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slice Small Finance Bank (slice SFB) has appointed retired IAS officer and former IMF Senior Advisor, K.V. Eapen, as an Independent Director on its Board, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion in Northeast India. Mr. Eapen brings 35 years of experience in public administration, financial policy, and institutional governance, having served in key roles in Assam and Meghalaya, including as Secretary of the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, overseeing national financial inclusion initiatives. At the international level, Mr. Eapen advised the IMF on global financial governance, while domestically, he has held board positions in public sector banks, including Union Bank of India, and contributed to reforms in ru...

Croma, India’s leading omni-channel electronics retailer, has rolled out the first leg of its much-awaited ‘Festival of Dreams’ campaign, offering festive deals across West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, and Jharkhand. The campaign, running from September 12 to 22, is designed to make Durga Puja shopping more affordable with attractive discounts, cashback up to ₹30,000, and GST relief benefits. Key offers include flat 35% off on televisions, air conditioners, and small appliances, 25% off on refrigerators, 30% off on washing machines and home audio, and 20% off on laptops. Smartphones are available at 15% off, while earphones and headphones come with a 45% discount. The retailer is also extending EMI plans and exchange offers to boost affordability. In Shillong, the festive seas...

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in partnership with the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, has launched the 26th edition of its popular TCS Rural IT Quiz. Designed for students from Classes 8 to 12 in smaller towns and districts, the quiz encourages young learners to explore the role of technology in everyday life. Recognized by the Limca Book of Records as India’s first IT quiz for rural students, the program has engaged over 21.5 million participants since 2000. The 2025 edition, part of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, will feature online tests, virtual rounds, and physical quiz competitions, covering IT applications in banking, education, entertainment, AI, cloud computing, robotics, gaming, and social media. Eight regional finals will determine participan...