Civil servants told POLITICO they’re anxious and exhausted, but holding out hope their lawyers can still save their jobs.
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Scrambled eggs are a breakfast staple for many UK households. The simple dish can be whipped within minutes using minimal ingredients. Many people have their own ways of cooking the loved breakfast dish, including adding ingredients like milk, cheese, or seasonings to give it a unique flavour. However, there are others who don’t know where to start when it comes to scrambled eggs. One Reddit user was on the hunt to find some secrets on how to make the “best” scrambled eggs after they claimed that they couldn’t cook the dish at all. The user wrote: “I love scrambled eggs.…
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Ars could not immediately find any legislation that seemed to match Prince’s description, and Cloudflare did not respond to Ars’ request to comment. Passing tech laws is notoriously hard, though, partly because technology keeps advancing as policy debates drag on, and challenges with regulating artificial intelligence are an obvious example of that pattern today. Google declined Ars’ request to confirm whether talks were underway or if the company was open to separating its crawlers. Although Cloudflare singled out Google, other search engines that view AI search features as part of their search products also use the same bots for training…
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IMCD Group, a specialist in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announces the official opening of its newly reorganised and expanded Life Science Laboratory hub in Shanghai. This investment highlights IMCD’s continued commitment to innovation expertise, technical excellence, and collaborative partnerships in China and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The newly inaugurated Life Science Laboratory hub is dedicated to supporting life science industries with newly established or upgraded laboratories for Beauty & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, and Food & Nutrition. The hub brings together the three laboratories to increase cross-industry exchanges and enhance our offerings to our customers and partners. The compound is…
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The government’s accounting watchdog has refused to endorse the audited accounts of the College of Policing after serious failures in a project to replace its HR and accounting systems left the policing organisation unable to properly manage its finances. The National Audit Office (NAO) found that the College of Policing, which promotes policing excellence across police forces in the UK, ran into problems when it “went live” with new accounting and payroll systems without resolving “known problems” with the project. The College of Policing – which has a staff of 600 people, including officers on secondment – failed to…
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I think it would be a project that wasn’t so much in the public limelight, but had a very big impact on the way the industry works in our technical discipline. A number of years ago we worked on developing a groundbreaking new software technology for aerodynamics simulations, which gave us a significant advantage in accuracy and flexibility. People thought it couldn’t be done, so when we went public with it, it took the entire industry by surprise, because we showed that it was in fact possible, and we were the first team to achieve this globally. Aerodynamic innovation has…
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Consumer brands and ecommerce platforms are building inventories and ramping up marketing efforts in tier-2, -3 and -4 cities that they expect will drive sales growth in the July September and October-December festive quarters. Ecommerce platforms Amazon, Meesho and Flipkart are adding new delivery stations for nonmetro cities ahead of the festive season, which is also the peak shopping season in India. Lifestyle, beauty and fashion companies like Titan and Nykaa, and smartphone and other consumer electronics makers also said they are doubling down on smaller cities and towns. Beauty and fashion platform Nykaa is “creating deep partnerships” with regional…
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Online reviews have become one of the most powerful influences on a prospective customer’s decision to trust or skip a brand. According to a study conducted by BrightLocal, up to 96% of consumers read reviews before making a purchase. Among dozens of review platforms out there, Trustpilot and Google Reviews stand out as two of the most widely used, highly visible, and business-impacting tools. Both platforms are trusted by consumers and marketers alike, but they operate differently, serve different goals, and create very different outcomes for brands. That’s exactly why this comparison matters. Whether you’re managing a growing startup, a…
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Fresh registrations of companies rose 8.3% in June from a year before and those of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) jumped 18.4%, as investors continued to bet on India’s strong longer-term economic growth and consumption outlook. As many as 16,654 companies, including overseas entities, were incorporated in June, against 15,375 a year earlier, showed the latest corporate affairs ministry data. With this, company registrations rose for a sixth straight month through June. However, the pace of increase in incorporations in June eased from 29% in May and almost 50% in April, which were, of course, aided by a favourable base effect.…
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The CDC says cases have reached nearly 1,300, the most since 1992.
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Fish, especially cod, is a go-to food in the UK, and there is a way to bake it that makes it taste delicious. White fish, such as cod, is a popular choice because it is diverse. You can season and baste it in many things, making it as spicy or as flavourful as you want. While it is already a flavourful fish, it is made even better when we add certain herbs and spices. One expert has shared her recipe for the best oven-baked cod that is ready in just 15 minutes. Chef Rasa Malaysia shared her top recipe for…
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And “the best is yet to come as X enters a new chapter” with xAI, Yaccarino said. Grok cites “growing tensions” between Musk and CEO It’s unclear how Yaccarino’s departure could influence X advertisers who may have had more confidence in the platform with her at the helm. Eventually, Musk commented on Yaccarino’s announcement, thanking her for her contributions but saying little else about her departure. Separately, he responded to Thierry Breton, former European Union commissioner for the internal market, who joked that “Europe’s got talent” if Musk “needs help.” The X owner, who previously traded barbs with Breton over…
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Mark Fish, VP and GM of Digital Lab Solutions, Thermo Fisher discusses the importance of making automation more accessible for labs across industries with the next generation of innovation. What specific routine tasks are most targeted for automation in current lab environments? It’s an unfortunate truth, confirmed through a lot of research, that scientists spend a lot of time on activities that are not helping drive their scientific or business outcomes. This includes repetitive manual laboratory processes like pipetting, weighing or preparing samples, transcription and checking of records from paper to computer systems, searching for and wrangling data for reports and…
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As part of the agreement, Google will train 100,000 civil servants working across the public sector in using AI and other digital services through its Google Cloud Training Programme by 2030, in support of the government’s goal to have one in 10 civil servants working in tech roles by the same date. Furthermore, Google Cloud will be tasked with creating a cross-government cyber security platform that will monitor and respond to looming cyber security threats facing the public sector at large. “It’s an agreement that recognises our value…as a huge client of their organisation, and how important their technology is…
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JLR has revealed a bold new logo for the Range Rover brand, as it prepares to launch the luxury SUV marque’s first electric model later this year. Appearing in a recent presentation to investors, the new emblem – featuring a pair of Rs in the brand’s trademark minimalist, wide-set font – is the first designed for Range Rover since it launched its original car in 1970. JLR told Autocar, however, that the new badge is not intended to replace the spelled-out ‘Range Rover’ script that has adorned the front and rear of each Range Rover model since the brand’s launch. “The Range Rover Motif has…
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Hospitality chain Oberoi Hotels & Resorts said on Tuesday that it has once again demonstrated its ‘global leadership’ in the luxury hospitality space with multiple accolades in the Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards 2025- one of the most coveted and respected awards in the global travel industry. The chain said it ranked number two among the Best Hotel Brands in the World, reaffirming its position as a ‘standard-bearer’ for ‘excellence’ and ‘authenticity’ in service. The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers have been voted number one River Cruisers in the World. “This achievement is particularly noteworthy as The Oberoi Group…
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India will discuss the impact of U.S. tariff on copper, mines minister Kishan Reddy said at an event in New Delhi on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on copper imports, expanding his administration’s aggressive trade measures already in place on steel and aluminium. “Today we’re doing copper. I believe the tariff on copper—we’re going to make it 50%,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The announcement sent global copper prices soaring by over 10%, although they later eased slightly, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The proposed tariff is expected to be implemented…
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Mary Berry has shared a plethora of recipes throughout her career, including quick and easy weeknight dinner options. She recently shared her panang chicken stir fry recipe, which contains lots of vegetables alongside rice and chicken. The recipe notes said: “Mary Berry’s super-easy chicken stir fry is a quick dinner solution for busy days. It contains a good hit of protein.” What’s more, it cooks in under 15 minutes, perfect for the family. How to make Mary Berry’s panang chicken stir fry recipe Ingredients: 225g long-grain rice Two tablespoons of olive oil Two chicken breasts, cut into very thin strips…
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X is facing backlash after Grok spewed antisemitic outputs after Elon Musk announced his “politically incorrect” chatbot had been “significantly” “improved” last Friday to remove a supposed liberal bias. Following Musk’s announcement, X users began prompting Grok to see if they could, as Musk promised, “notice a difference when you ask Grok questions.” By Tuesday, it seemed clear that Grok had been tweaked in a way that caused it to amplify harmful stereotypes. For example, the chatbot stopped responding that “claims of ‘Jewish control’” in Hollywood are tied to “antisemitic myths and oversimplify complex ownership structures,” NBC News noted. Instead,…
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Almac Clinical Services, part of the Almac Group, has completed a multi-million-pound investment to enhance cold chain capabilities at its global headquarters in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. This strategic investment includes the completion of a purpose-built Ultra-Low Temperature facility which has tripled Almac Clinical Services’ -15°C to -25°C secondary packaging capabilities and doubled ultra-low temperature storage capacity (-60°C to -80°C) in Craigavon. This investment is part of Almac’s global ongoing programme to expand Ultra-Low capabilities, including North Carolina and Singapore facilities which have already been completed. Almac has also expanded its cold chain packaging capabilities and increased capacity by more than…
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Aston Martin has revealed the Vantage S, the third-generation sports car’s most track-focused incarnation to date. It is the first time the S suffix has adorned a Vantage since 2018, and the new model follows the recently revealed DBX S as Aston brings back the badge for its highest-performing models. While the 671bhp Vantage S is the most powerful series-production version of Aston’s entry-level sports car yet (disregarding the extremely limited V12 Vantage of 2022), attention has been focused specifically on making it as quick as possible on track. To that end, engineers have worked to increase cornering speed and…
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Global beauty brands are finding increasing space on premium store shelves as demand rises in India. That’s reflected in the post-pandemic surge in imports of skincare and cosmetics. Import of makeup and skincare products rose to $171.9 million in FY25, from $80.9 million in FY20, according to data from the ministry of commerce and industry. The list includes lip and eye makeup, face creams and moisturising lotions. Shoppers Stop, which manages brands such as Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Bobbi Brown, Mac and Clinique in India, said the beauty market has been driven by the entry of hundreds of international brands that…
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The average cost of a home-cooked vegetarian thali fell by 8% year-on-year in June, due to a sharp drop in vegetable prices, Crisil said in a report on Tuesday. Similarly, the cost of a non-vegetarian thali declined by 6% thanks to lower broiler chicken prices, which account for nearly half of a thali’s cost. The rating agency however expects thali costs to rise in the coming months due to an increase in vegetable prices, triggered by seasonal changes. Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have damaged harvest-ready vegetables like tomatoes, impacting prices, in the past several days. “The cost of…
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I ate at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub — there’s one thing I wish I’d known before going (Image: Steffan Rhys/Jeremy Clarkson) I love Clarkson’s Farm, which initially came very much as a shock to me, given I’m one of those people whose default starting position on anything popular is to dislike it. But the Amazon Prime Video series is a joy. It’s funny, sad, entertaining and informative but I think what I love the most is how passionate the show’s biggest star is about farming and all the highs and lows that come it. There have been four series of Clarkson’s…
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Where trucks congregate There’s also a policy tool called indirect source rules, or ISR. The rules are called “indirect” because they don’t regulate the vehicles themselves, but the facilities that attract emissions-heavy traffic, like large warehouses, ports, or rail yards. The rules hold the facilities owners or operators responsible for reducing or offsetting the pollution from their profitable traffic. Studies show that the pollution from these trucks often ends up in nearby neighborhoods, which are disproportionately lower-income and communities of color. California is currently the only state enforcing ISRs. In Southern California, large warehouses must take steps to reduce the…
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Teknomek has added the Hupfer Easy Rider shelving system to its product portfolio, designed to solve one of the biggest challenges for organisations working in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or SSD sectors: lack of storage space. Teknomek, known as a UK’s manufacturers of hygienic furniture and equipment, recently became the UK distributor of Hupfer equipment. Typically, half of any storage room is taken up by access space, because fixed walkways are needed between shelving racks to allow staff members to reach the shelves. The Easy Rider system takes away this need for fixed walkways, using mobile shelving racks housed on ball-bearing runners. Operatives simply slide…
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#saleseguide ☀️ Thinking of selling this summer? With bright days, blooming gardens and buyers eager to move before autumn, summer is the perfect time to put your home on the market. But making the most of the season takes the right strategy. Our free guide is packed with practical tips on how to prepare your […]
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Private sector buyers of IT and services face higher costs from new tariffs levied by the US. Meanwhile, possible retaliation by other countries and trading blocs, especially China and the European Union (EU), make the outlook even more uncertain. However, the private sector has opportunities to reduce or delay the impact of tariffs that IT buyers in the public sector lack. Public sector CIO room for manoeuvre is limited by budget constraints, the need to deliver projects within fixed timescales driven by electoral cycles and the essential nature of their services. Private sector organisations, meanwhile, can increase prices or…
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Ineos will sell the extreme portal-axled version of the Grenadier 4×4 shown at last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, with prices starting at €170,000 (£147,000). Called the Grenadier Trialmaster X Letech, it can be had as both an SUV and a pick-up, with a choice of BMW-supplied 3.0-litre straight sixes powered by petrol or diesel. Built by German firm Letech, it replaces the regular Grenadier’s coil suspension with a new portal-axle design with five reinforced links at its front and rear ends, and offset wheel hubs. Combined with a set of 18in Hutchinson Industries beadlock wheels and 37in BFGoodrich tyres, this…
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The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on Tuesday announced that the construction of a bridge over the Daman Ganga River in Gujarat’s Valsad district as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has been completed. This is the 16th river bridge to be completed for the project, out of a total of 21 planned in Gujarat. With the completion of the Daman Ganga river bridge, all five river bridges in Valsad district for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project are now finished. Across the entire corridor, 25 river bridges are being constructed. The bullet train corridor stretches approximately 56…
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calculate severance for 10 years service Ontario How to calculate severance for 10 years service Ontario manually is a question many employees ask when trying to understand their rights after being terminated. Knowing how to estimate your severance pay without relying solely on your employer’s offer can give you a better sense of whether the package is fair. In Ontario, severance can be calculated under two systems: the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and common law. Both provide different results, with common law typically offering much more generous compensation. To start, under the ESA, employees are entitled to two separate components…
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India could soon finalise a bilateral trade deal with Washington as US President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on countries by issuing formal tariff notices, reported PTI, citing think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) as saying, on Tuesday. “Trump’s model isn’t a free trade agreement, it’s a YATRA — Yielding to American Tariff Retaliation Agreement,” PTI quoted GTRI statement, referring to the US President’s hardline approach. The US has now pushed the deadline for finalising trade agreements from July 9 to August 1, offering countries a three-week extension before sweeping country-specific tariffs come into effect. The broader trade move began…
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It seeks information on employees who quit or faced discipline during the Biden administration for refusing to execute DEI orders, according to an email obtained by POLITICO.
