Archives March 2025

Bengaluru, 21st March 2025: Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, a pioneering institution in eye care, has performed Asia’s first AI-designed intraocular lens implantation. Under the leadership of Professor Dr. Sri Ganesh, Chairman & Managing Director of Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital and Founder Trustee of Shraddha Eye Care Trust, the hospital achieved this milestone, making him the first surgeon in Asia to carry out the procedure using Rayner RayOne Galaxy and Galaxy Toric intraocular lenses (IOLs).

“Our goal is always to provide the best solutions for our patients, and this innovation allows us to offer superior vision outcomes with minimal side effects,” said Dr. Sri Ganesh. “By leveraging AI-driven technology in intraocular lens design, we can achieve greater precision, enhanced customization, and improved patient satisfaction.”

This represents a notable advancement in AI-driven vision correction and a significant step forward in refractive cataract surgery, bringing us closer to more personalized vision solutions.

“The biggest challenge with previous IOLs has been balancing vision quality with night vision clarity,” explained Dr. Sri Ganesh. “This new lens overcomes this by using AI to optimize light distribution, giving patients an exceptional visual experience. It revolutionizes vision with its non-diffractive, AI-optimized spiral design, ensuring seamless clarity at all distances while enhancing contrast sensitivity. Unlike traditional trifocal lenses, it evenly distributes light across all focal points, reducing halos and glare for improved night vision. Its innovative optical structure enhances contrast even in low light, and the toric variant offers optimal rotational stability for precise astigmatic correction.”

These lenses are specifically designed for patients with cataracts and astigmatism who seek reduced dependence—or complete independence—from glasses.

“For our patients, achieving true spectacle independence has always been a priority. They are particularly beneficial for individuals who require excellent vision across all distances while maintaining good night vision for driving and other low-light activities,” noted Dr. Sri Ganesh.

According to Dr. Sri Ganesh, the initial post-operative results have been extremely promising, with patients reporting excellent visual clarity within the first 24 hours. He added that long-term studies will continue to assess patient-reported experiences, particularly in real-world conditions like night driving and low-light environments.

Dr. Sri Ganesh is widely recognized for his expertise in high-risk surgeries, earning a stellar reputation in the field of advanced eye care. With an impeccable track record, he has performed over 100,000 Phaco surgeries and 50,000 Refractive surgeries, demonstrating exceptional surgical precision and innovation. His expertise is highly sought after on the global stage, serving on the advisory boards of leading companies such as Carl Zeiss Meditec Germany and J&J Vision USA. Beyond surgery, he has played a pivotal role in ophthalmic innovation, holding multiple patents for groundbreaking solutions that continue to shape the future of eye care.

To ensure an informed decision-making process, Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital offers comprehensive counseling and visual simulation sessions for patients considering these AI-designed IOLs. These sessions allow patients to preview their expected vision outcomes, including night vision improvements.

“With AI-driven advancements like these, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in ophthalmology. Our mission at Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital is to continually push the boundaries of innovation to provide our patients with the best possible visual outcomes. We are thrilled to bring this revolutionary technology to Asia and look forward to its impact on the future of vision correction,” added Dr. Sri Ganesh.

Under Dr. Sri Ganesh’s leadership, Nethradhama is committed to innovation and excellence, continuously integrating state-of-the-art technologies to ensure the best possible visual outcomes for patients. Through its dedication to research, training, and compassionate care, it has established itself as a trusted name in eye health, both in India and globally.

Seasoned actor Hemant Chaudhary, known for his powerful screen presence, is captivating audiences once again with Sun Neo’s recently launched show Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri, where he plays Kuldeep, the father of the lead character Rudra (played by Savi Thakur). Kuldeep is a man deeply rooted in his beliefs, shaped by his unwavering loyalty to his mother. His perspective on life, relationships, and family dynamics makes him a complex yet intriguing character.

Speaking about his character, Hemant Chaudhary shares, “The character I am playing has his own outlook on life. What may seem negative to some might actually be positive in his own way because he blindly follows his mother. Whatever she says becomes his ultimate truth. If she tells him something, he believes it without question. If she says his wife is not right for him, he will accept it without hesitation.”

The Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri actor futher added, “It’s quite ironic that a thick, well-groomed mustache is often linked to negativity. A long mustache is usually associated with power or dominance, and if styled a certain way, it tends to indicate a negative character. But I don’t believe that’s always true. I have interpreted Kuldeep in my own way, as I believe that defines who he is.”

Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri follows Gauri, a brave and kind-hearted girl whose faith guides her through life. Forced into an unwanted marriage, she navigates challenges as the Bundela family’s daughter-in-law, shaping her own destiny with wisdom and courage. Starring Eshaa Pathak, Savi Thakur, and Swati Shah, watch this emotional drama on Sun Neo, Mon-Sun at 8:30 PM.

INDIA– March 20, 2025 – Cohesity, the leader in AI-powered data security, is expanding Cohesity Gaia, the enterprise knowledge discovery assistant, to deliver one of the industry’s first AI search capabilities for backup data stored on-premises. The solution will be available for use with Cisco UCS, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Nutanix. The expansion will enable enterprises to uncover AI-powered insights by unlocking the full potential of their on-premises backup data.

As enterprises increasingly adopt hybrid cloud strategies, many prefer to have valuable, critical data remain on-premises to meet security, compliance, and performance requirements. Extending Cohesity Gaia to data stored on-premises empowers enterprises to tap into more high-quality data and remain fully in control of their infrastructure.

“Many of our customers require an AI solution for on-premises environments. This solution allows them to maintain complete control over sensitive data while benefiting from generative AI capabilities at the same time,” said Sanjay Poonen, president and chief executive officer, Cohesity. “By deploying Cohesity Gaia on-premises, they can harness powerful data intelligence directly within their environment and not worry about any of that data leaving their infrastructure.”

Leveraging NVIDIA accelerated computing and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform — including with NVIDIA NIM microservices and NVIDIA NeMo Retriever — the Cohesity Gaia discovery assistant brings the power of generative AI to data backups and archives. Cohesity Gaia lets customers unleash new levels of insight, efficiency, innovation, and growth.

“Access to data is a crucial foundation for building advanced AI systems, including agentic AI,” said Pat Lee, vice president, Strategic Enterprise Partnerships, NVIDIA. “By integrating NVIDIA NIM microservices and NeMo Retriever into Cohesity Gaia, enterprises can harness AI-driven insights directly within their infrastructure to preserve data accessibility and security while unlocking new levels of intelligence.”

The extension of Cohesity Gaia to on-premises environments will mark a significant milestone in the evolution of AI-driven enterprise data management. Key benefits of the solution include:

• Complete control and security – allowing enterprises to retain full control over backup data while harnessing AI to extract meaningful insights.
• High-performance AI with NVIDIA accelerated computing – delivering the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of AI capabilities using accelerated computing
• Multi-lingual indexing and querying – allowing global enterprises to search and analyze data in multiple languages.
• Customizable and scalable infrastructure – making it easy for customers to tailor their data intelligence environment to specific business needs.
• Reference architectures – providing a prescriptive way for enterprises to deploy the solution on-premises across multiple hardware platforms.
• Pre-packaged on-premises LLMs – eliminating the need for any customer backup data to be transferred to the cloud.
• Optimized architecture – enabling efficient searches of petabyte-level volumes of data.

Customers like JSR Corporation, an international research and manufacturing company, are evaluating the benefits of leveraging Cohesity Gaia’s on-premises solution.

“With research centers in many locations, our researchers speak different languages. We want to be able to use generative AI to look across years of our data to discover insights that can accelerate the rate of our research and discovery,” said Ryan Reed, Head of IT, JSR Corporation. “Cohesity is leveraging NVIDIA AI Enterprise software and expertise to make that possible with an on-premises AI solution that uses our own collective knowledge.”

