8, May 2025
Spectra at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Presents ‘The Great Wall’ Pop-Up
Gurugram, 8 May 2025 – A celebrated name in the realm of Chinese cuisine, The Great Wall is The Leela Mumbai’s signature Chinese speciality restaurant, known for its authentic Chinese and Cantonese offerings served in an elegant fine dining setting. Revered for its culinary precision and traditional techniques, The Great Wall has long been a destination for those seeking an elevated taste of the East.
For the first time, this iconic restaurant makes its way to Gurugram. From May 19th to 25th, 2025, The Great Wall Pop-Up takes over Spectra at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences, offering a curated opportunity to experience the excellence of authentic Chinese and Cantonese cuisine. Renowned for its rich history and culinary precision, The Great Wall brings its iconic, time-honoured dishes to a whole new level of indulgence right in the heart of Gurugram.
The Great Wall’s legacy in Mumbai is built on a simple yet powerful idea – celebrating the elegance of Chinese and Cantonese flavours with the utmost finesse. Now, for the first time, this illustrious culinary experience makes its way to Spectra, where guests will be treated to a menu filled with bold aromas, delicate textures, and eye-catching presentations. Whether you’re a long-time fan of this cuisine or discovering it for the first time, it’s an opportunity to relish dishes that speak volumes about the art of fine dining.
This experience at Spectra is even more special as the restaurant features seven interactive culinary islands that are ready to serve you. The menu, inspired by The Great Wall’s finest dishes, includes everything. You can choose to gratify in an à la carte selection or opt for a bountiful buffet that serves the finest of Chinese and Cantonese cuisine.
Don’t miss this limited-time culinary event at Spectra, The Leela Ambience Gurugram, and experience the iconic Chinese and Cantonese cuisine from The Leela Mumbai courtesy of The Great Wall Pop-Up.
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- By Neel Achary
8, May 2025
SUMEET SSG BVG MAHARASHTRA EMS PVT LTD sign 10 year concessionaire agreement with Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra
Mumbai, 8th May 2025: SUMEET SSG BVG MAHARASHTRA EMS PVT LTD sign 10 year concessionaire agreement with Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra to revolutionize emergency medical services in India. The initiative will begin in Maharashtra with a total investment of nearly INR 1,600 crore. The project aims to implement the new ‘Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services’ (MEMS) 108 Ambulance Program across the state. Under the agreement, the partners will deploy a fleet of 1756 state-of-the-art ambulances equipped with advanced medical technology to provide critical care during the vital “golden hour” of emergencies. The rollout of the new MEMS 108 Project will take place across Maharashtra in five phases beginning in November 2025.
The new fleet of advanced ambulances will be fitted with cutting-edge technologies such as Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), tablet PCs, RFID, GPS, caller location tracking, CCTV, and TRIAGE systems. These vehicles will also integrate inbuilt systems for Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Vehicle Tracking and Management (VTMS), and patient arrival notifications.
The fleet will include Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances, neonatal care units, first responder bikes, as well as sea and river boat ambulances. From a long-term perspective, the MEMS 108 program aims to feature medical application drones and helicopter-based emergency medical services.
This initiative will set a new benchmark for emergency medical services in India. It will offer cutting-edge technology and enhanced operational efficiency as well as establish a sustainable model for future public-private partnerships in high-quality service delivery.
8, May 2025
NXP Unveils Third-Generation Imaging Radar Processors for Level 2+ to 4 Autonomous Driving
New Delhi, May 8, 2025 – NXP Semiconductors N.V. today unveiled its new S32R47 imaging radar processors in 16 nm FinFET technology, building on NXP’s proven expertise in the imaging radar space. The third generation of imaging radar processors delivers up to twice the processing power versus the previous generation, alongside improved system cost and power efficiency. In combination with NXP’s mmWave radar transceivers, power management and in-vehicle networking solutions, the S32R47 family meets functional safety ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D) requirements and prepares the automotive industry for new levels of autonomous driving.
