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Moonbakes Celebrates Madras Day with an Exclusive Nostalgic Menu Inspired by Chennai’s Timeless Flavours

deccanwebtv Aug 22, 2025

Chennai, 22nd August 2025: Chennai has always had a sweet tooth for nostalgia, and this Madras Day, Moonbakes, Chennai finest pastry and dessert studio has whisked that sentiment into a menu as comforting as it is celebratory. The special spread takes Chennaiites on a journey of taste and memory with the Assorted Madras Tea Cake Box, a heartfelt ode to timeless bakery favourites; the Assorted Madras Tres Leches Box, where tradition meets playful indulgence; and the Assorted Madras Puffs Box, a golden, flaky tribute to tea-shop legends. Each creation is steeped in the spirit of the city, echoing the chatter of bustling streets, the magic of cinema halls, and the warmth of family evenings, serving up a decadent slice of the city’s cultural soul.

Bringing to life the warmth of old-school Chennai bakeries, the Assorted Madras Tea Cake Box, features moist and aromatic teatime favourites such as Banana Cake, Carrot Walnut Cake, the much-loved Ghee Cake, and the iconic Iyengar Bakery-Style Honey Cake. Perfectly balanced and baked in small batches, this collection is a slice of nostalgia, made for sharing with family and friends.

For those who enjoy modern desserts with a twist, the Assorted Madras Tres Leches Box offers a luxurious reimagination of Chennai’s flavours in the form of melt-in-the-mouth milk cakes. Each slice is soaked in three kinds of milk and infused with iconic local inspirations – from the bold Mylapore Filter Coffee Tres Leches and fragrant Badam Milk Tres Leches to the playful Sathyam Cinema Caramel Popcorn Tres Leches and the delicate Kalathi Rosemilk Tres Leches. This collection is both indulgent and deeply rooted in the flavours that define the city.

A Madras food celebration is never complete without the city’s beloved bakery puffs, and Moonbakes brings this classic to life with its Assorted Madras Puffs Box. Flaky, golden, and filled with nostalgia, the collection includes the timeless Classic Egg Puff, the fiery Madras Curry Masala Paneer Puff, the street-inspired Pepper Kalan Puff, and the inventive Vada Curry Puff, a delicious twist that blends tradition with contemporary twist.

Freshly baked to order and available for doorstep delivery across Chennai, the Moonbakes Madras Day Menu is ideal for tea-time indulgence, festive gifting, or simply reliving cherished food memories. Each box is thoughtfully curated to remind Chennaiites of the flavours they grew up with, while inviting them to experience these classics in a new light.

This Madras Day, Moonbakes invites the city to celebrate not just its history, but also its flavours – one slice, one puff, and one spoonful at a time.

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பீப்பிள்டெக்எண்டர்பிரைஸ், THINQX என்ற AI-இயங்கும்மின்சாரஇருசக்கரவாகனத்தைஅறிமுகப்படுத்துகிறது

