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Tezverse continues to grow as a connected Web3 ecosystem where interaction, ownership, and economic activity come together inside one evolving environment. Built around the TEZ utility token, the platform functions as a digital space where user participation plays a direct role in how the ecosystem expands over time.

 

Instead of relying on isolated features, Tezverse brings multiple layers into one environment. Interactive experiences, digital ownership, on-chain activity, and token-based participation work together to create a system where users do more than access tools.

 

They become part of a connected ecosystem that develops through real activity. As the ecosystem continues to expand, Tezverse is opening up new ways for users to explore, interact, and stay involved across the platform.

 

Tez Jackpot and Ecosystem Expansion

 

Tez Jackpot continues to highlight how wallet-based interaction and on-chain participation come together inside Tezverse. The attention around Tez Jackpot and its winners has also opened the door to the next set of ecosystem updates.

 

Aethra introduces a new digital environment inside Tezverse, giving users a more immersive space to explore and interact with the ecosystem. Tez Burst and Tez Hunt add new layers of activity, expanding how users engage with the platform and opening fresh ways to participate.

 

Tez Sports extends the ecosystem beyond the digital environment, connecting the Tezverse identity with real-world sporting presence and broader community visibility. Together, these updates reflect how Tezverse is continuing to grow into a larger ecosystem where exploration, participation, and utility keep creating new opportunities for users.

 

Tez Platform Utilities

 

Tezverse connects practical tools and interactive experiences through TEZ. TezChat is one example, giving users wallet-based AI interaction within the ecosystem. By linking usage and participation back to TEZ, the platform shows how utility and engagement can exist together inside one connected environment without depending on traditional account systems.

 

Why Participation Matters

 

“Most virtual worlds reward the moment, and then it fades. Tezverse rewards the journey. TEZ is earned, used, circulated, and returned through real activity, growing value with participation, not just play. Here, engagement builds identity, ownership carries weight, and users evolve into citizens who help shape the economy, not simply watch it,” Aboobacker Sidheeq, General Manager.

 

Global Outlook

 

Tezverse continues evolving as a digital civilization where interaction, ownership, and participation move together across an expanding ecosystem. With new environments, experiences, and ecosystem layers continuing to appear, the platform grows through user activity rather than static features. Tezverse is not a fixed destination. It is an environment that keeps opening up as more users explore, interact, and contribute over time.

 

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• From its Therapeutic Dermatology portfolio, Galderma will present data on the efficacy and safety of Nemluvio^® (nemolizumab) in different patient populations with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, including late-breaking data in pediatric patients, and share four posters on AKLIEF^® (trifarotene)^1-8
• Additional presentations related to Dermatological Skincare will explore how artificial intelligence can identify high-risk factors for sensitive skin and Cetaphil^® in different skin types⁹
• Data from Galderma’s Injectable Aesthetics portfolio will also show how its hyaluronic acid injectables, Restylane^®, and neuromodulator, RelabotulinumtoxinA*, may address aesthetic needs across the face and décolletage^10-14
• A total of 22 presentations will reinforce the value of Galderma’s broad and comprehensive portfolio in meeting varied patient needs across Therapeutic Dermatology, Injectable Aesthetics and Dermatological Skincare

 

Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, will present the latest updates on its innovations across its broad portfolio at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, taking place from March 27-31 in Denver, Colorado. Twenty-two abstracts will be presented, including late-breaking data and three oral presentations spanning Therapeutic Dermatology, Injectable Aesthetics, and Dermatological Skincare.

 

		“Galderma is on a path towards becoming the undisputed dermatology powerhouse and, as such, aims to set the bar for scientific excellence in the field. The range of data we are presenting at AAD shows the strength of our commitment to this across every part of our portfolio. Patients deserve sophisticated, effective solutions that meet their diverse and evolving needs, and our science is built to deliver exactly that.”
		BALDO SCASSELLATI SFORZOLINI, M.D., PH.D.
		GLOBAL HEAD OF R&D AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
		GALDERMA

 

Therapeutic Dermatology: Latest updates across atopic dermatitis and acne

 

