Anime India Mumbai 2026 Concludes with Over 45,000 Attendees and Visit by Naruto Director Hayato Date

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh448dGoDaGJombmZlsL1FbNROIkLe9Qqc93z_fo-VCElP2xri9uC9MnNtXJcPIAAic6DpRyYDT_wVeUHOPFHLAu5gBaFE8uyTPC0nusLOQ_jNGu2OYOt0o3K_nkZqhiDnCNHYqblxtXc2IKOAjTMCMF5HkbUalTs1NSFoa8NEAO0dCpwjKH7BBpeDM" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh448dGoDaGJombmZlsL1FbNROIkLe9Qqc93z_fo-VCElP2xri9uC9MnNtXJcPIAAic6DpRyYDT_wVeUHOPFHLAu5gBaFE8uyTPC0nusLOQ_jNGu2OYOt0o3K_nkZqhiDnCNHYqblxtXc2IKOAjTMCMF5HkbUalTs1NSFoa8NEAO0dCpwjKH7BBpeDM" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>● The three-day convention hosted by AnimationXpress brought together fans, creators, and industry professionals at the NESCO Exhibition Center.</div><div><br></div><div>● The event was headlined by an international Japanese delegation, marking the highly anticipated first official Indian visit of legendary Naruto director Hayato Date. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: Anime India Mumbai 2026</b>, an initiative by AnimationXpress, officially concluded on 30 August at the <b>NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai</b>. Drawing an attendance of over 45,000 people, the three-day event brought together fans, creators, artists, performers, gamers, cosplayers, and industry professionals under one roof. Held from 28 to 30 August, the convention offered comprehensive programming across anime, manga, gaming, cosplay, Japanese music, voice acting, creator interactions, screenings, competitions, and community-led activities.</div><div><br></div><div>The opening day included the Otaku Quiz, The Last Verdict anime gameshow, the Ramen Quiz Competition powered by Wok Tok, Gunpla: More Than Models sessions, manga, manhwa, and comic book launches, a Closet Cosplay segment, and voice acting sessions featuring talent associated with titles like Spy x Family, Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, and Action Kamen.</div><div><br></div><div>Programming on the second day featured creator sessions, meet and greets, gaming activities, a session with Ryota Hasegawa, Sakamoto Days producer, quiz competitions, XP-PEN and Wacom engagements, a Japanese song learning session, an ASCA meet and greet, a Zee trailer launch, and a gaming cosplay competition. </div><div><br></div><div>Most notably, the day was anchored by a dedicated fan session with <b>legendary Naruto director Hayato Date, marking his first official visit to India</b> and providing the community with direct access to one of the industry's most influential creators.</div><div><br></div><div>The third and final day featured community-driven highlights including the Naruto Cosplay Competition, the Grand Cosplay Competition, the Mage Masquerade, Anime Times Presents: Discover Japanese Animation, Naruto commentary sessions, the Gacha Realm session, anime screenings, prop-making, and manga art competitions. The convention concluded on the evening of 30 August with a <b>live musical concert featuring performances by Luna, Mofomofomo, Yura Akari, and ASCA.</b></div><div><br></div><div>Speaking about the response to the event, <b>Neha Mehta, Co-Founder of Anime India</b>, said, "Anime India Mumbai 2026 has been an incredible celebration of the passion, creativity and community that make India’s anime fandom truly special. What started as a vision to bring global anime closer to Indian fans has grown into a movement that connects fans, creators, artists and the industry under one roof. Seeing thousands of fans come together, celebrate the stories they love and create memories of their own has been deeply fulfilling. Mumbai has shown us that India isn’t just an audience for anime anymore, it is becoming an important part of the global anime ecosystem. This is only the beginning, and we are excited to take Anime India to even greater heights."</div><div>The Mumbai edition followed previous Anime India events in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, further strengthening the platform's presence across India and reflecting the growing scale of the country's anime ecosystem.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Mishaal Wanvari, Co-Founder of Anime India</b>, added, "Mumbai has once again shown us the extraordinary power of fandom. Anime India was created with a simple belief, that Indian fans deserve to experience the world of anime in a truly immersive way, while also giving Indian creators a platform to be seen and heard. This edition has taken that vision several steps forward. From legendary Japanese creators and artists to cosplayers, gamers, collectors and young creators, Anime India Mumbai 2026 brought the entire community together. We are incredibly grateful to every fan who made this experience possible. The energy we witnessed over these three days tells us one thing very clearly, the future of anime in India is bigger than ever."</div><div><br></div><div>The scale of the Mumbai gathering highlights the evolution of Indian anime fandom into an active, participatory community shaping regional pop culture. For AnimationXpress, the event reinforces its commitment to developing dedicated platforms that unite the entertainment, animation, gaming, and pop-culture sectors while creating new avenues for creators, brands, and industry stakeholders.</div><div><br></div><div>The next edition of the convention is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on 14 and 15 November 2026, continuing the platform's focus on connecting the anime community across the country.</div>

