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Business

LinkedIn’s 2025 Leading Startups List Highlights D2C and Quick-Commerce Boom in Bengaluru

Oct 30, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

LinkedIn’s 2025 Leadind Startups list reveals D2C brands and quick-commerce platforms dominate Bengaluru’s startup ecosystem

Bengaluru, 30th October, 2025: LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has unveiled the 2025 Top Startups list for Bengaluru– an annual ranking of the emerging companies where careers can thrive. The list, based on exclusive LinkedIn data on employee growth, engagement interest, job interest, and attraction of top talent, surfaces insights that can help local job seekers identify opportunities in the city.

Quick-commerce unicorn Zepto (#1), which also leads the 2025 Top Startups India list, leads the Bengaluru list as well. It is followed by security compliance automation platform Sprinto (#2), and city’s own 10-minute food delivery service Swish (#3). Despite operating in different categories, all three are scaling rapidly and expanding into new markets, signalling that operational excellence, technology depth, and consumer-centric innovation are the defining advantages of Bengaluru’s top-performing startups.

The ‘quick economy’ continues to be strongly represented in the list with Zepto (#1) and Swish (#3) ranked amongst the top 3. The city’s enterprise tech backbone remains strong, led by innovators such as Lucidity (#5), which is revolutionizing cloud storage and BiteSpeed (#10) providing AI-powered marketing solutions. Consumer brands are also thriving, from jewellery maker GIVA (#8) and hair care brand Traya (#9) showcasing the city’s diverse entrepreneurial landscape. 

Meanwhile, fintech startups CRED (#4) and Jupiter (#7) reflect India’s growing appetite for smarter money management efficiently. Three of the top five companies also feature in India’s overall Top Startups list, reaffirming Bengaluru’s continued dominance as the country’s startup capital. Yet, with half the companies being new entrants, the ecosystem is clearly evolving, marked by fresh ideas and widening opportunity.

Commenting on this year’s list, Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert and Sr. Managing Editor, LinkedIn India News, said, “Bengaluru’s startup ecosystem continues to set the pace for India’s innovation economy, with deep strengths across both consumer technology and enterprise solutions. The city’s mix of enterprise tech, fintech, and digital-first consumer brands shows an ecosystem that’s both maturing and diversifying. For professionals, the opportunity lies in this intersection, where technology meets creativity, and where new models are being built to serve a fast-changing India.”

Here’s the full list of 2025 LinkedIn Top Startups in Delhi:

  1. Zepto
  2. Sprinto
  3. Swish
  4. CRED
  5. Lucidity
  6. Pocket FM
  7. Jupiter
  8. Giva
  9. Traya
  10. BiteSpeed

Here are some tips from Nirajita Banerjee on how to land a job at a LinkedIn Top Startup:

  • Track where startups are scaling, not just who is hiring: 14 newcomers moved from niche to national in under two years. You won’t see that in job boards. Watch funding, product launches and market expansion to spot momentum early.
  • Evaluate founders like you would evaluate future managers: In high-growth startups, leadership dictates your growth more than title. Use LinkedIn to see how founders build teams, communicate and retain talent. Trust and clarity matter more than hype.
  • Look for business models with discipline, not just innovation:  This year’s top startups win by pairing innovation with execution. Quick commerce enters new categories, AI builds infrastructure, fintech solves depth. Go where ambition meets operational rigour.
  • Chase sectors AND problems worth solving: This year’s top startups solve urgency, complexity or trust. Tools change, but problem-solving is the real moat. If you understand the problem a company is obsessed with, you’ll always stay relevant.
Business

India’s Creative Heritage Takes Center Stage at IPFEAST 4.0 LEGENDS in Delhi

Oct 30, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New Delhi/30th October, 2025 – The much-anticipated fourth edition of IPFEAST — rebranded this year as IPFEAST 4.0 LEGENDS — is set to take place on 31st October at The Piano Man, New Delhi. Conceptualized and directed by Safir Anand, and supported by Anand and Anand, this landmark event celebrates India’s creative and cultural brilliance. The event is proudly sponsored by Titan Company, Landmark Cars, William Grant, Crème Bell, and ICA Gallery.

IPFEAST is far more than a conventional event; it is a vibrant, immersive experience that brings together India’s most dynamic minds, creators, and brands. The platform serves as a space where ideas meet execution and legacy meets innovation, celebrating intellectual property as a living, breathing force that defines identity, drives creativity, and shapes culture.

