• Legal Law

    Copyright Office suggests AI copyright debate was settled in 1965

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    The US Copyright Office issued AI guidance this week that declared no laws need to be clarified when it comes to protecting authorship rights of humans producing AI-assisted works. “Questions of copyrightability and AI can be resolved pursuant to existing law, without the need for legislative change,” the Copyright Office said. More than 10,000 commenters weighed in on the guidance, with some hoping to convince the Copyright Office to guarantee more protections for artists as AI technologies advance and the line between human- and AI-created works seems to increasingly blur. But the Copyright Office insisted that the AI copyright debate…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Designer Jasna Moidu’s clothing label, Tree, is an ode to sustainable practices

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    As a teen, Jasna Moidu would buy clothes that were a couple of sizes bigger. “Those always felt comfortable,” says Moidu, founder of Tree, a clothing label. Founded in 2016, the label which makes wearable designs, has, at its core, been working with handwoven cotton. In 2024, the 34-year-old founder-designer moved the label’s base to Bengaluru. The young label, however, did not start out with handloom textiles. “It has been a learning curve,” says Jasna, who has always tweaked ready-to-wear clothes to make them ‘her own’. “Nearly all the women in my family have been fashion forward. We would always…

  • Medicine

    CAR T-cell therapy reaches a turning point: Are we on the brink of first-line use?

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Patent-filing research conducted by Withers & Rogers suggests that CAR T-cell therapy capability has reached a pivotal point on route to market, and first-line use of these promising treatments for various forms of cancer is nearing, although it’s still not clear how long it will take. The first patents related to CAR T-cell therapy were filed in 2010, and the innovation curve, which is based on the volume of global patent filings, has gone from nought to 12,452 in just 12 years (to the end of 2021 which is the last complete year of patent filing data). However, global patent…

  • Tours Travel

    How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Topher Grace

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    While it’s true that who you know can matter just as much as talent, for Topher Grace, the connection that ultimately launched his career was formed in New Hampshire, not L.A. 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. While attending a New Hampshire boarding school in the late ’90s, Grace appeared in his first play and befriended a girl who worked on the set designs. Later, after he had moved to L.A. to…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Mere Husband Ki Biwi: Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh’s first look poster unveiled

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Mere Husband Ki Biwi will release in cinemas next month. The first poster of Mere Husband Ki Biwi, starring Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh and Bhumi Pednekar, is finally unveiled by its makers on social media. After the successful stint in Singham Again, actor Arjun Kapoor is looking forward to continuing the momentum with this upcoming rom-com, which is directed by Mudassar Aziz. Along with the poster, the makers of the film also announced its release date. See the post: In the first-look poster, the female leads – Rakul and Bhumi, are seen sitting on a…

  • Business

    What are the benefits of a round table discussions?

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Benefits of a round table discussions Round table discussions allow participants to share knowledge, build connections and discuss solutions for challenges in a supportive and collaborative space. By promoting open communication and engaging participants with relevant issues, roundtable discussions can be a powerful tool for organizations of all types to reach their business objectives and achieve success. The term “roundtable discussion” is derived from the legend of King Arthur’s round table where knights congregated to debate and decide important matters. In a modern context, roundtable discussions can be used in business and government to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders, partners or…

  • Auto

    Leather interiors are overrated – cloth is just better

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Cost-cutting isn’t sexy. Journalists don’t tend to receive press releases proclaiming ‘we’ve made the new version of our car intentionally worse so we can save some money while also charging more for it’. But sustainability sells. At least car makers think so. Don’t say: ‘We’ve replaced leather with vinyl, because it can be made more cheaply.’ Do say: ‘The new such-and-such features vegan Sensitastic© upholstery made from recycled bottles, because won’t somebody think of the cows?’ Never mind that leather is often a by-product from meat production rather than a goal in itself. I actually thought the move away from leather seats…

  • Business

    Survey calls for tax breaks on EVs, subsidies on renewable energy for low-carbon lifestyles

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Tax breaks on electric vehicles and subsidies on renewable energy can motivate people to switch to low-carbon lifestyles, the pre-budget survey 2024-25 said on Friday. There are several effective mechanisms to promote low-carbon lifestyles and advance sustainable development with the Emissions Gap Report 2020 from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) outlining key strategies for fostering meaningful lifestyle changes, the survey stated. “Financial incentives, such as tax breaks for electric vehicles and renewable energy use subsidies, can motivate individuals and organisations to adopt greener practices,” it added. The Indian government has introduced various measures to promote environmental sustainability and influence…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Apple proves naysayers wrong once again. Lots to like from Q1 and outlook

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Apple defied the doom and gloom that had been building for weeks. Shares rose roughly 3% Thursday evening after the tech giant reported a slightly better-than-expected quarter. More importantly, guidance for revenue growth in the March quarter was much better feared. Revenue in Apple’s fiscal 2025 first quarter, which ended in December, grew 10% year-over-year to $124.3 billion – exceeding the LSEG estimate of $124.12 billion. Earnings per share increased 10% to $2.40, beating LSEG’s estimate of $2.35. Apple Why we own it: Apple’s dominant hardware and growing services businesses provide a deep competitive moat and plenty of bundling opportunities.…

