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The customer-led initiative took the New Holland 3630 TX Super Plus+ closer to farming communities across Haryana and Punjab through customer interactions, field engagements, tractor rallies and product showcases.  Connected over 1,500 farmers across Haryana and Punjab while generating more than 35 lakh organic digital views through Rocky Shahpuria and regional influencer collaborations.  Brought alive the spirit of ‘Zindagi Super Plus’, the philosophy behind the New Holland 3630 TX Super Plus+.   New Holland, a brand of CNH, has successfully completed its unique farmer-to-farmer engagement initiative, ‘Super Safar’, a journey that celebrated the trust, experiences and aspirations of farmers across Haryana and Punjab. Led by New Holland customer and digital creator Rocky Shahpuria, the campaign took the New Holland 3630 TX Super Plus+ directly into farming communities, creating meaningful interactions with over 1,500 farmers through customer meets, field engagements, tractor rallies and dealership activations.   New Holland brings ‘Super Safar’ to Haryana and Punjab, celebrating a customer-led journey   Spanning over 500 km, the campaign covered more than 10 districts across key agricultural markets in Haryana and Punjab. The customized 3630 Super Plus+ caravan travelled through Gohana, Jind, Narwana, Patran/Moonak, Sangrur/Sunam, Barnala, Jagraon, Nakodar/Jalandhar and Amritsar. The campaign highlighted the 3630 TX Super Plus+ proposition across key pillars including Performance+, Power+, Savings+, Service+, Style+ and Safety+, while reinforcing the brand philosophy of ‘Zindagi Super Plus’, which reflects New Holland’s commitment to helping farmers achieve more in every aspect of their lives. What made the initiative particularly unique was Rocky Shahpuria’s deep association with the New Holland 3630 TX Super Plus+. Known for his travel-focused content and long-distance journeys, Rocky transformed his own 3630 TX Super Plus+ into a customized caravan and undertook the journey across Haryana and Punjab aboard the tractor itself. His decision to use the tractor as a travel companion reflects the confidence, comfort and trust he has developed in the machine through real-world usage. The campaign therefore went beyond a conventional brand association, showcasing an authentic customer experience that resonated strongly with farming communities. Commenting on the initiative, Tarun Khanna, Director – Marketing (AG) India, New Holland, said, “At New Holland, we believe the strongest endorsement of a tractor comes from the farmers who use it every day. Rocky’s decision to convert his own 3630 TX Super Plus+ into a travelling caravan and take it directly to farming communities made this initiative especially authentic, as it reflected genuine customer confidence in the product. Through Super Safar, the journey brought alive the spirit of ‘Zindagi Super Plus’ by showcasing how the 3630 Tx Super Plus+ contributes to farmers’ aspirations, livelihoods and everyday success.” Rocky Shahpuria, New Holland Customer & Influencer, said, “The New Holland 3630 TX Super Plus has been a trusted companion in my journey. When I decided to convert my tractor into a customized caravan and travel with it, I wanted to demonstrate my confidence in the machine beyond the farm. Through Super Safar, I had the opportunity to meet fellow farmers, hear their stories and share my own experience with a tractor that has become an integral part of my life. The response from farmers across Haryana and Punjab has been truly overwhelming.”   Haryana and Punjab remain important markets for New Holland, with their strong agricultural base and high levels of farm mechanization making them strategically significant to the brand’s growth and customer engagement agenda. The region also represents a diverse set of farming requirements, from field preparation and sowing to haulage and other agricultural applications, creating a strong environment to demonstrate the versatility and performance of the 3630 TX Super Plus+ About New Holland For over 125 years, New Holland has supported farmers with the technology, solutions and services they need for productive agriculture. It has a history of driving innovation, providing the answers to customer needs with a broad range of agricultural and light construction equipment. With proven production machines that utilize the latest alternative fuel technology to power the sustainable revolution in farming, we are the sector’s Clean Energy Leader. Our expertise and innovations are backed by precision connected services and supported by a dedicated and global dealer network with a strong territory presence. With you, Season after Season.    New Holland is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNH) a world-class equipment, technology and services company. More information about CNH can be found online at www.cnh.com 

