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Global Pears Hackathon Winners Announced

Global Pears Hackathon Winners Announced

#GlobalPearsHackathonWinners Chandigarh: Pears, the leading open-source peer-to-peer live data protocol, announced the winners of its Global Pears Hackathon, the first global Peer-to-Peer focused Hackathon. From a pool of more than 1,000 registrations, WhereFam, a private peer-to-peer location sharing app, won first place. The Peer-to-Peer Chess app won second place, and Hypersketch, a real-time P2P whiteboard, won third place.  Alaric, a decentralized app and room store, received an honorable mention. "We are on the cusp of an ecosystem populated by peer-to-peer apps and the interest, quality of projects and excitement around the Global Pears Hackathon is proof that this is a growing…
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Bandhan Mutual Fund Reimagines Systematic Withdrawal Plan as ‘#Salary Wala Plan’ with its New IAP Campaign

Bandhan Mutual Fund Reimagines Systematic Withdrawal Plan as ‘#Salary Wala Plan’ with its New IAP Campaign

#SalaryWalaPlan #BandhanMFSalaryWalaPlan Chandigarh: Bandhan Mutual Fund unveils #Salary Wala Plan, an IAP campaign that reimagines “Systematic Withdrawal Plan” (SWP) as a structured, salary-like income stream—helping investors to generate a regular cash flow from their own mutual fund investments while allowing the remaining corpus to stay invested. This campaign aims to raise awareness around SWP, encouraging investors to see it as a smart and accessible way to create a pipeline of cashflow post-retirement. Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC, shares, “While SIPs have gained widespread acceptance as a disciplined way to invest, SWPs remain underutilised as a strategy to sustain financial independence. Through…
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IHCL ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF TAJ PALITANA PALACE IN GUJARAT

IHCL ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF TAJ PALITANA PALACE IN GUJARAT

Chandigarh: The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality company, today announced the signing of the Palitana Palace under the Taj brand in Palitana, Gujarat. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “Taj has been redefining luxury for over 121 years and its recognition as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and India’s Strongest Brand is testament to it. We are honoured to partner with His Highness Thakore Saheb Mandhatasinhji Jadeja of Rajkot to bring the Palitana Palace under the Taj brand. This addition reinforces our commitment to preserving India’s rich heritage and expanding our portfolio of Palaces,…
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Sajan Prakash, Olympian Inaugurates the Speedo Gallery at Basvangudi Aquatic Center

Sajan Prakash, Olympian Inaugurates the Speedo Gallery at Basvangudi Aquatic Center

Chandigarh: Sajan Prakash, a two-time Olympian and Arjuna Awardee, inaugurates the newly opened Speedo Gallery at the renowned Basvangudi Aquatic Center, marking a significant milestone in the world of competitive swimming. The Speedo Gallery, located within Asia's largest swim center, will serve as a dedicated space showcasing Speedo’s premium racing and competitive swimwear, designed to enhance the performance of athletes. This gallery highlights Speedo's commitment to supporting swimmers in their journey towards excellence, providing access to the latest in innovation and technology for those who aspire to reach the highest levels of competition. Basvangudi Aquatic Center, renowned for nurturing and…
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Glance & LinkedIn Power a Learning Revolution for 235Mn users With ‘Glance for Good’ Program  

Glance & LinkedIn Power a Learning Revolution for 235Mn users With ‘Glance for Good’ Program  

#Glance&LinkedGlanceforGood Chandigarh: Glance, the world’s leading smart lock screen platform, has partnered with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, to revolutionize learning and career growth. As part of this, LinkedIn will offer free and curated access to select courses, reports and video content around off-beat careers, upskilling and soft skills directly on Glance Smart Lock Screens, reaching over 235 million Indians. This initiative, under the “Glance for Good” program, aims to empower over one million users in India by democratizing access to upskilling and career resources, enhancing employment opportunities, and driving meaningful impact. Through this partnership, Glance users will gain…
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BIHARI (BHOJPURI) COMMENTARY REMINDS ME OF OLD-SCHOOL RADIO COMMENTARY: MS DHONI

BIHARI (BHOJPURI) COMMENTARY REMINDS ME OF OLD-SCHOOL RADIO COMMENTARY: MS DHONI

Chandigarh: Expressing his views on regional language commentary for TATA IPL, MS Dhoni said, "I haven't listened to regional language commentary much because when we watch live matches, replays are limited, and most of the commentary I hear is in English or Hindi. That helps us analyse the game better. Personally, I also like listening to what commentators say because most of them are former players. While I may be playing 17 games in a season, they cover hundreds of matches across different tournaments and countries. Their exposure to various situations and teams is immense. As players, we know our…
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APEDA Flags-off of Goli Pop Soda – India’s Iconic Goli Soda for Global Markets

APEDA Flags-off of Goli Pop Soda – India’s Iconic Goli Soda for Global Markets

#APEDAGoliPopSoda    #GoliPopSodaforGlobalMarkets Revival of Goli Soda marks a major step in promoting India's homegrown beverages globally Goli Pop Soda successfully enters USA, UK, Europe, and Gulf markets with strong consumer response New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, proudly announced the global resurgence of the traditional Indian Goli Soda, rebranded as Goli Pop Soda. This iconic beverage, once a household staple, is making a remarkable comeback on the global stage, driven by its innovative reinvention and strategic international expansion. The product has already made strong inroads…
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Wedding Tourism: Ministry of Tourism launched a promotional campaign “India says I do”

Wedding Tourism: Ministry of Tourism launched a promotional campaign “India says I do”

#WeddingTourismIndiasaysIdo   #WeddingTourismMoTIndiasaysIdo New Delhi: Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including wedding tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory Administration. The Ministry complements the efforts of States/UTs by promoting various tourism products of the country, including wedding tourism through various initiatives. The Ministry of Tourism launched a promotional campaign "India says I do" which aims at showcasing India as a premier wedding destination on the global stage. The campaign aims to leverage digital marketing, website, social media campaigns, influencers, offline and online activations. The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan…
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IHCL REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES THIS WORLD WATER DAY

IHCL REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES THIS WORLD WATER DAY

#IHCLWORLDWATERDAY Chandigarh: This World Water Day, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality company, reinforces its commitment to sustainable water management with a focus on conservation, reuse, and recycling. Acknowledging the essential role of freshwater in guest services, culinary operations, and hotel maintenance, IHCL has implemented a comprehensive strategy to responsibly optimize water usage across its portfolio. Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President - Human Resources, IHCL said, “The future of hospitality hinges on our ability to balance growth with sustainability. At IHCL, through our ESG+ framework, Paathya, we are reimagining water stewardship, moving beyond conservation to creating circular…
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Celebrate International Waffle Day with Baskin Robbins’ Sweetest Treats!

Celebrate International Waffle Day with Baskin Robbins’ Sweetest Treats!

#BaskinRobbinsIWD     #BaskinRobbinsInternationalWaffleDay Chandigarh: As temperatures rise, there's no better way to stay cool and treat yourself than with a scoop (or more) of Baskin Robbins' delicious ice cream. This month, in honor of International Waffle Day, Baskin Robbins is serving up a tempting mix of flavors and beloved classics, perfect for every ice cream lover! Classic Waffle Nothing quite matches the timeless charm of classic flavors! A scoop of velvety vanilla on a warm, toasty waffle, drizzled with rich, indulgent chocolate sauce, a pure bliss in every bite. A go-to treat that never disappoints! Merry Berry Strawberry Signature Waffle…
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