Archives April 2026

Igniting a Billion Lamps Launched at India Habitat Centre

Igniting a Billion Lamps Launched at India Habitat Centre

New Delhi, Apr 20: The book Igniting a Billion Lamps by noted educationist Ashok K. Pandey was formally launched at the India Habitat Centre  at a well-attended afternoon event marked by thoughtful deliberation and distinguished presence. The book draws quiet inspiration from the life and leadership journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while firmly anchoring itself in the domain of education—focusing on the role of teachers, schools, and leadership in shaping purposeful, value-driven citizens.

The distinguished panel on the dais included Prof. Baldev Bhai Sharma, Admiral K.S. Noor (Retd.), Prof. Pushpanadham, Dr. Rohini Ahluwalia, Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal, Kuwan Shekher Vijendra Ji, along with the author Ashok K. Pandey and the publisher Manish Aggarwal. The event was gracefully anchored by Amritanshu Pandey, a noted author and historian, who steered the proceedings with clarity and warmth.

Igniting a Billion Lamps presents a reflective and practice-oriented framework for reimagining education in contemporary India. It speaks to educators, school leaders, parents, and policymakers, offering insights on leadership, classroom culture, and the deeper purpose of education in nation-building.

Delivering the keynote remarks, the Chief Guest, Prof. Baldev Bhai Sharma, described the book as “a blueprint for character building,” underlining its relevance in nurturing responsible and ethical citizens. Admiral K.S. Noor (Retd.), who has authored the foreword, provided a comprehensive insight into the book, highlighting its depth, clarity, and practical resonance with leadership and institutional transformation.

Other eminent speakers, including Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra Ji, Prof. Pushpanadham, Dr. Rohini Ahluwalia, and Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal, reflected on the book’s significance in advancing conversations around school leadership, pedagogy, and holistic education. The audience included several distinguished personalities such as Dr. Vivek Gautam, Rabai Malekar, Gen. P.K. Saigal, Col. Kishor Upadhyay, Sandeep Sehgal, Rakesh Pandey, Ajay Pandey, Naveen Arya, Rachna Pant, and Lt. Sanjeev Kaura, among others. 

The event concluded on a note of inspiration and collective resolve, with the book positioned as more than a publication—it is an invitation to reimagine education as a transformative force capable of igniting the potential within every learner.

SBC Medical Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering of 3.1 Million Shares of Common Stock

Business Wire India

SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“the Company”), a Management Service Organization operating a wide range of franchise businesses across diverse medical fields, today announced the pricing of the underwritten secondary public offering of 3,100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock by Dr. Yoshiyuki Aikawa (the “Selling Stockholder”) at the public offering price of $3.25 per share. Additionally, the Selling Stockholder has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 465,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The offering is expected to close on or about April 21, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

 

The Company is not selling any shares of its common stock in the offering. The Selling Stockholder will receive all of the proceeds from the offering.

 

 

Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager and Roth Capital Partners is acting as the co-manager for the offering.

 

 

The offering is being made pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, including a base prospectus, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC and the accompanying prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering were filed with the SEC. Before you invest, you should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus in their entirety and other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offering. The preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus contain important, detailed information about the Company and the offering. You may also obtain these and the other documents referred to above, and the final prospectus supplement when available, for free by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, and the final prospectus supplement when available, may be obtained by contacting: Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, New York 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, or by telephone at (212) 895-3745 or by email at syndicate@maximgrp.com.

 

 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

 

 

About SBC Medical

 

 

SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated is a Management Services Organization operating a wide range of franchise businesses across diverse medical fields, including advanced aesthetic healthcare, dermatology, orthopedics, fertility treatment, gynecology, dentistry, alopecia treatment (AGA), and ophthalmology. The Company manages a diverse portfolio of clinic brands and is actively expanding its global presence, particularly in the United States and Asia, through both direct operations and medical tourism initiatives. In September 2024, the Company was listed on Nasdaq, and in June 2025, it was selected for inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index, a broad benchmark of the U.S. equity market. Guided by its Group Purpose “Contributing to the well-being of people around the world through medical innovation,” SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated continues to provide safe, trusted, and high-quality medical services while further strengthening its international reputation for quality and trust in medical care.

