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Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has launched a suite of specialised Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) services to support patients with complex clinical needs as part of a comprehensive critical care approach that considers the heart, lungs and other organs collectively. The hospital’s Kauvery Centre for ECMO & Advanced Life Support offers a range of specialised services, including VV-ECMO for severe respiratory failure, VA-ECMO for cardiac failure, V-AV ECMO (Hybrid ECMO) for combined heart and lung failure, awake ECMO, and ECMO-supported road and air transfers. VV-ECMO primarily supports the lungs by oxygenating the blood and removing carbon dioxide, while VA-ECMO provides both respiratory and circulatory support when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively. V-AV ECMO (Hybrid ECMO) combines the benefits of both approaches to provide support for patients with combined heart and lung failure. In appropriately selected patients, awake ECMO enables them to remain con...

Price Band has been fixed at ₹ 558 to ₹ 586 per Equity Share        The Anchor Investor Bid/Offer Period shall be on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ·          The Floor Price is 55.8 times, and the Cap Price is 58.6 times of the face value (₹10 per share) of the Equity shares   ·          Bid/Offer will open on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and close on Monday, October 19, 2026 (“Bid Dates”)   ·          Bids can be made for a minimum of 25 Equity Shares and in multiples of 25 Equity Shares thereafter (“No. of Bids”)   ·          RHP Link: https://www.icicisecurities.com/console/uploads/actual/BONFIGLIOLI-TRANSMISSION-LIMITED---RHP_1791727263_81.pdf Bonfiglioli Transmissions Limited (The “Company”) shall open the Bid/Offer in relation to its Initial Public Offer of Equity shares on Thursday, ...

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) is set to celebrate Karnataka’s iconic festival, Naadahabba Dasara, with a week-long cultural celebration from October 12–17. As Bengaluru’s gateway to the world, BLR Airport sees itself as an extension of the city and a cultural gateway to Karnataka, bringing the state’s traditions, stories and creative heritage into the passenger journey. The celebrations will bring Karnataka’s art, traditions and heritage to life through live performances, installations, festive experiences and interactive moments across the airport. This year, that approach goes beyond showcasing Karnataka’s cultural heritage to making cultural discovery an integral part of the passenger experience. Each activation is rooted in an authentic Karnataka art or craft form, allowing travellers to engage with the stories, skills and traditions behind them. In doing so, the airport becomes more than a setting for festive décor, bringing the living heritage of Karn...

Looking to upgrade your smartphone this festive season, pick up a pair of wireless earbuds or finally buy that laptop? Instamart’s biggest annual sale - Quick India Movement (QIM) 2026 brings together deals from sellers across smartphones, laptops, tablets, earbuds, speakers, power banks and other tech accessories, with select products available at discounts of up to 50-90% *. Live on the Instamart and Swiggy apps, the sale features devices across brands and price points, from premium Apple products to budget-friendly smartphones and everyday audio accessories. Shoppers can also access additional savings through eligible bank offers, with products instantly via Instamart. Here’s a closer look at some of the electronics deals available during the sale from sellers. Smartphones: From Premium to Budget-Friendly Picks For shoppers considering a smartphone upgrade, the sale features options across premium and value segments. Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB): Available at ₹1,19,999/-* ...

Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world’s first franchise-based Supercross league, has officially closed rider registrations for Season 3, attracting 146 athletes from 21 countries across its four racing categories. The line-up brings together established international contenders and India’s leading Supercross riders, raising the level of competition while creating a stronger platform for the development of Supercross in India. India accounts for 30 registrations across the newly introduced 250cc – Group 'A' Foreign Bikes only - Indian Futures category as well as the 250cc India Asia Mix category. The international rider pool is led by France with 32 registrations, followed by Australia 20, and United States 18, with further participation from Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Canada, South Africa, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Mongolia. Spread across 40 riders in the 450cc International category, 54 in the 250cc I...

Ahead of the festive season, Instamart, India's pioneering quick commerce platform, announced the return of its flagship Quick India Movement (QIM) sale. Live now on both the Instamart app and the Swiggy app, it brings discounts of up to 50-90%* from various sellers, covering everything from everyday essentials to premium products. Quick commerce has moved well beyond top-up shopping, and QIM puts that on display at scale. Customers can expect significant markdowns across electronics, kitchen and dining, beauty and personal care, and toys. From smartphones to home upgrades, they can discover deals from some of the country's most popular brands, including Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, realme, OPPO, Motorola, boAt, JBL, Bergner, L'Oréal Paris, LEGO and Barbie. New launches and limited-period offers from sellers add to the mix.   Lowest prices on Electronics, Smartphones & Laptops   Consumers can pick up the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB at ₹1,19,999, Samsung smartphones star...