deccanwebtv Aug 21, 2025

– MASS மூலம் ஸ்மார்ட் மொபிலிட்டியின் புதிய சகாப்தத்தைஅறிமுகப்படுத்துகிறது

சென்னை, ஆகஸ்ட் 20, 2025 — இந்தியாவின் மொபிலிட்டிநிலப்பரப்பை மறுவரையறை செய்வதற்கான ஒருதுணிச்சலான படியாக, பீப்பிள் டெக் எண்டர்பிரைஸ், அதன்முன்னோடி தளமான MASS (மொபிலிட்டி அஸ்சப்ஸ்கிரிப்ஷன் சர்வீஸ்) இன் முதன்மை தயாரிப்பாகTHINQX என்ற AI-இயங்கும் மின்சார இருசக்கரவாகனத்தை வெளியிட்டது. நிறுவனம் சமீபத்தில்தெலுங்கானா மற்றும் ஆந்திரப் பிரதேச சந்தைகளில் அதன்AI-இயங்கும் மின்சார இருசக்கர வாகனமான THINQX ஐஅறிமுகப்படுத்தியது, இப்போது அதை தமிழ்நாட்டில்அறிமுகப்படுத்த திட்டமிட்டுள்ளதாக அறிவித்துள்ளது. இந்தவெளியீடு இந்தியாவின் EV மற்றும் ஸ்மார்ட் போக்குவரத்துசுற்றுச்சூழல் அமைப்பிற்கு ஒரு முக்கிய தருணத்தைக்குறிக்கிறது. சென்னை இந்தியாவின் ஆட்டோமொடிவ்தலைநகரம் மற்றும் THINQX ஐ அறிமுகப்படுத்துவதில் இதுஒரு முக்கிய பங்கை வகிக்கும், தமிழ்நாடு சந்தையின்வளர்ச்சியில் குறிப்பிடத்தக்க முதலீடுகள் செய்யப்படும், முக்கியமாக சென்னை, மாதுரி மற்றும் தமிழ்நாட்டின் பிறநகரங்கள் மற்றும் பாண்டிச்சேரியிலும்.

THINQX: ஸ்மார்ட். நிலையானது. சந்தாஅடிப்படையிலானது.

THINQX இந்தியாவின் தனித்துவமான போக்குவரத்துசவால்களுக்காக பிரத்யேகமாக வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது, கிக் தொழிலாளர்கள், டெலிவரி நிபுணர்கள் மற்றும் அன்றாடபயணிகளுக்கு எளிய சந்தா மாதிரியில் அடுத்த தலைமுறை, AI-ஒருங்கிணைந்த மின்சார இரு சக்கர வாகனத்தைவழங்குகிறது. அதன் கரடுமுரடான ஆனால்புத்திசாலித்தனமான வடிவமைப்பு பல்வேறு நிலப்பரப்புகள்மற்றும் பயனர் தேவைகளுக்கு ஏற்றவாறுமாற்றியமைக்கிறது.

MASS: சந்தா சேவையாக இயக்கம்

MASS முயற்சி பீப்பிள் டெக் எண்டர்பிரைஸின் பெரியநோக்கத்தை பிரதிபலிக்கிறது: இயக்கத்தைஜனநாயகப்படுத்துதல், உரிமையிலிருந்துபுத்திசாலித்தனமான அணுகலுக்கு நகர்தல். THINQX என்பது புதுமை, நெகிழ்வுத்தன்மை மற்றும்நிலைத்தன்மையால் இயக்கப்படும் எதிர்காலத்திற்குத்தயாராக இருக்கும் சுற்றுச்சூழல் அமைப்பைஉருவாக்குவதில் முதல் படியாகும்.

THINQX இன் CTO & தலைமை கட்டிடக் கலைஞர்அகெல்லாரவிகிரண் கூறினார்: “இந்தியா தேடுபவர்களின்நிலம் – அங்கு சிந்தனை, கற்றல் மற்றும் தகவமைப்புஆகியவை நமது டிஎன்ஏவில் உள்ளன. அதைத்தான் Thinqxகுறிக்கிறது: அந்த புதுமையின் உணர்வை இயக்கத்தில்கொண்டு வருகிறது. Thinqx செயல்திறன், பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும்இயக்கத்தின் எதிர்காலத்தை மறுவரையறை செய்கிறது.”

டி.ஜி. பீப்பிள் டெக் எண்டர்பிரைஸின் நிறுவனர் மற்றும்தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி விஸ்வ பிரசாத் கூறினார்: “THINQX உடன், நாங்கள் ஒரு வாகனத்தை மட்டும்தொடங்கவில்லை – நாங்கள் ஒரு இயக்கத்தைத்தொடங்குகிறோம். போக்குவரத்து பற்றி இந்தியா எப்படிநினைக்கிறது என்பதை MASS மாற்றும்”.

முக்கிய சிறப்பம்சங்கள்:

– 100% இந்தியாவில் தயாரிக்கப்பட்டது: உள்நாட்டுவடிவமைப்பு, பொறியியல் மற்றும் உற்பத்தி சிறப்பைவெளிப்படுத்துகிறது.

