All posts by Bhumika Lenka

Titan Eye+ introduces PhotoFusion X lens technology by ZEISS with Exclusive Licensing- Enhancing consumer vision with Style.

Jan 06th:  Titan Eye+, one of India’s leading eyewear retailers, and ZEISS India Vision Care, guided by its purpose of protecting and improving the vision and lifetime visual health of the world’s consumers, announced the licensing and nationwide deployment of PhotoFusion® X photochromic lens technology of ZEISS at Titan Eye+ lens design portfolio across India.

The announcement was made at the ZEISS Innovation Summit, an exclusive event hosted by ZEISS India Vision Care for Titan Eye+, focused on advancing lens innovation and raising everyday vision care standards for Indian consumers.

Through this collaboration, Titan Eye+ will bring PhotoFusion® X photochromic lens technology by ZEISS to its lens designs mix & retail network, combining Titan Eye+ deep understanding of Indian consumer needs with ZEISS’ expertise in precision optics and lens innovation. The introduction of PhotoFusion® X by ZEISS enables faster transitioning lenses with integrated blue-light and UV protection, designed to support long-term visual comfort and eye health.

Key Highlights

• Next-Generation Photochromic Technology: Titan Eye+ will offer PhotoFusion® X lens technology with Titan lenses, engineered for faster darkening in sunlight and quicker fade-back indoors, along with built-in protection against harmful blue light and ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
• Seamless Vision, All Day: ZEISS PhotoFusion® X lens technology adapts automatically to changing light conditions, eliminating the need to switch between clear glasses and sunglasses while ensuring clarity indoors and sunglass-level darkness outdoors.

Speaking at the event, Mr. NS Raghavan from Titan Eye+ said:

“At Titan Eye+, our vision has always been to lead the eyewear category through innovation that genuinely improves how people see and experience the world. The introduction of “Titan with PhotoFusion® X” technology exclusive to Titan Eye+ by Carl ZEISS reflects this ambition by combining cutting-edge optical science with our deep understanding of Indian consumer needs. This partnership allows us to set a new benchmark for everyday eyewear that delivers performance, protection and modern style.”

Speaking at the event, Mr. Rohan Paul from ZEISS India Vision Care said:

“Our focus has always been on advancing eye-care through meaningful innovation. Availability of ZEISS’ PhotoFusion® X lens technology with Titan Eye+ portfolio across India, will expand consumer’s access to photochromic lenses that is designed for real-world usage with complete UV protection in sun. This is an important step in making advanced visual protection part of everyday eyewear choices for Indian consumers.”

This announcement represents a shared mission to empower India with better vision, improved protection, and superior everyday comfort. Together, Titan Eye+ and ZEISS India Vision Care are setting the stage for a new era in the country’s eyewear landscape – one where advanced technology, trusted retail expertise, and a deep commitment to long-term visual wellness come together for the benefit of every consumer.

MG Windsor India’s No. 1 Selling EV of 2025

Gurugram, Jan 06: JSW MG Motor India today announced that the MG Windsor has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming India’s No. 1 selling EV of 2025. The MG Windsor has disrupted the automotive industry with its strong value proposition and established itself as a market leader. With 46,735 units sold in 2025 alone, the MG Windsor has set an unprecedented benchmark that no other OEM has ever achieved in India’s 4W EV market.

The MG Windsor became India’s No. 1 selling EV through its strong appeal among families. It excelled in offering generous space, superior comfort and a feature-rich cabin, while delivering an exceptional driving experience. Today, it stands as India’s most loved and most awarded EV. 

Speaking on the occasion, Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India said, “The Windsor epitomises a contemporary automotive marvel that has redefined the EV segment with its practicality, technology, and futuristic design. It has successfully enabled the acceleration of EV adoption by converting fence-sitters to proud EV owners and is certainly a trendsetter within India’s EV revolution. With Windsor, we have seen customers become brand advocates, encouraging their peers to join the EV movement. I am absolutely delighted that it has become India’s No. 1 selling EV of 2025, and we look forward to making 2026 even more memorable.”

