Archives July 2025

Patna, July 31, 2025: Noted author and Managing Director of British Lingua, Dr Birbal Jha, is scheduled to address a seminar on employability skills at Jagat Narayan Lal College, Khagaul on August 1, 2025.

The seminar, organised by the college administration, aims to equip students with practical skills necessary for navigating today’s competitive job market. Dr Jha, known for his pioneering work in English language training and soft skills development, has been invited to speak on the growing relevance of communication skills, confidence-building, and workplace readiness among youth.

College officials said the initiative is part of a broader effort to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and job-oriented competencies.

“Dr Birbal Jha’s experience in the field of language education and life skills training makes him an ideal speaker for this event. His insights are expected to benefit our students immensely,” said a faculty member involved in the seminar planning.

Dr Jha, widely recognised for launching the “English for All” movement in the early 1990s, has authored several books and has been actively involved in youth development initiatives for over three decades. Through British Lingua, he has trained thousands of students in spoken English and personality development across India.

The event will feature an interactive session, providing students an opportunity to engage with Dr Jha and seek guidance on skill-building and career preparation.

The seminar is expected to witness participation from students, faculty members, and local educators.

14 Promising Startup Founders Join 12-Day Residential Accelerator by Draper Startup House

Jayesh Ranjan to Grace Demo Day as Chief Guest

Hyderabad, July 31, 2025: Draper Startup House, a global entrepreneurial ecosystem committed to enabling one million entrepreneurs by 2030, has launched the first-ever Draper Founders Program in India, hosted at its Hyderabad hub.

This 12-day residential accelerator brings together 14 high-potential founders from across India, offering them immersive learning, mentorship, and global exposure to scale their startups.

And the 14 start-ups and their founders include Medscore–Mannuri Vamshi Krishna; Reoxide–Basil Paulose; Salaah Shots–Astha Darshika (Founder & CEO); Finstone AI–Rushikesh Chavan (Founder); Cumma–Gautham Palaniswamy (CEO); FinStackk–Nithin Reddy (Co-Founder); Macrocosmos Creation–Dr. Abhishek Mani Tripathi; Neuralcraft—Niyas; Brick Pay–Shubham Shah; Xaults–Shubham Sharma; ALGOXIA–Sandeep Yama; Weez.AI–Sayyad, Nisa & team; Lohas Stays Pvt Ltd—Harsha and Spaecs—Karthik Nagapuri

The program is designed for early-stage, bootstrapped founders and aims to equip them with practical tools, global investor access, and the confidence to pitch and scale globally.

Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Chaitanya, Director of Draper Startup House Hyderabad, said,

“India has no shortage of exceptional founders. What they need is structured early-stage support, global visibility, and access to investors. The Draper Founders Program addresses this gap — equity-free, community-driven, and high-impact.”

This program is part of the global Draper Startup House network founded by Tim Draper, a legendary Silicon Valley venture capitalist.

Tim Draper has backed some of the world’s most successful companies, including: Tesla, Skype, Hotmail, Baidu, Coinbase, Robinhood, SpaceX (indirectly)
These investments helped shape the modern tech ecosystem.

Draper Startup House combines co-working and co-living, making it one of the few platforms in India offering a residential entrepreneurial experience.

The Hyderabad edition marks a strategic move to position the city as a gateway for Indian startups to the global stage, leveraging its vibrant tech and innovation ecosystem.

A highlight of the program is the Draper Startup House Demo Day, to be held on 1st August from 3 pm to 8pm, where all 14 participating startups will pitch to a curated audience of investors, mentors, and ecosystem leaders.

To further globalise the experience, Nacho from the Draper New York team has flown in to mentor the participants. Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Govt of Telangana, will grace the Demo Day.