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Whilst making ice cream may sound difficult, it can actually be very simple. What’s more, making it from scratch is super versatile, and you can practically make it with any fruit you have left in your fridge. This recipe from Good Food requires no fancy equipment, and it freezes in as little as one hour. The notes said: “Zingy, tangy and creamy. The perfect finish for any dinner party.” The recipe serves four people, is super easy to make and is prepped in just 10 minutes. How to make lemon ice cream Ingredients: Two lemons 150g caster sugar 300ml double…
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The 1,200 MHz between 5.925 and 7.125 GHz was allocated to Wi-Fi in April 2020 under then-FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. The Pai-led FCC rejected the mobile industry’s requests to use the band for cellular networks, saying that making the entire 6 GHz available to Wi-Fi on an unlicensed basis would promote “more efficient and productive use of the spectrum” by helping Wi-Fi speeds keep up with rising home Internet speeds. Pai is now CEO of the CTIA, the major lobby group representing mobile carriers who want access to the 6 GHz band. Pai hailed the new law’s passage in a…
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Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, a specialist in precision instruments and inspection solutions, will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food and pharmaceutical manufacturers inspect every product with confidence, protect their brand and productivity and comply with industry standards. Three advanced systems will be demonstrated live on Stand C84, supporting quality control, waste reduction and operational efficiency. Live demonstrations will feature: X52 X-ray Inspection System Offering precise, complete and ultimate…
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BMW Vision Driving Experience Four motors, five downforce-producing fans and 13,269lb ft of torque: the Vision Driving Experience is BMW’s manifesto for driving enjoyment in the electric age. The firm’s performance machines will still be rear-biased, for example, and they will use control electronics that can respond 10 times more quickly than those fitted to previous-generation M cars. This car will make its first UK appearance at the Festival of Speed. Everything you need to know about the BMW Vision Driving Experience Denza B5 BYD’s premium offshoot is going after the Land Rover Defender with the new B5, a body-on-frame…
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Kolkata: As the deadline for submitting applications for the electronics component manufacturing scheme draws near, home-grown contract manufacturers such as Dixon Technologies, Amber Enterprises, PG Electroplast, Epack Durable, Micromax’s Bhagwati Products and Optiemus are finalising most of their proposals with South Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese companies as equity partners, CEOs of these Indian firms said. This development is significant as China was the largest sourcing market for products and parts, as well as partnerships and JVs till now. Their decision stems from India’s tough stand against Chinese FDI, which needs multi-ministerial nod under Press Note 3 norms. The move could…
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If you’re a marketer, you already know that social media never sits still. Just when you’ve nailed your strategy, a new algorithm tweak, ad format, or platform feature drops, and suddenly, it’s time to pivot again. That’s precisely why we put this blog together. We’ve tracked all the biggest social media updates month by month in 2025, across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Threads, and more—so you don’t have to dig through endless changelogs or newsfeeds. Whether you’re managing organic content, running paid campaigns, or building a community, these updates will help you stay ahead of…
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India plans to mandate the purchase of green-rated steel for eight years in all central government projects and centrally-sponsored schemes from FY28, people aware of the development said. The steel ministry has prepared a draft cabinet note on the proposal, a government official said. For a 3-star rated steel, a minimum 20% procurement is likely to be mandated, while for a 4-star rated steel, the requirement could be 5%. For 5-star rated steel, minimum 1% requirement could be mandated, one of the persons said. The move is being deliberated as a measure to drive demand for green steel in public…
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They say the decision “erodes trust” by pitting providers against federal recommendations that aren’t grounded in evidence.
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If your pots and pans need a refresh but you don’t want to spend a fortune, Amazon has slashed the price of the Tefal Induction Non‑Stick Coating 5‑Piece Cookware Set by 55%, from £150 to just £66.99, in the summer Prime sale. This makes it one of the most generous Prime Day deals we’ve seen in the kitchen category – and it’s already live. Tefal is a brand that’s built a solid reputation for reliability and everyday performance, and this five-piece bundle ticks a lot of boxes. Included in the set are three saucepans (16cm, 18cm and 20cm), each with a tempered glass lid, plus two…
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“Even if Beijing would choose to overlook the recent tariff hikes and ratcheting up of US export controls on chip technologies, they still wouldn’t grant export licenses for the algorithms,” Capri said. US version of TikTok may be buggy Trump claims that he has found US buyers for TikTok, which Bloomberg reported is believed to be the same group behind the prior stalled deal, including Oracle, Blackstone Inc., and the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. If a sale is approved, a new US version of TikTok would roll out on September 5, The Information reported. All US-based TikTok users would…
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Ellen Varelas, founder & CEO of LectureLinx, a global provider of innovative compliance technology and services solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry discusses the importance of compliance in the pharma industry. Only a few years ago, compliance was the undisputed top priority in the pharmaceutical industry – regardless of cost. Companies operated under the principle that regulatory adherence was paramount, sparing no expense to ensure robust compliance programs. But today, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Now, organisations are asking a new question: “How can we maintain compliance while aggressively reducing costs?” And therein lies the collision. The industry at a crossroads Last…
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Zopa will tap into the tech ecosystem in Manchester through a regional office that could eventually house 500 staff. The announcement comes days after the launch of the challenger bank’s current account, known as Biscuit. Zopa currently has around 900 staff, mainly based in London, a third of whom are technologists, including engineers and data scientists. The central Manchester centre will immediately add 50 people to its ranks, including software engineers. The bank said the location of the new office, which could open as early as next month, was selected due to the Manchester’s “thriving tech ecosystem, strong financial…
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The Lamborghini Urus will continue as a plug-in hybrid for its next generation after the electric variant was pushed back to the middle of the next decade, CEO Stephan Winkelmann has told Autocar. Winkelmann blamed the decision on the unpredictability of ever-changing regulations – something that may also delay the arrival of the car maker’s first EV, a production version of the Lanzador concept that is due to be launched in 2029. The Urus, Lamborghini’s best-selling model, was due to go fully electric for its next generation before the end of the decade – a plan announced when the Urus…
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday criticised the notification by Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) that will allow homeopaths to prescribe modern medicines after completing a six-month course in pharmacology. This came on the back of Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) notification of June 30, which mentioned that the state Medical Education and Drugs department has given permission to start a Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) for homeopathy practitioners to practice in modern medicine. “This is absolutely wrong and we are against it as it will ‘hoodwink’ patients and dilute modern medical practices. Currently, the matter is subjudice, with a…
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India and the US are nearing a mini trade deal with politically and economically sensitive sectors of dairy and agriculture likely to be excluded from the pact, officials said. “The deal is in its conclusion phase,” said an official. “Most issues related to agri may be discussed later. As of now, they seem to be out of the ambit of this phase of the deal,” the official said, adding that the agreement could be announced in the next two days. The interim deal would only cover trade in goods, a second official said. The official noted that the two sides…
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For perfect rice, this Jamie Oliver ‘foolproof’ recipe will ensure you get a delicious, fluffy result every time. The expert cook has also added some top tips to add exciting flavours to your soft, light rice, once you’ve perfected the result – soon you’ll be cooking it like a pro. It takes just 25 minutes for this rice side to be ready – and when you get it right, light and fluffy rice really is an ideal accompaniment to many other dishes. Whether you’re cooking meat, fish, chicken, vegetarian or vegan dishes – rice complements all of these. Rice goes…
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In a sudden reversal, Canada has caved and will remove its digital services tax after trade talks with the US suddenly fell apart this weekend. Blocked just hours before taking effect, the controversial digital services tax (DST) would have charged big US tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta a 3 percent tax on all digital services revenue earned from Canadian users. Frustrating US tech giants, Canada also sought to collect retroactive taxes dating back to 2022. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump claimed the tax was a “direct and blatant attack” on US tech companies and terminated the trade…
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Atlas Copco has expanded its oil-free compressor range, including models specifically designed to meet the stringent air purity and reliability demands of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The latest additions include the ZR/ZT 30-55 FLX dual-speed rotary tooth compressors, the ZR/ZT 30-50 VSD+ rotary tooth compressors, the robust ZT 200-355 VSD+ and the ZR 200 – 315 VSD STD rotary screw compressors. All of these compressor ranges offer substantial total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits, addressing the specific requirements of industries that demand stringent air purity standards. The ZR/ZT 30-55 FLX compressors are the first dual-speed oil-free compressors. They achieve “exceptional” efficiency…
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Mayländer’s three laps are a breathtaking display of on-limit control, interspersed with savage acceleration and ferocious braking. Commitment like this is essential when there are 20 F1 cars looming in his rear-view mirror, he says: “Especially when there’s debris on the track, the drivers don’t always know and maybe get frustrated because I’m holding them back. I try not to, but safety comes first.” Back at the garage, he describes how, on race day, he and long-serving co-driver, Richard Darker, will have been strapped into their Vantage at the pit exit with the engine running for at least 10 minutes…
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Indians submitted themselves to 1.29 million beauty and cosmetic treatments in 2024, according to the US based International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), prompting some experts to call for stringent safety protocols to protect people from harm during Botox treatments and socalled vampire facelifts. The ISAPS listed procedures such as “brow lift, dimple creation, scar revision and facial bone contouring” in its report. Non-surgical procedures such as “injectables and facial rejuvenation” alone touched 610,000 in India, the data showed, a 7% increase over the previous year. It said the total number cited, 1.29 million, was a record for India,…
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New Delhi: The Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) has urged the finance ministry to move it to the 5% slab from 18% under the GST for employment services, arguing that this will help create more formal employment in the country and enhance the staffing industry’s competitiveness. “The reduction to 5% GST could stimulate demand, potentially increasing the workforce to 15-20 million within a few years, formalising more jobs and aligning with national employment goals,” the ISF said in a representation to the minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary, a member of the GST Council, during their meeting last week. ET…
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Ramsay begins with six cold eggs cracked into a deep saucepan, followed by three small knobs of butter. He said it is important to maintain gentle heat and constant motion. Using a rubber spatula, he stirs the mixture continuously while alternating the pan on and off high heat. This process of 30 seconds on, then 10 seconds off is repeated over about three minutes. “The trick is to bring the gas up high and then start cooking the eggs very gently,” Ramsay said in a cooking demonstration. “Every time I stir, I’m cleaning the bottom of the pan.” Only once…
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could determine whether Internet service providers must terminate users who are accused of copyright infringement. In a list of orders released today, the court granted a petition filed by cable company Cox. The ISP, which was sued by Sony Music Entertainment, is trying to overturn a ruling that it is liable for copyright infringement because it failed to terminate users accused of piracy. Music companies want ISPs to disconnect users whose IP addresses are repeatedly connected to torrent downloads. “We are pleased the US Supreme Court has decided to address…
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Alphalyse, a Danish contract research organisation (CRO) that has developed GMPvalidated liquidchromatography massspectrometry (LCMS) assays for hostcellprotein (HCP) impurity testing in biologic drugs, has announced that Fidelio Capital has acquired a majority stake in the company. Alphalyse’s founders will retain a significant shareholding, establishing an ambitious partnership aimed at expanding capacity, accelerating international growth, and establishing Alphalyse as the global reference in biologic HCP impurity analysis. Thomas Kofoed, PhD, cofounder & CEO, Alphalyse said: “Demand for precise insights into HCP impurities is growing quickly as biologics pipelines continue to expand. Fidelio’s operational expertise and global network will allow us to increase our…
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#Propertyperspective #landlordlordnews Welcome to episode 31 of our sofa chat – Property Perspective. We delve into various topics and insights for Lancaster and Morecambe landlords. Rent is an integral part of the lettings process but knowing when to increase rents and by how much comes down to lots of factors. Josh and Michelle have a […]
