• Technology

    What is Private PaaS? How is it Different from Public PaaS?

    May 14, 2025 - By 

    Private platform as a service (private PaaS) is a cloud computing model that facilitates the development, deployment and management of software applications in a private cloud. Essentially, the private cloud component provides an IT infrastructure, and the PaaS component provides an application development and deployment platform that runs on top of it. Once deployed, a private PaaS provides an organization’s developers with a dedicated software development environment that can be accessed through a web browser. Private cloud PaaS services can be hosted in an organization’s own data center or by a third-party cloud service provider (CSP). This flexibility allows organizations…

  • Tours Travel

    Get away from it all with a serene backpacking trip near L.A.

    May 14, 2025 - By 

    When vacationing in Los Angeles, you can truly choose your own adventure. Those in search of luxury can stay in a five-star hotel, sleeping on a plush bed, soaking in a deep bath tub and lounging on a balcony with sweeping mountain views. But, among the mountains that surround L.A., a different kind of luxury is within reach. There you can sleep above the clouds, swim in deep river pools and watch the sun set over the same mountains seen from those nearby hotel balconies. And often, it’s free. L.A.’s proximity to public lands offers the unique opportunity to slip…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Sitaare Zameen Par Trailer Out: Aamir Khan turns basketball coach for 10 toofani kids | Watch

    May 14, 2025 - By 

    Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is gearing up for his new family drama film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. The spiritual sequel to 2007’s Taare Zameen Par features Darsheel Safary and Genelia Deshmukh in the lead roles. Watch the trailer here. New Delhi: The makers of Aamir Khan’s starrer Sitaare Zameen Par have dropped the trailer of the most anticipated film on Tuesday. The trailer, which dropped on Zee Network Channels and social media platforms today, offers a glimpse into the world of Bollywood’s perfectionist Aamir Khan is known for creating.  Directed by RS Prasanna and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film…

  • Auto

    Volkswagen EVs to get new platform, cheaper batteries from 2026

    May 14, 2025 - By 

    Volkswagen will start moving all of its electric cars onto an updated platform from next year, ushering in a new type of battery chemistry that promises to reduce costs. The Volkswagen ID 2 supermini, due in 2026, will be the first model to use a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery that will be cheaper than the nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) packs in the firm’s current EVs. After that car is launched, the rest of Volkswagen’s ID cars will move onto an updated platform dubbed MEB Plus, which will have them adopt the same type of battery. LFP batteries have become more popular in recent…

  • Business

    L&T Energy Tech wins IOC’s first green H2 tender

    May 14, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai: L&T Energy Green Tech has won a bid to build a 10,000 tonnes per annum green hydrogen plant at Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOCL) Panipat refinery in Haryana, according to sources aware of the development. L&T Energy Green Tech, a wholly owned subsidiary of EPC major Larsen and Toubro, took the lead over NTPC Renewable Energy and Renew E Fuels, which were the L2 and L3 bidders, respectively. L&T Energy Green Tech will supply green hydrogen at ₹397 ($4.67) per kg with 18% GST (goods and services tax). NTPC’s bid value was ₹398 per kg ($4.68) with GST, and Renew…

  • Cryptocurrency

    LA wildfires cost German reinsurers $1.9 billion in first quarter

    May 14, 2025 - By 

    An aerial view of homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire on January 27, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images Germany’s biggest reinsurers took a $1.9 billion profit hit in the first quarter from claims related to the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Munich Re, the world’s largest reinsurance company, said Tuesday that it anticipated all claims attributable to the wildfires will total around 1.1 billion euros. Meanwhile, Hannover Re, the world’s third largest reinsurer, said its largest net individual loss amounted to 631.4 million euros on the back of the wildfires. Combined, the two companies’ wildfire costs…

  • Finance

    Currency in circulation grows 2.4% year to date up to May 2, shows RBI data

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Currency notes aren’t museum pieces – at least, not yet – in the digital era. Growth in currency in circulation is higher at 2.4% year to date up to May 2, compared with 1.7 percent in the same period a year ago, showed the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, reflecting rural demand supported by farmgate prices of agricultural commodities. Currency usage has remained relatively strong despite the absence of a busy election calendar during which cash usage typically climbs. Total currency in circulation is at Rs 38.1 lakh crore as of May 2. This works to around 11.5…

  • Home Kitchen

    Stop boiling cauliflower and do 1 thing to make it ‘delicious and crispy’

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Cauliflower tastes much better and turns out “crispier” if you don’t boil it and use one alternative method instead. Cauliflower is a common vegetable in the UK and is often boiled along with vegetables like broccoli and carrots. However, you should stop boiling it and do one thing instead to make it taste even better. That is according to many home cooks who opt for using the air fryer to cook their cauliflower instead of boiling it. This method is simple and straightforward and doesn’t use as much oil as if you were to roast it in the oven. All…

  • Legal Law

    Copyright Office head fired after reporting AI training isn’t always fair use

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Copyright Office seemingly opposes Meta’s torrenting Also among those “general observations,” the Copyright Office wrote that “making commercial use of vast troves of copyrighted works to produce expressive content that competes with them in existing markets, especially where this is accomplished through illegal access, goes beyond established fair use boundaries.” The report seemed to suggest that courts and the Copyright Office may also be aligned on AI firms’ use of pirated or illegally accessed paywalled content for AI training. Judge Chhabria only considered Meta’s torrenting in the book authors’ case to be “kind of messed up,” prioritizing the fair use…

  • Medicine

    Southgate Global aims to boost dock-to-stock times

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Southgate Global has invested in enhancing its Mobile Powered Workstation (MPW) which can boost dock-to-stock times and give companies a performance edge.  In today’s challenging economic climate, where operational efficiency is critical to success in the pharma supply chain, Southgate Global believes that empowering the human element is essential. With stringent regulatory requirements to the need for cold chain management, the pharmaceutical supply chain demands innovation.  As the speed of the supply chain continues to ramp up, customers are looking for efficient suppliers.   Speeding up processes and reducing dock-to-stock time, which is the time it takes to put goods that arrive…

  • Real Estate

    Lettings Eguide – Electrical Compliance

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    #lettingseguide ⚡ Landlords—are your electrics legally compliant? Every rental property in England must have a valid EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) carried out by a qualified electrician at least every 5 years. Miss it, and you could face fines of up to £30,000. Our free guide breaks down what landlords need to know—from what’s included […]

  • Technology

    NHS trust cloud plans hampered by Trump tariff uncertainty

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    A plan by Essex-based Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) to move some capacity to Nutanix cloud-based services is blocked by uncertainty over pricing amid US president Donald Trump’s recent flurry of on-off, up-down tariffs.  PAH saved £500,000 when it migrated from VMware on end-of-life EMC VNX storage arrays to Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) several years ago.  Now its plan to use NC2 services from Nutanix is blocked by pricing uncertainty that doesn’t play well with UK public sector procurement processes. Recently, the PAH IT team decided on a plan to replace its existing 16 Nutanix nodes with two five-node…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Indian soldiers with father’s poem for Operation Sindoor | See Post

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday shared a post and paid a tribute to Indian soldiers for Operation Sindoor. He shared a heartfelt poem written by his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan on his X handle New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday honoured the bravery of Indian soldiers with a heartfelt poem on social media. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Operation Sindoor on May 12, 2025. Baghban actor expressed his deep respect and admiration for the armed forces by sharing a tweet on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. In the post, he…

  • Auto

    British motor maker Yasa to become EV sports car superpower

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    British electric motor maker Yasa expects it will almost double its annual production volumes by 2026, as several major brands launch new plug-in hybrid and electric performance cars exploiting its technology. It said it expects annual production volumes to rise from just under 15,000 currently to around 25,000 in 2026, as its unique motor design underpins an increasing number of new cars from the likes of Lamborghini and Mercedes-AMG. It employs a proprietary axial flux design, dubbed the Yokeless and Segmented Armature (Yasa), that is claimed to be four times more power-dense than the radial flux motors common in today’s mainstream…

  • Business

    Lupin launches generic version of kidney disorder treatment drug in US

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Tuesday said it has launched the generic version of Tolvaptan tablets used to slow kidney function decline in the US market, following the recent approval received from the country’s health regulator. The company has launched Tolvaptan tablets of strengths 15 mg, 30 mg, 45 mg, 60 mg, and 90 mg in the US, after receiving the approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). “Lupin holds the exclusive first-to-file status for this product and will have 180-day generic drug exclusivity,” Lupin said in a statement. Tolvaptan tablets are bioequivalent to Jynarque Tablets, 15 mg,…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Arm (ARM) Q1 earnings reports 2025

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Rene Haas, CEO of chip tech provider Arm Holdings, holds a replica of a chip with his company’s logo on it, during an event in which Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officially announces a $250 million deal with the company, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 5, 2025. Hasnoor Hussain | Reuters Arm shares dropped more than 8% in extended trading on Wednesday after the chip-design company issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the current quarter. Here’s how the company did in the fiscal fourth quarter compared with LSEG consensus: Earnings per share: 55 cents, adjusted vs. 52 cents expected Revenue: $1.24 billion…

  • Finance

    After India UK FTA, focus must be on local content to prevent entry of Chinese goods: Report

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    As India and the United Kingdom successfully conclude their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), it has to be ensured that goods traded between the two nations have sufficient local content to prevent Chinese goods from entering markets through the backdoor, according to a report by Canara Bank.The report highlighted the need for strict measures to confirm the origin of goods. It said “it has to be ensured that goods traded between UK and India has sufficient local content to foolproof from Chinese goods finding their way to take advantage of lower duties.” The report called the FTA a major win for…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to make asparagus taste better using 1 ingredient without boiling

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    It’s currently asparagus season in the UK, so there’s no better time to cook this vegetable. While boiling asparagus is the most common way to cook it, this can often result in it tasting bland or becoming overcooked. Asparagus should have a gentle crunch to them — they should not be mushy — and the way to achieve this is by roasting. Roasted asparagus is the perfect springtime side dish, as part of your lunch or dinner. As a bonus, it’s simple to throw together while your main dish cooks on the hob. Oven-roasted asparagus cooks perfectly, so it has…

  • Legal Law

    FCC commissioner writes op-ed titled, “It’s time for Trump to DOGE the FCC“

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    In addition to cutting Universal Service, Simington proposed a broad streamlining of the FCC licensing process. Manual processing of license applications “consumes vast staff hours and introduces unnecessary delay into markets that thrive on speed and innovation,” he wrote. “For non-contentious licenses, automated workflows should be the default,” Simington argued. “By implementing intelligent review systems and processing software, the FCC could drastically reduce the time and labor involved in issuing standard licenses.” Moving staff, deleting rules Simington also proposed taking employees out of the FCC Media Bureau and moving them “to other offices within the FCC—such as the Space Bureau—that…

  • Medicine

    Investing today for the leaders of tomorrow

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Scotland’s life sciences sector is a crucial part of the nation’s economy, contributing innovation in areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine manufacture. Jeanette Rigby, director human resources at Valneva Scotland, discusses. Recent data shows the sector now contributes almost £10.5bn to the Scottish economy, with life sciences exports worth £4.3bn, and the potential is building. Its strong academic foundation, coupled with a robust talent pool and the Scottish Government’s life sciences strategy, makes Scotland a prime destination for innovation and investment. However, if we are to remain competitive globally, Scottish companies must invest in their people. This is an…

  • Technology

    Italian bank signs 10-year deal with Google Cloud

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    UniCredit has signed a 10-year agreement with Google Cloud to “accelerate” its digital transformation by tapping into the supplier’s cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics capabilities. UniCredit will migrate “large sections” of its “application landscape”, including legacy systems, to Google’s Cloud platform across its banking operations in 13 countries. The bank will also use Google Cloud as its new platform for AI workloads, as well as its AI capabilities, including Vertex AI and Gemini models. Through AI, it said it wants to develop new service offerings, as well as boost efficiency and improve customer experiences. AI could be…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Aamir Khan shares post after PM Modi’s speech on Operation Sindoor, praises bravery of armed forces

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Bollywood actor Aamir Khan on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor. New Delhi: On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the first time after Operation Sindoor. After this, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan thanked PM Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor on social media. The official page of his production house, named Aamir Khan Productions, shared a note on social media networking platform Instagram. For the unversed, the Indian Armed Forces launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 7 and destroyed nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan in response…

  • Auto

    First look at new Fiat 500 Hybrid – with manual gearbox

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Fiat has released the first images of the new 500 Hybrid, revealing it will get an overhauled interior and a six-speed manual gearbox. Photographs of a group of pre-release prototypes show that it will look identical to the electric 500e except for a reworked front grille to feed more air to a petrol engine. Inside, the dashboard features a larger and squarer new storage cubby and the gearlever is elevated alongside the steering wheel – as in the old petrol 500. Fiat has yet to confirm which powertrain the 500 Hybrid will use, but it’s expected to employ the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Firefly engine featured in the old 500 and Fiat Panda.…

  • Business

    Demand recovery likely to be gradual, says Britannia MD

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    Britannia managing director and vice chairman Varun Berry on Monday said demand recovery is unlikely to follow a sharp “hockey stick” trend but improve gradually and continue till next year. He said the revival process has begun already.Speaking at an analysts’ call to discuss quarterly earnings, Berry noted that this fiscal year should be a “test” of both revenue and volume growth for the biscuit and dairy product maker. “So, we are hoping that we will be able to grow revenue and volumes,” he said. “Obviously, there will be a delta because we have taken a pretty high price increase…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Shipping giant posts profit beat