Four presentations on Nemluvio (nemolizumab), the first approved monoclonal antibody that specifically targets and inhibits the signaling of IL-31, will explore its efficacy and safety in different patient populations with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.^1-4,15-17 This includes a late-breaking presentation assessing the pharmacokinetics, safety and efficacy of nemolizumab in pediatric patients (aged 2 to 11 years) on Saturday, March 28 at 10:24-10:36 AM MDT / 5:24-5:36 PM CET in Bellco Theatre 3.¹ Additionally, an oral presentation of post hoc data from the ARCADIA long-term extension trial, taking place on Saturday, March 28 at 2:10-2:15 PM MDT / 9:10-9:15 PM CET in Lobby C, Poster Center 2, will look at the long-term maintenance of itch and skin responses with Nemluvio up to 104 weeks.² Two other posters will display data on Nemluvio’s long-term efficacy and safety up to two years in adolescents, and in patients with partial and minimal skin response at 16 weeks.^3,4

 

 

Our product theater on Sunday, March 29 at 10:30-11:15 AM MDT / 6:30-7:15 PM CETin Theatre 1 will delve into the critical role of neuroimmune interactions in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, focusing on how targeted IL-31 treatment can improve patient outcomes.

 

 

Galderma will also present four e-posters on AKLIEF (trifarotene) cream, showcasing decades of innovation behind four generations of retinoids, including fourth-generation trifarotene, its role in acne and skin health, and its molecular design.^7,8 Real-world data will further evaluate its impact on acne outcomes and skin quality through personalized regimens and assess its efficacy and safety for facial and truncal acne in Indian patients.^5,6

 

 

Dermatological Skincare: Nine presentations spanning sensitive skin, acne, eczema-prone and mature skin

 

 

Two oral presentations will be delivered at the congress: one exploring how high-risk factors for sensitive skin can be identified through artificial intelligence (Saturday March 28 at 1:05-1:10 PM MDT / 8:05-8:10 PM CET in Lobby C, Poster Center 2), and another to share results from a survey of dermatology practitioners on post-isotretinoin acne management (Sunday March 29 at 3:10-3:15 PM MDT / 11:10-11:15 PM CET in Lobby C, Poster Center 1).^9,18

 

 

Five e-posters will investigate the properties of Galderma’s Cetaphil portfolio in different skin types, including the time to itch relief with Cetaphil Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer and Restoraderm Eczema Rapid Relief Cream for patients with eczema-prone skin, its efficacy in mature and aging skin, its blendability with Sun Protection Factor across a range of skin tones, and the mildness of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.^19-21

 

 

Ahead of AAD, Galderma will host the Cetaphil Innovation Forum 2026 in collaboration with Galderma’s Global Sensitive Skincare Faculty bringing together healthcare professionals from around the globe to share how innovative biology-driven solutions, including AM/PM Serums and Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Line, can improve skin health by mitigating two key biological drivers of skin aging: oxidative stress and cellular senescence.Together, these strategies support a broader vision of skin longevity and resilience over time.

 

 

Injectable Aesthetics: Exploring the ability of different treatment modalities to address needs across the face and body

 

 

Five e-posters will share the latest development updates from Galderma’s injectable aesthetics portfolio, including data:

 

 

• On the company’s versatile Restylane hyaluronic acid portfolio, with e-posters on Restylane Lyft™ for augmentation of the chin region, Restylane Shaype™* in enhancing the jawline, Restylane Contour™* in the correction of temple hollowing, and Restylane Skinboosters™* in smoothing wrinkles in the décolletage.^10-13
• Investigating outcomes with RelabotulinumtoxinA*, Galderma’s ready-to-use liquid neuromodulator manufactured with PEARL™Technology, across different age groups when treating moderate-to-severe frown lines and crow’s feet.¹⁴

 

More details on Galderma’s scientific presentations at AAD can be found here.

 

*RelabotulinumtoxinA, Restylane Skinboosters, and Restylane Shaype for the jawline are investigational products not approved in the United States.

 

 

About Galderma

 

 

Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.

 

 

AKLIEF Important Safety Information

 

 

Indication: AKLIEF^® (trifarotene) cream, 0.005% is a retinoid indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older. Adverse Events: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) in patients treated with AKLIEF cream were application site irritation, application site pruritus (itching), and sunburn.

 

 

Warnings/Precautions: Patients using AKLIEF Cream may experience erythema, scaling, dryness, and stinging/burning. Use a moisturizer from the initiation of treatment, and, if appropriate, depending upon the severity of these adverse reactions, reduce the frequency of application of AKLIEF Cream, suspend or discontinue use. Avoid application of AKLIEF Cream to cuts, abrasions or eczematous or sunburned skin. Use of “waxing” as a depilatory method should be avoided on skin treated with AKLIEF Cream. Minimize exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and protective clothing over treated areas when exposure cannot be avoided.

