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Expert Opinion On Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day

Prashanth G J, CEO, Technobind Solutions

“Artificial Intelligence has graduated from being a productivity enabler to becoming a purpose accelerator. At TechnoBind, we see AI as the compass guiding businesses from a metrics-driven mindset to a mission-driven future. Whether it’s anticipating cyber threats, enhancing healthcare outcomes, or bridging digital divides, AI is helping us align technology with human intent.”

“The real promise of AI lies not in automation alone, but in its ability to illuminate purpose, foster innovation with integrity, and drive outcomes that matter to society at large.”

­Venkataraman D, Vice President – Sales & Strategy Crayon Software Experts India

“Artificial Intelligence has evolved from being a background enabler to becoming a strategic engine of progress. We are witnessing a fundamental shift, where AI is empowering organizations to move beyond productivity metrics and towards purpose-driven transformation. It enables businesses to make sense of complex data, respond in real time to changing customer expectations, and unlock innovation at scale.

“More importantly, it gives people the freedom to focus on creative thinking, empathy, and problem-solving. What makes AI truly remarkable is its potential to level the playing field, giving businesses of all sizes access to intelligence and agility once reserved for the few. As we mark this moment, it’s clear: AI is not merely advancing productivity; it’s elevating our collective purpose, guiding us toward a more intelligent, inclusive, and impactful future.”

RedBeryl™️Is All Set To Unveil India’s First Fully Integrated AI Concierge for Lifestyle Management

15th July 2025, India: RedBeryl™, a premier luxury lifestyle management company, announces the launch of nation’s first fully integrated AI-powered concierge platform, setting a new benchmark in personalised luxury services. This cutting-edge technology offers RedBeryl™️ members seamless, 24/7 lifestyle assistance, personalised recommendations, curated bookings, and seamless access to elite privileges, all powered by an intelligent, context-aware system designed to evolve with every interaction.

“This isn’t just a feature. It’s the future,” said Manoj Adlakha Founder & CEO, RedBeryl™️. “We have reimagined how luxury service works, intuitive, immediate, and intelligent, while preserving the hallmark discretion and personalization our members expect.” He added.

Developed in association with Club Concierge®️, India’s original concierge authority with 30 years of expertise, the RedBeryl™️ AI Concierge combines cutting-edge technology with deep domain insight. Unlike conventional apps or chatbots, this platform is privacy-conscious, context-aware, and designed to mirror the finesse of a dedicated human lifestyle manager. Members can now effortlessly plan bespoke travel, secure exclusive dining reservations, access global wellness and fashion experiences, or source one-of-a-kind gifts, all through an elegantly designed, always-on platform.

Key features of the RedBeryl™️ AI Concierge include:

• Instant Access: Seamless booking for travel, dining, events, gifting, and more.
• Personalised Intelligence: Tailored recommendations based on individual preferences and behaviour.
• Global Reach, Local Intelligence: Access to exclusive experiences worldwide, paired with cultural fluency.
• 24/7 Availability: Round-the-clock support with seamless handoff to human experts for complex requests.
• Uncompromising Privacy: Military-grade encryption ensures complete discretion for every interaction.

“For India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals, time is the ultimate luxury. Our AI concierge ensures that luxury is now effortless, private, and always accessible,” added Manoj Adlakha.

With this launch, RedBeryl™️ becomes the first lifestyle management company in India to integrate artificial intelligence at scale, paving the way for a new era of curated, intelligent living.

Lotus Electronics’ “Back to Campus Deal Festival”: Massive Savings on Essential Tech for Students

India, 15-07-25: As the new academic year commences for university students across India, Lotus Electronics, a leading consumer electronics retailer, has announced ‘Back to Campus Deal Festival’. The sale has been designed to empower students with the latest tech to make their academic journey smoother, at unmatched prices. Starting 13 July 2025, the ‘Back to Campus Deal Festival’ by Lotus Electronics will offer customers discounts of up to 80% off across essential tech categories, with additional exclusive banking offers for walk-in customers.

