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Saksham-2025

Saksham-2025

LIFE & ARTS
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/I1novAzITEk?feature=share The one day, knowledge led initiative drew over 100 participants Addressed real-world challenges across hospitality operations Brought together Chefs, Hotel Engineers and FBOs Bengaluru, 17 December, 2025: Elanpro, India’s leading commercial refrigeration company, today hosted Saksham, a first-of-its-kind seminar in Bengaluru aimed at fostering responsible practices across the hospitality sector. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Pawan Agarwal, Former CEO, FSSAI; Mr Sathyananda B, President-Supply Chain, Cafe Coffee Day; Mr. Subramanya Holla, President, Bruhat Bengaluru Hotel Association; representatives from M.S. Ramaiah College and Mr. Ranjan Jain, MD, Elanpro. The initiative is organised in colla...
Koffelo Launches NOC, A Cold Brew Shot That Delivers Café-Style Coffee in 5 Seconds.

Koffelo Launches NOC, A Cold Brew Shot That Delivers Café-Style Coffee in 5 Seconds.

LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 17:12:06 New Delhi [India], December 16: Koffelo, a new-age Indian coffee brand focused on innovation and convenience, has announced the launch of NOC (Nitrogen Over Coffee) — a cold brew shot that prepares café-level cold brew in just five seconds, eliminating the traditional 24-hour brewing process. Cold brew coffee, known for its smooth taste, low acidity, and clean energy release, has been gaining popularity among Indian consumers. However, the long brewing time and need for equipment have limited its everyday adoption. With NOC, Koffelo aims to bridge this gap by offering a compact 20 ml, 2.4x concentrated cold brew shot that instantly transforms into smooth cold brew when mixed with water or milk. Each NOC shot delivers 2.4 times more natural caffei...
Formation of Coordination Committee for Timely Redressal of Public Grievances: D.S. Ramesh

Formation of Coordination Committee for Timely Redressal of Public Grievances: D.S. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Dec. 16: In accordance with the directions of the Chief Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority, a Coordination Committee comprising officials from all concerned departments has been constituted under the leadership of the Joint Commissioners within the limits of the Bengaluru East City Corporation. East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh convened a meeting with officials to review the functioning of the committee and issued necessary directions. He stated that the committee will play a crucial role in ensuring swift, transparent, and effective resolution of public grievances. Formation of the Committee: The Joint Commissioners of the zones will serve as the Chairpersons of the committee, while the Deputy Commissioners of the zones will act as Member Secretarie...
Instructions Issued to Allot Shops at Palike Bazaar Through e-Auction: Maheshwar Rao

Instructions Issued to Allot Shops at Palike Bazaar Through e-Auction: Maheshwar Rao

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  Bengaluru, December 16: The Chief Commissioner, Maheshwar Rao, instructed officials to allot shops at the Palike Bazaar in Vijayanagar through an e-auction process in accordance with prescribed rules. Speaking during an inspection of various locations under the GBA jurisdiction today, the Chief Commissioner stated that 79 shops will be available in the air-conditioned Palike Bazaar, and directed officials to immediately initiate the e-auction process and ensure transparent allotment as per norms. He also instructed officials to strictly regulate unauthorized commercial activities around the Palike Bazaar and directed that a separate Revenue Officer be appointed exclusively for monitoring the premises. Construction of New Building at Srirampuram Maternity Hospital:The ...
JSW Paints Completes the Acquisition Process of Akzo Nobel India

JSW Paints Completes the Acquisition Process of Akzo Nobel India

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JSW Paints Limited today acquired a majority stake of 60.76% in Akzo Nobel India Limited (“ANIL”) from Akzo Nobel N.V.  and its affiliates. JSW Paints had already acquired 0.44% stake from the public shareholders of ANIL upon successful completion of an open offer and its stake now stands at 61.2% post today’s acquisition. JSW Paints is India’s fastest growing paints company and a part of the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, India’s leading conglomerate with diverse interests across a range of B2B and B2C sectors including steel, cement, energy, infrastructure, automotive and paints. ANIL is one of India’s leading decorative and industrial paints players and was a part of Akzo Nobel, a global leader in decorative paints and industrial coatings headquartered in the Netherlands. This transaction ...
ABHFL Expands Access to Affordable Homeownership with Pragati Home Loan

