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Abu Dhabi Launches TAMM Global to Bring Its AI-Native Government Platform to the World

Abu Dhabi Launches TAMM Global to Bring Its AI-Native Government Platform to the World

Business Wire India

Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global, a private technology company established to make the award-winning technology behind TAMM available to governments worldwide.

 

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Abu Dhabi Launches TAMM Global to Bring Its AI-Native Government Platform to the World (Photo: AETOSWire)

Abu Dhabi Launches TAMM Global to Bring Its AI-Native Government Platform to the World (Photo: AETOSWire)

 

It is the first time the AI-powered platform, which serves 4.7 million users and is recognized as one of the world’s most advanced digital government platforms, will be available for international licensing and deployment.

 

The launch marks a significant milestone in Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become the world’s first AI-native government. It reflects growing international demand for proven technologies that can accelerate digital transformation while protecting sovereignty, regulatory compliance and public trust. It also demonstrates how homegrown innovation and intellectual property are creating opportunities well beyond Abu Dhabi’s borders.

 

 

Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, said: “TAMM was created in Abu Dhabi for one reason: to improve lives. Today, it serves millions of users and has become an integral part of how people and businesses interact with government. Through TAMM Global, we are building on that success by making capabilities developed and proven in Abu Dhabi available to governments seeking to deliver better outcomes for their people.”

 

 

Since launching in 2005, TAMM has evolved into the digital gateway to government services in Abu Dhabi. It combines more than 1,200 public and private sector services and saves each user approximately nine visits to government service centers per year – returning an estimated 12 hours to every person and business annually. TAMM currently achieves a customer satisfaction score of 94.5% – up from 78% in 2022, before AI was integrated into the app. It has also cut the cost of providing services by 30%, with most savings coming within the first year.

 

 

Services available through TAMM include setting up a business entirely through the app, including opening a business bank account, managing investment portfolios, renewing identity documents, completing vehicle registrations and accessing a wide range of everyday government services. TAMM AutoGov, announced in 2025 as the world’s first AI public servant, can proactively renew licenses, settle payments and book routine healthcare appointments without requiring users to initiate the process themselves.

 

 

Through TAMM Global, governments will gain access to the technology, operating model and implementation expertise behind one of the world’s most advanced digital government platforms. The platform includes a library of pre-built government services, journeys and digital capabilities that can be adapted to local laws, regulations and operating requirements, helping governments deploy faster and with less implementation complexity.

 

 

AI is embedded throughout the platform, including service discovery, automation, decision support, service delivery and AI-enabled service rendering. This allows governments to offer more proactive, personalized and efficient experiences.

 

 

Each deployment can be configured for adopting governments’ own languages, laws and institutions. TAMM Global supports multilingual and sovereign deployment models, allowing governments to retain full control over their data, infrastructure, policies and citizen services while benefiting from proven technology already deployed at scale.

 

 

The company will license the platform architecture, implementation methodologies and operational expertise that enabled Abu Dhabi to build and operate TAMM at scale. By combining pre-built capabilities with proven implementation methods and operating practices refined through millions of real-world interactions, TAMM Global can help governments accelerate deployment without having to build an equivalent platform from scratch.

 

 

As an independent private-sector company, TAMM Global will be able to partner directly with governments, organizations and institutions worldwide.

 

 

TAMM’s innovation and impact have earned international recognition. In 2025, it was named the world’s best e-Government initiative at the UN-backed World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes. In 2026, it won the Government category across Europe, the Middle East and Asia in the Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards.

 

 

Source: AETOSWire

 

 

Abu Dhabi Launches TAMM Global to Bring Its AI-Native Government Platform to the World

 

 

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TestMu AI Brings Real Device Testing to Kane CLI, Letting Developers Test Mobile Apps on Real Phones From Any Terminal

TestMu AI Brings Real Device Testing to Kane CLI, Letting Developers Test Mobile Apps on Real Phones From Any Terminal

Business Wire India

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the Full Stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, announced real device support in Kane CLI. Developers can now test a mobile app on a real phone or tablet in the TestMu AI cloud straight from the terminal: they type what to test in plain English, and Kane taps through the app on a real Android or iOS device.