    May 13, 2025 - By 

    The Maersk Alfirk, left, and Colorado Express container ships docked at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, US, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter operating profit but warned that the current level of U.S.-China trade tariffs could restrict global container market volumes. The company, widely regarded as a barometer of global trade, reported preliminary underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $2.71 billion for the first three months of the year. That’s up 70% from $1.59 billion over the same…

  • Finance

    Trade is a big reason they stopped fighting, claims Donald Trump on India-Pakistan tensions

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    United States’ President Donald Trump has claimed that the reason behind the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan was due to trade. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States is ready to help India and Pakistan in the wake of a ceasefire agreement that he says his administration helped broker. However, Indian officials stressed that the arrangement was negotiated strictly between New Delhi and Islamabad, in keeping with India’s long-standing position that all issues with Pakistan must be resolved bilaterally. “There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place,” a senior official…

  • Home Kitchen

    Strawberries will last longer and not rot if kept in 1 place — not fridge

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    We all know the feeling: you buy a delicious-looking punnet of fresh strawberries only to go to tuck into them a day or two later to find them mushy and covered in furry mould.  Unless it’s showing obvious signs of being past its best while still on the supermarket shelf, it’s almost impossible to predict how much life a strawberry still has in it when you buy it. But it’s incredibly frustrating to get all excited to dig in to the juicy and sweet fruit only to find you need to throw it away instead of eating it.  Strawberries are…

  • Legal Law

    Apple: “Hundreds of millions to billions” lost without App Store commissions

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    Many horses, including Spotify and Amazon’s Kindle Store, have already left the barn. But Apple is moving quickly to shut the external payments door opened by last week’s ruling that the company willfully failed to comply with court orders regarding anticompetitive behavior. In an emergency motion filing late Wednesday (PDF), Apple described US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ “extraordinary Order” as including an injunction that “permanently precludes Apple from exercising control over core aspects of its business operations, including charging for use of its property and protecting the integrity of its platform and in-app purchase mechanism.” A certificate (PDF) accompanying…

  • Medicine

    Tjoapack Launches Innovative Customer Dashboard to Drive Pharma Supply Chain Collaboration

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    Tjoapack, a global contract packaging organization, has announced the launch of its Customer Collaboration Dashboard, an innovative digital platform designed to streamline collaboration between Tjoapack and its clients.  The new tool enhances efficiency and transparency in artwork management, file exchange, workflow creation, and order management, reinforcing Tjoapack’s commitment to providing seamless, customer-centric solutions. The launch also marks an expanded partnership with Veratrak, a leading provider of SaaS solutions purpose-built for the life sciences industry. Veratrak works with 200+ partners over 6 continents providing innovative software solutions designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and security across the pharmaceutical supply chain. The firms…

  • Technology

    University will ‘pull the plug’ to test Nutanix disaster recovery

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    The University of Reading’s IT team plans to “pull the plug” on its Nutanix-based infrastructure to test disaster recovery readiness after a move to the supplier’s NC2 cloud services. That’s according to head of operations Kevin Mortimer, who spoke to Computer Weekly at Nutanix’s .Next 2025 event in the US last week. The University of Reading has been a Nutanix customer since 2017. It has more than 50 research centres in areas that include agricultural, biological and physical sciences, as well as meteorology. The university has around 5,000 faculty members and 20,000 students. It runs Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Software on…

  • Arts Entertainments

    The Filmy Hustle Exclusive: Monica Shergill reflects on how RRR showed Indian cinema’s power to the world

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    During a conversation on India TV’s ‘The Filmy Hustle’ podcast, Monica Shergill, Content Head, Netflix India, talked about Indian films and their future. New Delhi: Bollywood has been on a sinking boat for the past few years and most of the films are flopping at the box office. But there are some films whose stories have shown their strength all over the world. Monica Shergill, Content Head, Netflix India, who reached India TV’s exclusive podcast ‘The Filmy Hustle’, reacted to such trends. She opened up about how SS Rajamouli’s RRR won accolades all over the world for its storytelling.  Monica…

  • Auto

    New 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB to be ‘massive step up’

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    The next Mercedes-Benz GLB will go on sale in the UK next year and is described by a senior insider as a “massive step up” from the first-generation car. Part of an ambitious wide-ranging offensive from Mercedes, the compact SUV will be joined by more than a dozen new models and facelifts over the next 24 months. The new GLB will retain the distinctive upright silhouette introduced by the current car in 2019 but test mules show that it will be slightly longer and wider, with more of a focus on interior space and storage. Autocar understands it will also…

  • Business

    BluPine Energy to raise Rs 376 cr debt for solar project in Gujarat

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: BluPine Energy has closed the Rs 376 crore debt funding for its 100 MW solar power project in Tharad, Gujarat. The project is being undertaken by wholly owned subsidiary Solarcraft Power India 5, the company said. “The financing documents have been executed for the Rs 376 crore project finance green loan secured from Standard Chartered, marking the financial closure of the project,” it said. This project is slated for commissioning in the first half of 2026, as per the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) terms. Once operational, it will contribute significantly to Gujarat’s renewable energy targets and support India’s…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Nintendo forecasts sales of 15 million units for Switch 2 console

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    Nintendo said Thursday that it expects to sell 15 million units of its new Switch 2 console in the fiscal year ending March 2026. It is the first forecast for sales from the Japanese gaming giant since it announced the successor to its successful Switch device, which is due to go on sale in June. Nintendo also reported results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year. Here’s how Nintendo did in its fiscal fourth quarter ended Mar. 31 versus LSEG estimates: Revenue: 208.7 billion Japanese yen ($1.45 billion), compared with 216.16 billion yen expected. Net profit: 41.6 billion yen, versus…

  • Finance

    India’s manufacturing and services PMI is highest among developed and emerging markets: J P Morgan

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    India has topped the global charts in both manufacturing and services activity, according to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data in report released by J.P. Morgan.The report data highlighted that for April 2025, India’s manufacturing PMI stood at 58.2, while its services PMI came in at 58.7. These are the highest figures among both developed and emerging markets. The PMI is an important indicator of economic health in the manufacturing and services sectors. A PMI above 50 shows expansion, while below 50 indicates contraction. India’s strong numbers signal that the country’s economy continues to grow at a steady pace. Compared…

  • Home Kitchen

    Mary Berry shares delicious pasta recipe with just 4 fresh ingredients

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    Pasta is the perfect blank canvas for an afternoon or evening meal, so it’s easy to make something truly delicious with a simple pasta shape and sauce pairing. Adding vegetables to your favourite pasta dish is also incredibly easy, particularly leafy greens and stems like asparagus and broccoli. Mary Berry uses pasta’s versatility to her advantage with her huge repertoire of recipes, including this incredibly simple bacon and pesto pasta. As debuted in her Foolproof Cooking series, Mary’s recipe notes read: “Full of delicious textures and flavours, this quick-to-make bacon and pesto pasta salad is ideal for a weekday lunch…

  • Legal Law

    Report: DOGE supercharges mass-layoff software, renames it to sound less dystopian

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    “It is not clear how AutoRIF has been modified or whether AI is involved in the RIF mandate (through AutoRIF or independently),” Kunkler wrote. “However, fears of AI-driven mass-firings of federal workers are not unfounded. Elon Musk and the Trump Administration have made no secret of their affection for the dodgy technology and their intentions to use it to make budget cuts. And, in fact, they have already tried adding AI to workforce decisions.” Automating layoffs can perpetuate bias, increase worker surveillance, and erode transparency to the point where workers don’t know why they were let go, Kunkler said. For…

  • Medicine

    NewBiologix licenses Xcell-Eng-HEK293 cell line to ReciBioPharm

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    NewBiologix has announced it has granted a non-exclusive technology license to ReciBioPharm, Recipharm’s Advanced Therapies (ATMP) division and a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), to provide global biotech and pharma companies with access to NewBiologix’s Xcell-Eng-HEK293 cell lines. The Xcell-Eng-HEK293 cell lines are high-value solutions for manufacturing recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) for use in C&GT. NewBiologix provides cGMP-ready, high-yield, viral particle-producing cell lines and manufacturing technologies for developing gene therapies. This unique cell line enables customers to speed up development and quickly advance C&GT programs to clinical trials. NewBiologix uses advanced technologies combining multidimensional digital PCR with third-generation sequencing. Its tightly controlled cell line coupled with…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Nimrat Kaur to Anushka Sharma, know about 5 actors who are Army kids

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    Several celebrities from Bollywood were brought up in an army environment. Read to know about five actors from the Hindi film industry who have made their mark and are Army kids. New Delhi: Several celebrities in the Hindi film industry come from Army families. From Nimrat Kaur to Anushka Sharma, take a look at some well-known Bollywood actors who are proud to be Army kids. Nimrat Kaur Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur was brought up in an army background. In a recent interview, the Airlift actress revealed that her father, Major Bhupender Singh, was martyred in a terror attack in 1994.…

  • Auto

    New Skoda Enyaq vRS brings 335bhp for £52k

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    The updated Skoda Enyaq vRS has been unveiled with a radical new look and faster charging speeds. The electric SUV retains its dual-motor, four-wheel-drive set-up, putting out a combined 335bhp and 402lb ft. This yields a 0-62mph time of 5.4sec.  More powerful brakes with two-pot calipers are fitted up front in line with the extra performance, and Skoda’s Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adjustable suspension is offered as standard. This lowers the car’s front end by 15mm and the rear end by 10mm compared with the regular Enyaq. The new vRS uses the same 79kWh battery pack as previously, giving a range of 340 miles,…

  • Business

    Zee plans to allocate 40% of free cash flows for ‘core’ biz projects

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises plans to allocate 40% of its free cash flow (FCF) toward growth capital for regional content, music, digital platforms, and international expansion, as part of its latest strategic roadmap shared with investors.In its investor presentation, Zee said it will also set aside 25-30% of net profit for dividends. It will also direct 5% of growth capital for research and development in content creation. For FY25, ZEEL reported a net profit of ₹679 crore and a normalised FCF of ₹882 crore, or 1.3 times its profit. Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹2,400 crore as of March…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Saudi oil giant Aramco posts 5% dip in first-quarter profit

    May 12, 2025 - By 

    Members of media chat before the start of a press conference by Aramco at the Plaza Conference Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia November 3, 2019.  Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Saudi Aramco’s first-quarter net profit fell 5% year-on-year amid lower oil prices and production. Net income for the three months to March 31 came in at $26 billion, down from $27.3 billion for the same period last year, the company reported. The figure was slightly above analyst expectations of $25.3 billion. Aramco announced its free cash flow for the quarter at $19.2 billion, down from $22.8 billion in the first…

  • Finance

    No duty cuts by India on UK wines under FTA; limited concession on British beer

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    India is not giving any duty concessions on British wines and is providing only limited import duty benefits on UK beer under the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, announced on May 6, an official said. The other sensitive agri products where India will not offer any reduction in the import duty include dairy products, apple, cheese, oats, animals and vegetable oils under the agreement with the United Kingdom. “Wine is on the exclusion list, along with several other agricultural products in the trade pact. We are also offering only a limited duty concession on British beer,” the…

  • Home Kitchen

    The little-known food storage hack that keeps bananas fresh for 2 weeks

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Bananas are one of the most common household items in the kitchen. While tthey are popular on kitchen tables, they tend to ripen and turn brown very quickly. UK households choose to story banas in fruit bowls or in fridges. Typically, the fruit releases ethylene gas that accelerates the ripening process. However, waste management specialists Wheeldon Brothers claimed that a simple trick can keep bananas fresh for up to 14 days, helping families reduce waste and save money at a time when food prices have been soaring in supermarkets.   They said: “Wrapping the stems in foil slows this process significantly. “Once…

  • Legal Law

    Senate passes “cruel” Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Blumenthal pointed out that under a joint resolution of disapproval, the FCC is forbidden to adopt a similar rule in the future. “I have to ask, really? Are schools and teachers crying out to repeal this rule? Really? No, they are not. How does this proposal make any sense for them or for families? For the parents? For the community? It makes no sense,” Blumenthal said. Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) called the Republican move “a cruel and shortsighted decision that will widen the digital divide and rob kids of the tools they need to succeed.” FCC’s new chair opposed lending…

  • Medicine

    Almac Discovery and Formosa Pharmaceuticals announce global licensing agreement

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Formosa Pharmaceuticals and Almac Discovery announce a global licensing agreement for development and commercialisation of ALM-401. The agreement facilitates the next phases of CMC and drug development by Formosa, including IND submission and early clinical proof-of-concept in international clinical trials.  ALM-401 has been the culmination of a multi-year R&D programme at Almac Discovery deploying their proprietary OmniaScape informatics platform, protein engineering and medicinal chemistry capabilities.   The design of ALM-401 has built upon the recent clinical successes within the ADC field, including selection of a linker-payload matched to potential clinical cancer indications, and the molecule also benefits from being approximately half the…

  • Real Estate

    Ep 23 – Property Perspective – Tenancy to Termination

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    #Propertyperspective #landlordlordnews Welcome to episode 23 of our new sofa chat – Property Perspective. We delve into various topics and insights for Lancaster and Morecambe landlords. Making sure you are on top of paperwork, law and processes at every stage of a rental can be a daunting task. Josh and Michelle look at the important […]

  • Arts Entertainments

    7 Bollywood films that redefined motherhood on the big screen | Mother’s Day 2025 Special

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Mother’s Day 2025 is here. On this special occasion, know about some such films that focused on the sacrifice and love of the mother. New Delhi: Whatever the era of Hindi films may be, stories based on mothers and their zeal have been released in every era. Through these films, the greatness, affection, sacrifice and love of the mother have been shown beautifully. On the occasion of Mother’s Day 2025, we have a list of films that are based on extraordinary mothers and their motherhood.  Mom The film ‘Mom (2017)’ starring Sridevi was a crime thriller film. The film was…

