boAt Launches Aavante Bar Prime Soundbar Series with Up to 600W Sound and 5.2-Channel Audio

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiN6W3cnDYI_csDPnqJ9IQiJjZYEgfyMxXh5jbXr4ZxXTSQenMVrbZc1dEX5MmhIW-x6Pw-4Wxcmgb3_S6RT58SO-e_7daRWj0mgoYBTMgtsSQr9wPMB0WRmuc29E8wFEUyGfb7YtCVdhAxY9DKIwpqjOgHuV1qPGOajwYnXNf3AOMRNlqhKnvBSJbL" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiN6W3cnDYI_csDPnqJ9IQiJjZYEgfyMxXh5jbXr4ZxXTSQenMVrbZc1dEX5MmhIW-x6Pw-4Wxcmgb3_S6RT58SO-e_7daRWj0mgoYBTMgtsSQr9wPMB0WRmuc29E8wFEUyGfb7YtCVdhAxY9DKIwpqjOgHuV1qPGOajwYnXNf3AOMRNlqhKnvBSJbL" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Mumbai</b>: Audio and wearables brand <b>boAt</b> announced the launch of its new Aavante Bar Prime soundbar series, expanding its home audio portfolio with a range designed for immersive everyday entertainment. The lineup comprises the Aavante Bar Prime DA600, Aavante Bar Prime B450 and Aavante Bar Prime Thunder-D, bringing together up to 600W boAt Signature Sound, 5.2-channel surround sound, Dolby technologies and dual subwoofers for powerful, room-filling audio across movies, live sports, gaming and music.</div><div><br></div><div>The flagship Aavante Bar Prime DA600 delivers 600W boAt Signature Sound and 5.2-channel surround sound, with Dolby Atmos, dual wired subwoofers and dual rear satellite speakers. The Aavante Bar Prime B450 offers 450W sound output and 5.2-channel surround sound, along with dual wired subwoofers and rear satellite speakers. The Aavante Bar Prime Thunder-D features Dolby Audio and balanced acoustics for everyday entertainment. Across the lineup, users can enjoy Bluetooth v5.3, HDMI (eARC), USB, AUX and Optical connectivity, enabling compatibility with televisions, gaming consoles and a wide range of entertainment devices.</div><div><br></div><div>Built around the campaign thought, “Double the Bass, Double the Impact,” the new lineup brings deeper bass and room-filling sound to everyday entertainment. With dual subwoofers, Dolby technologies and boAt Signature Sound across the range, the Aavante Bar Prime series is designed to make movies more immersive, gaming more engaging, sports more energetic and music more powerful.</div><div><br></div><div>Commenting on the launch, <b>Gaurav Nayyar, CEO, boAt, </b>said, “Home entertainment is becoming an increasingly important part of how Indian consumers experience content, whether it is movies, sports, gaming or music. With the Aavante Bar Prime series, we are bringing together powerful sound, immersive technologies like Dolby Atmos and thoughtful design at an accessible price point. Our focus is simple: to make premium home audio experiences available to many more Indian households and build boAt into a leading lifestyle technology brand across every screen and entertainment occasion.”</div><div><br></div><div>As consumers spend more time experiencing content across OTT platforms, connected televisions, gaming and live sports, audio is becoming an increasingly important part of the home entertainment experience. Consumers are looking beyond traditional television speakers for solutions that can deliver richer, more immersive sound without the complexity or footprint of conventional home theatre systems. The Aavante Bar Prime series has been designed for this evolving entertainment landscape, combining powerful acoustics, immersive surround sound and modern connectivity in a sleek, space-efficient form factor.</div><div><br></div><div>The Aavante Bar Prime DA600, Aavante Bar Prime B450 and Aavante Bar Prime Thunder-D will be available at introductory prices ranging from ₹12,999 to ₹18,999, on the official boAt website, Amazon India, Flipkart and leading offline retail outlets across the country.</div>

boAt Launches Aavante Bar Prime Soundbar Series with Up to 600W Sound and 5.2-Channel Audio

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International Youth Day: Pernod Ricard India Foundation's Scholarship Support Programme unlocks ~₹10 Crore in Annual Income