Piston, a cardless payments platform that connects commercial fleets and gas stations, today announced it has raised USD 15 million in Series A funding. FPV Ventures led the round, with participation from existing investors Spark Capital and Pear VC. The financing brings Piston’s total capital raised to USD 22.5 million.   Piston co-founders Vikram Sekhon and Shivam Shah raise USD 15M in Series A funding, led by FPV Ventures, to scale cardless payments and logistics infrastructure across the U.S.   The round follows a year of rapid growth for Piston. Payment volume increased 8x year over year, while its merchant network grew 40x and customer retention remained at 98%. Piston is now deployed at more than 2,000 stations across 48 states. Its point-of-sale integrations are also certified and live across systems covering more than 95% of U.S. merchant fuel sites.   “Commercial fuel still runs on payment technology built for another era,” said Vikram Sekhon, Co-founder and CEO of Piston. “Fleet fuel fraud is a physical card problem, disguised as a detection issue. We removed the card and built a network that authorizes every purchase for a specific driver and vehicle at the point of sale. This round lets us expand that infrastructure until no commercial driver has to ask whether a station accepts Piston.“   The more than USD 900 billion trucking industry still relies heavily on payment infrastructure built around physical cards. For fleets, that can mean persistent fraud, limited visibility into spending, and time-consuming reconciliation. Now, Piston offers fleet owners real-time visibility into fuel spending as it happens, without issuing or managing physical cards. And merchants gain direct access to commercial fuel demand, lower transaction costs, and the opportunity to capture the in-store purchases that come with repeat fleet traffic.   The two-sided network was built from firsthand experience. Vikram and co-founder Shivam Shah previously operated fleets and dealt directly with fuel-card fraud, hidden costs, and administrative burden. Sekhon’s fleet remains the first environment in which Piston validates and tests new features.   Piston’s India presence has also grown alongside the company’s expansion in the U.S. Its Kolkata office, which was launched in April 2023 with a team of five, has since grown into a 25+ member hub and is home to the company’s entire engineering team. The Kolkata team plays a central role in building and scaling the technology infrastructure that powers Piston’s payments network across the U.S.   “Fuel is one of the largest B2B spend categories in America, and every transaction still runs through decades-old card infrastructure,” said Nikunj Kothari, Partner at FPV Ventures. “Piston moves that money over its own rails, with no card networks or intermediaries in between. Vikram ran hundreds of trucks and felt this pain every day, and Shivam recruited thousands of drivers before they wrote a line of code. This is a new payment network in a massive market, built by the people who actually lived the problem.”   Piston is also extending its real-time controls with two AI products. Piston Guard evaluates each transaction for anomalies and can flag or block suspected fraudulent spending before it is completed. The Piston Analytics Agent allows fleet owners to better understand their spending data and uncover patterns without spending hours on manual analysis.   “Vikram and Shivam understood this market from the operator’s seat before they ever approached it as founders,” said Shravan Reddy, Partner at Pear VC. “Piston has translated that insight into exceptional growth, strong retention, and a network that creates value for both fleets and merchants. We are proud to continue backing the company in its next growth phase.”   Piston will use the new capital to accelerate the national build-out of its payments network, advance product development, and add senior leaders across key areas of the business. Over the next 18 months, the company aims to establish coverage across every U.S. region. The expansion will also lay the groundwork for Piston to move beyond fuel into broader logistics payments infrastructure.   The Series A also marks the next phase of Piston’s India story: a company serving a highly specialized U.S. logistics market while building its core technology from Kolkata. As Piston scales its payments network nationally, its Kolkata engineering team will continue to be central to the product and technology roadmap.   About Piston Piston is a fully cardless payments network connecting commercial fleets with gas stations and convenience stores. Its secure mobile authorization technology is built directly into the point of sale, eliminating skimming fraud and lowering transaction costs on both sides of the pump. Merchants gain access to high-margin commercial fuel volume and increased in-store sales, while fleet owners receive real-time visibility into every gallon purchased, tied to a specific driver and vehicle. Piston is live at more than 2,000 stations across 48 states and is backed by FPV Ventures, Spark Capital, and Pear VC. The company is headquartered in Cupertino, California.   Learn more at www.piston.com.