– ஸ்மார்ட் பை டிசைன்: டிஜிட்டல் கிளஸ்டர்கள், AI-இயங்கும் கட்டுப்பாடுகள் மற்றும் நிகழ்நேர டெலிமெட்ரிஆகியவற்றைக் கொண்டுள்ளது.

– சமூக ரீதியாக பொருத்தமானது: கிக் தொழிலாளர்கள், கிராமப்புற தொழில்முனைவோர் மற்றும் விநியோகபணியாளர்களை மேம்படுத்துவதை நோக்கமாகக்கொண்டது.

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Paradise Kebab Fest’s next leg in Chennai

deccanwebtv Aug 13, 2025

Chennai, 13 August 2025: Following the tremendous response from Hyderabad and Bangalore,
Chennai will get its share of the super delectable Kebab Fest by Paradise Food Court – the biggest
food chain serving authentic and delectable Hyderabadi cuisine with seven decades of legacy. The
unique kebab fest beginning on 1 st Aug will treat the denizens of Chennai with a variety of kebabs
from across India as a one-stop kebab destination at Paradise. Be it dine-in, take-aways or Online
Delivery the kebabs will be available at all the Paradise outlets in the city.
Known for serving foods authentic to the royal kitchens of Hyderabad, Paradise is bringing the
unique fest to one of the most cosmopolitan cities in India. At the same time Paradise ensures
maintaining the authentic taste and flavours prepared under the most hygienic conditions and their
standard safety protocols.
From Zafrani Kalmi Kebab from J&K to Reshmi Malai kebab from Madhya Pradesh to Salem Chicken
Tikka Kebab from Tamil Nadu; you name it you have it the kebab fest. The list does not stop here.
Bhuna Chicken Tikka Kebab from Uttar Pradesh to Nilgiri Chicken Tikka Kebab are also on the menu.
The vegetarian options include the best of Maharashtra’s Thecha Paneer Tikka Kebab and
Rajasthan’s Mathania Paneer Tikka Kebab.
Mr. Robinder Singh, COO – Paradise Food Court Pvt. Ltd. said, we are thrilled to bring the Kebab
Fest to Chennai! This is just the beginning — we have exciting plans to expand with more stores and
introduce delicious new items to our menu. At the heart of everything we do is our unwavering
commitment to delivering quality and an exceptional dining experience for our customers
“We are very choosy about the ingredients and use on the finest quality in all our preparations. The
foods are kept to the most authentic taste while ensuring quality control protocols are met,” added
Mr. Swatantra Gautam – Vice President, Culinary, Paradise Food Court Pvt. Ltd.
The food chain has acquired its place in the Limca Book of Records for ‘Most Biryanis Served in A
Year’. In 2017, Paradise catered over 70 lakh servings of biryani and in 2018 the numbers crossed
over 90 lakhs. Paradise also won the ‘Restaurant Serving The Best Biryani’ award at the Asia Food
Congress and Golden Spoon Award at the India Food Forum in 2018. Through the years they have
won several accolades and laurels from Telangana State Hotels Associations, GHMC, Times Food
Award, Pride of Telangana and Lifetime Achievement Award to name a few.
About Paradise:

Back in 1953, a small Canteen and Café functioned out of a cinema theatre called Paradise in Secunderabad.
The Café continued its services even when the theatre shut down. The Café continued its services even when
the theatre shut down. Between 1978 and 1996, the restaurant underwent an exhaustive re-structuring,
renovation, and modernization program that was aimed at adapting to the changing social trends and evolving
food habits of the people. Today, we have expanded to multiple locations across India with being flagbearers
to authentic Hyderabadi biryani and have plans to take this Hyderabadi pride to the entire world.