 

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

 

 

Nemluvio Important Safety Information

 

 

Indications: NEMLUVIO^® (nemolizumab-ilto) is an interleukin-31 receptor alpha antagonist indicated for:
• the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in combination with topical corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors when the disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies.
• the treatment of adults with prurigo nodularis.
Contraindication: Known hypersensitivity to nemolizumab-ilto or to any of the excipients in NEMLUVIO. Warnings/Precautions: Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with NEMLUVIO use. If a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs, immediately institute appropriate therapy, and discontinue NEMLUVIO. Avoid use of live vaccines during treatment with NEMLUVIO. Adverse Events: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥1%) are:
• Atopic Dermatitis: headache (including migraine), arthralgia, urticaria, and myalgia.
• Prurigo Nodularis: headache, dermatitis atopic, eczema, and eczema nummular.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see full Prescribing Information including Patient Information.

 

 

References

 

 

1. Eichenfield LF, et al. Pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of nemolizumab in children (aged 2 to 11 years) with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Abstract #79657. Late-breaking presentation at 2026 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
2. Thaçi D, et al. Long-term (up to 104 weeks) maintenance of itch and skin responses with nemolizumab treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis – post hoc analyses from the ARCADIA long-term extension (LTE) trial. Abstract #76707. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
3. Reich A, et al. Long-term efficacy and safety of nemolizumab in adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Post hoc analyses from ARCADIA LTE two-year cut-off. Abstract #76688. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
4. Silverberg JI, et al. Continuous response with nemolizumab – efficacy and safety up to 104 weeks in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis with partial and minimal response (non-response) in skin at 16 weeks: post hoc analyses from ARCADIA LTE. Abstract #76623. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
5. Chandrashekar BS, et al. A 12-week real-world evaluation of safety and efficacy of trifarotene treatment for facial and truncal acne in Indian subjects. Abstract #75617. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
6. Dreno B, et al. Real-world evidence for a holistic regimen with trifarotene in acne and acne sequelae: Improving acne treatment outcomes and skin quality through personalized regimens. Abstract #73768. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
7. Gold LS, et al. From tretinoin to trifarotene: Fifty years of innovation in acne and skin health. Abstract #73796. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
8. Li MK, et al. The fourth-generation retinoid: Rational molecular design of trifarotene, selectivity, efficacy, and clinical outcomes. Abstract #73785. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
9. Farah M, et al. Identifying high-risk factors for sensitive skin through artificial intelligence: A cross-sectional analysis. Abstract #76215. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
10. Ablon G, et al. A randomized, comparator-controlled trial to evaluate a hyaluronic acid filler for augmentation of the chin region. Abstract #73111. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
11. Fabi S, et al. A randomized, evaluator-blinded, multicenter study to assess effectiveness and safety of a hyaluronic acid skin quality injectable for correction of wrinkles in the décolletage area. Abstract #72945. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
12. George R, et al. Long-term effectiveness and safety of a high G’ hyaluronic acid injectable as a treatment for restoring and enhancing the jawline. Abstract #72944. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
13. Siperstein R, et al. Correction of temple hollowing using a hyaluronic acid filler: Safety and effectiveness results from a randomized controlled investigation. Abstract #73119. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
14. Ablon G, et al. The influence of age on relabotulinumtoxinA outcomes in moderate-to-severe glabellar and lateral canthal lines: post-hoc analysis of three phase 3 double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Abstract #74752. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
15. Silverberg JI, et al. Phase 2B randomized study of nemolizumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and severe pruritus. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020;145(1):173-182. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2019.08.013.
16. Nemluvio^® U.S. Prescribing Information. Available online. Accessed March 2026.
17. Nemluvio^® European Medicines Agency. Summary of Product Characteristics. Available online. Accessed March 2026.
18. Zarabian N, et al. Post-isotretinoin acne management: A survey of dermatology practitioners. Abstract #76347. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
19. Nguyen TQ, et al. Improvement in time to itch relief after use of both a lotion and cream for eczema patients. Abstract #76198. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
20. Nguyen TQ, et al. Blendability of a tinted moisturizer with SPF across many skin tones. Abstract #72440. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.
21. Garimella S, et al. Assessing the mildness of cleansers using the corneosurfametery method. Abstract #76365. Poster presented at 2026 AAD Annual Meeting; March 27-31, 2026; United States.

 

 

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• An integrated platform combining strategy building, real-time analytics and execution to simplify F&O trading for India’s growing retail investor base
• Designed to eliminate fragmented workflows, NxtOption brings institutional-grade options analytics and seamless multi-leg execution to a single interface

 

HDFC securities today launched NxtOption, a next-generation platform designed to help retail investors analyse, build, and execute Futures & Options (F&O) strategies. The platform aims to simplify derivatives trading by integrating analytics, strategy tools, and execution into a single interface, addressing the growing demand for sophisticated trading solutions in India. This launch further reinforces HDFC securities’ commitment to ‘Powering India’s Investments’ by supporting investor participation in the capital markets through integrated tools and analytics.

