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Every day, millions of bottles of water, juice and other drinks are bought, used once and thrown away. Most of them are made from petroleum-based materials. Making a bottle out of paper sounds simple. Making one that can hold liquid, stay strong on a shelf and be produced in large numbers every single day is a serious engineering challenge. That

Platform records 15,000+ guidance sessions, 200+ student placements and 9,000+ hours of AI utilisation; expands access through 28 offline guidance centres Bhubaneswar, October 2026: Career guidance in India is gradually moving beyond traditional counselling sessions, with technology, artificial intelligence and direct industry connections becoming increasingly important for students entering a competitive employment market. In this changing landscape, MentorX4u ,

A savings account at AU Small Finance Bank or any other Indian bank becomes inoperative after more than two years without a customer-induced transaction, under the RBI's instructions of 1 January 2024 (effective 1 April 2024). The bank must warn you after one year, keep crediting interest, charge no minimum-balance penalty and reactivate the account free on fresh KYC at

Gurgaon, October 2026: Taste Of Sikkim has expanded its footprint in the National Capital Region with the launch of its newest outlet at Iris Broadway Mall, Sector 85, Gurgaon, bringing its authentic Himalayan flavours to one of the city's fastest-growing neighbourhoods. The new 45-seater restaurant features thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor seating inspired by the warmth, culture and craftsmanship of

In ecommerce, the customer may spend minutes comparing a product, reading reviews and deciding whether to buy. But once the order arrives, the first physical interaction with that brand is rarely the product itself. It is the packaging. Before the customer touches the product, they see the box. They notice its condition, its strength, its finish and how professionally the

Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa in association with Goa-based Journalist, Food Critic & Author, Mini Ribeiro, brings a first-of-its-kind Goan culinary pop-up, ‘ Homegrown Heritage, showcasing the hidden treasures of Goa's home kitchens. with three local home chefs - Luisa Fernandes, Vinaya Kalangutkar and Milagrina Couto from October 2-4, 2026 daily for lunch and dinner at Caravela. Announcing this

For years, India’s fashion retail playbook was written in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. Large brands launched in metros, tested demand there and treated smaller cities as the next phase of expansion. That sequence is becoming harder to defend. In September 2026, CRISIL Ratings said India’s organised apparel retail sector is expected to grow 12–13% this fiscal year, supported by value

As India enters a new phase of infrastructure growth, the biggest competitive advantage may not come from owning more machines, but from having access to the right equipment at the right time. For decades, construction companies viewed equipment ownership as a symbol of capability and scale. A larger fleet often represented stronger execution capacity. However, as infrastructure projects become more

Hyderabad, October 1st , 2026: On the occasion of World Heart Day, Amor Hospitals organised a comprehensive Heart Health Awareness Camp at Lifts Trade Pvt. Ltd., aimed at encouraging employees to prioritise cardiovascular health through early assessment, awareness and timely medical attention. More than 200 workers were assessed during the camp, with the medical team providing individual guidance and recommending

Edtech platform Rodha named sponsor of Team India for the 2026 championships in Kolkata NEW DELHI, 01 October 2026 - Rodha, one of India's leading online learning platforms, has become sponsor of Team India for the 2026 World Sudoku Championship and World Puzzle Championship . The Rodha logo will feature prominently on the official jerseys worn by the Indian

For years, conversations around cosmetic dentistry have often started with a treatment: veneers, crowns, whitening or aligners. A patient would discuss a concern, the dentist would assess the case, and the conversation would move towards which treatment could address it. But the way people think about their smiles is changing. Patients today are more aware of aesthetics than ever before.

Drawing on experience across B2B and B2C businesses, Karwal helps founders clarify their product story, set marketing priorities and build teams that can execute. A founder can spend an hour explaining a product and make a convincing case for it. The trouble starts when someone else has to tell that story. The website lists features. The agency asks for