Team ‘Cloud 9’ from Imphal West, Manipur, has secured a spot in the top 20 semi-finalists of Samsung India’s prestigious CSR initiative, ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ 2024. This year’s edition features 51 students from across India, representing diverse regions including East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya and Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. The programme, focusing on ‘Community and Inclusion’…

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has launched the re-engineered and redesigned Yezdi Adventure at a competitive price of Rs. 2,09,900 (ex-showroom Delhi), aiming to disrupt the adventure motorcycle segment.The Yezdi Adventure is equipped with the new Alpha2, 334cc liquid-cooled engine, delivering 29.6PS and 29.9Nm for smoother performance. This engine, along with a new central exhaust routing, ensures…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is celebrating the government’s new budget, which they see as a masterful blend of infrastructure investment, social upliftment, and environmental stewardship. Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Governance at TKM, shared his insights on how the budget reflects a commitment to balanced economic growth….

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has praised the Union Budget 2024 for its profound social impact and potential to uplift countless lives. Chauhan’s reflections reveal how the budget’s initiatives are poised to create meaningful change and inspire new opportunities for millions across India. Chauhan highlighted the budget’s focus…

Singhania Quest+, in collaboration with the World Book of Records (London, UK), has launched ‘Go Coderz,’ India’s first and largest national coding competition aimed at school students. This pioneering event aligns with the New Education Policy (NEP), which integrates coding into the education system, and targets students from grades 3 to 10. The competition promises…

Chanakya IAS Academy, Guwahati, has announced its latest initiative, the ‘SUPER 20 Batch’, designed to elevate education standards for UPSC 2025 aspirants. This specialized program features a unique teacher-student ratio of 1:20, emphasizing personalized mentorship and comprehensive preparation across all stages of the UPSC examination. Launching on August 20, 2024, the SUPER 20 Batch integrates…

The Times Now Doctors Day Conclave gathered renowned medical experts to celebrate their contributions and address critical health challenges facing India. Among the pressing issues discussed was the pervasive impact of tobacco use, despite ongoing national efforts to curb its consumption. The Conclave highlighted the persistent failure of current tobacco control policies, which have struggled…

Next Bharat Ventures IFSC Private Limited, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has announced the launch of a ₹340 crore fund aimed at fostering social impact startups in India. The fund will target entrepreneurs working in agriculture, financial inclusion, rural supply chains, and rural mobility. The flagship initiative, the Next Bharat Residency program, offers a…

Towards its commitment to environmental sustainability, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) further accelerates the ‘Green Wave Project’ commemorating this year’s environment month. Aimed at enhancing its nature conservation activity in the community, TKM distributed saplings to its employees, under its sixth challenge namely ‘Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature’, contributing towards the Toyota Environmental…

To tackle the pervasive issue of e-cigarettes, Thailand’s Special Parliamentary Committee has unveiled three strategic options aimed at curbing their use across the country. Headed by Mr. Niyom Wierathandithakul, Phrae MP of the Party for Thailand, the committee’s proposals include maintaining the ban on e-cigarettes while intensifying enforcement, regulating heated tobacco products (HTPs) alongside the…