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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Canva India's new ad spotlights everyday creativity from homes to boardrooms
Canva, the world's only all-in-one visual communication platform has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship brand campaign in India, 'Dil Se, Design Tak'. Building on the strong momentum of last year's debut, the refreshed campaign delivers deeper insights, emotionally resonant narratives and culturally rooted storytelling that reflects Canva's core mission: making design simple, joyful and accessible for everyone. Drawing from the feel-good premise of the first campaign, 'Dil Se, Design Tak' returns with two new storylines that celebrate the many faces of creativity. From families crafting meaningful moments with heart, to professionals turning big ideas into reality with ease, Canva continues to empower creators across every walk of life. 'Design has become a powerful way to create, connect, and communicate in India. With the second edition of 'Dil Se, Design Tak', we are celebrating the creativity in everyday life, from living rooms to boardrooms. The stories are bigger, the communities more diverse, and at the heart of it all is a strong belief that anyone can design. Whether you're a student, a freelancer, a teacher, or a small business owner, Canva is here to help you turn ideas into impact, on your own terms, in your own language,' said Chandrika Deb, country lead - India, Canva. The first film introduces us to Jaadu Dadu, a charming magician played by veteran actor Dalip Tahil, who effortlessly fills every room with wonder, except the one closest to his heart. His spirited granddaughter Drishti and her playful dog Chico adore his tricks, but his daughter Aaliya (played by Saloni Batra) longs for genuine connection rather than performance. As unresolved issues surface, Aaliya, the central character who anchors both films, finds herself confronting her father's emotional distance. Drishti then turns to Canva not just to create, but to reconnect. She designs a heartwarming poster that becomes a turning point, bringing the family together through thoughtful creative expression. The film highlights that a timely, meaningful design can become more than a message, it can be the catalyst for change. The second film, which will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks, unfolds in a dynamic workplace where we meet Aaliya again, this time as a millennial manager, mentoring Sia, a Gen Z teammate brimming with bold ideas and a distinct creative voice. The film is a clever attempt at highlighting the cliched workplace conflict between the two generations and how Canva becomes the space where their perspectives begin to align. It celebrates the power of shared creativity and puts teamwork and collaboration at the heart of it. Supporting the hero films are a collection of short format ads featuring the same beloved characters, using Canva's innovative features to express themselves with intent and ease. It's where creativity meets real-life impact: one design at a time. Canva renewed its collaboration with OML Entertainment to conceptualise the second edition of 'Dil Se, Design Tak', building on the campaign's original creative foundation while evolving its narrative and visual storytelling into fresh, inspiring terrain. To capture the vibrant diversity of India, the campaign goes multilingual this time. Featuring Tamil and Telugu hero films led by local talent, the second edition of 'Dil Se, Design Tak' celebrates everyday creativity with cultural nuance and authenticity. Dubs in Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and Bengali further strengthen its reach, ensuring everyone can find themselves in these stories. The films highlight varied use cases of Canva AI, Magic Media, Magic Design, and Photo Background Remover, showcasing how these tools fit seamlessly into everyday scenarios - whether it's creating a heartfelt poster at home or delivering a pitch-perfect presentation at work. The campaign is rolling out across traditional media avenues including television, cinema, and digital platforms including YouTube, Meta, Snapchat, and Spotify. It will be amplified through creator partnerships, regional content collaborations, and hyperlocal activations that bring design closer to communities. Watch the video here:
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Orangetheory Fitness comes to Hyderabad
It all began with a feeling; that something was missing. Every time Drishti Chhabria, the founder and chief experience officer at Orangetheory Fitness India visited Mumbai from the US, where she grew up, she'd find herself scanning the city for a workout space that felt familiar, structured, and motivating. But it was never quite there. 'I actually grew up in America and used to work out at Orangetheory there. I loved the workout so much that I really felt like I wanted to bring it to India because nothing like that exists here. I tried traditional gyms in India but they never felt the same, the vibe and atmosphere were just different,' she says. Orangetheory Fitness is a place that didn't just change how Drishti trained, but how she saw fitness altogether. With a deeply personal health journey shaped by struggles with thyroid and PCOS, she had long been aware of the pressure so many women carry when it comes to appearance. 'I just felt like so much of the conversation, especially as women, is about how we look or how others see us, and we forget that the real point of fitness is to improve our health. It is not just about looks because true fitness comes from within. I wanted to change the narrative in India about how we see fitness, which is why I felt inspired to bring Orangetheory Fitness here,' she explains. And that's exactly what she set out to do. What began with three studios in Mumbai has now expanded to Hyderabad, with Orangetheory Fitness opening its doors in Banjara Hills. The location wasn't a coincidence. 