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SAR Televenture Limited Signs SPA with L&T Finance Limited to Acquire Further 19.93% Stake in Tikona Infinet Private Limited for Rs. 149.50 Crore

SAR Televenture Limited is pleased to announce the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with L&T Finance Limited for the acquisition of its 19.93% stake in Tikona Infinet Private Limited for a total consideration of Rs. 149.50 crore.

This acquisition will further consolidate SAR Televenture’s shareholding in Tikona, reinforcing its long-term strategic vision and commitment to the broadband and digital infrastructure sector. Under the terms of the SPA and subject to necessary regulatory approvals, Rs. 30.00 crore will be paid upfront, with the balance consideration being settled through a share swap, at the same price offered under the earlier SPA executed with the majority shareholders of Tikona.

The transaction brings paving the way for Tikona’s next phase of growth under a simplified and unified shareholding structure. It reflects the collaborative approach adopted by all stakeholders to achieve a stable and forward-looking outcome for the company.

About SAR Televenture Limited
SAR Televenture Limited is a rapidly growing telecom infrastructure and digital connectivity company with a focus on building and leasing telecom towers, fiber optic deployment, and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) solutions. With a vision to accelerate India’s digital transformation, SAR Televenture is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for its stakeholders.

DU Digital Global Launches ‘DuVerify’ to Bring Instant, Secure Verification for Tenants and Domestic Staff

DU Digital Global, also known as DU Global, a leading provider of visa, biometric, and verification services, today announced the launch of DuVerify, a digital-first platform designed to deliver fast and reliable background checks on tenants, drivers, maids, and nannies.

With rising demand for secure homes and workplaces in India’s urban centers, DuVerify provides a convenient way for households, landlords, and employers to verify identities and backgrounds within 4 to 6 hours, helping reduce risks and improve peace of mind.

DuVerify by DU Digital Global is a digital platform for fast, secure background checks on tenants and domestic staff, delivering clear reports within a few hours

Key Features of DuVerify

Fully digital process: Verifications can be initiated and completed entirely online.

Flexible verification tiers: From Basic identity and criminal record checks to Premium packages that include income verification, ITR records, and even Interpol screening.

Actionable, easy-to-read reports: Delivered with a verification score and detailed findings to support quick, informed decisions.

Secure and private: All data is handled under strict security and privacy protocols.

Industry Perspective

Commenting on the launch, Manoj Dharmani, CEO ofDU Global, said, “DuVerify addresses a pressing urban challenge: how to trust the people we welcome into our homes and properties. By combining speed with transparency, we’ve built a service that makes verification effortless, so families and landlords can focus on what matters most – safety and peace of mind.”

About DU Digital Global
DU Digital Global or DU Global, headquartered in New Delhi, operates across 6 countries and provides end-to-end solutions in visa facilitation, biometric enrollment, workforce mobility, and verification services. The company partners with governments, embassies, and enterprises worldwide to deliver secure, seamless cross-border solutions. The company is publicly listed on the National Stock Exchange under the ticker DUGLOBAL.

Contact Details

Website: dudigitalglobal.com/tenant-and-domestic-help-verification

Customer Support: +91-7289000071

Email: info@dudigitalglobal.com

Viasat: Space for Good Challenge 2025 Comes to India, Empowering Next-Gen STEM Innovators

Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, is thrilled to introduce the India edition of the Viasat: Space for Good 2025 initiative, a groundbreaking global STEM innovation challenge for students. Following the grand success in the US and UK, Viasat has collaborated with BSNL and government agencies for the India edition, which have been key to the program’s success. The India finalist event will take place in New Delhi on September 26th, featuring university-level students.

The initiative has received more than 9,000 applications globally and is ready for the first-ever Viasat Space for Good Challenge in India. The Challenge in India sparked a notable increase in interest, resulting in the selection of eight exceptional finalists from within the country after Phases 1 and 2.

