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24 May

Tide empowers MSMEs across Bharat with unified digital business platform

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Tide India is transforming how small businesses operate across Bharat by offering a single digital platform that simplifies finance, administration, and payments for MSMEs. From hardware shops in Howrah to tuition centers in Kharagpur, entrepreneurs in West Bengal are adopting Tide’s app to overcome traditional hurdles like paperwork, long queues, and credit access issues. The app allows users to register businesses via Udyam, apply for GST credentials online, make digital payments through UPI, and manage money transfers effortlessly. It also connects MSMEs with lending partners for quick credit access and offers fixed deposits yielding up to 9.1% interest. Soon, the…

24 May

Tide empowers Assam’s MSMEs with unified digital platform, revolutionizes business management

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Small businesses across Assam are rapidly adopting Tide, a comprehensive digital business management platform that streamlines finance, payments, and administration through a single mobile app. From hardware shops in Maligaon to tuition centres in Kamrup Metro, local entrepreneurs are shedding cumbersome paperwork and long queues, gaining instant access to services like Udyam registration, GST application, and government schemes. Tide’s user-friendly design caters even to first-time smartphone users, offering seamless UPI payments, easy credit access, and fixed deposits with attractive interest rates up to 9.1%. The upcoming Tide NCMC card promises further convenience for travel across metros and public transport. Gurjodhpal…

24 May

What to expect during your fertility clinic visit (It’s not what you think)

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Hesitation is normal. Most couples are anxious before en-tering a fertility clinic. Reading and. knowing about fertility treatments may not be enough and there tends to a lot of questions around what it would be like inside a fertility clinic. Will there be too many tests? Will they recommend IVF immediately? What if something is actually wrong? What will others say? But here's the reality: infertility is a medical condition-not a measure of your worth. Just like you visit doc tors for any other health issue, seeing a fertility specialist for your reproduc-tive health is no different. At a fertility…

24 May

Nagaland man survives high-risk heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

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A 57-year-old patient from Nagaland, Mr. Akuminba, has made a successful recovery after undergoing high-risk open-heart surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. The patient was battling multiple critical conditions including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, chronic hypertension, severe renal dysfunction requiring dialysis, and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), complicated by a failed angioplasty attempt elsewhere. Upon arrival at Amrita Hospital in a critical state, a team led by Dr. Urmila Anandh and Dr. Sameer Bhate, Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, initiated urgent dialysis followed by a complex Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedure using three grafts. Mr. Akuminba’s heart function was severely…

23 May

Silver futures gain on fresh demand

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New Delhi, May 22: Silver prices rose by Rs 475 to Rs 98,720 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as participants increased their bets.At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for July delivery rose marginally by Rs 475, or 0.48 percent, to Rs 98,720 per kg in a business turnover of 16,914 lots.Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices.Globally, silver was trading 0.61 percent lower at $32.44 per ounce in New York.

23 May

Shahid Kapoor joins Taapsee Pannu as Vogue Eyewear’s new brand ambassador in India

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Vogue Eyewear has announced Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor as its newest brand ambassador, joining Taapsee Pannu in a dynamic campaign celebrating individuality and self-expression. The campaign, titled the ‘No Rules Club,’ highlights the brand’s ethos of living life unapologetically and on one’s own terms. Set in a modern, gallery-inspired space, the campaign film features Shahid and Taapsee blending playful banter with introspective moments, emphasizing that style, like art, thrives in freedom. Shahid Kapoor expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Style to me has always been about self-expression without boundaries.” Taapsee Pannu echoed this sentiment, sharing her excitement about inspiring fans…

23 May

Samsung expands ‘Galaxy Empowered’ programme to Bhutan, boost tech in classrooms

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Samsung India has extended its innovative ‘Galaxy Empowered’ education initiative to Bhutan, launching an immersive programme aimed at equipping teachers from remote Bhutanese schools with cutting-edge technology and teaching tools. The initiative, originally launched in India in December 2024, focuses on preparing educators for future-ready classrooms through hands-on workshops and collaborative learning. Educators from diverse regions across Bhutan, including Samtse, Gelephu, and Punakha, participated in the Gurugram immersion, experiencing Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem — smartphones, tablets, flipboards, and AI-powered educational applications. The programme, in partnership with Bhutan’s Ministry of Education, aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning in underserved…

22 May

PNB donates mortuary van to Siliguri District Hospital under CSR initiative

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Punjab National Banks Circle Office in New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) reaffirmed its commitment to community welfare by donating a mortuary van to Siliguri District Hospital on Thursday as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.The formal handover took place at the hospital premises, in the presence of key dignitaries including Siliguri Mayor Shri Gautam Deb, Dr. Tulsi Pramanik, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Darjeeling District, and Dr. Chandan Ghosh, Superintendent of the hospital. Senior PNB officialsShri Sanjiv Kumar, Zonal Manager of Durgapur Zone, and Smt. Sarita Singh, Circle Head of the New Jalpaiguri Circlewere also present. The donated mortuary…

22 May

NALCO Q4 profit inflation 100% to Rs 2,067 crore

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New Delhi, May 21: State-owned NALCO on Wednesday reported a more than two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,067.23 crore for the March quarter 2025 on the back of higher revenue from operations.The company had posted a profit of Rs 996.74 crore in the same period a year ago, National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) said in a BSE filing.Revenue from operations in January-March FY25 rose to Rs 5,267.83 crore from Rs 3,579.05 crore a year ago.The PSU's profit in FY25 rose to Rs 5,267.94 crore from Rs 1,988.46 crore in FY24. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 16,787.63…

22 May

Smart strategies for parents to support children with diabetes at school

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As the new school year begins in Guwahati, parents of children with Type 1 diabetes face unique challenges ensuring their kids’ health and safety. Type 1 diabetes requires constant blood sugar monitoring due to the body’s inability to produce insulin. Dr. Abhamoni Baro, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetes Specialist, Pratiksha Hospitals, Guwahati, said, “Incorporating a regular routine and physical activity into the daily routine of a child with Type 1 diabetes is important for their health and well-being. For parents, integrating structured measures such as diet, exercise and continuous monitoring can positively impact their child’s blood sugar control. It also enhances…