• The cruise line offers Indian guests a wide choice of holidays across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, South America, Southern Africa and Asia

• MSC World Asia, MSC Cruises’ highly anticipated new World Class ship, will sail the Western Mediterranean from December 2026
   

MSC Cruises is highlighting the breadth of its global cruise offering for Indian travellers, bringing together a wide choice of itineraries, modern ships and onboard experiences designed for guests looking to discover multiple destinations in one seamless holiday.
 

MSC World Asia
 

As demand for new international holiday experiences continues to evolve in India, cruising offers travellers a compelling way to combine destination discovery, entertainment, dining and relaxation, all while unpacking only once. With itineraries including across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, MSC Cruises provides a broad portfolio of holidays for families, couples, groups of friends and multi-generational travellers.
 

Guests sailing with MSC Cruises can choose from a wide range of experiences on board, including international dining, live entertainment, dedicated kids’ clubs, wellness and fitness facilities, family activities and accommodation options for different travel styles. The line’s exclusive MSC Yacht Club offers a premium “ship-within-a-ship” experience with dedicated areas, 24-hour butler and concierge service, private facilities and elevated comfort.
 

For Indian guests, MSC Cruises offers access to a diverse portfolio of itineraries across five continents, with sailings in some of the world’s most sought-after cruise regions. This global choice is supported by an extensive network of international embarkation ports and fly-cruise options, allowing travellers to select the holiday experience that best suits their plans.
 

Norbert Stiekema, Executive Director Global Sales, MSC Cruises, said, “India is an important market for the future of cruising, with travellers increasingly looking for holidays that combine discovery, comfort, choice and value. MSC Cruises is well placed to meet this demand through our global portfolio of itineraries, modern fleet and onboard experiences designed for international guests. Our focus is to make cruising more relevant and accessible for Indian travellers, while continuing to introduce new ships, destinations and experiences across our global network.”
 

A key example of MSC Cruises’ continued investment in its fleet and guest experience is MSC World Asia, the cruise line’s newest World Class ship, which will sail in the Western Mediterranean from December 2026. The ship will offer seven-night itineraries with calls including Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome, Messina and Valletta during winter 2026/27, followed by summer 2027 sailings to Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina and Valletta.
 

MSC World Asia will feature more than 40 bars, lounges and restaurants, international entertainment, dedicated family facilities, wellness spaces and seven onboard districts, each designed with its own atmosphere and experiences. The ship will also include MSC Yacht Club accommodation, a wide range of dining concepts and new venues that reflect the creativity and innovation of MSC Cruises’ World Class ships.
 

Sustainability remains central to MSC Cruises’ long-term vision, with the company committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
 

About MSC Cruises

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America.
 

A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 250 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
 

For more information visit www.msccruises.com.

ECOVACS has been named the global No.1 home robotics brand in a newly released research report by Forbes China, which recognizes its leadership across multiple home robotics categories. Built on in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities and scalable technology stacks, the company has expanded from floor care to windows, lawns, and pools, with its service robotics now serving more than 38 million households across nearly 180 markets worldwide.
 

ECOVACS ROBOTICS IFA 2026

“The future of home robotics is not about adding more products. It is about giving people more freedom from everyday tasks,” said David Qian, CEO of ECOVACS ROBOTICS. “By reusing around 80% of our core technologies and adapting 20% to each scenario, we can bring robotics from floors and windows to lawns and pools. Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate to make robotics more intelligent, autonomous and accessible, helping more people enjoy an easier everyday life.”
 

David Qian, CEO, ECOVACS ROBOTICS

From Indoors to Outdoors: Expanding the Role of Home Robotics
For ECOVACS, the vision of “Robotics for All” means bringing the benefits of service robotics into more parts of everyday life.

ECOVACS’ expansion into new household environments began with windows. Since pioneering the robotic window cleaning category with its first WINBOT in 2011, ECOVACS has continuously evolved its robotics to address real consumer needs. The latest WINBOT W3 OMNI, showcased at IFA 2026, features Vortex Wash, an industry-first automatic wiping-pad cleaning technology that eliminates the hassle of manually washing dirty pads. With more than 1.5 million households worldwide using WINBOT products⁽¹⁾, ECOVACS ranks No. 1 globally in category shipments, according to IDC.⁽²⁾
 

The same idea extends outdoors. For many households, lawn care is a recurring task, with edges among the most difficult areas to keep neat. ECOVACS is showcasing the GOAT T Series at IFA 2026, addressing this challenge with TruEdge Trimmer, designed to cut closely along lawn borders and leave less work behind for users, while the industry-exclusive HoloScope 360 Dual-LiDAR Navigation help it handle different yard layouts with greater autonomy. To date, robotic lawn mowers GOAT have covered nearly 1.4 billion sq. m. of lawn globally – equivalent to around 200,000 standard soccer pitches.

