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Students of Chandigarh University Bags Gold and Silver Medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026

Priya Ghanghas Wins Gold in Boxing and Valluri Ajay Babu Bags Silver in Weightlifting during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026

CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chandigarh University is flying the flag of success not only on the national stage but on the international stage as well. The University’s students are putting up an outstanding display of their talent and bringing laurels to both the country and the University on the international stage. Two Chandigarh University students, Priya Ghanghas (Boxing) and Valluri Ajay Babu (Weightlifting), have brought pride to India and Chandigarh University with their brilliant performances at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Teams from 74 countries took part in 10 different sports during the 11-day event.

At the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow, international boxer and Chandigarh University BA student Priya Ghanghas won the gold medal in the 60 kg weight category, while international weightlifter and Chandigarh University BA student Valluri Ajay Babu secured the silver medal in the men’s 79 kg weight category, bringing pride to the country.

Priya Ghanghas, a BA student at Chandigarh University, won India a gold medal in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026, put up a superb performance to claim the gold. The international boxer, who began her boxing career with gold medals at the Asian Under-22 and Under-19 Championships in 2025, delivered an exceptional performance in the 60 kg weight category and won the gold medal by defeating her opponent, Canada’s Marie-Batoul Al-Ahmadieh, 4-1 in the final bout.

International boxer Priya, who hails from Haryana, has an outstanding international boxing record. In 2025, she displayed her boxing prowess at the Under-22 Asian Youth Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand, winning a silver medal in the 60 kg weight category. She also demonstrated her talent by winning a bronze medal in the 57 kg category at the Youth Asian Boxing Championship held in Astana, Kazakhstan, in 2023-24. In addition, Priya has brought laurels to the country by winning gold medals at the Asian Championship 2025-26, the Spain Boxam Cup and the Grand Prix European Tournament.

At the Asian Boxing Championship 2026 held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Priya won the gold medal by defeating North Korea’s Won Un-gyong 3-0 in the final, and sealed her place in the Indian contingent for the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.

Priya’s achievements at the national level are no less significant. At the 6th Youth Women’s National Boxing Championship 2023 held in Bhopal, Priya won the gold medal in the 57 kg category along with the title of Best Boxer. In addition, she claimed a silver medal at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship in 2024-25 in Greater Noida, India, and a gold medal at the 9th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship 2025-26.

In weightlifting, Valluri Ajay Babu delivered an extraordinary performance to secure the silver medal by lifting a total of 330 kg. He lifted 149 kg in the snatch and 181 kg in the clean and jerk. This achievement has reinforced his consistently outstanding performance in Indian weightlifting at the international level. Ajay Babu missed out on the gold medal in the final by just one kilogram.

Valluri Ajay Babu has performed brilliantly at the international level. He won a gold medal at the Junior Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship held in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in July 2023, and thereafter displayed his talent by winning a gold medal at the Senior Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship held in Suva, Fiji, in 2024 as well.

Valluri Ajay Babu’s performance at the national level has been outstanding as well. He proved his mettle by winning gold medals at the Youth, Junior and Senior National Weightlifting Championships in Patiala in 2021. In addition, he won gold medals at the Youth National Weightlifting Championship and the Junior National Weightlifting Championship in Bhubaneswar (Odisha) in 2022, and at the Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula. He also won a silver medal at the Senior National Weightlifting Championship held in Tamil Nadu in December 2022-2023, and a gold medal at the Khelo India Youth Games in February 2023. In 2023-24 he won a bronze medal at the Youth, Junior and Senior National Weightlifting Championships held in Arunachal Pradesh, and a bronze medal at the Youth, Junior and Senior National Weightlifting Championship 2024 in Himachal Pradesh. With his brilliant performances, he displayed his talent by winning a silver medal at the 37th National Games 2023 held in Goa and a gold medal at the 38th National Games 2025 held in Uttarakhand.

Chandigarh University student Valluri Ajay Babu belongs to a weightlifting family from a small village in Andhra Pradesh. His father is a former international weightlifter who won a bronze medal in the 56 kg weight category at the Commonwealth Games held in Delhi in 2010. Carrying that legacy forward, Ajay Babu has secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, sixteen years later. His brother is also a weightlifter.