 

Until now, testing a mobile app on real hardware meant keeping a drawer of phones, or a separate device farm outside the developer’s workflow. With real device support, Kane CLI removes that dependency again now by giving terminal-first access to the real device cloud. Kane CLI on real devices gives teams:

 

 

  • Real Android and iOS devices from any terminal. Kane CLI opens a real device in the TestMu AI cloud and taps through the app from natural language prompts. Developers pick a model and OS version, or let the cloud assign any available device.
  • A live view of the device. The real device’s screen opens in its own window on the developer’s laptop and updates live as Kane CLI taps, so teams can watch the test as it runs.
  • Saved, replayable tests. Each run becomes a saved test that can be replayed later without the AI re-deciding each tap, and re-run on the cloud grid at scale with a single command.
  • Results in Test Manager. Every test, its steps, and screenshots land in TestMu AI Test Manager, like every other Kane test.
  • Less setup. Android permissions and iOS alerts are handled automatically, and app builds (.apk, .aab, .ipa) upload once and are reused across runs.

 

“Real device testing has always been the part of mobile QA that teams put off because it needed hardware, a Mac, and a separate tool. We wanted it to be one line in the terminal,”said Mudit Singh, Co-Founder, TestMu AI.“With Kane CLI, a developer on any laptop can describe a test in plain English, watch it run on a real phone in the cloud, and ship with the same confidence as a team with a full device lab.”

 

Real device support is available today in Kane CLI 0.9.0 and later for customers on KaneAI Max or KaneAI credits with Real Device Plus Automation Cloud. To get started, visit testmuai.com/kane-cli.

 

 

About TestMu AI

 

 

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest) is a Full Stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform that empowers teams to test intelligently and ship faster. AI-native by design, it offers end-to-end AI agents to plan, author, execute, and analyze software quality across web, mobile, and enterprise applications, on real devices, real browsers, and custom real-world environments. For more information, visit testmuai.com.

 

 

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Fortune Celebrates Durga Puja with Grand Rajbari Installation, Food Art and Community Initiatives

Fortune Celebrates Durga Puja with Grand Rajbari Installation, Food Art and Community Initiatives

Kolkata, 17 October 2026: AWL Agri Business Ltd., through its flagship brand Fortune, has once again unveiled a comprehensive 360-degree Durga Puja campaign to celebrate Bengal’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and festive spirit. Every year, Fortune engages with consumers through meaningful festive initiatives, and this year the brand has brought together a series of immersive on-ground experiences, consumer engagement activities and community-led programmes across Kolkata and West Bengal. The highlight of this year’s celebration is a magnificent Rajbari-inspired installation at the iconic Deshapriya Park, recreating the grandeur of Bengal’s historic ‘Bonedi Baris’ (historical aristocratic, noble or wealthy ancestral home in Bengal) through an architectural masterpiece featuring over 3,000 Fortune jars and product packs. Complementing this celebration of heritage, Fortune is also showcasing unique food art, celebrating personal Pujo rituals through #PujoTeAmiEtaKori, and spreading festive joy among underserved communities through its flagship #FortuneSobarPujo initiative.

To bring this vision to life, Fortune has collaborated with a renowned Bengali artist and a team of skilled artisans who have recreated the intricate architectural details of traditional Rajbaris. The installation invites visitors to experience the nostalgia and grandeur associated with Bengal’s historic homes, while showcasing how familiar household products can serve as a medium for artistic storytelling.

