Cathay, a premium lifestyle brand, has announced a special 25% bonus Asia Miles campaign in partnership with leading banks in India American Express, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, and SBI Cards & Payment Services Limited. The limited-time offer enables eligible credit and charge card holders to convert their accumulated bank reward points into Asia Miles and earn an additional 25% bonus miles during the campaign…
Samsung To Unveil AI Vision Built with Google Gemini at CES 2026
GURUGRAM, India, Dec 22: Samsung, India’s leading consumer electronics brand, today announced that it will unveil its latest kitchen appliances lineup at CES 2026, including the latest iterations of its Bespoke AI refrigerator, over-the-range (OTR) microwave and slide-in range at CES 2026. Alongside refreshed designs across the lineup, the company will highlight meaningful improvements to vision-based AI functionality enhanced with Google Gemini and Google Cloud, showing how these…
Guidewire India Employees Showcase AI-Driven Creativity in Short Film
Bengaluru, Dec 22: A group of employees at Guidewire Software, a property and Casualty Insurtech firm based in India, recently came together to create a short film that reflects how they experience work inside a modern engineering centre, where curiosity, creativity, and a sense of belonging sit comfortably alongside advanced technology. What started as a team idea quickly turned into a collaborative project led by engineers, designers,…
KAI India’s Premium Santoku Knife The Perfect Christmas Gift for All Culinary Enthusiasts
This Christmas, KAI India brings the joy of Japanese craftsmanship to your kitchen with its Premium Santoku Knife the perfect season’s gift for anyone who loves precision and style in cooking. With a streamlined 6.77-inch blade, this versatile knife is the dream for mincing, dicing, and slicing, offering unmatched ease and control. Combining traditional Japanese artistry with a modern edge, it’s an essential tool for both passionate home cooks…
HMI Learning partners with Germany’s Klett Group to elevate early education in India
India, Dec 22: HMI Learning Private Limited, the company behind the trusted preschool and daycare brand Happy Minds International, has announced a strategic investment from Germany’s Klett Kita and Schule GmbH, part of the renowned Klett Group. The funding, to be disbursed over the next two to three years, is set to propel HMI Learning, which began with a single centre in 2012, towards a valuation of…
Social Panga in collaboration with AMD brings calm to corporate chaos with “Zen” Mode campaign
Mumbai/Bangalore, Dec 22: Social Panga and AMD have come together once again to launch its new campaign “ZEN” MODE. In a world where businesses juggle pressure and complexity takes more weightage; AMD asks a simple question: Can work feel effortless? Together with the agency, Social Panga and the production house, The Yellow Shutter, AMD showcases how technology can create harmony in the workplace, in this latest…
“Mahatma, Illustrated” by Shankar Pamarthy Unveiled at hyd.art 2025
‘Mahatma, Illustrated’ authored by noted artist & cartoonist Shankar Pamarthy, unveiled at hyd.art 2025! The book celebrates Gandhiji’s life through art. Hyderabad, Dec 22: Mahatma, Illustrated, a book by noted artist and cartoonist Shankar Pamarthy, was released today at hyd.art 2025 – Hyderabad’s largest curated art showcase, held at EON Hyderabad by Navanaami, Narsing, Financial District. Mahatma, Illustrated, is a compelling visual tribute to the life, values, and enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. Through powerful illustrations, the…
Legaledge Hyderabad Shines in CLAT 2026 with State Topper and 17 plus NLU Selections
With CLAT 2026 Telangana State Topper and More Than 17 Students Getting Selected in NLUs, Legaledge Hyderabad Delivers Big in CLAT 2026 Hyderabad, Dec 22: With more than 20 students securing impressive ranks and selections in National Law Universities, including the “Telangana State Topper”, Legaledge Hyderabad has delivered an exceptional performance in CLAT 2026, making a strong statement with its results. The Hyderabad centre produced…
Meditation is a need for collective progress towards becoming Viksit Bharat – Hon’ble Vice President of India
Hyderabad, Dec 22: Over 30,000 participants joined in person, with a million more from around the globe participating virtually, at the Heartfulness-led World Meditation Day event at Kanha Shanti Vanam, home to the world’s largest meditation hall. Themed ‘One World, One Heart’, the meditation led by Revered Daaji, Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission, reflected the spirit of collective consciousness and…
Amazed by the Wonders of Black Turmeric
Koraput, Dec, 22: While Koraput coffee has already amazed everyone, now Koraput’s black turmeric has come into the spotlight. With the support of OUAT (Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology), a woman farmer named Laxmi Naik has cultivated black turmeric in her own field. It is expected to be sold in the market at a price of more than one thousand rupees per kilogram. The most…
Paddy Procurement to Begin Soon, Says Food and Supplies Minister Krishna Chandra Patra
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 22: In the coming days, paddy will be procured. Paddy procurement has not started yet. I visited two mandis and reviewed the preparations there; farmers have completed their registrations,” said Food and Supplies Minister Krishna Chandra Patra. The Honorable Chief Minister of Odisha has said that 100 model mandis will be developed,” said Krishna Chandra Patra, Food and Supplies Minister, Odisha. Last year, no…
Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Arrives in Kotia of Koraput
Koraput. Dec, 22: Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari arrived in Kotia of Koraput. The minister’s visit took place ahead of the Kotia Committee meeting. The Revenue Minister will visit the ground zero area to review the situation firsthand. Kotpad and Pattangi MLAs were present along with the minister.
