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Tezpur University students maintain their academic boycott while waiting for MoE action, ending their hunger strike

Tezpur University students maintain their academic boycott while waiting for MoE action, ending their hunger strike

Students of Tezpur University on Tuesday ended their nine-hour hunger strike after receiving fresh assurances from the Union Ministry of Education (MoE), but made it clear that their wider protest movement is far from over. While the hunger strike was withdrawn peacefully, the ongoing academic boycott on the campus continues, reflecting deep-rooted discontent among the student community. The hunger strike, observed from morning to evening, saw the participation of nearly 200 students and drew widespread attention across the university. Students gathered in large numbers on campus, holding placards and raising slogans to press their demands. Despite cold conditions and physical…
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Care for your skin this winter with California Almonds

Care for your skin this winter with California Almonds

Winter comes with cozy nights and festive cheer, yet it also brings a familiar challenge for many: dry, dull, and sensitive skin. The cold air pulls moisture from our skin, leaving it susceptible to flakiness and irritation. Topical skincare can help, but lasting nourishment starts from within. She explains that winter dryness is not only a skincare concern but also a nutritional one. She highlights the importance of incorporating foods rich in protein, healthy fats, vitamin E, and omega-3, such as fatty fish and California Almonds. Including almonds in your daily diet can nourish the skin from within, helping it…
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Young innovators use AI to tackle health and hygiene challenges

Young innovators use AI to tackle health and hygiene challenges

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025 programme has spotlighted India’s young innovators who are using artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges in health, hygiene, and emotional wellbeing. The nationwide initiative, conducted in partnership with IIT Delhi, invited thousands of students to design AI-first solutions to improve healthcare accessibility. Several standout teams developed practical tools for early detection, mobility support, and inclusive communication. Projects included an AI model to detect subclinical silicosis (Alchemist), a low-cost bionic hand (BRHM), AI glasses converting speech to text (Hear Bright), and a predictive breast health app (Pink Brigadiers). The theme winner, Paraspeak, developed by 16-year-old…
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Ranveer Singh Leads the Charge as Dhurandhar Breaks the ₹550 Crore Barrier

Ranveer Singh Leads the Charge as Dhurandhar Breaks the ₹550 Crore Barrier

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's espionage drama "Dhurandhar" has achieved significant success at the global box office, generating ₹552.70 crore worldwide within just 10 days, according to the producers' announcement in New Delhi on Monday. The Ranveer Singh-led movie, released on December 5, achieved significant box office success by earning ₹58.20 crore nett in India on its second Sunday, marking it as the biggest Sunday ever for a Hindi film. The film has earned ₹430.20 crore in India and ₹122.50 crore from overseas revenues. The film achieved a nett revenue of ₹218 crore in its opening week. In the second week, it…
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Corona Remedies IPO: GMP ahead of listing signals strong debut for shares

Corona Remedies IPO: GMP ahead of listing signals strong debut for shares

Corona Remedies is scheduled to make its stock market debut on Monday, December 15, 2025, with grey market trends pointing to a strong listing. The IPO attracted robust investor interest during its three-day subscription window, closing with an overall subscription of 137.04 times the shares available. Based in Gujarat, the pharmaceutical company focuses on developing and manufacturing products across key therapeutic segments such as women’s healthcare and cardio-diabetes. Ahead of the listing, market sentiment remains upbeat. As of Sunday, December 14, the grey market premium for the Corona Remedies IPO stood at ₹295 per share. With the upper issue price…
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US Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rates for Third Consecutive Time

US Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rates for Third Consecutive Time

The US Federal Reserve announced it has reduced its benchmark interest rates for the third consecutive time in a bid to stimulate the US economy. The global financial reaction was swift, with the Indian Rupee (INR) immediately dipping to a record low of ₹90.42 against the US Dollar (USD) on the news. This movement highlights the significant impact of US monetary policy decisions on international currency markets, particularly in emerging economies.
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HRS Aluglaze IPO to open on December 11, targets Rs 50.92 crore

HRS Aluglaze IPO to open on December 11, targets Rs 50.92 crore

HRS Aluglaze Ltd has announced that it plans to raise up to ₹50.92 crore through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which will open for subscription on December 11 and close on December 15. The shares will be listed on the BSE SME platform after the public issue. The company will issue 53.04 lakh equity shares in a price band of ₹94 to ₹96 per share. The minimum application size for retail investors is 2,400 shares, equivalent to a minimum investment of ₹2,30,400 at the upper price band. According to the company, the funds raised will be used for setting up…
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Guwahati Witnesses Sonu Nigam’s First Solo Concert; Pays Musical Tribute to Zubeen Garg with ‘Mayabini’

Guwahati Witnesses Sonu Nigam’s First Solo Concert; Pays Musical Tribute to Zubeen Garg with ‘Mayabini’

Sonu Nigam's Deewana Tera Tour commenced in Guwahati with a remarkable turnout, marking his inaugural solo concert in the city. Nigam characterized Assam as a unique experience, noting the audience's deep appreciation for music. The concert featured a rich set list, including popular songs like "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "Suraj Hua Maddham," which elicited enthusiastic responses from the crowd, creating an intimate atmosphere despite the event's scale. Nigam expressed his fondness for Assam, highlighting the affection and respect he has for its people. A poignant moment during the concert was his tribute to Assam's musical figure, Zubeen Garg, where…
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Academy of Vedic Vidya launches luxury spiritual lifestyle brand in Kolkata

Academy of Vedic Vidya launches luxury spiritual lifestyle brand in Kolkata

The Academy of Vedic Vidya (AVV) on Wednesday announced the launch of Treasures of Veda (TOV), India’s first luxury spiritual lifestyle brand, aimed at bringing authentic Vedic knowledge into modern living. Unveiled in Kolkata, the brand combines traditional Vedic science with contemporary design and premium craftsmanship. According to AVV, Treasures of Veda is positioned in the high-end spiritual lifestyle segment and is targeted at consumers seeking refined and energetically aligned spiritual products.The brand offers a curated range of gemstones, rudrakshas, healing crystals, yantras and puja kits. Each product is astrologically validated, mantra-energised and Vedic-cleansed to align with individual spiritual needs.…
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Samsung marks 30 years in India, pushes AI-driven innovation vision

Samsung marks 30 years in India, pushes AI-driven innovation vision

Samsung has announced a renewed innovation strategy as it completes 30 years in India, placing Indian talent and local product development at the centre of its next growth phase. The company, which posted revenue of ₹1.11 lakh crore, said its new vision #PoweringInnovationForIndia will expand India-led design, manufacturing, and AI-based technologies across its global portfolio. Samsung said India now houses two major manufacturing plants, three R&D centres, and a design facility, all contributing to products used worldwide. Over 14,000 patents have been filed from India, reflecting the country’s rising role in cutting-edge technology development. Kolkata’s consumer electronics market, one of…
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