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June 17: Sensodyne, the leading oral care brand from Haleon, has launched the Pronamel Kids toothpaste in India, designed with dentists just for kids. Available in two exciting flavours – Strawberry and Bubble Mint for children aged 2+ years, Pronamel Kids is specially designed to help strengthen kids’ enamel^ and provides 24hr cavity protection. It has 100% natural flavours and is free from sugars. Aligned with Haleon’s purpose of delivering better everyday health, the launch marks Haleon’s foray into the children’s oral care segment in India.

With kids’ tooth enamel being up to 50% thinner than that of adults#, milk teeth are at a higher risk of cavities due to consumption of sugary foods, juices, and frequent snacking. If left unprotected, this can set the stage for cavities impacting health of kids dentition for future. Pronamel Kids addresses this critical gap with a gentle formulation designed for everyday use.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Kishlay Seth, Marketing Director – OHC, Haleon India Subcontinent, said, “Pronamel Kids builds on the strong foundation we have established with Pronamel in India. It is designed to help strengthen enamel^ and provide 24-hour cavity protection. Children’s toothpaste plays a critical role in early oral care. Milk teeth have thinner enamel and are more vulnerable to cavities, which can impact the development of permanent teeth. Early protection is essential to ensure that permanent teeth emerge healthy and strong. Awareness of the need for preventive, child-specific oral care remains limited. We aim to empower parents to adopt proactive oral care habits for their children, supporting strong enamel and healthy teeth for the future.”

To support the launch, Sensodyne is rolling out a consumer awareness campaign for Pronamel Kids across YouTube, Instagram, and leading OTT platforms. The campaign is designed to reach parents directly, spotlighting the heightened vulnerability of children’s enamel and the importance of specialized protection from an early age. By combining education with practical solutions, it aims to empower families to adopt proactive oral care routines tailored to children’s evolving needs. Pronamel Kids will be available across general trade, modern trade, and e-commerce platforms across India.

Keturah founder says the onus is now on developers to match the vision behind the new longevity authority

Dubai, UAE, June 17: Luxury developer Keturah has welcomed the establishment of the new Dubai Longevity Authority, saying it shows the emirate leading the world in how cities are designed around how people live and thrive.

Talal M. Al Gaddah, CEO and Founder of the Keturah luxury brand, says developers in Dubai now have a key role to play in supporting the initiative by creating the homes and environments that make life better.

The Dubai Longevity Authority has been established to develop the emirate as the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare, and open up channels for investment in the sector.

“This is exactly the kind of institutional commitment that sets Dubai apart,” said Al Gaddah. “A dedicated government body with a clear mandate to lead the world in longevity and wellness sends a message that resonates well beyond the healthcare sector.

“Developers in Dubai now have a framework to align with and a standard to meet. The residents who will live in the communities we are creating today deserve homes that reflect the same ambition the new authority represents; homes that make life better, and allow people to thrive.”

Keturah has two luxury residential communities under development in Dubai which place wellness and healthy living at the heart of their design, construction and the everyday experience of the people who will call them home.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Keturah Resort, on the shores of Dubai Creek adjacent to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, will be the Middle East’s first fully wellness-certified resort.

With creek-side mansions, apartments, a Ritz-Carlton boutique hotel and a standalone wellness centre, the resort is certified by Delos, the US-based wellness real estate and technology firm, and the International WELL Building Institute.

Keturah Reserve, the AED5.7 billion bio-living community under development in Mohammed Bin Rashid City’s District 7, is the first development in the region to integrate wellness science into residential architecture at scale.

AED200 million has been invested in proprietary antimicrobial tiling, breathable wall systems and zero-VOC finishes which actively inhibit bacteria, regulate humidity and eliminate harmful airborne chemicals, creating homes where every surface contributes to healthier indoor living.

“The onus is on developers to ensure that the vision the Dubai Longevity Authority represents is reflected in every decision we make, from the materials we specify to the communities we design and the standards we build to,” says Al Gaddah.

