• Medicine

    Cold Chain acquires Tower to expand global service network

    October 23, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: Cold Chain Technologies has acquired Tower Cold Chain, to expand its product portfolio and global service network. From its United Kingdom headquarters and network of more than 20 service hubs across five continents, Tower supports its blue-chip pharmaceutical and life sciences customers around the world. This is CCT’s fourth acquisition since partnering with Aurora Capital Partners in 2019. Cold Chain Technologies, a global provider of advanced thermal packaging and digital monitoring solutions for the transportation of temperature-sensitive life sciences products, announced it has acquired Tower Cold Chain, a global provider of advanced passive reusable cold chain solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …

  • Sports

    ‘Rishabh Pant’s Recovery on Track’ India Hopeful for Pant’s Return in 2nd Test

    October 23, 2024 - By 

    Indian assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has come up with breaking news on Rishabh Pant’s recovery from the knee injury and his availability in the IND vs NZ 2nd Test. The hosts endured an 8-wicket loss to New Zealand in the 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, October 20. With this dominant win, the Kiwis secured their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. ‘Rishabh Pant’s Recovery on Track’ India Hopeful for Pant’s Return in 2nd Test 3 Rishabh Pant, the left-handed wicket-keeper batter, pulled…

  • Technology

    Change to rules on computer evidence will be an ‘outcome’ of Post Office scandal

    October 23, 2024 - By 

    The Post Office’s head of investigations told public inquiry that, as a result of the Post Office scandal, court rules on computer evidence could go back to not presuming a system worked properly. Giving evidence in a recent hearing at the statutory public inquiry examining the scandal, John Bartlett, director of assurance and complex investigations at the Post Office, said that he expects a return to rules that were in place before the change in 1999. In 1999, a presumption was introduced into law on how courts should consider electronic evidence. This changed was used by the Post Office and…

  • Tours Travel

    Surfer dies after being pierced by a needlefish in Indonesia

    October 23, 2024 - By 

    An Italian surfer died last week after being impaled by a needlefish in the waters off Masokut Island in Indonesia. Antara, a local news agency, reported that 36-year-old Giulia Manfrini had been surfing at around 9:30 a.m. when the freak accident occurred. For the record: 9:31 p.m. Oct. 22, 2024An earlier version of this article said Manfrini was impaled by a swordfish. She was struck by a needlefish. The fish “jumped toward Manfrini and stuck her right in the chest,” said Lahmudin Siregar, head of the Mentawai Islands Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency. Manfrini was rushed to a local hospital…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Netflix gives sneak peek into Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia and Jimmy Shergill ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’ – India TV

    October 23, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : VIDEO SNAPSHOT Netflix gives sneak peek into ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’ Netflix and Bollywood filmmaker Neeraj Pandey are teaming up again to deliver to audiences the high-octane criminal drama titled ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’. In anticipation of the film’s debut, Netflix has released an intense behind-the-scenes look at its production. The film, produced by Friday Storytellers, stars a talented ensemble cast including Jimmy Shergill, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Rajeev Mehta.  Netflix’s first peek This first peek provides a taste of the cast’s outstanding performances, as well as a preview of the captivating suspense and high-stakes pursuit that will…

  • Auto

    Morgan Plus Six bows out with £97k special edition

    October 23, 2024 - By 

    Morgan will end production of its Plus Six, the higher-powered, six-cylinder version of its two-tier ‘Plus’ range, early next year and replace it with a new flagship that ushers in a fresh design language for the British brand. The Plus Six’s departure will be marked by the Plus Six Pinnacle, which will be limited to just 30 examples and adopts design cues from the striking Pininfarina-styled Midsummer that was unveiled earlier this year. Morgan will also use the £96,995, 3.0-litre straight-six-powered Pinnacle to demonstrate its expanding bespoke programme, which will offer what Morgan calls “almost limitless” options. The replacement for…

  • Business

    Indian entertainment industry lost Rs 22,400 cr to piracy in 2023: EY-IAMAI Report

    October 23, 2024 - By 

    The Indian entertainment industry suffered a staggering loss of Rs 22,400 crore in 2023 due to piracy, according to a report released on Wednesday, that advocated for stronger regulations and collaborative efforts to effectively mitigate piracy risks. According to “The Rob Report” by EY and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), 51 per cent of media consumers in India access content from pirated sources, with streaming services being the most significant contributor at 63 per cent. “The size of India’s piracy economy was Rs 22,400 crore in 2023, ranking fourth against the segment-wise revenue generated by India’s Media…

  • Cryptocurrency

    General Motors (GM) earnings Q3 2024

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    DETROIT — General Motors easily outperformed Wall Street’s third-quarter earnings expectations, leading the Detroit automaker in raising key guidance targets for 2024. Here’s how the company performed in the third quarter, compared with average estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: $2.96 adjusted vs. $2.43 expected Revenue: $48.76 billion vs. $44.59 billion expected This marks the third time this year that GM has updated its guidance after beating Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations, led by the automaker’s North American operations. GM now expects full-year adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of between $14 billion and $15 billion, or $10 and $10.50…

  • Digital Marketing

    A Complete Guide for 2024

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right on Instagram, but your posts don’t seem to get the virality they deserve? After creating thousands of posts and generating 170K followers on Instagram, I understood that virality isn’t about luck or hopping on the latest trends; it is about understanding how the Instagram algorithm works, how your audience behaves, and crafting relatable content that strikes the right chord on both fronts. So, how do you go viral on Instagram and drive massive reach and followers? In this guide, I will walk you through my complete framework and actionable strategies to…

  • Finance

    Life insurance GST: GST reduction will make insurance little affordable for customers, says Department of Finance Joint Secy

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Goods and services Tax (GST) reduction will make insurance a little affordable for customers, said the Department of Finance Joint Secretary, as per an ET Now report. “The government received the removal of GST request on term in Life and Health.” GST on term life insurance premiums, and premium paid by senior citizens for health cover is likely to be exempted from tax, an official said last week. The GoM to decide on the GST rate on life and health insurance met on Saturday and decided to exempt GST on premiums paid for health insurance with coverage of Rs 5…

  • Home Kitchen

    Chef shares the biggest mistake people make when cooking steak at home

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    A perfectly cooked steak accompanied by chips and tomatoes is a dish many Britons enjoy. However, many Britons will actively avoid cooking the dish at home out of fear of ruining the steak. In fact, new research from Asda has revealed that a quarter of Britons admit they struggle to prepare high-quality meals, even when they follow recipes, while over a third of those aged 18 to 44 say they actively avoid cooking with premium ingredients like steak and fish. With this in mind, chef Kate Austen, the winner of this year’s Great British Menu and host of Asda’s Culinary…

  • Legal Law

    ByteDance intern fired for planting malicious code in AI models

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    After rumors swirled that TikTok owner ByteDance had lost tens of millions after an intern sabotaged its AI models, ByteDance issued a statement this weekend hoping to silence all the social media chatter in China. In a social media post translated and reviewed by Ars, ByteDance clarified “facts” about “interns destroying large model training” and confirmed that one intern was fired in August. According to ByteDance, the intern had held a position in the company’s commercial technology team but was fired for committing “serious disciplinary violations.” Most notably, the intern allegedly “maliciously interfered with the model training tasks” for a…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    In Srikakulam, how jamdani weaving provides employment for a group of women

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    The jamdani process in the looms in Srikakulam is intricate and meticulous | Photo Credit: Sangeetha Devi Dundoo Jyothi and Suma rarely take their eyes off the loom, even to talk; they patiently count the threads and go about the weaving process. They are among the 50 women who work at a 25-loom facility, with two women working on each loom, at Alikam village in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. The women have been trained to weave the famed jamdani of Srikakulam. “All of us work here from 9am to 6pm,” says Jyothi. The saris these women weave are commissioned by…

  • Medicine

    Pharma Tech names new CEO to expand geographic reach

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: Pharma Tech Industries announced the immediate appointment of Darrin T. Schellin as the company’s new chief executive officer. Schellin’s leadership will guide the company through the next growth phase as the company continues to expand its service offerings and geographic reach. Schellin has held various executive leadership roles throughout his career, most recently serving as chief executive officer at GBI Bio.  Pharma Tech Industries, a global provider of contract manufacturing and packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, medical device, and wellness products, has announced the immediate appointment of Darrin T. Schellin as the company’s new chief executive officer.  With…

  • Relationship

    Overcoming the Tit-for-Tat Trap

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Have you ever found yourself arguing with your partner over who’s doing more around the house, who contributes more emotionally, or who sacrifices more time? This kind of back-and-forth, known as the Tit-for-Tat Cycle, is a common dynamic that many couples fall into. The Tit-for-Tat Cycle can erode emotional intimacy and create unnecessary conflict. Instead of fostering teamwork, this dynamic fuels resentment and creates distance between partners. But it doesn’t have to be that way. On the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kim and Kyle dive into this destructive pattern and offer practical advice on how to break free from…

  • Sports

    IND vs NZ 2nd Test Date, Full Squads, Probable Playing11s, Venue and Pitch Report

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    IND vs NZ 2nd Test: After a historic test match won by New Zealand, the eyes will be on the India vs New Zealand 2nd Test starting October 24. Here we are with the Full Squads, Probable Playing11s, Venue, and Pitch Report for the IND vs NZ 2nd Test. Despite the joy brought by Sarfaraz Khan’s impressive 150 and Rishabh Pant’s electrifying performance, India suffered a bitter defeat, losing the Test match in Bengaluru by eight wickets. This was some team game and performance by the Blackcaps in the Bengaluru test. Batting first, India recorded the lowest total at home.…

  • Tours Travel

    ‘Escape From Godot’ is an L.A. escape room that’s also theater

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    A few minutes after the play begins, the actors stop, empty their pockets and repeat their last few lines. And then they do it again. And again. And again. This live approximation of a vinyl record that catches on loop goes on for a few more minutes, the actors getting slightly louder and a tinge more testy as they continue the repetition. They can’t move, they say, as they are “waiting for Godot.” But they are actually waiting for us, the audience, to get out of our seats, walk onstage and start to piece together a puzzle out of the…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Shraddha Kapoor finally opens up on box office comparison of Stree 2 with SRK’s Jawan and Pathaan – India TV

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Shraddha Kapoor Shraddha Kapoor, who is currently basking in the success of her recent release Stree 2, has finally opened up about the film’s comparison with Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbusters, Jawan and Pathaan. In a talk with NDTV, she politely responded and said, ”I have an absolutely fantastic leading man in our Indian film industry, Shah Rukh Khan, who I’ve grown up being a fan of. So, we’ll keep that where it belongs. But to be very, very honest, I am thrilled and overjoyed to be a part of a film that has received so much love.”…

  • Auto

    The all-new Skoda Superb: why it’s a great company car

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Not only does that mean overheads can be kept to a minimum – it means it’s also even more compelling to spec a higher-level trim. Prefer traditional powertrains? Not to worry. The all-new Superb has petrol, mild-hybrid and diesel engine options, including a high-performance 2.0 TSI that delivers 265 PS and offers all-wheel drive. Sleek style, and loads of adaptable space Space is the ultimate luxury, and the Superb – available as a sleek but spacious hatchback, or an even more generously proportioned estate – is ideal for company car drivers.  “The Skoda Superb is cavernous inside,” Autocar said in…

  • Business

    Ambuja to acquire Orient Cement at equity value of Rs 8,100 crore; to make open offer to acquire additional 26% stake

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Ambuja Cement on Tuesday announced that it will acquire Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) at an equity value of Rs 8,100 crore with an aim of reaching 100 MTPA cement capacity in FY25 and improving its pan-India market share by 2%. Additionally, the cement giant make an open offer to acquire additional 26% stake. “Within 3-4 months, the Open Offer shall be completed in accordance with the provisions of the SAST (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations. The Open Offer is being made at Rs 395.40 per equity share, which has been determined in accordance with SAST Regulations,” informed the…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: NKE, ZION, NUE

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Nike — Shares added nearly 1% after the sneaker giant and athletics apparel company renewed its uniform partnership with the NBA and WNBA. The company will be the exclusive provider of uniforms for both leagues for another 12 years. Zions Bancorporation — The regional bank stock rose 3% on stronger-than-expected third-quarter results. Zions reported earnings of $1.37 per share on $792 million in revenue, ahead of the earnings of $1.17 per share and $779 million in revenue expected by analysts polled by LSEG. Net income also came in ahead of…

  • Finance

    Rate rationalisation exercise: Luxe bags, cosmetic treatments may be moved to 28% GST Slab

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: As many as 58 goods and 24 services, such as pricey handbags and sunglasses and certain cosmetic procedures could be moved to the 28% GST slab from 18% or 12% as part of a rate rationalisation exercise being deliberated upon by a group of ministers (GoM) tasked by the GST Council, people familiar with the matter said. The goods and services that could be moved to the highest GST slab include cosmetic procedures for aesthetics, Botox treatment, nail and tattoo parlours, luxury spa services, super-luxury salon services, handbags and sunglasses priced above ₹10,000, pens costing more than ₹5,000,…

  • Home Kitchen

    Quality Street fans urged to ditch Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s for Aldi

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Quality Street fans have been urged to ditch Tesco and Asda for Aldi instead to stock up on the Christmas chocolate favourites this week. The Nestle favourites, home to the Green Triangle (formerly Noisette Triangle), the Purple One and the coconut one nobody eats, are back on supermarket shelves in a big way right now as families start planning for the festive season, which usually involves copious amounts of chocolate. Today, Aldi has announced that it’s running a special promotion on Quality Street tubs as it took aim at rivals Asda and Tesco as well as Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. It…

  • Legal Law

    T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    AT&T enables unlocking of paid-off phones after 60 days for postpaid users and after six months for prepaid users. AT&T lodged similar complaints as T-Mobile, saying in an October 7 filing that the FCC’s proposed rules would “mak[e] handsets less affordable for consumers, especially those in low-income households,” and “exacerbate handset arbitrage, fraud, and trafficking. “ AT&T told the FCC that “requiring providers to unlock handsets before they are paid-off would ultimately harm consumers by creating upward pressure on handset prices and disincentives to finance handsets on flexible terms.” If the FCC implements any rules, it should maintain “existing contractual…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Embroiderer Annie Titus Mammen crafts an independent line of embellished pashmina stoles

