• Arts Entertainments

    Vicky Jain gets eliminated ahead of grand finale, wife Ankita Lokhande breaks down – India TV

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : SCREENGRAB FROM VIRAL VIDEO Bigg Boss 17’s grand finale will take place on January 28, 2024. Days before the grand finale of the popular television reality show Bigg Boss 17, the show witnessed a shocking eviction of Vicky Jain from the BB House.  In the latest episode, Mannara Chopra, Munawar Faruqui, Vicky, Ankita, Abhishek Kumar, and Arun Mahshetty were asked to come to the activity room for the final nominations and eviction for the season. The housemates were called one-by-one to take out their fate which was hanging inside birdhouses. Abhishek became the first finalist of the…

  • Auto

    Clean air zones: all you need to know

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Some cars that significantly predate the introduction of these emissions standards also meet the requirements. However, you will need to obtain a certificate of compliance (CoC) from its manufacturer to register it as ULEZ- or CAZ-compliant. However, even if your vehicle does fall outside of Euro 4 or Euro 6, you might still be able to avoid a charge, depending on what kind of vehicle it is and the type of CAZ that you wish to drive through. Four types of CAZ exist, each of which targets different classes of vehicles. These are: Class A, which targets buses, coaches, taxis and private…

  • Business

    Air India news: DGCA imposes Rs 1.10 crore penalty on Air India for safety violations on certain long-range routes

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Hindalco Industries. Share Price 557.35 12:38 PM | 24 Jan 2024 15.96(2.95%) Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Share Price 5833.00 12:38 PM | 24 Jan 2024 158.61(2.80%) Bajaj Finserv. Share Price 1614.90 12:38 PM | 24 Jan 2024 32.41(2.05%) Hindustan Unilever. Share Price 2422.95 12:38 PM | 24 Jan 2024 47.40(2.00%) IndusInd Bank. Share Price 1465.10 12:38 PM | 24 Jan 2024 23.35(1.62%) Power Grid Corporation of India. Share Price 241.60 12:38 PM | 24 Jan 2024 3.61(1.52%) Tata Steel. Share Price 131.95 12:38 PM | 24 Jan 2024 1.85(1.43%) Coal India. Share Price 380.55 12:38 PM | 24 Jan 2024 5.25(1.40%)…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Procter & Gamble (PG) Q2 2024 earnings

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    A Procter & Gamble (P&G) logo is seen during the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on November 7, 2023 in Shanghai, China. VCG | Getty Images Procter & Gamble on Tuesday reported mixed quarterly earnings and revenue for its fiscal second quarter of 2024 as price hikes helped boost revenue 3%. The company also narrowed its outlook for full-year adjusted earnings per share to a range of $6.37 to $6.43, although its forecast for unadjusted earnings fell due to its plans to write down Gillette and restructure certain markets. Shares of the…

  • Digital Marketing

    Best Twitter contest ideas for your brand.

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Wondering how to launch a new Twitter contest? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place. You must be aware of Twitter’s power. As one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, it offers unparalleled support to its users. Almost everyone, from small business owners to entrepreneurs, uses the Twitter platform in their own way. You must have a question, Why Twitter? Well, it can serve as an excellent lead magnet for your company. You can not only reach out to more people in less time, but you can also establish a significant presence for your…

  • Finance

    ITR filing doubles to 77.8 million in 10 years

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    The number of individuals filing income-tax returns more than doubled in the past 10 years to 77.8 million in 2022-23, helping direct tax-to-GDP ratio to climb to 6.11% from 5.62% during the same period, official data released on Tuesday showed. The cost of tax collection fell to 0.51% of total collection in 2022-23 from 0.57% of total collection in 2013-14. It was as high as 1.36% of the total collections in 2000-01 but has steadily declined over the years, mainly on account of use of technology. The total number of I-T returns filed in FY 2023 was 104.91% more than…

  • Gaming

    ‘Death Stranding Director’s Cut’ Gets a 50% Pre-Order Discount and Now Launching a Day Earlier on January 30th – TouchArcade

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    So we might have jumped the gun a wee bit yesterday when we noticed the pre-order link in the App Store for Death Stranding Director’s Cut, the 2019 action game from Kojima Productions that is being brought to mobile courtesy of 505 Games. We reported that the game was available for pre-order at a price of $39.99 and that its expected launch date was January 31st. Both of those things were true at the time! But what a difference a day can make, as it was today that the official PR went out for the mobile version of Death Stranding…

  • Home Kitchen

    Keep bread fresh for ‘much longer’ with simple food storage hack

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Sliced bread is a food staple that can be found in most kitchen cupboards and is often used for making sandwiches and toast. However, bread does have a habit of quickly turning mouldy and stale if it’s not stored correctly. Fuzzy green or blue spots on bread are a sign it’s turned mouldy and should be thrown away. With this in mind, the UK’s number one food-saving app Too Good To Go has shared tips on how to store sliced bread so it lasts “much longer”. The experts said: “If you save sliced bread, remember to store it in the…

  • Legal Law

    Stop telling everyone that TurboTax is “free,” FTC orders Intuit

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Getty Images | Bloomberg The Federal Trade Commission yesterday ruled that TurboTax maker Intuit violated US law with deceptive advertising and ordered the company to stop telling consumers that TurboTax is free without more obvious disclaimers. Intuit “engaged in deceptive advertising in violation of the FTC Act and deceived consumers when it ran ads for ‘free’ tax products and services for which many consumers were ineligible,” the FTC said in an announcement of its decision. FTC commissioners voted 3–0 to issue a final order that upholds a September 2023 ruling against Intuit by the FTC’s chief administrative law judge. “The…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Kerala-based designers marry tradition with modernity this Onam

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    From Seamstress’ kitsch collection that is a bright dash of colour | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The default Onam palette is white and gold, with the odd dash of colour either woven in, printed or added as surface embellishment. A few Kerala-based designers have added a dash of whimsy to their collections this Onam, marrying the traditional with the modern. Inkpikle From Inkpikle’s collection | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kochi-based designer Aathira Manali of Inkpikle has stuck to ivory for her handspun, handwoven saris (with kasavu) screen-printed with Onam motifs such as thumbapoo (Ceylon slitwort) and papillon butterfly (seen during…

  • Medicine

    BioLizard Announce Swiss Subsidiary and Service Offering for AI-Powered Digital Transformation of Life Science

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    BioLizard have announced the incorporation of BioLizard SA and the opening of new offices at Biopôle in Lausanne, home to one of the largest biotech hubs in Switzerland.  Liesbeth Ceelen, PhD, CEO of BioLizard, said: “With our new subsidiary we will increase our reach and service power within Switzerland, by meeting the need for expertise and tools for digital transformation of biotech companies – including for AI-enabled, user-friendly software and data infrastructure – at Biopôle and across canton borders. Our employees – the ‘Lizards’ – are experts in bioinformatics, AI, data analytics and architecture as well as software development. By working…

  • Relationship

    3 Must-Read Books in the 2024

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Embarking on a journey of relationship growth is a commitment to deepening bonds, understanding partners, and nurturing love. As a relationship therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I am always on the lookout for resources that can help individuals and romantic partners strengthen their relationships. As we welcome the new year, I want to recommend three insightful books that delve into the complexities of love, conflict, and connection. Each book is authored by experts in the field, offering unique perspectives and practical advice. All these books will be released on January 30, 2024 and include the latest tools to enhance…

  • Sports

    Port Vale Loans 19-year-old Manchester United Midfielder

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    EFL League 1 side Port Vale announces their new signing as a loan deal with Manchester United. The loan deal will see 19-year-old Dan Gore featuring in the Port Vale side for the remainder of the 2023/24 season of EFL League One. The English midfielder will be getting a lot of opportunities with this club at the senior level which will be helpful for the time he will be back to the Old Trafford. Source: Blackpool Gazette The 19-year-old who is yet to make his international debut in the senior national side has previously been at Burnley. He joined the…

  • Technology

    Podcast: Storage and compliance outlook for 2024

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    In this podcast we look at the year ahead in 2024 with Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust. We talk about upcoming updates, and changes to law and regulation such as in PCI, NIST, EU data protection regulations, post-Brexit divergence between the UK’s ICO and Europe, increasing global traction for DORA, and 60 major elections across the world. Gorge also talks about what such changeable prospects mean for enterprise data protection and the core role of auditing and understanding corporate data, where it is held and the risks to which it is exposed. Antony Adshead: What are the key developments in…

  • Tours Travel

    The ultimate guide to ice climbing in California

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Thwack! Thwack! Thud! Oh, thank god, my whole body exclaimed. After a few swings, the razor-sharp pick I clutched lodged firmly into a cascading frozen waterfall. Shards of ice exploded from the point of contact onto my face. A taste of blood. At least the hold seemed solid. I raised one foot and kicked the tippy-toe spike of a traction device attached to my boot into the opalescent surface. Then I raised the other. Like a cat walking on extended claws, I made my way up Chouinard Falls in Lee Vining Canyon, an ice-climbing mecca in the state. Swing, crash,…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Did Jr. NTR push Devara’s release to avoid clash with Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn? – India TV

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Did Jr. NTR push Devara’s release to avoid clash with Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn? After the success of the film RRR, actor Jr. NTR will be next seen in Devara: Part 1. Recently the teaser of the Jr. NTR starrer was released and fans are waiting for the release of this film now. However, news of a change in the release date of this film is coming to the fore now. If reports are to be believed then, the makers of Devara: Part 1 are planning not to release the film on the occasion of…

  • Auto

    Autocar magazine 17 January: on sale now

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    This week in Autocar, we cover the radical car that’ll change Mini forever, drive a five-star Toyota that’s just been made even better, and road test China’s Model 3. News Mini is preparing to round off its line-up of three all-new core models later this year with the unveiling of the Aceman crossover – we have all you need to know about the predicted best-seller. Over in Japan, Honda has revealed a bold new look for its future EVs, kicking off in 2026 with a striking large saloon that majors on driver engagement. Meanwhile, we welcome back the return of the…

  • Business

    ACME in pact to supply 400,000 tonnes/year green ammonia to Japan’s IHI Corp

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    ACME Group and Japan’s IHI Corporation have signed an offtake pact for supply of 400,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia. The product will be made at ACME’s 1.2-million-tonne per year green hydrogen and ammonia project being developed at Gopalpur in Odisha with a total investment of $5 billion. Under the agreement, ACME and IHI plan to compete with the relatively cheaper but less environment-friendly blue ammonia supply with the active support and incentives being offered by the government under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the State Government of Odisha, a joint statement of the companies said. Both the companies…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q4 2023

    January 24, 2024 - By 

    The Netflix logo is shown on one of the streaming giant’s Hollywood buildings in Los Angeles on July 12, 2023. Mike Blake | Reuters LOS ANGELES — Netflix is due to report fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell Tuesday. The company’s performance has been an anomaly in the streaming realm. While competitors struggle to turn profits, Netflix saw an 8% bump in revenue last quarter as its paid memberships grew again. Here’s what Wall Street expects:  Earnings: $2.22 per share, according to LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv Revenue: $8.71 billion, according to LSEG Total memberships: 256 million, according to Street Account In…

  • Digital Marketing

    5 Strategies to Boost Your Twitter Engagement

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Over time, social media networks have become an important part of our daily lives, and Twitter is one platform that attracts many active users from across the world. According to a report, the network gets over 206 million users daily with a lot of engagement between people and can be highly useful for brand recognition or awareness. This platform could help you successfully reach a wider audience and promote your business. With branded hashtag campaigns and user-generated content, you can increase visibility in a short time. To make this happen, it is essential to focus on amplifying Twitter engagement. Why…

  • Finance

    interim budget: Budget with ET: Interim Budget and how the ruling party uses it ahead of Lok Sabha polls – The Economic Times Video

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    As we are heading towards the general elections in the middle of this year, India will see an interim budget on February 01, 2024. Although the finance minister has ruled out making any “spectacular announcement” in this year’s interim budget, investors and market watchers are still anticipating some big announcements. Swaminathan Aiyar, Consulting Editor of The Economic Times explains interim budget and more. Watch!

  • Gaming

    Infinite Wealth Steam Deck Review – An RPG Masterpiece – TouchArcade

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    When Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth was revealed, I was actually a bit disappointed. I adore the series, but I was hoping the team would build on Ichiban’s story to take the franchise forward rather than bringing back Kazuma Kiryu after he had a great finale in Yakuza 6. If you’re new to the games, we basically had a soft reboot in ways with Yakuza: Like a Dragon (titled Yakuza 7 in Japan) that not only brought in a new protagonist, but also was a turn-based RPG rather than a brawler like prior entries. I love Kiryu’s games and consider…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to make Nigella Lawson’s delicious ‘fudgy and rich’ 30-minute chocolate brownie recipe

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Nigella Lawson has shared a plethora of recipes over the span of her career, but this brownie recipe has got to be one of her best. Not only does the recipe give to delicious fudgy brownies but it tops it off with an indulgent chocolate sauce that is best served hot. She said: “However many people have eaten, there is always, I’ve noticed, room for a brownie. This is a different kind of brownie, most definitely for party pudding, melting, fudgy and damply rich. “I compound these qualities by serving it with ice cream and the hot chocolate sauce, but…

  • Legal Law

    Meta relents to EU, allows unlinking of Facebook and Instagram accounts

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Meta will allow some Facebook and Instagram users to unlink their accounts as part of the platform’s efforts to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) ahead of enforcement starting March 1. In a blog, Meta’s competition and regulatory director, Tim Lamb, wrote that Instagram and Facebook users in the EU, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland would be notified in the “next few weeks” about “more choices about how they can use” Meta’s services and features, including new opportunities to limit data-sharing across apps and services. Most significantly, users can choose to either keep their accounts linked…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    From Sabyasachi to Chandni Chowk, here’s how Bhawna Sharma put together the looks for ‘Made in Heaven’

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Sobhita Dhulipala in ‘Made in Heaven’ Chandni Chowk, Santa Cruz’s markets and Indian couture houses: Bhawna Sharma has scoured them all to source costumes for the cast of Made in Heaven 2. By the end of her sourcing trips, the stylist and costume designer had a godown filled with 200 steel trunks, each containing hand-picked garments and accessories for the show. “I have curated the looks for the eight main protagonists as well as their families,” she says over a call from Barcelona.  Bhawna Sharma A former model who walked the ramp for 25 years, in 2013 Bhawna traded her catwalk…