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts or statements of current conditions, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events and performance, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” “targets,” “hopes,” “intends” or the negative of these or similar terms. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this release and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them; such factors include, among other things, changes in global, regional, or local economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions, and those listed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

Bloom Agency Combines AI SEO Services With Expertise as a Leading SEO Company in Mumbai

Business Wire India

With rapid technological changes in the digital world, the need for a higher position on search engines has become a must rather than a choice. Companies from Mumbai are encountering difficulties in not only getting their message to the right people but also keeping their existence known and turning website visitors into customers. As one of the leading SEO Company in Mumbai, Bloom Agency integrates AI SEO services with human touch to tackle these issues much more efficiently. Using all the latest kinds of AI SEO Services, Bloom Agency helps companies to stay ahead in search results by enabling them to make smarter decisions, increase a lot more efficiency, and remain competitive.

At Bloom Agency, we believe that the future of SEO lies in the combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise. Our AI SEO Services allow us to uncover hidden opportunities while our experienced team ensures strategies are implemented effectively to deliver measurable growth for our clients.” – Neetu Wadhwa, Director Bloom Agency.

The Evolution of SEO and the Rise of AI SEO Services

Over the past decade, SEO techniques have changed a lot more than one can ever imagine. Old-fashioned SEO techniques, which mainly depended on manual keyword research, backlink building, and content tweaking, are not enough to maintain results for the long run in really competitive areas like Mumbai.

With the help of AI SEO, a lot of tasks related to the collection and analysis of data, user behavior prediction, as well as content strategy optimization can be done much more quickly and in the most accurate way possible.

Bloom Agency, one of the leading SEO company in Mumbai, was one of the first to see the benefits of this new technology and brought AI SEO Services on board as a new resource to be able to use technology automation as well as rely on their experience to find the best solution.

Bloom Agency highlights the top AI SEO trends shaping Mumbai businesses:

 

Voice Search Optimization

Voice search is changing the way Mumbai residents discover local businesses because an increasing number of people use mobile assistants such as Google Assistant or Alexa to find a service. AI SEO services tools study the way people have conversations through their searches and the questions they ask in natural language to make the content most suitable for voice search. Bloom Agency, a leading SEO company in Mumbai brings together AI data and human content strategies, which means that the websites they work on can answer voice queries well.

AI-Powered Keyword Research

AI can analyze huge sets of keywords to find the most valuable and untapped ones, like long-tail keywords. In a competitive market like Mumbai, finding keywords signaling readiness to buy can really increase website visitors. Bloom Agency leverages AI-based software to find such opportunities and then adapts them to user intent and relevance. This way, SEO campaigns are set to attract mainly those visitors who are more likely to convert.

Predictive SEO Analytics

The process of using AI-driven predictive analysis includes a review of historical data, user behavioral patterns, and seasonality to make predictions about the performance of searches. Businesses in Mumbai use this feature of looking ahead to make predictions about future demands to plan their campaigns. Bloom Agency is one such SEO company in Mumbai that uses this kind of predictive information for planning their strategy, enabling its customers to tweak their content, keywords, and technical aspects before the trend catches on.

Enhanced User Experience (UX) Signals

AI-based tools use metrics such as bounce rate, average session time, and clicks as indicators of website usability. Companies in Mumbai can benefit from them when optimizing their navigation process, design, and making the site more accessible. Bloom Agency’s SEO company in Mumbai, applies AI-based analytical methods alongside UX design expertise, for creating a responsive, much more easy-to-use, and mobile-friendly site.

Local SEO and Map Pack Optimization

AI can recognize hyper-local searches and actions done by users in each area of Mumbai. In order to succeed with local searches, it is recommended for businesses to optimize their Google My Business profile, local citations, and Google Maps listing. The combination of knowledge about artificial intelligence and practical application at Bloom Agency will help them to achieve much more higher rankings in “near me” searches and, therefore, obtain more leads from users in nearby areas.

Bloom Agency uses comprehensive approach as a leading SEO company in Mumbai:

Website Audit

Bloom Agency performs comprehensive website audits using the latest AI SEO services technology. This service will help you to detect potential problems on your website that may have a negative effect on its ranking in search engines. Such issues might relate to page speed, mobile optimization, crawling errors, and other aspects. Thanks to this innovative tool, they can deliver quick results and give you valuable insights on how to optimize your site.

