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Godrej DEI Lab, the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative of the Godrej Industries Group, concluded its national India Included on Campus Case Study Challenge with IIM Trichy emerging as the winner for their innovative case study on Godrej Agrovet. The competition aimed to engage top B-school students across India in developing actionable solutions to corporate DEI challenges, particularly focusing on women’s retention and attrition in the workforce. The finale, held at Godrej One in Mumbai, featured four finalist teams from IIM Trichy, SIBM Pune, IIM Mumbai, and IIM Lucknow presenting strategies to strengthen inclusion. IIM Trichy’s Team Do and…

Acclaimed designer Abhinav Mishra launched his highly anticipated couture collection, The Shrine, in a spectacular open-air runway showcase at Chhatarpur Gardens, Delhi. The event marked a historic first as siblings Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan walked together on the runway, with Sara reprising her role as showstopper. The immersive show, conceptualized by Mishra and brought to life by Rani Pink’s set design, recreated an architectural stepwell illuminated with thousands of candles and mirrored light, blending tradition with modern spectacle. Inspired by India’s shrines, palaces, and frescoed walls, the collection highlighted Mishra’s signature mirror work and gota embroidery, alongside contemporary silhouettes…

Nissan Motor India has offered a first glimpse of its upcoming C-SUV, the All-New Tekton, ahead of its 2026 launch, aiming to redefine the driving experience for Indian consumers. Inspired by the iconic Nissan Patrol, the Tekton blends bold design, advanced technology, and premium craftsmanship. Its name, “Tekton,” meaning “craftsman” or “architect” in Greek, reflects Nissan’s philosophy of precision engineering and vehicles that resonate with people’s lifestyles. As the second product under Nissan’s “One Car, One World” strategy, the Tekton will be produced at Nissan-Renault’s Chennai plant for both domestic sale and select exports. The SUV showcases a muscular side…

Medanta – The Medicity, named India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, has launched an educational video highlighting a simple self-breast examination procedure aimed at early detection of breast cancer. The initiative is part of its “Jaanta Hai Medanta” movement to raise awareness and drive action against the disease. The video, featuring Dr. Kanchan Kaur, Senior Director, Breast Cancer at Medanta, demonstrates a three-step self-exam that takes just three minutes and should be conducted monthly, ideally 2–3 days after a woman’s periods. The method involves checking the breast and armpit using light pressure in an up-and-down and…

Dr Anirban Deep Banerjee, Director, Neurosurgery, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect muscle coordination, movement, and posture. This non-progressive condition is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the brain that occurs during pregnancy, birth, or after birth. It is the most common motor disability in children, with symptoms appearing throughout infancy and early childhood.  Many children with CP have trouble walking, muscle stiffness, tremors, and involuntary movements, which can significantly impact their quality of life. Nearly 15-20 per cent of physically disabled children are affected by Cerebral Palsy. In…

Ather Energy Limited, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has crossed a landmark production milestone with the rollout of its 5,00,000th scooter from its Hosur facility in Tamil Nadu. The milestone vehicle was the company’s flagship family scooter, Rizta, which has quickly emerged as a key growth driver since its launch last year. Speaking on the achievement, Swapnil Jain, Co-founder and CTO of Ather Energy, said, “Crossing 5,00,000 scooters is a major milestone for Ather. This achievement reflects years of focused engineering, rigorous testing, and meticulous attention to quality, along with the dedication of our teams and the trust…

TVS Motor Company on Monday unveiled the most advanced variant of its popular TVS Raider, introducing several segment-first features that aim to redefine performance and safety in the 125cc motorcycle category. The new TVS Raider comes equipped with “Boost Mode” powered by iGO Assist technology, delivering best-in-class torque of 11.75 Nm @ 6,000 RPM. Riders can also enjoy enhanced braking confidence with First-in-Segment Dual Disc Brakes with ABS and effortless low-speed manoeuvrability thanks to Glide Through Technology (GTT). The bike’s updated tyre configuration—90/90-17 front and 110/80-17 rear—ensures superior grip and handling across varied terrains. Additional safety features include a Follow…

In a landmark event at Vigyan Bhawan, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi felicitated 46 All India toppers from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) at the 4th Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh. The Prime Minister also launched PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs), a ₹60,000 crore scheme aimed at modernizing 1,000 government ITIs across India, and virtually inaugurated 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs in 400 Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools. PM-SETU will operate on a hub-and-spoke model, with 200 hub ITIs linked to 800 spokes, offering industry-aligned courses, innovation centres, training of trainers, and placement support. Fifteen clusters…

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV maker, on Monday unveiled the New Bolero range, featuring upgraded variants with contemporary styling, advanced technology, and improved ride comfort. The New Bolero is priced between ₹7.99 lakh and ₹9.69 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Bolero Neo range starts at ₹8.49 lakh and goes up to ₹9.99 lakh for the top-end N11 variant. The New Bolero comes with a bold grille, diamond-cut R15 alloy wheels, new Stealth Black color, leatherette upholstery, 17.8 cm touchscreen infotainment, and steering-mounted audio controls. Bolero Neo features a sleek grille with horizontal accents, dark metallic R16 wheels, new Lunar…

Minister of State Pabitra Margherita inaugurated the “Best of India – Indian Apparels and Textile Fair” in Moscow on October 1, reaffirming India’s push to expand its textile exports to Russia and CIS markets. The three-day event, organised by the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), showcased the creativity and strength of India’s handloom sector. Margherita, sharing his views on social media, said, “This fair will boost India’s exports to Russia, deepen cooperation, and open new gateways to CIS markets.” He noted that the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh’s vision to expand the…