28, May 2026
Toral Rasputra on her preparation for Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer
Mumbai, May 28 : Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer promises to bring audiences a fresh and emotional telling of the early years of the Mahabharat, exploring the relationships, values and experiences that shaped some of mythology’s most iconic characters. One such character is Kunti (Toral Rasputra), a woman remembered not just as the mother of the Pandavas, but also as a symbol of strength, sacrifice, and resilience through every challenge life threw at her.
Known for portraying powerful women on screen, Toral approached Kunti not just as a mythological figure, but as a mother navigating impossible circumstances with dignity and strength. To prepare for the role, the actress immersed herself in literature and references around the character. She read books like Teachings of Queen Kunti, The Kaunteyas – Queen Kunti’s Mahabharata and Kunti by Koral Dasgupta to explore different perspectives on the character. Through these readings, Toral discovered the many layers of Kunti, not just as a mother to the Pandavas, but also as a woman constantly balancing duty, sacrifice, guilt, courage and unconditional love. The actress shares that every author portrayed Kunti differently, which inspired her to create her own interpretation of the character for the screen, one that feels emotionally authentic and strong.
Talking about her interpretation of Kunti, Toral Rasputra shared,
“Kunti is such a powerful and emotionally layered character that I knew I wanted to understand her beyond what’s written in the script. I read books on Kunti and each of them gave me a different insight into her personality and journey. What fascinated me most was how every version presented her strength, sacrifices and emotional conflicts in such unique ways. As an actor, it pushed me to think deeper and eventually create my own interpretation of Kunti, a woman who is strong yet sensitive, wise yet emotional. I wanted to portray her in a way that audiences can connect with not just as a queen or a mother, but as a woman whose struggles and resilience still feel relevant today.”
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28, May 2026
Shanaya accidentally walks into a deadly trap set for Rashi in Sony SAB’s Pushpa Impossible
Mumbai, May 28 : Sony SAB’s beloved family drama Pushpa Impossible continues to win hearts with its relatable storytelling, emotional moments, and strong family bonds. With Pushpa (Karuna Pandey) always standing tall through every challenge life throws her way, the show now gears up for an intense and emotional track that will leave the Patel family shaken.
In the upcoming episodes, the Bapodara chawl is busy celebrating Rashi’s (Akshaya Hindalkar) godh bharai, with the family coming together to make the occasion special. But amid the festivities, danger quietly finds its way into the celebration. Wanting to take revenge on Dilip Patel (Jayesh More), Santosh plans to hurt him through Rashi. In a shocking turn of events, the ceremonial crown meant for Rashi is poisoned. However, before Rashi can wear it, Shanaya unknowingly puts it on while trying to help, turning a happy celebration into a moment of fear and panic for the entire family.
Will Shanaya survive this shocking accident?
Muskan Bamne, who plays the role of Shanaya, shares,
“Shanaya just wanted to help and had no idea what she was walking into. This sequence was quite intense to shoot because everything changes within moments for Shanaya and the entire chawl. One moment everyone is celebrating together, and the next moment there is panic and chaos everywhere. I think life can change in a moment, when happiness suddenly turns into something completely unexpected. It made these episodes emotionally very powerful to perform.”
28, May 2026
NGK Announces Long-Term Management Plan 2026-2035, Targeting Yen 1.3 Trillion in Net Sales by FY2035
NGK Corporation today announced its Long-Term Management Plan 2026–2035, which outline a roadmap to nearly double net sales from FY2025 levels to ¥1.3 trillion by FY2035. The plan positions Digital Society (DS) domain as the company’s core growth business, while strengthening profitability in existing businesses and laying the groundwork for future expansion in Carbon Neutrality (CN) domain.
NGK has formulated its Long-Term Management Plan 2026–2035 as an interim milestone of the “NGK Group Vision: Road to 2050,” established in FY2021, viewing the realization of CN and the expansion of the DS as a new opportunity for growth. Under the vision, NGK is transforming its business portfolio with the aim of having CN- and DS-related businesses account for 80% of total net sales by FY2050, reflecting changes in the business environment in which the DS domain has expanded faster than expected while progress in the CN domain has been slower than anticipated.
