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NIESBUD hosts Workshop on Entrepreneurial Growth and Digital Market Expansion

NIESBUD hosts Workshop on Entrepreneurial Growth and Digital Market Expansion

#NIESBUD Chandigarh: The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) inaugurated a comprehensive two-day event aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, strengthening the business ecosystem, and enabling digital market integration for small businesses and startups. The event, held at NIESBUD, brought together key dignitaries, policy leaders, and industry experts to discuss the future of entrepreneurship in India. Ms. Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) during her address mentioned, “The workshop serves as a valuable platform for participants to engage with entrepreneurs within the ecosystem, providing budding business owners with essential insights into the skilling landscape.…
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ITDC Concludes Joint Seminar on the Importance of Indian Vedic Culture

ITDC Concludes Joint Seminar on the Importance of Indian Vedic Culture

#ITDC Chandigarh, March 27, 2025: India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India organized a seminar and ceremony on The Importance of Indian Vedic Culture at The Ashok, New Delhi. The event witnessed the participation of 53 PSUs, underscoring a collective commitment to promoting Hindi and preserving India’s cultural heritage. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Director, (Finance), and senior officials of ITDC, followed by addresses by distinguished speakers, reflecting on the relevance of Vedic culture in modern times. It emphasized the role of Vedic…
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New Candere Honey Bee Collection – Bold, Fierce, and Unapologetically You!

New Candere Honey Bee Collection – Bold, Fierce, and Unapologetically You!

#CandereHoneyBeeCollection Chandigarh: Candere presents the Honey Bee Jewellery Collection, inspired by the relentless spirit of honey bees that build their hive with precision and dedication. This collection is a tribute to strength and unity, featuring intricate gold mesh in hexagonal honeycomb patterns, shimmering diamonds, and striking bee motifs in yellow and rose gold. Accented with bold black enamel, each piece is designed to make you shine. This Honeybee Diamond Ring from Candere by Kalyan Jewellers is designed for the woman who fearlessly carves her own path. Crafted in elegant rose gold, the ring features a delicately sculpted honeybee, poised atop…
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RBI Executive Director Shri Vivek Deep launches BHIM 3.0

RBI Executive Director Shri Vivek Deep launches BHIM 3.0

#RBIlaunchesBHIM3.0   #RBIBHIM3.0 The launch took place in the presence of Shri Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director, NPCI New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director Shri Vivek Deep launched NPCI BHIM Services Limited’s BHIM 3.0 in the presence of Mr. Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director, NPCI and senior leaders from the banking and fintech industry. BHIM 3.0 represents its third evolution since its launch in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BHIM 3.0 now offers: · More Languages – Available in 15+ Indian languages for better accessibility · Works in Low Internet…
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IHCL SIGNS A SELEQTIONS HOTEL IN AMRITSAR, PUNJAB

IHCL SIGNS A SELEQTIONS HOTEL IN AMRITSAR, PUNJAB

With this addition, IHCL will have 5 hotels in Punjab with 4 under development. Chandigarh: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), #IHCLAMRITSAR India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Amritsar, Punjab. Spread over 10 acres, this project will be a suburban resort with breath-taking views. Commenting on the signing, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “Amritsar, a renowned destination for both leisure and pilgrimage, draws visitors from across the globe. In addition to its cultural significance, the city’s rapidly growing manufacturing sector is witnessing a rise in business travel. This signing is in line…
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NSDC, IIT Mandi and NCU Gurugram collaborate to offer B.Tech course in semiconductor design and Technology

NSDC, IIT Mandi and NCU Gurugram collaborate to offer B.Tech course in semiconductor design and Technology

#NSDCIITMandiNCUGurugram #BTechinsemiconductorDT Chandigarh: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), IIT Mandi and the NorthCap University (NCU), Gurugram have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a B.Tech. ECE in Semiconductor Design and Technology programme. The agreement was formally signed today at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. This partnership aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in semiconductor industry in India and across the globe by equipping students with industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on training. This four-year programme comprises eight semesters designed to provide specialised training in various subjects of semiconductor engineering, including Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Materials Engineering, Semiconductor Physics,…
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Škoda Auto and  Thanh Cong Group, open plant For Škoda Kushaq and Slavia in Vietnam

Škoda Auto and Thanh Cong Group, open plant For Škoda Kushaq and Slavia in Vietnam

#ŠkodaAutoNewPlantVietnam Chandigarh: Škoda Auto and regional partner and investor, the Thanh Cong Group, officially opened a new production plant in Vietnam on 26 March for the assembly of Škoda Slavia and Kushaq cars. This marks a significant milestone in the brand’s internationalisation strategy, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen its presence beyond its European home market. By importing completely knocked down (CKD) kits of the Kushaq SUV from India and assembling them locally, Škoda is capitalising on geographical synergies. The production programme will expand in the summer to include the Slavia sedan, which will also be assembled from CKD kits sourced…
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Jio Platforms Limited Receives Two Prestigious Intellectual Property Awards

Jio Platforms Limited Receives Two Prestigious Intellectual Property Awards

#JioPlatformsAwards New Delhi: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a technology company, today announced its remarkable achievement of winning two significant intellectual property awards while simultaneously highlighting its critical role in advancing India's technological sovereignty and digital independence.  Jio Platforms was honoured with the National Intellectual Property Awards by the Government of India and simultaneously recognized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for its exceptional excellence in technology and innovation at a function in New Delhi.  These prestigious awards not only celebrate JPL's intellectual property achievements but also underscore its pivotal contribution to India's Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) vision in the telecommunications sector.…
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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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