As outdoor spaces increasingly become an extension of the home, lighting is playing an important role in defining their look and ambience. Recognising this evolving need, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, renowned for its dedication to quality and innovative lighting solutions, has introduced its latest WallSmile Outdoor Deco Wall Light Range. Designed to bring together contemporary aesthetics, durability and functionality, the collection offers a premium lighting experience for modern outdoor spaces.   Crompton launches Outdoor Deco Wall Light Range   Consumers today are looking for outdoor lighting solutions that complement their surroundings while delivering dependable performance. Addressing this need, Crompton’s WallSmile Outdoor Deco Wall Light Range combines modern design with features designed for outdoor use, helping enhance the ambience, appearance and functionality of a variety of spaces. The range is suitable for applications including balconies, porches, poolside areas, lobbies, parking spaces, as well as accent and display lighting.   Crompton’s WallSmile Outdoor Deco Wall Light Range includes a diverse range of products which elevate the overall experience of the consumer:   WallSmile Linea: Featuring a sleek, cylindrical form, Linea brings a refined and contemporary aesthetic to outdoor walls. The 6W wall light is designed to complement modern exteriors while adding a subtle decorative element. WallSmile Nexo: Designed in both round and square forms, Nexo brings a contemporary aesthetic to modern outdoor spaces. The 5W wall light adds character to exterior spaces while maintaining a clean, sophisticated look. WallSmile Prism: Defined by its bold, elongated profile, Prism makes a contemporary statement on outdoor walls. The 4W wall light combines a distinctive form with a premium visual appeal, making it suited to spaces where lighting is also part of the décor. WallSmile Halo: Featuring an elegant oval form, Halo creates an interplay of light and shadow that adds visual interest to outdoor surroundings. The 5W wall light brings a contemporary decorative touch to modern exteriors.   Designed to enhance the overall outdoor lighting experience, the WallSmile Outdoor Deco Wall Light Range combines its contemporary designs with features that support reliable performance in outdoor environments. The range is water resistant with IP54 protection and offers surge protection of up to 3kV, along with an elegant build and easy installation. It also features No UV/IR, CRI >80, long-lasting durability and BIS registration, and comes with a one-year warranty. Together, these features bring a balance of aesthetics, durability and functionality to outdoor lighting.   Speaking about the launch, Mr. Shaleen Nayak, Business Unit Head – Lighting, Solar Rooftop & Wires, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd, said, “At Crompton, we believe lighting should do more than illuminate a space; it should enhance the way the space looks, feels and is experienced. As outdoor areas become an increasingly important part of modern homes, consumers are looking for solutions that bring together design, functionality and durability. With the WallSmile Outdoor Deco Wall Light Range, we have brought together contemporary aesthetics and dependable outdoor performance to create lighting that complements a wide range of outdoor settings. This launch is a reflection of our continued endeavour to develop thoughtful lighting solutions that respond to evolving consumer needs while adding greater value to everyday spaces.”   The WallSmile Outdoor Deco Wall Light Range will be available through Crompton-authorised retail outlets across India and leading e-commerce platforms.   The price range of the products is as follows:   Product Wattage MRP WallSmile Halo 5W  1,000 WallSmile Prism 4W  2,000 WallSmile Nexo 5W  1,200 WallSmile Linea 6W  1,500                   With its combination of contemporary designs, outdoor-ready features and premium aesthetics, the WallSmile Outdoor Deco Wall Light Range offers consumers a stylish way to enhance the beauty, ambience and functionality of their outdoor spaces.   About Crompton With a brand legacy of over 85 years, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. is India’s market leader in the category of fans and residential pumps. Over the years, the organization has continuously strived to produce a range of innovative products that cater to the modern consumer including superior quality and high-performance fans, pumps, lighting solutions, and a range of other categories like water heaters; air coolers; small kitchen appliances like mixer grinders, air fryers, OTG, electric kettles etc; other home appliances like irons & built-in kitchen appliances. The company has further invested in brand and innovation to not only better understand and meet consumer needs but to also help drive energy efficiency. The consumer business also has a well-established and organized distribution network driven by a strong dealer base across the country offering a wide service network and robust after-sales service to its customers. Beyond its consumer portfolio, Crompton also has a robust B2B presence in the Lighting segment, delivering advanced and energy-efficient solutions for commercial and industrial applications. In 2025, Crompton became the first lighting company to receive the GreenPro certification for its B2B lighting solution, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Strengthening its foothold in the renewable energy space, the company has forayed into solar rooftops—representing a significant step forward in its contribution to India’s evolving clean energy landscape. With solar solutions spanning lighting, pumps, and rooftops, Crompton continues to lead as a responsible and future-ready brand in sustainable energy.   The company’s consistent dedication to developing energy-efficient products has led to significant recognition. It has been honored with three prestigious National Energy Consumer Awards (NECA) by BEE, Ministry of Power. The recent award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu for the company’s storage water heater in 2023. In 2019, the brand won in two categories: Ceiling Fans and LED Bulbs. Additionally, it was recognized as one of India’s Best Managed Companies 2022 by Deloitte Private and listed among ‘India’s Top 500 Companies 2022’ by Dun & Bradstreet India. The company has also been featured in Brand Top 75 most valuable Indian brands list for 2020 released by WPP and Kantar. Furthermore, Crompton was also recognized as the Brand of the Decade 2021 by Herald Global and BARC Asia in