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbPS9OCgZN58mKq3f6IXSwjePrxVNs5nPNfuMK70jKLbPLu4Kdv4j_8iC_51q4zBDhEJRfEq0Xg8pAlbIBwqO2M95q5vb3G15ejAXbaBn55v49Icb23w3GYe9AwXxsAT1V9CFvg_-cF430-7jXZKNH3h7VgQ2-6EcJ5JQH5lt11Ja2WIxXA3PDHWl0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbPS9OCgZN58mKq3f6IXSwjePrxVNs5nPNfuMK70jKLbPLu4Kdv4j_8iC_51q4zBDhEJRfEq0Xg8pAlbIBwqO2M95q5vb3G15ejAXbaBn55v49Icb23w3GYe9AwXxsAT1V9CFvg_-cF430-7jXZKNH3h7VgQ2-6EcJ5JQH5lt11Ja2WIxXA3PDHWl0" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Mumbai:</b> As the world comes together to celebrate International Youth Day 2026, centred on the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” the importance of ensuring equitable access to education, skills and livelihood opportunities for young people across diverse socio-economic backgrounds comes sharply into focus.</div><div><br></div><div>In line with this vision, <b>Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF), in partnership with Youth Dreamers Foundation (YDF)</b>, continues to empower youth from underserved communities by enabling access to education, fostering skill development, and building pathways to meaningful employment.</div><div><br></div><div>Since 2019, the PRIF Scholarship Support Program has supported 2,576 scholars across Maharashtra, Punjab, and Rajasthan through an integrated model comprising scholarships, mentorship, Digital Learning & Resource Centres (DLRCs), career guidance, and employability-focused interventions Over the last five years, the initiative has disbursed ₹6.91 crore in direct scholarship support while facilitating access to an additional ₹4.77 crore through government and private scholarship schemes, enabling nearly ₹11.68 crore in total educational support.</div><div><br></div><div>Beyond financial assistance, the programme focuses on creating sustainable pathways from education to employment. This integrated approach has resulted in a [across supported cohorts, with students progressing into higher education and professional careers at rates significantly higher than state averages. </div><div><br></div><div>Supporting youth preparedness for the evolving world of work, PRIF has established community-based Digital Learning & Resource Centres (DLRCs) that serve as local hubs for digital access, skill-building, mentoring, and career readiness. Collectively, these centres have delivered over 250 learning hours, conducted 105 learning sessions, and recorded more than 18,000 visits, helping students build digital literacy, professional competencies, and confidence to navigate academic and career opportunities. The centres also support exposure to emerging workplace skills, helping students become better prepared for an increasingly digital and technology-enabled economy. </div><div><br></div><div>Commenting on the initiative, <b>a spokesperson for Pernod Ricard India Foundation said</b>, “The theme ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’ reflects a powerful reality—while young people come from diverse backgrounds, their ambitions for a better future are shared. At Pernod Ricard India Foundation, our focus extends beyond access to education. We are committed to creating an ecosystem that nurtures skills, enables youth from underserved communities to unlock their potential and improves access to employability. The success of the programme is reflected not only in educational outcomes but also in the growing number of scholars transitioning into higher education and employment opportunities. We believe that by investing in young people today, we are helping to build more resilient communities and a more inclusive future"</div><div><br></div><div>In addition to educational outcomes, the programme is creating a measurable livelihood impact. Today, the 364 scholars supported under the initiative are employed across 273 companies, collectively generating nearly ₹10 crore in annual income. For many first-generation graduates, these opportunities represent a transformational shift in household income, economic mobility, and long-term career prospects. Scholars have transitioned into sectors such as healthcare, technology, education, and professional services, creating a positive ripple effect for their families and communities. </div><div><br></div><div>An independent Social Return on Investment (SROI) assessment found that every ₹1 invested generated ₹3 in measurable social value, reflecting the programme's contribution towards educational attainment, employability, and long-term socio-economic advancement.</div><div><br></div><div>The initiative has maintained a strong focus on inclusion, with 70% of scholarship beneficiaries being girls and 70% of scholars belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and economically vulnerable communities. It also supports first-generation learners, including students from single-parent and orphaned backgrounds, helping to remove barriers to educational and economic mobility.</div><div><br></div><div>These efforts are further strengthened through community participation and mentorship. In Nashik, employed alumni have collectively contributed nearly ₹3 lakh towards a [community-led fund] designed to support future cohorts of students, fostering a culture of peer support, leadership, and giving back.</div><div><br></div><div>As conversations around skills, employability, and workforce readiness continue to gain momentum, Pernod Ricard India Foundation remains committed to expanding opportunities for underserved youth, helping underserved youth transition from education to meaningful careers while contributing to a more skilled, inclusive, and economically resilient India.</div>