  • Medicine

    Gerresheimer Invest $88 Million on Manufacturing Expansion

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Gerresheimer, a manufacturer for the pharma and life science industry, will invest more than $88 million in expanding its manufacturing operations in Peachtree City, creating over 200 new jobs for Fayette County. “This project is a prime example of the exciting growth of the life sciences industry in our state, with companies like Gerresheimer bringing career opportunities to all four corners of Georgia” said Governor Brian Kemp. “Employers from across the globe can find a skilled workforce here that we are continuously investing in through innovative programs like the GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Initiative. We’re excited to see how…

  • Sports

    Captain Rohit Sharma Among 6 Indians As ICC Announces ODI Team Of The Year 2023

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday (23rd January) announced the ODI Team of the Year 2023. Indian captain  Rohit Sharma has named a skipper of the team, which features 6 Indians, two Australians, two South Africans and one Kiwi player.  Rohit Sharma {PC Getty} Rohit Sharma has been slotted as an opener by ICC in the ODI Team of the Year 2023. The Indian captain was at his absolute best in format last year as he amassed 1255 runs at an average of 52. His aggressive intent at the top was the highlight of his ODI outings.  Rohit’s opening partner…

  • Technology

    Fujitsu agrees to support former subpostmasters’ families beyond financial redress

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Fujitsu will engage with Post Office scandal victims and their representatives to establish how Fujitsu can support them and their families in the future, in addition to paying its share of the financial redress owed to the former subpostmasters. This could include support for entrepreneurial or educational “endeavours”. Fujitsu and its error-prone software played a central role in triggering and then hiding what has become known as the UK’s widest-ever miscarriage of justice, where hundreds of subpostmasters were wrongly prosecuted as a result of errors in Fujitsu’s software used for branch accounts. The Horizon software also led to thousands…

  • Tours Travel

    Stoddard Canyon Falls near Mt. Baldy has blown up on TikTok

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Here in California, there are places that are firmly lodged in the collective psyche as pristine paragons of natural wonder. Think Yosemite Valley. Joshua Tree. The giant sequoias. And then there are places whose majesties remain largely unknown to the masses — until they end up on TikTok. Stoddard Canyon Falls near Mt. Baldy is one such place. In recent months, nature girlies and backpacking bros alike have fawned over Stoddard on social media thanks to its crystalline swimming pools and cascading waterfall that doubles as a slide. Naturally, I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Thinking…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Heart of Stone actor Jamie Dornan faces health scare caused by toxic caterpillars – India TV

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Jamie Dornan Hollywood actor Jamie Dornan was reportedly hospitalised after he faced a major health scare which was caused due to a recent trip to Portugal. Jamie Dornan was rushed to hospital after he had a run-in with toxic hairy caterpillars. According to reports, Jamie Dornan’s friend said that he faced heart attack symptoms after the caterpillar’s tiny hairs contained an irritating protein that causes painful skin, eye and throat irritations.  One day after into their vacation to Portugal Jamie Dornan’s left hand began tingling and after a while the same started tickling, which made him think it…

  • Auto

    Radical new Renault Clio hybrid to keep costs down

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    But Vanel said keeping the small petrol hatchback – currently priced at just under £18,000 – is important because it provides customers with choice, while ensuring Renault does not abandon a large proportion of its customer base as it introduces a range of more costly EVs. The Mégane E-Tech hatchback, for example, is double that price. “We are not moving directly towards 100% electric,” said Vanel. “We are doing it step by step, to have this transition with hybrid cars so that we remain an affordable brand.” Facilitating this push for affordability is the fact that Renault is able to…

  • Business

    Hero Motocorp launches Xtreme 125R at Rs 95,000: Price, mileage, speed and other features

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Hero Motocorp launched the new Xtreme 125R in India on January 23 at a starting price of Rs 95,000 (for the IBS variant, ex-showroom, Delhi). The ABS one is priced at Rs 99,500. The Xtreme 125R will be available in three colours – Cobalt Blue, Firestorm Red, and Stallion Black, the company said. “It is ahead of its curve, when it comes to styling codes in the 125cc segment,” a Hero Motocorp statement said. A 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine powers the new bike. It can produce 11.5 bhp and 10.5Nm and comes mated to a five-speed gearbox. The Hero Xtreme…

  • Digital Marketing

    9 Killer Social Media Call-To-Action Examples

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Social media has too many things to offer to brands and users. That’s why if you want your audience to reciprocate, you need to mention it explicitly. Your marketing strategy should be planned in such a way that it propels maximum people to complete their sales journey and be converted into your customers. The simple hack is to add a CTA that creates a sense of urgency in them. Studies have shown that adding a CTA button increased conversion rates by a whopping 83%. A call-to-action can be a slight nudge for commenting on your social media posts or the…

  • Finance

    Rural jobs: Budget 2024: Rural jobs scheme may get 47% higher outlay of Rs 88,000 crore

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    The government will likely allocate about ₹88,000 crore for the rural employment guarantee scheme in the interim budget for FY25 to be presented on February 1, as compared with ₹60,000 crore budgeted for this fiscal, a person aware of the details told ET. The government will allocate more should the demand exceed its initial expectation under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), which is a demand-driven programme. The rural development ministry, in the pre-budget consultations, had sought ₹1.1 lakh crore for FY25, expecting higher demand for work and wage hikes. As for the current fiscal, the government…

  • Gaming

    ‘Metal Slug X ACA NEOGEO’ Review – A Redo of a Redo, But Still a Great Time – TouchArcade

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Alright, let’s do this one more time. Not the last time, mind you. We still have Garou left. But the age of my comparison reviews between ACA NEOGEO re-releases and the pre-existing (and still available) Dotemu-developed versions is just about at its end. Metal Slug X ACA NEOGEO ($3.99) is the latest release in Hamster and SNK’s mobile Arcade Archives initiative, and one that I know a lot of folks have been waiting for. I mean, I even told you to wait for it when Metal Slug 2 ACA NEOGEO hit. Took a little longer than I thought, but here…

  • Health Fitness

    Biden leans into abortion, contraception as 2024 campaign strategy takes shape

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    The Biden strategy: The ad released Sunday features a Texas OB-GYN forced to travel out of state to terminate her wanted but nonviable pregnancy. On Monday, the White House announced executive actions to improve access to abortion and contraception. Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Wisconsin Monday to kick off a national “reproductive freedoms tour” that will feature more than a dozen stops where Harris will spotlight stories of pregnant people affected by abortion restrictions. Then, on Tuesday, Biden and Harris will appear for their first joint reelection campaign event: a Northern Virginia rally focused on the stakes of…

  • Home Kitchen

    Simple ingredient adds ‘ethereal fluffiness’ to your scrambled eggs

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Scrambled eggs are soft, creamy and delicious and make the perfect breakfast dish. However, scrambled eggs can quickly turn dry and tough or even runny if they’re overcooked or if too much milk is added. Scrambled eggs usually involve just a few ingredients: Eggs, milk, olive oil or butter and seasoning. When making scrambled eggs, they are usually cracked into a bowl and whisked with milk until smooth. The mixture is then added to a buttery non-stick pan and cooked using a spatula to make folds in the egg until it forms a scrambled consistency. There are many variations when…

  • Legal Law

    Robocall with artificial Joe Biden voice tells Democrats not to vote

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Enlarge / President Joe Biden at a Rose Garden event at the White House on May 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. Getty Images | Alex Wong An anti-voting robocall that seems to use an artificially generated version of President Joe Biden’s voice is being investigated by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office. The calls sent on Sunday told Democrats to avoid voting in the Presidential Primary on January 23. “Although the voice in the robocall sounds like the voice of President Biden, this message appears to be artificially generated based on initial indications,” the state AG’s office said in an…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Apparel brand Jade opens two new stores in Delhi’s Mehrauli to mark 15th anniversary

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    A snapshot of the Mehrauli store | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It is said, that after working for 10 years, you become famous overnight. In Jade by Monica Shah and Karishma Swali’s case, it is 15 years. Scratch that, actually it is consistent, creative, committed, and patient work over 40 years. Chanakya, their parent company (the name behind Dior and many other international’s brand’s world-class embroidery) was envisioned in 1984 by Vinod Shah (Karishma’s father and Monica’s father-in-law). Shah senior, with a bent towards poetry and music, found a calling in Indian crafts and formalised Chanakya with one clear goal:…

  • Medicine

    Pfizer’s Talazoparib Recommended by UK NICE for Advanced Breast Cancer

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Pfizer’s Talazoparib has been recommended by UK NICE for advanced breast cancer. The recommendation reverses NICE’s earlier draft decision not to recommend talazoparib for adults with BRCA 1 or 2 mutated HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after prior chemotherapy. It follows the offer of an increased discount to the price of talazoparib, also called Talzenna, by the Pfizer. Once the draft guidance becomes final next month it will mean NICE will have made positive recommendations in all 20 of its completed appraisals of breast cancer treatments since 2018. Talazoparib would be used instead of chemotherapy. Currently there are…

  • Sports

    Inter Miami Looks To 31 Year Old Brazilian Attacker As Their Next Signing

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Former FC Barcelona superstar, Philippe Coutinho has been at the end of his loan spell with the Qatar side Al Duhail and will return to Europe to join the Premier League side Aston Villa. The Brazilian joined the side back in 2022 as a loan player which later became a permanent transfer.  Source1; Getty Images According to reports MLS club Inter Miami has shown interest in signing the attacker as a loan for the upcoming season. Philippe Coutinho who has been alongside Messi in the Barca camp will mark a reunion with the legend in the American football league. Coutinho…

  • Technology

    Upgraded Arabic large language model is twice as big

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Just under three months since its first release of Jais, the consortium that released what it calls the world’s most powerful large language model (LLM) for Arabic has finished training a second version, which is more than twice as big. The first model was based on 13 billion parameters and is now referred to as Jais-13B; the second model uses 30 billion parameters and is called Jais-30B. The consortium is made up of three partners: Core42, a subsidiary of G42 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), a university based in the…

  • Tours Travel

    How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jeff Probst

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    When Jeff Probst isn’t stirring up drama in the jungles of Fiji, you can find him at home in the hills of Studio City — still thinking of new ways to challenge “Survivor” contestants. In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends. “Most every idea I have is ‘Survivor’-related,” he said. “Even if it’s overhearing a conversation between two people where you realize that there’s a bit of hierarchy involved in their relationship, it…

  • Arts Entertainments

    HanuMan sequel ‘Jai Hanuman’ announced on Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha day

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : TWITTER HanuMan sequel ‘Jai Hanuman’ announced | See Photos The film HanuMan, directed by Prashant Varma and starring Teja Sajja, was released on Friday, January 12. This film is making huge profits at the box office and is being liked by the audience not only in the South but also in the Hindi-speaking regions. It was earlier reported that the director was planning its sequel. But Prashanth Varma has finally himself announced the sequel of his superhit film. The filmmaker took to his X handle to announce the second part of HanuMan titled ‘Jai Hanuman’.  Prashant Varma’s post…

  • Auto

    Kia Sportage Review (2024) | Autocar

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    Kia recognised an emerging appetite for slightly more rakish ‘SUV coupés’ with the third-generation Kia Sportage back in 2010. While this car was never officially defined in those terms, the latest version is more of the same: a design-led product that doesn’t offer quite as much interior passenger space as boxier mid-sized rivals such as the Toyota RAV4. Take a tape measure to the new car’s interior and you will quickly find evidence of that. One of our road test subjects, the range-topping GT-Line S, fitted with Kia’s panoramic glass sunroof, offered just 920mm from rear seat cushion to roofline, which…

  • Business

    Government panel to look into 5G deployment at airports

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    NEW DELHI: A panel headed by principal scientific adviser Ajay Kumar Sood has been tasked with resolving the contentious issue of rolling out 5G services in and around airports amid aircraft and passenger safety concerns. Senior officials aware of the move told ET that a wider panel has been formed “to work on the 5G matter” as no consensus was reached around timelines for replacing obsolete aircraft radio altimeters-a key device that provides vital altitude information to flight crews and on-board aircraft systems during landings in low visibility conditions. While the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Department…

  • Digital Marketing

    An Ultimate Guide to Social Media Influencers: From Why to How?

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Influencer marketing has rapidly become a key strategy for many marketers. In fact, 80% of marketers now have a specific budget set aside for influencer campaigns. Marketers understand that people trust the words of influencers rather than their own. Audiences trust influencers for the unique and valuable expertise they bring to the table. So, when these same influencers promote any relevant brand’s product or service, they are likely to try them. We’ve found influencer marketing dramatically expands our brand’s reach and authenticity. Our recent influencer marketing campaign is a testament to that. We at SocialPilot recently collaborated with the truly…

  • Finance

    Mira Road incident: 13 arrested after clashes breakout in a ‘yatra’ on Ram Mandir event – The Economic Times Video

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Maha Deputy CM Fadnavis announced ‘zero tolerance’ against anyone who tried to disturb the law and order situation in the state. His orders came after a scuffle between two communities near Mira Road in the outskirts of Mumbai. A group of 10-12 people had taken out a rally on Sunday, Jan 21, ahead of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya. Another group objected to firecrackers being burst during the rally and a scuffle soon broke out between the two groups. Watch!