In floor care, ECOVACS pioneered OZMO ROLLER technology to tackle one of the most persistent cleaning challenges: stubborn messes without spreading dirt back across the floor. Featured on the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone at IFA 2026, the latest OZMO ROLLER 3.0 combines strong cleaning pressure with continuous self-washing to keep the roller clean as it cleans, helping users achieve a deeper clean with less effort. Since its global introduction in September 2024, OZMO ROLLER-equipped models have reached more than 2.8 million units in cumulative global shipments as of July 2026, according to ECOVACS’ internal data.

Building on its expertise across floor, window and lawn care, ECOVACS is extending the robotics experience to pool cleaning. Showcased at IFA 2026, the ULTRAMARINE L1 PRO is designed to take the time and effort out of pool care, autonomously navigating and cleaning different pool environments with minimal user intervention. By bringing robotics to another traditionally hands-on task, ECOVACS is making pool care simpler.

Technology Stacks Powering Global Multi-Category Leadership
Underpinning this multi-category success is scalable technology stacks spanning robotics, sensing, motion control, cleaning, and power management. Rather than building each category from the ground up, ECOVACS can adapt and scale proven robotics capabilities across different environments and user needs, creating a platform built to move from one scenario to the next.

This strategy is backed by more than 900 R&D professionals, RMB 554 million in R&D investment in the first half of 2026, and more than 3,100 patents ⁽³⁾. Its vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing model further strengthens this technology advantage, giving ECOVACS greater control over key robotics technologies and shortening the path from innovation to products people can use. Together, these capabilities enable ECOVACS to bring proven robotics expertise into new categories and markets at scale, while staying focused on where robotics can create meaningful value in everyday life.

The results are increasingly visible in global markets. In the first half of 2026, global shipments of ECOVACS service robots increased 44.1% year on year, while revenue from new categories, including robotic window cleaners, robotic lawn mowers and robotic pool cleaners, grew 75.1% in international markets. For the first time, international markets accounted for more than half of ECOVACS’ total revenue in Q2 2026, reaching 51%. The milestone reflects how the company’s robotics portfolio is increasingly scaling beyond China.

As ECOVACS expands into more categories and markets around the world, it is bringing its robotics innovation to more people, making everyday life easier wherever they live. At IFA Berlin 2026, visitors can experience this vision at IFA 2026, Hall 9, Booth 113 at Messe Berlin, September 4 to 8.

About ECOVACS ROBOTICS

Founded in 2006, ECOVACS ROBOTICS is a global leader in home service robotics with a diverse portfolio of products encompassing robotic vacuum cleaners and robotic window cleaners. With its expansion into robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots, robotic pool cleaners and robotic pet companions, ECOVACS solidified its position as a multi-category leader in home service robotics.

Guided by the vision “Robotics for All”, ECOVACS continues to advance technology and enhance the user experience to make life smarter and more stylish for consumers worldwide. With sales subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Singapore, ECOVACS products reach nearly 180 major markets and serve over 38 million households globally.

A testament to this market leadership, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has ranked first in China’s robotic vacuum cleaner market by share for ten consecutive years (2015-2024).

Hong Kong

This September, Hong Kong invites visitors to step into the heart of Mid-Autumn Festival through a citywide celebration of light, heritage and togetherness. From spectacular lantern artistry and living cultural traditions to citywide festive offerings and seasonal flavours across the city, Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant showcase of one of its most cherished annual celebrations. 
 

Discover Hong Kong’s Mid-Autumn magic through lanterns, fire dragons and vibrant festive traditions

This year’s programme features the International Lantern Spectacular, organized by Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and making its debut at the Victoria Park, alongside the historic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and a variety of seasonal experiences that allow visitors to celebrate just like locals.
 

Join the City’s Brightest Celebration 

HKTB will stage its first-ever International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park from 17 to 27 September. Centered on the theme of “Reunion,” the event will bring together distinctive lanterns from 20 countries and regions, thousand-year-old Qinhuai lanterns from Nanjing recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, and locally handcrafted lanterns from Hong Kong. 

