Alia Bhatt’s journey from a child artist in ‘Sangharsh’ to a leading Bollywood actress is truly inspiring. Starting with a modest ₹15 lakh debut in ‘Student of the Year,’ she now commands ₹20-25 crores per film. Known for her dedication, Alia underwent rigorous training for roles in ‘Udta Punjab’ and ‘Raazi,’ solidifying her position as…
SpaceX is investing $2 billion into xAI, Elon Musk’s AI venture, as part of a larger $5 billion fundraising effort. This significant investment aims to boost xAI’s Grok chatbot, which is already being used in SpaceX’s Starlink service. Musk plans to integrate Grok into Tesla’s Optimus robots, further intertwining his companies’ technologies despite recent controversies…
A five-day drone training workshop, jointly organized by IIIT-NR and CGCOST, recently concluded in Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. Students from Classes 9 to 12 participated in hands-on sessions covering drone construction, programming, and applications. Experts introduced drone fundamentals, design principles, and programming with Linux and Python.
Delhi braces for traffic disruptions as the annual Kanwar Yatra commences, expecting over 20 lakh devotees. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory effective until July 23, warning of congestion and diversions on key routes including Rohtak Road and NH-24.
A tragic hit-and-run claimed the life of 21-year-old Ghazal Tuteja on Saturday night along the Ghodbunder highway in Thane. While riding her scooter near an Indian Oil petrol pump, an unidentified vehicle struck her from behind, causing fatal injuries.
Sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee is set to perform with Shankar Mahadevan in New York City on September 12 and 13, promising a diverse mix of Indian classical, folk, and contemporary music. The concert will also feature tabla maestro Ojas Adhia, folk singer Mame Khan, and Shreya Ghoshal.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi, has announced two academic programmes for 2025-26: a 3-year LLB course and an international dual degree MSc in Digital Production for Sustainable Manufacturing with AGH University of Krakow, Poland. The LLB course will be offered at three institutes with 60 seats each, while the MSc programme includes study…
India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged to an 11-month high in June, reaching 2.08 million bpd, driven by refiners bolstering inventories amid geopolitical tensions. While India’s overall crude imports decreased, Russian volumes increased, with three refineries processing over half of these imports and exporting refined products.
Indian markets concluded the week with losses exceeding 1%, influenced by global tariff uncertainties and a tepid start to Q1 earnings. The Nifty50 breached its 20-day EMA, signaling potential consolidation. Investors will closely monitor upcoming Q1 earnings from major companies and key inflation data from India and the US for future direction.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has invested $2 billion in xAI. This move integrates AI deeper into Musk’s ecosystem. xAI merged with X, valuing the company at $113 billion. Grok, xAI’s chatbot, will power Starlink customer support. It will also integrate with Tesla’s Optimus robots. SpaceX’s investment raises financial risk concerns. The company is already investing heavily…
