30, Aug 2025
Tata Motors launches the all-new Winger Plus, setting new benchmarks in premium passenger mobility
Bengaluru, 30 August 2025: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, launched the all-new 9-seater Tata Winger Plus, a premium passenger mobility offering designed for staff transportation and the growing travel & tourism segment. The Winger Plus offers passengers a more comfortable, spacious and connected travel experience, while enabling fleet owners to achieve higher efficiency and profitability with lower total cost of ownership. Priced at Rs. 20.60 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), it brings together the combination of design, features and technology to set new benchmarks in the segment.
The Winger Plus comes with segment-leading features like reclining captain seats with adjustable armrests, personal USB charging points, individual AC vents and ample leg space. The wide cabin and large luggage compartment further enhance comfort on long journeys. Built on a monocoque chassis, the vehicle offers robust safety and stability, while its car-like ride and handling ensures ease of driving and reduces fatigue for drivers.
Introducing the new Winger Plus, Mr. Anand S, Vice President and Head – Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors, said, “The Winger Plus has been thoughtfully engineered to deliver a premium experience for passengers and a compelling value proposition for fleet operators. With its superior ride comfort, best-in-class comfort features, and segment-leading efficiency, it is designed to drive profitability while offering the lowest cost of ownership. India’s passenger mobility landscape is evolving rapidly-from staff transportation in urban centres to the rising demand for tourism across the country. The Winger Plus is built to serve this diversity, setting new benchmarks in the commercial passenger vehicle segment.”
Powering the new Winger Plus is the proven and fuel-efficient 2.2L Dicor diesel engine, delivering 100hp of power and 200Nm of torque. This premium van is also equipped with Tata Motors’ Fleet Edge connected vehicle platform, enabling real-time vehicle tracking, diagnostics and fleet optimisation for improved business management.
With a diverse commercial passenger vehicle portfolio ranging from 9-seater to 55-seater vehicles in various configurations across multiple powertrains, Tata Motors addresses every mass-mobility segment. The range is further complemented by Sampoorna Seva 2.0 – Tata Motors’ holistic vehicle lifecycle management initiative, covering guaranteed turnaround times, annual maintenance contracts (AMC), access to genuine spare parts and reliable breakdown assistance. With a strong network of over 4,500 sales and service touchpoints across India, the company continues to deliver dependable, efficient and future-ready mobility solutions.
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- By Neel Achary
30, Aug 2025
France’s ECE Engineering School introduces Milo, a groundbreaking AI classmate
29, Aug 2025
The 5 Laptop Features Every Small Agency Should Care About in 2025
For small agencies and SOHOs, the laptop is more than a device, it’s your creative studio, client pitch deck, and collaboration hub all in one. Yet, many decision-makers still focus only on processor speed and storage when buying new machines. But while most people only look at processor speed or storage, what really matters today are features that give you endurance, intelligence, and security for a business-grade edge.
Here are five laptop features worth prioritizing before your next upgrade:
- AI-Powered Productivity with the Latest NPUs
Devices powered by the latest Intel Ultra Series 2 processors with integrated NPUs (Neural Processing Units) can offload tasks like real-time transcription, live translations, background noise cancellation, and auto-framing during video calls.
Unlike cloud-based AI, these run locally on the machine, ensuring better speed and higher data privacy—critical for agencies handling sensitive client conversations. For teams juggling multiple calls and presentations daily, these AI-powered capabilities reduce fatigue, improve collaboration, and give back valuable time.
- Portability That Doesn’t Quit Mid-Meeting
Agency teams often work on the move, whether it’s client visits, co-working spaces, or travel. Having a slim laptop is great, but it’s useless if the battery drains halfway through a pitch. That’s why balance matters.
The ASUS ExpertBook B5 model shows what to look for: around 1.36 kg with all-day battery and rapid recharge, so you can run a client workshop, travel, then finish proposals without scrambling for a charger. Their ExpertBook P5 model follows the same principle, combining a compact build with practical endurance for teams who split time between home, office, client sites, and co-working spaces.
- Worry-free Durability you can trust
Durability often doesn’t get enough attention until a laptop fails under pressure. Business devices should be able to survive more than just desk use—they need to handle travel, rough handling, and daily wear.
Laptops that pass MIL-STD 810H military-grade tests offer better assurance. These tests cover everything from shock and vibration to spill resistance and hinge strength. Models such as the ExpertBook P5 and B5, meet these standards—offering reassurance that they’re built for long-term use.