The carmaker ended CY2025 with 19% overall growth and recorded a remarkable 111% surge in its EV sales compared to CY2024. The consistent demand for MG EVs is evident not only in Tier I cities but also in non-metros and emerging markets, signalling India’s readiness to adopt sustainable mobility solutions.

The MG Windsor, India’s 1st Intelligent CUV, combines the expanse of a sedan and the versatility of an SUV. It is offered with a starting BaaS price of INR 9.99L + INR 3.9/kms^*, and delivers 100 KW (136ps) of power and 200Nm of torque. The MG Windsor offers two battery pack options for added versatility: a 38 kWh pack with a range of 332 km^# and its PRO variant, a 52.9 kWh pack, delivering an impressive range of 449 km^#.

The MG Windsor comes with a futuristic ‘AeroGlide’ design language, transcending the concept of traditional segmentation. Inside, the car is offered with business-class comfort that features ‘Aero Lounge’ seats reclinable to 135 degrees, providing utmost comfort. Additionally, the massive 15.6” GRANDVIEW Touch Display on the centre console provides an intuitive driving experience.

This Makar Sankranti, Manjusha Natural Delivers Bihar’s Traditional Festive Foods Nationwide

New Delhi, Jan 06: As Makar Sankranti marks the arrival of harvest season and new beginnings across India, Manjusha Natural is bringing the essence of Bihar’s traditional celebrations into modern Indian kitchens. Rooted in authenticity and wellness, the homegrown brand is offering time-honoured festive foods such as Gaya Ji ka Tilkut, natural Rawa Gur, and aromatic Katarni Chura, enabling families to enjoy the festival with traditional flavours.

In Bihar, Makar Sankranti is closely associated with seasonal foods made from til (sesame), gur, and freshly harvested rice, symbolising warmth, prosperity, and gratitude. Dishes like Tilkut from Gaya, known for its distinct taste and traditional preparation, along with Rawa Gur and Katarni Chura, are central to the festival and are commonly shared among family and community members.

Today, a significant number of people from Bihar live away from their hometowns for education and employment, often finding it difficult to access these authentic festive foods. As the festival approaches, the absence of authentic flavours becomes especially noticeable. In this context, Manjusha Natural is helping bridge the gap by sourcing and supplying traditional Sankranti staples directly from Bihar, while retaining their original taste and cultural significance.

“Our focus has always been on preserving the authenticity of Bihar’s traditional foods,” said a spokesperson from Manjusha Natural. “Festivals like Makar Sankranti are deeply connected to food traditions, and we aim to make these regional specialities accessible to people wherever they may be.”

Along with its Sankranti offerings, Manjusha Natural produces a range of Bihar-based staples including Bhagalpuri Katarni Rice, chana sattu, natural spices, and heritage grains. The products are carefully sourced and minimally processed, reflecting the brand’s emphasis on quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing in collaboration with local farmers and artisan communities.

By blending regional food traditions with modern distribution, Manjusha Natural continues to contribute to the wider recognition of Bihar’s culinary heritage, allowing traditional flavours to remain relevant in contemporary lifestyles.

Queensland–India Economic Ties Enter a Dynamic New Phase Under India–Australia ECTA

By Mr Abhinav Bhatia, Senior Commissioner Trade and Investment Commissioner – South Aisa 

“Queensland and India are entering a dynamic new phase of economic cooperation, strengthened significantly by the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). In FY 2024-2025, bilateral trade between India and Australia stood at around A$50 billion.

For Queensland, India has firmly established itself as a priority market. Our goods exports reached A$12 billion making India Queensland’s fourth-largest export destination and accounting for nearly 60% of Australia’s total exports to India. This growth has been driven by robust demand for Queensland’s high-quality products and services including coking coal, mining equipment and technologies, agricultural products like chickpeas, avocadoes, macadamia nuts, cotton, fertilizers and more.

As we look ahead to 2026, our focus is on deepening this momentum through greater diversification and collaboration. Beyond traditional commodities, we see strong potential in critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, education partnerships, agri-innovation, clean energy, health and bio technologies. Our goal is to expand Queensland’s footprint in India by enabling more two-way investment, facilitating industry-to-industry linkages, and strengthening partnerships that support both nations’ economic ambitions.

