29, Jul 2025
EThames Business School’s BBA course ranks top in Telangana in the BBA Education Ranking Survey 2025
Hyderabad, July 29, 2025: The BBA program at Hyderabad-based EThames College has been ranked No. 1 in Placements and No. 2 among Top Private BBA Institutes in Hyderabad in the Times BBA Education Ranking Survey 2025 (TBERS). Nationally, EThames secured the 47th position among BBA colleges across India.
Conducted by TBERS, the survey was based on a robust three-phase methodology comprising Desk Research, Perceptual Survey, and Factual (Participatory) Analysis, aimed at identifying and ranking India’s most impactful BBA institutions. “This business school is turning students into startup-ready graduates,” observes an industry insider. Additionally, the BBA program is nurturing women business leaders in Telangana.
With India chasing a $5 trillion economy, the demand for skilled managers is exploding, and BBA is replacing BTech as the top choice for Gen Z. This shift in educational priorities reflects how India’s youth is gearing up not just to get jobs, but to create them.
“You can’t build a strong economy without strong managers,” said Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo.
According to YourDegree, India has approximately 3,729 BBA colleges, including 142 government and 3,261 private institutions. Shiksha.com puts the number even higher, estimating over 6,400 institutions offering BBA and related programs across various modes, including full-time, part-time, online, and distance. Varthana confirms that over 4,600 colleges offer full-time BBA programs, underscoring the course’s rising popularity nationwide.
As per Statista, nearly 100,000 students enroll in BBA programs annually, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13%. With India’s total higher education enrolment crossing 43 million, of which 79% are undergraduates, BBA is rapidly emerging as one of the most in-demand UG programs in India’s evolving academic landscape.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Kali Prasad Gadiraju, Chairman of EThames and former Regional Managing Partner at EY, said, “We operate on a simple principle: education must stay ahead of the curve. Students need more than theory; they need preparation for the dynamic, ever-evolving real world. Our campus is designed like a startup lab, and our TAP model – Theory, Application, Practice – ensures that learning is immersive, relevant, and industry-connected. The BBA program at EThames is built for the future.”
EThames College has a unique distinction, where industry becomes faculty. What sets EThames apart is its collaborative academic model. Through its partnership with KPMG in India, EThames integrates real-world business challenges, simulations, and practitioner-led sessions directly into the BBA classroom adds Mr. Gadiraju.
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- By Neel Achary
29, Jul 2025
Cornitos Makes Every Friendship Day Moment Snack-Worthy
29th July 2025, 2025 : Friendship Day is a reminder of the small things, the shared laughs, unplanned hangouts, late-night calls, and endless snack sessions. And if there’s one thing that truly brings friends together, its food especially snacks that everyone loves. Cornitos, is the perfect partner to celebrate the bond with your squad in crunchy, flavourful moments that match every mood, plan, and craving.
Whether you’re spending the day curled up with a movie marathon, hosting a game night, or planning an old-school sleepover, Cornitos’ range of innovative snacks has something to offer for everyone. From the classic Nacho Crisps in bold Indian and Mexican flavours to the newly launched Crusties — baked, not fried, and bursting with flavour — the brand has your cravings covered. The Nuts & Kernels range is perfect for those who prefer mindful munching, while the DIY Kits, Tortilla Wraps, Taco Shells, and flavourful Dips turn any get-together into a full-on snacking experience.
Don’t miss the handy Tray Packs and Combo Packs which are perfect for road trips, outdoor hangouts, and gifting on the go. Want something ready to gift or share? The Gift Pack range including Snacker Delight Box,The Nacho Fiesta, Crunch Carnival and Party Packare just what you need to make this Friendship Day extra special — no planning required, just open and enjoy.
So, enrich your Friendship Day moments with Cornitos, that brings people together with every crunchy bite. Let your plans be spontaneous, your laughter endless, and your snacks unforgettable.
