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25 Aug

Uber expands to Gangtok as it enters 100 more Indian cities

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Uber has expanded its operations to 100 more cities across India, including Gangtok, taking its overall footprint in the country to 225 cities. The expansion, covering 18 states and one Union Territory, will be powered primarily by Uber Bike and is aimed at strengthening affordable mobility and first- and last-mile connectivity in smaller cities. The company said the expansion would also create flexible earning opportunities for thousands of local drivers. In Gangtok, Uber Bike will offer commuters an additional option for short-distance and everyday travel, particularly in navigating traffic and connecting with other modes of public transport. In Gangtok, the…

24 Aug

NISM and SEBI hold financial literacy quiz in Kolkata

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The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), conducted the Eastern Regional Round of the National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2026 at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, on August 22 and 23. The two-day competition brought together undergraduate and postgraduate students from Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha, testing their knowledge of financial markets, investment principles, investor protection and responsible financial practices. More than four lakh students participated in the college and online qualifying rounds of the nationwide initiative, with top teams progressing to regional competitions across six zones. In…

24 Aug

Norton Manx R wins global design award for redefining the superbike

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Norton Motorcycles’ flagship superbike, the Norton Manx R, has won the Bronze award at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), becoming the first production combustion-engined sports motorcycle to receive the recognition. The Manx R was honoured in the Automotive and Transportation category at the awards organised by the Industrial Designers Society of America. The award was received by Darren McNeill, Head of Marketing at Norton US, during the IDEA Ceremony and Gala in Pasadena, California. Designed under Norton’s new Resurgence strategy, the Manx R adopts a reductive design approach, moving away from aggressive winglets, excessive creases and racing graphics.…

22 Aug

Six Bengal innovators enter Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national Top 40

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Six young innovators from West Bengal have secured places in the national Top 40 of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, with their technology-based ideas focusing on wage transparency, accessibility for people with hearing and speech disabilities, and elderly care. The innovators — Rahul Gupta, Anushka Gupta, Sayak Samanta, Soufir Rahman, Shourjiya Chakraborty and Aishi Mukhopadhyay — are developing three solutions under the programme. While Rahul and Anushka are exploring an AI-based tool to simplify minimum wage information, Sayak and Soufir are developing Sign Bridge AI to translate sign language into speech and text in real time. Shourjiya and Aishi are…

22 Aug

Godrej Yummiez taps sub-₹100 monsoon snacking trend with affordable frozen range

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As monsoon-season snacking gains momentum, Godrej Yummiez is pushing affordable frozen food options through Swiggy, offering products such as Chicken Nuggets, Cheese Corn Nuggets and Potato Bites at prices below ₹100. The range includes Chicken Nuggets at ₹99, while Cheese Corn Nuggets and Potato Bites are priced at ₹89, with actual selling prices varying by location and promotional offers. The company said the ready-to-prepare products are aimed at consumers seeking quick and convenient options for work-from-home breaks, office snacking, evening chai-time and movie nights. The growing availability of smaller packs is also making frozen snacks more accessible for consumers looking…

21 Aug

How an IIM Calcutta Alumnus Is helping Indian families save ₹137 Crore on medicines with PlatinumRx

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PlatinumRx, the Bengaluru-based platform helping Indian households cut their medicine bills by offering trusted branded generic alternatives, has now crossed ten lakh patients served nationwide and Indian families saving ₹137 Crore on medicines. Growing up, Piyush an IIM Calcutta alumnus noticed a pattern that played out in countless Indian households. People with chronic conditions bought the same medicines month after month, often for years or even a lifetime. Families simply paid whatever the prescription cost, rarely stopping to ask if an equally effective, lower-priced alternative with the exact same composition was available. For most Indian households, that was just how…

21 Aug

InfinityDAO targets US$1 billion insurance programme to strengthen IDL ecosystem protection

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InfinityDAO, the AI-driven decentralised finance ecosystem behind the IDL token, is moving to establish an institutional-scale insurance protection programme with an aggregate insured value of up to US$1 billion, aimed at strengthening risk management, user protection and institutional credibility in the digital-asset market. The proposed programme is being arranged through a UK-based specialist crypto insurance syndicate, with final policy issuance, underwriting terms, limits and exclusions still subject to completion. The insurance framework is designed to cover five principal areas, including token default, platform default, crime and digital-asset theft, directors and officers liability, and qualifying ecosystem and stakeholder interests. InfinityDAO operates…

21 Aug

Six Bengal innovators enter Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national Top 40

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Six young innovators from West Bengal have secured places in the national Top 40 of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, with technology-led ideas focused on wage transparency, communication accessibility and the wellbeing of elderly people living alone. Rahul Gupta and Anushka Gupta from Kolkata are developing an AI-based solution aimed at simplifying complex minimum wage information and making it easier for workers in sectors such as construction, domestic work and agriculture to understand their entitlements. Sayak Samanta and Soufir Rahman are working on Sign Bridge AI, which explores real-time translation of sign language into speech and text to improve communication…

21 Aug

Binance donates Rs 3.3 crore to Goonj for Assam flood relief

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Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, has announced a donation of Rs 3.3 crore ($350,000) to Goonj’sRahat Initiative to support emergency relief and recovery efforts for families affected by devastating floods in Assam. The contribution is expected to reach around 27,500 families across 349 flood-affected villages in Golaghat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Bajali, Dhemaji, Sonitpur and Jorhat districts. The funds will support the distribution of essential relief materials, including household items, hygiene supplies, tarpaulins and other necessities based on the requirements of affected communities. According to the release, floods have affected more than 12 lakh people across 25 districts and 2,734…

21 Aug

BPCL expands Bharatgas Lite ZIP to four Odisha cities

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has expanded its Bharatgas Lite ZIP LPG offering to Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Cuttack and Rourkela in Odisha, as part of its nationwide rollout across 100 cities. The premium convenience-led proposition combines lightweight composite LPG cylinders with Instant New Connection and Express Delivery services. The Bharatgas Lite composite cylinder is lightweight, corrosion-free and transparent, allowing consumers to view the LPG level while making handling easier. BPCL said the offering is aimed at meeting changing consumer expectations, particularly among working professionals, students, young families, senior citizens and the floating population. In Bhubaneswar, the rollout comes amid growing demand…