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Annie Titus Mammen prefers to maintain a low profile. To the extent that the fashion designer from Chennai launched her first-ever Insta page tambour.1985 just about three months ago. She has never had an outlet of her own to sell her product line. But it is her portfolio of work that leaves you wide-eyed. Fashion designer Annie Titus Mammen | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT “I have always done what I love to do — embroidery, and I remain busy with the orders of my clients,” she says. At a recent event in Delhi where she showcased her first personal collection…

  • Sports

    Mohammad Shami has dropped a major on his return to the red-ball side before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

    October 22, 2024 - By 

    Legendary Indian pacer Mohammad Shami has hinted at his return from injury. Shami stated in a recent tweet that he is pain-free now and he wants to bowl a few overs in a domestic circle before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The legendary pacer supposedly informed that he would look to feature for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy games to deck himself as Border-Gavaskar Trophy. To quote Shami, “I am pain-free now. I want to make sure I bowl enough before going to Australia. And for that, I’m targeting 1-2 Ranji games.” (Revsportz). Mohammad Shami has been one of…

  • Technology

    Post Office worker who allegedly told staff to destroy evidence could return, as police investigate

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    A suspended Post Office manager was allowed to return to work while the Metropolitan Police investigate allegations that they instructed staff to destroy evidence that could have been of interest to the ongoing public inquiry. A document made public by the inquiry into the Post Office Horizon Scandal reveals more details of an internal investigation into the allegation, known as Project Acer. As Computer Weekly first reported earlier this month, in her witness statement, the Post Office’s current company secretary, Rachel Scarrabelotti, wrote of “allegations that a senior Post Office member of staff had instructed their team to destroy or conceal material…

  • Tours Travel

    One of Disneyland’s original rides plans to remove racist tropes

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Disneyland is set to update one of its oldest rides to correct racist tropes about Indigenous people. Peter Pan’s Flight, one of the original theme park attractions when Disneyland opened in Anaheim in 1955, will update Tiger Lily and her tribe in the ride, which has come under scrutiny for its racist portrayal of Native American characters. An updated Never Land Tribe scene recently was unveiled at the company’s Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., and the company said riders can expect to see those revisions at all its locations globally. The company did not provide a timeline. “Imagineers have…

  • Arts Entertainments

    7 reasons why Kim Go-eun and Noh Sang-hyun’s ‘Love In The Big City’ deserves all the hype – India TV

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : X Kim Go-eun and Noh Sang-hyun’s ‘Love In The Big City’ Several Korean dramas have taken over the OTT world. But do you know that Korean films are equally engaging and entertaining? Today we are going to tell you about a Korean film that revolves around a gay man and a scandal-ridden woman and how their unexpected friendship becomes a problem and a solution for both individuals. Yes! we are talking about ‘Love In The Big City’, a film that is based on Park Sang-young’s novel of the same name published in 2019. The film features Kim…

  • Auto

    Vauxhall upgrades Mokka interior as part of light update

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Vauxhall has upgraded the interior of its Mokka as part of a light update to keep it competitive against a host of new rivals in the segment. The crossover – sold in ICE and EV forms – is the British brand’s second-best-seller behind the stalwart Corsa, but sales have dropped by nearly a third over the past year. As such, the Mokka gets a fresh interior, including a reworked centre console, a new 10in digital driver’s display and a 10in infotainment screen. The upgraded infotainment system features voice recognition, wireless smartphone mirroring and a 180deg rear-view camera. In pursuit of a cleaner…

  • Business

    Aurum PropTech April-September total income Rs 136.7 crore, up 30% on-year

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Realty developer Aurum Ventures-controlled listed information technology company Aurum PropTech has reported 30% on-year growth in total income at Rs 136.7 crores for the first half of the financial year 2024-25. The company’s operating profit margin for the period witnessed 2,050 basis points improvement from a year ago to 19.5%, the company said in a regulatory filing. The first half ended in September has demonstrated revenue growth continuum, enhanced revenue quality and improved path to profitability. Profitability metrics across operating profit, adjusted operating profit and profit before tax demonstrated a year-on-year improvement in trend. The company has reorganised its business…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Morgan Stanley gets a price target hike after a post-earnings stock surge

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Morgan Stanley shares soared to all-time highs Wednesday after third-quarter beats on the bank’s top and bottom lines, with strength seen across the board. Revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30 increased nearly 16% year over year to $15.38 billion, outpacing expectations of $14.4 billion, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Earnings per share (EPS) jumped over 36% versus the year-ago period to $1.88, exceeding the $1.58 expected, according to LSEG. MS YTD mountain Morgan Stanley YTD Club stock Morgan Stanley was up 7.5%. At one stage it was even higher, punching through our $120 price target. We are setting…

  • Finance

    Gujarat to harvest a record crop of groundnut due to increase in area and yield, says SEA

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    The production of groundnut in Gujarat, the top producer of the popular table but, is set to increase by 26% over previous year driven by increase in area and productivity, said industry body Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA). “Gujarat has achieved a groundnut production of 42.19 lakh tonnes this year, surpassing the earlier record of 38.55 lakh tonnes set in 2021-22,” said SEA in a media release. As per the government of Gujarat, groundnut was sown on 19.09 lakh hectares in the kharif 2024-25 season; up by 16.75% from 16.35 lakh hectares sown in the previous year. The all India kharif…

  • Gaming

    ‘Peglin’, ‘Brawl Stars’, ‘Genshin Impact’, ‘Royal Match’, and More – TouchArcade

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Hello everyone, and welcome to the week! It’s time once again for our look back at the noteworthy updates of the last seven days. You know it’s one of those weeks when Shaun has to throw more than one free-to-play matching puzzle game update in the list. Don’t worry, we have some cool stuff in the mix too. And you get to see Shaun kick King Robert, an activity we all enjoy. Of course, you can keep an eye out for updates yourself by participating in the TouchArcade forums. This weekly summary is just here to fill you in on…

  • Home Kitchen

    ‘I tried the best pizza in Europe but there was a problem’

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Napoli on the Road, a pizzeria in West London’s Chiswick, is gaining acclaim left, right and centre. Proving its worth on an international scale, it was awarded Best Pizza Restaurant in Europe (outside of Italy) at this year’s prestigious 50 Top Pizza Awards, often likened to the Michelin star equivalent for pizzerias. Adding more feathers to its cap, Michele Pascarella, the head chef and the brains behind Napoli on the Road, scooped up the Global Pizza Maker of the Year title last year. Mirror reporter Milo Boyd couldn’t resist checking out what the fuss was about at this esteemed establishment,…

  • Legal Law

    FTC “click to cancel” rule seeks to end free trial traps, sneaky auto-enrollments

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Vice President Kamala Harris will likely continue Biden’s war on “junk fees” if elected, Reuters reported, and Holyoak claimed that Khan pushed for the rule’s adoption to help follow “through on a campaign pledge made by the Chair’s favored presidential candidate.” According to Holyoak, the final rule is deeply flawed, “improperly generalizing” unfair and deceptive practices “from narrow industry-specific complaints and evidence to the entire American economy.” She argued that the FTC only based the rule on 35 cases, which is allegedly not enough to establish that harmful practices are “prevalent.” “Whatever the merits of the past cases, the Majority…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Jaipur Watch Company founder Gaurav Mehta on Brides of Jaipur watches

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    As we walk into Gaurav Mehta’s store in Jaipur, located within the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, we expect a large, swanky setting befitting the founder-designer of Jaipur Watch Company (JWC) and his latest collection, Brides of Jaipur. But it is an intimate space (less than 100 sq ft) without any external branding, tucked into a corner of the sprawling early 20th-Century palace, now operated as a five-star hotel by the Taj Hotels Group. It evoked the charm of the small, family-run shops nestled in the bazaars of traditional Jaipur. Rambagh Palace is, nevertheless, a prime location for Gaurav’s clientele. Those who…

  • Medicine

    ProductLife Group acquires Halloran to support development of new therapies

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: ProductLife Group announced the acquisition of Halloran Consulting Group, uniting both companies under a commitment to provide safe and effective healthcare solutions across the globe. The partnership strengthens PLG’s growing presence in the North American market while providing complementary solutions to Halloran’s portfolio. Both companies are set to expand their global footprint to support customers throughout their product development journey. ProductLife Group (PLG), a provider of regulatory, scientific, compliance, and digital transformation consulting services for the life sciences, announced the acquisition of Halloran Consulting Group, a life science consulting firm that provides strategic regulatory, quality, clinical, and organisational support in the pharmaceutical,…

  • Sports

    ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings Latest Updated After IND vs NZ 1st Test

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings: New Zealand have just come up with a historic win against India in India after 36 long years and became the first team in the last few years to defeat India in India. The International Cricket Council have released the latest ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings after IND vs NZ 1st Test and here we are with the latest updates. Kiwis script iconic history after Test victory in India after 36-years (Image: India Today) How often do we hear that India lost a home match? It happened quite a long time ago, and New Zealand…

  • Tours Travel

    The best lakes in L.A. County for swimming, fishing and boating

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Nothing screams “summer” more than a day spent by the water. And Angelenos have many ways to access it, including a long coastline hugged by the Pacific, plenty of pools and refreshing swimming holes galore. But consider the local lake, an underrated option. Unlike the ocean, the lake is a calm body of water. The only waves that exist there are created by passing boats. You can float in essentially one place without having to be worried about being carried out to sea. And if, like me, you have an irrational fear of sharks, lakes offer a swimming environment with…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Prince Narula, Yuvika Chaudhary welcome baby girl on Karwa Chauth; join Alia, Deepika, Varun on this list – India TV

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary welcome baby girl After Natasha Dalal, Richa Chadha and Deepika Padukone, now a little princess has been born in another actress’s house. Well-known TV actress Yuvika Chaudhary, who turned 41 this year, has finally become a mother. She welcomed her baby girl on the occasion of Karwa Chauth 2024. Yuvika Chaudhary and Prince Narula are one of the most talked about couples on TV. Now both have become parents as well as a being power couple.  Yuvika Chaudhary welcomes daughter Yuvika Chaudhary has given birth to a daughter on the occasion…

  • Auto

    Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Review 2024, Price & Specs

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Inside, there’s a choice of two aesthetics. Our Night Edition test car had the usual lashings of carbonfibre and an Alcantara steering wheel, while the standard Premium version has a classier and more subdued aesthetic with more leather and wood trim. Both versions come with standard sports seats, which are supportive and firmly padded like all Mercedes seats, but give quite a high driving position for a car that presents itself as a performance coupé. We tried the upgraded AMG Performance seats that come as part of the Pro Performance Pack on the international launch, and they do give a more purposeful seating…

  • Business

    HCCB Fund Fact: Bhartias in talks with global investors for ₹12,500 cr acquisition of Coca-Cola’s bottling arm

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Mumbai| New Delhi: The promoters of the Jubilant Bhartia Group, brothers Shyam and Hari Bhartia, are in discussions with alternative asset managers, mutual funds and foreign banks to raise as much as ₹12,500 crore ($1.5 billion) for the acquisition of a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB). The stake purchase in Coca-Cola’s wholly owned bottling arm in India is poised to be the biggest investment by the promoters of the pizza-to-pharma conglomerate, as they explore multiple avenues. Family members are in active discussions with Apollo Global Management, Ares Management, Bain Capital and Kotak Alternate Asset Managers to raise at…

  • Cryptocurrency

    More than 100 companies slated to report this week

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    It’s heating up. More than 100 S & P 500 companies are slated to post third-quarter earnings. Among them are Tesla, General Motors and Boeing. So far, the reporting period is off to a strong start. More than 70 S & P 500 names have posted their numbers, with 75% beating analyst earnings expectations. That includes Netflix, which reported an earnings beat on Thursday that sent the stock up 11% — its biggest one-day gain of the year. Tuesday General Motors is set to report earnings before the bell, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Last quarter: GM…

  • Finance

    Ministry may soon tap Cabinet for green flag on FTA SOPs as new guidelines nearly readly

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: The commerce and industry ministry will soon seek Cabinet nod for the standard operating procedure (SOP) for negotiating its free trade agreements (FTA) and address new issues — labour, environment, digital services, gender and indigenous peoples and has temporarily paused some new trade pacts. Officials said a review of India’s trade pact with the UAE in two years after it came into force and a rise in sustainability measures being imposed by the US and the EU, have led the government to develop a new FTA strategy. These guidelines will be based on reciprocity and stronger rules of…

  • Gaming

    Rogue Planet’ in Development for Release on iOS, Android, Switch, and Steam in 2025 – TouchArcade

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Following developer TRAGsoft bringing monster collecting game Coromon to mobile after it debuted on PC and Switch, we are getting a roguelite spin-off in the form of Coromon: Rogue Planet (Free) due next year for not only Steam and Switch, but also iOS and Android. Coromon: Rogue Planet aims to blend in the turn-based combat of the main game with roguelite gameplay to deliver an endlessly replayable monster collecting gameplay loop. The Steam page mentions “10 ever changing biomes”, 7 different playable characters, over 130 monsters, and more. Watch the Coromon: Rogue Planet official announcement trailer below: The original Coromon…

  • Home Kitchen

    Ditch the frying pan as there is a tastier way to cook bacon – no oil or butter needed

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Nothing is better than biting into a savoury bacon sandwich for breakfast, but frying bacon in a frying pan can be frustrating as the hot oil can splash and spit while cooking. Cooking bacon on the stove is messy and time-consuming when cleaning the greasy pan afterwards, especially if you have to leave the dish to soak in the sink. Rachel Farnsworth, a bestselling cookbook author and founder of The Stay At Home Chef, has shared that the “most simple and mess-free” way to get perfect bacon is to ditch the frying pan. She said: “We love bacon, but it…