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In sport, winning often cures everything, and the mood in the team has lifted as McLaren has started to win regularly. Thynne says success helps “drive the team forward”, but he adds that it’s important everyone understands they can’t rest on their laurels. “F1 is an extremely complex sport and things can go wrong,” he says. “When you’re celebrating success you still have to push reliability, push performance and push every opportunity to score points. “You have to be humble, but ultimately working in F1 is a privilege because you’re at the pinnacle of motorsport. You can never expect an outcome:…
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In an effort to reduce water loss and generate renewable energy, the Delhi government is planning to repair a 17-km section of Munak canal and cover it with solar panels, water minister Parvesh Verma said on Sunday. The Munak canal has two main branches, the Delhi Sub-Branch (DSB) and the Carrier Lined Channel (CLC), that are suffering from significant leakage and inefficiency. In a first-of-its-kind move, the DSB, a raw water stream starting from Haryana and merging with the Munak canal, will be covered with solar panels. A feasibility study is being carried out by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).…
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India needs an average nominal GDP growth rate of 10 per cent annually to achieve the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, CII President Rajiv Memani said. Nominal GDP is the total value of goods and services produced in a country, measured using current market prices, without adjusting for inflation, unlike real GDP. “India would require an average about 10 per cent nominal growth to achieve the Viksit Bharat vision,” Memani told PTI. In an interview to PTI, the newly-appointed president of the industry lobby observed that the interim trade pact between India and the US, expected to be…
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There’s nothing tastier or rewarding than making homemade jams, especially strawberry jam in the summer. Homemade recipes offer better flavour, better ingredients, and more control over the sugar content. Whilst many people may think it’s super tricky to make jam, it’s actually very easy, provided you don’t take your eyes off the saucepan for half an hour. I’ve made lots of jams over the years, and some of them have turned out perfectly, whilst others are too runny. However, using Silver Spoon sugar, which contains pectin to help the jam set, has always been foolproof for me. You can use…
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AI companies must buy in For Cloudflare’s plan to work, AI companies must sign up, too. However, while some AI companies may not see the incentive, Cloudflare has confirmed that it has partnered with AI companies on the initiative, which may benefit from having a simple interface to negotiate with content creators. Cloudflare suggested its AI partners benefit from “long-term collaboration” with creators whose updated content will help AI products stay relevant. They also can stop wasting money scraping poor quality data sources, a Cloudflare blog said. “Without ongoing contributions from content creators, AI systems risk becoming outdated, biased, or…
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Recently, Kolhapuri chappals made global headlines when Italian luxury brand Prada released a pair of sandals that closely resembled the traditional Kolhapuri design — but priced them at several hundred dollars. This sparked a controversy, with many labelling it cultural appropriation and criticising the brand for the lack of acknowledgement of the artisans or the original craft. While Prada did not directly claim inspiration from Kolhapuris, the visual similarity was enough to reignite discussions around intellectual property rights, artisan recognition, and the importance of preserving traditional crafts. Kolhapuri chappals are a symbol of India’s rich artisanal heritage, with a history…
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Rommelag has successfully achieved the “Ready” level certification in Körber’s PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce program. This certification confirms the compatibility of Rommelag’s aseptic filling machines with Körber’s PAS-X MES interface standards, enabling “simplified, faster integration” for pharmaceutical manufacturers. With the PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce program, Körber’s Business Area Pharma offers a standardised approach to connect systems and equipment to its PAS-X MES. Rommelag’s newly certified “Ready” interface helps reduce custom engineering efforts and accelerates time-to-operation for customers looking to integrate Rommelag’s filling machines into digital manufacturing environments running PAS-X MES. “This certification is a very useful step towards…
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In short, the GTI goes down the road competently and dependably. But then so does a regular Golf. If anything, the less racy version does it with more fluidity and more progression, along with more feel from its slower steering. And if it weren’t for non-switchable ESC, it would do it with more throttle-adjustability. If involvement ranks higher on your list of priorities than grip and raw speed, a Golf 1.5 TSI is more fun. And on adaptive dampers and smaller wheels, it’s naturally more comfortable, too. Track notes Where the lower-rung Golf would definitely struggle, however, is on track.…
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Kolkata: Smartphones may have sizzled their way to become the country’s largest exported goods in the last fiscal year, but Indiamade daily use consumer goods such as biscuits, noodles, packaged gram flour, soaps and shampoos are also rapidly making inroads into global shelves. Top fast-moving consumer goods companies like Hindustan Unilever (HUL), ITC, Marico, Godrej Consumer Products, Dabur and AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) have reported faster growth in their export revenue compared with local sales in the past two fiscal years. While international business accounts for only 3% of the turnover for some like HUL due to their…
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India’s decision to reserve its rights to impose retaliatory duties on the US over imposition of tariffs on auto parts is a procedural move under the WTO agreement on safeguards and it will not affect ongoing negotiations on the proposed trade pact between the two countries, an official said. India on Friday proposed imposing retaliatory duties under the WTO (World Trade Organisation) norms against the US over American tariffs on imports of the country’s auto parts in the name of safeguard measures. The proposed suspension of concessions or other obligations would take the form of an increase in tariffs on…
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A simple method for cooking broccoli produces “quick, easy, flavourful” results – and it doesn’t involve boiling. Lisa Todd, creator of food and lifestyle blog An Appetising Life, shares all kinds of recipes to help make sure your homecooked meals are as tasty as possible. In a video on the blog’s YouTube channel, Lisa shared her recipe for sautéed broccoli, comparing it to the disappointing results you can get when you boil the green vegetable. Introducing the method, she said: “Think back to when you were a kid and your mum or dad made your broccoli, and it was just…
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An early evaluation shows the administration’s planned energy policies would result in the drilling of 50,000 new oil wells every year for the next few years, he said, adding that it “ensures the continuation of land devastation… the poisoning of soil and groundwater due to fossil fuels and the continuation of gas blowouts and fires.” There is nothing beneficial about the tax, he said, “only guaranteed misery.” An analysis by the Rhodium Group, and energy policy research institute, projected that the Republican regime’s proposed energy policies would result in about 4 billion tons more greenhouse gas emissions than a continuation…
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PHARMASEAL, provider of the Engility Trial Management Platform consisting of a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) CTMS and Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), has announced a Technology Integration Partnership with Viedoc, a specialist in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) and eClinical technologies. This collaboration integrates PHARMASEAL’s advanced CTMS platform with Viedoc’s EDC capabilities, including its flagship product Viedoc Clinic, to deliver a more integrated solution for life science companies managing clinical trials worldwide. Together, PHARMASEAL and Viedoc offer life sciences organisations a unified, cloud-based ecosystem to simplify trial oversight, accelerate study timelines, and improve data quality while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational…
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“Dad was always looking forward. He saw what other companies were doing and wanted to raise Lotus’s game,” he replies. “We had gone from the Elan to the Esprit, but this extraordinary car still had (the Elan’s) handling characteristics… so you had your foot in both camps.” Wandering around the gathered Esprits gives you a measure of how Lotus sweated the model for all it was worth with, by my reckoning, 22 derivatives produced during its life – possibly even more. As well as the S1s, all the models from different designers are represented – X180 (Peter Stevens), S4 (Julian…
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Realty developer Whiteland corporation has awarded Rs 2000 crore construction contracts to Kalpataru Projects International Ltd and Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd. The contract has been awarded for the development of Westin Residences at Sector 103, Dwarka Expressway in Gurgaon. The total construction value of the project stands is Rs 4,000 crore. “Having successfully executed over 300 projects across 75 countries, our legacy is built on trust, uncompromising construction standards, and operational excellence. We look forward to our association with Marriot International and Whiteland Corporation on this project,” said Shailendra Kumar Tripathi, Deputy Managing Director, Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. With a…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a renewed mandate for the New Development Bank (NDB), emphasising the need for greater agility, technological advancement, and efficiency in today’s fast-changing world. Observing that NDB has played an important role in reshaping the financial landscape for the global South, she said it has approved more than 100 projects and it has approved more than USD 35 billion in financing across member countries, including key Indian initiatives, like the metro rail, renewable energy and water management. NDB is not just a source of capital, it is a platform for shaping a more equitable…
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Eye doctors have urged people to start consuming specific foods if they want to boost their eye health and improve their vision. A specialist in eye surgery as well as comprehensive ophthalmology, the doctor Ninel Z Gregori, MD, looked at research that said certain colourful and vitamin-rich foods can be a game-changer. In research that she reviewed, it was revealed that adding foods to your daily diet which are rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein and zeaxanthin are a great way to boost eye health. The vitamins in what is known as the Mediterranean Diet are “essential for…
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Meanwhile, Clothoff continues to evolve, recently marketing a feature that Clothoff claims attracted more than a million users eager to make explicit videos out of a single picture. Clothoff denies it plans to use influencers Der Spiegel’s efforts to unmask the operators of Clothoff led the outlet to Eastern Europe, after reporters stumbled upon a “database accidentally left open on the Internet” that seemingly exposed “four central people behind the website.” This was “consistent,” Der Spiegel said, with a whistleblower claim that all Clothoff employees “work in countries that used to belong to the Soviet Union.” Additionally, Der Spiegel noted…
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What comes to mind when you think of modest clothing options in Kerala? Black abayas? Burqas? This may have been the scene a decade ago, but now, a number of modest clothing stores/boutiques have opened in the city, offering everything from full-sleeve denim gowns to oversized shirts and long skirts. “Five years ago, it was difficult to find good quality modest clothing apart from the usual abayas. But now, shopping has become easier with premium modest clothing being available locally. Additionally, there is inspiring global recognition for modest fashion through social media,” says Ayshas Baker, 28, an entrepreneur from Thrissur,…
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Sulzer has announced the launch of its new Scaba STA vertical agitator, a solution designed to deliver “excellent” reliability, sustainability, and total cost of ownership for industrial mixing applications. Building on decades of application expertise the Scaba STA agitator marks a strategic evolution in Sulzer’s portfolio, harmonising the best design features of the renowned SALOMIX and Scaba platforms into a single, high-performance vertical agitator. The hydraulic upgrade, combined with lower design costs, provides added customer value in the form of significant energy savings. Designed for the needs of process engineers and decision-makers who demand operational excellence, Scaba STA sets a new benchmark…
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Over the past five years, Lancaster’s rental market has seen steady growth. In 2020, the average monthly rent was £825. In 2025, it’s now £891—a rise of 8%. This growth, however, is smaller than what we’ve seen nationally. Across the UK, rents rose by 35%, from £1,331 to £1,803. In the North West, the average […]
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Fiat will begin production of the new 500 Hybrid in November – and the first official pictures reveal it has received an overhauled interior and a six-speed manual gearbox. More than 100,000 examples of the new model are expected to roll off production lines each year at the company’s Mirafiori plant in Turin. Both hatchback and cabrio models will be sold. The first images of non-camouflaged pre-production models show that it will look identical to the electric 500e except for a reworked front grille to feed more air to a petrol engine. That engine will be the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Firefly engine that powers the old 500 and Fiat Panda. The new Fiat adopts…
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India is in the process of holding consultations ahead of the formalisation of CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) 3 norms, scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2027. India currently caps average emissions of all passenger vehicles weighing less than 3,500 kg sold by each manufacturer at 113 gm of carbon dioxide per kilometre. This means that some models can have higher emissions if the manufacturer has fuel-efficient vehicles in its portfolio. A car’s CO2 emissions are directly proportional to the amount of fuel it consumes. Here is a look at the regulations followed globally across all major automotive…
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New Delhi: A Group of Ministers (GoM) on goods and services tax (GST) revenue analysis met Friday to discuss falling collections trends in some large states and measures to curb input credit frauds and fake invoices which has resulted in revenue loss worth Rs 2 lakh crore over years. The GoM, chaired by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, will meet again to decide detailed and technology based measures to curb fraudulent practices ahead of the next GST council meeting. “Chaired a meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST Revenue Analysis to review state-wise revenue trends and identify actionable…
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President Donald Trump has targeted undocumented immigrants, but the GOP bill will bar those who played by the rules from subsidized care, too.
