Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS), an Indian deep-tech company, organized QuantEW 2026, a workshop on quantum technologies for electronic warfare, at IEEE MILCOM 2026, the IEEE Military Communications Conference, held in the Washington, DC area. At the workshop on 12 October, BBBS Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Shivaraman Ramaswamy delivered the opening keynote. In it, he unveiled the company’s plans to build quantum radars and presented a technology assessment and development roadmap.
 

Dr. Shivaraman Ramaswamy (centre) with attendees at QuantEW 2026, organized by BBBS at IEEE MILCOM 2026
 

A dedicated quantum-EW forum at IEEE MILCOM

IEEE MILCOM is one of the world’s leading conferences on military communications, bringing together researchers, defence agencies, armed forces and industry. Hosting a workshop in its official technical programme is a significant milestone for an Indian company, especially a young startup such as BBBS.
 

QuantEW 2026 created a forum devoted entirely to the point where quantum technologies and electronic warfare meet. Submitted papers went through peer review, and accepted papers presented at the workshop will be published in the IEEE MILCOM 2026 workshop proceedings and IEEE Xplore.
 

Dr. Shivaraman Ramaswamy, Co-founder and CTO of BBBS, delivering the opening keynote on quantum radar at QuantEW 2026
 

Keynote: the case for quantum radar

Dr. Shiva’s keynote focused on cutting edge tech around quantum illumination radar. This technique uses entangled signal and idler photons to detect low-observable targets against strong background noise. In such conditions, conventional radar is limited by stealth shaping, thermal noise and spoofing from digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) jammers. Theory shows that quantum illumination can give up to a significant advantage in the detection error exponent over the best classical scheme with the same transmitted energy. That advantage applies in the low-signal, high-noise regime where conventional sensors have the most trouble. The keynote then mapped the gap between this theoretical advantage and what can be built in practice, noting that no field-deployable quantum radar exists today and that cryogenic requirements remain a critical barrier while outlining BBBS’ plans for the same supported by National Quantum Mission.
 

“Bringing the quantum and electronic warfare communities together at MILCOM was a milestone for BBBS. Quantum Radar is moving from the laboratory toward engineering reality. Our approach is designed to deliver measurable advantage in the contested, noise-dominated environments where it matters most,” said Dr. Shiva.
 

Roadmap and collaboration

BBBS currently places its quantum radar programme at technology readiness level (TRL) 3 and targets TRL 4-5 in about 24 months, with platform-mounted demonstrators and an operational prototype as longer-term goals. The company welcomes collaboration with academia, government laboratories and industry on the open research problems the keynote highlighted.
 

About QuantEW 2026

QuantEW 2026: Quantum-Enhanced Electronic Warfare and Secure Military Communications was held on Monday, 12 October 2026, as part of IEEE MILCOM 2026, which runs from 12 to 16 October in the Washington, DC area. The workshop was organized by BBBS.
 

About Big Bang Boom Solutions

Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited is a Chennai-based deep-tech company, founded in 2018, building defence, homeland security and strategic technologies. Its work spans AI, electronic warfare, autonomous systems and counter-UAS, supported by in-house R&D, engineering and manufacturing and a 20,000 sq. ft. SHAKTI R&D Hub in Chennai. BBBS has won eight iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) projects.

The Foundery has opened applications for Cohort 2 of its 90-day residential venture build, sharpening its search for people who have already demonstrated the ability to build, whether teams, products, categories, communities or businesses and are now ready to create something of their own.

The Foundery, founded by Kishore Biyani, Nikhil Kamath and Ronnie Screwvala, opens applications for Cohort 2

Founded by Kishore Biyani, Nikhil Kamath and Ronnie Screwvala, The Foundery is a venture builder that creates new companies alongside the entrepreneurs who will run them. Cohort 2 will begin on 15 January 2027 at The Foundery Sanctum in Alibaug, bringing a new group of co-founders into an intensive 90-day build environment.

The Foundery does not begin with a pitch competition or require founders to arrive with a fully formed business plan. Co-founders explore opportunities from The Foundery’s Idea Vault and are matched around experience, strengths, conviction and category fit. From there, they build moving from thesis to product, consumer validation and an operating business, with capital, practitioners, operators and shared infrastructure around them from the start.

The model reflects the way companies increasingly get built today. Product, consumer insight, brand, distribution, technology, culture and capital rarely move in a neat sequence; a decision in one area can quickly reshape another. The Foundery is designed to bring those disciplines together around the entrepreneur, rather than leaving founders to assemble them one piece at a time.

Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder, The Foundery, said, “Capital alone has never built anything that lasts. Founders can lose their first year assembling all the pieces they need to get moving. At The Foundery, those pieces are around them from day one, a head start that helps them move faster, get to market sooner and keep pace with how quickly the world is changing.”

Cohort 1: From Thesis to 18 Companies in 90 Days

The first cohort put that model to work. Over 90 days in Alibaug, matched co-founders moved from early theses to 18 companies ready to face investors at The Foundery FWD in Mumbai in July 2026.

The residency brought founders into close proximity with entrepreneurs, investors, operators, creators and cultural voices including Santosh Desai, Rajan Anandan, Aakash Chaudhry, Prasoon Joshi, Garima D. Bahl, Aditya Sehgal, Harsh Mariwala, Diipa Khosla, Rana Daggubati, Jonty Rhodes, Ranveer Singh, Falguni Nayar and Anil Agarwal, among others — bringing perspectives across consumer behaviour, leadership, design, capital, culture, media and company-building into the room.

At The Foundery FWD, the 18 companies generated more than Rs. 550 crore in non-binding expressions of investment interest, with indicated valuations of over Rs. 1,400 crore. For businesses that had begun taking shape only months earlier, it was an early signal of investor conviction in both the companies and the model behind them.

The work has continued well beyond the residency. Cohort 1 companies are now moving full steam toward market, with launches planned through the remainder of 2026 as founders continue building products, teams, distribution and go-to-market plans.

Cohort 2 builds on that foundation, bringing the same concentration of people, capital, expertise and infrastructure around a new set of co-founders — while raising the bar on the kind of entrepreneurial experience and operating muscle entering the room.

Kishore Biyani, Co-founder, The Foundery, said, “India is changing fast, and so is its consumer. After three decades of building consumer businesses, one thing I have learnt is that understanding the Indian consumer cannot be inherited as instinct, it has to be relearned continuously. The next generation of entrepreneurs will need to build for where India is going, not where it has been.”

Nikhil Kamath, Co-founder, The Foundery, said, “Everyone in China says ‘ecosystem, ecosystem, ecosystem.’ Foundery is a small attempt at trying to build that for consumer brands in India. It’s not about how many of the 20 brands per batch succeed or what valuations they achieve, but about the fact that, in 10 years, we would have built the rails and the ‘ecosystem’ by attempting to create 200 Indian brands with the potential to sell globally.”

About The Foundery

A venture builder that forges entrepreneurs into co-founders and builds companies with them from the ground up. Every co-founder is matched with an idea from our Idea Vault, aligned with their strengths, experience, and conviction. Over a 90-day venture build at The Foundery Sanctum in Alibaug, they move from thesis to operating company, backed by capital, operators, mentors, and the execution infrastructure needed to build from day zero.

Five hatchbacks alone account for roughly one in every three used hatchbacks sold through one of India’s largest organised resale platforms. The Maruti Suzuki Swift, Wagon R 1.0, Hyundai i10, Hyundai Grand i10 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno together take 33.7% of sales, and the Swift alone accounts for 9.6%, the largest share of any single model.