An Immersive Global Cultural Journey through Chinese & International Lanterns 
Visitors and locals can stroll through the International Lantern Spectacular, discovering three major showcases of Chinese and international lantern art while enjoying an immersive celebration of diverse cultures.

World Lantern Boulevard: A Cultural Exploration Across Borders
Stepping onto the World Lantern Boulevard, locals and visitors will be surrounded by over 3,000 distinctive lanterns from 20 countries and regions. Among them are silk lanterns from Jinju in South Korea, traditionally made to wish family members health and wellbeing; multicoloured patchwork lanterns from Brazil, radiating warmth and energy; and Polish lanterns incorporating traditional folk paper-cutting techniques. A stroll along the Boulevard is like travelling the world in an instant, with lantern works woven from different styles, crafts and cultural elements offering a glimpse of the distinctive folk customs and artistic appeal of each place. Bringing together lanterns from all corners of the globe in a single promenade, the display not only celebrates cultural diversity but also reflects Hong Kong’s diversity and inclusion, sharing the joy of festive reunion with visitors from around the world.
 

Nanjing Qinhuai Lanterns, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage: Admiring a Millennium of Traditional Artistry
With a history of more than 1,700 years, Nanjing’s Qinhuai lantern craftsmanship is internationally renowned and inscribed on China’s National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Taking centre stage is the Shadowlight, a giant themed lantern standing eight metre tall at the main entrance to Victoria Park. Inspired by Hong Kong’s iconic banyan trees, it invites visitors and locals to weave among its glittering light and shadow, then look up at a canopy of layered coloured gauze, its many tiers giving three-dimensional form to the tree’s luxuriant growth.
 

Another highlight, Lotus Fish, features rows of giant lotus leaves in neat formation, with lifelike, brightly coloured carp darting nimbly through the play of light and shadows. Visitors and locals can stroll between the rows, taking in the lively scene of fish at play among the lotus leaves on either side. 
 

Echoing the theme of “Reunion,” several lanterns will incorporate circular elements symbolising harmony and togetherness, creating memorable settings for visitors and locals to gather with loved ones and capture festive moments. 
 

Hong Kong Lantern Galleria: A Salute to Local Craftsmanship
At Victoria Park’s Hill Knoll Pavilion, over 400 classic Hong Kong handcrafted lanterns will be on display. Traditional lantern shapes including rabbit, star fruit, and goldfish lanterns will hang overhead, weaving together a scene as colourful and spectacular as “Lantern Street” at Yuen Long’s Tai Kiu Market, and capturing the rich local flavour of a Hong Kong Mid-Autumn.

Ambient light decorations will thread through the lantern zones and every corner of Victoria Park, leading visitors and locals into an immersive festive night-time experience.
 

Regional Mooncake Sale: Savouring the Flavours of Reunion
From 17 to 20 September, the HKTB will team up with Po Leung Kuk to set up speciality mooncake stalls at the South Pavilion Plaza in Victoria Park, giving festival-goers another way to spend during the celebrations. As visitors and locals meander through the lantern displays, they will be able to taste regional flavours and buy mooncakes for family and friends. All proceeds will be donated to Po Leung Kuk for charitable purposes. 

Witness Living Heritage in Motion Under the Full Moon 
Mid-Autumn in Hong Kong would not be complete without the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, now in its 147th edition and inscribed on China’s National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 
 

Taking place from 24 to 26 September, this time-honoured tradition sees a 67-metre fire dragon, illuminated by 12,000 incense sticks, weaves through the streets of Tai Hang in a choreographed journey powered by the collective energy of performers. Accompanied by the fragrance of incense and the rhythm of drums, the dance is widely believed to spread blessings and good fortune. Visitors are invited not only to witness the performance, but to feel part of the atmosphere, arriving early to claim a vantage point close to the action and fully experience the intensity, excitement and shared spirit of the night. After the dance, the tradition continues as performers share burning incense sticks with spectators—turning visitors into participants through a gesture of goodwill. 
 

Celebrate Mid-Autumn the Hong Kong Way 
Throughout September, festival spectacles and neighbourhood traditions light up the city, creating a celebration that reaches far beyond any single venue. Visitors can journey from world-class lantern artistry to centuries-old living heritage, while exploring Mid- Autumn theme activities, shopping and dining offer, large- scale lantern installations, and seasonal food markets presented by shopping centres and merchants across Hong Kong. 

About Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked with marketing and promoting Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and enhancing visitors’ experience once they arrive. These include making recommendations to the Government and other relevant bodies on the range and quality of visitor facilities.

The HKTB’s missions are to maximise the social and economic contribution made by tourism to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as a unique, world-class, and most desired destination.

Bizgurukul, the Delhi-based digital freelance school that has a freelancer network now spans in more than 180 countries, is bringing that same model closer to home. The company announced today that its newest program, Freelancing with AI, will launch this September available for the first time in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

Freelancing with AI Course

Founded in 2020 by Ritwiz Tiwari, Bizgurukul built its early reputation training Indian learners in digital marketing and freelancing skills before expanding its reach internationally. Over the past several years, the company says its learner and freelancer network has grown from a primarily domestic base to spanning in more than 180 countries.

The company frames that international growth as validation of its underlying model: structured, trainer-led courses paired with community support can move someone from complete beginner to working freelancer, regardless of where they’re starting from. The regional-language launch is presented as the next logical step applying that same model to learners who are more comfortable training in their own language than in English or Hindi, rather than treating regional markets as an afterthought.

“We’ve spent the last few years proving this model works at scale, across very different markets,” said Ritwiz Tiwari, “Now we’re making sure it’s not gatekept by language for learners closer to home. If someone in Madurai or Mysuru or Vijayawada wants to build a freelance career using AI, they shouldn’t have to first get comfortable in a second language to learn how.”

What It Means for Students

For a student or working professional in a tier-2 or tier-3 South Indian city, the course is designed to remove two barriers at once: the language barrier and the skills barrier. Rather than translating existing English or Hindi content, each regional edition is built as a standalone course so learners can absorb concepts in their first language instead of losing time and confidence working through a second one.

The promise is practical, not theoretical: learners will be able to actually offer AI-powered services to clients, build a portfolio, and start earning, not just understand AI conceptually. That’s particularly aimed at beginners, students, and working professionals who may not have a formal tech background but want a realistic, low-barrier entry point into freelance income.

Learners who complete the course receive a Certification of Completion, and the program joins Bizgurukul’s existing library of 100+ courses spanning digital marketing, video editing, and business fundamentals, delivered through pre-recorded modules and live training sessions.

Part of a Broader Language Roadmap

Bizgurukul says Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada are the first of several regional languages it plans to add to its catalog, alongside continued expansion of its AI-focused curriculum. The company frames the move less as entering a new market and more as widening access to a model it says has already proven itself at global scale.

“Reach means little if the training itself isn’t accessible in the language someone actually learns in,” Tiwari added. “We spent the last few years proving this model travels well across very different markets. Now the priority is making sure it travels just as well across languages closer to home starting with the South.”

Availability

The “Freelancing with AI” course goes live this September on Bizgurukul’s platform and through its network of freelance coaches.

Bizgurukul is India’s leading digital freelance school, offering courses in digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and related skills, founded by Ritwiz Tiwari. The platform states its mission is to make practical, freelancing- and career-oriented skill education accessible to learners across India.

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Truecaller, the leading global platform for safe and trusted communication, today launched Post-Call Actions, a new capability that enables consumers to complete important tasks immediately when the call ends. The functionality is first rolling out to the high-intent category of last-mile delivery companies, soon to be followed by use cases and customisable options supporting the big industry of banking, financial services, and insurance. Post-Call Actions ensure a business call no longer ends with “we’ll send you a link.” It ends with getting the job done.
 

Post-Call Actions on Truecaller allow consumers to instantly close the loop the moment a verified business call ends
 

Post-Call Actions appear at the exact moment people are already paying attention: the instant when a verified business call ends. A branded action card automatically appears in Truecaller, and whatever the next step is, it’s just one tap away — no app to download, no link to hunt for, no queue to wait in.
 

For deliveries, the friction is familiar: a call arrives when you’re at work or mid-commute—impossible to take, and by the time it’s returned, the slot is gone. Or it is answered, but the same directions have to be repeated to yet another new agent. With post-call actions, customers can now instantly reschedule the delivery, confirm their availability, share precise location, or authorize a safe drop—directly in Truecaller.
 