The Investors, Mentors & Ecosystem Leaders Joining on the Demo Day inclue Pras Hanuma – Next Unicorn Fund; Sanjay Nekkanti – Founder, Dhruva Space; Vikranth Varshney – SucSEED Indovation; Dr. Vinod – Infipotential | Life & Business Coach; Ratnakar Samavedham – CEO, Hyderabad Angels; MSR (Mahakali Srinivas Rao) – Ex-CEO, T-Hub; Vishnu Chundi – Founder, AasaanWill; Anish Anthony – Investor, Factoryal; Naveena Reddy – Investor, Lead Invest; Renuka Bodla – Ex–SilverNeedle Ventures; Ekta Bahl – Mediator, Samvad Partners; Meenakshi Baruah – Untangling Labs, Mentor; Mili Kataria – Pandora’s Box, Mentor; Vikas Sukand – Sunjosho Ventures, Mentor; Suryakant – AIC–BIMTECH, Mentor; Dr. Raju – ThinkBio.AI – Head of Partnerships & Sales and Vivek Verma – Advisor, Draper Startup House

More about Draper Startup House: Co-working and co-living combined is a unique evolution of the traditional co-working concept, and Draper Startup House is among the pioneers bringing this model to life. Co-Working + Co-Living is considered the new Age Startup Habitat

While co-working spaces offer entrepreneurs a place to work, co-living + co-working takes it a step further — creating a fully immersive entrepreneurial ecosystem where founders live, learn, and build together under one roof.

This model blends Workspaces for collaboration, living spaces that foster community, Mentorship and workshops and Networking with global founders, investors, and mentors. It’s not just about sharing desks. It’s about sharing dreams, risks, failures, and breakthroughs in real-time.

While co-living hubs are emerging globally, India is just beginning to explore this concept — and Draper Startup House Hyderabad is among the first to make it real. Draper Startup House isn’t just a place to work — it’s a place to belong. It’s where entrepreneurs live the startup life, together.

31st July 2025, Hyderabad: Prof. P J Narayanan, Director, IIIT Hyderabad, inaugurated the “FabLab” at IIIT Hyderabad campus today. The lab has been made possible by the support from the Department of Science and Technology, under the Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE) scheme.

IIIT Hyderabad has been granted the project for the development of biosensors and bio-actuators focused on healthcare applications. Some of the microfabrication tools available in the facility include UV lithography, sputtering, spin coater and vacuum chamber, along with material characterisation tools such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) and optical profilometer.

The facility also consists of semiconductor IC Characterisation tools such as a probe station, Vector Network Analyser (VNA), Vector Signal Generator (VSG), signal analyser and oscilloscope, with the capability of supporting measurements in the millimetre wave (mmWave) band.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aftab Hussain, Coordinator for the PURSE grant for IIITH, said, “We are very excited to have this state-of-the-art facility at IIITH. This will be a major boost for material science and VLSI research in IIITH and will provide a platform for external users in the region to have access to specialised tools. Given that the Government of India has recognised indigenous semiconductor chip fabrication as an important step towards reducing dependence on imports, one of the objectives of this facility is to train skilled manpower in the domain of semiconductor fabrication and characterisation. With the inauguration of this lab, we are now looking forward to conducting courses and workshops to that end.”

31st July 2025: This Raksha Bandhan, FlowerAura, India’s trusted gifting destination, bringing joy to every occasion through a vibrant and diverse selection of fresh flowers, personalised gifts, and curated hampers, has launched a delightful new ad film. As India’s Rakhi Ki Dukaan, FlowerAura understands how challenging it can be to find a gift that genuinely reflects the unique love between siblings. FlowerAura solves this problem with ease, emotion, dependability, and range, offering families across the country a wide selection of exquisite rakhis, fresh flowers, personalised gifts, and thoughtfully curated hampers. The campaign film beautifully blends tradition with a modern, light-hearted vibe, shining a light on how FlowerAura turns gifting from an overwhelming task into a delightful celebration, ensuring that every Raksha Bandhan gift is as memorable and special as the bond it honours.

