Category: Technology

AI Startup Perplexity Offers $34.5 Billion to Acquire Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Talks

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW – Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity has made a surprise offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser for a staggering $34.5 billion, a move that comes as Google faces intense scrutiny from antitrust regulators. The three-year-old company, which recently secured a valuation of $18 billion, has sent a letter of intent to Google proposing a deal that would double its own valuation. The offer surfaces as the tech giant awaits a crucial ruling from US District Court Judge Amit Mehta. Judge Mehta is expected to deliver his decision by the end…

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Gunnebo Launches New Display Centre in Siliguri, Showcasing Advanced Physical Security Solutions

Arijit Bose

Spotlight on premium safes, vaults, and certified security systems for Tier-2 city clientele Siliguri |  Global physical security giant Gunnebo has unveiled its latest Display Centre in Siliguri, the gateway to Northeast India. Designed to offer a hands-on experience with its most trusted brands — Steelage and Chubbsafes — the centre aims to make certified, high-security storage solutions accessible to local businesses, jewellers, and financial institutions. The centre was jointly inaugurated by Anirban Mukhuti, Head of Marketing & Product Management, Asia, Gunnebo Safe Storage, and Subir Das, Regional Manager, East…

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FICCI FLO Lucknow and US Embassy Host ‘AI Demystified’ Session with Global Expert Stephen Ezell

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: FICCI FLO Lucknow, in collaboration with the US Embassy New Delhi, hosted a thought-provoking session titled “AI Demystified: What We Need to Know in 2025” at Hotel Renaissance, aiming to break down the complexities of artificial intelligence and explore its impact on industries and society. The keynote speaker for the event was Stephen Ezell, Vice President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a prominent think tank based in Washington D.C. In his engaging address, Ezell explored the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence, offering deep insights…

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SHARP Showcases India-Centric Innovation Aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 at Consumer Electronics World Expo 2025  

Anil Jaiswal

SHARP Reinforces Commitment to Viksit Bharat with India-Centric Appliances New Delhi: SHARP Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of SHARP Corporation Japan, participated in the Consumer Electronics World Expo 2025 – India’s largest business platform for consumer electronics, gadgets & appliances held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, between 24th – 26th July 2025.  Mimoh Jain, Vice President, SHARP India Appliances, was part of the inaugural event alongside  Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister of Industries, Food & Supplies, and Environment, Forest & Wildlife —Government of Delhi. Also present…

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ADIA to Invest USD 200 Million in Meril

Anil Jaiswal

  Chandigarh: A wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) has entered into definitive agreements to invest USD 200 million for a ~3% stake in Micro Life Sciences Private Limited (“Meril”), one of India’s leading medical devices companies. This investment values Meril at an enterprise value of USD 6.6 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Post this investment, Meril will be backed by two globally recognized investors, ADIA and Warburg Pincus. Founded by the Bilakhia Group, Meril is…

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Airtel partners with Perplexity, powers every single of its 360mn customers with Perplexity Pro

Anil Jaiswal

    Lucknow, 17 July, 2025: Bharti Airtel has partnered with Perplexity, to offer 12-month Perplexity Pro subscription free of cost to all its 360mn customers. Perplexity is an AI-powered search and answer engine that offers real-time, accurate and deeply researched responses to users in a conversational language. It elevates a customer’s search from listing of web pages to an easy-to-read answer, which can be iterated with the self-learning AI-tool for the precise outcome the user needs. Perplexity has a free offering, which offers powerful search functions, while the Pro…

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Pioneer India Launches Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System

Anil Jaiswal

New Delhi: Pioneer India Launches Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System and Announces OEM Deal with Leading Automaker New Delhi, India, July 15, 2025: Pioneer India today announced the launch of its new Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System, designed to enhance driver safety and visibility in complex traffic conditions. As part of this milestone, Pioneer also revealed that it has secured an OEM customer in India, marking a major step forward in its growth strategy for the Indian market. The 360° Surround View Camera System is engineered to provide…

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Pioneer India Launches Automotive 360° Surround View Camera

Anil Jaiswal

System and Announces OEM Deal with Leading Automaker New Delhi, India, July 15, 2025: Pioneer India today announced the launch of its new Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System, designed to enhance driver safety and visibility in complex traffic conditions. As part of this milestone, Pioneer also revealed that it has secured an OEM customer in India, marking a major step forward in its growth strategy for the Indian market. The 360° Surround View Camera System is engineered to provide drivers with a seamless bird’s-eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings, improving…

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Lucknow’s Tech Revolution: Innovators Cashing In on Unique Ventures

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, is no longer just a cultural gem—it’s a burgeoning tech hub where innovators are blending creativity with cutting-edge technology to build profitable ventures. From AI-driven healthcare to drone logistics, local tech professionals are carving out niches that rival India’s metro giants. Fueled by a skilled workforce, government support, and a vibrant startup ecosystem, Lucknow’s techies are turning ideas into revenue streams. This feature dives into the unique innovations emerging from the city, the entrepreneurs driving them, and the challenges they face in this dynamic…

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Driving Tomorrow: How Technology is Reinventing the Automotive Industry

Arijit Bose

Bengaluru: The global auto industry is hurtling into a future more technologically advanced than anything the 20th century could have imagined. A fusion of clean energy, artificial intelligence, cutting-edge manufacturing, and new ownership models is redefining not just the car—but the very idea of mobility. From electric propulsion systems to AI-powered driving, from AR dashboards to blockchain-backed car-sharing, this is a look under the hood of tomorrow’s automotive revolution. This is not just evolution—it is reinvention, with software, sustainability, and data as the new engines of progress. Electric Power: Rewiring…

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