Commenting on the limited-time sale, Gaurav Pahwa, Director from Lotus Electronics, said, “At Lotus Electronics, we believe that every student deserves the best tech support as they pursue a better, brighter future with higher studies. With this vision in mind, we are delighted to launch our ‘Back to Campus Deal Festival’, a special bonanza where students and their families can avail themselves of the best deals on top-quality electronics. Whether you’re looking to purchase a smartwatch for fitness tracking, invest in a new laptop for coursework, or upgrade your study setup with quality Tablets & Printers, our Back to Campus Deal Festival has something for everyone at incredibly attractive prices.”

Unmissable Deals Across Product Categories

Transform your daily routine with an extensive range of smartwatches, offering up to 80% off – perfect for time management and fitness tracking. Upgrade your audio experience with headphones & earphones at up to 75% off on a wide selection of premium brands. Enhance your study setup with laptops at up to 50% off for all your academic and professional needs.

Stay connected with mobile phones at up to 30% off featuring the latest technology and innovations. Boost your productivity with tablets at up to 40% off ideal for note-taking and multimedia consumption. Complete your workspace with printers at up to 25% off for all your assignment and project needs.

Exclusive Bank Offers

Maximize your savings with our banking partner HDFC Bank. Walk-in customers using HDFC Bank Debit or Credit Cards (EMI only) can unlock a flat 10% instant cashback of up to ₹3,000 on qualifying purchases worth a minimum ₹30,000.

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to equip yourself with essential electronics at unbeatable prices. Visit your nearest Lotus Electronics store or login www.lotuselectronics.com to take advantage of these incredible Back to Campus Deal Festival offers, starting 13 July 2025. Make this academic year truly successful with cutting-edge electronics at fantastic prices.

OnePlus’ new software update brings OnePlus AI tools to the 13 Series

 July 15, 2025 – Global technology brand OnePlus, today began the rollout of Plus Mind, its new personal intelligence tool, for OnePlus 13 Series users around the world. Plus Mind, an AI tool designed to help users handle the tidal wave of content they have to deal with every day, ensures that nothing is ever forgotten. This AI tool makes storing, organisation of content and searching for fragmented information easier than ever with the power of OnePlus AI. It is available for free as part of the latest software update for OnePlus 13 Series which begins its rollout today and will available on every OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R phone over the coming weeks. 

 “OnePlus AI is all about helping you work smart and play harder, and a big part of our work and play is trying to cope with the information overload we face every single day,” said Arthur Lam, Director of OxygenOS and AI Strategy at OnePlus. “Plus Mind has been specifically developed to act as a personal intelligence for our users, helping them remember everything in a secure and private way.” 

How Plus Mind works

Plus Mind first appeared on OnePlus 13s, the new compact flagship device launched by OnePlus in June. While OnePlus 13s uses a dedicated Plus Key to trigger Plus Mind, on OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R, this becomes a simple swipe instead. To send any type of information to Plus Mind, from webpages to images, messages or social network posts and more, users swipe upwards on their screen with three fingers, the exact opposite of a traditional three finger swipe down screenshot gesture. 

After swiping, Plus Mind will immediately analyse and suggest appropriate actions to users, like adding calendar events for key dates it spots in the content it captures. It will also make the captured data available for the user any time they visit their Mind Space, which is now a new app in the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R’s app list, or easily found via natural language searches in the AI Search bar, found by swiping down on the home screen. Mind Space uses OnePlus AI technology to understand the content it is seeing and automatically generate descriptions, information and tags for every piece of content as well as potentially translating the text it sees to a user’s native language. 

For example, a user who uses a three finger swipe up on a picture of an event poster will automatically be prompted to add the event date into their calendar, while Plus Mind also captures all the key data and adds it into the user’s Mind Space on their OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R. Meanwhile a three finger swipe up on a fashion website will see Plus Mind analyse what it sees on the page and summarise the looks on display. Then a user can easily rediscover this information in their Mind Space at a later date and return to the webpage with a single tap.

 More to come from OnePlus AI

OnePlus announced its AI strategy earlier this year and has dedicated itself to creating a personalised intelligence for its users. This strategy was created after hundreds of conversations with OnePlus users all around the world to learn about their hopes, dreams and fears for artificial intelligence. 