According to Yole Intelligence’s Status of the Radar Industry 2024 report, by 2029, approximately 40% of vehicles entering the road will be passenger cars with driving automation Level 2+(L2+)/ Level 3 (L3) as well as an increasing number of vehicles with Level 4 (L4). To serve the fast-growing autonomous driving market for SDVs, automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers need to improve radar performance as it is essential for safe, advanced autonomy features such as piloted driving or fully automated parking.
“The S32R47 can efficiently process three times, or more, antenna channels in real time than today’s production solutions. It enables improved imaging radar resolution, sensitivity and dynamic range – required by demanding autonomous driving use cases – while still meeting the stringent power and system cost targets set by OEMs for volume production”, said Meindert van den Beld, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Radar & ADAS.
Imaging radar leverages richer point cloud data for more detailed modeling of the environment. This is a key enabler for AI based perception systems which allow for assisted and autonomous driving in the most challenging environmental conditions, such as complex urban scenarios.
The S32R47 integrates a high-performance multi-core radar processing system, allowing denser point cloud output and enhanced algorithms that enable next- generation ADAS systems. This results in better separability of objects, improved detection reliability and more accurate classification of objects such as vulnerable road users or lost cargo.
NXP’s 3rd generation imaging radar solutions
· Built on know-how and the proven technology of two previous generations, the new solution delivers up to 2x processing performance in the radar MPU in a 38% smaller IC footprint. It also includes AI/ML support for features like enhanced Direction of Arrival (DoA) processing and object classification
· NXP’s next generation imaging radar solutions enable new imaging radars with optimized bill of material and increased scalability in terms of antenna channels and processing capability
· NXP’s solution achieves comparable or better performance with up to 89% less antenna channels than alternative solutions, solving integration challenges with reduced system cost, size and power consumption
8, May 2025
Celebrate Unconditional Love This Mother’s Day with Relaxo — Enjoy 20% Off on Women’s & Kinds’ Footwear from May 9–11
New Delhi, May 8, 2025: As Mother’s Day approaches, Relaxo Footwears Ltd., one of India’s most trusted names in footwear, invites families to honour the women who’ve walked beside them through every step of life. This year, Relaxo is celebrating the spirit of motherhood with a special offer designed to combine love, comfort, and thoughtful gifting.
From May 9 to 11, 2025, customers visiting Relaxo Exclusive Stores across India can avail a flat 20% discount on the purchase of any two pairs of women’s or kids’ footwear. Whether you’re shopping for your mother, grandmother, wife, or daughter, Relaxo offers a stylish and comfortable selection to help you show your appreciation in the most meaningful way.
This limited-time promotion spans across Relaxo’s most loved and iconic brands—Sparx, Flite, Bahamas, Mary Jane, Boston, and Kid’s Fun—ensuring there’s something for every personality and preference. From fashionable casuals and trendy flats to sporty sandals and playful designs for kids, each pair is crafted to deliver both style and comfort.
The offer is valid exclusively on women’s and kids’ footwear, and is applicable only at Relaxo Exclusive Stores.
With a legacy built on trust, quality, and affordability, Relaxo continues to be the footwear brand of choice for millions of Indian households. This Mother’s Day campaign not only celebrates meaningful gifting but also strengthens Relaxo’s commitment to everyday comfort and emotional connection with its consumers.
Visit your nearest Relaxo Exclusive Store between May 9 and 11, and gift the women in your life the comfort they truly deserve—with every step.
8, May 2025
Pure Storage and Nutanix Partner to Deliver Greater Customer Choice with New Integrated Solution for Mission-Critical Workloads
.NEXT Conference, Washington, D.C. and Bengaluru, India – May 8, 2025 — Pure Storage® , the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage platform and services, and Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced a partnership aimed at providing a deeply integrated solution that will allow customers to seamlessly deploy and manage virtual workloads on a scalable modern infrastructure.
This integrated solution comes at a pivotal time for customers as the virtualization of market evolution is top of mind. IT leaders are focused on helping their organizations maintain pace with the rapidly changing technology landscape while simultaneously implementing greater operational effectiveness. Gartner predicts that “by 2028, cost concerns will drive 70% of enterprise-scale VMware customers to migrate 50% of their virtual workloads.”[1]
With this collaboration, the Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure solution, powered by the Nutanix AHV hypervisor along with Nutanix Flow virtual networking and security, will integrate with Pure Storage FlashArray over NVMe/TCP to deliver customer experience uniquely designed for high-demand data workloads, including AI.