For banking, financial services, and insurance customers, the stakes and the anxiety are higher. A call from a bank today could be genuine or a sophisticated impersonation scam. Because Post-Call Actions only appear after Verified Business calls, customers can now act with confidence instead of second-guessing. From that trusted screen, they can pay dues, request a callback, complete a pending KYC step, or confirm a transaction, without hunting for a link that may or may not be genuine, at a time when impersonation fraud is at an all-time high.
 

For the businesses on the other end of the call, Post-Call Actions changes what a completed call means. Call performance has traditionally been measured by pick-up rates. Now it can be measured by whether it was resolved—with the follow-through happening in the same trusted moment, on the same screen, instead of leaking away across SMS links, app downloads, and abandoned IVR queues.
 

“A phone call has been the most human way for a business to communicate with customers. But it usually ends with homework for them,” said Priyam Bose, Global Head, GTM, Truecaller for Business. “Post-Call Actions resolve this. The delivery gets rescheduled, the bill gets paid, the KYC gets done, all in the same trusted moment, on the same screen, irrespective of the calls getting picked up or unanswered.”
 

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.

Sony India today announced the launch of the BRAVIA 3II, redefining how consumers experience entertainment at home. Bringing the power of its AI advanced XR Processor™ from Sony’s premium television range to more households across India, this upgrade places intelligent picture processing at the heart of the viewing experience. BRAVIA’s AI XR Processor™ analyses content the way humans see and hear, delivering strikingly realistic visuals with enhanced depth, contrast, colour, and clarity. Combined with XR Triluminos Pro™, Dolby Vision®, Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X® and 4K 120Hz performance, the BRAVIA 3II is designed to deliver a seamless blend of cinematic picture, immersive sound, and responsive gaming for a truly elevated home entertainment experience.
 

BRAVIA 3II: Bright, crisp, and true-to-life colour with clear sound and intuitive AI

Building on this momentum, Sony India is set to roll out the new BRAVIA 3II lineup in multiple screen sizes, launching sequentially to cater to a wide range of home entertainment needs. Starting with 55-inch and 65-inch models, followed by larger formats, the series will culminate in a stunning 100-inch variant expected between July and August. Designed to deliver an expansive and immersive viewing canvas, the 100-inch BRAVIA 3II will elevate the “Cinema is Coming Home” experience to an entirely new scale—bringing the grandeur of theatrical viewing into the living room like never before. 

With Advanced AI XR Processor, BRAVIA 3II delivers scenes with enhanced picture quality
Powered by Sony’s advanced XR Processor™, BRAVIA 3II combines artificial intelligence with cognitive intelligence to analyze content the way humans naturally perceive sight and sound. This enables television to enhance depth, color, and clarity in real time, delivering more natural and lifelike visuals. With XR Triluminos Pro™, the BRAVIA 3II reproduces a wide spectrum of colors with remarkable accuracy, bringing scenes to life with billions of shades, deeper blacks, and brighter highlights. XR Clear Image further enhances clarity by reducing noise and blur, ensuring every frame looks sharp and detailed, even in fast-moving scenes. Motionflow XR keeps the action smooth and fluid, making movies, sports, and gaming more immersive than ever before. 

Experience cinematic HDR visuals and multidimensional surround sound with Dolby Vision and Atmos
With Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®, BRAVIA 3II delivers a truly cinema-like experience at home. Customers can now experience picture quality with richer colors, deeper contrast, and enhanced brightness along with immersive spatial audio that draws viewers deeper into every scene. 
 

The TV is equipped with uniquely designed speakers that reduce distortion and improve sound resolution, allowing users to enjoy clearer dialogue and a more immersive audio experience across movies, shows, and games.
 

Built for next-generation gaming with 4K 120Hz and advanced gaming features
BRAVIA 3II supports 4K at 120fps through HDMI 2.1, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. Features such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduce input lag and eliminate screen tearing, delivering ultra-smooth gaming performance. 
 

With a dedicated Game Menu, users gain a convenient quick-access control panel that allows them to instantly adjust gaming settings and activate assist features when a game console is connected. Dolby Vision® Gaming further enhances the experience by using advanced HDR processing to deliver richer brighter, deeper contrast, and more vibrant colors, making game worlds appear more immersive and cinematic.
 

Additionally, PS Remote Play and dedicated optimizations for the PlayStation 5 make BRAVIA 3II an ideal choice for console gaming enthusiasts. Equipped with four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4K at 120fps, VRR, and ALLM, the BRAVIA 3II ensures smooth, responsive, and highly engaging gaming experience.
 

