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20 Aug

PWNSAT 2026 offers financial relief and a fresh opportunity to aspiring JEE and NEET students

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For students aspiring to crack JEE and NEET but facing financial constraints, PhysicsWallah's (PW) fourth edition of the PhysicsWallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test (PWNSAT) 2026 offers an opportunity to access education and academic support. Free registrations are open to students from Class V to XII and Class XII pass-outs from both PCM and PCB streams. PWNSAT 2026 offers scholarships of up to 100% tuition fee waivers and cash rewards worth up to Rs 2.5 crore. A key benefit of the programme is free education and accommodation support for the top 500 eligible students, selected on the basis of their…

20 Aug

Škoda Auto India drives sedan push with new Slavia, Octavia RS and Superb TDI

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Škoda Auto India has unveiled the new Slavia, strengthening its sedan portfolio with refreshed styling, new technology, enhanced comfort and additional powertrain options, while also announcing the return of the Octavia RS and all-new Superb TDI to India. The new Slavia gets all-new LED headlamps and taillamps with sequential turn indicators, redesigned alloy wheels, refreshed interiors and a new Monte Carlo variant. A key introduction is an eight-speed torque-converter automatic paired with the 1.0 TSI engine, making it the first sedan in its segment to offer the combination. The 1.0 TSI also gets a six-speed manual, while the 1.5 TSI…

20 Aug

IIT Bombay launches e-postgraduate diploma in computer science and artificial intelligence

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IIT Bombay Educational Outreach has launched an e-Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CS & AI), aimed at professionals and graduates seeking deeper expertise in computer science and emerging AI technologies. Designed and delivered by IIT Bombay faculty with Great Learning as the EdTech partner, the one-year programme combines online synchronous and asynchronous learning with an in-person campus immersion at IIT Bombay. Learners can also complete the programme within three years, offering flexibility to working professionals. The curriculum is divided into Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning baskets. Students must complete six courses, with at least…

20 Aug

Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund posts 18.21% CAGR in three years

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Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund’s flagship Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund has completed three years, with its Direct Plan–Growth option delivering a CAGR of 18.21% since its launch on August 14, 2023, against 12.74% for the BSE 500 TRI as of August 13, 2026. The fund’s Regular Plan–Growth option delivered a 16.59% CAGR during the same period. Across the full market cycle, the Direct Plan recorded an absolute return of 65.2%, compared with 43.3% for the benchmark, while the Regular Plan delivered 58.5%. An investment of ₹10,000 in the Direct Plan at inception would have grown to ₹16,513, compared with ₹14,325…

20 Aug

Bata India eyes product innovation and retail transformation to drive next growth phase

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Bata India is banking on product innovation, retail experience, digital acceleration and operational efficiency to drive its next phase of sustainable and profitable growth, the company said at its 93rd Annual General Meeting. The footwear major said its transformation is focused on becoming more agile and consumer-centric, with greater emphasis on contemporary styling, comfort, value and convenience. Bata operates more than 2,000 brand outlets and 775-plus franchise stores, while over 1,000 stores are omnichannel-enabled and 70% offer hyperlocal delivery. The company said its Zero Base Merchandising initiative is operational across more than 800 stores and is targeting over 900 stores…

20 Aug

Eicher Pro X opens first East India dealership in Howrah, targeting growing logistics demand

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Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), has inaugurated its first dedicated Eicher Pro X dealership in East India in Howrah, strengthening its presence in one of the region’s key commercial and logistics markets. The state-of-the-art Future Automobile Agency Private Limited 3S dealership at Dey Motors Compound, NH-6, Chamrail, Kona, offers Eicher Pro X small commercial vehicles in 3T and 3.5T GVW categories across electric, diesel and CNG variants. Spread over about 8,000 sqft, the facility combines sales, service and spare parts, along with dedicated service bays, a display area, customer and driver lounges…

20 Aug

Royal Enfield launches Classic 350 Gorkha Edition at ₹2.10 lakh

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Royal Enfield, the global leader in the 250cc–750cc mid-size motorcycle segment, has launched the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition in India at ₹2,10,684 (ex-showroom, New Delhi), with bookings opening today. The special edition pays tribute to the enduring legacy, courage, discipline and resilience of the Gorkha Regiment. The motorcycle is finished in a distinctive Gorkha Green colourway and carries a bespoke insignia featuring the legendary crossed Khukris. Retaining the Classic 350’s signature upright riding posture and J-series engine, the edition gets an Assist & Slipper clutch for smoother gear shifts and a Type-C USB fast-charging port. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Chief Commercial…

19 Aug

Study finds nutrition supplement improves growth, muscle and bone health in Indian children

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Indian children at risk of undernutrition showed significantly better growth and body composition outcomes when an oral nutritional supplement was provided alongside dietary counselling, according to findings from a randomized controlled trial announced by Abbott. The six-month study involved 223 children aged about 3 to 7 years with picky eating habits who were undernourished or at risk of undernutrition. While all participants received dietary counselling, around half were also given two daily servings of PediaSure, an Abbott pediatric oral nutritional supplement. Children receiving the supplement recorded approximately 2.4 times greater height gain and nearly 15% higher lean mass gain than…

19 Aug

CFA Institute roundtable in Kolkata focuses on building future wealth management talent

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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, hosted a Professors’ Roundtable in Kolkata, bringing together 16 professors from 15 leading colleges and institutions to discuss strengthening wealth management education and industry-academia collaboration. The session, themed “Preparing the Future Generation of Wealth Management Professionals”, focused on curriculum alignment, emerging industry trends, skill development and the growing importance of technical expertise and ethical foundations in finance careers.Sayan Banerjee, Senior Officer, University Relations - India, CFA Institute, said the organisation aimed to create meaningful dialogue between academia and industry and help educators align learning outcomes with skills sought by employers. The session…

19 Aug

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra Launched With 9,100mAh Battery and Dimensity 9500 Chipset: Check Price and Features

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iQOO has launched its latest smartphone, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, in China on Tuesday. The new handset comes with a massive 9,100mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging. The smartphone is available in three colour options in the Chinese market. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500M processor built on a 3nm process. The chipset features one core clocked at up to 4.21GHz, three cores reaching up to 3.5GHz and four cores clocked at up to 2.7GHz. The processor is paired with an ARM G1-Ultra GPU and up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra…