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10 Jul

‘Wellness is not an event, it’s a way of life’: Yasmin Karachiwala and Soha Ali Khan share parenting mantras on fitness and food

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Bollywood fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala and actress Soha Ali Khan, despite hailing from different professional worlds, have found common ground when it comes to parenting. In a recent interaction, the duo opened up about how they are raising their children with wellness at the core of their family life. Their shared mantra — “Wellness is not an event; it’s a way of life” — forms the foundation of their approach to movement, nutrition, and daily rituals. Soha Ali Khan, known for her candid takes on motherhood, believes in making movement a joyful and daily habit. For her, it's not about…

10 Jul

Bandhan Mutual Fund unveils multi-factor equity scheme to navigate market cycles

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Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched the Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund, a new open-ended equity scheme designed to leverage a dynamic multi-factor quantitative model. The fund integrates four proven investment factors—Momentum, Value, Quality, and Low Volatility—into one diversified portfolio, aiming to enhance risk-adjusted returns while adapting to changing market conditions. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on July 10 and closes on July 24, 2025. Investors can participate through registered distributors, online platforms, or directly via the Bandhan Mutual Fund website. Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, said, “Multi-factor investing has become a powerful strategy in today’s volatile markets. Each factor performs…

10 Jul

Hindware expands retail footprint in Kolkata with new brand store

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Hindware Limited, a leading name in India’s bathware industry, has expanded its footprint in eastern India with the launch of a new state-of-the-art Premiere Brand Store in Ichapore, Kolkata. Named ‘Tirupati Sales Corporation’, the store marks Hindware’s fourth outlet in the city and the 30th across West Bengal. The new store is designed to provide customers, architects, and interior designers with an immersive experience, showcasing Hindware’s full suite of products. This includes innovative sanitaryware, designer faucets, modern showers, intelligent toilets, and premium offerings from Queo and Hindware Italian Collection. Kolkata continues to emerge as a key market for bathware products,…

10 Jul

Etihad to launch A321LR flights to Kolkata from September 26

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Etihad Airways will upgrade its Kolkata-Abu Dhabi route to the state-of-the-art Airbus A321LR starting September 26, 2025, delivering a premium travel experience across all cabin classes. The airline announced that the new aircraft will feature luxury First Suites, fully lie-flat Business Class seats, and next-generation Economy seating with 4K touchscreens and high-speed WiFi. With the A321LR, Etihad brings wide-body comfort to a single-aisle aircraft, underscoring its strong commitment to the Indian market. “India is a key market for Etihad, and we are delighted to elevate our Kolkata service with our latest A321LR aircraft,” said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial…

09 Jul

Union Bank of India shares downturn 6% as lender sees weakest loan growth in four quarters

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Shares of Union Bank of India fell nearly 6% to a low of ₹141.54 per share after the state-run bank shared its business updates for the April-June quarter of FY2025-26. The bank has witnessed the lowest loan growth in four quarters. The total global business of this public sector bank stood at ₹22.14 lakh crore, up 5.01% to ₹22.14 lakh crore from ₹22.08 lakh crore in Q1 FY2024. Sequentially, it has witnessed a decline of 1.80%. On the deposit front, the total global deposits of Union Bank grew 3.63% year-on-year to ₹12.39 lakh crore in Q1 FY2026. However, it declined…

09 Jul

OnePlus declares the launch of OnePlus Nord 5 Series

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OnePlus is set to launch three new products—OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Nord CE5, and OnePlus Buds 4—on July 8, 2025, at 2 PM IST, continuing its push to deliver flagship-level performance at accessible prices. The devices will be available for purchase starting July 9 and July 12. The OnePlus Nord 5 debuts with the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and Cryo-Velocity VC cooling, promising peak mobile gaming with up to 144fps gameplay. It also features a dual 50MP Ultra-Clear camera setup with 4K video recording on both front and rear, mirroring high-end flagship performance. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Nord CE5…

09 Jul

Aviva Life Insurance bags ‘Product of the Year 2025’ in two key categories

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Aviva Life Insurance has won the prestigious Product of the Year 2025 title in two significant categories—Life Insurance – Retirement Income and Life Insurance – ULIP. The recognition came following a nationwide consumer survey conducted by NielsenIQ for the 17th edition of Product of the Year India. The awarded products—Aviva Signature Increasing Income Plan and Aviva Signature Investment Plan—were voted as the most innovative in their segments. Asit Rath, CEO & MD, Aviva India, called the win a “powerful validation” of the company’s customer-centric product design. Raj Arora, CEO of Product of the Year India, highlighted that Aviva stood out…

09 Jul

HP launches affordable AI-powered OmniBook laptops in India

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HP today announced the launch of its most affordable next-generation AI PCs in India, unveiling the HP OmniBook 5 and OmniBook 3 series. Aimed at students, professionals, and everyday users, the new laptops are packed with cutting-edge AI capabilities including a dedicated NPU capable of 45–50 trillion operations per second (TOPS), promising seamless responsiveness and efficiency. The HP OmniBook 5, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processors, boasts the world’s longest battery life in an ultra-slim design — up to 34 hours. Meanwhile, the OmniBook 3 series is equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors and offers robust AI-powered collaboration…

09 Jul

TAFE secures Massey Ferguson brand rights, buys back AGCO stake in major deal

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Tractor giant TAFE has announced a comprehensive settlement with AGCO, resolving all outstanding issues related to brand ownership, commercial agreements, and equity holdings. As part of the agreement, TAFE will become the sole and exclusive owner of the "Massey Ferguson" brand in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. TAFE will also buy back AGCO’s 20.7% equity in the company for $260 million, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of the Amalgamations Group. While TAFE exits AGCO’s shareholding structure, it will retain a 16.3% stake and support AGCO's board decisions in shareholder meetings, subject to certain exemptions. All existing legal proceedings between the…

09 Jul

Sachin Tendulkar bats for authenticity in organic India’s new campaign

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Organic India, a Tata Consumer Products brand, has launched its latest campaign titled ‘Sirf Naam Se Nahi, Kaam Se Organic’ with cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, urging consumers to look beyond labels and demand proof of authenticity in organic products. As awareness of organic food grows, so does confusion around what qualifies as truly organic. The campaign aims to address this by educating consumers and highlighting Organic India’s stringent quality standards, which include over 600 tests on herbs, direct sourcing from 2,000+ farmers, and internationally recognized certifications. In the campaign film, Tendulkar appeals to viewers to verify the integrity behind organic…