The India finalists bring a remarkable diversity of innovative ideas and personal stories, reflecting the depth of talent and creativity in the country’s STEM community. Their groundbreaking ideas include orbital manufacturing hubs, sustainable asteroid resource mining, electromagnetic satellite propulsion, intelligent space debris tracking, plasma-based communication systems, and emergency satellite-based SOS networks.

Gautam Sharma, Managing Director of India at Viasat said, “India is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s top space nations, with a thriving ecosystem of innovators, researchers and private startups driving its momentum. For Viasat, India is a key region, not only because of its growing role in global space technology, but also because of the unmatched talent and creativity of its young people. We see a lot of interest in space among the public and in schools. Through the Viasat: Space for Good Challenge, we are committed to empowering next generation of STEM leaders across the globe with mentorship, resources and opportunities to showcase solutions that can impact the future of sustainable space technology, both for India and the world.”

These ideas not only address critical challenges in sustainable space technology but also highlight the passion and dedication of the students, coming from prestigious institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, SASTRA, Nirma University, and Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology.

Following the success of the 2024 Space for Good event, this year’s challenge encompasses three distinct tracks across the United States, United Kingdom, and India, with a focus on the development of sustainable space technology to enhance life on Earth. The challenge is designed to educate, inspire and empower the next generation of innovators to think critically about space sustainability and its impact on our planet.

The challenge consists of three stages: in phase one, students begin by articulating their initial concept, in phase two, they refine it with a digital entry and ultimately delivering a 30-minute pitch to industry leaders who will evaluate the top concept using a rubric that takes into account technical, design and policy aspects, as well as the feasibility of implementation. As a part of phase 3 (the finals), each finalist has been paired with a Viasat employee in India to mentor them leading up to the finals. The employee will continue to mentor finalists up to six months following the event. Winners of the final round will receive university scholarships, furthering their education and potential contributions to the field of space technology.

VinFast India Partners with Axis Bank to Deliver Comprehensive Ev Financing Solutions

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of the global EV brand VinFast, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, to provide auto and inventory financing for its exclusive dealer network. The partnership aims to offer a seamless suite of credit solutions ahead of the company’s highly anticipated launch.

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The MoU was signed by Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, with Mr. Munish Sharda, Executive Director, Axis Bank, and Mr. Hemant Nagpal, Business Head – Wheels at Axis Bank

Under the Dealer finance tie-up, Axis Bank will extend up to 200 Crore finance to VinFast Dealers. The retail finance agreement also brings a wide range of benefits for customers, such as attractive interest rates, flexible repayment options, 100% on-road funding, exclusive offers, and priority services-applicable across VinFast’s entire product portfolio. Dedicated Axis Bank representatives will be available at all VinFast showrooms to provide on-site support, making EV ownership more accessible and convenient for Indian consumers.

The collaboration enables VinFast to leverage Axis Bank’s extensive pan-India branch network and digital platforms to reach customers across both urban and emerging markets. It also aligns with the company’s broader goal of accelerating the adoption of sustainable transportation solutions in India, one of the fastest-growing EV markets globally.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, along with Mr. Munish Sharda, Executive Director, Axis Bank, and Mr. Hemant Nagpal, Business Head – Wheels at Axis Bank.

Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, shared, “Financing is a critical enabler in the EV transition, and this MoU is a strong step towards building an inclusive ecosystem for our buyers. By working with a digitally progressive financial institutions like Axis Bank, we are enabling more Indian consumers to take the electric leap with ease and confidence.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Munish Sharda, Executive Director, Axis Bank, said, said, “As EV adoption accelerates, access to financing will play a vital role in driving this transition. Our collaboration with VinFast will offer customers convenient credit solutions tailored to its premium EV lineup, reflecting the Bank’s broader commitment to sustainability. Such partnerships also help us empower our customers to achieve their green mobility aspirations with ease.”

As VinFast gears up for the launch of its VF 6 and VF 7 models, this partnership highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to establish a strong and customer-focused footprint in India. In early August, the automaker has also inaugurated its EV factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, further reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market.

