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14 Jan

Kotak announces the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as Whole-time Director, subject to regulatory approvals

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Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as its Whole-time Director, subject to regulatory approvals. Until the approvals are received, Saha will serve as Whole-time Director (Designate) and join the bank’s senior management effective January 12, 2026. Saha most recently served as Managing Director at Bajaj Finance, where he spent over eight years playing a key role in transforming the lender into one of India’s most profitable non-banking financial companies. During his tenure, he led business transformation, digital innovation and customer-centric initiatives, helping expand the customer base to 100 million while diversifying the product portfolio. Prior…

13 Jan

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 boosts experiential luxury play across key Indian markets

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The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 concluded its latest edition after delivering a series of immersive and high-impact fashion showcases across Gurugram, Jaipur and Kolkata, setting new benchmarks for experiential fashion in India. Conceptualised around the theme “Making Fashion Move”, the tour brought together technology, design innovation and cultural storytelling, positioning fashion as a dynamic, evolving form rather than a static showcase. The tour opened in Gurugram with “The Futureverse of Fashion”, where designers Falguni and Shane Peacock blended haute couture with advanced technology, including humanoid robots and holographic projections, featuring actors Shahid Kapoor and Tamannaah Bhatia. In Jaipur, “High…

13 Jan

Tata AIA AURA bets on entrepreneurial advisors to drive insurance growth

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched Tata AIA AURA, a platform designed to transform life insurance advisory into a full-fledged entrepreneurial career, as the sector witnesses a growing influx of young professionals. The move comes at a time when India has over 31.5 lakh life insurance advisors, yet life insurance penetration stands at just 3.7% of GDP in FY24, indicating vast untapped potential. Tata AIA AURA seeks to empower advisors with digital tools, structured training, mentorship, and strategic guidance, enabling them to operate as independent business owners rather than transactional intermediaries. The initiative aligns with the national vision of achieving…

13 Jan

Siri’s Comeback Plan: Apple Aligns with Google in High-Stakes AI Move

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Apple Inc. has made a strategic decision to select Google Gemini as the foundation for its AI technology and Siri, entering into a multi-year agreement. This choice is regarded as a significant victory for Alphabet Inc., positioning it favorably against Sam Altman's OpenAI in the ongoing global competition in the field of artificial intelligence. Apple has concluded that Google Gemini serves as the most competent basis for their Apple Foundation Models, expressing enthusiasm for the innovative experiences this collaboration will offer to Apple users. This was communicated through a joint statement released by both companies on Monday, although the specifics…

12 Jan

Samsung and Netflix offer exclusive ‘Stranger Things’ theme for Galaxy

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As the globally popular series Stranger Things draws to a close, Samsung Electronics and Netflix have announced a special collaboration for fans across the world. From January 12, Samsung Galaxy users in 186 countries can download an exclusive “Stranger Things” theme and wallpapers from the Galaxy Store at no extra cost. The offer is available for a limited time to users who download or launch the Netflix app. The special theme is inspired by Season 5 of the series and includes one custom theme and five wallpapers featuring well-known characters and settings such as Hawkins and the eerie Upside Down.…

12 Jan

Coca-Cola brings FIFA World Cup Trophy to India after 12 years, strengthens brand play ahead of 2026

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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…

12 Jan

Scotch Whisky Veteran Martin Leonard Appointed to Advise ABD on Single Malt Foray

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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…

12 Jan

IIT Bombay announces the launch of the Certificate in Generative AI

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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…

12 Jan

Marwadi University to Host Key Conference for Gujarat’s Educational Growth

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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…

12 Jan

In India, 84% of professionals feel unprepared to find a job in 2026: LinkedIn

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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…