This year’s edition, aptly titled “LEGENDS,” honors over 30 extraordinary individuals drawn from diverse fields — from music, cinema, and design to business, literature, and public life. These luminaries have left an indelible imprint on India’s creative and intellectual fabric, redefining how innovation and imagination shape our world.

Reflecting on the vision behind IPFEAST, Safir Anand, Senior Partner and Head (Trade Marks, Contractual and Commercial IP) at Anand and Anand, said, “India is possibly the richest treasure-trove of arts, crafts, and design that are hundreds of years old, yet ever evolving. From this reservoir have emerged so many unique brands that tell a compelling tale.” For Anand, intellectual property is not something to be hidden away but a vibrant force meant to be showcased and celebrated grandly.

Organized in association with The Piano Man, IPFEAST 4.0 LEGENDS will feature a power-packed lineup of speakers and thought leaders — from Manish Malhotra, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and Samir Arora to Nikhil Nanda, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Puneet chhatwal, Sanjoy Roy, and many more legends. The evening will also include a rich lineup of live performances by one of India’s leading bands, making it an unforgettable celebration of culture and creativity.

The event underscores how intellectual property fuels progress across industries, framing brands not merely as businesses but as powerful legacies with purpose, story, and cultural depth. Through curated showcases, panels, and storytelling sessions, participants will experience how ideas evolve into iconic creations that stand the test of time.

Launched in 2023 by Safir Anand, IPFEAST has grown into a marquee platform celebrating intellectual property as both culture and commerce — where creativity is recognized, protected, and amplified.

As IPFEAST 4.0 LEGENDS unfolds in Delhi, it stands as a tribute to India’s icons and innovators — a festival of ideas that honors the minds shaping our collective legacy.

“With this fourth edition, we celebrate not just brands and ideas, but the legends behind them — those who have shaped India’s creative and intellectual legacy,” added Anand.

Education

POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance Partners with Orange County Schools for Exciting Student Costume Design Contest

Oct 29, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Orlando, FL — October 2025 — The highly anticipated theatrical production of POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance (PSC), based on the award-winning book, is partnering with the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools’ Partners in Education program to launch a one-of-a-kind Design Your Own Costume Contest. This creative initiative invites students across the district to submit original costume designs inspired by the magic, artistry, and imagination of PSC.

The winning student’s design will be brought to life by the PSC costume designers and technicians and featured onstage as part of the over 50 show-stopping costumes in the upcoming POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance holiday cirque show at Gaylord Palms Resort, running November 14, 2025 – January 4, 2026. The costume will also be incorporated into the company’s future Broadway production, offering the young designer an unprecedented opportunity to see their work shine on both local and national stages.

“This contest is about more than costume design—it’s about empowering young artists to dream boldly and see that their creativity has a place in the professional world,” said Neil Goldberg, Broadway Director and Creator of POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance. “We’re thrilled to partner with Orange County Public Schools and share the joy of creativity and design with the next generation.”

In celebration of the arts, imagination, and literacy, the Neil Goldberg Dream Foundation has gifted POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance books to every elementary school in Orange County. Continuing this spirit of creativity, Neil has also created an artistic fund to enrich art programs in all 74 middle and high schools—supporting teachers and encouraging students to dream big and create boldly. The book and new live show tells the story of three best friends that learn music, magic and circus at a secret university before sharing their talents and lessons with the world, celebrating themes of imagination and self-expression.

“We’re delighted to collaborate with POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance on this unique educational and artistic opportunity,” said Kathleen Wright, Administrator, Partners in Education for Orange County Public Schools. “This contest not only encourages our students to express their creativity but also connects what they’re learning in the classroom to the world of professional theater. It’s inspiring for them to see that their imagination can lead to something real—something that shines on stage.”

The Design Your Own Costume Contest is open to all Orange County public middle and high school students. The winner will be announced the first week of December. Submissions will be judged on creativity, originality, and alignment with the whimsical world of POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance. The winner, their family and teacher will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the production and the opportunity to meet the cast and creative team as they experience their costume come to life in the live show at Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando.

Technology

Shunyalabs.ai Launches Zero STT Med for Next-Gen Clinical Speech Recognition

Oct 29, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New Delhi, 29th October, 2025: Shunyalabs.ai, a leader in Voice AI infrastructure for enterprises, today announced the launch of Zero STT Med, a breakthrough domain-optimized automatic speech recognition (ASR) system purpose-built for medical and clinical workflows.

Powered by Shunyalabs’ proprietary training technology, Zero STT Med delivers state-of-the-art accuracy, real-time responsiveness, and flexible deployment options—on-premises or in the cloud—making it ideal for hospitals, telemedicine providers, ambient scribe systems, and regulated healthcare environments.

