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Chennai's World-Class Healthcare Infrastructure – A Great Boon and Lifesaver for Patients Worldwide

Reinforcing Chennai’s reputation as a global destination for advanced healthcare, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, successfully performed a complex Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) ablation on a patient from Poland, providing him lasting relief from recurrent palpitations and significantly improving his quality of life.

 

Kauvery Hospital Chennai

 

The individual discovered Kauvery Hospital, while researching advanced treatment options for his heart rhythm condition online. Following a teleconsultation with a senior Cardiac Electrophysiologist, he chose to travel to Chennai for treatment. Throughout his journey, Kauvery Hospital’s dedicated International patient Services team provided end-to-end support, including travel coordination, visa assistance, accommodation guidance, and personalized care during his stay.

 

Dr. Deep Chandh Raja, Senior Consultant & Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Kauvery Hospital, said, “Heart rhythm disorders from the lower chambers of the heart lead to unwanted extra beats called Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) and dangerous conditions called Ventricular Tachycardia. Using advanced 3D mapping technology and intra-cardiac echo imaging, we are able to accurately identify the abnormal electrical circuits causing the arrhythmia and perform precise catheter ablation while preserving healthy heart tissue. This approach improves procedural success, reduces recurrence, and helps patients return to normal life with greater confidence. We are pleased that the patient has recovered well and is doing extremely well following the procedure.

 

Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director, Kauvery Hospital, said, “Chennai’s healthcare infrastructure is a great boon and lifesaver for patients worldwide. We are proud that patients from countries like Poland are choosing Kauvery Hospital for advanced procedures such as VT ablation. Our state-of-the-art Cardiac Electrophysiology facilities and expert specialist team deliver world-class outcomes with compassion and precision. This reaffirms Chennai’s position as the Healthcare Capital of Asia.”

 

Kauvery Hospital is equipped with advanced Electrophysiology (EP) infrastructure, including the latest Pulsed Field Ablation, 3D electroanatomical mapping systems and cutting-edge technologies like intra-cardiac echo imaging for diagnosing and treating complex cardiac arrhythmias. These advanced capabilities enable the hospital’s Heart Rhythm Services team to perform highly precise procedures with excellent clinical outcomes.

 

The procedure was completed successfully, and the patient is recovering well. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the expertise of the clinical team, the seamless care provided throughout his treatment journey, and the warm hospitality extended by the hospital’s International Patient Services team.

SmartKargo Signs Strategic Agreement with Sun Phu Quoc Airways to Power Digital Transformation of Airline's Cargo Operations

SmartKargo, the leading provider of cloud-native air cargo management solutions, today announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Sun Phu Quoc Airways, Vietnam’s premium full-service airline developed by Sun Group. Under the agreement, Sun Phu Quoc Airways will deploy the SmartKargo platform as the foundation of its cargo management operations, enabling the airline to build a modern, scalable, and fully digitized cargo business.

 

The partnership reflects Sun Phu Quoc Airways’ strategic intent to establish cargo as a key pillar of its commercial growth, backed by technology that is purpose-built for the demands of the modern air freight industry. SmartKargo’s platform will equip the airline with end-to-end cargo capabilities, delivered through a single, unified cloud architecture.

 

As Sun Phu Quoc Airways continues to expand its international network and strengthen Phu Quoc’s role as a new aviation gateway in the region, cargo will become an increasingly important contributor to network efficiency, commercial growth and long-term operational competitiveness. The airline’s introduction of Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft from September 2026 will significantly increase belly cargo capacity across its international routes — making the deployment of a robust, scalable cargo management platform a strategic priority at this stage of growth. The deployment of SmartKargo also represents another milestone in the airline’s broader digital transformation journey, supporting its ambition to become a five-star international airline.

 

Vietnam’s air cargo sector is experiencing accelerating growth, underpinned by the country’s booming export economy, rapid e-commerce adoption, and its emergence as a strategic manufacturing and logistics hub in Southeast Asia. By anchoring its cargo operations on the SmartKargo platform from inception, Sun Phu Quoc Airways is positioning itself to capture this momentum with the agility, operational precision, and commercial intelligence that the market demands.

