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The widely used marketing phrase “in-built stabilizer” in televisions is often misunderstood by consumers and does not provide the same protection as a dedicated voltage stabilizer, according to industry experts. Modern televisions are fitted with an SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply), a component designed to convert AC power into the DC power required for internal circuitry. Experts clarify that the SMPS does not regulate external voltage fluctuations in the way a stabilizer does, despite the common perception created by the “in-built stabilizer” label. Voltage instability remains a concern across several parts of India. Semi-urban and rural regions frequently experience fluctuation…

India and Finland on Thursday discussed expanding cooperation in skill development, vocational education and workforce mobility during a bilateral meeting between Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary and Finland’s Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between institutions, industries and training systems in both countries to build a future-ready workforce and enhance opportunities for skilled mobility. Both sides highlighted the need to create structured frameworks that enable skilled professionals to access global opportunities while ensuring high standards of training, certification and worker welfare. Jayant Chaudhary…

Birla Fertility & IVF Centre in Howrah has completed two years of providing structured and clinically reliable fertility care, supporting couples through comprehensive reproductive evaluation, transparent counselling, and individualised treatment planning. Part of the CKA Birla Group, Birla Fertility & IVF operates two additional fertility centres in Kolkata alongside its Howrah facility, strengthening access to standardised reproductive care across the metropolitan region. The centre has observed a growing number of couples seeking fertility treatment later in life, often in their late forties, reflecting changing social trends such as late marriages and delayed parenthood. These cases frequently involve age-related concerns like…

As the festival of Holi approaches, Chef Yogendra Negi of Organic India has shared a traditional recipe for Khandsari Gujiya, highlighting the use of organic ingredients and classic festive flavours. The recipe features a crisp pastry crust made using two cups of all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and one-fourth cup of melted Organic India ghee mixed to a breadcrumb consistency before kneading into a firm dough with chilled water. The dough is then rested for at least 30 minutes. For the filling, 200 grams of crumbled mawa is roasted in one teaspoon of ghee until light golden and aromatic.…

Marking International Women’s Day, ITC Sunrise Spices launched Udyoini, a purpose-driven platform to recognise women changemakers across Assam. Organised in collaboration with Red FM 93.5, the initiative felicitated 15 women achievers from different districts of the state whose leadership, resilience and entrepreneurial efforts have positively impacted their communities. The programme brought together several institutional stakeholders and government officials, including Smt. Moyuri Ojha, Director of Handloom & Textiles, Ambari, Guwahati; Smti Manju Rani Gogoi Talukdar, Joint Director, Commissionerate of Industries & Commerce at Assam Udyog Bhawan; Shri Mara Kocho, Managing Director of North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd (NEHHDC);…