  • Legal Law

    Meta fires staffers for using $25 meal credits on household goods

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    In one post on anonymous messaging platform Blind, seen by the Financial Times, one former Meta staffer wrote they had used $25 credits on items such as toothpaste and tea from the pharmacy Rite Aid, adding: “On days where I would not be eating at the office, like if my husband was cooking or if I was grabbing dinner with friends, I figured I ought not to waste the dinner credit.” The person, who indicated they had a salary of about $400,000 at Meta and worked “nights [and] weekends,” wrote that they had admitted to the oversight when human resources…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Ongoing exhibition in Delhi highlights India’s heirloom weaves

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Tamil Nadu’s temple saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The sari (also spelt as saree) has a chequered history. While some say its origin dates to the 1st Century; others trace it to the Indus Valley civilisation that flourished between 2800 and 1800 BC. Over time, this unstitched garment has taken on different forms and drapes, leaving us with remnants of our once-rich textile heritage. This realisation struck me while walking through the exhibition Heirloom Sarees: The Glory of India’s Woven Heritage l at Delhi’s India International Centre. Organised by the Delhi Crafts Council (DCC) to celebrate 25 years of…

  • Medicine

    Yourgene Health Cystic Fibrosis Base assay receives IVDR accreditation

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: Yourgene Health announced that it has received accreditation under the new EU requirements of the in vitro diagnostic regulation (IVDR) for the Yourgene Cystic Fibrosis Base assay.  The Yourgene Cystic Fibrosis Base assay uses amplification-refractory mutation system technology and genetic analysers to detect point mutations, insertions or deletions in DNA. The Yourgene Cystic Fibrosis Base test was assessed by the British Standards Institution (BSI), an independent conformity assessment body, and was shown to conform to the new regulations. Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt group of companies), an international molecular diagnostics group, announced that it has received accreditation under the new EU requirements of the in vitro diagnostic regulation (IVDR) for the Yourgene Cystic…

  • Sports

    After First Test loss, Every possible update ahead of India’s second Test against New Zealand

    October 21, 2024 - By 

    IND vs NZ: India lost the opening Test against New Zealand at Bangalore, as there was a huge set of records being dismantled during the fixture at Chinnaswamy. India lost the match which broke their unbeaten home test record at home since they lost the last test against England last year at Hyderabad. Also, New Zealand went on to secure their third victory against the Indian team in away tests, while this also marked New Zealand’s first test victory in India breaking the jinx of 36 long years, with the last test win back in 1988. After the loss in…

  • Tours Travel

    Rick Steves, travel guide and TV host, has prostate cancer

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    TV travel host Rick Steves, who has been guiding Americans through Europe for nearly half a century, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is set to have surgery this fall. “My doctor assures me that, if you’re going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get, and careful scans show no sign of it having spread,” the guidebook author said Wednesday in an X post announcing his diagnosis. There is a clear path forward to getting healthy, and this fall, I’ll be in the hospital for a few days having prostate surgery.” Prostate cancer is the most…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Chahat Pandey has crush on this two-time-divorced actor? Shrutika reveals on WKV – India TV

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : X Learn new update on Bigg Boss 18 here This week’s Weekend Ka Vaar has started with a high-voltage uproar among the housemates in Bigg Boss 18. Meanwhile, the makers have shared a new promo of Bigg Boss. However, amid all this, seems like love has started to blossom inside the  Bigg Boss house. In this promo shared by Color’s official Instagram page, Chahat Pandey is seen sharing her feelings about Karan Veer Mehra. Along with this, Krushna, Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, and Sudesh Lahiri have been seen in the Bigg Boss 18 house for the Weekend…

  • Auto

    Answered: the electric car questions you’ve been afraid to ask

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Several energy providers offer EV-focused tariffs of as low as 7p per kWh in the early hours, so you can plug your EV in but set the schedule to charge only during the off-peak time, which might be between 12am and 7am, depending on the supplier.  Using a 7kW home charger, that could give close to 195 miles of range at a cost of less than 2p per mile.  Plug types Fifty years ago, an epic struggle broke out between JVC and Sony to dominate the home video tape market with their respective VHS and Betamax formats. VHS eventually won,…

  • Business

    Civil aviation ministry says 601 routes, 71 airports operationalised under UDAN

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    The civil aviation ministry on Sunday said as many as 601 routes and 71 airports have been operationalised under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was introduced eight years ago. UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is aimed at enhancing regional air connectivity and making flying more affordable. In a release, the ministry said 601 routes, including helicopter routes, have been operationalised, and that around 28 per cent of these routes serve the remotest locations. “A total of 86 aerodromes — comprising 71 airports, 13 heliports, and 2 water aerodromes — have been operationalised, facilitating the travel of over…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Abbott Labs shines with a strong quarter and a buyback announcement

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Medical device maker Abbott Laboratories on Wednesday delivered better-than-expected quarterly results and upped its earnings guidance for the third straight quarter. Shares rose more than 1%, shaking off an initially subdued reaction. Revenue in the three months ended Sept. 30 rose 4.9% to $10.64 billion, topping estimates of $10.55 billion, according to data provider LSEG. Organic sales, which exclude Covid testing, were up 8.2% from the year-ago period. It’s unclear whether analyst estimates are comparable. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.21 beat LSEG expectations by a penny and increased 6.14% on an annual basis. ABT YTD mountain Abbott Labs’…

  • Finance

    Automobile exports from India rise 14% in April-September period

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: Automobile exports from India in the first six months of the current fiscal year rose 14 per cent year-on-year, led by gains in shipments of passenger vehicles and two-wheelers. According to Siam data, the overall exports in the April-September period stood at 25,28,248 units, up 14 per cent as compared with 22,11,457 units in the year-ago period. “Key markets like Latin America and Africa, which had slowed down for various reasons, have bounced back. This has been the main reason for exports coming back,” Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) President Shailesh Chandra said. He was replying to…

  • Gaming

    The Best Nintendo Switch eShop Sales From The ‘Blockbuster Sale’ – TouchArcade

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    It’s that time again: eShop sale time! Nintendo’s calling this one the Blockbuster Sale, so I’m sure we can expect a lot of VHS tapes and stale candy. Hm? Oh, it means big games. Alright, that does make some sense. At any rate, there are a ton of games on sale right now, too many to really deal with on your own. As ever, TouchArcade is here to help you out with a list of fifteen hot discounts you should consider. No first party games, but there are still a ton of great games to pick from. No particular order…

  • Home Kitchen

    Slimming World chocolate cake recipe is ‘gorgeously gooey’ – takes 10 minutes in oven

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    With cosy evenings in full flow, there’s nothing like indulging in a warm chocolate cake with a cuppa to end your day with. But more often than not when you’re trying to stay fit, you might feel guilty. Slimming World has an easy and delicious chocolate cake recipe that is not only quick, it also helps you to “lose weight”. Described as ‘gorgeously gooey’ the slice is fluffy, rich and chocolatey and it ensures you don’t miss out on your favourite dessert. It’s also vegetarian, and this recipe serves eight people. Ingredients: – Five medium eggs, separated– 50g caster sugar–…

  • Legal Law

    Elon Musk changes X terms to steer lawsuits to his favorite Texas court

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Vladeck questioned the ethics of X’s terms in comments quoted by NPR. “For X to say we want all of our litigation to go into a forum that may have no connection to where we’re located, to where plaintiffs are located, runs headlong into the federal system’s preference for convenience,” Vladeck was quoted as saying. “Are we going to allow companies to override that principle of convenience in the name of trying to stack the deck in their favor whenever they have the power to get you to agree to terms of service?” Legal precedents help X Fitzpatrick said that…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Check out Anu Merton new collection at Amethyst, Chennai

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    A necklace from Anu Merton | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Nearly five months since its first pop-up in Chennai, jewellery brand Anu Merton, which shares its moniker with the designer who founded it in 2020, is back at Amethyst. This time, it introduces the city to its soon-to-be-launched capsule that parades a colourful spectrum of semi-precious stones on the sturdy foundation of time-tested jewellery-making techniques. Rings, necklaces and bracelets by Anu Merton | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Assessing the response to her brand’s first outing at the 24-year-old garden café and boutique, Anu lauds the venue’s potential to draw the…

  • Medicine

    MGS accelerates customer speed-to-market with fast-track tooling

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: MGS is expanding its innovative Fast-Track Tooling Program, to debut in the North American market, designed to accelerate product development timelines and reduce costs for pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medtech companies. The tooling methodology uses readily available assets beginning with smaller, off-the-shelf mould design components and bases. Fast-Track Tooling enables part validation for testing of material flow, shrinkage, cooling, and ejection processes before committing to full-scale production. MGS, a global provider of end-to-end healthcare engineering and manufacturing solutions, is expanding its innovative Fast-Track Tooling Program, to debut in the North American market. Designed to accelerate product development…

  • Sports

    Full Squads, Probable Playing11s, and Pitch Report of Dubai International Cricket Stadium

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Women’s T20 World Cup Final 2024: We are just a few hours away from the historic Women’s T20 World Cup Final 2024 where both the finalists have never won a single T20I cup. Here we are with the Full squads, Probable Playing11s, and Pitch Report of Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final 2024. South Africa are in their second final in a row and this time they don’t have the mighty Australia in the opposite corner. In the last final, South Africa lost to Australia but they took equal revenge by eliminating Australia in…

  • Tours Travel

    Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with Jessica Alba

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    When Jessica Alba reminisces about her Sundays as a child, the first things that come to mind are sleeping in and having Sunday dinner with her tight-knit family. “We would do enchiladas, al pastor or a more elaborate dinner that took more time,” says the Pomona-born actress, adding that one of her fondest memories is making tortillas in the kitchen with her grandmother. 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. Over the past…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Choreographer Remo D’Souza, wife face legal troubles Over Rs 11.96 crore cheating allegation – India TV

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIA Remo D’Souza And Wife Lizelle D’Souza In a surprising twist in the world of dance, renowned choreographer Remo D’Souza and his wife, Lizelle, have found themselves at the center of a legal storm in Maharashtra’s Thane district. A case has been filed against the couple, along with five others, for allegedly cheating a dance troupe out of a staggering Rs 11.96 crore, according to reports from local police. The allegations unraveled The drama unfolded after a 26-year-old dancer complained to Mira Road police station on October 16. The FIR details a tale of deceit stretching…

  • Auto

    Porsche 911 GT3 made “more exhilarating” for 25th birthday

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Porsche is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 911 GT3 with a round of updates for its track-honed halo model, to bring a new look, extra options and a “more exhilarating” drive. The updated version of the most extreme 911 arrives, priced from £157,300, a quarter of a century after Porsche first used the GT3 name for the race-homologated, range-topping version of the 996-generation 911. Chief among the upgrades are a series of subtle mechanical tweaks, including revised cylinder heads, sharper camshafts from the GT3 RS, improved oil coolers and new throttle valves with enhanced flow. To comply with the latest emissions…

  • Business

    India now wants to upgrade US pact on critical minerals

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: India has proposed a partnership agreement on critical minerals to the United States, upgrading the bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU), commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. “We suggested that critical mineral MoU be converted to a critical mineral partnership and become a starting point to become an FTA (free trade agreement),” Goyal told media persons. Earlier this month, the two sides inked an MoU to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals in electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean energy applications, including cobalt and lithium, during Goyal’s visit to the US. Officials said that the conversion…

  • Cryptocurrency

    ASML 2025 outlook shows US chip export curbs impacting China sales

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    An ASML icon is being displayed on a circuit board, alongside the flags of the USA and China, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on January 4, 2024. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images ASML finally offered a first glimpse into how U.S. restrictions on exports of its advanced chip manufacturing tools to China will impact its sales in the Asian country. The Netherlands-based chip equipment maker said in its earnings report Tuesday, which was released a day early due to a “technical error,” that it expects net sales for 2025 to come in between 30 billion…

  • Finance

    Rise of new cities: Meet the new Gurgaons of India that are growing quietly but steadily

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    The Union government recently shared six concept notes with state governments to address unemployment and underemployment in rural areas and bottlenecks holding back job generation in non-metro cities. The feedback from states will be discussed at the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries, scheduled to be held in November under the chairmanship of the prime minister. What that gathering may also take up is India’s new phenomenon: the rise of satellite cities, which is gathering pace quietly but steadily. Sri City in Andhra Pradesh, Hosur in Tamil Nadu, Dahej and Dholera in Gujarat. Manesar in Haryana, Greater Noida in Uttar…

  • Gaming

    Reviews Featuring ‘Bakeru’ & ‘Peglin’, Plus Highlights From Nintendo’s Blockbuster Sale – TouchArcade

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 2nd, 2024. I think it’s a holiday today in the United States, but here in Japan it’s Monday as usual. That means I’ve got some goodies for you, and in our typical week-starting fashion that means a bunch of reviews. Three written by yours truly, and one from our pal Mikhail. I take a look at Bakeru, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, and Mika and the Witch’s Mountain. Mikhail dives once more into Peglin, a game he can speak to better than anyone else at TouchArcade Towers. Beyond that, we’ve…

  • Home Kitchen

    The ‘best crispy roast potatoes’ you will ever eat – recipe

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    On Nicky Corbishley’s blog Kitchen Sanctuary, she described how to make the best crispy roast potatoes. Known to be an essential staple of any roast dinner, there are many techniques people do to make sure their potatoes are the very best. Homemade roasties can be a competitive field – would you argue that you can make the best roast potatoes? And does Nicky make hers like you do? There has to be a crunch when you bite down into potatoes but the insides must also be fluffy, but how do you do it? Here’s how Nicky makes the “best crispy…

  • Legal Law

    US suspects TSMC helped Huawei skirt export controls, report says

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    In April, TSMC was provided with $6.6 billion in direct CHIPS Act funding to “support TSMC’s investment of more than $65 billion in three greenfield leading-edge fabs in Phoenix, Arizona, which will manufacture the world’s most advanced semiconductors,” the Department of Commerce said. These investments are key to the Biden-Harris administration’s mission of strengthening “economic and national security by providing a reliable domestic supply of the chips that will underpin the future economy, powering the AI boom and other fast-growing industries like consumer electronics, automotive, Internet of Things, and high-performance computing,” the department noted. And in particular, the funding will…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Designers Abraham and Thakore bring their black and white design philosophy to Hyderabad

