Jan 12: TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, in collaboration with the GAN Global (a global multi‑sector apprenticeship alliance) and the India Employer Forum, has released its latest report, Her Path, Her Power: Revolutionizing Women’s Careers Through Apprenticeship. The report shows that women apprentices have increased from 124,000 in 2021–22 to 196,914 in 2023–24. This steady growth highlights how structured apprenticeship programmes are bridging gender gaps, expanding access to skills, and driving inclusive workforce participation across India. Women currently contribute only…
IIT Roorkee and Masai Launch Technology Programmes to Build Job-Ready Digital Talent
Roorkee, Uttarakhand Jan 12: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its Electronics & ICT Academy (E&ICT Academy), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Masai to jointly launch a set of online certification programmes aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in emerging AI-driven and digital technology domains. Under this collaboration, the programmes are designed and delivered through the…
Mall of Bengaluru Kicks Off January with a Month-Long Creative Workshop Series
Bengaluru, Jan 09: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru welcomes the new year with a thoughtfully curated series of creative workshops this January, offering families and visitors a refreshing way to spend their Fridays together. Designed to inspire artistry, foster meaningful connections, and encourage hands-on engagement, these immersive sessions allow participants to unwind while creating handcrafted mementoes to take home. The month-long programme begins on 9th January with a Textured Art Workshop, inviting young creators to explore layers, patterns, and tactile techniques through…
Axis Max Life Extends Term Insurance Coverage to Students
Axis Max Life extends Term Plan to Students; Expands Early-Age Protection to Secure India’s Young Adults New Delhi, Jan 07: Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited (“Axis Max Life”/ “Company”), has extended its Smart Term Plan Plus (UIN: 104N127V04), to students. This Term Plan enables young adults pursuing higher education to secure a life cover of up to INR 2 Crore,…
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) Partners with TechFini to Enhance UPI Payment Infrastructure
Chennai, Jan 07: – Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB), one of India’s trusted private sector banks, has entered into a strategic partnership with TechFini, a UPI infrastructure and fintech solutions provider, to strengthen its UPI acquiring and issuing capabilities. Under this partnership, TechFini will serve as a Technology Service Provider (TSP) to TMB. The collaboration is aimed at enabling faster, secure, and highly scalable UPI infrastructure for payment aggregators,…
Watch2care’s Smartwatch Focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine Makes Global Debut at CES 2026
Las Vegas, NV, USA, Jan 7: LINK2CARE, a next‑generation preventive‑health wearable platform, today announced the global debut of “WATCH2CARE VITAL”, a breakthrough smartwatch that blends Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), large‑scale real‑world health data, and advanced AI systems to deliver a new standard in proactive personal health. Unlike traditional wearables focused only on basic biometrics, WATCH2CARE VITAL provides organ‑system insights inspired by TCM across the Heart,…
India Circus Opens New Pune Store at Kopa Mall to Boost Retail Presence
India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta Expands Retail Footprint with New Store at Kopa Mall, Pune Pune, India, Jan 06: India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta has announced the opening of its newest retail store at Kopa Mall, Pune, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing expansion across culturally vibrant and design-forward Indian cities. Situated in the heart of Koregaon Park, the 768 sq. ft. store…
From Christmas Cheer to New Year Dreams: DOMS Paints December with Creativity at KidZania
Mumbai, Jan 06: DOMS Industries Limited (‘DOMS’), a company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving needs of children, adolescents, and young adults through their formative years, transformed the festive season into a celebration of colour, creativity and new beginnings at the DOMS Painting Studio at KidZania. Blending the warmth of Christmas with the optimism of…
MSDE Concludes Week long Kaushal Manthan to Shape Skilling Roadmap for 2026
Mumbai, Jan 2: Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, chaired the concluding session of the week-long (23rd December 2025-31st December 2025) Kaushal Manthan, bringing together senior officials across divisions, institutions, and key stakeholders from MSDE. The objective of the discussions held over a period of one week was to identify…
Kia India Records Best-Ever December with 105% YoY Growth, Annual Sales Up 15%
Mumbai, Jan 1: Kia India, a leading mass-premium carmaker, concluded Calendar Year 2025 on a strong note, registering total wholesale volumes of 280,286 unitsmarking a 15% annual growth over 245,000 units sold in CY 2024. This consistent performance underscores company’s focused customer centric approach, continuous product innovations, sustained customer demand and a supportive market environment. The year ended on a positive note, recording the best-ever December since inception with sales of 18,659 units, translating into…