Congratulating Priya Ghanghas and Valluri Ajay Babu, Chandigarh University Senior Managing Director Dipinder Singh Sandhu said, “They reflect the sports culture of Chandigarh University, where students are provided world-class facilities, training, opportunities and encouragement to excel in sports along with education. The success of both athletes has once again proved that Chandigarh University’s players are writing India’s story of victory not only on the national stage but on the international stage as well. Their success is an inspiration for the youth. Along with world-class facilities, the University also produces winners at the national and international levels. The University has allocated an annual budget of Rs 6.5 crore for sports. The University provides athletes and players with a special diet, sports kit, travel, coaching, hostel and all other facilities free of cost, so that they can focus on their performance without any constraints. At present, 1,183 athletes, including 562 female students, are availing sports scholarships. Chandigarh University will continue to encourage sporting talent in the future as well.”

Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/

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Monika Alcobev appointed as Rémy Cointreau’s exclusive partner across India

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Rémy Cointreau’s ambitions to develop a long term, sustainable and high growth business in India, Rémy Cointreau, has appointed Monika Alcobev Limited as its exclusive distribution & marketing partner for all of India.

This transition marks a significant vote of confidence in Monika Alcobev’s PAN-India capabilities, premium positioning, and strong compliance-led execution. With this partnership, Rémy Cointreau aims to deepen its India strategy through a single-window platform backed by scale, efficiency, and market intelligence.

“We are thrilled to take forward Rémy Cointreau’s exceptional spirits portfolio across India,” said Kunal Patel, Managing Director of Monika Alcobev Limited. “This consolidation reflects a shared commitment to long-term market development, premium consumer experiences, and the kind of transparency global brands increasingly expect from their India operations.”

With renowned brands such as Rémy Martin, Louis XIII, The Botanist, Cointreau, St-Rémy, Bruichladdich, Metaxa and Mount Gay under its banner, the Group brings a legacy of craftsmanship that aligns closely with Monika Alcobev Limited’s values and distribution ethos.

Hemang Chandat, Chief Commercial Officer, Monika Alcobev Limited, added: “Our teams are deeply engaged across India, from Delhi, Haryana and Jaipur to Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore, and beyond. This partnership allows us to streamline operations, offer stronger brand visibility, and drive deeper relationships with customers who already love Rémy Cointreau’s iconic brands.”

Rémy Cointreau joins a growing list of prestigious international brands that have chosen Monika Alcobev as their preferred India partner, strengthening the company’s standing as the country’s most trusted import, distribution and marketing platform in the premium alcobev segment.

“Consolidating our presence across India with a single unified mandate and partner will undeniably strengthen our position on this market.

We are confident Monika Alcobev Limited teams will build and drive an ambitious and sustainable growth plan for our brands as well as creating memorable and culturally relevant experiences for the Indian consumer. We look forward to working with our partners Monika Alcobev to accelerate the growth and sustainable value we believe exists in the Indian market,” comments Ian McLernon, Group Chief Markets Officer of Rémy Cointreau.

The transition is currently underway and will be completed seamlessly across retail, and HORECA over the coming months.

About Rémy Cointreau

All around the world, there are clients seeking exceptional experiences; clients for whom a wide range of terroirs means a variety of flavors. Their exacting standards are proportional to our expertise – the finely-honed skills that we pass down from generation to generation. The time these clients devote to drinking our products is a tribute to all those who have worked to develop them. It is for these men and women that Rémy Cointreau, a family-owned French Group, protects its terroirs, cultivates exceptional multi-centenary spirits and undertakes to preserve their eternal modernity. The Group’s portfolio includes 14 singular brands, such as the Rémy Martin and LOUIS XIII cognacs, and Cointreau liqueur. Rémy Cointreau has a single ambition: becoming the world leader in exceptional spirits. To this end, it relies on the commitment and creativity of its 1,783 employees and on its distribution, subsidiaries established in the Group’s strategic markets. Rémy Cointreau is listed on Euronext Paris.