Ai+ Smartphone today announced its association with Rajouri Garden Metro Station, bringing the brand into one of Delhi’s most prominent everyday commuter touchpoints. As part of the association, the station will take on the branded identity “Ai+ NOVA Smartphone Rajouri Garden Metro Station”.   Ai+ Smartphone Takes Over Rajouri Garden Metro Station in Landmark Delhi Metro Association   The integration puts Ai+ at the heart of one of Delhi NCR’s most familiar everyday environments, taking the brand beyond conventional advertising and into the daily journeys of consumers.   The association will extend beyond the station itself, with in-metro announcements across the Delhi Metro network introducing the station as “Ai+ NOVA SMARTPHONE Rajouri Garden Metro Station” in both English and Hindi, creating repeated audio recall for the brand as commuters travel across the city. Additionally, all entry gates at Rajouri Garden Metro Station will feature prominent Ai+ NOVA SMARTPHONE branding, welcoming commuters with the message, “Welcome to Ai+ NOVA Smartphone Rajouri Garden Metro Station.”   Archi Gogoi, Head of Brand, Marketing & Growth, Ai+ Smartphone, said “With Ai+ NOVA Smartphone Rajouri Garden Metro Station, we are taking Ai+ beyond the smartphone screen and making it part of how millions of people move through the city every day. For a young brand, putting our name on an iconic part of Delhi’s everyday infrastructure is a significant moment and reflects the scale of our ambition for Ai+ Smartphone.”   The association is part of Ai+ Smartphone’s broader approach to building the brand through high-impact consumer touchpoints that create visibility, familiarity and recall at scale. By embedding the Ai+ NOVA SMARTPHONE identity into a high-frequency commuter environment, the brand aims to create a connection that extends beyond traditional media and digital platforms.   The initiative also marks the latest step in Ai+ Smartphone’s growing consumer presence as the brand expands through new products, strategic partnerships and cultural integrations across India.   With Ai+ NOVA Smartphone Rajouri Garden Metro Station, Ai+ is turning an everyday commute into an everyday brand experience – one journey at a time.   About Ai+ Smartphone Ai+ Smartphone is a next-generation brand built in India, delivering reliable and high-performance mobile experiences. Powered by NxtQuantum OS, India’s first sovereign mobile operating system. The brand focuses on delivering a clean design, ensuring long battery life, and maintaining trusted software performance, all while keeping prices accessible without compromising the user experience.   From redefining smartphones to pioneering AIoT products as part of the company’s Connected Ecosystem, Ai+ Smartphone is creating a new standard for trust, immersive experience, and accessibility. Rooted in a privacy-first architecture and a commitment to equitable access, Ai+ Smartphone stands for more than specs — it stands for India’s next era of user-owned, future-ready technology.   About Ai+ and NxtQuantum Shift Technologies NxtQuantum Shift Technologies is a deep-tech Indian company building secure, sovereign digital platforms for a digital-first world. Founded by Madhav Sheth, the company develops NxtQuantum OS, India’s first sovereign operating system, and is committed to building technology that is designed, engineered and developed in India while remaining globally competitive.

PayU, India’s leading diversified fintech platform, announced the launch of its Agent HQ, an AI agent store for Indian SMB merchants, where they can choose and deploy an agent for each job in commerce – from making their business discoverable to AI shopping agents and driving growth, to simplifying payment-related everyday operations and powering their own conversational AI experiences.   PayU Agent HQ enables SMB merchants to get discovered by AI shopping agents, grow sales, simplify payment-related operations & build own custom AI assistants   As AI reshapes how consumers discover and buy, businesses, especially SMB businesses, need to find ways to be relevant in this new commerce era. Industry reports suggest that about 50% of search traffic is shifting to AI agents and AI-referred shoppers converting up to three times better.(1) To enable these merchants with a level playing field, PayU designed its Agent HQ. This is built on more than a decade of commerce intelligence generated across a platform that powers 4.5 lakh+ merchants, 700+ million shoppers’ journey, and has processed Rs. 7,800 billion in transaction volume.   “As a merchant aggregator, PayU has been supporting merchants not just to collect payments but to grow their businesses through its value-added solutions. PayU Agent HQ builds on that foundation and expands on our value-added offerings for SMB merchants. By putting a personalized team of AI agents to work across the business – from improving discoverability and driving growth to managing chargebacks, reconciliations, refunds, settlements, etc. – we want to put control back in merchants’ hands, enabling them to focus on their growth. Agent HQ is one of our biggest bets in that direction,” said Manas Mishra, Chief Product Officer, PayU & Wibmo.   PayU Agent HQ brings together a suite of AI agents for merchants to achieve the following two outcomes, depending upon their requirements: building an AI-ready growth engine or running the business efficiently or both. Building an AI-ready growth engine: PayU merchants can make their products, services, and business discoverable and transactable on AI platforms like Claude and ChatGPT as well as channels such as WhatsApp through Agent HQ. Merchants also have an option to custom create their conversational AI assistants that work across their websites, apps and customer journeys, providing real-time assistance to shoppers and responding to post-purchase queries. Running the business efficiently: Our Agent HQ offers a suite of AI agents that merchants can choose from to automate their complex operational tasks like transactions follow-ups, chargeback reconciliations, refund escalations and settlements, etc. Furthermore, drawing on merchant transaction data, including payment success and failure patterns, chargeback histories, settlement cycles and shopper behaviour, these agents can also act as growth enabler and suggest targeted campaigns across sales, marketing, and other functions. This helps merchants manage fraud and disputes more proactively, reduce operational effort, and protect revenue.   