Keyword Strategy and Research

Their team of professionals uses AI-powered software for keyword strategy research. It allows them to find a lot of valuable keywords that are usually ignored by competitors. Moreover, their specialists use various methods and approaches to choose the right keyword. They pay attention not only to the popularity of the keywords but also to the target audience’s needs, preferences, and intentions.

Content Optimization

The content optimization process performed by Bloom Agency makes use of both artificial intelligence algorithms and human creative thinking to create a winning combination of efficiency. Artificial intelligence helps to evaluate the performance of any type of content, finds possible problems in it, and suggests changes that should be made based on current search trends and the needs of users. In addition, humans work on refining the content to make sure that it is clear, engaging, and relevant.

Backlinks Analysis and Strategy Development

Another important process carried out at Bloom Agency involves backlink analysis and the development of an effective backlinking strategy. The first stage involves using AI software to analyze backlinks that are currently present, eliminate harmful backlinks, and reveal possibilities for getting a lot of more quality backlinks. Professionals then engage in outreach activities to build valuable connections with authoritative websites and obtain high-quality backlinks.

Local SEO and Map Pack Optimization

For businesses targeting local markets, Bloom Agency focuses on improving visibility in local search results and map listings. AI-driven analytics helps to identify location-based opportunities, while the team optimizes business profiles, citations, and local content. This ensures consistent information across platforms and stronger local signals.

Bloom Agency provides the benefits of integrating AI with expertise:

 

Enhanced Accuracy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies play a major role in enhancing the precision of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies by quickly processing a very huge amount of data without the risk of skipping important factors. It can spot trends, mistakes, and chances that are often untraceable. Every detail of the campaign gets aligned with the performance targets owing to this accuracy.

Time Efficiency

AI technologies drastically reduce the time required for an SEO campaign by automating routine and all the time-consuming, stressful, repetitive tasks and responsibilities like analyzing data, generating reports, and tracking keywords. SEO professionals are given the opportunity to concentrate more on strategic marketing and creatively uplifting websites. The overall work process efficiency is increased and implementation time is shortened due to automation lowering of manual work.

Predictive Insights

AI facilitates the capability to predict trends by examining user behavior, search patterns, and historical data. These derived predictive insights serve businesses in not just forecasting but also keeping up with market changes and algorithm updates. Employing this foresight method enables businesses to have an uninterrupted performance and to be more quick in their adaptation, which in turn secures the long-term stability and competitiveness in search engine rankings.

Scalable SEO Campaigns

The deployment of AI SEO services is a breath of fresh air when it comes to scaling SEO campaigns in different markets, locations, and services without diminishing the quality. Besides that, it can handle a lot of large datasets and numerous variables simultaneously, resulting in a very tightly consistent output. This scalability feature is a blessing for those businesses that want to expand their horizons. Assisted by AI SEO services, campaigns can be scaled up effectively, and yet accuracy, relevance, and good performance can be ensured in all targeted segments.

For companies in search of a reliable SEO company in Mumbai for AI SEO services, Bloom Agency is the solution to all your searches. Being among the top AI SEO Service Providers and a renowned SEO Company in Mumbai, Bloom Agency can offer you solutions that yield valuable results and boost ROI.

Those seeking to make a difference in their online presence can get in touch with Bloom Agency.

Address: Next to Dragon Fly Hotel, Dr. Charatsingh Colony, Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093

Website: https://bloomagency.in/

Horse Powertrain Reveals X-Range C15 Direct Drive Powertrain for Hybridizing BEV Platforms

Business Wire India

Horse Powertrain, a global leader in innovative and low-emission powertrain systems, will unveil a new ‘all-in-one’ powertrain at Beijing Auto Show 2026: the X-Range C15 Direct Drive.

 

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260419640202/en/

 

 

Left-facing view of the HORSE X-Range C15 Direct Drive

Left-facing view of the HORSE X-Range C15 Direct Drive

 

The ultra-compact X-Range C15 Direct Drive integrates a full hybrid powertrain – including a 4-cylinder engine, transmission, power electronics, and an electric motor – into a single compact unit with a shared housing, designed to mount to the rear subframe enabling a double isolated installation for best NVH.

 

The X-Range C15 Direct Drive is designed as an ‘all-in-one’ powertrain to replace the rear electric drive unit of an existing BEV platform. It enables an automaker to use a single shared platform for their BEV, HEV, PHEV, and REEV lineups without any significant changes to vehicle design or production environments.

