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Mother’s Day quote by Mrs. Seema Vakharia, COO – Xpedeon

By- Mrs. Seema Vakharia, COO – Xpedeon

 “As a mother of two girls, and in my role as COO and founder, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the quiet, persistent strength it takes to balance a career, a home, and the emotional needs of everyone in between. I know firsthand the invisible load that so many women carry—and this Mother’s Day, I honour every woman who rises to meet those challenges, day after day. To all the mothers navigating work, caregiving, and everything in between—you are superwomen in your own way. Today, let’s not just celebrate you, but truly see you.”

Shrimp-a-thon 2025 Puts Protein on the Map: Right to Protein and Skretting India Champion Shrimp as a Superfood in Bhimavaram

Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
In a bid to promote the importance of protein-rich diets and sustainable aquaculture, Right to Protein (RTP) partnered with Skretting India as a knowledge partner for the first-ever ‘Shrimp-a-thon’ – #ShrimpForHealth, an awareness run focused on increasing domestic shrimp consumption and public understanding of shrimp as a high-quality protein. The event took place on 4th May 2025 at Vishnu College, Bhimavaram.

Organized by Skretting India, a Nutreco company and a leader in aquafeed solutions, ’Shrimp-a-thon’ brought together a diverse group of farmers, aquaculture experts, healthcare professionals, policy makers, chefs, and educators to raise awareness of shrimp’s nutritional benefits and its role in India’s protein story.

As a key engagement, Right to Protein (RTP) had set up an experiential Protein-O-Meter booth, where attendees assessed their protein intake and learned how shrimp fits into a balanced diet. The booth featured educational pamphlets and co-branded merchandise, all reinforcing the importance of daily protein consumption and food diversity.

“Shrimp-a-thon is a unique platform to drive home a critical message—shrimp is not only a vital part of India’s aquaculture economy, but also a rich and underutilized source of protein,” said Chandrasekar S – Head Aquaculture Utilization South Asia, USSEC. “We’re proud to support this initiative to inspire more Indians to understand their daily protein needs and make smarter, nutrition-first food choices.”

Speaking on the importance of shrimp in India’s economy, Saurabh Shekhar – General Manager – Nutreco said, “While India is one of the largest shrimp producers globally, we export 90% of our production. Given India’s protein deficiency and shrimp’s richness in protein, Omega-6, and Omega-3 fatty acids, this presents a great opportunity. Shrimp is not only vital to India’s aquaculture economy but can be a great source of protein for the nation. We’re thrilled to have Right to Protein join us on this journey of creating awareness and leading the cause of protein sufficiency.”

On the opportunities and growth of domestic shrimp consumption, Ravi Kumar Yellanki, President, All India Shrimp Hatcheries Association, said, “India has a vast population of 1.4 billion and a growing middle class, hence there’s immense potential for domestic consumption. Shrimp is an excellent protein source, rich in nutrients, and as health consciousness rises in India, we need to educate consumers about its benefits. By increasing awareness and availability, we can tap into this potential. Just like China, where shrimp consumption grew 25 times in 15 years, India can achieve similar growth by promoting domestic consumption.”

“Shrimp is a nutritional powerhouse—rich in 22% protein, essential micronutrients, and vital vitamins,” said Dr. Manoj Sharma, promoter of the Zhingalala brand. “As a strong advocate for domestic shrimp consumption since 2015, I believe it offers immense health benefits, especially in a country like India where protein deficiency is widespread. With our vast population, it’s crucial to embrace locally produced, high-quality protein sources. I fully support the Right to Protein campaign and firmly believe that non-vegetarians should make the most of this versatile and homegrown superfood.”

Over 500+ runners participated in the marathon which had a lively, educational atmosphere featuring a live Shrimp counter by Zhingalala, T-shirts, medals, certificates, and a lot more for attendees. The event also hosted KOLs and dignitaries, including Ravi Yellanki – President, All India Shrimp Hatcheries Association, Ramraj Dhamodar – Director, Padmanabha Labs/HiBreeds Aquatics, Dr. Manoj Sharma – Promoter of Zhingalala, Pravash Pradhan and more.

The ‘Shrimp-a-thon’ marks a meaningful step in the broader Right to Protein (RTP) campaign, spotlighting the intersection of nutrition education, sustainable aquaculture and community engagement.

Pepperfry’s Mother’s Day Film Nails the Chaos and Charm of ‘Trying to Get It Right’

Mumbai, May 10th, 2025: Pepperfry, India’s leading e-commerce furniture and home decor company, has rolled out its latest campaign ‘Trying to Get It Right’ on the occasion of Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day, Pepperfry celebrates the chaos behind every well-meaning plan to make Mom feel special.