 

Truong Ngo Quoc, Chief Information Officer, Sun Phu Quoc Airways, said,“We are building Sun Phu Quoc Airways’ cargo business with a clear mandate: to be technology-led, commercially agile, and ready to scale. After a rigorous evaluation, SmartKargo stood out as the partner that could not only meet our requirements today but grow with us as our network and ambitions expand. Their platform gives us the digital infrastructure to compete on a regional and global stage, and we look forward to bringing a new standard of cargo excellence to Vietnam’s aviation market.”

 

Olivier Houri, Chief Revenue Officer, SmartKargo, said,“Southeast Asia represents one of the most dynamic and high-potential air cargo markets in the world, and Vietnam sits at the very heart of that opportunity. We are proud to partner with Sun Phu Quoc Airways as they chart an ambitious course for their cargo business. This agreement is a testament to our shared belief that technology is the most powerful lever for building a cargo operation that is both commercially competitive and operationally excellent. We are committed to being the platform that powers their success.”

 

About SmartKargo
SmartKargo empowers airlines and small package shippers with the technology platform to leverage the speed only an airline can provide. Whether it’s a cargo company shipping from Miami to Bogota, or a retailer looking to send a package from New York to Los Angeles – SmartKargo is the innovative solution that enables shippers to battle the status quo. With deep expertise in air cargo, technology, and e-commerce, SmartKargo enables airlines to open new revenue streams through e-commerce package shipping and delivery. SmartKargo is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with key offices in India, the Philippines, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Canada.

 

Learn more at: www.smartkargo.com

 

About Sun Phu Quoc Airways
Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) is Vietnam’s premium full-service airline, launched by Sun Group in November 2025. With Phu Quoc as its strategic hub, the airline is building an international network connecting Vietnam with key destinations across Asia, including Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok, with further expansion planned to Malaysia, India, Japan, Russia and Kazakhstan, while delivering a five-star “Resort in the Sky” experience on every flight. Alongside passenger services, SPA is developing cargo as a strategic business pillar, supported by digital innovation and operational excellence.

 

For more information, visit: www.sunphuquocairways.com/gl/en.

Media OutReach Newswire Strengthens USA Distribution Network

Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, the first global newswire founded in Asia Pacific, has expanded its USA distribution network with additional guaranteed news postings.

 

Guaranteed news postings on USA Today
 

Through new strategic agreements, Media OutReach Newswire now provides clients with guaranteed online postings in flagship American media outlets like USA Today, Yahoo Finance, and The Associated Press, alongside more than 650 trusted news sites with domain authority. This latest service upgrade specifically targets guaranteed online news postings in media with domain authority to empower AI visibility. By combining distribution with JSON-LD Schema Markup that provides context and meaning to the press release for search engines and AI models to interpret its content accurately, Media OutReach Newswire’s press release distribution structures answers for AI discoverability and AI citation. Media OutReach Newswire’s press release distribution service has been helping companies and government agencies to actively build their AI visibility.

Media OutReach Newswire guarantees news release placements in the official, public-facing press release section of USA Today. With a Domain Authority (DA) rated between 92 and 94 out of 100, USA Today ranks as one of the most trusted news sources for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Attracting more than 120.5 million unique monthly visitors, this integration delivers the public visibility necessary to build client brand credibility and trust on a national stage. Additionally, the newswire has secured guaranteed news postings on real local and regional news websites, including The Arizona Republic, Detroit Free Press, Indianapolis Star, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Tennessean, and The Oklahoman.

By improving the quality of our guaranteed news postings on trusted, Google-indexed news sites with domain authority, coupled with the direct delivery of press releases to journalists’ inboxes, Media OutReach Newswire has successfully helped many Asian corporations to build their brand reputation in the US market,” said Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire.

“We are pleased to have built a USA press release distribution network that focuses exactly on what PR professionals need, a distribution that reaches journalists and provides quality news postings on real media. Our comprehensive journalist database built by in-house media researchers covers more than 500 trade news categories and 65,000 journalists and editors across quality media titles. This has helped our clients secure earned media coverage and journalist inquiries from business, technology, ESG, automotive, travel, and many other media sectors in the USA. In addition, Media OutReach Newswire’s partnership with The Associated Press delivers clients’ news releases directly into newsrooms across the United States,” added Jennifer.

