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Ubitium tapes out universal processor to end embedded computing complexity crisis

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Ubitium Tapes Out First Silicon of its Universal Microprocessor Architecture on Samsung 8nm

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY, Mar 09: Ubitium, a German semiconductor start-up, today announced the tape-out of its first silicon on Samsung Foundry’s 8nm process. The tape-out was completed in December 2025. The chip is the first universal RISC-V processor to replace the stack of specialized processors used in modern embedded systems.

Embedded computing, a $115 billion market, has reached a breaking point. Cars once ran on one processor; today’s vehicles contain more than 200, each with its own toolchain, software stack and supplier. Performance is no longer the only limiting factor. Complexity is. As AI workloads move into robots, drones, and industrial machines, this complexity becomes unsustainable.

Ubitium builds on RISC-V, the open-source architecture already used in billions of chips worldwide and extends it beyond a conventional CPU. Its universal processor runs Linux and RTOS simultaneously, handles radar and audio signals in real time, and executes neural networks for inference at the edge, without separate accelerators or coprocessors. Full RISC-V software compatibility preserved.

“This tape-out turns a long-held thesis into silicon,” said Martin Vorbach, CTO of Ubitium. “Embedded workloads have outgrown the architectures the industry relies on today. Consolidation isn’t optional anymore. It’s inevitable.”

Ubitium does for embedded compute what software-defined radio did for wireless: replaces fixed-function hardware with one reconfigurable silicon. The result: embedded systems that ship faster, cost less, and have long product lifecycles.

Ubitium is working with Samsung Foundry, Siemens Digital Industries Software and ADTechnology as it advances toward production silicon.

“The shift toward software-defined, reconfigurable compute is accelerating. Ubitium’s approach, one universal processor replacing multiple specialized chips, aligns with where we see embedded systems heading. We’re proud to manufacture their first silicon.” Said Taejoong Song, vice president and head of Foundry Technology Planning Team, at Samsung Electronics.

“Shift-left verification helps teams validate system behavior earlier by running more realistic workloads ahead of first silicon,” said Jean-Marie Brunet, Sr. Vice President, Hardware Assisted Verification, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “Ubitium’s use of Siemens’ EDA tools, specifically the Veloce CS hardware-assisted verification and validation system, highlights how early validation can de-risk integration, support design closure, and accelerate time to first silicon.”

“Advanced-node silicon delivery depends on disciplined back-end execution across timing, power, and signoff,” said Jun-Kyu Park, CEO of ADTechnology. “We are pleased to have supported Ubitium throughout the implementation process as it progressed to tape-out on Samsung Foundry’s 8nm process.”

Ubitium’s founders have spent decades building programmable architectures and the software stacks that unlock them at scale. CTO Martin Vorbach created PACT XPP, an early commercial reconfigurable processor, and holds 200+ processor-architecture patents. The core team combines deep industry experience from Intel, Texas Instruments, Apple and NVIDIA, with 350+ peer-reviewed publications.

The tape-out validates the foundational components of Ubitium’s architecture: the Universal Processing Array with runtime reconfiguration and LPDDR5 memory interface. A second tape-out is targeted for later this year, with volume production in 2027.

Technical Notes

Workload coverage: Ubitium’s universal processor spans general-purpose computing, real-time signal processing, and massively parallel AI inference on a single die; in a homogeneous architecture

Software stack: Full Linux and RTOS support, standard RISC-V toolchains, and compatibility with modern software frameworks. No need for proprietary languages or vendor-specific compilers.Target applications: Radar and multi-sensor signal chains, real-time audio and voice, computer vision, edge AI, automotive cockpits, industrial HMI.Runtime adaptability: The Universal Processing Array shifts execution mode at runtime (CPU, DSP, GPU, parallel accelerator) without context-switch penalty or external offload.System consolidation: One processor, one toolchain, one qualification cycle. Reduces BOM cost, board complexity, and supplier dependencies across product lifecycles.