International Youth Day: Pernod Ricard India Foundation's Scholarship Support Programme unlocks ~₹10 Crore in Annual Income

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One-Stop Centres Established in Gulf Countries to Ensure Safety of Women Workers – Ministry of External Affairs

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDjlapGGD1aemWCgvYYTWx-QGRSFMX7EQ0cuUwjbQg89hx9t63zQLliFQmTNBkig11DkFikjXDjkixB9kfox5-bxozodJTJf6PE8OneX1seFX3FMeZKe5oQo84vr3vizioSBJ2pyRDv2NUnZPJN0-MTp750Za0MMXnkgtAmzEio_fcuosjrwYKMzka" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDjlapGGD1aemWCgvYYTWx-QGRSFMX7EQ0cuUwjbQg89hx9t63zQLliFQmTNBkig11DkFikjXDjkixB9kfox5-bxozodJTJf6PE8OneX1seFX3FMeZKe5oQo84vr3vizioSBJ2pyRDv2NUnZPJN0-MTp750Za0MMXnkgtAmzEio_fcuosjrwYKMzka" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Mumbai</b>: The Government of India has taken significant diplomatic and humanitarian measures to make the working environment safer, simpler and more accessible for Indian women workers employed in the Gulf countries. To provide immediate and coordinated assistance to Indian women facing difficult or crisis situations, seven state-of-the-art ‘One-Stop Centres’ have been established in major cities across the Gulf.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh</b> provided this information in response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Singh had sought information regarding the challenges faced by Indians working in the Gulf countries and the steps being taken by India in this regard. In his response, the Minister of State said that nearly 10 million Indian citizens reside in the Gulf countries, 4.5 million in the UAE, 2.7 million in Saudi Arabia, 1 million in Kuwait, 820,000 in Qatar, 670,000 in Oman and 310,000 in Bahrain. Between 2014 and June 2026, a total of 5,025,506 emigrant workers holding ‘Emigration Check Required’ (ECR) category passports were granted ‘Emigration Clearance’ (EC) for overseas employment in the six Gulf countries.</div><div><br></div><div>According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the Minister said, “Recruitment can only be through State-run RAs or directly by a foreign employer (FE) that is registered with the concerned Indian Mission/Post. An FE hiring women workers is required to deposit a financial guarantee of US$ 2,500/- with the concerned Indian Mission/Post abroad and the contract between the worker and the employer must be duly attested by the Indian Mission. 7 One Stop Centres have been established in the Gulf (in Manama, Muscat, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, Jeddah and Kuwait) especially to provide timely, comprehensive and coordinated assistance to Indian women in distress. These One Stop Centres have dedicated helplines, facilitate access to medical and police assistance, extend legal aid and counselling and provide psycho-social support.”</div><div><br></div><div>He said, “Established channels have been set up to enable them to reach out to the concerned Indian Mission/Post for assistance, including walk-in appointments, email, multilingual 24x7 emergency numbers, WhatsApp numbers, grievance redressal portal like MADAD/CPGRAMS/eMigrate, and social media channels. Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendras have been set up in 3 locations in the Gulf, namely, Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh, to provide guidance and counselling to Indian workers.”</div><div><br></div><div>Minister Singh also shared with Parliament data related to complaints received by Indian Missions and their prompt resolution, noting that most cases were resolved immediately. He further stated that Indian workers travelling abroad are also benefiting significantly from the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY).</div>

One-Stop Centres Established in Gulf Countries to Ensure Safety of Women Workers – Ministry of External Affairs

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces the Urban Cruiser Hyryder ‘Aero Black Edition’

