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Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
95% of Indian IT leaders say data streaming simplifies AI adoption: Confluent report
- 96% of Indian IT leaders to boost data streaming investments in 2025 - 90% cite DSPs as key to AI innovation, faster product launches, and better customer experience. - 5x ROI, real-time decision-making, and AI scalability driving India's data streaming adoption in 2025. Confluent, Inc ., the data streaming pioneer, today released findings from its fourth annual Data Streaming Report , which surveyed 4,175 IT leaders across 12 countries, including 650 respondents from results reiterate that data streaming platforms (DSPs) are no longer a nice-to-have. For Indian businesses looking to scale AI meaningfully, it's become a core enabler. A majority of IT leaders (95%) see DSPs easing AI adoption by tackling data access, quality, and governance challenges head-on. And that explains why 96% plan to increase investments in DSPs in 2025. 'Whether it's product recommendations, service interactions, or support queries, customers today expect responses that are tailored, impactful, and real-time. And they expect the same from AI. For businesses, meeting these expectations requires infrastructure that can keep up. AI is only as good as the data it's built on. Without continuous, trustworthy, real-time data flowing through the organization, AI can't deliver on its promise. That's where data streaming becomes essential, not just for enabling AI, but for staying competitive in a market driven by speed and precision', said Rubal Sahni, Area Vice President, India and Emerging Market at Confluent. Key Takeaways From the 2025 Data Streaming Report Driving force behind AI breakthroughs: 91% say DSPs will be used more to feed AI systems with real-time, contextual, and trustworthy for business strategy: 94% rank data streaming as an important strategic priority. High-impact investment: 86% report 2-5x return on investment (ROI) for data streaming, compared to 80% in 2024.'Shift left' gains momentum: 81% of IT leaders reduced costs and risks across development and operations by adopting a shift-left approach to data processing and governance. 'The pace of execution in India is striking. Teams are going beyond experimentation and solving real business problems with streaming data. Enterprises aren't treating data streaming as just another tool, it's now a strategic muscle helping them act faster, build better, and stay responsive in a fast-changing market.' added Rubal. Unlocking Deeper Value Indian organizations are experiencing tangible benefits in terms of time-to-market, with 89% of respondents noting that DSPs enable them to deploy innovations faster and more efficiently. This increased speed directly contributes to the quality of their implementations, as 95% are seeing enhanced product and service innovation. Furthermore, the impact of DSPs extends to customer experiences, with 86% of organizations reporting improved customer satisfaction. Looking beyond these direct impacts, the adoption of a "shift left" approach to data processing underscores a fundamental prioritization of safety and governance. This early emphasis on governance and data quality leads to reduced processing costs for analytical workloads, where 90% report significant benefits, and for operational workloads, with 93% experiencing similar substantial gains. By embedding quality and governance at the beginning of the data lifecycle, organizations are ensuring the reliability of their systems and, consequently, achieving a reduction in overall business costs and risks, a benefit reported by 85%. Dive into the Data Download the 2025 Data Streaming Report here . The report was based on a survey designed by Freeform Dynamics and conducted by Radma Research. Responses from 4,175 IT leaders were collected across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Qualifying respondents are familiar with data streaming and work at companies with 500 or more employees.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I've always respected film music, but for me, independent music is where truth lives: Rubal Sikka
New York-based singer, songwriter, and producer Rubal Sikka has teamed up with UK rap star Raxstar for his track, Haan Di. Themed around heartache and resilience, it resonates with those navigating the complexity of emotions like love, loss, and personal growth. 'Collaborating with Raxstar again was a pleasure.," says Rubal, adding, "We've worked together before on Pearls, and the chemistry has always been effortless. He brings such a strong lyrical presence, and his ability to fuse depth with swagger really elevated the track. We both bring different influences — me from New York, him from the UK — and that contrast adds a lot of flavor. We've got mutual respect for each other's craft, and that makes the process smooth and creatively fulfilling. ' Excerpts from a conversation with Rubal. Q: You've been around the music space for a while now. How's the Punjabi music industry evolving? It's evolving beautifully. Growing up in the U.S, Punjabi music was my link to identity—it played in the background at weddings, in the car with family, everywhere. Back then, it felt more like a niche. Now, it's global. Artists are pushing boundaries, fusing traditional sounds with hip-hop, drill, R&B—you name it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo What's really powerful is the rise of independent voices. You don't need a label to be heard anymore. As someone navigating both cultures, it's exciting to see Punjabi music breaking language barriers and resonating worldwide. Q: How did your collab come about with Raxstar? It was all energy and mutual respect. I've followed Raxstar since my teenage years—he's always had this rawness and clarity in his lyrics that I connected with. When I wrote Haan Di, I knew it needed someone who could add that lyrical punch but still keep the emotion intact. I sent it to him, he felt it instantly, and we built it from there. Growing up in the diaspora, these kinds of cross-cultural collabs mean more—we're telling shared stories in different accents, and that's powerful. Q: Do you have plans for any more collabs in the future? Absolutely. I'm working with a mix of artists—some from the U.S., some from India, and even a few from the UK scene. My goal is always to blend energy, not just names. Being raised here, I've always had multiple influences—Punjabi at home, hip-hop outside—and I want my music to reflect that duality. So the upcoming collabs will definitely lean into that hybrid sound. Some emotional, some for the clubs—but all from the heart. Q: In your opinion, what is the difference between the role of independent music vis-à-vis film music? I've always respected film music—it's shaped generations. But for me, independent music is where truth lives. Growing up here, I didn't always see my story in Bollywood songs. Independent music gave me a way to express my perspective without fitting into a pre-written script. It's more vulnerable, more personal. And now, indie artists are reaching millions without middlemen. It's changing the whole landscape. I think both spaces have their place, but indie music is the soul of this generation. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Indian Express
Two brothers attacked at Mohali's Kumbhra village over street vendor dispute
A violent clash over setting up a vegetable cart escalated into a murderous attack at Kumbhra village, Mohali, where two brothers were seriously injured. Based on the statement of one of the injured victims, the Phase-8 police registered a case of attempt to murder against five individuals, including one identified as Rubal, a neighbour of the victims. The remaining four attackers were yet to be identified. According to the police, the case was registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 115(2) (voluntarily causing grievous hurt), Section 118 (intentional attack with deadly weapons), Section 109 (attempt to murder), Section 191(3) (participation in a riot), and Section 190 (unlawful assembly for assault). The shocking incident occurred around 7:30 pm in Sector 68, when Kamalpreet Singh, a vegetable vendor, was attacked with sharp-edged weapons by Rubal and his four associates. Kamalpreet, a resident of Kumbhra village, stated that he was setting up his usual vegetable cart while his elder brother Kamaljeet Singh was stationed 200 metres away with his fast food stall. Suddenly, Rubal and his accomplices arrived and launched a brutal assault on Kamalpreet without any provocation. 'All of them were armed with sharp weapons. As they began attacking me, I screamed for help,' said Kamalpreet. Hearing the commotion, Kamaljeet rushed to save his younger brother but was also attacked mercilessly. Kamalpreet suffered deep head injuries requiring 12 stitches, while Kamaljeet suffered leg injuries and received six stitches. Following the assault, the attackers fled the scene in a vehicle. Locals quickly gathered and rushed the injured brothers to Phase-6 hospital for emergency treatment. The police are currently conducting raids to identify and apprehend the remaining accused. Inspector Gagandeep Singh of Phase-8 police station confirmed. 'We are committed to ensuring swift justice and arresting all those responsible for this brutal attack.'
