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For years, most Indians never planned meals around protein. Food was cooked based on habit, taste, budget, and what was available at home. Dal was dal. Milk was milk. Eggs were just eggs. No one counted grams or checked labels. Protein was not part of daily conversation, and it did not need to be. That began to change slowly. As lifestyles shifted, work hours got longer, and health conversations moved from doctors to social media, protein started entering everyday language. What was once taken for granted became something people actively talked about. From fitness conversations to family WhatsApp groups, protein moved from being invisible on the plate to becoming a buzzword, as more people began questioning whether their daily diets were getting enough of it. One of the lesser-known realities of Indian diets is that protein is not necessarily missing, but unevenly distributed across the day. Many everyday meals provide energy and fullness but fall short on protein unless supported by...

  Tamil Nadu Police, along with Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), the company behind Goodknight, India’s leading household insecticide brand, conducted raids in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to curb the manufacture and sale of counterfeit Goodknight products in the region. The action, carried out with support from GCPL’s investigation agency, marks a crucial step in curbing the spread of fake mosquito repellent products in the market.   Based on actionable intelligence, the Silaiman Police Station team and investigative teams conducted searches at multiple locations in Meenakshi Nagar, Sakkimangalam (Madurai East). The raids led to the identification and verification of two counterfeit manufacturing units operating out of Sourashtra 1st Colony and #1/33, Sourashtra Colony, 1st Main Road, Meenakshi Nagar, Sakkimangalam, Madurai – 625201. During the operation, the police seized 3,600 pieces of counterfeit Goodknight Liquid Flash Refills (89 ml each), priced at an MRP of ₹85 per un...

  The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has launched its first ever influencer-led campaign to raise awareness about greenwashing and dark patterns, two practices manipulating consumer choice in the digital age. This is part of ASCI Academy’s agenda to educate consumers to navigate advertising in a more informed way. In recent times, greenwashing and dark patterns have emerged as key concerns.   The greenwashing campaign will educate consumers to ask critical questions around sustainability claims, the decoding of eco-labels and distinguishing credible commitments from buzzwords. Influencers will also educate viewers about dark patterns, such as basket sneaking, hidden costs or confusing choices that nudge them into taking unintended decisions. The influencers partnering with ASCI are Shraddha Jain (@aiyyoshraddha), Aalekh Kapoor (@aalekhkapoor), Sakchi Jain (@ca.sakchijain), Ashutosh Pratap Singh (@technical_sapien), Pankti Pandey (@zerowasteadda), Vinod Kuma...

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited, releases its financial results for the fourth quarter, demonstrating sustained growth momentum across key business segments. Revenue growth for the quarter stood at 47% year-on-year. Domestic sales grew by 23%, supported by the relaunch of recalled products to the market. Profit after tax (PAT) for Q4 reached ₹665 million, an increase of 50% on a year-on-year basis. For the full year 2025, the Company reported revenue of ₹8,784 million, reflecting a growth of 21% over the previous year. Profit after tax for the year stood at ₹2,401 million, up 33% year-on-year, supported by disciplined cost management and improved product mix. Dividend of ₹75 per share was also declared for the year ended December 31, 2025. Commenting on the Q4’25 results, Himanshu Bakshi, Managing Director, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited, said, “This quarter’s performance emphasizes the strength of our core portfolio and the disciplined execution of our growth a...

Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launch of Swiggy Dineout’s widely popular Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2026. Launched with Bhuvan Bam as the official ambassador for GIRF 2026, integrating the much loved universe of BB Ki Vines into India’s biggest dining festival. Following the phenomenal success of last year’s editions, GIRF 2026 returns bigger, better and louder with a simple, powerful promise: Bill Half. Party Full. Starting 15 February 2026, diners can enjoy up to 50 percent off at 40,000+ top restaurants in 60+ cities in India. The offers are available across categories including cafes, pubs, bars, luxury dining and family restaurants for two full months. Diners can not only unlock up to 50 percent off on their food bill, but also get an additional 10% instant discount across all HDFC Bank cards and avail 10% back as Dinecash on every order when booking via Dineout. Leading this year’s cultural moment is Bhuvan Bam,...

Schaeffler India Limited (BSE: 505790, NSE: SCHAEFFLER), the Motion Technology Company, today announced that the Board of Directors approved the results for the fourth quarter and  year ended December 31, 2025 . October – December 2025 (Fourth Quarter) ·        Revenue from operations (net) for the quarter (Q4 ’ 25) was INR 26,431 million, 26.9% higher than the corresponding quarter of 2024 and 12.0% higher than preceding quarter (Q3 ’ 25) ·        PBT (before exceptional items) for the quarter (Q4 ’ 25) was INR 4,455 million, 31.5% higher than the corresponding quarter of 2024. PBT margin for the quarter stood at 16.9% (labour code impact -0.8%), compared to 16.3% during the corresponding quarter of 2024 and 17.5% during the preceeding quarter ·        Net Profit for the quarter was INR 3,280 million and net profit margin stood at 12.4% January – December 2025 (Twelve Months) ·...

Festive shopping today is about more than tradition- it’s about elevating the experience. Embracing this shift, Instamart is debuting SPYRA ahead of Holi 2026, bringing one of the world’s most powerful water blasters to customers just in time for the celebrations. The launch marks the brand’s official India debut and adds a global, innovation-led product to Instamart’s Holi and summer lineup. Engineered in Germany, SPYRA combines precision-shot technology with rapid reload capability to deliver a powerful, high-performance play experience that has built a strong global following. Its India debut also taps into the growing “kidult” trend, where adults are rediscovering nostalgia through premium, design-forward products. As one of India’s most experience-rich festivals, Holi is the perfect moment for a tech-enabled upgrade like this, adding a bold, memorable edge to the celebrations. Speaking about the global brand’s India debut through quick commerce, Manender Kaushik, Head - Instam...

Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, successfully performed a complex minimally invasive endoscopic procedure to remove a large 15 cm laterally spreading adenoma, a type of Polyp in the sigmoid colon of an 80-year-old woman using Advanced Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. It is supported by Zoom scope technology, marking the first time this advanced technology has been used for such a, a type of procedure in Tamil Nadu. The patient had presented with rectal bleeding and abdominal pain and was diagnosed with a large laterally spreading adenoma in the sigmoid colon, which carried a high risk of malignant transformation if left untreated. Given the size and location of the tumor, the case required advanced endoscopic expertise and precision. The medical team successfully performed an en-bloc removal of the entire 15 cm lesion using Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, a highly specialized therapeutic endoscopy technique that enables removal of complex gastrointestinal tumors without t...

Harpic, India's No. 1 toilet and bathroom cleaner and a pioneer in home hygiene solutions trusted by over 100 million households * ,announced the launch of its most advanced bathroom cleaning innovation yet – New Harpic Bathroom Ultra Cleaner . Marking Harpic’s biggest innovation in the bathroom cleaning category in over a decade, the product is designed to removethe toughest and most prevalent bathroom stains to deliver an Ultra Clean bathroom.BollywoodFilm-maker Rohit Shetty joins as brand ambassador, reinforcing the product’s promise of powerful and confident stain removal.   Indian households across urban regions struggle with persistent yellow stains, limescale buildup and tough stains like rust. Over time, consumers increasingly believe that these stains are impossible to remove and with no trusted solution that can truly tackle them, many rely on generic solutions such as detergents, bleach and phenyl.These products, however, are often ineffective against hard water stains...

BLS International, a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and diplomatic missions, has announced the successful launch of an AI-powered VoiceBot for the Spain–Ireland visa mission to provide 24/7 assistance to applicants. Following its successful deployment at IVAC Canada last year, the VoiceBot service is now being launched for the Spain mission in Ireland, with plans for a subsequent global rollout. The AI-powered VoiceBot is designed to operate 24/7, providing real-time, human-like interaction and delivering instant, accurate responses to customer queries. This significantly reduces wait times, eliminates dependency on traditional queue systems, and ensures consistent information round-the-clock. It addresses a wide spectrum of visa-related enquiries, from basic FAQs to detailed guidance on documentation and consular services. Furthermore, the VoiceBot will support 15+ languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, French, Chinese, and Russian, enabling sea...

In a landmark move for the oral care category, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited onboarded the cricket icon Rahul Dravid as the new brand ambassador for Colgate Total. The partnership marks a shift in the oral care narrative—moving from hygiene to performance ritual - positioning peak oral health for peak performance on the field. Why Oral Health is a Performance Variable Scientific research indicates that the mouth is a primary gateway to your body. Germs in the mouth can enter your body's cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, fueling inflammation, slowing down recovery and thereby impacting athletic performance. From Awareness to Action This connection between health and performance is a conviction Rahul Dravid has long held. Reflecting on his evolution as an athlete—as briefly discussed during his appearance on Breakfast with Champions show —Rahul Dravid highlighted how elite performance is the sum of small, disciplined choices. He noted that while fans see the run...

The Storage Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has today successfully delivered one of India’s most advanced Automated Racking System (ARS) Rack‑Clad warehouses. The solution has been delivered for one of the country’s leading pharmaceutical companies, marking a significant milestone in India’s evolving manufacturing infrastructure.   Rising to 120 feet (36 metres), the high‑bay Automated Rack‑Clad warehouse reflects engineering‑led innovation designed and executed in India, integrating structural racking, automation, and cladding into a single system. Within a compact footprint of 11,490 square feet, the facility accommodates 6,316 pallet positions, enabling high‑density, fully automated storage and retrieval with minimal manual intervention. The system enhances inventory accuracy, throughput, traceability, and operational reliability, meeting the stringent demands of large‑scale pharmaceutical operations. Measuring 216 feet (66 metres) in length and 56 feet (1...

FedEx and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) today broke ground on FedEx’s fully automated air cargo hub, advancing capacity in India’s largest international trade corridor and strengthening its role as an integrated logistics and trade gateway for Western India. The ₹2,500 crore long-term investment by FedEx will support the proposed 300,000 sq. ft. facility, designed as a regional consolidation and redistribution hub and developed in partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL). The hub leverages NMIA’s multimodal infrastructure to strengthen Western India’s international trade corridor. Once operational, the hub is expected to create more than 6,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities across logistics, warehousing, transportation and allied services.   The ceremony was held in the presence of the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis; Mr Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO, FedEx; Mr Richard Smith, CEO, Airline and COO, Interna...

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) welcomed Batch 27 of its Postgraduate Programme in Development Management (PGPDM), reaffirming its commitment to shaping professionals who lead with purpose and impact in India’s development sector. The inaugural ceremony, held at the SPJIMR campus, brought together distinguished speakers, faculty members, and a vibrant cohort of 37 professionals representing 13 Indian states. With nearly 50% female participation and an average work experience of eight years, this diverse cohort is well positioned to address complex development challenges with fresh insight and managerial rigour. In his welcome address, Prof. Tanojkumar Meshram, Chairperson, PGPDM, highlighted that, "The PGPDM classroom is a safe and liberating space where education transcends technical skills to shape your worldview, ensuring that nothing you learn is purely theoretical; it is grounded in reality and designed for sustainable, r...