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Costa Coffee, part of The Coca-Cola Company, has reintroduced its popular Maple Hazel Menu in India, following last year’s strong response. The seasonal range, blending the rich taste of hazelnut with golden maple notes, is available as a Hot Latte, Iced Latte, and Frappe, offering coffee lovers a warm, indulgent experience this autumn. Aparna Chopra, Head of Franchise Emerging Markets - India, SEA & Japan, said, “Driven by strong consumer demand, Maple Hazel creations have become a tradition for Gen Z and millennials, combining indulgent flavours with visual appeal. With over 20 years in India, Costa Coffee continues to create…

Tata Salt, India’s market-leading iodized salt brand, is driving nationwide iodine awareness ahead of World Iodine Deficiency Day (WIDD), highlighting the micronutrient’s critical role in child cognitive development. From an economic perspective, the campaign underscores the link between health interventions and market expansion, as increased awareness of iodized salt can stimulate demand across urban, semi-urban, and rural regions. According to the India Iodine Survey 2018-19, 76.3% of households consume adequate iodized salt, yet only 22.4% fully understand its benefits, signaling untapped growth potential for the category. Tata Salt’s audio-led campaign, ‘Namak ho Tata ka… Tata Namak,’ now reaches transit hubs…

LG Electronics India Ltd. (LGEIL) on Tuesday unveiled its new “Essential Series,” a range of home appliances designed specifically for Indian consumers under the campaign “Har Ghar Appliances, Har Ghar Happiness.” Developed after extensive insights from over 1,200 families across India, the series emphasizes durability, practical design, and affordability. The lineup includes a double door frost-free refrigerator with larger vegetable storage, a fully automatic top-load washing machine built for low water pressure and humid conditions, a room air conditioner with energy-saving features like Energy Manager+ and Diet Mode+, and a convertible oven with Indian Auto Cook menus, air fry, and…

Ashoka University, India’s leading institution in interdisciplinary Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities, has opened the application window for the 2026 intake of its Undergraduate Programme on Monday, October 13, 2025. Applicants can choose from a wide range of undergraduate offerings that combine academic excellence with experiential and interdisciplinary learning.  The 2025-2026 Admissions cycle introduces several significant updates, reflecting Ashoka’s vision to broaden access, offer multiple academic pathways, and support high-achieving students across India. Key Highlights for the 2026 Admissions Cycle: Ashoka University reaffirms its commitment to financial inclusivity by announcing 500 merit and need-based scholarships across all…

Renowned sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar is returning to India for a landmark six-city tour celebrating three decades on stage. Presented by Kotak Mahindra Bank – Solitaire, the tour will cover Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, and Kolkata in January and February 2025, showcasing her genre-defying blend of Indian classical music, jazz, electronica, and ambient textures. Kotak Credit Cardholders will enjoy exclusive presale access on Skillbox starting 24th October, ahead of general ticket sales. Frederick Dsouza, Business Head – Credit Cards, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said, “Partnering with Anoushka Shankar for her 30-year celebration tour is a proud moment for Kotak. Her…

Dr. G. Sudhakar, Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad says, A silent but serious health condition, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects millions of people worldwide and is becoming more prevalent in India. Characterized by slow loss of renal function, CKD generally progresses unchecked until late stages, early identification and prevention is crucial. For Indian families, understanding preventive measures to CKD can dramatically minimize its occurrence and impact. The first line of defense is prevention. This entails changing lifestyle risk factors that lead to the development of CKD. In India, diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic…