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New Delhi, December 10 th , 2025:  Apollo Hospitals hosted a Clinical Update in a Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology for post graduate trainees, an endoscopy workshop and continuing medical education program for pediatricians from December 4 - 7, 2025, bringing together leading pediatric specialists and trainees from across the country and 17 countries to discuss the latest advancements in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology. The event marked an important milestone — 27 years since India’s first successful pediatric liver transplant at Apollo Hospitals Delhi. Over the years, Apollo has played a pivotal role in advancing pediatric gastrointestinal and liver care, setting benchmarks in clinical innovation, training, and outcomes. On 15 November 1998, Apollo Hospitals Delhi performed India’s first successful pediatric liver transplant. The first recipient, Master Sanjay, was 22 months old at the time. Today, he is 29, a practicing doctor and married.  The workshop pr...

December 05, 2025, National  -  With the onset of winter across the capital, UNIQLO is unveiling a striking HEATTECH branding activation on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro. Running  from 24 November through 24 December 2025 , the initiative features two wrapped metro trains, each comprising eight carriages, bringing bold HEATTECH visuals to commuters across the city.  Through this metro wrap, UNIQLO brings warmth, innovation, and function straight into the daily lives of commuters, making HEATTECH the go-to essential for a comfortable and stylish winter. Engineered with advanced fabric technology that transforms body moisture into heat, HEATTECH remains a staple for the winter wardrobe. This campaign offers commuters an engaging introduction to the warmth, comfort, and everyday practicality of HEATTECH, ensuring travellers across Delhi and Gurgaon are equipped to welcome the season in effortless style.   The metro wraps bring HEATTECH’s core value - thin...

  Mankind Pharma expands PetStar portfolio with launch of PetStar Delight cat food range  National, 4th December 2025:  Mankind Pharma, one of India's leading pharmaceutical companies, today  announced the launch of PetStar Delight, expanding its PetStar brand into the cat food segment. The new  range is formulated to support overall feline wellness and marks a significant milestone in the company's  pet care journey, which began with the launch of PetStar dog food in 2022.  The launch comes at a strategic time as India's cat food category, currently valued at approximately Rs  1,500 crore with monthly sales of Rs 120 crore, is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 18-20%.  PetStar Delight is formulated with a powerful blend of functional ingredients including cranberry for  urinary health, turmeric for immunity and digestive health, and essential taurine for vital organ support.  Manufactured in Thailand, the product adheres ...

Ashley Madison Winter Map Shows Surprising Dominance of Tamil Nadu Cities for  Discreet Relationships  2nd Dec 2025, India : With the winter chills setting in, the inclination to explore the discreet  relationships, emotional spaces and shared intimacy is increasing, especially in South India.  Ashley Madison , the world's leading platform for discreet relationships, mapped the top  Indian cities that are highlighting a rising indulgence in discreet relationships. While New Delhi  claimed the top position,  8 out of the top 10 cities (per capita) are located in Tamil Nadu  (TN) .  Even though the country’s capital,  New Delhi , leads the list, non-metro cities like  Vellore,  Coimbatore, Thanjavur, Dindigul, Thoothukudi, Erode, Tirunelveli and Salem from Tamil  Nadu  follow closely. The surge in the sign-ups for discreet relationships in regional spaces  that are often considered culturally traditional indicates ...

  India’s First Miniaturised Space Telescope ‘MIRA’ Certified Space-grade and Orbit Ready as per NASA Standards Designed and developed by deeptech startup EON Space Labs, ‘MIRA’ is India’s first indigenously developed space telescope. The ultra-lightweight, miniaturised space telescope successfully completed thermo-vacuum testing as per NASA standards. The electro-optical payload is scheduled for a heritage space flight aboard an upcoming satellite orbit mission in December 2025. The milestone is a major step toward India’s first indigenously built compact space-grade telescope weighing a mere 502 grams. Thursday, 27th November 2025:  EON Space Labs, a Hyderabad-based deep-tech startup, specialising in multi-domain earth observation, confirmed that its flagship electro-optical space telescope ‘MIRA’, successfully completed thermo-vacuum (TVAC) testing. The milestone qualifies MIRA as India’s first indigenously developed space telescope, ready to tackle the harsh environment of...

Rahi Anil Barve's MAYASABHA at IFFI Goa Film Festival 2025   After  TUMBBAD Rahi Anil Barve's  next Hindi feature film  MAYASABHA - The Hall of Illusion  has been officially selected under the prestigious  WAVES Film Bazaar – Viewing Room (Indian Panorama – IFFI) section. This year, the festival received a total of  3,468 film submissions  in various languages from across the world. After an extensive selection process, only  82 outstanding feature films were chosen  — and among them stands  MAYASABHA . This selection provides the film an honoUrable platform in front of renowned international distributors, festival programmers, producers, sales agents, and industry professionals. Set against the backdrop of monsoon-soaked Mumbai, MAYASABHA unfolds a gripping story of human greed, survival, shattered dreams, and desperate hope. The film follows a security guard on parole, and his sister who are struggling to survive life in a ch...

  New Delhi, India — 14 November 2025:  BenQ, the pioneer of monitor lighting solutions, today announced the launch of the ScreenBar® Halo 2 in India, its next-generation flagship monitor light engineered to deliver optimal eye comfort, intelligent control, and refined design for professionals, creators, and gamers working in dim or variable lighting environments. Developed over four years of research and user testing, the ScreenBar® Halo 2 enhances workspace illumination with a powerful dual-light system and a newly introduced triple-curvature backlight design, offering 423% wider coverage than its predecessor. The result is a balanced lighting environment that reduces contrast between the monitor and its surroundings, preventing visual fatigue and maintaining comfort and focus during long hours of work. Traditional desk lamps often create glare, reflections, and uneven lighting. The ScreenBar® Halo 2 addresses these challenges through BenQ’s exclusive ASYM-Light™ optical tec...

