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At London Tech Week today, Eros Brahmand unveiled an exclusive first look at a mythic cinematic universe, six beloved Indian film continuations and one remaster, anchored by a £265 million commitment to the United Kingdom and two productions confirmed to shoot in Britain in 2026.

At London Tech Week today, Eros Innovation announces three creative programmes, fifteen productions, and a £265 million commitment to the United Kingdom. Alongside this, Eros licenses its USD 1.7 billion cultural dataset independently valued by OxValue.AI in association with the University of Oxford, to its UK operation, establishing a sovereign-grade cultural artificial intelligence capability in Britain. This is one of the most ambitious cultural AI announcements ever made, and it begins in London.
 
Eros Brahmand, showcasing a cinematic universe rooted in ancient Indian mythology, reimagined at franchise scale for global audiences, brought to life by a global collective of talent from India, the United Kingdom, Hollywood, Europe and Asia, and anchored within Britain’s renowned infrastructure. Eros Universe  six of the most beloved Indian film worlds continuing, each expanding into full franchise ecosystems spanning film, microdrama, animation and character-led content. Eros Remastered; iconic Indian cinema, reimagined through Cultural Intelligence. Together: fifteen productions, a sneak preview of the Brahmand universe, and one announcement.
 
The Eros Brahmand trailer receives its world premiere at London Tech Week today, offering a sneak preview of the universe. Two productions from the group are confirmed to shoot in Britain in 2026: Nandi  War of Kailasa, and Tanu Weds Manu The Next Chapter, directed by Mitakshara Kumar (Heeramandi, The Empire) and co-produced with Rudrak Soma Jyoti Limited, with an exciting new cast.

PART ONE — EROS BRAHMAND: A CINEMATIC UNIVERSE

The first cinematic universe built on Indian mythology at global scale, rooted in the deepest seam of ancient Indian mythological tradition, reimagined at franchise scale. Each world carries its own mythology, character universe, visual language and narrative architecture. Each developed through a dedicated UK Film Production Company. Brought to life by a global collective of talent from India, the United Kingdom, Hollywood, Europe and Asia.
1. Nandi – War of Kailasa, Shoots in Britain 2026
2. Dwaarka: Gateway to the Universe
3. Vimaan Wars
4. Mahabharat 5000 A.D
5. Yakshinis
6. Brahmarakshak
7. Garuda
8. Kumbhayanna
9. Mansa Devi

PART TWO — EROS UNIVERSE: SIX CONTINUING WORLDS

These are not remakes, they are the next chapters of stories that have never left the hearts of the people who love them. Each becomes a full franchise world: film, microdrama series, originals, animation and character-led content, powered by Cultural Intelligence, produced in the UK.
1. Tanu Weds Manu – The Next Chapter, Directed by Mitakshara Kumar (Heeramandi, The Empire). Co-produced by Eros Universe and Rudrak Soma Jyoti Limited.
2. Phobia
3. English Vinglish
4. Desi Boyz
5. Rangeela
6. Tere Naam
 
PART THREE — EROS REMASTERED

Kochadaiyan — Remastered.
Starring Rajinikanth. Directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth. India’s most beloved superstar has entrusted his catalogue to the Eros Large Cultural Models, and his daughter, one of the leading voices in contemporary Indian cinema, is leading the creative reimagining. The first Indian motion capture film, originally produced by Eros, is brought back to life through Cultural Intelligence for a new generation of audiences.

THE UK INVESTMEN  £265 MILLION OVER FIVE YEARS

The £265 million commitment establishes London and the United Kingdom as the production, technology and creative home of all three Eros creative programmes. Every production is developed through a dedicated UK Film Production Company. The commitment covers: AI music studios in London; dedicated microdrama production; London-based animation; UK-based LCM training and R&D, with British academic partnerships currently in development.

Eros Innovation has additionally licensed its USD 1.7 billion cultural dataset, independently valued by OxValue.AI in association with the University of Oxford, to its UK operation, establishing a sovereign-grade Cultural AI capability in Britain, aligned with India’s broader sovereign AI ambitions. The LCM family was first unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit, New Delhi, February 2026. The voice layer, Eros LCVM, launched on 5 June 2026, released by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, Government of India.
 
