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30 Jul

How Villages Are Getting Access to Loans Through Their Phones

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: Picture this: somewhere in a village, a farmer, a tailor, or a small shopkeeper grabs their phone — nothing fancy, just a basic one — pokes a few buttons, and boom. Money pops into their account. No need to hunt for a bank branch, fill out stacks of paperwork, or stand sweating in a long queue. Instead, all it takes is a phone, a signal, and a credit score that gets built quietly in the background. That’s not just some tech fantasy. It’s everyday life now for millions in rural Kenya, India, Bangladesh, and the…

30 Jul

Khelega India, Badhega India: NCR T20 League Aims to Bridge the Gap for Budding Cricketers

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New Delhi [India], July 30: The NCR T20 Cricket League has been announced to discover talented cricketers from the streets and neighborhoods of the National Capital Region (NCR). The league’s founders and directors, Nitin Sharma, Siddhant Kaushik, and Nalini Saxena, announced the same today at an event held at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI), New Delhi, and unveiled the beautiful trophy of the league. Addressing the press, Nitin Sharma and Siddhant Kaushik announced that eight teams are participating in the tournament, which runs from September 26th to October 4th, 2026. These teams include Yamuna Warriors, Faridabad Firebirds, Aravali…

30 Jul

Why Canada, the US, and the UK Remain Top Choices for Indian Graduates Settling Abroad

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: Every year, you’ll see thousands of Indian students rolling their suitcases through airport terminals, waving one last goodbye, and heading for places like Toronto, Boston, or Manchester. The dream is pretty clear: get a solid job, earn more money, and maybe start over somewhere with fresh opportunities. Sure, countries like Germany, Ireland, and the UAE are throwing their hats in the ring, but honestly, Indian grads aren’t flocking there in the same numbers. The big three—Canada, the US, and the UK—are still the favorites. And no, it’s not just old habits or family tradition talking.…

30 Jul

Energy PSU Giant GAIL Awards Landmark Contract to Magellanic Cloud Limited Subsidiary, Opening New Growth Vertical in Oil & Gas Sector

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 30: Magellanic Cloud Limited (NSE: MCLOUD | BSE: 538891), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Provigil Surveillance Limited, has secured a purchase order from GAIL (India) Limited. The contract, valued at ₹127.62 million, was awarded through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform and establishes a strong foundation for Magellanic Cloud’s long-term presence in India’s critical Oil & Gas sector, opening a significant new growth vertical. Under the terms of the project, Provigil Surveillance Limited will deploy an integrated E-surveillance system across GAIL’s NCR (Operations & Maintenance) network. The scope of work includes the Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning…

30 Jul

Checkmarx Unveils Fusion: Hybrid Approach to Vulnerability Scanning Aims to Close Detection Gaps

Shruti JoshiBusiness, Business News, Press ReleaseCheckmarx, Checkmarx Fusion

New architecture combines the highest fidelity, AI reasoning, validation, and enrichment over the codebase Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: Checkmarx, the leader in agentic application security, today announced Checkmarx Fusion, a new hybrid scanning approach now available in early access to Checkmarx customers. Checkmarx Fusion combines Checkmarx’s industry-leading AppSec engines and proprietary security context with leading frontier models from Anthropic. The result is the most complete vulnerability detection available, spanning every language, every codebase, and every stage of the software development lifecycle. The need has never been more urgent. According to Checkmarx’s 2026 Future of Application Security report, 49% of…

30 Jul

Brush with Destiny by Kuldeep Mansukhani

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New Delhi [India], July 30: A Life’s Journey Through Resilience and Reinvention, a memoir by Kuldeep Mansukhani, explores the realities of entrepreneurship, resilience, and ethical leadership through the lens of lived experience. Drawing on decades of professional and personal milestones, the book presents an honest account of overcoming setbacks, embracing change, and remaining committed to one’s values. At a time when entrepreneurial success is often viewed only through achievements, the memoir offers a balanced perspective on the challenges that shape long-term growth. In Brush with Destiny, Kuldeep Mansukhani recounts his journey across the worlds of business, finance, and law. Rather than focusing…

30 Jul

Rajputana Cuisine Preserved in New Book by Prem Singh Rathore

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New Delhi [India], July 29: Mewar & Marwar by Rawali Rasoi, the latest book by Prem Singh Rathore, documents the rich culinary heritage of Mewar and Marwar, offering readers an authentic account of Rajasthan’s regional cuisine through traditional recipes, historical narratives, and cultural insights. Published by BlueRose Publishers, the book arrives at a time when there is growing interest in preserving India’s regional food traditions and documenting culinary practices that have been passed down through generations. Blending history with practical cooking, the book examines how Rajasthan’s geography, climate, and royal legacy shaped the distinct food culture of Mewar and Marwar. It features celebrated…

30 Jul

Ratul Puri on Renewable Energy: The Next Phase of Growth will be Reliable Power Delivery

Shruti JoshiBusiness

Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power New Delhi [India], July 29: India’s renewable energy sector has entered a new phase of growth. Over the past decade, the country has made significant progress in expanding solar and wind capacity, strengthening its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets. However, as renewable capacity continues to increase, greater emphasis needs to be placed on building an energy system that can efficiently transmit, store and deliver electricity. Ratul Puri, Chairman of Hindustan Power, believes that India’s energy transition will depend on strengthening the complete power ecosystem, including transmission infrastructure, grid flexibility and energy storage…

30 Jul

Friendship’s Day Gift Guide: Kingston’s Top Tech Picks for Every Kind of Best Friend

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: This Friendship’s Day, celebrate the friends who make every moment memorable with Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions. Whether your best friend is a passionate gamer, an avid traveler, or a creative content creator, Kingston offers the perfect tech gift to match their lifestyle. From high-performance storage to reliable memory solutions, discover thoughtful gifts that they’ll use and appreciate every day. Celebrate your friendship with a gift that’s built to last—because great memories deserve great technology For your Gamer BFF: Friendship deserves gifts that go beyond the moment. This Friendship’s…

30 Jul

Officebing Deepens Its Presence in Navi Mumbai with Vashi Expansion

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 29: Officebing, a leading managed workspace provider, has announced the expansion of its presence in Navi Mumbai with the launch of a new workspace in Vashi, reinforcing its commitment to serving the region’s growing business community. The expansion marks another milestone in Officebing’s growth journey and establishes its third managed workspace centre in Navi Mumbai, following its successful centres in Turbhe and Ghansoli. With the addition of the Vashi centre, Officebing continues to strengthen its presence across the region while expanding its portfolio of flexible, enterprise-ready workspaces. Located in one of Navi Mumbai’s most established business districts,…