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IIT Kanpur Distinguished Alumnus and IndiGo Co-Founder Mr Rakesh Gangwal has committed an additional ₹300 crore towards the continued development of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology, taking his cumulative contribution to ₹400 crore. The latest commitment will provide matching grants against contributions from other supporters, of up to ₹300 crore, encouraging alumni, philanthropists and well-wishers to support IIT Kanpur’s vision for medical education, interdisciplinary research, clinical innovation and MedTech. The School’s development plans include a 500-bed super-speciality hospital and a proposed 200-bed cancer care research centre on the IIT Kanpur campus. The facilities are envisioned to advance…

Seekho, India’s edutainment platform and short-video subscription app for lifelong learning, has completed six years, crossing 100 million lifetime downloads and reaching 4 million paid subscribers. In 2025, Seekho added 21.75 million users, while retained users increased their daily engagement to 28–29 minutes, compared with around 23 minutes a year earlier. “When we started Seekho, the idea was simple – learning should be as engaging as entertainment, but far more meaningful. Six years later, what excites us most isn’t just the scale we’ve reached; it’s how people are choosing to learn. Millions of Indians are opening Seekho every day to…

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), at its 31st foundation day in Mumbai, announced a series of investor education initiatives under its ‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai’ umbrella to expand awareness and participation across diverse segments. The initiatives include partnerships with NISM, Sa-Dhan and Pinkathon, along with the launch of Bharat Nivesh Mela, focusing on women, first-time investors, smaller cities, Self-Help Groups and microfinance communities. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI, said, “Mutual funds perform a dual role – helping households participate in India’s growth and channelling their savings into the productive economy.” On fiduciary…

India’s pharmaceutical heritage now has a dedicated digital home with the launch of India Pharma Archives, an initiative of IIM Ahmedabad Archives supported by the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA). Launched by Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers, at the IIMA Healthcare Summit in Ahmedabad, the archive documents the evolution of India’s pharmaceutical industry from 1901 to 2025. The archive brings together rare historical material from across the pharmaceutical ecosystem, including company histories, archival collections, films and footage, interview transcripts, timelines and searchable resources. It also features never-before-documented oral histories of…

Alternate Headlines Rewritten Story Bengaluru, August 21, 2026: Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) has signed separate MoUs with Spicexpress Logistics Private Limited and Totsol Aviation Private Limited to explore freighter operations at its Multi Modal Cargo Hub (MMCH) at Noida International Airport (NIA). Under the agreement with Spicexpress, AISATS plans to facilitate approximately 200 livestock freighter operations between September 2026 and August 2027. The hub’s proximity to livestock-producing regions such as Uttar Pradesh and Haryana is expected to support faster cargo movement to domestic and international destinations. The agreement with Total Solutions will explore scheduled and non-scheduled…

Atomberg Technologies Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an initial public offering comprising a ₹450 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale of 76,542,051 equity shares. The company plans to use ₹90 crore of the net proceeds to repay or prepay borrowings, ₹150 crore for brand awareness and performance marketing, and ₹100 crore towards research and development. The remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Founded in 2012 by Manoj Meena and joined by Sibabrata Das as co-founder in 2013, Atomberg develops consumer appliances including fans, mixer grinders, water purifiers and…

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) has signed separate MoUs with Spicexpress Logistics Private Limited and Totsol Aviation Private Limited to explore freighter operations at its Multi Modal Cargo Hub (MMCH) at Noida International Airport (NIA). Under the agreement with Spicexpress, AISATS plans to facilitate approximately 200 livestock freighter operations between September 2026 and August 2027. The hub’s proximity to livestock-producing regions such as Uttar Pradesh and Haryana is expected to support faster cargo movement to domestic and international destinations. The agreement with Total Solutions will explore scheduled and non-scheduled cargo freighter operations from NIA, supporting increased connectivity…

American Express Banking Corp., India (American Express) has partnered with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) to offer eligible American Express India Card Members curated experiences across arts, entertainment and hospitality. As the Preferred Payments Partner, American Express will provide Card Members with specially curated privileges at NMACC, including pre-sale and complimentary access to select productions, exclusive dining benefits, premium services and opportunities to engage with the Centre’s cultural offerings. Sanjay Khanna, CEO and Country Manager, American Express India, said, “India has an extraordinary legacy of art, culture and creative expression, and NMACC has created a remarkable platform that…

CMF has launched Buds Neo, its most accessible entry point into the CMF ecosystem, bringing together distinctive design, immersive audio and everyday features at an exclusive launch price of ₹1,999. The new earbuds feature a 12.4mm dynamic driver, titanium-coated PET dome and PEEK + PU surround, designed to deliver fuller bass while keeping vocals and details clear. Buds Neo also supports static spatial audio and comes with six professionally tuned EQ presets. Users can further customise their sound through the Nothing X app. For noise reduction, Buds Neo offers up to 35 dB Active Noise Cancellation, with three levels and…

The KPMG Global Tech Report 2026: Technology finds technology leaders moving beyond AI adoption towards scaling technology investments and delivering measurable business outcomes. The report draws on insights from more than 155 senior technology leaders from organisations with revenues exceeding US$1 billion across the Americas, EMEA and ASPAC. The report finds that 95 per cent of technology leaders are confident about revenue growth over the next two years, while 83 per cent realised at least US$50 million in digital value over the past 12 months. However, only around 10 per cent have achieved AI at scale with consistent ROI across…