Best Selling Used Hatchbacks  in India in 2026

Hatchbacks still hold the bulk of India’s used car market, accounting for 50.2% of all used cars sold. That share has been slipping, though, as demand for SUVs keeps rising and more buyers look for extra ground clearance and a commanding road presence. Even so, a hatchback remains the most practical way into car ownership for first-time buyers, small families and city drivers. The same five names keep showing up at the top of used hatchback sales, and each one earns its place for a slightly different reason.

These figures are based on data derived from Cars24’s internal vehicle transactions till July 2026, covering the best-selling used hatchbacks in 2026. Within that dataset, Maruti Suzuki’s three models account for 21.7% of used hatchback sales, with Hyundai’s two at 12.0%. Petrol leads on every model, and manual transmissions still dominate across the board, at 86.6% or more on each one. All shares below are a model’s share of used hatchback sales.
 

Maruti Suzuki Swift
The Swift leads the list at 9.6%, well clear of the Wagon R at 6.8%. It looks sporty, drives with some energy and has stayed within reach of young buyers and small families for two decades. That long history matters on the used side too: because so many people want a Swift, resale is rarely a worry, and that confidence is half the reason people buy one. Fuel choice is varied, with petrol at 60.1%, diesel at 30.6% and CNG at 9.1%. Manual variants account for 94.1% of used Swift sales.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 1.0
The Wagon R 1.0 takes second place at 6.8%, and its fuel mix is the most unusual on the list: 41.2% of used sales are CNG, with the remaining 58.8% petrol. CNG buyers tend to be daily commuters who care about cost per kilometre above all else, and the tall-boy body adds generous headroom and an easy driving position. If you’re looking at a CNG one, check the cylinder’s test date and remember that it eats into boot space. Budget helps too, since older examples often turn up among second hand cars under 2 lakhs, depending on age, kilometres and city. Manual variants make up 94.5% of used Wagon R 1.0 sales.

Hyundai i10
The i10 holds 6.6%, a strong showing for a car that’s no longer sold new. Its small size is the draw: it fits tight parking spots, threads through narrow lanes and costs little to maintain, which suits drivers who spend most of their time in dense city traffic. That mix of low upkeep and easy parking is a big part of why older i10s are still bought in such large numbers. Petrol dominates at 82.4%, followed by CNG at 15.9% and LPG at 1.7%. Automatics are rare here, at 7.6% of sales, so 92.4% of buyers chose the manual.

Hyundai Grand i10
The Grand i10 sits at 5.4% and often appeals to buyers who like the i10’s footprint but want a roomier, more modern cabin. It’s also the only Hyundai on the list with a diesel option, taken by 15.8% of buyers, while petrol leads at 73.5% and CNG makes up 10.6%. Automatic uptake is higher than on the i10, at 11.9%, which makes sense for buyers stepping up from a first car. Before you commit to either Hyundai, it’s worth reading a used Hyundai i10 buying guide for the checks that matter on older small cars, from service history to clutch feel.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Rounding out the list at 5.3% is the Baleno, the premium pick here. That shows up in transmission choice: 13.4% of buyers go automatic, the highest share of the five. Petrol makes up 82.3% of used Baleno sales, with diesel at 11.5% and CNG at 6.2%. Even so, manual still wins comfortably at 86.6%.

What do these five hatchbacks have in common?
Looked at together, these five are built around low running costs, easy servicing and resale confidence rather than outright features. Manual transmissions dominate every model on the list, while CNG has carved out a place on every one of them, most visibly on the Wagon R. Hatchbacks may be losing share to SUVs, but none of these five is chasing novelty, and that’s arguably the point: buyers here are backing cars that have already proven themselves over years of real-world use.

India’s next generation of entrepreneurs is emerging from its smaller cities, towns and villages, building businesses that solve local problems and serve national markets. Bringing this ecosystem together, Aavishkaar Foundation and Intellecap will host the third edition of Sankalp Bharat on October 28 at Clarks Avadh, Lucknow. 