  • Auto

    Merecedes-AMG E53

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Affalterbach looks to a new high-performance PHEV powertrain for the replacement for the much-loved E63 super saloon The Mercedes-AMG E63 was a brash, loud, powerful super-saloon of a kind that isn’t easily forgotten and that only Affalterbach could make. To the dismay of a generation of dyed-in-the-wool performance car enthusiasts, it’s no longer in production.Sacrificed as part of Mercedes’ wide-ranging electrification plans, one of the most multi-faceted of AMG’s modern-day performance cars has been laid to rest with a celebrated reputation built up over a period of 16 years and three model generations. And it has been indirectly replaced by this:…

  • Business

    Trinity awards Rs 510 crore construction contract to BL Kashyap

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: Realty developer Trinity has awarded a construction contract worth Rs 510 crore to BL Kashyap and Sons Ltd for the development of its luxury residential project, Sky Palazzo Residences, in Sector 88B, Gurugram.“Residential group housing has been a core area of expertise for BL Kashyap, and we take pride in contributing to the development of high-quality living spaces in key urban markets. NCR remains one of our most strategic regions, offering immense potential for infrastructure-led growth,” said Vineet Kashyap, Managing Director of BL Kashyap and Sons Ltd. “This collaboration with BL Kashyap strengthens our commitment to delivering premium…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Carvana (CVNA) earnings Q1 2025

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Vehicles are seen on display at a Carvana dealership in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 20, 2023. Brandon Bell | Getty Images DETROIT — Carvana’s first-quarter results easily topped Wall Street’s expectations as the company reported record sales driven by higher-than-expected industry demand amid fears of price increases due to automotive tariffs. Carvana CEO and co-founder Ernie Garcia loosely addressed potential impacts of tariffs on the business, saying the company experienced “little gyrations” of demand that have since leveled off. He downplayed the idea that the levies would have any material impact on its business that the company can’t handle. “I don’t…

  • Finance

    Forecast with a model error of 4 days: Monsoon likely to arrive in Kerala early this year

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Pune: The southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 27, five days earlier than normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.The southwest monsoon, which brings 70% of India’s annual rainfall, is crucial for the agriculture sector that contributes about 20% to the gross value added in the country’s economy and supports around half of its 1.4 billion population. Its timely arrival and distribution are also key as most of the kharif sowing takes place during the first two months of the four-month rainy season. The weather office had on April 15 predicted that the 2025…

  • Home Kitchen

    I made Bella Hadid’s salad for lunch – there was just 1 thing missing

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Salads are a simple and easy go-to for making lunches that are just that bit healthier than some crisps and a sandwich. One recipe, which went viral back in 2022 and has been doing the rounds on social media once again, was shared by model Bella Hadid. The supermodel shared a video making the salad on her TikTok page, dubbing it her “#1 salad.” She wrote: “My #1 salad to make. I botched the ending of this video because I had to finish the rest of dinner+ running late (not pictured – your favourite olive oil added at the end…

  • Legal Law

    Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for “unbank yourself” scam

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    As the case dragged on, Mashinsky and his family appeared unremorseful, victims said, even while facing threats of violence and significant public shaming. Some victims accused Mashinsky of lying to their faces and pushing them to continue depositing funds even when the end was near and he knew that the money would be lost. In victim statements sent to US District Judge John Koeltl, customers accused Mashinsky of weaponizing his family-man brand to scam many naïve investors out of their life savings. Some suicides were reported, victims said, and elderly victims were among the most vulnerable, with many becoming homeless…

  • Medicine

    Isarna Therapeutics presents positive phase 2 trial final results

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Isarna Therapeutics presented final positive results from its Phase II BETTER trial at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting on 6th May. Isarna’s chief medical officer, Prof. Marion R. Munk, shared data on ISTH0036, a selective TGF-β2-blocking antisense oligonucleotide, in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). The study evaluated the potential of ISTH0036 to address retinal fibrosis, an unmet medical need not targeted by current anti-VEGF therapies. In the international multicentre study, patients who received intravitreal injections of ISTH0036 every eight weeks (Q8W) experienced stable or improved best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA),…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Did you know this Bollywood film, based on real-story of Kargil War, is one of the longest films in the world

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Read to know about the Bollywood film which is based on the real story of the 1999 Kargil War. It is considered one of the longest films in the world. New Delhi: There are several Bollywood films based on the real-life stories of wars and military operations. In recent years, we have seen movies like ‘Shershaah’ starring Sidharth Malhotra, which is based on the story of Param Vir Chakra awardee Indian soldier Capt. Vikram Batra and the action thriller film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ starring Vicky Kaushal, which is based on the covert operation conducted by the Indian Army special…

  • Auto

    Slate designer: ‘People deserve to have a car that they can afford’

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    The design boss of Slate Auto, the American start-up backed by Amazon that plans to launch a bare-bones, £20,000 electric pick-up truck in 2027, believes “people deserve to have a car that they can afford” and the concepts of desirability and affordability should be “inseparable”.  Speaking to the Autocar Meets podcast from the Car Design Event in Munich, Tisha Johnson said the “clear, overwhelming response” to the Slate Truck’s unveiling last month has been “oustanding and somehow surprising” but ultimately reflective of the public’s desire for more affordable yet still attractive cars. Prior to joining Slate, Johnson spent several years at Volvo’s North American…

  • Business

    UP introduces Bye-Law 2025 to simplify, increase transparency in property transfer taxes

    May 11, 2025 - By 

    Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has introduced the standard Bye-Law 2025 to simplify and increase transparency in property transfer taxes across its urban local bodies. Announced by Uttar Pradesh Minister A.K. Sharma, this uniform regulation aims to make property transfer more affordable statewide, replacing inconsistent fees with a standardized system based on property area or value. The key improvements include an online application process for ownership changes, with a 45-day resolution target for undisputed cases. Clear, defined fee structures based on property area (for legal heir/will transfers) or value (for other transfers) will provide predictability for citizens, according to a press statement.…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Q1 2025 earnings

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as same-store sales of Popeyes, Burger King and Tim Hortons declined. But the restaurant company is seeing sales turn around already. “As we come into [the second quarter], that momentum has improved meaningfully, so we’re seeing some better absolute results as we get into the second quarter that give us confidence in how we’re going to navigate the rest of the year,” CEO Josh Kobza told CNBC. Shares of the company rose more than 1% in morning trading. Here’s what Restaurant Brands reported compared with what Wall Street…

  • Finance

    Explainer: India-UK free trade agreement — all you need to know

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    India and the UK earlier this week announced that they have concluded the negotiations for a free trade agreement to boost economic ties between the two countries. The talks commenced in January 2022. It is aimed at doubling the bilateral trade in goods and services from USD 60 billion at present to USD 120 billion by 2030. The trade pact will provide enhanced market access for a wide range of Indian goods and services in the UK. Similarly, British firms will also enjoy comparable benefits in the Indian market. Here are a few questions and answers (Q&A) explaining the benefits…

  • Home Kitchen

    Tom Kerridge swears by one key item for perfect BBQ – before considering the food

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    As Brits across the nation gear up for a splendidly sunny weekend with some parts of the UK reaching over 20 degrees, many will be dusting off their barbecues. Tom Kerridge has shared tips on how you can elevate your barbecue game, which includes choosing the right charcoal. While many will opt for the cheapest option, the chef shared why it’s important to choose the item wisely. “It’s better go have bigger because they hold the temperature [for] longer,” he advised. “Investing in charcoal actually goes a long, long way. It’ll last twice as long as the cheaper stuff. “It…

  • Legal Law

    Industry groups are not happy about the imminent demise of Energy Star

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    One of Bush’s “points of light” Energy Star was first established under President George H.W. Bush’s administration in 1992, the year of the Earth Summit in Rio, where nations around the world first joined in a framework convention to address climate change. That international treaty, at Bush’s urging, relied on voluntary action rather than targets and timetables for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Back at home, the Energy Star program, too, was a way to encourage, but not force, energy savings. “It was kind of one of his thousand points of light,” Nadel said. “He didn’t want to do serious things…

  • Medicine

    DFE Pharma achieves ISO 22301 certification

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    DFE Pharma has achieved the ISO 22301 certification for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) at its head office at Goch, Germany.  This certification demonstrates DFE Pharma’s commitment to ensuring that its critical business functions and infrastructure are prepared to safeguard operations and maintain consistent excipient availability. The ISO 22301 certification is awarded following a rigorous, independent, third-party assessment that evaluates a company’s ability to maintain operations and deliver products and services to its customers in the event of any possible contingencies. DFE Pharma has successfully completed this auditing process, proving its robust preparedness for responding to disruptions and sustaining operations continuity during…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Amid India-Pakistan tension, Bollywood actor takes dig at Imran Khan, says ‘Ab hum hi chudayenge’

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    Ranveer Shorey took a dig at former Pakistani Prime Minister and former cricketer Imran Khan amid the ongoing India-Pakistan border tensions. New Delhi: Several terrorist hideouts and airbases have been destroyed in Pakistan amid strong retaliatory actions by the Indian Army through Operation Sindoor. On one hand, these news are dominating social media, on the other hand, the meme market is hot. New memes are going viral one after the other. Now, a famous actor, Ranvir Shorey, has also mocked former Pakistani Prime Minister and former cricketer Imran Khan amid border tensions. Ranvir’s hilarious tweet Ranvir Shorey has also not…

  • Auto

    Wrangler in the wild: green-laning with the boss of Jeep UK

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    One of his focuses – and a key reason for the green-lane test drive initiative – is for Jeep to “play to our strengths”. He adds: “There are too many brands that are too similar. I’m always saying ‘be less beige, be more Jeep’.” Cholmondeley has commissioned a series of ‘campfire tales’ booklets for dealerships highlighting the brand, and with more composure than you would expect from someone watching a journalist drive his car perilously close to the edge of a trail, he rattles off tales about the origins of the seven-slot grille, Jeep’s Purple Heart medal and a string of Wrangler-owning…

  • Business

    KVN Properties and Puravankara join forces for Rs 3,300 crore residential project in north Bengaluru

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    KVN Property Holdings LLP, a newly established, institutionally backed real estate platform founded by seasoned industry leader Venkat K. Narayana, has entered a landmark joint venture with the Puravankara Group. The collaboration aims to develop a 24.59-acre land parcel in North Bengaluru, with a projected Gross Development Value (GDV) of over ₹3,300 crore. This makes it one of the most notable residential development transactions in the region in recent times.The strategically located parcel offers a potential saleable area of approximately 3.48 million sq. ft. It lies in one of Bengaluru’s most dynamic micro-markets, with proximity to Kempegowda International Airport and…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Coinbase (COIN) earnings Q1 2025

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    A smartphone with the Coinbase logo and representation of cryptocurrencies are placed on a keyboard in this photo taken June 8, 2023. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Coinbase shares fell as first-quarter revenue came in shy of Wall Street’s expectations, despite the growth in stablecoin revenue. In the quarter ended March 31, Coinbase earned $65.6 million, or 24 cents per share, down from $1.18 billion, or $4.40 a share a year ago. Excluding the impact of crypto investments, Coinbase’s adjusted earnings were $527 million, or $1.94 per share. Revenue rose to $2.03 billion from $1.64 billion a year ago, but was…

  • Finance

    Conveyor lines in border states slow down for security amid India-Pakistan escalation

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    Kolkata|New Delhi: Several Indian manufacturers are effecting operational changes, including work timings, at their factories in the border states of Gujarat, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan. Through these measures, companies are looking to safeguard workforce while ensuring minimum disruption to production amid the conflict with Pakistan.Several areas which have been targeted by Pakistan have enforced blackouts and other measures to protect local population. Companies such as Amul, Awl Agri Business, Dabur, ITC, Dixon Technologies, Godrej Appliances, Mahindra Group-owned Swaraj Tractors and International Tractors have seen operations disrupted in the past two days. Some have either stopped factory night shifts…

  • Home Kitchen

    I tried herb storage trick — worked so well they were fresh for days

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    Whether you’re finishing a pasta with fresh parsley or whipping up pesto, fresh herbs are a cook’s best friend. Unfortunately, buying them from the shop can be a letdown when they have a habit of going bad before you need them. When it comes to fresh herbs, I’ve come to learn you need to use it or lose it. So often I’ve snagged a few sprigs of bright green basil for dinner then returned to see them become sodden, brown leaves ready to be binned — and felt the ache of food and money wasted. But a fleeting memory of…

  • Legal Law

    Trump kills broadband grants, calls digital equity program “racist and illegal”

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    President Donald Trump said he is killing a broadband grant program that was authorized by Congress, claiming that the Digital Equity Act of 2021 is racist and unconstitutional. “I have spoken with my wonderful Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, and we agree that the Biden/Harris so-called ‘Digital Equity Act’ is totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL. No more woke handouts based on race! The Digital Equity Program is a RACIST and ILLEGAL $2.5 BILLION DOLLAR giveaway. I am ending this IMMEDIATELY, and saving Taxpayers BILLIONS OF DOLLARS!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post yesterday. The Digital Equity Act provided $2.75 billion for three…

  • Medicine

    The rise of decentralised science

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    For centuries, the way we publish and evaluate scientific research has remained largely unchanged. Researchers submit their work to journals, wait months, sometimes even years, for peer review and often face significant paywalls and accessibility challenges. However, the growing movement of decentralised science (DeSci) is challenging this outdated model. Philipp Koellinger, CEO and co-founder of open science pioneer DeSci Labs, explains this reshaping of the scientific publishing landscape and explores what it means for scientists worldwide.  Scientific publishing is meant to facilitate the open exchange of knowledge and advance scientific discovery. However, the current system often does the opposite.  Researchers…

