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​ Kia India Expands Dealer Training Network with New Academy in Ahmedabad, Its Second Facility Pan-India   New Dealer Training Academy at Supernova Kia, Ahmedabad, to strengthen the skills and expertise of dealer personnel and enhance customer experience Academy will have the capacity to train approximately 250 personnel per month Second facility in India after Kochi, taking Kia India’s combined training capacity to approximately 500 personnel per month Ahmedabad, India, 14 August 2026:  Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium carmakers, today inaugurated its new Dealer Training Academy at Supernova Kia in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. With a capacity to train approximately 250 personnel per month, the academy strengthens Kia India’s approach to developing skilled and knowledgeable dealer teams across Sales and Service. The academy enables dealer-led Level-1 training programmes for sales and service teams across group dealerships. By creating localised training infrastructu...

​ Indian flavours have always had a way of making their mark, and now they’re finding a place beyond the plate. From the tangy comfort of chaas and the indulgence of butter chicken to the festive sweetness of ghewar, the nostalgia of meetha paan and the warmth of masala chai, these familiar flavours get a spirited new avatar with vodka. Here are five unexpected desi-inspired cocktails that bring together Indian flavours and modern cocktail culture. Masala Chaach Fizz Ingredients 60 ml ZigZag Original Vodka 90 ml chilled buttermilk (chaas) 15 ml fresh lemon juice 10–15 ml simple syrup 1 small pinch of salt Ice Optional: pinch of roasted cumin powder Method Add vodka, buttermilk, lemon juice, simple syrup and salt to a shaker. Add ice and shake well for 8–10 seconds. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a light sprinkle of roasted cumin powder or a small lemon wheel. 2.   Makhani Spice Martin i Ingredients 60 ml ZigZag Orange Flavour Vodka 30 ml tomato juice 15...

​ National, 14 August 2026:   Oriflame, the Swedish holistic beauty and wellbeing brand , today announced the appointment of  Kenneth Benaim Campbell as Chief Executive Officer , effective immediately. Kenneth joins Oriflame with  more than 30 years of international leadership experience  and a distinguished career in the beauty industry. He spent  27 years with L’Oréal , where he held  senior leadership positions across Europe, Asia and Latin America , leading businesses in both mature and high-growth markets including Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Taiwan, China and India.    Most recently, Kenneth served as  President for Europe and North America of Lipton Teas & Infusions , where he led one of the world's largest branded beverage businesses through a period of transformation and growth. Kenneth is recognised for his strong people leadership, international experience, consumer focus and track record of driving growth ...

​ Delhi, 1 3th  August 2026 :  India speaks in hundreds of languages. Every region has its own culture, traditions and ways of celebrating life’s milestones. Yet, when the  biggest good  news of a family’s life arrives, the emotion needs no translation .   This Independence Day,  Prega  News, the pregnancy detection brand from Mankind Pharma, celebrates 19 years of being part of this life-changing moment with a film that finds a simple yet powerful idea within the brand’s own name. NEWS stands for North, East, West and South ,  the four corners of India where  Prega News has been part of millions of families’ first good news.   Conceptualised by  FCB  Kinnect , the film travels across four homes in North, East, West and South India. Each home reflects a distinct language, culture and way of expressing happiness, bringing alive the diversity that makes India unique.   In one home, the news becomes an occasion that brings gr...