Zero STT Med at a Glance

  • Unmatched Accuracy: Achieves a Word Error Rate (WER) of 11.1% and Character Error Rate (CER) of 5.1%, surpassing leading medical ASR competitors.

  • Rapid Training Efficiency: Fully converges in just 3 days of training on 2 × A100 GPUs with minimal real clinical audio—dramatically reducing data collection and compute requirements.

  • Continuous Updates: Fast training cycles allow frequent model refreshes to include new drugs, procedures, and terminologies.

  • Real-Time Performance: Delivers high RTFx capability for instant transcription in clinical environments, including consultations, charting, and dictation.

  • Privacy-First Deployment: Operates seamlessly on CPU-only on-premises servers, ensuring full data control and compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and other healthcare regulations.

Addressing the Complexities of Clinical Speech

Healthcare transcription is among the most demanding ASR challenges—featuring rapid speech, domain-specific jargon, and strict privacy constraints. Clinicians often use acronyms, drug names, and numerical shorthand, while multiple speakers may overlap or interrupt each other. Even minor transcription errors can alter critical meaning.

Zero STT Med is engineered to meet these challenges head-on through:

Domain-Aware Vocabulary and Formatting

  • Comprehensive coverage of medical terminology, drug names, clinical procedures, and ICD/LOINC codes.

  • Automatic normalization for dosages, numerics, and abbreviations, minimizing manual post-editing.

Advanced Speaker Diarization and Context Tracking

  • Differentiates between speakers—clinicians, patients, and caregivers—in real time.

  • Maintains contextual accuracy even amid background noise or overlapping speech.

Accent-Robust and Low-Bias Training

  • Trained on diverse, multilingual data to ensure consistency across accents, dialects, and speaking styles.

Low-Data, Fast Training Advantage

  • Proprietary training enables top-tier performance with limited real audio.

  • 3-day convergence empowers rapid adaptation to evolving medical vocabularies.

Real-Time-First Architecture

  • Delivers identical recognition accuracy across streaming and batch modes—removing the latency trade-offs common in legacy ASR systems.

Privacy and Compliance-Ready

  • Fully deployable on standard CPU infrastructure, ensuring total data residency and regulatory compliance for hospitals and enterprises.

Key Use Cases

Zero STT Med unlocks next-generation capabilities across healthcare operations:

  • Ambient clinical scribing: Real-time structured note generation reduces clinician screen time.

  • Live dictation and charting: Enables voice-based orders and summaries with minimal corrections.

  • Telemedicine and virtual consults: Produces live transcripts for documentation and analytics.

  • Radiology and procedural transcription: Captures real-time voice input during imaging and surgery.

  • Archive digitization: Transcribes historical audio for digital records and NLP analysis.

  • Edge and mobile deployment: Enables offline transcription in portable healthcare setups.

By reducing transcription errors, Zero STT Med improves clinical documentation quality, reduces administrative workload, and unlocks the potential for AI-powered analytics in healthcare.

Performance Highlights

  • Accuracy: Industry-leading results, exceeding commercial ASR baselines.

  • Training Efficiency: Full convergence within 3 days, enabling frequent retraining and domain adaptation.

  • Deployment Flexibility: Operates on both GPU and CPU infrastructure, unlike typical cloud-only systems.

  • Real-Time Consistency: Maintains identical accuracy in streaming and offline modes

Executive Quotes

Ritu Mehrotra, CEO & Founder, Shunyalabs.ai, said:

“At Shunyalabs, we believe medical transcription must be not just fast but flawlessly accurate — every dosage, diagnosis, and timestamp matters. Zero STT Med embodies that vision. We’ve dramatically reduced the cost and time to train, making high-fidelity ASR accessible to more healthcare systems.”

Sourav Banerjee, CTO, Shunyalabs.ai, added:

“Our goal with Zero STT Med wasn’t incremental improvement — it was to redefine medical speech recognition. We’ve built a system with fewer corrections, lower latency, and complete data privacy, setting a new benchmark for clinical ASR.”

Availability and Early Access

Zero STT Med is now open for preview and pilot evaluation by healthcare and healthtech organizations. Shunyalabs is onboarding early partners for integration and feedback, offering on-prem CPU-only options for high-compliance environments.

Currently available in English, support for Indian and other international languages will be added soon.