Cohesity is collaborating with data security, infrastructure, and AI industry leaders to bring Gaia to enterprises worldwide. Cisco, HPE, and Nutanix will be among the organizations that can offer Cohesity Gaia software with their full stack solutions. Cohesity and Cisco will validate and deploy Cohesity Gaia Software on Cisco AI PODs—plug-and-play AI infrastructure stacks that integrate compute, storage, networking, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise to simplify adoption with scalable, efficient, and future-ready deployment. Cohesity and HPE will work together to validate and deploy Cohesity Gaia Software on HPE Private Cloud AI, a turnkey, cloud-based solution co-developed with NVIDIA.

Mumbai, 20th March 2025

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has launched its first-ever issue of Perpetual Bonds for an amount of ₹1,247 crores at an annual coupon rate of 8.40%. This landmark initiative marks a major step in optimizing the company’s capital structure while capitalizing on the current supportive market conditions.

The issuance of Perpetual Bonds is a strategic move aimed at enhancing IREDA’s Tier-I capital, ensuring a stronger financial foundation to support the rapid expansion of India’s green energy infrastructure.

In addition to this achievement, IREDA has received a refund of ₹24.48 crores on March 19, 2025, from the Income Tax Department towards partial relief granted by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) for Assessment Year (AY) 2011-12, related to certain disallowances. Refund of approximately ₹195 crores is under process for similar relief provided by CIT (Appeals) for AYs 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2015-16 to 2018-19, which is yet to be received.

Commenting on the successful issuance, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director, IREDA, said, “This is a historic milestone for IREDA. We extend our gratitude to investors for their enthusiastic response. Strengthening our capital base through Perpetual Bonds will enable us to scale up financing for renewable energy projects, accelerating India’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future.”

Bengaluru, March 20, 2025: Bandhan AMC, a leading name in the Indian investment management industry, announced its new alternate investment platform, Vedartha. The new platform seeks to offer products using listed equities and fixed-income solutions under Bandhan AMC’s Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) as well as Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Equity-focused products offered under Vedartha will be managed by a team led by Mrinal Singh, Head – Alternates (Listed Equities), whereas Fixed Income products offered under Vedartha will be managed by a team headed by Bhupendra Meel, Head – PMS & Alternative – Fixed Income.

“Vedartha was born out of a vision to cater to a niche audience with distinct needs. Vedartha derives its essence from Sanskrit words— Veda, embodying the timeless pursuit of wisdom through knowledge, and Artha, signifying prosperity through purposeful wealth creation. Together, they reflect a philosophy where expertise drives prosperity, and wealth becomes a means to create enduring impact. Vedartha is supported by a dedicated and seasoned investment team with proven expertise, along with a senior management team with an average experience of 15-20 years. It is backed by Bandhan AMC’s 25-year legacy and supported by Bandhan Group, GIC (Singapore), and ChrysCapital.” said Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC.

“Vedartha reflects our commitment to offering bespoke solutions that cater to the nuanced financial aspirations of our clients. By combining innovation, expertise, and purpose-driven strategies within the listed equity space, we aim to support our clients in their wealth creation journey.” said Mrinal Singh, Head – Alternatives (Listed Equities), Bandhan AMC.

“At its heart, Vedartha echoes our belief that wealth creation is a journey guided by knowledge, expertise, and purpose. In the PMS and Alternative space, Vedartha is designed to create unique solutions for our clients, simplifying the complexities of navigating dynamic markets with trust & confidence.” added Bhupendra Meel, Head – PMS & Alternative – Fixed Income.

Vedartha’s investment philosophy is built on identifying high-potential opportunities, crafting pertinent strategies, and constructing portfolios. Vedartha provides customised investment solutions that balance today’s opportunities with tomorrow’s possibilities. It provides a commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience through rigorous reviews, proactive insights, and personalised strategies.

Mumbai, March 20, 2025: WOW Skin Science, India’s leading beauty, skincare, and wellness brand, has launched a campaign spotlighting the WOW Sunscreen range, enriched with Aloe Vera and Glutathione. The sunscreen range provides quick absorption, no white cast, water resistance (up to 2 hours), and seamless makeup compatibility, making it the perfect choice for everyday wear.