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0juMvbmPAAnS1fq-0lBpQwFMGwBYux42AGGSk3Rsjwr0BguXxXpkDdGXXtPB1qYEyRyXMa48bp3voZ6mr4v-tKkAsxm-PtYy9TIwS7WiZV0hBZiU0CfYbrlgTNfOcFV0krnpOuWhq-h1t7vzFUlDUizz1RI4zmypaiNCwwbnA9jHkr3y3kOeYUmu_" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0juMvbmPAAnS1fq-0lBpQwFMGwBYux42AGGSk3Rsjwr0BguXxXpkDdGXXtPB1qYEyRyXMa48bp3voZ6mr4v-tKkAsxm-PtYy9TIwS7WiZV0hBZiU0CfYbrlgTNfOcFV0krnpOuWhq-h1t7vzFUlDUizz1RI4zmypaiNCwwbnA9jHkr3y3kOeYUmu_" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>·  Bold, black-themed styling enhances the UC Hyryder’s premium and sporty appeal</div><div><br></div><div>·   Available across select variants, this Limited-edition is designed for style-conscious, aspirational SUV buyers</div><div><br></div><div>·   Priced at Rs. 31,999/-, the Aero Black Edition styling package offers a distinctive visual upgrade</div><div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM)</b> announced the launch of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Black Edition, a striking new limited-edition SUV that infuses a bold, youthful, and premium design expression into its popular lineup.</div><div><br></div><div>Crafted for discerning and style-conscious customers, the Aero Black Edition elevates the Hyryder’s road presence with distinctive blacked-out design elements and sporty accents, delivering a more dynamic, commanding, and contemporary stance.</div><div><br></div><div>The Urban Cruiser Hyryder Exclusive Aero Black Edition features a range of black exterior enhancements across all grades, such as:</div><div><br></div><div>·   Front Grille Upper Garnish: Enhances the SUV's bold front fascia with a sleek and premium appearance.</div><div><br></div><div>·   Front Spoiler: Adds a sharper and more dynamic stance to the vehicle while accentuating its sporty character.</div><div><br></div><div>·   Headlamp Garnish: Complements the front-end design with a more distinctive and sophisticated look.</div><div><br></div><div>·  Tailgate Garnish: Enhances the rear profile, creating a seamless premium black theme.</div><div><br></div><div>·   Rear Spoiler: Adds a sporty touch while further elevating the SUV's road presence.</div><div><br></div><div>·   Exclusive ‘Aero Black’ Limited Edition Badge: A distinctive styling element that highlights the exclusivity of the new SUV.</div><div><br></div><div>The Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Black Edition styling package is available at Rs. 31,999/- across Midnight Black G & V grades (Neo Drive and Strong Hybrid) and will be offered for a limited period (until stocks last). Customers can further customize their vehicle with the dealer-level value-added “All Black Package”, available at an additional cost.</div><div><br></div><div>Since its launch in 2022, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder has emerged as a popular choice among Indian SUV buyers, crossing the 2-lakh sales milestone. Building on Toyota's renowned global SUV heritage, the UC Hyryder combines bold styling, advanced technology and everyday practicality, making it a preferred choice among customers. The Aero Black Edition further enhances the SUV’s premium appeal through thoughtfully crafted styling elements, creating a tough, sporty aesthetic that stands out on the road while reinforcing the UC Hyryder’s distinctive identity in the B-SUV segment.</div><div><br></div><div>Speaking on the occasion, <b>Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business & Profit Enhancement, Toyota Kirloskar Motor</b>, said, “The Urban Cruiser Hyryder continues to appeal to modern SUV buyers with its stylish design, advanced technology, and enhanced comfort. With the launch of the Aero Black Edition, we are excited to introduce a more expressive and youthful design identity that resonates with evolving customer aspirations. The bold, black-themed styling further amplifies the UC Hyryder’s premium appeal, offering a more confident road presence.</div><div><br></div><div>Setting New Benchmarks in the B-SUV Segment</div><div><br></div><div>The Urban Cruiser Hyryder, continues to redefine benchmarks in the B-SUV segment with its innovative self-charging strong hybrid electric powertrain, seamlessly combining petrol and electric power to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency along with smooth and refined performance.</div><div><br></div><div>Offered in two powertrain options, Self-Charging Strong Hybrid Electric and Neo Drive, the UC Hyryder caters to diverse customer preferences. The strong hybrid variant, equipped with an e-drive transmission, delivers an impressive fuel efficiency of 27.97 km/l. Meanwhile, the Neo Drive range features a 1.5-litre K-series engine paired with manual and automatic transmissions, along with both 2WD and 4WD configurations.</div><div><br></div><div>The UC Hyryder’s bold and distinctive exterior design is accentuated by signature twin LED DRLs, a refined Crystal Acrylic Grille, sculpted body lines, and stylish 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the premium and thoughtfully crafted cabin offers ventilated leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, ambient lighting, and a 360-degree camera, delivering a sophisticated and elevated driving experience.</div><div><br></div><div>Further enhancing comfort and convenience, the UC Hyryder offers rear reclining seats, rear AC vents, USB charging ports, and a versatile 60:40 split rear seat configuration, making it well suited to the needs of modern Indian families.</div><div><br></div><div>Reinforcing its customer-first approach, Toyota enhances the ownership experience by offering a comprehensive 3-year/100,000 km warranty, extendable up to 5 years/220,000 km, along with an industry-leading 8-year/160,000 km hybrid warranty, providing customers greater convenience, long-term reliability, and complete peace of mind.</div><div><br></div><div>The Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Black Edition is a Toyota Genuine Accessories Limited Edition, kindly enquire at the neatest dealership for the prices and other details.</div>

