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07 Nov

Zomato’s ‘District’ & Kotak Solitaire Card roll out exclusive luxury dining experiences for India’s affluent consumers

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District by Zomato, the going-out platform, has unveiled a new luxury dining initiative in partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank, offering premium, curated culinary experiences exclusively for Kotak Solitaire Credit Card customers. The programme kicked off with a Himalayan-inspired reinterpretation of Malaysian cuisine in Kasauli, led by acclaimed chefs Prateek Sadhu and Darren Teoh, followed by celebrated pop-ups like “NAAR x Dewakan” and “The Bhog Table by Chef Auroni & Bengaluru Oota Company,” which received an enthusiastic response. Kotak Solitaire customers will get first access to intimate chef’s tables, immersive mixology experiences, and rare gastronomic events, along with privileges such as…

07 Nov

Nobel Prize Dialogue India 2025, in partnership with Tata Trusts, brings together Nobel Prize Laureates, leading scientists and thinkers, and students

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The Nobel Prize Dialogue India 2025, held on Monday at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru in partnership with Tata Trusts, brought Nobel laureates, scientists, thinkers and students under one roof to deliberate on “The Future We Want.” The event focused on knowledge, inclusion, sustainability and youth empowerment, reinforcing India’s growing role as a global innovation hub. Tata Trusts CEO Siddharth Sharma stressed the importance of nurturing talent and innovation, stating, “India’s greatest wealth lies in its people… To achieve justice — social, economic and political — we must empower the youth and create ecosystems fuelling innovation.” Nobel laureate…

06 Nov

Nepal and FAO Launch Major Mountain-Ecosystem Restoration Partnership

MohiniNepal

The Federation of Nepal, working with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has signed a new operational agreement titled “ReFaME – Restoration of Forests and Mountain Ecosystems” aimed at boosting resilience of fragile high-altitude landscapes in the country’s Far West region. The USD 2.35 million four-year initiative will focus on empowering local communities, restoring degraded forests, and promoting sustainable land-use across the Sudurpashchim Province. The Ministry of Forests and Environment described the project as vital for climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods in mountain zones that feed major river systems. Special emphasis will be placed on participation of women and…

06 Nov

Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam Bring Humanity to a Landmark Story in Haq

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In the 1978 movie review of "Haq," 62-year-old Shah Bano sues her wealthy husband, Mohammad Ahmad Khan, for maintenance. This led to a 1985 Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the rights of divorced Muslim women, mandating a consistent maintenance sum as both a legal responsibility and a moral obligation. The judgment sparked significant controversy in India, intensifying discussions on secularism, Muslim personal law, uniform civil code, and gender justice. The strong backlash from various parties prompted a hasty governmental response, which ultimately influenced the country's political landscape. Haq draws inspiration from the Shah Bano case but avoids melodrama, instead focusing…

06 Nov

Groww IPO day 2!

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

The initial public offering (IPO) of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, better known as Groww, opened on November 4, 2025, and will close on November 7, 2025. The Bengaluru-based fintech firm has set the IPO price band at ₹95–₹100 per share. The offering, a mix of fresh equity and offer for sale (OFS), aims to raise ₹6,632.30 crore — including ₹1,060 crore from new shares and ₹5,572.30 crore through the OFS route. In the grey market, Groww shares are trading at a premium of ₹14, slightly lower than Tuesday’s ₹17, reflecting a moderate investor response and overall market weakness. However, analysts…

06 Nov

Dhaka Permits Private Companies to Sell Electricity Amid Green Energy Push

MohiniBangladesh

In a significant regulatory shift, the Bangladesh government has approved a new policy allowing private companies to generate renewable-energy power and sell directly to customers or distribution companies, bypassing state-owned intermediaries. Under the “Enhancement of Private Participation in Renewable Energy-based Power Generation” policy, firms can now select their own clients, negotiate prices, and utilise the national grid without the state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) acting as sole buyer. The move comes as Bangladesh seeks to transition from heavy fossil fuel reliance and address energy-security challenges. Experts say private participation could accelerate deployment of solar and wind capacity, particularly rooftop…

06 Nov

Berger Paints’ September Quarter Results: Revenue Grows 1.9%, Net Profit Declines 23.5%

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Berger Paints India Limited announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reporting a modest 1.9% rise in consolidated revenue from operations at Rs. 2,827.5 crore, compared to Rs. 2,774.6 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s EBITDA dropped 18.9% to Rs. 352.3 crore, while net profit fell 23.5% to Rs. 206.4 crore, reflecting subdued demand due to extended monsoon conditions. For the half year ended September 30, 2025, consolidated revenue stood at Rs. 6,028.3 crore, up 2.8%, even as net profit declined 16.4% to Rs. 521.4 crore. Managing Director & CEO Abhijit Roy said…

06 Nov

CM Pema Khandu joins devotees at Zhik Tsang Kora festival in Tawang

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, was present at the sixth Sarong Zhik Tsang Kora, an annual religious celebration held by the residents of Shyaro, Jangda, and Rho villages out of a profound devotion to the patron deity Zhik Tsang. Khandu is currently on a tour of Tawang district. The event, according to the chief minister, is evidence of the resilience of regional faith and cultural values. "The four-day festival, held grandly in the courtyard of the Tashi Samten Chhoi Ding Sarong Gonpa, beautifully reflects the living harmony between faith, community, and tradition in our Himalayan heritage," Khandu…

06 Nov

MakeMyTrip’s ‘Travel Ka Muhurat’ sparks premium travel boom; early bookings double as Indians plan ahead

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India’s travellers are booking wider, earlier, and upgrading their holiday plans as MakeMyTrip’s inaugural ‘Travel Ka Muhurat’ campaign registers strong early traction. In just six days between October 29 and November 3, the platform saw bookings across 1,441 Indian cities and 834 cities globally in 109 countries, signalling an expanding travel footprint backed by rising aspirations. Preliminary data shows early flight bookings for year-end travel have doubled, indicating a trend toward advance planning. On stays, premiumisation stood out, with one out of three domestic hotel bookings and 64.5% of international bookings made for 4- and 5-star properties. Travellers also displayed…

06 Nov

Tripura medical education boost: NMC authorizes 50 more MBBS seats for Ambedkar Hospital and TMC

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

To strengthen medical education and healthcare infrastructure, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has sanctioned 50 additional MBBS seats each for Tripura Medical College (TMC) and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Teaching Hospital in Agartala, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Tuesday. With this latest approval, TMC’s intake capacity has increased from 100 to 150 seats, raising the total number of MBBS seats in the state to 450. Chief Minister Saha described the development as “a major step forward in Tripura’s efforts to expand medical education and improve healthcare access,” highlighting the government’s continuous focus on strengthening the sector. Over the past…