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Samsung India has announced the top three winning teams of its Solve for Tomorrow 2023 youth education and innovation competition. The winners are NIT Surat, Stemly, and Think, who have developed beach-cleaning robot Sweep, AI tool Stemly for women choosing STEM, and personal cooling device Kavach for outdoor workers. The teams received INR 1.5 crore to further develop their ideas. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a CSR programme, aims to empower youth to solve real-life issues and transform lives with innovative ideas. The winning teams received certificates and trophies, Samsung's flagship Galaxy Z Flip5 smartphone, and a cash prize of INR…

Amazon India experienced its largest 48-hour shopping event with 9.5 crore customer visits, with Prime members' shopping spiked 18x in the first 24 hours of PEA. This marked the highest single-day sales for thousands of sellers, marking the start of the festive season. Customers enjoyed over 5,000 new launches across various categories, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, fashion, home décor, appliances, furniture, and groceries. Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 attracted 9.5 crore customers in the first 48 hours, with the highest number of Prime members shopping. Over 80% of customers came from non-metro cities, and over 10 lakh received same-day delivery.…

With an aim to promote skill-based education in line with the aspirations of 21st-century learners, Skill India will organize a grand ‘Kaushal Convocation’ to recognize and honour the candidates who have completed their training under the various schemes and programmes of Skill India. The event will witness the participation of students from prestigious skill development institutes including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK), Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), DGT, PMKVY, SANKALP, apprentices, IIE, NIPUN, Skill India International Centre, NIESBUD, and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address students live at a ceremony, chaired by Hon’ble Minister for Education, Skill…

Costa Coffee, Coca-Cola's top coffee brand in India, has opened its 150th store in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to expanding its presence and providing exceptional coffee experiences to its customers. The150th Costa Coffee store reflects Costa Coffee's commitment to serve handcrafted and locally sourced coffee. The store, designed in line with Costa Coffee's artistic language, offers a comfortable and vibrant space for coffee lovers to indulge in their favorite brews. The company entered the Indian market in 2005 and has since expanded significantly, adding around 60 stores in collaboration with Devyani International.  Costa…

Bollywood icon Karisma Kapoor unveiled the SwarnBanga collection at Reliance Jewels' Siliguri store, a collection inspired by Bengal's poetic beauty and artistic heritage. The collection features intricate designs of terracotta temples, the serenity of Shanti Niketan, and the fervour of DurgaPujo.  The 8th in a series of thematic jewellery collections, the SwarnBanga collection showcases the essence of Bengal with a gold necklace and earrings. The collection features chokers, long necklaces, earrings, and bangles, weaving Bengal's culture and traditions into timeless jewellery. Kapoor also walked the ramp with enthusiastic customers. Ms Karisma Kapoor, the guest of honour, expressed her excitement about…

To celebrate and welcome the festivities in the Assam state, Yamaha Motor India announced special offers in lieu ofDurga Puja festivities. Valid till 31stOctober 2023, the exclusive offersare currently applicable on Yamaha’s select 150cc FZ model range and RayZR 125cc Fi Hybrid in state. Below are the offer details: 1.        Rs. 3,000/- instant cashback 2.        Attractive finance schemes and low-down payment starting from Rs. 2,999/- only Yamaha’s current product portfolio includes YZF-R15 V4 (155cc), YZF-R15S V3 (155cc), MT-15 V2 (155cc); FZS-FI Version 4.0 (149cc), FZS-FI Version 3.0 (149cc), FZ-FI (149cc), FZ-X (149cc), and scooters like Aerox 155 (155cc), Fascino 125…

To celebrate and welcome the festivities in the West Bengal state, Yamaha Motor India announced special offers in lieu of Durga Puja festivities. Valid till 31st October 2023, the exclusive offers are currently applicable on Yamaha’s selected 150cc FZ model range and RayZR 125cc Fi Hybrid in state.Below are the offer details: Rs. 3,000/- instant cashback Attractive finance schemes and low-down payment starting from Rs. 2,999/- only Yamaha’s current product portfolio includes YZF-R15 V4 (155cc), YZF-R15S V3 (155cc), MT-15 V2 (155cc); FZS-FI Version 4.0 (149cc), FZS-FI Version 3.0 (149cc), FZ-FI (149cc), FZ-X (149cc), and scooters like Aerox 155 (155cc), Fascino…

Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has launched pre-bookings for the Big, Bold, Beautiful Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift at an introductory price of INR 6,49,900 until 10 November. This price makes the Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift the most accessible affordable AMT in SUV, sedan, and hatchback segments. The bestselling Nissan Magnite family promises to deliver the highest value to Indian customers, offering a range of benefits. The Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift is a 5-speed automatic manual transmission that offers easy, economical, and exciting driving. It assesses driving conditions to optimize gear shifts, avoiding manual clutch operation. The 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine delivers enhanced fuel efficiency,…

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has introduced its latest external storage device, the Portable Solid-State Drive (SSD) T9. It offers storage options up to 4TB, delivering fast data transfer speed and ample storage capacity, all while ensuring the reliability and convenience that the users require. The T9 is a sleek and powerful device with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface, offering up to 2,000 MB/s read/write speeds, making it an ideal choice for content creators. Its superior performance and massive storage capacity make it a worry-free choice, allowing creators to free up time for creativity. Available in three capacities -…

Sony AATH, a popular Bengali entertainment channel, is set to celebrate Mahalaya with a day-long programming line-up titled 'MahalayarMahautsab', aimed at keeping the festive spirit alive. On October 14, 2023, Sony AATH will air a special Mahalaya program called 'MahalayarMahautsab' from 05:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Mahalaya, a significant day in the Bengali calendar, marks the start of Devi Paksha and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Sony AATH has curated a special segment 'MahalayarMahautsab' for the Durga Puja festival, focusing on Goddess Parvati's transformation into Goddess Katyayani and her fight against demonic forces. The segment begins with Debir Dashrupat, discussing…