About Monika Alcobev Limited

Founded in 2015 by Bhimji Nanji Patel and led by Managing Director Kunal Patel, Monika Alcobev Limited is India’s leading importer and distributor of premium alcohol brands. In July 2025, the company launched its ₹165.63 crore SME IPO on the BSE, marking a milestone in its growth journey. With a portfolio of over 100 world-class labels, Monika Alcobev provides end-to-end solutions covering importing, logistics, distribution, and marketing across HORECA, retail, and duty-free channels. The company has established itself as a trusted partner for luxury alco-bev brands looking to scale in India.

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I-T Department Moves to Simplify Lower and Nil TDS Certificate Process

New Delhi, Aug 10: The Income Tax Department is working on rules to introduce an electronic process for lower or nil tax deducted at source (TDS) certificates, a move that could make tax compliance simpler and more convenient for eligible taxpayers.

The proposed system is aimed at reducing paperwork and streamlining the process through digital applications and verification. Taxpayers who expect their final tax liability to be lower than the amount normally deducted at source could benefit from the new mechanism.

TDS is collected in advance on certain payments and later adjusted against the taxpayer’s final tax liability. In cases where the deduction is higher than the actual tax payable, taxpayers may have to wait for a refund to recover the excess amount.

A lower or nil TDS certificate can help avoid such situations by allowing eligible taxpayers to have tax deducted at a reduced rate or not deducted at all, depending on their circumstances.

The planned electronic process could make it easier for individuals, professionals and businesses to apply for certificates without relying heavily on physical documents or repeated visits to tax offices.

It could also improve processing efficiency by allowing tax authorities to use information already available through digital tax systems. This may reduce manual verification and help applications move faster.

For taxpayers, the biggest benefit could be better cash-flow management. Money that might otherwise be deducted as TDS and recovered later through a refund could remain available for legitimate business or personal needs, where the lower deduction is justified.

The initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to modernise tax administration and make compliance more transparent, accessible and technology-driven.

Detailed rules will determine how the electronic process works, including eligibility requirements and application procedures.

The proposed digital system is expected to make the lower and nil TDS certificate process faster, simpler and more taxpayer-friendly, while reducing unnecessary paperwork and improving the overall compliance experience.

SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systèmes Form Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation and Dassault Systèmes in Japan have entered into a ‘Consulting & System Integration Partner Program’ agreement to help manufacturers accelerate digital transformation, improve operational efficiency and drive innovation.

The agreement was formally signed in Tokyo by Yusuke Inoue, President of SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation; Philippe Godbout, Managing Director, Japan, Dassault Systèmes; and Mahadevan V. S., CEO & Director of SOLIZE PARTNERS India, marking a new chapter in the long-standing collaboration between the SOLIZE Group and Dassault Systèmes.

As a partner in Japan, SOLIZE PARTNERS will combine its engineering and manufacturing expertise with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support customers across the product lifecycle—from design and engineering to manufacturing—enabling faster development, improved quality, reduced costs and greater collaboration.

For more than 35 years, SOLIZE PARTNERS has helped manufacturers solve complex engineering challenges through engineering services, digital technologies and additive manufacturing. Founded in 1981, Dassault Systèmes provides a portfolio of solutions for industries in the manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare and infrastructure and cities sectors. The company’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform integrates capabilities for 3D modeling, simulation, collaboration and data intelligence. 

The partnership addresses a growing industry challenge: while manufacturers continue investing in digital technologies, many struggle to maximize value due to disconnected engineering data and the loss of critical product development knowledge. Together, SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systèmes will help organizations integrate engineering and business data, improve knowledge utilization and create connected digital engineering environments that enable faster, better-informed decision-making.

The agreement also builds on the SOLIZE Group’s long-standing relationship with Dassault Systèmes in India. For more than 25 years, SOLIZE PARTNERS India Pvt. Ltd has delivered consulting, implementation and support services across the Dassault Systèmes portfolio, including CATIA, ENOVIA and DELMIA applications, and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The new partnership enables SOLIZE PARTNERS in Japan to leverage this extensive experience, technical expertise and proven delivery capabilities to better serve manufacturers across Japan.

This partnership marks another milestone in the SOLIZE Group’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to helping manufacturers transform engineering and manufacturing through connected digital technologies and practical engineering expertise.