The programme directs inward investment, employment and research activity into the United Kingdom’s creative and technology sectors. It supports the development of cultural AI, an emerging field, within British institutions, and aligns Eros’s long-term creative production with UK talent, facilities and academic research.

AI investment in Britain has typically taken the form of offices, research labs or compute allocation. This commitment is structural. The dataset is being licensed to and operating from the UK; the Eros AI Studio that runs on it is being built in the UK; the law that governs it is British. The result is data sovereignty, regulatory sovereignty, and an AI-native production capability anchored in Britain.

For a decade the British creative sector has faced a structural question, who owns the means of production when the platforms sit overseas. This commitment is one answer: indigenous creative capacity, rights cleared at source, made and owned through UK production companies, with the value captured here rather than exported.
 
LOOKING FORWARD — A GLOBAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Looking beyond the immediate programme, Eros is exploring a Global Cultural Exchange framework enabling trusted interoperability between creators, institutions, archives and cultural ecosystems, preserving data sovereignty, rights protection and local governance. London is intended to play a central role.

“India is a vital partner for the UK and we have huge ambition to unlock more opportunities together across key industries like AI, tech and the creative sector. This commitment by Eros Innovation is proof that we can aim higher, and go further, when we work together. It’s a vote of confidence in Britain’s creatives and our tech sector.”

 Kanishka Narayan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

“What we are bringing to Britain is not an office, and it is not an investment. It is a sovereign-grade cultural artificial intelligence capability — one of the world’s largest rights-cleared cultural datasets, the AI Studio that will operate on it, and a long-term partnership with British data, British talent and British institutions to build what comes next together. Cultural AI will define the next decade of how humanity creates, learns and remembers. Britain is the right place to build it.”

 Swaneet Singh, Co-President, Eros Innovation

“Storytelling has always evolved alongside technology, but the heart of every great story remains imagination, emotion, and human creativity. Through Eros Brahmand, Eros Universe, and Eros Remastered, we are building something that has never before been attempted at this scale, a new creative ecosystem powered by AI, rooted in culture, and designed to bring stories to audiences in entirely new ways. We are proud to be building it from London.”

Ridhima Lulla, Co-Founder & Co-President, Eros Innovation; CEO, Eros Brahmand Studios

SEATTLE, June 9:  As Seattle gears up for a global influx of soccer fans this summer, Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is inviting locals and visitors alike to experience a different kind of matchday energy—one rooted in creativity, community, and uniquely Seattle style.

Just steps from Seattle Stadium, the Seattle flagship store—the largest Goodwill in the world—will host two special screen-printing events as part of its Seattle Soccer Summer celebration. Taking place June 19 and June 24 from 3–7 PM, these one-of-a-kind activations transform thrifted shirts into meaningful, personalized keepsakes.

Designed by Seattle-based artist Hoa Hong, the limited-edition graphics draw inspiration from soccer culture and the global connections that define the sport—offering a wearable memory for travelers and a point of pride for locals. Each item will be screen-printed live on-site by The Vera Project, turning every piece into something personal, creative, and distinctly Seattle.

For fans heading to or from nearby match watch parties, the events offer a natural extension of the day’s energy. Located a short walk from the Chinatown–International District, the flagship store provides an easy post-match destination at which to wait out the heavy traffic.

Event Highlights:

Limited-edition, soccer-inspired designs by Hoa Hong

Live screen-printing with custom tees and totes made on the spot

Curated selection of high-quality blank t-shirts to choose from

Live DJ set from 3–5 PM

A creative, community-driven atmosphere that reflects Seattle’s culture

Beyond the experience itself, each purchase carries a deeper impact: Revenue from every sale supports Evergreen Goodwill’s tuition-free job training, education, and career placement programs across Northwest Washington—connecting a moment of creativity to long-term community benefit.

PHILADELPHIA, PA , June 10: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia’s Historic Treasure and home to the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society (PSFS), is pleased to welcome Alan Cagle as Managing Director of Loews Philadelphia Hotel. With over 25 years in hospitality, Alan brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to excellence to Loews Hotels & Co.