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For Bonds That Deserve the Best, Moonbakes Introduces Raksha Bandhan Special Cakes and Gifting Hampers

deccanwebtv Aug 8, 2025

~The special collection features indulgent cake tins and elegant hampers, making Moonbakes the perfect choice for Raksha Bandhan gifting~

Chennai, 7th August 2025: With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, Moonbakes, Chennai’s finest dessert and pastry studio, reimagines the way siblings express love, not just with words or rakhis, but with indulgent creations that are as heartfelt as they are delicious. Launching an exclusive Rakhi Special Menu, Moonbakes combines nostalgia, celebration, and sweet craftsmanship into a curated collection of dreamy dessert tins and heartwarming hampers that are perfect for gifting, sharing, and savouring together. From Indian favourites like Rasmalai and Gulab Jamun, to decadent treats like Chocolate Truffle and a uniquely desi Gajar Halwa jar, this festive lineup brings together timeless flavours and modern flair.

A star in the Rakhi menu, the Rasmalai Dream Cake Tin captures the charm of Indian celebrations in every spoonful. Made with layers of moist vanilla sponge soaked in saffron milk and topped with juicy rasmalai, whipped cream, crunchy pistachios, and delicate rose petals, it’s both a dessert and a work of art. Whether gifted across cities or shared at home, this 700g tin priced at ₹1019 is the perfect fusion of mithai magic and modern baking ,guaranteed to win hearts and light up social feeds.

For those who find comfort in tradition, the Gulab Jamun Dream Cake Tin delivers a rich, nostalgic experience. It features cardamom sponge, saffron-soaked cream, and golden gulab jamuns, all garnished with almond slivers and rose petals. Presented in a charming tin, this 700g creation priced at ₹949 is Moonbakes’ sweet reminder that the best gifts are those that say, “I remember your favourites.”

Some sibling bonds are mischievous, some are emotional and some are sweet like chocolate. The Chocolate Truffle Rakhi Cake celebrates the sweeter side of sibling love with soft chocolate sponge, whipped truffle mousse, colourful sprinkles, and a Ferrero Rocher centerpiece, It’s available in two sizes – 500g priced at ₹929 and 750g priced at ₹1269 and is perfect for gifting across distances or bringing to the family table.

Thoughtful, compact, and bursting with flavour, the Mini Rakhi Hamper is the perfect pick for cousins, colleagues, or that younger sibling who always steals your sweets. It features a rich Gajar Halwa Cake Jar made with ghee-roasted carrots and soft sponge, paired with 100g of handcrafted Almond Rocca Bites, dipped in chocolate and topped with nuts. Packaged in a festive red gift box, this 250g hamper priced at ₹629 is Moonbakes’ sweetest small gesture yet.

Each dessert and hamper from Moonbakes’ Rakhi Special Menu is thoughtfully crafted to stay fresh for 48 hours and designed for effortless gifting — beautiful, travel-friendly, and celebration-ready. More than just a treat, every bite carries a memory, every layer tells a story, and every box becomes a token of love that speaks when words fall short. This Raksha Bandhan, let your gift be as heartfelt as the bond you share.

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C.M. Kamaraj (Sakthi Coco Products): The Tamil Visionary Who Captivated the World

deccanwebtv Aug 6, 2025

Pollachi, Tamil Nadu | POLLACHI, INDIA — From overcoming early setbacks to revolutionizing coconut value chains, Mr. C.M. Kamaraj has built Sakthi Coco Products into a global benchmark. What began in 1981 as Tamil Nadu’s first mechanized coir export unit now drives India’s ₹30,000+ crore coconut industry with breakthrough innovations that command international attention.
Industry Transformation Journey
• 1981: Founded by MBA industrialist Mr. Kamaraj, pioneering automated coir exports
• 1983: Supplied premium coconut powder to Britannia, establishing quality credentials
• 2002: Converted coir waste into Coco Peat (horticultural substrate) with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, becoming India’s first exporter to EU/Australia
• 2003: Launched India’s first bottled tender coconut water with R&D support from Coconut Development Board & Defence Food Research Laboratory
Award-Winning Leadership
• Mr. Kamaraj served 18 years on Indian government coconut/coir boards
• Honors:
o National recognition for coconut shell ice cream cups at Barcelona Olympics
o Repeated “Best Exporter” awards (Coir Board & MSME Ministry)
o Chairman, All India Coir/Coconut Products Manufacturers Association
Product Portfolio
Food & Beverages Coir & Specialty

