Archives May 2026

Bengaluru, India May 11: Building on the success of its much-loved Amalfi collection launched in 2019, SKINN Fine Fragrances from the House of Titan introduces Amalfi Riviera, a new unisex Eau de Parfum, designed to capture the essence of sun-soaked coastal escapes.

Marking the brand’s foray into unisex, gender-neutral fragrances, Amalfi Riviera captures the feeling of summer that stays with you. Inspired by the Sunlit coastlines, citrus and sea salt breeze, and the quiet rhythm of ocean waves, Amalfi Riviera brings to life the feeling of a perfect summer holiday. The launch taps into a growing consumer preference for versatile fragrances suited for warm climates and modern lifestyles.

Part of the campaign, Abhay Deol features in a film set against a coastal backdrop, capturing summer scenes. Known for his effortless charm, Abhay embodies the spirit of Amalfi Riviera – free-spirited, modern, and understated confidence. 

The campaign film reflects this mood through unhurried, intimate storytelling, with the idea of “those long summer days on the Amalfi coast” becoming a subtle invitation to escape and slow down.

The fragrance has been crafted by perfumer Santosh Shinde, known for his nuanced and evocative creations. With Amalfi Riviera, he brings together vibrant, refreshing notes that mirror the invigorating spirit of coastal summers, while maintaining the sophistication that SKINN fragrances are known for.

Speaking about the launch, Manish Gupta, CEO – Fragrance & Accessories Division, Titan Company Limited, said: “Amalfi Riviera is a natural evolution of our Amalfi line. With this launch, we are not only extending a successful franchise but also responding to a clear shift in consumer preference towards fresher, more expressive, and unisex fragrances. The fragrance introduces a more contemporary citrus–marine olfactive. Amalfi Riviera is our interpretation of a modern summer, fresh, inclusive, and full of possibilities.”

New Delhi, May 11 (BNP): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to prepare a comprehensive and time-bound roadmap for transforming Dwarka, Rohini, and Narela into major investment and decentralised economic hubs of the national capital.

According to officials, Dwarka sub-city is being planned as a major destination for domestic and international investments in Information Technology (IT), IT-enabled Services (ITeS), digital infrastructure, and other non-polluting industries. Similar development initiatives are also being proposed for Rohini and Narela under the broader vision of balanced and sustainable urban growth.

During a recent high-level meeting with senior DDA officials, the Lieutenant Governor discussed various developmental initiatives aimed at bringing transformative changes to these sub-cities. He instructed officials to consult all stakeholders and submit a concrete action plan at the earliest.

Sandhu emphasised the need to explore opportunities for attracting IT companies, global capability centres, healthcare institutions, digital infrastructure industries, data centres, semiconductor plants, and warehousing facilities in these areas, in line with the provisions of the Delhi Master Plan.

Officials stated that the improved connectivity through the Urban Extension Road, expanding Metro network, transit-oriented development policy, upcoming educational hubs, and rapid residential growth have made Dwarka, Rohini, and Narela ideal locations for decentralised business and commercial development.

The Lieutenant Governor noted that the proposed transformation would not only attract large-scale investments but also create employment opportunities, boost revenue generation, reduce pressure on central Delhi, and promote sustainable urban development across the capital.

 Cairo, Egypt, May 11: As the brand celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, AGON by AOC has been ranked as the No. 1 gaming monitor brand for seven consecutive years according to the 2025 IDC report. This milestone marks a decade of innovation and market dominance.

“Ten years ago, our mission was to equip every AGON by AOC user with a true competitive advantage—delivering monitors built for speed, precision, and visual clarity. Today, we’ve not only fulfilled it but also helped define new industry benchmarks,” said Carol Anne Dias, Sales Director, AOC and Philips Monitors (Middle East, Africa & India). “Securing the position as the global display leader for seven consecutive years reflects our ‘Ten Years, One Sword’ philosophy—an unwavering commitment to refining our craft and striving for excellence at every step.”