Key Benefits:
- Scalable, modern infrastructure – This partnership will provide customers with access to high-performance, flexible, and efficient full-stack infrastructure to power their most business-critical workloads through the simplicity and agility of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure for virtual compute, and the consistency, scalability and performance density of Pure Storage all-flash systems.
- Built-in cyber resilience – Customers will be able to strengthen their end-to-end cyber-resilience posture by leveraging native Nutanix capabilities, such as Flow micro-segmentation and disaster recovery orchestration alongside Pure Storage FlashArray capabilities, such as data-at-rest encryption and SafeMode.
- Freedom of choice – Customers want agility and control of their mission-critical environments. The combination of Nutanix and Pure Storage offers a resilient and easy-to-use alternative to existing market options.
“We’re thrilled to see Nutanix and Pure Storage joining forces. Their collective expertise, innovative technologies, and shared commitment to reliability and performance will deliver a compelling solution that directly addresses critical needs in the market,” said Anthony Jackman, Chief Innovation Officer at Expedient. “Expedient is proud to be an early design partner, collaborating closely with both companies to ensure this solution elevates the quality of service we deliver, ultimately enhancing the value and experience for our clients nationwide.”
“This new solution will help Nutanix and Pure reach more customers together and help them better manage and modernize their mission-critical applications,” said Tarkan Maner, Chief Commercial Officer at Nutanix. “Our integrated solution will be ideally suited for companies with storage-rich environments looking for choices in modernization.”
“With more than 13,500 global customers, I’m hearing more than ever that organizations of all shapes and sizes have a growing need for efficient, flexible, and high-performance solutions that can also scale to support their most critical, data-intensive applications,” said Maciej Kranz, General Manager, Enterprise at Pure Storage. “Nutanix and Pure Storage are both known for pushing the boundaries of traditional infrastructure, driving innovation, and enabling unmatched agility. With this easy-to-manage solution, our joint customers will have the power of a virtual infrastructure that’s truly built for change.”
This solution will be supported on major server hardware partners that currently support Pure Storage FlashArray, including Cisco, Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Supermicro for both existing and new deployments.
Additionally, Cisco and Pure Storage are expanding their partnership of more than 60 FlashStack® validated designs to include Nutanix in the portfolio – further simplifying full-stack delivery.
“The future of infrastructure is defined by flexibility,” said Jeremy Foster, SVP and General Manager, Cisco Compute. “That’s exactly what this next evolution of FlashStack delivers. With nearly a decade of joint innovation with Pure Storage, and an expanded partnership and co-development roadmap with Nutanix, we’re offering a proven platform backed by Cisco validated designs, a world-class joint support model, and deep integration with Cisco Intersight – providing unified visibility across both Pure Storage and Nutanix clusters for a more complete view of the operating environment. This level of integration, insight, and support is what will set FlashStack with Nutanix apart in the market.”
8, May 2025
CaratLane launches ‘Born of Her’ — a diamond-studded tribute to motherhood
New Delhi, May 8th, 2025: CaratLane, India’s leading omnichannel jewellery brand, has unveiled Born of Her — a heartfelt Mother’s Day campaign and special edition pendant collection celebrating the love, strength, and quiet heroism of mothers. Timed with Mother’s Day, this launch reimagines gifting as a deeply personal tribute to the woman who shaped our beginnings.
Crafted in gold and diamonds, the three limited-edition pendants feature an elegant depiction of a mother carrying her child — a timeless gesture of care and connection, now immortalised in precious jewellery. Designed to sit close to the heart, each piece is more than a gift; it is a keepsake of unconditional love, meant to be passed down through generations.
Born of Her is more than a campaign — it’s an emotional invitation to honour the person who gave us everything. As part of the campaign, CaratLane will also release a special Mother’s Day song, conceptualised by BBH India—encouraging people to celebrate their bond by posting cherished photos and memories with their moms, set to this exclusive track on social media.