Anime India Mumbai 2026 Concludes with Over 45,000 Attendees and Visit by Naruto Director Hayato Date

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Mission Journalism Epaper - 31 August to 06 September 2026

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Nav Wireless Deploys Optical Wireless Communication Link Across Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihxmQpxWlYv7OPa434BV7Vg-JvT6Wx98emgKQP8fAi9245rs_tmWxwSO_OVE6TgY5B3p2wgiV81B7_N_0pCeTOOO4KnVcq7MmbcrHJDIkwkNvWQS6mMii_mG5_a0kIlYTMQG4XJhvAf9VQJupqzoRpIOY2E8n3lYFEmmJ0Qe30iLDDHsIpHY4qCEfZ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihxmQpxWlYv7OPa434BV7Vg-JvT6Wx98emgKQP8fAi9245rs_tmWxwSO_OVE6TgY5B3p2wgiV81B7_N_0pCeTOOO4KnVcq7MmbcrHJDIkwkNvWQS6mMii_mG5_a0kIlYTMQG4XJhvAf9VQJupqzoRpIOY2E8n3lYFEmmJ0Qe30iLDDHsIpHY4qCEfZ" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>India-based Nav Wireless and New Zealand-based 9Rayz deploy Free-Space Optical Communication technology in a real-world environment, advancing next-generation connectivity applications</div><div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: </b>Indian deep-tech company <b>Nav Wireless Technologies</b>, together with its New Zealand and Australia regional partner 9Rayz, has deployed a Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC) link across Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour, marking an important international real-world application of India-developed optical wireless communication technology.</div><div><br></div><div>The deployment brings together technology developed in India, regional implementation expertise through 9Rayz, and research engagement with researchers at The University of Auckland. It provides a live environment for studying and advancing Free-Space Optical Communication outside controlled laboratory conditions.</div><div><br></div><div>FSOC enables high-capacity data transmission between two locations using highly directional beams of light through the atmosphere, without requiring a physical fibre cable between the points.</div><div><br></div><div>The technology is increasingly relevant in locations where laying conventional fibre infrastructure can be difficult, expensive or time-consuming, including waterways, remote regions, difficult terrain, temporary networks and infrastructure requiring additional communication resilience.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Taking Indian Deep-Tech into Global Environments</b></div><div><br></div><div>For Nav Wireless, the Auckland deployment represents a broader opportunity for Indian-developed optical and photonic communication technologies to demonstrate their capabilities in international markets and diverse real-world environments.</div><div><br></div><div>The Ahmedabad-based company is developing Free-Space Optical Communication, LiFi/VLC and next-generation photonic communication technologies in India, with applications across telecommunications, enterprise connectivity, remote networks, defence and specialised communication requirements.</div><div><br></div><div>Commenting on this achievement <b>Hardik Soni, Co-Founder & CTO, Nav Wireless Technologies</b> said, “This deployment is significant for us because it demonstrates how technology developed in India can work alongside international research expertise, regional partners and real-world connectivity requirements. India has strong engineering and scientific capabilities, and our objective is to translate that strength into globally relevant intellectual property, products and communication technologies.”</div><div>“Our approach is to innovate in India, collaborate globally and create technologies that can address connectivity challenges across markets. He added”</div><div><br></div><div><b>Falgun Patel, Director of 9 Rayz</b> said, “What makes this initiative important is the combination of technology, research and practical deployment. Through our collaboration with Nav Wireless and researchers in Auckland, we are able to better understand how advanced optical wireless communication can address real connectivity challenges across New Zealand and Australia. Free-Space Optical Communication can become an important complementary technology in locations where extending conventional fibre is difficult. The Auckland deployment gives us a valuable real-world environment to demonstrate and further understand that potential.”</div><div><br></div><div><b>Industry Meets Research in Auckland</b></div><div><br></div><div>The Waitematā Harbour deployment is also supporting continued research into Free-Space Optical Communication. Dr. Nicholas Rattenbury, who leads research efforts at The University of Auckland into free-space optical communications, said the relationship between commercial technology deployment and academic research is important for improving both the theory and practice of FSOC and for developing knowledge and capabilities in the emerging field of high-bandwidth communications.</div><div><br></div><div>The real-world installation gives researchers an opportunity to study optical communication systems outside laboratory environments while enabling continued knowledge exchange between researchers, technology developers and regional implementation partners.</div><div><br></div><div><b>A Model for Indian Technology Going Global</b></div><div><br></div><div>The Auckland initiative reflects a broader model through which Indian deep-tech companies can develop technologies domestically, validate them across different geographical and operating environments, collaborate with international researchers and partners, and progressively build relevance in global markets. For Nav Wireless and 9Rayz, the Waitematā Harbour deployment is therefore more than an individual technology installation.</div>