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Designer duo Abraham and Thakore need no introduction; known as masters of minimalism, the OG designers David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore were in Hyderabad to launch their first flagship store at Banjara Hills. In 1992, as classmates and friends, they started a business in Abraham’s bedroom in Delhi’s Defence Colony, based on a suggestion from their friend Martand Singh. In today’s entrepreneurial lingo, they were a start-up. Abraham is quick to answer, “Of course we were. It all happened in my bedroom — designing, planning and even meeting clients. John Bissel, owner of FabIndia knew we had started something, he…

  • Medicine

    Johnson & Johnson expands treatment options for inflammatory diseases

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced that it has taken over all sales, marketing, and distribution responsibilities for Remicade (infliximab) and Simponi (golimumab) in the UK. Infliximab is an anti‑inflammatory medicine indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn’s disease (CD), paediatric CD, ulcerative colitis (UC), paediatric UC, radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and psoriasis.  Golimumab is an anti-inflammatory medicine indicated for the treatment of RA, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, PsA, radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis), non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and UC. For over 25 years, infliximab and, for more than a decade, golimumab have helped millions of…

  • Sports

    PCB likely to prepare a spin-friendly surface for the 3rd Test-Match

    October 20, 2024 - By 

    Pakistan vs England: In what proves to be an interesting development, Pakistan’s Cricket Governing-Body, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have planned to prepare are spin-friendly surface for the forthcoming 3rd Test-Match versus England in the city of Rawalpindi. The move is a part of a larger plan to help Pakistan’s spinners perform better and boost the success of the national squad. A team of national-selectors, including former pacer Aqib Javed, will be visiting the Cricket Stadium of Rawalpindi to meet well-known pitch-curator Tony Hemming. Their motive is to ensure that the the track of Rawalpindi is prepared to provide assistance to…

  • Tours Travel

    How to tour Bellosguardo, a haunting estate on a Santa Barbara bluff

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    The house, a French palace on a Santa Barbara bluff, stands as undisturbed as a crime scene, a pair of unstrung harps in the music room, china laid out on the dinner table, waves crashing on East Beach below. This is the mansion that heiress Huguette Clark left behind — well, one of them. For half a century, as Clark (1906-2011) paid an estimated $40,000 per month to keep it unchanged, the coveted estate known as Bellosguardo remained no livelier than the cemetery next door. A tour group waits to enter Santa Barbara’s Bellosguardo Estate. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Hema Sharma aka Viral Bhabhi eliminated from Bigg Boss 18 amidst speculation – India TV

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Hema Sharma aka Viral Bhabhi The ongoing season of Bigg Boss 18, hosted by Salman Khan, has taken a dramatic turn as content creator Hema Sharma, popularly known as Viral Bhabhi, has reportedly been eliminated from the show. Paparazzo Viral Bhayani confirmed the news on his Instagram account, fueling discussions among fans and followers. As Bigg Boss 18 enters its second week, anticipation builds for the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes scheduled for October 19 and 20. A total of ten contestants were nominated for elimination this week, following the exit of Gunratan Sadavarte. Fans are buzzing…

  • Auto

    Mainstream car TV’s future is perilous in a way it hasn’t been before

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    And on that bombshell, Amazon’s motoring show has come to an end. Which means there’s no The Grand Tour or Top Gear to watch, nor a clear prospect of either returning, for the first time in yonks. There have been times we’ve been without either show in the past two decades, but this time feels different and, I think, important. Not just to car geeks like you and me: there are car shows and videos out there for us, of course – ours included. But if you will excuse the modesty, I think we/they talk to a specialist audience. Autocar…

  • Business

    Dalmia Bharat’s profit slumps 60% in September quarter on weak pricing

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    MUMBAI – Dalmia Bharat’s profit slumped by three-fifths in the September quarter as weak prices of cement weighed on earnings, even as the cement-maker sold more cement during the quarter as compared to the previous year. The New Delhi-based company clocked in a net profit of Rs 49 crore for the quarter, down more than 60% on year, while income from operations was more than 2% lower at Rs 3,087 crore. Even though it sold 6.7 million tonne of cement during the quarter – over 8% higher as compared to the previous year – earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and…

  • Business

    Can Rubber Bricks Be Used in Outdoor Applications?

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Rubber Bricks Yes, rubber brick pavers can be used in many outdoor applications. They are a great choice for patios, play areas, and even driveways. They provide a comfortable surface that is easy to maintain. Additionally, they are slip-resistant and safe for children to use. Rubber pavers are made from recycled materials and can withstand a variety of weather conditions. They are also less susceptible to cracking and chipping than traditional concrete and masonry pavers. Additionally, they are less expensive to install than some other options. The manufacturing process of rubber pavers involves grinding up recycled tires, mixing them with…

  • Cryptocurrency

    These are Morgan Stanley’s highest conviction plays for earnings season

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Morgan Stanley sees upside for several stocks as their latest fiscal results are announced. Earnings season is in full swing, with about one-tenth of S & P 500 companies reporting over the past week. About 20% of the index plans to release results next week. Consensus estimates are for S & P 500 third-quarter earnings per share to be up 3% year over year on sales growth of 4% year over year, equity strategist Michelle Weaver wrote in a note Wednesday, which included team analysis. “If the 2Q patterns hold, companies would need to beat on both EPS and Sales…

  • Finance

    UK’s ex-minister reveals why she blocked India-UK FTA deal

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Britain’s former business and trade secretary Kemi Badenoch, who is the frontrunner to succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party chief and Opposition Leader, has claimed that she blocked the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) over demands for more visas, according to UK media reports. The Nigerian heritage shadow minister, who is going head-to-head in an ongoing Tory membership vote with former Cabinet colleague Robert Jenrick, has indicated that one of the reasons the FTA could not be signed off by the Sunak-led Tory government was due to the Indian side expecting more concessions over the issue of migration. “As business…

  • Gaming

    Just Don’t Huff Anything! – The TouchArcade Show #605 – TouchArcade

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    In this week’s episode of The TouchArcade Show, it’s kind of a weird one! We kick things off talking about whip-its and huffing duster. Yeah. We then switch to an update on what’s going on with our Patreon and some of the new stuff we’ve posted there this past week. What do YOU think about it? Let us know! We also talk about Eli’s home audio woes, read a listener email with some key insight into the whole Roblox situation, and much more. Don’t forget to shoot us emails with any questions, feedback, or anything else relevant or irrelevant to…

  • Home Kitchen

    James Martin’s classic Artic roll recipe – 5 ingredients

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    First invented in Eastbourne, Sussex, in the 1950s, the Artic Roll has since become a popular sugary treat. Made by Ernest Velden, the Artic roll classically combines vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce and sponge cake. In place of the raspberry sauce, James Martin makes his own strawberry jam for his Artic roll recipe (although buying a jar of jam is always an option). Taking some time to prepare ahead and over two hours to prepare the ice cream, this dessert is best made when you have some time on your hands. Here’s how to make James Martin’s version of Artic…

  • Legal Law

    Amazon exec tells employees to work elsewhere if they dislike RTO policy

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Amazon workers are being reminded that they can find work elsewhere if they’re unhappy with Amazon’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate. In September, Amazon told staff that they’ll have to RTO five days a week starting in 2025. Amazon employees are currently allowed to work remotely twice a week. A memo from CEO Andy Jassy announcing the policy change said that “it’s easier for our teammates to learn, model, practice, and strengthen our culture” when working at the office. On Thursday, at what Reuters described as an “all-hands meeting” for Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS CEO Matt Garman reportedly told workers: If…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    My Designation has brought out a specially curated box of Kerala-themed items for Onam

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    When clothing brand My Designation launched their Onakkodi box, they did not anticipate the response. Though their merchandise — t-shirts, shirts, bottom wear, hoodies and jackets — that derive heavily from Kerala pop culture, is very popular, the response to the Onakkodi box has them on cloud nine. “We are almost sold out!” says Vishal Venugopal, general manager of the Thiruvananthapuram-based brand.  One of their Onakkodi boxes, also unisex, has their signature modal Kerala shirt with its cheerful Onam/Kerala imagery — snake boats, sadya, pookkalam, pulikali (tiger dance), chenda melam (percussion ensemble) — a white and gold mundu (dhoti), a…

  • Medicine

    VR project to tackle skills shortage in UK medicines manufacturing

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: A new initiative, known as Resilience, has been launched to address the acute skills shortage faced by the medicines manufacturing industry in the UK. Resilience will use virtual reality to train in laboratory skills and support the NHS’ net-zero goal. The programme will produce curriculum-aligned materials and careers awareness events and aims to engage with 150 schools, colleges and FE centres across the UK. A new initiative, known as Resilience, has been launched to address the acute skills shortage faced by the medicines manufacturing industry in the UK. Funded by the Office for Life Sciences, part of the…

  • Sports

    What happens to India’s qualification scenario for the WTC final if India loses the first test against New Zealand?

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    IND vs NZ: India, who started their long schedule of 10-test matches with a win against Bangladesh in their home series, next saw New Zealand visiting the Indian subcontinent for the same. India has not had the finest of starts to the series, as they faced sheer humiliation in having succumbed to a low score of 46, which is the second-lowest ever WTC total score in the history of the game, and both of them have been part of the Indian team’s tally of runs. The Kiwis batted on the same track as they put on a far better score…

  • Tours Travel

    Kings Canyon is a hiking and camping paradise — without the crowds

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Just five hours north of Los Angeles sits a national park that should be on your outdoor bucket list. It features a valley carved millions of years ago by glaciers, hulking mountains made of granite and other rock, countless waterfalls, massive ancient trees and a cool, clear river. I know what you’re thinking: “That sounds like Yosemite.” Even better. It’s like Yosemite but way more chill. Kings Canyon National Park will give you the majestic outdoors respite you’re dreaming of without all the busy trails, swarming crowds and traffic jams at the park entrance gate that come with the Hollywood…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Here’s how Big B reacted when Kartik Aaryan shared about his first romantic scene in Pyaar Ka Punchnama – India TV

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : SCREENGRABS FROM PROMO Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 airs on TV on weekdays, Monday to Friday. Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’s upcoming episode will feature the lead cast of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, gracing the hot seats and playing the game with the host Amitabh Bachchan. Several promos from the upcoming episode have been put on social media by its makers where the BB3 stars are seen sharing light-hearted banter and delightful moments with the legendary host. In one such promo, Kartik and Vidya are seen showcasing their playful side and also discussing their upcoming…

  • Auto

    Audi Q6 E-tron Review 2024, Price & Specs

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    The Q6 E-tron’s interior also represents a change of tack for Audi. Most of the physical buttons have gone, and so has the lower screen for controlling the climate and secondary functions that you got in the Q8 E-tron. Instead, they have all been replaced with one big, curved screen that consists of a 11.9in driver display and a 14.5in touchscreen infotainment system. Audi calls it the MMI panoramic display. Optionally, the passenger gets a separate touchscreen too. This is, in our view, a significant backwards step, from both usability and design appeal perspectives. The touchscreen itself runs the familiar…

  • Business

    Local train derails at Mumbai’s Kalyan station, no injuries reported

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Mumbai (Maharashtra): A local train derailed at Kalyan station platform number two 2 when one coach went off the track, a railway official said. In the incident that happened on Friday night, no injuries have been reported, he said. Central Railway Spokesperson said, “The incident occurred at Kalyan station platform number 2 when one coach went off the track and derailed. The train was heading to CSMT when one coach went off the track and derailed. There were no injuries.”

  • Cryptocurrency

    Profit beats expectations as AI boom drives 54% hike

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    In this photo illustration, a TSMC logo is displayed on the screen of a smartphone.  Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest producer of advanced chips, serving clients such as Apple and Nvidia, jumped nearly 10% during trading on Thursday after the company reported a 54% hike in net profit in the third quarter. The company expects annual revenue growth in the last three months of the year, as global chipmakers continue to benefit from demand boosted by artificial intelligence applications. Shares of chip companies rose on the results. Shares of…

  • Finance

    At WTO, India breathes fire over Dragon’s trade policies

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: India has questioned several moves by China at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), turning the heat on non-transparent subsidies that lead to an influx of low-priced, poor-quality goods into the country, harming its local industries. New Delhi flagged concerns over several trade issues during a review of Beijing’s trade policies. It highlighted China’s cross-border data regulations and laws, export control measures on critical raw materials, and non-tariff barriers that adversely impact pharma exports, besides export bans on critical minerals. India also queried the consistency of these practices with global trade norms. The concerns stem from India’s $85.07 billion…

  • Gaming

    Netflix Geeked Week Trailer Teases More Game News for Event on September 16th – TouchArcade

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    [youtube] Netflix has just showcased its full Netflix Geeked Week 2024 trailer alongside the announcement of tickets going up for sale on the official website. Netflix has been announcing and releasing new games at a regular pace for a while now, and the next releases will be SpongeBob: Bubble Pop and the original Monument Valley (Free). Today’s new trailer for Geeked Week 2024 includes a tease for more games news including but not limited to (as far as I can tell) Monument Valley and more. I’m curious to see what else we get at the event. Watch the full trailer…

  • Home Kitchen

    Make healthy brownie recipe with secret ingredient that adds protein

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Nutrition expert and online sensation Emily English has whipped up a buzz with her healthy take on brownies. The health guru and best-selling author of ‘So Good’, transforms classic comfort foods into nutritional powerhouses – much to the delight of followers on social media. Earlier this year, Emily divulged her secret recipe for fudgy chocolate brownies with a healthy twist; by making smart ingredient swaps, she’s managed to boost the protein content to a robust 9g per serving whilst keeping the taste utterly divine, reports Surrey Live. Emily swaps traditional ingredients for additions like cottage cheese to create brownies that…

  • Legal Law

    Judge slams Florida for censoring political ad: “It’s the First Amendment, stupid”

