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Haier Appliances India, the world’s No.1 major appliances brand for 17 consecutive years, today announced the launch of its Lumière Colorful 4-Door Refrigerator range, expanding its premium portfolio to cater to style-conscious, modern Indian homes.

The Lumière range combines contemporary aesthetics with intelligent functionality, offering a luxurious expression of refrigeration. With a spacious 520L capacity and a premium Colorful Steel finish available in gloss and matte, the refrigerators are offered in three elegant shades – Pearl White (HRB-600 PW), Mauve Pink (HRB-600 MP), and Rosette White (HRB-600 RW) – thoughtfully designed to complement modern interiors while delivering reliable everyday performance.

As consumers increasingly seek appliances that blend style and practicality, the Lumière range introduces advanced features including a convertible zone, external digital control panel, 95° Anti-Tipping Door Racks, whisper-quiet operation, smart storage solutions, and Expert Inverter Technology with dual fans for stable, efficient cooling. These innovations combine to create a refrigerator that is both a functional necessity and a statement of contemporary living.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. NS Satish, President, Haier Appliances India, said:

“At Haier, we are dedicated to redefining premium refrigeration for modern Indian homes. The Lumière Colorful 4-Door refrigerator range sets a new benchmark in style and sophistication, transforming the kitchen into a space of luxury while reflecting Haier’s heritage of innovation, quality, and thoughtful design.”

The Haier Lumière range is available across India starting at INR 83,990 and can be purchased via the Haier website, leading e-commerce platforms, and retail outlets nationwide.

Key Features of Haier Lumière Colorful 4-Door Refrigerators:

• Colorful Steel Finish: Modern, elegant shades of Pearl White, Mauve Pink, and Rosette White.

• Convertible Zone: Flexible storage with up to 85% convertible space and dedicated freezer area.

• External Digital Control Panel: Intuitive temperature management without opening the door.

• Expert Inverter Technology with Dual Fan: Stable, efficient, and quiet cooling.

• Dedicated Fruit & Vegetable Box: Organised storage for optimal freshness.

• 95° Anti-Tipping Door Racks: Safer, smarter storage for bottles and containers.

• Whisper-Silent Operation: Quiet performance ideal for open kitchens and modern living spaces.

Haier’s Lumière range is designed to meet the evolving needs of Indian households, offering an unmatched combination of style, innovation, and performance.

New Delhi, Jan 30: Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta today raised a critical national concern during Zero Hour in the Upper House, highlighting the need for comprehensive employment rights for senior citizens in India.

Addressing the Chair, Gupta emphasized that India is undergoing a rapid demographic transition, with the population aged 60 years and above exceeding 140 million—a figure projected to reach nearly 350 million by 2036. With life expectancy approaching 70 years, the nation possesses a vast pool of healthy, skilled, and experienced senior citizens capable of contributing productively beyond conventional retirement age.

Gupta expressed concern over the absence of a comprehensive legal framework to address age-based discrimination in employment or to formally recognize the right to work post-retirement based on ability rather than age. While Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution guarantee equality and equal opportunity, age-based exclusion remains prevalent, particularly in the private sector and across formal and informal employment, with limited legal protections or recognition.

Highlighting global practices, Gupta noted that developed nations such as the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, Canada, and Japan have implemented progressive legislation to promote active ageing. In Japan, where nearly 29% of the population is above 65 years, age-based employment discrimination has been removed, enabling continued workforce participation of older citizens.

Urging timely policy intervention, Gupta appealed to the Government to introduce a comprehensive legal framework to:

• Prevent age-based discrimination in employment

• Enable the right to work beyond retirement for willing and capable senior citizens

• Create flexible, dignified, and safeguarded employment opportunities

He emphasized that such reforms would not only uphold constitutional values but also unlock the economic, social, and intellectual potential of India’s ageing population.