Education

Timbuckdo Opens Zee TV’s IdeaBaaz with All-Titan Deal, Redefining Student Gig Revolution

Oct 29, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Timbuckdo Opens Zee TV’s IdeaBaaz with an All Titan  Deal  Redefining India’s Student Gig Revolution 

Bengaluru, 29th October, 2025 : Timbuckdo, India’s first student-first gig platform redefining youth employability, made a powerful national television debut as the show openers on Zee TV’s IdeaBaaz, India’s new startup reality show hosted by Scam 1992 star Pratik Gandhi. 

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In a landmark moment on national television, Timbuckdo secured an all-Titan deal worth ₹1 crore, with every investor on the IdeaBaaz panel backing the startup’s mission to empower India’s student workforce. 

The Titan panel included: 

  • Anupam Bansal – Executive Director of Liberty Shoes, one of India’s largest footwear conglomerates. 
  • Arjun Vaidya – Entrepreneur and venture investor, best known for building and exiting Dr. Vaidya’s, India’s largest Ayurvedic brand. 
  • Shaili Chopra – Award-winning journalist and founder of SheThePeople, India’s largest platform for women. 
  • Sandesh Sharda – Tech entrepreneur and angel investor with business interests across the US and India. 

The founders’ pitch struck a chord across the panel, a unanimous vote of confidence in Timbuckdo’s purpose of making part-time work meaningful, aspirational, and accessible for students across the country. 

Following the telecast, Timbuckdo recorded a 2280% surge in website traffic, underscoring its growing resonance among India’s Gen Z audience. 

“Securing an all-Titan deal on national television was a huge moment of validation for our mission,” said Mythri Kumar, Co-founder of Timbuckdo. “The 2280% traffic spike after the show shows how strongly young India connects with our vision to help students learn, earn, and grow through real-world experience.”

Apoorv Prasad, Co-founder of Timbuckdo, added: “Being the show openers of IdeaBaaz and winning the confidence of every Titan on the panel reinforced that we’re solving a real problem. And having Pratik Gandhi instantly relate to our story was the perfect reflection of the cultural vibe we stand for.” 

With national recognition, strong investor backing, and an ever-growing student community, Timbuckdo continues to bridge the gap between education and employment – powering India’s student gig revolution.

Technology

Understanding Cloud-Seeding: A Modern Weather Modification Technique

Oct 29, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

What is Cloud-Seeding?

Cloud-seeding is a modern weather modification technique aimed at enhancing precipitation from clouds. This process involves the deliberate introduction of certain substances, such as silver iodide, dry ice, or salt particles, into the atmosphere, particularly into existing clouds. The aim is to stimulate the formation of water droplets or ice crystals, which can ultimately lead to increased rainfall or snowfall in targeted areas. The effectiveness of cloud-seeding relies heavily on the presence of moisture in the clouds; it is important to note that this technique cannot produce precipitation from completely dry air or clear skies.

The science of cloud-seeding is rooted in the principles of nucleation, where the introduced particles act as nuclei around which moisture can condense. When water vapor in the atmosphere comes into contact with these particles, it can freeze or condense, forming droplets or ice crystals. As these droplets grow larger, they may become heavy enough to fall to the ground as precipitation. Different materials are used in cloud-seeding depending on the specific conditions and desired outcomes. Silver iodide, for instance, resembles the crystalline structure of ice and is often employed in colder clouds, while dry ice can be utilized to lower the temperature of cloud particles, promoting ice formation.

While cloud-seeding presents exciting potential for increasing precipitation, it is essential to understand its limitations. This technique operates within the confines of existing weather conditions; if the atmosphere lacks sufficient moisture, cloud-seeding will not be effective. Furthermore, it serves as a supplementary method in water management and must be accompanied by comprehensive rainfall and drought management strategies. By grasping the fundamental principles of cloud-seeding, we can better appreciate its role in modern meteorology and its applications in combating water scarcity and optimizing agricultural practices.

The Applications of Cloud-Seeding

Cloud-seeding, a modern weather modification technique, has garnered attention for its diverse applications across various sectors. One prominent utilization of cloud-seeding is its potential role in combating urban pollution, as demonstrated in New Delhi’s endeavors to induce artificial rain to alleviate the city’s notorious smog levels. This approach involves dispersing specific substances into clouds to enhance precipitation, thereby diluting airborne pollutants. By increasing rain through cloud-seeding, cities like New Delhi aim to improve air quality and provide immediate relief from hazardous environmental conditions.

Moreover, cloud-seeding has emerged as a feasible solution for addressing the challenges of water scarcity, particularly in regions facing severe drought. As climate change exacerbates weather patterns, traditional water sources become increasingly unreliable. Cloud-seeding offers an innovative strategy for augmenting water resources by enhancing rainfall in arid areas. This technique can be pivotal for agricultural sectors, providing essential moisture for crops, which is particularly crucial during critical growth periods.