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Exicom Opens FY27 with Order Wins Across Both Businesses as Revenue Grows Sharply Year on Year

• Standalone revenue up ~57% YoY, EBITDA more than doubles
• Consolidated EBITDA loss narrower YoY; margin under pressure

NEW DELHI, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Exicom Tele-Systems Limited (BSE: 544133) (NSE: EXICOM), one of India’s leading EV charging and critical power companies, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY27. Standalone revenue rose ~57% year on year to ₹237 crore and EBITDA more than doubled to ~₹21 crore, lifting the EBITDA margin for Q1 to 8.8%. On a Consolidated basis, revenue grew 61% to ₹331 crore, with the EBITDA loss narrowing to ~₹22 crore from ~₹39 crore last year.

A Quarter That Moved the Year Forward, With Margin Still to Follow

Measured against the same quarter last year, both businesses grew strongly and consolidated losses narrowed. Revenue and profitability, however, declined sequentially, from Q4 FY26, as is usually the case in the first quarter. Most of the gap is visible in the (consolidated) gross margin – 31.7% against 39.4% a year ago. A bulk of this can be attributed to the external cost environment including exchange rate volatility and input cost pressures owing to key component prices. We are addressing it at source, building resilience into our supply chain. Underneath the quarterly numbers, both businesses built a strong order book.

EV Charging: A Quarter Spent Winning the Year’s Business

India’s EV market marked a pivotal moment this quarter, crossing 80,000 electric four-wheeler sales for the first time. A market of that size gives Exicom a materially larger base to sell into, across home charging and the public networks operators build. On the AC side, Exicom recorded a YoY growth of 35% in Q1 FY27. DC sales ran softer, as the first quarter is when charging network operators set budgets and plan sites. Exicom’s India EV business grew revenue 15% year-on-year, and order booking stayed healthy. Some of the key business highlights are captured below:

• On AC charging, Exicom became sole supplier of 7.4 kW units to a leading carmaker. The company strengthened its flagship Spin Air AC charging portfolio with the launch of an AI-chatbot – SpinWise and a new generation of its Spin Control app which now has public charger discoverability, real-time tracking and seamless support. Looking ahead, with EV makers forecasting much higher volumes owing to the market buoyancy, Exicom is working towards doubling its AC line capacity starting Q3.
• Across public charging, Exicom brought on fifteen new charge point operators, securing orders for over 180 DC chargers with Bus/Truck OEMs and Charging Network operators till October 2026. Exicom also renewed its long-term partnership with a leading e-trucking company.
• On the product side, Exicom introduced Slim DC chargers; sub-100 kW DC charging for dense commercial spaces. These Slim series chargers are enabled with smart tech features like Ring Topology which enables inter-charger power sharing to maximize efficiencies and throughputs.
• In exports, Exicom expanded its global footprint with orders from ten new countries, widening the base, while maintaining steady momentum across Southeast Asia and Middle East markets. The company also undertook extensive product development efforts, building an end-to-end ecosystem for selling custom-built and certified AC and DC chargers in specific European markets.

Tritium: Order Intake Steps Up as Next-Generation Products Reach Customers

Tritium recorded a revenue of USD 10.3 million and 508 charger sales in the current quarter. The next phase of Tritium’s progress is now showing in its order book. During the quarter the business booked USD 20.8 million in orders, roughly double the previous quarter. Its newest high power charging system TRI-FLEX is under lab validation with the largest open public charging network in the US and on the power side, the first GRID-FLEX system started to operate at a hyperscale customer in June 2026. These developments, together with a strengthening order book, should support meaningful scale from Q2 FY27 onwards and keep Tritium on track for EBITDA breakeven in Q4 FY27.

Critical Power: A Quarter That Built the Order Book

Critical Power revenue grew 80% year on year, carried largely by 5G site expansion by leading telcos and Bharat Net Phase 3, where Exicom holds over 60% wallet share. Company’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolio which consists of solutions up to 300 kWh for home and C&I segment also added 14 customers and close to ₹20 crore bookings in Q1, an early base we expect to scale in FY27. Export markets continued to perform well with Africa and the Middle East contributing to 8% of revenues.