About VinFast
VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia.

Learn more at: www.vinfastauto.in.

About Axis Bank
Axis Bank is one of the largest private sector banks in India. Axis Bank offers the entire spectrum of services to customer segments covering Large and Mid-Corporates, SME, Agriculture, and Retail Businesses. It has 5,879 domestic branches (including extension counters) and 14,134 ATMs and cash recyclers spread across the country as on 30th June 2025. The Bank’s Axis Virtual Centre is present across eight centres with over ~1,825 Virtual Relationship Managers as on 30th June 2025. The Axis Group includes Axis Mutual Fund, Axis Securities Ltd., Axis Finance, Axis Trustee, Axis Capital, A. TReDS Ltd., Freecharge, Axis Pension Fund and Axis Bank Foundation.

For further information on Axis Bank, please refer to the website: www.axisbank.com.

The House of Suntory Unveils One Night in Toki-O at Mumbai Airport’s Ospree Duty Free

The House of Suntory proudly debuts its celebrated immersive experience, One Night in Toki-O, at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, marking the first-ever global travel retail showcase of this one-of-a-kind activation. From 2 September to 30 September 2025, travellers passing through Mumbai International Departures will be transported into a captivating world where the soul of traditional Japan meets the pulse of modern Tokyo.

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Experience One Night in Toki-O by The House of Suntory at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from 2-30th September 2022

Step into the vibrant heart of Japan with One Night in Toki-O – a groundbreaking cultural activation that captures the essence of ‘old meets new Japan. This unique experience invites travellers to journey through Tokyo’s dynamic streetscape, where time-honoured traditions blend seamlessly with modern creativity.

At One Night in Toki-O, travellers can engage hands-on with the traditional Japanese art of Hanko stamping, and personalising custom screen-printed tote bags that serve as lasting mementos. Adding to the atmosphere is the energy from a vinyl listening bar, setting the perfect soundtrack to an unforgettable night.

More than a tasting event, this immersive space is a cultural pause point-a moment to discover and celebrate craftsmanship, creativity, and the spirit of reinvention. One Night in Toki-O offers travellers a rare opportunity to experience the duality of Japan, where history and modernity come together in perfect harmony.

The Spirit of Toki
At the heart of the experience is Toki, a pioneering Japanese spirit that challenges convention. A harmonious blend of Yamazaki and Hakushu Single Malts with Chita Single Grain, Toki is known for its silky texture, fresh character, and a flavour profile that balances basil, green apple, and honey on the nose with a palate of grapefruit, green grapes, and peppermint.

Travellers will also have the opportunity to explore other iconic spirits from The House of Suntory, including Roku and Haku, each a tribute to Japanese artistry and precision.

Ashish Gandham, Managing Director, Global Travel Retail, Suntory Global Spirits, shared their perspective, “With One Night in Toki-O, we’re creating a cultural pause point at Mumbai Airport, a space where travelers and spirit lovers can momentarily step into the spirit of contemporary Japan. Having seen the incredible enthusiasm for this immersive experience in our showcases across select cities in India, we are now thrilled to bring it to global travel retail and reach a diverse audience. From design and music to craftsmanship and flavour, every element is meant to spark curiosity and offer a memorable encounter with the world of Toki – our most vibrant and contemporary Japanese spirit. This is about turning transit into a moment of quiet discovery and connection for spirits lovers and curious travelers alike.”

At Ospree, we focus on curating thoughtful, value-led experiences that elevate every stage of the journey,” shared an Ospree Duty Free spokesperson. “The departures store offers more than shopping, it’s a space where travellers can immerse themselves in culture and creativity. One Night in Toki-O is a perfect example of how we bring global innovation to Indian travellers, turning transit into a moment of discoveryhouse of .”

