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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced a major upgrade to its Urban Cruiser Hyryder, aiming to strengthen its footprint in India’s competitive SUV segment. With a host of new safety, comfort, and convenience features, the updated Hyryder aligns with Toyota’s vision of customer-centric innovation and sustainable mobility. Marking over 1 lakh units sold, the Hyryder now comes with six airbags as standard across all variants, enhanced structural safety, and an electronic parking brake in select automatic models. The AWD variant receives a performance boost with a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Comfort features include ventilated front seats, 8-way power-adjustable driver seat,…

AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly AdaniWilmar Ltd.) has expanded its personal care range with the launch of AlifeGondhoraj&Neem Soap in West Bengal. The soap uniquely blends the citrusy freshness of Gondhoraj lime—fondly called the 'King of Limes'—with the purifying benefits of neem, offering consumers a refreshing and skin-friendly bathing experience rooted in regional preferences. Mukesh Mishra, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at AWL, said, “This launch pays homage to Bengal’s love for natural ingredients and traditional beauty rituals. It underscores our commitment to crafting locally relevant products that resonate deeply with our consumers.” To support the launch, Alife has…

The grand finale of the Futurepreneurs Challenge at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 saw a powerful showcase of student-led innovation, with JayantChaudhary, Minister of State (I/C), MSDE and Ministry of Education, lauding young entrepreneurs for solving real-world community problems through startups. Addressing a packed house, Chaudhary said, “What stood out to me today wasn’t just the ideas—it was the intent. Each young entrepreneur here isn’t chasing success for the sake of it; they’re solving real problems rooted in their communities.” Chitkara University, Chandigarh, clinched the top prize for Stick Buddy, an assistive device for the visually impaired. Tula’s Institute, Dehradun, earned second…

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has signed an MoU with Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) to establish a cutting-edge Centre of Excellence for Skill Development. Announced at the Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi, the partnership aims to provide hands-on training in high-demand sectors like semiconductors, energy, health, and food. The Centre will offer over 40 online and hybrid courses in emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, VLSI Design, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Smart Manufacturing. It aligns with the Skill India Mission, NEP 2020, and the National Credit Framework, integrating vocational education within academia. The new ATMP Semiconductor Packaging Centre…