As the year draws to a close and we wrap up our busy days with the warmth of home and family, this is the perfect moment to choose gifts that matter: practical, thoughtful, and built to last. And nothing says useful gifting better than V-Guard’s smart, reliable, and beautifully designed home appliances. Instead of splurging on fleeting trends, there’s something special about gifting everyday essentials…
IndieSemiC Partners with C-DAC Trivandrum for Semiconductor & Embedded Systems Collaboration
India, Dec 10:- IndieSemiC, an India-based semiconductor design firm working on chip, RF, and system-level solutions, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a national R&D institution under MeitY focused on advanced computing and indigenous processor development, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on semiconductor and embedded system development. The collaboration includes joint development of an AI chip based on C-DAC…
Virtusa Acquires SmartSoC to Expand into Semiconductor Sector with Chip-to-Cloud Services
Virtusa Acquires Bengaluru based SmartSoC Solutions, Establishing Full-Stack Service Offering from Chip to Cloud and Driving Expansion into the Semiconductor Industry Mumbai/Bengaluru, Dec 10: Virtusa Corporation, a leading product and platform engineering services company, today announced the acquisition of SmartSoC Solutions, the Bengaluru-based leader in semiconductor engineering and integrated circuit (IC) design services. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Virtusa, immediately expanding its industry portfolio to…
“Sip n Slurp”, and Celebrate: NESCAFÉ® & MAGGI® Capture Northeast Pride at Hornbill Festival 2025
Bengaluru, Dec 10: India, 09 December 2025: Nestlé India is set to make a memorable mark at the Hornbill Festival, India’s one of the most iconic cultural celebrations. Bringing together two of the region’s most loved brands, NESCAFÉ® Ready-to-Drink Cold Coffee and MAGGI® Spicy Noodles, the company is introducing a Morung-inspired experience zone that proudly amalgamates Nagaland’s culture along with the brands’ iconic visual elements. Designed…
Pune and Hyderabad successfully host ‘India International Travel Mart’
The recently concluded Pune and Hyderabad editions of the ‘India International Travel Mart’ (IITM) have once again set benchmarks in the travel and tourism industry. Held from 27 – 29 November 2025 in Pune and 4 – 6 December 2025 in Hyderabad. These events brought together an impressive array of exhibitors, travel professionals, and Meeting Planners under one roof. Both editions were celebrated as premier…
Roongta Cinemas Records Strong Day 2 Turnout for Dhurandhar in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, Dec 10: Dhurandhar continued to draw strong footfall on Day 2 at Roongta Cinemas, with steady attendance across shows and enthusiastic audience reactions throughout the day. The film has maintained its early momentum, and the cinema notes a clear rise in family and youth turnout compared to regular weekday patterns. Audience Energy Remains High; The atmosphere at the cinema remained upbeat as visitors arrived…
Malhaar Rathod Talks On-screen Chemistry with Elvish Yadav in Aukaat Ke Bahar on Amazon MX Player
Mumbai, India Dec 10:- Set against the charged atmosphere of a Delhi college, Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service, explores young love, ego, and the unspoken hierarchies with campus drama Aukaat Ke Bahar. At the heart of the story is the evolving relationship between Rajveer and Antara, two people who come from completely different worlds yet find themselves pulled into an unexpected emotional journey.…
The hab Atelier & Arts ft. SANCHI at The hab by Usha, Khar on Dec 14
Join us for The hab Atelier & Arts ft. SANCHI, an evening that brings together imaginative craft and soulful indie music. Begin with a themed sewing session led by The hab by Usha, followed by a live performance by Sanchi Mannotra, curated by Little Sounds. It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration of art, rhythm, and community. Tickets are now available on BookMyShow. Date: 14th December 2025 Time:…
Kult E-Commerce Launches At-Home Nail Art Service in Gurugram; Eyes Multi-City Expansion
Gurugram, Dec 10: Kult E-Commerce, a fast-growing beauty-tech platform, has announced the launch of its at-home nail art service in Gurugram, marking the brand’s debut in a segment that has long remained salon-dependent despite rising demand for convenient, hygienic, and design-led nail services. Targeted at women aged 18 to 45 in urban markets, the service aims to deliver professional nail art at home, offering a…
IT & Consumer Discretionary Sectors Drive Over 50% of 2025 PE/VC Investments – Equirus Capital
Mumbai, Dec 10:- Private equity and venture capital investments in India have surged to their highest levels in a decade, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s long-term growth potential. According to a new research report by leading financial services powerhouse Equirus Capital, financial sponsors executed 1,761 deals between January and November 2025, surpassing the previous record of 1,726 deals in 2021. Notably, India has consistently recorded over 1,000 PE/VC…
Virtue Asia Redefines Modern Masculinity, Spotlighting Emotional Strength
