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29 Nov

Tanooraa Swetha Menon partners with Suniel Shetty to launch AgeWell

Business BureauBusiness

Serial entrepreneur Tanooraa Swetha Menon has partnered with wellness icon and fitness champion Suniel Shetty to launch AgeWell—India's first complete wellness ecosystem designed specifically for adults over 40, combining anti-aging products, healthy aging solutions, and longevity-focused community platforms. AgeWell marks not just a product launch but the start of a national health movement built on the lived experiences of co-founders Tanooraa Swetha Menon, Mitlaj, and Shahin Farzeen—who witnessed the unique needs, missed opportunities, and gaps in Indian eldercare and built an integrated ecosystem to address them for every family. AgeWell transforms aging from decline to celebration through an integrated approach…

29 Nov

Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Final Concludes in Antalya with Global Golfing Talent

Business BureauBusiness

Organized by Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, the Grand Final of the 10th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup was held at Antalya Gloria Golf Resort between 17-21 November. Acclaimed as world’s most extensive and largest corporate amateur golf tournament, it quickly became one of the most prestigious amateur golf events on the international stage. Since 2013, more than 750 tournaments have been held in 85 countries and 130 destinations, with over 60.000 amateur golfers participating. This year, more than 10.000 golfers have competed in over 122 events in 83 countries around the world. The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2025 gross champion was…

29 Nov

Assam Raj Bhavan renamed Lok Bhavan

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Raj Bhavan in Guwahati will now be called ‘Lok Bhavan’. Raj Bhavan Assam has been renamed and shall henceforth be referred to as 'Lok Bhavan, Assam', said an official statement. The decision was taken in pursuance of the suggestion of the Governors' Conference held in 2024 and the consequent communique from the Ministry of Home Affairs vide Memo No.7/10/2025 (Part)-M&G dated 25/11/2025 wherein it has been requested for renaming the offices of the Governors of States as 'Lok Bhavan' instead of 'Raj Bhavan'.

28 Nov

Assam Assembly to Introduce Detention Room for Disruptive MLAs

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Guwahati

In a significant move aimed at strengthening parliamentary discipline, the Assam Legislative Assembly has decided to set up a dedicated detention room within the Assembly complex to hold suspended MLAs who disrupt proceedings. Speaker Biswajit Daimary confirmed that the Assembly Secretariat will soon draft the detailed rules and operational procedures for the facility. The decision comes in the wake of repeated disruptions by suspended MLA Akhil Gogoi, including fresh uproar during Question Hour today. Gogoi has frequently clashed with the Treasury Bench, prompting multiple suspensions in recent sessions. Following the latest incident, Minister Bimal Borah backed the idea of creating…

28 Nov

Music Icon Alisha Chinai Slams Unethical Contracts, Calls Them Reason for Her Bollywood Departure

editorEntertainment

Singer Alisha Chinai, known for her major hits such as "Made in India" and "Kajra Re," has maintained selectivity in her Hindi film music choices. In a recent interview, she described this decision as a deliberate protest against what she considers 'illegal' contracts imposed on singers within the industry. In an interview with Free Press Journal, Alisha explained her absence from Bollywood, stating that she found the music scene boring and felt burnt out as an artist. She expressed a desire to pursue different endeavors and mentioned that political issues within the industry were also contributing factors to her decision…

28 Nov

Himanta Biswa Sarma is accused by Pawan Khera of “massive corruption,” and the identity of Assam is threatened

Sonakshi SarkarCrime

Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a stringent critique against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of widespread corruption, misuse of authority, and a decline in the state's cultural and demographic identity. Khera asserted that Assam's once favorable global image, previously associated with figures like musician Zubeen Garg, has deteriorated under the current BJP government, now linked to issues like drug trafficking and corruption. He emphasized the neglect of tea garden workers' long-standing demands, claiming the chief minister has failed to address citizens' concerns and instead exploited his power, leading to administrative failures. Khera raised alarm over alleged efforts…

28 Nov

Rhino Goes to School raises awareness of conservation among 600 students in the MNP

Sonakshi SarkarFestival

Manas National Park (Assam), Nov 28: Three ‘Rhino Goes to School” (RGS) outreach initiative was carried out across schools surrounding Manas National Park on November 25 and 26, with the primary aim of building a strong foundation of knowledge and awareness on Greater One-horned Rhino conservation among young students. The programme was hosted at Good Shepherd English School in Salbari under the Bhuyanpara Range, Manas ME School, and Seuj Jyoti Vidyalaya of the Basbari Range, engaging around 600 students over two days. The central and most significant component of the programme was an in-depth, interactive session led by Aaranyak researcher…

28 Nov

Meesho IPO!

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News, Featured

Meesho’s early investors and founders are set for massive gains after the company fixed its IPO price band at ₹105–111 per share, valuing the e-commerce platform at around ₹50,095 crore (basic share count) at the upper end. Moneycontrol had earlier reported that the Flipkart- and Amazon-rival was eyeing a post-money valuation of nearly ₹52,500 crore on a fully diluted basis. Co-founders Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Kumar, who jointly own over 18.5 percent of Meesho, stand to benefit significantly. Aatrey holds 47.25 crore shares (11.1 percent), acquired at just ₹0.06 apiece. His stake is now worth ₹5,245 crore—an increase of over…

28 Nov

US President Halts Migration from All ‘Third World Countries’ After DC Shooting

Mohini BarmanInternational

US President Donald Trump announced a major, unprecedented immigration policy shift, stating he would "permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries." The announcement, made days after a shooting incident near the White House, aims to allow the US immigration system to "fully recover" and reduce illegal admissions. The policy, which will have significant global implications, also calls for ending federal benefits to non-citizens and the deportation of anyone deemed a security risk or "not a net asset to the United States."

28 Nov

Arunachal CM felicitates Army doctor for rendering critical service in remote border areas

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has commended Major Manzoor Ali of the 305 Field Hospital for his exceptional assistance to the residents of Tawang's isolated border regions."I applaud Major Manzoor Ali for his outstanding work with the 305 Field Hospital at District Hospital, Tawang. He ensured smooth anaesthesia support in crucial procedures, particularly obstetric crises, despite high altitude, severe weather, and little resources, saving priceless lives, according to Khandu."He also organised medical camps across Tawang and remote border villages, strengthening community healthcare and civil-military relations," the chief minister stated