Shaifali Gautam, Chief Marketing Officer at CaratLane, shared her personal perspective:
“The love of a mother often goes unspoken — it’s in the everyday, the quiet gestures, the unseen sacrifices. With Born of Her, we’re inviting people to Khul Ke Karo Express — to celebrate that love more openly and meaningfully. The collection features three specially crafted pendants, each symbolising the tender bond between a mother and child. It’s our way of turning that eternal connection into something tangible — a piece she can wear close to her heart.”
The Born of Her campaign will be amplified across digital platforms, social media, and retail stores nationwide. This campaign reinforces CaratLane’s mission to transform jewellery into a meaningful expression of life’s most important relationships — not just a gift, but a memory made tangible.
8, May 2025
Emkay Global Financial Services
The Fed remained in a wait-and-watch mode yesterday, with rates on hold at 4.25-4.5%, frozen by what it described as ‘increasing but balanced risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation’. It, however, reiterated that policy is “well positioned†to wait for further clarity. The statement indicates that the FOMC is looking through the 1Q GDP contraction and still sees growth at the start of the year as “solid†.
Powell did not add much color to the presser beyond underscoring the balanced albeit increasing risks and the need to remain data dependent. Powell referred to “waiting†over 20 times. One notable is that despite risks being balanced, Powell did indicate a kind of ranking on dual mandates preferring inflation, by stating that “without price stability, we could not achieve the long periods of stronger labor market conditions†.
This is neither a hawkish nor a dovish change – simply an acknowledgement of the stagflationary risks imparted by trade policy.
It appears that this classic supply-shock conundrum will keep the Fed on hold till there is a clearer sign of weakening in the labor market, implying that the summer could stay dry as far as the Fed’s additional easing is concerned. The next Fed move could be delayed till September.
In fact, Powell did not bite on the query about the June FOMC in his presser, though his tone indicated that staying on hold on this policy was an easy call for the Committee, thereby raising the bar to act as soon as next month. The OIS market is still pricing around three 25bp cuts in 2025.
Tactical easing to continue in rest of the world
While the Fed grapples with at least a temporary rise in inflation due to tariffs, central banks across Europe (including EMs) and Asia are clearly in an easing mode. Among G-3, the ECB is at the forefront of this move and will diverge from the Fed by easing this quarter. China, on the other hand, has continued its easing bias.
Meanwhile, patchy global narrative on growth and tariff noise, and a generally weaker broad USD, has allowed EM central banks, including the RBI, to be less focused on the FX fight and enjoy some policy flexibility on rate settings in general.
We maintain we could see RBI’s terminal rate at 5.25% (+/-25bps) in this cycle, no doubt contingent on the extent of the global slowdown/recession. However, we are keeping a tab on fluid global dynamics and FX moves as well – both of which would be imperative inputs in the RBI’s reaction function. Besides, policy focus toward keeping liquidity in surplus and toward, or even higher than, 1% of NDTL should be seen as a de facto rate cut which could thus lead to reassessment of the depth of conventional rate cuts. We note that India has been the best-performer among key sovereign debt markets, with 10-year easing ~44bps CYTD vs 26-27bps in same-tenor USTs and +17-18bps in German Bund.
8, May 2025
Mother’s Day Gifting Essentials by Fiama, Charmis & EDW Essenza
Fiama Joyous Celebration Gift Set
Celebrate love and indulgence this Mother’s Day with our Joyous Celebration Pack—a gift that embodies care, freshness, and the essence of nature. With 85% natural origin content, it transforms every bathing ritual into a refreshing and uplifting experience, making it the perfect way to pamper your special someone.
EDW Essenza Ignite
This Mother’s Day, celebrate with EDW Essenza’s new fragrance – Ignite. A mesmerising blend of Black Currant, Mandarin, Jasmine, and Patchouli, Ignite radiates sensuality, sophistication, and irresistible charm. Let this exquisite fragrance weave an unforgettable tale of romance, making every moment magical, every memory eternal, and every spritz a celebration of passion.