With Cagle at the helm, the hotel is poised to continue to penetrate its presence within Philadelphia’s meetings, events, and social catering landscape while elevating its profile among leisure and business travelers alike. Combined with the recent reimagination of the hotel’s iconic 33rd floor event space and the launch of new family-focused summer experiences, Loews Philadelphia Hotel is entering an exciting new chapter that reinforces its role as both a historic landmark and a dynamic gathering place in the heart of the city.

New this Summer, Loews Philadelphia Hotel is pleased to launch a new STEAM initiative as an extension of its Loews Loves Families and Loews Little Legends program. The hotel’s monthly art and jazz brunch, will now include a complimentary art activity experience inspired by the featured monthly artist from Morton Contemporary Gallery allowing children to unleash their inner artist alongside a trained professional on the last Sunday of every month in June, July and August. Children can simply sign up at the Front Desk prior to participation.

“I am thrilled to join Philadelphia’s Historic Treasure at Loews Philadelphia Hotel and work alongside talented leaders and team members at the property. As we continue to build upon the hotel’s legacy and introduce exciting new experiences for our guests and the Philadelphia community, I am confident my leadership will further elevate the property’s position as one of the city’s premier and iconic hospitality destinations.”

Alan most recently joins us from Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing with Pyramid Global Hospitality, a full-service waterfront hotel featuring 350 guest rooms and 24,000 square feet of banquet and catering space, where he served as General Manager. During his tenure, he has built strong industry partnerships through involvement with the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Philadelphia Hospitality Association, driving citywide and social catering opportunities.

Prior to living in Philadelphia, Alan spent nearly eight years leading the Food & Beverage team at Hyatt Regency Princeton, NJ, where he oversaw multi-outlet operations including banquets, restaurants, lounges, and in-room dining, and launched two concept-driven restaurant brands. In his spare time, Alan enjoys cooking with his family and recently started experimenting with hydroponic growing.

 

Ras Al Khaimah, 10 June: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) entered into a strategic partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), a federal initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance, to strengthen support for innovators, startups, and growth-stage businesses within its ecosystem.

The partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony at Compass Coworking Centre between MBRIF Head Shaker Zainal and RAKEZ Chief Government & Corporate Relations Officer Yaser Abdulla Al Ahmed. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping innovative businesses access funding support, ecosystem connections, and growth opportunities that enable long-term scalability and market expansion.

Through this collaboration, RAKEZ customers will gain access to a broader range of support services designed to accelerate business growth. This includes access to financing pathways and funding support through MBRIF, alongside structured mentorship and expert advisory to help innovative businesses strengthen their business models and scale more effectively. The partnership will also provide access to joint workshops and innovation programmes focused on practical areas such as growth strategy, financial planning, and market expansion.

These offerings will be complemented by RAKEZ’s streamlined business set-up, licensing, and operational support, as well as access to a wider ecosystem of partners, investors, and networks. Together, these elements are intended to help businesses launch, grow, and expand with greater confidence while contributing to sustainable, impact-driven outcomes.

Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the UAE Ministry of Finance and the Ministry’s representative at MBRIF, Fatima Yousif Alnaqbi, said: “The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund continues to play an important role in advancing the UAE’s innovation ecosystem and supporting the country’s vision for a competitive, knowledge-based economy. Partnerships of this kind help expand the support available to high-potential businesses by strengthening access to financing, strategic guidance, and growth opportunities. Continued collaboration across the ecosystem is essential to creating the conditions in which innovation can scale, diversify the economy, and contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s long-term development.”

RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said: “Innovation plays a critical role in shaping resilient and future-ready economies. Through our partnership with MBRIF, we are creating stronger pathways for startups and growth-stage businesses within our ecosystem to access specialised support, funding opportunities, and strategic networks that can help accelerate their growth journeys. This collaboration reflects our continued focus on building an environment where innovative businesses can scale with confidence from Ras Al Khaimah.”

By bringing together funding, mentorship, and innovation support with a seamless business set-up and operating environment, the partnership ensures that startups and SMEs have what they need at every stage of their growth journey. RAKEZ and MBRIF will continue to work closely to help innovative businesses scale with confidence and unlock new opportunities within the UAE’s evolving innovation landscape.

Bengaluru, June 10: Urban Vault, one of India’s managed and flexible workspace providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Green SM, the electric ride-hailing service backed by Vietnam’s Vingroup, to provide managed office spaces across India as the company begins its India operations.