 

 

The new powertrain is the newest member of Horse Powertrain’s X-Range family – a toolkit for adding hybrid capability to dedicated BEV platforms, offering automakers the option to substitute the rear electric drive unit of their vehicles. It adds to the HORSE F15 (an ‘all-in-one’ powertrain designed to substitute the front electric drive unit of a BEV platform) and HORSE C15 (an ultra-compact engine and generator that acts as a range extender to existing powertrain) systems.

 

 

The X-Range C15 Direct Drive features a 4-cylinder, 1.5-liter engine that can be installed in either a naturally aspirated configuration for lower-power applications such B- and C-segment vehicles, or with a turbocharger for larger D-segment vehicles and LCVs. The naturally aspirated engine can output up to 70kW, and the turbocharged engine can output 120kW.

 

 

The powertrain integrates the engine with both a dedicated hybrid transmission and set of electric motors in a single shared housing in a flat profile. The two motors are installed in a P1 + P3 configuration: one integrated at the end of the engine’s crankshaft, and a second at the transmission’s output shaft.

 

 

  • The P1 motor primarily acts as a generator in both serial and parallel modes. As a generator it can output 70kW for the X-Range C15 Direct Drive’s naturally aspirated variant, and 110kW for the turbocharged variant.
     
  • The P3 motor is intended to provide electric traction – either independently from the engine in serial mode, or together with the engine in parallel mode operation. By the direct connection between the engine and the wheel enabled in parallel mode, the total system efficiency is improved over alternative range-extended or pure serial mode hybrids.

 

 

Depending on automaker requirements the X-Range C15 Direct Drive can be used to either fully power the rear wheels of a vehicle, or support an all-wheel drive vehicle when used with another electric drive unit on the vehicle’s front axle.

 

The package location also enables compact integration of the exhaust and after-treatment systems at the rear of the car, maximizing floor space for batteries or the passenger compartment.

 

 

The X-Range C15 Direct Drive contains the full suite of power electronics required for a modern hybrid powertrain, and is designed to integrate with supplementary systems like a DC/DC converter, an on-board charger, and an 800V charging booster.

 

 

Matias Giannini, Chief Executive Officer of Horse Powertrain, said: “The X-Range family of powertrains reflects today’s market realities, allowing automakers to quickly pivot from BEVs to hybrids and range extenders, all using a single platform. The X-Range C15 Direct Drive is an ‘all-in-one’ powertrain, allowing BEV platforms to be converted to HEVs, PHEVs, and REEVs with little redesign or tooling changes required, dramatically reducing time-to-market, amortizing BEV investments, and catering to the diverse array of mobility needs in today’s global market.”

 

 

About Horse Powertrain

 

 

Horse Powertrain is a global leader in innovative, low-emission hybrid and combustion powertrain solutions, supporting automotive OEMs with a range of systems including engines, transmissions, power electronics, range extenders, and integrated hybrid platforms. Horse Powertrain has operations in Europe, China, and South America, and employs over 19,000 people across 18 plants and five R&D centers. Its 25 customers include Renault Group, Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Proton, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Horse Powertrain is headquartered in London, UK.

 

 

 

 

 

KISNA Celebrates Akshaya Tritiya with Showroom Launch in Berhampur

Berhampur, Apr 20: KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery proudly announced the grand opening of its 6th exclusive showroom in the state of Odisha,Berhampur,located atSana Bazar.The inauguration was graced by Mr. Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder & MD, Hari Krishna Group,further strengthening KISNA’s presence in the region. 

KISNA Celebrates Akshaya Tritiya with Showroom Launch in Berhampur

To mark this grand opening, KISNA has introduced a special inaugural offer enjoy an additional 5% discount on diamond jewellery, valid exclusively on the showroom launch day.As a part of the ongoing festive season, KISNA has also announced ‘The Biggest Festive Offer’ under the ‘Akshaya Happiness Campaign’, featuring multiple exciting offers on diamond and gold jewellery, inviting consumers to celebrate and indulge in festive shopping.

OfferingFlat 40% OFF on making charges of Diamond Jewellery & Flat 30 Percent OFF on making charges of Gold Jewellery. Consumers can also enjoy complimentary 10g & 20g silver coins on select purchase of diamond and gold jewellery, along with 100 Percent exchange value on old gold.