Message of Shigeru Kobayashi, president of NGK Corporation
“We are positioning 2035 as a critical milestone on our Road to 2050. By accelerating growth through the DS domain and maximizing profitability in our existing businesses, while steadily laying the groundwork for CN domain, we will transform our business structure and achieve our next leap forward. Through the execution of this plan, we remain committed to the sustainable improvement of enterprise value,”
Strategic Direction
- Existing businesses will serve as a stable, cash-generating foundation through continued improvements in efficiency and profitability
- Growth investments will be prioritized in the DS domain, including R&D, capital expenditure, and talent. NGK will expand its competitive portfolio of semiconductors and electronic devices, targeting growth in AI, Data centers and High-speed communications
- In the CN domain, NGK will continue to invest in R&D and business development, focusing on laying the groundwork for future growth
FY2035 Targets (Data-Driven)
Net Sales : ¥1.3 trillion (approx. 2× FY2025)
- CN & DS ratio : 60% or more
- Net sales of new businesses : ¥300 billion
ROE : 12% or more
Key Initiatives
1. Maximize Profitability to Generate Growth Resources
Enhance efficiency and profitability in existing businesses, particularly automotive-related operations, and expand high-value-added products to ensure stable cash generation.
2. Establish leadership in Digital Infrastructure industry
Achieve niche-leading positions in semiconductor and data center markets, and expand into adjacent areas through co-creation, strategic partnerships, and M&A.
Target approx. 3× growth in the DS business by FY2035 (vs. FY2025).
3. Create Businesses that support Carbon Neutrality
Develop and implement business models leveraging proprietary technologies in adsorption, separation, and synthesis to address social issues.
4. Become a Value Co-Creation Company
Enhance competitiveness through digital transformation and AI, advance sustainability management, and promote human capital management to create value together with diverse stakeholders.
NGK will execute this Long-Term Management Plan to advance its business structure transformation, achieve sustainable growth, and enhance enterprise value.
28, May 2026
New Check Point Report Warns of Critical Cloud Security Gaps Amid Rising AI Adoption
India, May 28 : Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. , a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today released its 2026 Cloud Security Report: Enter the AI Era, revealing a growing disconnect between rapid AI adoption and security readiness.
The report reveals a critical shift from the cloud “blind spots” of 2025 to a deeper challenge in 2026: organizations are no longer just struggling with visibility, but with governance, control, and real-time enforcement. AI is changing how users behave, how applications communicate, and where threats enter the environment. This year, 77% of organizations have updated their security strategy for cloud in response to AI, yet only 26% report having the architecture to enforce it. This reveals a 51-point gap between intent and capability.
Meanwhile, attackers are weaponizing AI tools to accelerate phishing, generate malware, and launch adversarial attacks faster than traditional security models can respond. The impact is already measurable: 78% of organizations reported confirmed or suspected AI-related security incidents over the past year.
“The 2026 Cloud Security Report confirms what many security practitioners already sense,” said Paul Barbosa, Vice President of Cloud Security and SASE at Check Point Software Technologies. “AI adoption has outpaced the architecture built to govern it. Agents are acting inside live systems; data is moving through external AI services, and most enterprises still lack the visibility and enforcement to keep pace. At Check Point, we believe security has to be built into the architecture from the start. Beginning at the infrastructure layer, through clouds, and especially at runtime. Visibility, Control, and Security need to be present at all layers in the stack AI workloads will operate in. “
Key findings for cloud-native environments include:
·Infrastructure Misalignment: 52% of AI workloads span hybrid environments, yet 64% say their architecture needs redesign
·Perimeter Gaps: 76% rate datacenter security as critical for AI, but only 35% say it can support current needs
·Performance Challenges: Only 24% can fully inspect AI traffic without impacting performance; 71% report increased WAF false positives
·Operational Complexity: 88% say AI has increased security complexity; 67% report fragmented policies
·Limited Visibility: 54% of organizations have experienced an AI-related security incident, while another 24% cannot confirm due to lack of visibility. This means more than three-quarters have either been hit or cannot determine whether they have
·Identity Risks: 48% cite non-human identities (AI agents, APIs) as a top concern
·Inconsistent access model: Organizations have yet to converge on a single access model. 24% say they have no AI-specific access controls, and only 16% enforce controls consistently across the environment
Closing the AI Security Gap
To address these challenges, the report emphasizes the need for a unified, prevention-first architecture across cloud, datacenter, SaaS, and endpoints.
