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Cleartrip, a Flipkart company and one of India’s leading online travel platforms, has entered the holiday packages segment with a flexibility-first offering that combines flights, hotels, activities and transfers into a single expert-curated itinerary. The company said travellers can customise the packages by changing hotels, adjusting activities and modifying flights while retaining the structure of a planned holiday. The packages currently cover popular destinations across India and international markets, with the selection expected to expand. The launch offerings include a “Child Flies Free” promotion for Thailand, Bali and Kerala, and a “Partner @ 50%” offer for Thailand, Bali and Andaman,…

TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU, has partnered with She for Society and Taliru Foundation to support women's economic empowerment through commercial mobility, launching 16 pink electric autos in Bengaluru under the “Building Queens from the Grassroots” initiative. The 16 e-autos are being delivered to women beneficiaries identified by Taliru Foundation, marking the first phase of a programme planned to scale up to 100 vehicles. The initiative aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women auto drivers while promoting entrepreneurship, income generation and greater participation in the commercial mobility ecosystem. The programme has received financial support from women's organisations…

Homegrown consumer technology brand Mivi has entered India’s smartphone market with the launch of Mivi One 5G, targeting young and value-conscious consumers in the sub-₹15,000 segment. The smartphone is powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 5G Mobile Platform and comes with a 6000mAh battery, 50MP dual-camera setup, Pure Android 16 and Mivi Clear Talk technology. The device will be available on Flipkart from October 8, with midnight sales scheduled on the platform. It is priced at ₹14,999 for 4GB+128GB, ₹15,999 for 6GB+128GB and ₹16,999 for 8GB+128GB. During the Big Billion Day sale, prices start at ₹11,999, including applicable…

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) on Friday announced free international roaming on select postpaid, prepaid and enterprise plans, allowing eligible customers to stay connected across more than 170 countries while travelling overseas. The telecom operator said the new offering, launched under its “Vi Pe Sab Hain VIP” brand promise, could help customers save up to Rs 9,000 a year on international roaming. Depending on the plan, users can access free roaming for up to three trips annually, with international data quotas and outgoing minutes varying by plan. The move is aimed at simplifying overseas connectivity by eliminating the need for customers…

Swedish beauty and wellbeing company Oriflame is targeting India to become its largest market globally by 2030, with the country expected to contribute one in every four euros of its global revenue, compared with around one in 10 euros currently. The company plans to expand beyond its existing presence across 517 towns and cities, targeting the next 500 locations, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. It also aims to add 10 lakh new Beauty Entrepreneurs by 2030 to strengthen its direct-selling network. Oriflame, which has operated in India for more than 30 years, said rising demand beyond metros,…

Sennheiser has expanded its premium consumer audio portfolio in India with the launch of its MOMENTUM 5 Wireless headphones and MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds, priced at Rs 39,990 and Rs 29,990, respectively. Pre-orders opened on September 24, with both products set to go on sale from October 1 through online and offline retail channels. The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless features HD 600-inspired 42mm drivers, Dolby Atmos spatial tracking, Lossless audio support and an eight-microphone hybrid ANC system offering up to three times stronger midrange noise suppression than its predecessor. It delivers up to 57 hours of battery life with ANC…

Sennheiser has launched its latest MOMENTUM 5 series in India, comprising the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless headphones and MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds, with prices starting at Rs 29,990. The products are currently available for pre-order and will go on sale from October 1 across online and offline retail outlets. The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is priced at Rs 39,990 and features HD 600-inspired 42mm drivers, Dolby Atmos spatial tracking, Lossless codec support and an eight-microphone hybrid ANC system. It offers up to 57 hours of battery life with ANC enabled, fast charging and a user-replaceable 700 mAh battery. The headphones are…

For many families in East India, DurgaPujo is as much about food, conversations and togetherness as it is about festivities. TATA Starbucks is bringing that connection to its stores with its limited-edition “AamarPujo, Aamar Starbucks” menu, available from September 26 to October 21 across select outlets in Kolkata, Guwahati, Siliguri, Bhubaneswar, Jamshedpur, Patna, Ranchi and Gangtok. The festive menu introduces KoshaMangsho Roll, with Bengali-style koshamangsho wrapped in flaky paratha, and GurerSandesh Flan, a contemporary take on sandesh made with jaggery and a biscuit base. Returning favourites include Dhakai Chicken Wrap, BhetkiBhaja Sandwich featuring fried bhetki with shorshe mayonnaise, Chingri Turnover,…

CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) and Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) have joined hands to establish the Centre of Excellence for Food Fortification Innovation, Research and Training (CEFIRT) at the CSIR-NIIST Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship Hub at Bio 360 Life Sciences Park, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding exchanged during the 85th CSIR Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi on September 25, 2026, in the presence of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh and CSIR Director General Dr N Kalaiselvi. CEFIRT will…

Coke Studio Bharat’s Arz Kiya Hai, featuring singer-songwriter Anuv Jain and electronic-fusion duo Lost Stories, has reached No. 1 on Spotify India’s Top Songs chart, becoming the first song from the platform to achieve the milestone. Released in August 2025, the track has remained on Spotify India’s Daily Chart for more than a year and has also peaked at No. 71 on Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart. It has accumulated more than 484 million audio streams, 260 million YouTube views and over 17.7 million pieces of user-generated content. The collaboration combines Jain’s songwriting and exploration of shayari with Lost Stories’…