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India successfully hosted the 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8) in Guwahati, finalizing global standards for large cardamom, vanilla, and coriander. The recommendations are now set for adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, strengthening India’s role in shaping international spice quality benchmarks. Established in 2013, the CCSCH operates under the joint auspices of the FAO and WHO, with India’s Spices Board acting as the Secretariat. Over 30 countries and observers participated in the session, underscoring growing global emphasis on quality, safety, and traceability in spice trade. The vanilla standard, which required extensive discussion due…

Noise, India’s leading connected lifestyle brand, has unveiled its flagship over-ear headphones, the Master Buds Max, featuring Sound by Bose technology. Launched under the Master Series, the headphones promise world-class audio, category-leading active noise cancellation (ANC), first-in-segment dynamic EQ, and all-day comfort, making premium audio accessible at INR 9,999. Introduced at IFA Berlin 2025, the Master Buds Max offer adaptive ANC tested across 61 frequency points, eliminating up to 85% of ambient noise. The headphones’ dynamic EQ technology automatically adjusts sound across different volumes, ensuring crisp, immersive audio. Users also benefit from the category’s longest battery life of 60 hours,…

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) marked a landmark achievement in Indian shipbuilding with the simultaneous launch of three state-of-the-art vessels – the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), the Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), and India’s largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger, DCI Dredge Godavari. The launches underscore India’s growing self-reliance in maritime technology under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Maritime India Vision 2030 initiatives. The ASW SWC, the sixth in a series of eight for the Indian Navy, will be commissioned as INS Magdala. Measuring 78 meters and weighing 896 tonnes, it features advanced sensors, torpedoes, ASW rockets,…

Dr. Kanchan Kaur, Senior Director, Breast Cancer, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects women worldwide, with an estimated 23 lakh women diagnosed with the disease in 2022 alone. It is also one of the leading causes of deaths of women globally -- in 2022, 6.7 lakh women died of the cancer, with India ranking the highest in number of estimated breast cancer deaths at 98,337, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Breast cancer results from uncontrolled overgrowth of breast cells. If left unchecked, the cancerous cells from…

The Darjeeling Welfare Society (DWS) is set to host Rozgar Mela 2.0 on 15th and 16th November 2025 at Salesian College, Siliguri, with the objective of enhancing employment avenues for the youth of the hills and North Bengal. The two-day event will serve as a vital bridge between skilled job seekers and leading employers from across India. With participation from over 50 reputed companies and more than 8,500+ job openings across diverse industries including banking, retail, IT, healthcare, and hospitality. Among the major recruiters are Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Group, ITC, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Reliance Retail, and Apollo…

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a groundbreaking feature on its Galaxy Watch8—the Antioxidant Index—allowing users to measure nutrition in real time directly from their wrist. Leveraging a miniaturized, lab-grade sensor, the wearable provides precise carotenoid readings in just five seconds, marking the first measurable nutrition index in the industry. The innovation stems from years of research aimed at bridging a gap in wearables. While devices tracked steps and calories, real-time dietary insights remained limited to expensive lab tests. The Antioxidant Index translates carotenoid levels, key indicators of fruit and vegetable intake, into actionable health metrics. Extensive trials at Samsung Medical Center…

Tata Tea Agni Leaf, the leading tea brand in Bihar and Jharkhand, has unveiled limited-edition festive packs inspired by Bihar’s 800-year-old Tikuliartform to mark this year’s Chhath Puja. The four packs illustrate the rituals of NahayKhay, Kharna, SandhyaArghya, and UshaArghya, blending Tikuli motifs with elements of Mithila painting under the artistic direction of Padma Shri awardee Mr. Ashok Kumar Biswas. Complementing the festive packs is a new TVC that captures the devotion, togetherness, and reverence of Chhath Puja through evocative visuals and a soul-stirring soundtrack. The ad showcases families performing rituals, symbolic elements like kharnakikheer, thekua, and arghya, while highlighting…

Sony India unveiled the WH-1000XM6, the latest edition of its award-winning 1000X series, promising “next-generation” noise cancellation and studio-level sound precision. The new headphones feature Sony’s advanced HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 and 12 optimally placed microphones, delivering real-time noise reduction seven times faster than its predecessor. The Adaptive NC Optimiser further fine-tunes sound to match environmental conditions, while Auto Ambient Sound mode allows users to balance music and surrounding noise seamlessly. Co-created with top mastering engineers, the WH-1000XM6 offers High-Resolution Audio, DSEE Extreme upscaling, and 360 Reality Audio Upmix for cinema-like spatial sound. Its six-microphone AI beamforming ensures ultra-clear…

TVS Motor Company has officially entered the adventure rally tourer segment with the launch of the all-new TVS Apache RTX, priced at an introductory ₹1,99,000. Built on the next-gen TVS RT-XD4 engine platform, the 299.1 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine produces 36 PS at 9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm torque at 7,000 rpm, delivering a blend of racing performance and touring comfort. The motorcycle features four ride modes—Urban, Rain, Tour, and Rally—alongside advanced technology including a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control, and tyre pressure monitoring system. Designed for adventure enthusiasts, the RTX boasts a steel trellis…

Popular contemporary singer Vishal Mishra has announced his highly anticipated India Tour 2025–26, titled ‘Pagalpan Tour’, set to traverse seven cities including Delhi/Gurugram, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, with additional cities to be revealed soon. The tour, scheduled between November 2025 and February 2026, will feature Mishra’s chart-topping hits such as Kaise Hua, Pehle Bhi Main, Jaan Ban Gaye, Manjha, and his latest single Tum Ho Toh. Kotak Mahindra Bank, presenting partner for the tour, is offering exclusive presale access for Kotak Credit Cardholders starting October 23, 2025, for select cities, while general ticket sales will begin October…