The campaign spotlights a familiar scene in Indian households: kids and Dad trying (and sort of succeeding) to make Mother’s Day perfect. With a blend of humour and heart, the film follows a young boy as he confidently lays out “the plan” for the day—breakfast in bed (served with care on a stylish Pepperfry breakfast table), a strict no-mess afternoon, and a veggie-loaded dinner with zero drama. Between his little sister’s excitement and Dad’s forgetful tendencies, it’s a warm portrayal of the lovable imperfection in every family’s effort.

The ad subtly weaves in Pepperfry’s products—from elegant crockery to plush silk pillow covers—highlighting how thoughtful home pieces can elevate small moments into meaningful gestures. More than a gifting campaign, Pepperfry’s Mother’s Day story captures the relatable chaos, funny hiccups, and genuine love that make such days truly memorable. It’s not about getting it perfect—it’s about showing you care, beautifully.

“Powering Viksit Bharat: Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure, Responsible IT, and Creative-Tech Talent for India’s Green AI Future”

This National Technology Day, we spotlight a transformative shift in India’s technology landscape—one led by sustainable innovation, AI infrastructure, deep-tech talent development, and the rise of the creative economy.

Here’s what industry leaders are saying this National Technology Day:

Sustainable Digital Infrastructure for Green AI

“On this National Technology Day, we honour the spirit of innovation that drives India toward a Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat. At RackBank, we believe that the backbone of this transformation lies in future-ready, sustainable digital infrastructure. Our AI-first, carbon-neutral datacenter initiatives are a testament to that belief—where high-density compute meets climate responsibility. By leveraging renewable energy, liquid cooling, and carbon removal strategies, we’re not just building datacenters—we’re enabling India’s green AI revolution. With strong policy support and India’s rising deep tech talent, RackBank is proud to power the India AI Mission, unlocking the potential of AI across critical sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and education. We are committed to building an intelligent, self-reliant, and sustainable digital India.”- Narendra Sen, Founder & CEO, RackBank

Responsible IT Services & AI-Cyber Talent for a Future-Ready Bharat

“On National Technology Day, we reflect on India’s journey of innovation and reaffirm our commitment to a sustainable, technology-driven future. At Orient Technologies, we empower businesses with agile, efficient IT lifecycle services that optimize assets from acquisition to disposal, ensuring long-term performance, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We invest in developing tech talent in AI and cybersecurity, preparing them to lead in building a more sustainable digital world. We are aligned with IndiaAI Mission and contributing to mission-critical infrastructure alongside MeitY. We proudly support India’s vision of a resilient, future-ready Bharat that leads in global tech.” – Ajay Sawant, Chairman and Managing Director, Orient Technologies Limited

Creative-Tech Skilling for the AVGC-XR Revolution

“On this National Technology Day, we honour the pulse of innovation powering India’s digital leap, especially in the fast-evolving AVGC-XR sector. At Aptech Ltd., we don’t just train students; we shape tomorrow’s creative technologists with cutting-edge skills in animation, VFX, virtual production, gaming, and digital content creation. Fuelled by landmark initiatives like the India AI Mission and future-focused skilling frameworks, the AVGC-XR industry in India is projected to grow further. The recent WAVES 2025 forum conducted in Mumbai, presided over by our Honourable Prime Minister is a testament to the commitment and potential of this industry. By spotlighting the 3 pillars of today’s Orange Economy through Content, Creativity, and Culture, the government and public are rallying behind this industry to make India’s Viksit Bharat vision a holistic success. With a powerful mix of policy push, infrastructure strength, and talent transformation, we’re building a creative economy that’s not only self-reliant but globally influential. Our journey has just started, and India is set to carve itself as the global hub for film production, digital content, gaming, fashion, music and live concerts.” – Mr. Abir Aich, Executive Vice President, Head Academics & New Technology, Aptech Limited

Quote on AMFI data by Karthick Jonagadla, smallcase manager and Founder at Quantace

By-Karthick Jonagadla, smallcase manager and Founder at Quantace

“April’s AMFI sheet confirms a barbell market: equity inflows eased to ₹24,269 crore, the first dip in four months, yet the streak of positive flows hit fifty months and the SIP book had hit a record high of Rs 26,632 crore, preserving endogenous liquidity that underpins our 25,300 Nifty-50 two-month target. Small-cap and thematic schemes still attracted about ₹4,000 crore and ₹2,000 crore respectively, signalling that retail money is willing to reach for beta despite choppy breadth—an attitude aided by India’s structural growth narrative.