  • Technology

    Apple to play modest role after datacentre heat breakthrough in Denmark

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    Danish engineers are drawing up plans to connect an Apple datacentre to a district heating network in Denmark that will use its waste energy to heat homes and provide hot water.  This comes a decade after the US phone giant announced plans to build one capable of community integration, and five years after it started operating.  The breakthrough arrived after the Danish parliament agreed, in January, to scrap a price cap on waste industrial heat that deterred district heating operators from plugging datacentres into their networks.  With a final parliamentary bill wanting, but a government pledge it will be…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Parth Samthaan confirms his role as ACP Ayushman in CID 2 to end soon, says ‘I won’t be continuing for long’

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    Kaisi Yeh Yaariyaan actor Parth Samthaan confirmed that his role as ACP Ayushman in the second instalment of crime series CID will end soon. New Delhi: Television actor Parth Samthaan, who recently joined the cast of CID as ACP Ayushman, has now confirmed that his role will end soon. The Kasauti Zindagi Ki actor made a comeback with the second instalment of the popular crime show CID, where he replaced the character of ACP Pradyuman, played by Shivaji Satam. His entry in this television series created a buzz on the internet, and now, in an interview with Pinkvilla, he confirmed that…

  • Auto

    Skoda Enyaq Review 2025, Price & Specs

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    Skoda has given the Enyaq a more comprehensive standard equipment list for this generation. There’s a new-look steering wheel that, along with the front seats, is heated as standard, and you get tri-zone climate control straight out of the bag.  On top of this, the upholstery has more of a focus on sustainability than before. If you go for the new ‘Lodge’ design, which we think looks excellent and feels plush, the seats are made from recycled fishing nets, fabric scraps from factories and old carpets, while the dye used for the leather seats on higher trim levels is made…

  • Business

    Insurance cos dread IPL cancellation, airlines & shipping lines premium hike amid an undeclared war scenario

    May 10, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai: The escalating tension between India and Pakistan is emerging as a big risk event for insurers and reinsurers, with ripple effects across sports, aviation, marine, and travel segments. With 18 matches remaining, insurers fear that a complete cancellation of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) could trigger claims. While it is an undeclared war scenario, reinsurers may cancel aviation policies, deny claims or withdraw treaties particularly in high-risk zones. The London reinsurance market, where most Indian aviation and marine risks are underwritten, is closely monitoring developments and may issue cancellation notices if the standoff worsens, sources said. Amid the…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Lyft CEO says no signs of worry with the consumer

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Lyft CEO David Risher poses for a portrait in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2025. Kylie Cooper | Reuters Lyft shares climbed 23% Friday after the ride-sharing company upped its share buyback plan and posted better-than-expected gross bookings. During an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” CEO David Risher said that Lyft isn’t seeing “anything to worry about” despite widespread concerns of a slowing consumer amid ongoing economic uncertainty. “Our team is stronger than it’s ever been, and the consumer demand is absolutely there,” he said. Gross bookings grew 13% from a year ago to $4.16 billion, slightly beating a…

  • Digital Marketing

    Instagram Reels Trends to Use in 2025 (Updated Weekly)

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Not every trend is worth your time. Instagram is buzzing with new sounds, clever edits, and fresh ways to tell stories, but only a few can move the needle for your brand. We’ve pulled the ones that do, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time growing. These are the real Instagram Reel trends from 2025 that people are using to tell stories, drop jaws, and grow their reach. We’ll break down each trend, songs they carry, why it’s catching fire, and how social media marketers can use them to drive engagement, build community, and grow their brand.…

  • Finance

    India’s forex reserves fall to $686 billion, down $2 billion as of May 2

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    India’s forex reserves dropped $2.06 billion to $686.06 billion for the week ending May 2, snapping an eight-week gaining streak that had lifted reserves to a near six-month high, according to data by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had increased USD 1.983 billion to USD 688.129 billion. The forex reserves had touched an all-time high of $704.885 billion in end-September 2024. For the week ended May 2, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased $514 million to $581.177 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in…

  • Home Kitchen

    Salmon and orzo recipe feels like a ‘hug in a bowl’

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Choosing what to cook for dinner is much easier when you’ve got a recipe that will do half the work for you, and being able to chuck it all into one pan is even better. Sitting down for a delicious dinner knowing you don’t have to face a pile of washing up afterwards can feel like a treat, especially during busy weeks. Salmon is a great option for midweek meals, easy to cook and ready in practically no time. Whether you prefer to simply sear it in a pan or slowly bake it, you can even cook a delicious meal…

  • Legal Law

    Trump just made it much harder to track the nation’s worst weather disasters

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    The Trump administration’s steep staff cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) triggered shutdowns of several climate-related programs Thursday. Perhaps most notably, the NOAA announced it would be shuttering the “billion-dollar weather and climate disasters” database for vague reasons. Since 1980, the database made it possible to track the growing costs of the nation’s most devastating weather events, critically pooling various sources of private data that have long been less accessible to the public. In that time, 403 weather and climate disasters in the US triggered more than $2.945 trillion in costs, and NOAA notes that’s a conservative…

  • Medicine

    ProBioGen enters agreement with Polpharma Biologics

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    ProBioGen has announced an agreement with Polpharma Biologics, an international biotech company dedicated to the development and manufacture of biosimilars. Under this agreement ProBioGen will conduct high-performance cell line development services for Polpharma’s biosimilar candidate, supporting their expanding pipeline. The biologics industry mantra ‘the process defines the product,’ underscores the importance of starting with the right cell line. Leveraging its cell line development platform, CHO.RiGHT, including the proprietary DirectedLuck transposase technology and decades of expertise in cell line development for new biological entities and biosimilars, ProBioGen will generate a robust, high-yielding production cell line that meets the critical quality attribute profile of Polpharma’s biosimilar. This collaboration…

  • Technology

    AI adoption: AWS addresses the skills barrier holding back enterprises

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) has set its sights on helping 100,000 people across the UK gain skills in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030, having published research that suggests at least one business is adopting AI every minute. The skills push will be made possible by a geographical expansion of the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance, which launched in 2023 to help 380,000 students in America, Egypt and Spain acquire the skills needed for entry-level cloud and AI jobs. The initiative is now being extended to the UK, as confirmed at the AWS Summit in London on Wednesday 30 April…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Bigg Boss 18 contestant lashes out at Mahira Khan, warns her not to come to India begging for work

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    After India avenged the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Indian Army carried out Operation Sindoor, through which they destroyed 9 terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK. After this, several Pakistani actors took to their social media profiles to troll India. Now TV actor Avinash Tiwari has lashed out New Delhi: Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Army, is being appreciated everywhere in India, while Pakistani artists are condemning it. Several Pakistani artists have called it cowardly. After which, Bigg Boss 18 fame Avinash Mishra took to his Instagram account to lash out at them. Avinash has slammed Pakistani actress Mahira Khan…

  • Auto

    Citroen e-C3 Review 2025, Price & Specs

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    There is some practical sense in allowing the C3 to grow five inches taller. An upwards stretch doesn’t affect how much space this car takes up at the kerb, and it allows Citroën to offset the impact on cabin packaging of an underfloor battery pack and also to give occupants more outright space by sitting them less recumbently than they would otherwise be. Thus the ë-C3 becomes quite a spacious-feeling supermini, one with particularly abundant head room in the front row and enough space in the second row for most adults to be fairly comfortable. We measured 1010mm of front-row…

  • Business

    Delhi High Court grants temporary injunction to WTCA restraining the use of trademark by its Indian partner

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    World Trade Center’s Association (WTCA), which gives license to operate WTC across the globe, has been granted a temporary injunction by the Delhi High Court, restraining former licensee WTC Noida Development Company Pvt. Ltd. and its related entities from the Bhalla Group of Companies from further use of any of the WTCA’s registered trade marks.Earlier, WTCA had terminated 13 licences held by WTC Noida and Spire Techpark Ltd following the investigation by Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against WTC Group and promoter Ashish Bhalla. “We are gratified that the High Court of Delhi recognized that the Bhalla Group of Companies was…

  • Gaming

    BCR 賭場服務哪些地區？

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    BCR 賭場服務 隨著網絡賭博的迅速發展，越來越多的玩家選擇在線賭場作為他們的娛樂選擇。隨著全球化進程的加速，BCR賭場作為一個國際化的賭博平台，也在不斷拓展其服務的地區範圍。那麼，BCR賭場究竟服務哪些地區？這個問題對許多賭博愛好者來說至關重要，因為賭場的可用性直接影響到玩家能否順利進行遊戲。 BCR賭場的服務範圍並不是無限制的，因為賭博的合法性在不同的國家和地區存在很大的差異。對於一些國家和地區，當地的法律對在線賭博進行了嚴格的規範，甚至完全禁止了線上賭博活動。因此，BCR賭場必須遵循各國的法律法規，確保其服務不會違反當地的法律要求。在這些受限地區，BCR賭場通常無法提供服務，並會在其網站上明確標註，提醒玩家無法訪問該平台。 bcr56889.com 然而，對於那些允許合法賭博的國家和地區，BCR賭場的服務則更加普遍。在這些地區，BCR賭場提供完整的賭博體驗，並且為當地玩家提供相應的語言選項和支付方式。例如，來自歐洲的玩家可以輕鬆使用歐元進行賭博，並且可以選擇平台的多語言界面，包括英語、德語、法語、西班牙語等。BCR賭場的多語言支持和本地化服務使得來自世界各地的玩家能夠輕鬆導航平台，並享受無縫的遊戲體驗。 BCR 賭場服務哪些地區？ 此外，BCR賭場的支付系統也考慮到了不同地區的需求，支持多種國際支付方式，如信用卡、電子錢包和銀行轉賬等。這些支付選項在大多數地區都能夠使用，並且支持多種貨幣，這使得來自不同國家的玩家能夠輕鬆存款和提款，避免了貨幣轉換的麻煩。 BCR賭場對於全球玩家的服務不僅僅局限於語言和支付方式的支持，還包括高效的客戶服務。無論玩家來自何種地區，BCR賭場的客服團隊都能夠提供專業的幫助，並確保玩家在遇到問題時能夠得到及時解決。這樣的服務設計讓BCR賭場在全球範圍內擁有大量的忠實玩家。 總的來說，BCR賭場服務的地區主要集中在那些賭博活動合法的國家和地區。儘管有些地區的法律對線上賭博設有嚴格限制，BCR賭場依然能夠在許多國家提供高品質的賭博服務。無論是在語言、支付方式還是客戶支持方面，BCR賭場都充分考慮到不同地區玩家的需求，致力於為全球玩家提供一個安全、便捷和娛樂的賭博平台。

  • Cryptocurrency

    Texas Roadhouse’s momentum in April blunts inflation risk nipping at its heels

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Texas Roadhouse on Thursday evening reported a disappointing first quarter, with inclement weather dragging down comparable store sales. However, early signs of a stronger second quarter were giving investors hope, nudging the stock modestly higher in after-hours trading. Revenue in the quarter ended April 1 increased 9.6% year over year to $1.45 billion, exceeding the LSEG-complied Wall Street consensus estimate of $1.44 billion. Earnings per share increased 1% to $1.70, missing the $1.76 expected. TXRH YTD mountain Texas Roadhouse YTD Bottom Line Once again, the Texas Roadhouse results were a tale of two halves. The company entered 2025 with tons…

  • Finance

    India UK FTA paves way for similar agreements with countries like USA, EU: Bank of Baroda

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to benefit both nations economically and could also pave the way for similar agreements with other countries such as the United States and the European Union, says a report by Bank of Baroda.The report noted that while the UK may not be among India’s top trading partners at present, the FTA marks a significant step forward. It sets the stage for deeper trade relations with major global economies and is a strong signal of India’s commitment to boosting international trade. It said, “While UK per…

  • Home Kitchen

    Jacket potatoes ‘perfectly crispy’ when 1 step is added while cooking

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Jacket potatoes cook “perfectly crispy” when one step is added during the baking process, according to a chef. Jacket potatoes are a popular meal for many Brits and in easy steps, they can make a tasty and filling lunch or dinner. They can be cooked in the air fryer but the usual method for making jacket potatoes is to bake them in the oven and many swear by this for the very best results. One cook, the founder of Gimme Some Oven, Ali Martin, shared her “best” jacket potato recipe and cooking method and it’s one that she says makes…

  • Legal Law

    DOGE software engineer’s computer infected by info-stealing malware

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Login credentials belonging to an employee at both the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Department of Government Efficiency have appeared in multiple public leaks from info-stealer malware, a strong indication that devices belonging to him have been hacked in recent years. Kyle Schutt is a 30-something-year-old software engineer who, according to Dropsite News, gained access in February to a “core financial management system” belonging to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. As an employee of DOGE, Schutt accessed FEMA’s proprietary software for managing both disaster and non-disaster funding grants. Under his role at CISA, he likely is privy to…

  • Medicine

    Top reasons to rent product inspection systems

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    For manufacturers facing production challenges, renting product inspection systems can be a cost-effective, flexible solution. Christine Gottschalk, head of PI Test and Demo Center at Mettler-Toledo, discusses the benefits of rental technologies, including bridging delivery gaps, scaling up without CAPEX and how to achieve the best product quality with advanced inspection solutions.  Why should manufacturers consider renting product inspection systems instead of purchasing them outright?  Renting our systems i.e. checkweighing, metal detection, x-ray and/or vision inspection, offers a flexible and cost-effective solution for manufacturers facing immediate product inspection needs. This can be due to increased demand, equipment breakdown or quality…

