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11 Dec

Shreya Ghoshal announces ‘Letters to Lata Didi’, a powerful, emotional celebration of Smt. Lata Mangeshkar’s timeless voice

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India is preparing for a rare musical tribute as Shreya Ghoshal announced a special showcase titled ‘Letters to Lata Didi’, dedicated to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. The event will take place on 7 March 2026 at Jio World Garden, Mumbai. The announcement has generated strong cultural interest across major metros including Kolkata, where Lata Ji remains one of the most respected figures in Indian music. The concert will feature live arrangements and handpicked renditions of some of Lata Mangeshkar’s most memorable songs. Ticketing will follow a phased schedule beginning December 10 with exclusive presale access for Kotak Mahindra Bank credit…

11 Dec

World of Hyatt and Visa announce the launch of the “World of Hyatt Club Suite Offer”

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World of Hyatt has partnered with Visa to introduce a limited-period “World of Hyatt Club Suite Offer” for Visa Signature and Visa Infinite cardholders across India and Southwest Asia. The offer provides a 15 per cent discount on Club-level rooms and Suites at participating Hyatt hotels, along with complimentary breakfast and evening happy hour for eligible guests. The scheme is valid for stays booked using qualifying Visa cards up to April 15, 2026. According to Hyatt, travellers can also earn five base points for every eligible US dollar spent on room bookings and incidentals. Hyatt officials said the collaboration aims…

11 Dec

Centre Grants In-Principle Nod for New PPP-Model Medical College in Arunachal Pradesh, Namsai Selected as Location

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Centre has granted in-principle approval for a new medical college in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh, as part of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative aimed at enhancing medical education in underserved regions. This college is among 11 approved by the Union Government, which include institutions in Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The PPP model focuses on upgrading existing district hospitals rather than building new campuses, aiming to address the shortage of MBBS seats. Financial support will include up to 30% Viability Gap Funding, potentially rising to 40% during the pilot phase. The establishment of the medical college is expected to…

11 Dec

Two Held in Itanagar Over Alleged Links to Pakistani Spy Network

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Itanagar Police arrested Nazir Ahmad Malik and Sabir Ahmed Mir on 21 November for allegedly spying for Pakistani handlers. The suspects, both from Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, were apprehended after intelligence suggestions of their involvement in espionage. They reportedly gathered sensitive information on Army movements and installations in Arunachal Pradesh, sending it via a Telegram channel. Posing as cloth sellers, they traveled across various districts, including sensitive forward areas. During interrogation, Nazir revealed that Sabir recruited him for monetary gain and directed their spying activities. The police have expanded their investigation and anticipate further arrests while coordinating with multiple…

10 Dec

Mizoram University and Myanmar’s Institute of Chin Affairs strike an agreement for academic cooperation

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Mizoram University has signed a new agreement with the Institute of Chin Affairs in Myanmar to begin academic cooperation and open new opportunities for students from both sides. Officials from Mizoram University said that the Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka and the deputy executive director of the Institute of Chin Affairs, Mai Lucy Mawi. According to the officials, the agreement includes several important areas of cooperation. One key area is the plan to start a diploma course in spoken Burmese at Mizoram University. The agreement also includes admission of students from…

10 Dec

New Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease Progression by 75%

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A significant breakthrough in medical science has been reported by UK doctors in the treatment of Huntington's disease, a devastating and currently incurable genetic condition. A team of researchers delivered a new gene therapy that was found to slow the progression of the deadly disorder by approximately 75% in clinical trials on human patients. This advance, achieved after decades of research, offers new hope for those afflicted and represents one of the year's most important developments in cellular and neurobiology.

10 Dec

Byatikram’s Brain Quest Championship 2025: Guwahati Schools Showcase Intellectual Prowess

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The ‘Brain Quest Championship 2025’, an intellectually stimulating interschool quiz initiative by the Byatikram Group, is gaining remarkable momentum as the elimination rounds progress across several schools in Guwahati. Supported by Presidency University Bangalore as the Knowledge Partner, Mirchi 95 FM as the Radio Partner, and Byatikram Digital as the Digital Partner, the championship seeks to foster curiosity, analytical thinking, and holistic learning among students. With the theme “Battle of Brains: Knowledge Beyond Classrooms,” the Brain Quest Championship 2025 aims to strengthen critical thinking, general awareness, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among Class 11 and 12 students. The format includes a…

10 Dec

VOL 7, ISSUE 45 – The Mileage

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09 Dec

Samsung announces a partnership with Instamart

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Samsung has announced a partnership with Instamart to offer instant doorstep delivery of Galaxy devices including smartphones, tablets and wearables across major Indian metros. The collaboration allows customers to order select Galaxy products on Instamart and receive them in as little as 10 minutes. Samsung said the initiative expands its omnichannel retail strategy by enabling faster access to technology for urban consumers who prefer same-day fulfilment. The move also strengthens its presence across multiple price segments by integrating smartphones and accessories within the quick-commerce delivery ecosystem. Officials from Instamart said the partnership aims to adapt to evolving lifestyles and re-define…

09 Dec

Turkish Airlines signs a codeshare agreement with South African Airways

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Turkish Airlines and South African Airways have signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect on 1 March 2026, enhancing flight connectivity between Türkiye, Africa and major global hubs. The agreement was signed in Geneva by Turkish Airlines Chairman Prof. Ahmet Bolat and South African Airways CEO Prof. John Lamola. Under the arrangement, Turkish Airlines will place its “TK” code on South African Airways services across cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Harare, and Windhoek. In exchange, South African Airways will add its “SA” code on Turkish Airlines flights between Istanbul and several long-haul cities including London, Paris and…