Mumbai, Jan 30: Fresh from the success of Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday, one of India’s most promising young actors, features in Grazia India’s January issue, sharing insights into his artistic journey and the lessons that have shaped him. From early experiments in DJing, music production, and video game design to assisting on film sets, Panday’s path reflects curiosity, perseverance, and a deep respect for the craft of acting.

In the feature, Panday opens up about the challenges he faced breaking into the film industry, including multiple rejections during auditions and the realities of navigating a competitive landscape. “I understood there were going to be a lot of no’s before there would be a yes, and that it is a part of the process,” he shares, emphasizing patience and acceptance as key to his growth as an artist.

The actor also delves into his preparation for Saiyaara, highlighting his detailed character work and commitment to authenticity. “I had a diary where I wrote extensively about Krish, noting his emotions, and how I wanted to bring softness and vulnerability to him where the script lacked it,” Panday explains, offering a rare glimpse into the discipline and mindfulness behind his performances.

Despite the attention following his breakout role, Panday remains grounded and focused on his craft. “I just want to move on to the next one. Your passion always comes from a place of love. I want to be a part of films and act till I can,” he says, reflecting a measured, thoughtful approach to building a long-term career.

Grazia India’s feature captures Ahaan Panday at a transformative stage in his journey—a young actor whose curiosity, patience, and dedication to the process are as integral to his craft as the performances that have begun to define him.

SVKM’s NMIMS opens undergraduate registrations for 2026–27 admissions across Commerce, Engineering, Law, Design, and Mathematics

 As graduates build successful careers in consulting, banking, analytics, law, technology, design, and data science, SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Deemed-to-be University, has opened registrations for undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2026–27. Registrations for all UG programs have begun from 28th January 2026 across its multiple campuses: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Shirpur,  Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore and Chandigarh. The undergraduate programs span Engineering, Technology Management, Pharmacy, Commerce, Economics, Liberal Arts, Branding & Advertising, International Studies, Management, Law, Design, and Mathematical Sciences. Exam dates vary by program and are available on the official NMIMS website. 

For students aspiring to careers in commerce, management, economics, humanities, and international studies, admissions are offered through the NMIMS Programme Aptitude Test (NPAT). It opens doors to the School of Commerce, School of Economics, School of Liberal Arts, School of Branding & Advertising, Centre for International Studies, and the Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship & Management. The programs offered include BBA, B.Com (Minor in Business Analytics), B.Sc (Finance), BBA (FinTech), Integrated BBA–MBA, B.Sc (Economics), BA Liberal Arts, BBA Branding & Advertising, BBA International Business, BBA Management & Marketing, and BBA (Hons.) Finance. Known for interdisciplinary teaching, global exposure, and industry-aligned curriculum, NPAT is counted among India’s most desirable UG entrance pathways. Graduates secured jobs in leading companies with top packages of ₹24.30 LPA for BBA and ₹22.55 LPA for B.Com and B.Sc Finance.

Engineering, technology management, and pharmacy programmes are offered through the NMIMS Common Entrance Test (NCET). It is a gateway to the School of Technology Management & Engineering and the School of Pharmacy & Technology Management across NMIMS campuses, except Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. The programs at these schools include B.Tech, the integrated five-year MBA Tech (B.Tech + MBA), and Pharma Tech (B.Pharm + MBA). From ABET-accredited engineering degrees to NIRF-ranked multidisciplinary technology-management pathways, NCET prepares students with strong technical and leadership skills. Graduates have benefitted with more than 500 recruiters visiting the campus for placements, with the highest package reaching ₹1.22 crore.  

Law aspirants can seek admission through the NMIMS Law Aptitude Test (NLAT). It gives aspirants entry to the School of Law and opens admission to B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.). These courses integrate legal education with humanities and management, equipping students to tackle the changing legal landscape. Students gain practical exposure through moot courts, internships, legal writing, and case studies, building foundations in subjects like Political Science, Economics, Sociology, History, and core legal principles including Constitutional, Criminal, and Contract Law. Graduates from SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law have secured placements with packages up to ₹19 LPA.

