HARMAN INTERNATIONAL
Meet the Acharya brothers; they helped enable DVDs, now they are turning cars into computers
Indian-American brothers, Shrinath and Shrikant Acharya, revolutionized DVD playback on laptops with their company, Margi Systems. Their solution, licensed globally, decrypted DVDs, enabling movie enjoyment on the go. Later acquired by Harman, they spearheaded in-vehicle connectivity, a precursor to today's software-defined vehicles. Now, their technology connects numerous vehicle components to the cloud, simplifying complex systems for major automotive manufacturers worldwide.
Kia unveils its 4th electric car, the EV3. Expected in India next year
Kia has unveiled the EV3, a new compact electric SUV with two battery options and advanced features. It will first launch in the international market before potentially entering India in 2025.
Harman rolls out slew of initiatives to hire LGBTQ+ individuals
The US audio solutions company, wholly owned by Samsung Electronics, has taken steps to establish an inclusive workspace through infrastructural adjustments, including the implementation of gender-neutral washrooms and enhanced accessibility for individuals with varying abilities.
Brian Harman tames Hoylake to win the Open; Shubhankar Sharma registers best-ever finish by an Indian
Brian Harman won the golf championship at Hoylake by showing his exemplary and unyielding play and beating off other players who could have posed a threat. Shubhankar Sharma soundly beat Jyoti Randhawa's T27 record set in the 2004 Open at Royal Troon with an exceptional T8, making him the lone bogey-free card on Sunday. Although players like Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy had excellent drives, the day belonged to Harman. He fought with impressive control and mastery to eliminate any memory of loss from the 2017 US Open when he allowed Brooks Koepka to win.
WHO fires director in Asia, Dr. Takeshi Kasai accused of racist misconduct
It is the first time in WHO's history that a regional director has been dismissed. A summary of an internal WHO investigation presented at a meeting of the agency's executive board this week in Geneva found Kasai regularly harassed workers in Asia, including engaging in "aggressive communication, public humiliation, (and) making racist comments."
US-based Garmin bullish on India¡¯s premium smartwatch market; evaluating PLI scheme for production
¡°The moment we have expanded and are represented everywhere in the country¡the card is open for us¡we're totally open to that concept,¡± Yesudas Pillai, country head of Garmin India told ET. Pillai, who has joined Garmin from Harman International, will also oversee the company¡¯s expansion in the country.
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5G to further the connected car idea: Harman CEO
"We have a big footprint in India. India has been a main contributor to our global success story with regards to growth and innovation. The Indian team has delivered a great performance and that's a good position to start talking about doing more in India," Michael Mauser, president and chief executive officer said.
Miniature books created by Charlotte Bront?, lost for a century, may fetch $1.25 mn at NY auction
The 15-page 'A Book of Rhymes' smaller than a playing card was last seen at NY auction in 1916.
India the base station for tech at Harman¡¯s DTS unit
The local outpost is the main centre of excellence for the firm¡¯s digital transformation business and houses 6,000 of its 7,000 worldwide staff.
Mihup partners with Harman for voice assistants in Tata Motors cars
The solution is currently available on variants of Tata Altroz and Tata Nexon cars that use Harman audio systems, and is also available offline.
Amazon India to cover COVID-19 vaccine cost for over 10 lakh people, to include employees, sellers, others
This would include delivery service partner associates, including Amazon Flex drivers, 'I Have Space' store partners, trucking partners and their eligible dependents, a statement said. The benefit also will be available to all sellers on Amazon.in with an active listing since last year, it added.
Harman to cover COVID-19 vaccination costs for eligible employees, their dependents in India
Commenting on the move, Harman Vice President, Human Resources Vikrant Gupta said even in these uncertain times, the employees have shouldered multiple responsibilities by managing their personal and professional commitments while working remotely from home and helping deliver mission critical projects for the company's customers.
58 Indian-origin executives employ over 3.6 million globally, account for $1 trillion in revenue
Indian-origin business leaders are reaching the pinnacle of corporate success in greater numbers than ever, many use their platforms for social change advocacy, said Indiaspora, a nonprofit organisation of global Indian diaspora leaders from various backgrounds and professions.
Harman treat is due: If there was a match where Harmanpreet Kaur could think about individual runs, it is this
Whatever be the eventual result, the birthday would be a good one for Kaur. As it stands, she is yet to make her mark on the tournament, with scores of 2, 8 and 1and no bowling in the big tournament. If India are in the final, it will matter little whether Kaur has been able to break her run scoring drought.
Noise around CAA distraction for India: Harman CEO
Harman CEO Dinesh Paliwal says govt¡¯s CAA, Article 370 decisions ¡®misinterpreted¡¯, calls for more business-friendly policy.
In talks with large auto companies in India: Harman
Additionally, the company is doing some very high-end work for global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including GM, BMW and Audi from India.
Rannvijay Singha and brother Harman recommend top 10 adventures in California
California fabulously packs in many leading adventure sports.
Fireside Ventures invests Rs 6 crore in audio product brand boAt
This is the first round of equity financing raised by the two-year-old boAt, which makes a range of consumer durable audio products, including, earphones, headphones, stereos, travel chargers and premium rugged cables.
The future workforce: Companies will look for people married to their professions, not jobs
New technologies will fundamentally change the way we operate and interact today, says HARMAN India's HR head Vikrant Gupta.
Maker of JBL audio systems, Harman International expects India business to triple in 3 years
The lifestyle audio division designs, manufactures and markets car audio systems in the mid-to high-end range, and accounted for over $2 billion in sales last year.
Get the party started with these bluetooth speakers!
Here are our picks of the best Bluetooth speakers available right now in terms of value, performance and design.
Chandigarh-based NGO accuses Aamir Khan of cheating over improper use of national emblem
Sidhu alleged that Khan and other respondents made improper use of national emblem 'for private commercial gains,' which is illegal.
Harman International Industries completes acquisition of Bang & Olufsen Automotive
Bang & Olufsen branded audio products are available in a wide range of Audi, Aston Martin, BMW and Mercedes-Benz car models.
Sikh man rewarded for cradling injured boy's head with turban
Harman Singh, 22, was at his home in Auckland when a six- year-old boy, who was walking to school with his elder sister, was hit by a car nearby last week.
CCI approves Harman International Industries's Symphony Teleca acquisition
As per the deal, Sabita Sub Inc -- an arm of Harman -- would merge into Symphony which then being the surviving entity will become the subsidiary of Harman.
India M&A deals up 26 per cent in Q1 at $5.6 billion
Private Equity investment in Q1, 2015 witnessed a year- on-year jump of 30 per cent to $ 2.6 billion. In terms of volumes, PE investments surged by 67 per cent to 219.
Harman launches JBL sport earphones in India
Colourful models of earphones enabled with new features such as tangle-resistance for music and sports enthusiasts.
Brands cry foul over counterfeit products on e-commerce sites like Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon & others
Bangalore-based Chumbak, which designs and sells goods online has faced similar issues on various e-commerce portals including Flipkart and eBay.
Newsweek sold to stereo tycoon
The Washington Post Co. has agreed to sell its money-losing Newsweek magazine to California billionaire Sidney Harman, the firm said Monday.
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