  • Gaming

    ‘The House of Tesla’ Is a New Adventure Game From Blue Brain Games Focusing on the Father of Electricity Nikola Tesla, Coming Late 2024 – TouchArcade

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Developer Blue Brain Games’ has been teasing its new project on Twitter for a bit now. The last release from the studio was The House of Da Vinci 3 ($5.99) which has been released on mobile, PC, and Switch over time. It was confirmed that The House of Da Vinci 3 was the final game in the developer’s trilogy of puzzle box-style adventure games. A few days ago (via @killercow on Twitter), Blue Brain Games announced The House of Tesla. The House of Tesla is a brand-new adventure game set for release later this year. It will let players look…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to keep eggs fresh for longer and at optimum quality if stored in the ‘best place’

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Eggs are a staple ingredient for most, however, if stored incorrectly they can be deemed unsafe to eat or their flavour can end up getting disrupted. To keep them in great condition, experts at Egg Info have shared how to store them. They first claim that eggs should be stored in the packaging they came in as “nothing can beat the original carton”. The “best reason” to keep eggs in their carton is so they “stay as fresh as can be”, but, why is this? Essentially, eggshells have tiny pores through which bacteria from other foods and smells such as…

  • Legal Law

    Teen sued Utah over social media law requiring curfew for minors

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Enlarge / Utah high school student Hannah Zoulek sued Utah to block the Social Media Regulation Act from taking effect March 1. A Utah high school student, Hannah Zoulek, has joined a lawsuit, fighting to block Utah’s vague social media law from taking effect on March 1. The Social Media Regulation Act requires platforms to verify user ages and then obtain parental consent for minors under 18 to maintain accounts. Once granted access to platforms, minors must be blocked from search results, and no ads can be displayed on their account. Platforms granting access will accept liability for designing any…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Coimbatore-based Walkaroo footwear hosts the 11th edition of Coimbatore Marathon

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Manufacturing unit of Walkaroo footwear at Malumichampatti | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M “Start walking,” says V Noushad, founder and managing director of Coimbatore-based Walkaroo International. The footwear brand joins hands with Coimbatore Cancer Foundation to host the 11th edition of the Coimbatore Marathon. “It is the first step towards a healthy lifestyle. It helps overcome health challenges that are likely to arise from a sedentary lifestyle,” he says adding that their latest nation-wide campaign WalkIndiaWalk amplified the importance and role of daily walking for mental, physical, and emotional well-being. V Noushad of Walkaroo | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M “Our brand…

  • Medicine

    Sandoz To Acquire Cimerli For $170 Million

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Sandoz has signed an agreement to acquire the US biosimilar ranibizumab CIMERLI (ranibizumab-eqrn) from Coherus BioSciences, Inc. for an upfront cash purchase payment of $170 million. This is inclusive of a biologics license application, product inventory, ophthalmology sales and field reimbursement talent, as well as access to proprietary commercial software. Keren Haruvi, President Sandoz North America, said: “I am pleased that we can add another high-value product to the growing Sandoz biosimilar portfolio, further strengthening our existing ophthalmology franchise. The addition of CIMERLI reinforces our commitment to biosimilars and represents a huge step towards our goal of pioneering patient access to more…

  • Sports

    IPL 2024 To Begin From 22nd March And Final To Take Place On This Date

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    In what has been the latest development as per the reports in Cricbuzz, it is learned that Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is all set to be kick start from 24th January. The reports suggested that the final of the tournament is all set to take place on 26th March.  Image: IPLT20 There could be some concerns related to the schedule of the league because general elections are slated to take place in India at that time. With this around, it is learned that BCCI is discreetly considering holding the tournament in the window between March 22 and May 26. …

  • Tours Travel

    How to park at LAX for less than $20 a day

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    The LAX ground-transport revolution — that is, the unveiling of the automated people mover connecting terminals to bus, Metro and rental car centers — isn’t due until sometime in 2024. But travelers hoping to save some money got a consolation prize today: a new parking lot. Los Angeles International Airport opened a 2,600-space Budget Parking lot with most spaces priced at $15 to $20 per day. The best rates will go to those who book ahead online. The facility is at 5455 W. 111th Street, between Aviation and La Cienega boulevards (formerly the location of Parking Lot E), about 2.5…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Paudwal sing Ram bhajans in Ayodhya

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : FILE IMAGE Sonu Nigam singing at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya Sonu Nigam is a well-renowned singer in Bollywood and has captivated people and his fans to this day. The singer was one of the celebrities to attend the auspicious event of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya. Sonu Nigam sang a beautiful rendition of Ram Siya Ram and mesmerised everyone with his voice. Shankar Mahadevan and Anuradha Paudwal too were part of singing the various renditions of the Ram Bhajans. The video of Sonu Nigam singing verses of Ram Siya Ram has now gone viral on social media. …

  • Auto

    Seat plots urban EV as it commits to keep making cars

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Seat hasn’t launched its final car, Autocar understands, with the Spanish brand considering an entry-level electric city car twinned with the upcoming Volkswagen ID 1. The revelation comes after Seat chairman Thomas Schäfer told Autocar last year that “the future of Seat is Cupra”, strongly suggesting that Seat would pivot to a mobility solutions brand while Cupra handled cars. Schäfer said the current Seat line-up would continue to be produced until the end of their current lifecycles but the Volkswagen Group was working to “find a different role” for the brand after that. Now Seat and Cupra UK boss Marcus Gossen has confirmed…

  • Business

    Extremely disappointed that merger closing conditions were not satisfied by end date: Sony

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Sony Group Corporation-owned Culver Max Entertainment (CME) today issued notice to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) terminating the agreement dated December 22, 2021, to merge ZEEL and CME.It is pertinent to note that ZEEL had requested Sony to extend the one-month good faith negotiation period, which ended on January 21, by a reasonable period. “Although we engaged in good faith discussions to extend the end date under the merger cooperation agreement, we were unable to agree upon an extension by the January 21 deadline,” Sony Pictures Entertainment said in a statement. “After more than two years of negotiations, we are…

  • Finance

    Budget 2024: Budget 2024: India likely to announce social security fund for informal workers

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Union Budget 2024: India could announce a social security fund for the labourforce in the unorganised sector as well as gig and platform workers in the interim budget to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The fund, proposed in the Social Security Code, 2020, would be a step toward universal social security for workers. The code, which is not yet rolled out because all the states have not framed rules, allows partial implementation of certain provisions. The government has already collated data of over 293.3 million unorganised workers through the e-Shram portal, launched in August 2021,…

  • Gaming

    Kingdom Conquest’ Invites Players to Raise Dragons and Duke It Out in Thrilling PvP, Out Now on iOS and Android – TouchArcade

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    NDREAM has announced the official launch of Dragon Siege: Kingdom Conquest, letting global regions join the more than one million players that have already downloaded the game. The multiplayer strategy title features real-time PvP on both iOS and Android, with customizable Dragons you can train and unleash on the battlefield. In Dragon Siege: Kingdom Conquest, you can look forward to immersive sieges, lush fantasy environments, and unique Dragons you can raise to boost your army’s combat prowess. You can team up with your online buddies to forge alliances and take on other players across the globe, or go head-to-head with…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to make Gordon Ramsay’s 10-minute chicken curry recipe

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Winter is a time when people are looking for something easy and cheerful to cook to warm themselves up during the cold weather. Gordon Ramsay’s one-pot chicken curry is not delicious but is perfect for anyone wanting a quick homemade dinner as it is incredibly easy to make. The famous shared this quick comfort dish in his cook ‘Ramsay in 10.’ This recipe is a fantastic family meal loved by both children and adults alike and is all cooked in one pan to save you more time on the washing up. Gordon wrote: “This is how we do a midweek…

  • Legal Law

    How a 27-year-old busted the myth of Bitcoin’s anonymity

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Sam Rodriguez JUST OVER A DECADE AGO, Bitcoin appeared to many of its adherents to be the crypto-anarchist holy grail: truly private digital cash for the Internet. Satoshi Nakamoto, the cryptocurrency’s mysterious and unidentifiable inventor, had stated in an email introducing Bitcoin that “participants can be anonymous.” And the Silk Road dark-web drug market seemed like living proof of that potential, enabling the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars in illegal drugs and other contraband for bitcoin while flaunting its impunity from law enforcement. This is the story of the revelation in late 2013 that Bitcoin was, in fact,…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Indian designers showcase apparel from recycled turbans and heirloom saris at Redress Design Award

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Recycled turbans turn couture, courtesy designer Pavneet Kaur who is one of the 10 finalists at the Redress Design Award 2023 that was announced recently. The much-awaited sustainable fashion award by the environmental charity headquartered in Hong Kong aims to ‘educate and empower designers and consumers to reduce clothing’s negative impact on the environment, thereby accelerating a change in the circular fashion industry’. This year, the team received entries from 46 countries, and the 30 semi-finalists feature four Indians. Today, the finalists will showcase their collections at the Grand Final Fashion Show in Hong Kong.  Pavneet Kaur | Photo Credit:…

  • Medicine

    BGL Announce Sale of Source BioScience’s Stability Storage Business to Limerston Capital

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the sale of Source Stability Storage, a UK-based biotech storage facility owned by parent company Source BioScience, to Limerston Capital, a London-based middle market private equity investment firm. Source Stability Storage will be renamed Astoriom. BGL’s Healthcare & Life Sciences investment banking team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Source BioScience in the transaction. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Limerston Capital will use the business to pursue a biorepository expansion strategy under the name of Astoriom. Headquartered in Rochdale, England, with a strong presence across Ireland and the U.S., Astoriom specialises in providing outsourced…

  • Real Estate

    Demand for detached homes is on the rise – The Lancaster Property Blog

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    I love property data. I love to know what is selling, where it is selling and what property type is selling. I look for trends and patterns. By knowing what is happening, I can truly advise my clients better. The latest data shows over 900,000 property transactions across England and Wales have taken place in the last 12 months. Across the UK terraced houses continue to have the highest volume of sales (in Lancaster, terrace homes accounted for 8.6% of all recorded sales) however 2023 saw a sudden change for detached and semi-detached houses. 12 months ago, semi-detached houses accounted…

  • Tours Travel

    Alcohol-free dance parties taking over Los Angeles

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    In the crests of Elysian Park overlooking Dodger Stadium and downtown L.A., a group has formed a makeshift dance floor on an asphalt plateau tucked away from the park’s dusty trails and grassy hills. Funky soul music flows from two standing speakers as a DJ mixes on digital turntables between them. Everyone dances with abandon, jumping from side to side, twirling and stretching their arms overhead to salute the high afternoon sun. At one point, they link elbows and dance-skip in a joined circle. Flanking the dance floor are guests grazing on free cheese pizza from Pizzanista and swigging from…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Vivek Oberoi, Randeep Hooda, Shefali Shah, other celebs reach Ayodhya for Ram Mandir consecration – India TV

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : FILE IMAGE Vivek Oberoi, Randeep Hooda, Shefali Shah, other celebs reach Ayodhya for Ram Mandir consecration The Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony day is almost here and several celebrities have already started to arrive in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya city. The Ram Mandir consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024, and several Indian actors like Kangana Ranaut, Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, and Rajinikanth, among many others are invited to the iconic event.  Several celebrities like Randdeep Hooda, Sonu Nigam, Anupam Kher, and Shefali Shah among others have already reached…

  • Auto

    £15k heroes: What is Britain’s best cheap car?

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    SE Connect trim’s 15in wheels and relatively meagre tyres can be replaced by bigger ones if you insist, but I strongly suspect some of the car’s surprising ride suppleness, even refinement, would be lost. As for gadgets, this base model has four electric windows, a decent audio system with wired smartphone mirroring, good head lights and everything else important. I honestly lacked for nothing. The black fabric seats are comfortable and stylish. For those prepared to leave their buying comfort zones, the i10 is less a cheap car, more a fresh and beguiling ownership experience. Steve Cropley Hyundai i10 1.0…

  • Business

    box office: India’s box-office collections reach an all-time high of Rs 12,226 crore in 2023

    January 22, 2024 - By 

    Box-office collection in India reached an all-time high of Rs 12,226 crore in 2023, exceeding the previous record of ₹10,948 crore in 2019, and growing at a healthy 15% over 2022, according to the Ormax Box Office Report 2023. This was the first time that box office collection surpassed ₹12,000 crore, indicating a recovery in the Indian film industry, which had been battling a post-pandemic slump in business. Box-office collections in 2022 were ₹10,637 crore, just short of the previous record set in 2019. “One of the key drivers for the success of box office in 2023 is the industry’s…

  • Finance

    Budget 2024: A compelling case for a sunset extension for Sovereign and Pension Funds tax incentive

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Budget Expectations: In recent times, India has made significant strides in developing its national infrastructure in terms of expanding the road and rail network, power generation and transmission capacity, telecom infrastructure, port, and airport capacity, etc. The infrastructure sector is back bone of any economy and plays a pivotal role in helping industrial growth. Read our full Budget 2024 coverage here While we have become the fifth largest economy, the target is to become the world’s third largest economy by 2030. Given the rapid growth in public expenditure especially in the infrastructure space, it is quite clear that the aim…

  • Gaming

    New Tekken 8 Trailers, Exoprimal Season 3 Out Now, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Revealed, Verified Games, and More – TouchArcade

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Welcome to another Steam Deck Weekly that’s a bit shorter than usual. This week’s edition doesn’t have any reviews or gameplay impressions because there are a few reviews coming next week including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and more. Barring reviews, there are a few notable new Verified and Playable games, new trailers, and also a plethora of game news for games coming out on Steam and ones that I’ll be playing on Steam Deck this year. Let’s get into the news first. News Ahead of next week’s launch, Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a few new trailers for Tekken…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to cook ‘super succulent’ roast beef – ‘simple’ recipe

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Cooking a whole roast beef can seem daunting, especially as the meat has a tendency to turn dry and chewy. While paying careful attention to timings is key to securing that desirable melt-in-your-mouth texture, a good roasted joint also comes down to the added flavourings. Many recipes can be overcomplicated and unclear but chef Jamie Oliver has the perfect six-ingredient alternative for beginners. Sharing it on his website, Jamie claimed his method is “a simple way to roast topside of beef”. He added that it’s guaranteed to give “super succulent” results “every time”. Method Before cooking anything, preparation is essential…

  • Legal Law

    Supreme Court may overturn precedent governing climate regulations

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Getty Images | Rudy Sulgan The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments for overturning the so-called Chevron doctrine, one of the most important principles guiding federal regulation for the past 40 years. The doctrine, named for a 1984 court case involving Environmental Protection Agency air pollution rules, has been high on the agenda of right-wing groups for years. It holds that when the meaning of a law is disputed, the federal agency’s interpretation should be given deference as long as it is reasonable. Environmental groups fear that overturning the precedent will make it easier for courts to block new pollution…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Watches that ticked at Geneva Watch Days 2023

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    At the peak of the pandemic, when the larger Geneva watch fair, Watches and Wonders, missed its turn to hold a physical event, eight prestigious watch brands: Breitling, Bulgari, De Bethune, Girard-Perregaux, H. Moser & Cie., MB&F, Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk came together in September 2020 to launch a unique watch salon called the Geneva Watch Days. Based on a cooperative philosophy, the salon was designed to be self-managed, providing a common platform to showcase the latest in fine watchmaking, while giving participating brands the opportunity to host individual events. Supported by the Canton, the City of Geneva, and the…

  • Medicine

    Synendos Therapeutics AG Granted EMA Clinical Trial Authorisation

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Synendos Therapeutics AG, a world leader in innovative Endocannabinoid System (ECS) treatments, has announced that it has received approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to commence the Phase 1 ‘first-in-human’ clinical trial of its lead asset, SYT-510, a first-in-class inhibitor that modulates a newly identified drug target in the Endocannabinoid System to restore healthy brain physiology. The randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will investigate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of single-ascending doses of SYT-510 in healthy adult participants. Dr Andrea Chicca, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Synendos, commented: “The transition to a clinical stage company marks a significant milestone and step forward for…

