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14 Nov

Digit Insurance bags top honors at AIIA 2025; Jasleen Kohli becomes first Indian to win ‘Woman Leader of the Year’

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India’s leading digital insurer, Go Digit General Insurance Limited (Digit Insurance), has once again made its mark on the global stage, clinching two top honors at the 29th Asia Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA) 2025 held in Singapore. The company won ‘Digital Insurer of the Year’ for the third time in five years, while its MD & CEO Jasleen Kohli became the first Indian to be named ‘Woman Leader of the Year.’ Digit Insurance was the only private Indian insurer recognized this year, reaffirming its leadership in innovation and digital transformation. This marks the company’s seventh AIIA award, including three wins…

14 Nov

Yamaha revamps India portfolio with XSR155, first EVs and youth-focused FZ-RAVE

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India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. unveiled its all-new XSR155, marking the entry of its globally acclaimed modern retro sport brand in India, alongside its first electric vehicles — the AEROX-E and EC-06 — and the youth-centric FZ-RAVE. The XSR155, priced at Rs. 1,49,990 (ex-showroom Delhi), blends classic styling with advanced engineering, featuring a 155cc VVA engine, dual-channel ABS, traction control, and four colour options. The AEROX-E high-performance EV and EC-06 interurban scooter represent Yamaha’s strategic entry into India’s electric mobility space, offering ranges of 106 km and 160 km respectively. Both models integrate smart technology, ergonomic design, and sustainable…

14 Nov

16th edition of Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest presented by Godrej Industries Group concludes successfully

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The 16th edition of Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest presented by Godrej Industries Group successfully concluded on Sunday, reaffirming the city’s place as India’s cultural and literary capital. Over three engaging days, the festival brought together more than 120 celebrated authors, thinkers, and artists from India and around the world. Nadir Godrej, Chairperson and Managing Director, Godrej Industries Group, said: “Through Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest, we celebrate not just stories and ideas, but the spirit of curiosity that drives innovation and progress.” The festival featured an exceptional lineup, including Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan, Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka, former…

14 Nov

Infosys Science Foundation announces Infosys Prize 2025 laureates honouring India’s brightest researchers

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The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2025, recognizing six exceptional scholars for their groundbreaking contributions in Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Each laureate receives a gold medal, a citation, and a prize purse of USD 100,000. Among this year’s winners are Nikhil Agarwal (Economics) for his research on market design, Sushant Sachdeva (Engineering and Computer Science) for breakthroughs in algorithmic theory, Andrew Ollett (Humanities) for his scholarship in Prakrit languages, Anjana Badrinarayanan (Life Sciences) for genome maintenance studies, Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Mathematical Sciences) for…

14 Nov

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 unveils ‘Fashion’s Next Move’ across India

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India’s most iconic fashion platform, Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, has returned in 2025 with a spectacular new edition, setting the stage for what’s next in Indian fashion. Titled “Fashion’s Next Move,” the tour celebrates the bold convergence of creativity, culture, and innovation, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The fashion journey kicks off in Gurugram with “The Futureverse of Fashion” by designers Falguni and Shane Peacock, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Tamannaah Bhatia, merging couture with technology in a stunning visual experience. It will then move to Jaipur with “High Octane Couture” by Abhishek Patni and Namrata…

13 Nov

Samsung expands Care+ warranty plans for home appliances, strengthens consumer trust across India

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Samsung, India’s leading consumer electronics brand, has expanded its Samsung Care+ service to offer extended warranty plans for home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and smart TVs. With plans ranging from one to four years and starting at just INR 2 per day, consumers can now enjoy enhanced protection and convenience for their appliances. The upgraded Samsung Care+ introduces industry-first coverage for software updates and screen malfunctions without physical damage, making it one of the most comprehensive appliance protection programs in the market. “We are committed to enhancing the customer experience with unique benefits such as…

13 Nov

Cipla Health hails FSSAI’s new ORS labelling rule, reinforces ProlyteORS as the #AsliORS

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Cipla Health Limited has welcomed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent directive mandating the removal of the term “ORS” from all food and beverage labels and trademarks unless they meet the medically approved Oral Rehydration Solution formulation defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The regulation is aimed at ensuring transparency and protecting consumer trust by preventing misleading product labelling. Cipla Health’s flagship brand, ProlyteORS, which already adheres to WHO standards, reaffirmed its position as the #AsliORS—a scientifically backed and clinically approved oral rehydration solution that delivers the precise balance of electrolytes, glucose, and sodium required…

13 Nov

TAFE Tractors EV among the top 5 finalists in the “TOTY” Sustainable Category at Agritechnica 2025 in Germany

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At Agritechnica 2025, TAFE – Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, one of the world’s largest tractor manufacturers, has unveiled its next-generation electric hybrid tractor—the TAFE EVX75, while also celebrating a landmark achievement, the TAFE EV28 electric tractor being the finalist in “Tractor of the Year (TOTY) 2026” Award in the Sustainable Tractor Category. Alongside the EVX75, TAFE showcased its new vision guidance system and the new range featuring the 100 HP tractor with a new cab (TAFE 1015), 74 HP orchard and fruit tractor (TAFE 7515 GE), and Compact Utility Series, 65 HP (TAFE 6065), each designed to meet a…

13 Nov

India strengthens Latin America ties with Ecuador, Bolivia and Cuba engagements

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India is expanding its diplomatic and economic footprint in Latin America following Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita’s recent visits to Ecuador, Bolivia, and Cuba. The tour, which began on November 4 in Quito, Ecuador, highlighted India’s commitment to building deeper ties across sectors such as agriculture, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, trade, textiles, health, and pharmaceuticals. During his stay in Ecuador, MoS Margherita inaugurated India’s resident Embassy in Quito alongside Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld and signed a MoU between India’s and Ecuador’s diplomatic training institutions. He also met President Daniel Noboa Azin to convey greetings from Prime Minister Narendra…

13 Nov

JSW Group, Assam government join hands to establish world-class heritage museum in Guwahati

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The JSW Group and the Government of Assam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a state-of-the-art heritage museum in Guwahati, aimed at preserving and promoting Assam’s rich artistic legacy and facilitating global cultural exchange. The museum will be constructed on a 45,000 square feet site at the Sericulture Farm in Khanapara, with land provided by the Assam government and full funding from the JSW Group. It will house national and international artefacts, travelling exhibitions, and cultural showcases. The inaugural exhibition will feature the VrindavaniVastra, a 17th-century devotional textile woven under the guidance of Srimanta Sankardev, currently…