 A delegation from Aavishkaar Group and Intellecap, led by Vineet Rai and U.K. Sinha, met the UP Chief Minister during the 2nd Sankalp Bharat Summit in Lucknow on Dec. 12, 2025

Themed “The Bharat Story: Climate, Culture & Compute”, the summit will convene over 600 founders, investors, institutions and policymakers to explore the opportunities shaping India’s next growth story. 

Entrepreneurs building Bharat 
The summit opens with Manu Nair, founder of reusable-rocket company EtherealX. Bharat Bol, the founder series, will feature Surya Prakash Yadav (UnORG, Lucknow), Tanutejas Saraswat (ShopKirana, Indore, acquired by Udaan), Divya Hegde (Baeru, Udupi), Prof. Nagaraja Prakasam (Nativelead, Madurai), Mausmi Ambastha (Shifu Foundation, Patna) and Tushar Suhalka (Regrip, Jaipur/Gurugram). 

Vineet Rai, Founder and Vice Chairman, Aavishkaar Group, said, “The people closest to a problem are building India’s best solutions, in climate, space tech, AI and livelihoods alike. Our job is to bring them the capital, markets and institutions to turn a good idea from a small town into a national company.” 

Rooted in Uttar Pradesh’s entrepreneurial ecosystem 
Aavishkaar Foundation’s programmes across 25 districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh have reached 30,000+ students in 500+ government schools and colleges. Its Entrepreneur Investment Programme has backed 40 first-generation entrepreneurs, 80% women, including Pravidhaan Farmer Producer Company in Gorakhpur, supporting 2,000 farmers, and Shiksha Saathi in Varanasi, connecting 237+ schools and 6,700+ learners. 

At Sankalp Bharat, the EIP’s young entrepreneurs will also present their ideas before a jury of investors, policymakers and established founders. 

Lisa Rodricks, CEO, Aavishkaar Foundation, said, “What is exciting is the problems these entrepreneurs are choosing to solve. They are building businesses around real needs in manufacturing, agriculture, skilling and livelihoods. Sankalp Bharat gives us a chance to put these stories and their potential on a larger stage as we create the next phase of India’s entrepreneurial growth.” 

Making capital flow 
Sessions spanning impact investing, venture capital, capital markets and CSR will examine how appropriate financing can reach underserved enterprises, particularly women-led businesses. 

The programme includes an angel investing primer for Uttar Pradesh, an NSE-led Social Stock Exchange masterclass, Ajay Sharma of Edelweiss Public Alternatives speaking on “The Two Indias: Which One Are You Building?”, and a UN Women ARISE workshop helping women SME owners access finance. 

Climate, Culture & Compute 
Climate: GIZ and Intellecap will convene government and financial institutions for a closed-door roundtable on Financing Climate Adaptation, identifying opportunities for GIZ’s i-Adapt: The Climate Adaptation & Innovation Hub, which connects adaptation innovation, financing and implementation. 

Culture: A mainstage discussion, Climate-Informed, Culturally Relevant: Building Liveable Cities for All India, will examine climate-responsive, culturally rooted urban planning, particularly as Uttar Pradesh plans 100 new townships over five years. 

Compute: EkStep Foundation, Caret Capital and JanAI will explore how open digital infrastructure, job-matching platforms and local-language voice AI can expand access to identity, employment and services beyond metropolitan India. 

Syna Dehnugara, Director, Sankalp, said, “Climate, culture and compute may seem like three different conversations, but they are deeply connected in Bharat. How we build our cities, preserve livelihoods and deploy technology will determine whether India’s next phase of growth is truly inclusive and sustainable. These are the questions we want Sankalp Bharat to confront.” 

Together, these conversations will examine how innovation, capital and opportunity can reach entrepreneurs building solutions for Bharat and taking them to the world. 

