Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter^TM publisher, and Audible, Inc., a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today revealed further casting of fan favourite roles in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions.

Pottermore & Audible Further Announce New Line Up for Harry Potter Full-Cast Audio Editions

Today’s announcement includes

• Sara and Avni Deshmukh (Iconicakes) as The Patil Twins

• Mark Addy (Game of Thrones) as Rubeus Hagrid

• Daniel Mays (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Line of Duty) as Dobby

• Alex Hassell (The Boys, Rivals) as Lucius Malfoy

The iconic roles of The Patil Twins, Hagrid, Dobby, and Lucius Malfoy were initially announced within the Back to Hogwarts 2025 Showcase viewable here. 1^st September marks Harry Potter’s yearly return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and has become a date uniting fans around the world in celebration of their shared love of these stories.

Sara Deshmukh shared, “It is a true privilege to bring Padma Patil to life in the extraordinary Harry Potter audio editions on Audible. The collaborative spirit in the studio made the process deeply rewarding, as we worked together to build this magical world through the world of sound. I hope listeners will be transported into the story and find as much wonder in these unabridged editions as we did in recording them.”

Avni Deshmukh also shared, “Voicing Parvati Patil in the Harry Potter audio series has been an incredible honour. Parvati’s studiousness, spirit, and fearlessness made her an immensely engaging character to voice. As someone who has always found audiobooks to be a source of inspiration in my own creative work, I hope these audio editions will offer fans a fresh and deeply engaging way to experience the wizarding world!”

This news follows the first casting announcement for Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions which included Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA Award winner Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Academy Award winner and Emmy Award winner Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, BAFTA Award nominee Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall, and Laurence Olivier Award and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush JumboOBE as the narrator. Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton will play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger respectively in audiobooks one, two, and three. Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis will assume the roles of the beloved trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione respectively) beginning in audiobook four, carrying through to the epic conclusion.

Additional cast members will be announced this autumn. These brand-new productions of the original seven stories by J.K. Rowling will showcase the listening experiences as never heard before-offering immersive audio entertainment through high-quality sound design in Dolby Atmos, stunning scoring, captivating performances from A-list actors, original music, and real-world sound capture. Casting was completed in early 2025 and production is nearly wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to date to create these complete, unabridged editions.

Following Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone releasing on November 4^th, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets releases December 16, 2025; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban releases January 13, 2026; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire releases February 10, 2026; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix releases March 10, 2026; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince releases April 14, 2026; culminating with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on May 12, 2026.

Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions will be available from November 4, on Audible here.

About Audible, Inc.

Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering global audiences a powerful way to enhance and enrich their lives through extraordinary content. Audible’s catalog includes more than 1,000,000 audio titles, including Audible Originals as well as audiobooks and podcasts from leading studios, print, audio and magazine publishers and world-renowned entertainers.

About Pottermore Publishing

Pottermore Publishing is the global digital audiobook and eBook publisher of J.K. Rowling’s multi-million bestselling Harry Potter series and associated titles from the world of Harry Potter. Working with a global network of retail and library partners, Pottermore Publishing prioritises accessibility, creativity, and innovation as it brings these beloved stories to life for each generation of readers and listeners to discover.

Notes to Editors

These brand-new productions complement the iconic single-voice English language recordings by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry, which have delighted audiences since they were first released in 1999. They have been unprecedented in their popularity since launching on Audible in 2015, with 1.8 billion global listening hours now reached. They will still be available for listeners as classic editions.

• Flipkart doubles down on tech to deliver trusted, personalised shopping – from smarter search and creator-led commerce to faster, seamless delivery

• With a deep focus on credit access and loyalty programs, Flipkart is simplifying commerce and making it affordable for a broader, more inclusive audience

• Next-gen technologies and platform-first thinking take center stage ahead of The Big Billion Days 2025

Flipkart today hosted Flipkart Tech Day 2025: ‘Next-Gen E-commerce – Unlocking Value Through Innovation at its Core’ at its headquarters in Bengaluru. The immersive showcase brought together technology experts and senior leadership from Flipkart for a behind-the-scenes experience of the cutting-edge technologies fueling the platforms transformation.

Flipkart Technology Leaders Sandhya Kapoor, Bharath Chinamanthur, and Ramesh Gururaja at Flipkart Tech Day 2025

As Flipkart prepares for the upcoming festive season and The Big Billion Days 2025, Tech Day underscored its commitment to platform-first thinking and innovation-led growth.

Speaking at the media briefing, Flipkart leaders presented the company’s ambitious vision to lead India’s e-commerce through platform-first innovation.