Charmis Deep Radiance Face Serum
Charmis Deep Radiance Face Serum is a skincare product designed to enhance your skin’s radiance and vitality. This 30ml serum is formulated to provide deep hydration and improve your skin’s overall texture, leaving you with a more radiant and youthful complexion.
8, May 2025
Snowflake Drives the Future of Automotive with New AI-Powered Solutions
No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont. – May 8, 2025 – Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the continued expansion and significant momentum of its AI Data Cloud for Manufacturing with a focused acceleration of automotive-specific solutions. Since April 2023, Snowflake has seen significant adoption of its platform within the manufacturing sector, including a substantial 416% increase in the development of Data Application and Data Collaboration initiatives, reflecting the growing use of Snowflake to build custom manufacturing solutions and securely share data. Additionally, Snowflake has seen a 185% increase in Analytics deployments as manufacturers leverage the platform for deeper business insights, and a 188% growth in Data Science solutions deployed for advanced predictive modeling and AI applications.
Now, Snowflake is further tailoring its AI Data Cloud to meet the unique demands of the automotive industry. This strategic investment reflects the growing demand from global manufacturers, including those in the automotive sector, seeking to accelerate their digital transformation and AI-driven innovation. Global technology and manufacturing companies like Siemens already leverage Snowflake to transform operations across their businesses with AI and advanced analytics, while maintaining strict security and governance standards.
The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by four key trends: connected and software defined vehicles, autonomous driving, electrification, and advanced manufacturing (Industry 4.0). This evolution generates massive volumes of data across vehicle development, manufacturing, supply chain, and after-sales services. Snowflake’s powerful data sharing and AI capabilities, combined with specialized partner solutions, enable the entire auto ecosystem of suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distribution, sales, and service providers to seamlessly collaborate on vehicle development, optimize production processes, and leverage real-time data insights across the entire automotive value chain. Notably, 80% of major automotive OEMs already rely on Snowflake’s platform for their data and AI initiatives.
Automotive industry leaders, such as CarMax, Cox Automotive, Nissan, Penske Logistics, and more, are already using Snowflake’s existing easy, connected, and trusted platform to transform their automotive operations through advanced analytics, real-time connected vehicle insights, and secure data collaboration.
“Snowflake’s platform has increased CarMax’s ability to navigate the unique challenges of the used car market,” said Abhi Bhatt, VP of Data & Analytics Engineering at CarMax. “By modernizing our data platform with Snowflake, we’ve enhanced our agility to respond quickly to market changes, improved our data coverage, and enabled delivery of a more seamless customer experience. Snowflake’s platform provides the scalable and AI-ready foundation to continue innovating and leading in the automotive retail space.”
“Snowflake is a critical component of Subaru of New England’s cloud strategy,” said Guy Mitrano, Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer at Subaru of New England. “It’s helping us future-proof our data foundation and deliver faster, smarter insights to our internal teams and Retailers – empowering us to make better decisions, support our business operations, and scale with the automotive industry’s rapid digital transformation.”
“Modern vehicles are generating unprecedented volumes of data, and automotive companies need AI solutions that are easy to implement, capable of handling massive datasets from across the entire value chain, and trusted for critical decisions,” said Tim Long, Global Head of Manufacturing at Snowflake. “Snowflake’s automotive solutions build on our manufacturing expertise to provide the automotive industry with the foundation they need to integrate data across their operations, scale their connected vehicle initiatives, and accelerate innovation in this rapidly evolving market.”
Vijayant Rai, Managing Director- India, Snowflake, said, “The automotive industry is undergoing a profound shift, where vehicles are no longer just machines, but intelligent, connected systems powered by data. At Snowflake, we are proud to be at the heart of this transformation. Our AI Data Cloud is helping manufacturers globally and in India unlock real-time insights, accelerate innovation, and collaborate securely across the entire auto ecosystem. As India and the world move toward smart, sustainable mobility, Snowflake is committed to empowering the auto industry with the data agility and AI capabilities it needs to shape the future of mobility.”