Browse Suntory Global Spirit’s collection at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

About Ospree Duty Free
Ospree Duty Free, previously Mumbai Duty Free, is a brand under Mumbai Travel Retail Private Limited (MTRPL). MTRPL is India’s largest duty-free travel retail operator and currently operates Ospree Duty Free in seven cities in India, including Mumbai, Trivandrum, Mangalore, Lucknow, Jaipur, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad. Ospree Duty Free is a one-stop-shop for all things luxury and exclusive, with a safe duty-free shopping experience for all travellers.

About Toki™ Suntory
Toki™, meaning ‘time’, is a concept that is deeply woven into the Japanese way of life – a concept rich in meaning the world over, yet especially in Japan, where regard for convention and re-evaluation starts an amazing inventive vitality. The House of Suntory’s fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo was inspired to create a blend that is both groundbreaking and timeless, leading him to take a fresh approach with Toki™. By bringing the grain component of the blend from the Chita distillery, where the heavy-type grain spirit is distilled only twice on column stills and is vanilla-rich with a sweet undertone in its unblended state. Shinji-san sourced the malt component from the Hakushu distillery, which produces light, fruity malt. The unique pairing of Hakushu American White Oak Cask malt spirit with Chita heavy-type grain spirit overturns the traditional hierarchy between malt and grain. These seemingly dissimilar but deeply accordant spirits, together with select Yamazaki malts for additional depth and complexity give rise to the exquisite, silky taste, distinctive character and bold innovation of the blended Toki™ Suntory. This year, Toki™ Suntory has been awarded Gold in the Tasting Awards – Japanese spirits category at the International Spirits Challenge 2024. This esteemed recognition reaffirms Toki™ Suntory’s status as a distinguished spirit in its category, marking yet another significant milestone among the more than 20 international awards it has received.

About House of Suntory
Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as the pioneer of Japanese spirits for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. Founder Shinjiro Torii built Japan’s first malt distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii’s son and Suntory’s second Master Blender, Keizo Saji, who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu distillery. As the generations of Suntory’s master blenders carry on, Suntory remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014). Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes two single malt whiskies: Yamazaki-Japan’s number one single malt, multi-layered and profound, and Hakushu-verdant, fresh, and delicately smoky; and two blends: the noble blend, Hibiki-Japan’s most highly awarded blended spirit and Suntory Toki™. The House of Suntory portfolio also offers Roku and Haku. Created from Japanese ingredients by the master artisans at the House of Suntory, Roku and Haku represent the nature and spirit of Japan. This year, the House of Suntory celebrates one hundred years of spirit innovation-a major milestone not only for the brand’s history but for Japanese spirits culture as a whole.

Beegru Launches ‘Dead Leads Graveyard’ Campaign – A Bold Call to End Wasted Marketing Spend on False Prospects

Beegru, a global AI-powered proptech growth engine for real estate, unveiled its disruptive campaign, “The Dead Leads Graveyard“, at the Realty Expo in Bengaluru on 5th September 2025. The campaign draws attention to one of the industry’s most pressing challenges where crores of rupees are being spent on leads that fail to convert. By symbolising these losses through the concept of a “graveyard,” the initiative underscores how unqualified campaigns, inflated sales costs and relentless follow-ups continue to drain marketing budgets while delivering little measurable return. Every year, real estate companies invest heavily in generating inquiries, yet a significant share ends up as wasted potential. With “The Dead Leads Graveyard,” Beegru calls on industry leaders to confront a critical question: “How much of their money already lies in the graveyard of dead leads”

The Dead Leads Graveyard installation at the expo

Beegru offers the AI Boost feature, which replaces waste with certainty through:

  • Smart Targeting: Refreshing high-intent audiences

  • Pre-qualified Leads: Only sales-ready prospects delivered

  • Multi-Channel Ads: Synchronised automation

  • Effortless Setup: Launches in minutes

  • Continuous Optimisation: AI-driven adjustments

  • Transparent Dashboard: Real-time reporting

Speaking at the Expo Kin Shreeraj Reddy, Founder & CEO, Beegru said, “The PropTech industry is ripe for transformation. The current property marketplaces are outdated and do not serve the needs of the realtors or the property seekers effectively. They flood realtors with unqualified leads resulting in excessive manual effort to sift through them. They also monetize users private information which erodes trust. Further he added, “At Beegru, we’re fixing this broken ecosystem with an AI-driven platform that delivers verified, high-quality leads to builders, landowners, and realtors, without sacrificing user privacy. Our inclusive & global solution, with trust and innovation at its core, fosters authentic connections and empowers every stakeholder to succeed.”