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Staatsolie to Chart Suriname’s Offshore Future at Caribbean Energy Week 2026

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

The national oil company will showcase its role in shaping offshore investment opportunities, recent exploration milestones and initiatives to prepare Suriname’s private sector for the country’s emerging oil and gas boom

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Mar 09 — Suriname’s national oil company Staatsolie is set to highlight the country’s expanding offshore opportunities at the inaugural Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026, taking place March 30 to April 1 in Paramaribo. Offshore Exploration Manager Sharista Kalapnat-Kisoensingh is expected to speak on Staatsolie’s strategic offshore initiatives, alongside sessions on the company’s Enterprise Development Center (EDC), which aims to strengthen the local private sector and prepare Surinamese businesses for participation in the country’s growing oil and gas industry.

Staatsoilie has been at the center of Suriname’s offshore oil boom. The company’s declaration of the Sloanea field as commercial in November 2025 marked a major milestone, highlighting the basin’s growing hydrocarbon potential. Staatsolie’s seismic survey program with TGS and BGP Offshore, launched late last year, is generating critical geological insights across multiple offshore blocks, while new production sharing agreements for Blocks 9 and 10 are attracting further international investment. Together, these initiatives position Staatsolie not just as a producer, but as a strategic enabler – coordinating development, structuring investment opportunities, and shaping Suriname’s broader offshore growth agenda.

Further supporting the sector’s growth, Staatsolie launched an Open-Door Offering in late 2025, making roughly 60% of Suriname’s offshore acreage available under flexible exploration agreements. Alongside its 20% stake in the $10.5 billion GranMorgu development on Block 58 – which is set to generate over $1 billion in local content expenditure – Staatsolie is driving Suriname’s evolution from a modest onshore producer into a globally relevant offshore player with significant investment, production and local economic potential.

At CEW 2026, Staatsolie’s sessions will also highlight the EDC, a flagship initiative to prepare Suriname’s private sector for offshore participation. As GranMorgu and other developments advance toward production, the EDC will ensure that local companies are equipped to capture opportunities arising from exploration, construction, and supply chain activities.

Staatsolie’s upstream operations already account for roughly 9.5% of Suriname’s GDP and 32% of government revenues, figures expected to rise as offshore production ramps up. Kisoensingh’s participation is expected to outline how the company is managing Suriname’s offshore growth, supporting private sector engagement and positioning the country as an emerging hub in regional energy markets.

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Rivet by WeWork India Debuts as End-to-End Design & Build Platform for Enterprises & End-Users

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Arnav S Gusain elevated as Chief Executive Officer, Rivet, to drive the next phase of growth

Rivet by WeWork India Debuts as End-to-End Design & Build Platform for Enterprises & End-Users

Mumbai, Mar 09: WeWork India Management Limited (“WeWork India”), one of India’s leading premium flexible workspace operators, today announced the launch of Rivet by WeWork India – a design & build platform delivering integrated, experience-led, customised workspaces tailored to the unique needs of enterprises and end users – backed by a proven large-scale operating footprint and expertise. The launch comes at a defining moment for India’s commercial office market. As enterprise expansion accelerates, GCCs scale rapidly, and workplace strategies grow more complex, the demand for execution certainty is rising — a need the fragmented, multi-vendor design and build (D&B) ecosystem has struggled to meet. Built on WeWork India’s extensive experience designing, delivering, and operating commercial workspaces across industries and businesses of all sizes, from global enterprises to high-growth startups, Rivet introduces a fundamentally distinct model to the market: a single contract, unified accountability, and end-to-end delivery from concept to commissioning. Alongside the launch, WeWork India has elevated Arnav S Gusain as Chief Executive Officer, Rivet, in addition to his ongoing role as Chief Supply Officer at WeWork India, underscoring the strategic significance of this new vertical and ensuring leadership continuity.

India’s office market is witnessing unprecedented momentum, with gross leasing activity reaching 83.3 million sq. ft. in 2025 alone, according to JLL. This surge underscores growing demand for high-quality, future-ready environments that place human experience at the centre, enabling collaboration, productivity, and ESG-led performance. Today, WeWork India has evolved from a flexible workspace operator into a full workspace-as-a-service platform, supporting members at every stage of growth — from a day pass for an entrepreneur to fully customised managed offices for large enterprises and GCCs. Despite the scale of opportunity, the D&B ecosystem in India remains deeply fragmented. Enterprises today are required to manage multiple vendors across design, engineering, and construction, with limited cost visibility, dispersed accountability, and significant execution cost risk. The result is workspaces that are delivered late, over budget, and underperforming against the brief.