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces the Urban Cruiser Hyryder ‘Aero Black Edition’

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CoinDCX Introduces Daily & Monthly SIP

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifEAG4H_Hzfmvy8IK_rFsVWxrlFwvq31zd4-s3UsAO_1jc8nENmqOzbAMcrMwV45osggKUjTqCrvEafQGhYgHxAOHNg305_bhsonBHdMTKtM0o5Oylafw3SaTIQi8cojd1QMWC4oLwaPv1qreW4yV9jH87Nch144zjQgEyYXE4WuZOZMinlZ9nzMxv" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifEAG4H_Hzfmvy8IK_rFsVWxrlFwvq31zd4-s3UsAO_1jc8nENmqOzbAMcrMwV45osggKUjTqCrvEafQGhYgHxAOHNg305_bhsonBHdMTKtM0o5Oylafw3SaTIQi8cojd1QMWC4oLwaPv1qreW4yV9jH87Nch144zjQgEyYXE4WuZOZMinlZ9nzMxv" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>CoinDCX Introduces Daily & Monthly SIP, Democratising Crypto Investing for Every Indian with an Entry Point of Just ₹100</div><div><br></div><div>- Daily, weekly, or monthly, the choice now belongs entirely to the investor, built around how they already manage money, not how markets move.</div><div>- Every SIP now comes with XIRR tracking, a standard measure of annualised returns, giving users a clear, accurate view of how their investment is actually performing over time, not just an estimate.</div><div><br></div><div>Mumbai: CoinDCX, India's leading crypto exchange, announced the introduction of Daily SIP, a new addition to its existing popular Monthly SIP experience that lets users invest in crypto every day, starting at just ₹100. The update gives investors a tighter, more consistent cadence to build long-term positions, while keeping the process simple, automated, and easy to follow.</div><div><br></div><div>CoinDCX has also introduced XIRR (Extended Internal Rate of Return) tracking, an industry-standard metric that provides users with an accurate view of the annualised returns generated through recurring investments, helping them better evaluate portfolio performance over time.</div><div><br></div><div>Commenting on the upgrade, Minal Thukral Executive VP - Growth & Crypto Business Head  CoinDCX, said, “ SIP has consistently been one of the most popular investment products on CoinDCX, and one of the most common requests we've received from our community has been the ability to invest daily and monthly. With SIP 2.0, we've built an experience around how people actually invest, not around market cycles. Whether someone prefers to invest daily, weekly, or monthly, they now have the flexibility to build a disciplined investment habit in a way that fits their financial routine.</div><div><br></div><div>Many investors want to participate in crypto for the long term but are often held back by market volatility or the pressure of finding the 'perfect' entry point. SIP 2.0 is designed to remove that friction. Along with flexible investment frequencies starting from just ₹100, we've introduced XIRR-based performance tracking, giving users a transparent view of how their recurring investments are performing over time. Our goal is to make long-term crypto investing simpler, more accessible, and rooted in consistency rather than market timing."</div><div><br></div><div>Systematic investing has become increasingly popular across asset classes as investors look to average acquisition costs over time instead of making lump-sum investments.</div>