Through this campaign, WOW Skin Science aims to spread awareness and make sun care engaging with an exclusive ‘WOW Sunscreen Rhyme,’ designed to make sunscreen application enjoyable and memorable. To add to the excitement, the brand is launching a giveaway, encouraging users to create Reels using the custom audio for a chance to win prizes worth ₹1 lakh. By making sun protection effortless and rewarding, this campaign reinforces the importance of daily sunscreen use. Details will be shared soon on WOW Skin Science’s social media.

The importance of consistent sun protection remains a key concern in skincare, yet many consumers struggle with finding the right sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast or feel greasy. WOW Skin Science aims to eliminate these challenges with its broad-spectrum UVA & UVB protection formula, ensuring an effortless, comfortable experience for all skin types.

“We believe sunscreen should be a joy to wear, not a hassle,” said Manish Chowdhary, Co-Founder, WOW Skin Science. “Too often, people skip sunscreen because of greasy textures, white cast, or discomfort. With our formulation, we have addressed these concerns head-on, creating an easy-to-use, skin-loving solution that blends effortlessly. It offers high-performance UVA & UVB protection, quick absorption, and a lightweight feel, making sun care a seamless part of your daily routine. Our goal is to make sunscreen an essential, enjoyable step in skincare, ensuring that everyone can stay protected without compromise.”

Bengaluru, March 20, 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced the open-sourcing of Trend Cybertron, an AI model and agent framework designed to accelerate the development of autonomous cybersecurity agents. As one of the first specialized cybersecurity LLMs, it provides organizations and researchers worldwide access to advanced cybersecurity capabilities at no cost. The specialized Trend Cybertron model is fine-tuned using Llama 3.1 and supports rapid, reliable deployment with NVIDIA NIM inference microservices on NVIDIA accelerated infrastructure.

Sharda Tickoo, Country Manager for India & SAARC at Trend Micro: “The secret sauce of Trend Cybertron is the data it continuously learns from, fine-tuned for optimized threat detection and mitigation. By bringing to bear the very highest quality threat data and NVIDIA’s industry-leading AI expertise, we’ve made proactive security a reality, enabling us to predict and prevent threats like never before. This innovation isn’t just a win for our customers—it’s about making the entire digital, connected world a safer place.”

Global organizations are struggling to innovate and grow while being weighed down by security challenges, fragmented point solutions, and an overwhelming flood of threat alerts. The complexity demands a shift to a proactive approach. Powered by NVIDIA AI at the core, Trend Cybertron moves beyond chasing threats, applying intelligent, decision-making AI agents to predict and respond.

Pat Lee, Vice President of Strategic Enterprise Partnerships at NVIDIA: “With the ability to understand, reason and take action, AI agents give organizations a powerful new cybersecurity tool. Agentic AI security agents built with the Trend Cybertron model and framework using NVIDIA AI can analyze massive amounts of data in real time to detect potential threats, adapt dynamically, and respond autonomously. “

To operationalize this vision, Trend has built its agentic AI strategy with NVIDIA AI software to accelerate cybersecurity automation, helping organizations proactively manage risks with resource scanning, risk assessment, priority-based reasoning, and actionable remediation suggestions.

Organizations can apply multiple blueprints and seamlessly integrate AI agents to automate security tasks with resource scanning, proactively mitigate threats, and scale their defenses to manage threats more effectively, all within the NVIDIA ecosystem. Specifically, this will help:

● Enhance security posture: enabling teams to precisely anticipate risk across the entire attack surface.

● Reduce alert overload: alleviate fatigue for SecOps teams through more accurate prioritization.

● Save developers’ time: overcome security skills shortages by providing actionable insights to help them identify and remediate risks.

● Unleash greater value: deliver more powerful insights from existing risk sensors.

Trend Cybertron is designed to proactively manage risk, leveraging threat intelligence from over 250 million sensors worldwide—the broadest in the industry. It interprets user queries, generates actionable plans, and performs a holistic risk assessment by retrieving real-time cybersecurity intelligence from Trend Micro’s cloud, ultimately providing with tailored recommendations and best practices to secure an enterprise’s AI systems.

