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A small decision taken by a mother in 2005 to rebuild her confidence and contribute financially to her family has today become a story of inspiration spanning two generations. Haichai, who spent much of her childhood quietly watching her mother work on an old computer after school, says those moments shaped her understanding of resilience, discipline and independence. What once seemed like ordinary evenings filled with notebooks, meetings and handwritten notes later became the foundation of her own confidence and outlook towards life. According to the family, Haichai’s mother began her journey with Oriflame after attending a seminar at Mahajati…

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held bilateral talks with newly appointed Costa Rican Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar during his official visit to Costa Rica as part of India’s efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean. Margherita represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Costa Rica’s 50th President, Laura Fernández Delgado, in San José. During discussions with Foreign Minister Tovar, both sides focused on democracy, multilateralism and strengthening the rules-based international order. The meeting marked the first official interaction between the two leaders since Tovar assumed office. On the sidelines of the…

IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. on Monday announced the launch of its new IndiaFirst Life GOLD Plus Plan, a non-linked, participating individual life insurance savings product that combines guaranteed income, equity-linked growth potential, and life protection up to the age of 100. The company said the plan has been designed to cater to customers across different life stages, helping them meet long-term financial goals such as children’s education, retirement planning, and wealth creation. The product offers regular income either for a defined period or for whole life till the age of 100, along with maturity benefits and life cover options.…

HP India on Monday unveiled more than 20 new products and solutions across personal systems, printing and workforce technologies, marking one of the company’s biggest India-focused launches aimed at supporting the future of work and AI-driven computing. The company introduced the India-first HP OmniPad 12 tablet and the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC, described as the world’s first AI keyboard PC designed for collaborative workplaces. HP said the new lineup targets students, creators, professionals and enterprises amid rising demand for flexible and intelligent technology solutions. The HP OmniPad 12 combines tablet portability with PC-style productivity and runs on…

Professionals from non-technical educational backgrounds accounted for 66 per cent of enrolments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) programmes at Great Learning during FY26, reflecting a growing shift towards no-code AI learning across industries. According to the ed-tech company, nearly 64 per cent of these enrolments came from professionals with over 12 years of work experience, including senior leaders and business heads from sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, education, FMCG and retail. The company said professionals across functions including marketing, HR, finance, operations and sales are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to automate workflows, improve efficiency and support decision-making without requiring deep…

Piruz Areez Khambatta, Chairman of Rasna Group has launched his new book Ashoi: The Zoroastrian Art of Success and Immortality and announced an entrepreneurial fund aimed at supporting next-generation enterprises and leadership development. The launch event was held at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai and was attended by Kiren Rijiju, Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, former Bombay High Court judge Justice Shahrukh J. Kathawalla, and several members of the Parsi community and business sector. Speaking at the event, Khambatta said the book seeks to bring ancient Zoroastrian wisdom into a modern and practical framework focused on integrity, discipline, ethical…

Tata Consumer Products has announced strong financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, driven by broad-based volume-led growth across beverages, foods and international businesses. The company reported an 18 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated revenue from operations to Rs 5,434 crore in the January-March quarter, while annual revenue increased 15 per cent to Rs 20,290 crore, crossing the Rs 20,000 crore milestone for the first time. Consolidated EBITDA rose 27 per cent to Rs 796 crore in Q4, while annual EBITDA stood at Rs 2,815 crore, up 12 per cent. Group net profit increased 22…

Gurugram-based Medanta has raised concern over the growing burden of digestive health issues in Assam and urged people to adopt healthier lifestyles, improve sanitation, and seek timely medical screening to prevent serious gastrointestinal diseases. The hospital group, ranked India’s best hospital by Newsweek in 2026, said the gastrointestinal system plays a key role in immunity and overall wellbeing, with experts often referring to it as the body’s “second brain”. According to the hospital, rising urbanisation and changing food habits have led to increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, refined sugars, and unhealthy fats, contributing to digestive disorders and gut imbalance. Dr.…

CFA Institute recently organised its first Finance Industry Network (FIN) Roundtable in Guwahati, bringing together faculty members from leading universities and educational institutions across the Northeast to strengthen collaboration between academia and the finance industry. The event, held on May 7, marked the 13th Professors’ Roundtable hosted by CFA Institute in India and focused on aligning finance education with the evolving needs of the global investment sector. Discussions centred on the globally recognised CFA Program and its practitioner-driven curriculum, particularly its emphasis on ethics, investment analysis, and practical application in finance education. Faculty members were also introduced to the Investment…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a special limited-period offer for travellers across the Asia Pacific region, providing discounts of up to 25 per cent on stays at participating properties under its global loyalty programme, World of Hyatt. The offer is available for bookings made till June 1, 2026, while the travel period will remain valid till October 31, 2026. Under the scheme, non-members can avail discounts ranging between 10 per cent and 15 per cent on the Best Available Rate. Guests can also enrol in the World of Hyatt programme free of cost to unlock additional benefits. World of Hyatt…