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05 Dec

Arunachal Pradesh shines as sole state partner in 2025 Hornbill Festival

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh has taken center stage at the 26th Hornbill Festival, serving as the single State Partner and presenting its cultural diversity, traditional craftsmanship, and developing business landscape at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama. The relationship not only highlights Arunachal's cultural diplomacy, but it also improves opportunities for regional cooperation, increased market access, and sustainable tourism. A specialized kiosk near the entrance to the Bamboo Pavilion has become a popular attraction, providing visitors with a glimpse into Arunachal's artisanal environment. House of Macnok is one of the brands gaining popularity, offering handcrafted products manufactured by rural populations, especially women…

05 Dec

‘Kinepna’ – A New Beacon Of Hope For Displaced Tribal Women In Churachandpur

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a heartening initiative that blends compassion with empowerment, a Women Empowerment Centre named “Kinepna” (meaning ‘Hope’) was inaugurated on 01 December 2025 in Churachandpur, Manipur. The center has been established by Assam Rifles to support displaced tribal women, offering them a safe and enabling space to rebuild their lives through skill development and community support. The inauguration was graced by the President of the Assam Rifles Wives Welfare Association (ARWWA), who formally opened the center in the presence of over 150 personnel and attendees. The event witnessed the participation of several Civil Society Organisations, reflecting a strong spirit of…

05 Dec

Samsung To Announce 2026 DX Vision At CES First Look Event On January 4

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung Electronics will host The First Look on January 4 at 7:00 PM PST [8.30 AM IST on January 5] in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas. At the event — set to take place two days before the opening of CES 2026, the world’s largest IT and consumer electronics show — the company will unveil its vision for the DX (Device eXperience) Division in 2026, along with new AI-driven customer experiences. TM Roh, CEO and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division, will be the keynote speaker for The First Look. SW Yong, President and Head of the…

05 Dec

Tinder’s Year in Swipe™ 2025: Hope is hot, and bare-minimal is not—from clear-coding to hot tech dating

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Tinder’s Year in Swipe™ 2025 reveals that young singles across India, including Kolkata, are stepping into 2026 with a renewed focus on clarity, emotional honesty and confident communication. The findings show a strong shift away from confusion-filled dating patterns toward clear intentions and meaningful conversations. According to Tinder, emerging trends like Clear-Coding where singles state exactly what they want and Hot-Take Dating, where values and opinions shape attraction, are reshaping how young people connect. In 2025, 64% of users said emotional honesty is what dating needs most, while 60% felt clearer communication is essential. Kolkata, one of Tinder’s top metros…

05 Dec

Obesity-cancer link tied to diet, not just weight

Banasree SarkarHealth

“You are what you eat” isn’t just a saying—it’s increasingly becoming a medical truth. A groundbreaking new study has uncovered compelling evidence that certain types of dietary fat—not just body fat—may play a critical role in cancer development among people with obesity. In a decade-long investigation, researchers discovered that the source of fat in the diet, rather than the amount of fat stored in the body, has a significant influence on tumor growth. The study, recently published in Nature Metabolism, reveals that animal-based fats such as lard, beef tallow, and butter actively weaken the immune system’s ability to fight cancer…

04 Dec

83.99% of voters participated in LADC polls; all stations saw orderly voting

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) elections saw a very high voter turnout on Wednesday, with 83.99 per cent of more than 47,000 voters casting their ballots. A senior election official said the polling went on smoothly and remained peaceful throughout the day. Mizoram State Election Commissioner H. Lalthlangliana informed that voting began at 7 am and continued till 4 pm in all 111 polling stations. He said there were no law and order issues reported from any part of the district during the nine hours of polling. According to the Election Commission, out of the total 56,873 registered voters,…

04 Dec

Fenesta expands in Arunachal Pradesh with first Pasighat showroom

Business BureauBusiness

Fenesta, India’s leading brand for premium windows and doors, has strengthened its presence in Arunachal Pradesh with the launch of its first showroom in Pasighat, marking its second in the state. The new facility, operated by Empire Interior, is located at 2 Mile Area and showcases the company’s full range of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, solid panel doors, facades, and premium hardware solutions. Fenesta said the Pasighat showroom aims to meet the evolving architectural requirements and lifestyle expectations of homeowners, architects, and builders in the region. Designed as an experience centre, it will enable customers to evaluate product…

04 Dec

Meesho’s unusual and bold anchor allocation call exposes growing tensions in new-age tech IPOs

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Meesho’s choice to allocate an unusually large portion of its ₹2,439-crore anchor book to SBI Mutual Fund was made directly by its leadership rather than by its investment bankers, according to several people aware of the discussions. The decision highlights a broader trend in India’s IPO market, where companies are increasingly holding early conversations with potential investors, negotiating allocations themselves and, at times, disregarding banker advice. The situation also underscores the lack of a clear framework for “fair” anchor distribution, leaving room for subjective calls that can trigger disagreements among institutional investors. The allocation sparked rare dissent among major funds.…

04 Dec

Tripura establishes skill-training hubs for women in border regions in collaboration with the land port authority

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Directorate of Skill Development has entered into a new partnership with the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) to expand skill training opportunities for women living in border areas. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on December 4 at the office of the Director of Skill Development. Under this agreement, the existing infrastructure at the Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP) will now be used to run dedicated training programmes for women. The facilities include a 30-seater conference hall, a smart classroom, meeting rooms and other training spaces. These will be made available from the last week of…

04 Dec

Global Conference On His Holiness The Sixth Dalai Lama Underway In Tawang

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The inaugural ceremony of the four-day International Conference on the Cultural and Historical Significance of His Holiness the Sixth Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso, was held on Wednesday attended by scholars, monks and delegates from India and across the world. “The first-ever International Conference began with the sacred Mandala offering. This gathering marks a global effort to build a clearer and well-researched understanding of his life, legacy and timeless relevance,” Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who attended the inaugural ceremony of the conference took to social media later to express his thoughts.“Offered prayers at the sacred Tawang Monastery ahead…