29, Jul 2025
Do Not Ignore Chest Discomfort: Know About the Early Signs of Heart Attack
By – Dr. Dinesh Raj,DM Cardiology, MD Medicine,Sr. Consultant Cardiologist,HCG Hospitals, Rajkot
Chest discomfort is among the most commonly reported symptoms in emergency departments worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood problem. For many, the sensation is attributed to acidity, gas, anxiety, or fatigue—common occurrences in a fast-paced, sleep-deprived, and often sedentary lifestyle. However, what may seem minor or routine could, in fact, be an early sign of something far more serious: a heart attack.
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a clot in one of the coronary arteries. This prevents oxygen from reaching the heart muscle, which can cause permanent damage or death if not treated promptly. Early detection and immediate intervention can dramatically improve outcomes—yet this is often hindered by the vague or atypical ways symptoms present themselves, especially in younger populations.
Not every heart attack begins with crushing chest pain. In fact, many people, particularly women and those under 50, may experience subtler symptoms. These can include discomfort or tightness in the chest, pain that radiates to the arm, neck, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue, cold sweats, or a feeling of light-headedness. Some individuals may only feel a mild heaviness or pressure in the chest, which comes and goes. Because the pain is not always severe or continuous, it is frequently dismissed.
In the Indian context, the challenge is compounded by rising cases of cardiovascular disease among younger adults. Lifestyle risk factors—poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, high stress levels, inadequate sleep, and tobacco use—are significant contributors. In urban India, a growing number of individuals in their 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with premature coronary artery disease. Many of them are unaware of their underlying risk, including conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Another critical factor is delayed response. Despite experiencing symptoms, people often choose to wait, hoping the discomfort will subside on its own. They may self-medicate with antacids or painkillers, misreading cardiac discomfort as acidity or muscle strain. Unfortunately, this delay can be fatal. The initial hours after the onset of a heart attack—the so-called “golden hours”—are vital. The sooner a blocked artery is reopened, the better the chance of preserving heart muscle and avoiding complications such as heart failure or arrhythmias.
It is worth noting that not all chest pain originates from the heart. Gastrointestinal, muscular, or respiratory causes can also produce similar sensations. However, given the potential consequences, it is always safer to rule out a cardiac cause first. Simple diagnostic tools like an electrocardiogram (ECG), blood tests for cardiac enzymes, and non-invasive imaging can provide clarity within minutes. The cost of ignoring symptoms far outweighs the time or effort involved in getting evaluated.
Equally important is prevention. While some risk factors—such as genetics or age—cannot be changed, others can be actively managed. Regular health check-ups, maintaining optimal blood pressure and blood sugar levels, cholesterol control, balanced nutrition, quitting tobacco, regular physical activity, and effective stress management are all key. Even small, consistent changes in daily routines can help reduce the likelihood of future cardiac events.
Awareness also plays a vital role. Understanding that heart disease can present differently in different people is crucial. Family members, caregivers, and peers should also be able to recognize the signs and encourage timely medical intervention. Early symptoms are not always visible significantly. A feeling of unease, a vague pressure, or an unusual fatigue should not be underestimated, particularly if there are other coexisting risk factors.
Chest discomfort should never be regarded casually. While not every episode indicates a heart attack, the cost of inaction can be irreversible. In a condition where time is muscle, prompt medical evaluation is the most powerful tool for survival and recovery.
If there is even a slight suspicion that symptoms may be cardiac in origin, seeking medical attention without delay can make all the difference. In cardiac emergencies, time is not just precious—it is life-saving. Let that be reason enough to never ignore what the body is trying to say.
29, Jul 2025
OnGrid will showcase next-gen background verification at People Matters TechHR 2025
India, 29th July 2025: As hiring windows compress and workforce models evolve, background checks can no longer be a bottleneck. As a diamond partner at People Matters TechHR 2025, Asia’s leading HR and work tech conference, OnGrid will present its latest solutions at Booth No. D2, Yashobhoomi, Delhi, from July 31 to August 1. The company will showcase Instant BGV, a verification solution built for speed, compliance, and scale.
The event will also feature a keynote by Manav Jain, Chief Business Officer at OnGrid. His session, ‘Trust by Design: Rethinking Talent Risk & Integrity in a Disrupted World’, will explore how organizations can build trust into hiring workflows.