Taking the celebration of art and tradition further, Fortune has created a unique mural tunnel at Badamtala Ashar Sangha, where artists have used everyday food ingredients, including rice, dal, poha and soya nuggets, to depict some of the most cherished rituals associated with Durga Puja. The murals capture familiar moments from Bengali households, including listening to Mahalaya at dawn, Kolabou Snan, Ashtami Anjali, Bhog and Sindur Khela. Through these intricate artworks, Fortune celebrates the deep connection between food, family and festivities, transforming familiar kitchen staples into powerful expressions of Bengal’s cultural identity.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Mukesh Mishra, Joint President, Sales & Marketing, AWL Agri Business Ltd., said, “West Bengal is an extremely important market for Fortune, and we continuously look for meaningful avenues to connect with our consumers across the state. Traditional festivals such as Durga Puja provide us with a unique opportunity to strengthen our bond with consumers and for generations, food has played an integral role in its traditions, rituals and shared experiences. Through our initiatives at Deshapriya Park and Badamtala Ashar Sangha, we wanted to honour this enduring connection by bringing Bengal’s rich architectural heritage and festive traditions alive through art. At the same time, through our #FortuneSobarPujo initiative, we are striving to ensure that the joy of the festival reaches those who may otherwise be unable to participate fully in the celebrations. At Fortune, our endeavour is to go beyond being a part of everyday cooking and build meaningful connections with consumers through the traditions, experiences and moments that bring people together.”

Building on this celebration of tradition, Fortune is bringing alive the thought “Every ritual adds a little more to Pujo” through its festive consumer engagement campaign, #PujoTeAmiEtaKori. Rooted in the insight that while Durga Puja is celebrated by everyone, each individual experiences it differently, the campaign celebrates the small personal rituals that make the festival special, from waking up to Mahalaya and wearing new outfits to visiting favourite pandals and enjoying festive delicacies. Through the #PujoTeAmiEtaKori contest, Fortune encourages consumers to share their cherished Pujo traditions, creating a celebration of the unique habits, memories and experiences that connect generations and make every Pujo special.

Further strengthening its engagement with communities, Fortune is looking to scale up its #FortuneSobarPujo initiative, built on the belief that the joy of Durga Puja should be experienced by everyone. The initiative seeks to bring festive celebrations closer to individuals who may otherwise be unable to participate fully because of age, financial constraints, physical limitations or social isolation. This year, Fortune aims to extend the initiative beyond Kolkata to Asansol and Durgapur, with the ambition of directly engaging and positively impacting more than 3,000 children from Orphanages and elderly from old age home people across West Bengal.

Complementing these initiatives, Fortune has also created a significant festive presence across Kolkata through large format outdoor branding at two of the city’s busiest junctions, Ultadanga and Ruby. Spanning more than 47,000 square feet, the branding showcases Fortune’s diverse product portfolio and strengthens the brand’s visibility across key commuter corridors during the festive season.

With a celebration that brings together Bengal’s rich heritage, artistic traditions and the spirit of inclusivity, Fortune aims to make Durga Puja more meaningful for communities across West Bengal, reinforcing its enduring connection with consumers and its commitment to being a part of their cherished festive moments.

METI and GX Acceleration Agency will hold GGX Finance Summit 2026

METI and GX Acceleration Agency will hold GGX Finance Summit 2026

Business Wire India

On Monday, October 26th, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and GX Acceleration Agency will hold the GGX (Global GX) Finance Summit at Tokyo Prince Hotel and online. The Summit will advance discussions on transition finance, industry decarbonization, and the role of business and finance in driving decarbonization. It will also promote cooperation among government, industry, and the financial sector, and lead international rulemaking toward achieving both emission reductions and economic growth.

 

Outline of GGX Finance Summit

 

 

Date: October 26th, 2026 10:00 – 16:20 (JST, GMT+9:00)
Venue: Tokyo Prince Hotel (Tokyo) (3-3-1 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8560, Japan)
Organizer: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), GX Acceleration Agency
Co-organizer: GX Future Consortium
Format: Hybrid (On-site and on-line)
Language: Japanese/English (with English/Japanese simultaneous interpretation)

 

 

Press Registration

 

 

Please complete your registration by accessing the official website below.

 

 

Registration Site *Please proceed your registration from the link in the official website.
https://ggxf-summit.go.jp/english/index.html

 

 

Deadline of the registration

 

 

  • Writer / Still Camera / Video Camera Pre-registration deadline (Onsite Attendance): Monday, 19 October, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Writer Pre-registration deadline (Online Attendance): Thursday, 22 October, 2026 JST

 

*As the summit date approaches, the attendance certificate for “Onsite Attendance” or the viewing link for “Online Attendance” will be sent via email.