Design education at NMIMS is offered through the NMIMS Design Aptitude Test (NDAT). It provides access to the School of Design for its unique four-year AICTE-approved B.Des. in Humanising Technology degree program, which aims to make designing technology more humane, accessible and purposeful. The program offers specialisations into Virtual Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cognitive-science-based product design. Graduates have secured jobs across varied roles in EdTech, Gaming, Digital Media, IT Services, and Design Consulting with the highest package of ₹26.4 LPA.

For students inclined towards mathematics, analytics, and data-driven careers, the NMIMS Mathematical Sciences Test (MST) enables entry to the Nilkamal School of Mathematics, Applied Statistics & Analytics. The School offers B.Sc programs in Data Science, Applied Statistics & Analytics, and Applied Mathematical Computing. Graduates have secured placements in leading companies with the top package being ₹22 LPA.

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, the education sector is looking for deeper implementation rather than sweeping policy changes. With clear intent around digital learning, AI readiness and skills-embedded education, the ecosystem is well placed to execute at scale. The focus now must be on taking experiential and AI-enabled learning beyond metros and ensuring first-generation learners are not left behind.

Sharing his pre-budget perspective, Nirvaan Birla, Managing Director of Birla Open Minds Education Ltd., says,

 “The upcoming budget is a golden opportunity to fuel India’s journey toward becoming a global talent powerhouse. By deepening the focus on teacher empowerment, we can turn the vision of the National Education Policy into a reality. The future belongs to a nation that invests in its learners today, ensuring every student has the tools to thrive in a digital-first world. As we head into #Budget2026, there’s a lot to feel positive about. The intent around digital learning, AI readiness, skills-embedded education and innovation is clear there, and with over 2 lakh recognised startups, the capacity to execute also exists.”

Budget 2026, he notes, presents an opportunity to strengthen implementation, empower educators and build a future-ready talent ecosystem.

Coromandel International Limited (BSE: 506395, NSE: COROMANDEL), a leading provider of agri-solutions in India, today announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025. The Company continues to strengthen its leadership across fertilizers, crop protection, bio-products, specialty nutrients, organic fertilizers, and agri-retail, while advancing initiatives in agri-drone spraying and digital solutions that drive sustainability and farm productivity.

Q3 Standalone Performance:

• Total Income: Up 21% YoY

• EBITDA: Up 5% YoY

• PAT: Up 1% YoY

YTD Standalone Performance:

• Total Income: Up 30% YoY

• EBITDA: Up 20% YoY

• PAT: Up 19% YoY

Consolidated Results:

• Q3 Total Income: Increased from previous year

• Q3 PAT: Slightly lower than previous year

• YTD Total Income: Up significantly from previous year

• YTD PAT: Up from previous year

The Board has approved an interim dividend, reflecting a substantial return on equity.

Commenting on the results, Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, MD & CEO, Coromandel International, said:

“Coromandel delivered a resilient performance this quarter despite a challenging business environment marked by a late monsoon, rising raw material costs, and currency depreciation. Our fertiliser plants operated at full capacity, delivering record quarterly production of NPKs. We maintained market leadership in the phosphatic fertiliser segment, achieving significant volume growth. Our Crop Protection business benefited from strong domestic and export demand, and our Retail network continued to expand with over 250 new stores this year.”

Nutrient and Allied Business:

• Q3 Revenue: Higher than previous year

• Q3 PBIT: Stable compared to previous year

• YTD Revenue: Up YoY

• YTD PBIT: Up YoY

Key projects include the Sulphuric acid and Phosphoric acid plants, on track for commissioning in Q4 FY26, and the fertiliser capacity expansion at Kakinada, slated for Q4 FY27. The Company also established a joint venture, Stuccoedge India Pvt Ltd, for Phospho-Gypsum products and initiated a water-soluble fertiliser plant at Vizag.

Crop Protection Business:

• Q3 Revenue: Up YoY

• Q3 PBIT: Up YoY

• YTD Revenue: Up YoY

• YTD PBIT: Up YoY

The Company has expanded the capacity of its key technical molecules and continues additional capacity augmentation. Its subsidiary, NACL Industries Limited, successfully completed a Rights Issue during the quarter.

