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BikeWo BikeWo Green Tech has partnered with Yubhas Renewables Private Limited to pilot solar-assisted electric three-wheelers aimed at improving clean mobility solutions in rural and semi-urban India. Under the partnership, BikeWo will deploy the vehicles through its rider network to test their performance under real-world commercial conditions before a wider market launch. The pilot will focus on evaluating key factors such as driving range, battery efficiency, payload capacity, ride comfort, thermal performance, braking, operating costs and overall reliability. The insights collected from BikeWo’s last-mile mobility operations will help Yubhas Renewables further improve the vehicle’s design and performance ahead of commercial…
Pawan Kumar Chandana has gone from earning a first salary of ₹40,000 to leading one of India’s biggest private space success stories. A former ISRO scientist, Chandana co-founded Skyroot Aerospace in 2018 with the vision of building rockets and opening up India’s space sector to private innovation. Instead of choosing the security of a conventional career, he chose to pursue his passion for aerospace and rocket technology. The journey was far from easy. Building an orbital rocket required years of research, engineering, testing and significant financial risk. Skyroot’s earlier Vikram-S mission in 2022 marked an important beginning for India’s private…
India’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector has received a boost with EnerComp Solutions introducing the HANS VTOL, an indigenous hybrid fixed-wing UAV designed for advanced surveillance, mapping and logistics operations. Developed and manufactured entirely in India, HANS combines vertical take-off and landing capability with the endurance and efficiency of a fixed-wing aircraft. The platform can operate without a runway, allowing deployment from challenging locations such as remote areas, forests, mountains and forward operating zones. The UAV offers up to 240 minutes of flight endurance, a payload capacity of 5 to 8 kilograms, an operational range of up to 50 kilometres…
Hyundai Motor India is planning to invest ₹1,500 crore to modernise its manufacturing facility at Irungattukottai near Chennai, strengthening its long-term production and export strategy in India. The investment will focus on upgrading infrastructure, introducing advanced manufacturing technologies and improving operational efficiency rather than increasing production capacity. The plant will continue to maintain its existing annual production capacity of around 8.5 lakh vehicles. As part of the modernisation project, Hyundai plans to add around 1.81 lakh square metres of built-up area to accommodate new facilities, machinery and advanced equipment. The upgrade is also expected to create around 155 new jobs.…
When Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the moment that stayed with football fans was not just the result, but an emotional scene after the match. As Lionel Messi stood heartbroken after Argentina’s defeat, Spain’s 19-year-old star Lamine Yamal walked over and embraced the football legend. The touching gesture quickly went viral, with fans describing it as a symbolic passing of the torch between two generations of football greatness. Who is Lamine Yamal? Lamine Yamal is a 19-year-old winger for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Known for his speed,…
Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace is looking beyond its historic Vikram-1 mission with plans to develop a larger reusable launch vehicle that could shape the company’s next phase of growth. Skyroot co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana confirmed that the company has already started work on a reusable rocket, which will be significantly larger than Vikram-1 and is expected to be introduced in the coming years. The development comes soon after Vikram-1 created history as India’s first privately developed rocket to successfully reach orbit. While the company will continue focusing on the Vikram family of launch vehicles, the reusable rocket…
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has inaugurated its new Kochi Campus at Kalamassery, marking a major expansion of its presence in Kerala’s business hub. The new Urban Learning Centre aims to strengthen technology-enabled management education, executive learning, research and industry collaboration. Inaugurating the campus, IIM Kozhikode Director Prof. Debashis Chatterjee described the facility as a new chapter in the institute’s journey as it approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026. Kochi Metro Rail Ltd Managing Director Shri Loknath Behera attended the event as the Guest of Honour. Located near the Cochin University Metro Station, the campus offers strong connectivity…
Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final was more than a football triumph. The match showcased powerful lessons in leadership, strategy, teamwork and execution that apply directly to entrepreneurs and business leaders. While many expected Lionel Messi to end his World Cup journey with another historic title, Spain’s structured approach, strong team culture and ability to perform under pressure delivered their second World Cup trophy. Build Systems That Outperform Individual Talent Argentina had one of football’s greatest-ever players in Lionel Messi, but Spain’s victory came from collective strength. Their organised tactics, disciplined approach and…
Ferran Torres emerged as the unlikely hero of Spain’s FIFA World Cup triumph after scoring the decisive extra-time winner against Argentina in a dramatic final. With the match locked in a tense contest after 90 minutes, the game went into extra time. It was then that Torres delivered the moment that would define his World Cup campaign. The Spanish forward found the back of the net with a crucial extra-time goal, breaking Argentina’s resistance and sending Spain to a historic victory. The goal also made Torres the face of one of the tournament’s biggest moments. While Spain’s campaign featured several…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with Spain lifting the trophy and several of its players taking home the tournament’s biggest individual awards. Spain captain Rodri was named the tournament’s best player and won the Golden Ball after leading the midfield throughout Spain’s title-winning campaign. Unai Simón claimed the Golden Glove as the tournament’s best goalkeeper, while teenage defender Pau Cubarsí won the Young Player Award. France star Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot after finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals. The achievement also made him the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice,…