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Avocados are known for their health benefits and creamy texture, making them one of the most popular food items in any household. Although they are easy to eat and can be used in a variety of nutritious meals, many people still find proper storage a challenge. Sometimes, just half an avocado is all we need, whether it’s for a slice of toast or topping a salad, and letting that precious green goodness go to waste is simply not an option. Experts from EatingWell suggested that storing the avocado with one of the vegetables will help it stay fresh for a…
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Payout to future presidential library Paramount told us that the settlement terms were proposed by a mediator and that it will pay $16 million, including plaintiffs’ fees and costs. That amount, minus the fees and costs, will be allocated to Trump’s future presidential library, Paramount said. Trump’s complaint sought at least $20 billion in damages. Paramount also said that “no amount will be paid directly or indirectly to President Trump or Rep. Jackson personally” and that the settlement will release Paramount from “all claims regarding any CBS reporting through the date of the settlement, including the Texas action and the…
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When Italian luxury house Prada recently unveiled its version of the Kolhapuri chappal, Indian social media was quick to react. Accusations of cultural appropriation and erasure followed, accompanied by demands for proper attribution and a wider call to “decolonise fashion”. But what if the cultural erasure didn’t start with Prada, or with the West? What if the deeper, older story is not just about colonial appropriation, but about caste-based appropriation from within? Beneath the Indian diaspora’s outrage lies a deeper, more uncomfortable truth: the issue isn’t just about what is being borrowed, but who gets to borrow and who doesn’t.…
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Martyn Williams, managing director of COPA-DATA UK discusses digitalisation of pharma and what’s holding firms back. If you’re working in the office today, look around. Peer over your laptop. How many of your colleagues are still clinging to paper-based processes? Clutching SOPs, annotating batch records, copying notes by hand? It’s not a dig. It’s a reflection of where the pharmaceutical industry still finds itself in 2025. According to a 2025 survey by the Pistoia Alliance, more than half of life sciences professionals say internal resistance to change is the number one barrier to transformation. I’ve seen it too – in…
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Celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Patrick Ta admits that he is constantly falling in and out of love with Los Angeles — the place he’s called home for the last 13 years. “[But] right now, I’m obsessed with Los Angeles,” says the San Diego native. “I feel like I am experiencing new friendship groups. For me, what makes a place magical are the people that you surround yourself with, and this entire beginning of almost summer has been the best networking and relationship building that I’ve ever had in Los Angeles. I feel like L.A. is exciting me again.” In…
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Coupé, Targa, cabriolet, pick-up – the Citroën C3 Pluriel was all of these things, and sometimes more. It was also close to being a concept car that you could actually buy, the ingenious flexibility of its bodywork just the kind of thing to be demonstrated by a group of fixed-grin models dancing to overloud music on a motor show press day. It wasn’t a pretty car, but there was something chubbily appealing in a shape lent extra glamour by the contrast-colour arc of its A-pillars, roof and D-pillars. The Pluriel’s headlights and tail-lights were pretty groovy for their day (2003,…
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Tata Steel received a demand notice from the Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, Odisha, seeking Rs 1,902.72 crore over an alleged shortfall in mineral dispatch from its Sukinda Chromite Block during the fourth year of its mining agreement, the company said in an exchange filing. The demand, issued on July 3, stems from a revised assessment based on the average sale price declared by the Indian Bureau of Mines. Authorities have invoked Rule 12A of the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydrocarbon Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016, and have moved to appropriate the company’s performance security. The shortfall reportedly occurred…
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Still treating LinkedIn like just another social platform? You might want to reconsider. With over 1.1 billion members worldwide, LinkedIn isn’t just for networking. Over 30% of US adults use LinkedIn – so this platform is a powerhouse for personal branding, lead generation, and B2B marketing. Source But the truth is that mere guesswork would not help grow your brand here. You would need more data. That’s where LinkedIn Analytics steps in. Whether you’re trying to build a personal brand, managing your company page, or handling multiple clients as an agency, LinkedIn analytics help you understand what’s working, what’s not,…
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The commerce ministry’s arm DGTR has initiated an anti-dumping probe into the import of polyethylene from Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE following a complaint by Chemicals and Petrochemicals Association of India. The applicant has alleged that the industry is impacted due to the dumped imports of Linear-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). It is primarily used in raw materials for the plastic processing industry to make a variety of products such as packaging films, profiles, wire and cable. According to the DGTR’s notification, the applicant has provided evidence with respect to the injury suffered by the domestic industry due to…
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A private chef has ignited a firestorm online after telling viewers they’ve been making rice all wrong – and revealing what she insists is the only way to get it right. Chef Mila Furman, known on TikTok as @girlandthekitchen, shared a video claiming people should cook rice just like pasta, then finish it with a generous dollop of butter. “I’m a private chef and I know you’re making your rice wrong,” she began confidently in her clip, which has clocked up almost seven million views. In her method, she advised filling a pot with plenty of water – without measuring…
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Before xAI got the permit, residents were stuck relying on infrequent thermal imaging to determine how many turbines appeared to be running without BACT. Now that xAI has secured the permit, the company will be required to “record the date, time, and durations of all startups, shutdowns, malfunctions, and tuning events” and “always minimize emissions including startup, shutdown, maintenance, and combustion tuning periods.” These records—which also document fuel usage, facility-wide emissions, and excess emissions—must be shared with the health department semiannually, with xAI’s first report due by December 31. Additionally, xAI must maintain five years of “monitoring, preventive, and maintenance…
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For Shantaram Narayan Sonavane, 50, from the Dhor community, the day begins early. By 7.30 a.m., he is at his tannery in Dhor gali (lane) in Ichalkaranji city, around 30 kilometres from Kolhapur in Maharashtra. It is at this time that he receives the animal hide from a government-approved slaughterhouse. The buffalo hide is steeped in a limestone slurry, called chunadi, for 10 days. Every day, he takes the hide out from the tank, works on it, and puts it back in the slurry. He can identify the freshest leather of just-culled cattle, distinguishing it from older, salt-dipped hide that loses its strength.…
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Temperature-controlled packaging specialist Hydropac has announced the appointment of Kimon Konakoglou as head of research & development, to support the company’s continued expansion of capabilities in the fast-growing pharmaceutical logistics sector. The move comes at a critical time for the pharmaceutical cold chain, with rising global demand for temperature-sensitive biologics, vaccines, and personalised medicines placing new pressures on packaging suppliers to deliver precise, reliable, and sustainable solutions. Hydropac is responding to this shift with significant investment in its people, product innovation, and operational infrastructure. Kimon boasts a Masters in Material Science and Engineering and was selected by Hydropac for his…
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The Honda 0 Series SUV concept is here – and it looks set to change its maker forever. Everything from its platform and body to the way it’s manufactured is brand new, and its on-board technology is totally unlike anything we’ve seen before – even from a company that has been making humanoid robots since 2000. That being said, this is an electric SUV that is trying to compete in a hugely crowded market space, therefore it has to be exceptional if it’s to win your attention. Join Jonathan Bryce by clicking on the video above as he talks you…
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Yum! Brands is reportedly mediating a merger between its Indian franchise partners, Devyani International Ltd (DIL) and Sapphire Foods India Ltd, potentially through a share swap. The move aims to create synergies amid slowing growth in the QSR sector, consolidating KFC and Pizza Hut operations under DIL, owned by RJ Corp.
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People move through Newark Liberty International Airport following a news conference by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the airport, where he announced the reopening of a major runway at the airport, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule on June 2, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Millions of travelers are expected to fly over the July 4 holiday period, but the outlook for the rest of the year still looks murky as airlines wrestle with too many flights and not enough demand. “The summer is on sale, which certainly implies lower fares,” Southwest Airlines CEO Bob…
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Still struggling to turn LinkedIn visibility into real business opportunities? You’re posting consistently, showing up with value, and even getting a few likes, but the engagement just isn’t translating into leads. The truth is, LinkedIn isn’t just about broadcasting content – it’s about starting conversations, building trust, and staying top-of-mind with the right people. So no, you’re not doing it wrong. But you might need to do it differently. In this blog, we’ve curated 20 powerful LinkedIn engagement hacks with real examples and tips to help you stop the scroll, spark interactions, and turn viewers into leads. Let’s get into…
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The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the employmentlinked incentive scheme (ELI), nearly a year after the government announced it in the 2024-25 budget. The scheme is projected to cost the exchequer Rs 99,446 crore. ET looks at the eligibility criteria and benefits to employees and employers under the scheme, which comes into effect on Aug 1. INCENTIVE TO FIRST-TIME EMPLOYEES All those who are newly employed with a salary up to `1 lakh per month, and enrolled with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), will get an incentive equal to a month’s wage, limited to `15,000, in two instalments at…
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The politics of the party have shifted, with more of the GOP base reliant on welfare programs. But policy hasn’t followed.
