborghini design.

Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS (MEGA MINI G1 Pro)

Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS (MEGA MINI G1 Pro) is the second generation of TECNO Mini gaming PCs, following the success of the MEGA Mini G1, the world’s first and smallest water-cooling gaming PC. The latest model continues to redefine what a compact gaming system can be, empowering both creative professionals and gaming enthusiasts to harness the full capabilities of the latest applications.

A sleek, all-metal body accented with dazzling RGB lighting highlights the impactful Tonino Lamborghini design and color. The Intel® Core™ i9-13900HK processor boasts an impressive 14 cores and 20 threads, with a clock speed reaching up to 5.4 GHz.

The newly upgraded NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8GB GDDR 7 discrete graphics card boasts 145W of total graphics power. Adopting the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, it brings game-changing realism of path tracing, cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed, ultimate responsiveness and 614 AI TOPS.

The CPU and GPU performance can be monitored via a real-time screen on body, and even in intense computing environments, the mini PC remains silently cool with approximately 10,000mm² pure copper water-cooled cold plate and a triple-fan setup.

Connectivity is equally robust, with 15 ports, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. Power is supplied through an external 330W GaN (Gallium Nitride) power adapter.

The device represents the first product line of the TECNO x Tonino Lamborghini collaboration and the next step in high-performance, lifestyle-focused technology.

TECNO POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition

TECNO POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is the world’s first-ever full-metal unibody 5G phone. The phone captures the most distinctive elements of both POVA series and Tonino Lamborghini with uninterrupted curves and an ultra-thin 0.99mm bezel. The Rear Dot Matrix features a 241-pixel independent LED matrix that showcases signature Tonino Lamborghini design elements. It can be personalized to display call alerts, notifications, and other dynamic visuals. Complementing this is a pulse light strip that adds an extra layer of motion and energy to the overall design. Adding to the memorable design is a Snapdragon® processor.

Tonino Lamborghini TECNO AIoT Ecosystem

TECNO also displays a full concept AIoT Ecosystem, which will include laptops, tablets and wearables. Inspired by the iconic aesthetics of Tonino Lamborghini, it features a unified design language marked by sharp geometry and a sleek, modern silhouette. Light in weight and high in performance, the devices will fit users’ daily life for work, creativity, study and daily communications, while fully expressing their individuality.

Mobile World Congress 2026 is from March 2 to 5 in Barcelona, Spain at Fira Gran Via. Visitors may experience the collaboration at the TECNO Booth, located at Stand 7A40, Hall 7.

Bristol, UK, Mar 4:

Dynisma Ltd.® confirms that its DMG-1 driving simulator is now fully operational at Rodin Motorsport’s newly announced Driver Performance Centre, unveiled this week near the team’s Surrey headquarters.

The purpose-built facility represents a significant investment in driver development infrastructure. Located close to Rodin Motorsport’s main race workshop in Farnham, the Driver Performance Centre integrates the Dynisma DMG-1 full-motion simulator alongside five static simulators, a dedicated driver training gym, and a professional simulation control room with pit wall-style operations and integrated data analysis suites. The centre supports Rodin’s multi-series programme across FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3, F1 Academy, Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), GB3 and British F4.

The DMG-1 is already supporting preparation for the opening rounds of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 seasons, with integration into the team’s F1 Academy programme forming part of its wider driver development structure.

Rodin Motorsport operates across multiple levels of the international single-seater ladder, and the Driver Performance Centre has been established to provide a consistent, high-performance training environment for drivers progressing through those categories.

The Dynisma DMG-1 enables detailed vehicle setup exploration, qualifying simulations, circuit familiarisation, race scenario rehearsal and performance optimisation before a car hits the track. With ultra-low latency motion response of 3–5 ms and primary motion bandwidth exceeding 100 Hz, the platform delivers the fidelity required for highly accurate Driver-in-the-loop correlation work.

In categories such as Formula 2 and Formula 3, where physical testing is limited to just a handful of days before the season, high-accuracy simulation plays a central role in reducing unknowns prior to race weekends. The DMG-1 allows Rodin’s engineers to iterate vehicle model changes rapidly, validate setup direction and refine driver feedback loops within a controlled environment. The dedicated simulator control room ensures that vehicle models and analysis workflows mirror those used trackside, strengthening correlation and supporting more informed engineering decisions. For drivers, the fidelity of the motion platform helps build confidence and develop technical understanding ahead of each Grand Prix.

David Dicker, Owner, Rodin Motorsport, said:“The better the simulator, the better our potential results will be. I feel we are getting the best equipment available to us. If you are not moving forward, you are going backwards. Investing in this level of technology reflects our commitment to building a world-class environment for our drivers and engineers.”

Benn Huntingford, Sporting Director, Rodin Motorsport, said:“The simulation technology helps us to shorten the development cycles of everything that we do, so that we can prepare more in advance before we get to a circuit. Using a simulator like Dynisma’s allows us to arrive better prepared and more competitive by the time a race begins. That’s a big part of driver development and overall team performance. Initially we’ll focus on our F3 and F2 programmes, before integrating it further into F1 Academy. Dynisma is founded by people who understand motorsport, and the technology puts us right at the cutting edge of what is possible.”