These conversations gave OnePlus deep insights into the users, which has led it to focus on ensuring that every OnePlus user has a phone that truly understands them and can help them work smart and play hard. As part of this, OnePlus has already released a range of AI features in different territories around the world and continues to work on releasing more. These include:

• AI VoiceScribe: Enables users to record, summarize, and translate calls and meetings directly within popular messaging, video, and online meeting applications (available in India only)
• AI Translation: Consolidates all translation capabilities – text, live voice, camera-based, and screen translation – into a single, intuitive app, making it easier to understand foreign languages and connect globally.
• AI Search: Allows conversational, natural language queries, seamlessly searching local files, settings, notes, and calendars for contextually relevant results. Integrated with AI Plus Mind, it enhances productivity through intuitive, interactive searches.
• AI Reframe: Analyzes photo scenes, identifies the subject, and adjusts composition, generating multiple creative framing options for users to choose from.
• AI Perfect Shot: Creates the perfect group shot by helping fix any badly timed blinks or substituting facial expressions on photos of up to twenty people.

ISB Online and Emeritus Commence Leadership with AI Programme

Mumbai, July 14, 2025 – With Generative AI now central to decision-making, workforce engagement, and productivity, leadership is undergoing a shift. Nearly 45% of global leaders prioritise expanding team capacity with digital labour, while 78% are hiring for AI-specific roles rising to 95% for frontier firms as per the Microsoft’s Work Trend Index Annual Report 2025. At the same time as, Agentic AI begins to autonomously plan, decide, and act, it is reshaping how leaders manage teams, delegate responsibilities, and stay accountable in increasingly complex environments. Therefore, leaders must shift from traditional oversight to AI-enabled adaptation, blending strategic vision with deep AI fluency.

Focusing on enabling leaders with strategic, AI-integrated leadership expertise, ISB Online, the digital learning arm of the Indian School of Business (ISB), India’s top ranked B-School and amongst the top five in Asia (FT Global MBA Ranking 2025), has commenced its batch 20 of Leadership with AI
programme, in collaboration with Emeritus. This 20-week online programme equips participants to embed AI into business strategy, drive innovation through AI adoption, and lead high-impact, AI-ready teams in a data-driven world.

Designed for professionals with a minimum of 10 years of experience, the programme is ideal for senior stakeholders, functional leaders, and business heads across technology, marketing, finance, operations, and consulting. It also benefits entrepreneurs and professionals preparing to lead AI-integrated teams or step into broader strategic roles. Whether working in sectors like BFSI, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, or IT services, this programme equips participants with the strategic frameworks and AI-driven leadership mindset to lead transformation in a dynamic, AI-enabled environment.

Speaking on the commencement of the programme, Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head India & APAC, Emeritus, said, “The future belongs to leaders who can harness the power of AI not just as a tool, but as a strategic enabler. Through Leadership with AI, we aim to shape leaders who can innovate, adapt, and inspire in a tech driven world. This programme is a timely response to the growing need for leaders who can seamlessly integrate AI into their strategies and drive organisational transformation.”

Delivered through self-paced, pre-recorded videos by globally renowned ISB faculty, combined with live sessions by seasoned industry practitioners, the programme offers a flexible yet immersive learning experience. With integrated modules on AI and Generative AI, real-world case studies, assignments and group discussions, this programme prepares mid- to senior-level leaders to confidently steer their organisations through the complexities of an AI-powered business environment. It also offers live masterclasses on AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI, a capstone project, and learning resources on Agentic AI. The modules of this programme include AI and ML technologies and its use cases, AI and managerial trade-offs, competing in the age of AI disruption, and working with Generative AI among others.

This programme will enable participants to:

· Identify opportunities and outline a plan to use AI and ML methods for improved business performance

· Apply data-driven business innovation best practices to enhance organisational performance

· Create an executive summary of an AI implementation/improvement plan for your organisation

· Strategically leverage Generative AI for informed leadership decisions and productivity

· Change mindsets and culture to enable digital and AI-enabled revolution

· Recognise the ethics, privacy, and regulations in AI and ML for safer implementation

· Assess and evaluate the current leadership mindset to innovate and reinvent with AI

Programme Details:

· Start Date: July 30, 2025

· Duration: 20 weeks

· Mode: Pre-recorded videos and live online sessions by globally renowned ISB faculty

· Eligibility: Any graduate/diploma holder (10+2+3) in any discipline with minimum of 10 years of work experience.