ABHFL Expands Access to Affordable Homeownership with Pragati Home Loan

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Monday, Dec 15, 2025 17:12:08 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir)      Pragati Home Loan by Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (ABHFL) underscores the brand’s commitment to financial inclusion and accessible homeownership. Tailored for both salaried and self-employed customers—including those without formal income proof—the product offers enhanced flexibility across eligibility, documentation, and property categories. With minimal paperwork, seamless digital onboarding, and repayment tenures of up to 30 years, Pragati Home Loan makes owning a home both affordable and sustainable, aligning with India’s vision for inclusive and equitable urban development. Key Benefits •  Loan amount: From 5 Lakhs to 1.5 Crore •  Tenure flexibility: Up to 30 years, to ensure smaller/flexible EMI...
Where Adventure Earns Rewards: World of Hyatt Members Can Now Book Authentic Luxury Safaris with Asilia Africa

Where Adventure Earns Rewards: World of Hyatt Members Can Now Book Authentic Luxury Safaris with Asilia Africa

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As part of Mr & Mrs Smith’s participation in World of Hyatt, members can be more immersed in East Africa’s diverse wildlife through stays at Asilia Africa’s safari camps, where they can earn and redeem loyalty points to make every adventure even more rewarding. CHICAGO (December 9, 2025) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation  (NYSE: H) today announced World of Hyatt members can discover 15 luxury safari escapes across East Africa with Asilia Africa on Hyatt’s booking channels through Mr & Mrs Smith. This will offer members access to some of the region’s most iconic landscapes from safari camps that contribute to community-led conservation efforts across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. “Asilia has shaped what luxury safari travel looks like, blending thoughtful design, warm, genuine hospit...
Project Walkaluru – 6th Footpath Walk in Yelahanka under North City Corporation limits receives widespread appreciation for its green, obstacle-free pedestrian pathways

Project Walkaluru – 6th Footpath Walk in Yelahanka under North City Corporation limits receives widespread appreciation for its green, obstacle-free pedestrian pathways

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Bengaluru, Dec. 13 Project Walkaluru – 6th Footpath Walk in Yelahanka under North City Corporation limits receives widespread appreciation for its green, obstacle-free pedestrian pathways The 6th Footpath Walk under Project Walkaluru was successfully conducted today in Yelahanka, jointly organised by The Ugly Indian, active citizen groups, and officials of the Bengaluru North City Corporation. More than 100 people participated — including the Hon’ble MLA of Yelahanka Assembly Constituency, the Commissioner of Bengaluru North City Corporation, Joint Commissioners, corporation officers and staff, local residents, and pedestrian enthusiasts of all age groups from across the city. Participants actively walked 10 km entirely on footpaths. The walk was flagged off by the Hon’ble MLA ...
10 KM Road and Footpath Cleaning Drive: Rajendra Cholan

10 KM Road and Footpath Cleaning Drive: Rajendra Cholan

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Cleaner KR Market Boosts Business Prioritising urban cleanliness and aiming to enhance the city’s hygiene and aesthetics, a massive cleaning drive was carried out today from 6:00 AM across major roads, important junctions, high-density areas, and market zones within the limits of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation, informed Commissioner Rajendra Cholan. Details of today’s mass cleaning drive are as follows: * Shivajinagar Division: Race Course Road to Chalukya Circle – 2 km Infantry Road to Safina Plaza – 2 km * C.V. Raman Nagar Division: Jeevan Bheemanagar Bus Stand to HAL Old Airport Road, Konena Agrahara – 2 km * Chickpet Division: Basappa Circle to Sajjan Rao Circle, and Sajjan Circle to Vanivilas Road – 2 km * Shantinagar Division: Indiranagar 100 Feet Road ...
Turning Garbage into Growth: Ludhiana Students Win at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 with AI-Enabled Composting Innovation

Turning Garbage into Growth: Ludhiana Students Win at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 with AI-Enabled Composting Innovation

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Their innovation automates composting, cutting processing time by nearly 50% Winning team receives ₹1 crore incubation support at IIT Delhi PHOTO CREDIT-SAMSUNG In a country generating over 62 million tonnes of waste every year, a trio of Class 12 students of B. C. M. Arya Model Sr. Sec. School Ludhiana is proving that technology and empathy can drive real change. Abhishek Dhanda, Prabhkirat Singh, and Rachita Chandok have developed ‘Prithvi Rakshak’ (Protector of the Earth) — a smart, modular vermicomposting system that automates organic waste management and turns garbage into growth. The innovation has earned the trio a spot among the four national winners of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025, under the theme Environmental Sustainability through Technology. The winning teams rece...