Tender Coconut Water (200ml) • Coco Peat
Virgin Coconut Oil (500ml) • Coir Fiber
Coconut Powder (25kg/200g) • Coconut Shell Tableware
Low-Glycemic Coconut Sugar • Private Label Manufacturing
Coconut Milk Cream
Coconutta Juices (10 flavors with Nata de Coco)
Global Footprint
• 📦 Exports: 20+ countries (EU, GCC, Australia, Southeast Asia)
• 🏭 Production:
o 100,000+ bottles daily (tender coconut water)
o 50,000+ bottles (fruit pulp blends)
o 10,000 kg/day processing capacity (from 500 kg in 1980)
• 💡 Innovations:
o CocoHeal – Diabetic wound care sheets (President & Prime Minister award recipient)
o Zero-waste coconut utilization
Market Differentiation
• Regional Advantage: Sources 400ml-yield coconuts exclusively from Pollachi’s TJ Variety plantations
• Global Brands: “Tender Cocoa” (India), “Tender Wonder” (GCC markets)
• Shelf-Life Tech: Hot-fill pasteurization (72°C) enables 1-year stability
Challenges & Advocacy
• Operational: Seasonal shifts (1-3 shifts based on harvest cycles)
• Policy: Advocating GST reduction from 12% on health beverages to support farmers
• Logistics: Localized sourcing within 40km radius to minimize transport waste
• Contact :
• SAKTHI COCO PRODUCTS
Unit No. 9/2, Sakthi Industrial Estate
Udumalpet Road, Pollachi-642003, Tamil Nadu
Phone: +91 4259 236890, 236053
Mobile: +91 77081 87878, 98422 51234
Email: sakthicoco@sakthicoco.com, sakthifibreproducts@gmail.com
• Web – http://sakthi-coir.com/
•

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Showcases advanced mobility solutions at Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0

deccanwebtv Aug 4, 2025

Chennai, 1 August 2025: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Energy Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd (GEMS), the electric mobility arm promoted by Universal Bus Services (UBS) to supply 100 state-of-the-art Magna EV intercity coaches. The signing took place at Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai, where Tata Motors is showcasing its latest commercial passenger mobility solutions, including the all-electric Magna EV and the LPO 1822, designed for superior performance, exceptional passenger comfort and best-in-class total cost of ownership.

Universal Bus Services is a prominent premium intercity travel brand in South India, known for its innovation, reliability, and customer-centric services. Its newly incorporated EV arm, Green Energy Mobility Solutions, is driving UBS’ transition to sustainable mobility through the deployment of advanced electric buses and charging infrastructure. The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, along with delegates from Government of Tamil Nadu and members of the All Omni Bus Owners Association (AOBOA).

Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, said, “Tamil Nadu continues to lead the way in automotive and clean mobility innovation. Tata Motors’ partnership with Universal Bus Services to supply intercity electric buses is a significant step towards greener and safer public transportation. This initiative directly benefits the people of Tamil Nadu by offering cleaner travel options and affirms our commitment to building a future-ready, sustainable transport ecosystem.”

Signing the MoU, Mr. Sunil Kumar Ravindran, Managing Partner, Universal Bus Services, and Director, Green Energy Mobility Solutions, said, “Our longstanding association with Tata Motors has been built on trust. This MoU marks a significant milestone as we transition to electric intercity travel with the Magna EV coaches. These buses promise quieter, more comfortable journeys and an enhanced passenger experience—perfectly suited for long-distance routes. With reduced operating costs and zero emissions, this fleet will not only boost our efficiency but also reinforce our commitment to sustainable mobility.”

Highlighting the significance of the partnership, Mr. Anand S, Vice President and Head – Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors, said, “This MoU with UBS is a landmark moment in our journey to transform intercity transportation. The Magna EV, developed through extensive customer feedback and rigorous testing, is designed to redefine long-distance travel in India. We are confident it will set new standards in comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. As India’s leading provider of electric mass mobility solutions, Tata Motors remains committed to driving the future of clean and connected transportation.”