NVIDIA provided support and AI microservices for developing and deploying the model. Trend Micro trained and optimized the Trend Cybertron model for inference using NVIDIA DGX supercomputing to reduce the time required to fine-tune the model.

Trend Cybertron currently consists of an 8-billion-parameter AI model and an initial specialized AI agent, with additional models and agents in development to expand its cybersecurity capabilities. A larger and more advanced version with 70-billion-parameter of the model is planned for the near future to address the cybersecurity challenges of tomorrow.

National, March 20th, 2025: Prowatch, the smartwatch accessory sub-brand of Lava International Limited, Indias leading homegrown smartphone brand, is set to kick off the much-awaited sale of Prowatch V1, exclusively on Flipkart starting today 20th March. Prowatch V1 is introduced with the tagline, Live the Future for the young buyers.

Prowatch V1 stands out with its 1.85-inch AMOLED display featuring a high resolution of 390×450 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Powered by the advanced 2.5D GPU Animation Engine, the smartwatch offers smooth UI transitions and enhanced visual experience. With Bluetooth v5.3 connectivity, Assisted GPS, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, the V1 is designed to keep up with an active and adventurous lifestyle.

Powered by the advanced Realtek 8773 chipset, Prowatch V1 delivers smooth, lag-free performance while optimizing power consumption for extended usage. Its highly accurate VC9213 PPG sensor ensures precise health and fitness tracking, offering reliable data for monitoring heart rate, activity levels, and overall wellness. With over 110 sports modes, the V1 caters to a wide spectrum of fitness enthusiasts, from runners and cyclists to yoga practitioners, making it the perfect companion for diverse workout routines.

Chennai, 20/03/25: Danfoss India, a global leader in engineering tech solutions for infrastructure, climate, and energy sectors, proudly announces the launch of 7 new sustainable and innovative products, set to redefine HVACR industry. These products were unveiled at the recent ACREX India 2025, one of South Asia’s largest expos, focused on showcasing the latest technological advancements and innovations accelerating the rapid growth of HVACR manufacturing and sales sector in India. The new products help monitor & control temperature, optimize energy efficiency performance, and regulate & manage the flow of fluids gases in the HVAC system.

Danfoss India’s commitment to sustainability takes center-stage again with the introduction of the following series of products, thereby reinforcing their position as a preferred sustainability partner in the industry.

• P070 Sensor, & A2L/A3 Gas Sensors, which monitor and detect changes in temperature, pressure, or gas levels in HVAC systems.
• EKE100 – SH Controller with Display, & EKE110 – Controller for Vapor & Liquid Injection Systems, that regulate and manage the flow of fluids, vapors, or liquids in HVAC systems to optimize performance and efficiency.
• ETS5M New Series – New Design ETS5M Series, which are latest technology thermoelectric temperature controllers designed for precise temperature control in various applications, including HVACR, and industrial processes.
• EV220S – New Design Water Solenoid Valves, & EVL Solenoid Valves, that control the flow of fluids or gases in HVAC systems, thus helping to regulate temperature, pressure, and flow rates.
• Energy Meter, which measures and monitors energy consumption in HVAC systems, helping to identify areas for energy efficiency improvements.
• GBC 50, which manages and regulates the flow of electrical energy in HVAC systems, ensuring stable and efficient operation.

Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India Region, said, “At Danfoss India, we’re proud to be driving the ‘Sustainable & Affordable Cooling’ agenda forward with our latest range of innovative HVAC&R solutions, in one of our largest multi-product launches in recent times. These products are tailored to meet several climate and infrastructure needs of the industry, while also supporting our nation’s ambitious climate agenda. And hence it was befitting that we unveiled the same at the recent Acrex expo, amidst the encouraging presence of our HVACR stakeholders.”

These energy efficient solutions of Danfoss were launched by notable industry figures, Mr. Sundar Narayanan, Managing Director, Commercial HVAC at Carrier India, Mr. M Muniraju, President – ISHRAE Bengaluru & GM, HVAC Sattva, Mr. Arun Ramakrishnan, Director, E Solutions, Mr. Srinivas Kodea, Associate Director, RSP Consultants in the presence of Mr. Mandar Vaijanapurkar, Head of Drives Sales, Marketing & Services, and Mr. Madhur Sehgal, Head of Danfoss Climate Solutions Sales, highlighting the significance of ACREX India within the HVAC sector.

