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13 May

Adventum Student Living raises an additional USD 5 million

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ASL (Adventum Student Living), a leading study-abroad platform that owns the UniAcco, UniCreds and UniScholars brands, has raised a bridge equity round USD 5 million led by new investor Cornerstone Ventures (CSVP Fund) and existing investors as a bridge to its proposed Series B round of USD 20 million.ASL is a unified student lifecycle management platform assisting students in their application-to-accommodation journey with a digital-first approach. To date, ASL has benefitted over 500K students through its platforms. UniScholars has successfully placed students in more than 100+ universities worldwide, providing counselling and support services throughout the admissions process. UniCreds, an extended…

13 May

Motorola emerges as India’s Best 5G smartphone brand

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Motorola, an iconic global smartphone brand known for its legacy in innovation and reliability has emerged as India’s best 5G smartphone brand, according to a survey report published by Techarc, a leading technology research and consulting firm. As per the 3C framework adopted by Techarc, all smartphone brands were evaluated on three core factors that users want in a 5G smartphone i.e., connectivity, coverage, and capability. Motorola with its excellent 5G smartphones portfolio and industry-best performance was the clear winner by excelling in all three parameters. Motorola has always raised the bar to ensure that the 5G experience on their…

13 May

Sittwe Port in Myanmar inaugurated

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Sittwe Port in Rakhine State of Myanmar has been inaugurated by India and Myanmar on Tuesday. The inauguration marks an important milestone in boosting bilateral and regional trade as well as contributing to the state's local economy. The commissioning of Sittwe port will provide better connectivity, increase employment opportunities and increase the scope of development in the region. The port's location makes it strategically important for India's Act East Policy, which aims to strengthen ties with the Asia-Pacific region. Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, and Admiral Aung San, Deputy Prime Minister of Myanmar were…

13 May

Royaloak Furniture inaugurates its 1st signature store in Siliguri

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India’s No. 1 Furniture Brand Royaloak has launched its new store at Siliguri. The inauguration & lamp lighting ceremony was done by Ranjan Sarkar, Deputy Mayor, Siliguri Municipal Corporation in the presence of Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman, Royaloak along with Mathan Subramaniam, MD, Royaloak, Abhijit Bhowmick, Biswanath Ghosh & Mrs. Mitali Ghosh, Franchise owners, Kiran Chabbria, Franchise Head, Royaloak, and Kailash Chand Agarwal, property owner. Royaloak is known for its widest range of products like sofas, recliners, dining, mattress, beds, décor & a comprehensive range of office & outdoor furniture. This range comprises of ‘International Country Collection’ which feature the finest…

13 May

Musk appoints Linda Yaccarino as CEO of Twitter

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Linda Yaccarino, widely publicized to become Twitter's new CEO, has resigned as head of advertising from NBCUniversal, effective immediately. Earlier on Friday, Musk said he had found a new chief executive for the social media site but did not name the person. NBC parent Comcast CMCSA. also said last month that NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell was leaving after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a woman at the company, his departure another major blow to the company following an allegation that prompted an investigation. Advertising President Mark Marshall will step down as interim chairman of NBCUniversal's advertising and partnerships group.…

12 May

#BoycottStarbucks trends online for an inclusive advert

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Coffeehouse Company Starbucks has filmed a new advertisement and released it on their social media platforms. The newly designed ad features a transgender woman who visits coffee house to meet her parents. The transgender woman was named as Arpit by her father but later on after realising the reality she named herself as Arpita and started dressing as a girl, due to which her father was disappointed and was not willing to accept her. But when she went to meet her parents in coffee outlet after a longtime, her dad orders the coffee, the Starbucks employee calls her name out…

12 May

Elon Musk says new Twitter chief has been hired

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Elon Musk has announced that he will stepdown from the post of Twitter CEO and has found a new CEO, the name of the same has not been publicized yet. But he gave a hint that the hired CEO is a woman and will take over the responsibility in roughly 6 weeks. "My role will transition to being exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops," the billionaire added in a tweet about the announcement. Earlier, while testifying, Musk said 'I expect to reduce my time at Twitter and find somebody else to run Twitter over time.' After few…

12 May

IBM to tighten data security with the help of End-to-End Quantum-Safe Technology

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IBM announced new IBM Quantum Safe technology, a comprehensive set of tools and capabilities combined with IBM's deep security expertise, designed to help organizations prepare for the post-quantum era. It is designed to be an end-to-end solution for organizations, including governmental agencies, as they prepare for the post-quantum era. IBM has developed IBM Quantum Safe technology to protect against security risks associated with quantum technology, such as the ability to break the most widely used security protocols. This technology is based on its expertise in cryptography, quantum computing, and critical infrastructure. IBM Quantum Safe Explorer, Advisor, and Remediator are capabilities…

12 May

Spark Minda Wipers, Quality and Safety Assured

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Spark Minda has announced the availability of premium soft wiper blades for four-wheeler SUVs, MUVs, Commercial Vehicles and three-wheelers. Spark Minda strives to provide customers with the best choice to upgrade their wiper blades, ensuring clear visibility and safe driving experience. Spark Minda continues to be one of the leading players in the wiper category. Designed to provide clear and unobstructed visibility even during extreme weather conditions, Spark Minda wipers ensure utmost safety while driving. Wipers ensure perfect vision through Wind Shield Glass by making things visible in their actual size, guaranteeing the safety of the driver. Spark Minda wiper…

12 May

Tata Motors unveils the new Nexon EV MAX

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Committed to the rapid electrification of mobility, Tata Motors launched an extension to its bestselling EV in the personal mobility segment, the new Nexon EV MAX, at an attractive starting price of NPR 46.49 lakh for 7.2 kW charging option in Nepal. With this launch, Tata Motors is taking the lead to enhance the appeal of EVs and expand the market with a new offering for customers who are looking for longer intercity travel. The Nexon EV MAX is powered by Ziptron technology and will come in 3 colours: Intensi-Teal, Daytona Grey and Pristine White. It has a 40.5 kWh…