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Coca-Cola has brought the original FIFA World Cup Trophy to India after a gap of twelve years as part of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, marking a major brand-led sporting activation ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. As the exclusive partner of the Trophy Tour, Coca-Cola continues a partnership with FIFA that spans over 50 years. The Tour began with a FIFA Charter Landing and the official unveiling of the Trophy at the Taj Mahal Hotel. The event was attended by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, FIFA legend Gilberto D’Silva, sports historian…

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has appointed globally renowned Scotch whisky expert Dr. Martin Leonard as Consultant to advise on the commissioning of its malt distillery and the company’s foray into single malt whisky. Leonard brings over three decades of experience across distillation, maturation, blending, bottling and supply chain operations in the global Scotch whisky industry. He most recently served as Managing Director of Inver House Distillers, where he oversaw five single malt distilleries in Scotland and managed inventories exceeding 600,000 casks. He has also chaired the Scotch Whisky Research Institute and…

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has announced the launch of a Certificate in Generative AI, aimed at equipping professionals with hands-on skills to design and deploy real-world GenAI applications. The five-month, online certificate programme will be offered by the Technocraft Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with Great Learning as the edtech partner, with registrations now open for the 2026 intake. Designed and delivered by IIT Bombay faculty, the programme follows a practical, LLM-first approach across five modules. It covers fundamentals of artificial intelligence, large language models, prompt engineering, model adaptation using proprietary data, and the development of copilots…

Gujarat’s economic policy framework is set to receive a significant boost as Marwadi University prepares to host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC) from January 11–12, 2026, organised by the Government of Gujarat. The conference places education and skill development at the centre of long-term economic transformation, in line with the visions of Viksit Bharat@2047 and Viksit Gujarat@2047. As part of this policy momentum, the university has submitted a ₹1,000 crore investment MoU proposal to the Education Department, Government of Gujarat. The investment plan covers state-of-the-art academic infrastructure, advanced laboratories, modern sports facilities, next-generation hostels, and a 10,000 sq ft…

A large majority of professionals in India are feeling unprepared to search for a new job in 2026, even as most are actively looking for one, according to new research released by LinkedIn. The study found that 84 per cent of Indian professionals feel unready for the job market, while 72 per cent say they are planning to change roles this year. The report highlights growing anxiety caused by intense competition, fast-changing skill demands and the increasing use of artificial intelligence in hiring. Around 76 per cent of job seekers said finding a new role has become tougher in the…

The dollar declined and U.S. equity futures fell on Monday following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about threats from the Trump administration regarding a potential criminal indictment, raising concerns over the Fed's independence. The Swiss franc strengthened by 0.4% to 0.7979 per dollar, and the euro rose 0.17% to $1.1656, although traders noted uncertainty regarding the implications for interest rates. Fed funds futures indicate a slight increase of about three basis points in expected interest rate cuts this year, suggesting a potential for the Fed to act more aggressively. Gold prices reached a record high of over $4,600…

Kolkata’s deep love for food remained as strong as ever in 2025, with Swiggy data showing that Chicken Fry emerged as the city’s most-ordered dish with 17.2 lakh orders through the year. The city’s famous bond with biryani stayed unbroken, recording 34.9 lakh biryani orders and ranking fifth-highest in the country. Chicken Biryani alone registered 16.3 lakh orders, followed by Mutton Biryani with 11.7 lakh. High-protein meals also saw growing demand, with 7.8 lakh orders placed. Dessert favourites such as Gulab Jamun (2.1 lakh orders) and Kaju Barfi (1.2 lakh orders) topped sweet cravings, while local classics Gur Sandesh and…