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26 Apr

Toyota Kirloskar Motor reaffirms commitment to sustainability on Earth Day

Business BureauBusiness

On this year’s Earth Day, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reaffirmed its strong commitment to environmental sustainability, aligning with the global theme "Our Power, Our Planet." The company, led by Executive Vice President & Director – Manufacturing Mr. B. Padmanabha, outlined its ongoing efforts toward carbon neutrality, driven by Toyota's Environmental Challenge 2050. This includes a focus on electrified vehicle technologies (xEVs) and renewable energy adoption across manufacturing operations. TKM has made significant strides in sustainability, operating on 100% renewable grid electricity, recycling over 96% of waste, and meeting 89.3% of water needs through rainwater harvesting and recycled water. Additionally, the…

26 Apr

Housing registrations rise 77% in 8 cities: Square Yards

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New Delhi: Housing property registrations stood at 5.44 lakh units in the last fiscal year across eight major cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, up 77 percent from the 2018-19 fiscal, according to Square Yards.Other major property markets include Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Noida and Greater Noida.On Friday, real estate consultant Square Yards released a report, 'Primary vs Secondary: Unlocking demand trends in India's residential market', which showed that the primary market (first sales) accounted for 57 percent of total registrations, while the secondary market (resales) accounted for the remaining 43 percent in 2024-25.The data covers residential transactions for apartments,…

25 Apr

Flying Forward: Kenya’s Drones to Deliver Medicine in Remote Areas

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Kenya has launched Africa’s first national drone delivery service to supply life-saving medicines to remote villages. The system is being operated by Zipline, a logistics company already active in Rwanda and Ghana. Each drone can carry vaccines, blood packets, and essential medicines across challenging terrains within minutes. The project is expected to cut delivery times from hours to minutes in many regions. This model could be adapted in Himalayan regions of Nepal and Northeast India, where access to healthcare is often obstructed by difficult geography.

25 Apr

New York Unveils Ambitious Underground Park Project

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

New York City is set to build the world’s first underground public park in Lower Manhattan, named “The Lowline.” Built in a former trolley terminal, the park will use solar technology to funnel natural light underground to grow plants. The project aims to address the city’s shortage of green spaces and is being celebrated as a marvel of sustainable design. The developers hope to inspire megacities worldwide to rethink urban space utilization. With increasing urban congestion in South Asian cities like Delhi and Dhaka, such ideas could inspire underground recreational or community spaces.

25 Apr

ITC’s Sunrise Spices Launches ‘Xipa Bisari: A Back to Roots Series’

Business BureauBusiness

ITC's Sunrise Spices has launched "Xipa Bisari: A Back to Roots Series," a culinary documentary exploring Assam's traditional cuisine. The 10-episode series, launched at the Chandmari Bihu Xonmilon pandal in Guwahati, features acclaimed chef Atul Lahkar journeying through Assam to document and revive disappearing recipes. Supported by the Cultural Ministry of Assam, the series captures Chef Lahkar interacting with local culinary knowledge custodians, particularly elderly women who have preserved traditional cooking methods through generations. "'Xipa Bisari' honors Assam's food heritage, empowers local communities, and inspires the next generation to cherish their culinary roots," said Piyush Mishra, Business Head, Spices, ITC…

25 Apr

NSE turns solidarity into action with ₹4 lakh support per family

Sonakshi SarkarSiliguri

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) stands in solidarity with the victims of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, and has pledged Rs. 1 crore in total (i.e. approximately Rs. 4 lakhs per family) to support the families of the deceased who lost their lives in the cruel act of violence. NSE stands with the nation at this time of grief and crisis. Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE, said, “This is a moment of collective mourning for our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families, and we…

25 Apr

Sikkim halts tourist travel to Lachen, Lachung after landslides

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Sikkim Police's Permit Cell has announced the suspension of all tourist permits for North Sikkim, effective from April 25, 2025, due to ongoing heavy rainfall and landslides that have blocked vital roads. This decision comes as over 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachung, with roads leading to popular tourist destinations like Lachen and Gurudongmar Lake rendered impassable. The advisory, issued on April 24, highlights significant landslides at Munshithang along the Lachen-Chungthang road and at Lema/Bob on the Lachung-Chungthang road, making these routes unsafe. Although the road to Chungthang remains open, authorities have warned that it is unsafe to travel…

25 Apr

Tommy Hilfiger makes stylish debut in Mumbai with star-studded celebration of fashion and culture

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Iconic American designer Tommy Hilfiger marked his first visit to Mumbai on April 15, 2025, bringing his signature style to one of the world’s most vibrant fashion capitals. The day began with a dynamic panel discussion at the TOMMY HILFIGER store at Jio World Drive, located in Mumbai’s luxury shopping hub, Bandra Kurla Complex. Hilfiger joined Bollywood actress Manushi Chhillar and creative leader Sarah-Jane Dias for an engaging conversation on the global influence of fashion and style, bridging American and Indian fashion cultures. The celebration continued with an exclusive dinner at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, overlooking the Gateway of…

25 Apr

The 53rd Dairoong Central Rongali Bihu celebration concluded with a two-day programme

Banasree SarkarAssamRongali Bihu

A two-day program marked the conclusion of the 53rd Dairoong Central Rongali Bihu festival. Following the opening of the event's main gate in the morning on April 21, there was a communal Bihu breakfast, ancestor tribute, floral tributes to Rajiv Sadiya's image, and the raising of the Bihu flag. Various competitions were staged following this. Everyone's attention was drawn to the cultural procession on April 22. The competition winners received certificates and cash awards at the open meeting at 6 PM. Hira Haque, a well-known businessman and humanitarian activist from Dairoong, and Prakash Agarwala were then given the Dairoongporiya Samannay…

25 Apr

‘Vibrant BTR Mission’ drives ₹843 cr BTC budget for 2025–26

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The two-day Budget Session of the Bodoland Territorial Council Legislative Assembly (BTCLA) for the financial year 2025–2026 concluded today, with the House passing an estimated budget of Rs 843 crore. The budget, which was presented by Chief Executive Member (CEM) and Finance In-charge of the BTC, Pramod Boro, marks a significant step towards fulfilling the council’s vision for development and progress in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). The budget, based on the theme ‘Vibrant BTR Mission: Sangharsh to Nirman 2025–26’, focuses on a people-centric approach, with an emphasis on need-based asset creation and effective implementation of various schemes and projects…