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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., one of India’s leading building materials companies, has been honoured with the SAP ACE Award in the ‘Disruptor – Customer Experience Management’ category, recognising its outstanding achievements in digital innovation and customer-centric solutions. The accolade acknowledges Nuvoco’sNuvoco Customer Portal – NuvoSETU, a unified digital B2B platform that integrates critical functions such as order management, quotes, payments, account statements, and loyalty programmes across its Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX), and Modern Building Materials businesses. With 95% of cement orders now placed digitally across 13 states and over 5,300 customers onboarded, the portal has streamlined operations, enhanced transparency, and…

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC-THSTI), in collaboration with Miltenyi Biotec and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), has announced the launch of India’s first hands-on training programme on the Foundations of Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Manufacturing, with a special focus on CAR-T cell therapy. This pioneering initiative is designed to bridge the gap between research and clinical application by equipping early-career scientists and clinicians with comprehensive, practical experience, spanning pre-clinical development, GMP-compliant manufacturing and clinical translation. The workshop titled “CAR-T Cell Therapy Manufacturing Hands-on Workshop and Symposia” has taken place at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster,…

Global star Millie Bobby Brown, known worldwide for her iconic role in Netflix’s Stranger Things, has joined Yas Island as its newest Brand Ambassador, marking a high-profile crossover as fans gear up for the show’s season finale. Brown’s adventurous energy and global appeal are set to bring a fresh wave of excitement to the leading leisure and entertainment destination in Abu Dhabi. In a playful nod to her Stranger Things character Eleven, Brown appeared in the Byers’ living room with the famous alphabet wall lighting up to reveal “YAS,” teasing her new journey. Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations, said,…

Global technology brand OnePlus has launched the highly anticipated OnePlus 15, defining a new standard for the ultimate performance flagship. OnePlus 15 harmoniously integrates truly powerful performance, a professional-grade camera system, practical and personalized AI capabilities, and a refined iconic design. This synthesis of core advancements results in a fluid and dependable smartphone experience, ready to meet the demands of work, creativity, and daily life. "At OnePlus, our philosophy has always been to push the boundaries of mobile technology to create devices that truly enhance our users' lives," said Robin Liu, CEO of OnePlus India. OnePlus has once again raised…

In a significant step toward improving medical care in the North Eastern states, Gurgaon-based Medanta – The Medicity, which has been named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for six years in a row, has launched a dedicated helpline number, marking an important step toward strengthening its healthcare delivery in an underserved part of the country by catering to patients in their own language. The helpline number -- 8904395588 -- is operational from 8am to 8pm and will provide quick and reliable support for patients and their attendants, assisting in selecting the right doctor and booking appointments, along with…

The Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life) has welcomed the launch of the Bima Gram API by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), describing it as a key policy intervention to enhance rural insurance coverage and strengthen India’s financial inclusion agenda. Developed by the National Informatics Centre in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Department of Posts’ CEPT, and the Insurance Information Bureau of India, the API links postal PIN codes with Local Government Directory (LGD) codes, enabling insurers to digitally verify a policyholder’s Gram Panchayat (GP) location in real time. The initiative addresses longstanding policy challenges in…