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Protinex, one of India’s most trusted nutrition brands, has launched #NoChairDare , a nationwide movement that encourages Indians to test their muscle strength through a simple wall-sit challenge — bringing real, tangible awareness to the growing impact of sedentary lifestyles and protein deficiency.   The campaign, live across social platforms and on Instagram via @protinexin , invites participants to hold a wall-sit position for an average of 27 seconds (women) and 34 seconds (men) — a relatable benchmark [1] that acts as a quick indicator of everyday muscle strength. Those who complete the challenge are encouraged to maintain strong nutrition habits, while those who struggle are prompted to boost their daily protein intake and lifestyle choices.   To amplify the movement nationwide, Protinex has already partnered with 25 well-known digital creators and fitness influencers , with many more collaborations planned in the coming weeks — driving large-scale participation...

Ashoka University, India’s premier institution for interdisciplinary higher education and research, has opened applications for the 16th cohort of the Young India Fellowship (YIF), Class of 2026–27 . This marks a milestone year as the flagship programme completes 15 years - a journey that laid the foundation for the University’s establishment in 2014. Reaffirming its commitment to making the Fellowship more accessible to bright and deserving individuals , Ashoka University will provide scholarships to all selected Fellows in the Class of 2026–27 , made possible through the generous support of HDFC Bank .   Applications for the fellowship are free of cost and reviewed on a rolling basis , with the Priority Deadline set for 23 February 2026 , allowing candidates to hear back sooner, while the Final Round of applications closes on 23 March 2026 .   Instituted in 2011, the YIF offers a year-long residential postgraduate diploma focused on interdisciplinary and multidimensio...

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, today inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India through a joint venture with Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable Limited (EDL), at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This landmark development marks a significant milestone in Hisense’s India growth journey and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. Located within EDL’s industrial park at Sri City, the newly built and commissioned Hisense (EMTPL) manufacturing facility spans a 10-acre campus and is situated alongside EDL’s existing ODM manufacturing plant. Developed with an investment exceeding USD 30 million, the state-of-the-art facility represents a major step in Hisense’s localisation strategy for India and will commence commercial production from February 2026 onwards. Once fully operational, the plant will exclusively manufacture R...

Tamilnad   Mercantile   Bank   (TMB),   one   of India’s oldest private banks, is using  Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications  to support its mission to deliver   technology-driven,   efficient,   and   ethical   banking   services.   With   Oracle   Fusion   Applications for finance, HR, and customer experience, TMB has unified core operations and leveraged AI to automate processes, increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve the employee and customer  experience. Founded in 1921, TMB now serves more than 5.6 million customers across India, with over 600 branches and 5,000 employees. In a fast-evolving and competitive digital banking landscape, TMB needed to move off   legacy   systems and onto a scalable cloud platform to   accelerate automation and efficiency   as it   grows.   After   careful   evaluation, TMB   decided   to   move ...

BLS International Services Limited, a leading global AI & tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has announced it’s highest-ever Interim Dividend of ₹2.0 per equity share, representing a 200% dividend on the face value of the shares. The total dividend payout for the period amounts to ₹ 82.35 Crores, underscoring the Company’s strong cash generation and sustained commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The record interim dividend declaration, follows a robust financial performance in Q3FY26 and 9MFY26, reflecting healthy business momentum across key verticals. Q3FY26 Revenue increased to Rs. 736 Crores, up 43.6% YoY, driven by strong execution in both the Visa & Consular Services and Digital Services segments. EBITDA for the quarter grew by 25.3% YoY, while PAT recorded a growth of 33.1% YoY, reflecting operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management. Net Profit stood at Rs. 170 Crores, a growth of 33.1% YoY The highest-ever interim dividen...

MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, today announced a strategic partnership with Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with a portfolio of over 560 properties worldwide.   This partnership is part of MakeMyTrip’s broader strategy to expand its direct international hotel inventory. The platform has increasingly emerged as a go-to destination for Indian travellers booking international hotels. In the last year, MakeMyTrip sold over 77,900 unique hotels across more than 4,350 cities in 192 countries. The number of unique hotels sold in 2025 grew by 17% compared to 2024. Notably, nearly one-third of these bookings were in the premium hotel category, with an average room-night fare exceeding ₹15,000. With this announcement, Indian travellers will gain access to premium and luxury international stays across globally recognised brands from the Minor Hotels portfolio including Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Elewana Collection, The Wolseley Hotels, Tivoli Hotels & Re...