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23 May

Tata Soulfull launches millet muesli range to tap growing wellness market

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Tata Soulfull has expanded its breakfast portfolio with the launch of its new Ultimate Millet Muesli range, aimed at consumers looking for targeted nutrition solutions linked to weight management, protein intake and gut health. The company on Tuesday announced that the new range includes three variants — Tata Soulfull Ultimate Millet Muesli Slimcare for weight management goals, Ultimate Millet Muesli Hi-Protein for protein goals, and Ultimate Millet Muesli Probiotic for gut health support. The products are built around millets as the core ingredient as the company looks to strengthen its position in India’s growing millet-based foods segment. Alongside the launch,…

23 May

NCVET holds first Research Advisory Committee meeting to boost evidence-based skilling policies

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The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), on Tuesday convened the first meeting of its Research Advisory Committee (RAC) to strengthen research-driven policymaking in India’s vocational education and training ecosystem. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE and Chairperson of NCVET. Senior representatives from government bodies, industry, academia, think tanks and research organisations participated in the discussions, including NITI Aayog, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Directorate General of Training (DGT), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), IIM Calcutta, NCAER, TISS, Ashoka University and NIEPA. The committee discussed…

23 May

Isuzu launches leasing model for D-Max S-CAB to boost fleet mobility

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Isuzu Motors India has announced a new leasing solution for its ISUZU D-Max S-CAB, aiming to make commercial vehicle acquisition easier and more cost-effective for businesses and fleet operators across the country. The company said the leasing programme has been introduced in response to the growing demand for flexible mobility solutions in India’s commercial vehicle sector. Under the new model, customers can avail the D-Max S-CAB at an all-inclusive monthly rental starting from Rs 38,999 for a fixed tenure of four years. The leasing package offers zero down payment and covers service, insurance and registration costs, reducing the burden of…

23 May

Bajaj General Insurance launches MHCP EDGE+ with health cover up to Rs 5 crore

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Bajaj General Insurance has launched ‘My Health Care Plan Edge+’ (MHCP EDGE+), a new health indemnity insurance plan offering flexible and customised coverage options with sum insured ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 5 crore. The company said the plan has been designed to address rising healthcare costs and reduce out-of-pocket expenses through a modular structure that allows customers to choose add-ons and riders based on their healthcare requirements and affordability. MHCP EDGE+ offers unlimited reinstatement of the sum insured within a policy year, ensuring continued protection in case of multiple claims. The base plan covers hospitalisation expenses including…

23 May

IET India Scholarship Award launches 10th edition with Rs 20 lakh prize pool

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The Institution of Engineering and Technology has announced the launch of the 10th edition of the IET India Scholarship Award, with the total prize pool doubled from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. Applications for the nationwide engineering scholarship programme opened on May 19 and will remain open until June 15, 2026. The scholarship is aimed at full-time undergraduate engineering students studying in AICTE and UGC-approved institutions across India. Eligible students from any year and engineering specialisation can apply if they have secured a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent marks or a CGPA of 6.0 with all credits cleared. The…

23 May

Coke Studio Bharat revives forgotten war memories through ‘Kachaudi Gali’

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Coke Studio Bharat has released the third track of its Season 4, titled Kachaudi Gali, a Bhojpuri folk-inspired composition that revisits the human cost of the First Anglo-Burmese War through the perspective of a woman separated from her husband. Set in the narrow lanes of Benaras, the song tells the story of a woman watching her husband being taken away by the British Army from Mirzapur to Rangoon during the war. The track highlights the emotional trauma faced by ordinary families whose stories remained absent from mainstream historical narratives. The song features acclaimed singer Rekha Bhardwaj alongside Utpal Udit and…

23 May

Maaza® celebrates 50 years of India’s love for mangoes

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Coca-Cola India celebrated 50 years of Maaza®, marking the journey of one of India’s most recognised mango drink brands since its launch in 1976. The company said Maaza® has remained closely connected with India’s love for mangoes, becoming a familiar part of summer memories, family gatherings and everyday celebrations across generations. Coca-Cola India said the brand has evolved over the decades while retaining its core identity rooted in the taste and experience of mangoes. From campaigns such as ‘Taaza Mango, Maaza Mango’ to ‘Maaza Ho Jaaye’, the company said the brand has continued to strengthen its emotional connection with consumers.…

23 May

Tata Motors Foundation expands rural development programme to nearly 200 villages

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Tata Motors Foundation has expanded its flagship Integrated Village Development Programme (IVDP) to nearly 200 villages across 103 gram panchayats in five states, strengthening community-led rural development in underserved tribal and agrarian regions across India. According to the Foundation, the programme impacted more than 1.15 lakh people during FY 2025-26 and converged with 50 government welfare schemes worth Rs 20 crore to improve grassroots governance, institutional capacity and access to public welfare resources. Launched in 2018 in a single gram panchayat in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, the initiative has now evolved into a wider rural transformation model focused on self-reliance and…

23 May

Indriya launches gold exchange programme to promote responsible consumption

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Indriya has launched its ‘Customer Owned Gold Exchange Programme’, allowing customers to exchange old gold jewellery for newly crafted pieces while promoting responsible gold consumption amid the ongoing nationwide slowdown in fresh gold purchases. Announcing the initiative on May 15, the jewellery brand said customers can exchange old gold of any purity and from any jeweller at 100 per cent value. The programme aims to encourage consumers to reuse existing gold instead of purchasing new gold, aligning with the broader push for mindful and sustainable consumption practices in the country. The company said the exchange process is designed to ensure…

22 May

Skoda bets on premium SUV demand with enhanced Kodiaq range

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Škoda Auto India has refreshed its flagship Kodiaq luxury 4x4 SUV range for 2026 with new technology, enhanced premium features and a wider variant lineup aimed at different customer segments. Prices for the updated Kodiaq start at Rs 36.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated Kodiaq lineup now includes Lounge, Sportline and Selection L&K variants, each offering a distinct focus on accessibility, sportiness and premium luxury. The company has also introduced Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Sportline and Selection L&K variants. These include adaptive cruise control, lane assist, blind spot detection, rear traffic alert and front assist with automatic braking…