  • Sports

    2 Players That India Can Try At No.3 In Place Of Struggling Shubman Gill In Tests

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    IND vs ENG Test series has kept many engaged even before the series hasn’t started. The wait is about to get over as the first match of the series is just four days away from now. Hyderabad Uppal’s stadium will host the first game on 25th January. Both the teams have started their preparations and it promises to be an enthralling series.  IND vs ENG: 2 players that India can try at No.3 in place of struggling Shubman Gill in Tests Young India batter Shubman Gill hasn’t been able to make a mark in Test cricket. His decision to move…

  • Tours Travel

    Discover the Southwest on the Grand Circle road trip

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    There are 63 national parks in the United States, but at the start of 2023, I’d made it to only one. So when my partner, Reanna, bought us tickets to see Big Thief and Lucinda Williams at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, we had an exciting (though surely unoriginal) idea: What if we made it a road trip? As I began researching the best routes from Los Angeles to Denver, I found variations of what’s been called the Grand Circle road trip, a loop of national parks that typically spans Utah, Colorado and Arizona. It’s popular for its efficiency: If you…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Ayesha Khan evicted from show following a gruelling task – India TV

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Ayesha Khan Bigg Boss 17 is getting intense with each day, as finale is nearing. With the latest update, wildacard contestant Ayesha Khan has been evicted from the house. She was eliminated after receiving very few votes from the audience. Ayesha Khan was nominated along with Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande and Isha Malviya. In the clip, Bigg Boss calls the nominated contestants on the stage and announces Ayesha Khan’s exit. Before leaving she shook hands with Munawar. The elimination comes after the house was divided into two teams for the torture task and contestants were nominated for…

  • Auto

    Richard Hammond on classic cars, TV, and the future of EVs

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    “My wife and I had just learned we were going to have a baby, so I’d swapped my much-loved Fiat Barchetta for a four-seater, a ratty old Porsche 911 SC that was permanently in danger of exploding. But I drove it to meet Jeremy [Clarkson] and Andy Wilman, the TG producer. They saw it and thought I was, well, real. “I did my stuff with Jeremy and then it was time to go, so I told them I’d better head back to ’Nam, which was my word for Cheltenham. They thought that was funny. In fact, they reckon it’s the…

  • Business

    Indian Railways explores collaboration with Swiss counterpart for efficiency boost

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Indian Railways is considering a strategic collaboration with the Swiss railway system to enhance its operational efficiency. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed plans to glean insights from Swiss best practices, specifically focusing on the hub-and-spoke model and advanced tunnelling technology. Learning from Swiss Excellence: In an exclusive interview with PTI during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the significant learning opportunities arising from potential collaboration with Switzerland. The focus would extend to both modern and conventional railway technologies. Tunnelling Technology Emphasis: Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of tunnelling technology, citing Switzerland’s expertise showcased in the world’s longest…

  • Business

    How Long Does It Take to Complete a Roofing Project?

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Take to Complete a Roofing Project If you are considering replacing your roof, you may be wondering how long the entire project will take. While the duration of a roofing project is influenced by many different factors, there are some key indicators that can help you estimate when your new roof will be ready for use. First and foremost, it is important to differentiate between roof repairs and a full replacement of your roof. Repairing your existing roof is usually a much quicker process than replacing the entire structure. Typically, repairs only involve fixing leaks and other minor issues that…

  • Finance

    Yet to finalise mechanism for regulating cryptocurrencies: Centre to SC

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi, The Centre has told the Supreme Court it is yet to take a decision on a mechanism to regulate cryptocurrencies and effectively investigate related offences. A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan was told by Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee, appearing for the Centre, that the issues related to the digital currency are continuously evolving and the government is deliberating on the mechanism to regulate the cryptocurrencies. He sought time to file an affidavit by the next date of hearing in the case giving updated position on the mechanism. “So far as the stance of the…

  • Gaming

    Recollection’, ‘Rising Lords’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for January 19th, 2024. It ended up being a busier Friday than I expected, and we have several new releases to look at as a result. Another Code: Recollection is leading the pack, but we also have interesting titles like Rising Lords and The Cub to check out. After those summaries, we do our usual closer with the newest sales and expiring discounts of the day. Let’s crack our knuckles and get to work! You don’t have to crack your knuckles if you don’t want to, though. It makes you look…

  • Home Kitchen

    Cooking ‘top tip’ shows we have all been making baked potatoes wrong

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Save time cooking dinner as it turns out there is an even easier way to make baked potatoes. Baked potatoes are known as a simple enough meal, as all you have to do is place them in the oven, but the only downside is that they take an hour or even longer to perfectly cook. However, it turns out you can reduce the amount of time backed potatoes take in the oven – and all you need is a spoon or metal skewer. Professional chef and cookbook author Lily Higgins (@lilyhigginsfood) shared that sticking either a spoon or a metal…

  • Legal Law

    FCC chair defends broadband discounts for poor people against Republican attack

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at a Senate subcommittee hearing on September 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. Getty Images | The Washington Post FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel defended a low-income discount program against attacks from GOP lawmakers, pointing out that Republicans criticized an aspect of the program that was decided by Congress, not the commission. In December, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and several other Republican lawmakers blasted the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which gives $30 monthly broadband discounts to people with low incomes. The program is set to be discontinued in a few months because Congress hasn’t added funding…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Luxury footwear brand Anaar makes a debut at the New York Fashion Week

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Anaar for Kish Jeane’s collection  | Photo Credit: Sam J. Photos The debut of India’s luxury footwear brand Anaar at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) spells a new chapter in the country’s exploration of fusion fashion — blending traditional crafts with global fads — on the international fashion ramp. Known for its hand-embroidered, wedged sneakers, nine-month-old, Mumbai-based Anaar claims to be the country’s first footwear brand to have partnered with NYFW for the runway collections of designers Kayzie Couture, USA-based Stuti weaves of pleasure, Kish Jeane and Haus of Faye/InspireD’Signs. A model wears Anaar shoes on the runway for Inspired…

  • Medicine

    AstraZeneca’s Voydeya (danicopan) Granted First-Ever Regulatory Approval in Japan

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Voydeya (danicopan) has been approved in Japan for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH). It is indicated in Japan in combination with C5 inhibitor therapy when patients have had an insufficient response to such C5 inhibitors. Voydeya is a first-in-class, oral, Factor D inhibitor developed as add-on to proven standard-of-care Ultomiris or Soliris to address the needs of the subset of patients (approximately 10-20%) with PNH who experience clinically significant extravascular haemolysis (EVH) while treated with a C5 inhibitor. The approval by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) was based on positive results from the pivotal ALPHA Phase III trial. Results from the 12-week primary…

  • Tours Travel

    Government shutdown concerns businesses around national parks

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Sundays at the Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, 35 miles southwest of Yosemite National Park’s Arch Rock entrance, are usually buzzing. The 45-bedroom facility in the Sierra Nevada foothill hamlet of Midpines was near its 120-person capacity during the summer months, said co-owner Douglas Shaw. That wasn’t counting non-guests patronizing the resort’s cafe and health spa, fueling up or powering down before and after long hikes. This Sunday, one of the last in what Shaw describes as his busy season, is expected to be starkly different. Shaw estimates he’ll have only two front-office employees working that day out of 30…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Kantara star Rishab Shetty receives invitation, shares post – India TV

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Rishab Shetty Rishab Shetty is one the talented actors and genius in making films. The actor has raised the bar with his film 2022 film Kantara and people just couldn’t stop heaping praises on him for his impeccable acting skills which showed in the film. Recently, he received an invitation to be part of the grand Ram Mandir Pratishthan Day in Ayodhya, which is approaching on January 22nd.   He took to social media to share a picture of him receiving the invitation and wrote in the caption, “I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as my…

  • Auto

    The brilliance of the Toyota GR Yaris and why ‘hooning’ is allowed

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    What I suspected was the case with the Toyota GR Yaris has turned out to be about right.  “It’s no wonder I’ve had correspondence from people with big car collections who drive a Yaris every day,” I wrote in 2021 after spending a few months living with one and finding that it offered a driving experience so special that it would please people who could afford rather more than the £29,995 the hot hatchback cost. And last month, Toyota presented me with some data backing that up: 48% of GR Yaris owners own one as an ‘additional car’, when the class average is only…

  • Business

    India missed 2022 solar rooftop target. Will new policies help meet the revised deadline of 2026?

    January 21, 2024 - By 

    When the Narendra Modi government announced in 2015 that it was ramping up India’s solar power generation target from 22 gigawatts to 100 gigawatts (1 GW is 1,000 MW) by 2022, it was considered an impressive but audacious goal. At the time, the country was generating just 4,000 MW. The 2022 target was missed, as solar power generation touched only 63.3 GW. By the end of 2023, solar power generation hit 73 GW. However, one part of India’s solar energy ambition still fell considerably short—rooftop power generation. Of the 100 GW of solar power, 40 GW was supposed to be…

  • Finance

    EPFO: Formal job creation under EPFO down 14.2% to 1.39 million in November, according to payroll data

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Formal job creation under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation fell sharply in November by 14.2% with addition of 1.39 million net new subscribers compared to 1.62 million net new subscribers added in November 2022. Even month-on-month, EPFO registered a decline of 9.15% in formal job creation as 1.53 million net new jobs were created in the retirement fund body in October 2023, shows the payroll data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Saturday. EPFO registered 1.24 million net new subscribers in April, 1.12 million in May, 1.35 million in June, 1.57 million in July, 1.49 million in…

  • Gaming

    TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘Trojuhelnicky’ – TouchArcade

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Let me start off this write-up with a scolding: Developers, make trailers for your games! Trojuhelnicky is a new game from developer Inputwish, who you may know from their excellent Go Rally, and it kind of sounds like this was the passion side project of one of their programmers. But gosh darn it, I know there is a very specific audience out there who would see this game in action, and hear its bleeps and bloops, and decide they were instantly sold. But unfortunately you’ll just have to check out these screenshots and play bleep and bloop sounds in your…

  • Home Kitchen

    Mary Berry’s beef cannelloni with basil and mozzarella is a delicious, warming dinner

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Mary Berry has shared her recipe for her deliciously decadent beef cannelloni with basil and melty mozzarella. The convenience of making it up to eight hours in advance allows you to prepare ahead and simply bake it in the oven when you’re ready to serve. Ingredients 16 cannelloni pasta tubes 1 x 125g ball mozzarella, sliced 55g (2oz) Parmesan, grated For the cannelloni filling: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 400g (14oz) lean minced beef 2 tbsp plain flour 300ml (½ pint) beef stock A few drops of Worcestershire sauce 4 heaped tbsp…

  • Legal Law

    Fujitsu bugs that sent innocent people to prison were known “from the start”

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Enlarge / Paul Patterson, co-CEO of Fujitsu’s European division, testifies for a public inquiry in London on January 19, 2024. Getty Images | AFP Fujitsu software bugs that helped send innocent postal employees to prison in the UK were known “right from the very start of deployment,” a Fujitsu executive told a public inquiry today. “All the bugs and errors have been known at one level or not, for many, many years. Right from the very start of deployment of the system, there were bugs and errors and defects, which were well-known to all parties,” said Paul Patterson, co-CEO of…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Born in Madurai and crafted in Grasse, LilaNur Parfums is India’s scented love letter to the world

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    India’s olfactory palette, owing to its diverse flora, has championed the art of distilling scents, fondly known as attars. It is these fragrant oils that caught the fancy of Good Earth’s founder Anita Lal, who launched LilaNur Parfums, an Indian luxury fragrance house, on Thursday in the country. The story of LilaNur Parfums began in the fragrant flower fields of South India, where the house soon forged a relationship with the proprietors of Jasmine C.E., one of India’s largest source of floral absolutes for the international fine fragrance industry. The flowers — distilled and extracted for use by the world’s most renowned master…

  • Medicine

    Bridgebio Pharma Secures Up To $1.25 billion

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    BridgeBio Pharma have announced strategic financing from Blue Owl Capital and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, through a wholly owned subsidiary (CPPIB Credit) of CPPIB Credit Investments Inc., bringing in capital of up to $1.25 billion. With these transactions, BridgeBio obtains financing from experienced healthcare investors who share the Company’s confidence in the anticipated launch of acoramidis as the potential backbone of therapy for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). “We are excited to be working with a distinguished group of life sciences investors who are aligned with our view of acoramidis’ blockbuster market opportunity,” said Brian Stephenson, Ph.D., CFA, Chief Financial…

  • Sports

    PAK Vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Weather Forecast, Pakistan Vs New Zealand Dream11 Team, Hagley Oval, Christchurch Pitch Report

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    PAK vs NZ 5th T20I: Four matches and four losses for Pakistan in a row. With already 4-0 up in the series, the hosts would be eyeing a complete whitewash against Pakistan in the fifth T20I. New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the fifth and last T20I of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024 on 21 January at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. This post leads you to the PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Weather Forecast, Pakistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Team, and Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report. PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction Up until now in…

  • Technology

    Google invests $1bn in expanding UK datacentre footprint with Hertfordshire facility

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Google is reinforcing its commitment to the UK by building a $1bn datacentre on a 33-acre site in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, to provide enterprises with locally hosted access to its public cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services. The build will mark a sizeable expansion of the company’s UK datacentre footprint, and is being hailed as a sign of Google’s ongoing commitment to growing its presence in the country. The first UK-based Google Cloud Platform (GCP) datacentre region went live in July 2017, with three availability zones and all of the supporting infrastructure housed in a colocation facility.   The…

  • Tours Travel

    Death Valley will likely reopen Oct. 15 after storm damage

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Death Valley National Park, whose roads and trails were scarred and flooded by August storms, will probably reopen Oct. 15, rangers say. If current repair plans hold, that reopening will give travelers renewed access to many popular park spots, including the lodgings at Furnace Creek, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, the vistas from Zabriskie Point and Dante’s View and the salt flats at Badwater — all landmarks connected by State Route 190 and the northern portion of Badwater Road. But most other roads in the park will remain closed. So will eastern entrances to the park and the portion of…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Netizens react to Orry’s unseen pictures with his doppelgangers – India TV

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Orry recently appeared on Koffee With Karan 8. Internet sensation and Bollywood celeb’s BFF Orhan Awatramani aka Orry has been one of the most talked about person in recent times. He has been making headlines ever since his pictures of posing with prominent actors in Hindi cinema circulated online. From Ananya Panday to Deepika Padukone, his Instagram feed is full of pictures with B-town celebrities and other popular personalities. Now, not only Orry but pictures of his look-alikes posing with him are doing rounds on the internet. Recently, paparazzo Varinder T Chawla shared a post on…

