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Calcutta and Bengal were the centres of culture, commerce, and creative expression across undivided India. The state and her citizens stood as a beacon of intellectual and cultural prowess in India. The idea of Mother India – Bharat Mata – arose in Bengal with Bankim Chandra Chaterjee’s ‘Bande Mataram’. Religious reform and modernisation arose with the tireless work of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the Bhramo Samaj.

BITS Pilani on Monday formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to propel collaborative efforts in curriculum development, research and development, teaching, executive education, joint programmes, faculty training, entrepreneurship, incubation as well as joint conferences and workshops. Prof V. Ramgopal Rao, vice chancellor, BITS Pilani said, “This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing education, research, and innovation.

Pidilite was a standout stock in 2023. In response, some readers inquired if it could be a 100-bagger from its current level. Their curiosity takes me back to a quote by Thomas Phelps: "To make money in stocks you must have vision to see them, courage to buy them, and patience to hold them." But Phelps' quote is only half the story, and I'll explain why shortly.

Chennai: Denmark has announced its Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) initiative to boost collaborative efforts between the two countries in the sustainable energy solutions sector and advance their joint global goal towards carbon neutrality. Led by the Danish Embassy and the Consulate General of Denmark in India, the new alliance is a strategic initiative poised to play a pivotal role in advancing the green fuels sector, including green hydrogen, by fostering innovation, collaboration, and partnerships between Danish industries and their counterparts in India. GFAI's primary objective is to promote sustainable energy growth in India by establishing an ecosystem that encourages collaboration among businesses, government entities, research institutions, and financial stakeholders from both the Indian and Danish sectors. Nine pioneering Danish organisations have already committed to the GFAI initiative as founding members, including Maersk, Topsoe, Umwelt Energy, Mash Makes, European Sustainable Solutions, Novozymes, Danfoss, Brdr.

Hitachi Payment Services on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of Writer Corporation’s cash management business and renamed it as Hitachi Cash Management Services in line with the Japanese company’s single brand identity. Industry veteran Anup Neogi will be the new managing director and chief executive officer of Hitachi Cash Management Services, the company said in a statement on Monday. Hitachi Cash Management Services would be a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Payment Services, an end-to-end payments and commerce solutions provider. This acquisition will enhance Hitachi Payment Services’ market position as a holistic provider of payments and commerce solutions. Sumil Vikamsey, managing director and CEO, cash business at Hitachi Payment Services, said, “Anup's exceptional career trajectory and extensive experience in the cash management space makes him an exemplary leader, poised to steer the company towards new heights of success." “I am delighted to lead Hitachi Cash Management Services during this dynamic phase of growth and innovation in the payments space,” said Neogi. Hitachi Cash Management Services would offer ATM Cash Replenishment Services to financial institutions and Retail Cash Management (RCM) services to retail outlets.

Project managers initiate, execute, and complete projects across various industries using their project management expertise. From mobile apps to the grandiose architecture of international cities, they are the innovators behind some of the most brilliant products, services, and processes that exist today.

iOS 18 update will usher in a new era of artificial intelligence, introducing a host of innovative features designed to enhance user experiences. The anticipated AI features could include auto-summarization, allowing users to distill lengthy content, and an auto-complete function for apps, streamlining interactions with applications. Furthermore, Apple is said to integrate AI into Apple Music, promising a more personalized and intuitive music streaming experience.

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Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Monday said it will invest Rs 6,180 crore on various initiatives, including establishing a hydrogen resource centre, in Tamil Nadu. The fresh investment by the automaker is in addition to the Rs 20,000 crore it plans to deploy over a period of ten years (2023- 2032) to augment its efforts in electric vehicle manufacturing, charging infrastructure and skill development. The company inked an MoU with the state government regarding the new investment during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024.

Awards- Sapphire Software Solutions has been recognized as the Top Mobile App Development and Ecommerce Web development Company by the most credible platform, CLUTCH and GoodFirms internationally, due to their unwavering innovation and dedication to creating websites and Apps that meet market demands. Furthermore, Sapphire is rewarded for having the top Web developers, based on customer feedback on well-known platforms.

Research & development has been an area of focus for Philips (and Versuni) over the years. How’s the R&D facility in Chennai doing? The plan is to capitalise on the growing opportunities in the Indian market. The R&D centre in Chennai continues to innovate and helps us grow.

Innovation in traditional plans could see hyper personalisation in the near future, leading to open-ended products with the ability to mix and match, Sumit Rai, MD & CEO, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance tells Riju Mehta. What are your Budget expectations? A lot of expectations continue to be what they were. The annuity double taxation is a big one because India is one of the largest grey countries and a part of the reason annuities are not doing as well is the taxation structure. You are taxing it at entry and exit.

Insurtech startup Riskcovry has raised around $4.5 million in a bridge round of funding led by Dubai-based business-to-business fund Morphosis Venture Capital. Indian financial services player IIFL also participated in this round. The round has a small secondary component which offered liquidity to some of its employees and exit to early investors.

Startup India programme on January 16 with a focus on deep technology startups, said officials. These startups will work in areas including semiconductor chips and related research and design areas, quantum and high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, they said. “The first phase was all about consumer internet and consumption or service-based startups. In the next wave, in India and globally, startup innovation and value are going to come from deep tech. They will be fewer but much more valuable,” said one of the officials, who did not wish to be identified.

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NEW DELHI : Qualcomm India will invest ₹177.27 crore in setting up a design centre in Chennai, the chipmaker said at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet on Sunday. The centre will focus on innovations in areas that complement wi-fi technologies and contribute to Qualcomm’s global research and development efforts in 5G cellular technology, the company said.

Chennai presence with a new design centre facility which will specialise in wireless connectivity solutions, with a focus on innovations that complement wi-fi technologies. The announcement was made at the Tamil Nadu Global Investor Meet in Chennai. “The new design centre in Chennai plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of connectivity globally, especially in India," Savi Soin, president, Qualcomm India said in a statement. "(It) is a critical asset to support Qualcomm’s commitment to Make in India and design in India. This will expand our collaboration with India technology partners and accelerate the market adoption of new technology.”

Indian Air Force (IAF) reached a significant milestone with a night landing by an IAF C-130 J aircraft at the Kargil airstrip. Demonstrating prowess in challenging terrains, the mission incorporated innovative terrain masking techniques. Revealed through an official post on X by the Indian Air Force, the night landing at Kargil involved strategic terrain masking techniques during the flight.

Arvind Kejriwal attributed the rise in per capita income in Delhi to innovation and forward-looking steps that have been taken under his leadership over the past nine years. A 'Statistical Handbook-2023' released on Saturday by the Economic and Statistics Department of the Kejriwal government said Delhi's per capita income increased from Rs 389,529 to Rs 444,768, a 14 per cent yearly rise, and is 158 per cent higher than the national average per capita income. «This is a huge increase in per capita income in any state in any single year. It has been achieved by the hard work of 2 cr Delhiites and Del govt working together day and night.

Canadians feeling like they weren’t as productive as they could’ve been in 2023 can take solace. Neither was Canada’s economy.

In the ever-intersecting worlds of sports and finance, Bitcoin (BTC) just made a major touchdown in the NFL, signaling a new era for cryptocurrency in mainstream sports. Meanwhile, in the crypto market, Solana (SOL) and Borroe Finance ($ROE) are displaying impressive strength in their uptrend, solidifying their status as top cryptos to buy. Let’s dive into these exciting developments and see why they’re making headlines.