The film features a catchy jingle that sets the tone for a fun journey through FlowerAura’s extensive rakhi collection, enhancing the excitement and making the act of choosing the perfect rakhi an entertaining experience in itself. Each rakhi is showcased with a unique flair that resonates with all kinds of siblings, whether big, small, classic, or quirky, emphasising the brand’s commitment to diversity and thoughtful gifting.

Building on this lively showcase, FlowerAura goes beyond just rakhis by offering curated gift hampers that bring the festive spirit alive, making gifting complete and convenient. Recognising the realities of modern families, FlowerAura also ensures that distance is no barrier to celebration by offering smooth international delivery to over 30+ countries, including next-day delivery options, so siblings across the globe can share joy without missing a beat.

Shrey Sehgal co-founder at FlowerAura said, “For years, FlowerAura has been a cherished companion in countless Raksha Bandhan moments that hold deep emotion and meaning. This year, our ad film shines a light on our grand Rakhi collection—over 10,000 designs crafted for every bond. From artisanal meenakari rakhis steeped in tradition to elegant silver and real gold keepsakes, from precious healing stone rakhis to contemporary designer styles, we have it all. Alongside, every Rakhi essential you need to complete the ritual beautifully. With FlowerAura, every Rakhi isn’t just a thread—it’s a story of love, care, and connection”.

Tying all these elements together is FlowerAura’s user-friendly platform, designed to make the entire gifting process simple and joyful. This campaign invites people to create and cherish new, laughter-filled traditions while reliving fond memories. FlowerAura promises to make every celebration personal, vibrant, and effortlessly meaningful.

ZF Group to supply its Electric Park Brake System to a leading Pass Car OEM for its recently launched EV platform

Pune, India, August 31, 2025 : ZF, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology has announced the start of production of its Electric Park Brake (EPB) system in India. This debut comes through its integration into a recently launched all-electric vehicle, for a leading Indian OEM, marking a significant milestone for ZF’s e-mobility and innovation strategy in the Indian passenger car segment.

This start of production is the first ever for ZF’s EPB in a passenger vehicle in India, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering advanced mobility solutions tailored to regional markets. The EPB system supports India’s growing shift towards electrification, safety, and next-generation vehicle technologies. It also aligns with ZF’s strategy of “Make in India for India and the World”.

ZF’s EPB is engineered to provide class-leading performance in low drag and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), contributing with its ability to improve fuel economy. Additionally, it represents a significant step in the electrification of mechanical systems, and when integrated with other vehicle systems, it enables advanced functions.

The EPB also enhances driver safety by allowing two-wheel anti-lock emergency stops and providing convenient activation with a simple touch of a button. The EPB isn’t just about parking — it is fully integrated into the brake system. It features dynamic actuation and brake pad wear sensing, while minimizing degradation associated with traditional mechanical systems.

Its modular architecture enables scalability across vehicle segments, from passenger cars to light commercial vehicles and light trucks – offering Indian OEMs both performance and flexibility in vehicle design.

Speaking on the development Akash Passey, President ZF Group in India said, “The SOP of ZF’s first Electric Park Brake in India, on a product like the all-new EV car platform, embodies ZF’s commitment to offer leading mobility solutions for local requirements. With advanced systems like the EPB, we are not only enhancing vehicle safety and performance but also supporting Indian auto makers in providing world class and safe products in India.”

As an industry leader in braking technology, ZF offers a range of park brake solutions including the integrated park brake through to full EPB systems. ZF continues to be on the cutting edge of innovation, with more than 250 million EPB callipers on world roadways, while offering the most comprehensive portfolios of purely electronically controlled steering, brakes and damping systems for software-defined vehicles

The EPB system enables ZF to continue to deepen its presence in India, bringing globally benchmarked technologies to the country’s evolving mobility landscape.

31^st July 2025, Gurugram: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, is celebrating Independence Day with The Big Bespoke AI Fest, inviting consumers to upgrade their homes with the latest AI-powered digital appliances. Running from August 1 to 17, 2025, this limited-time campaign offers exclusive benefits on Samsung’s Bespoke AI range, which include refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and microwaves. Built to simplify life and last longer, these innovations combine connected intelligence with timeless design, now made more accessible through affordability and benefit.