  • Auto

    Mercedes-AMG readies electric CLA 45 with 500bhp

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Mercedes-AMG is developing a hot version of the new third-generation CLA, due in 2025 as an electric alternative to the fearsome CLA 45.  A disguised prototype of the new AMG model caught testing in northern Sweden this week reveals several changes over the standard car.  As well as uprated brakes behind AMG sports wheels, this early prototype has a large ducktail-style rear spoiler that hints at a focus on boosting downforce. The production model could feature a fixed spoiler or possibly even a retractable spoiler similar to that used by the Mercedes-AMG GT. The new CLA is the first model to be…

  • Business

    Indian wedding: Hotels set table for the big fat Indian wedding

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: Hotel chains have lined up new offerings to cater to the booming demand for wedding venues, seeking to build on the tourism ministry’s campaign aimed at encouraging couples from across the globe to tie the knot in India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to Indians to organise weddings within the country, said industry executives. With growing demand for unique and off-beat destination wedding venues, Tata Group’s Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) is adding to its portfolio hotels that fulfil this need and also cater to diverse preferences of those looking at both traditional and unique locations, said…

  • Finance

    Banks may alert RBI as rising funding costs sting amid ​sustained liquidity drainage

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Mumbai: Banks are likely to make representations to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on sustained liquidity drainage that has pushed up funding costs for lenders despite unchanged policy rates for nearly a year. Liquidity has steadily declined with the central bank repeatedly stressing the primacy of maintaining price stability as Indian voters get ready to elect their next government this summer. “Banks and other participants in bond and interest rate markets will send a representation on the issues on Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) buffers and high cost of funds to the RBI,” a source told ET. “This will be…

  • Gaming

    A Light Dusting of 8-Inches of Snow – The TouchArcade Show #579 – TouchArcade

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    In this week’s podcast we once again dive into the hot topic of the Apple Vision Pro. Pre-orders kicked off today and I can tell you that we personally will not be diving in head first on this new product. Will you? We also get to our lone listener email from this week, which leads to some interesting discussion as always, and then we finish things off with some real-deal on-topic mobile gaming discussion, talking about two recently soft-launched games The Elder Scrolls: Castles and Plants vs Zombies 3: Welcome to Zomburbia. Don’t forget to shoot us emails with any…

  • Home Kitchen

    Americans go wild for Brit’s ‘favourite dinner’ and beg for recipe – but they’re confused

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    A British TikToker has got Americans excited about a classic “British jacket potato”. She shared a tutorial on how to cook the perfect spud, and it seems our friends across the pond are loving it. Brittany Miller, a UK-based content creator, shared her delicious dinner recipe online. Her American fans tried it out and they’re all raving about it. Her tasty meal included a crispy golden jacket potato, a dollop of butter, grated mozzarella, baked beans, Red Leicester cheese, red onion, cooked chorizo, a tablespoon of soured cream on top and a sprinkle of black pepper. Brittany described the dish…

  • Legal Law

    Amazon’s purchase of Roomba-maker iRobot likely to be blocked by EU

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Getty Images | SOPA Images European Union regulators intend to block Amazon’s attempt to purchase Roomba-maker iRobot, The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. European Commission competition officials “met Thursday with representatives from Amazon to discuss the deal,” the Journal wrote, citing people familiar with the matter. “Amazon was told during the meeting that the deal was likely to be rejected,” according to one of the Journal’s sources. Amazon announced the $1.7 billion deal in August 2022. The EC has a February 14 deadline to reach a decision. European officials have said that Amazon could restrict the availability of Roomba rivals…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    As part of the Jaipur royal family’s social enterprise, The PDKF Store is reimagining block prints for a modern audience. Gauravi Kumari, at its helm, tells us how

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Gauravi Kumari and Claire Deroo with the artisans of PDKF | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Gauravi Kumari from the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur was 14 when her mother, the now Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Diya Kumari, launched her namesake Princess Diya Kumari Foundation (PDKF) a decade ago. The aim was (and continues to be) the socio-economic empowerment of the State’s women through skill development and employment. But it was only in 2020 that the young royal, who returned to Jaipur after pursuing Media and Communications at New York University, found herself more actively involved in her family’s social…

  • Medicine

    Comanche Biopharma Raise $75 Million Series B Financing

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Comanche Biopharma Corp have announced the closing of an oversubscribed $75 million Series B financing to advance its mission to develop and make globally available the first treatment targeting a root cause of preeclampsia. Existing investors GV (Google Ventures), F-Prime Capital, Lilly Asia Ventures (LAV), and Longview Healthcare Ventures participated in the Series B round, joined by new investors New Enterprise Associates (NEA), who led the round, and Atlas Venture. Concurrent with the Series B raise, Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Partner on the NEA healthcare investment team and former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and David Grayzel, M.D., Partner…

  • Sports

    ICC U19 World Cup 2024 Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Match Timing And All You Need To Know.

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    ICC U19 World Cup 2024: After a staggering Men’s World Cup 2023 in India, ICC is set to stage the World Cup for the Under19 category. The U19 World Cup 2024 is slated to be hosted in South Africa at four different venues. Here we are with the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 Schedule, full squads, venues, match timing, and all you need to know. ICC U19 World Cup 2024 Starting on Friday, January 19, 2024, South Africa will serve as the host nation for the month-long ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2024. There are four groups confirmed and each…

  • Technology

    Fujitsu boss admits to missed opportunities to prevent miscarriages of justice

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    Fujitsu’s UK boss admitted that the IT company missed an opportunity to take action and prevent subpostmasters from being convicted for financial crimes after its software showed unexplained shortfalls in branch accounts. During the latest Post Office Horizon scandal hearing, Fujitsu’s UK head, Paul Patterson, was shown a document produced by Fujitsu IT expert Anne Chambers after she gave evidence in court in a civil dispute with subpostmaster Lee Castleton in 2006. The document, she named Afterthoughts, was created by Chambers to alert Fujitsu during the trial to the problems she had experienced. The Post Office spent over £320,000…

  • Tours Travel

    How everyone became obsessed with the names of full moons

    January 20, 2024 - By 

    As we hiked to an overlook on a warm evening in late August, a new acquaintance seemed to be dissatisfied with the luminous full moon shining over Griffith Park. “It’s not blue,” they remarked. Though it was dubbed a “blue moon,” it appeared burnt orange as twilight descended. Beautiful, sure, but its accuracy in question — an uneasy compromise for my hiking buddy, a fellow journalist. Blue is just one of the many qualifiers attached to the moon these days. In fact, this wasn’t just any blue moon, but a super blue moon. Though blue understandably evokes the color, in…

  • Arts Entertainments

    German singer Cassandra Mae Spittman REACTS to her rendition of ‘Ram Aayenge’ going viral WATCH – India TV

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM German singer Cassandra Mae Spittman German singer Cassandra Mae Spittman is currently in headlines for her soulful rendition of Ram Aayenge. Her rendition of the song is now going viral on social media. She recently reacted to her video going viral and said that she loves to bhajans everyday.  She mentioned in an interview with ANI that, “It was everywhere. I also heard about Ayodhya mandir, so okay why not try it. So in Germany its not very common to celebrate, but I will keep everyone in prayers. I came to know mantras, devotional songs  and…

  • Auto

    Large Stellantis EVs to get 500-mile range and Hellcat power

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Importantly, claimed Stellantis, the platform “enables several segment-leading capabilities” that will play to the strengths of each brand that will use it. Alfa Romeo, for example, will benefit from its “high-performance vehicle dynamics”, while Jeep can exploit its “trail-rated off-road driving” credentials.  Outlining the platform’s flexibility, Marc Issner, who has overseen its development, said it can accommodate ride heights ranging from 140mm to 287mm. “If you want a curve-hugging, track-ready performance car, a smooth-riding luxury car or a rock-clearing off-roader, we’ve addressed these needs within the platform,” he said. He added that buyers of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Maserati cars “are…

  • Business

    tata steel: Tata Steel to shut down blast furnaces at Port Talbot; 2,800 job losses likely

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    MUMBAI – Tata Steel will shut down the two blast furnaces and other heavy assets at Port Talbot in the UK by the end of the year, which is likely to result in 2,800 job losses over three years. One of the largest steel producers in the region, Tata Steel had last year announced that it will be transitioning to an electric arc furnace for steel production for an investment for 1.25 billion pounds, of which the UK government will fund 500 million pounds. “The course we are putting forward is difficult, but we believe it is the right one,”…

  • Finance

    Retail inflation for farm workers rises to 7.71 pc in Dec

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: Retail inflation for farm workers and rural labourers increased marginally to 7.71 per cent and 7.46 per cent in December compared to 7.37 per cent and 7.13 per cent, respectively, in November due to higher prices of certain food items. Food inflation stood at 9.95 per cent and 9.80 per cent in December 2023, compared to 9.38 per cent and 9.14 per cent, respectively, in November 2023. Food inflation for farm workers and rural labourers was 5.89 per cent and 5.76 per cent, respectively, in December 2022, a labour ministry statement said. According to the statement, point to…

  • Gaming

    Updates for Cut the Rope 3, Gibbon, Simon’s Cat, and More Are Out Now – TouchArcade

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    This week is relatively quiet for Apple Arcade. After the first week saw a few notable new releases, we’ve been getting updates for games throughout with more games arriving next month. Let’s get into the updates then. Cut the Rope 3 brings in 21 new levels with 7 new Nommies, skippable animations, and more additions like Boulders to puzzles. Gibbon: Beyond the Trees has gotten its first update in almost a year adding in reactions from Humans to gibbons passing by, performance optimizations, improved animations, and other fixes to make the game better in what the team calls the Final…

  • Home Kitchen

    Storage hack keep lettuce fresh for ‘weeks’ and saves on fridge space

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Lettuce and bagged salad leaves have a short shelf life once bought home from the supermarket, with many kinds prone to turning brown, wilted or soggy. When stored in the fridge wrapped up in its original packaging, lettuce is nearly impossible to try and keep at its best for more than a few days. But with a few extra steps, there is a way to keep the green leaves fresh and crunchy for weeks on end – and it involves discarding the plastic wrap straight away. Sharing her food storage hack on TikTok, content creator @choreswithmom unveiled her “secret” method…

  • Legal Law

    Apple Watch no longer sold with blood oxygen monitoring after patent battle loss

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Enlarge / The Apple Watch Ultra 2. Apple Starting today, if you buy an Apple Watch Series 9 or Watch Ultra 2 it won’t be able to tell you your blood oxygen levels, a feature that Apple heavily touted when first introducing the capability in 2020. Although the watches will be less capable than watches of the same model sold before today, Apple is selling the pared-down watches at the same prices as before. On Wednesday, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied [PDF] Apple’s request that an import ban on the smartwatches be lifted for the…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Designer label Shantnu & Nikhil opens new outlet in Chandigarh

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil at the launch of S&N store in Chandigarh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Indian man’s quest for fashionable clothes has intrigued designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil, who have decided to dedicate nearly 70% of their collections to men while also keeping their designs gender fluid. Hot on the heels of their casual-wear brand Shantnu Nikhil Cricket Club, the couturier brothers went on a spree to open stores across the country, from the one that’s nestled in a 133-year-old building in Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda to their most recent one in Chandigarh. They have a total…

  • Medicine

    Inceptua Group and Cycle Pharmaceuticals Partner for a Free Goods Programme

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited and Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement in which Sun Pharma, Taro’s controlling shareholder, has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Taro other than the shares already held by Sun Pharma or its affiliates for US$43.00 per share in cash without interest. Dilip Shanghvi, Managing Director of Sun Pharma, said, “Over the years, with Sun Pharma’s strategic interventions, Taro has remained a key player in the generic dermatology market in a challenging environment. Post completion of the merger, the combined entity will firmly move forward,…

  • Sports

    Rohit Sharma Hints At India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad, Says, “can’t Keep Everyone Happy”

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    IND vs AFG: After the end of Team India’s last bilateral T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, the gossip for the showpiece event has begun to pick up its pace. Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who blew Afghanistan away with his sensational batting, hinted at how Team India’s squad would look for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. PTI After winning the third T20I in a second Super Over in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma indicated how the overall Indian squad would look for the world tournament scheduled to begin on June 1. In a…

  • Technology

    Anger sparked by TV drama forces Fujitsu to put public sector contract bidding on hold

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Fujitsu has put bidding for UK public sector contracts on hold during the current public inquiry into the widest miscarriage of justice in UK history, in which the Japanese supplier is implicated. Under-fire Fujitsu has also confirmed it will contribute to the financial redress for subpostmasters who suffered as a result of being blamed for accounting shortfalls caused by errors in the Fujitsu software they use to run their branches, in what is known as the Post Office Horizon scandal. Thousands lost significant sums of money and about 900 were convicted of crimes such as theft and false accounting…

  • Tours Travel

    The Jungalow’s Justina Blakeney shares her perfect Sunday in L.A.

