Electric scooters are gaining popularity in India as a budget-friendly alternative to petrol vehicles, but range anxiety remains a concern for users. To maximize range, riders should accelerate smoothly, use Eco mode, maintain proper tire pressure, and utilize regenerative braking. Additionally, avoiding overloading and maintaining optimal battery charge levels between 20% and 80% can significantly…
August 2025 will see several bank holidays across India. Banks will be closed nationwide for Independence Day on August 15th. Various regional holidays, including Tendong Lho Rum Faat, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi, will also lead to closures in specific states.
Director Pa. Ranjith faced legal action after a stunt artist, Mohanraj, tragically died on the set of ‘Vettuvam’ due to alleged negligence in safety measures. A case was filed against Ranjith and three crew members, leading to a temporary halt in filming. Ranjith has secured bail, and shooting has resumed, with financial assistance provided to…
Typhoon Co-May disrupted eastern China, making landfall in Zhoushan with 83 km/h winds, prompting mass evacuations of over 280,000 people. Shanghai faced flight cancellations, with over 640 flights grounded across its airports. Ferry services were halted, and speed limits were imposed. Simultaneously, a powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts, later lifted, adding…
Audrey Crews, paralysed for two decades, has achieved a groundbreaking feat by controlling a computer cursor and signing her name using only her thoughts, thanks to Neuralink’s brain chip. This marks a significant milestone in brain-computer interface technology, offering hope for individuals with paralysis to regain independence. Neuralink’s technology bypasses damaged pathways, directly linking thoughts…
Northwestern University has announced 425 staff job cuts, citing long-term financial pressures compounded by political unrest, campus protests, and a federal funding freeze. The layoffs follow failed cost-saving efforts and rising external scrutiny, marking a turning point for the institution. The move reflects broader shifts challenging even elite universities across the American higher education landscape.
Joe Rogan, a former ally, has accused Donald Trump of gaslighting his supporters regarding his administration’s handling of information related to Jeffrey Epstein. Rogan highlighted this as a critical betrayal of Trump’s promise to ‘drain the swamp.
The UAE has emerged as the top global hiring market in 2025, making it a rising destination for international students. With a 48% employment outlook, targeted visa reforms, and growing demand across logistics, energy, and tech, the UAE offers students a compelling mix of opportunity, stability, and career alignment in a changing global education landscape.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Esports World Cup chess competition in Riyadh. He emerged as the winner of Group B. Erigaisi defeated fellow Indian player Nihal Sarin and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Other group winners include Levon Aronian, Alireza Firouzja, and Magnus Carlsen. The tournament boasts a prize pool of USD…
Reliance Consumer Products is in preliminary talks to acquire a majority stake in Shunya, a zero-sugar fruit drink brand owned by Baidyanath Group’s Naturedge Beverages. This potential acquisition aligns with Reliance’s strategy of expanding its beverage portfolio and entering the healthy, functional drink category.