Seven Years of Global Dominance: The Power of Consistency in Excellence

In a category defined by technological breakthroughs across the industry, AGON by AOC has leveraged decades of display expertise to win the global market through brand consistency in:

• Performance: Pioneering ultra-high refresh rates, industry-leading low latency, and rapid response times.
• Market Leadership: Maintaining a dominant No. 1 position in the competitive Chinamarket while quickly expanding across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Covering Gamer’s Needs: Providing a product portfolio that serves everyone. from professional esports athletes, to hardcore and casual gamers.

Professional Partnerships Forged in the Arena:

AGON by AOC has built its reputation through long-term partnerships with major titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike, as well as collaborations with elite teams such as G2 Esports. The brand has built its edge through these partnerships, where real-world gaming scenarios have informed the R&D process, along with a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Iconic co-branded models like the AG275QXL and the CS24A series are the results of this feedback loop, monitors built for pros, by the pros, ensuring durability and reliability. In parallel, AGON by AOC’s collaboration with Porsche Design has produced premium co-branded displays including PD49, PD34, PD32M, and PD27S.

The Next Wave: AI and 1000Hz Innovation

As it enters its second decade, AGON by AOC continues to break barriers by integrating AI and extreme hardware:

• AI Integration: The AG277UX features a customized AI processing chip designed to assist in game combat and provide a more intelligent, responsive visual experience.
• Breaking Speed Limits: The brand recently unveiled the AGP277QK, its first 1000Hz high-refresh-rate monitor, alongside the AG276QSG2 featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC PULSAR technology.
• Award-Winning Design: The collaboration with Porsche Design (PD49, PD32M, and others.) has won international accolades, including the iF Design and Red Dot Awards—proving that world-class performance and luxury aesthetics are a winning combination.

Looking Forward: Shaping the Future

Building on seven years of market dominance, AGON by AOC is now focused on next-generation display technologies, immersive visual performance, and sustainable design. The brand remains committed to 10 more years of growth through the same passion for brand excellence that brought it to No. 1 seven years in a row.

Carol Anne Dias, Sales Director, AOC and Philips Monitors (Middle East, Africa & India) concluded “A decade on, our mission remains unchanged: to create monitors that give esports players a true competitive edge through speed, clarity, and design. While this anniversary marks an important milestone, it also signals what lies ahead as we continue to push the boundaries of display performance and innovation for esports enthusiasts worldwide.”

New Delhi, May 11 (BNP): The Central Government has officially notified the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods by guaranteeing 125 days of employment annually to rural households across the country.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement on Sunday, stating that the new Act will come into effect from July 1, 2026. The initiative is expected to provide enhanced employment opportunities, economic stability, and social security to millions of rural families.

Addressing the media, Chouhan said the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G Act has been introduced as part of the government’s broader vision for inclusive rural development and empowerment. He stated that the scheme would help improve income generation, reduce migration from villages, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural areas.

The Minister further emphasised that the Act reflects the government’s commitment towards strengthening village economies, improving living standards, and ensuring greater participation of rural communities in the country’s development journey.

Officials said detailed implementation guidelines and operational mechanisms for the scheme will be rolled out ahead of its launch on July 1.

By Sachin Alug, CEO, NLB Services

“India’s rise as a global technology and innovation hub is being driven by the rapid convergence of AI, cloud, data infrastructure, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and digital public infrastructure. As industries accelerate digital adoption, technology is increasingly shaping enterprise growth, workforce transformation, and national competitiveness. In this evolving landscape, the ability to build future-ready digital capabilities will define long-term global leadership.

Amid this accelerating wave of digital innovation, technology adoption has evolved significantly over the last decade, from enabling digital transformation to becoming central to how enterprises operate, innovate, and scale. With AI and Generative AI now entering the mainstream, organisations across industries are fundamentally rethinking business models, workflows, and talent strategies. AI familiarity is increasingly becoming a baseline expectation across technology functions, with nearly 40% of tech roles now requiring AI or GenAI exposure in some capacity. This reflects a broader shift towards capability-led workforce development, where adaptability, problem-solving, and cross-functional expertise are becoming as important as technical proficiency.