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    As an artist, designer, creative director and bestselling author, Justina Blakeney has always been intrigued by the power of mixing things up, particularly in Los Angeles. When she was a student majoring in world arts and cultures at UCLA in 2001, Blakeney co-created a thesis project called Infinity Magazine that emphasized the hyperlocal diversity of Los Angeles. In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends. “The issue explored 24 hours in Los Angeles,” says…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Nayanthara breaks silence on ‘Annapoorani’ controversy, pens note on Instagram for ‘hurting’ sentiments – India TV

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Nayanthara Nayanthara’s Annapoorani is in the headline for all the wrong reasons. The actress has issued an apology for hurting the sentiments over her film Annapoorani. She shared a post on Instagram and said that she did not mean to hurt anyone’s sentiments. The film was accused of hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus and was pulled off from OTT platform Netflix.  Nayanthara in a lengthy note on Instagram wrote, “Jai Shri Ram,  I am writing this note with a heavy heart and a genuine desire to address the recent turn of events concerning our film,…

  • Auto

    Lexus LBX wins What Car? Car of the Year

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    The Lexus LBX has been crowned What Car? Car of the Year for 2024. This year’s winner was announced at What Car?’s annual awards, dubbed the UK’s ‘Motoring Oscars’, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London The 46th overall winner also took home the Small SUV category award, while Lexus won the Reliability Award for a record seventh consecutive year. Sister brand Toyota won Family Car of the Year (with the Corolla) and Estate Car of the Year (with the Corolla Touring Sports). Other brands to win multiple awards included BMW and Kia, who took home three apiece, and Renault…

  • Business

    PepsiCo announces Jagrut Kotecha as new India chief

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Beverage and snacks maker PepsiCo India on Friday announced Jagrut Kotecha, senior vice president and chief commercial officer at its AMESA (Asia, Middle East and Africa) region, as its new India chief. Ahmed El Sheikh, currently CEO for PepsiCo India, will move on from his current role as the CEO for the Middle East Business Unit as of March 2024, the company said in a statement on Friday. ET had reported in its January 12 edition that Kotecha was front runner for the role of India CEO. Kotecha was preferred over other contenders because of his extensive experience in snacks,…

  • Finance

    budget 2024: Budget 2024: Modest tax revenue target likely for FY25

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    The Centre is likely to budget a modest 9-11% increase in net tax revenue receipts in FY25 over the budget estimate for the current year in the February 1 interim budget. In absolute terms, the net tax revenue of the Centre is expected to be pegged at ₹25-26 lakh crore. In the current fiscal, the Centre has budgeted ₹23.3 lakh crore net tax revenue. The revised estimate for net tax revenue receipt in the current fiscal year, after devolution to states, will be at about the same level as the budget estimate, considering the likely shortfall in excise duty collections,…

  • Gaming

    ‘Turnip Boy Robs a Bank’, ‘The Pedestrian’, Plus Today’s Other New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for January 18th, 2023. It’s Thursday, and in a lot of ways it feels like the first proper Thursday of the year. We have a fairly hefty bag full of new releases to check out today, and only a few of them made me want to launch myself into the Sun. Not bad! After that, we have a gander at the newest sales and expiring discounts for the day. Let’s dust ourselves off and dive into the pile! New Releases Prince of Persia The Lost Crown ($49.99) The latest game in…

  • Health Fitness

    Republicans fume over lack of anti-abortion policies in funding fight

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), chair of the House Freedom Caucus, warned “the majority of the Republican conference” will be “disappointed and upset” if Johnson doesn’t do more to fight for the anti-abortion policy riders that conservatives have demanded since last year. “You’re not going to get everything that you want when you have divided government,” Good said. “But the House majority ought to count for something. We should get at least half of what we want, shouldn’t we?” Conservatives cheered the recent rise of Johnson, a longtime abortion opponent, and said they trusted him to deliver wins on abortion that…

  • Home Kitchen

    Rishi Sunak ‘excited’ about the return of this McDonalds menu item favourite | Politics | News

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    After facing down Tory rebels in a confident show of authority this week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been dealt a double helping of good news by none other than McDonald’s. A No. 10 source has revealed Mr Sunak is “very excited” by the fast food chain’s announcement that they will shortly be reviving a much-loved breakfast menu item – one which caused the Prime Minister a headache during his leadership battle against Liz Truss. Speaking on ITV’s This Morning during the 2022 Tory leadership election, Mr Sunak was asked what his typical McDonald’s order is. The then-leadership hopeful revealed…

  • Legal Law

    TSMC predicts delays, less advanced chips at second Arizona fab

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks during a “First Tool-In” ceremony at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. facility under construction in Phoenix, Arizona, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. TSMC today announced plans to boost its investment in the state to $40 billion and construct a second production facility, following major customers urging the Taiwanese chipmaker to build more advanced semiconductors in the US. President Joe Biden’s plan to expand America’s command of the global chips market hit another setback Thursday when Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Chairman Mark Liu announced that he anticipates significant delays at the company’s…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Sushant Abrol’s military-inspired collection No Man’s Land won him, the sixth edition of NEXA Presents The Spotlight

    January 19, 2024 - By 

    Despite winning the sixth edition of NEXA Presents The Spotlight (a programme that gives young fashion designers a platform to showcase their work at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI in October) for the first time, fashion designer Sushant Abrol says he almost feels like a veteran. “I had applied earlier for this coveted title. This was my fourth attempt,” he laughs. Sushant, who launched his label Countrymade in 2019, believes in learning from his failures. “Last year, I was very close to winning. I did well, but someone else did better,” he adds. “So, this time, I raised…

  • Medicine

    Kindeva Drug Delivery Acquires Summit Biosciences

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Kindeva Drug Delivery have announced that it has acquired Summit Biosciences Inc., an intranasal drug-delivery contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), from its founding family shareholders. Established in 2009, Summit has an extensive track record of innovation in the unit dose nasal spray market. The acquisition of Summit enhances Kindeva’s existing drug-delivery capabilities by adding a new drug-delivery platform, further expanding Kindeva’s ability to serve biopharma customers across a wider range of complex drug-device combination products (pulmonary, injectable, transdermal, and nasal).  “Nasal drug delivery is becoming a preferred dosage format for a growing number of indications, as it allows users to non-invasively administer…

  • Real Estate

    Lancaster Mid Terrace with 6 1% gross yield

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    This week’s 60 second investment comes from Westham Street in the Primrose area of Lancaster. This mid terrace offers 2 bedrooms, a generous living room as well as modern kitchen and bathroom. It is in a popular area with easy access to the city centre as well as the universities and Williamson park. It is on the market for £137,500 and with a potential rent income of £700pcm you could expect to seem annual returns of £8,400 which is a 6.1% gross return. For more information, please click below or give us a call on 01524843322 https://www.jdg.co.uk/property-details/-/lancaster/westham-street-1

  • Technology

    Gartner: The big IT outsourcing contract returns

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Two recent major contracts point to the return of big outsourcing contracts. Earlier in January, Canada Post announced it has entered into an agreement to transition Innovapost, its IT shared-service provider, to Deloitte Canada, in a bid to improve the delivery of digitally enabled products and services. Vodafone also announced a $1.5bn, 10-year deal with Microsoft to support digital platforms for more than 300 million businesses, public sector organisations and consumers across Europe and Africa. According to John-David Lovelock, distinguished vice-president analyst at Gartner, these two contracts represent the tip of the iceberg in terms of major IT outsourcing.…

  • Tours Travel

    Feeling drained? Here’s how to rediscover your childlike wonder

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    The older I get, the more I enjoy acting like a kid. I jump at every opportunity to do backflips in the pool and absolutely love seeing the circus when it’s in town. I’ll giggle over banana splits at Fluffy McCloud’s and relish the silly moments when my friends want to watch an animated movie or order an absurd treat like Carvel’s “Fudgie the Whale” ice cream cake. Every few months, my partner and I make a pilgrimage to the desert where we climb huge rocks and lie beneath the stars to feel existentially tiny. I’ve loved all of these…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Hrithik-Deepika starrer close to touching the crore mark – India TV

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : YOUTUBE SNAPSHOT Fighter Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking: Hrithik-Deepika starrer close to touching the crore mark Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s film Fighter is ready for its theatrical release on January 25 this year. A huge craze is being seen among the audience regarding the film. Ten days before the release, the spectacular trailer of the film was also released, which also increased the excitement for the film. And now the advance booking of Fighter made under the direction of Siddharth Anand is also going on.  According to the report of Koimoi, Fighter has so far…

  • Auto

    What is the best screenwash for my car?

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    5. Auto Glym Ultimate Screenwash (500ml) £8.99 (£17.98/litre) (Halfords) Minimum temperature: -45C 4/5 The most expensive option here, and while Auto Glym’s screenwash is also the most heavily concentrated, diluting it down to -6C strength results in 2.5 litres of washer fluid – which is about the same as you’d get from 1.25 litres of our other competitors in concentrated form. So even with its low minimum temperature, this is an expensive buy, and while it cleans well, it isn’t noticeably better than the rest. That said, if you pour it in neat you get the best cold temperature protection…

  • Business

    Tata Steel to cut 3,000 jobs in Wales: source

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Share Price 1335.75 04:03 PM | 18 Jan 2024 36.75(2.83%) Cipla. Share Price 1322.95 04:03 PM | 18 Jan 2024 28.96(2.24%) Tech Mahindra. Share Price 1355.15 04:03 PM | 18 Jan 2024 28.41(2.15%) Tata Motors. Share Price 819.05 04:03 PM | 18 Jan 2024 13.50(1.68%) Axis Bank. Share Price 1097.50 04:03 PM | 18 Jan 2024 15.21(1.41%) Mahindra & Mahindra. Share Price 1617.25 04:03 PM | 18 Jan 2024 19.55(1.23%) Apollo Hospitals Enterprise. Share Price 5990.85 04:03 PM | 18 Jan 2024 64.96(1.10%) Tata Consumer Products. Share Price 1146.80 04:03 PM | 18 Jan 2024 8.21(0.73%) Larsen…

  • Cryptocurrency

    TSMC Q4 2023 earnings report

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images The world’s largest contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company on Thursday posted better-than-expected profit and revenue on the back of weaker macroeconomic conditions. Here are TSMC’s fourth-quarter results versus LSEG consensus estimates: Revenue: 625.53 billion New Taiwan dollars ($19.62 billion), vs. NT$618.31 billion expected Net income: NT$238.71 billion, vs. NT$225.22 billion expected TSMC reported revenue slipped 1.5% from a year ago to NT$625.53 billion, while net income dropped 19.3% from a year ago to NT$238.71 billion. That compares with TSMC’s guidance for fourth-quarter revenue between $18.8 billion and $19.6 billion. “In the fourth quarter, revenue increased 14.4%…

  • Finance

    RBI calls upon internal ombudsmen to give inputs for enhancing processes

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    The Reserve Bank has called upon internal ombudsmen of banks, NBFCs, and CICs to provide inputs for enhancing internal systems and processes. As part of the Reserve Bank’s continuing engagement with regulated entities, the second Conference of Internal Ombudsmen on the theme ‘Orchestrating Customer Delight through an Empowered Internal Ombudsman’, was held in Mumbai on January 16, 2024. Deputy Governor Swaminathan J in his keynote address emphasised the pivotal role of Internal Ombudsmen as the vigilant observers and facilitators in a fair and just dispute resolution process, for ensuring effective and impartial redress of customer grievances within the regulated entity…

  • Gaming

    ‘Art of Rally’ on iOS Includes Almost All Updates From the PC Version, Australia DLC Coming Alongside Android Version Soon – TouchArcade

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Funselektor’s Art of Rally () was announced for iOS and Android recently through Noodlecake Games, and it released on iOS today following a delay. I’ve not had much time to play it yet, but have been checking it out on Switch and Steam Deck leading into today’s iOS release. If you’ve not played it, Art of Rally is a gorgeous racer that feels very calming to play. I got confirmation from the developers that Art of Rally on iOS includes almost all updates and improvements from the PC and console version, but the Australia DLC will be arriving alongside the…

  • Home Kitchen

    Make Nigella Lawson’s Italian rice pudding cake – recipe

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    “This is every bit as wonderful as it sounds,” Nigella Lawsons says of her Italian-inspired rice pudding cake that mixes British and Italian culture. “The Italians like to stud their rice cake with candied peel, bake it in a tin lined with breadcrumbs or crushed amaretti, and eat it cold,” she explained. “I sprinkle mine with nutmeg, and serve it warm, most frequently with a jewel-bright jam sauce.” Best served near room temperature, rather than hot, Nigella Lawson’s cake serves between eight to 12 slices. Ideal for a bite to eat in the winter evening after dinner. Here is how…

  • Legal Law

    Apple lets devs use alternate in-app payment options, still takes commissions

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Getty Images | NurPhoto A chapter in the ongoing Epic v. Apple court case closed yesterday when the US Supreme Court declined to hear further arguments from either company. This decision leaves the case where it was after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on it in April 2023. The main issue at hand—to summarize days of arguments and multiple lengthy, technical court rulings in a couple of sentences—was whether Apple could continue to collect the 15–30 percent cut that it takes of all App Store purchases on its platforms and in-app purchases and subscriptions bought inside of those…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Mumbai’s sari brand Suta comes to Chennai with a ‘slow’ store and festive launches

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Tanya Biswas (left) with sister Sujata | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When sisters Sujata and Tanya Biswas decided to kickstart an apparel brand, they launched with a collection of simple mulmul sarees that featured vibrant tassels. “They were basic, no-fuss weaves with no embellishments that weren’t available in the market then. The fabric was unstarched, hence making the saris soft. We wanted them to smell like our grandmother’s saris,” says Sujata of their brand Suta’s maiden collection in 2016. Cut to seven years later, and their Mumbai-based label Suta is synonymous with handwoven saris and blouses that cater especially to…

  • Medicine

    Pleco Therapeutics Receive FDA Orphan Drug Designation

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to Pleco Therapeutics BV’s lead compound, PTX-252 for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). PTX-252 is a novel molecular entity developed to increase the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapy. “We are very excited to receive this designation for PTX-252 from the FDA,” states Ivo Timmermans, Chief Executive Officer of Pleco Therapeutics. “This milestone underscores our commitment to innovative therapies for rare diseases and it brings hope to AML patients who have limited treatment options. Our team is dedicated to advancing this therapy through clinical development as swiftly as possible.” The FDA’s designation acknowledges…

  • Sports

    IND Vs ENG Test Schedule, Time Table, Squads, Head-to-Head Details, Live Streaming Info

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    IND vs ENG Test Schedule: After successfully completing the three-match T20I assignment against Afghanistan, Team India will brace themselves for the epic battle against England in the upcoming five-match test series. The first test of the series will begin on January 25 in Hyderabad. Image Source: England Cricket The last two these two teams met, they managed to draw the five-match Pataudi Trophy 2-2 in 2021-22. It was the same series that was rescheduled after Team India could not field a playing11 in the 5th test due to COVID-19-related issues in England. The two boards then worked out a plan…

  • Technology

    Paula Vennells fails to practice what she preaches in Post Office scandal

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    I met Toby Jones at the BBC in the week before Christmas. He was in for Radio 4 to discuss Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Having supported the subpostmasters’ campaign since 2015, I was interested to hear how they had adapted such a long-running, complex and exhausting story for prime-time television. “Very well,” he said. I told him how much I was looking forward to it, and he said it would be starting on New Year’s Day. I thought, “Good luck with that.” I knew the BBC had scheduled The Traitors and the excellent Jamie Dornan drama The…

  • Tours Travel

    Disneyland is a terrible first date — but a magical fifth

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    When Ethan Wong took his Tinder match to Disneyland, it didn’t end happily ever after. Instead, there were some awkward silences, pricey snacks and a tense fireworks show where a romantic moment felt mandatory. “I didn’t even put my arm around her — I didn’t do anything,” said Wong, who can laugh about it now. “Then, instead of going [for] boba or anything afterward, she was like, ‘Yeah, you can just take me back to my car now.’” Craft an epic visit to Disneyland and California Adventure with our comprehensive guide. It’s full of expert tips and fresh perspectives. Wong…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Rohit Shetty REVEALS plans for Golmaal 5, says ‘you will get the film in the next..’ – India TV