Bharath Chinamanthur, SVP, leading seller experience, fulfillment & supply chain technology, shared Flipkart’s tech-led approach to scaling seller and logistics systems. Sellers use NXT Insights for real-time data and CVP (Customer Value Proposition) Insights for GenAI-driven recommendations on selection, speed, and inventory. Logistics innovations like address intelligence, auto-geocoding, and a two-tier last-mile model enable faster, more precise deliveries.

Ramesh Gururaja, SVP, Consumer Products and Growth, offered a preview of Flipkart’s refreshed app experience for The Big Billion Days. Built for next-gen users, the app features a personalized, trend-aware homepage, decluttered product pages, and AI-powered search for smarter discovery. Enhancements include deal-aware feeds, dynamic recommendations, and a new Flipkart Black paid loyalty program with exclusive benefits.

Sandhya Kapoor, SVP & Head, Central Platform Organisation, shared how Flipkart’s platform-first approach drives scale and reliability across the customer journey. Built for peak festive demand, its platforms ensure seamless app performance, automated testing, and real-time monitoring. These core capabilities enable Flipkart to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences at scale.

The Big Billion Days 2025: Where Innovation Meets Celebration
Flipkart Tech Day 2025 served as a strategic prelude to this year’s The Big Billion Days (BBD), one of India’s most-anticipated festive shopping events. With a renewed emphasis on joyful discovery and seamless value delivery, Flipkart is set to offer its most intelligent and immersive TBBD experience to date. The following innovation pillars are central to shaping the TBBD 2025 journey:

1. App Experience and Interface Design: Flipkart has reimagined its homepage as a dynamic, visually rich environment that enables effortless offer discovery. Enhanced storytelling, high-quality imagery, and subtle motion design guide users intuitively across categories. Haptic feedback adds a tactile dimension to key interactions, making the app feel more responsive and premium.

Post-purchase, the redesigned order details page offers complete shipment visibility through a clean, decluttered interface – reducing customer anxiety and enhancing satisfaction.

2. Discovery and Personalisation: Flipkart’s AI-powered semantic search bridges vocabulary gaps and accurately interprets user intent, matching queries with both textual and visual catalog data. Advanced recommendation engines analyze user preferences and product attributes at a granular level to deliver highly relevant suggestions.

The Feed – Flipkart’s infinite scroll discovery interface – draws inspiration from visual discovery engines, enabling real-time, snackable product exploration. It adapts instantly to user behavior, encouraging repeat engagement.

3. Content-Led Commerce: Recognizing that over 70% of Gen Z shoppers prefer video-assisted experiences, Flipkart is scaling video commerce through two key initiatives:

Creator Cities: Large-format production studios in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram for high-quality content creation.

Creatorhood: A digital onboarding platform enabling remote video creation for aspiring influencers.

Video content is now embedded across the user journey – from homepage and category pages to search and product detail pages. Dedicated destinations like ‘Play’ and ‘LiveShop’ surface personalized video content based on browsing behavior.

4. Loyalty & Rewards: Flipkart Plus now features Silver and Gold tiers, determined by annual transaction volume. Members earn SuperCoins (1% for Silver, 2% for Gold) and enjoy up to 5% savings across purchases. Benefits include Plus Treats and Early Access Days with enhanced bank offers of 12%-15%.

Flipkart Black, the paid loyalty program, offers uninterrupted lifestyle benefits such as YouTube Premium, free Cleartrip cancellations, and 5% SuperCoin earnings across Flipkart platforms. Priced at Rs. 1,499/year, it is currently available at an introductory pricing of Rs. 990.

5. Fintech and Affordability The Fintech team continues its mission to democratize credit access. Credit For All (CFA) allows both Existing To Bank (ETB) and New To Credit (NTC) users to access instant EMIs. ETB users benefit from one-tap approval, while NTB users undergo eKYC and real-time Flipkart EMI limit approvals.

Flipkart has launched a co-branded credit card with SBI to enhance affordability and expand access to formal credit. It offers 5% cashback on Flipkart and 4% on select partners, making everyday purchases more rewarding. Customers can apply digitally via the Flipkart app and receive instant joining benefits worth Rs. 1,250, along with fee waivers and 1% unlimited cashback on other eligible spends.

6. Scale and Reliability Readiness: Flipkart ensures platform stability and performance during peak demand through advanced fault simulation. This system rigorously evaluates infrastructure resilience across Kubernetes and virtual machine environments. Supported by strong cross-functional collaboration and a culture of seamless execution, these efforts help maintain reliability, scalability, and a consistent customer experience during high-traffic periods.