 

Leadership Comment:

“Derivatives trading has become an important part of the Indian markets, but the rapid rise in retail participation has also highlighted key gaps in the ecosystem. A significant portion of trading remains speculative, with many participants lacking access to structured strategies, risk frameworks, and actionable insights. Execution inefficiencies, especially in multi-leg strategies, further impact outcomes. With NxtOption, we aim to bridge this gap by making professional-grade analytics and seamless execution more accessible, enabling a shift towards more disciplined, strategy-led trading and providing tools to assist investors in evaluating strategies more systematically,” said Dhiraj Relli, Managing Director & CEO, HDFC securities.

 

What is NxtOption

NxtOption is an integrated options trading platform by HDFC securities that allows users to build multi-leg F&O strategies, analyse risk and payoff scenarios, execute trades seamlessly, and track strategies in real time. Unlike traditional setups that require multiple tools, NxtOption brings everything together into one unified interface.

 

Why is HDFC securities launching NxtOption now

India’s derivatives market has seen rapid growth in retail participation, but most traders still rely on multiple platforms, manual calculations, and fragmented workflows. NxtOption addresses this gap by offering a single platform that simplifies strategy analysis, risk management, and trade execution, in line with the firm’s broader vision of ‘Powering India’s Investments’ through innovation-led solutions.

 

What are the key Features of NxtOption

1. Strategy Builder: Create and evaluate strategies before trading by building multi-leg strategies such as Straddles, Strangles, Iron Condors, and Butterflies. NxtOption allows users to view payoff charts, break-even points, profit and loss scenarios, combined Greeks, and margin requirements.
2. Strategy Watch: Allows users to track strategies as a whole and monitor complete strategies instead of individual legs, thereby enabling real-time tracking of strategy-level performance.
3. Easy Options: Provides strategy suggestions by converting a user’s market view (bullish, bearish, neutral) into relevant strategy ideas. It also enables users to view corresponding risk-reward profiles and is designed especially for new and evolving traders.
4. Advanced Derivatives Analytics: Provides real-time insights into Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Implied Volatility (IV), Open Interest (OI) trends, as well as time value and intrinsic value. It also includes features such as market movers, rollover insights, and F&O ban list tracking.

 

How is NxtOption Different from Other Trading Platforms

NxtOption stands out by eliminating the need for multiple tools. It offers an end-to-end workflow (idea → analysis → execution) and combines institutional-grade analytics with retail accessibility.

 

Where is NxtOption available for the traders to access

NxtOption is available across mobile (InvestRight) and the web platform of HDFC securities, as well as on the web platform of HDFC SKY, the discount broking offering.

 

To support users in evaluating options strategies through structured analytical features, the platform also introduces Easy Options, a feature that converts a trader’s market outlook into potential strategy suggestions. For example, if a trader has a bullish view on the Nifty over a particular timeframe, the system suggests suitable options strategies along with their risk-reward profiles.

 

With the introduction of NxtOption, HDFC securities continues to provide technology-enabled tools for users engaging with derivatives markets in India, by combining analytics, strategy creation, and execution into a single trading experience, thereby further strengthening its role in ‘Powering India’s Investments’ at scale.

 

For more information on NxtOption, please visit:

https://investright.onelink.me/Xwlu/viy5q4e.

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HJS Foundation (Human Judgment Systems Foundation) today released two complementary solutions: the Judgment Event Protocol (JEP) and the Human Judgment Structure (HJS) framework. As a minimalist open standard, JEP generates tamper-proof records of AI decision accountability, just like an aircraft black box; HJS embeds human judgment logic into AI operation processes — together, they transform “human oversight” from a regulatory requirement into a verifiable technical fact, providing an optional technical solution for AI accountability.

 

How to prove that AI decisions (such as loan approvals, medical diagnoses, border screenings, etc.) have undergone human review? JEP generates immutable audit trails of human intervention through four cryptographic primitives — Judge, Verify, Delegate, Terminate; HJS builds a controllable and accountable system to prevent risks such as AI drift and ensure that human judgment guides AI operations.

 

 

Current systems rely on alterable post-hoc documentation, while JEP and HJS work in tandem: JEP acts like an aviation black box, not judging performance but ensuring traceability; HJS embeds human oversight into AI workflows — together, they provide an undeniable factual basis for regulators, developers, and users.

