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Young Indian Chess Enthusiasts to Challenge World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen

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  YiPPee! is handing 25 young chess players from Bengaluru and Chennai a once-in-a-lifetime move: the chance to play against Grandmasters including World No. 1 and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy, and rising star Divya Deshmukh through its ‘Cook. Share. Checkmate!’ contest, launched in association with Alpine APL Pipers. The Cook. Share. Checkmate! contest is open to players aged 13-19 years who are registered on Chess.com or Lichess.org, based in Bengaluru or Chennai. The contest invites young chess enthusiasts to make a bowl of YiPPee! noodles with their own creative twist, and share their most memorable, exciting or unexpected chess moment. 25 winners will be chosen for an exclusive chess experience- a chance to meet, interact with, and challenge the champions themselves. To enter, participants can fill out the official contest form, sharing a photo or video of their YiPPee! creation, their Chess.com or Lichess.org profile details,...

YES BANK hosts ‘AI Fest’ to explore the next phase of AI-led transformation

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YES BANK, one of India's leading private sector banks, successfully hosted a distinct technology-led initiative - ‘AI Fest’ at the YES BANK’s Headquarters in Mumbai. The event brought together Artificial Intelligence (AI) use case solution providers and aimed to explore real-world AI applications and scalable implementation strategies. YES BANK ‘AI Fest’ 2026 was built around the theme of Intelligence, Innovation and Impact—showcasing how AI moves from concept to measurable business value. The event provided a platform to evaluate emerging AI solutions and engage directly with technology innovators. Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Mahesh Ramamoorthy, Chief Information Officer, YES BANK, said, “Financial services is at an inflection point with AI, as the sector focuses scaling AI responsibly and create lasting value. Our ‘AI Fest’ was designed to create a focused environment where our teams at YES BANK could ideate on possible AI solutions that are mature enough to be adopted....

79% of students prefer flexible classrooms as smart learning gains momentum in India, reveals a study from Interio by Godrej

Interio by Godrej, a leading furniture brand from the Godrej Enterprises Group, has unveiled its latest whitepaper, “Beyond the Screens: The Rise of Smart Learning Spaces,” examining how schools across India are adopting technology-enabled learning and what is required to create effective smart learning environments. Developed by the Workspace & Ergonomics Research Cell at Interio by Godrej, the whitepaper explores how learning environments that integrate technology, ergonomic furniture and flexible classroom layouts can enhance student engagement, collaboration and learning outcomes. The research draws insights from a diverse group of students across disciplines, age group (19-28), regions, colleges and universities, providing a comprehensive understanding of evolving learning needs and the role of technology in shaping modern educational environments. Commenting on the findings, Sameer Joshi, Senior Vice President and Head of B2B Business, Interio by Godrej said, "India...

WACKER establishes Global Capability Center in India with HCLTech

 H CLTech, a leading global technology company, announced that Wacker Chemie AG, a global chemicals and biotechnology company, has recently established a Global Capability Center in Pune, India in collaboration with HCLTech. The GCC will support WACKER's engineering, IT and digital transformation initiatives. and provide a flexible, resilient and future-ready delivery foundation.   “The Global Capability Center is an important step in strengthening our global delivery and digital execution capabilities,” said Fabian Seibold, Director WACKER Excellence Hub Pune. “HCLTech’s experience in building and scaling such centers allows us to move forward with a model that supports agility, governance and long‑term growth.” "This expanded engagement builds on the strategic partnership between WACKER and HCLTech and marks an important milestone in WACKER's digital transformation. We are proud to support WACKER's long-term digital and engineering transformation journey as a t...

Swiggy’s Food on Train records 12x growth in 2 years: Network expands to 201 stations

  Swiggy , India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today announced that its Food on Train offering has grown 12x in last 2 years (August 2024 to August 2026) with adoption in tier-2 and 3 markets growing twice as fast as in the metro cities. In addition to this, Swiggy has also expanded its Food on Train offering to 201 stations, up from 66 in 2024. Swiggy also launched two new product features designed to make transit ordering faster and more intuitive. The first one is ‘Search by Train’ that allows users to bypass traditional restaurant filtering by simply typing their Train Number or Train Name to instantly view food options mapped to their specific route and schedule. Also, the newly launched ‘99 Store Widget’ is a dedicated hub on the app that lets passengers quickly navigate to budget-friendly meal options, making affordable dining effortless on long journeys. Swiggy also shared interesting trends around the evolving food habits of train travelers. In just over...

Godrej Properties and Xynteo launch Habitat Matters to Accelerate India's Low-Carbon Construction Materials

Godrej Properties (GPL) announced the launch of Habitat Matters in partnership with Xynteo, a CSR initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of low-carbon construction materials in India's built environment. The programme will be piloted through Godrej Good & Green Labs, the innovation arm of Good & Green, Godrej Industries Group. India is in the midst of one of the largest construction booms of any economy in the world. By 2050, the country is expected to have approximately 34 billion square metres of new building stocks, with many studies estimating new construction almost doubling its current levels. Every building constructed in that window locks in its environmental footprint the moment it is built, making today's material choices a decision with consequences that cannot be undone. Cement, concrete, steel, glass, and blocks that form every wall account for a significant share of construction's carbon impact and remain among the least addressed challenges...

LAVA EXPANDS BOLD SERIES WITH THE BOLD N4 LITE AT ₹7,999

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Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, today introduced the latest addition to its Bold series with the launch of the Bold N4 Lite. The smartphone brings together a 6.56-inch display, dependable 5000mAh battery and reliable performance at an affordable price point. With its combination of essential features and value-focused pricing, the smartphone is designed to make a smooth and dependable smartphone experience more accessible to consumers, catering to their everyday needs. The Bold N4 Lite features a 6.56-inch display, offering a large viewing experience for everyday entertainment, social media, browsing, and multimedia consumption. The smartphone is available in two premium colour options – Empire Gold & Ghost Silver. Powered by the UNISOC 9863A chipset, the Bold N4 Lite is designed to deliver reliable performance for everyday tasks, apps, and multitasking. The smartphone comes with 3GB RAM with up to 3GB of additional virtual RAM and 32GB...