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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…

23 Dec

Ambuja Cements effects mega merger in bid to streamline operations

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Billionaire Gautam Adani is consolidating his cement businesses into a single structure to streamline operations and better compete with market leader UltraTech Cement in India’s fast-consolidating infrastructure sector. Ambuja Cements’ board has cleared the merger of ACC Ltd. and Orient Cement Ltd. into Adani Cements, according to a stock exchange filing dated December 22, 2025. The move creates a unified “One Cement” platform, addressing overlaps that remained after Adani Group acquired Holcim’s India operations in 2022. The consolidation also brings Sanghi Industries and Penna Cement—both recent acquisitions—under the same umbrella. Following the merger, Adani Group’s holding in Ambuja Cements will…

23 Dec

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow 2025 showcases AI-driven green innovation across India

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Samsung’s flagship education programme, Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025, held in partnership with IIT Delhi, has spotlighted a new generation of young innovators leveraging technology to accelerate environmental sustainability. For decades, sustainability was perceived as sacrifice, but participants demonstrated how tech-led solutions can reduce waste and carbon footprints while driving economic growth. Under the theme “Environmental Sustainability via Technology,” thousands of students submitted prototypes targeting resource conservation, waste management, clean water supply, and carbon reduction. The winning team, Prithvi Rakshak, comprising three teenagers Abhishek Dhanda, Prabhkirat Singh and Rachita Chandok developed a modular, AI-enabled vermicomposting system that uses smart sensors…

23 Dec

Manipal Hospitals’ ‘Anveshana’ brings spotlight on advanced GI, renal and cardiac care in South 24 Parganas

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Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, one of Eastern India’s leading healthcare providers under the Manipal Hospitals Group, hosted its flagship awareness initiative ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’ in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas on Monday. The session highlighted the rising burden of gastrointestinal, kidney-related, and cardiac diseases across Eastern India and stressed timely diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment. Experts including Dr. Saurav Mukherjee (Gastroenterology), Dr. Rohit Rungta (Nephrology) and Dr. Debopriyo Mondal (Interventional Cardiology) discussed evolving disease patterns, lifestyle-linked risks and advancements in precision diagnostics, endoscopic procedures, dialysis support and catheter-based cardiac therapies such as TAVR and complex coronary interventions. Healthcare…

22 Dec

Samsung to unveil Gemini-powered AI kitchen lineup at CES 2026

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Samsung today announced that it will showcase a next-generation lineup of AI-powered kitchen appliances at CES 2026, featuring upgraded vision-based capabilities built using Google Gemini and Google Cloud. The rollout will include refreshed models of its Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub, upgraded OTR microwaves and slide-in ranges, and a new Bespoke AI Wine Cellar. The Gurugram-based consumer electronics leader said the collaboration with Google marks a major step in AI-driven household convenience. “Samsung will reach a new level of innovation through this collaboration with Google Cloud,” said JeongSeung Moon, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Team, Digital Appliances Business.…

22 Dec

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour ends in Kolkata with daring craft reimagining on Hooghly river

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The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour concluded its 2025 edition in Kolkata on Friday night, unveiling a groundbreaking interpretation of Indian craft. Staged against the iconic Howrah Bridge and set atop the Hooghly River, the finale showcased designer Anamika Khanna’s experimental AK|OK collection, with actor Ishaan Khatter as showstopper. In collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the showcase challenged traditional notions of craftsmanship by dismantling familiar vocabularies such as zardozi, chikankari and mirror work. These elements were reimagined through futuristic tailoring, metallic details and cosmic-inspired visuals. The event unfolded on a barge transformed into a floating stage, complete…

22 Dec

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 champions tech solutions for equal access in Indian sport

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Samsung on Thursday announced the launch of Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025, the latest edition of its flagship education programme in partnership with IIT Delhi, spotlighting technology-driven innovations aimed at making Indian sport more inclusive. Focused on the theme “Social Change Through Sport & Technology,” the initiative drew thousands of student entries from across the country. A key highlight was NextPlayAI, created by IIIT Pune tennis players Aadish Shelke and Bhagyashri Meena. The AI-powered platform uses video analytics and machine learning to spot athletic potential through personalized feedback, enabling high-quality coaching beyond geographic or economic limitations. Other finalists showcased diverse…

22 Dec

KCG student wins national IET India scholarship for solar-powered healthcare innovation

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A Bengaluru-based engineering student has won one of India’s most prestigious undergraduate technology honours for developing a solar-powered healthcare solution aimed at real-world deployment. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on Monday announced Rithika S K of KCG College of Technology as the national winner of the 9th IET India Scholarship Award. Rithika emerged at the top from 43,971 applications screened through a strict multi-stage evaluation assessing academic excellence, innovation, leadership, and social impact. Her project, a solar-powered healthcare kiosk named HEKIO, won the National Finals held in December. She was awarded a scholarship of ₹3 lakh and complimentary…

22 Dec

Britannia NutriChoice announces new millet cookies with Aamir Khan as campaign face

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Britannia NutriChoice has unveiled a new campaign centered on the idea that “one good choice makes the next one easier,” featuring Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as the face of the brand. The initiative seeks to spark everyday conversations around mindful choices, using relatable moments like deciding whether to skip sugar in tea. Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, the TVC films showcase how one small decision can set off a chain of better choices. The campaign blends humour and simplicity through slice-of-life scenes highlighting Aamir Khan’s effortless screen presence. Alongside the campaign, Britannia NutriChoice launched its latest variant – 100% Millets Apple…

22 Dec

InvITs set for strong growth as Bharat InvITs Association releases second industry overview

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The Bharat InvITs Association on Thursday released its second consolidated industry update, highlighting strong growth and increasing investor confidence in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) as a key instrument for funding India’s infrastructure expansion. The update was shared by Chief Executive Officer N. S. Venkatesh, who stressed the need for greater transparency and awareness about the sector. According to the industry snapshot as of September 30, 2025, the assets under management (AUM) of listed public and private InvITs have reached ₹7 lakh crore, marking a more than 1000% rise over the last five years and 16.5% growth in the past year.…