Alex Dunne, FIA Formula 2 Driver, Rodin Motorsport, said:“This week we’ve been getting ready for Round 1 of the F2 Championship and running through many different programs on the simulator. At F2 level and above, you do very few laps on a race weekend, so you rely heavily on what you’ve learned in the simulator. We’ve replicated the car model well and it’s very similar to the real car. The feeling over kerbs, lock-ups, understeer and oversteer is very impressive.”

Tom Edwardes, Head of Driver-in-the-Loop Simulation, Rodin Motorsport, said:“This is Rodin’s first full-motion platform, so it was critical that we integrated it properly into our engineering process. We’re using the same vehicle models, data processing and analysis workflows that we use both online and offline, so correlation is consistent and we can iterate through setup changes and gather driver feedback within minutes. For many of our junior drivers, this is their first experience of a platform like this, so part of our role is helping them adapt to the motion, build confidence and strengthen their communication with race engineers.”

Ash Warne, Founder and CTO, Dynisma, said:“Rodin Motorsport has made a clear investment in building a structured driver development ecosystem with its new Driver Performance Centre. The DMG-1 sits at the heart of that environment, providing a high-correlation platform where engineers and drivers can explore setup direction, validate vehicle models and refine performance before race weekends. In championships with limited testing, that level of fidelity and responsiveness becomes a critical competitive tool. We are pleased to support Rodin Motorsport as they integrate advanced motion simulation into their long-term performance strategy.”

Developed and manufactured by a specialist team focused on high-performance motion generation, Dynisma supplies driving simulators to motorsport teams and automotive OEMs worldwide. Dynisma systems are available as turnkey solutions or can be customised to integrate with a wide range of chassis and visualisation environments for both competition and vehicle development applications.

hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding the availability of its well-established metal decoration ink system TINKREDIBLE MGA to global markets. Already successfully used by leading manufacturers in Europe and India, the mineral oil-free, BPA-free, and PFAS-free ink series is now being rolled out worldwide. Designed for monobloc and three-piece metal cans, TINKREDIBLE MGA combines outstanding print quality, high process stability, and compliance with the strictest international food safety standards. Printers and converters can learn more about the ink system and its track record at METPACK 2026 in Essen, Germany (May 5-8, 2026, Hall 1, Stand 1B11).

Food safety and durability without compromise

As global demand for sustainable and safe food packaging rises, hubergroup strengthens its position in metal decoration with TINKREDIBLE MGA. The low-migration ink series is recognised for its brilliant colours, high durability, and reliable performance in demanding production environments – making it the ideal solution for offset printing on metal cans used in food, pet food, and beverage packaging.

Developed to meet the thermal, mechanical, and regulatory demands of modern food packaging, TINKREDIBLE MGA offers high flexibility, low yellowing, and excellent resistance to heat and sterilisation on both coated and uncoated substrates. Its advanced chemical composition ensures excellent resistance to scratches, moisture, and external influences, ensuring consumer safety while maintaining premium visual quality.

Proven performance – now available worldwide

TINKREDIBLE MGA has earned the trust of leading European manufacturers through years of consistent performance, outstanding process reliability, and stable colour results. The ink series has proven particularly effective for applications such as tuna cans, where shelf life, compliance, and uniform print quality are critical. Building on this track record, hubergroup is now making this established technology accessible to customers around the globe.

“TINKREDIBLE MGA is not a new development, but a proven ink system with a long-standing reputation for quality and reliability,” says Jan Museler, Product Manager Metal Decoration at hubergroup. “With its global rollout, we are enabling printers and brand owners worldwide to achieve the highest standards of safety, performance, and design excellence.”

Flexible portfolio for individual production needs

The TINKREDIBLE MGA range comprises process colours, opaque whites, metallics, and special colours, complemented by customised solutions via the hubergroup mixing system. This comprehensive portfolio allows printers and brand owners to create distinctive, compliant metal packaging designs tailored to specific production requirements and regulatory frameworks.

With the global launch of TINKREDIBLE MGA, hubergroup continues to support the metal packaging industry with future-ready solutions for both monobloc and three-piece can applications, combining safety, performance, and design excellence. At METPACK 2026, printers and converters can learn more about TINKREDIBLE as well as NewV tin, hubergroup’s UV series first-hand at METPACK 2026 in Essen, Germany (May, 5-8, 2026, Hall 1, Stand 1B11).

F1® Authentics is back with a colossal online auction to celebrate the start of the 2026 F1® campaign. The Season Lauch Auction features a plethora of rare and authenticated items, all boasting provenance from specific time periods in motorsport history. 

One of the most unique items at this auction is a piece sure to excite Manga fans worldwide, a flag featuring Dragon Ball characters from the 90s alongside the McLarenMP4/5B.Only a small number of items bearing this design are believed to have ever been printed and what makes this version so special is that it has been signed by the creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, who as well as being an iconic storytellerwas an F1® enthusiast.