Nav Wireless Deploys Optical Wireless Communication Link Across Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour

India-based Nav Wireless and New Zealand-based 9Rayz deploy Free-Space Optical Communication technology in a real-world environm...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Delivering the Latest Flagship Experience, Focused on What Matters Most

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0KcqwouV0QyBMzDstaZwly69EDdJPm3-8OBxaxMp2Y40dKr0c35hssEPzXK9y7VH_nmc42XcqiqeHFPKJbI0qQh3oOyseSv-zfBu5ZeM1Fl1GTWWFXSkmJpUT7do_b3a3fDYuv_51BiYc_eU322szamAH-vcKPuTsgGDriiYPLmXQwT3qdezvslCJ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0KcqwouV0QyBMzDstaZwly69EDdJPm3-8OBxaxMp2Y40dKr0c35hssEPzXK9y7VH_nmc42XcqiqeHFPKJbI0qQh3oOyseSv-zfBu5ZeM1Fl1GTWWFXSkmJpUT7do_b3a3fDYuv_51BiYc_eU322szamAH-vcKPuTsgGDriiYPLmXQwT3qdezvslCJ" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: Samsung Electronics</b> Co., Ltd. announced <b>Galaxy S26 FE</b>, the newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family and the first in the lineup to launch with One UI 9 — bringing the latest premium Galaxy experiences to more users from day one. With enhanced camera capabilities and more context-aware Galaxy AI, it elevates how users capture, create and connect every day. Built around what users value most in a thin and light design, Galaxy S26 FE carries the iconic Galaxy S experience forward.</div><div><br></div><div>"Galaxy S26 FE is purposefully designed to deliver the signature strengths of the Galaxy S series, ensuring that every feature makes a meaningful difference in users’ daily lives," said <b>Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics</b>. "Packed with beloved Galaxy camera and AI experiences, backed by the latest One UI 9, Galaxy S26 FE comes to life as an ideal choice for those who know exactly what matters most to them."</div><div><br></div><div>The Galaxy S26 FE delivers an enhanced camera experience from capture to edit, featuring an upgraded triple rear camera setup and advanced image processing for both still and fast-action scenes. With the addition of My FanCam—previously introduced on Galaxy foldables—the camera automatically tracks and keeps a chosen subject centered, reframing videos for easy social media sharing. For video recording, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock ensures level, smooth footage during fast movement and travel. The device offers 3x optical zoom for clear long-distance shots, an enhanced 12 MP front camera for wider group selfies, and signature Nightography for detailed low-light photos. Post-capture editing is streamlined with Photo Assist, which allows users to alter lighting, add elements, or restore image parts using natural language prompts with step-by-step revision controls. Additionally, Gemini Omni enables users to generate and edit ready-to-share video clips directly from their photo gallery.</div><div><br></div><div>Powered by One UI 9, the Galaxy S26 FE delivers intuitive, context-aware Galaxy AI experiences designed to simplify daily routines and handle tasks seamlessly. An updated Now Brief offers personalized, customizable briefing cards—such as weather and wellness insights—that users can create using simple prompts. Additionally, Now Nudge expands its reach to select third-party apps and notifications, delivering timely suggestions that help users take quick action throughout the day. Completing the suite, Circle to Search with Google now supports multi-object search, allowing users to identify several products, places, or objects within a single image in just one step.</div>

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Delivering the Latest Flagship Experience, Focused on What Matters Most

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Ritvaa comes to Thane with Jewellery Rooted in Indian Artistry