Rivet represents the next step in that evolution, addressing the gaps through an integrated, governance-led delivery model that combines unified ownership with full lifecycle visibility. The platform is powered by BIM-led planning, real-time site monitoring, and structured financial governance, offering enterprise clients the transparency and delivery performance that the traditional D&B model has struggled to provide. The launch of Rivet reflects WeWork India’s broader vision to build a comprehensive workspace-as-a-service ecosystem, and over time, extend into infrastructure-as-a-service – removing friction points for enterprises as they scale.

Commenting on the launch, Karan Virwani, Managing Director & CEO, WeWork India, said, “India’s workplace landscape is evolving rapidly. Over the past eight years, we have built deep insight into how enterprises operate and how workspace shapes performance, while designing, evaluating, and operating over 8.2 million square feet across markets. Working with businesses of varying scale and sizes, and a broad partner ecosystem has given us real-time understanding of what truly drives workplace success. Rivet brings that experience together into an integrated platform by combining behavioural insight, operational depth, and execution capability. It is built to deliver premium commercial workspaces that perform at scale, with the precision and confidence that enterprises demand.

As we launch this new vertical, Arnav takes on the role of CEO of Rivet, bringing deep domain expertise and a proven track record. With over three decades of experience, he brings a holistic understanding of the real estate and workspace ecosystem. In his capacity as Chief of Supply at WeWork India, he has been instrumental in expanding our portfolio and strengthening delivery capabilities. Furthermore, backed by an experienced team that has delivered large-scale projects across markets, we are committed to building Rivet into the benchmark for end-to-end workspace delivery in India.”

Rivet’s delivery model is powered by technology and built for long-term performance. Its tech-enabled systems bring structure, precision, and real-time visibility to every stage of the design-and-build process – improving cost control, timeline predictability, and execution clarity while reducing inefficiencies. Sustainability is embedded from the outset, with durable materials, efficient layouts, and design choices that enhance longevity and minimise waste, alongside eco-conscious options tailored to client goals. Rivet’s accountability extends well beyond handover, supporting the workspace as an evolving ecosystem through integrated infrastructure, workplace technology, and a curated network of trusted partners. Backed by scale and long-standing vendor relationships, the platform delivers smarter value, consistent quality, and execution certainty without compromising speed or design integrity. Some of the successfully completed projects include workspace for a global leader in agricultural equipment and smart farming solutions, One World Centre, and Embassy One (EMBARK/Embassy Group HQ), spanning over 1 lakh sq. ft. and representing a cumulative project value of nearly ₹ 50 crore. “Rivet is a natural extension of our core business. It allows us to continue serving members who have grown with us and may now seek their own independent spaces, while also engaging new enterprise clients who can benefit from our integrated design and build expertise. It strengthens our ability to serve their broader workspace needs across markets. Together, flexible workspaces, managed offices, and D&B create a connected ecosystem that removes friction and enables seamless scale – advancing our vision to evolve into a comprehensive infrastructure-as-a-service platform for enterprises in India,” added Karan Virwani.

Arnav SGusain, CEO, Rivet by WeWork India and Chief Supply Officer, WeWork India, added, “Enterprises today are making increasingly strategic workplace investments, yet the delivery ecosystem has not evolved at the same pace. Rivet is connected to our larger vision of building infrastructure as a platform and service, where D&B is not isolated from real estate intelligence, but informed by it. Having assessed over millions sq. ft. of real estate across markets, we bring a deep understanding of site potential, constraints, cost variables, and delivery risks, allowing us to integrate those insights into design, cost optimisation, and execution planning from day one.

What differentiates us is our operational DNA. We don’t just design spaces, we understand how they perform at scale and over time. That perspective enables future-ready design thinking – from smarter space planning and adaptability to embedding human-centric elements that enhance collaboration, productivity, and well-being. We also recognise that every organisation carries a distinct design language and cultural identity. Rivet’s role is to translate that into a workspace that is not only aligned to brand and behaviour, but engineered for long-term performance. In my role as CEO, my focus is to build Rivet into a delivery platform enterprises can rely on with complete confidence – not just to create a space, but to deliver infrastructure that performs consistently, sustainably, and in step with how people actually work.”

