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IICT Mumbai and WaveX Launch Media Tech Incubator to Power India’s AVGC-XR Startups

IICT Mumbai and WaveX Launch Media Tech Incubator to Power India’s AVGC-XR Startups

#WaveX #IICTMumbai #AVGCXR #MediaTech #StartupIndia #DigitalIndia #MakeInIndia #Innovation #Gaming #Animation #ExtendedReality #FutureOfMedia Global mentors from Google, Microsoft, Amazon to guide Indian innovators; First batch of 15 startups to be onboarded by September 7, 2025 Mumbai – In a landmark initiative for India’s creative and digital economy, the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), Mumbai, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s startup accelerator platform WaveX, has launched a dedicated Media Tech Startup Incubator. The program aims to nurture promising ventures in the fast-growing AVGC-XR sector, which includes Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality. This initiative comes…
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Zigly Shines at the 2025 Indian Pet Industry Awards with Double Recognition

Zigly Shines at the 2025 Indian Pet Industry Awards with Double Recognition

#Zigly #IndianPetIndustryAwards #PetCareIndia #PetParenting #VeterinaryExcellence #WomanOfSubstance #ZiglyFoundation #PetCareInnovation #ResponsiblePetParenting Chandigarh – Zigly, India’s first tech-enabled integrated pet care brand under Cosmo First Limited, left a remarkable mark at the Indian Pet Industry Awards 2025, held at ITC Maurya in New Delhi. The prestigious evening, attended by over 262 industry partners, celebrated innovation, compassion, and excellence in the ever-growing pet care industry. Two of Zigly’s leaders, Ms. Yamini Kumar Jaipuria and Dr. Deepak Saraswat, were honoured for their exceptional contributions. The awards were presented by Hon’ble Dr. S. P. Singh Baghel, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy, Government of India, who…
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Vedanta Empowers 3 Lakh Lives Through Sports on National Sports Day

Vedanta Empowers 3 Lakh Lives Through Sports on National Sports Day

#VedantaSports #NationalSportsDay #LevellingThePlayingField #GrassrootsToGlobal #RunForZeroHunger #SesaFootballAcademy Chandigarh — On the occasion of National Sports Day, Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL), India’s leading critical minerals, energy transition metals, energy, and technology conglomerate, reaffirmed its commitment to using sports as a tool for social inclusion. Aligned with this year’s theme — “Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion” — the company announced that its grassroots and professional sports initiatives have positively impacted nearly 3 lakh lives in FY25, making it one of the largest corporate-led sports movements in the country. Sports as a catalyst for change Vedanta’s sports vision is to drive India’s…
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Fortis Mohali Launches Institute of Genomic Medicine to Transform Cancer Care with Precision Treatment

Fortis Mohali Launches Institute of Genomic Medicine to Transform Cancer Care with Precision Treatment

#FortisMohali #GenomicMedicine #CancerCare #PrecisionOncology #Genomics #TargetedTherapy #PersonalizedMedicine #NextGenSequencing #CancerTreatment #HealthcareInnovation Chandigarh: Fortis Hospital Mohali has taken a significant leap forward in the fight against cancer by launching the Institute of Genomic Medicine, an advanced centre that brings cutting-edge genetic testing and precision medicine to patients in North India. This initiative aims to revolutionize cancer care by improving disease prediction, enabling early prevention, and designing highly personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s genetic profile. The newly launched institute will focus on genomic testing, which involves detecting variations in genes, chromosomes, and DNA patterns to identify mutations that may lead to…
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AHPI Revokes Advisory Suspending Cashless Facility for Bajaj Allianz and Care Health Policyholders

AHPI Revokes Advisory Suspending Cashless Facility for Bajaj Allianz and Care Health Policyholders

#AHPI #HealthInsurance #BajajAllianz #CareHealth #CashlessFacility #HealthcareIndia #MedicalInsurance #PatientCare #InsuranceSector #Policyholders New Delhi: In a major relief for policyholders and patients, the Association of Healthcare Providers-India (AHPI) has revoked its advisory directing member hospitals to suspend cashless services for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Care Health Insurance customers. The decision follows a meeting held on August 28 between AHPI’s core committee and senior representatives of Bajaj Allianz, where both sides reached a broad agreement on contentious issues. Background: Cashless Services Under Threat On August 22, 2025, AHPI had issued a directive to hospitals in North India advising them to suspend cashless…
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Mastercard and Infosys Forge Strategic Alliance to Expand Cross-Border Payments

