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Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, recognized Indhuja B and Blessy Jeba, students from Chennai Institute of Technology amongst "Women Leaders of Tomorrow”. They join the list of 13 young women achievers across the country, recognized for the impact of their work and how they are solving real-world problems—from building AI models for lunar navigation and affordable healthcare to creating sustainable livelihoods for rural artisans. Indhuja B, a student at Chennai Institute of Technology, led her team to victory at the Smart India Hackathon 2025 with the development of “Grasp Ease,” an indigenous, low-cost active wrist–hand orthosis designed to restore grasp function for patients with stroke, spinal cord injuries, and neuromuscular disorders. Driven by empathy and a deep understanding of rehabilitation challenges, she spearheaded the design and development of a solution that enables users to perform everyday tasks independently. The device integrates an ESP3...

Lava International Limited, India’s trusted homegrown smartphone brand, today announced the launch of the Lava Bold N2 Pro , a value-driven 4G smartphone crafted especially for first-time smartphone buyers. Combining an immersive display, capable camera performance, and a durable build, the Bold N2 Pro is designed to make the transition to smartphones effortless and rewarding. Available in Eclipse Grey and Aurora Gold, the device will go on sale on Flipkart starting April 6, 2026, 12:00 PM onwards.   Bold N2 Pro combines a 17.13 cm (6.75”) HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate , a 5000mAh battery for all-day usage , and a 50MP AI rear camera for clear photos, ensuring users stay connected, entertained, and productive throughout the day with ease.   Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sumit Singh, SVP and Head of Product, Lava International Limited , said, "t he Bold series is designed to drive higher accessibility and wider adoption of smartphones. With the new Bold N2 Pro, we...

Intellius Recode Limited, a next generation technology solutions provider has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).   Intellius Recode Limited enables enterprise businesses with their digital transformation (Source: F&S Report). It supports large global enterprises across geographies with technology consulting and autonomous, context-aware and adaptive artificial intelligence (“Agentic AI”) enabled products.   Recode Solutions Inc., Prasanna Srinivasan Ramaswamy and Sivathanupillai Adhikesaven Nadarajapillai are the promoters of the company.   The offer comprises of a fresh issue of upto Rs.1,170 million (Rs.117 Crore) and an offer for sale of upto 12,90,000 equity shares. The face value of each equity share is Rs.10. The company proposes to utilise the net proceeds towards funding cost for development of Digital Workers, Payment of sub-contracting fees for development of Digital Workers for the Company, ...

Rentomojo Limited, largest online rental and subscription platform for home furniture and appliances has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).Geetansh Bamania is the promoter of the company. The offer comprises of a fresh issue aggregating upto ₹1,500 million (₹150 crores) and an Offer for Sale aggregating up to 28,399,567 Equity Shares. The face value of each equity share is ₹1. Rentomojo operates a technology-driven, full-stack direct-to-consumer (“D2C”) online rental and subscription platform for furniture and home appliances in India. It is the largest online rental and subscription platform, and a market leader with an estimated 42%–47% share in the organised home furniture and appliances rental segment (excluding water purifiers) based on subscription revenue in Fiscal 2025 (Source: Redseer Report), with 227,511 live subscribers across 22 cities as of September 30, 2025, supported by a scaled service network that include...

NATHEALTH, an apex body representing the Indian healthcare industry, has announced Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, as its new President for FY 2026-2027 . Dr. Reddy succeeds Ms. Ameera Shah, Promoter & Executive Chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd . The announcement was made at the Annual General Meeting held following the 12th NATHEALTH Arogya Bharat Annual Summit 2026 . Joining Dr. Reddy in the new leadership team are Mr. Himanshu Baid, Managing Director, Poly Medicure Ltd., as Senior Vice President , along with Mr. Varun Khanna, Group MD, Quality Care India Ltd. as Vice President. Further extensions to the leadership team will be announced in due course. Speaking on her appointment as the President of NATHEALTH, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group , said, “As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, healthcare must evolve from episodic treatment to a system that prioritises prevention...

Reinforcing its commitment to preventive oral care and overall well-being, Colgate Total has partnered with Mumbai Indians as their Dental Performance Partner, bringing oral health to the forefront of athletic preparation ahead of the 2026 season. Colgate has unveiled its new initiative— PLOT (Performance Linked Oral Test) , a comprehensive oral health screening framework designed to proactively assess and maintain peak dental health for players. This partnership integrates dental health into the team’s performance framework, recognizing that systemic wellness is a critical determinant of a player’s on-field endurance and recovery. The mouth is a gateway to the body. Backed by scientific evidence, germs in your mouth can enter your body, causing inflammation which slows down recovery. and impacting athletic performance. Hence, on the field, where peak performance matters, active prevention of the mouth’s germ buildup is key. As part of the program, a lead clinician, Dr. Moez Kh...