Earned media coverage
 

Over the years, the newswire has cultivated brand trust with journalists at USA media outlets who actively engage with its client releases. Through its Media and Journalist Insights, Media OutReach Newswire is able to report on how many journalists by publication in the USA have opened its clients’ press releases and the earned media write ups achieved.

 

Media and Journalist Insights per release

 

Through its Total PR and Communications Solution, Media OutReach Newswire’s global distribution network delivers client press releases directly to journalists, guarantees verbatim news postings on trusted news sites with domain authority to empower SEO and GEO, and provides post-release reports packed with data insights and PR Campaign Intelligence that tracks performance over time.

 

PR Intelligence Report for all releases

 

This total solution addresses the needs of PR and communication professionals from press release distribution through to reporting with data insights and PR Campaign Intelligence across both in-country and global PR campaigns. It has been entrusted by hundreds of clients in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and across APAC to expand their business and brand awareness overseas to markets in Canada, USA, UK & Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, ASEAN, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Gulf States and Africa.

 

About Media OutReach Newswire

Media OutReach Newswire is Asia Pacific’s first global newswire, serving as a trusted partner to media, corporations, agencies and governments across the region and the globe.

Founded in 2009 as a champion of the PR industry, Media OutReach Newswire leverages AI and SaaS technology to redefine press release distribution with a Total PR and Communications Solution. The newswire is focused on its core service of delivering press releases to journalists and editors in targeted media, posting client news releases on real media sites with domain authority (DA), and providing post release reports with data insights along with PR Campaign Intelligence that tracks performance over time. In March 2026, the newswire integrated JSON-LD Schema Markup into its online news postings to empower AI visibility for its clients.

With a global network of over 200,000 journalists and editors, 70,000+ media titles, 1,500+ media partners, and more than 40 languages, Media OutReach Newswire’s focus on providing guaranteed verbatim posting on real media sites powers SEO and GEO for building brand trust and AI visibility, as press releases published on authentic media with domain authority are trusted by search engines and AI models.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR with global press release distribution network spanning USA & Canada, Latin America, UK & Europe, the Middle East, Gulf States, Africa, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia and ASEAN.

For more information about our services, solutions, and network, please visit www.media-outreach.com

Truecaller Joins the GSMA to Help Shape the Future of Safe and Trusted Mobile Communications Globally

Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, today announced it has joined the GSMA, the global organisation that unifies the mobile ecosystem. The membership reflects Truecaller’s growing role in mobile security and caller identity, and the company’s commitment to making phone calls safer and more trusted worldwide.
 

Truecaller joins the GSMA, the leading industry association within the mobile ecosystem
 

The GSMA is the leading industry association within the mobile ecosystem, bringing together more than 1,200 mobile operators and organisations to foster innovation, establish technical standards and interoperability, advocate for policy, address societal challenges, and serve as the convening body of the MWC series of events, including MWC Barcelona, recognised as the world’s largest connectivity event.
 

As a GSMA Member, Truecaller will participate in working groups focused on mobile security, fraud prevention, and caller identity. With more than 500 million active users across Africa, Asia, and beyond, Truecaller brings data-driven insight into spam and fraud at a scale that is difficult to match. The company will contribute its expertise to help the industry develop stronger standards for call authentication and consumer protection.
 

“Joining the GSMA is a natural next step for us as we continue to grow our role in the global mobile ecosystem,” says Kari Krishnamurthy, Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer (CCSO) at Truecaller. “Spam calls and fraud are a global problem that no single company can solve alone. We look forward to collaborating with operators, regulators, and technology leaders to help drive the standards and collective action needed to make every phone call safer.”
 

Colin Bareham, General Manager, Membership at GSMA, says, “We are pleased to welcome Truecaller as an Industry Member of the GSMA. Industry Members are vital to driving innovation and practical solutions across devices, networks, platforms and services. We look forward to collaborating with the Truecaller team across our programmes and member platforms to accelerate impact for the mobile ecosystem.”