During the Big Bespoke AI Fest, consumers can enjoy up to INR 50,000 cashback on the newly launched 25kg Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, a fully automatic washer-dryer built for larger Indian households. Samsung is also offering INR 20,000 cashback on its flagship French Door Refrigerator with Family Hub, which brings personalized food management, entertainment, and connectivity into the heart of the kitchen. The wider range of Bespoke AI appliances also comes with attractive savings, including up to INR 20,000 on Side-by-Side Refrigerators, up to INR 10,000 on Front Load Washing Machines, up to INR 4500 on Top Load models, and up to INR 7000 on Frost Free Refrigerators.

To make the upgrade even easier, consumers can avail easy finance options with zero down payment and consumers can also avail a special ‘1 EMI off’ benefit on select refrigerators and washing machines under Samsung’s 20/5 finance scheme, The scheme allows buyers to pay over 20 months with no-cost EMIs, while Samsung covers the first EMI, making the upgrade easier and more affordable.

Adding further value, Samsung is offering industry-leading warranties on its digital appliances. These include a 20-year warranty on the Digital Inverter Compressor in refrigerators and Digital Inverter Motor in washing machines, a 10-year warranty on the Ceramic Enamel Cavity in microwaves, and a 5-year comprehensive warranty on select air conditioners. In addition, Samsung is offering free professional installation on 5 Star-rated Bespoke AI WindFree™ ACs, giving families a head start on comfort and energy savings.

These Independence Day offers will be available on Samsung.com, leading online platforms, and at select Samsung retail outlets across India. This campaign reflects Samsung’s commitment to delivering connected, intuitive, and durable technology that adapts to Indian lifestyles, making this Independence Day the perfect time to upgrade to a smarter home.

KERALA, India – July 31, 2025 – Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), concluded its annual Partner Summit, welcoming nearly 100 partners from India and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for three days of collaboration, recognition, and strategic alignment.

Held July 23 – 25 in Kerala, the Inspire 2025 summit underscored Hitachi Vantara’s deepening focus on partner-led digital transformation. Partners joined interactive sessions on data resilience, advanced storage, cybersecurity, and AI orchestration, centered around Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) as the core of many AI-ready deployments.

The summit also marked the launch of Run to Win 3.0, a refreshed partner incentive program running from June to December 2025 across India and the SAARC region. Designed to accelerate new customer acquisitions and drive demand for mid-range systems, the latest version of the program lays the foundation for broader partner engagement and impact through a simplified point-based structure, enhanced digital marketing support, and stronger regional enablement.

To learn more about Hitachi Vantara’s storage solutions, visit:
www.hitachivantara.com/products/storage-platforms/data-platform

In addition, Hitachi Vantara’s exclusive Partner Advisory Board forum, now in its second year, brought together 20 partner executives to exchange insights with leadership and provide input on strategy, innovation priorities and ecosystem engagement. Breakout discussions throughout the summit explored how partners can co-innovate, co-sell, and scale customer outcomes, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to collaboration and ecosystem growth.

“The India Partner Summit has become a cornerstone in how we build trust, exchange ideas, and grow with our partners,” said Darsshan Somaiya, head of strategic partner & alliances, India & SAARC, Hitachi Vantara. “This year, we focused not only on sharing our latest innovations but on enabling our partners with the tools, incentives, and connections needed to thrive in today’s AI-driven economy.”

 Among the summit’s highlights was a live demonstration of Hitachi iQ with Hammerspace, a next-generation data orchestration solution built on the VSP One platform. It combines Hitachi Vantara’s high-performance Virtual Storage Platform One Block (VSP One Block) storage with Hammerspace’s global file system and metadata-driven orchestration, enabling organizations to manage data seamlessly across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments without relocating it. The live demo, including a remote backend showcase, gave attendees an immersive look at GenAI orchestration, inference pipelines, and distributed AI deployments.