The Tata Magna EV coach is a fully-electric intercity bus with up to 300km range on a single charge. It offers a 44-seater configuration designed for long-distance comfort. Passenger convenience and safety is enhanced through ergonomic seats, Electronic Braking System (EBS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Tata Motors leads India’s electric bus segment with a diverse portfolio that includes the Starbus EV and Ultra EV for intra-city and the Magna EV for intercity travel. With over 3,600 electric buses operational in 11 cities, the fleet has cumulatively clocked a distance of over 34 crore kilometres with an uptime of over 95%. These buses are equipped with Fleet Edge, Tata Motors’ connected vehicle platform that enables real-time diagnostics, tracking and fleet optimisation.

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Max Fresh Showcases Smart, Stylish Kitchenware at Vibrant India Expo 2025

deccanwebtv Aug 1, 2025

Chennai, 1st August 2025: Max Fresh, a premium brand name in stainless-steel cookware and smart kitchen solutions, showcasing its next-generation cookware line at the Vibrant India 2025 Exhibition, being held at the Chennai Trade Centre till August 3rd, 2025.

Recognised as India’s largest and most comprehensive exhibition, Vibrant India 2025 is featuring top houseware, kitchenware, home appliances and gift décor brands. At the expo, Max Fresh is presenting a curated selection of products that have long-lasting value and unparalleled cooking convenience for Indian households, including home cooks and professionals.

A flagship brand of Shree Vallabh Metals, Max Fresh is known for redefining the culinary experience in modern Indian homes through its innovative product line of stainless-steel cookware, designed for today’s fast-paced lifestyle and smart kitchens. The company is exhibiting a versatile line-up at the expo, including triple cookware and steamers, as well as hot pots, fry pans, and lunch boxes, all crafted for everyday utility, while maintaining aesthetic excellence and safety protocols.

Speaking on the event, a top executive from Max Fresh Ltd stated, “Being a consumer-focused company, Max Fresh always looks for opportunities to connect with its invaluable customers and stakeholders through interactive platforms like Vibrant India 2025 so that they can explore its new line of products. Our product range not only exhibits functionality and elegance but also makes cooking fun. This edition of the Vibrant India Expo is a perfect platform of opportunities for both sellers and consumers.”

The company representatives even shared insights into how Max Fresh was leveraging its robust dealer network and pan-India reach to emerge as a preferred brand for modern households during a press meet which was organised on the opening day of the exhibition for media personnel, industry stakeholders, and retail partners. The press-meet also gave them a chance to grab a firsthand look at Max Fresh’s evolving product portfolio and provide an engaging platform for interaction.

The brand’s continuous passion for enhancing kitchen experiences, drive it to create sustainable kitchen solutions featuring practical elements. Max Fresh is eyeing its growth across urban and emerging markets with this new set of collection, which promises to make every cooking moment special.

For more, visit: www.maxfresh.co.in

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Dalmia Bharat Foundation Inaugurates its 24th DIKSHa Centre in Chennai in partnership with Athulya Senior Care

deccanwebtv Jul 28, 2025

Chennai, July 25, 2025: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of leading cement company, Dalmia Bharat Ltd, inaugurated a new Skill Development Centre – DIKSHa (Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill Harnessing)inChennai in partnership with Athulya Assisted Living Private Limited, a leader in senior care services.

As part of the inauguration, a virtual signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was held between Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO, DBF and Mr. Srinivasan G, Founder & CEO Athulya Senior Care to formalize the partnership and its shared goal of creating career-ready healthcare professionals.

The centre will begin with training 150 youth annually in the General Duty Assistant (GDA) role through a blend of 30 days of classroom instruction and 60 days of on-the-job training at Athulya’s assisted living facilities. The program is aligned with NSDC standards and includes accommodation, meals, uniforms, and stipends during the internship. Upon successful completion, trainees will receive NSDC certification and formal job offers with starting salaries between ₹12,000 and ₹18,000 per month. The inauguration program was attended by the management of Athulya Assisted Living Private Limited, Dr. Venkatesan, Principal, Dr. Kiran Kumar, Programme Director and Mr. Paneer Chelvam, VP, HR and officials of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited.

