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Samsung's 'Solve for Tomorrow' event witnessed an extraordinary display of youth innovation as over a hundred students from Guwahati showcased their environmental solutions at IIT Guwahati and the Royal Global University. The event, a national education and innovation competition, attracted enthusiastic participation from young minds committed to addressing pressing global issues. Students, aged 14 to 22, presented diverse solutions ranging from waste segregation to climate unpredictability. They emphasized the importance of platforms like 'Solve for Tomorrow' in guiding their ideas towards impactful solutions that benefit society.Dr. Jatin Wahane, a Karamveer Chakra recipient and esteemed rocket scientist, inspired attendees with his insights into transformative innovation. Samsung's ...

Samsung's 'Solve for Tomorrow' event witnessed an extraordinary display of youth innovation as over a hundred students from Guwahati showcased their environmental solutions at IIT Guwahati and the Royal Global University. The event, a national education and innovation competition, attracted enthusiastic participation from young minds committed to addressing pressing global issues. Students, aged 14 to 22, presented diverse solutions ranging from waste segregation to climate unpredictability. They emphasized the importance of platforms like 'Solve for Tomorrow' in guiding their ideas towards impactful solutions that benefit society.Dr. Jatin Wahane, a Karamveer Chakra recipient and esteemed rocket scientist, inspired attendees with his insights into transformative innovation. Samsung...

Yamaha enthusiasts in Shillong were treated to an electrifying experience as India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. (IYM) rolled out its much-anticipated "Call of the Blue" (COTB) Weekend event today at the Polo Parking Lot, Golf Link. With over 750 passionate Yamaha fans in attendance, the atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation. The event served as a platform for Yamaha aficionados to immerse themselves in the world of premium two-wheelers, showcasing the brand's latest models and cutting-edge technology. Activities such as the Gymkhana Ride and Wooden Plank Challenge allowed participants to demonstrate their riding skills and receive expert guidance for improvement, fostering a sense of community among attendees. Among the highlights were the stunning displays of Yamaha's S...

Eithad has collaborated with Kam Air in Afghanistan, Jeju Air in Korea, Myanmar Airways International, SKY express in Greece and Rex Airlines in Australia. Etihad Airways has established reciprocal interline collaborations with 5 new airline partners, further widening travel options for people across its expanding global network. The interline agreements provide customers of all airlines involved enhanced connectivity to destinations across each other's networks, allowing guests to book their entire journey on a single ticket and have their baggage checked through seamlessly to their destination. Arik De, Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, said, "We continue to broaden our network reach enabling seamless connection across our network, giving our guests a broader range...

Azerbaijan has experienced a significant increase in Indian tourists visiting the country in recent years. A 2023 study revealed a 100% increase in tourism, with 120,000 Indian visitors visiting Azerbaijan, a significant increase from the previous year. Vi, a leading telecom operator, has introduced new international roaming packs for Azerbaijan and 12 other African countries to cater to the country's growing popularity. Vi Postpaid users can now enjoy seamless connectivity in Azerbaijan and African countries with international roaming packs starting at just Rs 749 for travelers to Cameroon, Sudan, Rwanda, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and South Sudan.  Vi Postpaid users will have a variety of options including a 24-hour pack, a 10-day pack, a 14-day pack, and a 30-day pack to stay con...

A shocking incident took place in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district when a branch of a private bank allegedly held a woman captive on Wednesday(1, May) after her husband failed to pay a loan installment. The woman was eventually let go after her husband paid the loan installment of Rs 770. He borrowed Rs 35,000  According to employees of the branch, the man identified as Selvam (name changed) a daily wager who lives in  Dukiyambalayam, next to Vazhappadi in Salem district had been provided a loan of Rs 35,000 with a weekly installment of Rupees 770 for 52 weeks. He is said to have asked for the loan due to a severe financial crisis in his house. The woman was confined to the bank In this case, he failed to pay the installment for this week. Suba, a bank employee, went t...

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Tuesday reported a 52 percent decline in fourth quarter profit as the company sold fuel below market prices due to inventory losses. While India is the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, Indian Oil controls about a third of India's five million barrel-per-day refining capacity with its unit Chennai Petroleum. However, India has been buying increasingly cheaper Russian oil as discounts have fallen from $30 a barrel in 2022 to less than $10 this year, while refiners also cut fuel prices at the pumps ahead of this year's general elections. IOC reported a 52% decline in profit to 48.38 billion rupees ($579.77 million) in the quarter ended March 31. Refiners purchase crude oil and practice it after a gap of 45 to 60 days. Inventory gains are ...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has opened bookings for the New Grade G-AT of the Toyota Rumion and reopened E-CNG bookings. The newly launched G-AT variant is expected to further boost the market acceptance of the Rumion with its unmatched space and comfort, excellent fuel efficiency, stylish and premium exterior design. The New Grade G-AT, priced at Rs. 13,00,000 Ex-showroom. Bookings start on 29th April at Rs. 11,000/, and E-CNG bookings also reopen. The Toyota Rumion G-AT variant is powered by a 1.5-litre K series petrol engine with 6-speed Automatic Transmission, featuring Neo Drive (ISG) technology for responsive performance. The petrol grade has a power output of 75.8 kw @6000 rpm and torque of 136.8 Nm @4400 rpm, while the CNG grade boosts 64.6 kw output @5500 rpm and torque of 12...