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With World Diabetes Day around the corner on November 14, health experts are urging Indians to include nutrient-rich foods such as California Almonds in their daily diet to help manage blood sugar levels. This year’s theme, “Diabetes in the Workplace,” highlights the need for awareness and supportive environments to manage diabetes effectively. Almonds, rich in protein, unsaturated fats, dietary fiber, and 15 essential nutrients, are recommended for improving glucose control, particularly among people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Studies led by Dr. Anoop Misra of Fortis-C-DOC, New Delhi, show that consuming almonds before meals significantly improves blood sugar regulation…

Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched the Bandhan Healthcare Fund, an open-ended equity scheme aimed at capitalizing on India’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on November 10 and closes on November 24, 2025. The fund will invest across hospitals and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, wellness, health-tech, and allied services. Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, said, “Healthcare is one of the most enduring growth themes. As India’s population ages and medical innovation accelerates, healthcare spending is set to grow significantly. The Bandhan Healthcare Fund offers investors a disciplined and diversified way to participate in this structural transformation.”…

Turkish Airlines reported a profit of $1.1 billion from main operations in the third quarter of 2025, continuing its steady growth trajectory aligned with its 2033 strategic targets. Total revenues rose 4.9% year-on-year to approximately $7 billion, with passenger revenues up 6.1% amid strong demand. For the January–September period, total revenues exceeded $17.8 billion, while profit from main operations reached $1.7 billion. The airline carried a record 27.2 million passengers during the quarter, marking the highest third-quarter figure in its history and pushing capacity 43% above pre-pandemic levels. Despite softening yields and cost pressures, Turkish Airlines maintained an EBITDAR margin…

The India Research Tour 2025, a flagship research outreach initiative by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, made a significant stop in Guwahati, engaging with researchers, academicians, and students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and the OKD Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD). The initiative aims to strengthen research capacity, inclusivity, and innovation across India, with a special focus on the underrepresented Northeast region. Covering 29 institutions across 15 cities in seven states from 6 October to 13 November, the tour seeks to advance Open Access and Open Science, promote research integrity, encourage…

Rozgar Mela 2.0 has been organized by the Darjeeling Welfare Society under the visionary leadership of its President, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). The two-day event will be held at Salesian College, Siliguri, on 15th and 16th November, 2025. After the remarkable success of Rozgar Mela 1.0 in 2023, the Darjeeling Welfare Society is bringing back this initiative on a much larger scale. 60+ well-known local and multinational companies will take part, offering 10,000+ job opportunities to the youth of the region. This is set to be one of the biggest job fairs the region has…

Capital A Berhad (“Capital A”) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore establishing Bahrain as its Middle East hub, marking a strategic move to strengthen connectivity between Asean and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation regions. The partnership will cover airline operations, cargo and logistics, maintenance capabilities, and talent development, reflecting Capital A’s ambition to scale its global footprint. Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, described the initiative as a “game-changer,” highlighting plans to operate over 25 daily flights between Bahrain and Asean megahubs by 2030, carrying more…

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) reported robust volume-led growth across most business segments in its financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. According to Managing Director Sunil Kataria, the company saw strong margin improvements despite softness in the standalone Crop Protection segment. T he Animal Feed business delivered record quarterly volumes, with cattle feed up 18% year-on-year, while Vegetable Oils posted stellar revenue and margin growth, aided by higher crude palm oil and palm kernel oil realizations and the highest-ever Oil Extraction Ratio (OER). The Dairy business continued its upward trajectory, with value-added products contributing 36%…

GHV Infra Projects Limited (BSE: 505504) has reported stellar financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, marking a sharp rise in both revenue and profitability. The infrastructure major recorded a 128% surge in revenue from operations, reaching ₹18,376.60 lakh in Q2 FY26, compared to ₹8,046.00 lakh in Q1 FY26. Profit Before Tax rose 151% to ₹1,584.73 lakh, while Profit After Tax (PAT) soared 138% to ₹1,122.20 lakh. The company also issued bonus shares in a 3:2 ratio, undertook a subdivision of equity shares, and made preferential allotments to both promoter and non-promoter groups. GHV Infra expanded globally by…

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits maker by volume, reported strong financial results for Q2FY26, driven by accelerated premiumization and improved operational efficiency. The company posted a profit after tax of ₹63 crore, up 32.3% year-on-year, while income from operations rose 14.4% to ₹995 crore. EBITDA stood at ₹130 crore, marking a 23.6% increase year-on-year, with margins improving to 13.1%. This marks ABD’s fifth consecutive profitable quarter post-listing. Prestige & Above brands continued to gain traction, with volume reaching 9 million cases, up 8.4% YoY, and the segment now contributing over 47% of total volumes. The…

Norton Motorcycles, under the ownership of TVS Motor Company, launched its strategic brand resurgence at EICMA 2025, unveiling four all-new models — Manx, Manx R, Atlas, and Atlas GT. The relaunch is backed by a £200+ million investment in Norton’s Solihull manufacturing facility, with a 25% increase in workforce ahead of the Manx R flagship debut in early 2026. Norton’s new logo and refreshed design identity signal a fusion of its storied British heritage with a modern, global vision. Richard Arnold, Executive Director, Norton Motorcycles, highlighted the company’s ambition: “Our resurgence marks the strategic transformation of one of the world’s…