Young Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma is making waves, becoming the first Indian female to win a medal at the world junior meet in 17 years. Currently junior world No. 1, she draws inspiration from PV Sindhu and Tai Tzu-ying. Tanvi, who transitioned from judo, is now focusing on fitness and net skills to reach the…
Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ has outpaced Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ in third-week box office collections for 2025. While ‘Kantara 2’ performed strongly, earning Rs 78.5 crore in its third week, it fell short of ‘Chhaava’s’ Rs 84.05 crore. ‘Kantara 2’ did, however, surpass other major releases, securing its position as the second highest…
Union Minister Piyush Goyal met top German business leaders in Berlin. Discussions focused on strengthening trade and business cooperation. Key areas included automotive, AI, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy. Investments in India’s defence sector were also explored. These meetings aim to deepen India’s economic engagement with Germany ahead of their 25th anniversary of strategic…
The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival, from November 6-13, will feature the Satyajit Ray Memorial Lecture with Simi Garewal and a seminar on Ritwik Ghatak. The festival will also highlight Polish cinema, an exhibition of cinematic legends, and restored films by Satyajit Ray and Charlie Chaplin.
New research reveals cocoa extract as a natural ally against age-related inflammation. Flavanols in cocoa help reduce inflammation and protect cells. A study showed daily cocoa extract lowered key inflammation markers in older adults over two years. This suggests cocoa extract can support heart health and overall wellbeing. Incorporating dark chocolate or supplements offers these…
Indian Railways deployed a significant 12,075 special trains during the festive period, primarily for Diwali and Chhath Puja, to ensure passengers reached home safely. This substantial increase of 56% compared to last year facilitated travel for over 30 lakh individuals, with a focus on routes connecting to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Starlink is establishing nine gateway earth stations across India for its satellite communication services, with provisional spectrum assigned for security compliance demonstrations. Strict conditions are imposed, including using only Indian nationals for operations and storing all test data within India, as security agencies previously raised concerns over unauthorized use.
A private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, after colliding with a bike. The incident, which occurred around 3 AM, resulted in at least 20 fatalities as passengers struggled to escape due to locked doors and a lack of safety equipment.
A London Tribunal has ruled Apple abused its dominant position by charging app developers unfair commissions between 2015 and 2020. The Competition Appeal Tribunal found developers were overcharged by the difference between a 17.5% and the usual 30% commission, with 50% of this passed to consumers.