 

 

Paired with the HJS framework, the JEP protocol provides a compliant technical option for trustworthy AI. Together, they achieve cross-platform and cross-model interoperability, solving core issues such as difficult accountability and inconsistent standards.

 

 

About HJS Foundation:

 

 

Founded in 2026 and registered in Singapore, HJS Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on developing minimalist and reliable technical standards (including the JEP protocol and HJS framework) to support human-AI accountability and the transparency of automated systems.

 

 

 

 

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Venster School of Excellence recently held a Faculty Skills Enrichment Conclave in Coimbatore, bringing together educators, industry professionals, and technology experts to discuss how academic institutions can better prepare students for the evolving job market. The event provided a platform for meaningful interaction between faculty members and professionals from technology-driven industries.

The conclave focused on helping educators understand industry expectations and guiding students toward careers requiring both technical knowledge and practical skills. Faculty from several colleges participated, along with chief guests actively working in technology businesses and industry sectors.

Educationist JP Gandhi noted, “The global employment landscape is changing rapidly, driven by economic uncertainties, technological disruption, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Organisations across the world are restructuring and redefining skill requirements in response to digital transformation.” He further added, “In this challenging environment, institutions must actively partner with leading skill developers like VENSTER to transform students into industry-ready and employable professionals.”

Managing Director of Haribhavanam Hotels, Mr. Balachandar Raju, said at the conclave, “We implemented technology in our KOT systems over a decade ago after I witnessed its effectiveness in overseas restaurants. That experience made me clearly understand the importance of technology in the hospitality industry.

Students today must equip themselves with these skills without excuses. There is a common misconception that technology is not essential for hotels, but in the modern era, it has significantly simplified operations and enhanced efficiency across the food business.”

Educationist Shandhip Sabapathy shared an inspiring and thought-provoking story that deeply resonated with the participants. His narrative centred on hope and resilience in the midst of a challenging recessionary environment, where companies are increasingly restructuring, downsizing unskilled resources, and adopting artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency.

Experts noted that while traditional roles are evolving, opportunities are growing in data analytics, data science, and business analytics. This has increased demand for skilled professionals, leading students to pursue programmes such as a data analytics course in Coimbatore, a data analyst course with placement, and data science training in Coimbatore. Chief guests shared insights on the use of technology tools, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems in real-world operations, helping faculty align teaching with industry practices. 

Chief guests shared insights on the use of technology tools, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems in real-world operations, helping faculty align teaching with industry practices. Participants also highlighted increasing relevance of programmes like software courses in Coimbatore, business analytics courses in Coimbatore, and business analyst courses with placement.

The conclave emphasised practical learning through live project training, internships, and mock interview preparation. Experts stressed that beyond technical skills, employers value communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, prompting institutions to increasingly integrate soft skill development with technical training.

The conclave also highlighted the role of Venster School of Excellence, which has been actively engaged in skill development and training in Coimbatore for over a decade, collaborating with colleges and institutions to deliver career-focused programmes.

Recognised as a growing IT training institute in Coimbatore, the organisation offers specialised programmes including data analytics training under the data science course with placement and business analyst training, designed to combine classroom learning with practical exposure. The institute provides training for commerce students through courses such as the Tally course and Zoho Books training, enabling proficiency in widely used accounting and enterprise tools.

The organisation offers specialised management upskilling programmes for IT professionals, enabling career advancement in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. With flexible weekend and fast-track batches, it equips professionals with industry-relevant skills through practical, expert-led training.

Through these initiatives, students gain practical knowledge for careers in finance, business operations analytics, and technology roles, supported by mock interviews, resume preparation and career guidance programmes. Over the years, the institute has contributed to skill enrichment across technical and non-technical areas, including coding, data analysis, business analytics and professional communication.

Chief Guest Mr. Ambi Moorthy, startup mentor, highlighted the success stories of emerging young startups in recent times and noted that the VENSTER-led incubation centres in and around Coimbatore have consistently nurtured and contributed a significant number of successful young entrepreneurs to society.

Participants noted that such conclaves strengthen academia-industry collaboration, enabling educators to better align teaching with real-world requirements. With increasing adoption of digital technologies, demand for analytics and business intelligence skills is expected to grow, making programmes such as a data science course, a data analytics course with placement and a business analyst course increasingly significant.

The conclave concluded by emphasising the importance of continued collaboration to build a future-ready education ecosystem.

