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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…

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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…

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01 Sep

Turkish Airlines highlights multi-city Europe travel options for Indian summer travellers

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As Indian travellers plan summer holidays in Europe, Turkish Airlines is highlighting multi-city journeys as a way to explore the continent’s diverse cultures, cuisines, architecture and landscapes in a single trip. The airline said popular destinations such as Paris, Rome and Venice continue to attract travellers with their historic landmarks, architecture, gastronomy and cultural experiences. Milan and Barcelona offer a mix of fashion, design, Mediterranean coastlines and ancient heritage, while cities including Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Copenhagen and Zurich provide experiences ranging from imperial history and riverside scenery to contemporary design and access to nature. Through its international network and hub…

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29 Aug

Lax Gopisetty Unreachable Following Devastating Nepal Floods: Infosys

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Infosys has said Lax Gopisetty, CEO of its public services business in the US and Canada, remains unreachable following the deadly floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday. According to the IT services major, Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity when the disaster occurred. In a statement, Infosys said its immediate priority is to ensure his safety and wellbeing and that it is working with relevant agencies to gather information and establish contact. The company added that it remains in close communication with Gopisetty’s family and is providing all necessary support during the difficult situation. Infosys also expressed…

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29 Aug

Jawa launches All Stars edition of 42 FJ from Rs 2.01 lakh

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Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has launched the Jawa All Stars 42 FJ, introducing six new colour ways and a fresh expression of its neo-classic motorcycle, with prices starting at Rs 2,01,942 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Jawa All Stars range includes Chrome, Nebula Blue, Matte Black with Red Clad, Matte Black with Black Clad, Aurora Green and Red. The top-end Chrome variant is priced at Rs 2,15,942. The 42 FJ is powered by a 334-cc Alpha2 liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC engine producing 29.17 PS at 7,500 rpm and 29.62 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. The motorcycle gets a six-speed gearbox, double-cradle frame, 41-mm…

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29 Aug

AMNS Paradip Logistics gets 30-year concession for dry bulk cargo berth

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Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has granted a 30-year concession to AMNS Paradip Logistics Private Limited (APLPL), a special purpose vehicle of AM/NS India, for the mechanisation and captive operation of the CQ-III berth for handling dry bulk cargo with a capacity of 10 million tonnes per annum. The Award of Concession was presented by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways SarbanandaSonowal to Deepak Arora, Chief – Corporate Affairs, AM/NS India, at a function held at Biju Convention in Paradeep, Odisha, on August 21. The concession is expected to facilitate seamless cargo movement and improve the operational efficiency of AM/NS…

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28 Aug

Yamaha bets on growing premium segment with global debut of YZF-R2 in India

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India Yamaha Motor has made the global debut of its all-new YZF-R2 in India, marking the company’s entry into the competitive 200cc premium motorcycle segment as it seeks to tap rising demand for performance-oriented bikes.Priced from Rs 2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the YZF-R2 will be available in three variants, with prices going up to Rs 2,53,000 for the range-topping YZF-R2M. The motorcycle will be offered in five colour options and reach Yamaha Blue Square dealerships across India from mid-September 2026. Built on an all-new platform, the YZF-R2 is powered by a newly developed 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 26.5 PS and…

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27 Aug

Elara Project taps Arunachal Pradesh talent as its social-impact network expands

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The Elara Project is expanding its contributor network into Arunachal Pradesh, opening paid opportunities for women in writing, video production, editing, storytelling and other creative fields as it builds a social-impact model that channels project revenue towards missing persons and trafficking-related investigations. Founded by veteran missing persons investigator Michael Evans, the initiative combines creative content production with a broader mission to support investigations into missing girls, runaway girls, trafficking victims and cold cases involving murdered women. The expansion follows the project’s engagement with female contributors from Meghalaya, Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung. The Arunachal Pradesh initiative aims to bring local talent…

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27 Aug

Tata Salt reinforces focus on iodine awareness and nutritional well-being

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Tata Salt has highlighted the importance of iodised salt in addressing iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) and supporting nutritional well-being across India, underlining the role of iodine in healthy pregnancies, child brain development, thyroid function and overall health. According to the India Iodine Survey 2018-19, around 76.3 per cent of Indian households consume adequately iodised salt containing at least 15 parts per million (ppm) of iodine. However, awareness remains a key challenge, with only 22.4 per cent of respondents having a correct perception of the benefits of consuming iodised salt, while 61.4 per cent were aware that optimal iodine nutrition helps…

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26 Aug

West Asia Infrastructure Spending Boosts L&T Order Pipeline

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Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) has secured 13 orders since early July, including seven from West Asia, signalling a revival in business activity in the region following disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict. While L&T discloses order values within broad ranges rather than providing exact figures, estimates suggest the company’s average order inflow for the quarter ending September 30 could reach around ₹1.11 trillion, surpassing the ₹1.08 trillion recorded in the previous quarter. Even under a conservative estimate, the new orders could be worth about ₹93,800 crore. West Asia remains a strategically important market for L&T, contributing roughly one-third of…

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