 

Program

 

 

  • 10:00-10:05 Opening Remarks (*Pre-recorded Session)
    TSUTSUI Yoshinobu (Chairperson, GX Acceleration Agency)

 

  • 10:05-10:10 Keynote Speech (*Pre-recorded Session)
    The Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma KCMG (Chair, Transition Finance Council)
  • 10:10-10:20 Keynote Address 1 “Toward Global Decarbonization: Energy Transition in Asia and Japan’s Role”
    Asia’s decarbonization is the key to achieving global net zero. Given the challenges faced by fossil-dependent Asia, what contributions could Japan’s GX policy make to support Asia’s energy transition tailored to the regional circumstances?

    ISHII Naoko (Director and Professor, Center for Global Commons, The University of Tokyo)

  • 10:20-11:20 Panel Discussion 1 “Global Trends Shaping the Green Transformation”
    Crisis in the Hormuz, rising energy prices, renewed interest in industrial competitiveness, AI/data center-driven increase in electricity demand. Factors shaping the green transformation (GX) agenda are shifting rapidly. Against this backdrop, this panel will examine implications for GX policies, assessing how the triple mandate of energy security, growth, and decarbonization will be achieved. Implications for Asian economies, with strong ties with Japan, will also be discussed by the panel.

    Moderator
    YONEYAMA Yasuaki (Director, Finance and Sustainability, GX Acceleration Agency)

    Panelist
    ARIMA Jun (Project Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), University of Tokyo (U-tokyo) /Senior Councilor, Japan Organization for Metal and Energy Security (JOGMEC))
    Sean Kidney (CEO and Co-founder, Senior Leadership Team, Climate Bonds Initiative)
    Sherry Madera (Chief Executive Officer, CDP)
    Mary L. Schapiro (Vice Chair for Global Public Policy at Bloomberg L.P., where she also serves as Special Advisor to the Founder and Chairman; Vice Chair of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)) (*Pre-recorded Session)
    YAMASAKI Ryo (Special Advisor, Energy Investment Unit, Office of Chief Energy Economist, International Energy Agency (IEA)) (*Virtual Participation)

  • 11:40-11:50 Special Lecture 1 “From Disclosure to Action, and Onward to Markets: Accelerating GX through Knowledge and Practice”
    Viewing GX as an investment in growth rather than simply a cost, the remarks will explore how corporate transformation and market creation can reinforce each other. They will also examine how the newly launched GX Future Consortium, through its twin focus on “knowledge” and “practice,” can help turn disclosure and dialogue into action, leading to concrete financing and real-world implementation.

    ITO Kunio (Director of Hitotsubashi CFO Education and Research Center / Professor Emeritus Hitotsubashi University / Chair of the GX Future Consortium)

  • 11:50-12:00 Special Lecture 2 “Advancing Transition Finance: Global Progress and the Road Ahead”
    The remarks will look at the progress of transition finance globally and ICMA’s work in this area, and explore the challenges and the way forward for further advancing transition finance and directing capital toward the real-economy transition.
    Nicholas Pfaff (Deputy CEO, International Capital Market Association (ICMA))
  • 12:00-12:20 Special Discussion “Investing for Real-World Emissions Reductions” (*Pre-recorded Session)
    How can investors move beyond portfolio decarbonization and direct capital toward investments that drive meaningful emissions reductions in the real economy? From an impact investing perspective, this dialogue will explore how investors can identify where their capital can make the greatest difference, how finance has contributed to addressing systemic challenges such as climate change, and what needs to come next for capital to support transformation in the real economy.

    Amit Bouri (Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN))
    IOMORI Kanae (Director, Credit, GX Acceleration Agency)

  • 13:30-13:45 Guest Remarks
    KATO Masahiko (President & CEO, Mizuho Bank, Ltd./ Chairperson, The Japanese Bankers Association) (*Pre-recorded Session)
    UCHIDA Kazuto (President, Government Pension Investment Fund)
  • 13:45-14:00 Keynote Address 2 “POWERR GX for Japan’s Growth and Energy Resilience ”
    As the global energy landscape undergoes significant transformation, we will present the latest development in GX (Green Transformation) in Japan and around the world, including the Japanese Government’s newly unveiled ”POWERR GX” initiative.

