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18 Oct

Bharti Airtel enters into a strategic partnership with IBM to augment Airtel Cloud

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Bharti Airtel has announced a strategic partnership with IBM to enhance its Airtel Cloud platform, aiming to deliver advanced cloud and AI capabilities to enterprises in regulated sectors such as banking, healthcare, and government. The collaboration will integrate Airtel Cloud’s secure and resilient infrastructure with IBM’s AI-ready technologies, including the latest IBM Power11 servers and IBM watsonx for AI inferencing. Through the partnership, Airtel Cloud customers can deploy IBM Power systems as-a-Service, supporting critical workloads across IBM Power AIX, IBM i, Linux, and SAP Cloud ERP. Enterprises will also gain access to IBM’s hybrid cloud solutions, enabling seamless interoperability across…

18 Oct

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: Segment-First OIS Camera and Enhanced Durability Unveiled

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Samsung has officially launched its latest smartphone, the Galaxy M17 5G, in India, making it available today through Amazon, Samsung.com, and select retail stores. The device starts at INR 12,499 for the 4/128 GB variant, while the 6/128 GB and 8/128 GB models are priced at INR 13,999 and INR 15,499 respectively. Customers can also avail up to three months of No Cost EMI via leading banks and NBFC partners. Building on the success of the Galaxy M16 5G, the Galaxy M17 5G introduces a segment-first 50MP OIS triple-camera system designed for blur-free photos and shake-free videos. It also features…

17 Oct

LinkedIn unveils the 2025 LinkedIn Top Startups India List—led by Zepto (#1), Lucidity (#2), and Swish (#3)

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India’s startup ecosystem continues to surge, with LinkedIn unveiling its 2025 Top Startups India List, spotlighting the country’s most promising emerging companies. Based on data tracking employee growth, engagement, job interest, and talent attraction, the list reveals that artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, and quick commerce are driving India’s startup momentum. Quick-commerce unicorn Zepto retained the top position for the third consecutive year, followed by Lucidity, which is transforming enterprise cloud storage, and Swish, a 10-minute food delivery platform from Bengaluru. The list underscores how technology depth, operational precision, and agility have become vital to scaling in India’s evolving startup scene.…

17 Oct

Dezerv secures ₹350 crore Series C funding to expand full-stack wealth management platform

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Dezerv, a technology-driven wealth management platform, announced it has raised ₹350 crore in a Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to over ₹850 crore. The all-primary round was co-led by Premji Invest and Accel’s Global Growth Fund, with continued support from Elevation Capital and Z47, reflecting strong investor confidence in Dezerv’s long-term vision. The fresh capital will be deployed to enhance client experiences, deepen Dezerv’s technology platform, expand its suite of investment solutions across asset classes, and recruit high-quality relationship managers. The move is aimed at accelerating the company’s evolution into a full-stack wealth manager catering to…

17 Oct

Costa Coffee brings back its much-loved Maple Hazel Menu to India this autumn

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Costa Coffee, part of The Coca-Cola Company, has reintroduced its popular Maple Hazel Menu in India, following last year’s strong response. The seasonal range, blending the rich taste of hazelnut with golden maple notes, is available as a Hot Latte, Iced Latte, and Frappe, offering coffee lovers a warm, indulgent experience this autumn. Aparna Chopra, Head of Franchise Emerging Markets - India, SEA & Japan, said, “Driven by strong consumer demand, Maple Hazel creations have become a tradition for Gen Z and millennials, combining indulgent flavours with visual appeal. With over 20 years in India, Costa Coffee continues to create…

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…