Check Point’s Hybrid Mesh Network Security approach delivers:
1.Unified Management: 86% of leaders rate unified security management across cloud, datacenter, and edge as critical for AI workloads. A hybrid mesh architecture keeps policies and protections consistent everywhere, no matter where data or workloads run
2.Prevention-First Security: Real-time blocking of ransomware, zero-day threats, and data leaks using AI-driven insights, validated by a 99.8% security effectiveness score in the 2026 Miercom report
3.Secure Connectivity and Threat Prevention: Identity-based protection ensures every user, device, and application is verified and protected in real time, with consistent security across all access points and without impacting performance
4.AI Defense Plane: A unified control plane governing how AI is connected, deployed, and operated, with runtime protection across employee AI use, applications, and agentic systems
5.Agentic Network Security Orchestration: The 51-point enforcement gap is more than a visibility problem; it’s also an operational one. Check Point’s newly launched Agentic Network Security Orchestration Platform shifts security teams to the level of business intent, letting AI agents autonomously handle policy creation, Zero Trust tightening, and compliance across hybrid environments
28, May 2026
Omdia: AI Factory market enters industrialization era as five dynamics redefine AI infrastructure in 2026
LONDON, May 28, 2026: Cumulative global data center investment is forecast to approach $1.6 trillion by 2030, while leading technology enterprises will collectively deploy over $600 billion in AI infrastructure capex in 2026 alone. This capital expenditure indicates that the AI Factory market has crossed an irreversible threshold, evolving into a new form of industrial organization characterized by ultra-high capital intensity, strong geopolitical attributes, and complex engineering barriers.
The Transition to AI Factory: Architecture and Paradigms
Omdia defines an AI Factory as a new type of heavy industrial infrastructure whose sole objective is producing intelligence, with the token as the fundamental unit of output. data centers are transitioning from business support centers to digital product manufacturing centers no matter how big the data center is, organized along a four-layer architecture: energy and physical infrastructure; hardware and network fabric; scheduling and virtualization orchestration; and Model as a Service (MaaS) and AI application ecosystem.
The ecosystem now spans four solution paradigms—full-stack public AI cloud hyperscalers, compute-native AI cloud specialists, turnkey private AI foundation providers, and regional or industrial AI infrastructure operators. Omdia’s survey of more than 200 companies identifies four top market challenges: long time-to-market and ROI validation, digital sovereignty, AI talent gaps, and systemic engineering complexity.
Five Market Dynamics Shaping AI Factory in 2026
As the market navigates these challenges, Omdia has identified five primary dynamics reshaping the industry this year:
- Dynamic 1 — From FLOPS to TTFT: Budgets for compute hoarding have been frozen as enterprises confront a “Zombie GPU” effect, in which expensive GPUs idle in I/O wait; evaluation metrics are shifting to Time-to-First-Token and vector retrieval speed, with reported gains, including a 12x vector indexing speed-up and up to a 75% cost reduction on API and compute redundancy in vendor case studies.