  • Technology

    UK Digital Services Tax survives US trade negotiations

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    In its second international trade deal in the space of a week, the UK government has secured a major trade deal with the US that leaves Britain’s Digital Services Tax unchanged and potentially opens the doors to a future UK-US technology partnership via which the science and tech sectors in both countries will collaborate in areas such as quantum computing. The UK Digital Services Tax (DST) was introduced at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, and applies a 2% levy on search engines, social media platforms and online marketplaces that make worldwide sales of…

  • Tours Travel

    L.A.’s ‘Lunar Light’ VR experience takes you to the moon

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> I’m at peace with the idea that I won’t be visiting space in my lifetime. The cost of space tourism is out of reach for me and the vast majority of Americans. Yet on a recent Saturday afternoon, thanks to a mix of virtual reality and old-fashioned theatrics, I am on the moon. Looking to my left, I see strange, abstractly blue lights emerging from the gray, rocky moon landscape. Ducking down, I can spot the stars and piece together various constellations. Ahead, I watch the vehicle I’m standing in — technically a shipping container — move through…

  • Arts Entertainments

    The Karate Kid actor Jackie Chan to return as Mr Han in latest instalment, says ‘I always do my own stunts’

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Legendary actor Jackie Chan is all set to return as Mr Han in the sixth instalment of the Karate Kid franchise, ‘Karate Kid: Legends’, which will be released on May 30, 2025. New Delhi: Actor Jackie Chan, who is known for his stunts in action films, is gearing up for his latest release, Karate Kid: Legends. The 71-year-old actor will be seen again as Mr Han in the latest instalment of the Karate Kid franchise. Recently, Chan shared that he will perform his stunts, saying that after doing them for sixty-four years, he no longer needs any physical preparation. He…

  • Auto

    Breaking: Trump slashes import tariff for UK-made vehicles to 10%

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    In response to the news, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders boss Mike Hawes said: “The agreement to reduce tariffs on UK car exports into the US is great news for the industry and consumers. “The application of these tariffs was a severe and immediate threat to UK automotive exporters, so this deal will provide much needed relief, allowing both the industry and those that work in it to approach the future more positively.” The news marks a major step down from Trump’s March announcement, when he signed a bill that penalised all car makers importing cars into the US market. At the…

  • Business

    Amazon India entities lease over 1 lakh sq ft office space in Mumbai’s Vikhroli

    May 9, 2025 - By 

    Amazon India group entities have picked up over 1.14 lakh sq. ft. of office space in Mumbai’s central suburb Vikhroli through a long-term lease of five years across four agreements, with a combined starting monthly rent of over Rs 1.73 croreThe license term for all agreements commences from January 1, 2025, with a 5% annual rent escalation. The lock-in period is set at 48 months for the licensees, and for the entire lease duration in the case of the licensor. The agreements were registered on April 30, showed the documents accessed through CRE Matrix. Among these, the largest lease is…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Krispy Kreme stock plunges after McDonald’s rollout pause

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Krispy Kreme stock plunged 24% on Thursday morning after the doughnut chain said it is “reassessing” its rollout with McDonald’s and pulled its full-year outlook in part due to economic “softness.” Krispy Kreme is not planning to launch its doughnuts in any additional McDonald’s locations in the second quarter, suspending a nationwide rollout. As of March 30, more than 2,400 of the burger chain’s roughly 13,500 domestic locations carried Krispy Kreme doughnuts. “I remain confident in the long-term national opportunity, but we need to work together with them to identify levers…

  • Digital Marketing

    Social Media Audience Analysis Process to Decipher Your Customers

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    If you don’t understand who your brand is talking to, your message is just noise. Without social media audience analysis, you waste time and money crafting content that rarely converts, targets the wrong people, and lacks valuable engagement. Take Spotify, for example. The brand capitalized on audience data and social listening to define its “Wrapped” campaign and customize content to individual user likes. The result? Over 60 million of its stories were shared across social media in 2021, and over 156 million users engaged with the campaign year after year. So, analyzing your social audience is about understanding what makes…

  • Finance

    Govt to launch pan-India farmers awareness campaign from May 29 to boost Kharif output

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: With ensuing kharif sowing season, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced a pan-India 15-day campaign starting May 29 to educate and create awareness among 1-1.5 crore farmers about modern technology and new seed varieties. The minister also announced that the Centre will consider making amendments in Seeds Act, 1966 to curb sales of spurious seeds and protect farmers interest. Addressing a National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign here, Chouhan stressed on improving agriculture extension services to boost productivity and production of all major crops. He emphasised on taking the new technologies and research work…

  • Home Kitchen

    Five foods you should avoid at an all-inclusive buffet—it’s not meat | Travel News | Travel

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    All-inclusive holidays cover a wide range of expenses upfront, including accommodation, meals, drinks, and often activities. These kinds of holidays make budgeting easy while abroad and afford travellers a more relaxing break with everything catered towards their enjoyment, often including a sizeable buffet.  The all-you-can-eat buffet isn’t a new concept; its most direct origins are in Sweden during the 16th century and Las Vegas, US, in the 20th century. They have scaled up in size and popularity over the years, but there’s something to be said about how hygienic they are. Despite long-standing advice to avoid meat, like pork and…

  • Legal Law

    Elon Musk is responsible for “killing the world’s poorest children,” says Bill Gates

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates ratcheted up his feud with Elon Musk, accusing the world’s richest man of “killing the world’s poorest children” through what he said were misguided cuts to US development assistance. Gates, who is announcing a plan to accelerate his philanthropic giving over the next 20 years and close down the Gates Foundation altogether in 2045, said in an interview that the Tesla chief had acted through ignorance. In February, Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) in effect shut down the US Agency for International Development, the main conduit for US aid, saying it was “time for…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Indian designer Vino Supraja named Global Sustainable Fashion Trailblazer at the British Parliament

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Vino Supraja with the award | Photo Credit: special arrangement “For somebody who is from the small town of Vandavasi; who did her schooling in a Government school; and had a lot of insecurities about speaking English; to go to the British Parliament and talk about our culture, was a surreal, happy moment,” says designer Vino Supraja. She was recently honoured with the title of Global Sustainable Fashion Trailblazer award at the House of Commons, British Parliament.  The 45-year-old designer, now based in Dubai, has had a long, fragmented sojourn in the world of fashion. She says that it is…

  • Medicine

    Bionova Scientific licenses ATUM’s Leap-In gene delivery tech

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Bionova Scientific, an Asahi Kasei boutique commercial-scale biologics contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced it has licensed ATUM’s proprietary Leap-In Transposase transposon-based gene delivery and its miCHO cell line development technologies. ATUM’s Leap-In Transposase technology can achieve “high levels of gene integration”, resulting in a large number of cells with the desired gene insertion, “precise” integration as a single copy into the host cell’s genome, and integration into multiple locations within the genome, reducing the risk of gene silencing or other adverse effects. When used in a cell line development program, Leap-In Transposase technology delivers productive, stable, and robust cell…

  • Technology

    UK hands Indian IT suppliers competitive boost in trade deal

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    India’s IT services companies are set to get even more competitive as the UK’s trade deal with the country exempts Indian professionals from paying National Insurance. With IT services companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys and Wipro already well embedded, smaller Indian players are also growing their UK operations. Following a deal, described by the Indian government as its “most comprehensive free trade deal ever”, bilateral trade currently worth about $60bn is projected to double by 2030. The Indian government described the exemption from National Insurance contributions for Indian staff in the UK as a “huge win”…

  • Tours Travel

    Cercle brings an immersive concert experience to L.A.

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> While Cercle’s in-person shows over the years have required fans to get on an airplane and travel to historical and remote destinations such as the Sisteron Citadel in France, Barbolla wanted Cercle Odyssey to be more accessible to fans. “We wanted to bring nature to the city,” he says. It was also a goal for Barbolla to make the massive production as sustainable as possible, so he used projected screens instead of lead screens. That way his team only has to travel with the custom-made canvas they use for the projections, which “is very small” and can be…

  • Arts Entertainments

    5 highest-rated Korean dramas of all time: Park Bo Gum and IU’s show takes first spot | See Full List

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Have a look at the top 5 Korean drama series that got top ratings on IMDb. These top 5 shows are available on Netflix. New Delhi: The magic of Korean drama is increasing over the years. Even in the year 2025, several great K-Dramas have attracted the audience with their excellent content, interesting stories, and brilliant acting. Whether it is Crash Landing on You, a cross-border love saga or Goblin, a fantasy romance, the craze of K-drama is increasing in India. Today, we will tell you about some such K-dramas, which have got the highest rating on IMDb and you…

  • Auto

    Volkswagen Tiguan 2025 long-term test

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    That seems logical to me, but then it does cost £8000 more, and both Tiguans will just get stuck in the same rush-hour queues anyway. There’s also, unusually and commendably, still a diesel offered in the Tiguan range – a 2.0-litre four – as well as two company car tax-friendly plug-in hybrids. Like everyone else at Autocar, and indeed many customers, I was, shall we say, not a fan of the new dashboard interface that the Volkswagen Group began introducing with the electric ID 3 in 2019. Both the Mk8 Golf and its Seat Leon sibling drove me mad at their…

  • Business

    Air India offers full refunds and rescheduling benefits to defence personnel

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    The Air India group on Wednesday announced that the airline will provide full refunds on cancellations and a one-time waiver on rescheduling for defence personnel holding defence fare tickets booked on Air India and Air India Express flights with travel dates up to May 31, 2025.“Air India group is grateful for the selfless service and dedication of our military and defence personnel. In the prevailing situation, for those personnel holding defence fares who are booked on Air India and Air India Express flights till 31 May 2025, we are offering full refunds on cancellation and a one-time waiver on rescheduling…

  • Cryptocurrency

    AppLovin shares pop on earnings beat, mobile gaming business sale

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images AppLovin shares soared as high as 15% in extended trading after the company reported earnings and revenue that beat expectations and announced the sale of its mobile gaming business. Here’s how the company did compared to LSEG consensus estimates: Earnings: $1.67 per share vs $1.45 per share expected Revenue: $1.48 billion vs $1.38 billion expected AppLovin also agreed on Wednesday to sell its mobile gaming business to Tripledot Studios in a deal worth $400 million in cash considerations. The advertising tech company will also obtain a roughly 20% ownership stake in…

  • Finance

    ET Graphic: How the India-UK FTA turned the tariff tide

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    India’s trade deal with the UK has significantly slashed duties on various products. 64% of tariff lines will be eligible for duty-free imports into India immediately after the pact is in force. This will include UK exports of… India’s Gains Indian exports to the UK which will become duty-free: UK’s Gains What are the tariff reductions on?

  • Home Kitchen

    Scrambled eggs will taste the best ever if you add 2 simple ingredients

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Food lovers have been urged to add two simple ingredients to make the “best ever” scrambled eggs. Taste has recommended adding pesto and feta. The website said that while the colour of these scrambled eggs doesn’t look super appetising, you’ll immediately forget about that as soon as you take your first bite. Add a heaped teaspoon of store-bought pesto, crumbled in a small handful of fet to the mixture, and whisk it all together. Taste described it as tangy and buttery, and it is even better served over a thick slice of toasted and buttered sourdough.  To master the basic…

  • Legal Law

    Starlink: Here’s a free satellite dish—if you pay $120 a month instead of $90

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    There are 15 US states in which Residential Lite is offered: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Hawaii. This territory generally overlaps with the larger territory in which the free Starlink kit is available. Some states, such as California, Texas, New York, and Massachusetts, have access to the free kit offer but not the Residential Lite plan. When attempting to order service in one of the overlap areas where both are available, an address in Maine, I was given three options. One option was to get the…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Kerala firm weaves Met Gala 2025’s expansive carpet for the third time

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    The carpet at the Met Gala 2025 Every year, the Met Gala’s carpet goes through its iterations, metamorphosing each time with a new theme. In 2023, one saw a stunning off-white fabric, to be a canvas for the theme of the year: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. In 2025, the red carpet took on a blue hue, dotted with stunning dainty yellow and white daffodils, at the star-spangled event — all so that celebrities could look their dandiest to accommodate the theme: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Just like Shah Rukh Khan, who made his debut in an all-black ensemble by…

  • Medicine

    Antares Vision Group partners with Siempharma

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Antares Vision Group, has expanded its solutions portfolio to include precision labelling equipment, through a partnership with Italy-based Siempharma. At INTERPHEX NYC in early April, Antares Vision Group debuted the ETF-300 Labeling Machine, suitable for the high-speed, automatic labelling of pharmaceutical jars, bottles and other cylindrical containers.   The ETF-300 can handle containers from 40-180mm in height, and 22-80mm in diameter. It can apply labels as tall as 100mm at speeds of up to 80 meters per minute. To maximise machine uptime, the unit can switch efficiently between various container and label sizes, with changeover taking only 15-30 minutes.   Configured to meet…

  • Technology

    Cloud storage for AI: Options, pros and cons

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    IT architects tasked with the design of storage systems for artificial intelligence (AI) need to balance capacity, performance and cost. AI systems, especially those based on large language models (LLMs), consume vast amounts of data. In fact, LLMs or generative AI (GenAI) models often work better the more data they have. The training phase of AI in particular is very data hungry. The inference phase of AI, however, needs high performance to avoid AI systems that feel unresponsive or fail to work at all. They need throughput and low latency. So, a key question is, to what extent can…