Remarking on the performance, Anant Nahata, Managing Director and CEO, Exicom, said: “Against the same quarter last year this is a stronger business. The Q1 revenue trajectory materialised as planned, however, cost pressure took more out of margins than what we anticipated. Looking at FY27, we are excited to see the EV market expand beyond its current shape and form. I am confident about the year ahead, and that confidence comes from where both our businesses now sit, with more customers, more geographies, a deeper order book, and commitments that deliver through FY27.”

About Exicom:

Exicom is one of India’s leading EV charging and Critical Power solutions manufacturer, present across the entire EV charger value chain with a host of products across both AC & DC charger segments and is spearheading India’s transition to sustainable transportation while ensuring the smooth functioning of critical infrastructure. With a wealth of expertise across its divisions, Exicom’s critical power solutions serve as the backbone of communication networks, delivering uninterrupted power supplies crucial for telecom infrastructure. With a footprint spanning India, Southeast Asia, Middle East, US, Europe and over 200,000 chargers sold worldwide, Exicom is at the forefront of shaping the global EV charging landscape.

Certain statements in this release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied depending upon economic conditions, government policies and other incidental factors.

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RMZ’s Ecoworld 30 and RMZ Infinity Earn British Safety Council Five-Star Rating

Mumbai, Aug 10: RMZ, India’s largest privately owned real assets platform, announced that RMZ Ecoworld 30, and RMZ Infinity, Bengaluru, have been awarded the British Safety Council Five-Star Rating. The recognition follows a comprehensive assessment of the assets’ employee health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental management systems. Conducted by British Safety Council officials, the evaluation reviewed RMZ’s processes and procedures, as well as the improvements implemented across both properties since the previous audit cycle.

With this achievement, RMZ Ecoworld 30 and RMZ Infinity are now eligible to apply for the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour, one of the most prestigious international accolades recognizing organizations that demonstrate excellence in occupational health, safety, and environmental management.

The Five-Star Rating further strengthens RMZ’s portfolio of high-performing commercial assets and reinforces the company’s commitment to responsible asset management, operational excellence, and the creation of future-ready workplaces aligned with global ESG, health, safety, and wellbeing standards.

XAUE and ListaDAO Launch 60-Day slisXAUE Rewards Campaign, Offering Up to 8% APY

PANAMA CITY, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XAUE and ListaDAO today announced the launch of a 60-day slisXAUE Rewards Campaign, offering eligible users enhanced yield opportunities on tokenized gold through DeFi.

Running from August 10 to October 8, the campaign offers up to 8% combined APY potential which rewards long-term participation through a time-weighted holding mechanism while further expanding the utility of gold-backed digital assets within the on-chain ecosystem.

Yield-Bearing Gold, Built for DeFi

XAUE is a yield-bearing layer built on top of Tether Gold (XAU₮), enabling tokenized gold to generate on-chain yield.

At the center of the campaign is slisXAUE, a yield-bearing gold token issued by ListaDAO in partnership with XAUE Protocol. Users can deposit XAU₮ through Lista RWA to receive slisXAUE, maintaining gold-linked exposure while accessing XAUE’s yield capabilities through a transferable tokenized position.

Subscribe and Hold to Unlock Up to 8% APY

Participation follows three steps: deposit XAU₮ through Lista RWA to receive slisXAUE, hold slisXAUE during the campaign, and meet the final holding and ranking requirements.

Rather than relying on a single balance snapshot, participant rankings are determined by time-weighted average holdings throughout the 60-day campaign, encouraging consistent participation over short-term positioning.

At the end of the campaign, addresses with a time-weighted average holding of at least 20 slisXAUE that rank among the top 10 will qualify for rewards. Each qualifying address will receive an additional 5% APY, capped at $1,000 in XAU₮. Together with slisXAUE’s approximately 3% native yield, eligible participants may unlock up to 8% combined APY potential.

Rewards will be distributed automatically after eligibility verification, with no manual claim required.

Making Tokenized Gold Productive On-Chain

The campaign reflects XAUE’s continued commitment to expanding tokenized gold across DeFi through ecosystem partnerships. By combining XAUE’s yield-bearing gold layer with ListaDAO’s RWA access and distribution capabilities, the collaboration makes yield-bearing gold more accessible and demonstrates how tokenized gold can function as a productive and composable on-chain asset.