“The India Partner Summit gave us a deeper understanding of where Hitachi Vantara is headed — not just in technology, but in partner collaboration,” said Ashutosh Deuskar, Director, VDA Infosolutions. “The open discussions, roadmap insights, and co-innovation sessions have positioned us to bring greater value to our customers in the region.”

“India continues to be a critical growth engine for our global business,” said Hemant Tiwari, managing director and vice president for India and SAARC Region, Hitachi Vantara. “This summit reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering partners – not just through programs and platforms, but through deeper collaboration and shared innovation. Together, we’re shaping solutions that accelerate digital transformation across the region.”

 Hitachi Vantara India Partner Summit Award Winners for Fiscal Year 2024:

 India Government + North and East Region

• FY24 Breakthrough Partner of the Year (North+ East+ Government) – SISL Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Partner of the Region – Niveshan Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Value Added Distributor of the Region – iValue Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Best Upcountry (North, East) Partner in the Region – Wizertech Informatics Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Best Innovative Solution Partner in the Region – Grand Ortus Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Emerging Partner of the Region – Intensity Global Technology Limited

India South Region

• FY24 Breakthrough Partner of the Year (South) – Giniminds Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Partner of the Region – Hitachi Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Value Added Distributor of the Region – iValue Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Emerging Partner of the Region – Orisenc Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Best Upcountry (KL, TN, AP, TS) Partner in the Region – Vertex Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Best Innovative Solution Partner in the Region – StarOne IT Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

India West Region

• FY24 Breakthrough Partner of the Year (West) – Saint Fox Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Partner of the Region – Eva Soft Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Value Added Distributor of the Region – RAH Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Best Upcountry (Guj, RoM) Partner in the Region – Informatics Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Best Innovative Solution Partner in the Region – CitiusCloud Services LLP
• FY24 Emerging Partner of the Region – VDA Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.

National Awards

• FY24 Breakthrough Partner of the Year – Comnet Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Value Added Reseller of the Year – Hitachi Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Partner-led Deal of the Year – Niveshan Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Value Added Distributor of the Year – RAH Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Emerging Territory Partner (India) – Vcom Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Emerging Territory Partner (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal) – Datalink
• FY24 Emerging Territory Partner (Sri Lanka, Maldives) – V S Information Systems Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Best Reseller Run to Win Category – Techjockey Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
• FY24 Best Distributor Run to Win Category – Redington Group Ltd.
• FY24 GSI / CSP of the Year – Kyndryl Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Greater Noida, 31^st July 2025: VLIV, a managed rental housing brand by Experion (part of AT Capital Group), has unveiled its first co-living residence exclusively for women in Greater Noida. This state-of-the-art, thoughtfully designed residence marks the brand’s first step towards building a structured, service-led rental housing ecosystem in India. With a $300 million investment commitment, VLIV has been conceptualised to serve the evolving needs of India’s urban co-living spaces. The Greater Noida project has 730 twin-sharing beds, offering residents a dependable, well-managed living experience with a focus on safety, comfort, and well-being.

“India’s rental housing has long been fragmented and inconsistent. At Experion, we believe quality living must be built on accountability and long-term value. VLIV reflects that commitment not just by offering better residences, but a dependable, professionally managed platform. India’s co-living sector is projected to grow from ₹4,000 crore in 2025 to ₹20,000 crore by 2030, with organised inventory expected to triple to nearly 1 million beds. This is our opportunity and our responsibility to raise the standard for how India lives. VLIV is built not just for today’s demand, but for the future of how India’s cities grow and thrive,” said B.K. Malagi, Vice Chairman, Experion.

The company aims to scale to 20,000 beds over the next few years, with a long-term vision of reaching 100,000 beds nationwide.