  • Tours Travel

    This L.A. ‘floating’ tennis club has a pinch of country club swagger

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Across the six players on the tennis court at noon on a Friday in Beverly Hills, I clock two Cartier watches and one Rolex. There’s tennis skirts paired with chunky cable-knit sweaters and white sneakers and tote bags with collegiate embroidery. From behind sunglasses and baseball caps, members appear to be in their mid-twenties to early thirties. But no matter how much the scene may resemble a legacy country club at first glance, this meetup exists almost in opposition to the city’s handful of expensive clubs with yearslong wait-lists and lengthy membership requirements. Kacper Owsian greets someone to…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Lily Collins’s starrer Emily in Paris Season 5 is now in production, Netflix shares pictures

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    The comedy-drama series ‘Emily in Paris’ starring Lily Collins has started production for season 5. The OTT giant Netflix announced this news on Wednesday. New Delhi: The makers of the romantic comedy-drama television series, Emily in Paris, announced that the fifth instalment of this series is in production. Taking to the social media handles, the OTT giant Netflix has shared a glimpse of Emily in Paris season 5 shooting in Rome. The post reads, ‘lights, camera, amore. EMILY IN PARIS: SEASON 5 is now in production!’ The show has an IMDb rating of 6.8 and is available to stream on…

  • Auto

    Mercedes-Benz EQS Review 2025, Price & Specs

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    There was plenty about the design of the EQS that, when the car first came along in 2021, made it seem like a tellingly direct riposte to the Tesla Model S – an EV that had been eating into S-Class sales in the US for several years. But nothing did more so than Mercedes’ Hyperscreen infotainment system, which made it look as if the car’s entire fascia had been replaced by one gigantic touchscreen. Four years ago, of course, this was an optional feature, whereas now every EQS gets this system as standard. And, while you can decrease the brightness of the three display screens…

  • Business

    NBFCs raise concerns over planned co-lending rules

    May 8, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai: Non-bank lenders are planning to raise their concerns with the Reserve Bank of India over the changes proposed to co-lending rules. The proposed model suggests that both banks and non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) disburse loans together, replacing the current practice where NBFCs assign loans to banks.NBFCs are looking to write to the RBI through their lobby group, Finance Industry Development Council, where industry insiders said they would likely argue that under the proposed structure, they would be required to hold loans for longer periods, increasing their risk and straining liquidity. The RBI early last month published the draft rules…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Uber (UBER) Q1 2025 earnings

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Uber reported first-quarter results Wednesday that beat analysts’ expectations for earnings, but fell shy of anticipated revenue growth for the quarter. The company’s shares fell about 5% following the report. Here’s how Uber did versus analysts’ estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 83 cents vs. 50 cents expected. Revenue: $11.53 billion vs. $11.62 billion expected. Revenue at the ride-hailing company grew about 14% in the first three months of 2025, up from $10.13 billion during the same period in 2024. Uber also reported net income of around $1.78 billion or 83 cents per share, for the first quarter, up from a net loss…

  • Finance

    Piyush Goyal to meet exporters on May 8 on India-UK trade pact

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will meet representatives of export promotion councils (EPCs) here on May 8 to discuss matters related to the free trade agreement with the UK, an industry official said on Wednesday. India and the UK clinched a ‘landmark’ trade deal that will remove taxes on the export of labour-intensive products such as leather, footwear and clothing, while making imports of whisky and cars from Britain cheaper, in a bid to double trade between the two economies to USD 120 billion by 2030. The world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies concluded the deal after three years of…

  • Home Kitchen

    Fresh herbs will ‘keep up to 2 weeks’ if stored with 1 thing in fridge

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Many different dishes call for the use of fresh herbs, from curries to pastas and even salads. Adding a sprinkle of coriander or rosemary are usually the finishing touches when it comes to achieving some added flavour. While fresh herbs are relatively inexpensive, they’re notorious for spoiling quickly, so you might be spending more money than you’d like on a packet of basil leaves for your dinner. Freezing your herbs in olive oil is one way to prevent them from going bad, but if you prefer something with slightly less hassle — and don’t want to waste precious oil —…

  • Legal Law

    Trump and DOJ try to spring former county clerk Tina Peters from prison

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    President Donald Trump is demanding the release of Tina Peters, a former election official who parroted Trump’s 2020 election conspiracy theories and is serving nine years in prison for compromising the security of election equipment. In a post on Truth Social last night, Trump wrote that “Radical Left Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser ignores Illegals committing Violent Crimes like Rape and Murder in his State and, instead, jailed Tina Peters, a 69-year-old Gold Star mother who worked to expose and document Democrat Election Fraud. Tina is an innocent Political Prisoner being horribly and unjustly punished in the form of Cruel…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Daily Quiz | On the Met Gala

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Daily Quiz | On the Met Gala Met Gala Chair Anna Wintour, Met Gala Co-Chair Colman Domingo, and Met Gala Co-Chair Lewis Hamilton pose during the Met Gala in New York U.S., May 5, 2025. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | Let’s start with an easy one. What was the gala called before? 2 / 6 |  The event is held for the benefit of which museum’s institute? Answer : Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO SHOW ANSWER 3 / 6 | The event is organised by which fashion magazine? 4 /…

  • Medicine

    Astraveus enters partnership with NecstGen

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Astraveus, the benchtop cell factory company, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with The Netherlands Center for the Clinical Advancement of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies (NecstGen) to evaluate The Lakhesys Benchtop Cell Factory for the manufacturing of CAR-T therapies. Under the terms of the agreement, NecstGen will utilise Astraveus’ unique Lakhesys Benchtop Cell Factory at its facility in Leiden, to demonstrate its potential to significantly reduce costs and increase efficiency in CAR-T manufacturing in comparison to incumbent industry benchmarks. Additionally, NecstGen will produce Lentiviral vectors for Astraveus’ internal research and development needs. Astraveus recently demonstrated the potential of its…

  • Technology

    UK critical systems at risk from ‘digital divide’ created by AI threats

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    A divide will emerge over the next two years between organisations that can keep pace with cyber threats enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and those that fall behind, cyber chiefs have warned. AI-enabled tools will make it possible for attackers to exploit security vulnerabilities increasingly rapidly, giving organisations precious little time to fix security vulnerabilities before they risk a cyber attack. The gap between the disclosure of vulnerabilities by software suppliers and their exploitation by cyber criminals has already shrunk to days, according to research by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of the signals intelligence agency GCHQ,…

  • Tours Travel

    Where to find a hidden field of poppies in L.A. County

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Nature enthusiasts walked among colorful native flowers growing wild at Elizabeth Lake and Munz Ranch roads. (Raul Roa / Los Angeles Times) For me, springtime means taking road trips to document the wildflower fields through Southern California. But this season has not been a good one. Due to the lack of rain in the crucial winter months, the areas that are sometimes covered in poppies, lupines and other blooms — the Arvin Cross area in Arvin, Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore and the Antelope Valley, to name a few — are more barren this year. I thought I’d have to…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Hina Khan to Rahul Vaidya, TV celebs react to ‘Operation Sindoor’ | Read Posts

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Not only Bollywood but several TV celebs have also praised the Indian Army’s Operation Sindoor. Under this operation, the Indian Army has destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK. New Delhi: India has finally avenged the Pahalgam terrorist attack. In fact, on Wednesday midnight, the Indian Army destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in which a total of nine places were attacked. Given this decisive step, several TV celebs from Hina Khan to Rahul Vaidya have praised Operation Sindoor on social media and also raised the slogan ‘Jai Hind’. Hina Khan Hina Khan posted on her X handle…

  • Auto

    Volvo XC70 returns as range-extender SUV with 124-mile EV range

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Volvo is reviving the XC70 name for a new range-extender [EREV] SUV for the Chinese market.  The company’s first ‘extended-range plug-in hybrid’ has been previewed for the first time today ahead of a reveal in the coming months and a launch later this year. Volvo says the new XC70 is designed specifically “to meet the demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids in China”, but says it is “exploring potential additional markets at a later stage”. Technical details remain thin on the ground, but Volvo has promised a pure-electric range of up to 124 miles, which is more than double what the…

  • Business

    Cabinet approves expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity of 5 IITs

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity of five new Indian Institute of technologies (IlTs) which had been established in Andhra Pradesh , Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka.These institutions are IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, IIT Bhilai, IIT Jammu, HT Dharwad. According to the release issued by the Cabinet, the total costs for these projects are Rs11,828.79 crore over a period of four years from 2025-26 to 2028-29. The Cabinet has also approved creation of 130 faculty posts (at the level of Professor i.e. Level…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Disney (DIS) earnings Q2 2025

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Daytime fireworks launch over Cinderella Castle during a performance of “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Bay Lake, Florida, April 30, 2024. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Orlando Sentinel | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Disney will report its fiscal second-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, and Wall Street will be paying close attention to the state of its streaming and theme parks businesses. Investors will also be listening for any details on the search for CEO Bob Iger’s successor. Here is what Wall Street expects Disney to report…

  • Finance

    Milestone for India, UK: Indian labour-intensive exports poised to gain; UK terms it the biggest deal since Brexit

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    India and the UK reached a free trade agreement (FTA) that aims to boost economic ties between the world’s fifth- and sixth-largest economies, among the first such global accords in the Trump tariff era. The deal will make British Scotch whisky and cars cheaper in India, while reducing duties on Indian goods such as garments and leather products in the UK.Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer announced the FTA and a Double Contribution Convention, a social security pact, following a phone conversation on Tuesday. The two sides originally aimed to ink the deal in October 2022. The UK said…

  • Home Kitchen

    Make Paul Hollywood’s Chelsea bun recipe for VE Day

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8, one of the country’s most notable bakers and broadcasters has shared a sweet and indulgent recipe for the occasion. The Great British Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood shared his take on a special Chelsea bun recipe, donating it to the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation. A Chelsea bun is a British sweet bread bun, traditionally made with a spiced yeast dough filled with currants, brown sugar, and butter. Paul shared his special recipe with a Chelsea pensioner to talk about the importance of VE Day. Commonwealth War Graves cemeteries, memorials, graves,…

  • Legal Law

    Jury orders NSO to pay $167 million for hacking WhatsApp users

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    A jury has awarded WhatsApp $167 million in punitive damages in a case the company brought against Israel-based NSO Group for exploiting a software vulnerability that hijacked the phones of thousands of users. The verdict, reached Tuesday, comes as a major victory not just for Meta-owned WhatsApp but also for privacy- and security-rights advocates who have long criticized the practices of NSO and other exploit sellers. The jury also awarded WhatsApp $444 million in compensatory damages. Clickless exploit WhatsApp sued NSO in 2019 for an attack that targeted roughly 1,400 mobile phones belonging to attorneys, journalists, human-rights activists, political dissidents,…

  • Medicine

    Breztri met primary endpoints in KALOS and LOGOS Phase III trials in asthma

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Positive high-level results from the Phase III KALOS and LOGOS trials in patients with uncontrolled asthma showed that AstraZeneca’s fixed-dose triple-combination therapy Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate or BGF (320/28.8/9.6μg)) met all primary endpoints, demonstrating a “clinically meaningful improvement” in lung function compared with dual-combination inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta2-agonist (ICS/LABA) medicines. KALOS and LOGOS were replicate, randomised, double-blind trials designed to investigate Breztri as a potential treatment for asthma. The trials evaluated the efficacy and safety of Breztri versus maintenance treatment with ICS/LABA in adults and adolescents with uncontrolled asthma. Asthma is a common, chronic respiratory disease characterised by inflammation and muscle tightening in the airway (bronchoconstriction), which can…

  • Tours Travel

    48 hours to create a 10-minute show: Inside the Immersive Invitational

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Throughout the evening on Sunday, I was placed in a foreign jail, joined a folk-rock band for a sing-along uprising that involved a killer bear and ran up multiple times against selfish, greedy taskmasters, once in a comedic production in a jazz club and another time in the back room of a seedy dance space. A scene from “That’s Jazz Baby!” from immersive team Spies Among Us. “Our big goal going in was making a simple, understandable, funny piece and hoping everything else fell into place after that,” says Spies Among Us founder Prescott Gadd. (Chiara Alexa / For The…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Karan Johar breaks silence on sudden weight loss, mentions thyroid fluctuations and body dysmorphic disorder

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Ace filmmaker and producer Karan Johar opened up about his side of his weight loss controversy in a candid conversation with YouTuber Raj Shamani in his podcast show ‘Figuring Out with Raj Shamani’. New Delhi: Renowned filmmaker and producer Karan Johar recently shared his side of the story on his weight loss controversy during an episode of Raj Shamani’s popular YouTube podcast Figuring Out. In the candid conversation, Johar spoke about the emotional and physical challenges he faced and the lifestyle changes behind his health transformation. Karan revealed that a major turning point came after he discovered a long-undiagnosed thyroid issue.…

  • Auto

    More than 2000 Jaguar I-Pace EVs to become autonomous taxis

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    More than 2000 Jaguar I-Pace electric cars are set to be converted into autonomous taxis at a new factory in the US. The EVs will be converted in Arizona by manufacturer Magna as part of a push by Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle firm Waymo to expand its services. Already completing more than 250,000 autonomous taxi trips each week in Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco, Waymo now wants to expand to Atlanta, Miami and Washington DC from next year. Its fleet currently consists of 1500 vehicles, which are all I-Paces. Conversion of a further 2000 I-Paces (a “final delivery” to Waymo before Jaguar pulled the model from sale last year…

  • Business

    Fino Payments prepares for life as SFB, to focus on secured loans

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Fino Payments Bank has started preparing to relaunch itself as a small finance bank, creating the necessary organisational depth for the change in status, as it expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would approve its licence upgradation request. Transitioning into a small finance bank would help Fino deepen its engagement with partner merchants and account holders and address the challenges the payments bank space is facing.Survival of payments banks will be difficult in the current payments ecosystem with UPI (unified payments interface) taking over as the preferred payment gateway across customer segments, Fino Payments Bank MD Rishi Gupta said…

