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With rising international travel demand from eastern India, Turkish Airlines’ newly launched European lounge at Edinburgh Airport is expected to add fresh value for Kolkata-based passengers flying through Istanbul. The airline, known for its extensive global connectivity, unveiled its eighth lounge outside Türkiye on December 10, reflecting its expanding focus on premium travel services. The 149-seater lounge offers a buffet with Turkish specialties, a luxury relaxation area, prayer rooms, baby-care facilities and flight information displays. It is located near Gate 16 at Edinburgh Airport and is accessible to Business Class travellers, Miles&Smiles Elite and Elite Plus members, and select credit-card…

Employers across Kolkata are preparing for another year of rising employee healthcare expenses, as India’s medical trend rate is expected to reach 11.5% in 2026, according to Aon’s latest Global Medical Trend Rates Report. The projection marks a slight moderation from 13% in 2025 but still remains above the global average of 9.8%. Local HR managers and insurance brokers say this rise is already influencing budgeting discussions in major Kolkata business districts such as Sector V and Dalhousie. Companies are reassessing benefit plans as cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal issues and cancer continue to be the biggest cost drivers. Hypertension and poor…

A medical awareness programme organised by Manipal Hospitals in Burdwan turned emotional as patients shared their recovery journeys after suffering serious neurological conditions.Held under the ‘Anveshana’ initiative, the session brought together doctors, patients and caregivers to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and long-term treatment. Brain stroke survivor Abhijit Das, aged 62, shared how continuous care under neurologist Dr Jayanta Roy helped him regain confidence and stability in life.Another patient, Shakila Banu, a 52-year-old homemaker, spoke about her recovery from myasthenia gravis, a chronic neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness. She credited timely medical intervention for helping her return to…

Axis Mutual Fund has launched the Axis Gold & Silver Passive Fund of Fund, allowing retail investors to invest in both gold and silver through a single product. The fund will predominantly invest in units of Gold and Silver ETFs and will be available for subscription from December 10 to December 22, 2025. The company said the fund is meant to offer diversification benefits and act as a hedge against inflation and currency fluctuations. With a minimum investment amount of only ₹100, Axis Mutual Fund expects more young investors and middle-income earners to explore commodity investing. Investment advisors in North…

Flipkart’s quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, concluded 2025 with an unprecedented performance, fueled by growing customer loyalty, rampant geographic expansion, and deeper engagement across high-demand categories. The platform has recorded 16X growth in orders in H2 2025 and over 53 million unique visitors this year, with Gen Z leading the platform adoption, followed by the student cohort. This was further cemented by soaring customer loyalty, with more than 6 lakhs customers placing a repeat order within 7 days. Flipkart Minutes launched operations in more than 30 new cities this year, with a strong focus on tier 2 and 3 regions,…

Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA; and hereafter referred to as "Cipla") has announced the launch of Yurpeak® (tirzepatide), a one-weekly injectable therapy for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)—two of the country’s most pressing health challenges. Cipla has the rights to distribute and promote Yurpeak®—the second brand of Lilly’s tirzepatide in India, after Lilly received DCGI approval. Commenting on the launch, Achin Gupta, Global Chief Operating Officer, Cipla Limited, said: “The launch of Yurpeak® marks a transformative moment in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus, two of India’s chronic conditions with a heavy burden.…

Tata Motors has unveiled a wide portfolio of commercial vehicles at EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru, including its most powerful tipper designed for deep-mining activities and an all-electric heavy-duty truck. The company said the new lineup reflects India’s growing need for construction and mining solutions and aims to support high-productivity logistics in the coming years. Among the key models introduced is the Prima 3540.K AutoShift, powered by an 8.5-litre Cummins engine. The company said the vehicle is suitable for deep mining where power and safety are important. Alongside this, Tata Motors also launched the Prima E.28K, its first all-electric tipper, and…