Jeypore: The Revenue Minister lectured the Revenue Inspector. The Minister expressed concern over land grabbing and illegal occupation involving Revenue Inspectors (RIs).
Jeypore:Dec, 22: The Revenue Minister lectured the Revenue Inspector. The Minister expressed concern over land grabbing and illegal occupation involving Revenue Inspectors (RIs). The responsibility to prevent land grabbing lies more with the RI than with the Tahsildar.
Person Injured in Bear Attack in Umarkot
Umarkotm Dec, 22: A person was injured in a bear attack in Raighar Mundibeda Panchayat of Nabarangpur district. The injured individual has been identified as Hadana Santa (50) from Batajhari village. According to available information, Hadana had gone near a nearby pond around 6 a.m. today to relieve himself when two bears attacked him. Hadana managed to protect himself and ran from the spot, informing…
Block-Level MP Sports Festival Celebrated in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur:Dec, 22: The block-level Member of Parliament (MP) Sports Festival was celebrated today at Badmasigaon in Nabarangpur district. Additional District Collector (General), Tapan Kumar Khuntia, attended as the chief guest, while Sub-Divisional Officer, Prakash Kumar Mishra, was present as the guest of honor. The program, organized under the chairmanship of Sunil Khara, included the participation of Block President Sharad Bhitra, DI/PR officials Manoj Behera, MP representative…
Pratap Rudra Brings Pride and Glory to Kotpad
Kotpad:Dec, 22: Students from Kotpad in Koraput district were present at the event. It is noteworthy that Pratap Rudra Mishra, with pride and honor, has brought recognition to the region, following in the footsteps of senior legal professional Shri Kishore Chandra. The event highlighted the achievements of students and teachers, focusing on excellence in academics and contribution to the community. Reports confirm that during the…
Easier Puri Journey with New Train Service
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 22: A train will run from Bhubaneswar to Puri at a speed of 130 km per hour, allowing passengers to reach Puri quickly from Bhubaneswar. To facilitate this, the East Coast Railway has accelerated the Double Distance Signaling (DDS) work on the Khurda Road–Puri railway section. The railway line from Bhubaneswar to Khurda Road (20 km) has already been equipped with automatic signaling. If…
Childcare Worker Recruitment Soon; DEO Seeks Anganwadi Children Data
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 22: The process for appointing ‘Childcare Workers’ (Shishu Sevika) for all Anganwadis in the state is moving forward. The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has written to the District Education Officers (DEOs), asking them to provide data of students in the Anganwadi category by 16th December. According to the OSEPA letter, the recruitment process for Shishu Sevikas is at its final stage,…
Dragon Fruit Cultivation to Provide Long-Term Benefits to Farmers
Nandpur, Dec, 22: Farmers, who previously earned limited profits from traditional crops, are now showing interest in long-term profitable cultivation. To support this, the Government’s Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, along with various voluntary organizations, are encouraging farmers to grow high-value crops using organic farming methods. In Koraput district, dragon fruit cultivation has become the first choice among women farmers, especially on hilly or uneven land.…
School Holidays for 2026 Announced: 82 Holidays Next Year, Excluding Sundays
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 22 : The Directorate of Secondary Education has released the school holiday calendar for 2026. Next year, schools will observe 82 holidays in addition to Sundays. Among these, holidays for Netaji Jayanti, Republic Day, Utkal Divas, Independence Day, Ganesh Puja, and Gandhi Jayanti will be observed in schools. Considering the summer season, a total of 38 days of summer vacation is scheduled from…
MP Sports Festival Held in Dabugaon
Dabugaon, Dec, 22: The MP Sports Festival has commenced in Dabugaon. Today, after a prayer ceremony near Ma’ Thakurani, athletes participated in a torch procession through the town. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Block Chairperson Bina Majhi, MP representative Somnath Pujari, senior lawyer Jayant Kumar Mayo, Rajendra Bishoyi, BJP senior leader J. Rajashekhar Rao, Congress president G. Sairaju, BJD leader Tapa Rao,…