- Enterprise-grade security plus business-first support
Client’s trust depends on layered security. Prioritize TPM 2.0, BIOS protection with root-of-trust, downgrade prevention, biometric login, a physical webcam shield, and long-term firmware updates. ExpertBook P5 and B5 tick these boxes. On the support side, ASUS Business provides dedicated assistance with priority responses and quick resolutions, and you can add extended warranties or accidental damage protection to keep downtime minimal.
- Connectivity and Scalability
Ports and connectivity are often overlooked until you need them. A laptop that requires dongles for everything slows you down. Business users should check for Thunderbolt support, HDMI, Ethernet, and fast wireless standards like Wi-Fi 6E.
Storage and memory scalability is equally important. Devices supporting dual SSDs or higher RAM ensure your machine doesn’t feel outdated in two years. Both the P5 and B5 are examples of laptops offering this flexibility, with dual NVMe SSD support and the latest Wi-Fi options.
If you need tailored setups, the ExpertBook B5405CCA adds factory-level customization for storage, memory, and connectivity, which is ideal for standardizing fleets across a small team.
ExpertBook P5 and B5 bring AI acceleration, serious durability, enterprise security, and business-class service together in a portable package. For small agencies, that combo translates into smoother pitches, faster delivery, safer data, and fewer IT headaches.
29, Aug 2025
Global Knowledge Campus Hosts IBM Skill Build Session for Students
29th August, 2025: The Placement Cell of Global Knowledge Campus organized a transformative IBM Skill Build Session across all labs and the central seminar hall, bringing together students from diverse technology-driven disciplines to explore next-generation skills for the digital economy on 26th August,2025.
There was also a high level of participation and a total of 221 students participated partaking in the interactive sessions of which, about 200 were directly involved in the interactive sessions. Students of B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, BCA, and B.Sc. in Data Science attended the program, indicating the increased need for technical expertise in the current job market, which is very competitive.
Highlights of the IBM Skill Build Session:
- Practice-based Learning: Hands-on laboratory exercises designed to simulate real-world problem-solving using the IBM Skill Build model.
- Exposure to Emerging Technologies: Discussions on cloud computing, AI, data science, and software development practices as critical areas of focus.
- Industry-Academia Integration: Bridging classroom learning with global industry expectations, enhancing students’ career readiness and placement opportunities.
“This is seen through the successful participation of our students in the IBM Skill Build session, with many receiving awards in self-efficacy and compliance with industry expectations. Such a large-scale initiative of building skills closes the loop between theoretical education and practical skills, which will help our students to be fully prepared in the industry. It’s not only cases of technical skills, but it also deals with instilling confidence, adaptability, and innovation-based thinking, said Principal of Global Institute of Management and Technology, Dr. Sudipto Bhattacharyya of Global Knowledge Campus.
Adding to this, Subhankar Das, Executive Chairman of Global Knowledge Campus, emphasized the institution’s vision: “At Global Knowledge Campus, we are committed to shaping future-ready professionals who can thrive in an evolving global economy. The IBM Skill Build program exemplifies our mission to integrate industry-aligned skills into the academic framework, ensuring our students graduate with the competence, creativity, and confidence needed to excel in their careers.”
The initiative aligns with the vision of Global Knowledge Campus to seamlessly integrate theory with practice while preparing students for a rapidly changing technology sector. Regular workshops, equal access to upskilling opportunities, and programs like IBM Skill Build place the campus at the forefront of nurturing globally competitive professionals.
29, Aug 2025
Global Institute of Management and Technology & Global College of Science and Technology – Verticals of Global Knowledge Campus Host IBM Skill Build Session for Students
Nationwide Release: 29th August, 2025 —The Placement Cell of Global Knowledge Campus organized a transformative IBM Skill Build Session across all labs and the central seminar hall, bringing together students from diverse technology-driven disciplines to explore next-generation skills for the digital economy on 26th August,2025.
There was also a high level of participation and a total of 221 students participated partaking in the interactive sessions of which, about 200 were directly involved in the interactive sessions. Students of B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, BCA, and B.Sc. in Data Science attended the program, indicating the increased need for technical expertise in the current job market, which is very competitive.
Highlights of the IBM Skill Build Session:
- Practice-based Learning: Hands-on laboratory exercises designed to simulate real-world problem-solving using the IBM Skill Build model.
- Exposure to Emerging Technologies: Discussions on cloud computing, AI, data science, and software development practices as critical areas of focus.
- Industry-Academia Integration: Bridging classroom learning with global industry expectations, enhancing students’ career readiness and placement opportunities.