Enhancing the shopping experience further, KISNA is offering a 5% instant discount on ICICI credit and debit cards, along with a double rate protection benefit, allowing consumers to lock the gold rate with justa 25% down payment.Exclusive gift vouchers on diamond jewellerypurchases make this festive season even more rewarding for customers.

Mr. Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder & Managing Director, Hari Krishna Group, stated:

“Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious occasions, symbolising prosperity and new beginnings. We are delighted to mark this special day with the launch of our 6th exclusive showroom in Odisha, now in Berhampur. With our Akshaya Happiness Campaign and Biggest Festive Offers, we aim to make every purchase meaningful and accessible to every Indian household, in line with our vision of HarGhar KISNA.”

Mr. Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery, added

“Akshaya Tritiya is a significant occasion for jewellery buying, and we are pleased to celebrate it with our customers in Berhampur. Our collections blend contemporary elegance with traditional craftsmanship, offering something for every preference. Through our festive offerings, we look forward to enhancing the joy of this auspicious occasion with exceptional value and experience.”

Mr. K RabindraNathSenapati, Mr. K Raj Kumar Senapati and Mrs. K SasmitaSenapati, Exclusive Brand Outlet Partners, KISNA, said:

“Launching our showroom in Berhampur on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya makes this milestone even more special. We are proud to bring KISNA’s trusted legacy to the city and offer customers a rewarding and memorable shopping experience. With our biggest festive offers and a wide range of designs, we look forward to being a part of our customers’ celebrations and new beginnings.”

In line with KISNA’s commitment to giving back to society, the brand organized a food distribution drive for the underprivileged during the launch. The initiative also included a cleanliness drive in support of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and a blood donation camp.

Amplitude Research Reveals a Generational AI Trust Gap is Costing Australian Businesses

Business Wire India

New research by Amplitude, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPL), the leading AI analytics platform, has revealed a generational divide in how much business leaders and their employees trust artificial intelligence (AI), a trend that may be limiting the benefits of the technology to Australian businesses and hampering the development of much needed AI skills across the country.

 

Just 4% of workers aged 55–64 say they trust AI recommendations over their own judgement, compared to 31% of 18–24 year olds, according to Amplitude’s study. At the same time, 39% of those aged 18–24 use AI tools daily in their job, compared to just 20% of those aged 55–64. These figures highlight a stark gap in trust between older professionals, who are more likely to be in leadership roles, and younger professionals who are most likely to be in more junior positions.

 

 

Yet despite the propensity for younger professionals to use AI tools more regularly at work, only 13% of respondents aged 18–24 years and 9% of those aged 25–34 indicate that AI is core to their organisation’s work. Comparatively, close to half (48%) of respondents say their organisation is getting better at AI but still has a way to go, while 24% say their organisation rarely uses AI at all.

 

 

This lack of AI direction at an organisational level is reflected in the development of AI skills among professionals, especially among younger generations. There are more professionals aged 18–24 who primarily upskill in AI outside of work hours (40%) than those who upskill during work hours (32%). Only 5% of respondents across all age groups say they upskill in AI through mentorship or peer learning.

 

 

These figures suggest that, although AI tools are being actively used for work among younger professionals, there appears to be a lack of strategic AI guidance from the senior ranks. Without leadership-led AI frameworks, businesses may run the risk of experiencing a mismatch between the latent potential of AI tools and the outcomes of their implementation – whether official or unofficial.

 

 

“The age-based discrepancy in trust around AI means senior decision-makers may inadvertently downplay its potential, limiting the value organisations derive from these tools,” said Mark Drasutis, Head of Value, Asia Pacific and Japan, Amplitude. “Without strategic implementation, AI is more likely to fall short of its goals. At a national level, this generational trust gap risks creating a structural adoption ceiling that restricts skills development and exacerbates Australia’s existing AI skills shortage.”

 

 

The research also revealed:

 

 