Queensland is committed to working closely with India to build a future-ready, resilient, and mutually beneficial trade relationship, one that not only captures today’s opportunities but shapes the shared growth narrative of the decade ahead.”

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Yuma Energy partners with Motovolt Mobility to deploy 15,0000 vehicles, powering the next generation of electric two-wheeler fleet in India

Bengaluru/ Kolkata, Jan 06:  Yuma Energy, India’s leading battery-as-a-service (BaaS) company, has partnered with Motovolt Mobility, an advanced and reliable electric two-wheeler solutions provider, to advance electric two-wheeler accessibility and affordability. Under this partnership, Motovolt’s flagship multi-utility electric scooter, M7, will be powered by Yuma Energy’s seamless battery swapping technology, addressing range anxiety, battery-related concerns, and higher ownership costs. Together, the two companies will roll out 15,000 M7 scooters for fleet operations by the end of 2026, helping more riders access reliable, affordable, and always-ready electric mobility.

Concerns around range anxiety, limited charging infrastructure, high upfront cost of batteries, and battery technology are some of the challenges faced by the EV industry. This alliance confronts and addresses them: battery swapping has emerged as a compelling solution, as it separates the upfront battery cost from the vehicle purchase. Therefore, under this collaboration, Motovolt’s M7 will plug directly into Yuma’s growing swapping network, making charging as quick as a stop. For fleet operators and delivery partners who depend on every minute of uptime, this means dependable performance, lower running costs, and cleaner rides across India’s busiest cities.

Muthu Subramanian, MD & GM, Yuma Energy, said, “The M7 is a strong, well-built machine, and we’re thrilled to power it with Yuma’s next-gen battery and reliable swapping network. This partnership helps us build an ecosystem that puts riders first and accelerates India’s electric future.”

Tushar Choudhary, Founder & CEO, Motovolt Mobility, commented on the collaboration, “We are excited to join hands with Yuma Energy and help our customers, riders and fleet operators to leverage the benefits of green mobility. As a domestic OEM, we believe affordable and reliable electric two-wheelers can lead towards economic prosperity across urban and semi-urban areas. Keeping that in mind, we have developed vehicles that are high on utility and an asset for the consumer, like our M7. Through this collaboration, we aim to advance clean mobility in everyday lives as well as last-mile deliveries, and address the challenges in EV adoption for individual riders and fleet operators.”

This strategic initiative between Yuma Energy and Motovolt Mobility is aligned with India’s broader electrification goals, along with sustainable transportation and lower carbon emissions. Further, this collaboration gives the end user complete peace of mind with a lifetime battery warranty and enhanced vehicle uptime.

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu Announces The Appointment Of Italian Chef Jacopo Avigo At Its Modern European Restaurant – Mezzo Mezzo

Mumbai, Jan 06: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Jacopo Avigo as the new Italian Chef at its modern European dining destination, Mezzo Mezzo. With an illustrious culinary journey spanning over 16 years across Italy, Greece, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, Chef Jacopo brings refined expertise, Michelin-honed skills, and visionary craftsmanship to the hotel’s signature restaurant.

A native of Garda Lake region in Italy, Chef Jacopo’s foundation in gastronomy is deeply rooted in the traditions of authentic Italian cuisine, strengthened over years spent in Michelin-starred kitchens across his home country. His global narrative has been shaped through prestigious roles at leading luxury hotels and dining establishments, including senior culinary leadership at Grand Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, Marriott International India, and Minor Hotels Thailand.

Chef Jacopo’s journey is marked by creativity, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. His mastery across Italian, Mediterranean, and contemporary cuisines is complemented by expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and immersive live cooking experiences skills that have earned him acclaim across international markets.

His earlier tenure in India with Marriott International from 2016 to 2020 has equipped him with deep insight into the local palate, making his return to the country both purposeful and meaningful.

