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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) expanded its footprint in Northeast India by inaugurating a new dealership, Preet Toyota, in Jorhat. The facility, spanning 26,000 sq. ft., aims to serve the growing urban and regional customer base with comprehensive Sales, Service, and Spares (3S) support. The dealership also features a T Gloss studio for car care solutions and Toyota U-Trust services facilitating used car transactions. The launch was marked by the presence of Mr. Masaru Shimada, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota India & Middle East, and Mr. Arun G Nair, Vice President & Chief Representative – East Region, among others. Mr. Nair highlighted…

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder impacting millions of women in India, demands a careful focus on diet alongside lifestyle changes. Experts stress that a nutritious breakfast rich in whole grains, greens, and particularly almonds can support hormonal balance, weight control, and overall well-being. Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head of Dietetics at Max Healthcare, New Delhi, recommends simple yet effective breakfast ideas for women managing PCOS. Her suggestions include an almond and oat milk smoothie packed with fiber and protein, quinoa upma with vegetables and toasted almonds, almond flour pancakes ideal for gluten-sensitive individuals, moong dal chilla served with almond…

AkzoNobel India, the maker of Dulux paints, has launched ‘Dulux Maestro’—a dedicated program aimed at supporting and empowering architects and interior designers across India. The initiative comes at a time when the Indian interior design market is projected to reach USD 81.2 billion by 2030, driven by a 14.3% CAGR and rapid urbanization. RohitTotla, Executive Director, AkzoNobel India, said, “Dulux Maestro is our commitment to help design professionals create hyper-personalized, on-trend spaces for the design-conscious Naya Bharat.” The program integrates global insights, color visualization tools, and extensive business support including site inspections, expert consultancy, and technical training. Over 2,000 professionals…

The Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water Game Nights turned GS Road’s Sarokri venue into a vibrant hotspot of digital excitement as the brand’s nationwide gaming initiative arrived in Guwahati. Known for its bold energy and cricketing legacy, the brand is now bridging the worlds of sport, gaming, and youthful expression through immersive events across India. Following high-energy events in Mumbai and Ludhiana, the Guwahati edition saw top content creators, gaming enthusiasts, and fans come together for a night of VR cricket, PlayStation cricket titles, and interactive challenges. A live screening of a marquee cricket match added to the buzz, blending…

Tide India is transforming how small businesses operate across Bharat by offering a single digital platform that simplifies finance, administration, and payments for MSMEs. From hardware shops in Howrah to tuition centers in Kharagpur, entrepreneurs in West Bengal are adopting Tide’s app to overcome traditional hurdles like paperwork, long queues, and credit access issues. The app allows users to register businesses via Udyam, apply for GST credentials online, make digital payments through UPI, and manage money transfers effortlessly. It also connects MSMEs with lending partners for quick credit access and offers fixed deposits yielding up to 9.1% interest. Soon, the…

Small businesses across Assam are rapidly adopting Tide, a comprehensive digital business management platform that streamlines finance, payments, and administration through a single mobile app. From hardware shops in Maligaon to tuition centres in Kamrup Metro, local entrepreneurs are shedding cumbersome paperwork and long queues, gaining instant access to services like Udyam registration, GST application, and government schemes. Tide’s user-friendly design caters even to first-time smartphone users, offering seamless UPI payments, easy credit access, and fixed deposits with attractive interest rates up to 9.1%. The upcoming Tide NCMC card promises further convenience for travel across metros and public transport. Gurjodhpal…

Hesitation is normal. Most couples are anxious before en-tering a fertility clinic. Reading and. knowing about fertility treatments may not be enough and there tends to a lot of questions around what it would be like inside a fertility clinic. Will there be too many tests? Will they recommend IVF immediately? What if something is actually wrong? What will others say? But here's the reality: infertility is a medical condition-not a measure of your worth. Just like you visit doc tors for any other health issue, seeing a fertility specialist for your reproduc-tive health is no different. At a fertility…

A  57-year-old patient from Nagaland, Mr. Akuminba, has made a successful recovery after undergoing high-risk open-heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. The patient was battling multiple critical conditions including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, chronic hypertension, severe renal dysfunction requiring dialysis, and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), complicated by a failed angioplasty attempt elsewhere. Upon arrival at Amrita Hospital in a critical state, a team led by Dr. Urmila Anandh and Dr. Sameer Bhate, Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, initiated urgent dialysis followed by a complex Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedure using three grafts. Mr. Akuminba’s heart function was severely…

Vogue Eyewear has announced Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor as its newest brand ambassador, joining Taapsee Pannu in a dynamic campaign celebrating individuality and self-expression. The campaign, titled the ‘No Rules Club,’ highlights the brand’s ethos of living life unapologetically and on one’s own terms. Set in a modern, gallery-inspired space, the campaign film features Shahid and Taapsee blending playful banter with introspective moments, emphasizing that style, like art, thrives in freedom. Shahid Kapoor expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Style to me has always been about self-expression without boundaries.” Taapsee Pannu echoed this sentiment, sharing her excitement about inspiring fans…

Samsung India has extended its innovative ‘Galaxy Empowered’ education initiative to Bhutan, launching an immersive programme aimed at equipping teachers from remote Bhutanese schools with cutting-edge technology and teaching tools. The initiative, originally launched in India in December 2024, focuses on preparing educators for future-ready classrooms through hands-on workshops and collaborative learning. Educators from diverse regions across Bhutan, including Samtse, Gelephu, and Punakha, participated in the Gurugram immersion, experiencing Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem — smartphones, tablets, flipboards, and AI-powered educational applications. The programme, in partnership with Bhutan’s Ministry of Education, aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning in underserved…