In addition to its applications in agriculture, cloud-seeding is also being explored for its potential to increase snowfall in mountainous areas. Improved snowfall benefits not only local ecosystems but also supports hydropower generation. By increasing snowpack, which acts as a natural water reservoir, cloud-seeding ensures a better water supply for downstream consumers and contributes to regional water security. These applications underscore the significance of cloud-seeding as a versatile tool in environmental management, opening avenues for innovation in mitigating pollution, enhancing agricultural productivity, and supporting sustainable water resources in response to the pressing challenges posed by contemporary climate dynamics.

Why is Cloud-Seeding Trending Now?

Cloud-seeding has emerged as a prominent method for modern weather modification, gaining considerable traction in recent times due to various environmental challenges faced globally. One of the primary drivers behind the popularity of cloud-seeding is the deteriorating air quality attributed to urban pollution. As cities expand and industrial activities increase, the need for effective pollution control measures becomes increasingly urgent. Initiatives in major metropolitan areas, such as New Delhi, highlight a proactive approach in addressing air quality concerns. These urban centers are adopting cloud-seeding techniques as part of a broader strategy to encourage rainfall, thereby mitigating the accumulation of airborne pollutants.

Furthermore, the unpredictability of weather patterns attributed to climate change has necessitated the development of effective climate adaptation strategies. Research indicates that climate change has led to more extreme weather events and shifting precipitation patterns, which can have dire consequences for agriculture, water supply, and overall ecosystem health. In this context, cloud-seeding offers a potential tool for supplementing natural precipitation, helping to alleviate water shortages and enhance agricultural productivity. As climate resilience becomes a priority, cloud-seeding is increasingly viewed as a viable solution within the framework of sustainable resource management.

Moreover, societal perceptions surrounding climate intervention tactics are evolving. As advancements in technology make cloud-seeding more accessible and effective, public awareness and acceptance of these methods are on the rise. The growing urgency to address the impacts of climate change, combined with technological progress and the necessity of safeguarding environmental resources, has contributed significantly to cloud-seeding’s current relevance. Consequently, as demand for innovative solutions to pressing environmental issues escalates, cloud-seeding is set to play an increasingly integral role in contemporary discussions surrounding sustainability and climate adaptation.

The Future of Cloud-Seeding

As advancements in technology continue to evolve, so does the potential for cloud-seeding to play a significant role in addressing various water scarcity and climate-related challenges. The future of cloud-seeding hinges on improving existing methods and exploring innovative techniques that could enhance its effectiveness. For instance, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into weather modeling can significantly bolster the precision of cloud-seeding operations. These technologies could enable meteorologists to predict optimal conditions for cloud-seeding efforts, ensuring a more targeted approach that maximizes rainfall yield.

However, with such innovations come pressing ethical and environmental questions. The possibility of widespread cloud-seeding raises concerns about the unintentional consequences that could arise from altering natural weather systems. Questions regarding ownership of weather, improved agricultural yields, and the potential exacerbation of droughts or flooding in certain regions warrant thoughtful consideration. Establishing robust regulatory frameworks will be essential in managing these ethical dilemmas, as they will provide guidelines to ensure responsible and equitable use of cloud-seeding technologies.

Public perception will play a critical role in shaping the future of cloud-seeding. Educating communities about both the benefits and risks associated with this weather modification technique is paramount. Engaging dialogues among scientists, policymakers, and the general public can foster transparency and dispel myths surrounding cloud-seeding. As society grapples with climate change, it’s essential to strike a balance between embracing innovative solutions and recognizing the complexities of natural systems. The future of cloud-seeding may reveal exciting possibilities, but it must be approached with caution to protect ecosystems and maintain public trust.

Business

Overview of Honda CEO Speech at the Japan Mobility Show 2025

Oct 29, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

TOKYO, Japan, 29th October, 2025 : Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative, Toshihiro Mibe, today addressed the media at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, unveiling a sweeping vision for the future of mobility  from land and sea to skies and outer space.

The showcase featured several world premieres, including:

  • Honda 0 α (Alpha): A new SUV prototype for the next-generation Honda 0 Series

  • EV OUTLIER Concept: Honda’s futuristic electric motorcycle vision beyond 2030

  • Super-ONE Prototype: A compact EV designed to bring joy and excitement to everyday life

  • Sustainable Rocket Exhibit: Showcasing Honda’s successful launch and landing test from June 2025

1. About the Japan Mobility Show 2025

True to its spirit of innovation, Honda is presenting a wide range of mobility technologies that transcend traditional boundaries — spanning land, sea, skies, and even outer space. Visitors are invited to experience these exhibits firsthand and explore Honda’s vision for an exciting, sustainable future.