As part of the association, Urban Vault has delivered Green SM’s first office in India—a 16,000 sq. ft. managed workspace at Paras Twin Towers on Golf Course Road, Sector 54, Gurugram. The facility will serve as a key operational hub for Green SM as it launches its app-based all-electric taxi service in the country.

Green SM officially commenced operations in India on June 5, 2026, with Delhi-NCR as its first market. The company plans to gradually expand to other major cities across the country, taking on established ride-hailing players while promoting sustainable urban mobility through its electric vehicle ecosystem.

Urban Vault has partnered with Green SM to support their growing operational requirements in Bengaluru and Gurugram. Under the new partnership, Urban Vault will provide managed office solutions for Green SM across India, supporting the company’s rapid expansion plans.

Currently, Urban Vault is providing workspace infrastructure with a capacity of approximately 500 seats for Green SM across locations. This capacity is expected to double to nearly 1,000 seats by the end of the year as the company scales its operations in India.

Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Amal Mishra, Co-Founder and CEO, Urban Vault, said:

“We are delighted to partner with Green SM and support its India growth journey. The trust placed in Urban Vault by Green SM reflects our ability to deliver high-quality, scalable, and agile workspace solutions for global enterprises entering India. As Green SM expands its footprint across multiple cities, we look forward to creating workspaces that enable innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. The opening of the Gurugram office marks the beginning of a long-term partnership with one of the world’s most exciting green mobility companies.”

Commenting on the association, Mr. Bach Tuan Anh, CEO, Green SM India said:

“India is a strategic market for Green SM, and as we build our presence across the country, having a reliable workspace partner is essential. Urban Vault’s ability to provide fully managed, flexible, and scalable office solutions across key cities aligns perfectly with our expansion plans. We are pleased to partner with Urban Vault as we establish our operational base and drive the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions in India.”

The partnership highlights the growing demand among global companies for managed and flexible workspaces that offer speed, operational efficiency, and scalability while entering and expanding in India. With a strong presence across major cities, Urban Vault continues to strengthen its position as the preferred workspace partner for multinational corporations, high-growth startups, and global capability centers.

Over the years, UrbanVault has expanded its national portfolio to over 2.80 million sq. ft., managing 70,000+ seats across 80+ locations in Bengaluru, Pune, Gurugram, and other major cities. The company continues to demonstrate strong performance, with an expected turnover of over ₹212 crore in FY2025-26, 70%+ year-on-year growth, and 15% PAT.

Anastasia Beverly Hills, known for its iconic brow products, expands its portfolio with another innovative launch, “Micro–Stroke Brow Pen”, marks a new step in modern brow artistry for its Indian Consumers.

The brand’s trend-setting brow innovations have become long standing cult favorites among beauty lovers. With this latest launch, ABH is set to redefine brow artistry once again with a next-generation essential designed to deliver ultra-realistic, hair-like strokes with effortless precision.

Crafted with a micro-fine flexible brush tip, the Micro–Stroke Brow Pen mimics the look of natural brow hairs to create fuller, naturally sculpted brows with ease. The perfectly balanced ink flow ensures smooth, controlled application without skipping, dragging, or patchiness, while delivering buildable dimension and precise definition that lasts up to 24 hours and is water-resistant.

The dual-ended design features a custom spoolie brush for seamless blending and effortless brow styling. Encased in sleek luxe ombré packaging for easy shade identification. With the launch of the MicroStroke Brow Pen, Anastasia Beverly Hills continues to redefine modern brow artistry for beauty consumers in India, delivering professional-quality results with everyday ease.

Available Shades: Soft Brown, Ebony, Dark Brown, Medium Brown

Availability: Nykaa, Sephora, and Tira

 

Discussions focused on motorsport development, road safety and sustainable mobility

 

Dubai, UAE, June 10: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, has met with senior leaders of the Czech Republic in Prague, reinforcing the strong partnership between the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and one of Europe’s most significant automotive and motorsport nations.

During the visit, President Ben Sulayem held discussions with the President of the Czech Republic, H.E. Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, and Minister of Education, Youth and Sports Boris Šťastný.

The meetings this week focused on shared priorities across mobility and motorsport, including road safety, sustainable transport, innovation, and grassroots participation.