London, Jan 30: NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and technology services, today announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help enterprises modernize legacy systems, adopt agentic AI responsibly, and scale innovation across industries.

The collaboration combines NTT DATA’s expertise in cloud transformation, cloud-native modernization, and Agentic AI with AWS’s scale and innovation capabilities, delivering tailored enterprise solutions that modernize mission-critical workloads, build secure cloud foundations, and drive measurable business outcomes.

Key Focus Areas of the Collaboration:

• AI-driven Large-scale Cloud Transformation: Accelerating migration and modernization of on-premises workloads to AWS, leveraging generative and agentic AI, automation, and data platforms to unlock new business models and intelligent operations.

• Industry Cloud Solutions on AWS: Delivering repeatable, industry-specific solutions across financial services, healthcare, life sciences, public sector, manufacturing, retail, and energy, leveraging NTT DATA’s Industry Cloud with 500+ extensible business components and AI agents.

• AI and Data Innovation for Managed Services and Client Experiences: Modernizing contact center solutions on Amazon Connect and driving AI-enabled customer experience (CX) solutions at scale.

• Digital Sovereignty and Regulated Cloud Solutions: Supporting European governments and enterprises through the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, delivering sovereign-by-design solutions that meet stringent data residency and compliance requirements.

NTT DATA has formed a dedicated AWS Business Group, aligned with AWS sales and delivery teams, comprising 11,000 AWS-certified experts, with plans to certify nearly 10,000 more over the next three years.

Abhijit Dubey, President and CEO, NTT DATA, Inc., said:

“Cloud and AI are central to enterprise transformation. Through our collaboration with AWS, we are helping clients move beyond experimentation to scale AI responsibly, delivering secure, industry-specific solutions that create tangible business value worldwide.”

Greg Pearson, VP AWS Global Sales, added:

“This collaboration enables enterprises to unlock the potential of cloud and AI, modernize operations, accelerate innovation, and meet evolving regulatory requirements, including through the AWS European Sovereign Cloud.”

Proven Success Example:
Honda Trading Asia successfully migrated to AWS with NTT DATA’s support, modernizing infrastructure and establishing a foundation for AI innovation. Somya Mayuraskoon, Director, Honda Trading Asia Co., Ltd., said:

“NTT DATA’s expertise ensured a smooth migration to AWS, unlocking new growth possibilities and AI innovation opportunities.”

Driving AI Innovation Across Industries:
NTT DATA will develop industry-specific, AI-driven cloud solutions across regulated and high-growth sectors, including:

• Financial Services: Modernizing core banking and compliance workloads.

• Healthcare & Life Sciences: Building secure AI-enabled data platforms for insights and research acceleration.

• Public Sector: Delivering compliant private cloud solutions for secure citizen services.

• Manufacturing & Automotive: Modernizing operations using generative and agentic AI for efficiency gains.

Innovation environments, including sandboxes and dedicated labs, will allow NTT DATA and AWS teams to develop, test, and scale solutions for enterprise adoption. This initiative also expands NTT DATA’s Smart AI Agent™ Ecosystem, enabling enterprises to deploy and manage responsible, business-driven AI at scale.

New Delhi, Jan 30: Atlanta Electricals Limited (NSE, BSE: ATLANTAELE), a leading manufacturer of power transformers, has won five new orders worth ₹288 crore from Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (KPTCL) and an Independent Power Producer (IPP) executing a project for NTPC. These orders are scheduled for execution over the next 12 months, taking the company’s order book to ₹2,787 crore.

The two orders from KPTCL, totaling ₹146 crore, include the supply of 13 transformers, comprising six 100 MVA, 220/110 kV power transformers and seven 150 MVA, 220/66 kV power transformers, along with 11 Nitrogen Injection Fire Protection Systems (NIFPS).

