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13 Mar

Mizoram plans multi-purpose complex, public park, and heritage preservation on former Assam Rifles land in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Infrastructure development on land vacated by the Assam Rifles in Aizawl is expected to begin soon, Mizoram’s Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Minister K Sapdanga informed the state Assembly.The minister shared the update on March 12 while speaking during the question-and-answer session in the Assembly. He said the government will soon begin work to widen a key road stretch in the state capital in order to reduce traffic congestion.According to Sapdanga, work will start on March 17 to widen the busy road between Treasury Square and Bazar Bungkawn. The stretch is nearly one kilometre long and is considered one of…

13 Mar

Nagaland govt pushes to operationalise Eklavya Model Residential Schools to expand tribal education

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Nagaland government has stepped up efforts to complete and operationalise several Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across the state. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio informed the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that work is progressing on at least 19 such schools that are currently under construction, and the government is aiming to make many of them operational by next year.The chief minister shared the details while replying to a starred question raised by Jwenga Seb during the Assembly session on March 12. He said the EMRS projects in Nagaland fall under two phases of the centrally sponsored scheme. The earlier phase was…

13 Mar

Workshop on Arunachal’s Sowa Rigpa Heritage and Medicinal Plants Underway

riyaArunachal Pradesh

A three-day workshop on Sowa Rigpa medical heritage and medicinal plants commenced in Tawang, organized by the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa and the Tawang Foundation. Sowa Rigpa, a traditional healing system influenced by Ayurveda and Buddhist philosophy, focuses on holistic well-being. The event featured notable guests, including Advocate Maling Gombu, who emphasized the potential of Sowa Rigpa in modern medicine. The workshop aims to enhance awareness and share knowledge among practitioners from Leh and Tawang, preserving the traditional medical practices of the Himalayan region.

13 Mar

Storage innovation: Seagate delivers industry’s highest capacity hard drives with next-generation Mozaic™ 4+

Business BureauBusiness

Seagate Technology has announced its next-generation Mozaic™ 4+ storage platform, introducing the industry’s highest-capacity hard drives designed to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and large-scale data centres. The company said the Mozaic 4+ platform, built on heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, is the only HAMR-based storage platform currently deployed at scale. The platform supports hard drives with capacities of up to 44TB and is already qualified and in production with two leading hyperscale cloud providers. Seagate said the new system incorporates a next-generation suspension architecture and an enhanced system-on-a-chip, enabling precise data recording at higher densities while maintaining…

12 Mar

V-Guard earns global recognition at German Design Award 2026

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V-Guard Industries Limited has won the prestigious German Design Award 2026 for its innovative Luxecube Water Heater. The award, presented by the German Design Council, recognises excellence in product design. The award ceremony was held in Frankfurt and brought together leading designers and industry experts from 17 nationalities. The 2026 edition of the awards received more than 3,900 entries from 57 countries, making it one of the most competitive global design platforms. V-Guard’s win highlights its focus on combining functionality, aesthetics and everyday usability in product development. This also marks the company’s second consecutive win at the German Design Awards…

12 Mar

₹350,000 sq ft facility to boost AI, cloud and digital services; expected to create new job opportunities in Punjab

nanikaBusiness

IT services giant Infosys has announced the expansion of its development centre in Mohali with the construction of a new integrated campus that will accommodate around 3,000 employees.The company said the new campus will span about 350,000 square feet and will significantly strengthen its operations in the region. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held on Thursday in the presence of Bhagwant Singh Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab, along with state cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora and Infosys Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka.Chief Minister Mann said the expansion will strengthen Punjab’s growing reputation as a technology and innovation hub. He…

12 Mar

Energy Dominance: Trump Announces Historic $300 Billion U.S. Refinery Deal with Reliance Backing

anuprovaBusiness

In a landmark move for the American energy sector, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a "historic" $300 billion partnership with India’s Reliance Industries (RIL) to build the first major new oil refinery in the United States in over 50 years. The project, located at the strategic Port of Brownsville in Texas, is being spearheaded by America First Refining (AFR) and represents a massive shift toward domestic energy independence. Trump, making the announcement on the social media platform Truth Social, hailed the deal as a "massive win for American workers" and a cornerstone of his "America First" agenda. The $300…

12 Mar

Raisins are packed with iron, fiber, and antioxidants

Sonakshi SarkarHealth

Raisins, also known as kishmish, are nutrient-dense dried grapes that provide a number of health advantages, such as strengthened bones from calcium and boron, improved digestion from the high fiber content, and improved heart health from potassium and polyphenol antioxidants that control blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Additionally, they provide natural energy boosts, are a great way to fight anemia with iron, and promote tooth health with oleanolic acid.Principal Health Advantages of Raisins:Better Digestion: Raisins' soluble and insoluble fiber helps maintain regular bowel motions, avoid constipation, and support digestive health in general.Heart Health & Blood Pressure: Rich in potassium, raisins…

12 Mar

Voice search changing how Indians plan travel, MakeMyTrip data shows growing use of regional languages

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Indians are increasingly searching for travel in the language they speak, with voice interactions emerging as a more expressive and inclusive way to plan trips, according to new observations shared by online travel company MakeMyTrip from its Gen-AI powered Trip Planning Assistant, Myra. Based on insights from nearly 20 lakh voice conversations, Myra—now facilitating over 50,000 conversations daily—indicates that voice queries are becoming more contextual and conversational compared to text searches. While text searches typically contain just three to four words, nearly 23 per cent of voice queries exceed 11 words as travellers increasingly describe details such as budget, location,…

12 Mar

Marriott Bonvoy partners with Swiggy to turn everyday orders into travel rewards

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Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel programme of Marriott International, has partnered with Swiggy to allow members to earn travel rewards through everyday transactions on the food delivery and quick commerce platform. The strategic collaboration enables members with linked accounts to earn Marriott Bonvoy points while using Swiggy’s services, including food delivery, Instamart, and Dineout. Under the partnership, users can earn five Marriott Bonvoy points for every ₹500 spent across Swiggy offerings, allowing them to accumulate points not only during travel but also through daily activities such as ordering meals, dining out, or shopping for groceries. Marriott Bonvoy Elite members across…