Enjoy seamless entertainment with Google TV 
Powered by Google TV, BRAVIA 3II offers access to over 400,000 movies and TV shows along with thousands of apps and games, making content discovery simple and intuitive without the need to switch between multiple platforms. With personalized recommendations and dedicated user profiles, Google TV helps viewers quickly find content tailored to their interests.
 

BRAVIA 3II supports Hands-free Voice Search and works with Google Assistant, enabling users to search for content, control the TV, or manage compatible smart home devices using voice commands. It also supports Apple Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa–enabled devices for added convenience and smart home connectivity.
 

Additionally, all 2026 models will also receive Google Gemini support via an OTA update, introducing enhanced AI-powered voice interactions and smarter content discovery. 
 

Access studio-quality content with SONY PICTURES CORE
BRAVIA 3II enables customers to experience studio-quality entertainment at home with Sony Pictures Core, offering a curated selection of blockbuster movies, including titles available in IMAX Enhanced. Designed to bring the cinematic experience closer to what creators intended, the platform delivers premium content directly to the television. 
 

Powered by Pure Stream, users can stream at speeds of up to 80 Mbps, delivering exceptional picture clarity comparable to 4K Blu-ray quality. In addition, customers receive exclusive 5 movie credits for 12 months, allowing them to instantly access and enjoy selecting premium titles on their BRAVIA TV.

Thoughtful design with enhanced accessibility and durability
BRAVIA 3II features a sleek, minimalist design that blends seamlessly into modern interiors. Designed with inclusivity in mind, the TV comes with a newly developed Inclusive Remote Control, featuring optimized button design, distinct shapes, and clear spacing for easier navigation. 
 

Built to perform in varied conditions, the television is equipped with Sony’s X-Protection PRO, offering protection against dust, humidity, Lightning and power surges for enhanced durability. With Eco Dashboard 2, users can also monitor power consumption and access energy-saving insights.
 

Price and Availability
The BRAVIA 3II will be available across all Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), the www.ShopatSC.com portal, leading electronic outlets and major e-commerce platforms in India starting May 2026.
 

About Sony India Pvt. Ltd.
Sony India Private Limited (Sony India), a private limited company with its ultimate holding company as Sony Group Corporation, Japan, has established itself as a premium brand in various product categories including television, digital imaging, personal audio, home entertainment, gaming, car audio, and professional solutions. The company places strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and maintains high standards in sales and services. Sony also prioritizes environmental sustainability, aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of its products and business activities to contribute to a healthier and enriched life for all of humanity and future generations.

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• Strong CAT scores can now open the door to quality management education with substantial financial support

• “With CAT 2026 applications closing on September 15, IPE Hyderabad encourages aspirants to aim high and explore merit scholarships of up to Rs 2 lakh based on their CAT performance.”

Students preparing for the Common Admission Test (CAT) now have an additional reason to aim high. The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, one of India’s well-established management institutions, has announced merit-based scholarships for eligible candidates seeking admission to its two-year full-time PGDM programmes for the 2027–29 batch.

Academic Block, Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Shamirpet, Hyderabad

Under its scholarship and financial-aid scheme, eligible students with strong CAT performance can receive scholarships of up to Rs 2 lakh, helping deserving candidates reduce the financial burden of pursuing a quality management education. The initiative reflects IPE’s commitment to recognizing academic merit and ensuring that talented students have greater access to professional management education.

For students in the General category, CAT scores of 80 percentile and above can qualify for a scholarship of Rs 2 lakh. Additional scholarships are available for candidates across other CAT percentile ranges and categories, subject to the Institute’s eligibility criteria and applicable terms. Special scholarship provisions are available for eligible candidates from OBC, SC/ST/Minority categories and designated regions like Northeastern States, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. There is no limit on number of students who get scholarships. IPE offers more than Rs. 2 Crores of Scholarships each academic year. More information is available on IPE official website.

The CAT is among India’s most recognized management entrance examinations and is widely accepted by leading business schools like IIMs and IPE. Beyond serving as an entry route to management education, CAT tests a student’s aptitude in areas such as quantitative ability, verbal ability, logical reasoning and data interpretation. The preparation process itself helps students develop analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, decision-making skills and time management -competencies that are increasingly important in today’s competitive business environment.

Prof. S. Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, Institute of Public Enterprise, said that students should view their CAT performance not merely as an examination result but as an opportunity to make informed choices about their future.