Mastercard and Infosys Forge Strategic Alliance to Expand Cross-Border Payments

#Infosys #Mastercard #Finacle #CrossBorderPayments #DigitalBanking #GlobalRemittances #Fintech #PaymentsInnovation #FinancialInclusion #BankingTransformation #DigitalPayments Bengaluru/New York: In a significant move aimed at transforming the global payments ecosystem, Infosys and Mastercard have announced a strategic collaboration to scale cross-border payments by integrating Mastercard Move with Infosys Finacle, the digital banking suite from EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys. The partnership is expected to accelerate the way financial institutions manage international money transfers, offering customers faster, more reliable, and more secure cross-border payment options. A Global Payments Network at Scale Mastercard Move, part of Mastercard’s money movement solutions portfolio, spans more than 200 countries…
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Anand Mahindra Launches Coffee Table Book ‘May a Million Buds Bloom’ Highlighting the Journey of Project Nanhi Kali

Anand Mahindra Launches Coffee Table Book ‘May a Million Buds Bloom’ Highlighting the Journey of Project Nanhi Kali

#AnandMahindra #ProjectNanhiKali #MayAMillionBudsBloom #GirlsEducation #WomenEmpowerment #CSR #EducationForAll #NanhiKali #MahindraGroup #SocialImpact #GenderEquality #SkillDevelopment Chandigarh: Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, unveiled a coffee table book titled “May A Million Buds Bloom” — a powerful pictorial and narrative documentation of Project Nanhi Kali, one of India’s most impactful CSR programmes dedicated to the education and empowerment of underprivileged girls. The book is both a tribute and a reflection of nearly three decades of work that has transformed the lives of close to nine lakh girls across India. With a clear vision to reach one million girls by FY 2026, Project Nanhi…
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IHCL Enters Sales, Marketing & Distribution Agreement with Storied ‘Clarks’ Brand

IHCL Enters Sales, Marketing & Distribution Agreement with Storied ‘Clarks’ Brand

#IHCL #ClarksHotels #SeleQtions #IndianHospitality #TourismIndia #HeritageHotels #LuxuryTravel #Agra #Jaipur #Khajuraho #Lucknow #TajHotels #HotelIndustry #CulturalTourism #HospitalityNews Chandigarh – The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality enterprise and the brand behind the iconic Taj, has announced a strategic sales, marketing, and distribution partnership with the Clarks Group of Hotels, one of India’s oldest hospitality brands. As part of this alliance, four landmark Clarks hotels located in Agra, Jaipur, Khajuraho, and Lucknow will be brought under IHCL’s SeleQtions portfolio, a collection of curated hotels that celebrate distinct identities, heritage, and cultural relevance. The collaboration is also expected to facilitate future expansion of the…
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Sony India Launches ‘DOP Portraits’ – A Cinematic Tribute to India’s Leading Cinematographers with Sony VENICE Cameras

Sony India Launches ‘DOP Portraits’ – A Cinematic Tribute to India’s Leading Cinematographers with Sony VENICE Cameras

#SonyIndia #DOPPortraits #SonyVENICE #IndianCinema #Cinematography #Filmmaking #Storytelling #BehindTheScenes #SonyAlpha #CreativeCommunity #FilmIndustry Chandigarh – Sony India has announced the launch of an exclusive video interview series titled ‘DOP Portraits’, a six-episode cinematic journey celebrating India’s most renowned cinematographers. The series offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the art and craft of filmmaking while showcasing the power of Sony’s flagship VENICE cinema cameras, designed to elevate modern storytelling. A Celebration of Cinematography With a mission to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and cinematographers, Sony’s DOP Portraits presents a unique mix of personal journeys, professional insights, and creative philosophies. Each of the six…
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India Sees Surge in OPD Spending, but Insurance Adoption Remains Limited: Experts

India Sees Surge in OPD Spending, but Insurance Adoption Remains Limited: Experts

#HealthcareIndia #OPDSpending #InsuranceGap #HealthInsurance #MedicalCosts #OPDCoverage #FinancialProtection #HealthcarePolicy #OutOfPocketExpenditure #InsuranceAwareness New Delhi: India’s healthcare landscape is witnessing a significant shift with outpatient department (OPD) spending rising sharply, yet the adoption of OPD insurance coverage continues to remain restricted. Experts note that while hospitalisation insurance products have seen steady penetration in the past decade, the inclusion of OPD benefits within health policies has not kept pace, leaving individuals to shoulder a large share of their day-to-day medical costs. According to healthcare and insurance industry specialists, the growing burden of OPD expenditure is being driven by factors such as lifestyle-related illnesses, preventive…
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