 

About Truecaller
Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for over 500 million active users worldwide, with more than one billion downloads since launch and 68 billion spam and fraud calls identified in 2025 alone. The company is headquartered in Stockholm and has been publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 2021.

For more information, visit www.truecaller.com.
 

About GSMA

The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach. This activity includes advancing policy, tackling today’s biggest societal challenges, underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the world’s largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.
 

We invite you to find out more at gsma.com.

AI-infrastructure Platform InfoBay.AI Crosses Rs 100 Crores in Revenue in FY 2025-26

  • The startup has achieved 10x growth in revenue in the last two fiscal years, with Rs 50 cr Profit After Tax in FY 2025-26

  • It has also expanded footprints in five countries- India, Indonesia, Kenya, the Philippines and Uganda

 

Lucknow-headquartered AI-infrastructure platform InfoBay.AI. has crossed Rs 100 crores in revenue and Rs 50 crores in Profit After Tax (PAT) in FY 2025-26. While Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased to 3x, the platform clocked a Net Revenue Retention (NRR) of 140%-160% in the last fiscal year. This 10x revenue growth over the past two years is supported by a structural Gross Margin of 80%+, a hallmark of a scalable software infrastructure business.

 

InfoBay.AI has also expanded into five countries: Indonesia, Kenya, the Philippines and Uganda, besides India, as part of its expansion plan to 14 countries by 2027. In line with its expansion plans, it has also strengthened its leadership team with a new Chief Financial Officer, VP-Global Sales and R&D Manager on board. These key hires reinforce its governance and capacity for international enterprise scaling.

 

AI is here to dominate, pivoting to a mission-critical AI-infrastructure platform, InfoBay.AI, is in line with our commitment to playing an even bigger role in India’s growth story. It is also a testament to our unwavering belief in continuous evolution to cater to the changing needs of the industry. We are among the most profitable AI- powered companies in India, powering half of the world’s frontier labs,” said Rohit Manglik, Founder & CEO, InfoBay.AI.

 

InfoBay’s success is founded on a strategic evolution that converted EduGorilla’s legacy assets into proprietary AI infrastructure. It is not merely a rebranding; it is a sophisticated asset-repurposing strategy that leverages years of building complex STEM and reasoning content into structured data that now fuels the TIBET engine and provides a unique “reasoning trace” foundation for AI- driven models. The team structure and operations are now entirely aligned with this structurally superior, pure-play AI mandate,” he added.

 

InfoBay’s proprietary Asset Layer now includes a massive repository of structured data, including 2 million de-identified medical patient records and 34 million vertical videos. It has an expanded linguistic moat, with audio coverage in 40 languages and educational data in 15. The platform is actively leveraging multimodal capabilities (video, audio, text) to build deeper, vertical-specific datasets in adjacent, high-value domains like Physical AI.

 

As InfoBay continues to expand, its focus remains laser-sharp on being the Mission-Critical AI Infrastructure Platform. Every expansion, hire, and product roadmap decision is engineered to strengthen our moats—technical (TIBET), operational, and relationship-driven—ensuring sustained, high-margin growth.  

With Culture as Strategy, Unitile Wins in India's Great Mid-Size Workplaces 2026 Top 100 at Rank 61

Across industries, the conversation around business performance is changing. While technology and operational excellence continue to shape any organisation’s success, new age business leaders are progressively recognising that sustainable performance is ultimately human-driven. 
 

Unitile has been named among India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces™ 2026 – Top 100, reflecting its strong culture, employee empowerment, collaboration and growth
 

Unitile (United Access Floors Private Limited. United Office Systems Private Limited & United Acoustics Private Limited) has been recognised among India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces™ 2026 – Top 100 (Rank 61), while also being honoured for India’s Best Workplaces™ in Cement & Building Materials 2026 and India’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2026 (Top 30).
 