Rivet further differentiates itself through the operational intelligence embedded within its platform. Drawing on WeWork India’s experience designing and executing large-scale commercial workspaces, Rivet integrates real-world performance insights into every design and infrastructure decision. Transparency is embedded within its operating architecture, with technology-enabled systems providing continuous visibility into timelines, cost structures, and project milestones, ensuring informed decision-making throughout the lifecycle.

With the launch of Rivet WeWork India further strengthens its position across the full workspace lifecycle, from operating flexible workspaces to enabling how modern offices are designed and delivered. As enterprises place greater strategic importance on workplace performance and execution certainty, Rivet positions WeWork India to play a more strategic, end-to-end role in shaping India’s next phase of commercial office development. WeWork India is currently operational across 8 cities, with over 1.21 lakh desks, with robust relationships across key stakeholders such as landlords, IPCs, and members. With solutions for all kinds of businesses – solopreneurs to startups to Fortune 500 companies – WeWork India offers the perfect workspace solutions that deliver a premium experience.

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Mirai Robotics raises $4.2M to build autonomous and intelligent maritime systems to master every sea

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Europe’s first dual-use startup developing autonomous vehicles and systems for complex maritime operations.

Puglia and Milan, Italy – Mar 9: The sea is one of the most critical infrastructures on the planet. Over 80% of global trade moves by sea, more than 90% of Europe’s foreign trade depends on maritime routes, and around 95% of international internet traffic flows through subsea cables. Today, the global blue economy is worth more than $2.5 trillion and, according to international estimates, is expected to exceed $4 trillion by 2030.

Despite its economic and geopolitical centrality, the maritime domain remains one of the most complex and least digitized environments in the world: high operational costs, limited continuous observability, significant exposure to risk, and a strong reliance on human operators. This is compounded by an increasingly structural trend: a shortage of qualified professionals, with thousands of operational roles difficult to fill and a steadily rising average age among captains and operators. A fully human-centric model is struggling to sustain continuous, safe, and scalable operations.

It is within this context that Mirai Robotics was founded — a European AI robotics lab with the ambition to build the robotic infrastructure needed to make the sea more governable, safe, and observable.

Mirai Robotics’ systems are designed to enable persistent surveillance, patrolling, monitoring, and control, reducing human exposure to risk and significantly lowering operational costs compared to traditional models. The company focuses on the deep integration of autonomous vehicles, advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, and control systems, approaching autonomy first and foremost as an engineering and industrial challenge — not merely a software one.

From a product perspective, Mirai Robotics has already developed two autonomous vehicles designed for different operational needs, targeting ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) and patrolling scenarios in both coastal and offshore environments. The vehicles integrate advanced perception systems, autonomous navigation, remote control, and safety features, and are designed to operate either as standalone units or as part of distributed systems.

Alongside its proprietary platforms, Mirai Robotics also develops autonomy, navigation, and control solutions that can be integrated into third-party vehicles, enabling industrial and institutional operators to adopt autonomous technologies without having to fully redesign their existing fleets. This approach makes Mirai’s technology applicable across multiple civil and institutional use cases, following a dual-use by design logic.

The decision to start in Italy is deliberate. The country is historically a global leader in shipbuilding and maritime engineering, with internationally recognized excellence in defense, yachting, offshore, and marine infrastructure. Mirai Robotics was born at the intersection of this industrial heritage and a new generation of technologies based on advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.

Mirai Robotics positions itself as an AI robotics lab, not merely a vertical solution provider. Its goal is to develop physical autonomy technologies capable of operating in extreme, mission-critical environments, where reliability, safety, and control are non-negotiable requirements.

The company was founded by Luciano Belviso (CEO), Luca Mascaro, and Davide Dattoli, board member. Luciano Belviso has previously built and led highly complex industrial companies, including Blackshape, a benchmark player in aircraft design and manufacturing, later acquired by Angel Holding. Luca Mascaro is an entrepreneur and technological designer, founder of Sketchin, later acquired by the BIP Group, where he served as Chief Innovation Officer, with extensive experience in building digital products and technology platforms at international scale. Davide Dattoli is an entrepreneur, founder of Talent Garden, and an investor in the tech and education ecosystem, with a long track record in scaling innovative companies across Europe.

Around the founding team, Mirai Robotics has assembled a pan-European team with expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, complex systems, and mission-critical operations. The team includes top professionals and collaboration with leading universities and research centers.