CoinDCX Introduces Daily & Monthly SIP

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Mission Journalism Epaper - 10 August to 16 August 2026

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Mission Journalism Epaper - 10 August to 16 August 2026

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boAt Makes Big-Screen Play with CineHead F1 Series, Enters Smart Projector Category

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRpnZRqpTn4YXZOUG0iHDuTgGAA__J3OYpCbG_hoMhYNoVcm8x7AVNa5FX8jZm--8e7E4u_MlvWj_00Oc5a1F10TGZ-V1GFFRSx3ZiNVla-hIlf515V05W0NO6z7vuWm7bmuyg5m0UY40klom6lgPbittS7oI8hDyM9RrrC9PQETXB5XfpRNZaUaVK" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRpnZRqpTn4YXZOUG0iHDuTgGAA__J3OYpCbG_hoMhYNoVcm8x7AVNa5FX8jZm--8e7E4u_MlvWj_00Oc5a1F10TGZ-V1GFFRSx3ZiNVla-hIlf515V05W0NO6z7vuWm7bmuyg5m0UY40klom6lgPbittS7oI8hDyM9RrrC9PQETXB5XfpRNZaUaVK" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div><b>Mumbai: boAt</b> has entered the smart projector category with the launch of the CineHead F1 Series, comprising the CineHead F1 and F1 Pro. The range brings Official Google TV 5.0, 1080p Full HD native resolution with 4K support and Dolby Audio, along with smart auto-setup features.</div><div><br></div><div>Designed for movies, OTT, sports and gaming, both projectors support up to 120-inch screen sizes, access to 10,000+ apps, Google Assistant, Kids Mode and certified apps including Netflix and YouTube. The F1 Pro offers 500 ANSI lumens and a 10W speaker, while the F1 features 300 ANSI lumens and a 6W speaker. Both come with auto focus, auto keystone correction and obstacle avoidance.</div><div><br></div><div>The CineHead F1 Pro is priced at ₹32,999 and is available on boAt’s website, Amazon, Flipkart and select retail stores. The F1 will launch later this month. The series also strengthens boAt’s Made-in-India consumer technology portfolio.</div>

boAt Makes Big-Screen Play with CineHead F1 Series, Enters Smart Projector Category

Mumbai: boAt has entered the smart projector category with the launch of the CineHead F1 Series, comprising the CineHead F1 and...

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Freshers Hiring Intent Touches 75% in HY2 2026, Though Growth Remains Uneven Across Industries: TeamLease EdTech