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQCW9Ufn-MMbzWDfcAc9Pw5VnMS06RZM4_t6rAwfRyoTy7fUvf6x4NTggAt6bGNN8xrvghS8VS8MjXaIoYxTjulArzA9ZjAreAuo0ZZAlrMZ0q8SnFn8C96fRDzIwnIv80Lf6Eav5d4ZZi4ZHO5vCGvZz6iQdFpODAYtbylbXd3BTUCX-FHcBd57WV" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQCW9Ufn-MMbzWDfcAc9Pw5VnMS06RZM4_t6rAwfRyoTy7fUvf6x4NTggAt6bGNN8xrvghS8VS8MjXaIoYxTjulArzA9ZjAreAuo0ZZAlrMZ0q8SnFn8C96fRDzIwnIv80Lf6Eav5d4ZZi4ZHO5vCGvZz6iQdFpODAYtbylbXd3BTUCX-FHcBd57WV" width="400"> </a> </div><b>From left to right: Ankisha Jaain, Co-Founder, Ritvaa; Hanissh Jaain, MD & Founder; actress Amrita Rao; Amit Jaain, MD & Founder; and Mamtaa Jaain, Co-Founder, at the inauguration of Ritvaa’s new store in Thane</b>.</div><div><br></div><div>Gokhale Road store brings together Indian craftsmanship, contemporary design and jewellery for everyday, festive and occasion-led wear</div><div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai:</b> Jewellery brand <b>Ritvaa</b> has opened its new store on <b>Gokhale Road, Thane</b>, bringing its Artisanal jewellery and contemporary interpretation of Indian design to customers in the city. Spread across approximately 400 sq. ft., the store offers a more immersive way to discover the brand’s collections while establishing a physical presence in Thane’s growing jewellery market.</div><div>Thane’s strong affinity for traditional jewellery, coupled with evolving preferences for refined design, craftsmanship and versatile pieces, makes it an important market for Ritvaa. The store was inaugurated by <b>actress Amrita Rao,</b> marking the beginning of Ritvaa’s new retail chapter in Thane. The launch was also attended by prominent personalities including <b>Kishori Shahane, Ankita Prabhu Walawalkar, Rahul Roy and Shiv Thakare</b>, who joined the brand in celebrating the opening of its new store.Envisioned as an intimate jewellery destination and experience centre, the store features a warm and elegant setting that keeps the collections at the centre. Its layout allows customers to browse comfortably, try different designs and engage with the jewellery in a more personalised environment.</div><div><br></div><div>The 400 sq. ft. store showcases Ritvaa’s collections across traditional, festive and contemporary categories. Drawing from Indian jewellery traditions while bringing a modern sensibility to familiar forms, the assortment includes pieces for weddings, festivals, family celebrations and milestones, alongside jewellery designed for everyday expression. A key part of Ritvaa’s offering is its in-house SmartGold technology, which uses a 50X thick gold-plated finish to deliver the look and feel of gold while making the jewellery more accessible. The store also gives customers an opportunity to experience Ritvaa’s latest design direction in person and discover pieces suited to their individual preferences and occasions. The collection caters to traditional family jewellery buyers, premium and luxury consumers, as well as customers who see jewellery as an extension of their individual style, with options spanning accessible luxury to more statement-led pieces. </div><div><br></div><div>Speaking about the opening, <b>Amit Jaain, MD, Founder & Director, Ritvaa,</b> said, “Thane has a strong jewellery culture, but the consumer is also evolving, looking for pieces that bring together tradition, design and individual expression. With our store, we wanted to create a space where customers can experience Ritvaa more personally, explore our collections and find jewellery that connects with their occasions and their own style. This store is an important step in bringing the brand closer to our customers and building a stronger retail experience around them.”</div><div><br></div><div><b>Hanissh Jaain, MD, Founder & Director, Ritvaa,</b> added, “At Ritvaa, jewellery is much more than an ornament; it becomes part of family traditions, celebrations, relationships and personal stories. Our focus on artisanal design and craftsmanship comes from this belief. Rather than simply following trends, we aim to create jewellery with character that feels culturally relevant and meaningful across generations. The Thane store allows us to bring this philosophy to life while giving customers the opportunity to discover our jewellery in their own way.”</div><div>The Thane store forms part of Ritvaa’s broader retail growth plans, with the brand looking to explore potential markets across Maharashtra and other high-potential jewellery markets in India. Alongside its physical presence, Ritvaa is focused on strengthening its digital and customer experience, with a long-term vision to build a trusted jewellery brand recognised for distinctive design, craftsmanship and meaningful jewellery.</div><div><br></div><div><b>About Ritvaa:</b></div><div>Ritvaa is an artisanal jewellery brand rooted in Indian heritage, contemporary expression and accessible luxury. The brand brings together Indian craftsmanship and modern design to create versatile jewellery for everyday, festive and occasion-led wear. With its focus on SmartGold affordable luxury, Ritvaa aims to make Indian artistry more contemporary, jewellery more accessible and every piece more meaningful.</div>

Ritvaa comes to Thane with Jewellery Rooted in Indian Artistry

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Yagnesh Sharma will be seen in Gujrati Film Tara Maate After Layak Nalayakk