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Because “Caroline’s diagnosis was terminal… an abortion would not have saved her life, only extended it. Florida law would not allow an abortion in this instance because the abortion would not have ‘save[d] the pregnant woman’s life,’ only extended her life,” the group said. Judge: State should counter with its own speech Walker’s ruling said the government can’t censor the ad by claiming it is false: Plaintiff’s argument is correct. While Defendant Ladapo refuses to even agree with this simple fact, Plaintiff’s political advertisement is political speech—speech at the core of the First Amendment. And just this year, the United…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Christian Louboutin launches Miss Z stilettos with synchronised Olympic swimmers

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Last month, Maison Christian Louboutin made a splash with “Paris is Louboutining,” a synchronised swimming spectacle at the Piscine Molitor, which is incidentally where the bikini was born about 78 years ago. It was Paris Fashion Week SS25 and Louboutin, 60, had the French Olympic artistic swimming team perform underwater in his new Miss Z pumps. Art and fashion intersected as film director and photographer David LaChapelle and choreographer Blanca Li presented a hypnotic aquatic performance that included colourful projections, fountains, even a giant pair of Christian Louboutin mules that served as a pool slide.  Also read:https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/luxury/christian-louboutins-red-stamp-of-approval/article26819055.ece Louboutin knows how…

  • Medicine

    Sheffield bowel cancer patients to try out personalised ‘vaccines’

    October 19, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: Patients receiving treatment for bowel cancer at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will have the chance to try personalised ‘vaccines’ thanks to the launch of a NHS “matchmaking” service.  The landmark Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad aims to recruit thousands of patients across England into various trials for trials of a new form of immunotherapy. The personalised cancer vaccines will be created from specific mutations found in a patient’s DNA and will be developed once patients after a cancer diagnosis has been made, with the specific aim of preventing the cancer from returning. Patients receiving treatment for…

  • Tours Travel

    How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Julie Bowen

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    For Julie Bowen, mom of three teenage boys, a perfect Sunday would include plenty of “me time.” “My whole family calls laundry and dishes my ‘hobbies,’” she said. “No, no, my hobbies are reading, going to museums, hiking and playing pickleball. Those are my hobbies. They’re like, ‘No, it’s not. It’s laundry and dishes, Julie.’” 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. Bowen, who won two Emmys for her performance in the beloved…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Tabu’s appearance in Bene Gesserit sisterhood gets thumbs up from netizens – India TV

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : SCREENGRAB FROM TRAILER Dune: Prophecy will premiere on JioCinema. The highly-anticipated trailer of Dune: Prophecy is finally out. The series is set to premiere on JioCinema on November 18 onwards, with new episodes every Monday along with the US. The series is set in 10,000 years before the events of the films and delves into the origins of the enigmatic Bene Gesserit sisterhood, emerging in the aftermath of the Butlerian Jihad. The first trailer of Dune: Prophecy’ showcases the intricate lore of Arrakis and the powerful dynamics at play among its characters. The series will explore how…

  • Auto

    Kia EV6 Review 2024, Price & Specs

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    A new steering wheel might be the most direct route to freshening your facelifted car’s interior. And so, in replacement of the EV6’s original oversized-looking two-spoke wheel (which always seemed needlessly bulky to us) comes a neater-looking three-spoke design with a smaller central boss. The rim is similarly dimensioned, so doesn’t impart any particular change to steering input, and its controls are mostly grouped on each lateral spoke, just as they were.  Elsewhere around the cabin, some new materials are used on the roll-top dash, door cards and seats, and some new ambient lighting features too. But, for the most…

  • Business

    ACME Solar Holdings arm inks pact to supply power from 150 mw hybrid solar project

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    ACME Solar Holdings on Friday said its project special purpose vehicle ACME Platinum Urja has inked a pact with Solar Energy Corporation of India to supply power from its 150 MW hybrid solar capacity. This capacity is part of the total 350 MW capacity awarded to ACME Solar Holdings (ASHL) by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a company statement said. According to the statement, the project will be executed through ACME Platinum Urja Private Ltd, a special-purpose vehicle set up for this purpose. “CME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL or Company), through its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), ACME Platinum Urja…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Procter & Gamble (PG) Q1 2025 earnings

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Boxes of Bounce dryer sheets owned by the Procter & Gamble company are seen on a store shelf on October 20, 2020 in Miami, Florida.  Joe Raedle | Getty Images Procter & Gamble on Friday reported weaker-than-expected revenue as lower demand in China again weighed on its sales. Shares of the company fell 1% in premarket trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.93 adjusted vs. $1.90 expected Revenue: $21.74 billion vs. $21.91 billion expected P&G reported fiscal first-quarter net income attributable to the…

  • Finance

    Rate cut ‘risky, premature’ as growth remains steady, says RBI’s Shaktikanta Das

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das during India Credit Forum hosted by Bloomberg said cutting interest rates in coming Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for December would be ‘risky and premature’ as country’s growth remains steady with inflation expected to moderate. Recently, central bank’s rate-setting panel decided to keep the repurchase rate (repo rate) unchanged at 6.5 per cent. “Interest rate cut at this stage will be premature and very very risky,” said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das during the fireside chat. “We are not behind the curve. India growth story remains intact. Growth is resilient. Inflation is moderating. A…

  • Gaming

    Total Warfare’ Launches Massive Sky Ace Update – TouchArcade

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Summer holidays might be over, but fans of Gunship Battle: Total Warfare are still in for a treat as Joycity released one of the game’s most impressive updates that introduces Sky Ace alongside numerous QOL enhancements and a special event to keep things as exciting as possible this fall. Sky Ace is a classic 2D puzzle shooter that pays homage to the legendary shooters of console gaming with an unquestionably high level of polish and prestige. It also has its own storyline. With the help of a famous cast of fighter jets, players will be able to engage in aerial…

  • Home Kitchen

    Jamie Oliver’s simple ‘get-ahead’ gravy can be made now and frozen for Christmas

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Gravy is a staple for many dinners, especially a Christmas dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. There’s nothing tastier than proper homemade gravy but it can be tedious to make, especially on the big day. Jamie Oliver has shared his get-ahead gravy which can simply be frozen and then reheated for your dinner. The recipe notes said: “Good gravy has the power to transform, or even save a meal. Open your mind to the slightly radical idea.” This recipe takes around two hours, plus cooling and defrosting and makes one big batch of gravy. Ingredients: Two onions Two carrots…

  • Legal Law

    Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Reuters noted that these child exploitation cases are an early test that could soon reveal how hard it is for federal prosecutors to apply existing laws to combat emerging AI harms. But due to anticipated legal challenges, prosecutors may hesitate to bring AI cases where children have not been identified, despite the DOJ declaring in May that “CSAM generated by AI is still CSAM.” The earliest cases being prosecuted are targeting bad actors using both the most accessible tools and the most sophisticated. One involves a US Army soldier who allegedly used bots to generate child pornography. The other led…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    An exhibition in Hyderabad by Khamir showcases batik craft of Kutch with a touch of modernity

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    A craftsman displays a fabric with batik design in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A team of young, accomplished artisans is in Hyderabad to share stories of the unique batik handicraft of Kutch and showcase products created with innovative patterns/designs. In collaboration with the Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT), the four-day exhibition Batik of Kutch attempts to highlight the traditional batik craft and the role played by Kutch-based NGO Khamir in reviving and helping it adapt to changing times. Celebrating the city “Some of the artisans have individually showcased their collection in Hyderabad, but it is the first time…

  • Medicine

    Biometric ID drives security and efficiency in pharma manufacturing

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Paul Shu of ARISTA Corporation, explains how pharma manufacturers are increasingly turning to wearable biometric ID products to securely speed authentication in a hands-free manner. Key Highlights: Pharmaceutical manufacturers are increasingly turning to wearable biometric ID products like wrist-worn Nymi Bands to securely speed authentication in a hands-free manner. Computing solutions providers are providing scanners that can instantly read biometric wearables such as bands. When used with equipment such as mobile workstations, the combination is enabling seamless identification and authentication of authorised users throughout pharmaceutical facilities, further enhancing safety and efficiency. Pharmaceutical manufacturers have traditionally been hindered…

  • Sports

    Rishabh Pant likely to step down as Delhi Capitals skipper; this Indian player to emerge as their new captain for IPL 2025

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    According to reports made by the Times of India, Indian star wicket-keeper, Rishabh Pant will not lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, and they have conveyed their source to be reliable. The latest reports from the TOI have also mentioned that the new coaching staff on the Delhi Capitals side are considering a new player in the role of a captain. Rishabh Pant might be replaced by the likes of teammate Axar Patel, as he is being considered as the next Capitals skipper. Not only Axar, but the Delhi Capitals would also be in quest of a new player…

  • Technology

    Sir Alan Bates tells Prime Minister to guarantee Post Office scandal victim redress by March 2025

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Sir Alan Bates has told prime minister Keir Starmer that if government is not capable of completing financial redress for victims of the Post Office scandal by March next year, it should appoint an independent organisation to do the job, or face court action. In a circular to members of the Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance (JFSA), Bates wrote that he had written to Starmer demanding he set a deadline for financial redress for JFSA claimants to be completed by March 2025, or appoint an organisation that is capable of doing so. Bates also said court action is an option for…

  • Tours Travel

    Listen to music from around the world at these L.A. parties

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    As the Latin trap anthem “Singamo” rings over the speakers at the Echo in Echo Park, more than 50 people sing along and twerk onstage. Dina Ben-Nissan and Courtney Hollinquest take turns spinning tracks by artists from around the globe while images of flags from countries such as Puerto Rico, Brazil and Mexico rotate on a projection screen behind them. Off on the side of the stage, La Goony Chonga, a Cuban American rapper and singer from Miami, snaps selfies with fans. This is what it’s like to attend ¡BAILE!, a world music dance party that’s been taking place in…

  • Technology

    In which industries are flexible PCB boards commonly used?

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    flexible PCB boards Flex PCB boards are a crucial part of the modern electronic industry. Their ability to withstand dynamic use and handle vibrations better than traditional rigid PCBs make them essential in a wide range of applications. These boards are commonly used in consumer electronics, automobiles, aerospace, and more. They are essential in developing portable, lightweight devices that can provide heavy computing power without sacrificing accuracy and design. Unlike rigid PCBs, which are manufactured using an epoxy-based material, flexible circuit boards are made from a thin copper foil that is laminated to a polyimide or another type of base…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Madhuri Dixit, Shriram Nene drop romantic videos to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Madhuri Dixit and Shriram Nene tied the knot in 1999. Madhuri Dixit and her husband Shriram Nene marked their 25th wedding anniversary on Thursday. To commemorate the special day, the duo shared romantic videos on their respective Instagram handles to wish their partner. Sharing the video, the ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl wrote, ”25 years of love, laughter, and countless memories with you. Happy anniversary, my forever and always @drneneofficial.” See the post: Shriram Nene also shared a video on his Instagram along with an adorable note for his partner. ”As a man said, ‘two hearts that beat…

  • Auto

    Electric brand recognition pales in comparison with historic names

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Covid, semiconductor chip shortages, the cost of living crisis, the threat of fines for failing to sell electric cars when the demand is not there: any one of these feels like a once-in-a-decade shock, yet the fact that these events have all come on top of each other has removed any semblance of normality in the UK new car market. It’s easy to get sucked into short-term challenges, but take a step back and it’s clear the UK market itself has changed dramatically since 2019 and is now much more competitive than ever. New research from Auto Trader reveals that…

  • Business

    RBI bans four finance companies from sanctioning and disbursing new loans

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banned four finance companies, including Sachin Bansal-led Navi Finserv and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group-backed DMI Finance, from sanctioning and disbursing new loans as they were found to be charging excessive interest rates. This follows a warning by the RBI governor earlier this month over such practices. The other two companies are Manappuram Finance-promoted Asirvad Micro Finance Ltd and Kolkata-based MFI Arohan Financial Services Ltd. The RBI’s directive comes into effect from the close of business on October 21, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. “Unfair and usurious practices continued to be…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q3 2024

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Netflix posted third-quarter earnings Thursday that beat on the top and bottom lines as its advertising business continued to grow. The streamer’s ad-tier memberships jumped 35% quarter over quarter. The company is on track to launch the service in Canada in the coming quarter and more broadly in 2025. While Netflix does not expect advertising to become a primary growth driver until 2026, it noted that the ad-tier accounted for more than 50% of sign-ups during the third-quarter in countries where it is available. Shares rose about 5% in aftermarket trading.…

  • Finance

    India to be 3rd-largest economy by 2030, but population poses challenges: S&P

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    NEW DELHI: India is poised to be the third largest global economy by 2030, but its rising population presents mounting challenges in basic service coverage, S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday. “India is poised to be the fastest-growing major economy over the next three years and the third largest globally by 2030,” the ratings firm said in a report titled ‘Look forward Emerging Markets: A decisive decade’. Emerging markets will play a crucial role in shaping the global economy over the next decade, averaging 4.06% GDP growth through 2035 compared with 1.59% for advanced economies, it said. By 2035, emerging…

  • Gaming

    Home Sweet Home’ iOS Review – A Great Start, but Needs More Work – TouchArcade

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home has been a very interesting game to follow pre-release. I say this not only because it is a premium mobile-first Harvest Moon game, but also because the reactions from my friends who are longtime fans of the series have gone from apathy to interest with every bit of gameplay shown. Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home launched recently on iOS and Android as a mobile-exclusive entry in Natsume’s Harvest Moon series, and I’ve been playing it for about a week and a half now on iPhone 15 Pro and iPad Pro for review. Harvest Moon: Home…

  • Home Kitchen

    How long wine, beer and spirits lasts once opened

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Once alcohol is opened it can quickly go past its best (Image: PA) Many might assume that once uncorked, alcohol retains its quality indefinitely, but this is a misconception, even for beverages with high fermentation and sugar levels. They only maintain their prime quality for a finite time. A whisky connoisseur, keen on ensuring aficionados relish their drinks in peak condition, has shared insights on the longevity of various alcohols and tips for keeping them fresh, reports the Liverpool Echo. Daniel Ufland from The Whisky Masters revealed: “One of the most common mistakes is assuming alcohol lasts forever once opened, but…

  • Legal Law

    EU considers calculating X fines by including revenue from Musk’s other firms

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    “After Breton resigned in September, he bequeathed his fining powers to competition and digital boss Margrethe Vestager. Decisions on the penalties and how they are calculated would ultimately lie with Vestager,” Bloomberg wrote. The European Commission would have the final say. “The commission hasn’t yet decided whether to penalize X, and the size of any potential fine is still under discussion,” Bloomberg wrote, citing its anonymous sources. “Penalties may be avoided if X finds ways to satisfy the watchdog’s concerns.” X says SpaceX revenue should be off-limits Although X faces potential DSA fines, it will avoid penalties under the EU’s…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Upcycled denim and occasion wear highlight Lakme Fashion Week 2024

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    In tandem with Navaratri and Durga Puja, a different festivity unfolded in Delhi: the latest edition of Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Hosted between October 9 and 13 across The Grand hotel in Delhi and a few off-site venues such as The Imperial hotel and a colonial building in Barakhamba, this edition of LFW — which will celebrate its silver jubilee next year — presented collections from over 45 designers, plus student shows and retail brand presentations from Marks & Spencer and Kalki. Additionally, the calendar included the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (CDC),…

  • Medicine

    Veolia Water Technologies opens Life Science Centre of Excellence

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: As part of the group’s GreenUp strategic plan, Veolia Water Technologies is opening this centre to drive water treatment innovation, growth and training in Europe and beyond for the pharmaceutical, science and healthcare markets.