- Dynamic 2 — Hyperscalers balance agility and sovereignty: Two delivery paradigms: one is called full-stack drop-in (AWS, Huawei, GCP, OCI) enable public cloud-grade AI capabilities deployed as an integrated physical unit into the customer’s data center; another one is called software/hardware decoupling which is a downward path defined by localization of software capabilities and ecosystem-driven hardware
- Dynamic 3 — Compute-native AI cloud upgrade: Rack power density has risen from 10–15 kW in 2024 to 40–250 kW in 2026, while workloads progress from PoC to production-grade deployment; Nebius from Europe and Sensetime from China are two typical players already changed their business model from Bare Metal leasing to Model as a Service, especially Sensetime is conducting an integrated framework of IaaS + MaaS + energy-computing synergy strategy to make the computing and energy well controlled
- Dynamic 4 — The “last mile” of AI industrialization: Vertical integrators, domain operators, and ISVs are capturing the final value layer through long-cycle data governance, legacy integration, and scenario-specific agent assembly, while Inspur Cloud takes a strategy integrated heavy-asset AI infrastructure and intensive scenario-grade operation of AI industrial assembly lines making the AI industrialization a great leap.
- Dynamic 5 — Rise of sovereign data factories: Regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act, DORA, and equivalent compliance frameworks are driving requirements for sensitive data to remain within physically isolated facilities, elevating regional operators such as G42 from cabinet landlords to physical gatekeepers of national-level data.
“Future competition will no longer be defined by model parameters or GPU counts, but by a comprehensive contest of energy, liquid cooling, chips, autonomous software stacks, sovereign compliance, and long-term capital endurance,” said Raymond Zhan, Senior Principal Analyst, Cloud & AI at Omdia. ” For enterprise clients, the provider landscape for AI factory is not a one-size-fits-all game; choices should be tailored to actual business scale and the balance between steady-state and innovative workloads.”
Looking ahead, Omdia expects 2026 and 2027 to be the critical window for AI Factory development, with regional and industrial operations emerging as the highest-certainty growth segment over the next five years.
Omdia’s Global AI Factory Market Landscape 2026 report provides a comprehensive analysis of the AI Factory market, including detailed architectural frameworks, solution paradigms, and insights into the key dynamics shaping AI infrastructure.
28, May 2026
TAFE’s Massey Ferguson Dynatrack Series Surpasses 50,000 Tractor Milestone
Chennai , May 28 : Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited , one of the world’s tractor manufacturers, today announced that its acclaimed Massey Ferguson Dynatrack Series has crossed the 50,000-tractor milestone, backed by strong demand from customers. The achievement reflects the trust farmers across India have steadily placed in the MF Dynatrack range over the years.
Popularly known as the Sabse Bada All-rounder, the Massey Ferguson Dynatrack range has been designed to deliver exceptional performance across both agricultural and commercial applications, making it a preferred choice among its target audience. Combining power, advanced technology, fuel efficiency and operator comfort, the Dynatrack range has established itself as a versatile and reliable partner for modern farming operations across India.
Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Lakshmi Venu, Vice Chairman – TAFE said,
“The 50,000 milestone for the Massey Ferguson Dynatrack Series reflects the strong trust farmers across India have placed in the brand. Known for its versatility in the 41–50 HP category, the Dynatrack Series continues to meet the evolving needs of Indian agriculture and commercial applications.We are also delighted by the response to the newly launched MF 254 Dynatrack 4WD, which reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, reliable and performance-driven mechanization solutions.”
To commemorate the milestone, TAFE hosted “Massey 50K Dyna Mahotsav”, a nationwide celebration across Massey Ferguson dealerships on May 20, 2026 witnessing enthusiastic participation from customers, dealer partners and farming communities across India, further reinforcing the strong trust placed in the Massey Ferguson Dynatrack Series. #KyaNahinHaiDynaMein
A key highlight of the Massey 50k Dyna Mahotsav was the launch of the MF 254 Dynatrack 4WD one of the most popular tractors in the segment. Powered by a robust 50 HP engine, the tractor comes equipped with advanced features such as 12 Forward + 12 Reverse gears, SuperShuttle™ technology, Quadra PTO, power steering, oil-immersed brakes and high hydraulic lifting capacity, delivering superior productivity, comfort and operational efficiency across diverse farming and haulage applications. Its strong lifting capability and compatibility with multiple implements make it ideal for modern mechanized farming operations.
