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29 Sep

Škoda Octavia RS returns to India; pre-bookings open October 6

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Škoda Auto India has announced the much-awaited return of its legendary performance sedan, the Octavia RS. Pre-bookings will open on October 6, 2025, exclusively through the company’s official website. Available in limited numbers as a Fully-Built Unit (FBU), the Octavia RS aims to reignite the passion of Indian driving enthusiasts with sharper design, advanced dynamics, and the iconic RS badge. Ashish Gupta, Brand Director of Škoda Auto India, said, “Earlier this year, we promised that a global icon would return to India. Today, I’m proud to announce that we’ve delivered on that promise with the Octavia RS. With this launch,…

29 Sep

Swiggy brings festive flavours home with ‘Bhog Experience Box’ in Kolkata

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Food delivery platform Swiggy has partnered with seven of Kolkata’s leading Durga Puja pandals to launch a unique ‘Bhog Experience Box’, offering devotees an opportunity to enjoy the rituals and flavours of the festival at home. Priced at a token amount of ₹21, a total of 6,000 curated boxes are available for pre-order on the Swiggy app starting September 28, with deliveries beginning from September 29. Each Bhog Experience Box includes flowers used in puja rituals, sindoor, a clay idol of MaaDurga, and traditional dishes from the pandals such as AlooBhaja, Labra Curry, Kichuri, Luchi, Polao and Payes. Some of…

29 Sep

Transport Corporation of India Limited unveils one of its largest warehouses in Kolkata

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Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI), one of India’s leading warehousing, multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the opening of one of its largest warehouses in Kolkata. The new facility, situated in CGTA Nagar, spans across about 3 lakh sq. ft. on 10.5 acres of land. It is positioned as a hub for Eastern and North-eastern India, and supports cross-border trade with neighbouring Bhutan, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. It is equipped to serve a diverse range of industries including automotive, e-commerce, FMCG, retail, textiles and others. It also offers cold-chain solutions. “Our new warehouse in Kolkata reflects…

28 Sep

BSNL launches indigenous “Swadeshi” 4G network, connect 26,700 villages across India

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), C-DOT, and Tejas Networks, today launched India’s first fully indigenous 4G network, the Bharat Telecom Stack. The initiative, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a digitally self-reliant India, aims to strengthen national security and bridge the digital divide by providing connectivity to 26,700 additional villages. The Bharat Telecom Stack, designed and developed entirely in India, integrates C-DOT’s EPC core applications, Tejas’ base stations, and TCS’ Cognitive Network Operations platform for real-time management. Deployed across 100,000 sites within two years, this network ensures seamless integration with BSNL’s…

28 Sep

Medanta launches year-long “Jaanta Hai Medanta” campaign to combat cancer, begins with breast cancer awareness drive

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Medanta – The Medicity, recently recognized as India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, has launched a year-long campaign titled “Jaanta Hai Medanta” aimed at raising awareness and promoting action against cancer across India. The initiative begins with a focus on Breast Cancer, which constitutes one in four cancers among women worldwide. Highlighting the urgent need for early detection, Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, said, “Cancer care must be evidence-based, humane, and accessible. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and medical research to ensure that every patient receives the best possible care, regardless of their…

27 Sep

Bingo! Tedhe Medhe brings Rockanjali to Guwahati for a high-occtane Durga Puja

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ITC’s Bingo! Tedhe Medhe is set to electrify Assam’s Durga Puja celebrations with Rockanjali, a high-voltage music-on-wheels festival that will transform Guwahati’s streets into pulsating concert arenas. The initiative blends the vibrant spirit of Puja with live rock performances, promising an unprecedented festive experience for music lovers across the city. The Rockanjali tour will feature Assam’s iconic bands, Barnali Collective and Blue Wings, performing at popular city hotspots. The schedule kicks off on Sasthi (28 September) at Latasil Park from 3 PM to 8 PM and continues on Saptami (29 September) at Nehru Park during the same hours. Each show…

27 Sep

DSP Mutual Fund launches India’s first Flexi Cap ETF for long-term investors

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DSP Mutual Fund has unveiled India’s first Flexi Cap Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) – the DSP Nifty 500 FlexiCap Quality 30 ETF – aimed at simplifying long-term investing while ensuring exposure to quality companies across large, mid, and small caps. The ETF tracks the Nifty 500 FlexiCap Quality 30 TRI, a benchmark that dynamically adjusts allocations based on market momentum, automatically increasing exposure to mid and small caps when they outperform and shifting towards large caps in leading phases. The ETF offers investors a low-cost, single-product solution that combines flexibility, quality, and transparency. Since its inception in October 2009, the…

27 Sep

Siemens Healthineers launches ‘Knowing is Comforting’ campaign to ease scan anxiety across India

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Siemens Healthineers India has launched its nationwide ‘Knowing is Comforting’ campaign to address Scanxiety – the stress and fear experienced by patients before, during, and after medical imaging scans. The initiative aims to raise awareness about diagnostic procedures such as Mammography, MRI, CT, and PET CT, while highlighting advances in imaging technology that make scans more comfortable and patient-friendly. The campaign features awareness videos in English and nine regional languages, including Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. According to Hariharan Subramanian, Managing Director of Siemens Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., “Early and precise diagnosis leads to better outcomes…

27 Sep

Zuventus and Sri Aurobindo Society drive inclusive education in Sikkim schools

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Sri Aurobindo Society’s Rupantar, in partnership with Zuventus Healthcare Limited, has introduced Project Inclusion (PI) along with AuroScholar and Project-Based Learning (PBL) in 15 government schools of Pakyong district. The initiative marks a milestone in creating classrooms that support neurodiverse learners while strengthening foundational skills. Under Project Inclusion, 197 teachers enrolled in inclusive education training, with 95 completing the course. Teachers have already identified 35 neurodiverse students and designed 57 personalized intervention plans to meet their needs. This approach, aligned with the National Education Policy and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, equips teachers with practical strategies without…

27 Sep

Grand Shopsy Mela2025 ignites festive shopping frenzy in tier 3 & 4 towns

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Shopsy by Flipkart has kicked off the festive season with its Grand ShopsyMela 2025, witnessing a surge in value-driven shopping across smaller towns. Over 70% of app installs and orders originated from Tier 3 and 4+ cities, reflecting Bharat’s growing appetite for affordable, quality products. Millennials and Gen Z shoppers led the festive cheer, driving strong demand for household essentials, men’s fashion, and footwear. Repeat buyers surged by 44%, signaling growing loyalty among value-conscious consumers. The sale highlighted Shopsy’s expansive assortment of over 1 crore products priced under ₹149 across 1,300 categories, including festive kurtas, home décor, earbuds, and men’s…