 The centre aims to future-proof service engineers’ expertise with City & Guilds assured training to exceed industry standards, drive excellence and enable customers to push ecological boundaries for better health outcomes. The group has invested over two million euros in the Centre of Excellence as part of its GreenUp strategic program to accelerate the deployment of affordable and replicable solutions. Veolia Water…

  • Technology

    Met Police investigating senior Post Office worker over evidence destruction allegation

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    The Metropolitan Police has taken over the investigation into allegations that a Post Office worker advised staff to destroy or conceal evidence of potential interest to the Post Office scandal public inquiry, according to the latest witness. Previously, the Met Police and the Post Office would not comment on whether the investigation had become a police matter. As Computer Weekly first reported earlier this month, in her witness statement, the Post Office’s current company secretary Rachel Scarrabelotti, wrote of “allegations that a senior Post Office member of staff had instructed their team to destroy or conceal material of possible interest…

  • Tours Travel

    How to see the lost art of rebel Disney imagineer Rolly Crump in L.A.

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Rolly Crump had an outsized reputation. A rebel in the Disney fold. A beatnik. An unapologetic tell-it-like-it-is you-know-what. Crump, who died last year at the age of 93, also forever changed the look of Disneyland. His art can be found in the Enchanted Tiki Room and, along with close friend and fellow artist Mary Blair, throughout It’s a Small World. Crump’s style possessed a larger-than-life whimsy and circus-like loudness, and it caught the eye of Walt Disney, who plucked Crump from animation and one day assigned him what would become arguably the most recognizable clock in Southern California. The timepiece…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Cannes Award-winning film ‘All We Imagine as Light’ gets Indian release date, know here – India TV

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : TMDB Cannes winner ‘All We Imagine as Light’ India release After making waves at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, Payal Kapadia’s highly praised film ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is finally scheduled to hit Indian theatres. Earlier this year, the picture received the prestigious Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes picture Festival. In addition, the film garnered five nominations for the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards. The film will be released on November 22 In a press statement published by the ‘All We Imagine as Light’ crew Rana Daggubati, creator of Spirit Media, expressed his excitement for…

  • Auto

    Ferrari F80 succeeds LaFerrari with 1184bhp F1 V6 powertrain

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    All in, the powertrain sends a combined 1184bhp to all four wheels for a claimed 0-62mph in 2.15sec and 0-124mph in just 5.75sec. This trumps both the McLaren W1 and the Mercedes-AMG One. Different modes offer varying power levels, with Hybrid, Performance and Qualify selectable via the eManettino switch on the steering wheel. There is no pure-electric mode, as on the 296, because the F80 is not a plug-in hybrid: its 2.3kWh battery serves to boost power and allows low-speed, short-distance engine-off running. While the default Hybrid mode optimises the powertrain for efficiency, Performance and Qualify modes give access to…

  • Business

    Five Air India flights avert threat made via social media amidst a surge in hoax bomb threats for several airlines

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    At least five Air India flights on Thursday received security threat messages via social media, prompting immediate action from the airline. An Air India official reported, “These have been duly reported to the regulatory bodies and all laid down procedures were strictly followed as per guidance of the regulatory bodies.” Despite the threat, all five flights successfully completed their journeys and made safe landings. The official further emphasised the airline’s dedication to safety, stating, “Air India is committed to and accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew.” The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Travelers (TRV) Q3 earnings report

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Travelers Insurance offices in New York City. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Travelers reported a nearly three-fold jump in third-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher underwriting gains and investment income more than offset steep catastrophe losses. Core income of the company, often seen as a sector bellwether as it typically reports results before peers, rose to $1.22 billion, or $5.24 per share, in the three months ended Sept. 30, from $454 million, or $1.95 per share, a year earlier. Individuals and businesses are spending more on insurance, allowing insurers to attract and retain clients despite higher prices for some policies such…

  • Digital Marketing

    Hootsuite Pricing Breakdown: Is it Worth the Cost?

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    As a well-renowned social media tool, Hootsuite pricing is common knowledge, and many businesses have used it to streamline their presence on multiple social networks. However, there is more to the pricing structure than meets the eye. Over the years, Hootsuite cost has seen several rounds of spikes, which have caused users a lot of inconvenience. At present, there are a lot of subtle details and surcharges to access the vital features of Hootsuite. It asks for your payment details while signing up for a free trial. These factors make potential users skeptical about committing to any of Hootsuite pricing…

  • Finance

    Relief on the way! Tomato prices in Delhi may drop as Maharashtra supply increases

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Tomato prices in Delhi-NCR have surpassed Rs 100 per kg due to supply disruptions from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare announced that relief is expected soon with increased supplies from Maharashtra. The government is selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai through the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) to help ease the burden on consumers. “While weekly arrivals have been impacted, we expect supplies from Maharashtra to improve shortly, which should help stabilise prices in the national capital,” Khare said, adding that the government is maintaining strict vigilance on price…

  • Gaming

    Reviews Featuring ‘Castlevania Dominus Collection’, Plus Today’s Releases and Sales – TouchArcade

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 3rd, 2024. In today’s article, I have a few more reviews for you. Some lengthy thoughts on Castlevania Dominus Collection, a look at Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, and some quick critiques of a pair of Pinball FX tables that recently arrived as DLC. After that, we check out the new releases of the day including the quirky and cool Bakeru, then roll into the latest sales and expiring discounts for the day. Let’s get into it! Reviews & Mini-Views Castlevania Dominus Collection ($24.99) Say what you will…

  • Home Kitchen

    Sainsbury’s recalls popular crisps and urges customers ‘not to consume’

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Sainsbury’s is recalling its Sainsbury’s Onion Rings because of undeclared allergens. The crisps contain milk, soya and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. This product is also not suitable for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten. Sainsbury’s has urged customers who have purchased the crisps to return them. Sainsbury’s Onion Rings Pack size: 125g Best before: February 8, 2025 Sainsbury’s said: “We are asking customers that…

  • Legal Law

    Student was punished for using AI—then his parents sued teacher and administrators

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    The motion said the punishment had “a significant, severe, and continuing impact on RNH’s future earning capacity, earning potential, and acceptance into an elite college or university course of study given his exemplary academic achievements.” The parents allege that “Defendants exceeded the authority granted to them in an abuse of authority, discretion, and unfettered state action by unfairly and unjustly acting as investigator, judge, jury, and executioner in determining the extreme and outrageous sanctions imposed upon these Students.” Now “a senior at the top of his class,” RNH is “a three-sport varsity student-athlete, maintains a high grade point average, scored…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Kochi designers use memories, motifs and gold for their Onam collections

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    A Rouka sari | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kerala quirky Rouka by Sreejith’s collection of Kerala handloom saris for Onam are a bit whimsy, quirky and bring in a whole lot of nostalgia. The collection, says designer Sreejith Jeevan, as the answer to the question: What is the Onam of now? “This connection to our roots is also sprinkled with who we are now.” “Onam is a search for home — for a sadya that takes you back to childhood; for the comfortable wrap of a kasavu that connects with your grandmother; for that feeling of being one among a…

  • Medicine

    Global study shows cefiderocol’s success in treating resistant infections

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: Shionogi & Co., Ltd. shared new data at IDWeek 2024 from the PROVE study, the largest global real-world evidence review of Fetroja/Fetcroja (cefiderocol). The study looked at how cefiderocol is used to treat seriously ill adult patients with certain Gram-negative bacterial infections, most of which were resistant to carbapenem antibiotics. 75.1% of the patients in the study had a favourable clinical response to cefiderocol at the end of treatment and the rate of 30-day all-cause mortality (ACM) was 23.3%. Shionogi & Co., Ltd. shared new data at IDWeek 2024 from the PROVE study, the largest global real-world…

  • Sports

    Women’s T20 World Cup Semifinal Schedule, Venues, Timing, and More Details 2024

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Semifinal 2024: The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is now in its penultimate stage with the four teams in the semifinals. The Schedule and fixtures are out and this post reads the Women’s T20 World Cup Semifinal Schedule, Venues, Timing, and More Details 2024. I was heartbroken for Indian fans on their last match of the group stage but the competition is not done yet! The top four quality teams are in the semifinals and all the eyes are on the coveted shining World Cup 2024 Trophy. India lost their first match of the ICC…

  • Tours Travel

    I set up camp on a Lost Coast beach. Then a mountain lion showed up

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    It was 1996, and while traveling through the Lost Coast in far northern California, my boyfriend and I were camping without a tent on the beach. We’d been to Yosemite and some other places, but we’d just gotten there. We took this road that goes up and through the Lost Coast area. We finally get to Shelter Cove, and the black sand is just awesome. The redwoods come straight down to the water. Between a Rock is a Los Angeles Times series that shares survival stories from the California wilderness. We saw the signs warning about cougars, but, for some…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Radhika Apte surprises fans with baby bump at BFI London Film Festival

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Radhika Apte at an event in London. Radhika Apte, known for her powerful acting skills in films and web shows, on Thursday surprised her fans after she shared a series of pictures of herself from an event wherein she is seen flaunting her baby bump. Yes, you read it right. Radhika is pregnant after 12 years of marriage. In the pictures, she is seen posing for the paps at the BFI London Film Festival 2024 wearing a black-coloured dress and flaunting her baby bump. Looking at the baby bump, it is evident that she is currently in…

  • Auto

    New Honda Prelude could feature ‘manual’ gearbox

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    The new Honda Prelude has been spied testing for the first time – while the hybrid sports coupé’s project leader has refused to rule out that it could offer a manual-style transmission. Honda will revive the long-running model after a gap of more than 20 years, with the new version due to go on sale in 2026. It’s based on the Civic and is set to serve as a halo product for the Japanese manufacturer’s electrified technologies, using a 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain. Already revealed as a show car, the Prelude has now been spied testing in the German countryside. Although it’s covered in a…

  • Business

    Airline bomb hoax: Agencies on alert; Mumbai police detains juvenile

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: On a day when seven more flights received bomb threats, the Centre asserted that agencies are actively pursuing the cases even as the Mumbai Police apprehended a juvenile from Chhattisgarh for three such hoax calls. Meanwhile, to ensure the safety of passengers, the government is likely to increase the number of sky marshals on international flights. The government on Wednesday informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport that it is considering deploying a greater number of the elite National Security Guards (NSG) personnel on international flights. Civil aviation secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam also told the committee that investigators have…

  • Finance

    Sub-Rs 1k crore shortcut on Bharatmala Map

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: The yet-to-be-awarded projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana that were halted in November 2023 will now be awarded directly by the ministry of road transport and highways. Projects costing less than `1,000 crore will be awarded over the next few months, a senior official said. The government is looking to fast-track the award of road contracts that had considerably slowed down this fiscal year, with Bharatmala being put on hold due to cost escalation. The ministry is in the process of inviting bids for some of these leftover projects and preparing the detailed project reports for others, a person familiar…

  • Gaming

    Swing Into ‘Marvel Snap’ With The Amazing Spider-Season – TouchArcade

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    With August in the rear-view mirror, taking the Young Avengers with it, we’re about due for another season in Marvel Snap (Free). And indeed, a new one has kicked off today! What is the theme, you might be wondering? Why it’s the best kind of Marvel theme! The deadly… the terrifying… the Amazing Spider-Season!  BONESAW IS READY! Sorry, Bonesaw isn’t in this season. Maybe someday. But there are some cool new cards and locations, so let’s check them out! This season is a bit of a doozy as it is introducing a new type of card ability: Activate. With Activate,…

  • Home Kitchen

    This is the time of day when cravings hit us the hardest | UK | News

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Self-control is tested when the clock hits 4pm for the average Brit as this is when our food urges spike, according to a new study. Pizza is one of the ultimate dishes that makes our mouths water and is one of the hardest to get out of our minds. These cravings can be trigged when we spot pictures of food, can smell something tasty cooking, or even hear other people talk about their hunger pangs. Seven out of 10 Brits (71 per cent) think about pizza daily, and we love it so much as a nation that over a third…

  • Legal Law

    X’s depressing ad revenue helps Musk avoid EU’s strictest antitrust law

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Following an investigation, Elon Musk’s X has won its fight to avoid gatekeeper status under the European Union’s strict competition law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). On Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) announced that “X does indeed not qualify as a gatekeeper in relation to its online social networking service, given that the investigation revealed that X is not an important gateway for business users to reach end users.” Since March, X had strongly opposed the gatekeeper designation by arguing that although X connects advertisers to more than 45 million monthly users, it does not have a “significant impact” on the…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    How a Hyderabad firm helps design lifestyle products from water hyacinth fibres

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Keshav and Bina Rao of Creative Bee show a prototype of a lifestyle accessory made with water hyacinth fibres | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal In the compact office of Creative Bee studio in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, are samples of lifestyle accessories such as pen stands, coasters, table mats, baskets and lampshades made of water hyacinth fibre, priced between ₹300 and ₹5,000. Some of the sturdy baskets and lampshades are at least a decade old. Bina and Keshav Rao, founders of the organisation, which is reputed in the handloom and craft sector, have helmed skills training projects. After training women in…

  • Medicine

    Ardena signs agreement to acquire Catalent manufacturing facility

    October 17, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: Ardena announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Catalent’s facility in Somerset, NJ. This acquisition will significantly enhance Ardena’s capabilities in downstream late-stage and small-scale commercial manufacturing of oral drug products. The FDA-approved Somerset facility employs approximately 200 skilled scientists and technicians and is a Centre of Excellence for advanced delivery of oral dosage forms, complementing Ardena’s existing oral solid expertise.  Ardena, a specialist pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) with GMP facilities in Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands and Sweden, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Catalent’s facility in Somerset,…

  • Sports

    When and Where to watch the matches in India?