The company is headquartered in Puglia, chosen as a strategic hub between the Mediterranean, industry, and research, with the ambition of building a European center of excellence for maritime autonomy.

Mirai Robotics has closed a $4.2 million pre-seed equity round, one of the largest in Italy in the robotics and deep-tech sector, led by top VC Primo Capital, Techshop and 40Jemz Ventures, with participation from leading Italian and international angel investors. The capital raised will be used to accelerate technology development, strengthen the team, and launch new pilot projects with industrial and institutional partners.

“The sea is one of the last major physical infrastructures not yet governed by software,” says Luciano Belviso, CEO of Mirai Robotics. “Autonomy is the key to finally making the oceans safe and usable, unlocking enormous resources and addressing critical security challenges. But it must be implemented through systems capable of operating continuously and safely in extreme environments. This is a technological and industrial challenge that requires a true robotics-lab approach.”

“The maritime domain is at an inflection point. We’re looking at a huge economy that still relies on operational models designed decades ago. The human capital gap alone—thousands of unfilled roles, aging workforces, increasing operational risk—makes the status quo unsustainable. What Mirai Robotics is building isn’t just automation; it’s the fundamental infrastructure layer that will allow the blue economy to scale safely and efficiently. Italy’s shipbuilding heritage combined with this caliber of robotics and AI talent creates a genuinely unique opportunity” – Gianluca Dettori Partner at Primo Capital, lead investors in the round.

With Mirai Robotics, Italy strengthens its historic role in the blue economy, projecting it into a new phase where robotics and artificial intelligence become foundational infrastructure for security, industry, and the economies of the future.

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transcosmos helps Daiwa Connect Securities advance digital customer support channels

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

[Tokyo, Japan, Mar 09]

transcosmos announced that it has helped Daiwa Connect Securities Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President: Ryuji Otsuki) advance the digital customer support channels that transcosmos provides. Drawing on its operational expertise, transcosmos designed and delivered an AI chat channel and FAQs. By implementing a human-AI hybrid chat model, transcosmos successfully enhanced the self-service completion rate. Through the use of ProzAnswers—an AI chat system provided by Proz Co., Ltd.—transcosmos led the project by combining operational expertise and advanced tools.

In deploying the AI chat system for Daiwa Connect Securities, transcosmos first analyzed the nature of incoming inquiries to the human-chat channel and examined where customers typically stumble in the problem-solving process. Based on these insights, transcosmos developed the FAQs and the AI chat channel. transcosmos also reviewed FAQ descriptions and user flows to make them more intuitive, further increasing the self-service rate via the AI chat and FAQs. Inquiries that the AI chat cannot resolve are seamlessly handed over to human agents, ensuring a stable customer experience.

Daiwa Connect Securities has seen a significant increase in inquiries about account openings and log-in-related issues in recent years. Recognizing that its existing scenario-based and FAQ-based chatbots were no longer sufficient to help users resolve issues on their own, the company decided to introduce an AI chat channel to reduce the workload of human chat agents. Working together closely, Daiwa Connect Securities, transcosmos, and Proz worked as one to clarify requirements and designed the operational flows, UI, UX, and AI. The team completed the system design in just about 1.5 months. transcosmos supported Daiwa Connect Securities in deploying and operating ProzAnswers, and continues to provide end-to-end support—from AI auto-response to FAQ auto-generation—helping enhance customer support quality and reduce human-handled inquiry volumes.

transcosmos remains committed to boosting clients’ CX and increasing operational efficiency through ongoing operational enhancements based on operational data and the voice of customers.

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TTK Prestige Introduces Ferrocast FLO Smooth Finish Cast Iron Range for Healthful, Everyday Cooking

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

TTK Prestige Introduces Ferrocast FLO Smooth Finish Cast Iron Range for Healthful, Everyday Cooking

Hyderabad, Mar 09: TTK Prestige, a trusted name in kitchen innovation, announces the launch of its Ferrocast FLO Smooth Finish Cast Iron range, designed to bring together traditional cooking benefits with modern usability. Crafted for today’s health-conscious consumers, the range delivers superior heat retention, natural non-stick performance, and long-lasting durability, making it an essential addition to contemporary Indian kitchens.