The three orders from the IPP, worth ₹142 crore, involve supplying ten 125 MVA, 220 kV transformers and five 100 MVA, 220/33 kV transformers for projects across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Mr. Niral Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, Atlanta Electricals Limited, said:

“These order wins reflect the robust momentum in India’s power sector, where both generation and transmission & distribution segments are witnessing strong growth. This upcycle is translating into sustained transformer demand and a healthy order pipeline. The NTPC order adds an optimal balance between utility and private sector projects.”

He added,

“We remain committed to strengthening the nation’s power infrastructure through advanced transformer solutions, while enhancing capacity utilisation across our expanded manufacturing base.”

Atlanta Electricals, listed on NSE and BSE in September 2025, recently reported consolidated financial results for Q3 FY26, recording strong revenue and EBITDA growth, along with a healthy PAT performance. With over 30 years of industry experience and a diversified portfolio spanning power, auto, and inverter-duty transformers, Atlanta Electricals continues to support India’s grid modernisation and capacity expansion through reliable and energy-efficient transformer solutions.

Kolkata, Jan 30: Renowned poet, writer, and lyricist Indrani Dutt launched her book “Punarjanma” , a select collection of her upcoming poems, at the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair, marking a moment of deep literary reflection and renewal. The launch was graced by Shree Tridib Kumar Chatterjee, Author, Editor, General Secretary of the Publishers & Booksellers Guild & Shree Saikat Mukhopadhyay, Author along with Indrani Dutt, Renowned poet, writer, and lyricist , who came together to celebrate poetry as a powerful voice of conscience, resistance, and rebirth.

“Punarjanmo” which translates to Rebirth, resonated deeply with readers through its evocative themes of struggle, inner strength, and the triumph of hope over despair. Rooted in vivid imagery and emotional depth, the poems reflected a shared memory of pain, protest, and steadfast resolve, ultimately arriving at the promise of light after darkness. The verses flowed from anguish and helplessness to courage, renewal, and a deep rooted belief in justice and freedom.

Speaking on the occasion, Indrani Dutt said,

“Punarjanma is not just a collection of poems; it is a reflection of our collective wounds and our collective courage. It speaks of despair, but more importantly, it speaks of hope, of rising afresh with faith, truth, and justice. This book is my humble attempt to capture that eternal cycle of pain, resistance, and rebirth that defines humanity.”

DPS Hinjawadi Marks Republic Day with ‘Khushi Utsav’, Celebrating Empathy, Inclusion, and Shared Citizenship

Pune, Jan 30: Delhi Public School (DPS), Hinjawadi, celebrated Republic Day 2026 with its signature Khushi Utsav and Khushi Bazaar, an initiative designed to reinforce the constitutional values of empathy, inclusivity, and collective responsibility.

As part of the celebrations, the school welcomed 50 families from a nearby ZP school in Nande village, including students and their family members, as special guests. Thoughtfully prepared utility and learning kits were distributed with dignity, promoting equality, respect, and compassion.

Students actively participated in the festivities, embodying the spirit of service and celebration. Parent-led stalls, including food, ice-cream, and simple game counters, added warmth and vibrancy, while adventure and activity zones created an engaging experience for visiting children and families.

A highlight of the event was the flag unfurling ceremony, jointly conducted by the youngest child from the visiting ZP school and the Principal of DPS Hinjawadi, symbolising unity, equality, and collective national pride.

Addressing the gathering, Principal Dr. Jaya Parekh shared the message: “Anekta mein ekta hai, aur ekta mein bal hai”—unity in diversity and strength in unity. She emphasised that all children are equal and highlighted the joy of sharing as a powerful learning experience.

The initiative received strong appreciation from the ZP school’s principal, teachers, and students, who lauded the school’s culture, staff commitment, and student involvement. Conceived as the first step in a long-term vision, Khushi Utsav and Khushi Bazaar are planned to become an annual Republic Day tradition, reinforcing DPS Hinjawadi’s belief in nurturing empathy, responsibility, and citizenship alongside academic excellence.