The campaign underscores Beegru’s commitment to data privacy, security and trust. With exclusivity of leads, enterprise-grade security and transparency, Beegru delivers one clear message “Stop paying for funerals, start paying for growth”.

About Beegru

Beegru is a global AI-powered proptech growth engine revolutionising real estate sales and marketing. By combining advanced AI, data intelligence, and automation, Beegru helps developers, landowners and brokers optimize campaigns, cut costs, and unlock higher conversion rates. With its disruptive approach, Beegru is redefining the future of real estate growth.

Swatch Brings an Immersive ‘Scubaqua’ Experience in DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram

Visitors in DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram are in for a surprise. Swatch Watches is making waves by celebrating its “Scubaqua Collection” with an innovative and immersive experience for visitors.

Swatch brings an immersive ‘Scubaqua’ Experience in DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram

The lift lobbies of the commercial hub are showcasing the ‘Scubaqua Collection’ using dynamic cutting-edge projection mapping technology, by installing multiple short-throw projectors and transforming the lift lobbies of DLF Cyber hub buildings into a vibrant ‘Scubaqua’ world. Swatch Scubaqua Creative

Swatch brings an immersive ‘Scubaqua’ Experience in DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram

Cyber Hub is known for its everyday high footfall of professionals and visitors, which provides an ideal setting for the activation. The unexpected space setting for projection mapping in high-traffic lift lobbies ensures maximum visibility, offering an unforgettable experience. It is a refreshing twist on how products are showcased by blending technology with brand storytelling.

Swatch Scubaqua

The Swatch campaign was launched in mid-August and the activation is one of its kind in India and goes beyond the traditional ways of product display, giving a new dimension to the world of advertising and marketing. The playful experience with striking visuals not only highlights Swatch’s new collection but also sets a new benchmark of how lifestyle brands can connect with their audiences.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Chandigarh University’s ‘Campus Tank’, India’s Largest University Startup Launchpad

Todays Youth is the architect of Vilshit Bharat. If we really want to maximize our potential, we have to make use of our immense human resources. We have the right milieu and much has changed ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the leadership of the country. It’s for everyone to make use of the opportunity,” said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh at the national launch of ‘Campus Tank‘, India’s pioneering university-led startup launchpad designed to empower student innovators, hosted by Chandigarh University at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi in collaboration with Apna, India’s largest job portal and Venture Catalysts, the nation’s foremost venture capital fund driving startup growth.

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Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh along with Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu during the launch of Campus Tank at New Delhi

The national launch of Campus Tank, which has a dedicated funding pool of US$ 6 million to nurture next-generation innovators below 30 years of age, has set the stage for young innovators to pitch their ideas and get funding to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation.

The Union Minister said North India needs to catch-up pace with South India in the field of Startups and Entrepreneurship. “North India is still obsessed by government jobs, which prisons you in a mall shell, because of the colonial rule. In this part of the country, we need to have a greater push than before to make the best of the opportunity. It’s been an amazing journey in the past one decade. We have to engage private sector as much as we can to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat. For this Campus Tank with a funding pool of $6 Million funding for innovators below 30 years of age which comprises 70% India’s population is great initiative. It will specially give a push to entrepreneurship in North India which is lagging behind a bit when it comes to startup movement,” he said.