    ITO Sadanori (Director-General, GX Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI))

  • 14:00-15:00 Panel Discussion 2 “Scaling Up Transition Finance: Mobilizing Capital for Real-World Decarbonization”
    This session will highlight the evolution of international guidelines for transition finance, together with policy and market initiatives across jurisdictions, and explore key challenges and potential solutions for project development and capital mobilization in diverse markets, emerging economies.

    Moderator
    HAYASHI Reiko (Senior Advisor, The International Capital Market Association)

    Panelist
    HAYASHI Sho (Policy Fellow On Energy Transition And Finance, Asia Zero Emission Center, Economic Research Institute For Asean And East Asia)
    ISHIKAWA Tomohiro (Chief Transition Engagement Officer, Sustainable Business Division, MUFG Bank, Ltd.)
    Marlene Puffer (Chair, Taxonomy and Transition Planning Council, Business Future Pathways, Canada) (*Virtual Participation)
    Robert Youngman (Team Leader, Green Finance and Investment, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD))

  • 15:15-16:15 Panel Discussion 3 “GX Industries as a Driver of New Growth: Unlocking Japan’s Strengths for New Industrial and Investment Opportunities ”
    This panel will explore the conditions and initiatives necessary to foster new industrial clusters that can drive GX-led growth, leveraging regional strengths while taking into account economic security and supply chain considerations, and to build sustainable industrial ecosystems.

    Moderator
    UMADA Takaaki (Director, FoundX, The University Of Tokyo)

    Panelist
    INOUE Toshihiko (Managing Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Planning Division, THE CHUGOKU ELECTRIC POWER CO., INC.)
    NAITO Yutaka (Managing Director, GX & Sustainability Lead, BlackRock Japan)
    Akifumi Chris Takigawa (Head of Market Development Japan, Strategy, Newlab)
    and more
     

  • 16:15-16:20 Closing Remarks
    SHIGETAKE Naoki (COO, GX Acceleration Agency)

*The above programs and speakers may be subject to change at the discretion of the organizer.

 

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Tamchy SFIT Named Asia-Pacific’s Top Rising Star in fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2026

Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence ranks Kyrgyzstan’s new financial jurisdiction second worldwide among newly established free zones

Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan | Oct 17– Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) has ranked first in Asia-Pacific and second globally in the Rising Star category of fDi Intelligence’s Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2026, becoming the first financial hub from Central Asia to win.

The judging panel highly praised Tamchy SFIT’s long-term strategy for attracting residents across its priority sectors. The judges also highlighted the jurisdiction’s extensive package of business incentives, including a zero corporate income tax rate for 49 years and unrestricted profit repatriation.

fDi Intelligence is the Financial Times’ specialist division for foreign direct investment (FDI). Its annual Global Free Zones of the Year Awards benchmark free zones around the world across a number of key categories.

The Rising Star category, in particular, recognises the strongest newly established zones, judged on their potential, early evidence of investor interest and the strategic advantages they offer investors.

Ayaz Baetov, First Deputy Chairman of Tamchy SFIT’s Management Council, welcomed the recognition as a significant milestone for the project.

“Being ranked first in Asia-Pacific and second globally so early in Tamchy SFIT’s development is an important international endorsement of our vision. We are creating a next-generation financial jurisdiction that combines the certainty of established international legal practices with the speed, flexibility and digital infrastructure that global businesses increasingly expect”, Baetov said.

Established by law in July 2025, Tamchy SFIT was formally inaugurated by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on 3 July 2026, less than a year later. Built from the ground up, the jurisdiction operates on the principles of English common law, with its own financial regulator, an International Dispute Resolution Centre and a single-window digital registrar. A special tax regime guarantees a 0% rate on profits, dividends, capital gains and VAT for 49 years, and allows 100% foreign ownership. The model is designed to accommodate a wide range of businesses, from funds, family offices and holding companies to international trading firms, fintech businesses and other innovation-driven enterprises.