“Dubai is setting a standard the world will follow, and we have an opportunity to help define what healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives look like for generations to come.”

New Delhi, June 17: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the launch of the L910, an approximately 50-effective megapixel*¹ image sensor for mobile applications that delivers 100 dB high dynamic range imaging with low power consumption.

This is one of the first LYTIA lineup with the LOFIC*² structure. It also features the new HDR technology along with the logic circuit technology that helps in reducing the random noise in dark areas of images. These technologies offer high-quality imaging by reducing highlight blowout in bright areas and noise in dark areas, compared to conventional products. Additionally, it also offers HDR video recording at 4K, 60 fps, which has become more popular recently, while maintaining low power consumption with optimized circuit design. With these enhanced features, the new sensor provides high-quality imaging that looks like what is seen by the human eye and clear capturing of both highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes, such as night views with bright LED lights bringing new value to the shooting experience on mobile cameras.

In recent years, the need for camera functionality that can provide stable, high-quality imaging in various environments continues to grow along with the popularity of video production and live streaming. Consequently, image sensors require expanded dynamic range and improved power efficiency.

Therefore, the new sensor combines the expanded saturation capacity enabled by the LOFIC structure with the new HDR and circuit technology. It achieves a dynamic range of 100 dB with a single exposure, enabling imaging

with rich gradations from highlights to shadows and minimal noise. Compared to multi-exposure HDR technologies, this design help suppresses motion blur and flicker when shooting moving subjects, since the synthesizing process is not needed. Also, Sony‘s proprietary circuit design reduces power consumption, enabling high-quality video recording at 4K, 60 fps even when shooting in HDR.

Key Features:

1. The new HDR and circuit technologies offers 100 dB high dynamic range imaging in a single exposure

The new sensor comes with the LOFIC structure, which can store overflow charge from the photodiode and expand the saturation capacity compared to Sony’s conventional product. *³ It also uses the Triple Conversion Gain-HDR (TCG-HDR) technology, which reads out the charge obtained from a single exposure at three different conversion gains and that makes it possible to reduce highlight blowouts in bright areas and noise from dark areas to mid-tones to render high-quality imaging from bright areas to dark areas. Also, the Ultra High Conversion Gain (UHCG) circuits technology enhances charge to voltage conversion efficiency.

It reduces random noise by approximately 30% compared to Sony’s conventional product, *³ improving image quality in low-light conditions. These technologies achieve 100 dB high dynamic range images with a single exposure, suppressing noise in low-light conditions and enabling imaging with smooth gradations in high-contrast scenes. Single exposures also reduce moving subject blur, and the extended exposure time improves the image signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)*⁴ and suppresses light source flickering.

2. With optimized circuit design, the new sensor delivers low power 4K video recording while maintaining high dynamic range

Sony’s proprietary circuit design and advanced processes reduce the time required for analog-to-digital signal conversion, thereby lowering sensor power consumption. This feature leads to lower battery consumption for smartphones and enables high-quality 4K video recording at 60 fps while maintaining a high dynamic range. It also enables users to preview images in HDR quality on their smartphone screens. By capturing images and video as they appear, the sensor contributes to improved shooting experiences. 

Key Specifications:

A Culinary Legacy That Allows Guests to Move Between Eras in a Single Meal

TOKYO, June 17: Restaurants worldwide are rethinking how meals are experienced, complementing technical excellence with a greater emphasis on memory, heritage and narrative. This approach reflects a broader shift in consumer expectations, where context, origin and emotional connection carry as much weight as flavor, creating a dining experience that almost transports guests back in time.

Industry trends indicate rising demand for immersive, story-driven experiences alongside renewed interest in heritage cuisine and culinary nostalgia. For many operators, this has meant building concepts designed to evoke history. At the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, that narrative does not need to be constructed; it already exists. What is now emerging as a defining direction in global hospitality has, in effect, long been integral to the hotel’s culinary identity for more than 135 years.

