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On the occasion of United Nations Day, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar shared India's perspective on global peace and diplomacy at the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan. Presenting his views on the conference's central theme, 'Advaita' (One Reality), at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, he said that the concept of Advaita teaches us to move beyond narrow-minded thinking. According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr Jaishankar emphasised that the philosophy of 'Advaita', or 'One Reality', inspires us to completely abandon a 'zero-sum game' mentality, in which one side's victory comes at the expense of another's…

Isuzu Motors India (IMI), a subsidiary of Japan-based Isuzu Motors Limited, has celebrated 10 years of vehicle manufacturing at its Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh, marking a decade of domestic production, export growth and operational expansion. Inaugurated in April 2016, the facility has become a key manufacturing hub serving Indian and overseas markets, including the Middle East and neighbouring Asian countries. The company reached the milestone of producing its 100,000th Made-in-India vehicle in 2024 and has also exported more than one lakh engines. In FY2024-25, IMI emerged as India's leading commercial vehicle exporter, shipping 20,312 units, a 24% increase…

Palmonas has curated a collection of 9KT gold jewellery featuring lab-grown diamonds, offering festive gifting options priced under ₹20,000. The selection combines traditional symbolism with contemporary designs, catering to consumers seeking versatile jewellery for celebrations and everyday wear. The collection includes six designs: the Bloom Cluster Ring, featuring lab-grown diamonds arranged in a floral pattern; the Forever Linked Heart Bracelet, showcasing an infinity-inspired motif with pavé diamonds; and the Swirling Pearl Earrings, which combine pearls with diamonds in a curved silhouette. Other offerings include the Luna Swing Halo Necklace, designed around a circular motif, and the Endless Love Infinity Mangalsutra,…

KPC Medical College & Hospital, Jadavpur, has commissioned a 100 kWp solar power plant at one of its units, highlighting the potential for renewable energy adoption among the city’s health care and educational institutions. The college describes the installation as the first of its kind among private medical colleges in Kolkata. The project, designed and installed by Innovel Energy Services Pvt. Ltd., formerly Bhaskar Solar, is expected to reduce electricity expenditure over the long term. KPC Medical College CEO Debabrata Dutta said the investment is projected to pay for itself in approximately three years, with savings expected to continue for…

Norton Motor cycles’ Manx R has won the Red Dot: Best of the Best award in the Cars and Motor cycles category at the 2026 Red Dot Award: Design Concept, rein forcing the British marque’s ambitions in the global luxury performance motor cycle market. The recognition, awarded for ground breaking design, marks another milestone in Norton’s brand resurgence and follows the Manx R’s success at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards. The accolades highlight the company’s focus on distinctive styling, premium detailing and emotional appeal as it seeks to strengthen its position in the high-end motor cycle segment. Simon Skinner,…

Tanishq, the jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, has launched Adhyantara, a new jewellery collection inspired by the beauty of the cosmos, ahead of Dhanteras. Featuring actress Triptii Dimri, the collection celebrates the multifaceted identity of the modern Indian woman through contemporary designs rooted in Indian craftsmanship. The collection comprises over 100 designs across four categories: Glass Kundan, plain jewellery with stones, plain gold and uncut diamonds. The range includes necklace sets, bangles, finger rings and mangalsutras in 18-karat and 22-karat gold, with individual designs weighing between 30 and 120 grams. Drawing inspiration from the sun, moon, stars…

KPC Medical College & Hospital in Jadavpur has commissioned a 100 kWp solar power plant at one of its units, describing it as the first such installation among private medical colleges in Kolkata. The plant was inaugurated by Jadavpur MLA Sarbori Mukherjee and Dr Santipada (S.P.) Gon Chaudhuri, former managing director of the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA) and a Green Oscar awardee. Debabrata Dutta, CEO of KPC Medical College, said the investment is expected to pay for itself in approximately three years. The facility is projected to generate electricity cost savings for another 25 to 30 years…

When one is trying to conceive and it takes longer than expected, suddenly the world can seem like it’s full of bumps, babies and other people’s pregnancy announcements. Dealing with other people’s pregnancy announcements is hard enough. Even if one may genuinely celebrate another person's pregnancy, it can also remind them of their own desire to become a parent and difficulties while conceiving, says Dr Sonali Mandal Bandhyopadhyay, Fertility Specialist, Birla Fertility & IVF, Howrah. Managing these conflicting emotions is an important aspect of psychological wellbeing during fertility treatment. Acknowledge your emotions without guilt Happiness, jealousy and disappointment can exist…

Infertility can occur even when menstrual cycles are regular and ovulation is taking place. While hormonal imbalances, blocked fallopian tubes and sperm-related concerns are commonly evaluated, certain conditions affecting the cervix may also contribute to difficulties with conception. This is known as cervical-factor infertility, this occurs when structural abnormalities or changes in the cervix interfere with the passage of sperm into the uterus. Women with a history of cervical surgery, scarring or narrowing of the cervical opening may be particularly affected, says Dr Kalpana Jain, Fertility Specialist, Birla Fertility & IVF, Guwahati. Recognising these factors is important in determining whether…

Stellantis India has inaugurated its first Stellantis Brand House (SBH) in Bihar at Ranipur Bypass, Patna, in partnership with KP Automobiles Pvt. Ltd., strengthening access to Jeep and Citroën vehicles and after-sales services in the state. Spread across 19,000 sq. ft., the integrated sales, service and spares facility features a 4,000 sq. ft. showroom with space for six vehicles and a nine-bay service workshop offering maintenance, mechanical repairs, wheel alignment, balancing and body-shop services. The showroom displays the Jeep Compass, Meridian and Wrangler, alongside the Citroën C3 X, ë-C3 X, Aircross X and Basalt X. The inauguration was attended by…