Presented under the Unitile brand, the recognition extends across the organisation’s group companies – United Access Floors Private Limited, United Office Systems Private Limited and United Acoustics Private Limited, reflecting a shared culture that transcends individual business verticals. Evaluated as a single organisation, the recognition honours the shared employee experience and workplace culture across the group’s businesses.
 

As workplace culture remains a core driver of innovation, collaboration and long-term success, Unitile’s triple recognition from Great Place To Work® India reaffirms its commitment to building a high-trust, people-first organisation.
 

For Unitile, India’s number 1 raised access floor brand, this recognition validates their philosophy which has helped their growth over the years that exceptional workplace are formed only by a people-first approach. Alongside continuous expansion in sustainable manufacturing excellence and product innovation, the company has remained equally committed in fostering a workplace that allows its employees to voice their ideas, collaborate across departments and grow with the organisation. This approach has shaped a workplace where leadership is accessible, ownership is encouraged and collaboration extends beyond departments.
 

The recognitions are awarded by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviours that drive market-leading business performance, employee retention and innovation. Based on one of the world’s most rigorous workplace assessment methodologies, the recognition primarily reflects confidential employee feedback, offering an authentic measure of how people experience their organisation.
 

Commenting on the achievement, Idris Rajkotwala, Executive Director, Unitile, said, “We are truly humbled to be acknowledged by Great Place To Work® India with these awards. What makes us truly humble is the recognition from our valued employees who have trusted us and dedicated themselves wholeheartedly. We at Unitile believe that the culture of the organization forms the basis for success. When people are respected and empowered, they perform to the best of their abilities.”
 

These latest honours build on Unitile’s consistent recognition among India’s leading manufacturing workplaces, reaffirms that its culture is grounded in a lasting commitment to its people. As the company strengthens its position in the building materials sector, it remains focused on an environment where people and performance advance together.
 

About Unitile
With over three decades of industry leadership, Unitile is India’s leading raised access flooring brand and a prominent manufacturer of premium building material solutions. Renowned for its engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capabilities and customer-centric innovation, the company serves a diverse range of sectors including commercial workplaces, data centres, healthcare, education and infrastructure. Guided by a philosophy of continuous innovation and operational excellence, Unitile continues to set benchmarks for quality while fostering a workplace where people remain central to its long-term growth and success.

MSM Unify Hosts First Edition of 'Elevation' in New Delhi, Strengthening Partner Network Ahead of Canada Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 Intakes

MSM Unify, a leading global platform for international student recruitment, has launched Elevation, a new flagship partner engagement series, with the inaugural Elevation by MSM Unify – New Delhi Chapter, bringing its strongest North India recruitment partners into one room to deepen collaboration and unlock new opportunities for students across upcoming international intakes.

 

Mr. Avinav Sharma, Executive Director, Global Partnerships at MSM Unify

 

Held in New Delhi, the day-long event brought together some of North India’s most trusted education consultants and recruitment partners for a focused programme of institutional showcases, strategic discussions, and recognition anchored around the theme of shared growth: rising together.

 

A central highlight of the event was the Canada Fall 2026 & Winter 2027: The Opportunity session, which presented admission pathways, programmes, and intake insights from eight Canadian institutions – Vancouver Community College (VCC), Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), NOIC Academy, St. Thomas University (STU), Saskatchewan Colleges, Selkirk College, Northern Lights College (NLC), and Mount Allison University (MTA).

 

The programme also spotlighted MSM Unify’s wider portfolio of online programme management (OPM) and transnational education opportunities including Davis, Woolf, and Florida Coastal University, expanding the range of pathways partners can offer students beyond traditional study destinations.

 

The event concluded with the inaugural Elevation Awards, recognising outstanding partner contribution and celebrating the consultants and teams driving successful student outcomes.

 

International education has always been built on trust — between students, institutions, and the partners who guide them. Elevation is our way of honouring that trust,” said Sanjay Laul, Founder, MSM Unify. “When we bring our partners into one room, we are not just sharing opportunities; we are building the future of global education together. Elevation is not about rising alone. It is about rising together, and today in New Delhi, we saw exactly what that looks like.”