Through slisXAUE, users can maintain gold-linked exposure while accessing additional yield opportunities—improving capital efficiency and encouraging sustainable, long-term on-chain participation.

The campaign is now live. Users can visit the official campaign page for eligibility requirements, campaign rules, and participation details.

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Values-Based Leadership Takes Centre Stage at Viraj Profiles with Inspiring Address by BK Shivani Behn

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd. recently hosted a leadership session by the renowned spiritual mentor BK Shivani Behn on the theme ‘Values-Based Leadership for a Sustainable Future’, bringing together employees, senior leadership and members of the Viraj Profiles family for an evening dedicated to purpose, integrity and responsible leadership. 

Held at Viraj International School, Boisar, the session encouraged the participants to understand the role of values in shaping not only successful organisations, but also resilient individuals and sustainable communities. Through practical insights and thought-provoking perspectives that were related to people’s everyday routines, BK Shivani Behn emphasised that leadership extends beyond professional responsibilities and begins with the choices, attitudes and values that individuals practise every day. The session by the esteemed speaker gave the audience mindful guidance in a very simplistic manner which could help a person evolve from thinking like an individual to understanding like a leader for the team as well as the organisation.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees across the organisation, with interactive discussions highlighting the growing importance of emotional resilience, ethical decision-making and conscious leadership in today’s evolving business environment. 

As a mark of appreciation, the chairman, Mr. Neeraj Raja Kochhar presented a commemorative memento to BK Shivani Behn in recognition of her inspiring address and valuable contribution to the event. 

As industries continue to evolve, Viraj Profiles remains committed to creating opportunities that encourage meaningful dialogue, inspire continuous learning and reinforce the values that contribute to sustainable business and societal progress. 

About Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd.

Established as a forerunner in stainless steel product manufacturing, Viraj Profiles has earned a distinguished reputation for producing stainless steel products of the highest quality for industries across the globe.

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Kikkoman India releases long-awaited second instalment of the ‘Kikkoman Manga’

-Storyline features a new concept dish for India named ‘8×8’ combining eight spices with eight ingredients-

NEW DELHI, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The second instalment of the Kikkoman Manga, a popular content series showcasing Kikkoman Soy Sauce to restaurant owners and chefs, has been released.

It comes after the series was first introduced in 2025 and made available in six languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. The manga reached over 30,000 chefs, restaurant owners, and young students and other Indian readers who were charmed by the story depicting a meeting between Pramod, a cook, and Varun, a young owner-chef, as they took on the challenge of reviving a struggling restaurant.

In this second instalment, the two men face a fresh crisis that puts the restaurant’s future on the line. Their efforts to overcome the challenge drive the story forward.

At the heart of the story is a new menu item called 8×8 (Eight-by-Eight). This dish has been created by Chef Ryosuke Tamura of Itsuka, a Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in Tokyo. Inspired by the concept of Happosai (a popular Japanese-style Chinese dish featuring a medley of ingredients) and drawing on ideas gained during his time in India, Chef Tamura combines eight ingredients and eight spices.

The result is a gravy-style dish that is familiar to Indian palates but the wider point is that it opens up exciting new possibilities for Chinese cuisine by fusing India’s unique spice culture with Chinese culinary techniques, all while highlighting the natural colours of the ingredients.

While many Chinese restaurants in India typically serve dishes with dark hues due to the use of dark soy sauce, 8×8 uses Kikkoman’s naturally brewed soy sauce to highlight the original colour of the ingredients. The dish aligns with an Indian food culture that values visual appeal alongside taste while offering a fresh take on Chinese cuisine.

Celebrated Chef Vicky Ratnani commented as follows:

“You see, Chinese and Asian food is the number one trending food category in India today, I can say it is even ‘alarming’ to see how so much Chinese and Asian food Indians are consuming these days. Kikkoman’s use of storytelling by using Japanese manga is an interesting tool to get more young chefs who avidly consume manga, to appreciate using Kikkoman naturally brewed soy sauce – as a key essential ingredient – and I’m sure it’ll be a successful new addition to all the active promotional and awareness building efforts that Kikkoman India has done in the last 5 years.”

Through the manga and the new 8×8 concept, Kikkoman India aims to accelerate the evolution of Chinese cuisine and the creation of new value with its naturally brewed soy sauce.