“Anyone who’s lived, worked, or even travelled abroad knows what well-managed rental housing can look like. And within India, lifestyles and aspirations have evolved. Yet people are still navigating outdated, fragmented options or paying too much for too little. With VLIV, we are not chasing disruption through noise; we are quietly reimagining rental living by raising the bar on quality of life and delivering it with consistency, care, and safety built on solid compliance,” said Vivek Raj, Chief Operating Officer, VLIV.

The residence brings together thoughtful design and dependable infrastructure, including biometric access, 24/7 security, wellness zones, and certified kitchens. VLIV uses technology that quietly blends into daily life, so everything feels intuitive and efficient.

Dr. Bijal Sanghvi – Managing Director – Axis Solutions Limited commented in honour of the occasion, saying “The Commencement of Listing & Trading on the BSE makes a significant milestone in our strategic transformation and marks the start of a focused journey toward expansion and innovation. With our established expertise in industrial automation, we are strategically positioned to create meaningful impact across three high-growth sectors — oil & gas, water infrastructure, and digitalisation. These verticals are vital to India’s industrial and sustainability goals, and we are committed to enabling smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations through technology-driven solutions. This listing not only enhances our visibility in the capital markets but also strengthens investor engagement as we pursue our vision for accelerated growth in both domestic and international markets.”

New Delhi, India – July 31, 2025 – TeamViewer, a global leader in digital workplace solutions, has been named the only best-in-class vendor in the Digital Platforms for Connected Workers category in the PAC RADAR “Digital Platforms & Service Providers for Specific Industrial Use Cases in Europe 2025.” This is the second consecutive year the company has been recognized as a leader in the space.

The ranking highlights the strength of TeamViewer Frontline, an integrated augmented reality (AR) platform for frontline productivity that transforms manual processes for logistics, manufacturing, and field service teams. Used on smart glasses, industrial wearables, and mobile devices, Frontline enables employees to follow guided workflows, collaborate with remote experts, and access context-specific data in real time. The platform integrates with core systems, including SAP, Siemens , and Manhattan Associates, enabling organizations to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and digitalize processes at scale without requiring infrastructure changes.

“While the market for connected worker platforms is still in a consolidation phase, our analysis shows that TeamViewer is currently the only best-in-class provider. Thanks to its focus on the right use cases and the right partnerships, TeamViewer is growing faster than the market and gaining further market share,” said Arnold Vogt, Head of Digital & IoT at PAC.

In the past year, TeamViewer has seen continued adoption of Frontline by global companies seeking to optimize warehouse operations, technician support, and industrial training. For example:

• GE Aerospace is using Frontline Upskill, previously known as Frontline’s Spatial offering, to train technicians worldwide using 3D  models of engines and aircraft components.
• Volvo Group uses Frontline’s vision picking solution to improve spare parts logistics, achieving a 25% increase in picking quality and faster onboarding at its Sydney distribution center.
• Brack.Alltron, a Swiss logistics and retail provider, implemented vision picking using smart glasses and achieved 15% faster order processing and a 12% reduction in errors during peak periods.
• Vandemoortele, a European food group, scaled Frontline across 6 warehouse sites, reducing average training time for temporary workers by 25%.
• Uniting, one of Australia’s largest care providers, is piloting Frontline to improve onboarding and training of support staff in aged care facilities.

“We’re honored to be recognized again by PAC, and especially proud to be the only company named best in class in our category this year,” said Mei Dent, Chief Product and Technology Officer at TeamViewer. “This validation underscores the work we’re doing to solve real operational challenges with practical, scalable technology that empowers people on the frontline, and makes them an integral part of holistic enterprise digitalization strategies.”

As part of that commitment, TeamViewer continues to expand the capabilities  for connected workers through deeper integration of artificial intelligence. AI now enhances a range of use cases across the suite: real-time multilingual subtitles help break down communication barriers in remote support sessions, automatic transcription and summarization tools capture key knowledge with minimal effort, and new tools like AI-powered workflow generation instantly convert PDFs into structured digital workflows, easing supervisor workloads and accelerating rollout.