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has rolled out 20 purpose-built Industry AI Solutions (IAIS), continuing its strategy to build differentiated IP in Advanced AI. Combining deep domain expertise with AI capabilities, the solutions address high-value, industry-specific solutions across banking, healthcare and life sciences, aerospace, retail, telecom, mobility, energy and manufacturing. Several of these solutions are already deployed at scale across client operations globally, while others are progressing through early-stage deployments. A dedicated global team of engineers and domain experts have built these solutions in-house. "AI has a potential to transform the very heart of business value chains but realising that potential requires deep domain specificity and the ability to scale. Our Industry AI solutions bridge this gap by translating domain expertise into scalable AI intelligence, accelerating value stream innovation and helping enterprises navigate rapid...

The much-anticipated Mindspace REIT Chennai Night Run 2026 officially unveiled the event details, T shirts and Medals along with the Cash prizes    at the Chennai Night Run Prelude – Event Introduction & Partners Meet, held at Taj Club House, Chennai. The event marks the launch of what is set to become one of South India’s largest and most vibrant night-running event. The inaugural edition of the event, scheduled for October 17, 2026, is being organized by SportzPro in association with the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association (TNAA) and supported by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). SIMS Hospital has joined the event as the Powered By Partner, while Mindspace Business Parks REIT headlines the initiative as the Title Sponsor. The key highlight of the inaugural Mindspace REIT Chennai Night Run 2026 is its commitment to promoting Women’s Safety Awareness. Through this initiative, the organisers aim to encourage meaningful conversations around creating safe...

Dr. Georgi Abraham, President and Founder Trustee of TANKER Foundation, and Former Professor & Advisor Department of Nephrology, The Madras Medical Mission was honoured with the prestigious Dhanvantari Award for Lifetime Contribution at the Conference of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI 2026), held in Patna, Bihar, on September 26, 2026. The award recognises his outstanding and longstanding contributions to nephrology, kidney care, medical education and patient welfare. The occasion also marked the release of the book Management of Peritoneal Dialysis & Related Challenges, co-authored by Dr. Georgi Abraham, Dr. Narayan Prasad, Dr. Santosh Varughese, Dr. Arun Thomas E. T. and Dr. Priya Haridas Anupama, with a foreword by Dr. Ramesh Khanna. The book provides valuable insights into the management of peritoneal dialysis and addresses the challenges associated with this important treatment modality, serving as a useful resource for healthcare professionals involved...

Kauvery Hospital Radial Road has launched SAMATVA, Centre for Obesity, Metabolic Health & Lifestyle Transformation, a dedicated centre offering comprehensive and coordinated care for people with obesity and related metabolic health concerns. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, former Governor of Telangana and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, launched the clinic. The latest National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) indicates that 44.2% of women aged 15-49 in Tamil Nadu are overweight or obese , highlighting the growing burden of excess weight and its associated health risks. Against this backdrop, SAMATVA takes an integrated approach that moves beyond conventional weight-loss programmes. The centre brings together medical expertise and evidence-based lifestyle interventions to assess an individual's medical, metabolic, nutritional, physical and behavioural needs and develop a personalised care pathway accordingly. The multidisciplinary team at SAMATVA includes physicians, ...

Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia (GCPI), operating as a subsidiary of India-based Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), inaugurated the first phase of its new manufacturing facility in the Kendal Special Economic Zone, part of an IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) 500 billion (approx. INR 250 crore) investment in Kendal to strengthen the company’s manufacturing footprint in Indonesia. The investment builds on GCPI’s presence in Indonesia since 2010. Since then, the business has grown 4.5 times while brands including HIT, Stella, Mitu and NYU reach approximately 1 in 4 Indonesian households. The first phase has been developed across 2.5 hectares of GCPI’s 5.5 hectare site in Kendal and is dedicated to Household Insecticides, strengthening GCPI’s manufacturing capabilities to serve the Indonesian market and support exports.   The inauguration brought together the Ambassador of India to Indonesia, the Deputy Governor of Central Java, the Regent of Kendal and a senior representative from...

Ask any home cook what makes a meal feel complete, and paneer is rarely far from the answer. Soft, versatile and endlessly adaptable, it has quietly become one of the most trusted ingredients in Indian kitchens, vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike. Here is why it continues to earn its place on the everyday plate. It brings real protein to the table. Paneer offers good quality protein in every serving, making it an easy way to add nutrition to a meal without changing how it tastes or feels. It fits effortlessly into everyday cooking. From a quick paneer bhurji at breakfast to a rich curry at dinner, it adapts to whatever the day calls for. It works across the whole meal, not just one course.  Paneer shows up in starters, mains, snacks and even sweets, making it one of the few ingredients that spans an entire menu. It is a festive favourite too. Come celebrations or family get-togethers, paneer dishes are almost always on the table, from paneer tikka to shahi paneer. It suits growi...