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals: The women’s teams of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and West Indies are the last four sides who will be squaring off versus each other in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE. While the Mighty Ausrtalians and New Zealand locked up their semi-final positions on the 14th of October, the England vs the Windies Group B match on Tuesday left the likes of the West Indies, Proteas and Three Lions on tenterhooks, with every potential result still on the line. Tuesday’s 6 wicket victory against England allowed the…

  • Technology

    Former police officer heading Post Office operations did nothing to help innocent subpostmasters

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    A former Post Office chief operating officer (COO) did nothing to intervene in wrongful prosecutions when it became obvious to him that the firm’s prosecution practices were unfair. Mike Young, COO at the Post Office from 2008 to 2012, said he had concerns over the burden being on subpostmasters to provide evidence of their innocence as well as the reliance on Horizon’s supplier, Fujitsu, for expert evidence. But speaking in the latest Post Office Horizon scandal public inquiry hearing, Young, who was giving evidence for phases 5 and 6 of the inquiry, admitted to doing nothing about this despite his…

  • Tours Travel

    Hiking inn-to-inn from Santa Monica to San Diego

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Approaching Laguna Beach on the hike from Newport Beach to San Clemente. (Tom Courtney) This charming stroll will transport you back to the 1930s, through popular Laguna Beach, with its throngs of tourists and stylish art galleries, to Dana Point, where fishing tourism is big business, and finally San Clemente, equally known for its regal Spanish architecture and surf spots. As you amble past the rocky shores, you’ll glimpse seabirds, crabs, lobsters and seals. Here you can swim some of the finest beaches Orange County has to offer, so pack your bikini and swim trunks. One of the best parts…

  • Arts Entertainments

    5 fascinating facts about National Award-winning film – India TV

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : TMDB Sardar Udham completes three years of its release It has been three years since Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham was released and made a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike. This historical drama, based on the life of revolutionary Udham Singh, not only showcased stunning performances but also took home multiple accolades, including 5 National Awards. As we celebrate this remarkable film’s anniversary, here are five things you probably didn’t know about Sardar Udham. 1) The Film Won 5 National Awards Sardar Udham swept the 69th National Film Awards with 5 major wins, including Best Hindi…

  • Auto

    2024’s best small MPVs and people carriers – driven and tested

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Best for: variable bodystyles Another van-based MPV, but in this case it’s a full-sized job that’s perfect for the largest of families. Based on VW’s new T7, the Multivan is arguably the most stylish and car-like version to appear in ‘T’ history, which can trace its roots back nearly 80 years. Underpinned by the brand’s MQB architecture rather than a dedicated commercial vehicle platform, the T7 drives with all the assurance, comfort and refinement of a very large Golf. The steering is accurate, body control is good and the ride pliant.  If you weren’t sitting so high up and the…

  • Business

    Over 2.75 lakh URLs whitelisted by 10,000 entities after TRAI guidance

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Over 10,000 business entities have whitelisted more than 2.75 lakh URLs, after the guidance issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in August, the telecom regulator said in a release said on Wednesday. The TRAI directed all Access Service Providers to stop transmitting messages containing URLs, APKs and OTT links, which are not whitelisted by the Senders. The direction came in effect from October 1. Whitelisting a URL is the process of adding a URL to a list of approved resources that can be accessed. Whitelisting is a cybersecurity strategy that helps to protect devices and data from…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Morgan Stanley (MS) earnings Q3 2024

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Ted Pick, CEO Morgan Stanley, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 18th, 2024. Adam Galici | CNBC Morgan Stanley reported third-quarter earnings before the opening bell Wednesday. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG were expecting: Earnings:$1.88 a share, vs $1.58 estimate Revenue: $15.38 billion, vs. $14.41 billion estimate Morgan Stanley has several tailwinds in its favor. The bank’s massive wealth management business will be helped by high stock market values in the quarter, which inflates the management fees the bank collects. Investment…

  • Digital Marketing

    How to respond to negative google reviews for my business? [+Examples]

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    We know that you are passionate about your business, so getting a negative review on your Google Mys Business profile can be hard to swallow. Google reviews have a major impact on your business’s local visibility, influencing around 20% of it. So, we can say that reviews can make or break a business, and keeping up with them can be overwhelming.  By being careless towards the reviews and ignoring them, you are going to harm your business reputation. That’s why it’s necessary to respond appropriately and quickly to maintain a positive online business reputation and win over potential customers.  In…

  • Finance

    Govt approves Rs 35,000 cr for PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: The government on Wednesday approved Rs 35,000 crore for PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) with an aim to provide remunerative price to farmers as well as stabilisation of market price for consumers. The decision was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, informed Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Giving details, the minister said the scheme is aimed at protecting farmers from distress sale during peak harvesting time. It will promote self-sufficiency in the production of pulses, oilseeds and other essential agri-horticulture commodities, increase farmers income and protect consumers’ interest.

  • Gaming

    Space Marine 2 Steam Deck Review (in Progress) – GOTY Contender, but Play It Elsewhere for Now – TouchArcade

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    While most fans have been looking forward to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 or basically a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine for many years, I wasn’t really aware of the first game until I played Total War: Warhammer and was looking into other Warhammer 40,000 games. Since then, I’ve played many of them, with my favorites being Boltgun and Rogue Trader. I did end up playing some of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine on Steam Deck many months ago to see how it felt. Having played many of the Warhammer 40,000 games on PC and even console more recently, I…

  • Home Kitchen

    ‘Easy’ red pepper soup recipe takes minutes in air fryer

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    If you thought your air fryer was just for chips, think again. As the cold weather sets in, there’s only one thing that will warm our bones and make us feel cosy – a delicious bowl of soup. While shop-bought tins or cartons of soup are delicious, nothing quite matches the delicious taste of a soup you’ve made yourself. But if you’ve ever tried to make soup yourself, you’ll know that it can sometimes be quite the process. From cooking vegetables so they can be easily blended to getting the liquid levels right so that you have a perfect soup…

  • Legal Law

    SpaceX tells FCC it has a plan to make Starlink about 10 times faster

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    As for actual speeds in 2024, Starlink’s website says “users typically experience download speeds between 25 and 220Mbps, with a majority of users experiencing speeds over 100Mbps. Upload speeds are typically between 5 and 20Mbps. Latency ranges between 25 and 60 ms on land, and 100+ ms in certain remote locations.” Changing satellite elevation angles Another request would change the elevation angles of satellites to improve network performance, SpaceX said. “SpaceX seeks to lower its minimum elevation angle from 25 degrees to 20 degrees for satellites operating between 400 and 500 km altitude,” SpaceX told the FCC. “Reducing the minimum…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Five watches that made waves at Geneva Watch Days 2024

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    In its fifth edition, Geneva Watch Days (GWD) has come a long way from August 2020 when it was launched by its six founding members — watch brands Breitling, Bvlgari, De Bethune, Girard-Perregaux, H Moser & Cie, and MB&F. An exhibit-cum-celebration of watchmaking, the event was held across various locations in Geneva, from hotels like Beau Rivage, Fairmont, Angleterre, Ritz-Carlton and Woodward, to boutiques of watch brands like Breguet, Blancpain, and Breitling. It had a common pavilion though — at the lakefront promenade in the backdrop of the city’s largest fountain Jet d’Eau — where all the 52 participating brands…

  • Technology

    How do you specify an RF circuit board for manufacturing?

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    RF circuit board for manufacturing RF circuit boards play an important role in enabling wireless communication, remote sensing and high-frequency signal processing across a range of industries and applications. However, the construction of RF circuits is considerably more complex than standard PCBs and requires careful design considerations like controlled routing, precise impedance matching and thoughtful component placement. This can lead to higher cost and longer development time for a RF circuit board. Specifying an RF PCB for manufacturing involves selecting the appropriate laminate, bondply and material system for your design. This includes determining the proper PCB stack-up for your application,…

  • Medicine

    How can you use content to achieve goals beyond the usual scope?

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Nataliya Andreychuk, CEO and co-founder of Viseven, explores how to leverage content in pharma beyond traditional marketing goals, highlighting customer education, societal influence, product development and policy impact. Key Highlights: Content can enhance customer education, influence societal views, drive product development, and impact policies, ultimately delivering greater value. Addressing important social topics can help businesses build a sense of community and loyalty among their audience, as seen with Pfizer’s “Get Old” campaign and Ben & Jerry’s activism. Involving customers in the product development process, like LEGO Ideas, fosters engagement and investment in the brand, transforming content from a one-way…

  • Sports

    India Strongest Playing11 For 1st Test against New Zealand Prediction

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    IND vs NZ 1st Test: The New Zealand cricket team is in India and the two nations are going to bout in the first Test at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru from 16 October 2024. In this post, we predict India Strongest Playing11 for the IND vs NZ 1st Test. The first test of the New Zealand tour of India 2024 is going to be played in Bengaluru and two teams are all set alongside a burden of some injuries. India in India are almost undefeatable and New Zealand would have planned better as per the conditions. The bad news for…

  • Tours Travel

    A New York City guide for L.A. people (Dodgers’ version)

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Any Dodgers fan visiting New York is bound to have questions. Why is the Statue of Liberty calling for a right-handed relief pitcher? Why does the wait for trains along the High Line seem like forever? Can I trust these tacos? When the game is over, are we going to hear Randy Newman? We have no answers. But we do have this travel advisory for any Dodgers fan considering a quick trip east. Broadway: This is the Manhattan street where the Mets had a grand ticker-tape parade after winning the 1969 World Series in Shea Stadium. Soon after, ticker tape,…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Bigg Boss 18: Avinash Mishra evicted after his heated arguments with other housemates

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : SCREENGRABS FROM PROMO Bigg Boss evicts Avinash Mishra from the show. After 10 days of staying in the Bigg Boss 18 house, contestant Avinash Mishra has been evicted from the show. He was eliminated from the BB House after the other housemates unanimously chose his name after his heated arguments with several other inmates. A video of his eviction is also doing rounds on social media wherein Bigg Boss is heard announcing a special task that required the housemates to collectively decide whether to send two contestants to jail or evict one housemate. Watch the promo: During…

  • Auto

    RML P39 reinvents Porsche 911 as 900bhp track monster

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Inside, the rear bench is replaced with a half roll cage and the front seats are replaced with new items of RML’s design fitted with four-point safety harnesses. RML claims that, according to its simulations, the P39 will lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6min 45sec – 4.3sec quicker than Porsche’s official time in the 911 GT3 RS. Despite the extreme modifications made for the P39, RML said it has ensured the car remains driveable on the open road. It has a special Tour drive mode that increases the ride height and slackens the dampers, helping it to deal with obstacles such as potholes and…

  • Business

    Government seeks dismissal of plea on Covishield deaths, Supreme Court to hear on November 26

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    New Delhi: The government sought dismissal of a petition filed by parents of two young women who allegedly died due to the adverse effects of Covishield vaccine, but the Supreme Court listed the matter for further hearing on November 26. “Covid is long gone. Vaccination is long over,” the government counsel told the apex court on Monday in response to the plea filed by Rachana Gangu from Hyderabad and Venugopalan Govindan from Tamil Nadu, who lost their daughters, aged 19 and 20, after getting the shot. The counsel of the parents, however, said “tens of thousands of people have died,…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: UAL, JBHT, IBKR

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Here are the stocks making notable moves after the bell on Tuesday. United Airlines — The travel stock dipped less than 1% despite United’s third-quarter report beating estimates on the top and bottom lines. United reported adjusted earnings of $3.33 per share on $14.84 billion of revenue. Analysts surveyed by LSEG were looking for $3.17 per share on $14.78 billion of revenue. United also announced a $1.5 billion share buyback. Interactive Brokers — Shares of the brokerage firm fell more than 3% after third-quarter earnings missed expectations. Interactive Brokers reported $1.75 in adjusted earnings per share, while analysts surveyed by…

  • Digital Marketing

    8 Best Practices for Managing Google Reviews

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    If you are among the 93% of consumers, you probably check the reviews before investing in a product or going to a restaurant. Online reviews are the new word of mouth that affects the purchase decisions of your target market consumers. Among many online review platforms, Google Reviews is a standout, attracting 73% of all online reviews. Google Reviews appear right alongside your business listing on Google, persuading potential customers even before they visit your website. They are the digital equivalent of personal recommendations, carrying significant weight in a consumer’s decision-making process. So, managing your reviews isn’t just a good…

  • Finance

    Govt, RBI firm ESMA has to change stance on CCIL oversight for any MoU

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India and the government are uncomfortable signing agreements with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) unless regulations calling for overseas jurisdiction over the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL) are changed, sources aware of the matter said. “What both (the RBI and the government) are concerned about is the extra-territorial nature of the arrangement, which is not acceptable. Signing MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) on their (ESMA’s) terms is unacceptable as the CCIL cannot be subject to their regulatory jurisdiction. The RBI and the government want a change in their regulations,” a source said. In…

  • Gaming

    ‘Foxy’s Football Islands’ Offers Up Something Very Different on Mobile – TouchArcade