· Fee: INR 2,19,900 + GST

· Certification: Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate of completion from ISB Online and an opportunity to gain the ISB Online Alumni Status.

Attracting cross-industry participation, the programme draws product and project heads, transformation leaders, HR and operations heads, and CXOs from sectors including tech, telecom,
BFSI, pharma, consulting, energy, and government.

T-Hub Launches Orbit 2.0 with 17 Indian Spacetech Startups

Hyderabad, India, 11th July, 2025: T-Hub, the world’s largest home for startups, has launched the second cohort of the Orbit, an AIC T-Hub Spacetech accelerator Program, the exclusive spacetech incubation initiative in India. This cohort is designed to accelerate the growth of innovative startups in the space sector, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and strategic connections necessary to drive global space innovation.

The 17 selected startups for Cohort 2 include ResearchSat, Space Unlock, Cosmo Crawler, Kosmos Connect, ADTCore, Spacebelief, Space App India, Resolute Lab India, Vedasya, Polygon Geospatial, ioTHyAi, Stardour, Erudite, Cosmoserve Space, Raksyon, Nalwa Aero, Levitar Systems.

The second cohort is being supported by experts such as Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Former Chairman of DRDO and Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (the Minister of Defence, India); Dr. K. Mruthyunjaya Reddy, Director at G.P. Birla Archaeological, Astronomical & Scientific Research Institute; Dr. Seshagiri Rao, Former Scientist and Associate Director, SDSC ISRO; Dr. Mila Mitra, Former Scientist at NASA AMES & NASA Goddard; Mr. Gautier Champion, Deputy General Manager at CNES – France Space.

With India’s space economy projected to grow from $8.4 billion in 2022 to $44 billion by 2033 — aiming for 8% of the global market share — Orbit Cohort-2 reinforces AIC T-Hub’s commitment to building a world-class innovation pipeline in the country. This expansion is being driven by rising private sector participation, rapid advancements in satellite technology, and growing international collaborations.

The second cohort of the Orbit Spacetech Program will continue to focus on addressing key challenges across critical space domains, including satellite technology, reusable rockets, propulsion systems, intelligent manufacturing, space biology, space-based communication, and data analytics. T-Hub follows a structured selection process involving multiple rounds of in-depth evaluation to assess the overall strength and potential of each startup to be a part of these cohorts.

Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Former Chairman of DRDO and Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (the Minister of Defence, India), said: “India’s future in space tech will be powered by incubators offering dedicated space-focused programs. AIC at T-Hub is at the forefront of enabling young startups to thrive”

Kavikrut, CEO of T-Hub, said: “At T-Hub, we’re focused on backing founders who take on tough, meaningful challenges. Spacetech is one of those areas where India has both the talent and the opportunity to lead. As recent funded ventures show, Hyderabad and Telangana are among the regions leading this charge.”

Rajesh Kumar Adla, CEO of AIC T-Hub, emphasized: “The success of the first cohort showed the impact of a focused, partner-led approach to supporting space-tech startups. With this second cohort, we’re doubling down on mentorship, funding access, and the right connections to help founders scale globally. Our goal is to raise over ₹3 crores in funding and support the development of 10+ new IP assets — strengthening India’s position in the global space sector.”

The inaugural cohort of the Orbit Spacetech Program made a significant impact, successfully accelerating six pioneering spacetech startups, including Onnes Cryogenics, Spantrik, Stem and Space, Taramandal, Hindustan Magnesium, and Nveeas Labs. These startups raised ₹2.32 crore in funding, established over 92 market connections, and engaged in more than 125 mentor hours with industry experts and scientists. Additionally, the program contributed to the creation of 70 new jobs in the space sector and facilitated the development of 18 intellectual property assets.