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpqplGVSRQ2BKvzyQYw8NIcd29oWBxIzTC2QIUJP_Ms7Tz47oOzJhdUE43vyvg1l7FkKPzNa4TdlhW8Dbw26FdxaUQcRwnjlWMXm16gdpB3S1fIVX3jdmcxWdR8s_vHiaN7rhpY3gxtGaOHz9ke_rHzcPQgUcED5hSSzSsbeiw_vNf1K-qAaO4eDj1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpqplGVSRQ2BKvzyQYw8NIcd29oWBxIzTC2QIUJP_Ms7Tz47oOzJhdUE43vyvg1l7FkKPzNa4TdlhW8Dbw26FdxaUQcRwnjlWMXm16gdpB3S1fIVX3jdmcxWdR8s_vHiaN7rhpY3gxtGaOHz9ke_rHzcPQgUcED5hSSzSsbeiw_vNf1K-qAaO4eDj1" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHypphShzqCILs0kmjFT4cA-gw49m_dtvpRIyeNgHaGV8mBIR1L2mIqJHMvA4iKh6Fj1sfWiRasHpgB46JL3x0PRVMPshLj6RVheJOo8DXHGyN9qKQ8Yc5GlPgX3jw1PKC0KZ4C4ua47scufhUEvTZdxpTC7QimmH2bpZaSDki2Fp7gd5ciV205j06" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHypphShzqCILs0kmjFT4cA-gw49m_dtvpRIyeNgHaGV8mBIR1L2mIqJHMvA4iKh6Fj1sfWiRasHpgB46JL3x0PRVMPshLj6RVheJOo8DXHGyN9qKQ8Yc5GlPgX3jw1PKC0KZ4C4ua47scufhUEvTZdxpTC7QimmH2bpZaSDki2Fp7gd5ciV205j06" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Yagnesh Sharma will be seen in Gujrati Film Tara Maate After Layak Nalayakk</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: Yagnesh Sharma</b> is an actor, entrepreneur, and social worker. Born in Narsinghpur, and educated in Amarwara, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, to a family of doctors and engineers, Yagnesh developed a passion for acting since his college days. He participated in annual college functions and inter-college competitions, and performed plays as a hobby at the Bhopal Natya Academy. He never considered acting a profession. But when fate has a plan, in 2018, he auditioned for a TV serial, was shortlisted, and his acting journey began. He starred in a 10-episode Hindi web series titled "<b>Samjhauta</b>," playing the powerful character of a scribe. The series was shot in Kullu, Manali, Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh. He co-starred with Jasleen Matharu, Keshav Arora, Shilpa Gandhi, Dimple Bagroy, Kiran Kumar, and others.  He then landed the role of a judge in a Hindi film based on triple talaq. He then landed the opportunity to star in a Gujarati film called <b>Layak Nalayakk</b>, starring Hitu Kanodia, Ashmit Patel, Hiten Kumar, Ojas Rawal, Kiran Acharya, Shekhar Shukla, and others, which was shot in London and Gujarat.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Yagnesh Sharma </b>says, "It was my misfortune that I couldn't go to London due to visa issues. The film released on July 24, 2026, with a grand premiere in Ahmedabad. The media bytes and public reactions made my dream come true. I'm also doing another Gujarati film, "<b>Tara Maate</b>," starring all the big stars: Hiten Kumar, Gaurav Paswala, Sunny Pancholi, Smita Gondkar, Katha Patel, Greeva Kansara, Jitendra Thakkar and others."</div><div><br></div><div>Currently Yagnesh Sharma is doing some vertical series, short films, <b>Gujarati films Rangilo 420 and Aatma Paramatma</b> and some projects have been finalized to go on floors next year.</div>

Yagnesh Sharma will be seen in Gujrati Film Tara Maate After Layak Nalayakk

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boAt ushers in a new era of AI-Powered Smart Audio Devices built with Google Gemini