Dr Jitendra Singh further said, “There is no lack of funding. In science and technology, there is 900% hike in budget. We have given all the freedom for industry. We have floated National Research Foundation and dedicated schemes for universities which have been started to democratise government funding. So results are happening in miraculous manner. India’s ranks 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. We have over 1.8 lakh startups out which about 60 % are women led. Our key projects like Aditya Mission are being led by women. In patent filing, we are now 6th in the world and over 66% of the 64,000 patents filed in the past six years have been filed by people residing in India. Today we have vast resources in every sector.

The Union Minister said Startups in India need to look beyond fields like AI and ML. “In India, we actually need startups in under-explored sectors like agriculture, space and Himalayas. We launched Aroma Mission to boost Indias aroma industry by enhancing the cultivation of aromatic crops and production of essential oils. Today we have over 3000 startups in this sector who have making profits in millions of rupees. That’s where universities will play a big role as almost 50 % startups in India come from B Towns because aspiration level in our towns in much higher than metros where there is no dearth of opportunities,” he said.

Besides Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, the dignitaries who graced the ceremony for national launch of Campus Tank, which has a dedicated funding pool of US$ 6 million to nurture next-generation innovators below 30 years of age, included Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Prof (Dr) TG Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, Surya Kant, CEO, Atal Incubation Center-BIMTECH, Prof Himani Sood, Pro Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Siddharth Anand, Associate Director, Enterprise Marketing, Apna and Dr Apoorv Ranjan Sharma, Co-Founder, Venture Catalysts.

The launch of Campus Tank was also attended by dignitaries from the industry and Startup Founders including Padmaja Ruparel, Senior Managing Partner and Co-Founder at IAN Group, Prachi Kaushik, Founder and Director, Vyomini, L Venkata Subramaniam, IBM Quantum India Leader, Dr Vishal Gandhi, Founder and CEO, BIORx Venture Advisors, Subhash Chand Aggarwal, Chairman & MD, SMC Global Securities, Amit Singhal, General Partner, Fluid Ventures, Gaurav Kumar, Associate Partner, KPMG, Vineet Sagar, Managing Partner, Venture Garage and Srishti Arora, Corporate Innovation Lead, India Accelerator.

In his address, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “Any nation’s progress depends on its vision and we are fortunate to have leadership of PM Modi who have given us the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat. Our visionary leader PM Modi launched Startup India initiative in 2016 to foster innovation and create a thriving startup ecosystem for economic growth and large-scale employment opportunities. With Ease of Doing Business, tax benefits, early stage funding support through Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds for Startups and sector-specific policies, Startup India initiative has played a pivotal role in shaping a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. India has firmly established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world with over 1.89 lakh startups and 119 unicorns with $1 billion valuation,”

We are working to realize the target of having 5000 Unicorns in India given by Government of India. For this, PM Modi has ignited the spirit of Startups in nations youth. Campus Tank Launched by Chandigarh University in line with the Mission to make India a nation of NextGen Unicorns as the world over we have seen how ideas generated in colleges and universities become million-dollar businesses. The top global companies were not born in corporate boardrooms but in university or colleges campuses. Of the over 10 lakh startups in the USA, 76% originated from student ideas conceived at University and College Campuses. These include US’s top MNCs including Google which originated from Stanford University, Facebook founded by Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard University, Apple founded by two students after dropping out from Reed College and UC Berkeley, Microsoft was also co-founded by college students of Harvard University and Washington State College. As India’s youth are also becoming job creators instead of job seekers, over 18 lakh direct jobs have been created by start-ups in the last decade with smaller cities contributing over 51% of these startups. Through ‘Campus Tank, our aim is to play a role in nurturing this growth and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs from university and college campuses,” he added.

Sandhu further said, “Chandigarh University encourages its students for innovating new technologies and unlocking opportunities for growth. Ever since its inception in 2012, CU students have created over 150 Start-Ups in 27 domains . Chandigarh University’s Technology Business Incubator (CU-TBI), which secured number 1 rank among all scientific research and development organizations in India by filing highest 1126 patent applications in 2023-24, is mobilising Rs 5 Crore to catalyze growth in the startup ecosystem at CU. Chandigarh University was ranked among the top 5 institutions in filing the highest number of patents in the last 5 years and secured 3rd Rank amongst private and government universities in India by filing 2581 patents in the last 3 years alone.”

