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17 Dec

Samsung announces the first edition of Galaxy Days on Flipkart

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Samsung on Monday announced the first edition of Galaxy Days on Flipkart, offering exclusive benefits to customers, including buyers in Kolkata. The three-day online event will run from December 16 to December 18 and will bring enhanced exchange offers, pair-up deals and limited-period rewards on a range of Galaxy devices. Samsung said customers can avail exchange bonuses of up to ₹12,000 on select Galaxy smartphones during the sale period. For customers in Kolkata looking to upgrade their devices, the offer also includes pair-up deals, allowing savings of up to ₹5,000 on Galaxy wearables and accessories when purchased along with eligible…

17 Dec

Bank of Baroda Partners with Hornbill Festival 2025 to Boost Financial Inclusion in Nagaland

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Bank of Baroda has partnered with the Government of Nagaland for the Hornbill Festival 2025, reinforcing its commitment to expanding financial inclusion and supporting regional development in the Northeast. The festival, held from December 1 to 10 at Kisama Heritage Village, saw the participation of the Bank’s MD & CEO Dr. Debadatta Chand and Executive Director Ms. Beena Vaheed, who were felicitated as special guests. A dedicated engagement stall was inaugurated by Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along in the presence of senior government and Bank officials. The stall showcased digital banking services, product information and interactive sessions with artisans, entrepreneurs,…

16 Dec

Leadership Update: Ravi Ranjan appointed Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI)

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According to a regulatory filing by the nation's biggest public sector lender, Ravi Ranjan has been appointed as Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI) by the Finance Ministry's Department of Financial Services (DFS), effective December 15. Previously, Ravi Ranjan was the Deputy Managing Director of SBI. He will continue to serve until his superannuation on September 30, 2028, or until further orders, whichever comes first, according to the announcement made in compliance with the State Bank of India Act, 1955. Before assuming the role of Managing Director, Ravi Ranjan oversaw SBI's Global Markets for almost a year as…

16 Dec

Reversing Cirrhosis: New Hope for Chronic Liver Disease Patients

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Dr. Pavan Kumar M N, Sr. Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist Minimal Access and HPB Surgery & Robotic Surgeon, Hyderabad says,It has long been believed that cirrhosis, a chronic liver condition marked by liver tissue scarring, is permanent. Recent studies, however, show that the liver can regenerate and cure itself under specific circumstances, providing individuals with this severe condition with new hope. The final stage of increasing liver damage is cirrhosis, which is frequently brought on by autoimmune diseases, fatty liver disease, heavy alcohol use, and hepatitis B and C. Scar tissue from repeated injuries impairs liver function and may result in potentially…

16 Dec

Galaxy Z TriFold brings big-screen mobile experience closer to Kolkata users

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Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, has begun drawing strong attention from technology enthusiasts, with interest rising in major markets including Kolkata as the device goes on sale globally. The Galaxy Z TriFold marks a major step in foldable smartphone design, offering a 10-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display when unfolded twice. The large screen supports multitasking by allowing users to run up to three portrait-sized apps simultaneously, making it suitable for professionals and content creators. Samsung has equipped the device with a 6.5-inch outer display, ensuring smooth visuals even when folded. Features such as Vision Booster adjust colour…

15 Dec

Cognizant opens new AI Lab and Experience Studio to accelerate enterprise transformation

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Cognizant has announced the launch of its India Artificial Intelligence Lab and a new Cognizant Moment™ Studio in Bengaluru, strengthening its global research footprint and advancing its $1-billion generative AI investment plan. The company said the facilities will support enterprises across India—including major business hubs like Kolkata—seeking to adopt multi-agent AI systems and human-centered digital experiences. The AI Lab extends Cognizant’s San Francisco centre, which recently secured its 61st U.S. patent. The new hub will focus on agentic AI architectures, responsible AI, decisioning systems and AI-for-good initiatives. CEO Ravi Kumar S said the company aims to act as an “AI…

15 Dec

West Bengal contributors honoured at Voices of Harvest Awards 2025

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Two contributors from West Bengal were honoured at PepsiCo India’s Voices of Harvest Awards 2025, recognising their work in sustainable agriculture and community development. Biswajit Sarkar from Alipurduar received the Young Agri Innovator Award, while Aamon Mahila Chasi Producer Company Limited from Nayagram, Jhargram, won the Community Impact Champion Award. The awards were presented in New Delhi in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. He said the government aims to make India a global food basket by improving farmer income and strengthening soil health. Aamon Mahila Chasi Producer Company Limited, with more than 3,000 women shareholders, has…

15 Dec

Kolkata students draw inspiration as SFT 2025 showcases AI ideas shaping India’s future

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This year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025 challenge has offered young minds across India including students in Kolkata, a clear picture of how AI can directly improve lives. The competition encouraged school and college innovators to build solutions linked to health, hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing. From AI-powered bionic hands to speech-to-text glasses and predictive health apps, students showcased practical ideas designed for dignity and accessibility. Teams from Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Odisha presented strong prototypes that reflect the country’s growing confidence in homegrown technology. The national theme winner, Paraspeak, designed by 16-year-old Pranet Khetan, is…

15 Dec

AI ecosystem, India-centric design to drive Samsung’s next decade of growth

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Samsung has announced a renewed innovation strategy as it completes 30 years in India, placing Indian talent and local product development at the centre of its next growth phase. The company, which posted revenue of ₹1.11 lakh crore, said its new vision #PoweringInnovationForIndia will expand India-led design, manufacturing, and AI-based technologies across its global portfolio. Samsung said India now houses two major manufacturing plants, three R&D centres, and a design facility, all contributing to products used worldwide. Over 14,000 patents have been filed from India, reflecting the country’s rising role in cutting-edge technology development. Kolkata’s consumer electronics market, one of…

15 Dec

Apollo Excelcare performs Northeast’s first combined TAVI & angioplasty

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Apollo Excelcare Hospital has created medical history in the Northeast by performing the region’s first-ever combined Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and angioplasty, marking a major leap in advanced cardiac care. The landmark procedure was carried out by a senior team of cardiologists led by Dr. Neil Bardoloi, along with Dr. Dhanjit Nath, Dr. Amitava Misra and Dr. Diganta Buragohain, who executed both high-risk interventions in a single sitting under one anesthesia cycle. The patient; a 67-year-old man from Shillong was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and a significant blockage in the Left Circumflex (LCX) artery. His medical condition was…