7. Logistics and Last-Mile Innovation: The Wishmaster App now enables 10-minute self-serve onboarding using real-time document authentication and facial recognition. WhatsApp-based asynchronous communication reduces failed delivery attempts. Earnings are calibrated based on delivery effort and density, while automated payouts help streamline settlements.

8. Seller Empowerment and Tools: Flipkart’s Seller Hub has been redesigned for simplicity and speed, built on the MURV (Modular, Upgradable, Reusable, and Versatile) design system. Sellers begin with added benefits such as product quality and delivery speed that helps them to grow their business on the platform. Marketplace fees and settlements have been streamlined to support competitive pricing.

The NXT Insights Platform offers AI-powered analytics – covering selection, returns, reliability, pricing, and market trendsfree of charge, enabling informed decision-making for sellers of all sizes.

9. Customer Support & Post-Purchase Enhancements: GenAI-powered CX Copilots assist support agents in real time, enabling faster query resolution. A new image-based returns engine uses product visuals and metadata to validate claims, facilitating quicker refunds and reducing fraud.

The Experience Centre – ‘Unboxed’: Immersive, Interactive, Informative Attendees were guided through Flipkart’s Experience Centre, ‘Unboxed’ – a dynamic space demonstrating how the Flipkart Group integrates intelligence, infrastructure, and integrity to serve its consumers and empower its sellers.

The tech walkthrough affirmed the Flipkart Group’s commitment to innovation – fulfilling billions of dreams.

• Career Achievers, Icons, Early Career Excellence and Second Career Professionals were honored

• A one-of-its kind Career Conference drew hundreds of professionals for career opportunities, skilling and mentoring

As the age of AI unfolds, bridging the skills gap and offering professionals opportunities to reskill and the guidance to recalibrate their careers has become essential. Avtar hosted its 2nd edition of myAvtar Career Conference (MACC), a day-long career expo for professionals at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru on 30th August.

Avtar Group Announces Awards for Career Excellence at MACC 2025

Hosted by myAvtar.com, Avtar Group’s diversity hiring portal, the career conclave offered participants four growth tracks – Career Track that showcased emergent job options; mentoring track that connected participants with experienced industry leaders; knowledge track that featured panel discussions and sessions with thought leaders’ and skilling track that focused on essential skill-building and adaptive learning.

Inclusive organizations such as Publicis Sapient, Indegene, Kenvue, Weaver, Biocon Biologics, KBR India, Merit Data & Technology, NatWest Group, State Street, Genesis, HCL BPO & Zuci Systems offered jobs, skilling and mentoring to the participants.

Speaking about MACC 2025 and its impact, Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder – President, Avtar Group, said, “AI is transforming the way we work. It’s automating repetitive tasks & sparking innovation. Yes, it’s disrupting some jobs, but its also creating new opportunities. But to truly benefit from this shift, every professional must invest in reskilling. Avtar’s research shows that close to 50% of organizations struggle to fill AI-related roles. Also, while reskilling is essential, its not just about learning new tech -mentorship, peer support, and immersive learning remain deeply important. That’s what MACC offered: skilling along with human connection, where professionals from across industries came to learn, connect, and plan their next move. We need more such platforms to build well-rounded, future-ready professionals.”

Avtar Group announced winners in the following categories:

Early Career Excellence Award for individuals between 2-8 years of experience demonstrating strong appetite for learning and growth

• Annapurna Ramesh, Data scientist/engineer, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

Career Achiever (Mid Career) for individuals between 8-15 years of experience and have demonstrated fast-track growth

• Mahendra Joshi, Solution Architect, COE, Data & Analytics, Tech Mahindra

Career Icons (Matured Career) for individuals with 15 plus years of experience

• Shilpi Mitra, Principal Software Engineering Manager, Microsoft India

• Sobhitha Neelanath, Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Salesforce India

Inspiring Second Career Professional for having made successful career comeback.

• Preethy Senthilkumar, Lead Business Analyst, Zuci Systems India Private Ltd

Best Talent Development Program for Corporates

• KBR India won the award for its excellent and sustained efforts in developing and advancing talent in the organization. Geetha Ramamurthi, managing director, KBR India received the award.

The conference was well attended by early & mid – career professionals from diverse industries such as finance, IT, services and manufacturing, but also industry thought leaders keen to build smart workplaces. Themed #TheDoublePunch: Winning Strategies to Unlock Career Momentum, MACC 2025 underlined the significance of intentional career planning along with adaptive learning.

