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Ashoka University has a new Vice-Chancellor

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Ashoka University, Delhi-NCR today announced the appointment of Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan, as its next Vice-Chancellor for an initial three-year term, with effect from August 1, 2026. Professor Krishnan, widely regarded as one of India’s most accomplished academic leaders, brings to Ashoka an exceptional record of scholarship, institution-building, and engagement with national policy. He succeeds Professor Somak Raychaudhury, whose tenure was marked by significant academic growth, institutional strengthening, and global recognition for the university. The appointment follows a rigorous search and selection process conducted by a committee constituted by the Governing Body of the university. A renowned thinker and institution-builder, Professor Krishnan brings a wealth of experience spanning decades of academic leadership, scholarly inquiry, and transformative institutional change. Professor Krishnan’s multi-disciplinary educational journey spans Physics, with a five-year Int...
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Godrej Enterprises Group Strengthens Customer-Centric Security with BIS – ER Certified Range of Smart Security Cameras and Compliant Security Experiences

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The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), India’s pioneer in security solutions, is strengthening its focus on delivering customer-centric, connected security experiences with the launch of its new portfolio of wi-fi and 4G-enabled surveillance cameras. This strategic expansion marks Godrej’s next phase of growth in India’s rapidly evolving organised surveillance market, driven by a strong focus on innovation, design, and integrated security experiences. India’s surveillance market is undergoing a fundamental shift, from product-led adoption to experience-driven decision-making. Customers across residential, commercial, and institutional segments are increasingly seeking solutions that combine ease of use, reliability, data security, and regulatory compliance, along with seamless connectivity and control. This transition is accelerating demand for trusted, organised players that can deliver integrated, future-ready security solutions. Commenting on the laun...
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Kauvery Hospitals launches advanced Pulsed Field Ablation systems for heart treatment

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Kauvery Hospital Chennai has launched two of the world’s most advanced Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) programme in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). The programme introduces two of the world’s most advanced PFA technologies—Medtronic PulseSelect™ at Alwarpet and Biosense Webster Varipulse™ at Vadapalani, the latter integrated with an advanced 3D cardiac mapping system. This is the first time that both PulseSelect™ and Varipulse™, along with a 3D mapping-integrated PFA platform, have been introduced in Tamil Nadu. This milestone further reinforces Kauvery Hospitals’ position at the forefront of innovation in cardiac electrophysiology and advanced heart rhythm care. To mark the launch, leading international electrophysiology experts from the United States visited Chennai and collaborated with the Kauvery Hospitals team to initiate the PFA programme and support the first procedures. Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) is a n...
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Inauguration of Ultraviolette’s Experience Centre in Chennai

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Ultraviolette announced the launch of its new UV Space Station in Chennai, a significant step in expanding its retail and service network across India. The expansion follows a series of recent milestones, including the recent program ‘Kill the Petrol Bill’ rolled out to increase the adoption of EVs across the country, the announcement of its collaboration with Bolt.Earth to expand the Type 6 charging network across India, and its ‘Battery Flex’ (BaaS) program. This further emphasises Ultraviolette’s focus on building a comprehensive electric mobility ecosystem. With this new Experience Centre, the company further strengthens customer access to its performance electric motorcycles across Chennai and reinforces its growing national presence. The newly established UV Space Station, in partnership with dealer M/s. JMB Motors , will provide customers a comprehensive experience to explore Ultraviolette's performance motorcycles the X-47 Crossover and F77s. The UV Space Station is desig...
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Indian Community Welfare Organisation in Salem hosted an awareness program against child labour

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  On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour , the Indian Community Welfare Organisation (ICWO), Salem , Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with Just Rights for Children (JRC), the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), and the District Labour Welfare Department , organized a large-scale child labour awareness programme at the Salem Collectorate and various workplaces in the Salem New Bus Stand area. During the programme, a pledge against child labour was administered by Thiru. Ilambagavath, I.A.S. , District Collector, Salem, in the presence of Thiru. Ravikumar , District Revenue Officer ; Tmt. Shalini, Personal Assistant (General) to the District Collector ; Thiru. Raghavan, Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement) ; Thiru. Sankar, Social Security Scheme Officer;Thiru. Sri Murali, District Child Protection Officer ; and Thiru. Anbalagan, Labour Inspector. Following the pledge, awareness activities were jointly conducted by the DCPU, Labour Department, and ICWO team, in...
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AM/NS India Leads Capability Building with BITS Pilani, Celebrates Graduation of First MBA Batch in Manufacturing Management

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  ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), a joint venture between two of the world’s leading steelmakers, continues to strengthen its commitment to capability building through its strategic partnership with BITS Pilani. Building on the success of its B.Tech programme in Process Engineering, AM/NS India has now marked another significant milestone with the graduation of the inaugural MBA batch in Manufacturing Management. The convocation ceremony was held on Thursday at AM/NS India’s flagship Plant in Hazira, and was graced by Shri Anupam Singh Gahlaut, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Surat, as the Chief Guest. As a frontrunner in adopting work-integrated learning in the steel sector, AM/NS India has been actively leveraging Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) programmes to develop a future-ready workforce. Following the successful rollout and scale-up of its B.Tech programme, the company launched the MBA in Manufacturing Management to further strengthen leadership c...
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UPES to launch AI Campus in Partnership with Google

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UPES, a multidisciplinary university and one of India’s leading institutions for future-focused education, announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to launch its ‘AI Campus’, a transformative initiative designed to embed artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and intelligent automation across teaching, learning, research, and innovation across disciplines including engineering, computer science, business, law, design, health sciences, liberal studies and media. This launch aligns with UPES’ vision of being the ‘University of Tomorrow’ and its transition into an ‘AI-First University’. At UPES, AI is integrated into the very fabric of the academic ecosystem, from curriculum design and teaching methodologies to research, innovation, and industry engagement, to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. This collaboration marks a significant step towards preparing students and faculty for an increasingly AI-driven economy by combining advanced technology infrastruc...
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