As the new Italian Chef at Mezzo Mezzo, Chef Jacopo aims to elevate the restaurant’s identity through modern techniques, premium ingredients, and contemporary expressions of authenticity. His vision for Mezzo Mezzo is deeply philosophical centered on balance and emotion, further anchored in conscious practices such as locally sourced ingredients, zero-waste principles and mindful sustainability

Talking about his appointment, Chef Jacopo describes his vision: “Cooking, for me, is a conversation between memory and imagination, that fragile line where instinct meets precision and chaos becomes harmony. Mezzo Mezzo is born from this idea of balance. The perfect middle – the space where emotions, technique, and flavor coexist.”

With Chef Jacopo’s appointment, Mezzo Mezzo strengthens its position as a premier dining destination where artistry meets luxury and every dish speaks of harmony, finesse, and emotion. His arrival reinforces JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu’s commitment to delivering exceptional gastronomic excellence and transformative dining moments.

A Thought-Provoking SCRAPTURE: Arzan Khambatta’s Bold Artistic Reflection on the Human and Technology Paradox

We’re all running. Toward something. Not really sure what, though. Maybe it’s the next thing, or the next big idea, or the next leap, thing that looks like success. But when was the last time we stopped? Took a breath and simply asked, “Where are we really going?” We’re speeding up, and so is technology. It has to. There’s no turning back. But do we know what it’s doing to us? Are we even noticing?

We’re all obsessed with moving forward. So obsessed, we don’t stop to think about the cost. And it’s not the money — that’s easy to calculate. It’s the human cost. The kind you can’t see, can’t measure. It’s like an invisible weight. We’re changing in ways we can’t even understand. But it’s happening.

This is where art comes in. Arzan Khambatta gets this. He knows art isn’t supposed to make you comfortable. It’s supposed to stop you. Make you think. Make you feel things you didn’t want to feel. His piece for ACETECH Mumbai 2025, created with Blum’s TANDEM runners — it’s not flashy. It’s not shouting. But it makes you feel like you have to stop. Like you can’t look away. Like you have to ask yourself, What are we really becoming?

Arzan started out as an architect. Drawing lines, thinking straight, building what people needed. But somewhere along the way, he felt it wasn’t enough. He needed something more meaningful. So, he turned to something he had been fascinated with since his younger days — and something most people call junk. Scraps. Wood, metal, things nobody wants. And he gave them life again. Made them something. He called them SCRAPTURES. They’re not perfect, not polished, not meant to look “right.” They’re raw. Messy. Real.

The Face of the Future, made with Blum’s TANDEM runners for ACESTREET at ACETECH Mumbai 2025, was not some sleek, glossy vision of tomorrow. It’s a face, yeah, but not really. It’s stuck in the present, caught between two places — between the past and the future. You look at it, and it doesn’t feel fully human. But it does. There’s something off, but something familiar too. It makes you feel that tension.

It doesn’t give you answers. It doesn’t promise anything. But it forces you to ask questions. Questions you may not want to ask. How’s technology affecting humans? What’s the cost of all of this? What are we really becoming? Because we don’t know. We’re caught up and too busy to realise. And sometimes, we need art to remind us of that.

Arzan talks about his work simply, but you can hear the depth. “For decades, I’ve used industrial materials to tell human stories,” he says. “With this piece, I wanted to take Blum’s TANDEM runners — these beautifully engineered, hidden fittings — and make them part of something bigger. The piece is a reminder of the paradox that is our reality today. We’re changing, along with technology, evolving but still searching for meaning. The impossible just takes a little longer, but we’re getting there. Using Blum’s runners felt right to pose a question that matters today more than ever.”

Neelam Shah, Head of Marketing at Blum, shares her perspective: “At Blum, collaborating with architects and designers is part of our DNA,” she says. “But working with a creative genius like Arzan — there’s something uniquely special about it. There’s a deeper purpose behind what he does. He has this way of making you stop and truly reflect. That’s the power of art — it should move you, it should make you think. This collaboration gave us the chance to spark a bigger conversation. It asks us to take a serious look at the growing relationship between humans and technology. The message is poignant, more urgent than ever, yet so often goes unspoken. The response to this installation has been amazing, and we’re proud that our TANDEM runners were part of it.”