Business Wire India

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) confirms that it is in discussions regarding a potential business combination with Puig, in which the two companies would potentially merge their businesses. No final decision has been made, and no agreement has been reached. Unless and until an agreement is signed between the companies, there can be no assurances regarding the deal or its terms.

 

Forward-Looking Statement

 

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding a potential transaction and the anticipated timing, terms, and completion of any such transaction.

 

 

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the possibility that no agreement will be reached, that required regulatory approvals may not be obtained, or that other conditions to a potential transaction may not be satisfied.

 

 

There can be no assurance that any transaction will be consummated or, if consummated, as to its timing or terms. The Estée Lauder Companies undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

 

 

About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

 

 

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

 

 

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India’s renewable energy expansion has reached over 200 GW of installed capacity as of 2025, yet persistent challenges like urban heat islands, air pollution, water stress, and mounting battery waste highlight that generation alone falls short. For a nation of 1.5 billion facing some of the planet’s most acute climate pressures, the path forward demands data-driven decarbonisation—a practical, economically sound approach that integrates measurement, circularity, and infrastructure to deliver measurable results without straining balance sheets.

 

Motivus, a climate-tech firm incubated at IIT Guwahati, is addressing this challenge through a three-layered approach to sustainable energy. It begins with data and insights, where advanced carbon accounting and ESG intelligence platforms convert emissions data into clear, actionable inputs for decision-making. Building on this, the second layer focuses on circularity in energy storage, led by its patented battery regeneration technology that extends asset life and reduces waste. The third layer brings these efforts together through on-ground infrastructure integration, where modular energy systems combine renewables with intelligent storage to deliver reliable, efficient power solutions. Together, these three layers create a connected framework that moves from measurement to optimisation and finally to real-world implementation.

 

At the heart lies Motivus’s internationally patented AI/ML-enabled battery regeneration technology, which restores lead-acid batteries without opening, dismantling, or adding chemicals. By targeting hardened lead sulphate crystals and reactivating material, the process extends battery lifespans with warranty-backed performance, reduces hazardous waste streams, minimises fresh lead extraction, achieves up to 80% emission-free regeneration, and sidesteps the need for scarce mineral mining. This creates tangible economic value—lower replacement costs and optimised assets—while tackling India’s massive installed base of lead-acid batteries in real time.

 

Completing the framework is green infrastructure integration through modular energy ecosystems that pair renewables with intelligent storage, optimised for Tier 2, Tier 3 cities, and rural areas. These solutions support critical applications like telecom towers, semi-urban healthcare, MSMEs, agricultural irrigation, e-rickshaws, off-grid solar setups, and domestic backups. Unlike lithium-based alternatives, which struggle with high costs, heat sensitivity, import dependencies, and infrastructure demands in Indian conditions, Motivus leverages existing lead-acid infrastructure to enable energy sovereignty—cutting capital expenditure on new procurement, operational expenses via extended lifecycles and digital monitoring, import risks, recycling burdens, and waste generation.

 

“India’s climate challenge isn’t about installing more panels; it’s about execution efficiency, asset longevity, and turning sustainability into a financial advantage for businesses and communities alike. Motivus is proving that circularity can regenerate batteries, restore economic viability, and power energy sovereignty across rural Bharat—bridging policy ambition with on-ground reality in a way that strengthens balance sheets, not burdens them,” said Mr. Probal Ghosal, Chairman & Mentor – Motivus Innovation; Founder & Chairman, Ghosal Catalyst Ventures (GCV); Co-Founder & Former Chairman – Ujala Cygnus Healthcare.

 

This model reframes the energy transition: lithium storage often requires heavy upfront investments and specialised support, yet falters in high-temperature environments. By contrast, Motivus reduces Cap-Ex through regeneration and annuity models, trims Op-Ex with AI oversight, and avoids import-heavy chains—making green progress accessible for cost-sensitive sectors. As global climate finance hits $10 trillion by 2030 and ESG pressures mount, such innovations signal how India can achieve net-zero goals through smarter utilisation, not just expansion.

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Kinaxis^® Inc. (TSX: KXS), a global leader in supply chain orchestration, today announced it has been positioned as a Leader in both the 2026 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for Discrete Industries and the 2026 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for Process Industries. In both reports, Gartner recognized Kinaxis for its ability to execute and completeness of vision.

 

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Kinaxis has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for eleven times in a row. Kinaxis has also been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for Process Industries and Discrete Industries.