Danfoss India also achieved significant recognition at the ACREX India Awards, winning two prestigious awards for their innovative products – Danfoss Bock HG series aluminum body compressors won the award for “Sustainable Design in HVAC Solutions for Mobile Applications,” highlighting their superior performance in mobile HVAC applications. And Danfoss IC7 series drives was the runner in Innovation, showcasing its advanced motor control, built-in security, and modular scalability. These accolades reinforce Danfoss’ commitment to continuously raising the bar on sustainable solutions in the HVAC industry.

The above and Danfoss India’s newly launched products offer a triple advantage: enhanced reliability, reduced maintenance costs, and improved scalability. They also enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimized system performance. Designed for seamless integration with existing infrastructure, these products provide a comprehensive solution for HVAC system optimization, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Mr. Madhur Sehgal, Head – Danfoss Climate Solutions Sales, India Region and Mr. Mandar Vaijanapurkar, Head – Danfoss Power Electronics & Drives Sales, Marketing & Services, said, “Our customers are at the forefront of our innovation journey. With the launch of these cutting-edge products, we’re empowering them to create more efficient, sustainable, and resilient HVAC systems that not only reduce their environmental footprint but also enhance their bottom line.”

Beyond performance benefits, the implementation of Danfoss India’s patented distribution design also helps contribute to customers’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores. By enhancing system efficiency and reducing environmental impact, these new solutions align well with the nation’s sustainability goals and promotes a greener approach to HVAC solutions.

Ms. Anju Mary K, Director – Industry/Public Affairs, External Communication & Sustainability at Danfoss, said, “As we navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing climate in the country, it is clear that sustainable HVACR solutions are no longer a luxury, but a necessity. At Danfoss India, we’re committed to leading this transformation, and our newly launched comprehensive range of sustainable HVACR solutions represent a significant step forward in our mission to create a clean, green and energy-efficient future.”

March 2025: KL Deemed to be University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wayne State University, USA, furthering its commitment to global academic collaboration through joint research and academic exchange programs. This agreement marks another step in strengthening international partnerships and enhancing educational opportunities for students and faculty.

The MoU was signed between KL Deemed-to-be University and Wayne State University representatives, reinforcing a shared vision for academic excellence and research collaboration. Dr. Nabil Chalhoub, Dean of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Leela Mohan Reddy, Dean of Civil Engineering from Wayne State University also engaged in discussions to explore mutual opportunities for academic growth and innovation.

This collaboration is designed to enhance the academic experience for students at both universities and foster a stronger relationship between the institutions. By engaging in joint research projects and academic exchanges, students will gain valuable skills and knowledge in their respective fields, equipping them for global career opportunities. Additionally, KL students will have the opportunity to continue their studies at Wayne State University. Similarly, students from Wayne State University can participate in academic exchange programs at KL University. Both institutions have finalized the framework for this collaboration, which is expected to be implemented starting next semester.

This visit has significantly enriched the research capabilities and intellectual growth of both our faculty and students. The discussions provided valuable insights into Wayne State University’s expertise in various research domains, paving the way for a strong collaborative research partnership across multiple disciplines,” said Dr. M. Kishore Babu, Dean of International Relations at KL Deemed-to-be University (KLEF).

Following the discussions, the Wayne State University delegation also addressed students aspiring to study in the U.S., offering guidance on higher education opportunities, emerging global academic trends, and career planning in the United States.

KL Deemed to be University has been actively strengthening its global presence through collaborations with prestigious international institutions, including the Universiti Malaya , Malaysia; University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA; King Mongkut Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Thailand; University of West Florida, USA; Northeastern University, USA; and Tumku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Malaysia. These partnerships align with the University’s core objective of encouraging International Academic Collaboration through joint research, faculty exchanges, and student mobility programs.