2. Next-Generation EVs for an Electrified Era

Honda continues to pursue its 2050 carbon neutrality goal for all products and operations. Despite evolving market conditions, Honda remains confident in the long-term global transition toward EVs and is preparing to introduce advanced, emotionally engaging electric models.

Honda 0 Series “Thin, Light, and Wise.”

The Honda 0 Series redefines EV design by rejecting the notion that electric vehicles must be “thick and heavy.” Instead, it embraces a philosophy of lightness, efficiency, and intelligence.

The Honda 0 Saloon Prototype, built on a low-floor EV platform, offers a sporty exterior with an unexpectedly spacious cabin. The Honda 0 SUV Prototype further applies this design philosophy to create flexibility, visibility, and comfort. Both feature ASIMO OS, Honda’s original vehicle operating system that enables ongoing learning and “ultra-personal optimization” for each user.

Honda 0 α (Alpha) Prototype

Making its world premiere, the Honda 0 α is a sleek, urban-meets-nature SUV featuring a low profile and spacious interior. Production is slated to begin in 2027, targeting markets in Japan and India, with broader global expansion to follow.

By March 2028, three Honda 0 Series models  the Saloon, SUV, and α  will be available in Japan.

Acura RSX Prototype

Also debuting in Japan, the Acura RSX Prototype is the first model built on Honda’s next-generation EV platform, offering an intelligent, adaptive driving experience through ASIMO OS.

3. Reimagining Motorcycling EV OUTLIER Concept

The EV OUTLIER Concept marks a bold new chapter in electric two-wheelers. With in-wheel motors on both front and rear wheels, it delivers dynamic, low-profile styling and performance that redefine motorcycle design beyond 2030.

4. The Joy of Driving: Honda’s Enduring Philosophy

Honda remains committed to delivering the “joy of driving”, ensuring that the emotional connection between driver and vehicle continues into the EV era.

Super-ONE Prototype

The Super-ONE is a compact EV designed to inspire everyday excitement. Built on a lightweight N Series platform, it features flared fenders, agile handling, and a unique “Boost Mode” that simulates gear-shifting sound for a spirited drive.
The model will launch in 2026, beginning in Japan, followed by Asia and the U.K.

New Prelude

The iconic Prelude returns as a specialty sports model, embodying Honda’s timeless performance DNA and commitment to delivering pure driving pleasure in the electrified age.

5. Expanding Intelligent Technologies

Honda is enhancing its intelligent driving technologies, including next-generation ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) that can autonomously manage acceleration, steering, and navigation for a smoother and more confident ride.

Currently under public road testing in the U.S., the system is expected to roll out globally around 2027, across both EVs and hybrids.

6. Beyond Earth Honda’s Space Ambitions

In a stunning demonstration of innovation, Honda showcased its sustainable rocket, used in a successful launch and landing test in Hokkaido in June 2025.
The project integrates technologies from automated driving and aerospace development, with a focus on reusability and renewable fuel. This marks Honda’s first major step toward sustainable space exploration.

7. The Power of Dreams How We Move You

Guided by its global brand slogan, “The Power of Dreams — How We Move You,” Honda continues to challenge boundaries and create value through passion, technology, and purpose.

At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda invites visitors to experience the limitless possibilities of mobility — and the future it envisions for generations to come.

Technology

Augment Code and Xoriant Partner to Drive Enterprise Growth with AI Development

Oct 29, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Augment Code and Xoriant Form Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Growth with AI-Driven Development

Sunnyvale, CA & Mumbai, India, 29th October, 2025: In a pivotal move redefining enterprise software engineering, Xoriant, a premier digital engineering company, announces a strategic partnership with Augment Code, a leading innovator in AI-powered software development space. This strategic partnership is set to reshape how enterprises rapidly realize growth through AI-native development processes, achieving 50% faster time-to-market for software products, 75% reduction in development costs. 

Today’s enterprises grapple with managing and modernizing massive, complex codebases. These are often built over years, across diverse languages, tools, and legacy systems. Powered by investments from Innovation Endeavors, Index Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Meritech Capital, Augment Code’s AI platform is powered by its context engine which uniquely addresses these challenges. It enables architectural explorations, seamless reverse engineering, code refactoring, issue triaging and remediation, as well as accelerated migration from legacy systems to modern technologies—like React, Java, .NET, and cloud platforms thereby quickly reducing its tech debt.

