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22 Nov

CDSL launches Ideathon inviting students to reimagine investor education and engagement for Atmanirbharta

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Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), Asia’s first listed depository and custodian of over 16.7 croredemat accounts, has launched its inaugural Reimagine Ideathon, aimed at encouraging students to reimagine investor education and engagement in India. The initiative forms part of the 3rd Edition of CDSL’s Annual Reimagine Symposium. The Ideathon seeks innovative solutions to make market participation more responsible, inclusive, and accessible, leveraging technology, gamification, behavioral nudges, and community-building. Participants are expected to develop ideas grounded in three core principles: Empowerment, Inclusion, and Trust. CDSL manages over 21 crore investor accounts and sees significant potential to deepen market participation while…

22 Nov

Workplace Health 2030: Godrej Industries Group and Global Partners aim to reinvent well-being for new era of work

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Godrej Industries Group, in collaboration with The Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces (GCHW) and Arogya World, will host the Global Summit 2025 and the 14th Annual Healthy Workplace Conference on November 20–21 at Godrej One, Mumbai. Themed “Workplace Health 2030: Redefining the Future, From Wellness to Vitality,” the two-day event will bring together global leaders, health experts, and corporate changemakers to explore holistic well-being, mental health parity, AI-driven predictive health, empathetic leadership, and ESG-linked wellness metrics. Keynote speakers include Dr. Rati Godrej, Banmali Agrawala, and Sumit Mitra, with insights from international experts such as Hector Garcia and representatives from OECD,…

22 Nov

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour ushers in ‘The Futureverse of Fashion’ at its Gurugram edition

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Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has ushered in ‘The Futureverse of Fashion’ at its Gurugram edition, with a groundbreaking exploration of how technology, design, and immersive storytelling are reimagining the very experience of fashion. Taking a leap from this year’s theme of defining Fashion’s Next Move, this edition presented an incredibly immersive visual spectacle that took haute couture beyond fabric and form into the digital era of AI, code & interaction. The showcase led with the creative forces of designer Falguni and Shane Peacock, alongside the Fashion Tour’s long-standing collaboration with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The ‘Futureverse of Fashion’…

21 Nov

Canara Robeco AMC hits the road in Assam to increase investor awareness

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Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (AMC) has kicked off its investor education initiative, the ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra,’ in Assam, aiming to spread awareness about mutual fund investments across the state. The mobile campaign will traverse key cities including Guwahati, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and Silchar, offering practical learning sessions and guidance on long-term financial planning. The bus began its journey in Guwahati, engaging residents at prominent public spaces and local markets. In Guwahati, one of the region’s largest financial hubs, the initiative has drawn interest from both seasoned investors and first-time participants keen to understand mutual fund benefits. Interactive demonstrations and…

21 Nov

Cotton University in Guwahati celebrated the 77th NCC Foundation Day with patriotic fervour.

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The 77th NCC Foundation Day was celebrated with great pride and patriotic enthusiasm at Cotton University, Guwahati, in an event organised by NCC Group Headquarters Guwahati on behalf of the North Eastern Region (NER) Directorate. The celebration highlighted the enduring values of unity, discipline, leadership and showcased the growing role of youth in nation-building.More than 500 cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings enthusiastically participated, reaffirming NCC’s motto of ‘Unity and Discipline’ and its pivotal contribution to shaping responsible, service-oriented young citizens.The programme commenced with an impressive Guard of Honour, followed by the soulful rendition of the national…

21 Nov

VFS Global to set up visa facilitation centre for 60 countries in Guwahati

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People of Assam and other Northeastern states will no longer have to travel to metro cities for submitting their visa applications."Happy to share that @VFSGlobal has agreed in principle to set up a dedicated visa facilitation centre for over 60+ countries in Guwahati," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared on his X handle after a meeting with the representatives of VFS Global at Dispur last evening."We will be sharing more details soon -- such as countries for which visa application can be made in Guwahati, opening time lines, etc.," Sharma added.VFS Global is the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services…

21 Nov

Kinetic Green and Exponent Energy introduce 15-minute rapid charging solution for e3W, including e-rickshaws and e-carts

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Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Ltd., India’s leading manufacturer of electric three wheelers (e3W) and electric two wheelers (e2W), has announced a strategic alliance with Exponent Energy, pioneer of rapid charging technology. In a landmark breakthrough for India’s electric mobility space, the companies are introducing the nation’s fastest charging solution for the L5 & L3 e3W category—the largest, fastest growing and most widely used segment in the country, comprising e rickshaws and e- cargo carts. This integration promises to redefine operational efficiency and productivity for last mile mobility operators across urban and semi urban India. Under this collaboration, Kinetic…

21 Nov

Nuvoco bags prestigious SAP ACE Award for excellence in customer experience management

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., one of India’s leading building materials companies, has been honoured with the SAP ACE Award in the ‘Disruptor – Customer Experience Management’ category, recognising its outstanding achievements in digital innovation and customer-centric solutions. The accolade acknowledges Nuvoco’sNuvoco Customer Portal – NuvoSETU, a unified digital B2B platform that integrates critical functions such as order management, quotes, payments, account statements, and loyalty programmes across its Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX), and Modern Building Materials businesses. With 95% of cement orders now placed digitally across 13 states and over 5,300 customers onboarded, the portal has streamlined operations, enhanced transparency, and…

21 Nov

Miltenyi Biotec, BRIC-THSTI, and BIRAC announce the launch of India’s first hands-on training program on CGT manufacturing with focus on CAR-T

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BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC-THSTI), in collaboration with Miltenyi Biotec and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), has announced the launch of India’s first hands-on training programme on the Foundations of Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Manufacturing, with a special focus on CAR-T cell therapy. This pioneering initiative is designed to bridge the gap between research and clinical application by equipping early-career scientists and clinicians with comprehensive, practical experience, spanning pre-clinical development, GMP-compliant manufacturing and clinical translation. The workshop titled “CAR-T Cell Therapy Manufacturing Hands-on Workshop and Symposia” has taken place at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster,…

21 Nov

Millie Bobby Brown becomes Yas Island brand ambassador ahead of Stranger Things finale

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Global star Millie Bobby Brown, known worldwide for her iconic role in Netflix’s Stranger Things, has joined Yas Island as its newest Brand Ambassador, marking a high-profile crossover as fans gear up for the show’s season finale. Brown’s adventurous energy and global appeal are set to bring a fresh wave of excitement to the leading leisure and entertainment destination in Abu Dhabi. In a playful nod to her Stranger Things character Eleven, Brown appeared in the Byers’ living room with the famous alphabet wall lighting up to reveal “YAS,” teasing her new journey. Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations, said,…