At the same time, the definition of a ‘tech role’ is rapidly expanding. Beyond traditional software development, sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, SaaS, and GCCs are investing heavily in data engineering, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and MLOps capabilities to support AI-led ecosystems. Demand for data engineering roles has grown by nearly 47% YoY, while infrastructure-led functions such as DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering are witnessing almost 35-40% growth, outpacing several conventional application development roles. Simultaneously, the rise of AI-driven applications is accelerating demand for real-time data processing, scalable backend systems, and privacy-first engineering frameworks. Nearly 30-35% of job descriptions now require multi-domain expertise across cloud, data, backend systems, security, and architecture, reflecting the growing need for agile, production-ready talent capable of operating in increasingly complex digital environments.

We are also seeing enterprises move away from traditional volume-led hiring toward leaner, high-impact engineering models powered by automation and AI. For every AI or Machine Learning role being created, demand is also rising for adjacent capabilities such as platform operations, model deployment, cloud optimisation, and data governance. This is particularly visible across India’s GCC ecosystem, where organisations are building global capability centers focused on product ownership, engineering innovation, and enterprise-scale digital transformation. The convergence of AI adoption, evolving regulatory frameworks, and growing emphasis on digital resilience is expected to significantly reshape workforce priorities in the years ahead.

As technology continues to evolve, the future of work will be shaped not just by coding expertise, but by the ability to collaborate across functions, work alongside AI systems, and continuously adapt to changing business needs. Technology is no longer just transforming industries but is fundamentally redefining how organisations build teams, drive innovation, and prepare for the next era of global growth.”

Tehran, May 11 (BNP): Iran has expressed its willingness to continue diplomatic engagement and negotiations, provided the talks are conducted with “dignity,” mutual respect, and without pressure or threats, according to Iranian media reports.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran remains open to dialogue and peaceful solutions but will firmly safeguard the country’s national interests and sovereignty. He emphasised that negotiations must be based on fairness, respect, and international principles rather than coercion or unilateral demands.

The remarks come at a time of heightened tensions in the West Asia region and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States and regional mediators to reduce conflict and restore stability. Reports indicate that discussions are continuing through indirect diplomatic channels, with Iran recently responding to a US-backed proposal aimed at easing tensions in the region.

Iranian officials have maintained that while the country prefers diplomacy over confrontation, it will not compromise on its rights, security, or strategic interests during any future negotiations.

Bengaluru, May 11: Singapore-origin preschool brand Red SchoolHouse (RSH) has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first centre in Bengaluru. The brand has partnered with Franchise India as its master franchise partner to drive its expansion across the country. As part of its India growth strategy, Red SchoolHouse is targeting the launch of 150+ schools across India over the next 2–5 years through a franchise-led expansion model.

Founded in 2004, Red SchoolHouse is a multi-award-winning preschool brand from Singapore, known for its globally inspired early childhood education approach and proprietary SPICE™ curriculum focused on Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative, and Emotional development.

India marks a key strategic market for the brand as demand continues to grow for premium and internationally aligned preschool education among urban families.

“India is an extremely important market for us, given the strong demand for quality early childhood education and globally aligned learning models. Through our partnership with Franchise India, we look forward to building a strong and scalable presence across the country over the coming years,” said Rachel Goh, CEO & Founder, Red SchoolHouse.

The Bengaluru launch marks the beginning of the brand’s larger India expansion plans, with the company actively exploring partnerships and franchise opportunities across major metro and high-growth cities.

“India’s preschool and early learning segment continues to see significant growth, particularly among parents seeking international education standards and holistic learning environments. Red SchoolHouse brings a globally established education model with strong long-term expansion potential for the Indian market,” said Gaurav Marya, Chairperson, Franchise India.