The Ferrocast FLO range is engineered using smooth finish cast iron, offering the goodness of traditional cast iron cookware while ensuring ease of use and maintenance. Known for its ability to retain flavours and naturally add iron to food, the cookware supports healthier cooking without the use of any chemical coatings. Free from harmful substances, the range provides a safe and wholesome cooking experience for everyday meals.

Naturally non-stick and pre-seasoned, the Ferrocast FLO cookware ensures minimal oil usage and effortless food release over time. Its robust construction allows it to perform consistently across both gas and induction cooktops, making it versatile for modern kitchens. Built to last, the range is backed by a lifetime warranty, reinforcing Prestige’s commitment to quality and durability.

The Ferrocast FLO Smooth Finish Cast Iron collection features a thoughtfully curated assortment to meet diverse cooking needs. The range includes fry pans, kadais, a dosa tawa, and paniyarkkal / appa patra variants, catering to a wide spectrum of Indian cooking styles—from shallow frying and sautéing to dosa making and traditional snacks.

The pricing of the Ferrocast FLO range has been structured to offer premium cast iron cookware at accessible price points. Fry pans are available in 20 cm and 25 cm sizes. The kadai range is offered in 20 cm and 24 cm. The 30 cm dosa tawa is available, while the paniyarkkal/appa patra comes in 9-pit and 12-pit variants.

With the launch of the Ferrocast FLO Smooth Finish Cast Iron range, Prestige continues to strengthen its portfolio of cookware that blends tradition with innovation. Designed for home cooks who value nutrition, performance, and durability, the range promises a naturally healthy and flavourful cooking experience every day.

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South Indian Bank Unveils Second Edition of Women Like You in Chennai, Honouring 53 Inspiring Women

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Chennai, Mar 09: Marking International Women’s Day 2026, South Indian Bank unveiled the second edition of Women Like You, a special coffee table book that chronicles the inspirational journeys of 53 remarkable women from diverse fields. The book was launched at a grand event in Chennai, celebrating women who continue to shape society through resilience, leadership, and determination.

South Indian Bank Unveils Second Edition of Women Like You in Chennai, Honouring 53 Inspiring Women

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the latest volume reflects the theme “Between Dreams and Duties,” highlighting stories of women who balance ambition with responsibility while overcoming challenges and inspiring others.

The event featured renowned Tamil orator and author Bharathy Bhaskar, who also serves as an Independent Director at Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. She spoke about the evolving role of women in leadership and emphasized the importance of perseverance and self-belief.

A panel discussion titled “Women Supporting Women: Where Real Change Begins” was moderated by documentary filmmaker and journalist Aparna Ganesan. The session brought together prominent voices including Mahalakshmi Saravanan, Founder of Women Entrepreneurs India; Muthamil Selvi, the first woman from Tamil Nadu to scale Mount Everest; Mohana Sundari, Founder of Veera Pengal Munnetra Sangam; Nisha John, Clinical Psychologist; and Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President of Avtar Group.

The programme also included a Succession Planning Session led by Sreejith Kuniyil, offering insights on financial preparedness and legacy planning. The evening concluded with a musical performance by acclaimed Carnatic and playback singer Charulatha Mani.

Through this initiative, South Indian Bank reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment and financial inclusion, creating platforms that celebrate the achievements of women and encourage them to pursue their aspirations with confidence.

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Minister Seethakka Launches Omega Cancer Foundation at Women’s Wellness Summit

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Mar 9: Marking International Women’s Day, Omega Hospitals launched the Omega Cancer Foundation and hosted the Omega Women’s Wellness Summit 2026, bringing together policymakers, healthcare experts, and community leaders to highlight the importance of women’s health, cancer awareness, and preventive care.

Minister Seethakka Launches Omega Cancer Foundation at Women’s Wellness Summit

The event was attended by Seethakka Garu, Minister for Women & Child Welfare, Telangana, who formally launched the Omega Cancer Foundation. Appreciating the initiative, she emphasised the importance of strengthening preventive healthcare, early diagnosis, and access to quality cancer care.

Addressing the gathering, Seethakka Garu highlighted the important role women play in families, workplaces, and society, and stressed the need to prioritise women’s health and wellbeing. She noted that prevention is better than cure and underscored the importance of regular health check-ups and greater awareness. She also emphasised the importance of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer and encouraged women and families to adopt preventive healthcare practices.

