CHENNAI PLUS

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) is set to celebrate Karnataka’s iconic festival, Naadahabba Dasara, with a week-long cultural celebration from October 12–17. As Bengaluru’s gateway to the world, BLR Airport sees itself as an extension of the city and a cultural gateway to Karnataka, bringing the state’s traditions, stories and creative heritage into the passenger journey. The celebrations will bring Karnataka’s art, traditions and heritage to life through live performances, installations, festive experiences and interactive moments across the airport. This year, that approach goes beyond showcasing Karnataka’s cultural heritage to making cultural discovery an integral part of the passenger experience. Each activation is rooted in an authentic Karnataka art or craft form, allowing travellers to engage with the stories, skills and traditions behind them. In doing so, the airport becomes more than a setting for festive décor, bringing the living heritage of Karn...

Looking to upgrade your smartphone this festive season, pick up a pair of wireless earbuds or finally buy that laptop? Instamart’s biggest annual sale - Quick India Movement (QIM) 2026 brings together deals from sellers across smartphones, laptops, tablets, earbuds, speakers, power banks and other tech accessories, with select products available at discounts of up to 50-90% *. Live on the Instamart and Swiggy apps, the sale features devices across brands and price points, from premium Apple products to budget-friendly smartphones and everyday audio accessories. Shoppers can also access additional savings through eligible bank offers, with products instantly via Instamart. Here’s a closer look at some of the electronics deals available during the sale from sellers. Smartphones: From Premium to Budget-Friendly Picks For shoppers considering a smartphone upgrade, the sale features options across premium and value segments. Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB): Available at ₹1,19,999/-* ...

Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world’s first franchise-based Supercross league, has officially closed rider registrations for Season 3, attracting 146 athletes from 21 countries across its four racing categories. The line-up brings together established international contenders and India’s leading Supercross riders, raising the level of competition while creating a stronger platform for the development of Supercross in India. India accounts for 30 registrations across the newly introduced 250cc – Group 'A' Foreign Bikes only - Indian Futures category as well as the 250cc India Asia Mix category. The international rider pool is led by France with 32 registrations, followed by Australia 20, and United States 18, with further participation from Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Canada, South Africa, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Mongolia. Spread across 40 riders in the 450cc International category, 54 in the 250cc I...

Ahead of the festive season, Instamart, India's pioneering quick commerce platform, announced the return of its flagship Quick India Movement (QIM) sale. Live now on both the Instamart app and the Swiggy app, it brings discounts of up to 50-90%* from various sellers, covering everything from everyday essentials to premium products. Quick commerce has moved well beyond top-up shopping, and QIM puts that on display at scale. Customers can expect significant markdowns across electronics, kitchen and dining, beauty and personal care, and toys. From smartphones to home upgrades, they can discover deals from some of the country's most popular brands, including Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, realme, OPPO, Motorola, boAt, JBL, Bergner, L'Oréal Paris, LEGO and Barbie. New launches and limited-period offers from sellers add to the mix.   Lowest prices on Electronics, Smartphones & Laptops   Consumers can pick up the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB at ₹1,19,999, Samsung smartphones star...

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has rolled out 20 purpose-built Industry AI Solutions (IAIS), continuing its strategy to build differentiated IP in Advanced AI. Combining deep domain expertise with AI capabilities, the solutions address high-value, industry-specific solutions across banking, healthcare and life sciences, aerospace, retail, telecom, mobility, energy and manufacturing. Several of these solutions are already deployed at scale across client operations globally, while others are progressing through early-stage deployments. A dedicated global team of engineers and domain experts have built these solutions in-house. "AI has a potential to transform the very heart of business value chains but realising that potential requires deep domain specificity and the ability to scale. Our Industry AI solutions bridge this gap by translating domain expertise into scalable AI intelligence, accelerating value stream innovation and helping enterprises navigate rapid...

The much-anticipated Mindspace REIT Chennai Night Run 2026 officially unveiled the event details, T shirts and Medals along with the Cash prizes    at the Chennai Night Run Prelude – Event Introduction & Partners Meet, held at Taj Club House, Chennai. The event marks the launch of what is set to become one of South India’s largest and most vibrant night-running event. The inaugural edition of the event, scheduled for October 17, 2026, is being organized by SportzPro in association with the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association (TNAA) and supported by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). SIMS Hospital has joined the event as the Powered By Partner, while Mindspace Business Parks REIT headlines the initiative as the Title Sponsor. The key highlight of the inaugural Mindspace REIT Chennai Night Run 2026 is its commitment to promoting Women’s Safety Awareness. Through this initiative, the organisers aim to encourage meaningful conversations around creating safe...