Leveraging a comprehensive partner ecosystem and rich data marketplace, Snowflake is enabling automotive businesses to:
Integrate Data and Connect Silos Across the Automotive Lifecycle: Enable seamless data sharing across design systems, production environments, connected vehicles, service operations, and warranty systems to provide a holistic view of vehicle performance and customer experience. Accelerate development cycles, reduce operational costs, and deliver enhanced services by breaking down barriers between business units, systems, clouds, and partners.
Leverage a Scalable and Performant Platform for Connected Vehicle Data: Support the massive data volumes generated by software-defined and autonomous vehicles with an architecture designed for high-resolution sensor and camera data. Decouple storage from compute to efficiently manage exponential growth while maintaining performance. Consolidate all vehicle streams into a single platform that scales without compromising accessibility or insights.
Drive New Revenue Opportunities Through Data Monetization and Enhanced Customer Experiences: Create new revenue streams by securely sharing and monetizing automotive data products through Snowflake Marketplace. Gain a comprehensive view of customer interactions across all touchpoints to deliver personalized experiences and services. Enable secure collaboration with ecosystem partners while maintaining strict privacy controls and compliance.
Unlock and Scale Advanced Analytics with AI/ML Capabilities: Democratize access to AI and ML tools across the organization, enabling teams to develop predictive models without specialized infrastructure. Accelerate innovation in vehicle design, production quality, and maintenance by analyzing billions of observations from thousands of sensors. Leverage your preferred development languages and tools to build custom AI applications that transform operations and customer engagement.
Optimize Supply Chain Resilience and Operational Efficiency: Gain real-time visibility across suppliers, inventory systems, and logistics partners to mitigate disruptions and reduce costs. Improve demand forecasting accuracy, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory. Transform fragmented information systems into a unified platform that accelerates time to market and enables collaborative, data-driven decision-making.
Snowflake’s extension into automotive represents a natural evolution in helping the auto ecosystem transform from traditional manufacturers into digital consumer device companies, empowering them to navigate the most significant technological disruption in the industry’s history. To accelerate industry innovation, Snowflake’s comprehensive ecosystem of partners, including leaders like Accenture, AWS, Deloitte, and EY, delivers additional automotive-focused solutions, technologies, and expertise. Additionally, Blue Yonder, CGI, Cirrus Link Solutions, Concept Reply, DXC Technology, evolv Consulting, HighByte, HiveMQ, kipi.ai, LandingAI, LTIMindtree, Mendix, Sigma, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Tredence Inc. and Vertex Software have developed specialized solutions on Snowflake’s platform to drive product transformation through accelerated software-defined vehicle development, manufacturing transformation through AI-powered quality control and predictive maintenance, and supply chain transformation through real-time visibility and optimization. Through Snowflake Marketplace, automotive companies can get direct access to third-party data sets including dealer insights, EV charging station information, automotive trends and consumer behavior, driving mobility data, and vehicle inventory data to enhance their analytics and decision-making capabilities.
8, May 2025
HCLTech recognized as a Customers’ Choice in 2024 Gartner Voice of the Customer report for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services
NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, May 08, 2025—HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been recognized with a Customers’ Choice distinction in the 2024 Gartner® Voice of the Customer report for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services.
HCLTech has been rated 4.9/5 in the report. This rating is based on 90 reviews, the highest number recorded for this study, received over an 18-month consideration period ending November 30, 2024. 96% of reviewers expressed their willingness to recommend HCLTech.
“HCLTech believes these achievements reinforce our clients’ trust in us and our focus on delivering customer-first, transformative solutions to drive scalable, future-ready cloud environments for our clients. Our CloudSMART framework, combined with our broad catalog of industrialized services, empowers businesses to migrate, modernize and innovate faster on public cloud infrastructure while harnessing the full potential of emerging technologies like generative AI (GenAI),” said Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems, HCLTech.
The ‘Voice of the Customer’ is a document that synthesizes Gartner® Peer Insights™ reviews into insights for IT decision-makers. This aggregated peer perspective, along with the individual detailed reviews, is complementary to Gartner® expert research and can play a key role in the buying process of clients as it focuses on direct peer experiences of implementing and operating a solution.”