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again will release on August 15, 2024. Filmmaker Rohit Shetty is one of the most successful directors in Hindi cinema. The filmmaker recently entered the OTT platform with his new release Indian Police Force, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Shilpa Shetty in the lead roles. His next big project is the third installment of the Singham franchise titled Singham Again. However, his fans are also eagerly waiting for the next edition of Golmaal, which will be the fifth film in the popular comedy series. In a recent talk with Pinkvilla, Rohit Shetty spills the…

  • Auto

    Electric Ford F-150 spawns hardcore rally weapon

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear has been unveiled as an off-road demonstration of Ford’s electric powertrains that promises to “push the boundaries” of electric pick-ups. The one-off truck, set to make its debut at next week’s King of Hammers off-road racing event in California, follows the Supervan 4 and Mustang Mach-E 1400 EV projects. It’s said to provide a “playground for engineers” to experiment with and optimise Ford’s future electric cars. It has been developed by Ford’s Demonstrator Programme in collaboration with specialist tuner RTR Vehicles. Over the standard F-150 (Ford’s long-time best-seller), it gains a “significant” increase in track width to improve off-road stability, better ground clearance,…

  • Business

    jk cements: Cement producers to see 80-100% surge in profits for December quarter

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Cement makers are set to see an 80-100% improvement in net profits for the December quarter, helped by volume growth and a reduction in costs, said analysts. After clocking double-digit volume expansion in the first half of the year, growth of these companies in Oct-Dec is seen moderating to around 5-6% for most players due to elections in some states, a construction ban in the NCR region and shortage of labor. While the eastern region was an underperformer, northern markets have performed the best, followed by central India, Jefferies said in a pre-earnings note. Growth in Mumbai was average, while…

  • Finance

    India monetary policy has to remain actively disinflationary: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Monetary policy in India must remain actively disinflationary despite the recent sharp fall in core inflation, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “When inflation is still above 5.5%, rather close to 6%, our monetary policy has to remain actively disinflationary and it would be too premature to talk in terms of a pivot in our monetary policy,” Das said in an interview with Reuters. He however acknowledged the recent fall in core inflation, which strips out volatile food and fuel prices, and said it gives them the satisfaction that monetary policy…

  • Gaming

    Reviews Featuring ‘Marchen Veil’, Plus Today’s New Releases, Sales, and News – TouchArcade

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for January 17th, 2024. In today’s article, we kick things off with a bit of news from our pal Mikhail. After that, I’ve got a review for you of the latest EGGCONSOLE release, Marchen Veil. There’s only one new release today, and we’ll take a look at that in our usual manner. Finally, we close things out with the usual lists of new sales and expiring discounts. Let’s head on in and see what’s what! News Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story Gets Release Date With Pre-Orders Now Live Riot…

  • Home Kitchen

    Cinnamon rolls are ‘super fluffy’ and cook in just 30 minutes – recipe

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    Cinnamon rolls taste delicious when accompanied by a coffee or a cup of tea. The rolls are known for their scroll-like shape and their butter, brown sugar and cinnamon centre. There are a plethora of different varieties of cinnamon rolls with some people flavouring the dough with lemon or adding chocolate to the filling. Usually, cinnamon rolls are made from enriched dough and yeast which takes time to rise. However, this recipe from Cassie at Cook It Real Good doesn’t involve making an enriched dough but a simple two-ingredient dough that doesn’t need time to rise. The delicious recipe can…

  • Legal Law

    Sharing deepfake porn could lead to lengthy prison time under proposed law

    January 18, 2024 - By 

    The US seems to be getting serious about criminalizing deepfake pornography after teen boys at a New Jersey high school used AI image generators to create and share non-consensual fake nude images of female classmates last October. On Tuesday, Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-NY) announced that he has re-introduced the “Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act,” which seeks to “prohibit the non-consensual disclosure of digitally altered intimate images.” Under the proposed law, anyone sharing deepfake pornography without an individual’s consent risks damages that could go as high as $150,000 and imprisonment of up to 10 years if sharing the images facilitates…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Air India’s update won’t kill the sari

    January 18, 2024 - By 

     (Clockwise from top left) Air India’s air hostesses; sari-clad scientists; air hostesses welcoming guests; a 1950s ad for a ‘modern’ girl; and designer Manish Malhotra with Katrina Kaif. | Photo Credit: Getty Images and Special Arrangement “No more saris? Air India may bring in new look for flight crew” was the headline. The article continued, “For six decades now, Air India’s flight attendants have worn the whole nine yards while negotiating long-haul flights and demanding passengers… The new look, expected to be unveiled in November, will include churidars for women and suits for men”. As someone known to be a sari aficionado,…

  • Medicine

    IBioIC Secures Funding to Continue Growth of Scotland’s Bioeconomy

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has been awarded long-term investment from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), securing its position at the forefront of Scotland’s emerging bioeconomy. The commitment, announced by the First Minister on January 17th, will enable the innovation centre to continue the development of a greener economy and support Scotland’s transition to net zero. Industrial biotechnology explores the creation of more sustainable materials, consumer goods and pharmaceuticals by using bio-based alternatives to petrochemicals. IBioIC delivers support for industrial biotechnology research and development, early-stage entrepreneurship – including university spinouts and startups – and helps develop the skilled workforce…

  • Sports

    I Don’t See The IND-AFG Series As A Selection Series For The World Cup, Says Parthiv Patel

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    T20 World Cup 2024: Former Indian wicketkeeper batsman Parthiv Patel has made a huge claim regarding the selection criteria of the Men in Blue for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. According to the 38-year-old, the India vs. Afghanistan three-match T20i series won’t be seen as a selection series for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. He also feels that the inclusion of Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad for the Afghanistan series indicates that the duo will board the plane to the West Indies and the USA for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli and…

  • Technology

    Michelle Donelan aims high on tech innovation growth

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Science, innovation and technology secretary Michelle Donelan has unveiled a new initiative to support UK innovation. The scale-up forum capitalises on government’s power to bring together leading figures from across the UK’s growing science and technology sector. Discussing the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), she said: “For the first time, the innovative science and tech startups that are fuelling our economy have a dedicated department, with a clear north star in the form of the Science and Technology Framework. We are on a mission, a mission to be the powerhouse of growth. “Entrepreneurs and businesses don’t need…

  • Tours Travel

    SoCal’s forgotten hot springs oasis is finally reopening

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Murrieta Hot Springs, a palm-shaded haven of steaming streams and coveted mud just north of Temecula, has been home to a Christian Bible college, a TV-free vegetarian commune and a popular mostly Jewish resort. Now comes a new chapter that will open the grounds and waters to the public for the first time in nearly 30 years. On Feb. 1, the property will open as a wellness resort and hotel, offering spa services, all sorts of soaking, 174 hotel rooms and several buildings that date back to the the early 20th century. The room rates will start at $399, day…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Know Katrina Kaif-Vijay Sethupathi starrer’s IMDb rating here – India TV

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : TWITTER Know Katrina-Vijay Sethupathi starrer’s IMDb rating here Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi are in the news these days for their recently released film Merry Christmas. The film released recently, is being liked a lot by the audience. Katrina and Vijay are seen sharing the screen for the first time in Merry Christmas. Like every film, this film has also been rated by IMDb. Let us know how much rating has Mary Christmas received. IMDb gave this much rating to Merry Christmas IMDb has given Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s film Merry Christmas a rating of 8.8…

  • Auto

    Lexus LM Review (2024) | Autocar

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    The Lexus LM is one of those cars where the driving experience feels more than a little inconsequential. Nine times out of 10, the buyer and driver, you have to imagine, are separate people – and the one signing on the dotted line won’t be spending much time in the front seat.  Once you’ve stopped chuckling at the sheer incongruity of a Lexus van with a £113k price, eased yourself into one of those sumptuous rear armchairs, fired up the 48in screen and selected a beverage from the minibar, the LM actually starts to make a lot of sense. Inside, the obvious parallels with…

  • Business

    Mukesh Ambani: Jio remains India’s strongest brand for 2024: Brand Finance

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Jio, the telecom and digital arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance, continues to be the strongest Indian brand, ahead of likes of Life Insurance Corporation and State Bank of India, according to the latest report ‘Global-500 2024’ published by Brand Finance. Jio had topped India’s strong brands in Brand Finance’s 2023 rankings as well. In the 2024 ranking, Jio is placed at the 17th position among the world’s strongest brands with a Brand Strength Index of 88.9 in the list led by WeChat, YouTube, Google, Deloitte, Coca Cola and Netflix. LIC is placed at the 23rd place on the list,…

  • Finance

    inflation: Indian economy expected to grow 7% in 2024-25: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das at WEF

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    The Indian economy is expected to grow 7 per cent in fiscal 2024-25, said the Reserve Bank of India’s governor Shakatikanta Das at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos. Speaking at a CII session on ‘High growth, low risk: The India story’ here during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Das said, with strong domestic demand, India remains fastest growing major economy. “Real GDP growth is expected at 7.2 per cent this fiscal,” he added. Das said, amid a challenging global macroeconomic environment, India presents a picture of growth and stability. In addition to this the…

  • Gaming

    New ‘Peglin’ Mobile Roundrel-Focused Update Brings In New Boss Relic, Roundrel Relics, Scenarios, and More – TouchArcade

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Red Nexus Games’ pachinko roguelike Peglin (Free) has hit 0.9.44 with many Roundrel-focused changes and additions in its first official update for 2024. If you’ve not kept up with the game lately, we had an update go live at the end of December already, and it looks like Red Nexus Games is continuing to bring the mobile version of the game updates soon after the PC version sees them. The focus of the update is Roundrel with many new relics for it, a new Boss relic, new scenario, new scenario relic, changes for Refreshircle and Critsoballos, and other adjustments. Details…

  • Home Kitchen

    Mary Berry’s ‘fresh’ pasta primavera is full of colourful ingredients – recipe

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    The British cook describes pasta primavera as a “fresh, fairly healthy pasta recipe” that is brimming with “bright, colourful vegetables” that count towards your five-a-day. Five-a-day is a UK Government initiative where Britons are encouraged to eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day to promote better health. Mary Berry’s pasta recipe makes enough for six people, so it’s an ideal meal that will easily benefit the whole family. Even if you’re eating solo, or making dinner for a smaller number of people, leftovers can be eaten the very next day for lunch. Ready to serve within…

  • Legal Law

    Climate denialists find new ways to monetize disinformation on YouTube

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Content creators have spent the past five years developing new tactics to evade YouTube’s policies blocking monetization of videos making false claims about climate change, a report from a nonprofit advocacy group, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), warned Tuesday. What the CCDH found is that content creators who could no longer monetize videos spreading “old” forms of climate denial—including claims that “global warming is not happening” or “human-generated greenhouse gasses are not causing global warming”—have moved on. Now they’re increasingly pushing other claims that contradict climate science, which YouTube has not yet banned and may not ever ban.…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Dame Helen Mirren interview: ‘The world should be as available and accessible to women as it is to men’

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Helen Mirren walks the runway during the ‘Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris – Walk Your Worth’ show as part of the Paris Fashion Week at the Eiffel Tower on October 01, 2023 in Paris, France | Photo Credit: Getty Images British actor Dame Helen Mirren recently walked the ramp during the ‘Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris — Walk Your Worth’ show as part of the Paris Fashion Week at the Eiffel Tower. The Oscar winner, 78, is known for her iconic appearances on red carpets and fashion galas over the years; the star’s daring look at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 earlier…

  • Medicine

    Scopus AI to Help Researchers Navigate the World of Research

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and data analytics, has launches Scopus AI – a generative AI product to help researchers and research institutions get fast and accurate summaries and research insights that support collaboration and societal impact. Scopus AI is based on Scopus’ trusted content from over 27,000 academic journals, from more than 7,000 publishers worldwide, with over 1.8 billion citations, and includes over 17 million author profiles. Scopus content is vetted by an independent board of world-renowned scientists and librarians who represent the major scientific disciplines.  Since the alpha launch in August 2023, thousands of researchers across the world have tested…

  • Real Estate

    Are Lancaster asking prices on the rise? – The Lancaster Property Blog

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Did you know? Rightmove has just reported that the average new seller’s asking price rose by 1.3%, the biggest price rise for January since 2020. This is over double the 20-year average of +0.6%. Headlines like this concern me and can sometimes be confused by home sellers that house prices are rising. January is always a hectic month as estate agents fuelled up by a new year, get excited by the fact that this will be their year and “sometimes” like to try and push the price in the hope of winning the instruction. Let’s look at…

  • Sports

    Rishabh Pant Joins Team India’s Net Session Ahead Of 3rd T20I Against Afghanistan

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    IND vs AFG 3rd T20I: In a surprise appearance ahead of Team India’s 3rd T20I against Afghanistan, wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant met the Indian players at the National Cricket Academy. Pant was seen having animated chats with the players, including Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma. PTI Photo Team India is set to play their third and final T20I against Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on January 17. With two wins in the bag, India has already sealed the three-match series. Rohit Sharma and his boys will aim to sweep Afghanistan. Rishabh Pant is currently recovering at…

  • Tours Travel

    What can you do with a preschooler at Disneyland?