The Augment Code and Xoriant partnership goes beyond adopting new technology. It leverages Xoriant’s deep product engineering DNA, proven modernization frameworks, and hands-on experience in enterprise-scale transformation and Augment’s expertise in AI-powered coding.

With Augment Code, Xoriant now offers ‘Xoriant AI Pods’ to its customers, a collaboration that has already demonstrated significant impact:

  • Over 90% time reduction in UI and application modernization projects, even within highly complex, legacy environments.
  • Up to 75% faster development of microservices-based ecosystems in languages like Go, Java, and C++.
  • Up to 95% efficiency in embedded test automation and intelligent root cause analysis for mission-critical systems.

“Augment Code has rapidly emerged as a trusted leader in AI-driven code generation, earning the confidence of some of the world’s most forward-thinking enterprises. We see our partnership with them as more than a technology collaboration. It’s a shared vision for building the future of digital-native businesses. By integrating Augment Code’s AI-native platform into our digital engineering ecosystem, we’re enabling both technical and business teams to move faster, reduce complexity, and unlock entirely new value streams,” said Pramod Murthy, SVP & Head of Engineering, Cloud & Security, Xoriant.

“Software engineering, particularly at scale, remains one of the most complex and friction-laden challenges in the enterprise world. At Augment Code, our vision is to fundamentally transform that experience through AI that doesn’t just assist, but actively collaborates. Our platform empowers teams to build high-quality software faster, more intelligently, and with far less operational drag. Xoriant’s commitment to accelerating businesses to be digital-native aligns perfectly with our mission and together, we’re enabling a future where software creation is not a bottleneck, but a catalyst for organizational agility, innovation potential, and growth. The partnership demonstrates what’s possible when world-class AI meets world class engineering,” said Matt McClernan, CEO, Augment Code.

According to McKinsey, generative AI could add up to USD 4.4 trillion annually to the global economy, with software engineering among its most profoundly impacted sectors. The Xoriant–Augment Code alliance brings this potential directly to engineering and business leaders charged with building resilient, future-ready organizations.

Entertainment

Parle-G’s Chhath Puja film celebrates the genius of empathy, and goes viral doing it.

Oct 29, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Mumbai, 29th October 2025: Parle-G’s latest film for Chhath Puja has struck an emotional chord across India’s heartland, going viral within days of its release. Continuing the brand’s ongoing thought, “Genius wohi, jo auron ke khushi mein paaye apni khushi,” the film captures how small acts of care can turn ordinary moments into something deeply meaningful.

Mayank Shah (1)

Across Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, Chhath Puja holds deep emotional significance. It is a festival of faith, discipline, and gratitude toward nature. The rituals, the fasts, and the offerings to the setting and rising sun reflect devotion that is both spiritual and deeply human.

In the film, this spirit is seen through a simple yet moving moment. Anjali, who has always performed the Chhath Puja rituals, is advised by her family and doctor to rest this year. The festival arrives, but she stays indoors, watching from afar as her family prepares to leave for the Ghat. Her young nephew notices her sadness. He realises that while his aunt may not be able to go to the Ghat, surely he can bring the Ghat home to her. His simple act of thoughtfulness becomes the heart of the story.

Following its widely appreciated Durga Puja and Onam films, Parle-G’s Chhath Puja film released on October 9, 2025, has quickly become one of the brand’s most shared regional campaigns. The film has resonated deeply in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where it continues to be circulated organically across social media platforms and messaging groups, and celebrated for its authenticity and honesty.

Mayank Shah, Vice President of Parle Products, says, “Parle-G has always been part of India’s festivals and family traditions, not just as a biscuit, but as a companion to the moments that truly matter. This Chhath Puja, our campaign celebrates empathy, thoughtfulness, and the small gestures that bring immense joy to loved ones. Every festival, Parle-G aims to inspire families to celebrate love, care, and togetherness, reflecting our vision that true genius lies in spreading happiness and creating meaningful moments that strengthen bonds. ‘G Maane Genius’ is about cherishing these simple yet powerful acts that make life and festivals truly memorable.”

Vinod Kunj, CCO of Thought Blurb Communications, adds, “When a brand speaks to people in their cultural language, it creates a genuine sense of belonging. For Parle-G, regional storytelling is not about localisation, but about truth. The Chhath Puja film’s organic response across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and heartland India shows how deeply people connect when they see their lives represented with sincerity. The fact that Chhath is being considered for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list only reinforces how important such stories are to our shared cultural identity.”

