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16 Jul

World of Hyatt expands HYROX partnership to India, launches race-cation experience

Business BureauBusiness

World of Hyatt has expanded its regional collaboration with fitness racing series HYROX to India, offering a range of travel and hospitality benefits aimed at racers and spectators attending upcoming events in the country. The expansion builds on Hyatt's role as the Official Regional Hotel Partner for HYROX across Asia Pacific and introduces the race-cation concept to Indian race destinations. As part of the initiative, actor and fitness enthusiast MilindSoman has joined the collaboration to promote fitness-focused travel experiences. HYROX, one of the world's fastest-growing fitness racing series, combines running with functional workout stations in a standardised race format and…

16 Jul

TCS, Google Cloud Partner to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Consumer Industries

nanika EditorBusiness

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a Gemini Experience Centre (GEC) in Kolkata in collaboration with Google Cloud to showcase artificial intelligence-led innovations for consumer-focused businesses. The new facility is part of TCS’s global initiative to establish industry-focused AI innovation hubs. The Consumer Business Group (CBG) Gemini Experience Centre is the third such facility launched by TCS in India, following centres in Chennai and Bengaluru. The company plans to establish 10 Gemini Experience Centres worldwide by the end of 2026, including four in India. The Kolkata centre will enable enterprises in sectors such as retail, consumer packaged goods, and travel,…

16 Jul

Assam Judicial Staff Launch Mass Walkout

Banasree SarkarAssam

Members of the All Assam Judicial Employees' Association initiated a two-day strike at Sivasagar District Court to demand the implementation of overdue service-related benefits. The protest is in response to the alleged non-fulfillment of the Supreme Court's October 7, 2009, order from Writ Petition, following the Shetty Commission's recommendations, alongside other service-related demands. The All Assam Judicial Employees' Association initiated a two-day statewide strike on Wednesday to address numerous longstanding issues and grievances. This action has seen judicial employees from courts across Assam participating, significantly disrupting court operations. Important judicial proceedings and administrative tasks have been adversely affected, resulting in…

16 Jul

Tech Mahindra’s Looming Q1 Earnings: Analyst Outlook and Key Actionable Strategies for Investors

anuprova EditorBusiness

As IT major Tech Mahindra prepares to announce its first-quarter earnings on Thursday, July 16, 2026, investors find themselves weighing a mix of robust profit expectations and broader macroeconomic headwinds. Market brokerages anticipate the telecom-focused company will register a double-digit expansion in profit, bolstered by the ongoing ramp-up of large telecom contracts secured in previous quarters and successful internal cost-optimization programs. Estimates place sequential constant currency revenue growth at a modest one percent, with EBIT margins projected to tick upward toward the fourteen percent mark. While the projected earnings surge paints a positive short-term picture, the ultimate recommendation of whether…

16 Jul

Lisha Das Becomes Youngest Indian Para Cyclist for Glasgow CWG

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Sixteen-year-old para cyclist Lisha Das from Assam's Biswanath district has created history by becoming the first para-athlete from the state to qualify for the XXIII Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.A Class XI student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Biswanath, Lisha has been selected to represent India in the para track cycling event. At just 16 years of age, she is also the youngest athlete in India's contingent for the Glasgow Games, adding another milestone to her achievement.Her selection marks a significant moment for Assam's sporting history and highlights the growing presence…

16 Jul

Nature’s Sleep Champions

anuprova Editorwild life

Although almost all living things need sleep, there can be significant differences between how people and animals sleep. Many species have developed incredible adaptations that allow them to endure harsh environments, sleep while dodging predators, or make long migrations. From birds that slumber in the sky to turtles that breathe through their rear ends during hibernation, these are some of the most fascinating ways that animals sleep. 1.Alpine swifts: Birds that nap in mid-air Alpine swifts are known for spending months in the air during their migration between Europe and Africa. Studies indicate that they can take extremely short naps,…

15 Jul

Assam Announces ₹150 Crore Flood Mitigation Project for Jorabat Under Guwahati Ring Road

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a ₹150 crore flood mitigation project for Jorabat under the proposed Guwahati Ring Road, aimed at providing a permanent solution to the recurring flash floods that frequently disrupt life in the area. Making the announcement during the Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Sarma said the project has been designed to address the persistent flooding problem in Jorabat, a key entry point to Assam. Referring to the recent flash floods that submerged several localities and brought traffic to a standstill, the Chief Minister said the incident highlighted the need for…

15 Jul

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi suspended from Assam Assembly for a day

Paromita EditorAssam

Opposition Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi was on Wednesday suspended from the Assam Assembly for the day after repeatedly interrupting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a discussion on the state budget.Gogoi attempted to interrupt Sarma on several occasions while the chief minister was speaking.Despite repeated requests by Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass to take his seat, the legislator continued to interject.The Speaker ordered Gogoi's suspension after he questioned the Chief Minister over Assam's ranking in the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).Following his suspension, Gogoi staged a protest outside the Assembly wearing a black scarf as a mark of protest against the…

15 Jul

Durand Cup 2026 Guwahati edition: Trophies display ceremony to be held on July 16

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The trophies display ceremony for the Guwahati edition of the 135th Durand Cup will be held on July 16.During the ceremony, the three legacy trophies of Durand Cup will be showcased at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati to the football enthusiasts.Thereafter, on the same day and next day (July 16 and 17) Durand Cup Trophies Tour will be conducted in Guwahati at Assam Legislative Assembly (July 16), Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre (July 16), IIT Guwahati (July 17) and City Centre Mall (July 17).This august moment will be graced by Biswajit Daimary, Minister of Sports & Youth Welfare, Govt of Assam, Kausar Jamil…

15 Jul

Natural rubber plantation of 1.80 lakh hectares completed in ne under project inroad in 5 years

Paromita EditorAssam

Natural Rubber (NR) plantations in North East India under Project INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) have recorded a significant milestone after completion of five years of the initiative.Launched in financial year 2021–22, the INROAD Project helped in creation of 1,79,376 hectares of new NR plantations across 113 districts in the North Eastern region of India over the last five years and is expected to complete 200,000 hectares of new plantations originally targeted. This represents the highest natural rubber plantation expansion in the country within such a short span.INROAD is a landmark and first-of-its-kind global initiative, wherein the…