The No-Code, Zero-Integration Flow: Unlike standalone tools that require merchants to connect data sources, configure workflows or build integrations, PayU’s Agent HQ is a no-code AI agent storefront, already built into PayU merchant dashboard. Merchants can hire an AI agent in a few clicks; select how frequently it runs and monitor its activity through dashboard and receive outputs delivered through email and WhatsApp. No agent acts beyond the boundaries and limits defined by merchants.   Agent HQ represents PayU’s approach to building practical, outcome-oriented AI experiences for merchants across the full commerce journey- not just payments alone. Policybazaar, Daily Objects, Pinq Polka, and many more PayU merchants are already on Agent HQ, leveraging the power of AI agents to drive their commerce story.   About PayU PayU, India’s leading diversified fintech platform with Prosus as an investor, operates businesses that are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and offers advanced solutions to meet the digital financial services needs of customers (merchants, banks, and consumers). PayU provides payment gateway solutions to online businesses through its cutting-edge and award-winning technology and has empowered 4.5 lakhs+ businesses, including India’s leading enterprises, e-commerce giants and SMBs. It enables businesses to collect digital payments across 100+ online payment methods such as Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, EMIs, pay-later, QR, UPI, Wallets, and more. It’s a preferred partner in the affordability ecosystem, offering the maximum coverage of issuers and easy-to-implement integrations across card-based EMIs, pay-later options and new-age cardless EMIs. PayU offers e-commerce brands best-in-industry success rates while ensuring a seamless checkout experience.   (1) AI-referred shoppers convert better and spend more (2026) – Shopify

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital today organized an Organ Donation Awareness Drive in Bengaluru, bringing together healthcare professionals, organ donors and their families, transplant recipients, patients, and members of the public in support of a shared cause, strengthening the culture of organ donation in India – “The Gift of Life”.   Dr. Madan S. Gaekwad, COO; Dr. M.R. Jayaram, Chairman, GEF(M); Shri U.T. Khader, Hon’ble Minister; and Dr. Nagendra Swamy S.C, CE, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, with the donors   The event was graced by Shri U.T. Khader, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, India.   The programme was organised in response to a widening gap between the need for organs and their availability in India. The country’s deceased organ donation rate remains below 1 donor per million population, compared to over 48 per million in Spain. While India recorded a landmark 20,138 transplants in 2025, nearly 82% relied on living donors, and more than 89,000 patients remain on transplant waiting lists as of March 2026, a number that far outpaces the availability of organs.   Through this initiative, the hospital sought to encourage more individuals and families to come forward and pledge organ donation, in order to help bridge this critical gap and give patients on the waitlist a genuine chance at life. If we can increase organ donations through brain-dead patients, the situation will definitely improve.   Living organ transplantation continues to be a well-established and life-saving treatment option in India, particularly for kidney and liver failure, where a healthy individual, often a close family member, voluntarily donates an organ or part of an organ to a patient in need. Advances in surgical technique, immunosuppression, and post-transplant care have made living donor transplants highly safe and successful, with excellent outcomes. However, experts note that living donation alone cannot bridge India’s growing organ shortage, underscoring the need for more citizens to pledge deceased organ donation, alongside greater awareness, timely identification of potential donors, and robust hospital-level coordination.   Shri U.T. Khader, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, said, “Organ donation is a gift that transcends boundaries of relation and community. The Government of Karnataka remains committed to strengthening deceased donation infrastructure across the state, and initiatives like this by Ramaiah Memorial Hospital play a vital role in encouraging more citizens to come forward and pledge their organs.”   Dr. M. R. Jayaram, Chairman, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) & Chancellor – Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), said, “Organ donation is among the most profound expressions of human compassion. Today’s gathering reflects our collective responsibility to build public awareness and trust around deceased donation. Every family that comes forward brings us closer to closing India’s organ gap and giving more patients a genuine chance at life.”   Dr. Nagendra Swamy S. C., Chief Executive – Ramaiah Memorial Hospital & Healthcare Services, GEF (Medical), added, “Organ transplantation — whether through living or deceased donation — has evolved into one of the most reliable treatment options for end-stage organ failure. With over 89,000 patients awaiting transplants in India, the need far exceeds availability. Through today’s drive, we hope to have inspired more citizens to come forward, pledge their organs, and help us close this critical gap.”   The event reinforced the hospital’s long-standing commitment to ethical transplant practices and donor awareness in Karnataka. Ramaiah Memorial Hospital’s transplant programme spans multiple organ systems, supported by a multidisciplinary team of specialists dedicated to advancing safe, high-quality transplant care in the region.   About Ramaiah Memorial Hospital Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), established in 2004, is a 500 bed, JCI-, NABH- and NABL-certified multi-disciplinary super specialty quaternary care hospital in Bengaluru, India. RMH received the Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval in June 2025. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of a healthcare organization’s commitment to meeting international standards of patient care and safety, demonstrating excellence in clinical quality, patient safety, and outcomes. In June 2025, RMH was also certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a Comprehensive Chest Pain Center and by the American Stroke Association (ASA) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The recent FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) accreditation of our Bone Marrow Unit and stem cell laboratory reflects our adherence to rigorous, peer-reviewed standards, ensuring the highest quality of patient care across the entire stem cell process—from collection and processing to administration and long-term follow-up.   