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07 Mar

Odisha to showcase culture at first ‘Odisha Utsav’ in Kolkata

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In a major effort to promote Odisha’s rich cultural heritage beyond the state, the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department will organise ‘Odisha Utsav’ in Kolkata for the first time on March 8. The cultural festival will be held at the auditorium of the National Library in Kolkata and is expected to bring together members of the Odia diaspora and cultural enthusiasts from across the city. The festival will be inaugurated by Odisha Culture Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj. During the event, Odia writers based in West Bengal as well as several organisations representing the Odia diaspora will be felicitated for…

07 Mar

Turkish Airlines posts $2.2 billion operating profit in 2025, revenues cross $24 billion

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Turkish Airlines reported a $2.2 billion Profit from Main Operations in 2025, demonstrating the strength of its diversified business model and sustainable growth strategy despite geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and supply constraints in the aviation industry. The airline’s total revenues for 2025 rose 6.3% year-on-year to $24.1 billion, supported by strong passenger demand, particularly in international and premium segments. In the fourth quarter alone, revenues grew 12% to $6.3 billion, while Profit from Main Operations increased 23% to $534 million. Passenger growth remained strong with the carrier transporting 92.6 million passengers, while cargo operations handled 2.2 million tons, generating $3.4…

07 Mar

Aon Study Finds Systemic Barriers Limit Women’s Progress to Senior Leadership Roles in Corporate India

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Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released findings from its study, Gender and Leadership at India Inc, revealing that the leadership gap in corporate India is driven less by women’s ambition and more by how leadership opportunities are structured and allocated. Based on a survey of 1,500 leaders, including over 400 women across over 30 cities in India, the study provides a comprehensive view at how women and men progress through the leadership pipeline and identifies the structural barriers that limit women’s advancement to senior roles. The research shows that women and men demonstrate comparable…

07 Mar

Turkish Airlines partners with Google to launch smart baggage tracking experience

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Turkish Airlines has partnered with Google to introduce a next-generation baggage locating experience, becoming a launch partner for Google’s new Find Hub “share item location” feature aimed at improving the airline’s baggage recovery process. The collaboration marks another step in the airline’s digital transformation efforts to enhance passenger experience. Under the new system, passengers travelling with a Find Hub-compatible tracker tag attached to their baggage can generate a secure location link through the Find Hub app and share it with Turkish Airlines baggage representatives. The link provides precise, real-time location updates, allowing airline teams to locate and return misplaced or…

07 Mar

‘In-Built Stabilizer’ in smart TVs misunderstood, experts urge external protection

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The widely used marketing phrase “in-built stabilizer” in televisions is often misunderstood by consumers and does not provide the same protection as a dedicated voltage stabilizer, according to industry experts. Modern televisions are fitted with an SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply), a component designed to convert AC power into the DC power required for internal circuitry. Experts clarify that the SMPS does not regulate external voltage fluctuations in the way a stabilizer does, despite the common perception created by the “in-built stabilizer” label. Voltage instability remains a concern across several parts of India. Semi-urban and rural regions frequently experience fluctuation…

07 Mar

India, Finland explore deeper partnership in skill development and workforce mobility

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India and Finland on Thursday discussed expanding cooperation in skill development, vocational education and workforce mobility during a bilateral meeting between Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary and Finland’s Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between institutions, industries and training systems in both countries to build a future-ready workforce and enhance opportunities for skilled mobility. Both sides highlighted the need to create structured frameworks that enable skilled professionals to access global opportunities while ensuring high standards of training, certification and worker welfare. Jayant Chaudhary…

07 Mar

Birla Fertility & IVF Howrah marks two years, expands structured reproductive care access

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Birla Fertility & IVF Centre in Howrah has completed two years of providing structured and clinically reliable fertility care, supporting couples through comprehensive reproductive evaluation, transparent counselling, and individualised treatment planning. Part of the CKA Birla Group, Birla Fertility & IVF operates two additional fertility centres in Kolkata alongside its Howrah facility, strengthening access to standardised reproductive care across the metropolitan region. The centre has observed a growing number of couples seeking fertility treatment later in life, often in their late forties, reflecting changing social trends such as late marriages and delayed parenthood. These cases frequently involve age-related concerns like…

07 Mar

Khandsari Gujiya: A wholesome Holi sweet by Chef Yogendra Negi, Organic India

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As the festival of Holi approaches, Chef Yogendra Negi of Organic India has shared a traditional recipe for Khandsari Gujiya, highlighting the use of organic ingredients and classic festive flavours. The recipe features a crisp pastry crust made using two cups of all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and one-fourth cup of melted Organic India ghee mixed to a breadcrumb consistency before kneading into a firm dough with chilled water. The dough is then rested for at least 30 minutes. For the filling, 200 grams of crumbled mawa is roasted in one teaspoon of ghee until light golden and aromatic.…

07 Mar

ITC Sunrise honours 15 women changemakers in Assam through ‘Udyoini’ initiative

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Marking International Women’s Day, ITC Sunrise Spices launched Udyoini, a purpose-driven platform to recognise women changemakers across Assam. Organised in collaboration with Red FM 93.5, the initiative felicitated 15 women achievers from different districts of the state whose leadership, resilience and entrepreneurial efforts have positively impacted their communities. The programme brought together several institutional stakeholders and government officials, including Smt. Moyuri Ojha, Director of Handloom & Textiles, Ambari, Guwahati; Smti Manju Rani Gogoi Talukdar, Joint Director, Commissionerate of Industries & Commerce at Assam Udyog Bhawan; Shri Mara Kocho, Managing Director of North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd (NEHHDC);…

06 Mar

Advances in brain and spine surgery improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes: Experts

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Leading neurosurgeons and spine specialists Dr. Anindya Basu and Dr. Milind Deogaonkar has highlighted the growing burden of brain and spine disorders while stressing that rapid advances in surgical techniques are significantly improving patient outcomes. The experts spoke during an interaction aimed at raising awareness about early symptom recognition and evolving treatment options. During the session, the specialists emphasised the importance of identifying early warning signs such as persistent back pain, weakness, numbness, imbalance, chronic headaches, and changes in speech or vision. According to the doctors, early consultation and timely diagnosis can greatly enhance treatment success and improve a patient’s…