The SIP conveyor belt remains the market’s behavioural anchor: monthly contributions have marched to a record ₹26,600-plus crore, now funding roughly one-fifth of industry assets and cushioning drawdowns in high-octane segments. On the other end of the spectrum, debt and liquid funds swung from March’s tax-driven exodus to massive inflows as corporates redeployed surplus cash and locked into falling local yields; April also saw a record ₹98,700 crore of rupee bond issuance, highlighting abundant short-tenor liquidity.

Option-chain anatomy shows peak put interest at 23,900//24,000 and a secondary bulwark at 23,500; heavy call writing caps upside until 24,500, carving out a tight tactical corridor that traders can map with layered spread. Finally, the ongoing India’s response to Pakistan sponsored terrorism injects a geopolitical risk premium; past confrontations typically shave 10 percent off next-month inflows, so watch Brent $70 and USD/INR 87 as stress beacons.

We suggest investors should ride SIP-fuelled quality small-caps on dips, park dry powder in ultra-short debt, and respect the 23,900/23,500 tripwires en route to 25,300.”

On National Technology Day, Let’s Explore How Tech Drives Emotional Connections – Tarun Abhichandani

By-Tarun Abhichandani, Chief Product Officer at The Salt Inc.

“National Technology Day is a chance to look at how far India has come in embracing new technology. From AI to quantum computing, we are leading the way in areas that are changing industries like healthcare and entertainment. As creative professionals, we often focus on the impact of our work but it’s the quiet things- the emotions, the motivations, the little things that influence decisions that really matter. Whether it’s the rise of AI or how data is giving us deeper insights, it’s amazing to see how India is shaping the future. At Salt Inc., we believe the real power of technology is in how it helps us connect with people on a deeper level. With tools like Mindlink, we are able to understand the emotional triggers behind decisions and tell stories that really resonate. On National Technology Day, let’s celebrate the power of technology and how it’s shaping a more connected, innovative world.”

On National Technology Day, Let’s Explore How Tech Drives Emotional Connections – Tarun Abhichandani

By-Tarun Abhichandani, Chief Product Officer at The Salt Inc.

“National Technology Day is a chance to look at how far India has come in embracing new technology. From AI to quantum computing, we are leading the way in areas that are changing industries like healthcare and entertainment. As creative professionals, we often focus on the impact of our work but it’s the quiet things- the emotions, the motivations, the little things that influence decisions that really matter. Whether it’s the rise of AI or how data is giving us deeper insights, it’s amazing to see how India is shaping the future. At Salt Inc., we believe the real power of technology is in how it helps us connect with people on a deeper level. With tools like Mindlink, we are able to understand the emotional triggers behind decisions and tell stories that really resonate. On National Technology Day, let’s celebrate the power of technology and how it’s shaping a more connected, innovative world.”

Acer Showcases Vision for AI-Driven Education and Digitalization at Asia Pacific Edu Summit 2025

Mumbai, India, 9th May 2025: The inaugural Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2025with the theme “Shaping Tomorrow: AI and Digital Technologies in Education” brought together educators, policymakers, and technology leaders from across the region to explore the transformative influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization in the education sector. Held from May 7 to 8 in Bangkok, the summit delegates from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam gathered to exchange insights on how emerging technologies are reshaping classrooms and preparing students for a digitally-driven future.

“The Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2025 reaffirms Acer’s commitment to empowering educators and learners with the tools they need to thrive in today’s increasingly digital world”, said Andrew Hou, President of Pan Asia Pacific Regional Operations, Acer Inc.” By fostering collaboration and innovation with like-minded partners, we aim to help shape a future where technology enhances and makes learning more accessible.”

As AI continues to transform the education landscape, the summit served as a platform for sharing insights and best practices in promoting digital literacy and classroom innovation through the integration of ed-tech tools. Acer showcased its ecosystem of AI-powered devices and education solutions, designed to enhance teaching methodologies, streamline administrative tasks, and boost student engagement.

Altos Computing, an Acer subsidiary, unveiled its latest AI servers and AI workstations together with Altos aiWorks AI computing platform, showcasing powerful systems created to meet the increasing demands of generative AI and large-scale model training.

A key feature of Altos aiWorks AI computing platform is its flexible GPU resource allocation, enabling multiple users to share computational resources. This capability is particularly beneficial for education sector, where it allows multiple students or educational institutions to perform high-performance computing and learning tasks simultaneously, enhancing collaboration and interactivity in digital learning environments.

