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02 Sep

Allied Blenders gives Officer’s Choice Blue a premium makeover, expands rollout

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Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) on Tuesday unveiled a revamped avatar of Officer’s Choice Blue, introducing premium packaging and a refreshed identity as the spirits maker looks to strengthen the brand’s positioning in the Premium & Above (P&A) segment.The new packaging features a sleeker bottle structure, a transparent label with matte gold foiling and an embossed “Trusted Since 1988” marker. Designed by a leading European firm, the new pack retains the brand’s legacy while targeting evolving consumer preferences. Officer’s Choice Blue is blended with imported Scotch malts and matured in bourbon barrels. ABD Managing Director Amar Sinha said the…

02 Sep

Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf now available on Amazon.in and Flipkart

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JawaYezdi Motorcycles has expanded the digital availability of its Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf, making the motorcycle available for purchase through Amazon.in and Flipkart. The move is aimed at widening the brand’s reach beyond traditional showrooms and allowing customers across multiple Indian cities to discover and begin their ownership journey online, supported by the company’s authorised dealership network. Inspired by Yezdi’s 1970s legacy, the Roadster Red Wolf features a deep red finish, chrome detailing and a roadster design. It is powered by a 350 Alpha2 liquid-cooled engine paired with a six-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch. The motorcycle also gets…

01 Sep

IIT Guwahati Marks 33 Years; CM Pushes for Convergence of Industry, Startups and Academia

PreetiAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today called upon IIT Guwahati to deepen its role as a knowledge and technology partner in Assam’s development journey, particularly in areas such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, skilling, disaster resilience, urbanisation, agriculture and emerging technologies.Speaking at the 33rd foundation day programme of IIT Guwahati, on the institute premises at North Guwahati, the Chief Minister said that the institute’s significance extends beyond academic excellence, as it represents the aspirations of the people of Assam and the Northeast. He recalled that the demand for an IIT in Assam was an important part of the aspirations articulated…

01 Sep

National Sports Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at CRPF Headquarters in Rani

PreetiAssam, Sports

In line with the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, as per the direction of the Deputy Inspector General of the Guwahati Sector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), a three-day-long sports competition which began on August 28 at the headquarters of the 175 CRPF Battalion at Rani on the western outskirts of Guwahati, concluded today. The three-day sports competition, organized under the guidance of Commandant of the 175th Battalion, Nanda Kishore Kumar Prasad, featured various team and individual games including football, volleyball, table tennis and others. Along with many officers and jawans of the battalion,…

01 Sep

Arunachal Lok Nritya 2nd edition begins auditions to preserve state’s rich folk heritage

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The second edition of Arunachal Lok Nritya (ALN), an initiative aimed at preserving and promoting the diverse folk traditions of Arunachal Pradesh, starts with auditions on September 1, the organisers said.Organised by NGO People Foundation, the cultural initiative seeks to provide folk dance groups and traditional artists from across the state with a platform to showcase their talent and heritage before a wider audience.Speaking to the media at the Press Club in Itanagar, ALN chairman Mirnia Game said the programme is focused on promoting traditional art forms and encouraging younger generations to remain connected to their cultural roots.The winner of…

01 Sep

Meghalaya Man Alleges Assault by ED Officer During Questioning

nanikaMeghalaya

An FIR has been filed against an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer in Meghalaya following an allegation of assault during questioning in connection with a case related to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Advocate Niksrang Ch. Marak lodged the complaint at Nongmynsong Police Station on behalf of his client, Sansilstone Sangma, who alleged that ED Investigating Officer Shekar Kumar physically assaulted him on August 27 while his statement was being recorded after he was summoned for questioning. According to the complaint, Sangma was cooperating with the questioning and the alleged use of force was unwarranted and disproportionate. He reportedly…

01 Sep

Ben Stokes Set to Return to BBL, Joins Adelaide Strikers in Lucrative Deal

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Ben Stokes is all set to return to the Big Bash League after joining Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 season. The former England Test captain has agreed to play the full BBL campaign and could become the highest-paid player in the history of the competition. Stokes is the first overseas player to sign with a BBL franchise since the league introduced its new contracting model. Under the revised system, franchises can negotiate directly with international players, replacing the earlier draft-based process and giving teams more freedom to manage their spending. The new structure has opened the door for Stokes’ big-money…

01 Sep

Bar Maestro crowns Yumit Kumar as India’s first Grand Gold Maestro

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Yumit Kumar of The First Floor, Delhi, has been crowned India’s first Grand Gold Maestro at the inaugural Bar Maestro bartending competition, organised by ABD Maestro in association with Tulleeho Beverage Academy. The seven-city competition culminated at IFBE in Mumbai, where 16 finalists from across the country competed for the top honour. The finalists created original cocktails inspired by the five elements of nature — Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space — using WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Whisky, Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka or ZOYA Special Batch Gin. Kumar’s spirit-forward creation, which brought all five elements together in a single cocktail, won…

01 Sep

Champhai launches school nutrition garden programme to promote healthy eating among children

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Champhai district administration on Tuesday launched the School Nutrition Garden Programme at Government Vengthlang Middle School as part of the National Nutrition Month, or Poshan Maah, observed during September. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aaquib inaugurated the programme and also addressed students and teachers at the event. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said that until around two months ago, many schools in Champhai district did not have nutrition gardens. To address this gap, Project LEAD and PM POSHAN have been brought together to promote the availability of healthy and hygienic food for schoolchildren. He said the initiative would provide…

01 Sep

Pema Khandu Wishes Adi Community on Solung, Invokes Blessings for Peace and Prosperity

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on September 1 extended greetings to the Adi community on the occasion of Solung, one of the community’s important traditional harvest festivals. Taking to social media, Khandu wished his “Adi brothers and sisters” on the occasion and prayed for prosperity, peace, happiness and good health for every household. “Solung Gii-Di Em Takamem Agampe!” the Chief Minister wrote in his message, invoking the blessings of Donyi Polo, Kine-Naane, Doying-Bote and Dadii-Bote for a bumper harvest. Solung is a five-day festival traditionally celebrated by the Adi community, particularly across East Siang and Upper Siang districts of…