The detailed summit agenda is attached and can also be accessed here 

About Intellecap
Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a pioneer in building enabling ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002, Intellecap works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water and Sanitation, and has delivered over 800+ global engagements across 70+ countries and syndicated investments of over USD 2 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap, through its presence in India and Africa, provides a broad range of Consulting, Research and Investment Banking Services, to Multilateral Agencies, Development Finance Institutions, Social Enterprises, Corporations, Investors, Policy Makers and Donors. Our common action platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030. For more details please visit www.intellecap.com

About Aavishkaar Foundation
The Aavishkaar Foundation is the Aavishkaar Group’s Section 8 arm, focused on mass entrepreneurship in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. We currently work across 25 districts, taking entrepreneurship education into government schools and colleges. The Foundation’s belief is that focused intervention in a concentrated geography will help build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in a shorter time and deliver measurable impact. aavishkaarfoundation.in

The VinFast MPV 7 combines flexible seating, dedicated third-row air-conditioning controls and multi-link rear suspension to make family journeys more comfortable for everyone, including those furthest from the driver.

The MPV 7 lets the cabin adapt, rather than making the family adapt to the cabin

A flexible second row gives the third row room to stretch

If you’ve ever owned a seven-seater, you’ll know that a family trip with grandparents, parents and children calls for all three rows. And when the last row is occupied, those passengers deserve more than just a seat and a wish for good luck.

With its 2,840-mm wheelbase, the VinFast MPV 7 offers the foundation for a spacious three-row cabin, giving even those furthest from the driver room to settle in.

The trick is in the second row. Its seats slide forwards and backwards, while the backrests can be adjusted to suit different preferences. Rather than leaving the space between rows set in stone, families can rearrange it according to who is travelling.

If the grandparents are sitting in the third row, for instance, the second row can slide forward to give them extra legroom. Those in the middle row can still adjust their own seating position, so making room for one passenger does not have to mean asking another to sit like a well-cooked shrimp.

That flexibility comes in handy when the passenger list changes from one trip to the next. A drive with just the parents and children may call for one seating arrangement; a family outing with grandparents or relatives may call for another. The MPV 7 lets the cabin adapt, rather than making the family adapt to the cabin.

And when the third row is not needed, the seats can fold away to create more luggage space. A stroller, suitcases or those mysteriously bulky bags that seem to accompany every family holiday can then have their turn taking up room.

The point is that an MPV’s value is not simply about fitting seven people inside. It is about making those seven seats work for the people using them, and knowing when to trade a couple of seats for a little extra luggage space.

Dedicated air vents and multi-link suspension: the last row gets its share of care

Legroom is a good start, but nobody wants to sit at the back waiting for the air-conditioning to remember they exist. With a full cabin on a hot Indian day, getting cool air to the third row is a practical necessity, not a luxury reserved for those sitting closer to the dashboard.

The VinFast MPV 7 addresses this with dedicated air-conditioning vents and controls for the third row, helping passengers at the back stay comfortable when all seven seats are occupied. In other words, the last row need not be the last to feel the breeze.

There are other details to make the journey more comfortable, such as adjustable headrests in the third row that provide support for passengers and a PM2.5 air filter that helps keep the cabin air cleaner. Small considerations, perhaps, but useful when the journey is long and the destination is still a few hours away.

For those sitting at the back, bumps can sometimes feel rather more personal. The MPV 7’s multi-link trailing-arm rear suspension is designed to help manage wheel movement and deliver a more composed ride over speed bumps and uneven roads. Indian roads may have their surprises, but passengers in the last row should not have to experience every one of them quite so enthusiastically.

Ultimately, a seven-seat family car should offer more than enough places to sit. It should make room for different passengers, different luggage loads and the small adjustments that turn a crowded trip into a comfortable one. With its flexible seating, dedicated third-row air-conditioning, adjustable headrests and multi-link rear suspension, the VinFast MPV 7 gives the people at the back more reasons to enjoy the journey, even if they are furthest from the front seat and the music controls.