 

The energy in the room today reflected the strength of our partner network in North India,” said Avinav Sharma, Executive Director – Global Partnerships, MSM Unify. “With the Canada Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 intakes ahead of us, our focus is clear: give partners direct access to institutions, transparent information, and the on-ground support they need to convert opportunity into real student outcomes. The commitments made today set a strong foundation for the intakes ahead.”

 

Building on the success of the New Delhi Chapter, MSM Unify announced that it is looking forward to hosting more such partner engagement events in the near future, with plans to extend the Elevation series to additional cities and partner markets, reinforcing its commitment to relationship-led, partner-first growth.

 

About MSM Unify

MSM Unify is a leading global student recruitment platform connecting students, recruitment partners, and higher education institutions across the world. Serving the 360-degree international student journey, MSM Unify empowers its partner network with access to a diverse portfolio of institutions and programmes across North America, Europe, and beyond, with a focus on compliance-led, outcome-driven recruitment. MSM Unify is part of the Laul Global portfolio of education brands.

Bangalore Watch Company Returns to the Oscars of Watchmaking

Bangalore Watch Company™, an Indian luxury watch brand, has entered the 2026 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) – widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the world of watchmaking.

 

Bangalore Watch Company – Peninsula Carbon

 

Following its debut at the GPHG in 2025, the brand returns this year with the Peninsula Carbon, introducing a world-first material innovation in mechanical watchmaking.

 

A first in the world, the Peninsula Carbon uses carbon captured from our atmosphere as the dial material. The brand has developed a proprietary material called ReforgeCarbon™ using industrial waste and atmospheric pollutants.

 

This is a proud milestone for us,” said Nirupesh Joshi, Co-Founder of Bangalore Watch Company. “Last year, our participation at the GPHG was an important moment for Indian watchmaking. We were the first independent watch brand from India to be on the list. Returning for a second consecutive year is both encouraging and humbling. It reinforces our belief that contemporary stories from India can find appreciation around the world, when paired with thoughtful design and world-class craftsmanship.”

 

Inspired by India’s rapidly growing cities, the Peninsula Carbon explores the relationship between human ambition, urban growth, and the traces they leave behind. Through ReforgeCarbon™, the watch offers a distinctly contemporary perspective on modern India.

 

In addition to the innovative dial material, the watch carries a 200 Meter water-tight case, a Swiss automatic movement for high-accuracy, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, making it fit for the same standards that would apply for luxury Swiss watchmaking.

 

The watch also features a display inspired by the Air Quality Index (AQI), replacing the traditional minute track with a scale that serves as a subtle reminder of the relationship between urban growth and its consequences.

 

We have always believed that meaningful watchmaking begins with meaningful stories,” said Mercy Amalraj, Co-Founder of Bangalore Watch Company. “The Peninsula Carbon reflects a subject that is relevant not just to India, but to the world. By combining material innovation with a distinctly Indian perspective, we wanted to create a watch that remains true to our vision of bringing modern storytelling to high-quality watchmaking.”

 

Established in Geneva, Switzerland, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is considered the watch industry’s highest distinction. Each year, an international jury evaluates watches from some of the world’s most respected brands, recognizing excellence in design, innovation, engineering, and craftsmanship.

 

India is becoming an increasingly important market for luxury watches,” added Joshi.I believe India should not only be viewed as a consumer of luxury watches, but also as a place capable of producing brands that can be appreciated globally for our storytelling, design, and craftsmanship. This is perhaps the finest example of that thesis.

 

About Bangalore Watch Company™
Founded in 2018, Bangalore Watch Company™ creates high-quality mechanical watches that tell stories of a 21st-century India. Drawing inspiration from Aviation, Cricket, Space, and the Great Outdoors, each collection captures modern Indian narratives that go far beyond stereotypes.

 

With several firsts to its name including watches made from recovered fighter planes and aircraft carrier materials, India’s first watch qualified for Spaceflight, and a proprietary Cerasteel™ material that is a fusion of Steel and Ceramic, the brand blends storytelling with technical innovation and contemporary design. Recognised by leading global publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, and Hodinkee for its originality and craftsmanship, Bangalore Watch Company™ stands at the forefront of modern Indian watchmaking.