“This is seen through the successful participation of our students in the IBM Skill Build session, with many receiving awards in self-efficacy and compliance with industry expectations. Such a large-scale initiative of building skills closes the loop between theoretical education and practical skills, which will help our students to be fully prepared in the industry. It’s not only cases of technical skills, but it also deals with instilling confidence, adaptability, and innovation-based thinking, said Principal of Global Institute of Management and Technology, Dr. Sudipto Bhattacharyya of Global Knowledge Campus.
Adding to this, Subhankar Das, Executive Chairman of Global Knowledge Campus, emphasized the institution’s vision: “At Global Knowledge Campus, we are committed to shaping future-ready professionals who can thrive in an evolving global economy. The IBM Skill Build program exemplifies our mission to integrate industry-aligned skills into the academic framework, ensuring our students graduate with the competence, creativity, and confidence needed to excel in their careers.”
The initiative aligns with the vision of Global Knowledge Campus to seamlessly integrate theory with practice while preparing students for a rapidly changing technology sector. Regular workshops, equal access to upskilling opportunities, and programs like IBM Skill Build place the campus at the forefront of nurturing globally competitive professionals.
29, Aug 2025
Powering Bharat: Flipkart deepens supply chain footprint across country
Bengaluru , August 29, 2025: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced a major expansion of its pan-India supply chain infrastructure ahead of its flagship festive event, The Big Billion Days. With the addition of new fulfilment centres (FCs) and last-mile hubs across key states such as Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi, Agra, Ghaziabad), Bihar (Patna), Haryana (Manesar), and Tripura (Agartala), Flipkart is deepening its regional presence, enabling faster festive deliveries, and creating thousands of jobs while powering the rapid growth of quick commerce in India.
This year’s expansion spans 35 lakh sq. ft., covering 21,000+ pincodes nationwide.
Facilities for all, including Large, Non-Large & Grocery:
- The new operational Varanasi Center is spread across 2.0 lakh sq. ft., generating 3600 direct and indirect job opportunities.
- The newly operational Patna Fulfilment Center, a 4.5 lakh sq. ft. cornerstone facility, serves more than 1,000 pincodes and has created over 1,100 direct and indirect jobs.
- Flipkart is now operating in a Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in Manesar, one of India’s largest state-of-the-art facilities. Spread over 140 acres, the RDC will create over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, contributing significantly to local employment. The center is expected to cater to a wide range of products, including parcel goods, white goods, and furniture, adapting its assortment dynamically to meet customer requirements and market trends.
- Flipkart expanded its footprint in the Northeast with its first grocery fulfillment center in Agartala, Tripura. Spread over 35,000 square feet and equipped with a daily dispatch capacity of 5,000 orders per day.
In addition to Varanasi, Patna, Manesar, Ranchi, Ghaziabad, Agra and Agartala, Flipkart has gone live with new facilities in Guwahati, Singur, and Saidham, to name a few, strengthening last-mile reach ahead of the festive season. With these additions, Flipkart’s network now comprises over 100 fulfilment centers nationwide, collectively capable of processing millions of festive orders with speed and precision.
Hemant Badri, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain, Customer Experience & Re-Commerce, Flipkart Group, said: “Flipkart’s supply chain blends the scale of large fulfilment centers with the agility of hyperlocal hubs, creating a hybrid network that serves every corner of Bharat. This festive season, our expanded infrastructure spanning 35 lakh sq. ft. across Varanasi, Patna, Manesar, Ranchi, Ghaziabad, Agra and Agartala not only strengthens delivery speed and reliability for millions of customers but also generates inclusive job opportunities at scale. 2.2 lakh+ seasonal job opportunities have been created with a strong focus on women, PwD and first-time workforce hiring. From metros to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, our focus remains on delivering convenience, strengthening regional economies, and building a future-ready supply chain powered by technology and inclusivity.”
Complementing its large-scale fulfillment centers, Flipkart is also scaling its quick commerce backbone through nearly 400 new micro-fulfilment centers and dark stores across 19 cities. This network underpins Flipkart Minutes, which has doubled order volumes every 45 days since launch, enabling faster-than-ever delivery of essentials and festive products.
As part of its festive readiness, Flipkart has created over 2.2 lakh additional seasonal job opportunities across warehousing, logistics, and last-mile delivery roles. This includes opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) and other segments of society across its supply chain. With inclusive hiring, tech-led skilling through the Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA), and partnerships with social organisations, Flipkart is strengthening both festive operational capacity and India’s broader employment ecosystem.
