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The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2025, recognizing six exceptional scholars for their groundbreaking contributions in Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Each laureate receives a gold medal, a citation, and a prize purse of USD 100,000. Among this year’s winners are Nikhil Agarwal (Economics) for his research on market design, Sushant Sachdeva (Engineering and Computer Science) for breakthroughs in algorithmic theory, Andrew Ollett (Humanities) for his scholarship in Prakrit languages, Anjana Badrinarayanan (Life Sciences) for genome maintenance studies, Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Mathematical Sciences) for…

India’s most iconic fashion platform, Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, has returned in 2025 with a spectacular new edition, setting the stage for what’s next in Indian fashion. Titled “Fashion’s Next Move,” the tour celebrates the bold convergence of creativity, culture, and innovation, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The fashion journey kicks off in Gurugram with “The Futureverse of Fashion” by designers Falguni and Shane Peacock, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Tamannaah Bhatia, merging couture with technology in a stunning visual experience. It will then move to Jaipur with “High Octane Couture” by Abhishek Patni and Namrata…

Samsung, India’s leading consumer electronics brand, has expanded its Samsung Care+ service to offer extended warranty plans for home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and smart TVs. With plans ranging from one to four years and starting at just INR 2 per day, consumers can now enjoy enhanced protection and convenience for their appliances. The upgraded Samsung Care+ introduces industry-first coverage for software updates and screen malfunctions without physical damage, making it one of the most comprehensive appliance protection programs in the market. “We are committed to enhancing the customer experience with unique benefits such as…

Cipla Health Limited has welcomed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent directive mandating the removal of the term “ORS” from all food and beverage labels and trademarks unless they meet the medically approved Oral Rehydration Solution formulation defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The regulation is aimed at ensuring transparency and protecting consumer trust by preventing misleading product labelling. Cipla Health’s flagship brand, ProlyteORS, which already adheres to WHO standards, reaffirmed its position as the #AsliORS—a scientifically backed and clinically approved oral rehydration solution that delivers the precise balance of electrolytes, glucose, and sodium required…

At Agritechnica 2025, TAFE – Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, one of the world’s largest tractor manufacturers, has unveiled its next-generation electric hybrid tractor—the TAFE EVX75, while also celebrating a landmark achievement, the TAFE EV28 electric tractor being the finalist in “Tractor of the Year (TOTY) 2026” Award in the Sustainable Tractor Category. Alongside the EVX75, TAFE showcased its new vision guidance system and the new range featuring the 100 HP tractor with a new cab (TAFE 1015), 74 HP orchard and fruit tractor (TAFE 7515 GE), and Compact Utility Series, 65 HP (TAFE 6065), each designed to meet a…

India is expanding its diplomatic and economic footprint in Latin America following Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita’s recent visits to Ecuador, Bolivia, and Cuba. The tour, which began on November 4 in Quito, Ecuador, highlighted India’s commitment to building deeper ties across sectors such as agriculture, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, trade, textiles, health, and pharmaceuticals. During his stay in Ecuador, MoS Margherita inaugurated India’s resident Embassy in Quito alongside Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld and signed a MoU between India’s and Ecuador’s diplomatic training institutions. He also met President Daniel Noboa Azin to convey greetings from Prime Minister Narendra…

The JSW Group and the Government of Assam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a state-of-the-art heritage museum in Guwahati, aimed at preserving and promoting Assam’s rich artistic legacy and facilitating global cultural exchange. The museum will be constructed on a 45,000 square feet site at the Sericulture Farm in Khanapara, with land provided by the Assam government and full funding from the JSW Group. It will house national and international artefacts, travelling exhibitions, and cultural showcases. The inaugural exhibition will feature the VrindavaniVastra, a 17th-century devotional textile woven under the guidance of Srimanta Sankardev, currently…

The EMBED (Elimination of Mosquito-Borne Endemic Diseases) program, a flagship public-private partnership supported by Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), has marked ten years of transformative impact, significantly reducing malaria and dengue across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Launched in 2015 in Madhya Pradesh, EMBED has reduced malaria cases by 97%, reaching over 11 million people and transforming thousands of villages and slums into malaria-free zones. The program’s success has expanded to Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, covering more than 3 million households and benefiting nearly 28 million people. The decade-long initiative leverages digital platforms, including the Community Health Volunteer App…

Capitalizing on India’s accelerating financial growth story, Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited has announced the launch of its Banking and Financial Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing in Banking and Financial services sector. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens for subscription on 10th November 2025 and closes on 24th November 2025. The fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Financial Services TRI. India’s Banking and Financial services (BFSI) sector is transforming at an unprecedented pace, expanding well beyond traditional banking to include NBFCs, insurers, AMCs, capital markets, and cutting-edge fintechs. Over the past two decades, the sector’s market capitalization has…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Bhutan for their warm and reverent welcome of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. The relics, known as the Piprahwa–Kapilavastu Relics, hold immense historical and spiritual significance and were ceremoniously installed at Tashichho Dzong monastery in Thimphu on November 8. PM Modi described Buddha’s teachings as a sacred bond between India and Bhutan, conveying peace, compassion, and harmony, while Dr. Jaishankar lauded the respect shown by the Bhutanese leadership and citizens toward the holy relics. The installation ceremony…