With its India entry, Red SchoolHouse aims to build a premium preschool network focused on globally inspired learning and scalable education-led growth across the country.

Chennai, May 11: Athulya Senior Care, India’s largest assisted living provider, with 1,500+ beds across 12+ locations and over 45,000 seniors served, has announced a strategic partnership with Senior Lifestyle Home Ltd., Mauritius, to introduce a pioneering “Golden Framework Partnership” for assisted living. This collaboration aims to establish a comprehensive and future-ready model for the development and management of world-class senior care facilities.

The Golden Framework has been conceptualized as a holistic approach to assisted living, integrating best practices across governance, clinical care, infrastructure, innovation, and community engagement. It is designed to respond to the growing demand for high-quality and compassionate senior care while ensuring long-term operational sustainability. By combining structured planning with global insights, the framework seeks to elevate standards and create consistent, high-quality care environments.

Through this partnership, the framework will enable the establishment of strong strategic alliances and knowledge-sharing platforms for assisted living. It will support the development and execution of comprehensive business, growth, and operational strategies, while strengthening clinical governance, quality assurance, and accreditation compliance. 

Additionally, the partnership also emphasizes the integration of data-driven decision-making and advanced technologies, ensuring efficient operations and improved care outcomes. The model also focuses on structured commissioning, process optimization, and building a skilled, compassionate workforce through continuous training, while promoting stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and innovation in care delivery.

Speaking on the collaboration, Mr. Srinivasan G, Founder & CEO, Athulya Senior Care, said, “We are committed to partnering with stakeholders to transform assisted living facilities into centers of excellence that embody compassion, innovation, and sustainability in senior care. Through this collaboration, we aim to set new benchmarks in senior living and foster environments that prioritize dignity, quality of life, and holistic well-being for every senior.”

Mr. Adnan Pushkar Rambaccussing, Director, Senior Lifestyle Home Ltd., Mauritius, added, “Recognizing the growing demand for exceptional senior care, this Golden Framework adopts a holistic approach by integrating excellence across governance, clinical care, infrastructure, innovation, and community engagement. The model has been specifically developed to address the need for high-quality, compassionate senior care while ensuring operational sustainability.”

This partnership marks a significant step toward redefining assisted living standards by combining Athulya’s deep operational expertise in India with international perspectives from Mauritius. Together, the two organizations aim to create scalable and replicable senior care ecosystems that deliver consistent quality, enhance resident experience, and set new benchmarks for the industry.

“As AI moves from digital interfaces into the physical world, responsible innovation is no longer optional; it becomes foundational. This year’s National Technology Day marks a decisive inflection point for India, where the conversation is rapidly shifting from capability to control. The emergence of advanced systems, including vulnerability-discovery models, has underscored the real risks of AI operating on legacy and mission-critical infrastructure, accelerating the need for stronger guardrails, regulatory oversight, and industry-wide governance frameworks.

As physical and agentic AI begin to interact with real-world systems, the convergence of software, data, and machines introduces new dimensions of risk, ranging from systemic failures to amplified vulnerabilities at scale. This demands that governance is not layered on after deployment, but engineered into the core through secure architectures, real-time observability, and accountable AI frameworks.

At GlobalLogic, we have been building and scaling AI long before it became mainstream, embedding intelligence deep into engineering, platforms, and real-world systems. Today, with over 75 AI-powered solutions, 200+ AI-enabled client engagements, and nearly half of our business augmented by AI, our focus is on engineering differentiation that translates into real-world impact. Equally, we are investing in transforming talent at scale through platforms like GLX, driving over a million learning hours and delivering measurable gains of 10–30% across efficiency, cost, and retention through AI-led skilling. For us, the future of innovation will not just be defined by how intelligent systems become, but by how responsibly they are engineered, ensuring AI moves from insight to action in a way that is safe, resilient, and trusted by design.”