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With the hot weather still going strong and David Beckham spotted queueing for a scoop at the Anya Hindmarch Ice Cream Project, it’s clear the UK’s obsession with frozen treats is just getting going. But if £6 for a ketchup-flavoured scoop doesn’t appeal, the Cuisinart 2L Deluxe Ice Cream Maker might just be the smarter summer buy, especially now it’s available for less on Cuisinart’s website at £66.66, than Amazon, which (at the time of writing) is still the top RRP of £100. This particular ice cream maker is designed for ease, performance, and speed. It doesn’t contain any built-in…
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Separately, Trump v. Casa blocked the use of a national injunction against illegal activity. So, while the government’s actions have been determined to be illegal, Young can only protect the people who were parties to this suit. Anyone who lost a grant but wasn’t a member of any of the parties involved, or based in any of the states that sued, remains on their own. Those issues aside, the ruling largely focuses on whether the termination of grants violates the Administrative Procedures Act, which governs how the executive branch handles decision- and rule-making. Specifically, it requires that any decisions of…
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Kashmik Formulation, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company headquartered in Ahmedabad, has announced expansion plans aimed at increasing production capacity enhancing operational efficiencies through automation. The company has also set an ambitious revenue target of ₹100 crore for the financial year 2025–26, following a 100% year-on-year growth from ₹20 crore to ₹40 crore in FY24–25. Currently operating at full capacity with a daily output of 1 crore tablets, the company is planning to undertake a 50% capacity enhancement to scale up production to 1.5 crore tablets per day. An investment of approximately ₹20 crore will be allocated towards this expansion, with infrastructure development…
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Microsoft’s “harmful” cloud licensing practices need to be swiftly and directly remediated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to prevent irreparable harm being done to the UK cloud services market, a university law professor has warned. In a 36-page academic paper, Peter Whelan, a law professor at the University of Leeds, warns the UK competition watchdog that it risks missing an opportunity to quickly draw a close to Microsoft’s controversial cloud licensing practices if its provisional recommendations about how to address the matter are pursued. These recommendations, originally published in January 2025, said the CMA is considering taking a “targeted approach”…
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Kou Mariya hasn’t shown her work to her family. That’s because Mariya, not her real name, is living a dual identity, and to protect her privacy, only the most sacred of confidants — or business partners — can know her true persona. Mariya, to her more than 84,000 followers on YouTube, is a friendly, flirtatious vampire singer, as excited to chat about her digitized outfits and accessories as she is to sing a late ’90s pop song. She performs as an animated avatar using motion capture technology, which matches her facial expressions and body movements to the drawn figure. Mariya…
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Ariel has marked the 25th anniversary of its Atom spaceframe sports car with the new 4RR – the most powerful version yet. With its uprated Honda four-pot sending a huge 525bhp and 406lb ft to the rear axle, the new special edition is far more powerful than even the outrageous, 475bhp Atom V8 from 2011. Ariel has not quoted any performance figures, but the standard Atom 4R, on which the 4RR is based, has 400bhp and claims a 0-62mph time of just 2.7sec. The 4RR is expected to roughly match that car’s 680kg kerb weight, which would give a stunning power-to-weight…
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New Delhi: Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance on Thursday asserted that COVID-19 vaccines have been well-documented and rigorously tested according to regulatory standards, playing a crucial role in combating the pandemic. Without naming Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who linked COVID-19 vaccines with a spate of heart attack deaths in the state’s Hassan district, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) said, “Misinformation and distortion of facts endanger public health and undermine the trust built on science and patient care globally”. “During the COVID pandemic, vaccines played a crucial role, and India consistently supplied medicines and vaccines across the world. These vaccines have been well documented…
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India’s services sector enjoyed its strongest growth in ten months in June, fuelled by robust demand and cooling price pressures, a survey showed on Thursday. The HSBC final India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, climbed to 60.4 in June from 58.8 in May, but was a touch lower than a preliminary estimate of 60.7. The PMI threshold of 50.0 separates growth in activity from contraction. The new business sub-index – a key gauge of demand – rose sharply as companies benefited from sustained strength in the domestic market. This came alongside robust growth in export orders…
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The procedure was already being performed in the state following a lower court ruling.
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Garlic bread is the tastiest dinner side dish that goes perfectly with pasta, but sometimes it can be a little soggy and bland if you buy it from the supermarket. Frozen garlic bread is convenient, but since the herbs are not fresh it will lose a lot of its taste and not be as crispy as it should be. I have got into the habit of making homemade garlic butter as it takes less than five minutes to make, and you only need a handful of ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. I have also discovered that the…
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If AI note writers “generate initial drafts that represent a wider range of perspectives than a single human writer typically could, the quality of community deliberation is improved from the start,” the paper said. Future of AI notes Researchers imagine that once X’s testing is completed, AI note writers could not just aid in researching problematic posts flagged by human users, but also one day select posts predicted to go viral and stop misinformation from spreading faster than human reviewers could. Additional perks from this automated system, they suggested, would include X note raters quickly accessing more thorough research and…
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Shift Bioscience (Shift), a biotechnology company uncovering the biology of cell rejuvenation to develop new therapies for age driven diseases, has announced the results of a new study detailing an improved approach to ranking virtual cell models for gene discovery. The research describes the introduction of new metrics and baselines to assess model performance, providing an improved framework for development of more powerful virtual cell models. The new ranking system will also enable Shift to accelerate its rejuvenation target discovery pipeline. Virtual cell models trained using single-cell RNA (scRNA) datasets offer a powerful solution for large-scale screening of phenotypic changes brought…
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A cyber security incident at Australian airline Qantas originating through the compromise of a third-party contact centre is being tentatively linked to an ongoing campaign of cyber attacks orchestrated by the hacking collective known as Scattered Spider, which previously targeted British high street retailers in April and May. On Friday 27 June, analysts at Google Cloud’s Mandiant threat hunting unit said they were investigating more than one Scattered Spider cyber attack involving the aviation sector, as news spread of a cyber attack at US airline Hawaiian, and Canadian operator WestJet worked to contain another incident. Scattered Spider is known…
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The historic Griffith Park Pool, built in 1927 and once the largest aquatic facility in Los Angeles, has been dry since 2020. Now, as summer heats up, residents are learning that it won’t be filled again. Instead, the city is laying plans for a $28-million project to demolish it and build two smaller new pools and a splash pad in its place while reconstructing the two-story pool house next door. City officials say they hope to begin the project in summer 2026 and complete it in January 2028. But for now, the city’s Recreation and Parks Department website simply lists…
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When it comes to interior design, Renault’s recent efforts have moved far beyond the vaguely plasticky, grayscale creations of the not-so-distant past. The Scenic E-Tech is another example of the brand’s upward trajectory, with its blend of tactile materials and, in the case of our Iconic-grade car, some brighter hues that along with the panoramic roof bring a commendably bright and warm atmosphere. The halo feature of the cabin is that roof, which, claims Renault, is the first in a mass-market car that can be fully or partially opacified in segments, thanks to polymer dispersed liquid crystals. It can also…
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Mumbai | Kolkata: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is embarking on a restructuring exercise that aims to group all its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands, currently part of its retail ventures, into a new company so they get “specialised and focused attention”, besides drawing investors focused on this segment. The products are currently with Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), Reliance Retail Ltd (RRL) and Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL). The unit that’s going to house the FMCG brands is to be called New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (New RCPL) and will be a direct subsidiary of RIL, much like Jio Platforms…
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Constellation Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ estimates as beer demand slid and tariffs on aluminum weighed on its profitability. Still, the brewer reiterated its forecast for fiscal 2026, showing confidence that it can hit its financial targets despite the weaker-than-expected quarterly performance and higher duties. Shares of the company fell less than 1% in extended trading on Tuesday evening but rose 3% during morning trading on Wednesday after the company’s conference call. The stock has shed more than 20% of its value this year, fueled by concerns about how the higher duties imposed by…
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India needs to tread carefully in its trade negotiations with the United States, keeping in view the terms proposed under the latter’s trade deal with Vietnam, trade experts say. As per the new trade pact announced by President Donald Trump, the US will impose a flat 20% tariff, besides a 40% tariff on transshipped goods from Vietnam. Beyond a deviation from the previous commitments under the 2000 US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), where Vietnamese goods were subject to 2-10% tariffs, the new deal seeks to tax transshipped goods, which differs from the rules of origin on which tariffs or duty…
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Six Republicans said big cuts to the low-income health insurance program were unacceptable. Now they have to vote.
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It might sound like a no-brainer that most people who stop eating sugar will end up healthier as a result. But what exactly goes on inside our bodies once we stop supplying our bodies with sugar? Dr Saurabh Sethi claims that cutting out sugar will help the body in more ways than one. In addition to weight loss and a lower risk of developing tooth decay, he said that liver fat levels start to drop, helping heal fatty livers. He added: “Kidney function improves, especially if you are insulin-resistant or pre-diabetic. Inflammation in your arteries goes down, which can benefit…
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News orgs will soon start searching ChatGPT logs The clock is ticking, and so far, OpenAI has not provided any official updates since a June 5 blog post detailing which ChatGPT users will be affected. While it’s clear that OpenAI has been and will continue to retain mounds of data, it would be impossible for The New York Times or any news plaintiff to search through all that data. Instead, only a small sample of the data will likely be accessed, based on keywords that OpenAI and news plaintiffs agree on. That data will remain on OpenAI’s servers, where it…
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Rimzim Dadu with guests dressed in her designs at the launch of Rimzim Dadu store in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “Hyderabad understands my madness,” says Delhi-based designer Rimzim Dadu at the launch of her new flagship store in the city. Dressed in one of her own creations — a black sleeveless pantsuit paired with her signature blue metallic drape — Rimzim cuts a striking figure. The Hyderabad store is her first outside Delhi. Without too many elements A guest dressed in Rimzim Dadu’s design at the store launch | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The new mother, she welcomed…
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Nick Petschek, Kotter International discusses how market turbulence is taking a toll on the pharmaceutical industry. Shifting U.S. economic policy is stalling large pharma and biotech deals, causing leaders to push them down the line by months, if not whole quarters. Now more than ever, amid volatile and fast-changing market conditions, pharma leaders and their teams must be capable of swift and effective decision making — to identify and assess emerging opportunities and to pivot their strategy when market conditions demand it. This is easier said than done. Accelerating decision-making means acting authoritatively without forfeiting the essential balance between risk…
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Before you get started, cut the grass And make sure everything else is looking its very best too. Unlike Wimbledon, you don’t have to cut your lawn to precisely eight millimetres – but you get the idea. If you’re opening your property for viewings, ensure it’s well-presented. Patience is a must The longest-ever Wimbledon match […]
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Back in 2010, when I was working in IT in local government, shared services were hailed as a lifeline. Councils were facing unprecedented budget cuts, austerity was biting hard, and the subsidy for local government was evaporating. Shared services—where multiple public bodies pooled administrative functions like HR, payroll, finance, IT and procurement—seemed the perfect response. Scale promised to deliver efficiency, innovation, and resilience. The current context: austerity, inflation, crises The public spending landscape has shifted since 2010. First austerity, then Brexit and COVID, now cost-of-living and defence demands have squeezed resources. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed a 15% reduction in…
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The giant rainbow-colored headdress sitting atop a bison beckoned generations of Angelenos and other drivers heading into Nevada on the 15 Freeway. Sure, Las Vegas was only 40 minutes north, but at Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino, patrons could enjoy gaming, drinking, neon lights and entertainment without the Sin City prices and crowds. It’s an era that will soon end as Primm Valley Resorts — which operates Buffalo Bill’s on the desert strip known as Primm along the California-Nevada border — announced the resort’s imminent closure. “In order to deliver the best possible experience for today’s guest expectations, Buffalo Bill’s…
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Geely, the Chinese firm that owns LEVC, Lotus, Polestar and Volvo, is launching its eponymous car brand in the UK. The first model bound for UK showrooms will be the Geely EX5, an electric crossover pitched against the Skoda Elroq, Kia EV3 and Renault Megane. UK specifications have yet to be confirmed, but Geely said the EX5 has been assessed by Lotus Engineering to evaluate whether it requires retuning for European roads. Globally, the crossover is offered with a choice of 49.5kWh or 60.2kWh battery packs, with the latter yielding a range of up to 264 miles on the WLTP test cycle.…
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Trump’s Inauguration Day: What to expect Donald Trump’s second term as US President will begin with his inauguration on Monday. He plans to sign numerous executive orders and hold a campaign-style rally. Several foreign leaders are invited, and outgoing President Joe Biden will attend. The events are largely funded by Trump’s inauguration committee.