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiJHXE_KuA7EJW4A22w3biXtvqGkqi2RzSdWKggk8espfBhc4Y-tfLDFdWncmhxV-ytiR6XU6wRQtgLp6PM7eYoqZdZh1BPV-0M7s75EBMBOMRRqXaNDbPR3ucF_EjsdD2SYpbIFzZ0CPYK418rXUM4s3bb7K6yxsnoSC6aKVlMLYvGtLFeHO2pJbQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiJHXE_KuA7EJW4A22w3biXtvqGkqi2RzSdWKggk8espfBhc4Y-tfLDFdWncmhxV-ytiR6XU6wRQtgLp6PM7eYoqZdZh1BPV-0M7s75EBMBOMRRqXaNDbPR3ucF_EjsdD2SYpbIFzZ0CPYK418rXUM4s3bb7K6yxsnoSC6aKVlMLYvGtLFeHO2pJbQ" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>●  Overall fresher hiring intent rises by 2% to 75% in HY2 2026, led by Retail (93%), E-commerce & Technology Start-ups (93%), and Manufacturing (89%) </div><div>●  One in three industries including IT, Consulting, Telecom, Marketing & Advertising, Media & Entertainment, and Educational Services see hiring intent decline compared to HY1 2026</div><div>●  Top 5 in-demand fresher roles: AI Application Developer, Jr. Semiconductor Design Engineer, Data Centre Operations Associate, Programmatic Advertising Associate, and Inventory & Dispatch Executive</div><div>●  Bangalore (89%), Mumbai (75%), and Chennai (71%) remain the top cities driving entry-level hiring intent</div><div><br></div><div>Mumbai: India's fresher hiring outlook has strengthened in HY2 2026, with overall hiring intent rising to 75%, up from 73% in HY 1 2026, according to TeamLease EdTech's Career Outlook Report, HY2 (July–December 2026). The growth reflects sustained employer demand for entry-level talent, led by Retail, E-commerce & Technology Start-ups, and Manufacturing. These sectors together continue to anchor the country's fresher hiring momentum.</div><div><br></div><div>However, this recovery is not uniform across industries. Compared to HY1 2026, fresher hiring intent has declined in IT, and is down to 76% from 81%, while Consulting, Telecom, and Marketing & Advertising each dropped by 3 %, and Media & Entertainment and Educational Services each declined by 2%. This indicates roughly one in three industries tracked in the report scaled back on their fresher hiring plans even as the national outlook improved.</div><div><br></div><div>Speaking on the findings, <b>Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO, TeamLease EdTech,</b> said, "What we're seeing this second half of the year  is less about how many freshers get hired, and more about which freshers get hired. Sectors like Retail, E-commerce, and Manufacturing are scaling up because they're finding candidates who arrive with practical, job-ready skills, not just a degree. IT and Consulting, on the other hand, are being more selective precisely because the skill bar has moved: employers in these sectors now expect freshers to show AI fluency, applied problem-solving, and hands-on project experience from day one, not capabilities they'll build on the job. This shift is exactly why we believe skilling can no longer be an afterthought to education; it needs to be embedded into how freshers learn, right from the classroom, so they're equipped for the roles that are actually growing, not just the ones they hoped for."</div><div><br></div><div>Geographically, Bangalore continues to lead fresher hiring intent at 89%, followed by Mumbai (75%) and Chennai (71%), together accounting for a significant share of India's entry-level hiring activity. Among job roles, AI Application Developer, Jr. Semiconductor Design Engineer, Data Centre Operations Associate, Programmatic Advertising Associate, and Inventory & Dispatch Executive emerge as the most in-demand fresher roles in HY2.</div><div>To strengthen their employability amid this more selective hiring environment, freshers are increasingly turning to skill-first certifications. The report identifies Certification in VLSI Chip Design, AI Engineering, Cloud Security, Digital Marketing Analytics, and Good Manufacturing Practices as the top in-demand courses in the second half of the year, each aligned closely with the skill sets employers are prioritising in their hiring decisions.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Methodology:</b></div><div>TeamLease EdTech's Career Outlook Report, HY2 (July–December 2026), is based on responses from 1,097 companies collected between May and July 2026 across industries and cities in India. The study examines hiring intent among fresher candidates, in-demand job roles, required skills, and emerging hiring models, providing actionable insights for first-time jobseekers navigating the July–December 2026 employment market.</div><div><br></div><div><b>About TeamLease EdTech</b></div><div>TeamLease EdTech is India's leading Learning and Employability solutions company. It helps Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) launch, run, and manage their own Online Programs, improve the employability of their students through their apprenticeship programs, and helps employers build talent supply chains, along with improving employee productivity. TeamLease EdTech has exclusive partnerships with over 70 of India's largest Universities and Premier Institutions across 16 Indian states, and it trains 7 Lakh students on its platform through 9 Indian languages, and works with 2200 corporates in their upskilling/skilling initiatives.</div>

Freshers Hiring Intent Touches 75% in HY2 2026, Though Growth Remains Uneven Across Industries: TeamLease EdTech

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2, and Watch9 Go on Sale in India