  • AI use is widespread but not universal: 27% of respondents use AI tools daily and 33% a few times a week, while 24% say they use AI tools only occasionally, and 15% report not using AI at work at all.
  • AI use is concentrated in content and information tasks: The most common use cases are writing or editing documents, emails and reports (44%), summarising information (38%), and supporting data analysis or reporting (31%).
  • A high avoidance of AI for judgement-heavy tasks: 28% avoid using AI for decision-making or strategic planning, 25% for data analysis or reporting, 22% for coding, debugging or technical work and 20% for scheduling or meeting preparation.
  • Top reasons for avoiding AI in higher-stakes tasks: Prefer own judgement/creativity (34%), lack of trust in accuracy (32%), outputs feel generic (30%), and confidentiality leakage risk (29%).
  • Self-assessed AI skill levels are low: One-third (33%) describe themselves as beginners or not skilled, another 34% say they are somewhat skilled – able to use AI tools but not expertly – and only 6% consider themselves highly skilled and ahead of the curve.
  • Overall trust in AI outputs is limited: On a scale of 1–5, the mean trust score for AI outputs at work is 2.59, with 50% trusting their own judgement more than AI, compared with 15% who trust AI more.
  • Perceived productivity gains are modest: While 12% say AI has transformed how they work or somewhat helps (54%), 23% believe it adds more work than it saves, and 11% say it actively slows them down.
  • Organisational AI maturity remains low: Only 8% say their organisation is AI-driven, while 65% spend either no time or less than an hour per week learning or experimenting with AI tools.
  • Career impact expectations are mixed: Over half (58%) believe AI will meaningfully change demand for their role in the next 5 years, while 32% do not believe it will change the demand for their job; 16% say AI users already have a career advantage.
  • Personal AI use affects its use in the workplace: Nearly half (48%) strongly agree or agree the personal use of AI has influenced how they use it at work, while just 23% disagree or strongly disagree it’s influenced their use at work.
  • AI is creating uneven team dynamics and quiet tension at work: While 45% say AI hasn’t changed team dynamics, 18% report colleagues competing to prove they are more AI-savvy and 11% say non-users resent those who rely heavily on AI. Perceived tension is concentrated among younger workers, with only 23–25% of 18–34 year olds reporting no AI-related tension, compared with 64–66% of workers aged 55+.

 

 

For more information about the research, contact amplitude-syd@archetype.co.

 

Note: all percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

 

 

About Amplitude

 

 

Amplitude is the leading AI analytics platform, helping over 4,700 customers—including Atlassian, Burger King, NBCUniversal, and Square—build better products and digital experiences. With powerful AI Agents embedded across our platform, teams can analyze, test, and optimize user experiences faster than ever. Ranked #1 across multiple categories in G2’s Winter 2026 Report, Amplitude is the best-in-class solution for product, data, and marketing teams. Learn more at amplitude.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Special Handloom Expo to celebrate India’s Living Handloom Traditions at Janpath

New Delhi: The Development Commissioner (Handlooms), is organizing a Special Handloom Expo- “Vastra Sanskriti- The Timeless Weave”  at the Handloom Haat, Janpath. Scheduled from 21st to 30th April 2026. The ten-day exhibition will showcase the rich heritage, colors, and craftsmanship of India’s traditional handlooms.

Open daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, the expo will feature 75 handloom weavers, self-help groups (SHGs), and cooperatives from across the country, offering a vibrant display of India’s textile traditions.

The event aims to promote traditional handlooms while connecting weavers directly with buyers, exporters, and wholesalers, providing them with better market access and recognition.

The expo celebrates the skill and dedication of Indian weavers, featuring handloom products and cultural stories from various states, making it a perfect opportunity for festival shopping. Visitors can explore a wide range of real handloom silks, cotton sarees, suit-dupatta sets, shawls, stoles, bedsheets, home furnishings, dhotis, kurtas, and rugs, all under one roof.

The exhibition underscores the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and National Design Centre’s joint efforts to empower weavers, preserve India’s weaving legacy, and promote sustainable growth of the handloom sector.

Event Details:

What: Special Handloom Expo: “Vastra Sanskriti- The Timeless Weaves”

When: April 21st to 30th, 2026

Time: 11AM- 8PM

Where: Handloom Haat, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Access to Venue : Nearest Metro: Janpath Metro Station (Gate No. 2), nearby Janpath market area

Travel Season Insights by AU Small Finance Bank: How Credit Cards Are Powering Travel Spending

Business Wire India

As the travel season gains momentum across India, AU Small Finance Bank highlights a notable shift in consumer spending behaviour, with credit cards emerging as a preferred payment tool for travel-related expenses. Driven by convenience, rewarding benefits, and flexible repayment options, more travellers are opting for credit cards to fund their journeys.

From flight bookings and hotel reservations to dining and local experiences, credit cards are playing a central role in enabling seamless, secure, and cashless travel experiences for Indian consumers.