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Tourists and domestic visitors in the West End at Leicester Square outside the Greggs bakery which is known as the Mega Greggs on 28th July 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images U.K. high-street baker Greggs, famed for its sausage rolls and hot savoury bakes, warned on Wednesday that sales in June were hit by unusually hot weather in June. Shares of the bakery chain plunged around 15% on Wednesday after the company issued a trading update in which it said unseasonably hot weather in the U.K. had hit customer footfall and dented like-for-like…
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India’s palm oil imports soared to an 11-month high in June, driven by lower domestic inventories and a price discount to rivals soyoil and sunflower oil that encouraged refiners to ramp up purchases, according to five dealers. Higher palm oil imports by India, the world’s biggest buyer of vegetable oils, will help bring down stocks in top producers Indonesia and Malaysia and support benchmark Malaysian palm oil futures. Palm oil imports in June surged 61% month-on-month to 953,000 metric tons, the highest since July 2024, according to estimates from dealers. “Palm oil has been regaining lost market share since last…
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When it comes to cake choices there’s a whole plethora of options to choose from nowadays, leaving you literally spoilt for choice. But while unusual and exotic flavours can be enticing, sometimes you just can’t go wrong with a classic. Different flavours will come and go but a Victoria sponge cake continues to remain a firm British favourite, and while it may be simple, it is undeniably delicious. If you’re keen to get into baking at home then this cake is an ideal choice to get started, or if you just want to whip up a quick tasty treat. The…
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has decided to let prisons and jails keep charging high prices for calling services until at least 2027, delaying implementation of rate caps approved last year when the FCC had a Democratic majority. Carr’s office announced the change yesterday, saying it was needed because of “negative, unintended consequences stemming from the Commission’s 2024 decision on Incarcerated People’s Communications Services (IPCS)… As a result of this waiver decision, the FCC’s 2021 Order rate cap, site commission, and per-minute pricing rules will apply until April 1, 2027, unless the Commission sets an alternative date.” Commissioner Anna…
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PharmaForceIQ has announced a period of significant growth as it goes beyond omnichannel to optichannel campaign solutions. The company is the fastest growing independent provider of precision customer engagement technologies for the Life Science industry, and it has experienced a multifold increase in average contract value in the past year. In one client, the company expanded from a pilot campaign for one specialty brand to their entire specialty pharmaceutical portfolio in only 7 months. PharmaForceIQ also has a 100% client renewal rate – demonstrating that its data-driven strategies deliver unmatched efficiency and tangible results. Now, the company is moving beyond omnichannel…
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The Range Rover Sport SV has been made a permanent member of JLR’s model line-up. The super-SUV arrived in 2024 and was sold in limited numbers as part of Edition One and Edition Two batches. JLR has now added two variants to the Range Rover Sport line-up: a standard SV and a more hardcore SV Black edition. Both are powered by a BMW-derived 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8, putting out 626bhp and 553 lb ft of torque. In the standard SV, this is good for a 0-60mph time of just 3.8sec and all the way to a limited top speed of 165mph. The Black cuts the sprint time…
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Hindi film producers are increasingly seeking insurance protection against piracy-related losses, particularly for big-budget films, amid reports of significant piracy losses. However, insurers are hesitant to underwrite the risk, industry insiders said. The issue of piracy has come into focus following reports that producer Sajid Nadiadwala suffered estimated losses of ₹91 crore due to a leak of Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar, which was released in March. The film is insured for standard production and liability risks with New India Assurance, people aware of the matter said. However, losses due to unauthorised copying and distribution are not standard inclusions, they noted. “Studios…
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New Delhi: The government is planning to evaluate the performance of about 90 central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) in 2024-25 against the targets set for them, a senior official said, adding that the exercise will begin in October. The evaluation will start once the audited accounts of all the CPSEs are available, said the official, who did not wish to be identified. The administrative departments sign memorandums of understanding (MoU) with the CPSEs under their purview, setting key performance targets for them annually. Some of the CPSEs are, however, exempt from MoU signing. The proposed evaluation is aimed at ascertaining…
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If you have eggs in your kitchen, there’s one piece of advice you need to follow in hot weather. Keeping them at the right temperature is crucial to avoid illness and to make sure they’re safe to eat. With warm weather scorching the UK, you need to reevaluate where how you are storing certain food items to ensure they’re not going to create any issues for you – including eggs. These staples in many people’s kitchens should be kept in the fridge in hot temperatures, say experts. Chef’s Resource says: “Generally, fresh eggs should not be left at room temperature…
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Cruz blamed “outside interests” After the compromise fell apart, the Senate voted 99-1 for Blackburn’s amendment to remove the AI provision from the budget bill. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) cast the only vote against the amendment. “Cruz ultimately got behind Blackburn’s amendment early Tuesday, acknowledging that ‘many of my colleagues would prefer not to vote on this matter,'” according to The Hill. Cruz said the five-year moratorium had support from President Trump and “protected kids and protected the rights of creative artists, but outside interests opposed that deal.” However, Blackburn was quoted as saying that they “weren’t able to come…
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Kolhapuri chappals are a GI-tagged product | Photo Credit: ROY CHOWDHURY A Now that the Prada-Kolhapur chappal issue has been debated over a week, what is the real issue enraging Indians? India is home to approximately 3,000 indigenous crafts, and while this is something to be proud of, the hard truth is a majority of us fail to see their value. Several of our craft and textile traditions are fading, and artisans languishing due to the lack of Government support, public visibility, and buyers. This includes Kolhapuri artisans who are far from the limelight and even the news of the…
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India is the largest supplier of generic medicines globally, accounting for one in five generic drugs sold worldwide, and has earned the title “pharmacy of the world”. Dr. Jayashree Aiyar, chief scientific officer, Syngene International discusses. Building on this legacy of large-scale generic supply, India is now advancing into more complex areas of the pharmaceutical value chain, including drug discovery, development, and advanced manufacturing of complex biologics and advanced therapies. A key driver of this evolution is India’s rapidly growing Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) sector. While it currently accounts for just 2 to 3% of a $140…
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In this storage supplier profile, we look at NetApp, which made its name synonymous with the network-attached storage (NAS) “filer” for the first decade or two of its existence. And while revenues have trended upwards ever since, it has slipped in terms of storage array market share, with Chinese entrants Huawei and Lenovo overtaking it in the IDC rankings. More recently, it has diversified from its earlier NAS specialism, and now offers flash-powered block storage – all-flash SAN array (ASA) and all-flash FAS (AFF). It has also pivoted successfully to the cloud, and is the only storage supplier with…
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“They’re quite soft,” Page told Autocar, “and what we’ve related it to, actually, is an owl, in its soft feathers on the bottom. “I like to pick characters or animals to reference things, and what I looked at then was the peregrine falcon, which has a sharper, more edgy wing profile. We’ve taken away the tail feathers to give it that speed. It was about purifying and simplifying the wings.” Page added that he took inspiration from luxury watches in refreshing the look of the central B element: “Instead of just a flat surface, it’s got a glass piece and…
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Renewable energy solutions provider CleanMax and Toyota Tsusho India have joined hands to develop 300 megawatt capacity of renewable energy projects in India. The new partnership aims to leverage synergies between both companies to develop and operate renewable energy projects for Japanese corporates in India, CleanMax said in a statement. The companies aim to set up the capacity by 2028. The partnership will provide comprehensive green energy solutions tailored to each company’s needs, including rooftop solar projects, stand-alone ground-mount solar or wind projects, wind-solar hybrid projects and carbon credits. Kuldeep Jain, Founder & Managing Director, CleanMax, said, “The partnership…solidifies CleanMax’s…
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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is arguably India’s most significant tax reform. It has simplified compliance and administration by replacing multiple indirect tax levies within a single unified system, thus harmonising tax across states. Although this reform has made considerable strides in digital compliance, the GST system is now facing a critical challenge: a rising number of tax disputes and a growing backlog within the adjudication system, that is delaying dispute resolution. While Government has taken several notable measures, as GST completes eight years, it might be the opportune time to look at the evolution of the GST adjudication…
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When the hot weather hits, a pasta salad recipe is the perfect thing to cook, that is, of course, if you love tuna. Not only is this dish refreshing, but you can pack it with so many different types of vegetables to make a healthy and nutritious meal. Cooking expert Chelsea of Chelsea’s Messy Apron blog has the perfect tuna pasta salad recipe that cooks in 10 minutes and takes 30 minutes to prep. However, there is one slight twist with her recipe. While traditional tuna pasta salad recipes call for mayonnaise, Chelsea adds in a “secret ingredient” that “adds…
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Michael Calabrese of New America’s Open Technology Institute told Ars that 6 GHz and CBRS “are the most vulnerable non-federal bands for reallocation and auction.” While the spectrum for auctions is to come from frequencies between 1.3 and 10.5 GHz, much of that spectrum will be off-limits either because it’s specifically excluded or because it would be more difficult to reallocate. “About half the spectrum in that range is federal, and then the rest has already been auctioned for cellular mobile use or is assigned to other critical users such as aviation and satellites,” said Calabrese, who directs the Open Technology…
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Vetter, a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), celebrated the start of construction for its new clinical manufacturing site in Des Plaines with an official groundbreaking ceremony on 26th June. The independent pharmaceutical service provider received the building permit for the new site in April of this year. With an investment of approximately $285 million, this new facility underscores Vetter’s dedication to delivering high-quality services and drug products during early clinical development. “In the current economic climate, it is a positive sign to see an international company like Vetter making a significant investment to expand their footprint here in the…
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Hyundai will reveal a electric crossover, likely an electric alternative to the Bayon, in “the next few months” as it pushes to expand its EV offerings. Understood by Autocar to be twinned with sibling brand Kia’s incoming EV2, the crossover will plug the gap between the incoming Inster and the Kona Electric. This size, thought to be near to that of the combustion-powered Bayon, will position it as a rival to the likes of the Renault 4 and Volvo EX30. It will be revealed “in the next few months”, new European CEO Xavier Martinet said, with a launch currently confirmed by Hyundai for the…
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Mumbai: Wockhardt is working on ambitious plans for Zaynich, a combination of zidebactam and cefepime that was found to be effective during clinical trials to fight superbugs or bacterial infections that show resistance to a range of existing antibiotic treatments. The drug maker has hired merchant bankers to identify possible out-licensing deals for the novel product, chairman Habil Khorakiwala told ET in an exclusive interview. Wockhardt in March sought regulatory approval for Zaynich in India and expects its commercial launch in the first half of ’26. In the US, it plans to file for regulatory clearance in August.“We will get…
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The goods and services tax (GST) regime is at a critical juncture, requiring reforms to align with global trade dynamics and attract investments, said a PwC report. The report, titled ‘Eight Years of GST: A time to reflect, a time to reform’, highlighted key milestones of the tax system and suggested changes to make it more robust, transparent and business-enabling. “The evolving landscape of international trade, coupled with growing need to attract investments in manufacturing and global capability centre (GCC) sectors, calls for a GST framework that is agile, investor-friendly, and globally competitive,” said the report. It recommended rate rationalisation,…
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Onions are notorious for becoming mushy and sprouting legs before you’ve had time to use them up but it turns out that storing onions with one everyday kitchen staple can dramatically extend their shelf life, helping you to avoid food waste and to save money. A food storage expert exclusively told Express.co.uk that the key isn’t fancy gadgets or special containers, but rather ensuring onions get plenty of airflow while staying in a cool, dark, dry spot. So where – and with what – should you store onions? Food expert Sophie Trueman at Too Good To Go says: “Keep whole…