Renu Somani, National Creative Director at Thought Blurb Communications, says, “Our creative task was clear; to keep the sanctity of Chhath Puja intact while appealing to the cultural sensibilities of the region. We wanted to show the festival as the people live it, without embellishment or exaggeration. At the same time, the story had to bring alive Parle-G’s thought, ‘Jo auron ke khushi mein paaye apni khushi.’ The boy’s thoughtful gesture became that perfect bridge. It captured how love, empathy, and tradition can coexist in their purest form, reflecting the quiet genius that defines the brand.”

Through its ongoing series of festival films, Parle-G continues to celebrate the values that unite India’s many cultures. Each story finds beauty in small acts of care, echoing the brand’s belief that true genius lies in empathy and love.

Reach and impact:

  • The film was trending on Twitter’s Top 5 positions in India on Sunday, October 26.
  • The film has garnered a staggering 32.5 million plus views on YouTube.
  • On Meta, the film has 27.9 million impressions with a VTR of 70.8%.
Technology

Altos Unveils Next-Gen AI Workstation BrainSphere GB10 F1

Oct 29, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Altos Launches the New Altos BrainSphere™ GB10 F1, Building the Next-Gen AI Workstation

Mumbai/Bengaluru, 29th October 2025:  Altos Computing Inc., a subsidiary of Acer, today announced the launch of the new Altos BrainSphere™ GB10 F1 AI workstation, fully built on the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell architecture. Bringing revolutionary performance to desktop-level AI computing, the GB10 F1 also comes with the newly self-developed Altos aiGeni software, which simplifies AI development with one-click deployment and intelligent tools. With the integration of Altos aiGeni and real-time resource management, the Altos BrainSphere™ GB10 F1 provides a brand-new AI computing experience for developers, researchers, and the education sector—enabling high-performance AI modeling at the desktop level and rapid deployment of intelligent development environments, while lowering barriers and increasing efficiency for AI applications.

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“Generative AI has become the driving force of global industries, and the real challenge lies in turning creativity into reality quickly and bringing innovation to life faster. By offering an all-in-one AI solution with both hardware and software integration, Altos delivers an efficient, flexible, and secure computing foundation for industries, research, and academia. This will help customers across different fields accelerate innovation and drive AI technology towards wider adoption. We will also continue collaborating with global ecosystem partners to advance intelligent infrastructure and next-generation applications, further accelerating digital transformation in academia and industry.” Jackie Lee, CEO of Altos Computing Inc., said.

Altos BrainSphere™ GB10 F1: AI Workstation, Mini Size, Massive power

The Altos BrainSphere™ GB10 F1 adopts the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell architecture, featuring the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip that includes a Blackwell GPU and a 20-core Arm CPU. It comes with 128GB of unified system memory and a 4TB NVMe SSD, and leverages NVIDIA NVLink-C2C technology to significantly enhance data transfer between CPU and GPU. Despite its compact form factor, it delivers up to 1 PetaFLOP of computing power, meeting the demands of large language model (LLM) fine-tuning, generative AI, and AI agent development.

The GB10 F1 also comes equipped with NVIDIA ConnectX-7 Ethernet NIC, enabling high-speed dual-system interconnection and supporting models with up to 405 billion parameters. With the full NVIDIA AI software stack pre-installed, users can quickly deploy workloads locally or move work to NVIDIA DGX Cloud or any accelerated cloud or datacenter infrastructure. Supporting mainstream tools such as PyTorch, Jupyter, and Ollama, the Altos BrainSphere™ GB10 F1 redefines desktop AI computing with its “compact size, massive computing power,” accelerating AI innovation across prototyping, inference, and edge computing.

Altos aiGeni: A New One-Click AI Development Tool

Alongside the GB10 F1, Altos also introduces its self-developed Altos aiGeni AI development platform, pre-installed in the workstation, delivering a one-click, intelligent AI development experience. Designed specifically for AI users, the platform not only greatly simplifies environment setup but also provides hardware resource monitoring and automated backup functions, ensuring both data security and stable operations.

With one click, Altos aiGeni enables fast deployment, allowing users to focus on algorithms and model innovation instead of time-consuming setup of frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. The platform also features real-time hardware monitoring, providing intuitive graphical displays of CPU, GPU, and memory usage, helping developers optimize configurations instantly to avoid overloads and system crashes. In addition, its automated backup mechanism saves data periodically according to preset schedules, reducing risks of data loss and preserving research integrity. Altos aiGeni offers a user-friendly, flexible, and secure development environment for education, research, and enterprise R&D teams alike.