Surge in Travel Spending Through Credit Cards

With rising disposable incomes and a growing appetite for experience, travel spending has seen a significant boost. Industry observers note that a large share of these transactions is now being routed through credit cards, especially among urban and digitally savvy users.

The ability to convert high-value spending into manageable repayments, combined with reward points and cashback benefits, has made credit cards a compelling choice during peak travel periods.

Rewards and Benefits Driving Card Usage

One of the key factors influencing this trend is the range of travel-centric benefits offered by credit cards. From airline miles and hotel discounts to complimentary lounge access, these features are encouraging users to rely more on card-based payments.

Consumers planning their vacations are also more inclined to apply credit card options that align with their travel needs, selecting cards that maximize rewards on flights, hotels, and international spending.

Managing Expenses with Smart Credit Card Bill Payment

As spending increases during travel, managing repayments becomes equally important. Financial experts highlight the importance of timely credit card bill payment to avoid penalties and maintain a healthy credit profile.

Many users are leveraging automated credit card bill payment options through mobile banking app and digital platforms to ensure they never miss due dates, even while traveling.

Awareness Around Credit Card Interest Rates

While credit cards do offer convenience, awareness around credit card interest rates is becoming more critical. Revolving credit without timely repayment can lead to significant interest costs, especially after high travel spending.

Consumers are increasingly educating themselves about billing cycles, interest-free periods, and applicable charges to make informed decisions.

Rise of Digital and Instant Credit Access

The growing ease of onboarding has further fueled adoption. Today, users can apply credit card online within minutes, with instant approvals and virtual cards enabling immediate usage for bookings.

Expanding Role of Commercial Credit Card in Business Travel

Beyond individual consumers, businesses are also contributing to the surge in card-based travel spending. The use of commercial credit card solutions is rising among organizations to manage employee travel expenses efficiently.

These cards offer better tracking, expense categorization, and control over corporate spending.

Changing Consumer Behavior During Travel Season

Travel seasons often trigger higher discretionary spending, and credit cards provide flexibility to manage these expenses without immediate financial strain.

Focus on Responsible Usage

As adoption grows, industry experts continue to emphasize responsible usage. Timely credit card bill payment, understanding credit card interest rates, and avoiding unnecessary debt remain key to maximizing the benefits of credit cards.

TEDxHyderabad 2026 brings together 14 speakers, 4 performances, and 1,200 attendees

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Hyderabad, Apr 19: TEDxHyderabad 2026 held on Sunday at Akshaya Convention, Vattinagulapally, near Financial District, Gandipet, Hyderabad, bringing together a powerful lineup of 14 thinkers, creators, and changemakers under the theme “FIRE-UP.” Over 1,200 attendees, including prominent personalities such as Allu Arvind, witnessed inspiring ideas and journeys. Four curated performances added vibrancy to the day-long event.

Now in its 11th year, the TEDxHyderabad community has impacted over 7,000 individuals and continues to be a platform for ideas that drive real-world change.

The event opened with a dynamic percussion performance by Vikram Venkatapuram, setting the tone for a day of powerful storytelling.

Dr. M. Subrahmanyam, founder of Sparsh Hospice, spoke on compassionate end-of-life care. “When cure is not possible, care must step in. Every soul has the right to die with dignity,” he said, highlighting how his initiative has served over 15,000 patients. He emphasized the urgent gap in palliative care, noting that while 15 lakh cancer cases emerge annually in India, less than 5% receive such care. “Death is not the failure of medicine,” he added.

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Pediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh shared her eight-year legal battle against misleading ORS products. She warned against deceptive marketing practices, stating, “Misinformation in something as basic as oral rehydration can cost lives,” and called for greater public awareness and regulation.

Karate coach Ritesh Tiwari from Madhya Pradesh highlighted the power of “skill as service.” Over 25 years, he has trained more than 67,000 individuals, especially young girls, in self-defense. “I may not have wealth, but I have a skill—and I chose to give it away,” he said, urging society to value sports and confidence-building.

Uttam Kumar brought attention to the realities of deafblindness, reminding the audience that for over 500,000 Indians, this is everyday life. He emphasized that the real barrier lies in societal design, not disability, calling for inclusion with dignity.

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Dr. Soma Raju spoke about innovations in medicine, including the Kalam–Raju stent, developed with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, making cardiac care more affordable. He also highlighted the role of AI, stating, “AI is not a replacement, but a powerful second opinion,” and outlined five pillars of healthcare integration.