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Section 230 has so far failed to shield Meta and TikTok owner ByteDance from a lawsuit raised by a mother who alleged that her son’s wrongful death followed a flood of “subway surfing” videos platforms intentionally targeted to teens in New York. In a decision Monday, New York State Supreme Court Judge Paul Goetz largely denied social media companies’ motions to dismiss claims they argued should be barred under Section 230 and the First Amendment. Goetz said that the mother, Norma Nazario, had adequately alleged that subway surfing content “was purposefully fed” to her son Zackery “because of his age”…
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Charmaine Gadua, manager, Central Marcom and Sustainability Ambassador, Ansell, discusses the urgency of climate action. The urgency of climate action has never been greater, and businesses play a crucial role in achieving global sustainability goals. In alignment with The Paris Agreement, businesses must make a concerted efforts to limit global warming and reduce carbon emissions. A key component of this effort is addressing Scope 1 emissions – those directly produced by a company’s operations – along with Scope 2 emissions. These are indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Sustainable supply chain management is no longer optional. It’s…
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If you’re not in the mood sexually and you partner is, how do you two handle that moment? For many couples, this moment can feel anxiety provoking and rejecting. If you’ve ever felt rejected by your partner or you feel anxious sharing with your partner that you’re not in the mood, you’re not alone. In episode 30 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kimberly Castelo and Kyle Benson explore a powerful concept they call the “soft no.” This nuanced approach helps couples stay connected even when sexual desire doesn’t align in the moment. They offer practical insights into how…
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The Volkswagen Multivan and its camper van counterpart the California have gained the four-wheel drive with the introduction of a new plug-in-hybrid powertrain. Priced from £54,525 in the Multivan and £71,295 in the California, the new system comprises a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a six-speed automatic gearbox and two electric motors (one per axle). They combine to put out 242bhp, allowing the van to complete the 0-62mph sprint in 9.0sec. A 19.7kWh lithium ion battery gives an electric-only range of up to 59 miles, depending on the chosen model; the California is less energy-efficient, due to its extra weight. The battery can…
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Agra airport received bomb a bomb threat email, prompting a rise in security, police told PTI on Monday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Sonam Kumar said the airport security filed a complaint regarding the threatening email on Sunday, following which a case was registered at Shahganj police station. However, the complaint did not specify the details about the threat, police said. “Similar emails have been received at other locations as well, and we are in contact with officials there. A thorough investigation is underway. The airport premises has been checked, and nothing suspicious found,” the DCP said. An FIR has…
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India’s trade deficit is likely to widen to USD 300 billion in the financial year 2025-26, even though oil prices are expected to remain moderate, according to a recent report by ICICI Bank. The projected deficit would be 7.0 per cent of the country’s GDP, higher than the USD 287 billion recorded in FY25 and USD 245 billion in FY24. The report stated, “We see goods deficit widening to USD 300bn (7.0 per cent of GDP) in FY26. But steady inflows in case of services exports and remittances should ensure a CAD of USD 30bn (0.7 per cent of GDP)”.…
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Onions can be a tasty addition to your meals, enhancing the flavour of your dishes. They’re also packed with antioxidants that can be good for your health. Yet, it’s not all positives. The veggies come with two significant drawbacks: the dreaded tears they induce and their pungent smell! The moment you slice into an onion, it releases enzymes that generate a gas known as propanethial S-oxide, which is a lachrymator – a substance that irritates the eyes causing them to sting and water. While some individuals are more susceptible to the tear-inducing effects of onion gas, leading them to don…
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But if you’re not intimately familiar with the AI industry and copyright, you might wonder: Why would a company spend millions of dollars on books to destroy them? Behind these odd legal maneuvers lies a more fundamental driver: the AI industry’s insatiable hunger for high-quality text. The race for high-quality training data To understand why Anthropic would want to scan millions of books, it’s important to know that AI researchers build large language models (LLMs) like those that power ChatGPT and Claude by feeding billions of words into a neural network. During training, the AI system processes the text repeatedly,…
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After Cellular Origins announced its latest collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, Olivia Friett spoke to Edwin Stone, CEO, Cellular Origins about the collab and the future of mobile robotics. What led Johnson & Johnson to selecting Cellular Origins for this collaboration? Our interactions with cell and gene therapy developers consistently highlight a key advantage of Cellular Origins: our technology adapts seamlessly to existing therapeutic workflows without requiring early-stage process modifications. Developers have shared that this flexibility significantly enhances manufacturing efficiency, reduces facility footprint and labour demands, and delivers clear commercial and technological value; factors which resonate strongly across the industry…
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Autocar understands the site will be known as Agratas South West, but it remains unclear whether that holds any implications for future Agratas facilities in other parts of the country. The factory, which will create 4000 jobs, will initially make batteries for Tata Motors and JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) – brands that sit under the Tata Group umbrella – before later expanding to produce cells for different applications, such as commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and energy storage solutions. Tata is looking locally to fill the 4000 jobs needed for its new gigafactory. There will also be thousands more created within…
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New Delhi: An IndiGo flight from Pune to Hyderabad was diverted to Vijayawada on Sunday due to heavy air traffic in Hyderabad airspace, according to sources. Sources said that the flight (6E-6473) had departed from Pune Airport at 8:43 AM on Sunday and was en route to Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It later landed at Hyderabad airport at 12:38 PM, they added. Earlier, Air India flight AI357, operating from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to Delhi, was diverted to make an unscheduled landing in Kolkata on Sunday as a precautionary measure following elevated cabin temperatures during the journey. According to an…
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The National Sample Survey Office, under the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI), launched the GOIStats mobile application on Sunday, aiming to make official data more accessible. The app features a dashboard titled ‘Key trends’, which provides information on key socio-economic indicators such as inflation, gross domestic product (GDP), and employment. “Advanced filtering and search capabilities with comprehensive metadata, and mobile-optimized data tables are also available for seamless viewing,” the ministry said. The app was launched on the occasion of the 19th statistics day. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Rao Inderjit Singh highlighted the growing role of technology…
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Republicans now support counterculture drug research, while Democrats have become cautious about unproven medical treatments.
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Just one ingredient could totally transform your stir-fry and it’s a simple addition that will make a huge difference. A rich spoonful of miso will add intensity of flavour to your meal. Its salty taste is perfect for stir-fry sauces, amplifying flavor without being overpowering. You can stir it into mixtures of rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil near the end of cooking. Miso comes in varieties from mild white to a stronger red, allowing versatility for any stir-fry. A little bit goes a long way and miso has a potent flavour means you can achieve depth while…
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An interesting wrinkle that may have stopped authors from invoking market dilution as a threat in the Meta case is that Chhabria noted that Meta had argued that “market dilution does not count under the fourth factor.” But Chhabria clarified “that can’t be right.” “Indirect substitution is still substitution,” Chhabria wrote. “If someone bought a romance novel written by [a large language model (LLM)] instead of a romance novel written by a human author, the LLM-generated novel is substituting for the human-written one.” Seemingly, the same would go for AI-generated non-fiction books, he suggested. So while “it’s true that, in…
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Speaking at the Medicines for Europe Annual Conference, Michal Nitka, SVP head generics Europe & global head OTC at Teva Pharmaceuticals, highlights the essential role of a resilient, competitive, and environmentally sustainable pharmaceutical industry in safeguarding patient access to medicines and strengthening Europe’s healthcare sovereignty. While advancing its innovative portfolio of medicines, Teva strongly believes in the vital role that generics and biosimilars play in supporting millions of patients across Europe. “A strong, competitive, and sustainable pharmaceutical sector is vital not just for economic growth, but to protect patients across Europe,” said Nitka. “Producing in Europe, means building a secure, future-ready healthcare…
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#Propertyperspective #landlordlordnews Welcome to episode 30 of our sofa chat – Property Perspective. We delve into various topics and insights for Lancaster and Morecambe landlords. There are lots of portfolio landlords who run their properties as a business but what about those one property, accidental landlords. There can often be an emotional attachment to the […]
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A successful one, admittedly – young Krief was rolling around in the back of DS Citroëns and had a soft spot for his father’s Peugeot 504 coupé (the Pininfarina one, he reminds me), so delectable metal was on the scene. But it wasn’t the impetus. Engineering was the job he always wanted to do, “so I combined cars with my passion”, he says. Engineering was the desire, cars the vessel. The balance has since shifted, and Krief today can’t imagine engineering anything else. He says: “The thing I learned, and that I now know would be difficult not to have, is…
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Wendt (India) Ltd, an abrasive and precision component manufacturer, will continue to focus on product development, new customer acquisition, price correction among others, aimed at boosting business growth, the company said on Sunday. The company, part of the diversified conglomerate Murugappa Group, would also take initiatives on identifying and onboarding automobile, steel and engineering industry specific distributors in overseas markets witnessing an increase in sales in Super Abrasive business last financial year, Wendt (India) said in its annual report. The Super Abrasive business achieved sales of Rs 140.54 crore, which is higher by 7 per cent over the previous year.…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that nearly 95 crore people in India are currently benefiting from one social security scheme or another, a significant rise from the less than 25 crore who were covered by such schemes before 2015. Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address, Modi referred to a recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) report, which highlighted that more than 64% of India’s population is now receiving some form of social protection. “Presently, most of the populace in India is taking advantage of one social protection benefit or the other, and recently a very important…
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An unlikely item can make your eggs taste more flavourful and you have probably never considered it. Cooking your eggs with this ingredient can give your eggs a gourmet flavour without too much added effort. You won’t need to break the bank either and this affordable staple can be reused again in many other meals in your kitchen. Pesto is the perfect way to change things up when making your breakfast and it’s a delicious addition to fried eggs. The blend of basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil seeps into the eggs creating delicious extra flavour. This Healthy…
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Justice Elena Kagan filed a dissenting opinion that was joined by Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Kagan said that in similar cases, the court applied strict scrutiny, “a highly rigorous but not fatal form of constitutional review, to laws regulating protected speech based on its content.” “Texas’s law defines speech by content and tells people entitled to view that speech that they must incur a cost to do so,” Kagan wrote. “That is, under our First Amendment law, a direct (not incidental) regulation of speech based on its content—which demands strict scrutiny.” The Texas law applies to websites in…
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In a quiet corner of Andhra Pradesh, where looms hum stories of history and heritage, the humble yet regal Kuppadam saree continues to hold its ground as a symbol of tradition, artistry and evolving identity. While most eyes turn to the celebrated Kanjeevarams or the intricate Banarasis, the Kuppadam saree tells its own tale, one that begins in the looms of a small town called Chirala in Bapatla district, located near the famous Suryalanka Beach. What’s in a name? Kuppadam saree gets its name from a complex weaving technique called Koopadam. Inspired by a need to design temple sarees with…
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ProFound Therapeutics has announced a four-year collaboration with Novartis to discover and develop novel therapeutics for cardiovascular disease leveraging its ProFoundry Platform. This collaboration aims to bring innovative solutions to a growing population of patients by joining ProFound’s unique capabilities in the identification of novel proteins from the expanded proteome as drugs and drug targets with Novartis’ exceptional cardiovascular drug development expertise enabled by their longstanding commitment to helping people with cardiovascular diseases. The ProFoundry Platform combines multi-layered sources of biological data with advanced computational tools to uncover, investigate, and validate a rich source of proteins hidden within the expanded human proteome…
