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Kyoorius has launched its awards
MUMBAI: Kyoorius, a publication on design and communication community across India since 2006 has announced the launch of the ‘Kyoorius Awards.‘
The awards are in partnership with design and advertising community D&AD and the International Advertising Association (India Chapter). It will be held at the 9th annual Kyoorius Designyatra in Goa on 29 august this year.
The company has two awards to recognise and reward excellence for professionals and students as well. For professional awards, company has nine categories like packaging, digital, retail, print, books, craft and etc.
The reason behind student awards is to provide a chance to showcase their talent and capabilities. The D&AD also organise Yellow Pencil, which is recognised globally as one of the prestigious creative awards.
Kyoorius founder and CEO Rajesh Kejriwal said, “At Kyoorius we are working everyday to ensure that talent is nurtured and fresh ideas see the light of day. Kyoorius Awards aim to recognise and honour outstanding creative work in India. We are thankful to our esteemed partners D&AD and IAA (India Chapter) for coming on board to support this initiative.”
“D&AD will set the basic criteria for the jury panel; and Kyoorius Award is nothing to do with the yellow pencil award as it is a global award. We don‘t have any sponsors on board. Currently we have limited categories but in the next two years we will be adding a few new categories and awards that are more relevant to Asia. The entry fees for professionals will be Rs 4,000 and Rs 500 for the students‘ awards.
D&AD CEO Tim Lindsay said, “India is an important market for us. That‘s why we have selected India for the awards and we also want to spread awareness about D&AD in India. We look forward for a bright future here. And joining hands with Kyoorius works in tandem with the objectives of D&AD, which aims to inform, educate and inspire those who work in and around the creative industries. Together, we aim to support and nurture creative professionals throughout their careers and across the world.”
The call for entries commences on 10 May and entries will be closed on 18 June.
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