Staqu’s JARVIS Boosts Retail Experience and Sales for Salt Attire

Gurugram, India, 10th July, 2025: Staqu Technologies, India’s leading AI-powered video analytics company, has announced the successful deployment of its flagship platform JARVIS at Salt Attire, a women’s workwear-focused retail brand. With this strategic collaboration, Salt Attire is using real-time analytics to better understand female shopper behavior, optimize store performance, and drive higher conversion rates.

By deploying JARVIS, Salt Attire now tracks female footfall-to-sales ratios, conversion trends, and customer dwell time across its stores. These insights are enabling the brand to take a data-driven approach to staffing decisions, improve in-store layouts, and ensure prompt customer assistance — resulting in a more seamless and engaging shopping experience.

Atul Rai, Co-founder & CEO, Staqu Technologies, said: “Retail is no longer just about product placement, it’s about precision, timing, and experience. Our partnership with Salt Attire demonstrates the power of AI in decoding customer journeys and optimizing every touchpoint. By leveraging JARVIS, Salt Attire is setting a new benchmark for how tech can personalize retail in niche categories like women’s workwear.”

Salt Attire is also using JARVIS to monitor how quickly staff can assist shoppers after they enter the store and how store design can be adjusted to increase customer engagement and dwell time.

Dipti Tolani, Founder & CEO, Salt Attire, added: “As a customer-first brand, we want every woman walking into our store to have a smooth, efficient, and personalized experience. With JARVIS, we’re able to track what’s working — from how long customers stay to whether they’re getting help when they need it. This level of visibility helps us continuously evolve our in-store journey to better serve the modern working woman.”

With this deployment, Staqu continues to strengthen its position as a partner of choice for forward-thinking retail brands looking to infuse intelligence into every layer of store operations.

Skill, Leadership Gaps Hindering Digital Shift in India’s BFSI: KNOLSKAPE 2025 Report

India, July 09, 2025 – KNOLSKAPE, a global leader in experiential learning technology, has released The Workforce Insights: BFSI Industry Report 2025, uncovering critical workforce challenges that are slowing down digital transformation across India’s BFSI sector.

The report states a significant disconnect between ambition and execution. While financial institutions demonstrate strong intent to digitize, structural challenges such as misaligned leadership, a weak learning culture, and limited data fluency are hindering effective implementation. Drawing insights from 35 financial institutions and over 6,500 employees globally, the report highlights that successful digital adoption requires more than just technology it demands organizational and cultural readiness. Without urgent action to address these gaps, the sector risks falling short of its transformation goals.

“The pace of change is dramatic, but it brings urgent challenges. As our new report highlights, digital transformation demands visionary leadership and a culture of continuous learning. Indeed, industry data indicate that roughly half of India’s BFSI workforce will require reskilling over the next few years. Addressing these leadership and skill gaps is critical to fully capitalize on our sector’s innovation potential.”, said Rajiv Jayaraman, Founder and CEO of KNOLSKAPE.

Key Insights:

• Digital Readiness Gap: 83% of Indian BFSI firms prioritize digital transformation, but only 31% believe their workforce is ready to deliver. This highlights a disconnect between strategic ambition and actual capability on the ground.
• Leadership Development Needs: 86.7% of organizations see leadership development as critical, but many lack programs that align with today’s digital and AI-driven demands.
• Limited Data Utilization: 93.3% value data and analytics, but only 33.3% use them effectively in learning and performance. The gap reflects challenges in applying insights to real workforce outcomes.
• High Intent, Low Execution: 83% of Indian BFSI firms list digital transformation as a top priority, but only 31% believe their workforce is ready to deliver on it. This highlights a significant gap between vision and execution, especially in applying AI for customer insights and operational agility.
• Structural Barriers: The report identifies poor leadership alignment, outdated talent strategies, and weak learning infrastructure as the three major challenges holding organizations back.

KNOLSKAPE’s 2025 BFSI report highlights a decisive shift in industry skill priorities, with digital fluency, leadership, and emotional intelligence emerging as key focus areas. However, a significant gap remains as most organizations still lack leaders equipped for change in AI and data-driven decision-making. Despite 78% of firms actively exploring generative AI and 93% recognizing the importance of analytics, just 33% express confidence in their ability to effectively leverage these tools.