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, the Middle East and Asia.

Learn more at: www.vinfastauto.in.

When it comes to baking, cakes, cookies and brownies may be the familiar favorites, but there’s a whole world of delicious possibilities beyond them. From savory flatbreads and rustic vegetable tarts to comforting fruit crisps, baking offers endless opportunities to experiment with flavours, textures and ingredients. With their distinctive nutty flavour, satisfying crunch, plant-based omega-3 ALA goodness and versatility across sweet and savory creations, California walnuts make a delightful addition to both everyday bakes and special occasions. Whether you’re looking to try something new in the kitchen or add a creative twist to your favorites, these three recipes offer plenty of inspiration to think beyond the usual bake.

California Walnut and Beet Flatbread

Dressing and Flatbread

Ingredients

Dressing
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
2½ tablespoon olive oil
1½ tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoon shallots, chopped
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Flatbread
2 medium beets, stem ends trimmed
2 pieces naan bread
170gm fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into ½-inch pieces
½ cup California walnuts, roughly chopped and divided
½ cup arugula
¼ cup soft goat cheese, crumbled
Freshly grated lemon zest

Preparations
1. Place all dressing ingredients in a small blender and process until smooth. (May be prepared several days in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.)
2. Preheat oven to 250°C. Wrap each beet in foil, folding over the top and sides but leaving room for air to circulate. Place on a small baking sheet and cook for 1 hour or until beets are tender. When cool enough to handle, remove peels and thinly slice. 
3. To prepare flatbread, line 2 medium baking sheets with parchment paper. Place naan bread on baking sheets and top with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with about half of the walnuts and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
4. Layer beets over the top and drizzle with about half of the dressing. Top with equal amounts of arugula, goat cheese and remaining walnuts. Finish with lemon zest.
5. Cut into wedges or squares and serve with remaining dressing.

Walnut Oat and Fruit Crisp with Walnut Cream
 

 Fruit Filling and Walnut Oat Topping

Ingredients

California Walnut Cream

½ cup California walnuts
¼ cup water, room temperature
2 tablespoon light brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt

Fruit Filling
4 cups mixed stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums), fresh or frozen, sliced
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch of kosher salt

Walnut Oat Topping
½ cup California walnuts, finely chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup rolled oats
¼ cup light brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
4 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Preparations
1. Make your walnut cream. Combine walnuts, water, brown sugar, and salt in a high-speed or professional blender.
2. Start the blender on low, then quickly increase the speed to the highest speed.
3. Blend 3-5 minutes until a very smooth consistency, scraping sides as necessary.
4. Cool over an ice bath, then transfer to a container. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use. Walnut cream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
5. Preheat your oven to 180°C. In a medium cast-iron skillet or baking dish, toss together your stone fruit, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
6. In a separate mixing bowl, toss walnuts, flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt together. Add butter and mix together until your topping gets crumbly.
7. Sprinkle your walnut oat topping over the fruit filling and transfer to the oven to bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and soft, and the walnut oat topping has a golden hue.
8. Once your crisp is fully cooked, spoon it into bowls and top with the cold walnut cream.

Walnut Ricotta Tart with Roasted Veggies

Walnut Ricotta Tart with Roasted Veggies

Ingredients
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
½ cup California walnuts, toasted and finely chopped, divided
1 small garlic clove
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
220gm sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
2 large red heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Preparations
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
2. In a food processor, blend your ricotta with ¼ cup of your walnuts, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Roll out the puff pastry to 10×14 inches and about ⅛-inch thick. Score a 1-inch border with a knife. Transfer puff pastry to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, crack your egg and add your water. Whisk with a fork until completely combined. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with your egg wash.
5. Spread the walnut ricotta inside the border of the puff pastry. Then, layer the tomatoes and squash in the center. Season the tomatoes and zucchini with salt and pepper and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
6. Transfer to the oven to bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden, puffed, and the tomatoes are jammy, and the zucchini is cooked.
7. Remove from the oven. Top with your remaining ¼ cup of walnuts and basil leaves. Slice into squares and serve.