“A good CAT score reflects a student’s aptitude, discipline and commitment. The next important step is to choose an institution that can transform this potential into managerial competence, professional confidence and leadership capability. At IPE, we focus on providing a rigorous and industry-relevant management education supported by our institutional legacy, experienced faculty and strong engagement with industry and the public sector.”

He added that financial constraints should not prevent talented students from pursuing their management aspirations. “Through our scholarship initiative, we seek to encourage meritorious students to pursue quality management education. We invite CAT aspirants to explore the opportunities available at IPE and to consider how their academic performance can translate into both financial support and a strong foundation for their professional careers.”

Prof. Murthy suggested that, “With the CAT 2026 application window closing on September 15, 2026, students aspiring to pursue management education are encouraged to apply for CAT 2026 and take the examination scheduled for November 29, 2026. A strong CAT score can not only expand their choice of management institutions but can also help eligible candidates access merit-based scholarships at IPE”.

Established in 1964, IPE has built a strong legacy in management education, research, consultancy and executive development. The Institute offers Six AICTE approved, NBA & SAQS Accredited full-time PGDM (General / Core), PGDM (Marketing Management), PGDM (Banking & Financial Services), PGDM (International Business), PGDM (HRM) and PGDM (Business Analytics). IPE PGDM programs are recognized as equivalent to MBA by Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Government of India.

With a blend of academic learning, industry interface, research orientation and professional development, IPE offers students an environment designed to prepare them for managerial and leadership roles across sectors.

Students with valid CAT scores are encouraged to explore the scholarship opportunities and apply for admission to the PGDM programmes at IPE Hyderabad.

For complete details about Scholarship and Financial Aid Details, please visit www.ipeindia.org/tuition-financial-aid

Apply for IPE PGDM Admissions: www.ipeindia.org

Admissions Toll Free Number: 1800-120-4473
Email: admissions@ipeindia.org

Institute of Public Enterprise
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Fortis Escorts Faridabad, has launched city’s first dedicated Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinic, strengthening access to specialized neurological care for patients across Faridabad and neighbouring regions. The clinic was inaugurated by a 62-year-old woman who had undergone successful treatment for Parkinson’s, highlighting how timely medical intervention, advanced treatment and structured rehabilitation can help patients manage the condition and improve their quality of life. The clinic will operate every Friday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and will provide comprehensive care for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, including dystonia, writer’s cramp, pharyngospasm, tremors, and other abnormal movements.

Fortis Escorts Faridabad Launches Faridabad’s First Dedicated Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinic

Dr. Vinit Banga, Director and Head, Neurology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, said, “Parkinson’s disease is becoming increasingly prevalent, yet many of its early warning signs remain unrecognized or are often dismissed as a normal part of ageing. Greater awareness of these subtle symptoms, timely evaluation, and early initiation of appropriate treatment is crucial in improving outcomes and preserving quality of life. Our dedicated Parkinson’s Clinic is designed to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for early diagnosis, multi-disciplinary evaluation, personalized treatment, and ongoing care, ensuring that patients receive the right support at every stage of treatment.”

Dr. Neha Pandita, Senior Consultant, Neurology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, said, “Movement disorders are often misunderstood and under-recognized, with many patients and families unaware that several of these conditions are treatable and can be effectively managed, particularly when identified early. Symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, slowness and involuntary movements, changes in gait, balance difficulties, or subtle changes in coordination are sometimes overlooked or attributed to ageing. This can delay diagnosis and appropriate intervention. The clinic will provide a full spectrum of advanced services beyond basic medical management. Facilities include assessment for Deep Brain Stimulation, post-operative programming, ultrasound and EMG guided botulinum toxin injections, neurorehabilitation guidance, long term disease management counselling, and complementary wellness such as music, dance, and yoga.”

Dr. Abhishek Sharma, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Faridabad, said, “As the region’s first dedicated facility of its kind, the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinic bridges a critical gap in specialized neurocare for Faridabad and neighbouring areas, the launch reinforces our commitment to making world-class, multidisciplinary healthcare accessible right here in our community.”

Dubai-headquartered RAG Holdings, a global market-entry and business services group supporting entrepreneurs and companies with business setup, company formation, premium workspaces, PRO services, corporate services and international expansion, has strengthened its India footprint with the opening of RAG Holdings, Calicut.