Presenting the awards, the Chief Guest, Pavitra Shankar, Managing Director, Brigade Group, said, “Hard work is non-negotiable in building a sustainable career and one day the rewards will come back to you. Career intentionality is what helps one pick their path when presented with the right opportunities. Constant reinvention and learning is what powers your career at every career stage. And as one moves forward in their leadership journey, it is important to be the leader who you always wanted.“

The conference featured inspiring addresses from Rakesh Ravuri, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering, Publicis Sapient; Manjushree Dutta, Managing Director, Head of Business Strategy, Planning & Legal Entity Governance, State Street India, Rajesh Puneyani, VP & Managing Director, GCC site leader, Kenvue India GCC, and Srinivasa Rao Somepalli, Head of Operations, Bengaluru, KBR India among other distinguished speakers.

The Guest of Honor, Louis Mathew, GDS Enablement Services Leader, EY, said addressing the audience said, “Building careers is like running- one needs to pace oneself very well. It is important to stay in your lane and sometimes it is okay to walk and embrace the second wind. We also need to accept the suffering that comes with this if you are intentional about a long career. And finally, it is discipline that brings us closer to success.“

To know more, visit www.avtarinc.com | www.myavtar.com

About Avtar
Avtar, founded in 2000 by Dr Saundarya Rajesh, is one of India’s leading workplace culture consulting firms, supporting hundreds of companies in creating diverse and supportive workplaces. Avtar is also the country’s largest provider of second career opportunities for women.

An ISO 20700 certified firm, Avtar conducts corporate India’s largest annual benchmarking studies – the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) and the Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI). Done in partnership with Seramount, BCWI and MICI have paved the way for the employment of more women and other under-represented groups. Avtar also promotes inclusive hiring through MyAvtar, India’s first job portal for under-represented professionals.

A snapshot of Avtar’s work in the last 25 years:

• Provided advisory services in inclusive practices to 800+ organizations

• Conducted 20,000+ training programs in companies of different sizes, spanning industries and locations

• Facilitated the re-entry of 1,00,000 second-career women into the workforce through MyAvtar.com

• Provided Intentional Career Pathing training to 200,000+ women, preventing them from leaving the workforce

• Offered unique skilling programs such as DigiPivot (a prestigious course in digital marketing, conducted in partnership with Google, HUL, and ISB) to hundreds of women.

• Provided career intentionality training, employment guidance, and access to industry leaders every year to 10,000+ girls from underprivileged backgrounds through Project Puthri, an initiative of the Avtar Human Capital Trust (AHCT).

• Impacted 4000+ schoolboys through MITR (Men Impacting Trust and Respect), an initiative by AHCT that mentors boys to be advocates for women.

For its transformational impact in the realm of DEI, Avtar Group was listed in the prestigious Steward Leadership 25 Listing by Strait Times & INSEAD at Singapore in 2022.

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, proudly announces that its Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program at SIMATS Engineering has been awarded the highest level of international recognition from ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, USA), the world’s leading accreditor for college and university programs.

SIMATS Engineering’s CSE Program Earns Prestigious ABET Accreditation

The program has been granted full accreditation for six years – the maximum possible term – by both the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) and the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC). The accreditation is valid from October 2023 through September 2031.

This dual accreditation reaffirms SIMATS Engineering’s position as a global leader in engineering education. It highlights the institution’s unwavering commitment to:

• Delivering world-class academic standards aligned with international benchmarks.

• Employing innovative teaching methodologies that prepare students for evolving industry demands.

• Providing a globally relevant curriculum focused on research, innovation, and problem-solving.

Speaking on this achievement, Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan, Founder and Chancellor of SIMATS, said, “This recognition by ABET stands as a testament to our vision of transforming education with global standards. It validates the dedication of our faculty, the hard work of our students, and our continuous pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and industry collaboration.”

Why these matters for students
ABET accreditation ensures that graduates of the CSE program are globally recognized, equipped with industry-relevant skills, and prepared for advanced studies or careers worldwide. It also enhances opportunities for international research collaborations, student exchange programs, and placements with leading global companies.

With this achievement, SIMATS Engineering joins an elite group of institutions worldwide that have earned ABET accreditation, reinforcing its reputation as a premier destination for engineering education.

For more details, please visit www.saveetha.com.

About SIMATS Engineering
SIMATS Engineering, part of Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, is dedicated to delivering transformative education in engineering and technology. With a strong emphasis on innovation, research, and industry partnerships, SIMATS Engineering nurtures future-ready engineers equipped to lead in a rapidly changing global landscape.