Virtue Asia unveils The VIRTUE Guide to Modern Masculinity highlighting how progressive men in Asia now see emotional maturity as the true measure of strength. Masculinity in Asia is undergoing one of its most significant cultural shifts in decades. New findings from VIRTUE Asia reveal that modern men are redefining the expectations they were raised with, embracing new expressions of care, ambition, and identity. Notably,…
MYNUSCo Expands Into Everyday Living With New Biomaterial Products
MYNUSCo Expands from Automotive to Everyday Living: Biomaterials Pioneer Scales Impact Through Home, Packaging, and Lifestyle Products New Delhi, Dec 10: MYNUSCo, the Bengaluru-based biomaterials enterprise that transforms agricultural waste into high-performance materials, has scaled beyond automotive applications into consumer markets. This post-COVID strategic shift marks a turning point for the company founded in 2015 by Mahadev Chikkanna and Shruthi Ujjani Ramesh, positioning it to…
MP Sasmita Seeks Constitutional Status for Five Tribal Languages
New Delhi, Dec, 10: Dr. Sasmita Patra, BJD MP, has demanded in the Rajya Sabha the inclusion of five tribal languages — Ho, Mundari, Bhumij, Sora, and Kui — in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. On Wednesday, through a special mention, Dr. Patra raised the issue of granting constitutional recognition to these five tribal languages. She stated that tribal communities in Odisha, West…
New Year to Bring Fresh Appointments in Boards and Corporations
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 10: Decisions regarding board and corporation appointments will be taken very soon and will be announced. State BJP President Manmohan Samal gave this information. “Discussions, deliberations, and consultations are ongoing; it will happen at the right time.” No deadline has been given, but board and corporation appointments will happen very soon.
Jeypore HDFC Bank Organizes Blood Donation Camp
Jeypore, Dec, 10: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized by Jeypore HDFC Bank. The camp was inaugurated by Sabysachi Jena, Tahsildar of Jeypore. Under the leadership of Bank Manager Soumendra Chhotray, a total of 27 units of blood were collected from the community. The camp aimed to establish good relations with the public and help reduce the shortage of blood in blood banks. According…
Awareness Camp on Dormant Deposit Protection Begins
Bolangpur, Dec, 10: An awareness camp on the protection of dormant deposits will be held on Friday, 5th December, at 3:30 PM in the district council meeting hall, organized by Indian Lead Bank, Nabarangpur. The camp will be conducted under the theme “Your Capital, Your Rights.” During the camp, detailed information regarding dormant accounts will be provided to the participants. This initiative aims to help…
Kotpad Clinches Title in District-Level ‘Parab’ Football Tournament
Kotpad, Dec, 10: The district-level football tournament organized on the occasion of ‘Parab’ at Bhairab Padia, Kotpad, has concluded successfully. A total of 11 teams from across the district participated in the competition. The final match was fiercely contested between the Kotpad team and the Semiliguda team. Since no team scored within the stipulated time, the winner was decided through a penalty shootout. Kotpad emerged…
Land Resource Awareness Camp Organized for Public Benefit
Koraput: Dec, 10: A land resource and water division awareness camp was organized for farmers at Bhatipada under Makiguda Panchayat, Baipariguda Block. The program was held under the chairmanship of Koraput Project Director Shivacharan Jethi, with Assistant Director Suman Raut and Prashant Shant Kumar Gupta in attendance. Other dignitaries included MLA representative Prabhakar Rao, Sarpanch Manju Shikarlia, committee member Gadava, Zilla Parishad member Manijani, and officials…
Curriculum Overhaul from Class 1 to 12 to Drive Major Education Reforms
Bhubaneswar ,Dec, 10: To bring comprehensive reforms in school education, the Odisha government plans to revise the curriculum from Class 1 to Class 12. The information was shared by School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gand in the State Assembly on Friday. The Minister, while responding to a question, said that all schools under the School and Mass Education Department will undergo a complete curriculum…
Government Announces Rs 51,000 Assistance Under Kanya Vivah Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 10: Kanya Vivah Scheme The government will provide Rs 51,000 for the marriage of a girl. Rs 35,000 will be directly deposited into the girl’s account. Rs 6,000 will be given for wedding-related expenses. The government will give Rs 10,000 as gifts. The gifts may include clothes, bangles, jewelry, and utensils. The government has issued separate guidelines for this scheme. The girl’s age must…
No New Tehsils or Panchayats for Now, Says Revenue Minister
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 10: The Revenue Minister has clarified that there will be no new formation of tehsils or panchayats at present. Earlier reports suggesting otherwise were incorrect, and the minister emphasized that existing administrative divisions will continue as they are. Previously, the process of recognizing villages and adjusting boundaries was carried out under rules dating back to 1991, and some changes have already been implemented in…