CHiPS Collaborates with Salesforce to Power Chhattisgarh’s Digital Dwaar, Transforming Connected, Citizen-Centric Digital Governance

Vijay Raman

  Digital Dwaar, powered by MuleSoft, establishes a unified API integration platform to enable seamless data exchange across Chhattisgarh's government departments   Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society (CHiPS), Chhattisgarh’s nodal agency for e-Governance, today announced a strategic collaboration with Salesforce, the world’s #1 AI CRM*, to deploy MuleSoft as the technology backbone of Digital Dwaar — the state's unified Application Programming Interface (API)-based data exchange platform. The collaboration marks a significant step in Chhattisgarh's journey toward building a connected, citizen-centric digital governance ecosystem aligned with the Government of India's Digital India…

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Indian Successfully Tests Indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

Vijay Raman

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 15, 2026. All the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.   The LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile with all sub-systems developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry partners. Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru is the Nodal Laboratory. The launch was witnessed by senior officials…

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​6 Nutrients Your Skin Needs for a Natural Glow

Vijay Raman

Walk down any beauty aisle, and you are flooded with serums, face masks, and overnight creams promising an instant glow. But any clinical nutritionist will tell you that the skin is simply a mirror of what is happening inside your body. You can't use skincare to balance out a poor diet. When your body is starved of essential micronutrients, it shows up directly on your face as dullness, dryness, or early fine lines. To help you  build a genuine, lasting radiance that doesn't wash off at night, Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head…

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​Bharti Airtel Secures Strong Shareholder Backing for Landmark Africa Stake Consolidation

Vijay Raman

Investors’ support affirms strong confidence in a value-accretive, governance-led transaction Bharti Airtel Limited (“Bharti Airtel” or “the Company”) today announced that nearly 100% of its shareholders have approved the ongoing transaction to consolidate its stake in key strategic subsidiary Airtel Africa plc, underscoring the highest levels of corporate governance at India’s leading communications provider while reinforcing strong investor confidence. The transaction involves Bharti Airtel issuing equity shares to Indian Continent Investment Limited, a promoter group entity, on a preferential basis, in exchange for its 16.31% stake in Airtel Africa.  The…

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​Salesforce Brings MuleSoft on Hyperforce to India, Enabling Secure, Scalable Integration with Local Data Residency

Vijay Raman

Indian enterprises can deploy integrations and APIs, and AI-powered workflows on Salesforce's next-generation infrastructure platform, with data stored and processed within the country   Salesforce, the world's #1 AI CRM*, today announced significant expansion of its services on Hyperforce in India, the company’s trusted next-generation platform architecture, with the upcoming availability of MuleSoft. This milestone will bring MuleSoft Anypoint Platform to a dedicated India region on Hyperforce, enabling Indian organizations to deploy integrations and intelligent AI-powered workflows at enterprise scale while enabling  data to be  stored and processed locally.  …

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​Talegaon – Where Connectivity, Industry and Liveability Converge

Vijay Raman

For much of the past two decades, Talegaon occupied a peripheral role in Pune's real estate imagination. It was where the expressway passed through, where JCB assembled its excavators, and where weekend home buyers occasionally ventured. That description no longer holds. A convergence of infrastructure investment, industrial policy, and residential demand is rewriting Talegaon's identity at speed -and the data makes a compelling case for those willing to look past the legacy narrative. The Connectivity Dividend Location has always been Talegaon's understated advantage. Positioned squarely on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and…

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India Commissions First Women Officers Trained at NDA

Vijay Raman

In a landmark moment for India’s armed forces, the first batch of women cadets trained at the National Defence Academy (NDA) has been commissioned as officers in the Army, Navy and Air Force, marking a new era of gender inclusivity in military leadership. The pioneering batch of 17 women cadets, who joined the NDA in August 2022 as part of the 148th Course, successfully completed their training and were commissioned into the three services after graduating from their respective pre-commissioning academies.   Of the 17 officers, nine were commissioned into…

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RAMKRISHNA CARE CANCER INSTITUTE UNVEILED AT ONCOSPHERE 2.0

Vijay Raman

  Marks a significant step towards strengthening advanced cancer care infrastructure in Central India   ·         Oncology programme already operational with leading cancer specialists ·         Ramkrishna CARE Cancer Institute to become operational in August 2026, expanding access to advanced cancer care in Central India ·         Dedicated facility to feature Versa HD™, one of the world’s most advanced radiation therapy platforms   Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals today unveiled its upcoming Ramkrishna CARE Cancer Institute during the inaugural ceremony of OncoSphere 2.0, its flagship national oncology summit, bringing together more than 600 oncologists,…

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India Showcases India’s Next-Generation Defence Capabilities

Vijay Raman

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated multiple crucial technologies bolstering the nation’s defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats. Three consecutive flight-tests were conducted on June 10 & 11, 2026 to demonstrate multi-layered defence against long range ballistic missiles and anti-ship capability at medium range.   Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability was successfully demonstrated. The interceptors successfully engaged their respective targets. The systems are designed and developed with latest technologies to address the emerging missile threats.    RDO officials emphasized that continuous innovation and close…

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Scientists Probe Rare Supernova to Improve Measurements of the Universe

Vijay Raman

Astronomers are investigating the nature of a newly discovered supernova that could provide valuable insights for refining the cosmic distance scale—the framework used to measure distances across the universe. Understanding the characteristics of the stellar explosion may help scientists improve the accuracy of the “cosmic distance ladder,” a series of methods used to determine distances to celestial objects and gauge the expansion of the universe.   Supernovae, particularly Type Ia supernovae, serve as important “standard candles” because their intrinsic brightness allows astronomers to estimate how far away they are. By…

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