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Jeanette Marantos started writing for the Los Angeles Times in 1999, doing Money Makeovers until 2002. She returned to write for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2015 and the Saturday garden section in 2016, a yin and yang that kept her perspective in balance. In early 2020, she moved full time into Features, with a focus on all things flora. She is a SoCal native who spent more than 20 years in Central Washington as a daily reporter, columnist, freelancer and mom before returning to the land of eucalyptus and sage. Her present goal is to transform her yard into…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Merry Christmas to have a sequel? Sriram Raghavan REVEALS plans – India TV

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Merry Christmas was released theatrically on January 12, 2024. Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s suspense thriller Merry Christmas is garnering applause from the audience and film critics. However, the film is not able to convert the praise into box office figures but fans are still anticipating a sequel of the movie to be rolled out soon. In a recent talk with India Today, the director of the film, Sriram Raghavan, talked about the plans to make Merry Christmas’ sequel and much more.  In the interview, the filmmaker denied any plans for the film’s sequel and said…

  • Auto

    Electric Audi A6 estate nearly ready for 2024 unveiling

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Elsewhere in the range, there will be a choice of more performance-oriented dual-motor set-ups and efficiency-minded, rear-driven variants offering 0-62mph times ranging from “well under” 4sec to 7sec. A promised electric Audi RS6 Avant successor could pack more than 600bhp, as previewed by the technically similar Porsche Macan EV.  In this application, the PPE platform accommodates a circa-100kWh floor-mounted battery that gives a claimed 435 miles of range and can charge at a rate of 270kW to gain 186 miles of range from a 10-minute top-up. Because the battery is sited flat and arranged across the chassis, the earlier concept version of the A6 Avant…

  • Business

    abg shipyard: India’s biggest bank fraud case: How ABG Shipyard steered the scam ship to divert funds

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    ABG Shipyard Ltd, the Gujarat-based shipbuilder accused in India’s biggest bank fraud case, created 27 “paper companies” and used 38 Singapore-based group entities to divert the money borrowed from a consortium of lenders led by the ICICI Bank, the Enforcement Directorate said in its chargesheet filed recently in a Gujarat court. ‘Move led to cancellation of shipbuilding contracts’ In its court documents, the federal agency that probed the money laundering aspect of the ₹22,842 crore alleged scam said part of the funds was transferred to Singapore and utilised for investments in mutual funds in tax havens. It said that the…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Morgan Stanley earnings Q4 2023

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    The Morgan Stanley headquarters is seen in New York City on Jan. 17, 2023. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Morgan Stanley on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter revenue that surpassed expectations, boosted by the strength in investment banking. Here’s how the bank did compared with Wall Street expectations: Earnings per share: 85 cents, may not compare with $1.01 expected, according to LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv. Revenue: $12.90 billion vs. $12.75 billion, expected, according to LSEG. Shares of Morgan Stanley initially climbed in premarket trading following the results, but the stock closed Tuesday’s session 4.2% lower. Morgan Stanley said its revenue…

  • Digital Marketing

    The Best Time to Post on Instagram in 2024

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Curious about the best time to post on Instagram? What time will bring you the most reach and engagement?Well, that`s one endless conversation continuing on social media for ages. In a world buzzing with hashtags, and filters, timing is the key to reaching maximum eyeballs. The latest social media statistics prove that Instagram is a powerhouse of engagement, understanding when to hit the share button can help you reap the most of it. Well, the logic behind selecting the best time to post is simple; your post should go live when most of your audience is active in engaging with…

  • Finance

    View: India’s growth has Chinese characteristics

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    “Fifteen years, 6 governments, 5 prime ministers, one direction. 6 percent average annual GDP growth.” That was the marketing blitz India took to Davos in 2006. The idea was not so much to woo the West overnight as to wean it away from its fascination with China, whose gross domestic product back then was expanding at double-digit rates.Eighteen years later, India is hosting a second coming-of-age party this week at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alpine town, though in vastly changed circumstances.For one thing, the most-populous nation no longer needs qualifiers like “the world’s fastest-growing free-market democracy” to…

  • Gaming

    ‘The Valley of the Architects’, the New Title from ‘Widower’s Sky’ Developer Whaleo, is in Open Beta and Coming Soon – TouchArcade

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    One of the more aesthetically pleasing games I’ve encountered over the years is Widower’s Sky from developer Whaleo, a game we first spotted way back in early 2016 and followed along until it finally released in the fall of 2019. The visuals and especially the narrative elements really stood out in Widower’s Sky, and after such a long development cycle I was excited to see what would come next from this mostly solo developer. Well it was actually close to two years ago that the first glimpses of that next project, called The Valley of the Architects, were unveiled in…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to reheat pizza and keep the crust crispy: Simple 2-minute method

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    If you’ve ever ordered a takeaway pizza on the weekend, you will likely have accidentally ordered too much at one point or another. Throughout the week, many people resort to eating their leftover pizza cold or heating it in the microwave which can result in a soggy, cheesy mess. With this in mind, experts at Just Spices have shared the “perfect hack” to reheat pizza in the microwave without it turning soggy. 1. Storage Before your leftover pizza is tucked away in the fridge, you need to think about how you store it. Pizza slices should not be stored at…

  • Legal Law

    Supreme Court denies Epic v. Apple petitions, opening up iOS payment options

    January 17, 2024 - By 

    Enlarge / Artist’s conception of iOS developers after today’s Supreme Court ruling, surveying a new landscape of payment options and subscription signaling. Epic Games Epic vs. Apple/Google View more stories The Supreme Court declined to hear either of the petitions resulting from the multi-year, multi-court Epic v. Apple antitrust dispute. That leaves most of Epic’s complaints about Apple’s practices unanswered, but the gaming company achieved one victory on pricing notices. It all started in August 2020, when Epic sought to work around Apple and Google’s app stores and implemented virtual currency purchases directly inside Fortnite. The matter quickly escalated to…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Emmys 2024 red carpet fashion | All the best looks at the awards

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    Jessica Chastain attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California | Photo Credit: AUDE GUERRUCCI Television’s top stars sparkled on the Emmys red carpet Monday, embracing the trends that have emerged in a hectic week of awards shows in Hollywood: red gowns, sumptuous purple frocks and lots of basic, sexy black. Here is a glimpse at the top looks seen at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles: Women in red “Succession” star Sarah Snook, who won best drama actress honors for her work on the popular HBO show, glowed in a red draped Vivienne Westwood ball gown with…

  • Medicine

    CME Automation Systems’ New Modular Automation System PACE

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    A new modular automation system for clinical trials drug delivery – now in operation at the Medical Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) in Strathclyde – is giving pharmaceutical and life sciences a game-changing insight into a future where new products can be delivered faster, more flexibly and cheaper than before. The disruptive, patented technology is manufactured by British firm CME Automation Systems and is known as PACE, which stands for Pharmaceutical Automation for Clinical Excellence. PACE fulfils the need defined in the CPI’s Grand Challenge 2 for ‘Delivering Automated Just-In-Time Clinical Supply.’  It does this by enabling the manufacture of multiple…

  • Shopping Product Reviews

    Best winter jackets for men: Top 10 picks for style and warmth

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    Published on Jan 16, 2024 12:20 IST By: Affiliate Desk Summary: Discover the best winter jackets for men with our comprehensive guide. From stylish options to the warmest picks, find the perfect jacket for your needs. Read More Read Less When the cold weather hits, a reliable winter jacket is a must-have for every man. Whether you’re looking for a trendy option to elevate your style or a heavy-duty coat to keep you warm in the harshest conditions, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 best winter jackets for men available on Amazon. From sleek…

  • Sports

    PAK Vs NZ 3rd T20I Playing11, Dream11 Prediction, Pakistan Vs New Zealand Dream11 Team, University Oval, Dunedin Pitch Report, Pakistan Playing11

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Playing 11: In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, Pakistan and New Zealand are all set to clash against each other in the third T20 International of the five-match T20i series tomorrow at Dunedin’s University Oval Stadium. The hosts are currently leading the five-match series 2-0, and they would be poised to secure the five-match T20 International series by winning the third T20i game, while on the other hand, the third T20i is going to be a must-win match for the Men in Green if they want to stay alive in the series. The…

  • Technology

    How the UK is supporting the Ukraine tech community

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    You may not assume that an online IT tuition course could have a big impact on the war on Ukraine – but technology is playing a vital role in Ukraine’s defence against Putin’s illegal invasion. The government recognises the significant place tech holds in Ukraine’s defence and recovery, which is why we have created a TechBridge between the UK and Ukraine, which is officially launching in London today alongside Ukraine’s deputy minister for digital transformation, Oleksandr Bornyakov. This initiative will support the resilience and accelerate the growth of Ukraine’s dynamic tech sector, and help to create long-lasting, commercially driven…

  • Tours Travel

    How to take better photos of the night sky in Joshua Tree

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    It’s no secret that one of the best stargazing spots in Southern California is Joshua Tree National Park. The park is an International Dark Sky Place — meaning that aside from some light pollution coming from Palm Springs and the Morongo Basin, it has some of the darkest skies in the region — and it’s just a two- or three- hour drive from Los Angeles. But the best way to see the stars there isn’t with your eyes — it’s with a camera. “As it gets dark, you’ll see there’s a kind of light, mottled appearance where the Milky Way…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Qubool Hai actor Vaquar Shaikh to enter Rupali Ganguli’s Anupamaa – India TV

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : FILE IMAGE Qubool Hai actor Vaquar Shaikh to enter Rupali Ganguli’s Anupamaa TV actor Vaquar Shaikh is going to make a comeback after three years. He was last seen in the show Vidya (2020). Now he’s going to be a part of the popular show Anupama. He will play the role of restaurant owner Yashpal’s younger brother in the show. The Star Plus show features Rupali Ganguli and Gaurav Khanna in lead roles.   Vaquar Shaikh talks about his comeback Vaquar Shaikh spoke about his comeback on Indian television after three years with Times of India. ‘After Vidya,…

  • Auto

    Rugged new Subaru Crosstrek replaces XV for £34,290

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    The new Subaru Crosstrek has arrived in the UK as a replacement for the XV, bringing a design overhaul and strong focus on off-road driving. Designed for “utility and sportiness that lends itself to an active lifestyle”, the family SUV touts a series of drivetrain revisions to make it easier to drive off-road. It gets a “class-leading” ground clearance of 220mm and a revised permanent four-wheel drive system over the old Subaru XV, allowing for more agile handling and better control both on and off-road. There’s also X-Mode on top-end models, which gives the driver better control on slippery surfaces.  Subaru also claims the Crosstrek is 10%…

  • Business

    India to explore lithium in Argentina

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    India’s Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and Argentina’s state-owned enterprise of Catamarca province have forged an agreement to explore lithium An official statement this is the first ever lithium exploration and mining project by an Indian government company. KABIL will start exploration and development of 5 lithium brine blocks in Argentina. The project cost is about 200 crores. Under the agreement, KABIL has obtained Exploration and Exclusivity Right for 5 blocks to evaluate, prospect and explore and subsequent to existence or discovery of lithium mineral, exploitation right for commercial production. This will not help in bringing in technical and operational…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Goldman Sachs (GS) earnings 4Q 2023

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    Goldman Sachs on Tuesday posted fourth-quarter results that topped analysts’ expectations on better-than-expected asset and wealth management revenue. Here’s what the company reported versus what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv, expected: Earnings: $5.48 per share; it wasn’t immediately clear if that was comparable to the $3.51 estimate of analysts surveyed by LSEG. Revenue: $11.32 billion vs. $10.8 billion expected, according to LSEG Goldman said earnings for the quarter jumped 51% to $2.01 billion, or $5.48 per share, from a year ago, when the bank was weighed down by loan loss provisions and surging expenses. Companywide…

  • Digital Marketing

    11 Useful Features Social Media Dashboards Must Have

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    According to a recent study, social media managers work between 41-59 hours per week, which is more than the accepted standards. If you’re a social media marketer, you know the situation firsthand. Considering how complex and overwhelming social media marketing has become, social media marketers must rely on technology to drive results. That’s where using a social media dashboard is so crucial. These are designed to help these busy bees become more productive by streamlining tasks, analyzing data, and boosting your social media engagement. That said, not all social media dashboards are designed equally. They may vary in user-friendliness, design,…

  • Finance

    guarantees: Working group calls for states to fix ceiling on incremental guarantees; more transparency

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    Amid concerns over transparency and increasing bank finance to government-owned entities, a working group has recommended that state governments may consider fixing a ceiling for incremental guarantees issued in a year. The working group comprises finance ministry officials, members of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and some state governments, the Reserve Bank of India said on Tuesday. Senior RBI officials were also included in the group. “Guarantee is a potential future liability that is contingent on the occurring of an unforeseen future event. If these liabilities get crystallised without having adequate buffer, it may lead to increase in…

  • Gaming

    The Best Arcade Archives Games to Play on Switch in 2024 – TouchArcade

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    I’ve done quite a few lists rounding up what I think are the best games in Hamster’s ridiculously large catalog of Arcade Archives games, often breaking them down by genre. I’m doing something a little different this time. New year, new approach. Thanks to its weekly release schedule, Hamster released more than fifty new games in the line last year on Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation 4. Buying all of them would cost a good chunk of change, even at the very reasonable price Hamster charges per game. I’ve decided to help you out by picking what I think are…

  • Home Kitchen

    12 healthy-looking foods that contain more sugar than a Mars bar

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    January is typically a month dedicated to making healthier choices, whether that’s swapping your sugary coffee for a smoothie or switching your bacon sandwich in the morning for a bowl of nourishing muesli. However, some of the ‘healthy choices’ you think you’re making could be laden with sugar and contain more sugar per serving than a Mars bar. In fact, there are several healthy-looking meals, beverages and snacks that people are picking off the supermarket shelves that actually contain more than 30g of sugar per serving. A Mars bar, which consists of nougat, caramel and milk chocolate, contains an eye-watering…

  • Legal Law

    Verizon won’t stop charging $3.30 “Telco Recovery” fee, may raise it again

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    Enlarge / A Verizon store in New York on July 3, 2023. Getty Images | Bloomberg Verizon Wireless customers may get up to $100 each as part of a $100 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over Verizon’s monthly “Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge.” But as is typical in class-action settlements, Verizon isn’t admitting any wrongdoing. It also plans to keep charging the monthly fee and says it may raise it in the future. Settlement notification emails with unique codes for submitting claims have been going out to eligible Verizon customers over the past week. The emails were still being…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau interview: ‘Treat others the way you want them to treat you, it’s that simple’

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau walks the runway during ‘Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris – Walk Your Worth’ show as part of Paris Fashion Week at the Eiffel Tower on October 01, 2023 in Paris, France | Photo Credit: Getty Images Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau may have found mainstream Hollywood success with the popularity of the shows and films he’s starred in, but nothing excited the star more than walking the runway with his younger daughter Safina Waldau last week at the Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris event. After appearing with his wife Nukâka Coster-Waldau at the Paris Fashion Week runway in 2022, this time…

  • Medicine

    Santhera Receives UK Approval for AGAMREE

    January 16, 2024 - By 

    Santhera Pharmaceuticals have announced that AGAMREE (vamorolone) has been approved in the United Kingdom (UK) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 4 years of age and older, independent of the underlying mutation and ambulatory status. The UK’s MHRA, adopting the view of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), acknowledged clinically important safety benefits of AGAMREE with regards to maintaining normal bone metabolism, density and growth compared to standard of care corticosteroids, alongside similar efficacy. “We are delighted to have secured a third approval for AGAMREE to treat Duchenne from a major regulatory agency, after the U.S. FDA and the…