 

“In our opinion, being named a Leader reflects the growing need for supply chains to deliver measurable business outcomes in the face of constant disruption,” said Andrew Bell, Chief Product Officer at Kinaxis. “Organizations today must maintain and improve service levels, optimize working capital, and respond to volatility in real time. Maestro unifies planning and execution in a concurrent environment where automation and AI help teams act with speed and confidence, driving adaptability that sustains performance.”

 

 

As supply chains increasingly operate continuously rather than in fixed planning cycles, organizations require orchestration that keeps pace with constant change. Kinaxis delivers this through Maestro™, its AI-powered platform spanning S&OP, demand, supply, inventory, production planning and scheduling. By combining deterministic automation and composable agentic AI in a shared concurrent model, Maestro enables confident decision-making at enterprise scale across organizations from the mid-market to global enterprises.

 

 

With expanded Maestro Agents, Maestro Agent Studio, and a unified data foundation, Kinaxis supports both repeatable execution and adaptive reasoning within a governed environment. These advancements are supported by strategic partnerships including Databricks and with other leading software vendors in the broader enterprise ecosystem. Innovation is further reinforced by Kinaxis’ expanding intellectual property portfolio, which includes nearly 90 issued patents globally and a significant number of additional patents pending across multiple jurisdictions. Approximately 45% of the portfolio focuses on AI and machine learning, underscoring continued investment in intelligent supply chain orchestration.

 

 

Complimentary copies of the 2026 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for Discrete Industries and for Process Industries reports are available for download here.

 

 

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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record – 2014, 2016, 2018
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation – 2019, 2017, 2015

 

 

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About Kinaxis
Kinaxis is a leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro, combines proprietary technologies and techniques that provide full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

 

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DFI Retail, a leading Asian retailer has launched a pilot with SymphonyAI, a global leader in Vertical AI platforms, to evaluate advanced retail intelligence capabilities designed to enhance enterprise merchandise planning. The initiative reflects DFI’s disciplined, customer-first approach to assessing how next-generation retail insights can support better decisions across promotions, assortment, clustering, and space planning.

 

As competition intensifies and customer expectations evolve, DFI is investing in a proven and scaled AI solution that aims to strengthen retail fundamentals, improve process efficiency, and support more agile merchandising decisions.

 

 

Crystal Chan, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer, DFI Retail Group said,“This strategic initiative with SymphonyAI reflects DFI’s commitment to improve our core data foundation and technology solutions for our team members. We aim to make better and faster merchandising decisions to continuously improve quality and value for our customers across Asia, all enabled by AI.”

 

 

Exploring Next-Generation Retail Intelligence

 

 

Retailers around the world are embracing technologies that help turn disparate data into unified insight, enhancing planning, responsiveness, and operational clarity. DFI’s initiative embodies this broader industry evolution toward connected retail intelligence — where data, planning, and execution insights coalesce to inform decision pathways and support retailer priorities.

 

 

Why DFI Selected SymphonyAI’s Retail Platform for Evaluation

 

 

DFI’s decision to work with SymphonyAI reflects the alignment between DFI’s future performance aspirations and the platform’s retail specialization, unified data and architecture, and proven presence in enterprise retail environments.

 

 

“Leading retailers are investing in connected, data-centric platforms that help align planning and execution while strengthening decision confidence,” said Manish Choudhary, President, SymphonyAI Retail. “Our retail platform is designed to support customers as they evaluate advanced intelligence capabilities in real operating conditions and build foundations for longer-term transformation.”

 

 

Retail Impact Context

 

 

The importance of investments like DFI’s is underscored by findings from SymphonyAI’s Economic Impact of Vertical AI research, which highlights the scale of opportunity when retail planning and execution are informed by domain-specific intelligence. That study estimates up to $54 billion in annual economic impact in the retail and grocery sector alone, driven by optimized promotion planning, assortment & personalization, and inventory management.

 

 

In documented customer examples, Vertical AI platforms have helped global grocery and enterprise retail organizations achieve measurable results such as multi-million-dollar profit improvements, significant sales lift, and more efficient cross-functional coordination — showing what’s possible as retailers bring connected insight to core operational decisions.

 

 

About DFI Retail

 

 

DFI Retail Group is a leading Asian retailer driven by its purpose to ‘Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments’. As at 31 December 2025, the Group and its associates operated 7,580 outlets and employed more than 79,000 people across 12 markets.

 

 

The Group is committed to delivering quality, value and service to consumers across the region through trusted brands, strong local market positions, and a broad retail ecosystem supported by extensive store networks, digital capabilities and efficient supply chains.

 

 

DFI Retail Group and its associates operate a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings and restaurants.

