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EuroKids Preschool, India's leading preschool brand, announced the launch of Junior PlayGroup, a first-of-its-kind structured early learning programme designed exclusively for children aged 18-24 months. Built around a specialised curriculum, expert educators and safe learning environments, the programme has been created to support one of the most important stages of child development. Traditionally, structured preschool education in India begins around the age of two-and-a-half or three. Junior PlayGroup bridges this gap by creating an age-appropriate learning environment that supports children's developmental milestones. Rather than introducing academics earlier, it focuses on nurturing communication, movement, curiosity, emotional security and cognitive development through engaging, development-focused experiences. Designed to meet the evolving needs of today's parents, Junior PlayGroup offers a safe and nurturing environment where children can confidently begin thei...

  Three athletes of Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre (Odisha AM/NS GHPC) to represent India in the Commonwealth Games 2026 to be held in Glasgow, Scotland during July 23 – August 02, 2026. Out of the eight athletes in artistic gymnastics category, three athletes — Tapan Mohanty, Tapeswaranath Das and Olympian Pranati Nayak are part of the Odisha AM/NS GHPC.   Tapan Mohanty and Tapeswaranath Das are part of the India Men's Team in the Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) category. Olympian Pranati Nayak is part of the India Women’s Team in the Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) category. This achievement highlights the dedication and hard work of the athletes, and world-class training and holistic development provided at the Odisha AM/NS GHPC, which continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing young talent and elevating Gymnastics in India. Mr. Ashutosh Telang, Director & Vice President – HR & Administration, AM/NS India said, “Having three athl...

As temperatures soared this summer, refreshing flavours and beverages ruled the carts, according to Swiggy’s Summer Trends 2026. Analyzing the consumers’ food ordering behaviour between 15 April 2026 and 16 June 2026, Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, observed that the demand for desserts grew 19.2% YoY, with emerging cities like Amaravati (63% growth YoY) and Thanjavur (44.1% YoY) leading the way. Also, the demand for cold beverages increased 20.7% YoY.   King of the season: Mango The ‘king of fruits’ was no doubt the ‘king of the season’ also. Mango-mania gripped the country with demand for mango-flavored treats such as desserts and ice creams growing 19.3% YoY. On average, Swiggy delivered 1547 Mango Lassis everyday during this period, making it one of the most ordered mango beverages.The platform also observed Pune’s Mango Mastani trending in Nashik, Mysuru, Mangaluru during the period.Also, Mango Tart topped ...

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been selected by TIM Brasil, the 5G leader in the country, to enable South America’s first cross-platform eSIM transfer capability. The digital innovation will enhance mobile telephony experience for millions of users across Brazil by giving them greater flexibility in how they use and switch devices and accelerating the adoption of next-generation mobile services across the region.   Leveraging HCLTech’s Device Entitlement Gateway (DEG), TIM Brasil customers can transfer their eSIM profiles securely and seamlessly across devices and operating systems — whether switching from one smartphone brand to another or upgrading to a new device. This means no more visits to a store, no physical SIM cards to swap and no complex migration processes. Device upgrades and SIM transfers become as simple as a few taps on the screen, all while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability. “As connectivity becomes increasingly so...

The K.C. Mahindra Education Trust (KCMET) has awarded interest-free loan scholarships worth INR 426 lakh to 92 exceptional scholars under the prestigious K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing India’s next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers. The K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies was the first scholarship established in 1956 by the Trust and has since become one of India’s most prestigious scholarships for postgraduate studies. The scholarship was designed with a vision that talented Indians would acquire knowledge in disciplines overseas which were not available in India at the time. They would thereby contribute to the nation’s progress upon their return. Over the years, the scholarship has evolved to support a much wider range of disciplines. Marking its 70th year, the Trust has introduced a significant milestone by extending the scholarship to students pursuing postgraduate studies in India. ...

When the football World Cup final kicked off after midnight in India, football fans weren't just glued to their screens; they were busy building the ultimate match-night snack spread. Instamart, India’s pioneering quick commerce platform, observed a significant surge in late-night orders compared to a typical Sunday, with larger basket sizes suggesting consumers were stocking up for the full 90 minutes (and perhaps extra time), rather than making last-minute top-ups. Football fever wasn't just a metro story The biggest spike in orders wasn’t limited to India's largest cities. Emerging football-loving towns like Hosur, Tirunelveli, Jodhpur, Sonipat, Roorkee, Kozhikode, Lonavala, Pallakad, Guwahati, Bilaspur, recorded the strongest growth over a regular weekend, showing that the excitement around the World Cup final stretched far beyond the metros. Bengaluru saw some of the highest basket values on finals night, suggesting fans stocked up for group screenings. Instant n...