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22 Dec

Sunrise trains 100+ Agartala street vendors in food safety ahead of Petuk Somabesh 2025

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ITC’s Sunrise Swasthya Pradesh, under CSR initiative Umang, on Saturday organised a Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme for over 100 street food vendors in Agartala. The initiative aims to strengthen grassroots sanitation practices and promote safe, compliant food-handling among vendors in the city. The training was conducted ahead of Tripura’s popular food and cultural festival, Petuk Somabesh 2025. The one-day session was attended by Agartala Mayor Shri Dipak Majumder and Bishalagarh MLA Shri Sushanta Deb as chief guests, along with other dignitaries. The programme focused on educating vendors who will set up stalls at the festival, ensuring the…

19 Dec

Cognizant launches AI-powered Cyber Defense Centre in Bengaluru

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Global IT services firm Cognizant has launched its Next-Generation Cyber Defense Center (CDC) in Bengaluru, strengthening its global cybersecurity operations amid growing digital threats to enterprises. The new facility is Cognizant’s largest Cyber Defense Center and forms a key part of its worldwide CDC network. It has been set up to deliver advanced, AI-powered cybersecurity managed services, engineering support and transformation services to clients across industries and regions. According to the company, the Bengaluru centre will provide round-the-clock monitoring and rapid response to cyber threats. It includes an integrated threat research lab and is supported by strategic partnerships with leading…

19 Dec

Nissan prepares for India resurgence with seven-seater GRAVITE launch in 2026

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Nissan Motor India announced that its upcoming seven-seater B-MPV will be called GRAVITE and is scheduled for launch in early 2026. The MPV will be produced at the Renault-Nissan facility in Chennai and marks the first major rollout under Nissan’s refreshed model pipeline aimed at regaining ground in the Indian passenger market. According to the company, the GRAVITE draws inspiration from the concept of gravity, symbolising balance, stability and appeal. Nissan said the vehicle has been engineered with modular seating, increased cabin flexibility and intuitive storage, responding to the needs of evolving Indian households. The company explained that family mobility…

19 Dec

Asansol businessman receives Eastern India’s first Made-in-India MyCLIP heart implant

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An elderly resident of Asansol has become the first patient in Eastern India to receive the indigenously manufactured MyCLIP TEER device for treating severe mitral regurgitation. The procedure was performed at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata on November 29. The 60-year-old patient, identified as Ramswaroop, a small business owner from Asansol, suffered from multiple cardiac complications, including heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and severely reduced pumping function. Doctors said open-heart surgery posed high risks, making the minimally invasive TEER procedure the only viable option. The MyCLIP device, previously available only internationally at about ₹30 lakh, is now manufactured in India under…

19 Dec

Exim Routes IPO listing: Shares surge 31% over issue price

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Exim Routes had a strong debut on the NSE SME platform on Friday, December 19. The stock opened at ₹110, marking a 25% gain over its issue price of ₹88. It further surged to ₹115.50, hitting its upper circuit limit, a 31% increase from the issue price. Despite this impressive listing, the debut fell short of market expectations, as the stock was anticipated to list at a 36% premium based on the latest grey market premium (GMP). Exim Routes is a global platform facilitating the exchange of recyclable paper products, offering services such as sourcing, procurement, quality assurance, and logistics…

19 Dec

Sony LIV enters Bengali originals with ‘Jazz City’, set in the heart of Kolkata

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Kolkata is set to take centre stage in the digital entertainment space as Sony LIV launches its first-ever Bengali original series, Jazz City. The series will begin streaming exclusively on Sony LIV from February 6, marking the platform’s formal entry into Bengali storytelling. Set against the moody backdrop of Kolkata’s jazz clubs and narrow bylanes, Jazz City presents a dark and layered narrative that blends music, mystery, and moral conflict. The story follows a hustler burdened by his past, who is drawn into a world of power struggles, hidden loyalties, and difficult choices. The city’s quiet corners and late-night music…

18 Dec

NATHEALTH, AHPI to hold Kolkata healthcare investment workshop on December 18

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Kolkata will host a key healthcare investment roundtable and workshop on December 18, 2025, as NATHEALTH, India’s apex healthcare industry body, partners with the Association of Healthcare Providers–India (AHPI) to strengthen healthcare growth in Eastern India. The closed-door, half-day event will be held at The Bengal Club in Kolkata. The workshop, organised alongside the NATHEALTH Eastern Region Roundtable, aims to bring healthcare providers and investors onto a common platform. Senior leaders from hospitals, private equity firms, investment advisory organisations, and healthcare entrepreneurs are expected to attend. Discussions will focus on improving access to capital, strengthening clinical governance, and building sustainable…

18 Dec

Rising capacity, digital push reshape insurance buying in Kolkata: Aon Report

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India’s insurance market continues to remain largely soft, with stable or declining prices across most segments, according to Aon’s Global Insurance Market Insights Report. However, property and cyber insurance stand out as exceptions, witnessing rising costs and tighter underwriting norms. The report notes that market capacity in India is expanding due to the entry of new insurers, mergers and acquisitions, and increased participation by foreign reinsurers. This trend is being further supported by the government’s decision to raise the foreign direct investment limit in insurance to 100 per cent, boosting competition and innovation. In Kolkata and other eastern Indian markets,…

18 Dec

Tata Motors honours ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Champions with Tata Sierra

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Tata Motors marked India’s historic victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by felicitating the champion women’s cricket team in the presence of N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPVL), and Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director & CEO, TMPVL. During the celebration, the winning team was seen alongside the newly launched Tata Sierra, an iconic nameplate reintroduced in a contemporary avatar. As a gesture of recognition and pride, Tata Motors announced that each member of the victorious team will be gifted a Tata Sierra. The initiative reflects Tata Motors’ continued commitment to supporting sporting excellence…

18 Dec

Cleartrip report shows Kolkata travellers opting for extended stays and flexible travel in 2025

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Cleartrip’s year-end report Cleartrip Unpacked 2025 highlights notable shifts in travel behaviour among users from Kolkata, reflecting wider national trends centred on affordability, flexibility, and digital-first planning. One of the key insights from the city was a 29-day continuous hotel stay booked by a Kolkata traveller, indicating growing interest in longer and more flexible travel experiences. Across the platform, budget and mid-range hotels accounted for the majority of bookings, a trend also reflected among Kolkata users who increasingly prioritised value-driven travel. Mobile usage remained strong, with over 65% of bookings made through smartphones, supported by the widespread adoption of UPI…