Scott Van Vliet Joins Xoriant’s Board as Veteran Tech Executive

Mumbai,  Mar 31:  Xoriant, a ChrysCapital owned global digital engineering and AI-native technology services firm, announced the appointment of Scott Van Vliet, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, to its Board of Directors. Scott currently leads Azure OpenAI and AI Core Infrastructure at Microsoft, building and operating the model training...

Amity and SWAYAM Plus Partner to Launch Industry-Ready Skilling Programs

New Delhi, Mar 31 : In a step towards accelerating India’s ambition of a Shikshit Bharat, Amity has partnered with SWAYAM Plus, an initiative of the Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education, to make future-ready education accessible to all. Formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...

Government Keeps Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates Steady for April-June 2026

New Delhi, March 30: The government on Monday announced that interest rates for various small savings schemes will remain unchanged for the eighth consecutive quarter, starting April 1, 2026. The decision covers popular schemes such as the Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana...

India’s Semiconductor Drive: Pioneering a Self-Reliant Tech Future

India is no longer just a spectator in the global technology race—it is actively shaping the future. With a bold vision for the 21st century, the country is making strategic moves to establish itself as a leader in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation, a sector that forms the backbone of...

US Dollar Stable Near Recent Highs, Investors Await More Economic Data

Escalating geopolitical risk continued to dominate global markets’ concerns, with safe-haven demand keeping the dollar index anchored near a multi-week high. However, US Treasury yields edged lower for a second session, which could weigh on the dollar to a certain extent. Recent commentary from the Federal Reserve Chair has...

Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Organ Transplants in India

Bhubaneswar, March 31: Emphasizing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, Subhasish Panda, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office, highlighted how AI could significantly enhance organ transplantation in India. Speaking at a workshop-cum-regional Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on “Organ Transplantation and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare,”...

Odisha Governor Urges Stronger Awareness and Early Detection to Fight Cancer

On Monday, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati urged everyone to come together to fight the rising number of cancer cases in the state. Speaking at the “Cancer-Free Odisha” Awareness Conclave and the Mahanayak–2026 Awards, he said cancer is not just a medical problem—it affects families and communities across Odisha....

Oil India Limited Partners with CSIR-IMMT to Boost Critical Minerals Research

Bhubaneswar, March 30: In a significant move to strengthen India’s strategic mineral ecosystem, Oil India Limited (OIL) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) to establish a Centre of Excellence for critical minerals. The collaboration, formalized in Bhubaneswar, is...

Victoria University launches VU Block Model India Scholarship ahead of Delhi NCR campus opening

New Delhi, Mar 31: Victoria University (VU), a leading Australian university set to open its new campus in Delhi NCR this August, has announced the launch of the VU Block Model® India Scholarship, aimed at making world-class education more accessible to Indian students. The scholarship provides eligible Indian students with up to ₹3 lakh off first‑year tuition fees for undergraduate programmes in Business, Data Science, IT, and...

Sony SAB actors bring laughter and playful mischief this April Fools’ Day

Celebrated every year on 1st April, April Fools’ Day is all about light-hearted pranks and spreading joy. Embracing this spirit, Sony SAB actors Muskan Bamne, Deeksha Joshi, Rajat Verma and Neha SK Mehta share their love for harmless pranks, memorable on-set moments and how a little laughter helps strengthen bonds...