The report urges urgent upskilling through AI-powered leadership programs, data literacy training, and simulation-based learning. As BFSI undergoes rapid digital transformation, firms must invest in people, not just platforms to stay ahead.

Samsung Set to Unveil Thinnest and Toughest Foldables Yet

GURUGRAM, India – July 9, 2025: South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is all set to launch its latest foldable smartphones in Brooklyn, New York on July 9. Samsung is known for its visionary thinking and bold ideas that shape the future, so it’s only fitting that Samsung unveils the latest and greatest additions to the Galaxy portfolio in a place known for its culture, creativity and collaboration. The company has teased that the upcoming foldables – now in their seventh generation – will be the thinnest, lightest and most durable of all.

First introduced in 2019, Galaxy Z Fold signalled the herald of a new folding category of smartphones for consumers, combining the portability of a smartphone with the extensive productivity of a tablet. However, the category has remained small due to high prices and concerns around durability and longevity of foldable devices.

These are the key areas that Samsung is likely to address, when TM Roh, the acting head of the Company’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, takes the stage in a Brooklyn Convention Centre later this week. The Company recently said that its engineers and designers are refining each generation of the Galaxy Z series to be thinner, lighter and more durable than the last.

Samsung has also teased camera innovations, indicating that the new foldable devices will feature a more powerful, dynamic and immersive camera system. According to Samsung’s recent teasers, the company is likely to bring the Galaxy S25 series’ Ultra camera experience to the new Galaxy Z Fold7. This means that the Galaxy Fold series may get its first flagship camera, removing a big pain point among consumers who wanted to adopt foldables phones but were not impressed with its camera.

Samsung is also likely to continue with its strategy to bring more AI features with Galaxy AI, which the company says goes beyond what devices can do and is about how people interact with them. The Company is also expected to launch a new AI-powered interface, supported by breakthrough hardware.

Kipp App Launched by Galgotias Student on Apple App Store

Noida, July 9, 2025 – Galgotias University proudly announces the launch of Kipp – Smart Sticky Notes, Reimagined, an innovative note-taking app now live on the Apple App Store. Designed and developed by Shams Tabrej Alam, a B.Tech CSE student (Batch 2022–2026) from the university’s iOS Development Center, Kipp reflects the spirit of modern, student-led innovation fostered at Galgotias.

Conceived during the WWDC 2025 Swift Student Challenge, Kipp began as a personal project aimed at creating a minimal, smart productivity app. It has since evolved into a full-fledged product featuring gesture controls, auto-expiring notes, dark mode, voice memos, and clutter-free reminders — all with no login or ads. Designed for students, creators, and professionals alike, Kipp is a digital companion for a more focused and simplified life.

Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO of Galgotias University, stated, “We are immensely proud of Shams and the incredible journey of Kipp. This reflects our strong commitment to experiential learning and enabling students to become creators of technology, not just users. Our iOS Development Center, in collaboration with Apple and Infosys, continues to empower young minds to innovate fearlessly and deliver global-impact solutions.”

About the iOS Development Center at Galgotias University:

Established in February 2024 in partnership with Apple and Infosys, the iOS Development Center is a premier facility for app innovation and learning. It provides students with direct exposure to Swift programming, UI/UX design, and Apple’s development ecosystem, shaping the next generation of technology leaders.

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University Among the World’s Leading Universities in QS and THE Rankings. Galgotias University proudly ascends in the QS World University Rankings 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds, securing a coveted position in the 1201–1400 global band. Ranked 15th among top private universities and 43rd among all Indian universities—public and private combined—this achievement marks a powerful endorsement of Galgotias’ unwavering commitment to academic excellence, global relevance, and innovation in higher education.

In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Galgotias University has been ranked 45th among Indian universities (including both government and private institutions) and placed in the globally prestigious 1001–1200 band. This significant achievement reinforces the university’s growing stature in the international academic arena and validates its consistent progress in global higher education benchmarks.

These recognitions reflect Galgotias University’s strategic focus on teaching quality, research impact, internationalization, and industry relevance, and its mission to shape globally competent graduates prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.