 

 

About SymphonyAI

 

 

SymphonyAI delivers Vertical AI platforms that help enterprises solve their most complex, high-value challenges — from stopping financial crime to improving store -performance and boosting manufacturing efficiency. Trusted by more than 2,000 enterprise customers worldwide, including 200 of the top financial institutions, the top 25 CPG companies, and many of the world’s largest grocers and industrial manufacturers, SymphonyAI provides domain-trained applications and pre-built agents that are ready to work on day one. Learn more at https://www.symphonyai.com/.

 

 

 

 

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APEC 2026 – Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today introduced a breakthrough in flyback topology extending the power range of flyback converters to 440 W—well beyond the limits that traditionally required more complex resonant and LLC topologies. The new TOPSwitchGaN™ flyback IC family unites the company’s groundbreaking PowiGaN™ technology with its iconic TOPSwitch™ IC architecture, reducing complexity, eliminating heat sinks in many cases, shortening design time, improving manufacturability, and lowering total system cost.

 

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“This is more than a product evolution—it’s a fundamental shift in how engineers can approach power supply design,” said Silvestro Fimiani, director of product marketing at Power Integrations. “For decades, designers have had to move to resonant topologies like LLC as power levels increased. With TOPSwitchGaN, we’re pushing flyback into a power range previously not possible, allowing engineers to achieve high efficiency and performance with a far simpler architecture.”

 

TOPSwitchGaN ICs provide 92 percent efficiency across the load range—from 10 percent to 100 percent load—and easily beat European Energy-related Products (ErP) regulations at less than 50 mW power consumption for standby and off modes. The device does this without the need for synchronous rectification. They are ideal for high-end appliances, e-bike chargers, and industrial applications.

 

 

PowiGaN switches deliver much lower R_DS(ON) than silicon. This results in reduced conduction losses which dramatically increase the power capability of flyback converters. These new devices incorporate 800 V PowiGaN switches, which provide excellent surge withstand capabilities and low switching losses, meaning that they can operate at switching frequencies of up to 150 kHz to minimize transformer size.

 

 

No-load consumption is well below 50 mW at 230 VAC including line sense, and up to 210 mW of output power is available for 300 mW input at 230 VAC to run housekeeping functions when units are in standby mode.

 

 

Fimiani continued: “As the first device to combine offline switchers into small packages—and with billions of units sold since 1994—the TOPSwitch name stands for innovation in power conversion. Engineers rely on TOPSwitch for its efficiency and ease of use, and now those benefits are available for an even wider range of designs. TOPSwitchGaN expands the power range of the flyback architecture to 440 W—previously unheard of using a flyback architecture—expanding the use of flybacks into applications previously requiring more complex topologies.”

 

 

The new ICs are available in two styles. For ultra-slim designs, low-profile eSOP™-12 surface-mount packaging enables 135 W (85–265 VAC) to be delivered without a heat sink for applications such as appliances. The vertical orientation of the eSIP™-7 package minimizes PCB footprint and has a thermal impedance equivalent to a TO-220-packaged part. By mounting a metal heat sink using a simple clip, the extended power range is achieved for applications including power tools, e-bikes, and garage openers. Because TOPSwitchGaN ICs are pin-to-pin compatible with TinySwitch™-5 off-line switcher ICs, designers can use the same methodology for applications spanning 10 W up to 440 W.

 

 

Availability & Resources

 

 

Pricing for TOPSwitchGaN starts at $1.00 for 10,000-unit quantities. The following reference design materials are available:

 

 

• DER-1079 – this kit uses TOP7074K to deliver a 60 W, wide-range isolated flyback PSU for appliances;
• DER-1019 – this kit details a 356 W highline (89 V / 4 A) isolated flyback industrial PSU, based on TOP7078E;
• RDK-1018 – this e-bike charger kit is a 168 W wide-range isolated flyback design using TOP7075E.

 

 

For further information, contact a Power Integrations sales representative or one of the company’s authorized worldwide distributors—DigiKey, Newark, Mouser and RS Components, or visit power.com.

 

About Power Integrations

 

 

Power Integrations, Inc. is a leading innovator in semiconductor technologies for high-voltage power conversion. The company’s products are key building blocks in the clean-power ecosystem, enabling the generation of renewable energy as well as the efficient transmission and consumption of power in applications ranging from milliwatts to megawatts. For more information, please visit www.power.com.

 

 

Power Integrations, the Power Integrations logo, PowiGaN, TOPSwitchGaN, TOPSwitch, TinySwitch and EcoSmart are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of Power Integrations, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner.

 

 

 

 

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