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After a dramatic shift in market fortunes, Microsoft has dethroned Apple as the world’s most valuable company, marking a significant victory in the ongoing tech rivalry. This historic moment, fueled by concerns about Apple’s iPhone demand and Microsoft’s AI dominance, came to pass on Friday, January 12th, 2024. While Apple’s stock saw a modest increase […]
Renowned poet Munawwar Rana passed away at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow on Sunday. He was 71 years old. He was suffering from throat cancer for a long time and was on ventilator for the last six days, according to his daughter Somaiyya Rana. She said her father […]
The trailer of Siddharth Anand’s Fighter, the most anticipated film of 2024, has been released today, and it has left the audience spellbound. The film, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, is India’s biggest aerial action drama that showcases the valor and courage of the Indian Air Force. The trailer gives a glimpse of the […]
Realme, a Chinese smartphone maker, has launched its latest device, the Realme 10, in India on Monday. The company claims that the phone is a ‘terminator’ that offers powerful performance and stunning display. The Realme 10 features a 6.4-inch super AMOLED screen with full HD+ resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate. The screen is protected […]
Bobby Deol’s career has been a rollercoaster – exhilarating highs followed by soul-crushing lows. The past decade has been particularly turbulent, marked by a hiatus, a box-office dud, and struggles to regain footing. Yet, through it all, there has been a constant – the grounding presence of his mother, Prakash Kaur. Vikram Bhatt, filmmaker and […]
In a game-changer for global communication, SpaceX launched the first batch of Starlink satellites on January 3rd, 2024. These satellites, orbiting in low-Earth orbit, boast a revolutionary capability: beaming signals directly to smartphones, even in remote areas with no existing cellular coverage. This marks a significant leap in bridging the digital divide, promising to eradicate […]
Ever dreamt of walking the hallowed halls of Harvard, but tuition costs got in the way? Worry not, knowledge seekers! Harvard University open its doors (albeit virtually) with an extensive selection of free online courses, spanning a vibrant spectrum of disciplines. From exploring the possibility of alien life on “Super-Earth and Life” to mastering game […]
On January 15, 2024, India will celebrate its 76th Army Day in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to honour the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who took charge of the Indian Army from the last British Commander-in-Chief, General Sir Francis Roy Bucher, in 1947. The event will be attended by the Army Chief General Manoj […]
India’s two largest telecom operators, Bharati Airtel and Reliance Jio, are likely to withdraw their unlimited 5G data and charge at least 5-10% more than the current 4G tariff to drive monetisation and boost revenue growth. The new rules may come into effect sometime in the second half of 2024. Reliance Jio and Bharati Airtel […]
The Aam Aadmi Party has sought a progress report from its five MLAs in Gujarat. Party chief Arvind Kejrwal’s post on X, termed it “politics of work”. A video accompanying it showed him and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann doing a stock-taking with the MLAs. The caption claimed it was a first in India. “Aam […]
Gujarat Chief Minister visited the Wildlife Life Care Centre of the forest department in Bodakdev and monitored the operation theatre, OPD, X-ray room and other facilities here for birds. The state government has launched Karuna Abhiyan from January 10 to 20 to rescue and treat birds injured due to kite flying string(thread) during, before, and […]
A first-of-its-kind training programme of elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) will start on January 15 on IIM Ahmedabad campus. Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Vivek Bharadwaj will inaugurate the 5-day event under Leadership/ Management Development Programme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry […]
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) authorised the 100th fund in GIFT IFSC. The 100th fund authorisation was granted to Chiratae Ventures International Fund-V, a private equity fund with a targeted corpus of $350 million. According to officials, 86 fund management entities are now active in GIFT City with 100 funds, and a cumulative […]
Tata Consumer Products Ltd has unveiled two major acquisitions as part of its strategy to enhance its product range. The company has entered into definitive agreements to purchase 100% equity shares of Mumbai-based Capital Foods, the owner of popular brands ‘Ching’s Secret’ and ‘Smith & Jones’, for a total consideration of Rs 5,100 crore. Additionally, […]
Lohri, one of the major festivals of Hindus, is approaching and people are gearing up to celebrate it with joy and enthusiasm. Lohri marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of the spring season. It also commemorates the harvest of the Rabi crop. The festival is celebrated with great fervor and pomp […]
In a recent release by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday, retail inflation in India surged to a four-month high, reaching 5.69 percent in December. This increase was primarily driven by elevated prices of food items such as pulses, spices, fruits, and vegetables. Simultaneously, separate data from the NSO revealed that the Index of […]
The four-day harvest festival of Pongal, celebrated by Tamil communities across the world, will begin on January 15 and end on January 18. The festival is a time of gratitude for the abundant crops and a tribute to the natural elements that sustain life. Pongal is not just a festive occasion, but a cultural event […]
Uttarayan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the sun’s northward movement, also known as Makar Sankranti. It is observed on the 14th or 15th of January every year, depending on the movement of the sun. Uttarayan is a festival of joy, gratitude, and new beginnings. It is celebrated in different ways across India, with kite-flying […]
India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions, and one of the most celebrated festivals in the country is Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, and Bhogi Panduga in different regions. This festival marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, and the onset of longer and warmer […]
A video of yoga guru Ramdev claiming to be a Brahmin and dismissing OBCs sparked outrage on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. However, Ramdev clarified that he never made any remark on OBC and that he was talking about AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, whom he called an anti-national. “I never gave […]