  • Cryptocurrency

    These are the 3 things driving Coterra’s sell-off — and how we’re viewing the stock now

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Coterra Energy is cutting back on its oil drilling in response to sagging crude prices and spending more on natural gas production — but that move, announced alongside first-quarter results, is being overshadowed by some operational concerns and leading to a stock sell-off Tuesday. Revenue in the first quarter increased 33% year over year to $1.9 billion, short of the $1.97 billion consensus estimate, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share of 80 cents in the three months ended March 31 matched expectations, LSEG data showed. On an annual basis, adjusted EPS increased 56.9%. Free cash flow of $663 million…

  • Finance

    India-UK clinches trade deal; duty cut on British whisky, cars; boost to garment, leather goods exports

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    India and the UK clinched a ‘landmark’ trade deal that will remove taxes on the export of labour-intensive products such as leather, footwear and clothing, while making imports of whisky and cars from Britain cheaper, in a bid to double trade between the two economies to USD 120 billion by 2030. The world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies concluded the deal after three years of on-off negotiations. The pact lowers tariffs on 99 per cent of Indian goods to zero in the UK market while allowing Indian workers to travel to the UK for work without changing Britain’s point-based immigration system.…

  • Home Kitchen

    The 1 surprising food you should put in the fridge to retain their ‘cr

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    There’s an age-old debate whether some foods belong in the fridge or the cupboard, like ketchup, chocolate or eggs. But now, experts are recommending that one unexpected food should be stored in the fridge as we get ready for another mini-heatwave this weekend. Food experts said that the popular snack will stay satisfyingly crunchy and won’t go soggy if stored in the fridge while temperatures climb. Richard Price, a grocery expert from BritSuperstore, insists that chocolate biscuits – including favourites like chocolate digestives, Penguin bars, and Blue Riband – should all be kept in the fridge, especially during this week…

  • Legal Law

    Largest deepfake porn site shuts down forever

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    The shuttering of Mr. Deepfakes won’t solve the problem of deepfakes, though. In 2022, the number of deepfakes skyrocketed as AI technology made the synthetic NCII appear more realistic than ever, prompting an FBI warning in 2023 to alert the public that the fake content was being increasingly used in sextortion schemes. But the immediate solutions society used to stop the spread had little impact. For example, in response to pressure to make the fake NCII harder to find, Google started downranking explicit deepfakes in search results but refused to demote platforms like Mr. Deepfakes unless Google received an unspecified…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Kerala firm weaves Met Gala 2025’s expansive carpet for the third time

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    The carpet at the Met Gala 2025 Every year, the Met Gala’s carpet goes through its iterations, metamorphosing each time with a new theme. In 2023, one saw a stunning off-white fabric, to be a canvas for the theme of the year: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. In 2025, the red carpet took on a blue hue, dotted with stunning dainty yellow and white daffodils, at the star-spangled event — all so that celebrities could look their dandiest to accommodate the theme: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Just like Shah Rukh Khan, who made his debut in an all-black ensemble by…

  • Medicine

    Azenta expands PCR plate range

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    4titude PCR plates from Azenta Life Sciences are “optimised” to meet the varied and often overlooked needs of modern PCR workflows. Manufactured from virgin polypropylene in a Class 7 ISO-certified cleanroom, these 96- and 384-well plates are available in both low- and high-profile formats, with options for non-skirted, semi-skirted, and fully skirted designs. The ultra-thin-walled construction ensures efficient heat transfer, a critical factor in achieving consistent amplification, while raised rims support reliable sealing—helping to avoid sample loss or contamination. It is widely acknowledged that well colour influences performance in real-time applications. While clear wells provide excellent visibility for pipetting and sample inspection, they can fall short when…

  • Relationship

    4 Steps to Stop Doubting Yourself and Build Secure Self-Trust

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    In episode 28 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kyle Benson and Kimberly Castelo explore a deceptively simple yet vital concept: trusting yourself. While it might sound like a self-help cliché, trusting yourself is actually one of the most essential components of developing emotional security, making grounded decisions, and fostering authentic connection in relationships. And yet—for many of us—it’s also one of the hardest things to do. This episode digs into why we often abandon our gut instincts, how to differentiate between feelings and thoughts, and what it really means to build a secure self. Grounded in attachment theory,…

  • Tours Travel

    Trump’s call to reopen Alcatraz falls flat with tourists, who ask: Why and how?

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    ALCATRAZ ISLAND, Calif.  — The exhibits on Alcatraz Island, the infamous federal prison that decades ago was shuttered and preserved as a national park site and tourist attraction, invite visitors to imagine what it was like to be a guard or an inmate confined to the lonesome, foggy rock in the middle of San Francisco Bay. But on Monday, a day after President Trump posted on social media that he wants to reopen the nearly century-old prison as a “substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ, to house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders,” many tourists were imagining a very different role: what…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Hit 3 Vs Retro: Did Nani and Suriya’s film pass the Monday test? Know here

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Nani’s Hit 3 and Suriya’s Retro was released in theatres on May 1. Let’s have a look at their day 5 collections here. New Delhi: On May 1, there is a neck-to-neck competition between Telugu film Hit 3 and Tamil film Retro. Both these films had a great start. But now with each passing day, one of the two films is gaining the lead over the other. Let’s have a look at their Monday collection here.  How much did ‘Hit 3’ earn on the fifth day? Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, Hit: The Third Case is the latest chapter of this…

  • Auto

    Used Porsche Panamera 2016-2023 review

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    The first Panamera was memorable to sit in. Its big, yet form-fitting, cabin was reminiscent of that of the Porsche Cayenne, except low-slung and therefore better for the business of driving. The experience in the second-generationc car was familiar: the same gun-emplacement position, dictated by a chin-high scuttle and colossal centre console. But the detail had been altered by what Porsche called the ‘digitalisation’ of its cabins. Two 7.0in high-resolution displays were added to the instrument cluster: the left-hand side delivered ‘Speed and Assist’ and the right ‘Car and Info’. Between the two sat the rev counter, still pleasingly analogue. The main touchscreen of the…

  • Business

    ‘Discussions preliminary’: Yes Bank issues clarification on Japan’s SMBC in talks to buy significant stake

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Amid speculations, Yes Bank on Tuesday said that discussions with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) over stake buy are currently preliminary, adding that it routinely explores opportunities aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The Economic Times in its May 6 edition had reported that SMBC is in advanced talks with the private lender to buy a significant stake in Yes Bank, following months of negotiations. The move is expected to trigger an open offer for an additional 26% of the bank, the sixth-largest private lender by assets. “Such discussions are preliminary and do not warrant a disclosure under Regulation 30 of…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Palantir (PLTR) Q1 earnings report 2025

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Alex Karp, chief executive officer of Palantir Technologies Inc., speaks during the AIPCon conference in Palo Alto, California, US, on March 13, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Palantir boosted its revenue guidance Monday and reported earnings that met expectations as the artificial intelligence software company saw its shares fall about 9% after the bell. Here’s how the company did compared with LSEG consensus estimates: Earnings per share: 13 cents adjusted vs. 13 cents expected Revenue: $884 million vs. $863 million expected “We are delivering the operating system for the modern enterprise in the era of AI,” CEO Alex…

  • Finance

    Share of gold in India’s forex reserves doubles in four years, central bank report shows

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    The share of gold held by India’s central bank in its foreign exchange reserves has doubled in the last four years as on March-end, a report by the Reserve Bank of India showed on Monday. In dollar value terms, the share of gold in the total foreign exchange reserves increased to about 11.70% by end-March, from 9.32% as at end-September 2024 and 5.87% as on end-March 2021, the central bank’s half year forex reserves report said. As of end-March, the RBI held 879.59 metric tonnes of gold, compared to 854.73 metric tonnes at the end of September. The proportion of…

  • Home Kitchen

    I made a wartime carrot biscuit recipe for VE Day — I’d make them again

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Today, most people have heard of carrot cake, but adding grated carrot to biscuits is less common. Whipping up this unusual baked treat to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, I didn’t hold out much hope. Containing just a few tablespoons of sugar and heaps of grated carrot for sweetness, I couldn’t imagine the end result being a pleasant experience. During World War 2, the humble carrot was a vegetable staple that was used in a plethora of recipes, including desserts. The root vegetable could be found in allotments up and down the country and remains a British staple…

  • Legal Law

    After two court losses, DOGE asks Supreme Court for Social Security data access

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    The Trump administration filed an emergency application on Friday asking the Supreme Court to restore DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration records. A lower-court order that prohibited DOGE’s access is causing “irreparable harm to the executive branch” and thwarting DOGE’s attempts to “eliminate waste and fraud,” US Solicitor General John Sauer wrote in the appeal. “The government cannot eliminate waste and fraud if district courts bar the very agency personnel with expertise and the designated mission of curtailing such waste and fraud from performing their jobs,” Sauer told the Supreme Court. The preliminary injunction that is currently in place halted…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Met Gala 2025: Everything you need to know ahead of Shah Rukh Khan’s grand debut

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Shah Rukh Khan | Photo Credit: @poojadadlani02/Instagram The stage is set for the Met Gala, one of the grandest events in the world of fashion. This year’s edition of the Met Gala is undoubtedly set to attract attention from India like never before. Indian stars Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh and Priyanka Chopra are set to attend, but it is safe to say that the world is glued to catch the appearance of one Indian celebrity in particular: Shah Rukh Khan. The Baadshah of Bollywood is all set to make his Met Gala debut this year, wearing a Sabyasachi ensemble. Here’s everything…

  • Medicine

    New pinch valve provides secure connection for biopharma applications

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Bürkert has released a new pinch valve for use in single-use biopharma applications. The new Type 2707 Pinch Valve ensures process safety and reliability with a stainless steel locking and pinch mechanism that optimises flow while protecting the tube insertion. The versatile valve, available in modulating control and on/off versions, is compatible with a range of tube diameters, and is fast and simple to fit. Bürkert’s new Type 2707 Pinch Valve is externally controlled and includes a choice of pneumatic actuator and an interchangeable tube holder. With the Element actuator for modulating control, the valve is suitable for applications such as…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Sonu Nigam apologises to Karnataka over Bengaluru concert controversy: ‘My love for you is bigger…’

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Sonu Nigam apologizes to Karnataka for his controversial remarks during a Bengaluru concert, amid backlash and an FIR filed against him. New Delhi: Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam has issued a public apology to the people of Karnataka amid ongoing controversy surrounding his remarks during a recent concert in Bengaluru. The singer, who was criticized for a comment perceived as insensitive toward the Kannada language, took to Instagram to express remorse and reaffirm his affection for the state. “Sorry Karnataka. My love for you is bigger than my ego. Love you always,” Nigam wrote in a heartfelt social media post,…

  • Auto

    Kia Picanto vs Jersey: why it’s the perfect car for 40mph fun

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    He even produced a happy-snap of himself as a teenager at a Jersey viewing point, Noirmont Point, using a camera for the very first time and realising, soon after, that it might present him with a career path. Going there would be one priority. Straight off the plane, at around midday, we headed for the sunny, sandy south coast and Bel Royal, where Jersey’s solitary Kia dealer – the place from which every one of those top-selling Picantos is delivered – was volunteering to lend us a demonstrator for 48 hours or so. On the way, we called in at…

  • Business

    Cash withdrawals from ATMs on rise

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    Cash withdrawals from automated teller machines (ATM) have continued to rise, with some states seeing as much as 8% growth in ATM usage, said a report by cash management and logistics firm CMS Info Systems. Average cash dispensed per ATM by CMS, which accounts for about 42% of the cash dispensation market, has gone up from ₹1.02 crore in FY17 to ₹1.30 crore in FY25. Bihar, Delhi, UP and Himachal Pradesh witnessed the highest growth in cash dispensed through ATMs, the report said.Consumer durables, multi-brand outlets and FMCG have witnessed the highest consumption growth in terms of average cash-led purchase…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Ford Motor (F) earnings Q1 2025

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    The Ford display is seen at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025. Danielle DeVries | CNBC DETROIT – Ford Motor is set to report its first-quarter earnings after the markets close Monday, but investor focus is expected to be more on the automaker’s 2025 guidance and impact of President Donald Trump’s ongoing auto tariffs than on the quarterly results. The tariffs, including 25% levies on imported vehicles and many parts, have created growing uncertainty for the automotive industry. The instability has caused Wall Street analysts to downgrade many automotive stocks, including Ford. Here’s what Wall Street…

  • Finance

    Cash still matters in the digital world: Report

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Even as digital payments penetration gets deeper cash usage through ATM withdrawals continues to rise with some states seeing as much as 8 percent growth in ATM usage according to a report by Cash management and logistics firm CMS Info Systems.Average cash dispensed per ATM by CMS which accounts for about 42 percent of the cash dispensation market has gone up from 1.02 crore in FY’17 to RS 1.30 crore in FY’25. Significantly three states Bihar, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh witnessed the highest growth in cash dispensed through ATM, the report titled ” CMS Consumption Report 2025″…

  • Home Kitchen

    Keep potatoes fresh in warm weather by moving to one place

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Potatoes are a kitchen staple used in a number of plates. Whether you enjoy them as a meal on their own, baked and loaded up with your topping of choice, they can also be roasted or simply boiled to make for a tasty side.  But when it comes to cooking them, you might notice that your potatoes have turned green and begun to sprout, and while this isn’t necessarily dangerous, it can be unpleasant and leave you feeling sick. Leaving them in the plastic packaging they come in can in fact lead to them going bad faster. Potatoes need proper…