Speaking following the meetings, FIA President, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “The Czech Republic has a proud automotive and motorsport heritage and continues to demonstrate how mobility, innovation and sport can work together.”

“I would like to thank President Pavel, Prime Minister Babiš, and Minister Šťastný for their warm welcome and constructive discussions. I look forward to continuing our collaboration as we work together to build a safer, more sustainable future for mobility and motorsport.”

As part of discussions on mobility, President Ben Sulayem outlined the FIA’s work to improve road safety outcomes through data-driven initiatives including the FIA Road Safety Index and FIA Driver Safety Index.

The programmes provide governments, organisations and road users with practical tools to measure, benchmark and improve road safety performance, supporting the ambition of reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries.

 

The FIA President also highlighted the contribution of the Autoklub České republiky in advocating for increased accessibility and diversity in motorsport.

Through its work in education, advocacy and competition, the Club plays a vital role in creating opportunities for participation at every level of the sport. President Jan Šťovíček plays an active role within the FIA ecosystem including service on the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC), as President of the Coordination Forum for Eastern and Central European Countries (COFO), and as a board member of the FIA Foundation.

Funded by grants from the FIA and FIA Foundation, the Autoklub CR has developed two key programmes to encourage the next generation of racers.

The Karting Academy is an educational programme that develops Karting skills and knowledge while cultivating talent, and has seen more than 1,000 children attend the programme so far, with many now competing internationally. RacerBuggy 160 is a division for children aged 5 to 8 focused on autocross training. Over the last seven years, more than 3,000 children have passed through the academy.

President Ben Sulayem praised the Autoklub’s ongoing investment in karting, national championships and youth participation programmes, which are helping to strengthen the future of Czech motorsport.

President of the Autoclub of the Czech Republic, Jan Šťovíček, said: “It was an honour to showcase the positive impact that FIA funding is having across our programmes. These grants are helping us strengthen grassroots motorsport, invest in young talent and create new opportunities for people to engage with our sport.”

The visit forms part of the FIA President’s ongoing programme of engagement with governments, Member Clubs and stakeholders worldwide, supporting the FIA’s mission to advance safe, sustainable and accessible mobility while ensuring the continued growth and development of motorsport.

 

 

Bengaluru , June 10 : Honeywell today introduced Experion Cognition, an AI-enabled control system platform designed to advance autonomous operations by making recommendations and automated decisions that optimize production and increase safety within industrial facilities. The live proof-of-concept was demonstrated at Borouge Group International AG’s Ruwais facility in Abu Dhabi.

By proactively detecting and mitigating abnormal situations before they happen, Experion Cognition can help reduce process mistakes and downtime, ultimately increasing the operator’s scope of responsibilities while optimizing facility production.

“The industry has talked about autonomous control rooms for years – and now, Experion Cognition brings autonomous control rooms into production, driving safer operations and stronger performance in complex environments,” said Jim Masso, president and CEO of Honeywell Process Automation. “With AI-powered agents actively managing process abnormalities, operators can consistently achieve better results, day after day.”

The platform combines Honeywell’s decades of process automation expertise with AI models to proactively act on behalf of the operator to help resolve anomalies in the control room. As long-time operators retire, automating situation management can help solve the industrial workforce shortage and skills gap that exists. By delegating those cognitive tasks to autonomous agents, Experion Cognition helps enable less experienced operators to run plants with comparable knowledge as that of a seasoned veteran.

“Representing the petrochemical industry’s first AI autonomous operations, this collaboration sets a new industry standard for efficiency and innovation, upskilling our people, as well as boosting our performance and competitiveness,” said Dr. Hasan Karam, Chief Operating Officer of Borouge International. “This initiative is a core component of Borouge International’s AI, Digitalization & Technology program reflecting our continued focus on disciplined execution, operational impact and long-term value creation.”

Experion Cognition incorporates several AI-enabled features including Operations Assistant. In multiple pilots, the platform was able to make predictions an average of 5-10 minutes before alarm incidents.

As part of Honeywell’s Experion PKS distributed control system network, Experion Cognition is designed to seamlessly integrate into existing control room environments. Experion Cognition will be commercially available in Q3, 2026. For more information, visit Honeywell.com.