With more than 500 million verifications delivered across 4,000+ clients, OnGrid brings one of the most robust verification stacks in the country. From identity and employment history to address, credit, and criminal records, the platform handles 200+ checks that integrate effortlessly into existing systems.
At TechHR’25, OnGrid will demonstrate how Instant BGV enables teams to:
● Verify candidates pre-offer, cutting down revokes and post-joining risks
● Automate checks at scale, across roles, functions, and locations
● Reduce HR load with pre-filled flows and real-time dashboards
● Stay audit-ready with consistent, compliant documentation
From gig and frontline roles to campus and lateral hiring, OnGrid is designed for teams that need to move fast, without compromising on trust. The platform is fully compliant with the DPDP Act and global data privacy norms.
29, Jul 2025
COLORFUL Launches Rimbook Series Laptops
Mumbai, India, July 29th, 2025 – Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and HiFi audio products, unveils the Rimbook series — laptops designed to strike the perfect balance between mobility and performance. Inspired by the rim of a wheel, the Rimbook symbolizes continuous motion and progress, embodying the spirit of moving forward with purpose and innovation.
The COLORFUL Rimbook integrates the latest technologies, redefining the capabilities of a modern notebook. Designed to support dynamic lifestyles, the Rimbook empowers every move — a device built to fuel your momentum, wherever your journey takes you.
Designed to be slim and lightweight, the Rimbook is the ideal companion for creators on the move. It features a high-speed USB-C port and an HDMI port, enabling seamless multi-monitor setups. With support for Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 GbE LAN, the Rimbook offers flexible, high-performance networking options for any environment.
29, Jul 2025
CEO Compensation in India Averaged ₹7.2 Crore in FY24,Reveals Resource Bridge Study
Mumbai, July 29, 2025: A new study by executive search firm Resource Bridge has revealed that the average compensation for CEOs in India’s listed companies touched ₹7.2 crore, growing at an annual rate of 9 percent over the last decade. CFOs, by comparison, drew an average of ₹2.3 crore, with compensation levels rising 1.7 times over the same period. The CEO Compensation Report 2025 and CFO Compensation Report 2025 are the outcome of a three-month analysis of annual reports from nearly 1,000 listed companies, coupled with open-source financial data in the public domain.
29, Jul 2025
V-Guard’s Q1 FY 2025-26 Revenue lower by 0.7 Percentage YoY due to a weak summer
29th July 2025: V-Guard Industries Ltd., a leading Consumer Electricals and Electronics Company announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Q1 FY 2025-26 highlights:
• Consolidated Net Revenue from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 is Rs. 1466.08 crs; a decline of 0.7% over the revenue recorded in corresponding period of the previous year (Rs. 1477.10 crs).
• Consolidated Profit After Tax for the quarter is Rs. 73.85 crs, a decline of 25.4% as against Rs. 98.97 crs recorded in corresponding period of the previous year.
Commenting on the company’s performance, Mr. Mithun. K. Chittilappilly, Managing Director, V-Guard Industries Ltd said “Topline growth for the first quarter of FY26 was subdued due to a weak summer season and last year’s high base. Electronics and electricals segments registered moderate growth while durables segment declined due to lower demand for summer categories. Gross margins continue to remain healthy. We expect the demand to normalise in the coming quarters and continue to invest in brand building and capacity enhancement.
29, Jul 2025
Vidyamandir Launches VIQ with 100 Percentage Scholarships,INR 2.5 Cr Rewards
Vidyamandir Classes Announces Vidyamandir Intellect Quest (VIQ) with Scholarships up to 100% and Cash Rewards worth ₹2.5 Crores
Vidyamandir Classes (VMC), a pioneer in academic coaching for IIT JEE (Main & Advanced), NEET, Boards, and Olympiads, has announced the much-awaited dates for it’s Biggest, most Respected & awaited test – the Vidyamandir Intellect Quest (VIQ) 2025. The test will be conducted across multiple slots on 28th September, 5th, 11th, 12th, and 26th October 2025 and is open for students from Class 5 to Class 12.