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHESEzRVCC1uyXdLd5IZJBMl-eKLxVoSzM6vIjPQO5F2D3bslWesFyx5VfjO7WNYNjqOkNJJ3dl_CTr0nhJBNfkzIx9-x_kJQIqwPZIwpkSfwu7CZeDFWWD0aMArlMsB7Pm5dO92unV88wHQ6uFobBv9fPmROEvZne0TH8OzZoMJTR9etwTpMPyjyL" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHESEzRVCC1uyXdLd5IZJBMl-eKLxVoSzM6vIjPQO5F2D3bslWesFyx5VfjO7WNYNjqOkNJJ3dl_CTr0nhJBNfkzIx9-x_kJQIqwPZIwpkSfwu7CZeDFWWD0aMArlMsB7Pm5dO92unV88wHQ6uFobBv9fPmROEvZne0TH8OzZoMJTR9etwTpMPyjyL" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div>New Crest AI platform fuses state-of-the-art boAt audio devices with hyper-personalized, voice-driven AI that can understand complex queries in real time</div><div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai</b>: Google Cloud and Imagine Marketing, the parent company of one of India's big audio and wearables brand <b>boAt</b>, are teaming up to bring AI first features built with Google Gemini to their next-generation ‘Crest AI’ lineup of smart audio devices.</div><div><br></div><div>Crest AI is boAt’s AI-powered platform for next-generation audio devices, built with Google Gemini to deliver voice-driven, conversational and personalized experiences. The Crest AI platform pushes AI innovation and everyday utility to the next level by fusing state of the art technology with highly responsive AI. Designed to redefine how consumers interact with their devices, the integration of Gemini Live will enable hyper-personalized, voice-driven experiences. Users will be able to engage in natural, flowing conversations with their Crest AI-powered devices, bridging the gap between traditional hardware and ambient AI computing.</div><div><br></div><div>This collaboration aims to democratize access to premium AI features for millions of users across India’s diverse dialects. By utilizing Google Cloud's robust infrastructure and the multimodal capabilities of Gemini Live on Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, boAt’s Crest AI devices will act as intelligent companions capable of understanding regional nuances, context, and complex queries in real-time.</div><div><br></div><div>“Voice is the most natural way for humans to communicate, and we believe it will also become the most natural way to interact with AI. At boAt, we have a unique opportunity because we already have millions of devices sitting in people’s ears. With Crest AI, our ambition is to bring useful AI experiences directly to this surface and make them accessible to millions of consumers through devices that are affordable and part of their everyday lives. This is our first step, and we will continue to make the experience richer and more capable as we learn and build.” said <b>Sameer Mehta, Co-founder & Executive Director, boAt</b>.</div><div><br></div><div>“Our mission at boAt has always been to build something bold and impactful, making cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone. By integrating Google's Gemini into our Crest AI devices, we are taking a massive leap forward. We are moving beyond basic voice assistants to create intelligent, conversational agents for general voice queries, device control, music playback, productivity, language translation and FAQ support. Partnering with Google Cloud allows us to scale this vision and redefine the future of ambient computing in India and beyond,” said <b>Gaurav Nayyar, CEO of boAt</b>.</div><div><br></div><div>Crest AI devices will also be integrated with Google Workspace, transforming boAt audio devices into hands-free productivity companions that enable users to manage their Gmail, Google Tasks and Google Calendar through voice. Crest Translate enables real-time, two-way translation to help users communicate across languages, while Crest Ask brings conversational intelligence to everyday listening, enabling natural interactions that understand context and help users learn, ideate, ask questions or simply chat. Through the integration with Gmail and Google Calendar, for example, a user can say, “Help me respond to that email,” or “Schedule a meeting for me.”</div><div><br></div><div><b>Sashi Sreedharan, Managing Director, Google Cloud India</b> said, "boAt is one of India's foremost wearable brands, and their push to bring cutting-edge AI to consumers is exactly the kind of innovation we want to support. Voice and vernacular are the next frontier for AI in India, and Gemini Live helps make that possible. With Google Cloud's infrastructure underpinning them, boAt can scale this to millions of users across India."</div>

