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A Winning New Chapter: VIDA Kovai Kings Crowned TNPL 2026 Champions

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  VIDA Kovai Kings have been crowned champions of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026, securing their third title in the league and marking a memorable first season under their new identity. Led by Indian cricket star M Shahrukh Khan, the team delivered a stellar campaign to bring home the coveted trophy. Sachin B was crowned the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance, finishing with an impressive tally of 428 runs. Deeban Lingesh was named the Most Dependable Player of the Tournament after an exceptional bowling performance that saw him claim 17 wickets. Ambrish RS took home the Most Emerging Player of the Tournament award for his promising performances throughout the competition. Sachin B also secured the Maximum Fours of the Tournament award, smashing 41 fours over the course of the tournament. The triumph marks a strong beginning to the title partnership between VIDA and Kovai Kings, bringing together the franchise’s winning spirit with VIDA’s vision...
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LAVA ENTERS THE UK SMARTPHONE MARKET WITH THE LAUNCH OF AGNI 4N AT £499

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Lava International Limited, India's leading homegrown smartphone brand,   announced its entry into the United Kingdom smartphone market with the launch of Lava AGNI 4N. Designed to deliver a premium smartphone experience at an accessible price point, the AGNI 4N combines flagship-grade performance, thoughtful design, and user-centric innovation for UK consumers. The AGNI 4N sale will go live on Amazon starting 4th September 2026. AGNI - Lava’s flagship series reflects the company’s belief in India's ability to lead through innovation. Built with the vision of challenging conventions rather than following them, AGNI represents a commitment to delivering uncompromised technology, meaningful innovation, and a clean, user-first experience. Every AGNI device embodies the spirit of New India, designed to redefine expectations, inspire confidence, and demonstrate that world-class innovation can be created in India, for users across the globe. Commenting on the launch, Sunil Raina,...
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Instamart sees nearly 300% YoY growth in Rakhi orders this year as premium gifting takes centerstage

Raksha Bandhan used to mean a thread on the wrist and a box of mithai. In 2026, it means gold coin rakhis, smartwatches, and a Gurgaon cart worth ₹14,630. Instamart's Rakhi Trends 2026 shows rakhi orders grew nearly 300% year-on-year and the way India is gifting using quick commerce has changed just as fast. The festive rush peaked on August 28 at exactly 12:01 PM, when last-minute shoppers flooded the app to trigger 857 rakhis ordered per minute. Chocolates and mithai were up by 30% respectively, compared to the week before Rakhi, but the real story is what's riding alongside them. Gift hampers are up 85% week-on-week, smartwatches nearly doubled at 99%, and premium designer rakhis grew 130%, proof that the humble thread has gone upscale for some users. In the days leading up to Raksha Bandhan, Hyderabad led rakhi orders, followed by Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Gurgaon, Noida, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar and Vizag. From Thread to Treasure Precious metals ...
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LAVA VIRAT V1 PRO 5G GOES LIVE ON FLIPKART AT INR 13,999

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Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, announced that the Virat V1 Pro 5G will go on sale on Flipkart starting August 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bringing together a premium experience coupled with powerful performance, durability and large memory, the Virat V1 Pro 5G features a long-lasting 6000mAh battery, 6GB RAM with up to 6GB Virtual RAM, 128GB ROM and a 50MP AI rear camera. The smartphone is powered by the Octa-Core Unisoc T8200 processor, built on a 6nm architecture and scoring 500K+ on AnTuTu. It features a 17.13 cm (6.75") HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 550 nits HBM brightness. Running on Android 16 with a bloatware-free UI, the device is backed by 1 Android OS upgrade and 2 years of security updates, along with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. Available in two striking colorways - Sikkim Midnight and Spiti Frost, the smartphone combines premium design with reliable everyday performance.
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Anglo-Indian Community continues to be remembered and supported

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On August 27, 2026, the Anglo-Indian Suburban Front and Anglos In The Wind convened a meeting for the Anglo-Indian community at the Don Bosco Shrine Hall in Ayanavaram, Chennai. The event featured Mr. Felix Gerald, the esteemed Chairman of the Tamil Nadu State Minorities Commission, as the main speaker. In his address, Mr. Felix conveyed that the Tamil Nadu government, under the leadership of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of its citizens. He highlighted various welfare initiatives offered by the government. Mr. Felix Gerald  promised that he would strive to simplify the process for the Anglo-Indian Community to obtain their Community Certificate. Acknowledging the concerns and suggestions from the Anglo-Indian community, Mr. Felix committed to advocating for their social, cultural, and educational progress. He also encouraged attendees to visit him at his office whenever they needed to discuss their issues or ideas. Mr. Richard O'Con...
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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,...
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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....
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