'We wanted to grow organically instead of franchising the brand. Banjara Hills has an openness to explore new ways of working out and new formats,' she narrates. But the expansion also came with its challenges, Drishti expresses, 'The Indian market has very low penetration because not everyone works out or prioritises fitness. In Hyderabad too, the number of people working out in a given area is low compared to other cities or countries. A lot of people still follow old methods like going for a walk and do not understand the benefits of strength or cardiovascular training. So educating the market is a big challenge. Also, Hyderabad is more price sensitive than Mumbai, so getting people to invest in fitness was tough too.' At the heart of Orangetheory's success is a science-backed format that uses real-time data to guide your workout. 'In regular fitness studios, it really depends on the trainer, and that can vary a lot. At Orangetheory Fitness, while we do have great trainers, our workouts are actually created by an advisory board made up of exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, trainers and doctors. The workouts are tested before being rolled out. We also use heart rate-based training with monitors so members can track progress and train effectively. And our coaches are triple certified, which makes our approach more professional, consistent and results-driven,' the founder explains.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Startups cheer HAL's takeover of SSLV rocket; hope it boosts market for small satellites
With the defense PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd ( HAL ) becoming the first Indian firm to own, build, and commercialise the Indian Space Research Organisation's ( ISRO ) SSLV rocket, sections of Indian startups are hopeful the deal will help them rely less on launch service providers overseas, get better schedule visibility, and save on costs. So far, most Indian startups, such as Pixxel, Digantara, and GalaxEye's upcoming mission Drishti, have used SpaceX for their launches. Some startups have also conducted payload testing on ISRO's shared missions. Startups told ET that if HAL can offer transparent pricing and firm launch windows, they would strongly prefer to work with Indian launch providers. Industry experts said the government should consider incentivising private payloads launched on Indian rockets to build a stronger homegrown ecosystem. SatLeo Labs CEO Shravan S Bhati, building thermal imaging satellites for low earth orbit (LEO), said the move will open new avenues for the competitive small satellite market and free up ISRO's think tank for deeper research and development (R&D) and planetary missions. The small satellite market, as per Stratview Research, will be valued at $7.7 billion by 2030. The small satellite market, as per Stratview Research (2024), was valued at $6.7 billion and is projected to grow to $7.7 billion by 2030. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Earlier, in an interview with ET, Pawan Goenka, chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion & Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), said the regulator-cum-promoter will be setting up a dedicated launch centre for small satellite launches. 'Our target is to conduct 25 small satellite launches per year across three vehicles (SSLV, Agnikul's, and Skyroot's rockets), securing a major share of the global market.' Ahmedabad-based PierSight Space's cofounder, Vinit Bansal, working on maritime technology, said that transferring SSLV technology to an agency focussed on production, such as HAL, can enable more SSLV launches per year. 'SSLV can now serve as an 'Uber to space,' providing flexible access to specific orbits that are not feasible through shared missions,' he added. Live Events Challenges persist, but startups hopeful Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Awais Ahmed, founder of Google-backed Pixxel, said that for startups such as his, this can reduce dependency on foreign launch providers and improve scheduling predictability. The startup launched its Firefly constellation of hyperspectral satellites earlier this year from SpaceX. 'If SSLV is reliably available and HAL builds institutional maturity in launch operations, it would certainly make access easier and potentially more cost-competitive,' Ahmed told ET. Another space tech startup, SpaceFields' founder, Apurwa Masook, building solid rocket propulsion technology for aerospace and defence and collaborating with HAL, said the global launch market is highly competitive and demands aggressive customer acquisition and agile supply chain management. He pointed out that traditional Indian DPSUs like HAL have historically faced challenges, which is also evident in their growing backlogs in military deliveries. 'For SSLV to succeed in the commercial market, HAL would need to rethink its go-to-market strategy and possibly lean more on nimble private sector collaborators,' the Bengaluru-based Masook said.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Spacetech startup GalaxEye announces plans to build second satellite with 0.5m resolution