Prof (Dr) TG Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, Panneerselvam Madanagopal, said, “Through Campus Tank, we are not just launching a program, but we are launching aspirations, unlocking creativity and igniting Indias entrepreneurial spirit. The Campus Tank is an initiative by Chandigarh University that converges dreams, determination and disruptive ideas to empower innovators to create their own startups. India is witnessing an unprecedented wave of innovation and is on the path to become the innovation capital of the world. Platforms like Campus Tank will play a transformative role in bridging critical gaps between academia and industry, innovation and investment and between ideas and the impact. Through our collaborative work between AICTE and APNA as well as Chandigarh University we would be able to nurture and take the entrepreneurship ecosystem to the next level ” added the Chairman AICTE.

Dr Apoorv Ranjan Sharma, Co-Founder, Venture Catalysts said, “The purpose of the Campus Tank is that every student in the country should aspire to become an entrepreneur. Our PM Modi Ji’s vision is to create 1 million start-ups and 1,000 unicorns and we are here to support that vision. It is interesting to know that 20,000 start-up ideas have applied for the Campus Tank till now. So, we are here to support and take the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the country to next-level.”

Siddharth Anand, Associate Director, Enterprise Marketing, Apna said, “Campus Tank has registered over 20,000 young founders from 28 states and 6 union territories, with over 500 submissions received, which equates to about 95% coverage area of the country. These include 35 % women which shows inclusiveness. With initiatives like Campus Tank and the vision of Prime Minister Modi, we are building a future where India will become the second largest startup ecosystem in the world by 2047.”

Over 50 Startups from various industries which participated in the event included Nesthome (real estate), Tranquil AI and Doctorlab (HealthTech) and 256 Bits Studio and Chem0 (AI DeepTech) Project.

About 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:www.cuchd.in.

RealX Closes INR 9.4 Crore Deal in Dwarka, Gujarat in Record 45 Days and Launches 2nd Ayodhya Property

RealX is the worlds first platform to establish direct legal property rights within blockchain tokens through its pioneering Secure Digital Rights (SDR) technology. The company today announced successful closure of its fractional ownership offering, for a prime 9-acre development project in Dwarka, Gujarat. The deal attracted 93 investors and was fully subscribed within 45 days, it showcased a huge demand in tokenized real estate technology and legal innovation.

Worlds First Platform to embed direct legal property rights in blockchain tokens achieves landmark transaction with 93 investors across 9-acre development

RealX has embedded actual legal property rights directly into blockchain tokens, creating a propriety model that operates fully within existing legal frameworks. This innovation represents years of intellectual property development in both legal and technology frameworks, combining cutting-edge blockchain technology with sophisticated legal structuring to deliver genuine Right to Registered Co-Ownership (RRO) through digital assets.Manish Kumar, CEO of RealX, said, “What we have accomplished with the Dwarka project, validates our revolutionary Secure Digital Rights (SDR) technology that makes RealX the worlds first platform to embed direct legal property rights within blockchain tokens. Our investors are holding Property Tokens that provide direct Rights on the property, with full legal enforceability in courts. Our proprietary legal framework operates within existing base property laws without creating SPVs or securities. While global competitors are relying on intermediary structures, our IP enables direct co-ownership through blockchain tokens. This means when one holds a Property Token, one can exhaust it to become a direct registered co-owner of the property, something no other platform worldwide can offer.

Neera Inamdar, COO of RealX, said, “Even we were a little surprised by the subscription within 45 days. At the same time, the offline legal process upto registration took a few months’ time which is also unusual. We are trying to solve real estates most complex digitization challenge and learning a lot as we go along executing transactions.”

Our solution can have transformative effects in the future even as similar technology and process can be used to develop advanced Real Estate products as well as can be applied to other real-world assets as we scale,Manish further added.