RAG Holdings Expands India Operations in Calicut

RAG Holdings, Calicut was inaugurated by Honourable Shri P. K. Basheer, Minister for Public Works, Government of Keralam, in the presence of RAG leadership, employees, invited guests and members of the media. The expansion marks a strategic step in RAG Holdings’ vision to align with the state’s Pravasi employment and reintegration priorities while building a strong operating base in India to support the Group’s growing business setup, company formation, market-entry and client-service operations across international markets.

More than a geographic expansion, RAG Holdings, Calicut is designed to bring international business exposure closer to talent in Keralam. The operation will build teams across marketing, sales, administration, digital operations, customer support and business services, enabling professionals to contribute to RAG’s multi-market operations while learning from the commercial, regulatory and customer environments in which the Group operates.

Employees at RAG Holdings, Calicut will have the opportunity to work alongside teams and businesses across the UAE, Qatar, Singapore and India, gaining exposure to international market practices, customer behaviour, company formation processes, business setup journeys, digital marketing, corporate services and cross-border operating environments while being based in Keralam.

Creating Global Careers from Keralam

RAG Holdings, Calicut is being developed as a connected operating base where professionals can build expertise across business verticals, collaborate with international teams and grow with the organisation as RAG expands into new markets. The Calicut team will also support RAG’s wider ecosystem of premium workspaces, business incubation support, advisory services and market-entry solutions across its international network.

“Our objective is to create an environment where a professional sitting in Calicut can work on opportunities connected to Dubai, Qatar, Singapore and India, gain international exposure and grow with the organisation. We want careers to become more global, while allowing people to continue being based in Keralam,” — Rassal Ahmed, CEO, RAG Holdings.

“Having supported businesses in establishing and expanding across the Middle East and beyond, our growth into India marks an important new chapter for RAG Holdings. Through RAG Holdings, Calicut, we aim to contribute to Keralam’s employment vision by creating opportunities locally, developing talent and connecting professionals here with the international markets in which RAG operates,” — Mohammed Aslam, Managing Director, RAG Holdings.

Supporting Keralam’s Pravasi Employment and Knowledge-Transfer Vision
RAG Holdings’ expansion complements Keralam’s continuing focus on creating meaningful employment pathways for Non-Resident Keralites and returning expatriates. State-led initiatives through NORKA ROOTS, including the NORKA Assisted & Mobilized Employment (NAME) Scheme, focus on connecting returned expatriates with employment opportunities and enabling the knowledge and experience gained abroad to benefit enterprises in the state.

RAG Holdings, Calicut reflects that opportunity from the private sector by creating jobs locally while enabling professionals to access international market knowledge, business practices and cross-border experience. The model is intended to encourage two-way knowledge transfer: global market exposure flowing into Keralam, and talent from Keralam contributing to RAG’s international businesses.

Supporting Business Setup and Market Entry Across Multiple Markets
From its international network, RAG Holdings supports entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs and established companies seeking to establish, operate and scale businesses across the GCC and beyond. Its integrated services include business setup, UAE company formation, mainland and free-zone setup support, PRO services, corporate services, premium workspaces, accounting and bookkeeping, trademark registration, business advisory and international market entry.

The addition of RAG Holdings, Calicut strengthens the operational capability behind these services. Teams based in Keralam will support marketing, sales, client servicing, administration and digital functions that contribute to the customer journey from initial market-entry enquiry through company formation, workspace solutions and ongoing corporate support.

As RAG Holdings scales, the Calicut operation is expected to create further opportunities for cross-market learning, leadership development and collaboration across the Group’s international network.

About RAG Holdings
Established in 2013, RAG Holdings is one of the UAE’s fastest-growing business ecosystems, empowering entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and global enterprises to establish, operate, and scale across the GCC and beyond.

Positioned as Global Market Entry & Growth Architects, the group delivers integrated solutions across company formation, premium workspaces, business setup, PRO services, corporate services, accounting and bookkeeping, trademark registration, business advisory, and international expansion.

With three flagship business centres – RAG Global Business Hub in Al Qusais, RAG Biz HQ on Sheikh Zayed Road, and RAG Tower in Al Barsha – spanning more than 350,000 sq. ft. of premium commercial space, RAG Holdings has helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs establish their ventures and today proudly supports more than 9,500 businesses across the UAE, Qatar, India, Singapore, and other international markets.

Driven by innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, RAG Holdings continues to simplify business growth by connecting businesses with the expertise, infrastructure, and strategic support they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.