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WITH TAJ MOUNT KUSUR RESORT & VILLAS, LONAVALA DEVELOPED BY AMAVI

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0VgLlfouRoKx3i151bjS42fHQI4z6CckYuDzEujrQLKxDJoTsOkEYCvYfz7ucPakKwgoxxn-4CkmZW4zASFKeTdb59R02uwfXhwzH3hdevO_r5UYTF8PCb8EFBzXKZX_4ovh0Vl4vUH2M8xkrnXNOzPuvuwdCaTaVcyY3zgLHZYx8_t6lxkGttEfJ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0VgLlfouRoKx3i151bjS42fHQI4z6CckYuDzEujrQLKxDJoTsOkEYCvYfz7ucPakKwgoxxn-4CkmZW4zASFKeTdb59R02uwfXhwzH3hdevO_r5UYTF8PCb8EFBzXKZX_4ovh0Vl4vUH2M8xkrnXNOzPuvuwdCaTaVcyY3zgLHZYx8_t6lxkGttEfJ" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div>TAJ FORAYS INTO LUXURY BRANDED VILLAS</div><div><br></div><div>MUMBAI: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Developed in partnership with Amavi, India’s only hospitality-backed real estate brand, the project marks Taj’s entry into the luxury branded villa segment.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL,</b> said, “For over a century, Taj has defined luxury hospitality through its grand palaces, landmark city hotels, safaris and residences. Recognised as the World's Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand and India's Strongest Brand, Taj continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of the luxury hospitality sector. The launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort & Villas marks our entry into the branded villa segment, broadening our portfolio to address evolving consumer preferences while bringing the trust, service excellence and legacy of the brand to a new category of luxury real estate.”</div><div><br></div><div>Spread across a 34-acre estate in the Western Ghats, Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas is an integrated luxury development comprising 32 branded villas and a 100-key Taj resort. The project offers panoramic views of the surrounding lake and valley. Inspired by contemporary barn-style architecture, featuring expansive glass façades, spacious verandahs, the villas naturally flow into the surrounding landscape. The development includes a two-acre Wabi-Sabi Central Park inspired by the Japanese philosophy of embracing simplicity and harmony with nature. Residents can enjoy the Miyawaki forest, nature trails, zen gardens, stargazing decks, golf putting greens, a fitness lawn and multi-purpose sports courts. The integrated project also includes Club Amavi offering wellness and recreation facilities, banquet and dining venues.</div><div><br></div><div>The branded villas will be offered for sale integrated into the resort inventory through a lease-back programme. Residents will have access to Taj’s renowned hospitality services, including concierge assistance, housekeeping, maintenance and the leisure and wellness amenities of the resort.</div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><b>Apurv Kumar, Managing Director, Clarks Group of Hotels and Founder, Amavi</b>, said, “Second homes are bought to create more time — time with family, time in nature and time for oneself. Yet too often, they become another responsibility. At Amavi, our purpose is to change that. Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas brings together the privacy and permanence of a home with the care and service of Taj hospitality. Rooted in the Western Ghats, it also reflects our belief that meaningful development must respect the land and create value for the communities around it. We want Mount Kusur to be not merely a property people own, but a place they return to, belong to and come to.”</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Sachin Agrawal and Bajrang Bararia, Founders, Amavi</b>, said, “With Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas, Amavi has sought to create a residential offering that combines design, nature and hospitality. Luxury consumers today are increasingly seeking experiences that combine the privacy of a second home with the services and assurance of a hospitality brand. The project's low-density planning, integrated amenities and professionally managed services are intended to provide homeowners with the privacy of villa ownership and the convenience of a luxury resort. Amavi is pleased to partner with IHCL in bringing this vision to life under the Taj brand.”</div><div><br></div><div>Located between Mumbai and Pune, Lonavala is one of Maharashtra’s most established leisure destinations. Known for its scenic valleys, lakes and waterfalls, the hill station continues to attract leisure travellers, wellness seekers and second-home buyers.</div>

WITH TAJ MOUNT KUSUR RESORT & VILLAS, LONAVALA DEVELOPED BY AMAVI

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Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital Crosses 175+ Paediatric Epilepsy Surgeries