Bengaluru, 20th June, 2025 — GalaxEye, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup pioneering Syncfusion SAR-Optical imaging satellite technology, has announced the development of its second satellite amid growing global demand for sharper and faster geospatial insights. Engineered to deliver near 0.5 metre resolution, the satellite will ensure elevation in detail and quality of insights for the defence use cases among other critical sectors. The announcement follows closely on the heels of GalaxEye's upcoming first satellite, Mission Drishti, which is scheduled for launch later this year. Drishti offers a resolution of 1.25 metres and serves as a key milestone in demonstrating the company's proprietary technology stack, including a proven sensor system and Data Processing pipeline tested over 500 drone flights and spaceflight missions such as the POEM payload. GalaxEye's second satellite will not only deliver improved spatial resolution but also reduce revisit time to under three days, significantly enhancing the responsiveness and utility of its constellation. Notably, the world's first SyncFusion SAR-Optical satellite, originally designed in India, will now also be fully built in-house—highlighting GalaxEye's growing manufacturing and systems integration capabilities. To support this expansion, the company also plans to scale its facilities in the near future. 'Building on the experience from our first satellite—set to launch later this year—and the evolving needs of our defence customers, we're thrilled to take the next big step in scaling our constellation and deepening our mission impact,' said Suyash Singh, Founder & CEO of GalaxEye. 'What excites us most is that this second satellite will be entirely built in-house. Our sensor stack has already been tested on over 500 aerial test flights, backed by a proprietary signal processing toolchain, the success of the POEM payload, the Drishti (1.25m) launch, and purpose-built software to extract actionable insights. As we move forward, we're committed to greater vertical integration—working closely with resilient partners across the satellite supply chain. The world today demands faster, sharper, and more persistent eyes in the sky. With enhanced resolution and performance, our second satellite marks a significant leap in unlocking richer, more detailed analytical intelligence.' GalaxEye extends its gratitude towards ISRO, IN-SPACe and NAL for their guidance and support. Their commitment to nurturing India's space-tech ecosystem has been vital in our journey to push boundaries in Earth observation innovation. At a time when geopolitical conflicts and cross-border threats are escalating, nations are actively seeking sharper, more reliable satellite data to safeguard national interests. The second satellite, designed with mission-critical applications in mind, offers real-time, all-weather capabilities and will also serve adjacent sectors like disaster response, urban security, maritime awareness and risk intelligence. 'As early backers of GalaxEye, it's incredibly rewarding to see them announce their second satellite. The dual-use potential of their technology — spanning defence, national security, and commercial sectors — is truly exciting. GalaxEye's bold vision to bring reliability and Service Level Agreements to satellite imagery – all time all weather imagery – is a game-changer. We've believed in their mission from the start, and with the technology now de-risked, it's time to scale.' said Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner at Speciale Invest. With the launch targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, the company is currently undergoing mission concept and preliminary design reviews, and is strategically positioning to expand into high-priority international defence markets including the United States, West Asia and Europe.
Economic Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Infosys-backed GalaxEye plans new satellite to meet global demand for geospatial data
ETtech (L-R) Rakshit Bhatt, Suyash Singh, Denil Chawda, Kishan Thakkar, Pranit Mehta, cofounders, GalaxEye Infosys-backed space tech startup GalaxEye said it will develop another imaging satellite given the growing demand for geospatial data globally for agriculture, mining, and defence. The new satellite will have a near 0.5 metre resolution for quality insights needed in critical sectors. The Bengaluru-based startup said its first satellite, Mission Drishti, scheduled for launch later this year from SpaceX, has a resolution of 1.25 both the satellites, GalaxEye will be using its proprietary technology by combining synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and optical multi-spectral imaging (MSI), aiming to provide all-weather information. The startup said the second satellite will not only deliver improved spatial resolution but also reduce revisit time to under three days, improving the responsiveness and utility of its constellation.'The world's first SyncFusion SAR-Optical satellite, originally designed in India, will now also be fully built in-house, highlighting GalaxEye's growing manufacturing and systems integration capabilities,' the startup said in a statement, adding that it will also expand its current manufacturing capabilities. IIT-Madras alumnus and CEO of the startup, Suyash Singh, said the two satellites will give a big boost to data collection and the evolving needs of defence customers. 'Our sensor stack has already been tested on over 500 aerial test flights, backed by a proprietary signal processing toolchain, the success of the POEM payload, the Drishti (1.25 m) launch, and purpose-built software to extract actionable insights,' the CEO said. Singh added that the startup will also focus on vertical integration as the clients demand more persistent eyes in the sky, expecting detailed analytics data. 'GalaxEye's vision to bring reliability and Service Level Agreements to satellite imagery—all-time, all-weather imagery—is a game changer. We've believed in their mission from the start, and with the technology now de-risked, it's time to scale,' said Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner at Speciale Invest, an early investor in the startup. To date, the startup has raised $22.09 million over six rounds, with Infosys owning a minority stake worth $17 crore. The firm is currently undergoing mission concept and preliminary design reviews and is strategically positioning itself to expand into high-priority international defence markets, including the United States, West Asia, and Europe.
