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Tide empowers Assam’s MSMEs with unified digital platform, revolutionizes business management

Tide empowers Assam’s MSMEs with unified digital platform, revolutionizes business management

Small businesses across Assam are rapidly adopting Tide, a comprehensive digital business management platform that streamlines finance, payments, and administration through a single mobile app. From hardware shops in Maligaon to tuition centres in Kamrup Metro, local entrepreneurs are shedding cumbersome paperwork and long queues, gaining instant access to services like Udyam registration, GST application, and government schemes. Tide’s user-friendly design caters even to first-time smartphone users, offering seamless UPI payments, easy credit access, and fixed deposits with attractive interest rates up to 9.1%. The upcoming Tide NCMC card promises further convenience for travel across metros and public transport. Gurjodhpal…
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What to expect during your fertility clinic visit (It’s not what you think)

What to expect during your fertility clinic visit (It’s not what you think)

Hesitation is normal. Most couples are anxious before en-tering a fertility clinic. Reading and. knowing about fertility treatments may not be enough and there tends to a lot of questions around what it would be like inside a fertility clinic. Will there be too many tests? Will they recommend IVF immediately? What if something is actually wrong? What will others say? But here's the reality: infertility is a medical condition-not a measure of your worth. Just like you visit doc tors for any other health issue, seeing a fertility specialist for your reproduc-tive health is no different. At a fertility…
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Indigenous sentiments hurt as Sacred Peak in Sikkim climbed by army

Indigenous sentiments hurt as Sacred Peak in Sikkim climbed by army

The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has sharply criticised the Indian Army’s recent expedition to Mount Khangchen Dzongna, a peak regarded as sacred by the indigenous Bhutia and Lepcha communities. The group said the climb violates long-standing religious sentiments and state directives that prohibit expeditions on the holy mountain. Mount Khangchen Dzongna is not only Sikkim’s highest peak but is considered a Guardian Deity by local communities. In recognition of its spiritual significance, the Sikkim government has imposed an official ban on climbing the mountain. SIBLAC expressed deep anguish over the army’s actions and called for accountability from the…
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Canada Announces New Immigration Reforms to Attract Skilled Workers

Canada Announces New Immigration Reforms to Attract Skilled Workers

Canada has unveiled a new immigration policy aimed at attracting global tech talent, healthcare professionals, and skilled tradespeople. The system, launching in early 2026, will use AI-driven screening to fast-track applications from high-demand sectors. This move comes amid Canada’s labor shortage, especially in provinces like Ontario and British Columbia. The government has confirmed new bilateral agreements with India and Bangladesh to facilitate applicant pools. Nepal and Bhutanese tech workers and students may also benefit through third-country sponsorship pathways. South Asian educational consultants have welcomed the changes, predicting a surge in applications from the region.
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Nagaland man survives high-risk heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

Nagaland man survives high-risk heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

A  57-year-old patient from Nagaland, Mr. Akuminba, has made a successful recovery after undergoing high-risk open-heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. The patient was battling multiple critical conditions including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, chronic hypertension, severe renal dysfunction requiring dialysis, and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), complicated by a failed angioplasty attempt elsewhere. Upon arrival at Amrita Hospital in a critical state, a team led by Dr. Urmila Anandh and Dr. Sameer Bhate, Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, initiated urgent dialysis followed by a complex Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedure using three grafts. Mr. Akuminba’s heart function was severely…
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Five fertility clinics in Assam receive official surrogacy certification

Five fertility clinics in Assam receive official surrogacy certification

In a major step towards regulating assisted reproduction and ensuring ethical fertility treatments in Assam, five hospitals in the state have been officially certified to operate surrogacy clinics. The certificates were handed over by Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on May 23, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act and the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, both enacted in 2021. The certified institutions include some of Assam’s leading medical centers: GMCH Fertility & IVF Center, Apollo Fertility Guwahati, Down Town Hospital Ltd. Guwahati, Institute of Human Reproduction Guwahati, and Swasti Hospital in Rangia, Kamrup. These…
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The state’s fiery “Dalle Khursani” is cultivated by Sikkim’s Dzongu admin center

The state’s fiery “Dalle Khursani” is cultivated by Sikkim’s Dzongu admin center

On land that had long been left bare, the Block Administrative Centre (BAC) in Dzongu, Sikkim, has started growing "Dalle Khursani," the state's well-known fiery chili. Under the direction of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, the project is a component of a larger initiative to promote organic farming and enhance food security. Adjacent to the BAC office in Dzongu, the area had lain fallow for many years. Now that Dalle Khursani has been planted, it is being turned into a verdant and useful area. Sikkim is proud to be the first entirely organic state in the world, a distinction…
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Silver futures gain on fresh demand

Silver futures gain on fresh demand

New Delhi, May 22: Silver prices rose by Rs 475 to Rs 98,720 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as participants increased their bets.At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for July delivery rose marginally by Rs 475, or 0.48 percent, to Rs 98,720 per kg in a business turnover of 16,914 lots.Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices.Globally, silver was trading 0.61 percent lower at $32.44 per ounce in New York.
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Shahid Kapoor joins Taapsee Pannu as Vogue Eyewear’s new brand ambassador in India

Shahid Kapoor joins Taapsee Pannu as Vogue Eyewear’s new brand ambassador in India

Vogue Eyewear has announced Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor as its newest brand ambassador, joining Taapsee Pannu in a dynamic campaign celebrating individuality and self-expression. The campaign, titled the ‘No Rules Club,’ highlights the brand’s ethos of living life unapologetically and on one’s own terms. Set in a modern, gallery-inspired space, the campaign film features Shahid and Taapsee blending playful banter with introspective moments, emphasizing that style, like art, thrives in freedom. Shahid Kapoor expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Style to me has always been about self-expression without boundaries.” Taapsee Pannu echoed this sentiment, sharing her excitement about inspiring fans…
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Samsung expands ‘Galaxy Empowered’ programme to Bhutan, boost tech in classrooms

Samsung expands ‘Galaxy Empowered’ programme to Bhutan, boost tech in classrooms

Samsung India has extended its innovative ‘Galaxy Empowered’ education initiative to Bhutan, launching an immersive programme aimed at equipping teachers from remote Bhutanese schools with cutting-edge technology and teaching tools. The initiative, originally launched in India in December 2024, focuses on preparing educators for future-ready classrooms through hands-on workshops and collaborative learning. Educators from diverse regions across Bhutan, including Samtse, Gelephu, and Punakha, participated in the Gurugram immersion, experiencing Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem — smartphones, tablets, flipboards, and AI-powered educational applications. The programme, in partnership with Bhutan’s Ministry of Education, aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning in underserved…
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