The 6,000-hectare territory on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul is being developed as an integrated ecosystem that brings together business, living and wellness. A Grade A business centre is already operational, offering modern office spaces and meeting facilities. Issyk-Kul International Airport is within walking distance of the business district. Five more buildings, including a second business centre for residents and two office buildings, are expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

The first residents that registered at Tamchy SFIT at its launch included companies from Switzerland, South Korea, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates. More than 30 further companies are currently completing registration, fully benefitting from the digital one-stop-shop system.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hybrid Shifting Delivers Antiquities Returned from the US to the Archaeological Survey of India

Hybrid Shifting Delivers Antiquities Returned from the US to the Archaeological Survey of India

New Delhi, Oct  17: Hybrid Shifting, India’s Corporate Services Solutions company, has delivered priceless antiquities retrieved from the United States to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The delivery took place between 26 and 30 December 2024, according to a certificate issued by the ASI’s Central Antiquity Collection Section, New Delhi, on 30 December 2024.

The certificate records Hybrid Shifting Solution India Private Limited (Pikkol) as the service provider for the project. It describes the company’s overall services as commendable.

Background

In September 2024, the United States returned 297 cultural artefacts to India. The collection included terracotta works, sculptures and vases made from stone, copper and other materials, dating from approximately 2000 BCE to 1900 CE.

An end-to-end delivery

Hybrid Shifting managed the project as a single, integrated shipment lifecycle through its High-Value Asset Logistics service. The scope covered:

  • Origin assessment

  • Specialized packing and custom crating

  • Origin customs clearance

  • Air freight and shipment tracking

  • Destination customs clearance and delivery

  • Unloading and crate handling

  • Unpacking and specialized handling

  • Positioning, installation and final handover

How high-value assets are handled

Hybrid Shifting’s High-Value Asset Logistics service is built around the idea that the handling plan should be designed around the piece, not the other way around. Each object is assessed individually for its value, fragility, sensitivity and complexity. Every project begins with a site assessment and photographic condition report, which becomes the reference point for the entire journey. Pieces are then protected with specialized packing and custom crating, moved under controlled handling and tracking, and verified at destination before final sign-off.

Every handover follows a six-step chain of custody: identify, document, protect, control, verify and handover with documented acknowledgement.

The service supports art collectors, artists, galleries, interior designers and architects, museums and institutions, corporates and private clients. International movements are managed from origin survey and crating through export documentation, air or sea freight, import customs compliance and destination installation, with ATA Carnet and insurance coordination where relevant.

Hybrid Shifting is India’s Corporate Services Solutions company, offering commercial moving, asset management, asset buyback and reinstatement, digitization, and relocation services through one integrated partner. Founded in June 2023, the company acquired Pikkol, India’s first technology-enabled relocation company, in August 2023.

Its operating platform includes 200+ vehicles, 1M+ cu. ft. of warehousing, 15+ offices and 100+ network locations, coverage of 15,000+ PIN codes across India, and an international relocation network serving 180+ countries, supported by 1,000+ professionals.

ASME Names Leah Putman as President, Engineering for Change

ASME Names Leah Putman as President, Engineering for Change

 NEW YORK | Oct 17–The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced the appointment of Leah Putman as president of its Engineering for Change (E4C) LLC. She continues in her role as director of engineering for sustainable development at ASME, reporting to Iana Aranda, managing director of sustainability at ASME, and outgoing E4C president.

Across these roles, Putman leads strategy and growth for programs connecting engineering, innovation, and societal impact. Putman brings more than 15 years of experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, product development, sustainability, and social impact. She has spent her career helping organizations navigate uncertainty, make evidence-based decisions, and move promising ideas toward implementation.

“I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Leah and witnessing firsthand her ability to bring people, ideas, and expertise together in service of meaningful change. She approaches engineering not only as a technical discipline, but as a powerful tool for improving lives and strengthening communities,” says Aranda. “Leah is an innovative and thoughtful leader who recognizes the importance of ensuring that solutions are informed by a diversity of experiences and perspectives. As E4C president, she will help build a more connected, inclusive, and impact-oriented engineering community, while advancing ASME’s commitment to engineering for sustainable development.”