The spotlight fell on one of their high-performance platforms featured at the event – Altos BrainSphere™️ R680 F7 Server, a powerful and versatile system supporting up to eight NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs or RTX Pro™️ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, is designed for compute-intensive, graphics-rich, and AI-driven workloads. Looking ahead, Altos Computing is set to expand its high-end AI server lineup in early Q3 with the launch of two cutting-edge systems; Altos BrainSphereTM R880 F6, an HGX-based NVIDIA B200 AI server, and Altos BrainSphereTM R780 F7, an MGX-based 4U/8GPU AI server. These platforms reflect Altos’ commitment to driving AI innovation across education, enterprise, and research.

The summit also featured interactive booths from technology partners such as Intel, Microsoft, and Google, while Acer’s subsidiary AOPEN, along with solutions from Acer’s SpatialLabs stereoscopic line, and the Predator gaming brand demonstrated how esports and immersive learning can be utilized in a classroom setting.

Canara Robeco Mutual Fund Launches a Rap Based Campaign Ahead of the launch of Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund

Mumbai, 9th May 2025: Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, India’s second oldest asset manager, has launched a new rap song to mark the launch of Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund (MAAF). The rap song showcases how MAAF strategy can help investors diversify their portfolio and build wealth over long term.

 Furthermore, the rap song emphasizes the need for diversification through a well-balanced portfolio, combining Equities, Debt, and even Gold and Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This approach is at the core of Canara Robeco’s Multi Asset Allocation Fund (MAAF), which aims to provide strength, have relatively lower volatility, and assist investors in growing their wealth over long time.

 “Equity, Debt, and Gold and Silver ETFs can be three pillars of your portfolio – the launch of the rap song underlines this message. The rap song aims to inculcate the habit of disciplined investing among investors while emphasizing the importance of a diversified portfolio,” Gaurav Goyal, Head – Sales & Marketing, Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited. “We believe music has a universal charm—it breaks down barriers, evokes emotions, and creates lasting connections with audiences. In an era filled with overwhelming content across multiple platforms, music can act as a unique element that helps a brand or message stand out. With an informative rap song, we are confident this initiative will strike a chord with the audiences to be persistent with investments and think long-term.’’

 Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund is an open-ended scheme, which invest in equity & equity related instruments, debt & money market instruments, Gold ETFs, and Silver ETFs. This Scheme will focus on periodically optimizing asset classes to respond to evolving economic factors, earning momentum, market valuation, and equity risk premium, facilitating portfolio alignment.

 As a part of the marketing campaign, the rap song will run on digital channels such as YouTube and Instagram. The rap song highlights Canara Robeco’s ongoing commitment towards empowering investors with information and confidence, making investing a habit and not a reaction.

Canara Robeco Mutual Fund Launches a Rap Based Campaign Ahead of the launch of Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund

Mumbai, 9th May 2025: Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, India’s second oldest asset manager, has launched a new rap song to mark the launch of Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund (MAAF). The rap song showcases how MAAF strategy can help investors diversify their portfolio and build wealth over long term.

 Furthermore, the rap song emphasizes the need for diversification through a well-balanced portfolio, combining Equities, Debt, and even Gold and Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This approach is at the core of Canara Robeco’s Multi Asset Allocation Fund (MAAF), which aims to provide strength, have relatively lower volatility, and assist investors in growing their wealth over long time.

 “Equity, Debt, and Gold and Silver ETFs can be three pillars of your portfolio – the launch of the rap song underlines this message. The rap song aims to inculcate the habit of disciplined investing among investors while emphasizing the importance of a diversified portfolio,” Gaurav Goyal, Head – Sales & Marketing, Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited. “We believe music has a universal charm—it breaks down barriers, evokes emotions, and creates lasting connections with audiences. In an era filled with overwhelming content across multiple platforms, music can act as a unique element that helps a brand or message stand out. With an informative rap song, we are confident this initiative will strike a chord with the audiences to be persistent with investments and think long-term.’’

 Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund is an open-ended scheme, which invest in equity & equity related instruments, debt & money market instruments, Gold ETFs, and Silver ETFs. This Scheme will focus on periodically optimizing asset classes to respond to evolving economic factors, earning momentum, market valuation, and equity risk premium, facilitating portfolio alignment.

 As a part of the marketing campaign, the rap song will run on digital channels such as YouTube and Instagram. The rap song highlights Canara Robeco’s ongoing commitment towards empowering investors with information and confidence, making investing a habit and not a reaction.