Business

24 Dec

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance unveils Vision Retirement Solution, promises lifelong income and inflation-beating returns

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, on Thursday launched ABSLI Vision Retirement Solution, a new retirement product combining guaranteed income with market-linked growth for lifelong financial security. The solution integrates ABSLI Guaranteed Annuity Plus offering guaranteed annuity payouts for life, and ABSLI Wealth Infinia Plan providing equity-linked returns designed to beat inflation. Customers can opt for premium allocation ratios of 60:40 or 50:50 between the two components, and select payout frequencies ranging from annual to monthly. Guaranteed payouts continue up to age 100 along with a death benefit for legacy…

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24 Dec

Living beyond the pain: 7 ways women can take control of their migraine journey

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Did you know that women are three times more likely than men to suffer from migraines? And nearly 30% of these migraines are due to hormonal changes, especially around menstruation. For many women, migraines aren’t an occasional inconvenience; these are debilitating headaches, leaving many helpless. From hormonal shifts to the constant juggle of work, family, and personal life, the burden of migraines may feel impossible to manage. Yet, millions of women silently endure this daily challenge. Dr. Tapas Kumar Banerjee, Medical Director & Chief Consultant Neurologist, National Neurosciences Centre Calcutta, said, “Although female hormones may have a definite and significant…

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24 Dec

Coke Studio Bharat LIVE takes over Delhi & Guwahati in January 2026: The debut India’s music scene has been waiting for

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Coca-Cola has announced the first-ever public debut of Coke Studio Bharat LIVE, a large-scale cultural showcase set to take place in Delhi and Guwahati in January 2026. The LIVE format marks a shift from screen-based content to an immersive, on-ground experience combining music, food and cultural expression. Designed primarily for young audiences, Coke Studio Bharat LIVE aims to bring artists and fans together under one roof, translating the platform’s focus on folk traditions, regional sounds and contemporary styles into a shared public setting. The initiative builds on Coke Studio Bharat’s emphasis on preserving local musical roots while presenting them in…

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23 Dec

Manipal Hospitals showcases advanced neuro, blood and cardiac care at ‘Anveshana’ session in Howrah

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Manipal Hospitals Group, one of Eastern India’s largest healthcare providers, on Tuesday highlighted its advanced capabilities in neurosurgery, haematology and cardiac care during an interactive awareness programme held in Howrah. The session, organised by Manipal Hospital EM Bypass under its flagship initiative ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’, focused on the rising incidence of neurological, blood-related and cardiac conditions in the region. Senior specialists from the hospital shared insights on changing disease patterns, lifestyle-linked risk factors, the importance of early diagnosis and recent medical advancements. Dr L N Tripathy spoke on minimally invasive neurosurgery for brain tumours, stroke-related complications, spinal…

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23 Dec

Sunfeast unveils Mom’s Magic Ghee Roasted Nuts cookies, evokes nostalgia in new TVC

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Sunfeast has launched its latest offering, Mom’s Magic Ghee Roasted Nuts cookies, in a nationwide rollout, aiming to tap into the emotional warmth and nostalgia associated with Indian kitchens. Announced on December 15, 2025, the product blends cashews and almonds roasted in ghee, promising a melt-in-mouth experience reminiscent of homemade treats. The campaign is supported by a new television commercial conceptualized by Ogilvy. The ad highlights how familiar tastes evoke childhood memories. It shows two hostel friends sharing the cookie, triggering a flashback to a mother roasting nuts in ghee. The TVC closes with the emotional line, “Maa ki yaad…

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23 Dec

Virohan raises Rs 65 crore in Series B to power scalable healthcare education; eyes 1 million learners by 2030

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Virohan, a leading healthcare education provider, has mobilised ₹65 crore ($7.5 million) in its ongoing Series B round led by Japan-based Mynavi Corporation, with participation from Blume Ventures, Bharat Inclusive Technologies Seed Fund and Rebright Partners. The company said the funding will accelerate its journey toward profitability through product innovation, operational efficiencies and strategic hiring. Founded in 2018, Virohan partners with over 20 higher education institutions including UPES, BBD University, Assam Don Bosco University and MIT University to deliver industry-aligned undergraduate programmes in allied healthcare, nursing and healthcare management. It works with more than 2,000 healthcare employers such as Medanta,…

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23 Dec

To drive industry-linked, on-campus innovation, K’taka SSAHE partners with upGrad School of Technology

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Karnataka-based Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SSAHE), a Deemed-to-be-University, has announced a strategic collaboration with upGrad School of Technology to embed an industry-aligned School of Technology within its existing engineering programmes. The partnership aims to support the University with curriculum advisory services and deeper industry integration to strengthen India’s computer engineering talent pipeline. Led by CEO Vishwa Mohan and Chief Revenue & Outcome Officer Mehul Khandhedia, upGrad School of Technology will develop practitioner-led modules, research exposure, build sprints and continuous specialisations from Day 1, supported by AI-first learning tools for personalised learning, skill tracking and academic assistance. The curriculum…

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23 Dec

Truecaller unveils free AI voicemail in India, targets spam calls and expands local language support

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Truecaller has launched a free voicemail service for Android users in India, integrating AI-powered transcription and automatic spam protection. The feature allows users to receive, record and store voice messages directly on their device, eliminating the need to dial voicemail numbers or remember PIN codes. The company said the new voicemail experience places privacy and convenience at the centre of voice communication, as messages are stored on-device. The service supports transcription in 12 Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Urdu, Punjabi, Nepali and Sanskrit, offering personalisation for diverse user bases. According to Truecaller, users can set up unlimited voicemail…

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23 Dec

IBM pledges to skill 5 million Indians in AI, cybersecurity and quantum by 2030

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Global technology major IBM today announced an ambitious commitment to skill five million students and adult learners across India in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing by 2030. The initiative will be delivered through IBM SkillsBuild, advancing the company’s mission to create an equitable, future-ready digital workforce. IBM said the programme will expand emerging technology education across schools, universities and vocational training systems nationwide. The company will collaborate with AICTE to drive hands-on AI learning pathways, faculty development, curriculum integration, hackathons and internships. “India possesses the talent and ambition to lead the world in AI & Quantum. Fluency in frontier…

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23 Dec

Samsung SmartThings first to support matter cameras, expands global smart home leadership

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Samsung Electronics today announced that its smart home platform, SmartThings, has become the first in the industry to support Matter-compatible cameras through the new Matter 1.5 smart home standard. The rollout, scheduled to begin later this month, will expand SmartThings’ existing lineup of Matter devices such as lights, door locks, switches, and sensors by including next-generation security cameras. Matter 1.5, introduced by the Connectivity Standards Alliance in November, adds support for a wide range of camera types and enhanced smart home features including live video streaming, motion detection, event history and pan-tilt-zoom controls. The update also improves closure operations for…

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