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Manipal Hospitals Kolkata sets new benchmarks in healthcare across Eastern India

Manipal Hospitals Kolkata sets new benchmarks in healthcare across Eastern India

Manipal Hospitals, one of India’s premier healthcare providers, has expanded its trusted medical excellence to Eastern India with the launch of Manipal Hospitals Kolkata. As part of India’s largest hospital network, which spans 38 hospitals across 19 cities with over 10,500 beds and 7,200 doctors, the Kolkata facilities maintain high standards in clinical care, service, and medical innovation. With seven hospitals in Eastern India—five in Kolkata (EM Bypass, Mukundapur, Dhakuria, Broadway, and Saltlake) and two in Siliguri—the group offers 1,200 beds, 450+ ICU beds, 40 OPDs, seven Cath Labs, and more than 1,100 doctors. Milestones achieved include Eastern India’s first…
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Study links lifestyle to lower heart disease in mothers

Study links lifestyle to lower heart disease in mothers

Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face higher risks of heart disease later in life — but a new study shows that this risk can be significantly reduced through healthy lifestyle habits. Researchers tracking over 4,300 women with a history of gestational diabetes found that those who consistently maintained five key habits — staying at a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation — lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 86%. Remarkably, over nearly three decades of follow-up, none of the women who followed all five habits…
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Guarseed futures prices upgrade due to spot demand

Guarseed futures prices upgrade due to spot demand

New Delhi, Guarseed prices rose by Rs 18 to Rs 5,073 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators increased the size of their deals amid a firm trend in the spot market. Guarseed contract for October delivery rose by Rs 18 or 0.35 per cent to Rs 5,073 per quintal on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange in which 45,990 lots were traded. According to market sources, the rise in guarseed prices was mainly due to speculators increasing their deals, firm trend in the spot market and lower supplies from producing regions.
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Byatikram organized Bhupen Hazarika’s Centenary Echoes in Kolkata—A Night Where Assam’s Soul Met Bengal’s Heart

Byatikram organized Bhupen Hazarika’s Centenary Echoes in Kolkata—A Night Where Assam’s Soul Met Bengal’s Heart

For Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Kolkata was never just a city—it was his creative sanctuary, his second home, and the stage from which his voice carried Assam’s soul to the world. His journey with Bengal began in 1956, when he chose Tollygunge as his base. For nearly four decades, his home became a cultural confluence where legends met, art thrived, and melodies transcended borders. That historic residence, now owned by the Assam government, is set to be restored as a cultural center—an enduring testament to his legacy of unity. That legacy came alive once again on September 8th at the Indian…
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Preparations in full swing: Assam CM inspects PM’s visit plans in Mangaldai

Preparations in full swing: Assam CM inspects PM’s visit plans in Mangaldai

The much-anticipated Darrang Medical College, the Kuruwa-Narengi connecting bridge over the Brahmaputra river, and the Guwahati Ring Road are just a few of the ambitious projects totaling Rs 8000 crores that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Mangaldai to lay the foundation stone for on September 14. At the projected Darrang Medical College facility, he would also speak to a sizable public gathering of about 1.5 lakh people. In order to guarantee the success of this event, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the location of the Prime Minister’s public meeting on Tuesday, evaluated the overall setup,…
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Sun King refreshes logo, reinforces commitment to affordable solar solutions nationwide

Sun King refreshes logo, reinforces commitment to affordable solar solutions nationwide

Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, has unveiled its refreshed logo and brand identity, marking a significant step in its global growth journey. The new look reflects the company’s transformation and its continued mission to provide affordable and reliable solar solutions to households, businesses, and communities worldwide. Announcing the rebrand, Anish Thakkar, Co-Founder of Sun King, said, “Our refreshed logo reflects our dedication to our customers – delivering more affordable solar solutions for their homes, offering a wider range of appliances that make life easier, and providing more power to support the businesses, schools, and communities they…
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Sikkim witnesses the Gen-Z demonstrations in Nepal while migrant workers stand by in solidarity and terror

Sikkim witnesses the Gen-Z demonstrations in Nepal while migrant workers stand by in solidarity and terror

The tremors of Nepal’s youth-led protests have travelled far beyond Kathmandu’s streets, reaching the quiet corners of Sikkim where hundreds of Nepalese migrant workers earn their daily bread. On Tuesday evening, a group of porters and daily wage laborers sat on a weathered staircase beside a green corrugated wall in Gangtok, their eyes glued to mobile phone screens. For them, the unrest back home is not just news—it is deeply personal. The protests, popularly called the “Gen-Z movement,” erupted on September 8 after the Nepal government abruptly banned major social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and X. Officials said the…
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Nissan cuts prices of Magnite variants by up to Rs 1 lakh after GST rate reduction

Nissan cuts prices of Magnite variants by up to Rs 1 lakh after GST rate reduction

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced a significant price reduction across its New Nissan Magnite range, passing on the full benefit of the revised GST rates to customers. The top-end CVT Tekna and Tekna+ variants will now be cheaper by nearly ₹97,300 and ₹1,00,400 respectively, while the entry-level Visia MT is now priced below ₹6 lakh. The company highlighted that the new pricing will come into effect from September 22, coinciding with Navratri, though customers can book at revised rates immediately. The N-Connecta CVT and KURO CVT variants are now available under ₹10 lakh, expanding affordability in the…
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With ten days to prove citizenship, the Assam Cabinet introduces a SOP to remove illegal immigrants

With ten days to prove citizenship, the Assam Cabinet introduces a SOP to remove illegal immigrants

The Assam government has prepared a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to implement the Immigrant (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, aimed at detecting and expelling illegal immigrants from the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting, calling it a landmark step in safeguarding the rights of genuine citizens. Briefing the media, Sarma said that the Supreme Court has clarified through constitutional directives that the Assam government has the authority to use the 1950 Act to remove foreigners from the state. “Under this Act, the Deputy Commissioner is empowered by the Centre to evacuate…
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Skill trainers honoured with National Teachers’ Awards 2025, President Murmu leads felicitation

Skill trainers honoured with National Teachers’ Awards 2025, President Murmu leads felicitation

On Teachers’ Day, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers’ Awards 2025 upon 15 distinguished skill trainers alongside educators from schools and higher education institutions. Organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) at Vigyan Bhawan, the ceremony marked the third consecutive year that vocational trainers were recognised at this prestigious platform. The awardees, representing ITIs, NSTIs, and other institutions, were applauded for their contributions in advancing vocational education through digital integration, women’s participation in non-traditional trades, inclusive training for persons with disabilities, and industry linkages. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister…
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