Since joining ASME in 2022, Putman has held leadership roles with both ASME and E4C. Previously, she worked as an independent strategy, engineering, and project management consultant and held technical and leadership positions with Sustainable Health Enterprises (SHE) in Rwanda and W. L. Gore & Associates in the United States. Putman holds a master’s degree in science from Technische Universiteit Delft in the Netherlands and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware.

Anjali Jewellers Celebrates the Eternal Bond of Motherhood and the Divine Spirit of Durga Puja Through an Emotional Brand Film

Anjali Jewellers Celebrates the Eternal Bond of Motherhood and the Divine Spirit of Durga Puja Through an Emotional Brand Film

Business Wire India

Durga Puja is more than a festival. It is an emotion, a homecoming, and a celebration of the bonds that define our lives. Capturing this timeless sentiment, Anjali Jewellers has created a heartwarming short film that celebrates the enduring bond between a mother and her son, weaving together the emotional essence of motherhood, the warmth of homecoming, and the divine spirit of Durga Puja.

At the heart of the film lies a story that resonates with countless families. It traces a mother’s quiet sacrifices as she nurtures her son through his growing years, putting his dreams and happiness before her own. As time passes, the child grows up and steps into the world, carrying with him the values and love that shaped his life. But when Durga Puja arrives, the call of home and the unconditional love of his mother bring him back.

On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, the son returns home with a special gift for his mother—a beautiful Gold Jhumka, a pair of traditional gold earrings. More than a piece of jewellery, the gift becomes a tender expression of gratitude, an acknowledgement of years of sacrifice, and a heartfelt gesture of love that words often fail to convey.

Through this poignant narrative, Anjali Jewellers draws a beautiful parallel between the divine motherhood of Maa Durga and the selfless love of a mother in every household. Just as Durga Puja celebrates the arrival of the Goddess, it also becomes a moment to honour the women whose love, strength and sacrifices shape our lives.

Directed by Roja Paromita Dey, the film marks her debut as a director. With its emotionally grounded storytelling, the film seeks to connect with audiences through a universally cherished truth: while growing up may take us far from home, love always finds a way to bring us back.

Sharing his thoughts on the brand film, Annargha Uuttiya Chowdhury, Partner, Anjali Jewellers, said, “For us at Anjali Jewellers, jewellery has always been about much more than gold. It is about emotions, memories and relationships that become a part of our lives. Durga Puja is a time when these emotions come alive, when we return to our roots and express our love for the people who mean the most to us. Through this film, we wanted to celebrate a mother’s unconditional love and the countless sacrifices she makes, often without expecting anything in return. The son’s gift of a pair of gold jhumkas on Durga Puja is a small gesture carrying a lifetime of gratitude. We hope this story touches hearts and reminds everyone that the most precious gifts are those that come wrapped in love.”

The film culminates in the evocative Bengali line, “Anjali Chhara Pujo Hoy Na”—a sentiment that translates to “Durga Puja is incomplete without Anjali Jewellers.” More than a brand signature, the line reflects the brand’s aspiration to be an enduring part of Bengal’s most cherished festive traditions, family celebrations and treasured moments.

With this film, Anjali Jewellers celebrates not merely the beauty of gold jewellery, but the emotions that give it meaning. Because some gifts are worn, some are treasured, and some become timeless reminders of a love that has given us everything.

This Durga Puja, Anjali Jewellers celebrates the mother in every home and the divine spirit of motherhood that makes every homecoming special.

Anjali Jewellers Celebrates the Eternal Bond of Motherhood and the Divine Spirit of Durga Puja Through an Emotional Brand Film

Kohler Announces Official Partnership with DP World India Championship 2026

Kohler Announces Official Partnership with DP World India Championship 2026

Business Wire India

Kohler India, a global leader in kitchen and bath design, has announced its association as an Official Partner of the DP World India Championship 2026, India’s premier golf tournament. Taking place from 15–18 October at Delhi Golf Club, the tournament brings together leading international golfing talent while providing Kohler a platform to engage with business leaders, luxury consumers and the wider golfing community. This year’s field features some of the sport’s biggest names, including major champions Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy, alongside defending champion Tommy Fleetwood, adding to the stature and excitement surrounding the event.

