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01 Sep

Alcatel Expands Offline Network in Assam Through Partnership with BSM Ventures

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Alcatel has strengthened its offline retail presence in Assam by entering into a strategic partnership with BSM Ventures, a leading distribution house in the North East. The collaboration aims to make Alcatel’s innovative and reliable products more accessible to consumers while offering strong after-sales support and warranty. BSM Ventures, led by Binoy Kumar Agarwala, has a proven track record of building visibility for consumer electronics and lifestyle brands across the region. Leveraging its retail expertise, the partnership is expected to significantly boost Alcatel’s footprint and deepen consumer engagement across Assam and the North East. “At a time when disposable income…

01 Sep

NSDL share price rose after dividend record date announcement

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Shares of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) witnessed a surge on Monday, September 1, after the announcement of the record date for dividend payment for FY 2024-25. The stock was trading 2.41% higher at ₹1,267.95 per share at 10:53 am on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). NSDL dividend record date NSDL has fixed Friday, September 19, 2025 as the record date for payment of dividend of ₹2 per equity share of face value of ₹2. A dividend of ₹2 per equity share was recommended during the company's meeting held on May 23. If the dividend is approved during the Annual…

01 Sep

An important factor in enhancing health is seeds

Banasree SarkarHealth

Seeds are rich in nutrients. They significantly contribute to bettering intestinal health as well as general health. Fiber, good fats, and a host of other vital elements that support gut health and digestion are all found in seeds. Constipation is avoided and regular bowel motions are encouraged by dietary fiber. Fiber serves as a prebiotic as well. Chia seeds are rich in soluble fibre and form a gel when soaked, slowing down sugar absorption and aiding digestion. They should be soaked for 15-20 minutes before consumption. Flaxseeds, rich in omega-3s, are anti-inflammatory and should be ground for better absorption. Basil…

01 Sep

Manipal Hospital EM Bypass and Mukundapur Cluster save a young child’s life from rare and life-threatening pancreatic injury

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In a remarkable medical intervention, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass and Mukundapur Cluster successfully treated a 7-year-old child from Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur, who suffered a rare and life-threatening pancreatic injury. The child, Deep Adhikary (name changed), was critically injured when a metallic bookshelf collapsed on him at home. Initial diagnosis at a local hospital suggested liver trauma, but advanced evaluation at Manipal revealed a complete disruption of the pancreatic duct, a condition notoriously difficult to manage in children. Under the leadership of Dr. Pradeepta Kumar Sethy, Director of Gastroenterology, the hospital team performed a complex ERCP with ductal stenting, enabling pancreatic…

01 Sep

Abril Paper Tech launches Rs 13.42 crore SME IPO, eyes expansion in printing solutions

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Surat-based Abril Paper Tech Ltd, a leading manufacturer of sublimation heat transfer papers, is set to raise up to ₹13.42 crore through its SME public issue on the BSE platform. The IPO, opening on August 29 and closing on September 2, offers 22 lakh equity shares at a fixed price of ₹61 each. Post-issue, the company’s market capitalization will stand at ₹48.69 crore, with listing scheduled for September 5. The proceeds will be used to install two fully automatic sublimation paper coating and slitting machines (₹5.40 crore), meet working capital requirements (₹5 crore), cover general corporate purposes (₹2.01 crore), and…

01 Sep

Sensex Gains 550 Points

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On September 1, Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded after three days of losses, with Sensex rising over 550 points to hover near 80,366 and Nifty climbing nearly 200 points to cross 24,600. Broader indices also performed well, with smallcap and midcap indices gaining up to 2%. Most sectors traded in the green, led by IT stocks, except FMCG and pharma. Several factors contributed to this uptrend. Strong Q1 GDP growth of 7.8%—the highest in five quarters—exceeded both RBI and market expectations, boosting investor sentiment. Prime Minister Modi’s participation in the SCO summit in China and improved India-China relations…

01 Sep

Aditya Birla Sun Life MF marks 50th ‘Nivesh Mahakumbh’ in Kalyani

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (ABSL MF), one of India’s leading asset managers, successfully conducted the 50th edition of its flagship investor awareness program, Nivesh Mahakumbh, in Kalyani, West Bengal. The event drew over 800 participants, including students, professionals, and retirees, who engaged in interactive sessions with financial experts. The 2.5-hour program highlighted personal finance basics, budgeting, wealth creation through mutual funds, and retirement planning. Participants were introduced to Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) and provided with tools such as investment games, self-assessments, and easy-to-understand reading material. Folk performances and interactive formats added a local flavour to the initiative. Kalyani,…

01 Sep

Sikkim’s new anthropological research reinforces its campaign for tribal recognition

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

out communities with the submission of a fresh ethnographic study to the Union government in New Delhi. The report, prepared by a nine-member expert committee, was formally handed over on August 18 in the presence of representatives from the Eleven Indigenous Ethnic Communities of Sikkim plus one (EIECOS+1), scholars, and senior officials. The study is the outcome of months of detailed fieldwork and academic collaboration. It includes contributions from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholars, inputs from economic advisor to the Chief Minister Mahendra P. Lama, and officials from the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (ORGI).…

01 Sep

Bodoland Space Education Program installs Space labs in 15 schools across Assam’s BTR

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Through the Bodoland Space Education Program, 15 schools in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam now have dedicated space laboratories, integrating space subjects into the curriculum. The newest school to join the effort was Tamulpur Higher Secondary School, which celebrated its first National Space Day on August 23 and opened the Haladhar Ujir Memorial Space Laboratory. The institution, which was founded in 1953, had never seen anything like this before. According to Nilutpal Kashyap, Officer on Special Duty (Education), BTC, "The first lab was set up in July 2024 at Sidli-Kashikotra Higher Secondary School in Chirang, the first in…

01 Sep

The chief minister of Assam denies the “Bengali as Bangladeshi Language” dispute, claiming it is politically driven

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly dismissed the controversy over the labeling of Bengali as a “Bangladeshi language,” terming it a politically motivated issue designed to divide communities for electoral gains. Speaking at a large public gathering in Silchar on Sunday, the Chief Minister underlined that there is no conflict between the Assamese and Bengali communities in Assam, and urged people not to fall into the trap of divisive politics. In his address, Sarma sought to reassure the people of Barak Valley, where a large section of the population speaks Bengali, that the government respects every language and…