Reinforcing its commitment to skill-based education and sustainable livelihoods, Mr. Ashok Gupta, CEO Dalmia Bharat Foundation said “This initiative is a testament to our belief that meaningful partnerships can drive long-term social change. With Chennai’s healthcare sector on a steady growth trajectory, this DIKSHa centre will be a step towards bridging the skill gap while creating dignified employment opportunities for the youth”

Currently, 23 DIKSHa centres operate across India, offering training in sectors such as healthcare, beauty therapy, electrical work, data entry, and solar installation. To date, over 25,000 youth have been trained under the program, with approximately 75% securing employment or becoming self-employed. Notably, over half the trainees are women, reflecting DIKSHa’s emphasis on inclusive development. The DIKSHa centre in Chennai marks not just the expansion of DBF’s skilling footprint, but a shared commitment to building a resilient, job-ready healthcare workforce rooted in community and care.

About Dalmia Bharat Foundation:

Dalmia Bharat Foundation focuses on building Sustainable Livelihoods and ensure Rural Development in its program areas. These programs combine in-depth, long-term plans and strategies along with medium- and short-term initiatives and campaigns. Owing to the great differences across locations, DBF has adopted a flexible, multi-intervention approach that allows programs and people to grow together and sustain each other. The two focus areas have been derived from the felt needs of the community and issues material to the business. Visit us at http://www.dalmiabharatfoundation.org.

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The new launch of Synergo Multi Sports Arena – Chennai’s one of the future Olympics Games Pickleball courts

deccanwebtv Jul 28, 2025

Chennai, 27 July 2025: Synergo Multi Sports Arena was launched in a grand manner at Nanganallur, in Chennai on Sunday. The arena comprises Four USA standard pickleball courts with a skating rink and Two Badminton courts of Badminton World Federation (BWF) standard.

Pickleball’s popularity in India has been on the rise recently, with the trend being no different in Chennai. A combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball is popular among people from different age categories.

India and CSk cricketer Vijay Shankar, who was the chief guest for the launch, said: “Synergo Multi Sports Arena is coming up with four USA-standard pickleball courts and international-standard badminton courts. It is a great platform for everyone to have some fun with your friends, and up your skill in pickleball and badminton.”

Chennai Pickleball Association secretary Manendra said: “Initiatives like this are taken to ensure pickleball is played at the Olympic Games in the future and our players get to that level. For training players, we have coaches for all three levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced.”

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Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 Pre-orders Match S25 Series, Setting New Benchmark for Flagships in India

deccanwebtv Jul 25, 2025

Pre-orders for Samsung’s seventh generation foldables hit a record high, signaling mainstreaming of foldable smartphones and extraordinary consumer excitement
Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE secured 210,000 pre-orders in the first 48 hours since their launch on July 9 in India

CHENNAI – July 22, 2025 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced that it’s recently-launched – Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy ZFlip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE smartphones – have received record pre-orders, signaling huge consumer demand and excitement for the brand’s seventh generation of foldable smartphones. Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy ZFlip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE secured 210,000 pre-orders in the first 48 hours, breaking previous records, and nearly equaling the pre-orders received for Galaxy S25 series earlier this year.

“The record pre-orders for our ‘made in India’ foldable smartphones reinforce our belief that young Indian consumers are quick to adopt latest technology. Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers our most advanced smartphone experience yet – powerful, immersive, intelligent, and portable all in one. Galaxy Z Flip7 adapts, anticipates and empowers users, unlocking a smarter, more intuitive way to engage with the world. Powered by the new One UI 8 and Android 16 right out of the box, the new devices deliver true multimodal AI experiences. The success of the new devices are a stepping stone for our larger goal – the mainstreaming of foldable smartphones in India,” said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Galaxy Z Fold7 seamlessly blends precision engineering and powerful intelligence to elevate everyday interactions – all in its thinnest and lightest design to date. At just 215 grams, Galaxy Z Fold7 is even lighter than Galaxy S25 Ultra. It is just 8.9 mm thick when folded and 4.2 mm thick when unfolded. It delivers the premium performance and experience of an ultra smartphone, while unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity with a larger, more immersive display when unfolded.