Within the Imperial Viking Sal, the hotel’s long‑established buffet restaurant, dishes originally created for specific guests and moments in history remain in active service. Introduced in 1958 as Japan’s first “Viking” buffet, the concept marked a turning point in how the country engaged with international cuisine, bringing multiple culinary traditions into a single setting while allowing guests to shape their own experience. Inspired by the Scandinavian smorgasbord encountered by Imperial Hotel president Tetsuzō Inumaru, the format was adapted for a Japanese audience as a dining style centered on variety and individual choice.

The restaurant’s cultural impact extends beyond the hotel itself. The name “Viking,” originally chosen for its Nordic associations, entered everyday language and became widely used in Japan as a synonym for all‑you‑can‑eat buffet dining, reflecting how the concept was not only adopted but fully integrated into the country’s modern food culture.

Following its renewal in August 2023, the Imperial Viking Sal now presents more than 50 dishes spanning French, Japanese, and Chinese influences, reflecting its continued evolution from its original smorgasbord roots. Unlike a traditional set menu, the format allows diners to move fluidly across cuisines and eras within a single meal. A single visit can trace a progression from prewar European techniques to postwar Japanese adaptations and into contemporary interpretations, creating a layered experience built plate by plate.

“Many restaurants today are working to build experiences around history and narrative,” said Kazuhiko Yashima, General Manager of the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. “At the Imperial Hotel, those stories are already embedded in our dishes. They were created at distinct moments in time for real guests, and they have remained part of our offering ever since.”

Several signature offerings, both dishes and beverages, anchor this continuity, reflecting the hotel’s role in cultural exchange, personalization, and culinary evolution.

The Chaliapin Steak, created in 1934 for Russian opera singer Feodor Chaliapin, represents an early example of highly personalized cuisine. Developed to address the singer’s difficulty with tougher cuts of meat, the steak is tenderized using grated onions, whose enzymes break down the fibers to produce a soft, yielding texture. It is finished with sautéed onions that add depth without the need for a traditional sauce, illustrating how technical adaptation can lead to lasting culinary innovation.

The Gratin of Prawn and Sole “Queen Elizabeth II”, first prepared during the Queen’s state visit to Japan in 1975, reflects the precision and restraint associated with diplomatic hospitality. The dish combines delicate seafood with a carefully balanced cream-based preparation designed to feel refined rather than overtly rich. Its name, granted with the Queen’s approval, ties it directly to a specific historical moment and reinforces its place within the hotel’s legacy of state occasions.

The hotel’s Signature Double Consommé Soup, refined over generations, reflects the introduction and evolution of classical French culinary technique within Japan. Achieving its clarity requires a prolonged clarification process that removes impurities while concentrating flavor, resulting in a crystal-clear broth with notable depth. Long regarded as a benchmark of technical discipline, it underscores the precision that underpins the hotel’s culinary foundations.

The Imperial Hotel’s signature “Mount Fuji” cocktail, first created in 1924, represents a distinctive moment in the hotel’s history of hospitality and innovation. Conceived as a welcome drink for Western passengers arriving in Tokyo on around‑the‑world cruises, it was designed as a visual tribute to Japan’s most iconic landscape. Its white, foamy surface, accented with a maraschino cherry, evokes the image of a snow‑capped Mount Fuji with the red sun rising above its peak. As the Imperial Hotel’s first original cocktail, its carefully balanced recipe, combining gin, fruit juices, egg white, and cream, has been passed down unchanged since its creation. While later accounts note that the identity of its creator remains uncertain, the Mount Fuji continues to be served at the Old Imperial Bar as an enduring symbol of the hotel’s legacy and its tradition of welcoming international guests.

Taken together, these dishes trace a progression of influence, adaptation and exchange. They serve not only as menu offerings, but as records of shifting cultural relationships and evolving tastes, shaped by the individuals and moments for which they were originally created. As the industry increasingly favors experience-led formats and narrative-driven menus, dining rooted in real historical moments and figures has gained renewed relevance. The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo offers a distinct point of reference, one grounded not in recreation, but in continuity.