A new state-of-the-art Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) has commenced operations in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. The centre will provide residents with easier and more convenient access to Aadhaar enrolment and update services. Located at 24A, Ground Floor, Gandhi Building, Soorppanayaicken Chavadi, Cuddalore, the newly launched centre is equipped with eight fully operational Aadhaar Enrolment & Update kits and is designed to serve the growing demand for Aadhaar services in the region.  The Aadhaar Seva Kendra is managed and operated by BLS International, a leading global AI and tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens. The centre reflects the company's ongoing commitment to strengthening digital identity infrastructure and improving last-mile service delivery across India.   Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) offers a comprehensive range of services, including new Aadhaar enrolment, demographic updates such as name, address and date of birth, biometric updates, and grievanc...

NOICE, Instamart's clean-food private brand,  announced an ambitious new phase of growth, doubling its base of food entrepreneur partners and expanding its product assortment to over 500, as it deepens its commitment to building a stronger ecosystem for India's food entrepreneurs. At a partner event with over 100 food entrepreneurs, Swiggy Group CEO Sriharsha Majety and Instamart CEO Nandita Sinha unveiled NOICE's plans to expand into new categories including powdered spices, staples, cereals and dairy alternatives opening fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs and manufacturing partners to innovate and scale production to meet growing consumer demand and bring differentiated products to market. As NOICE grows its entrepreneur and product base, it is also raising the bar on quality, food safety and hygiene, prioritising manufacturing partners that meet the internationally recognised FSSC 22000 standard. To help partners get there, NOICE has launched a financing programme...

Interio by Godrej announced the launch of Workscapes, a modular workplace solutions category designed to help organisations create, adapt and evolve their workspaces. The category brings together mobile, compatible furniture and support elements that can be configured across different work modes and spatial needs, enabling flexible workplaces without the constraints of fixed layouts. Workscapes is expected to contribute 10% to Interio by Godrej’s B2B and institutional business in FY27. The portfolio brings together Collaboration Tables, Privacy Solutions, Mobile Markerboards and Space Dividers, Power Solutions, Storage and Support Elements, Meeting and Presentation Tools, and Seating Elements, supporting a range of work modes including focused work, collaboration, informal discussions, presentations, hybrid meetings and conferences. Built on adaptability, modularity and user-led space configuration, Workscapes brings together a range of complementary elements designed to create coh...

BLS International Services Limited, a leading global AI and tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has been certified as a Great Place To Work® in India. The recognition underscores BLS International’s commitment to building a high-trust, inclusive and people-centric workplace, with a strong focus on employee development, learning and continuous upskilling. The certification follows an independent assessment of the employee experience conducted by Great Place To Work® through its Trust Index™ Survey. The assessment recorded a strong 93% employee participation rate, providing broad-based employee feedback on the workplace experience at BLS International. Significantly, 95% of employees affirmed that BLS International is a Great Place To Work, reflecting strong employee sentiment and confidence in the organisation. The survey also highlighted BLS International’s culture of inclusion and belonging, with 96% of employees reporting that they feel welcomed when they jo...

Interio by Godrej, one of India’s leading furniture brands under the Godrej Enterprises Group, has unveiled its latest campaign for its steel kitchens, bringing alive the combination of strength, durability and contemporary design through a fun and relatable narrative. The campaign showcases how Interio’s steel kitchens are built to stand up to the everyday demands of Indian households, while adding style and character to one of the most important spaces in the home. The film captures a light-hearted interaction between a couple, their neighbours and the household help, bringing alive the irresistible appeal of Interio’s steel kitchens. As one after another finds a reason to enter and use the beautifully designed kitchen, the space soon becomes a lively hub, with everyone jostling for room while the kitchen effortlessly handles the everyday bustle. Through this playful narrative, the campaign brings alive the dual appeal of Interio’s steel kitchens: stylish enough to draw everyone in...

EverBrands India Limited (formerly known as Culinary Brands Private Limited), a multi-brand food and beverages (“F&B”) platform comprising globally recognized and legacy brands - Subway, Lavazza, Dilmah and its owned Fresh & Honest brand, has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO. The company operates across F&B categories, and the platform comprises the following two verticals – Quick service restaurants (“QSR”) vertical: The Company holds exclusive master franchisee rights for Subway restaurants across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Beverage vertical: The company’s beverages vertical operates as a full-spectrum, integrated, multi-brand beverages platform comprising premium international brands such as Lavazza coffee and Dilmah tea as well as its owned home-grown value-driven Fresh & Honest coffee brand. As a part of this vertical, EverBrands is the exclusive brand partner for Lavazza and Dilmah in India for their coffee and tea products, respectively. The IPO co...