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25 Oct

Rozgar Mela 2.0 to be held in Siliguri, providing 8,500+ employment opportunities in various sectors

Business BureauBusiness

The Darjeeling Welfare Society (DWS) is set to host Rozgar Mela 2.0 on 15th and 16th November 2025 at Salesian College, Siliguri, with the objective of enhancing employment avenues for the youth of the hills and North Bengal. The two-day event will serve as a vital bridge between skilled job seekers and leading employers from across India. With participation from over 50 reputed companies and more than 8,500+ job openings across diverse industries including banking, retail, IT, healthcare, and hospitality. Among the major recruiters are Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Group, ITC, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Reliance Retail, and Apollo…

24 Oct

Samsung introduces industry-first nutrition tracking tech on Galaxy Watch8

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a groundbreaking feature on its Galaxy Watch8—the Antioxidant Index—allowing users to measure nutrition in real time directly from their wrist. Leveraging a miniaturized, lab-grade sensor, the wearable provides precise carotenoid readings in just five seconds, marking the first measurable nutrition index in the industry. The innovation stems from years of research aimed at bridging a gap in wearables. While devices tracked steps and calories, real-time dietary insights remained limited to expensive lab tests. The Antioxidant Index translates carotenoid levels, key indicators of fruit and vegetable intake, into actionable health metrics. Extensive trials at Samsung Medical Center…

24 Oct

India looks to deepen trade links with Germany

Purbalee DuttaEconomy

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Berlin on Thursday to strengthen India’s trade and economic partnership with Germany, Europe’s largest economy and a key global industrial center, the commerce ministry said in a statement. The visit, marking 25 years of the India-Germany strategic partnership, aims to deepen bilateral investment ties and support progress in the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) talks, which have gathered pace in recent months. Germany plays a vital role in shaping EU trade policy and is a global leader in advanced engineering, automotive technology, and sustainable manufacturing. During his visit, Goyal will meet Germany’s…

24 Oct

Bangladesh Expands Digital Economy with New IT Export Hubs

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh has announced the opening of five new IT export hubs to strengthen its position in the global technology market. The initiative, supported by the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, aims to generate $5 billion in software and IT service exports by 2030. Officials said the hubs would create over 100,000 jobs, mainly for youth and women. Indian tech companies have shown interest in partnering with Bangladeshi startups under the South Asian Digital Partnership Forum. Experts believe the expansion of the digital economy could transform Bangladesh into a regional innovation center, similar to Bengaluru or Pune.

24 Oct

Biden Administration Launches Mega Fund to Tackle Climate Change

Mohini BarmanInternational

The United States has launched a new $50 billion global climate initiative aimed at cutting carbon emissions, promoting renewable energy, and supporting developing nations in climate adaptation. The plan, announced by President Joe Biden, focuses on partnerships with countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America to promote sustainable technologies. The fund will assist developing economies in transitioning from fossil fuels to green energy, with India, Indonesia, and Kenya expected to be key beneficiaries. Experts say this move strengthens U.S. leadership in climate diplomacy, especially ahead of the COP30 Summit scheduled in Brazil next year. Climate analysts praised the initiative as…

24 Oct

Tata Tea Agni Leaf honors Bihar’s Tikuli art with limited-edition Chhath Puja packs and TVC launch

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Tata Tea Agni Leaf, the leading tea brand in Bihar and Jharkhand, has unveiled limited-edition festive packs inspired by Bihar’s 800-year-old Tikuliartform to mark this year’s Chhath Puja. The four packs illustrate the rituals of NahayKhay, Kharna, SandhyaArghya, and UshaArghya, blending Tikuli motifs with elements of Mithila painting under the artistic direction of Padma Shri awardee Mr. Ashok Kumar Biswas. Complementing the festive packs is a new TVC that captures the devotion, togetherness, and reverence of Chhath Puja through evocative visuals and a soul-stirring soundtrack. The ad showcases families performing rituals, symbolic elements like kharnakikheer, thekua, and arghya, while highlighting…

24 Oct

India’s first talent search for people with impairments is launched in Sikkim by Jhoom International

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Jhoom International, India’s first-ever talent hunt exclusively for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), is set to hold its Sikkim edition, offering a unique platform for young talents to showcase their skills. The initiative is presented by Shantidham Foundation in collaboration with the SKM Social Service Wing, Sarathi, and supported by the Sikkim Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICUN). The talent hunt is open to PwDs aged 10 to 40 years, with participants invited to submit a 1–2 minute video highlighting their talent in categories such as dance, singing, acting, comedy, stunts, magic, recitation, painting, and more. Videos must be in landscape…

24 Oct

Rapid ghat facelifting preparations in Dhubri before Chhath Puja

Banasree SarkarAssam

In preparation for the four-day Chhath Puja rites starting on October 25, the Dhubri government, municipal council, town committees, and Dhubri District Chhath Puja Committee are working to clean up about 41 river fronts (ghats) throughout the district. By worshiping the sun's setting and rising, respectively, the rites would be carried out at the ghats on the evening of October 27 and in the early hours of October 28. The Dhubri district has forty-one ghats, eight of which are in each of the towns of Dhubri and Gauripur. The remaining ghats are spread over Golokganj, Agomoni, Chhoto Guma, Halakura, Sahebganj,…

24 Oct

Sonakshi Sinha Turns Minimalism into Magic in Her Sea-View Mumbai Home

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Officially, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have moved into their new house, which has particular sentimental meaning for the pair. The newlyweds had made an investment in this home long before they were married, even showing off a few photos of it in one of Sonakshi's YouTube vlogs when it was still under construction. Sonakshi shared warm photos of their finished house on Instagram on Thursday, writing, "Feels like home," to give admirers a preview. The house's furnishings, which include a calming white and beige color scheme with striking bursts of color, perfectly capture both of their personalities. Their unique…

24 Oct

Tribes, tea tribes, Morans, and Motoks are exempt from the two-child limit in Assam in order to protect communities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark decision aimed at preserving the unique identity of vulnerable communities, the Assam government announced on Thursday that tribals, tea tribes, Morans, and Motoks will be exempt from the two-child policy for government employment. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing a press conference after chairing the state cabinet meeting, said the exemption was crucial to prevent gradual extinction of these communities. “If we stick to the policy, these populations will lose their distinct identities and gradually become extinct in the next 50 years,” Sarma said. He noted that the Moran community alone numbers just around one lakh, highlighting…