With more than 22 years of service, the hospital has touched the lives of over 5 million patients and performed more than two lakh surgeries. Its transplant milestones are close to 600 renal transplants, over 50 heart transplants, more than 210 bone marrow transplants, and liver transplant services initiated in 2025.   Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is affiliated with Mount Sinai International, New York from June 2024, marking a transformative collaboration focused on elevating healthcare through excellence in clinical care, quality, research, innovation, and technology.   Our Centers of Excellence, such as the Ramaiah Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences, Ramaiah Institute of Nephro-Uro Sciences, Ramaiah Institute of Neurosciences, and the Ramaiah Institute of Gastro-Enteric Sciences are delivering comprehensive healthcare services under respective specialties along with other super-specialties.   RMH has received recognition from Newsweek as one of the World’s best hospitals in 2025. The ranking is based on hospital recommendations from peers, hospital quality metrics, patient experience, and PROMs implementation survey.

Interdisciplinary knowledge, research and innovation will be critical for engineers to address the complex challenges emerging across sectors, said Professor Arindam Ghosh, Head of the Quantum Material and Devices Group and Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. He was speaking at a seminar on “Circuits, Control, Communication and Computing”, organized by Ramaiah Institute of Technology (RIT) in collaboration with Bradley University.   Prof. Arindam Ghosh is felicitated by M. R. Sampangi Ramaiah, Honorary Director, RIT, M. R. Kodandaram, Director, RIT, and others   The seminar brought together academicians, industry experts and students to discuss the growing convergence of technology and the importance of multidisciplinary learning in preparing engineering students for the future. The discussions focused on how circuits, control, communication and computing, while traditionally viewed as distinct areas of engineering, are increasingly interconnected and playing a significant role in shaping emerging technologies.   Addressing the students, Prof. Arindam Ghosh emphasized that engineers of the future need to look beyond their individual areas of specialization and develop an understanding of multiple disciplines. He said that the rapid pace of technological advancement has created a need for professionals who can understand the connections between different fields and apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems.   “It is extremely important for future engineers to possess interdisciplinary knowledge rather than specializing in just one field. Our students should not view technology merely as a means of securing employment, but should use it as a powerful tool to find solutions to the problems faced by society,” he said.   He pointed out that technology has the potential to address a wide range of challenges, including those related to rural development, healthcare, agriculture, environmental protection and transportation. He encouraged students to develop a problem-solving mindset and use their technical education to create solutions that can have a meaningful impact on society.   “Circuits, Control, Communication and Computing are not merely four separate technical fields. They are four important pillars that are interconnected and are shaping the technology of the future. Let us learn technology, foster research, promote innovation and use knowledge for the betterment of society,” Prof. Ghosh said.   Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Gnanapriya Chidambaranathan, Associate Vice-President, Infosys and Chair, IEEE Bangalore Section COM, highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary research and encouraged students to pursue research with a clear focus on addressing societal challenges.   “There is a need to encourage multidisciplinary research. Research should be conducted with the objective of finding solutions to the problems faced by society. On behalf of IEEE, we organize seminars, interviews and soft-skills training programmes for the benefit of students. These initiatives are highly beneficial to students,” she said.   The seminar also highlighted the changing nature of career opportunities for engineers. With developments in areas such as renewable energy, semiconductors and other emerging technologies, the demand for engineers with diverse technical capabilities and an understanding of sustainability is expected to grow.   M. R. Kodandaram, Director, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, said that the evolving technology landscape would create significant opportunities for engineering graduates, while also requiring them to continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills.   “There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. We expect significant changes in several sectors, including renewable energy and semiconductors. As a result, employment opportunities are also expected to increase. There will be a growing need for sustainable engineers in the future, and students need to prepare themselves accordingly,” he said.   The seminar provided students with an opportunity to interact with experts and gain insights into emerging technological trends, research opportunities and the skills required to remain relevant in a rapidly changing professional environment. The emphasis on interdisciplinary learning also reinforced the importance of combining technical expertise with research, innovation, communication and problem-solving capabilities.   The programme was attended by M. R. Kodandaram, Director, RIT; M. R. Sampangi Ramaiah, Honorary Director, RIT; Prof. Arindam Ghosh, Indian Institute of Science; Smt. Gnanapriya Chidambaranathan, Associate Vice-President, Infosys and Chair, IEEE Bangalore Section COM; Dr. Karisiddappa, Education Advisor; Dr. B. Satish Babu, Principal, RIT, along with faculty members, experts and students.   The seminar reaffirmed the importance of creating an engineering education ecosystem that encourages students to think across disciplines, pursue meaningful research and apply technology towards building sustainable and innovative solutions for society.