  • Legal Law

    First Amendment doesn’t just protect human speech, chatbot maker argues

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Although Character Technologies argues that it’s common to update safety practices over time, Garcia’s team alleged these updates show that C.AI could have made a safer product and chose not to. Expert warns against giving AI products rights Character Technologies has also argued that C.AI is not a “product” as Florida law defines it. That has striking industry implications, according to Camille Carlton, a policy director for the Center for Humane Technology who is serving as a technical expert on the case. At the press briefing, Carlton suggested that “by invoking these First Amendment protections over speech without really specifying…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    KL Rahul is Paul & Shark’s global brand ambassador, a first for India

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    KL Rahul plans to bring in sporty detailing and a special capsule collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After Italian athletes such as basketball player Danilo Gallinari, swimming champion Nicolò Martinenghi, and former Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi, Italian luxury apparel brand Paul & Shark has a new, more relatable global brand ambassador for its Indian fan base. Announced last week, cricketer KL Rahul is the brand’s first ambassador from India.  KL Rahul | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A label known for its affinity towards the sea and the outdoors, Paul & Shark’s CEO Andrea Dini says “the sea is…

  • Medicine

    Amerikooler highlights next-gen XPS insulation

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Amerikooler highlights its XPS Insulation, engineered to deliver “unparalleled” thermal performance, durability, and environmental responsibility across a wide range of applications. This advanced insulation solution is specifically designed to meet the evolving demands of the commercial refrigeration industry, providing key benefits that enhance energy efficiency and promote sustainability.  Amerikooler’s XPS Insulation is manufactured with a 100% void free closed cell structure, ensuring consistent insulation performance and preventing air and moisture penetration, which protects against damage from harsh environmental conditions. Its ultra uniform foam density delivers a consistent R-value throughout the insulation, guaranteeing optimal thermal protection. With a continuous and consistent R-value…

  • Arts Entertainments

    House Arrest controversy: Mumbai’s Amboli Police summons Ajaz Khan and Ullu App owner

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai’s Amboli Police has summoned show host Ajaz Khan and the Ullu App owner Vibhu Agarwal for questioning in the House Arrest controversy case. New Delhi: There is a new update in the Ullu App’s House Arrest controversy. On Monday, Mumbai’s Amboli Police sent summons to the show host Ajaz Khan and the Ullu App owner Vibhu Agarwal. The police sent summons to both of them to appear before the investigating officer and record their statement. Let us tell you that this show is accused of airing obscene content, after which the Amboli Police registered an FIR based on the…

  • Auto

    Touchscreens in cars? The truth is we need them

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Remember those separate single-DIN equaliser units with sliders in ’80s and ’90s cars? What a waste of space those were. When sensibly implemented, touchscreens can make a limited amount of dashboard space much more useful by giving the driver quick and easy access to a multitude of functions while keeping the peripheral stuff out of sight. The classic BMW iDrive rotary controller is brilliant for scrolling through menus or zooming in and out on the sat-nav map, so it makes an ideal partner to a well-laid-out screen, but trying to enter an address with it is excruciating.  A touchscreen does that…

  • Business

    Union Minister S C Dubey lauds Coal India arm BCCL for record 3.39 million tonne output in April

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey on Monday commended Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a Coal India arm, for achieving a record output of 3.39 million tonne (mt) in April. Dubey, the minister of state for coal and mines, emphasised the need to formulate a comprehensive strategy to meet the ambitious 46 mt production target for the financial year 2025-26. Coal India Ltd aims at achieving a total production of 875 mt. Dubey chaired a review meeting and lauded BCCL for its performance in community development, environmental protection and its collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). He…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Block plunges 20% as Cash App miss triggers downgrades

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Block shares were on track for their second-worst day Friday, plunging more than 20% as investors digested a brutal quarterly report and a wave of analyst downgrades centered on one issue: Cash App. The first-quarter earnings miss rattled Wall Street, prompting multiple firms — including Wells Fargo, Seaport, BMO and Benchmark — to downgrade the stock overnight. Many flagged fresh concerns around stagnant Cash App user growth, muted consumer demand and a soft macro environment that may weigh on monetization. “Stagnation in the number of active users of the app is even more concerning than users’ reduced spending,” Benchmark wrote…

  • Finance

    Process review likely for firms surrendering EPFO exemption

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    The Ministry of Labour and Employment plans to review the process for the surrender or cancellation of the exempted status given to employers under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to protect workers’ interests.Organisations employing workers above a certain threshold can seek exemption and manage provident fund contributions in-house under the EPFO’s watch. Employers surrendering their exempted status would come under the EPFO, which would then manage the PF money of their employees. The new rules, while trying to speed up the process, would impose greater accountability on employers that surrender their exemption, according to the draft minutes of a…

  • Home Kitchen

    I made Woolton Pie for dinner but a key ingredient was missing

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    You can make this pie with a pastry or potato lid (Image: Rebecca Koncienzcy) Woolton pie was created by chef Francois Latry at the Savoy Hotel in London during World War 2 when rationing and food shortages meant certain foods, particularly meat, were off the menu. Named after the then Minister for Food, Fredrick Marquis, 1st Earl of Woolton, the recipe for the vegetarian pie was shared with the public and became an easy go-to for a nutritious meal during a difficult time. The pie usually consists of potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and swede with spring onions, rolled oats, vegetable stock, and…

  • Legal Law

    Tesla denies trying to replace Elon Musk as CEO

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Tensions had been mounting at the company. Sales and profits were deteriorating rapidly. Musk was spending much of his time in Washington. Around that time, Tesla’s board met with Musk for an update. Board members told him he needed to spend more time on Tesla, according to people familiar with the meeting. And he needed to say so publicly. Musk didn’t push back. Musk subsequently said in an April 22 call with investors that “starting next month, I’ll be allocating far more of my time to Tesla now that the major work of establishing the Department of Government Efficiency is…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Anju Modi’s new collection Virasat is an ode to Madras

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    A model in a creation by Anju Modi For designer Anju Modi, every time she visits Chennai, it feels like homecoming. When she started her eponymous label in 1990, Madras was her “epicentre” for all things fabric-related. “This was my base when I used to go to nearby villages, towns and cities like Salem, Coimbatore, Kanchipuram, and Venkatagiri (Andhra Pradesh), and stay with weavers in their homes. Their culture, temples, and even things like the kolam that they draw every morning, reflect in the fabric they weave. And these have stayed with me,” says Modi, whose new collection Virasat is…

  • Medicine

    Cytiva and Asimov collaborate on cell line design and process development

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Asimov, the synthetic biology company advancing the design and manufacture of therapeutics, is collaborating with Cytiva to provide customers with an integrated offering for optimised biologics production. The new offering will provide seamless access to Asimov’s CHO Edge cell line development platform, Cytiva’s HyClone media and feed solutions, and Cytiva’s Fast Trak process development services. Together, these services and technologies enable the expression and development of protein biologics, including complex modalities, that hold the potential to significantly impact human health.  Alec Nielsen, co-founder and CEO of Asimov, said: “Central to this collaboration is the extensive optimisation of our CHO Edge…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Thodarum: Mohanlal starrer that minted Rs 145 crore in 9 days is going to be released in Tamil on this day

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    South cinema is constantly touching new heights. Today, we are going to tell you about a film which is currently making a stir at the box office. New Delhi: If you have seen good suspense thrillers like Maharaja and Drishyam and now want to see something else that will blow your mind, then here’s a blockbuster film recommendation for you. The story of this film will keep you hooked till the end and the climax will just leave you stunned. We are talking about Mohanlal starrer Thodaram, which was released in theatres on April 25 and is now ready for…

  • Auto

    Not quite a classic: BMW Mini

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    But they seem to be pretty durable too, making a 100k-plus odometer reading something to be less fearful of than it once was. That said, noisy gearboxes are a potentially expensive hazard. One reason why these Minis wear well is that they are not your average supermini. This was the first premium supermini (Lancia’s Ypsilon is a city car, in case you’re about to finger-punch a keyboard), and the quality ran more than skin-deep.  Although BMW’s 2000 sale of Rover prompted a Viking-expunging rewrite of corporate history, development of the R50 Mini was largely a Rover-led project, to a BMW brief…

  • Business

    BPSL creditors face big clawback after SC rejection of plan

    May 5, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai: Creditors of Bhushan Power & Steel (BPSL), including Deutsche Bank, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank, may have to return ₹19,350 crore to JSW Steel within two months, after the Supreme Court scrapped its acquisition of BPSL.This is because the resolution plan included a provision that requires the money to be returned within two months if the top court were to rule against the transaction. JSW Steel had acquired BPSL under a corporate insolvency resolution plan valued at ₹19,350 crore, including 50% recovery for operational creditors up to a cap of ₹350 crore in 2021. JSW Steel…

  • Cryptocurrency

    2 big things to watch this week as the S&P 500 looks to extend its historic win streak

    May 4, 2025 - By 

    Could the rallying S & P 500 go for 10 in a row? The S & P 500 on Friday extended its winning streak to nine straight sessions. That incredible run, not seen for 20 years, wiped out all the losses since President Donald Trump announced his “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2. Stocks soared Friday on a strong jobs report and signs that trade negotiations are progressing . For the week, the S & P 500 gained nearly 3%, while the Dow rose 3% and the Nasdaq advanced 3.4%. .SPX .IXIC,.DJI mountain 2025-04-28 S & P 500, Nasdaq, Dow since…

  • Finance

    India-UK trade pact talks may take more time as certain issues remain unresolved: Sources

    May 4, 2025 - By 

    The conclusion of negotiations for three pacts, including the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK may take some more time, as both sides are yet to resolve certain outstanding issues, sources said. There are four or five issues in the three pacts that the two countries are negotiating, they added. The three pacts under negotiation are — FTA, bilateral investment agreement (BIT), and social security pact (officially dubbed as Double Contribution Convention Agreement). The progress of talks were recently reviewed during meetings between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business…

  • Home Kitchen

    Gordon Ramsay says mashed potato will taste ‘velvety smooth’ with one item added

    May 4, 2025 - By 

    Mashed potatoes are a crucial component of many meals but getting them perfectly smooth isn’t always easy. Luckily, top celeb-chef Gordon Ramsay has shared his recipe which will leave you with the perfect “velvety smooth” spuds. Known for his high standards and culinary precision, Ramsay has shared one simple secret to transform your mashed potatoes from ordinary to restaurant-quality: adding half a cup of heavy cream. The process begins with selecting the right potatoes, and Ramsay says starchy varieties like Russets or Yukon Golds are the best. These potatoes break down easily when cooked, allowing for a smoother mash. You…

  • Legal Law

    A DOGE recruiter is staffing a project to deploy AI agents across the US government

    May 4, 2025 - By 

    “We want our government to be something that we can rely on, as opposed to something that is on the absolute bleeding edge,” says Etzioni. “We don’t need it to be bureaucratic and slow, but if corporations haven’t adopted this yet, is the government really where we want to be experimenting with the cutting edge AI?” Etzioni says that AI agents are also not great 1-1 fits for job replacements. Rather, AI is able to do certain tasks or make others more efficient, but the idea that the technology could do the jobs of 70,000 employees would not be possible.…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    This sari showroom is hand-sculpted in mud, lime and cow dung

    May 4, 2025 - By 

    There was a time when mud homes were limited to villages. Over the last few years, designers and consumers have found fancy in the simple material and its many structural qualities. Be it Mumbai’s latest bistro Zeki, the 2,000 sq.ft. home built by Bhoomija Creations in Kerala, or the more recent, Tiny Farm Lab in Uttarakhand. The latest addition to this list is sari brand Kalga Banaras’ showroom in Varanasi built using the age-old wattle and daub technique wherein bamboo strips are woven together and the gaps filled with cob (a mix of mud, sand, and straw).  Raghav Kumar and…

  • Medicine

    NETZSCH Pumps & Systems announces the NEMO MY Magnetically Coupled Pump

    May 4, 2025 - By 

    NETZSCH Pumps & Systems announces the NEMO R. MY Magnetically Coupled Pump, a pump designed to meet the most demanding requirements of industries requiring leak-free pumping solutions.  While mechanical seals are widely used and are a proven method of preventing leakage in pump systems, the failure of a mechanical seal system leads to a seal leak. The NEMO R. MY Magnetically Coupled Pump features a hermetically sealed design, eliminating the risk of leakage. The pump utilises a magnetic coupling to transmit torque, ensuring a completely sealed and robust system. This design enhances safety and reliability, making it ideal for handling aggressive, toxic, or abrasive…

  • Real Estate

    Ep22 – Property Perspective – Right to Rent

    May 4, 2025 - By 

    #Propertyperspective #landlordlordnews Welcome to episode 22 of our new sofa chat – Property Perspective. We delve into various topics and insights for Lancaster and Morecambe landlords. As Landlords know there is a tonne of legislation that governs the private rented sector – as managing agents we help ensure our landlords stay up to date with […]

  • Arts Entertainments

    The Filmy Hustle Exclusive: Kabir Khan narrates his journey from making documentaries to feature films

    May 4, 2025 - By 

    During a conversation at India TV’s ‘The Filmy Hustle’ podcast, Bollywood director Kabir Khan opened up about his journey from making documentaries to feature films. New Delhi: Bollywood’s famous director Kabir Khan is known for his excellent films. He has worked with several A-listers like Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Katrina Kaif, among others. The filmmaker has given many hit films in his 9-year film career. He started his career by working in documentary films and then made his feature film directorial debut in 2006 with the adventure thriller ‘Kabul Express’. He is known for directing ‘New…