 

Founded by husband-and-wife team Nirupesh Joshi and Mercy Amalraj who left their tech careers overseas to pursue a passion for modern Indian storytelling, the brand has built a quiet but enthusiastic following with customers in over 30 countries.

Orientation Ends, Induction Begins: Manipal University Jaipur Welcomes Freshers from Every State and Union Territory

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has successfully concluded its three-day Orientation Programme for the newly admitted undergraduate and postgraduate students of the 2026–27 academic session, recording a remarkable footfall of over 15,000, including students and their parents. Conducted through 13 meticulously planned sessions, the programme witnessed participation from students representing all the States and Union Territories of India, reaffirming MUJ’s position as one of the country’s leading destinations for multidisciplinary higher education.

 

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President Dr N N Sharma addressing the new students and their parents


The orientation programme, organised across various faculties and schools of the University, provided the incoming students and their families with a comprehensive introduction to MUJ’s academic ecosystem, research culture, innovation-driven learning environment, global collaborations, student support services, campus life, and future-ready educational framework.


The various orientation sessions were addressed by President, Manipal University Jaipur, Prof. (Dr.) N. N. Sharma; Registrar, Prof. (Dr.) Amit Soni; Provost, Prof. (Dr.) Nitu Bhatnagar; Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA), Prof. Kuldip Singh Sangwan; Dean, Faculty of Management, Commerce & Arts (FoMCA), Prof. Brajesh Kumar; Dean, Faculty of Law (FoL), Prof. Vijay Laxmi Sharma; Dean, Student Welfare, Prof. Madhura Yadav and Associate Dean, School of Arts, Dr. Trishu Sharma. Through their addresses, they welcomed the freshers to the MUJ family and encouraged them to embrace academic excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary learning, ethical values, and holistic development while making the most of the opportunities available on campus.


Addressing the students, President Prof. (Dr.) N. N. Sharma urged them to make the best use of the opportunities available at the University and uphold the values envisioned by the University’s founder, Late Dr. T.M.A. Pai. He encouraged students to cultivate curiosity, discipline, innovation, and lifelong learning while preparing themselves to become responsible global citizens. Dr. Sharma Motivated students through storytelling and sharing anecdotes from life experience. He also highlighted MUJ’s growing academic excellence reflected in national and international rankings, advanced research facilities, AI-enabled learning ecosystem, Cyber Labs, AR/VR laboratories, industry partnerships, and global academic collaborations.


The orientation programme featured dedicated sessions for students from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA), Faculty of Management, Commerce & Arts (FoMCA), Faculty of Law, and the Faculty of Health Sciences. Students enrolled in engineering, computer science, architecture, biological sciences, management, commerce, economics, liberal arts, media and communication, fine arts, psychology, law, hotel management, biotechnology, and several postgraduate programmes participated in programme-specific sessions designed to familiarise them with their academic disciplines and future learning pathways.


Besides introducing students to the University’s academic regulations, examination system, research opportunities, innovation ecosystem, entrepreneurship initiatives, placement support, and student welfare services, the sessions also highlighted MUJ’s emphasis on experiential learning, interdisciplinary education and holistic development.


Following the successful completion of the Orientation Programme, the University commenced its Departmental Induction Programme on Monday to facilitate students’ transition into their respective academic departments. The induction program will continue from 20th to 24th July 2026.


During the induction sessions, students were welcomed by the Heads of Departments, Deans, programme coordinators, and faculty members, who introduced them to the academic structure, curriculum framework, credit system, departmental regulations, laboratories, studios, research facilities, innovation centres, mentorship programmes, and the various academic and co-curricular opportunities available within their disciplines.


The induction programme also enabled students to interact closely with faculty members, understand departmental expectations, explore research and project opportunities, and become acquainted with the learning environment that will shape their academic and professional journey over the coming years.


Speaking on the successful completion of the orientation programme, University officials noted that the overwhelming participation of students and parents from across the country reflects the growing trust reposed in Manipal University Jaipur as a premier institution of higher education. They added that the University’s integrated orientation and induction model has been carefully designed to ensure that every student experiences a smooth transition into university life while becoming part of an academically enriching, research-oriented, and student-centric environment.


