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17 Oct

Tata Salt champions iodine awareness, connect health and market growth ahead of WIDD

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Tata Salt, India’s market-leading iodized salt brand, is driving nationwide iodine awareness ahead of World Iodine Deficiency Day (WIDD), highlighting the micronutrient’s critical role in child cognitive development. From an economic perspective, the campaign underscores the link between health interventions and market expansion, as increased awareness of iodized salt can stimulate demand across urban, semi-urban, and rural regions. According to the India Iodine Survey 2018-19, 76.3% of households consume adequate iodized salt, yet only 22.4% fully understand its benefits, signaling untapped growth potential for the category. Tata Salt’s audio-led campaign, ‘Namak ho Tata ka… Tata Namak,’ now reaches transit hubs…

17 Oct

LG launches “Essential Series” home appliances tailored for Indian households

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LG Electronics India Ltd. (LGEIL) on Tuesday unveiled its new “Essential Series,” a range of home appliances designed specifically for Indian consumers under the campaign “Har Ghar Appliances, Har Ghar Happiness.” Developed after extensive insights from over 1,200 families across India, the series emphasizes durability, practical design, and affordability. The lineup includes a double door frost-free refrigerator with larger vegetable storage, a fully automatic top-load washing machine built for low water pressure and humid conditions, a room air conditioner with energy-saving features like Energy Manager+ and Diet Mode+, and a convertible oven with Indian Auto Cook menus, air fry, and…

17 Oct

Ashoka University opens the application window for the 2026 intake of its Undergraduate Programme

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Ashoka University, India’s leading institution in interdisciplinary Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities, has opened the application window for the 2026 intake of its Undergraduate Programme on Monday, October 13, 2025. Applicants can choose from a wide range of undergraduate offerings that combine academic excellence with experiential and interdisciplinary learning. The 2025-2026 Admissions cycle introduces several significant updates, reflecting Ashoka’s vision to broaden access, offer multiple academic pathways, and support high-achieving students across India. Key Highlights for the 2026 Admissions Cycle: Ashoka University reaffirms its commitment to financial inclusivity by announcing 500 merit and need-based scholarships across all…

17 Oct

Anoushka Shankar’s 30-year celebration tour is coming to India: Kotak Credit Cardholders get first access to a global icon’s return

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Renowned sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar is returning to India for a landmark six-city tour celebrating three decades on stage. Presented by Kotak Mahindra Bank – Solitaire, the tour will cover Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, and Kolkata in January and February 2025, showcasing her genre-defying blend of Indian classical music, jazz, electronica, and ambient textures. Kotak Credit Cardholders will enjoy exclusive presale access on Skillbox starting 24th October, ahead of general ticket sales. Frederick Dsouza, Business Head – Credit Cards, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said, “Partnering with Anoushka Shankar for her 30-year celebration tour is a proud moment for Kotak. Her…

16 Oct

Preventive Strategies for Chronic Kidney Disease: What Every Individual Must Know

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Dr. G. Sudhakar, Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad says, A silent but serious health condition, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects millions of people worldwide and is becoming more prevalent in India. Characterized by slow loss of renal function, CKD generally progresses unchecked until late stages, early identification and prevention is crucial. For Indian families, understanding preventive measures to CKD can dramatically minimize its occurrence and impact. The first line of defense is prevention. This entails changing lifestyle risk factors that lead to the development of CKD. In India, diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic…

16 Oct

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles unveils its most advanced intercity platform yet — the all-new Tata LPO 1822 bus chassis

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Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles has launched its flagship intercity bus chassis, the Tata LPO 1822, setting a new benchmark for passenger comfort, performance, and operational efficiency. Designed with full-air suspension and low NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) levels, the LPO 1822 promises a fatigue-free journey for passengers and drivers, while flexible seating configurations—from 36 to 50-seaters and sleeper layouts—cater to diverse fleet requirements. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Anand S, Vice President and Head of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business, highlighted that the new platform is tailored to meet evolving passenger expectations and growing intercity connectivity. Powered by a 5.6-litre Cummins…

16 Oct

Medtronic launches Avalus Ultra™ surgical valves in India

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Medtronic plc, a global leader in medical technology, on Tuesday launched its next-generation Avalus Ultra™ Bioprosthesis surgical aortic heart valve in India, aiming to enhance cardiac care for patients nationwide. Building on the decade-long clinical experience of the Avalus™ platform, the Avalus Ultra valve is designed for ease of implantation, durability, and reliable performance, including support for future transcatheter aortic valve-in-surgical aortic valve (TAV-in-SAV) procedures. The low-profile valve accommodates diverse patient anatomies, featuring a flexible sewing cuff for secure placement with minimal paravalvular leak rates. Platinum-iridium coils and tantalum badges improve fluoroscopic visibility during reinterventions, ensuring accurate positioning. The device…

16 Oct

This festive season, Swiggy rolls out new features for Food on Train

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Swiggy has rolled out new features for its Food on Train service just in time for the festive season, enhancing convenience and variety for train travelers across India. Passengers can now explore ‘City Best’ meals, a curated selection of iconic dishes from local eateries at over 115 stations, while Easy Eats offers hassle-free meals with neat packaging and cutlery for on-the-go dining. Swiggy has also introduced a Pure Veg section, catering to vegetarians and those observing Navratri fasts, alongside an Offer Zone providing up to 60% discounts across 30+ restaurants. Commenting on the launch, Deepak Maloo, VP – Food Strategy,…

16 Oct

Coca-Cola and Google Gemini celebrate Diwali with “Festicons” where AI magic meets tradition

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This Diwali, Coca-Cola India is reimagining how India celebrates by fusing culture, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Through a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Google, Coca-Cola has introduced Festicons Diwali greetings, enabling consumers to create and share personalized digital wishes using the Google Gemini app. Available on Coca-Cola’s limited-edition Utsav Packs, the initiative allows people to scan a QR code to create and share their own personalized festive avatars right within the Gemini app using its advanced image generation capabilities. Through this innovative digital experience, Coca-Cola is giving consumers a unique way to share their festive vibe. By scanning the festive pack, consumers…

16 Oct

#CelebrateLarge – Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water launches its festive campaign with Rohit Sharma

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Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water has unveiled its new festive campaign — #CelebrateLarge – Hum Hain Generation Large, Humaara Har Celebration Large, featuring cricket icon Rohit Sharma. The brand’s latest initiative blends technology and culture, offering a first-of-its-kind AI-led festive experience that celebrates India’s vibrant youth spirit. At the heart of the campaign is an AI-powered personalised greeting generator that allows fans to create hyper-realistic video messages alongside Rohit Sharma using regenerative AI and voice synthesis. The interactive experience turns simple festive wishes into memorable, lifelike exchanges, capturing the brand’s signature “Live It Large” philosophy. Adding another layer of…