Galaxy Z Flip7, a compact AI phone with multimodal capabilities, is powered by a new FlexWindow. Small enough to slip into a pocket, yet powerful enough to deliver the handiest assistance, it melds Galaxy AI with a new edge-to-edge FlexWindow, a flagship level camera and an ultra-compact and iconic design. From intuitive voice AI to the best selfie capabilities, Galaxy Z Flip7 is an intelligent pocket-sized companion built for seamless interaction and everyday reliability. Weighing just 188 grams and measuring only 13.7mm when folded, Galaxy Z Flip7 is the slimmest Galaxy Z Flip yet.

While Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in stunning colours such as Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow and Jet Black; the Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in Blue Shadow, Jet Black and Coral Red. Galaxy Z Flip 7FE comes in Black and White colours. Apart from this, consumers buying the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 through Samsung.com will have an additional colour to choose from – Mint.

Both devices bring multimodal AI capabilities, delivering experiences that maximize the benefits of the expansive foldable display of the Galaxy Z Fold7 to boost productivity. Designed as a true multimodal agent, One UI 8 seamlessly combines large-screen multitasking with intelligent tools that understand what users’ type, say and even see. Thanks to Google’s Gemini Live, users can share their screen in real time while speaking with the AI assistant — enabling contextual requests based on what’s visible. In addition, One UI 8 brings enhanced privacy to personalized AI experiences with the new Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP). KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secures storage area, ensuring each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more.

The main display on Galaxy Z Fold7 is 11% larger than the previous generation. The 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display offers ultra-rich contrast, true blacks and vibrant detail that makes everything pop. It also gets Vision Booster and up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness.

The Armor FlexHinge on Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner and lighter, thanks to an enhanced water droplet design and newly implemented multi-rail structure that reduces visible creasing. The cover display is made with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2, a new glass ceramic that has crystals intricately embedded within its glass matrix. Advanced Armor Aluminum in the frame and hinge housing increases strength and hardness by 10%. The main display is restructured to be thinner and lighter — yet stronger. This was achieved by implementing the Titanium plate layer. Additionally, Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) was increased to be 50% thicker, making the display tougher.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, Galaxy Fold7 delivers stupendous performance boosts of 41% in NPU, 38% in CPU, and 26% in GPU compared to the previous generation. This power fuels Galaxy Z Fold7’s ability to process more AI experiences on-device without compromise. In addition, with the first 200MP wide-angle camera in the Galaxy Z series, it captures 4x more detail, producing images that are 44% brighter.In addition, Samsung’s next-generation ProVisual Engine processes images faster.

Galaxy Z Flip7 comes with a stunning FlexWindow display, which brings essentials front and center and makes it easy to type out quick messages. The 4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow is the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip7, with edge-to-edge usability that enables users to see and do more on the cover screen. With 2,600 nits of peak brightness, the FlexWindow gets an upgrade with Vision Booster, enhancing outdoor visibility so users can stay connected wherever they are. The main display is a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, built for an ultra-smooth, immersive experience.

The cover and back of Galaxy Z Flip7 are protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2. The Armor FlexHinge is thinner than the hinge on the previous generation and features a restructured design and high-strength materials for smoother folds and long-lasting durability. A robust Armor Aluminum Frame provides a tough exterior for resilience. The 4,300mAh battery is the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip, delivering up to 31 hours of video play time on a single charge.

Galaxy Z Flip7 FE features a 6.7-inch Main Display for an immersive viewing experience. The 50MP FlexCam enables high-quality selfies and video in Flex Mode, letting users capture content hands-free, without even opening the device.