 In her powerful talk, Dr. Suravi Kumar challenges the way we think about menopause—not as an ending, but as a critical turning point for brain and long-term health.

Environmental storyteller Uday Krishna captivated the audience with stories of India’s heritage trees. Having travelled over 40,000 km and helped save over 5,000 trees, he urged people to rethink how cities measure wealth. “The true wealth of a city stands quietly in its trees,” he said.

Shezzi M shared her unconventional journey from finance to radio, emphasizing courage and authenticity. “Fortune favours the brave,” she remarked.

Education innovator Pavan Goyal challenged rote learning systems, stating that 80% of students struggle with memorization. “What matters today is not what you learned, but what you built,” he said, advocating for innovation-driven education.

Cybersecurity expert Krishna Sastry Pendyala warned about the future of digital risks, emphasizing that trust in technology is critical. “The real danger isn’t technology—it’s treating cybersecurity as an afterthought,” he noted.

Srikanth Badiga spoke about dignity in death, sharing the inspiration behind Mahaprasthanam crematorium. “Cremation grounds are a mirror of society,” he said, highlighting the need for humane infrastructure.

TEDxHyderabad 2026 brings together 14 speakers, 4 performances, and 1,200 attendees

Hemakshi Meghani, co-founder of the Indian School of Democracy, called for principled political leadership. “We don’t just need better politicians—we need deeper politicians,” she said, urging citizens to actively engage in shaping democracy.

Rajiv Chilaka, creator of Chhota Bheem, spoke about building a global animation brand from India. Quoting Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, he noted that over 27 million households outside India watched Mighty Little Bheem. “If you are afraid, don’t do it. If you do it, don’t be afraid,” he advised entrepreneurs.

The day concluded with Rajni Bakshi, who reflected on nonviolence and humane economics. “If violence is a choice, so is compassion—we must consciously choose the world we want to build,” she said.

The event also featured other captivating performances, including sitar by Ramprapanna Bhattacharya, handpan by Vikrant Dhadwal and Trilok Chander, and a fusion set by “A Sonic Voyage.”

At the engagement zone, artists Swathi and Vijay drew attention with their “End Begging Mafia” campaign through evocative art on construction debris, while Navid Ahmed showcased “Planterior Design,” integrating plants into interiors, with over 240 projects completed.

Viiveck Verma, Curator & Licensee, said, “TEDxHyderabad has always been about ideas that inspire action. FIRE-UP reflects the urgency of turning ideas into impact.”

Ramesh Loganathan added, “It’s the diversity of ideas and people that creates lasting conversations beyond the stage.”

TEDxHyderabad, active since 2015, has curated 29+ events, engaged over 20,000 attendees, featured 113 speakers, and garnered over 15 million views globally.

 

India’s First Advanced 3D Chip Packaging Unit Launched in Odisha, Boosting AI and Semiconductor Ambitions

Bhubaneswar, April 19 (BNP): In a major step towards strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem, the foundation stone for the country’s first advanced 3D semiconductor packaging unit was laid at Info Valley in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

The project, promoted by 3D Glass Solutions, marks a significant milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in high-end electronics manufacturing under the vision of Narendra Modi.

The ceremony was attended by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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Speaking on the occasion, Majhi described the project as a “historic milestone,” noting that Odisha would host one of the world’s most sophisticated chip packaging technologies. He added that global technology players such as Intel, Lockheed Martin, and Applied Materials have shown interest in advanced packaging technologies, reflecting growing investor confidence in the state.

The facility, with an investment of nearly ₹2,000 crore, is expected to manufacture 70,000 glass panels annually along with 50 million assembled units and 13,000 advanced 3D modules. It will cater to emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, 5G/6G communications, defence electronics, and aerospace applications.

Vaishnaw said the project would significantly strengthen India’s semiconductor value chain and highlighted that the country’s electronics manufacturing sector has expanded rapidly over the past decade. He added that Odisha is evolving from a minerals-based economy into a hub for advanced technology sectors, including semiconductors and IT.

The project is being implemented through the Indian arm of 3D Glass Solutions and is expected to begin commercial production by August 2028, with full-scale operations targeted by 2030.

Officials said the initiative would generate large-scale employment for engineering graduates, diploma holders, and skilled workers, while positioning Odisha as a key player in India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing landscape.