Apple India has announced festive season discounts across its product range, including the iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11. Customers can avail discounts up to Rs 10,000, along with cashback offers and no-cost EMI options through Apple’s online and retail stores.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the controversial Luka Doncic trade from the Mavericks to the Lakers, acknowledging it as a setback for the player. Doncic expressed shock and disappointment, feeling Dallas was his home. However, he channeled his frustration into motivation, determined to prove himself with the Lakers, viewing it as an opportunity to improve.
Indian households are shifting spending from basic necessities to asset-building purchases like personal goods and appliances, even among lower-income groups. Motor vehicles are the fastest-growing durable asset, showing strong urban-rural convergence. While TV ownership declines due to mobile phone prevalence, mobile adoption is nearly universal, indicating reduced asset poverty.
Puri Beach emerges as a compelling alternative to Goa, offering cleaner shores, spiritual heritage, and ongoing development. Recently awarded the Blue Flag certification, Puri boasts pristine waters, safe swimming areas, and eco-friendly amenities. With a serene ambiance, cultural richness, and modern infrastructure, including an upcoming international airport, Puri presents a refreshing and sustainable beach destination.
Elias Pettersson’s wife, Katelyn Byrd, launched her Swedish-inspired candy brand, Swete, at a Vancouver Canucks game. The debut saw overwhelming fan enthusiasm, with products selling out quickly. Despite the Canucks’ loss, the event highlighted a sweet success for Byrd’s new venture, offering fans a glimpse into Pettersson’s life beyond the rink.
Youngster Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda advanced to the semi-finals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament. While top seed Jai Heng Jason Teh was eliminated, Indian players Kidambi Srikanth and Mithun Manjunath will face each other in the men’s singles semifinals. The women’s doubles top seeds also secured their spots.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers in Punjab, praising their stubble management efforts. He discussed free-trade agreements, farmer income, MSP talks, and the challenge of stubble burning, aiming to replicate Punjab’s success in other states. Chouhan emphasized stubble as a resource rather than a problem.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has postponed the NEET-SS 2025 exam from November 7-8 to December 27-28, 2025, with approval from the NMC and MoHFW. The Information Bulletin will be released soon on the official NBEMS website. Aspirants are advised to monitor updates closely, as the delay impacts preparation timelines for…
Kalyani Priyadarshan expresses excitement for ‘Genie’s’ first single, ‘Abdi Abdi’, composed by AR Rahman. She describes the song as a personal challenge, pushing her as an actor and seamlessly integrated into the film’s narrative by director Bhuvanesh. This high-budget fantasy entertainer, starring Jayam Ravi, promises a grand visual spectacle and marks Kalyani’s latest anticipated role.