Mumbai, November 06, 2025:  In a bold and delicious twist, Plum BodyLovin’ has partnered with artisanal dessert brand Indu Ice Cream to create a never-seen-before innovation in India: an ice cream born from a CULT-favorite body lotion. After years of customers proclaiming that the body lotion smells drool-worthy, delicious and yum, Plum BodyLovin’ actually made their body lotion edible. Inspired by Plum BodyLovin’s best selling Vanilla Caramello Body Lotion, loved for its cozy, indulgent scent, this first-of-its-kind collaboration transforms an award-winning bestseller into a mouthwatering limited-edition ice cream creation. Think buttery salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and pie-crust flakes — a scoop that tastes like the dessert your skin has always smelled like, topped with caramelized almonds and that pistachio oomph! Speaking about the partnership,  Stuti Sethi, Brand Lead, Plum BodyLovin’ , said,  “Vanilla Caramello Body Lotion has always been our most drool-worthy bo...

  After a successful stint in Mumbai’s BKC,  Chufang Asian Kitchen & Bar  has now opened in Pune, this time with a stunning  duplex layout  that seats over  120 guests . The restaurant features a  red-toned ambience , enhanced with  lanterns, lamps, and a handcrafted Buddha head  by artists from Hubli, creating a space that feels both elegant and contemporary. Chufang celebrates Asian flavours from across the continent with a menu that includes  Sushi Boat (Veg & Non-Veg) ,  Veg California Sushi ,  Blue Rice Salmon Sushi ,  Truffle Edamame Dim-sums ,  Chicken Coriander Dim-sums ,  Mushroom Cheung Fun ,  Crispy Prawns Cheung Fun ,  Blue Pea Rice , and  Green Thai Curry . Each dish combines authentic flavours with modern presentation, offering a visual and culinary delight. Complementing the food are  signature cocktails  inspired by Asian condiments and spices, tangy, seasoned, and...

  National, 15 October 2025:  CP PLUS, India’s leading security and surveillance brand from Aditya Infotech Ltd (AIL), has entered into a landmark partnership with L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro. Under this agreement CP PLUS will manufacture nine million CCTV IP cameras over the next three years, powered by LTSCT’s indigenously designed Vision System-on-Chip (SoC) technology. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in semiconductor innovation. The SoCs developed by LTSCT support high-resolution imaging of up to eight megapixels ensuring superior image clarity for critical surveillance applications. Built with advanced cryptographic architecture, the chips provide robust protection for sensitive data and enhance cybersecurity across surveillance systems. Designed entirely in India, the SoCs reflect the spirit of technological sovereignty and align closely with the G...

  Gurugram, 15 th  October, 2025:   ITQ Technologies  and  NxtGen AI  have forged a strategic partnership to create a first-of-its-kind orchestration layer for the travel industry, setting out to transform how journeys are discovered, booked, and serviced across India, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Booking travel is often complicated with too many options, unclear prices, and long processes for refunds or changes. ITQ Technologies and NxtGen AI have come together to solve this with a new AI-powered travel platform that makes planning and booking trips simpler, smarter, and more transparent. The platform brings together Travelport’s global content, including 400+ airlines like Air India and 650,000+ hotels worldwide, with ITQ’s trusted network of travel partners. Combined with NxtGen’s advanced AI platform, M, this collaboration will give travellers more choice, fairer prices, and faster, easier service when plans change. What Travellers Can Expect: One-stop shop: ...

National, October 15, 2025 –  Toshiba TV   announces exciting festive offers across its television range, giving Indian consumers the perfect opportunity to upgrade their entertainment experience with world-class technology and unbeatable value.     Available across Reliance Digital, Flipkart, and Amazon, the festive promotions combine affordability, innovation, and the reliability of Japanese craftsmanship that Toshiba is renowned for. Customers can now avail cashback benefits of up to ₹15,000, zero downpayment, and long-tenure EMI options up to 36 months, with a fixed EMI starting at just ₹1,999. Every purchase also includes a 1-year JioHotstar Premium subscription, offering access to a wide range of premium entertainment content. The festive offers are applicable across Toshiba’s premium television range, including its most advanced and consumer-favourite models including the Toshiba M450RP (Quantum Dot 4K TV), Z570RP (Gaming TV), and Z770RP (Mini LED 4K TV), each...

  Manforce Condoms unleashes new fantasy benchmarks with the on boarding of the latest AI brand ambassador The brand introduces Myra Kapoor, an AI-generated model, as the new face of Manforce Condoms to encourage unabashed conversation around sexual fantasies and desires with partners   National, October 10, 2025:  Manforce Condoms, India’s No.1 Brand leading sexual wellness brand under Mankind Pharma, enters into a game-changing collaboration with the on boarding of AI model Myra Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. As part of the plan, it has announced the launch of its revolutionary television commercial introducing Myra, an AI-powered brand character that represents a paradigm shift in brand communication.   The video has been launched with the purpose of encouraging conversations around intimacy without any hesitation. It takes a refreshing approach with the AI model that portrays various evocative emotions like desire, passion, love, infatuation, and temptation ...