As part of the celebration, a live webinar broadcast was screened across MF dealerships nationwide, bringing together over 20,000+ customers pan-India. The event also recorded several tractor deliveries in a single day.
The nationwide celebrations brought together farmers, customers, dealer partners reflecting the strong trust and confidence that farming communities across India have placed in the Massey Ferguson Dynatrack Series.
28, May 2026
‘Divya Prem: Pyaar Aur Rahasya Ki Kahani’ Unveils the Powerful Divya Force Through an Energetic Rap Anthem
May 28 : The powerful “Divya Force” team from Divya Prem is winning a lot of love from the audience. The five youngsters and their unique divine powers have become one of the biggest highlights of the show. Adding more excitement, for the first time, viewers will see a special rap song on the show that introduces and celebrates the powers of the “Divya Force” team in a fun, energetic way. As the popularity of this team keeps growing day by day, the show is all set to bring an exciting new twist that will make the story even more entertaining and enjoyable for the audience.
“Shooting the Divya Force rap song was so much fun and one of my favourite shoots ever because everything felt so exciting and different. There was music, dancing, action, and lots of energy on the set. We all enjoyed performing together and showing our powers in a cool way through the song. I really liked that this special rap was made only for the Divya Force because it made us all feel very happy and special. While shooting, we were laughing, dancing, and having fun all the time, and I enjoyed every moment a lot.”
“Tara is the captain of the Divya Force, so I felt really strong and confident while shooting the song. I loved doing the action scenes and dancing on the rap beats because it looked super fun and powerful. Everyone on set was cheering for each other and that made the shoot even more exciting for me. I think kids are going to love this song because it has magic, fun, powers, and a superhero feeling. Whenever I watch the song now, it makes me smile because we all worked hard and had an amazing time together.”
28, May 2026
Lenovo Announces Global Campaign with David Beckham
May, 28: Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, today launched Maximum David, a new global campaign showcasing how AI-driven technology elevates the creativity, performance, and impact of one of the most influential figures in sports and entertainment.
Maximum David highlights Lenovo’s AI portfolio—from devices to solutions and services—and its role in helping individuals, teams, and enterprises unlock new ways to work, create, play, and connect.
David Beckham’s career has long extended beyond the pitch. As a Inter Miami CF co-owner, entrepreneur, investor, and global cultural figure, he represents a rare combination of performance, discipline, creativity, and international reach.
The campaign launches one month before FIFA World Cup 2026™ and builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. Lenovo is developing and deploying AI-driven technology designed to support smarter operations, enhance fan experiences, improve performance insights for teams and players, and create new ways for people to engage with the game.
“David’s world looks a lot like ours: sport, business, technology, creativity, and a passion for redefining what’s possible,” said Santi Pochat, Vice President, AI Innovation and Brand Strategy at Lenovo. “From the beginning, David and his team shared our creative ambition and a genuine curiosity about what Lenovo is building. This campaign brings together Lenovo’s growing role in global football with a partner who understands what it takes to perform at the absolute highest level. We’re all pushing each other to create new and exceptional experiences for players, fans, creatives, and professionals.”
The campaign will roll out across global markets through a mix of film, digital, social, retail, experiential, and event-based activations. The campaign will show how Lenovo technology supports Beckham’s initiatives across sport, business, travel, creativity, and everyday productivity, while also connecting those stories to the broader impact of AI across consumers, small businesses, enterprises, creators, and gamers.
As part of the campaign, fans attending FIFA World Cup 2026™ events will be able to experience select Lenovo-powered activations, including AI-enabled experiences with David Beckham across the U.S. and Mexico.
Maximum David reflects Lenovo’s broader mission as a global technology powerhouse to deliver smarter technology for all. Through the campaign, Lenovo will show how an unparalleled AI portfolio comes together in human-centered ways, from helping an individual manage a demanding schedule to enabling immersive experiences for the world’s largest sporting events.
“As AI radically changes our lives, in this campaign, David helps us show the technology supporting real ambition, real work, and real moments of connection,” Pochat said.