When it comes to baking, cakes, cookies and brownies may be the familiar favorites, but there’s a whole world of delicious possibilities beyond them. From savory flatbreads and rustic vegetable tarts to comforting fruit crisps, baking offers endless opportunities to experiment with flavours, textures and ingredients. With their distinctive nutty flavour, satisfying crunch, plant-based omega-3 ALA goodness and versatility across sweet and savory creations, California walnuts make a delightful addition to both everyday bakes and special occasions. Whether you’re looking to try something new in the kitchen or add a creative twist to your favorites, these three recipes offer plenty of inspiration to think beyond the usual bake.

California Walnut and Beet Flatbread

Dressing and Flatbread

Ingredients

Dressing
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
2½ tablespoon olive oil
1½ tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoon shallots, chopped
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Flatbread
2 medium beets, stem ends trimmed
2 pieces naan bread
170gm fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into ½-inch pieces
½ cup California walnuts, roughly chopped and divided
½ cup arugula
¼ cup soft goat cheese, crumbled
Freshly grated lemon zest

Preparations
1. Place all dressing ingredients in a small blender and process until smooth. (May be prepared several days in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.)
2. Preheat oven to 250°C. Wrap each beet in foil, folding over the top and sides but leaving room for air to circulate. Place on a small baking sheet and cook for 1 hour or until beets are tender. When cool enough to handle, remove peels and thinly slice. 
3. To prepare flatbread, line 2 medium baking sheets with parchment paper. Place naan bread on baking sheets and top with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with about half of the walnuts and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
4. Layer beets over the top and drizzle with about half of the dressing. Top with equal amounts of arugula, goat cheese and remaining walnuts. Finish with lemon zest.
5. Cut into wedges or squares and serve with remaining dressing.

Walnut Oat and Fruit Crisp with Walnut Cream
 

 Fruit Filling and Walnut Oat Topping

Ingredients

California Walnut Cream

½ cup California walnuts
¼ cup water, room temperature
2 tablespoon light brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt

Fruit Filling
4 cups mixed stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums), fresh or frozen, sliced
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch of kosher salt

Walnut Oat Topping
½ cup California walnuts, finely chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup rolled oats
¼ cup light brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
4 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Preparations
1. Make your walnut cream. Combine walnuts, water, brown sugar, and salt in a high-speed or professional blender.
2. Start the blender on low, then quickly increase the speed to the highest speed.
3. Blend 3-5 minutes until a very smooth consistency, scraping sides as necessary.
4. Cool over an ice bath, then transfer to a container. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use. Walnut cream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
5. Preheat your oven to 180°C. In a medium cast-iron skillet or baking dish, toss together your stone fruit, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
6. In a separate mixing bowl, toss walnuts, flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt together. Add butter and mix together until your topping gets crumbly.
7. Sprinkle your walnut oat topping over the fruit filling and transfer to the oven to bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and soft, and the walnut oat topping has a golden hue.
8. Once your crisp is fully cooked, spoon it into bowls and top with the cold walnut cream.

Walnut Ricotta Tart with Roasted Veggies

Walnut Ricotta Tart with Roasted Veggies

Ingredients
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
½ cup California walnuts, toasted and finely chopped, divided
1 small garlic clove
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
220gm sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
2 large red heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Preparations
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
2. In a food processor, blend your ricotta with ¼ cup of your walnuts, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Roll out the puff pastry to 10×14 inches and about ⅛-inch thick. Score a 1-inch border with a knife. Transfer puff pastry to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, crack your egg and add your water. Whisk with a fork until completely combined. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with your egg wash.
5. Spread the walnut ricotta inside the border of the puff pastry. Then, layer the tomatoes and squash in the center. Season the tomatoes and zucchini with salt and pepper and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
6. Transfer to the oven to bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden, puffed, and the tomatoes are jammy, and the zucchini is cooked.
7. Remove from the oven. Top with your remaining ¼ cup of walnuts and basil leaves. Slice into squares and serve.