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPFVO2XJUMUGQx-m9lXOkruN5utl4SiTvObPof-rboKSPCO8irw3hCllNsSc5nGLlxVXlNrWKYmhMKgknSypeOp1gruG_z9zLSpFcVY6c2mMjRceinwhiWczeAtsNRhCW0CyViXdyGbcYb0zthDmJPNwBMez7MVqQs0ps1GjyQz5_6NDrkuLBB2Hyk" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPFVO2XJUMUGQx-m9lXOkruN5utl4SiTvObPof-rboKSPCO8irw3hCllNsSc5nGLlxVXlNrWKYmhMKgknSypeOp1gruG_z9zLSpFcVY6c2mMjRceinwhiWczeAtsNRhCW0CyViXdyGbcYb0zthDmJPNwBMez7MVqQs0ps1GjyQz5_6NDrkuLBB2Hyk" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg41zPjPBbaQ8BBHpJVvdK_VMkQmBiWFHWoD64ZH5fW1ll2j0_UVjgL20C6gyq_oett_Ghw98dxBmYPRTVnDC3Zi2evq8DoZ51H_TCi5_Mf4TMa94OkAbJARQqESiwTOV7KzNL1CrmhVebR05XZtqn61yPrUmchrGZ125LpeucrZeX_5sjdmqV8Gmng" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg41zPjPBbaQ8BBHpJVvdK_VMkQmBiWFHWoD64ZH5fW1ll2j0_UVjgL20C6gyq_oett_Ghw98dxBmYPRTVnDC3Zi2evq8DoZ51H_TCi5_Mf4TMa94OkAbJARQqESiwTOV7KzNL1CrmhVebR05XZtqn61yPrUmchrGZ125LpeucrZeX_5sjdmqV8Gmng" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><b>Mumbai: Samsung</b>’s eighth-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 – along with the new wearables, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are available for sale across retail outlets in India starting today. Consumers can also purchase these devices on Samsung.com, Amazon and Flipkart. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 have seen strong demand from Indian consumers, with Samsung securing 271000 pre-orders in just 72 hours of their launch. </div><div><br></div><div>Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes with a large 8-inch main display and is just 4.1mm thin, making it Samsung’s slimmest Fold design yet. It comes with 200MP main camera with HDR, a new 50MP ultra-wide lens with improved Nightography to deliver greater detail in any light, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy platform, with a 45W fast-charging 5000mAh battery.</div><div><br></div><div>Weighing just 201g with a 4800mAh battery, Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung’s lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet. The new Flex Titanium display structure reduces crease visibility and improves durability, while the main display reaches up to 3000 nits of peak brightness. Its dual 50MP camera system, Dual Recording and My FanCam features make capturing and editing content easier across different scenes. When folded, the Galaxy Z Fold8’s 10:16 cover screen is designed for tasks such as messaging, social media, web browsing and watching short-form video. When unfolded, the 4:3 main display provides a larger viewing area for games and films while reducing unused screen space for 16:9 content. </div><div><br></div><div>Galaxy Z Flip8 weighs just 180g and is just 6.1mm thin, making it Samsung’s slimmest and lightest Flip yet. Its 50MP camera, powered by Samsung’s ProVisual Engine, delivers detailed portraits and natural skin tones, while Flex Mode, Super Steady with Horizon Lock, FlipShot and Cover Screen Mirror support hands-free and cover-screen photography.</div><div><br></div><div>Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Samsung’s most capable smartwatch to date, combines rugged construction with specialised tracking modes for activities including trail running and diving. The new Trail Run feature measures elevation, climbing progress and terrain impact to help runners manage their pace. Nutrition Alert, a new addition to the existing Sweat Loss feature, estimates hydration needs by measuring sweat loss relative to body weight. It also adds professional diving support. </div><div><br></div><div>Galaxy Watch Ultra2 features an 800mAh battery, Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Elite platform and introduces a display capable of up to 5000 nits of peak brightness for improved visibility outdoors. The watch retains its shock-resistant titanium construction while softer, lighter bands are designed to improve comfort during continuous wear.</div><div><br></div><div>Galaxy Watch9 is designed as Samsung’s everyday smartwatch, with an emphasis on comfort, long battery life and continuous health tracking. The watch uses an aluminium case while retaining Samsung’s cushion-shaped design. Galaxy Watch9 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite platform and includes a 390mAh battery in the 40mm variant and a 445mAh in the 44mm variant for day-long operation. Its display reaches up to 3000 nits of brightness, making it easier to view information in bright conditions. The watch will be available in 40mm and 44mm sizes.</div>

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2, and Watch9 Go on Sale in India

Mumbai: Samsung ’s eighth-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fli...

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