Ekart, in partnership with NReach Online Services Limited, has launched on-ground health camps under its Suraksha wellness program to support over 6,000 warehouse associates across 21 supply chain facilities. Timed ahead of the festive season and Big Billion Days, the camps offer essential screenings, including blood tests and diabetic, kidney, liver, and cardiac assessments, enabling early health insights for frontline employees. This builds on Suraksha’s broader impact, which has supported 1.7 lakh associates in 2025 and facilitated over 18 lakh minutes of doctor consultations last year. The initiative reflects Ekart’s commitment to caring for the people who help deliver India’s festive joy.
With these expansions, Flipkart reaffirms its role as a pan-India enabler of festive e-commerce and quick commerce, ensuring that The Big Billion Days 2025 brings faster, smarter, and more joyful shopping experiences for customers across the country.
28, Aug 2025
Mahatta and Co. Onboards Flash Communications as Communication and PR Partner
New Delhi, 28th Aug, 2025 – Mahatta & Co., one of India’s most iconic photography houses with a legacy spanning over a century, has appointed Flash Communications as its official Communication and Public Relations partner. The collaboration marks a significant step in amplifying Mahatta & Co.’s heritage, creative vision, and future projects to a wider audience.
Founded in 1915, Mahatta & Co. has been a visual storyteller of India’s journey—capturing historic moments from the Partition and Independence celebrations to India’s first fashion show and the transformation of Connaught Place. With its legacy rooted in photography and design, the brand continues to evolve, blending archival storytelling with modern innovations.
“Mahatta & Co. has been synonymous with photography, legacy, and storytelling for over four generations,” said Mr. Arjun Mahatta, Partner, Mahatta & Co. “With Flash Communications, we aim to bring this legacy closer to today’s audiences while showcasing our upcoming projects in a fresh, engaging way.” He added.
Manas Chhabra, Founder, Flash Communications, added: “We are excited to partner with Mahatta & Co. and craft narratives that highlight their unmatched history while shaping their voice for modern media platforms.”
Through this partnership, Flash Communications will drive strategic PR initiatives, media outreach, and storytelling campaigns aimed at strengthening Mahatta & Co.’s positioning as both a heritage institution and a contemporary creative powerhouse.
28, Aug 2025
Vedam School of Technology Opens Doors to Founding Batch with a Transformative Orientation Week
Pune, 28th August 2025 – Vedam School of Technology, in partnership with Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), opened its doors to the institute’s founding batch – Class of 2025–29, with a dynamic five-day Orientation Week (August 11–15) that set the tone for an AI-first, project-driven culture. The inception program brought together industry leaders, creators, parents, and students, reflecting Vedam’s vision of nurturing innovators, and not just graduates.
The inaugural ceremony underscored the collaborative vision of Vedam and ADYPU to build an institution rooted in innovation and practical learning. The presence of ADYPU dignitaries including Vice Chancellor Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain (Vice Chancellor, ADYPU), Dean of Academics Dr. Sunil Ingole, and Registrar Dr. Sudhakar Shinde, alongside Vedam Co-founder Piyush Nangru, set the tone for the institution’s bold commitment: “You won’t just study technology, you will build, pitch, and launch real-world solutions from day one”.
Industry voices played a central role in shaping the week. Mayur Datar, IIT Bombay, Stanford; VP Applied Sciences, Microsoft, spoke on the ‘AI Renaissance’ and urged students to join the GenAI revolution. Ankit Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, Unstop, stressed skills over resumes, Anurag Gaggar, SVP Product, MakeMyTrip, highlighted self as the ultimate product, while Ankit Agarwal, Managing Partner, Alteria Capital and Prabhat Pankaj, CTO, Shine.com, inspired with conviction and resilience.
A creator panel, ‘Beyond the Algorithm,’ with Nishant Chahar (Head of Program Design at Vedam, Ex- Microsoft), Yash Garg (Content creator, student counsellor, Bain &Co), Kavach Khanna (Content creator, mentor, Ex-EY), and Urvi Goel (Content Creator, SDE at Microsoft) explored entrepreneurship, personal branding, and the creator-to-founder journey. Mentorship sessions by Basant Rawat (SDE at Angel One) and Ekta Shah (Data Scientist at MSCI) offered a 30-day roadmap: learn Git, build a project, showcase it, and seek mentor feedback for real-world exposure. Subhesh Kumar (Head of Academic Delivery at Vedam), walked them through Vedam’s Innovation Labs and student clubs, explaining how these platforms will shape their hands-on learning and community experience.