Golf is an integral part of Kohler’s global hospitality portfolio, with a collection of championship courses in Wisconsin, USA, that has earned international recognition. Kohler’s golf destinations span the dramatic Lake Michigan setting of Whistling Straits and the glacier-shaped terrain of Blackwolf Run, offering distinctive courses that challenge players while remaining deeply connected to their natural surroundings.

Beyond championship play, Kohler has created experiences for different levels of the game through The Baths, a family-friendly 10-hole par-3 and putting course, as well as the Kohler Golf Academy and Kohler Swing Studio. Together, these offerings make golf part of a broader destination experience shaped by sport, landscape and hospitality.

Ranjeet Oak, President, Kohler Kitchen & Bath South Asia, said, “Golf has been an important part of Kohler’s global heritage, and our association with the DP World India Championship 2026 is a natural extension of this legacy. At Kohler, we believe that precision and performance are fundamental to creating exceptional experiences, whether in design or sport. Through this partnership, we look forward to celebrating these shared values while strengthening our engagement with India’s growing community of golf enthusiasts, business leaders and the design fraternity.”

Kohler’s golf journey in India took shape through its association with the NDTV Golf Pro-Am, a nationwide series bringing together professional golfers, business leaders and enthusiasts across some of the country’s leading courses. The association brought Kohler closer to India’s growing golfing community through competitive play, golf clinics and curated experiences, with celebrated sporting names such as Kapil Dev adding to the profile of the platform.

Through the DP World India Championship, Kohler takes this journey forward, creating an experiential zone within the tournament’s fan zone with interactive golf-inspired activities, including a putting challenge and a lucky draw offering visitors the opportunity to experience a Kohler golf course overseas.

As Kohler strengthens its presence in India, the partnership builds connections across sport, design and business, extending the brand experience beyond kitchen and bath and bringing its relationship with golf closer to Indian audiences.

Kohler Announces Official Partnership with DP World India Championship 2026

Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster That Performs Mid-Air Flip in Stunning Demonstration

Austin, Texas Oct 16: Electric vehicle giant Tesla has stunned audiences with a dramatic demonstration of its long-awaited next-generation Roadster, showcasing a vehicle that briefly takes flight, performs a mid-air flip and lands safely.

Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster That Performs Mid-Air Flip in Stunning Demonstration

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The demonstration took place on October 15 at a SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas, where Tesla CEO Elon Musk presented a glimpse of what could be a radical new direction for high-performance electric cars.

“Turns out the future does have flying cars,” Musk said, highlighting the vehicle’s extraordinary capabilities.

How does the flying Roadster work?

According to Tesla, the Roadster combines an advanced fan-based suction system with compressed-gas thrusters developed using technology associated with SpaceX. The suction system generates powerful downforce, allowing the vehicle to remain attached to a specially designed ramp—even when upside down.

The thrusters help the vehicle lift off briefly, adjust its position in the air and perform aerial manoeuvres. During the demonstration, the Roadster was also shown completing a mid-air flip before returning to the ground.

Tesla claims the vehicle can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than a second in its most powerful configuration. However, this performance figure has not been independently verified.

Three versions, different capabilities

Tesla has outlined different configurations of the Roadster, including a performance-focused model and more advanced versions equipped with thruster technology. The most ambitious variant is designed to demonstrate short airborne movements, although it is not approved for ordinary public-road use.

Despite the spectacular showcase, the demonstration does not mean flying cars are ready for everyday travel. The technology remains experimental, and questions surrounding safety, certification and practical use still need to be addressed.

When will it reach the market?

The Roadster has been anticipated for years, with production plans repeatedly delayed since its original unveiling in 2017. Musk has indicated that production is expected to begin in 2028, although the timeline could change.

Tesla has yet to establish that all the capabilities demonstrated in the prototype will be available in a production vehicle.

The latest demonstration nevertheless puts the spotlight back on Tesla’s ambition to push the boundaries of electric vehicle engineering—and raises a fascinating question: could cars one day do more than simply drive on roads?