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Edtech giant PhysicsWallah (PW) has strengthened its footprint in West Bengal with the launch of its first tech-enabled offline Vidyapeeth centre in Kharagpur. Located on the 5th and 6th floors of the Atwal Building opposite Kharagpur College on OT Road, the centre aims to make high-quality education more accessible to local students. The centre features advanced classrooms designed to support in-person learning for JEE, NEET, and Foundation courses, along with preparation for Olympiads. Facilities include recorded lectures, daily practice problems, previous year question modules, NCERT support, offline doubt-solving sessions, and a dedicated Student Success Team (SST). A parent-teacher dashboard system…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced a major upgrade to its Urban Cruiser Hyryder, aiming to strengthen its footprint in India’s competitive SUV segment. With a host of new safety, comfort, and convenience features, the updated Hyryder aligns with Toyota’s vision of customer-centric innovation and sustainable mobility. Marking over 1 lakh units sold, the Hyryder now comes with six airbags as standard across all variants, enhanced structural safety, and an electronic parking brake in select automatic models. The AWD variant receives a performance boost with a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Comfort features include ventilated front seats, 8-way power-adjustable driver seat,…

AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly AdaniWilmar Ltd.) has expanded its personal care range with the launch of AlifeGondhoraj&Neem Soap in West Bengal. The soap uniquely blends the citrusy freshness of Gondhoraj lime—fondly called the 'King of Limes'—with the purifying benefits of neem, offering consumers a refreshing and skin-friendly bathing experience rooted in regional preferences. Mukesh Mishra, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at AWL, said, “This launch pays homage to Bengal’s love for natural ingredients and traditional beauty rituals. It underscores our commitment to crafting locally relevant products that resonate deeply with our consumers.” To support the launch, Alife has…

The grand finale of the Futurepreneurs Challenge at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 saw a powerful showcase of student-led innovation, with JayantChaudhary, Minister of State (I/C), MSDE and Ministry of Education, lauding young entrepreneurs for solving real-world community problems through startups. Addressing a packed house, Chaudhary said, “What stood out to me today wasn’t just the ideas—it was the intent. Each young entrepreneur here isn’t chasing success for the sake of it; they’re solving real problems rooted in their communities.” Chitkara University, Chandigarh, clinched the top prize for Stick Buddy, an assistive device for the visually impaired. Tula’s Institute, Dehradun, earned second…

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has signed an MoU with Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) to establish a cutting-edge Centre of Excellence for Skill Development. Announced at the Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi, the partnership aims to provide hands-on training in high-demand sectors like semiconductors, energy, health, and food. The Centre will offer over 40 online and hybrid courses in emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, VLSI Design, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Smart Manufacturing. It aligns with the Skill India Mission, NEP 2020, and the National Credit Framework, integrating vocational education within academia. The new ATMP Semiconductor Packaging Centre…

The Byatikram Education Conclave 2.0, held at Hotel Polo Towers in Agartala, marked a significant milestone in Tripura’s academic journey, bringing together a host of reputed institutions, government officials, academic leaders, and students. Organized by Byatikram Group, the conclave facilitated impactful discussions on educational aspirations and opportunities in East India. Hon’ble Minister Shri Animesh Debbarma, who graced the event as Chief Guest, applauded the initiative, saying, “It is for the first time in history that an Education Conclave has been hosted at such a prestigious level in Tripura.” The conclave, in collaboration with The Times of India, witnessed participation from…

A 15-day Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) has turned around the fortunes of Gummadi Siva Narayana, a budding entrepreneur from Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Struggling with unclear business strategies and limited market reach, Narayana found clarity and direction through the structured training offered by NIESBUD. The program covered key aspects such as digital marketing, consumer behavior, branding, and business planning. Armed with this newfound knowledge, Narayana launched VijayaSai Services, a rural enterprise focused on organic jaggery, turmeric, and other homegrown products. With a sharpened focus on quality and trust, the…

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WRI India have inked partnership on Wednesday to map green skill gap, implement reskilling and upskilling programmes and strengthen the green skilling ecosystem in India. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in New Delhi in this regard with a vision to transform India into a green-skilled nation. The agreement focuses on boosting green skills in manufacturing, service and agriculture sectors. It also aims to promote sustainable development by equipping individuals and businesses, including Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME), with market-relevant skills for green jobs. The initiative combines skill training with research to help…

North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB), Assam’s homegrown banking trailblazer and the region’s first unicorn, took center stage at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam from April 3 to 5. Making its national debut after merging with fintech unicorn slice, NESFB showcased a bold roadmap for tech-driven, inclusive banking aimed at realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The bank unveiled AI-powered flagship branches and launched two high-return digital products—a Digital Savings Account linked to the RBI repo rate with daily interest credits, and a Fixed Deposit offering up to 9% interest. With fully digital onboarding and…

Britannia NutriChoice, one of India’s leading biscuit brands, has introduced the NutriPlus app, a smartphone-based wellness tracker aimed at simplifying health monitoring for the everyday consumer. Developed in partnership with Aktivo Labs, the app is accessible by scanning any NutriChoice pack—eliminating the need for wearables or complicated tech setups. The NutriPlus app has seen over 1.5 lakh sign-ins within a year, underscoring rising consumer interest in accessible health solutions. It offers users a single NutriScore, derived from lifestyle metrics such as steps taken, sleep quality, fibre and water intake. Over the past year, the average NutriScore improved from 60 to…