Maximum David launches globally across Lenovo channels, retail, social platforms, and select FIFA World Cup 2026™ activations.
28, May 2026
Antara Cruises Launches ‘The Silent River Escape’ Aboard Antara Catamarans
May 28 — Antara Cruises has launched a new 2 Nights / 3 Days private all-inclusive itinerary, “The Silent River Escape,” aboard its elegant Antara Catamarans, offering an intimate journey through Bhitarkanika, Odisha — one of India’s most beautiful and still largely unexplored regions.
Operating from Gupti – Dhamra – Kanika Island – Gupti, the experience is designed as a personal luxury floating sanctuary, with just 2 suites on board and a dedicated 5 member crew ensuring highly personalised service throughout. The catamaran accommodates up to 6 guests, making it ideal for private escapes and special occasions. With 4 such Catamarans, 24 guests can be accommodated to travel together – perfect for a larger group holiday.
While Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is closed for the season, this itinerary offers a rare opportunity to explore the history, ecology and quiet beauty of the mangrove system beyond the crocodiles — revealing a landscape shaped by waterways, wildlife, local culture and spiritual heritage.
The voyage begins at Gupti, with lunch served onboard before sailing toward Dhamra, and enjoyable evening on the sublime sundeck. Guests enjoy high tea, dinner and serene river views as the journey unfolds. The second day includes a visit to the Dhamra Temple for Puja and Darshan, followed by time near the harbour before continuing to Kanika Island, where the catamaran anchors amid untouched wilderness. The journey concludes with a relaxed return to Gupti and breakfast onboard.
Antara Catamarans offer refined comfort – fully air-conditioned indoors with two suites, lounge-cum-dining space, spacious decks and thoughtful amenities. Dining is a highlight, with welcome drinks, fresh fruit, customised cuisine, and a menu featuring local Odia specialities, Indian favourites and international dishes. The kitchen accommodate for food preferences including a vegan menu. Guests also enjoy table d’hôte meals, tea and coffee, wildlife talks, cooking sessions, books and board games, along with curated shore excursions and all admissions included.
This exclusive journey offers a more contemplative and elevated way to encounter a remarkable destination — through its sacred river landscape, in complete privacy, and in the restorative company of those who matter most.
28, May 2026
Shoppers Stop Launches BTS Album ARIRANG in India with Exclusive Fan Experience
Mumbai, May 28: Shoppers Stop, India’s premium fashion, beauty and gifting destination, announced the availability of BTS’ highly anticipated fifth studio album ARIRANG across the country. Marking the comeback of the decade by the pop royalty, th release brings one of the most significant global music moments closer to Indian fans.
To enhance the fan experience, Shoppers Stop introduced dedicated in-store experience zones. These curated spaces will allow customers to engage with the album through immersive displays, photo opportunities, and a BTS-inspired environment, bringing fans closer to the music and the moment.
Commenting on the same, Kavindra Mishra, Customer Care Associate, Managing Director and CEO, Shoppers Stop said;
“Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Bringing BTS’ ARIRANG to select Shoppers Stop stores is an extension of that commitment, giving fans access to an exclusive in-store experience. With the growing influence of global music and fandom culture, we see this as an opportunity to connect more deeply with our younger customers and deliver experiences that go beyond traditional retail.”
Positioned as a collectible, ARIRANG features the CD, photo card set, and more making it a must-have for and collectors alike. Inspired by the traditional Korean folk song ‘Arirang’, the album blends BTS’ Korean roots with universal themes of identity, emotion, and resilience, resonating across cultures and generations.
The 14-track album showcases BTS’ artistic evolution, ranging from high-energy anthems like and to introspective tracks such as and . The “ anchors the album with its message of resilience and moving forward through life’s
With this initiative, Shoppers Stop continues to strengthen its connection with youth culture, offering customers access to global trends and fandom-driven experiences, while transforming its stores into experiential destinations that go beyond traditional retail.
fifth studio album is available in select Shoppers Stop Stores in Mumbai, Delhi, Noida, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gujarat, Goa, Jaipur, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Shillong and more.