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgw6jSUYpuFnOjf5CbzVh7zuxLsAZfvgUhXkqrcKuZBdtDNT7QHtbSdfmEcc8LruilpwrAc8lPcYfXbEm1hEFR5xHkDX47Aqg1KEytVWRAGhHPhYhNF73BYlRQPBQSV9A6n-iRDgVqGpEn2L0rNh_uJztOywj0iibkRyov7c320ofXq-ujODkgJSp-3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgw6jSUYpuFnOjf5CbzVh7zuxLsAZfvgUhXkqrcKuZBdtDNT7QHtbSdfmEcc8LruilpwrAc8lPcYfXbEm1hEFR5xHkDX47Aqg1KEytVWRAGhHPhYhNF73BYlRQPBQSV9A6n-iRDgVqGpEn2L0rNh_uJztOywj0iibkRyov7c320ofXq-ujODkgJSp-3" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital</b>, has completed 175+ paediatric epilepsy On Track to 200 surgeries through India’s only dedicated programme for drug-resistant epilepsy in children, and the country’s largest such programme. Among patients who have undergone curative epilepsy surgery at the hospital, 87% are seizure-free at a minimum of one year follow-up.</div><div><br></div><div>The milestone comes against a backdrop of significant unmet need in India. Epilepsy affects an estimated 0.8% of India’s paediatric and adolescent population. A majority of people with epilepsy develop the condition during childhood. Around one-third of children with epilepsy are known to have drug-resistant epilepsy, for whom timely referral to a specialised epilepsy centre becomes critical. India is estimated to have 2–3 million people living with drug-resistant epilepsy, with approximately one million potentially eligible for epilepsy surgery. Yet only about 2 in every 1,000 eligible patients currently undergo surgery, highlighting the substantial treatment gap that continues to exist.</div><div><br></div><div>The Epilepsy programme in Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital was started by a dedicated team of doctors - Dr. Anaita Udwadia Hegde, Head, Neurosciences Department, Dr. Pradnya Gadgil, Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurology and Dr Saurav Samantray, Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon with a vision to develop quaternary pediatric neurology subspecialities in India.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Dr. Anaita Udwadia Hegde, Head, Neurosciences Department,  Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital</b>, said: “The need for comprehensive tertiary paediatric neuroscience services in India has never been greater. Epilepsy is among the most prevalent neurological disorders of childhood, yet access to specialised care remains limited. Complex neurology care cannot be delivered effectively without the backing of a team and infrastructural setup. It requires strong institutional programs where multidisciplinary teams work together supported by specialized infrastructure and a work ethic of protocol-based management.”</div><div><br></div><div><b>Dr. Pradnya Gadgil, Head, Complex Paediatric Epilepsy Program, Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital</b>, said: “Uncontrolled childhood epilepsy is a very difficult scenario: apart from frequent seizures which can’t be predicted, they also pose risk to life and limb. The ongoing uncontrolled epilepsy and multiple anti-seizure medications also affect neurodevelopment significantly. These children often surgically remediable epilepsy- where surgery can potentially provide seizure freedom. Identifying them early through meticulous pre-surgical evaluation is critical. Other children could benefit through disease modifying epilepsy surgeries.”</div><div><br></div><div><b>Dr. Saurav Samantray, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Neurosurgery, Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital</b>, said: “Epilepsy surgery means a group of highly specialized neurosurgical procedures - individually selected for each child. Some aim for seizure freedom by removing, disconnecting or minimally invasively ablating the tissue responsible for seizures; others aim to reduce severe seizure burden when cure is unlikely. In appropriately selected children, the benefits can extend beyond seizure cure and control. Often the neurocognitive functioning improves when epilepsy is cured or better controlled. So, the benefits of epilepsy surgery transcend beyond the obvious seizure control. These outcomes are deliverable only from an experienced multidisciplinary epilepsy team, not an individual neurosurgeon alone.”</div><div>The following cases from the programme illustrate the range of what timely surgical evaluation can achieve:</div><div>A six-year-old boy, Rohan (name changed), had developed daily drop attacks at 2 years of age. Over the next two to three years, he lost the ability to read, write, and interact with other children. After multiple medications failed to control his seizures, he underwent a corpus callosotomy. His drop attacks stopped the very next day. Over the following months, with physiotherapy and occupational therapy, he began reciting poems and writing letters and numbers again.</div><div><br></div><div>Pratik (name changed), now in his late twenties, had lived with violent nocturnal seizures since he was three-and-a-half, episodes that woke him and his family through the night for 23 years despite evaluations at multiple centres. A fresh assessment at SRCC identified a congenital brain malformation that had gone undetected for over two decades. He underwent surgery to remove it and had no seizures from the very first night after. Nearly six months on, he remains seizure-free and is back to leading a normal life.</div><div><br></div><div>Mithila (name changed), a 10-year-old girl from Ratnagiri had daily seizures since infancy, caused by extensive brain damage sustained before birth, and had been told by other centres that little could be done. She underwent a hemispherectomy, disconnecting the damaged hemisphere from the healthy brain, despite the risk of worsening her existing right-sided weakness. Three months on, she is completely seizure-free and, with rehabilitation, is walking independently and speaking for the first time.</div><div><br></div><div>Raj (name changed), 12, had a brain injury at birth that initially didn’t stop him from achieving his developmental milestones- he was even playing football by age four. But worsening seizures and a deteriorating EEG left him nearly bedbound and non-verbal. His surgery was delayed nearly a year due to low awareness of the treatment options. Following corpus callosotomy, his drop attacks stopped completely; six months on, he is walking independently and speaking in sentences.</div><div><br></div><div>Sonam (name changed), a five-and-a-half-year-old girl had daily “laughing seizures” caused by a rare hypothalamic hamartoma, a lesion deep in the brain carrying a high risk of serious complications if accessed by traditional open neurosurgical techniques. She underwent stereotactic radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive procedure, and was awake and feeding within hours with no complications. Her seizures stopped completely.</div><div><br></div><div>With 175+ paediatric epilepsy surgeries performed in 3.5 years, the experience reinforces a simple message: epilepsy should not be allowed to remain an unspoken condition, particularly when a child continues to have seizures despite medication. In a highly specialised field with few centres in India treating children with drug-resistant epilepsy, this represents significant experience across complex cases. Early recognition, appropriate referral and access to specialised care can be the difference between years of uncontrolled seizures and a child returning to learning, development and everyday life.</div>

Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital Crosses 175+ Paediatric Epilepsy Surgeries

Mumbai: Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital , has completed 175+ paediatric epilepsy On Track to 200 surgeries through ...

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