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18 Nov

Nourishing a Healthier Future: World Diabetes Day 2025 Highlights Importance of Balanced Diet

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To mark World Diabetes Day, a scientific roundtable in Kolkata brought together leading endocrinologists and nutrition experts to explore how evidence-based nutrition can translate awareness into measurable progress in diabetes management. With over 101 million people in India living with diabetes, there is growing recognition that long-term success in managing the condition depends not only on medical treatment, but also on nutrition and lifestyle choices. Studies indicate that three out of four people with diabetes struggle to maintain optimal glycaemic control, often due to factors such as poor dietary habits, genetic predisposition and sedentary lifestyles. Central obesity further compounds these…

18 Nov

Abbott announces the launch of a new and advanced formulation of Ensure Diabetes Care

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Abbott, the global healthcare company, today launched a new and advanced formulation of Ensure Diabetes Care, designed to help people living with diabetes manage blood sugar, weight, and overall health. Backed by over 60 clinical trials and 30 years of scientific nutrition research, the reformulated product features a triple care system with 4X higher myo-inositol, a low glycemic index carbohydrate blend, high protein, and fiber to aid glycemic control, cholesterol reduction, and weight management. The formula also targets visceral fat reduction, preserves lean muscle, and supports cardiovascular health through a heart-healthy fat blend. Prebiotic FOS and dual fiber blends promote…

18 Nov

Tata Motors commercial vehicles segment posts robust Q2 FY26 results amid demerger milestone

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Tata Motors Limited (TML) reported a strong performance in its Commercial Vehicles (CV) segment for Q2 FY26, highlighting a 12% year-on-year volume growth. Revenues rose to ₹18,370 crore, up 6.6%, while EBITDA climbed 21% to ₹2,211 crore. Profit before tax (bei) surged by ₹469 crore to ₹1,694 crore, supported by improved realizations and higher volumes. Free cash flow for the quarter stood at ₹2,211 crore, marking a record H1 performance despite a seasonally weak Q1. The company’s consolidated numbers showed revenues of ₹18,600 crore (+6%), with EBITDA margins at 11.4% and EBIT margins at 8.8%. Net cash position as of…

18 Nov

Allied Blenders’ ICONiQ WINTER Whisky expands to Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, heat up North India market

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Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has announced the launch of its ICONiQ WINTER International Grain Whisky in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Following strong consumer demand in Maharashtra, the move marks ABD’s first expansion of India’s only winter-focused whisky into northern markets. The brand has seen exceptional growth this year, doubling volumes and market share in the prestige whisky segment. In Uttar Pradesh, ICONiQ now ranks as the No. 2 brand, crossing 1 million cases within just five months of the financial year. Haryana has also recorded significant gains in market share, reflecting robust…

18 Nov

Samsung TV Plus inks first-of-its-kind content deal with leading creators

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Samsung TV Plus, India’s leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, has inked a first-of-its-kind content deal with top global Creators, including the worldwide premiere of Mark Rober’s first-ever dedicated FAST channel in India. The partnership introduces six curated channels, expanding Samsung TV Plus’ portfolio to over 160 channels accessible on more than 14 million Samsung Smart TVs across the country. Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and one of the world’s most influential Creators with over 71 million subscribers, brings his unique mix of science, creativity, and entertainment to Indian audiences. “This channel is a way to spread curiosity…

18 Nov

McDowell’s X Series brings ‘The Flavour Studio takeover’ to Kolkata with bold, playful cocktail innovation

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Kolkata witnessed a burst of creativity, flavour, and experimentation as McDowell’s & Co. X Series hosted the first edition of its ‘Flavour Studio Takeover’ at AMPM Coffee and Cocktail Bar on November 13 and 14. The two-day event marked the beginning of the brand’s nationwide journey to reimagine cocktail culture, following its standout showcase at India Cocktail Week in Gurugram. The celebration brought together Kolkata’s top mixologists, creators, and flavour enthusiasts. Day one featured an exclusive advocacy session for the city’s bartending community, with experts discussing new-age bar technologies, modern ingredients, and innovation. The second day saw an electrifying bar…

17 Nov

In Siliguri, Rozgar Mela 2.0 sees massive turnout as 60+ top companies offer 10,000+ jobs

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The opening day of RozgarMela 2.0 in Siliguri saw a massive turnout on Saturday as thousands of jobseekers queued up for more than 10,000 employment opportunities offered by over 60 leading companies from across India. Organised by the Darjeeling Welfare Society, the fair is drawing aspirants from North Bengal, the hill districts and neighbouring regions. Top recruiters participating in the fair include HDFC, Axis Bank, Bandhan Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Electronics, Taj Group, ITC, Indigo Airlines and Apollo Hospitals, among several other employers offering PAN-India and regional placements. This year’s drive features a 100% in-person process, beginning…

17 Nov

SportEdge Meerut: India’s sports economy gets a boost with model sports hub initiative

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In a landmark move to integrate sports, skills, and entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), along with the SPEFL Skill Council and the British Asian Trust, launched the “SportEdge Meerut” initiative, positioning the city as India’s model Sports Hub. The program aims to strengthen livelihoods, empower women entrepreneurs, and nurture young sporting talent while leveraging Meerut’s ₹1,500 crore sports goods industry, which contributes over 40% of India’s sports exports. The workshop brought together stakeholders from government, industry, finance, and development sectors, including representatives from ADB, World Bank, Microsoft, SBI Foundation, and ONGC Foundation. Discussions focused on enhancing…

15 Nov

For INR 70 crore investment, Godrej Agrovet signs MoU with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh

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Godrej Agrovet Limited on Thursday signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, announcing an investment of ₹70 crore to expand its dairy processing capacity and establish new Samadhan Centres for oil palm farmers. The MoU was signed in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Godrej Agrovet MD & CEO Sunil Kataria, and Rakesh Swami, Group President–Corporate Affairs, Godrej Industries Group. Chief Minister Naidu welcomed the partnership, calling it a crucial step toward strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s agri-food processing ecosystem and creating sustainable livelihoods. Sunil Kataria said the agreement reflects…

15 Nov

Malabar Gold & Diamonds announces the expansion of its flagship Hunger Free World initiative to Ethiopia

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds, India’s leading jewellery retailer and the world’s fifth largest, has announced the global expansion of its flagship Hunger Free World initiative to Ethiopia. Following successful implementations in India and Zambia, the program aims to provide daily meals and educational support to children, targeting 10,000 students in Ethiopia by 2026 with an investment of USD 864,000. The announcement was made at the Malabar International Hub in Dubai Gold Souq, where Vice Chairman Abdul Salam K.P handed over the Letter of Intent to H.E. Asmelash Bekele, Consul General of Ethiopia in Dubai. “Extending this program to Ethiopia is…