Conducted in both online and offline modes, VIQ serves as a national-level aptitude and scholarship test that helps students assess their intrinsic potential for various Competitive & Scholastic exams. This year, registration for VIQ is absolutely free, making it accessible to students across the country.
Sandeep Mehta (IIT Delhi Alumnus) Co-Founder, Vidyamandir Classes said, “This year’s VIQ goes beyond just being a test—it’s a launchpad for serious aspirants. Students enrolling early through VIQ can avail a host of exclusive benefits designed to boost their academic journey. These include cash rewards of up to ₹2.5 crores and scholarships up to 100%, making quality education more accessible. Additionally, they can benefit from the lowest academic fee of the year, along with complimentary offline classes and e-study material tailored to their current academic needs. To further enhance their preparation, free practice tests and mock board exams are provided. As a token of encouragement, all participants will receive e-certificates acknowledging their effort and participation. But that’s not all—this year, VMC has introduced a host of exclusive offers for students, in addition to the existing benefits. Top performers in the VIQ will be honored with Accolades, including medals and trophies, celebrating their exceptional achievements. Moreover, the highest achievers will earn a coveted opportunity to join VMC’s premier batches — the Citadel of Excellence (COE) and Illuminati—renowned for academic excellence and elite mentorship.
VMC has always focused on holistic preparation backed by proven pedagogy, rigorous testing, and dedicated mentorship. VIQ embodies this philosophy by identifying bright minds early and giving them a platform to shine. With the chance to win scholarships, gain academic insights, and access premium VMC programs, VIQ is truly a game changer for every student aiming for academic excellence.
29, Jul 2025
Extramarks Launches ‘Extra Intelligence’: A Global Leap in AI-Powered Education
29th July 2025: Extramarks Education, a leading global edtech company, has launched Extra Intelligence, a pioneering AI-powered education suite designed to transform how schools teach, assess, and support students.
With this launch, Extramarks becomes one of the first education companies to integrate AI meaningfully across the school ecosystem — from the classroom to after-school learning. Extra Intelligence reflects the company’s deep belief that the future of education lies not just in digitisation, but in intelligent, responsive, and inclusive learning systems that can scale globally.
“At Extramarks, we’ve always believed in building for impact — and AI allows us to do that like never before,” said Ritvik Kulshrestha, MD & CEO of Extramarks. “With Extra Intelligence, we’re putting powerful, accessible AI directly in the hands of teachers and students. This is not just about automation; it’s about elevating pedagogy, improving outcomes, and making high-quality education scalable and inclusive across geographies.”
Among the many AI-powered features unveiled, one standout innovation is the Teacher Assistant — a tool specifically designed to personalize the classroom experience. With Teacher Assistant, educators can easily tailor digital lessons to their unique teaching style by adding real-world context, inserting custom examples, and delivering concepts through rich, animated, and interactive content. What’s more, it enables teachers to generate collaborative activities on the fly, turning traditional lessons into engaging group experiences that foster teamwork, participation, and collective learning — all with AI by their side.
Another powerful suite of features was unveiled for assessments — making them simpler, smarter, and more effective than ever before. With Extra Intelligence, teachers can now create cheating-resistant tests that are conducted in the traditional pen-and-paper format, yet evaluated entirely through AI. After students submit their handwritten responses, the system automatically evaluates every answer — including long-form subjective ones — with precision. This marks a major global breakthrough, as Extramarks becomes one of the first EdTech platforms to enable accurate AI-powered evaluation of subjective answers. What once took teachers hours to grade can now be done in just minutes — freeing up valuable time to focus on what matters most: teaching and improving student learning outcomes.
Extramarks has also introduced AI-powered features to make live classes — whether remote or in-classroom — far more impactful. Teachers in schools across the world will now be able to deliver online classes through the Extramarks platform with real-time, AI-based engagement tracking built right in. The AI will monitor cues like student responses, participation, questions asked, and even classroom disruptions or inactivity — offering a holistic view of both student attentiveness and teaching effectiveness. With this, teachers will receive actionable insights which will allow them to intervene at the right moment, adapt their delivery, and ensure every minute of teaching counts.