Emphasising the message “Stand with Her,” she called on families and communities to support women in prioritising their health through timely screening and preventive care. She also appreciated the efforts of the Omega Cancer Foundation in expanding cancer awareness and screening initiatives in rural areas, panchayats, and grassroots communities, and conveyed her best wishes for the foundation’s initiatives.

As part of the initiative, Omega Hospitals announced dedicated infrastructure support for the foundation’s activities. At its Banjara Hills facility, a 230-bed comprehensive cancer hospital, 60 beds—over 25 percent of the total capacity—will be dedicated to the Omega Cancer Foundation.

Dr. Mohana Vamsy, Chief Surgical Oncologist & Managing Director, Omega Hospitals, said the hospital’s focus goes beyond treatment to strengthening awareness, early detection, and preventive healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.

A highlight of the event was the Astha Shakti Honours – “Daughters of the Soil,” recognising eight women for their contributions to society.

The honourees included: • Kalpana Ramesh garu – Jala Shakti, for her leadership in urban water conservation and sustainable water management.

• Dr. Shiva Ranjani Santosh garu – Arogya Shakti, for advancing public health awareness and responsible healthcare initiatives.

• NSK Kumari garu – Karuna Shakti, for over three decades of dedication to animal rescue and welfare.

• Sailaja Kiran garu – Dhana Shakti, for leadership and entrepreneurial contributions in industry.

• Roopa Maganti garu – Udyama Shakti, for empowering rural communities through sustainable development initiatives.

• Lakshmi Manchu garu – Kala Shakti, for using art, cinema, and philanthropy to inspire social change.

• Lalitha Raghuram garu – Jeevana Shakti, for advancing organ donation awareness and strengthening India’s organ donation movement.

• Sunitha Krishnan garu – Nyaya Shakti, for her work in combating human trafficking and supporting survivors.

Following the launch and felicitation ceremony, Omega Hospitals, in association with the Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Hyderabad (OGSH), also conducted a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session for young doctors on advancements in cancer care.

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Perceptive Ideas Consulting Structurally Designs ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ for the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India

Mar 9, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Mar 09: Marking another milestone achievement, Perceptive Ideas Consulting Engineers proudly announces its role in structurally designing the plans for Vanijya Bhawa. Located at 16A Akbar Road on the iconic C-Hexagon in New Delhi, this prestigious complex is the designated office for the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. This remarkable blend of advanced, modern engineering plans and cultural heritage marks a significant milestone for the firm, as a testament to Perceptive Ideas’ contribution to one of the most prominent government infrastructure development projects. With Vanijya Bhawan, Perceptive Ideas Consulting has reinforced its expertise in delivering functional and structurally advanced public architectural plans.

Perceptive Ideas Consulting Structurally Designs ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ for the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India

Functionally, Vanijya Bhawan houses the offices of the Ministers of Commerce and Industry, the Secretary’s office, and accommodates 1800 to 2000 officers.

Perceptive Ideas introduced plans for a modern steel structural framework integrated with traditional façade treatments that will ensure both structural efficiency and architectural harmony. The project incorporates composite columns to enhance load-bearing capacity and optimise performance. The expansive and efficient floor layouts were possible after utilising shallow depth post-tensioned (PT) beams for structural flexibility. Large-span cantilever projections and a prominent cantilevered canopy create open, column-free spaces, elevating functionality and spatial experience.

To enhance performance and durability, modern construction technologies, including steel structures and post-tensioned slabs, were used.

Speaking on this achievement, Mr. Ajay Gupta, Principal Consultant and Founder of Perceptive Ideas Consulting, stated,

“This marks another milestone for our organisation, especially when we are associated with a project as grand as Vanijya Bhawan. It represents our capabilities and commitment to deliver structural engineering plans within a framework of national heritage. We applied a techno-commercial approach to ensure functionality, longevity and sustainability to maintain the architectural dignity of this project.”

By successfully designing for Vanijya Bhawan, Perceptive Ideas further enhances its portfolio in large-scale government and institutional projects. It continues to cross boundaries with a combination of design innovation and structural artistry. Over the years, the organisation has diligently worked in turning complex architectural visions into structurally efficient realities. Hence, this milestone reinforces its contribution to India’s evolving infrastructure.

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