Emphasizing that Vedam is being built for today’s learners, Piyush Nangru, Co-founder, Vedam School of Technology, said, “Vedam is building more than a college — we are creating a community where conviction, collaboration, and curiosity define the path to progress. This is a place where technology meets ingenuity; where students can move beyond textbooks and shape ideas into real solutions. Our aim is to prepare young minds to drive the next wave of transformation.”
With a selective intake of top achievers, including 97+ JEE Main percentilers, Vedam’s founding batch reflected academic excellence and creative spirit. Their energy came alive in initiatives like ‘Pitch Please’ and Fresher’s Night, while parents engaged with the institute’s leadership team, through ‘Breakfast with Founder’ sessions, campus tours, and praised Vedam’s blend of “wisdom, tradition, and forward-looking” learning.
For the founding class, the Orientation Week was more than just an induction – it marked the beginning of a movement where education goes beyond familiarity with technology to creating solutions that matter.
28, Aug 2025
United Way Bengaluru Celebrates World Lake Day with CSR Partners at Kannamangala Lake
Bengaluru, August 28, 2025 – United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), in collaboration with its CSR partners, commemorated World Lake Day with an engaging and educational event at Kannamangala Lake, Bengaluru. The celebration brought together corporates to highlight the importance of urban lakes and their crucial role in sustaining the ecological and social fabric of the city. World Lake Day is a reminder that lakes are not just water bodies; they are life-sustaining ecosystems, community hubs, and cultural landmarks.
The event covered a guided lake walk and a bird-watching session, allowing people to appreciate the biodiversity supported by the lake ecosystem. As part of the immersive experience, attendees engaged in hands-on water testing activities to understand the health of the lake, learning about water quality indicators and how pollution impacts aquatic life. Interactive ‘Learn and Play’ sessions were organized to make environmental education fun and accessible.
Corporates also had the opportunity to explore the lake’s ecosystem, understand the threats it faces, and discuss ways to preserve such water bodies. They also gained hands-on experience in measuring water clarity, helping them understand the physical indicators of water health. It also revealed that the oxygen levels in the lake were within a healthy and appropriate range, indicating relatively stable aquatic conditions. The event concluded with a collaborative reflection session, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and community action in lake conservation efforts.
United Way Bengaluru continues to drive lake conservation initiatives under its flagship program ‘Wake the Lake’, empowering citizens and corporates alike to become stewards of their local water bodies.
28, Aug 2025
SafeStorage Enters Global Market with Launch of First International Facility in Dubai
India, 28th August 2025: SafeStorage, India’s largest tech-enabled self-storage company, today announced the launch of its first international operations in Dubai, marking a major step in its global expansion strategy. This milestone coincides with the company’s 10-year anniversary, during which it has served over 1,00,000 customers across 11 major Indian cities.
From a single warehouse in Bangalore in 2015 to a robust presence in Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Kolkata, Coimbatore and Jaipur, SafeStorage has become synonymous with reliable, secure, and professional storage solutions for both individuals and businesses.
The newly launched Dubai facility will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to cater to a wide range of storage requirements whether it’s household items during relocation or travel, inventory management for SMEs, or secure document archiving for corporates. Strategically located, the facility will be supported by a fully digital booking and inventory management platform, ensuring customers in the UAE enjoy the same convenience, safety, and service excellence that have made SafeStorage a trusted brand in India.
Over the past decade, SafeStorage has supported thousands of households during relocations, renovations, and extended travel, while helping businesses of all sizes, from automobile companies to corporates, store documents, records, and inventory. The brand has also become a vital partner for small and medium enterprises managing surplus stock and fulfilling online sales.
Speaking on the landmark expansion, Mr. Ramesh Madisetty, CEO of SafeStorage, said, “This is more than just a market entry, it’s the beginning of our global journey. Dubai is a dynamic, fast-growing hub that attracts a diverse population and thriving businesses, making it an ideal location for our first overseas operation. Over the last decade, we have built our reputation in India on trust, technology, and customer-first service. Now, we’re bringing the same secure, flexible, and transparent storage solutions to the UAE, helping individuals and companies focus on what matters most while we take care of their storage needs.”
The Dubai launch marks SafeStorage’s first step towards a stronger international footprint, with future plans to enter additional global markets in the coming years. By combining cutting-edge infrastructure, robust technology platforms, and a customer-centric approach, the company aims to become a trusted storage partner across borders.