Not just limited to classrooms and teachers, Extramarks also announced a suite of innovations designed to enhance student learning at home. Extra Intelligence now acts as a 24/7 AI-powered Co-Pilot for students — offering instant doubt resolution, whether it’s on a particular question which the student has to attempt or while watching one of the thousands of academic videos hosted in the Extramarks digital library. Much like raising a hand in a live class, students can now interact with the AI Assistant while watching the video at any moment to clarify doubts. Moreover, while practicing complex problems, the AI acts as a step by step guide — breaking questions into simpler parts, checking prerequisite knowledge, and supporting them all the way to the correct answer. This ensures more effective, independent, and confident learning beyond school hours.
Extramarks has also unveiled powerful AI capabilities that make curriculum adaptation and multilingual learning seamless. With schools across the world following different curriculums, structures, and teaching orders, Extra Intelligence enables instant mapping of content to any curriculum — ensuring that learning remains aligned, coherent, and on point, no matter where it’s being delivered. Teachers simply upload the index pages of their textbooks, and the AI instantly maps the most relevant content to each topic. Adding to this, the platform’s multilingual support allows schools to deliver world-class learning in the language they teach — whether it’s a global language like Arabic, dialects such as British or American English, or Indian regional languages like Marathi and Tamil — making it possible for students everywhere to access quality education in their own language. With these innovations, Extramarks is poised to step confidently onto the global stage — empowering inclusive, diverse, and adaptable educational ecosystems around the world irrespective of their languages and curriculums.
The global launch event, held virtually on July 28, brought together educators, policymakers, and innovators from across regions. Starting today, Extramarks will begin rolling out these features across its network of partner schools, with a phased launch expected to continue over the coming months. This launch represents a significant leap forward — not just for the company, but for the education sector as a whole.
29, Jul 2025
Tenable Unveils AI-Powered Breakthrough in Vulnerability Prioritisation
New Delhi, July 29, 2025 —Tenable®, the exposure management company, today announced the next evolution of its industry-leading Tenable Vulnerability Priority Rating (VPR) to sharpen precision and focus on risks that pose the greatest threat. Powered by generative AI, enriched threat intelligence and context-aware scoring, Tenable VPR enables organisations to quickly understand vulnerability impact, weaponisation and precise remediation actions.
While static Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) broadly flags 60% of vulnerabilities as high or critical, Tenable VPR narrowed this to a focused 3% at its launch in 2019. With these latest AI-driven enhancements, Tenable VPR delivers twice the clarity and precision by leveraging real-time data to pinpoint the critical 1.6% of vulnerabilities that represent actual business risk. These efficiency gains, combined with enhanced explainability and contextualisation, translate to faster mean-time-to-remediation, optimised resources, and strategically aligned security efforts with organisational priorities.
“Our biggest problem was noise. We had thousands of vulnerabilities, and no clear way to know which ones posed a genuine threat,” said Jorge Orchilles, senior director, Readiness and Proactive Security, Verizon. “Tenable VPR changed that by showing us what attackers are actually exploiting right now. It lets us focus our resources on the handful of issues that truly matter, which has made a real, measurable difference in how quickly we can get critical patches out.”
“We’re taking our game-changing Tenable VPR to the next level with these AI-powered enhancements,” said Eric Doerr, chief product officer, Tenable. “Tenable VPR brings an unmatched precision and depth of threat intelligence, context and explainability to cyber operations. With these critical insights at their fingertips, organisations can clearly visualise why an exposure matters, where they are vulnerable and how to close their priority risks.”
In addition to hyper-focused risk prioritisation, key enhancements to Tenable VPR include:
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AI-powered insights and explainability: VPR insights provide instant clarity, helping users quickly grasp why an exposure matters, how it’s been weaponised by threat actors, and receive clear, actionable mitigation guidance. AI-generated threat summaries and remediation insights help users quickly understand real-world risks and next steps.
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Prioritisation with industry and regional context: Enhanced filtering, querying and metadata help organisations understand and prioritise vulnerabilities based on real-world threats to their specific industry and region, ensuring critical exposures relevant to the business are addressed first.