The sector has immense potential; Dubai has embraced tokenized real estate through Dubai Land Department actively supporting it. Elsewhere, the platforms typically rely on SPV structures that separate legal ownership from token ownership. The United States’ RWA tokenization has reached over $8 billion in total value locked, yet most solutions offer securities or derivative instruments rather than direct property rights. Qatar and Singapore continue developing regulatory frameworks, but lack the integrated legal-blockchain model that eliminates intermediary structures entirely.

The successful closure comes amidst a global surge in Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. However, RealXs approach fundamentally differentiates it from global competitors by solving the critical challenge that has plagued the industry, the gap between blockchain tokens and actual legal ownership.

About RealX
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Teachers Day 2025: SRM AP Recognises Ten Faculty with Excellence Awards

SRM University-AP observed Teachers’ Day 2025 by honouring its faculty members for their contribution to teaching, research, and institutional growth. The celebration was attended by the Chief Guest, Prof. V Chandrasekhar, Visiting Distinguished Professor, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad, along with SRM Group Research Executive Director, Prof. D Narayana Rao; Advisor-SRM Group, Prof. V S Rao; Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ch Satish Kumar; Registrar, Dr R Premkumar; Deans; Directors; Faculty, Staff and Students of the varsity.

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Members of SRM AP leadership, felicitating Prof. V Chandrasekhar on the occasion of Teachers Day Celebration

Pro Vice Chancellor in his welcome address remarked on how teachers hold the ability to transform students. Addressing the popular misconception of how AI can replace teachers Prof. Satish remarked, “AI may advance to great extent, but it can never replace the profound impact of teachers. Just as a restaurant meal can never match a mothers cooking, so too can AI never replicate the love and transformation that educators bring to their students lives.” He also added that, in his opinion, the most respected strata of teachers are the primary and secondary school teachers, as they lay the foundation of knowledge and discipline in students. He mentioned that the university teachers fine-tune the students future.

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Outstanding Faculty Award Winners pose with the leadership team at SRM AP

Chief Guest Prof. V Chandrasekhar underscored the transformative power of education and the lasting legacy that educators can impart to their students by sharing the inspiring story of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, a notable scientist, educator, and nationalist, who pursued a career in chemistry only due to the profound impact of a dedicated teacher.

As part of the ceremony, University Outstanding Faculty Awards 2025 were presented to Prof. Ramesh Vaddi, Dr G V P Bhagath Singh, Dr Pradyut Kumar Sanki, Dr K A Sunitha, Dr Tousif Khan N, Dr Javid Ahmad Dar, Dr Lalitha Mohan Mohapatra, Dr Vineeth Thomas, Dr Jatis Kumar Dash, and Dr Saleti Sumalatha, recognising their academic contributions and commitment to excellence. Dr Anirban Ghosh, Associate Professor was awarded the Prof. V S Rao Foundation – Prof. H P Tiwari Best Faculty Award 2025 for his outstanding achievements in teaching and research. All the awardees were presented with mementos, certificates and a cash prize of 50k.

The event also featured the presentation of 22 Five-Year Service Awards to long-serving faculty members. Additionally, 10 faculty members were awarded the Popular Faculty Award. These awards underscored the institution’s commitment to celebrating and encouraging academic excellence.

In his message, Prof. D Narayana Rao, SRM Group Research Executive Director, highlighted the significant transformation in the global perception of India. Prof. Rao underscored that this progress ultimately boils down to the making of world-class scientists, innovators, and leaders, and the teachers play a crucial role in this aspect. Their influence is pivotal in fostering an environment where curiosity thrives and future breakthroughs are born.

The Teachers’ Day celebration reaffirmed the university’s belief that teachers are central to nurturing future generations and advancing knowledge for the betterment of society. At SRM University-AP, this commitment aligns with the institution’s vision of fostering innovation, driving cutting-edge research, and preparing globally competent graduates who contribute meaningfully to nation-building and societal progress.