The result is not a reinterpretation of history, but its continuation. At the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, guests encounter another era not through imagination, but through a progression of dishes that carries them across time.

Mumbai, June 17: After an impressive run through the regional qualifiers, S8UL Esports‘ League of Legends roster has officially qualified to represent India at the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Esports will feature 11 titles at the event, continuing its rise within the continental sporting landscape after debuting as a demonstration event at the 2018 Asian Games and becoming a full medal sport at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

Competing under the national team‘s banner, the roster comprising Akshaj Shenoy (Kat Bot), Aakash Shandilya (Infi), Sanindhya Malik (Deadcorporal), Mihir Ranjan (Lotus), Ahmed Shahid (Nero), and Rahul Bisht (Bob) entered the regional qualifiers on the back of a dominant victory at the National Esports Championships (NESC) 2026, the official national qualification tournament for the Asian Games 2026.

The regional qualifiers featured 14 teams competing across a two-stage format. Teams first battled through a round-robin Group Stage before advancing to the Split Stage, where the top-performing sides secured qualification for the Asian Games Main Event.

Drawn into Group B, the team led by in-game leader (IGL) Kat Bot, delivered an unbeaten performance, defeating Jordan, Sri Lanka, and Kazakhstan to finish atop the standings and progress to the Split Stage. Despite falling short against Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia in the next phase, the team did enough to punch its ticket to Aichi Nagoya.

Having booked its berth, India will now compete against some of Asia’s strongest League of Legends nations, including Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Vietnam, as it looks to make its mark on one of esports‘ biggest stages.

Notably, Kat Bot, Infi, Deadcorporal, and Lotus were also part of India‘s League of Legends contingent at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, where the team secured a fifth-place finish. Their return to the continental stage presents an opportunity to build on that experience and test themselves against the region’s elite once again.

Speaking on the achievement, Akshaj Shenoy aka Kat Bot, captain of India‘s League of Legends team, said, “Qualifying for the Asian Games is a proud moment for all of us. We knew the regional qualifiers would be extremely competitive, and every match demanded complete focus. For many of us, this will be our second Asian Games, which makes this qualification even more special because we understand the level of competition that awaits us. We are grateful to S8UL for believing in this roster and providing us with the support, stability, and opportunities needed to keep improving as a team. Representing India is always an honour, and we’ll do everything we can to make the country proud in Aichi-Nagoya.”

The milestone also reflects S8UL‘s continued investment in nurturing Indian esports talent. Signed by the organization last year, the roster has benefited from professional infrastructure, sustained competitive support, and opportunities to test itself against some of the strongest teams in the region. Since joining S8UL, the players have represented the organization across major domestic and international competitions, cementing their status as one of India‘s premier League of Legends lineups.

“Representing India at the Asian Games is among the highest honours an athlete can achieve, and seeing our League of Legends roster earn that opportunity is incredibly special. This team has demonstrated resilience, discipline, and a willingness to continually improve, qualities that are essential for success at the international level. At S8UL, our goal has always been to create pathways for Indian athletes to compete on the biggest stages in the world. We have no doubt they will give their all when they step onto the stage in Aichi-Nagoya and compete for the nation with pride,” said Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL.

The qualification also adds to a growing list of Team India representatives from S8UL. Earlier, the organization’s Gurashish Singh (Soul) and Prateek Bhaunt (B Haunt) secured qualification for the Asian Games in Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6, respectively, after winning their events at the NESC 2026.

Apart from the Asian Games, S8UL is also flying the Indian flag on the global stage through its participation at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. Selected as a Club Partner by the Esports Foundation for the second consecutive year, S8UL has already secured qualification in Apex Legends, Chess, Fortnite, and Honor of Kings, while continuing to compete across qualification pathways in several other titles.

With athletes now representing India across multiple disciplines, S8UL continues to strengthen the country’s presence on the international esports stage through long-term investment in player development, professional support systems, and global competitive opportunities.