BPTP, one of the established real estate developers in the National Capital Region, has announced the launch of The Boulevard at Green Oaks, a high-street retail destination located in Sector 70A, Gurugram, adjacent to the 100-acre Astaire Gardens ecosystem. Designed around the evolving needs of modern neighbourhoods, the development brings together everyday retail, food and beverage, wellness and lifestyle experiences within a pedestrian-friendly commercial environment.
 

The Boulevard at Green Oaks by BPTP
 

The Boulevard at Green Oaks forms part of the wider Astaire Gardens ecosystem, with immediate residential communities including BPTP Visionnaire, BPTP Fortuna, BPTP Green Oaks and BPTP Pedestal creating an established and growing residential base. Strategically located in Sector 70A, Gurugram, The Boulevard at Green Oaks enjoys prominent frontage on a 24-metre-wide road, with convenient access to Sectors 68-72, the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), and Golf Course Extension Road, connecting the development to established residential communities across the area.

Conceptualised as a neighbourhood-centric retail destination, The Boulevard at Green Oaks comprises 52 units ranging from 612 sq. ft. to 1,217 sq. ft., with opportunities for cafes and restaurants, grocery, beauty and wellness, pharmacy and neighbourhood services. The project has been planned around the idea that contemporary retail is increasingly about convenience, accessibility and experience. With landscaped walkways, open retail spaces and a modern façade, it is envisioned as a vibrant community destination where residents can shop, dine, socialise and unwind in a well-integrated setting.

The development has been designed with a focus on premium aesthetics, functionality and sustainability. Its clad façade with glass railings offers an elegant and durable architectural finish, while the building is IGBC registered, reflecting an emphasis on enhanced sustainability and environmental performance. The project also features high-capacity premium lifts with a metal finish, designed to offer durability and an enhanced user experience. Surface parking has been provided to ensure convenient and hassle-free access for visitors and occupants.

Commenting on the launch, Amaan Chawla, President, BPTP, said, “The Boulevard at Green Oaks reflects our approach to creating commercial destinations that respond to how urban communities live and engage today. As residential ecosystems mature, the demand for convenient, well-planned retail and lifestyle destinations grows alongside them. With its strategic location within Astaire Gardens, strong surrounding residential base and pedestrian-friendly design, The Boulevard at Green Oaks is envisioned as a destination that integrates everyday convenience with meaningful experiences for residents, businesses and visitors.”

Beyond its immediate residential base, The Boulevard at Green Oaks is positioned to benefit from the continued development of the wider Gurugram growth corridor. Ongoing residential and commercial expansion, improving infrastructure and the maturation of established urban communities are contributing to a more integrated pattern of residential, retail and lifestyle activity across the region.

The launch reinforces BPTP’s focus on developing commercial spaces that combine location advantage, functional planning, accessibility, premium design and long-term relevance, while responding to the changing requirements of businesses and consumers.

RERA Details:

The Boulevard: RC/REP/HARERA/GGM/1062/794/2026/34 dated 05.06.2026

The Boulevard II: RC/REP/HARERA/GGM/1064/796/2026/36 dated 08.06.2026

About BPTP Limited
BPTP is one of NCR’s leading real estate developers with over two decades of experience in creating landmark residential and commercial developments. With a portfolio of more than 50 projects and over 25,000 homes delivered, the company has consistently transformed the urban landscape through thoughtfully planned communities, premium design, sustainable development, and customer-centric innovation. Recognised among the Top 3 Developers in the ET Now Real Estate North Survey 2026, BPTP continues to redefine modern living by creating destinations that combine quality, innovation, trust, and long-term value.