Why Did Dragon Ball have presence in F1®? 

In 1989, because of Honda’s interest in Formula 1® and the popularity of Ayrton Senna, there was a surge of attention on motorsport in Japan. Capitalizing on this newfound passion, Shueisha, one of the largest publishers in the country, decided to sponsor McLaren’s Formula 1 racing team. Their logo could be seen for the first time on the nosecone of the 1990 McLaren. 

Shueishawere the publishers of Weekly Shonen Jump, the best-selling weekly manga anthology publication, which included the Dragon Ball series. Multiple tie-ins to the sponsorship would follow including GP Boy, a two-volume manga created to commemorate the partnership, and even a manga that starred Ayrton Senna, focusing on his personal driving story and rivalries.

History encapsulated in print and ink 

Consigned to this auction from a private seller,this flag was originally personally gifted to the former Head of Marketing at McLaren F1® Team andhas been kept in flawless condition for well over three decades.The characters featured include Goku, Bulma, Master Roshi, Kid Goku and Krillin.The authentic signature of the late Akira Toriyama is clearly visible and is perfectly placed next to the illustrations without covering any of the designs.

For fans of F1® and Dragon Ball or Japanese Manga and Anime, this is a rare opportunity to own anillustration celebrating a unique cross-over and signed by one the most revered names in modern storytelling. 

As well as this unique Dragon Ball Flag, the Season Launch auction features highly sought after pieces of racing memorabilia including a Lewis Hamilton suit from his record-breaking first season in 2007 and a Max Verstappen suit from 2023, the peak of a Red Bull dominant era. 

The auction is live from Thursday March 5th2026, and collectors and fans can head to the F1® Authentics auction now to preview exclusive items for sale and register their interest to bid.

Mar 04: The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and eventually stops as laryngeal cancer progresses. Researchers have, for the first time, discovered that restoring cellular vibration reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. When cancer cells were exposed to sound-wave vibration, a protein that promotes cancer growth and severity decreased.

“What music should we play to our cells?” This question sparked a groundbreaking study on laryngeal cancer that revealed a previously unknown sensitivity of this cancer type to a targeted drug currently under development.

Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumours of the head and neck region. The most common early symptom is hoarseness, as the cancer typically appears in the vocal cords, and their movement gradually becomes impaired as the disease develops. Movement decreases because the vocal cord tissue stiffens and the cancer invades surrounding tissue.

The most significant risk factors are smoking and heavy alcohol consumption. The prognosis for advanced laryngeal cancer is poor, and there are currently no targeted drug therapies available.

Stiffer the tissue, more malignant the cancer

Researchers have long known that increased tissue stiffness promotes cancer malignancy in non-moving tissues such as breast, liver, and pancreatic cancers, because cells sense and respond to the physical properties of their environment. The sensitivity of cells to external forces led researchers to take an interest in laryngeal cancer, which develops in constantly moving tissue.

“We wondered whether ‘movement could be medicine’ and whether tissue stiffening and immobilisation contribute to cancer development,” says Academy Professor Johanna Ivaska, Director of the BarrierForce Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Finland.

“We developed this idea together with BarrierForce Vice Director Professor Sara Wickström and her research group. With their help, we used a bioreactor in which cells were grown on a vibrating membrane placed on top of a loudspeaker,” explains Ivaska.

The study included researchers from the BarrierForce Centre of Excellence and the InFLAMES Research Flagship. The study’s lead author, Jasmin Kaivola, who recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Turku in Finland, came up with the idea of connecting an old mobile phone to the device to play sounds and music, and the experiments began.

Vibration affected cancer cells

The researchers’ predictions proved correct: exposing cancer cells to vibration-mimicking vocal cord movement reduced their malignancy. One of the observed changes was a decrease in a protein called YAP in the cells.

Using samples of early-stage and advanced laryngeal cancer collected from approximately 200 Finnish patients, the researchers found that elevated expression of proteins that increase tissue stiffness enhanced YAP activity and predicted mortality. In an experimental cancer model, the researchers discovered that the cancer was sensitive to a targeted drug under development that inhibits YAP protein activity.

Jasmin Kaivola notes that the study is entirely groundbreaking because the biomechanics of developing cancers have not previously been studied in moving tissues. She says it would be interesting to investigate whether the mechanism they identified has prognostic value in other cancers of moving tissues, such as lung cancer.

“We are excited about the results and believe that our findings may encourage developers of these drugs to explore their suitability for this difficult-to-treat cancer with a poor prognosis,” says Kaivola.

The study was recently published in the highly prestigious scientific journal Nature Materials. The project, conducted primarily in the research laboratory of Academy Professor Johanna Ivaska at the Turku Bioscience Centre in Finland also involved three clinicians treating and studying oral cancers at the University Hospitals of Turku and Helsinki, as well as soft matter physicists from the University of Vienna and Milan.

InFLAMES is a joint flagship initiative of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. Its aim is to identify new drug development targets and promote drug development in collaboration with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The flagship also advances diagnostics to enable tailored targeted therapies for patients. InFLAMES is part of the Academy of Finland’s Flagship Programme.