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It’s very simple: I get targets from an engineering perspective. We’re focused on ability, on approach angles, the torque, weight distribution, everything. We’re working on an e-beam and a special axle design. We have 35in wheels. You have to have the sway bar disconnect. But we can combine the tradition of an off-road car with the innovations of an electric vehicle, and we can see a real sweet spot.” Scout vehicles will be offered with electric or range-extender powertrains. They will be ‘software-defined vehicles’, designed around advanced computer systems that allow for over-the-air updates and the like. Huhnke describes it as “heritage combined with innovation”. That…
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The core Left-wing Extremism affected areas of Chhattisgarh will finally get a rail link with the Indian railways finalising the contours of 160-km line from Kothagudem in Telangana to Kirandul in Chhattisgarh. The rail line will connect Naxal-affected 5454districts of Sukma, Dantewada and Bijapur. These areas were not connected with railways so far. Indian Railways has initiated the final location survey foe the line. About 9.5 kms of the line is planned in Telangana, 12.32 kms and 138.51 kms in Chhattisgarh. The line has been planned to cross Pandurangapuram, Ramachandruni Peta, Adavi Ramavaram, Gangrel, Golapalli, Chintalnar, Nilampalli, Tamodi and ends…
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India imposed restrictions on the import of jute and allied fibre products from Bangladesh in view of its “unfair trade” practices including circumvention of anti-dumping duty that harmed Indian farmers, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The new restrictions will apply to imports into India of Bangladesh’s jute and allied fibre products across all land and seaports, with the exception of the Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra. The punitive measures were announced on Friday and they came into effect immediately. There has been a sharp downturn in India-Bangladesh relations after deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka and…
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A top nutritional expert has dished out some appetising advice that could see bananas rival blood pressure medication in promoting heart health. Professor Tim Spector, sharing his insights on the Zoe podcast, emphasised the remarkable impact of potassium over merely slashing salt intake. Feasting on more fruit and veg is a ‘natural’ solution according to the nutritional scientist. He said he has seen cases where people have managed to come off their blood pressure pills, all thanks to changing their diets – under medical supervision. He highlighted how eating bananas and other potassium-rich fruits like kiwis can steer people away…
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In the meantime, the Copyright Office is in the odd position of attempting to carry on as though it wasn’t missing its head. Immediately after Perlmutter’s dismissal, the Copyright Office paused issuing registration certificates “out of an abundance of caution,” according to USCO spokesperson Lisa Berardi Marflak, who says the pause impacted around 20,000 registrations. It resumed activities on May 29 but is now sending out registration certificates with a blank spot where Perlmutter’s signature would ordinarily be. This unusual change has prompted discussion amongst copyright experts as to whether the registrations are now more vulnerable to legal challenges. The…
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Kolhapri Chappal. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged being inspired by ‘traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old heritage’ for its sandals featured in the recent Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, after being slammed for failing to acknowledge the resemblance to India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals. Representatives of Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, which communicated with Prada, said that Prada was likely to send its team to explore any possibility of collaboration on the product in the near future. Meanwhile, the business body has decided to patent the Kolhapuri chappals to avoid any infringement…
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Dr Audrey Dubourg, product manager, and Ayisha I. A. Malik, content marketing manager CN Bio, discuss how to effectively adopt and leverage Organ-on-a-chip to drive more effective drug development. The pharmaceutical industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last century, through innovation, technological advancements and globalisation. So, it is surprising that late-stage drug development failures remain high, at approximately 90%. With the advent of advanced drug modalities and more personalised approaches to medicine, innovative New Advanced Methodologies (NAMs), such as Organ-on-a-chip (OOC), are essential for improving drug development efficiency and outcomes. OOC platforms, also known as microphysiological systems (MPS), condense…
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It made sense, because her husband, an American, was already a paint supplier there. Aston Martin paint is quite different from Ford Transit paint, she found: “I started off thinking five jobs an hour would be easier than 60 jobs an hour, but that was completely wrong. True, Aston paint was very different – many more coats and lots of polishing – but the big difference was the fact that the operators had so much to remember. The Transit takt (process) time was around five minutes, explains Miller, whereas at Aston it was more like 25 minutes. People had to remember…
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Karnataka Milk Federation’s brand Nandini has retained fourth position in the food and beverages category alongside leading brands in India, according to the 2025 rankings released by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. Headquartered in London and operating in over 25 countries, Brand Finance conducts more than 6,000 brand valuations annually, supported by original market research and over 100 sector-specific reports. “In its latest report, Nandini has demonstrated remarkable progress, climbing from 43 in 2024 to 38 in 2025 among the Top 100 Most Valuable Indian Brands. The brand’s valuation rose to USD 1,079 million, reflecting an impressive…
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India’s private consumption has shown strong growth, reaching the highest share in the country’s GDP in the past two decades, according to the latest monthly report released by the Ministry of Finance. The report highlighted that the share of private consumption in nominal GDP increased from 60.2 per cent in FY24 to 61.4 per cent in FY25. This marks the second-highest level in the last 20 years, indicating sustained strength in consumption demand across the country. The ministry said, “private consumption’s share in nominal GDP increased from 60.2 per cent in FY24 to 61.4 per cent in FY25. This is…
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Choosing mangos in supermarkets can often be difficult. You don’t want one that’s too soft or overripe, but you also don’t want it to be rock hard and have to wait days to enjoy it. Luckily, one Instagram user has shared a simple method that shoppers are calling “life-changing”. Food creator Grace, who posts under the handle @haohungry, uploaded a video titled “Mango 101” in which she explained exactly how to pick the perfect fruit. “When you’re shopping for mangos, this is what you’re going to look for,” she said. “Most of the time, you’re going to see the common…
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Finally, the Consumers’ Research position produces absurd results, divorced from any reasonable understanding of constitutional values. Under its view, a revenue-raising statute containing non-numeric, qualitative standards can never pass muster, no matter how tight the constraints they impose. But a revenue-raising statute with a numeric limit will always pass muster, even if it effectively leaves an agency with boundless power. In precluding the former and approving the latter, the Consumers’ Research approach does nothing to vindicate the nondelegation doctrine or the separation of powers. The Gorsuch dissent said the “combination” question isn’t the deciding factor. He said the only question…
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The most eagerly anticipated show of Paris Fashion Week landed quietly but assuredly with Jonathan Anderson’s debut for Dior Homme. Front-row seats at the Hôtel National des Invalides were filled by fashion powerhouses and cultural icons alike: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Sabrina Carpenter, and Daniel Craig, all lending star wattage to the occasion. After being named artistic director of Dior womenswear just weeks prior, Anderson becomes the first designer since Christian Dior himself to oversee everything: menswear, womenswear, and haute couture at the LVMH flagship. A look from the Dior Homme Spring Summer 2026 showcase in Paris | Photo Credit:…
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Platinum Press, Inc. (PPI), a provider of printed packaging solutions specialising in labels, folding cartons, leaflets, foil lidding and flexible packaging, has commenced large-scale production runs on two new Rapida 106 X Printing Presses from Koenig & Bauer. Now fully integrated into the company’s recently expanded, 220,000-square-foot facility in Fort Worth, Texas, the perfector presses are among the first two of their kind operating in the United States. Capable of running a wide variety of materials – from 24# leaflet stock to 32-point carton stock – the Rapida 106 X presses can produce up to 18,000 sheets per hour. To accommodate comparably dense carton printing…
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Veteran Los Angeles political consultant Rick Taylor said he was pulled aside by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents while returning from a trip abroad, asked if he was from California and then separated from his family and put in a holding room with several Latino travelers for nearly an hour. “I know how the system works and have pretty good connections and I was still freaking out,” said Taylor, 71. “I could only imagine how I would be feeling if I didn’t understand the language and I didn’t know anyone.” Taylor said he was at a loss to explain…
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The company will pivot instead to Hyper Hybrid PHEVs with Lotus sports cars also in-line for an electrified drivetrain. The first Lotus plug-in hybrid will be the Eletre and will go on sale in the first quarter of next year, starting in China. Hethel was to build a planned electric sports car when Emira production ended but lack of enthusiasm in the market forced Lotus to postpone to the car indefinitely. “Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don’t really know the answer to that yet,” Lotus Europe CEO Windle told Autocar in May. Windle had been pushing…
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Kolkata: Consumer spending on ITC Ltd’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) grew at its slowest pace in over a decade in the last fiscal year, according to the company’s annual report released on Friday. Sales of ITC’s daily necessity products such as packaged food, personal care, stationary, agarbatti and safety matches grew just 4.6% year on year in 2024-25 – to ₹34,000 crore – compared with annual growth range of 9-21% in the last 10 years. While the company’s FY25 annual report did not specify any reason behind this slower growth, industry executives said it could be a reflection of a…
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Boxes of General Mills cereal are displayed on a grocery store shelf on December 20, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images General Mills forecast annual profit below expectations on Wednesday, as weak demand for its refrigerated baked goods and snacks in the U.S. in a tariff-driven, uncertain macroeconomic background weighed on the Pillsbury owner. Economic uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies has weighed on consumer spending in the U.S., challenging General Mills’ efforts to drum up sales. “We expect the operating environment will remain volatile, with consumers pressured by widespread uncertainty from tariffs,…
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As of February 2025, 5.24 billion people—nearly 64% of the global population—are active on social media. That’s not just reach. That’s an opportunity. And yet, most brands are still stuck in survival mode—posting without purpose, chasing trends without clarity, and burning time on platforms that don’t convert. For growing businesses and busy marketing agencies, it’s easy to fall into a loop of “just get something out there.” But here’s the truth: showing up isn’t enough anymore. You need a content strategy that’s sharp, scalable, and rooted in results. This blog is your roadmap to building a high-performing social media content…
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New Delhi: The NITI Aayog could prepare a blueprint for interventions needed to boost private sector investment in infrastructure creation, after a recent government survey suggested a likely dip of 25% in private sector capital expenditure in this financial year, said officials. While the Centre has been pushing for an increase in capex, the private sector has been lagging in this regard. A senior government official told ET the idea is to look at issues related to regulatory compliances, high cost of finance, inadequate availability of skilled manpower and further improvement in ease of doing business to instil confidence among…
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With the rising cost of groceries and people looking to stretch their shopping further, minimising food waste has become more important than ever. Bread, whether homemade or store-bought, is particularly susceptible to changes in texture and freshness within just days of purchase. While many households keep it in a bread bin or cupboard, these methods often don’t prevent it from developing mould. Fortunately, one baker says there’s one food storage trick that could make a dramatic difference to bread’s shelf life. The simple solution lies in a household appliance almost everyone already owns – the freezer. While it may sound…
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With Comcast trying to figure out how to stop losing broadband customers, the cable firm yesterday announced new plans that are available nationwide and do not have data caps. Comcast said it is offering “four simple national Internet tiers that include unlimited data and the advanced Xfinity WiFi Gateway for one low monthly price.” Customers whose current plans have data caps won’t automatically get unlimited data and would have to switch to a new plan to remove that annoying limit from their accounts. “Customers can repackage into one of our new plans that include unlimited data if they don’t have…
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Deborah McElhone, head of sustainability pharma at the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), discusses the partnership between India and the UK. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is targeting net zero with its Scope1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2045. Given the global nature of pharmaceutical supply chains and the fact that 25% of medicines dispensed in the UK are sourced from India, addressing this target requires collaborative efforts on a worldwide scale. Although India has set ambitious sustainability targets, including commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, these targets do not fully align with NHS ambitions, potentially leading…
