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Coca-Cola has announced the first-ever public debut of Coke Studio Bharat LIVE, a large-scale cultural showcase set to take place in Delhi and Guwahati in January 2026. The LIVE format marks a shift from screen-based content to an immersive, on-ground experience combining music, food and cultural expression. Designed primarily for young audiences, Coke Studio Bharat LIVE aims to bring artists and fans together under one roof, translating the platform’s focus on folk traditions, regional sounds and contemporary styles into a shared public setting. The initiative builds on Coke Studio Bharat’s emphasis on preserving local musical roots while presenting them in…

Manipal Hospitals Group, one of Eastern India’s largest healthcare providers, on Tuesday highlighted its advanced capabilities in neurosurgery, haematology and cardiac care during an interactive awareness programme held in Howrah. The session, organised by Manipal Hospital EM Bypass under its flagship initiative ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’, focused on the rising incidence of neurological, blood-related and cardiac conditions in the region. Senior specialists from the hospital shared insights on changing disease patterns, lifestyle-linked risk factors, the importance of early diagnosis and recent medical advancements. Dr L N Tripathy spoke on minimally invasive neurosurgery for brain tumours, stroke-related complications, spinal…

Sunfeast has launched its latest offering, Mom’s Magic Ghee Roasted Nuts cookies, in a nationwide rollout, aiming to tap into the emotional warmth and nostalgia associated with Indian kitchens. Announced on December 15, 2025, the product blends cashews and almonds roasted in ghee, promising a melt-in-mouth experience reminiscent of homemade treats. The campaign is supported by a new television commercial conceptualized by Ogilvy. The ad highlights how familiar tastes evoke childhood memories. It shows two hostel friends sharing the cookie, triggering a flashback to a mother roasting nuts in ghee. The TVC closes with the emotional line, “Maa ki yaad…

Virohan, a leading healthcare education provider, has mobilised ₹65 crore ($7.5 million) in its ongoing Series B round led by Japan-based Mynavi Corporation, with participation from Blume Ventures, Bharat Inclusive Technologies Seed Fund and Rebright Partners. The company said the funding will accelerate its journey toward profitability through product innovation, operational efficiencies and strategic hiring. Founded in 2018, Virohan partners with over 20 higher education institutions including UPES, BBD University, Assam Don Bosco University and MIT University to deliver industry-aligned undergraduate programmes in allied healthcare, nursing and healthcare management. It works with more than 2,000 healthcare employers such as Medanta,…

Karnataka-based Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SSAHE), a Deemed-to-be-University, has announced a strategic collaboration with upGrad School of Technology to embed an industry-aligned School of Technology within its existing engineering programmes. The partnership aims to support the University with curriculum advisory services and deeper industry integration to strengthen India’s computer engineering talent pipeline. Led by CEO Vishwa Mohan and Chief Revenue & Outcome Officer Mehul Khandhedia, upGrad School of Technology will develop practitioner-led modules, research exposure, build sprints and continuous specialisations from Day 1, supported by AI-first learning tools for personalised learning, skill tracking and academic assistance. The curriculum…

Truecaller has launched a free voicemail service for Android users in India, integrating AI-powered transcription and automatic spam protection. The feature allows users to receive, record and store voice messages directly on their device, eliminating the need to dial voicemail numbers or remember PIN codes. The company said the new voicemail experience places privacy and convenience at the centre of voice communication, as messages are stored on-device. The service supports transcription in 12 Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Urdu, Punjabi, Nepali and Sanskrit, offering personalisation for diverse user bases. According to Truecaller, users can set up unlimited voicemail…

Global technology major IBM today announced an ambitious commitment to skill five million students and adult learners across India in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing by 2030. The initiative will be delivered through IBM SkillsBuild, advancing the company’s mission to create an equitable, future-ready digital workforce. IBM said the programme will expand emerging technology education across schools, universities and vocational training systems nationwide. The company will collaborate with AICTE to drive hands-on AI learning pathways, faculty development, curriculum integration, hackathons and internships. “India possesses the talent and ambition to lead the world in AI & Quantum. Fluency in frontier…

Samsung Electronics today announced that its smart home platform, SmartThings, has become the first in the industry to support Matter-compatible cameras through the new Matter 1.5 smart home standard. The rollout, scheduled to begin later this month, will expand SmartThings’ existing lineup of Matter devices such as lights, door locks, switches, and sensors by including next-generation security cameras. Matter 1.5, introduced by the Connectivity Standards Alliance in November, adds support for a wide range of camera types and enhanced smart home features including live video streaming, motion detection, event history and pan-tilt-zoom controls. The update also improves closure operations for…

Samsung’s flagship education programme, Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025, held in partnership with IIT Delhi, has spotlighted a new generation of young innovators leveraging technology to accelerate environmental sustainability. For decades, sustainability was perceived as sacrifice, but participants demonstrated how tech-led solutions can reduce waste and carbon footprints while driving economic growth. Under the theme “Environmental Sustainability via Technology,” thousands of students submitted prototypes targeting resource conservation, waste management, clean water supply, and carbon reduction. The winning team, Prithvi Rakshak, comprising three teenagers  Abhishek Dhanda, Prabhkirat Singh and Rachita Chandok developed a modular, AI-enabled vermicomposting system that uses smart sensors…