MRG Group has expanded the clubhouse at its premium residential development, MRG Crown, from the originally planned 22,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft., marking an enhancement of 8,000 sq. ft. to the project’s lifestyle and community infrastructure. The expanded clubhouse has been named Club Jewel.   MRG Group Expands MRG Crown Clubhouse to 30,000 Sq. Ft., Launches Club Jewel   The expansion reflects MRG Group’s focus on strengthening the lifestyle proposition of its residential developments and responding to the evolving expectations of homebuyers, who are increasingly seeking integrated communities with wellness, recreation, leisure and social amenities.   Club Jewel has been envisioned as the social and lifestyle hub of MRG Crown, bringing together spaces focused on wellness, premium experiences, leisure and recreation. The expanded footprint provides additional scope for curated amenities and common spaces designed to cater to residents across age groups and encourage greater interaction within the community.   Conceptualised with a contemporary design approach by renowned architect Anil Badan, Club Jewel combines modern architectural elements with functional spaces. The clubhouse is designed to provide residents with opportunities to pursue wellness and recreation, spend leisure time with family and friends, and engage with the wider community.   Speaking about the expansion, Rajjath Goel, Managing Director, MRG Group, said, “At MRG, we believe the value of a residential development extends well beyond the four walls of a home. Today’s homebuyers are increasingly looking for integrated communities that offer wellness, recreation, leisure and meaningful social experiences. The expansion of Club Jewel from 22,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft. reflects our commitment to responding to these evolving expectations and continually enhancing the overall living experience. This additional space allows us to create a more comprehensive lifestyle offering at MRG Crown, while reinforcing our focus on delivering long-term value to our customers.”   The expanded Club Jewel is expected to add a new dimension to the overall living experience at MRG Crown, with a greater emphasis on community engagement and lifestyle-led amenities.   The development of larger and more experience-oriented clubhouses also reflects the broader shift in residential real estate, where common amenities and community infrastructure are becoming an increasingly important part of the homebuying proposition. Developers are placing greater emphasis on creating spaces that support wellness, recreation, social interaction and leisure alongside residential living.   With its expanded 30,000 sq. ft. footprint, Club Jewel is positioned to serve as an integral part of the MRG Crown community, offering residents a dedicated environment for recreation, relaxation, wellness and social engagement.

1-year extended warranty worth INR 4,999 on Modern series via offline channels Flexible EMI options up to 24 months via Bajaj Finserv & Pine Labs Special pricing across Gaming and Thin & Light laptops on Flipkart   MSI, a global leader in gaming, content creation, and business & productivity laptops, today announced its September Promotion 2026 campaign, offering customers enhanced value through extended warranty coverage, flexible financing, and special pricing across its laptop portfolio. Running from September 4th to September 24th, 2026, the campaign spans offline retail partners, including Croma and Vijay Sales, as well as Flipkart online.   MSI September Offers 2026 Commenting on the campaign, Mr. James Sung, NB Sales Director, MSI said, “Our September Promotion 2026 reflects MSI’s continued focus on making premium computing more accessible to our customers. With a free warranty extension on our Modern series, extended EMI options, and attractive pricing across our gaming and thin-and-light lineups, we aim to deliver greater value and a seamless ownership experience across our retail and online network.” For more information on the offers: www.msi.gm/S9402F90 Offline Channel Offers 1. 1-Year Free Warranty Extension (worth INR 4,999) Customers purchasing MSI Modern series laptops through offline channels, including Croma and Vijay Sales, will be eligible for a 1-year free warranty extension. Flexible EMI plans are being offered to make purchases more accessible. Bajaj Finserv is providing EMI options for up to 18 months, while Pine Labs is offering extended EMI plans of up to 24 months — both valid through September 24, 2026. Offline Special Offers Model Key Specifications Promotional Price Katana 15 B13UDXK-107IN Intel® Core™ i5-13420H/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060/GDDR6 6GB/8GB×2/1TB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz)/4-Zone RGB INR 94,990 Modern 14 C7M-104IN AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U/UMA/16GB/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 14″/Office 2024+M365 INR 66,990 Thin 15 B13UDX-128IN Intel® Core™ i5-13420H/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GDDR6 6GB/8GB×2/1TB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz)/Office 2024+M365 INR 89,990 Modern 15 H B13M-225IN Intel® Core™ i7-13620H/UMA/8GB×2/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″/MS2021 INR 83,990 Modern 14 C13M-117IN Intel® Core™ i5-1334U/UMA/16GB/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 14″/Office 2024+M365 INR 69,990 Thin 15 B13UC-125IN Intel® Core™ i5-13420H/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GDDR6 4GB/8GB×2/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz) INR 82,990 Thin 15 B13UDX-129IN Intel® Core™ i5-13420H/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GDDR6 6GB/8GB×2/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz) INR 80,990 Thin A15 B7UC-103IN AMD Ryzen™ 7 7735HS/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GDDR6 4GB/8GB×2/1TB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz) INR 92,990 Cyborg 15 A2RUDX-110IN Intel® Core™ 7 processor 240H/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GDDR6 6GB/16GB/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz) INR 1,09,990 Modern 14 C7M-105IN AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U/UMA/8GB/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 14″/Office 2024+M365 INR 62,990 Thin A15 B7UC-104IN AMD Ryzen™ 5 7535HS/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GDDR6 4GB/8GB×2/1TB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz) INR 82,990 Modern 14 C7M-101IN AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U/UMA/16GB/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 14″/Office 2024+M365 INR 75,990 Prestige 16 AI Evo B1MG-054IN Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H/UMA/16GB/512GB/IPS-Level QHD+ 16″/MS2021 INR 1,39,990 Prestige 14 AI Evo C1MG-058IN Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 125H/UMA/8GB×2/512GB/IPS-Level FHD+ 14″ (144Hz)/MS2021 INR 1,07,990 Modern 14 C13M-118IN Intel® Core™ i3-1315U/UMA/16GB/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 14″/Office 2024+M365 INR 58,990 Katana 15 HX B14WEK-111IN Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 GDDR7 8GB/8GB×2/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz)/4-Zone RGB INR 1,77,990 Katana 15 HX B14WFK-109IN Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 GDDR7 8GB/8GB×2/512GB/IPS-Level QHD 15.6″ (165Hz)/4-Zone RGB INR 1,97,990 Katana 15 HX B14WFK-112IN Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 GDDR7 8GB/8GB×2/1TB/IPS-Level QHD 15.6″ (165Hz)/4-Zone RGB INR 2,26,990 Cyborg 15 A2RUDX-111IN Intel® Core™ 5 processor 210H/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GDDR6 6GB/16GB/512GB/IPS-Level FHD 15.6″ (144Hz) INR 1,02,990 Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1068IN Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 GDDR7 24GB/IPS-Level UHD+ MiniLED 18″ (120Hz)/Per-Key RGB INR 6,49,990 Raider 18 Max HX A2WI-1257IN Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 GDDR7 24GB/16GB×2/2TB/IPS-Level UHD+ 18″ (120Hz) INR 5,19,990 Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-102IN Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX/NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 GDDR7 8GB/8GB×2/1TB/IPS-Level QHD+ 16″ (240Hz)/24-Zone RGB INR 1,84,990 *Only Modern series is eligible for the extended warranty offer. Online Channel Offers (Flipkart Only) For online purchases, MSI’s September Promotion is available exclusively on Flipkart, spanning both the Gaming and Thin & Light (TNL) lineups with dedicated pricing. Flipkart Gaming Model Key Specifications Promotional Price Stealth 14 AI Studio A1VFG-053IN NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060/Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H/16GB/1TB INR 1,65,990 Stealth 16 AI Studio A1VGG-057IN NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070/Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 185H/32GB/2TB INR 2,39,990 Pulse 17 AI C1VGKG-031IN NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070/Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H/16GB/1TB INR 1,59,990   Flipkart Thin & Light (TNL) Model Key Specifications Promotional Price Commercial 14 H A13MG vPro-065IN Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics/Intel® Core™ i7-13700H Processor/32GB/1TB INR 92,990 Summit E13 AI Evo A1MTG-040IN Intel® Arc™ Graphics/Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 125H/16GB/1TB INR 1,24,990 Summit E13 AI Evo A1MTG-041IN Intel® Arc™ Graphics/Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H/32GB/1TB INR 1,36,990   About MSI MSI is a world leader in gaming, content creation and AIoT solutions. 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