With the successful conclusion of the three-day orientation and the commencement of departmental induction programmes, Manipal University Jaipur has formally welcomed the newest members of its academic community. As the academic session gathers momentum, the University looks forward to empowering the 2026–27 batch with world-class education, cutting-edge research opportunities, industry engagement, innovation-driven learning, and holistic development, preparing them to emerge as competent professionals, visionary leaders, and socially responsible citizens.


To know more about Manipal University Jaipur please visit – www.jaipur.manipal.edu.

Galgotias University Partners with Felix Hospital to Advance Clinical Education and Healthcare Training

Galgotias University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Felix Hospital, Greater Noida, to strengthen clinical education and skill development for students of the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) and the School of Nursing.

 

Felix Hospital runs two NABH-accredited multispecialty hospitals in Greater Noida, with a combined capacity of 400 beds. Under the partnership, students will receive structured clinical exposure, compulsory internships, competency-based education, and hands-on training with advanced medical technologies, along with practical experience in NABH quality standards, patient-safety protocols, and professional healthcare practice.

 

Galgotias University’s state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab and optometry lab give students hands-on mastery of clinical skills before they enter hospital practice

 

Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “Healthcare education is complete only when classroom learning meets the realities of patient care. Our students first master their skills in our cutting-edge nursing simulation lab, and this partnership with Felix Hospital now takes them from simulation to the bedside, giving our allied health and nursing students the clinical immersion they need, in a NABH-accredited environment, to graduate as confident, compassionate professionals ready to serve from day one.”

 

The collaboration spans the full breadth of the University’s healthcare programmes. At SAHS, students of Physiotherapy, Cardiovascular Therapy, Laboratory Sciences, Optometry, and Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology will gain clinical exposure in their respective specialties at a working multispecialty hospital, complementing the school’s on-campus facilities such as electrotherapy labs and its outpatient department.

 

For the School of Nursing, the partnership strengthens the clinical rotations that are central to its B.Sc. Nursing programme, a four-year degree recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and the Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty. Actual clinical experience at Felix will build directly on the University’s cutting-edge nursing simulation lab, where students first master clinical procedures and emergency response on advanced mannequins in a safe, controlled setting before applying those skills at the bedside with real patients.

 

Working under experienced clinicians, technologists, and nurses, students will develop clinical competencies aligned with the curriculum prescribed by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions.

 

Beyond clinical training, the collaboration will foster interdisciplinary learning, joint research, workshops, and continuing professional education, helping students connect classroom and laboratory learning with real-world healthcare delivery and develop the technical, ethical, and interpersonal skills that modern clinical practice demands.

 

The MoU adds to the University’s growing engagement with the region’s healthcare ecosystem. Galgotias University recently upgraded the Community Health Centre at Dadha, Greater Noida, in coordination with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Gautam Buddha Nagar, strengthening its physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit with modern therapy equipment and trained physiotherapy support to improve rural access to care.

 

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University is one of India’s leading multidisciplinary universities recognised for academic excellence, research, innovation, global collaborations, and industry aligned education. With a vibrant student community of over 50,000 learners and a global alumni network of more than 100,000 graduates, the University has built a rapidly growing ecosystem focused on technology, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world impact.

 

In the QS World University Rankings 2027 by Quacquarelli Symonds, Galgotias University was placed in the 1201-1400 global band and ranked 16th among private universities and 46th among all universities in India. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, the University was placed in the 1201-1500 global band and ranked 27th among private universities and 65th among all universities in India. The University is also accredited with NAAC A+, one of India’s highest institutional quality ratings.

 

Galgotias University offers programmes across engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, semiconductors, business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education, and emerging interdisciplinary domains. In 2026, students secured more than 5,500 job offers from over 1,250 recruiters. The University has built strong industry and innovation partnerships with organisations including Apple, Infosys, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini, and Salesforce, while continuing to strengthen its global academic engagement and startup ecosystem.