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Mobile games don’t have to make sense, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of a franchise that sees players catapulting birds (which can fly) at pigs (green). But even in the topsy-turvy world of mobile game concepts, Foxy’s Football Islands is gloriously out on a limb. The hypercasual gameplay spans a number of different genres, including football, building, collection, and multiplayer tit-for-tat. These genres aren’t natural bedfellows, any more than a fox is an obvious choice for a football game, but it all works like a dream. Here’s how it all works. Your first port of call is an island…

  • Home Kitchen

    ‘I visited Tom Kerridge’s Michelin-starred pub and was amazed by £8 menu item’

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    When thinking about Michelin-starred dining, the average person might reasonably think of pricey establishments like Gordon Ramsay’s Chelsea eatery, Sushi Kanesaka, or the exclusive L’Enclume in Cumbria. Yet, YouTube adventurer Harrison Webb has unearthed the UK’s most affordable Michelin-starred gem – and it’s full of delightful surprises. The Coach, curated by Head Chef Sarah Hayward, delights patrons with its ‘small plate’ menu that reinvents British classics with modern flair—a hallmark of Gloucester-born celebrity chef Tom Kerridge. Astonishingly, the set menu is priced at a mere £15, distancing itself from fancier counterparts with lengthy reservation waitlists as this Buckinghamshire pub embraces…

  • Legal Law

    FCC Republican opposes regulation of data caps with analogy to coffee refills

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Simington argued that regulating data caps would harm customers, using an analogy about the hypothetical regulation of coffee refills: Suppose we were a different FCC, the Federal Coffee Commission, and rather than regulating the price of coffee (which we have vowed not to do), we instead implement a regulation whereby consumers are entitled to free refills on their coffees. What effects might follow? Well, I predict three things could happen: either cafés stop serving small coffees, or cafés charge a lot more for small coffees, or cafés charge a little more for all coffees. Simington went on to compare the…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Designer Rahul Mishra opens first flagship store in Hyderabad

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Inside Rahul MIshra’s store in Hyderabad Designer Rahul Mishra’s first store in Hyderabad is a reflection of his artistic vision. In a hat tip to the city, the 5000 square feet store has a metal ceiling featuring ripples of water inspired by the Hussain Sagar lake , and rocks resembling the Deccan terrain at several places inside the Banjara Hills store. The store’s facade incorporates Rahul Mishra’s signature trompe l’oeil technique, which creates optical illusions that trick the eye of the viewer. If a store can be this stunning with so many natural design elements, one would wonder what would…

  • Medicine

    Ellorarxine enters human trials and shows promise for MND sufferers

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Key Highlights: Ellorarxine, a novel drug compound developed by Nevrargenics, has demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which make it a promising new therapy for treating ALS. The results showed that Ellorarxine increases MAP2 expression at low concentrations, induces neurite outgrowth, ameliorates neuroinflammation and modifies GluA2 expression. Nevrargenics is now proceeding to human trials with Ellorarxine, after receiving the green light from the MHRA. A peer reviewed study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences by academics at Durham University has shown that a new treatment for the most common type of motor neurone disease could improve the neuronal health of…

  • Sports

    India’s last home test series against New Zealand, Full Squads, Probable Playing 11, Live streaming details and Winner Prediction

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    IND vs NZ: India is already at the Chinnaswamy Stadium practising and toiling themselves hard for the upcoming final test series at home against the Kiwis. The New Zealand team has been on an extended tour to the sub-continent since they arrived to play the one-off test against Afghanistan at the Greater Noida Sports Complex. The Indians will host New Zealand for a three-match test series in the longest format of the game, as the first test is to begin on the 16th of October and is scheduled to be played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. The Indian test…

  • Technology

    Google launches Parallelstore file storage at cloud AI training

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has gone live with its Parallelstore managed parallel file storage service, which is aimed at intensive input/output (I/O) for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and is based on the open source – but developed by Intel – Distributed Asynchronous Object Storage (DAOS) architecture. Intel originally intended DAOS to be supported by its Optane persistent memory, but that sub-brand is now defunct. DAOS, which was on private preview, consists of a parallel file system deployed across numerous storage nodes backed by a metadata store in persistent memory. It replicates entire files onto the maximum number of nodes to…

  • Tours Travel

    Navigating a world-record corn maze tests the human psyche

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    DIXON, Calif. —  Deep inside one of the world’s largest corn mazes, where the tri-tip sandwiches and soft-serve ice cream purchased at the concession stand have become but a memory and all that can be seen in any direction are dirt paths and dead-end walls of green plants whispering in the breeze, people tend to reveal themselves. From humble beginnings with a not-very-impressive pumpkin patch two decades ago, a farming family in this Solano County town decided to move into the corn maze game, hoping to have some seasonal fun and earn a little extra cash. And then, fueled by corny…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Honey Bunny actor reveals – India TV

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : VIRAL BHAYANI Varun Dhawan opens up about YRF’s action movie that got shelved Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan will be seen in an action avatar in his upcoming film and series. On Tuesday, the trailer of an anticipated series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ has been released. During the trailer launch, the actor recalled that filmmaker Aditya Chopra refused to cast him in an action film due to budget constraints. Varun also revealed that only South Indians were recognizing his potential in the action genre. What did Varun say? Varun Dhawan said during the trailer launch event, ‘Right now, I…

  • Auto

    Skywell Q is UK-bound electric hatchback with 300-mile range

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Chinese brand Skywell has revealed a new electric hatchback bringing a range of more than 300 miles and a high-tech interior. Named the Q and due in the UK late next year, it’s said to be the EV company’s first car developed specifically for the European market. At 4.30m long and 1.8m wide, it’s positioned as a rival for the Kia EV3 and Volkswagen ID 3 and is claimed to major on practicality. A front-mounted 201bhp motor is claimed to deliver a 0-62mph time of just 3.9sec – which, if verified, would mean the Q comfortably outpaces the 322bhp Cupra Born VZ, which needs 5.7sec. Skywell has…

  • Business

    Skoda looks to tap lucrative sub-4 mtr segment with compact SUV Kylaq

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Czech automaker Skoda is looking to get into the high volume segment in the Indian market as it gears up to drive in all-new compact SUV Kylaq in India, according to a senior company official. The company, which currently sells four models in India, plans to drive in the sub-4 meter model early next year to compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Skoda has invested around 250 million Euro on the Kylaq project enabling a 30 per cent increase at its Chakan (near Pune) based manufacturing plant. The sub-4 meter vehicle segment has…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Goldman Sachs (GS) earnings Q3 2024

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    David Solomon, Chairman & CEO Goldman Sachs, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 17th, 2024. Adam Galici | CNBC Goldman Sachs reported third-quarter earnings before the opening bell Tuesday. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG were expecting: Earnings: $8.40 per share, vs. $6.89 estimate Revenue: $12.70 billion, vs. $11.8 billion estimate How much will falling interest rates help Goldman Sachs? Over the past two years, the Federal Reserve’s tightening campaign has made for a less-than-ideal environment for investment banks like Goldman.…

  • Digital Marketing

    Is It the Right Choice for Your Business?

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    If you’re here looking for Buffer pricing, you are most likely trying to figure out whether it fits your needs without overpaying. Whether you are a social media manager managing a few social media accounts or you need it for your business to manage multiple platforms, you must pick a social media management tool that is flexible and valuable, and whether Buffer fulfills all that you need or not. So, if you don’t want to pay for features you don’t need and don’t want to be stuck without the necessary features vital for your business growth, we will help you…

  • Finance

    Govt examining product disclosures by quick commerce firms

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    The government is verifying mandatory disclosures on packaged products sold through quick commerce companies, a senior government official said on Tuesday, signalling potential regulatory action against non-compliant firms. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare told reporters the government is examining whether these companies are adhering to the Legal Metrology Act, which requires disclosure of key product information. “We are examining mandatory disclosures on packaged products sold via quick commerce companies,” Khare said. The act mandates that packaged goods sold both online and offline must display information including maximum retail price, expiration date, weight, manufacturer details, and consumer grievance addresses. Khare indicated…

  • Gaming

    The Best ‘Marvel Snap’ Meta Decks – September 2024 Edition – TouchArcade

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Let’s dive in earlier this month to make up for last month’s slightly late edition. A new month and season is upon us, and I’m ready to help you out with some deck-building advice to keep you competitive in Marvel Snap (Free). Truth be told, I feel like the game got into a decently balanced zone over the course of the last month. A new season means new cards though, so it’s all about to go topsy-turvy again. Let’s do our best to figure out where things are going, shall we? Remember as ever: today’s winning deck could be tomorrow’s…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to make the perfect midweek creamy pasta dish in just 10 minutes

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Nothing is better than a big bowl of cheesy pasta, and this recipe is perfect for making some comfort food that will keep you warm on a cold autumn evening. Mary Berry’s mushroom and broccoli pasta is made with a rich, creamy and cheesy sauce that is very easy to make yourself. In her cookbook ‘Mary’s Foolproof Dinners’, she said: “The perfect midweek supper dish. It is important to keep the slices of mushroom large; if they are too small, they will get lost among the pasta.” It only takes between 10 minutes to make this delicious dish and is…

  • Legal Law

    The Internet Archive and its 916 billion saved web pages are back online

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Last week, hackers defaced the Internet Archive website with a message that said, “Have you ever felt like the Internet Archive runs on sticks and is constantly on the verge of suffering a catastrophic security breach? It just happened. See 31 million of you on HIBP!” HIBP is a reference to Have I Been Pwned, which was created by security researcher Troy Hunt and provides information and notifications on data breaches. The hacked Internet Archive data was sent to Have I Been Pwned and “contains authentication information for registered members, including their email addresses, screen names, password change timestamps, Bcrypt-hashed…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Lay’s X Huemn just dropped. It brings to life the vibrant colours associated with these packets of chips

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    In 2022, Balenciaga collaborated with Lay’s to create bags that looked like packets of chips. These debuted on the hallowed runway of the Paris Fashion Week. This year, the snack brand has teamed up with homegrown label Huemn. And the first look of the garment-heavy merchandise took place across grocery stores in Delhi in a rather innovative way. “It was a treasure hunt. We hid them in custom-made Lay’s chips packets in a few grocery stores,” says Saumya Rathor, category lead — Potato Chips, PepsiCo India, adding, “I found this idea very disruptive. We really believe that collaborations are a good way…

  • Medicine

    Enhancing drug delivery: Innovation for the future

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Beth Tran, global business manager, CR Excipients, Colorcon, explains how innovations in controlled release systems, film coatings and functional excipients are driving the future of drug delivery. Key Highlights: Innovations in controlled release, film coatings, functional excipients and desiccant packaging are leading the way in addressing challenges in drug delivery. Corelease technologies are engineered to simplify drug development and manufacturing processes, offering precise control over the release profile of APIs. Colorcon systems allow for more efficient manufacturing processes, reducing the complexity and cost of bringing new drugs to market.  The effectiveness of drug delivery systems is pivotal in improving patient…

  • Sports

    In depth Analysis of Downfall of Pakistan Cricket Team

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Pakistan Cricket Team: Pakistan Cricket is in a serious crisis! A country known for producing the World’s fastest bowler, a country introducing the reverse swing in cricket, a country of Wasim Akram, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and many more legends is starving for a home series win! In recent years, the Pakistan Cricket Team has posed challenges to some of the big names in the cricket world. However, that all came in the white ball cricket rather than in red ball cricket. In the last 34 months, Pakistan have only managed to win three test matches out of seventeen and that against Sri…

  • Tours Travel

    The best Hollywood movie studio tours, from Warner Bros. to Universal

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Tourists view a variety of locations during the Sony Studios lot tour, with Tony Tasset’s 94-foot, 2012-constructed rainbow that references “The Wizard of Oz” in the distance. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times) Best for: Game show devotees and a vision of Oz The Times first wrote about a tour of the famed MGM Studios lot in the late ’60s. Times, culture and ownership have changed, and the now Sony Pictures Studio Tour no longer, for instance, provides a look at Esther Williams’ private swimming pool. Today, it begins with a re-creation of the “Seinfeld” set and props from the “Men…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Which film passed the Monday test? – India TV

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Image Source : IMDB Jigra vs Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Box Office Report Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video were released together last Friday. Both film witnessed a decent start at the box office and minted nearly equally in the first three days of their theatrical release. Their real test was on Monday, a non-holiday, which will decide their fate in the coming days. As per the latest figures issued by Sacnilk, Jigra earned Rs 1.50 crore on Monday while VVKWWV collected Rs 2.25 crore on Day 4. Check out day-wise collections of both films in…

  • Auto

    Alfa Romeo will launch range-topping luxury SUV in 2027

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Alfa Romeo’s fifth model line will be a large E-segment vehicle to sit at the top of the range. Outgoing CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato confirmed the car would most likely be a SUV, meaning it would rival the likes of the BMW iX and Porsche Cayenne, but he would allow his replacement Santo Ficili to reflect on the decision before further details are announced. “He can reflect on this E-segment proposition in the coming months,” he told reporters at the Paris motor show. This car would sit on parent Stellantis’s STLA Large architecture, which allows both combustion and electric set ups…

  • Business

    Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Auto manufacturers competing to persuade drivers to go electric are rolling out cheaper, more tech-rich models at the Paris Motor Show, targeting everyone from luxury clients to students yet to receive their driving licenses. The biennial show has long been a major industry showcase, tracing its history to 1898. Chinese manufacturers are attending in force, despite European Union threats to punitively tax imports of their electric vehicles in a brewing trade war with Beijing. Long-established European manufacturers are fighting back with new efforts to win consumers who have balked at high-priced EVs. Here’s a look at the show’s opening day…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Evercore analyst says buy Apple on ability to beat low bar. We see no rush

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    Apple stock jumped Monday after a Wall Street firm touted the iPhone maker ahead of its quarterly earnings report. The news Evercore ISI added Apple to the firm’s tactical outperform list, helping shares climb more than 1% in Monday’s session. Analysts said Apple’s stock may be able to advance higher on a late October earnings report that merely matches Wall Street estimates, so investors should be positioned accordingly. That’s because the stock has lagged in recent months and investors have lowered their expectations into the quarter. Apple entered Monday’s session about 3% below its all-time closing high of $234.82 a…