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18 Jul

Limited-Edition Men’s Watches Are Turning Timepieces into Collectible Statements

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New Delhi [India], July 18: Limited editions have changed the way men look at luxury timepieces. The value is no longer limited to fine materials, elegant dials or precise movement. It now also includes rarity, personal meaning and the pride of owning something not widely available. In the premium segment, limited-edition watches for men are gaining attention because they feel more personal than regular designs. They carry a sense of occasion, reflect individual taste and give the wearer a timepiece that feels chosen with intention rather than picked casually. Scarcity Is Redefining Luxury Watch Ownership Scarcity plays a major role…

18 Jul

Exavalu Expands Global Delivery Engine in India with New Kolkata Facility

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Tarunjyoti Tewari (MLA) and Sayantan Basu with Anup Das, Subho Samanta, and other Exavalu officials at the inauguration of the company’s new IT centre in Kolkata Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 17: Exavalu, a US-headquartered global engineering and technology consulting firm serving insurance and other regulated industries, today announced the launch of its new facility in Kolkata, as part of its growing presence in India. The new Kolkata center significantly strengthens Exavalu’s global delivery capability for clients across North America and other international markets, with a growing talent base in India working out of offices in Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad, and a…

17 Jul

NITI Aayog Ranks Gujarat as India’s Top Investment Destination

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New Delhi: With more competitive offers to domestic and international investors, Indian states have shifted their focus from incentives to the other factors like the policy stability, ease of doing business and infrastructure. Investors today are more interested in the extent to which states can enable long-term growth of businesses. In this context Gujarat has become the first state to be ranked first in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) for States and Union Territories (Uts) making it one of the most preferred places of investment in the country. The index measures states based on various factors such as governance,…

17 Jul

Why RBI Is Planning Plastic Banknotes in India

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New Delhi: While the traditional cash-based payment system may not be the preferred option for most people in India these days, it remains an important part of the Indian economy. Despite the significant growth in UPI transactions, reaching 18.39 billion with a total value of ₹24.04 lakh crore in June 2026, according to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), physical currency is still an essential component of economic activity for millions of Indians, especially those in the countryside, small businesses and the informal sector. That’s a lot of money to handle all at once but it does cost. The…

17 Jul

IHH FutureHealth.Now 2026 Explores How Affordability, AI, and Precision Medicine Will Shape the Future of Care

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Regional leaders, including representatives from India, gathered in Singapore on July 10 to explore innovative partnerships and care models aimed at making healthcare more affordable, accessible and personalised. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: IHH Healthcare hosted the second edition of its flagship regional leadership conference, FutureHealth.Now, in Singapore. Under the theme ‘Redefining the Care Stack’, the conference brought together more than 300 leaders from government, healthcare, technology, finance and investment – including Dr Indu Bhushan, Economist and former CEO of India’s National Health Authority – to discuss how stronger partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem can better address evolving patient and…

17 Jul

PRSI Ahmedabad to Host National Conference on ‘Fact-Checking in the Age of AI’ on July 18

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PRSI National President to Lead Deliberations; National Knowledge Report and National Committee on Fact-Checking to be Launched Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 16: The Ahmedabad Chapter of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), in association with Anant National University and with the support of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association (IIMCAA), will organise a National Conference on “Fact-Checking in the Age of AI: Combating Misinformation in a Digital-First World” on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Anant National University, Ahmedabad, from 9:30 AM onwards. At a time when Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way information is created, distributed…

17 Jul

Fluitron Technology Supports India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Through Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure

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H2 Train getting fueled from Fluitron dispenser Jind (Haryana) [India] July 17: India has marked a historic milestone in clean energy mobility with the launch of the country’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell-powered train, flagged off by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind, Haryana. While the hydrogen fuel cell train and electrolyzer at the Jind station were delivered by the project’s primary contractors, Medha and Green-H2B2, it was Fluitron that engineered and manufactured the Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HRS), a critical component of the project’s infrastructure responsible for the safe dispensing of hydrogen fuel that made the train’s operation possible. The hydrogen-powered train…

17 Jul

Gandaram Jewellers Opens Flagship Store in Noida Sector 18, Bringing Certified Diamond Engagement Rings and Luxury Bridal Jewellery Closer to Delhi NCR Customers

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New Delhi [India], July 17: India’s jewellery industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Today’s buyers are no longer choosing jewellery based solely on appearance; they are prioritizing certified quality, transparency, craftsmanship, customization, and long-term value. As engagement rings and bridal jewellery become deeply personal investments, consumers are increasingly looking for jewellers they can trust. Reflecting this shift in consumer expectations, Gandaram Jewellers, one of North India’s heritage jewellery brands with a legacy dating back to 1932, has announced the opening of its new flagship showroom in Sector 18, Noida. The new store brings together nearly a century of jewellery craftsmanship…

16 Jul

Stellar Škoda Delivers Over 100 Vehicles Across Gujarat on the Auspicious Occasion of Rath Yatra

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], July 16: On the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra, Stellar Škoda, one of the largest dealer partners of Škoda Auto India, celebrated the beginning of hundreds of new journeys by delivering over 100 Škoda vehicles across its dealership network in Gujarat. Mass delivery celebrations were organised across Stellar Škoda dealerships in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Anand, and Mehsana, with customers and their families taking delivery of their new vehicles on one of the most auspicious days of the year. As part of these celebrations, Stellar Škoda hosted its flagship customer event, The Stellar Škoda Grand Delivery…

16 Jul

AM/NS India and SVNIT Launch Employability Enhancement Program to Build Industry-Ready Talent in Surat

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], July 16: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), in partnership with Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), today inaugurated the Employability Enhancement Program (EEP), a one-year certification course aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements for young engineering talent from Surat and surrounding regions. One-Year Industry-Academia Initiative to Build Job-Ready Engineering Talent 80 Engineering Graduates and Diploma Holders Enrolled in First Batch The inaugural ceremony was graced by Mr. Tejas Parmar, IAS, Hon’ble Collector & District Magistrate, Surat, as the Guest of Honour; Prof. (Dr.) Anupam Shukla, Director, SVNIT Surat; and Mr.…