Kikkoman India is solely responsible for importing all Kikkoman products, and is responsible for managing all production, marketing, sales, and distribution in India.

The Kikkoman Centre for Chinese Cuisine (KCC) is dedicated to the development of Chinese culinary culture in India by disseminating information, training young chefs, organizing technical exchanges, and pioneering new menu items. Its founding members are Chef Joel Huang of Eau Chew restaurant, Kabir Advani of Berco’s, Chef Manjit Gill, who is President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, and Osamu Mogi, Senior Managing Director of Kikkoman Corporation.

About Kikkoman and Kikkoman India

With a history spanning over 350 years and based in Japan, the current Kikkoman corporate entity was established through the merger of eight families in 1917. The company’s internationalization strategy began nearly 70 years ago with its entry into the United States market. Kikkoman has become a global business, expanding to over 100 countries, with 11 soy sauce production sites worldwide that distribute its products to millions of consumers. Kikkoman India is solely responsible for importing all Kikkoman products, and manages all production, marketing, sales, and distribution in India.

Media Contact:

Chavi Singh,

chavi@kikkomanindia.com,

+91 86554 21677

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New ReSound Sensia™ hearing aids lift the voice you want to hear – not just the loudest

Automatically, accurately, proven.

BALLERUP, Denmark, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GN, a global leader in hearing technology, announces ReSound Sensia™, a new family of premium hearing aids built on the company’s new AI platform. ReSound Sensia combines the world’s most accurate environmental classifier, an advanced 4-microphone directional beamformer and Deep Neural Network (DNN) noise reduction to automatically lift the speech the user wants to focus on. This powerful combination of technologies has been proven to tackle hearing in noisy environments by world-renowned institutions and by users in real-world scenarios.

“Hearing aids that use DNN noise reduction can suppress background noise, but most do so without reference to what the listener actually wants to hear,” said Peter Justesen, President, GN’s Hearing division. “In practice, this means the loudest voice in the environment is amplified, even though it is often not the one the user is trying to follow. ReSound Sensia highlights the speech people want to focus on. This is made possible with a new AI platform in combination with a trio of leading technologies that work with the brain to deliver clarity.”

ReSound Sensia, the world’s smallest AI hearing aid¹ is powered by GN’s new AI platform and introduces Intelligent All-Around an innovative approach to sound processing. At the heart of the Intelligent All-Around feature, AcoustIQ™ accurately classifies the sound environment in real time, with 88% greater accuracy in classification and feature engagement than the closest premium solution.² This ensures features are activated at the moment when they are needed, ensuring the hearing aid user receives the greatest hearing benefit in that environment. AcoustIQ orchestrates ReSound Sensia’s leading 4-microphone beamforming technology that allows users to focus on what they want to hear by simply facing the speech source, together with a new DNN denoising approach that automatically helps lift conversations.

“We’ve taken a user-centred approach with ReSound Sensia, building in multiple technical innovations that are orchestrated by AcoustIQ, which accurately classifies the listening environment and activates each feature when the user needs it,” added Laurel Christensen, Ph.D., Chief Audiology Officer at GN. “ReSound Sensia can be trusted to engage the features that best improve hearing in noise when they are needed while not making the decision of what to hear for the listener. For HCPs this automatic engagement translates into practice outcomes as performance in difficult environments no longer depends on the patient remembering to change programs.”

Designed to work with Cochlear™ sound processors

GN is also introducing ReSound Sensia™ Bimodal and ReSound Enzo™ IA Bimodal, designed to work with Cochlear® Nucleus® sound processors to support integrated performance, reliable connectivity and a seamless bimodal hearing experience. This latest step in GN’s collaboration with Cochlear through the Smart Hearing Alliance reflects the shared dedication to the journey and commitment to delivering state-of-the-art bimodal solutions.

The ReSound Sensia range and the equivalent Beltone Illuminate family will be available in the US, Germany, and Austria on August 20, with more markets to follow in the coming months.

Read the full announcement at https://www.gn.com/Newsroom/News#!#2026%7CEnglish%7CPressRelease.

References

1. GN Proprietary data on file (2026)
2. Groth & Cui (2026)

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