  • Finance

    Economic Survey shows concern for workplace mental health issues, calls it both a personal and economic hazard

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Workplace mental health issues have been a hot topic lately, and the Economic Survey 2023-24 has given them special attention. The report, released on Friday, a day before the Union Budget 2025, highlights how mental well-being is not just a personal issue but an economic one too. It discusses how factors like work culture, long working hours, and lifestyle choices impact mental health and, in turn, worker productivity and the economy. Mental well-being: More than just a personal issue The survey recognises that mental health is influenced by several factors, including “workplace culture, hours spent working, and lifestyle.” It even…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to make Yorkshire puddings taller with 1 item bakers ‘swear by’

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    With Yorkshire Pudding Day fast approaching, there’s no better time to perfect this quintessentially British classic recipe. If you’re planning a roast dinner that wows the family, there’s one golden rule to remember: the right techniques make all the difference. However, despite their humble ingredients, Yorkshire puddings are notoriously tricky to get just right. From puddings that fail to rise to ones that collapse the moment they’re out of the oven, countless pitfalls can leave home cooks disappointed. Thankfully, the experts at Baking Mad are here to help. With years of experience perfecting all things baking, they know exactly how…

  • Legal Law

    Trump’s FCC chair investigates NPR and PBS, urges Congress to defund them

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS in a move that Democrats described as an attempt to intimidate the media. “I am writing to inform you that I have asked the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau to open an investigation regarding the airing of NPR and PBS programming across your broadcast member stations,” Carr wrote in a letter yesterday to the leaders of NPR and PBS. Carr alleged that NPR and PBS are violating a federal law prohibiting noncommercial educational broadcast stations from running commercial advertisements. “I am concerned that NPR and PBS broadcasts could…

  • Medicine

    Clinigen announces strategic partnership with Tepsivo

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Clinigen, the specialist pharmaceutical services company, has announced a strategic partnership with Tepsivo, a pioneering global digital Pharmacovigilance (PV) services provider. As part of the partnership, Clinigen has acquired a minority stake in Tepsivo.  At the heart of Tepsivo’s offering is its PV platform and proprietary automated PV software powered by artificial intelligence and other digital innovations. The complete PV solution has been designed as a single integrated platform, and leverages Tepsivo’s established global network and central coordination to provide a more cost-effective, modern, and efficient approach in managing global PV systems. Tepsivo help pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients across multiple regions to…

  • Real Estate

    Ep4. – The Pre-Tenancy Process

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    #rentsmart Welcome to episode 4 of Rent Smart with JDG. This week Ross is focussing on the -pre tenancy processes, including application forms and what is needed during referencing. These are both key parts in securing a rental property! Click below for your free Goodlord Referencing Guide: https://shorturl.at/jA9pk

  • Arts Entertainments

    Netflix announced ‘Squid Game Season 3’ release date, netizens hail OTT giant – India TV

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : X Squid Game Season 3 release date has been announced Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria has announced the release date of ‘Squid Game 3’. He even mentioned that the third season of this superhit Korean series, starring Lee Jung Jae, is set to stream on Netflix from June 27, 2025. It is significant to note that Squid Game 2 was released worldwide on December 26, 2024. Ever since the second season made a splash, viewers have been waiting for an update from the third season. Now the release date announcement has come as a big surprise…

  • Auto

    Musk hits new levels of hype as Tesla earnings fall short

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk ratcheted the hyperbole to new levels on the company’s latest earnings call, talking up the earnings potential of new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab autonomous car, even as earnings on the core automotive business delivered a “significant” miss on analysts’ expectations. Tesla’s quarterly discussions with business analysts have rarely followed the patten of other listed automotive companies’, with Musk preferring to make often-unfounded predictions about future launches and milestones rather than give colour to the current balance-sheet numbers.

  • Business

    Holy dip airfares to Prayagraj plunge after government intervenes

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: Airfares to Prayagraj dropped over 50% after government intervention. Amidst growing concerns over soaring airfares during Kumbh Mela, civil aviation regulator directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday directed airlines to maintain reasonable ticket prices. Airlines have also increased flights to the city to cater to the high demand. According to the government’s estimate, more than 450 million devotees are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025, including around 1.5 million foreign tourists.Fares on the booking platforms showed that flights from Delhi to Prayagraj were priced at an average of ₹10,000 against earlier fares of ₹29,000. Airline…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Intel (INTC) Q4 earnings report 2024

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel’s co-CEO and then executive vice president and general manager of the company’s Client Computing Group, holds a Intel Core Ultra processor as she speaks during the Intel AI Everywhere event in New York on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Intel issued disappointing quarterly guidance on Thursday, but reported earnings and revenue that topped estimates. Here’s how the company did in the fourth quarter compared with LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: 13 cents adjusted vs. 12 cents expected Revenue: $14.26 billion vs. $13.81 billion expected Intel’s revenue declined for a…

  • Digital Marketing

    How to Create a Successful Social Media Campaign?

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    If you want to succeed in social media marketing, you don’t just randomly post your content and hope for the best. Instead, you create a successful social media campaign. The word campaign gets tossed around a lot in the industry. But, as a social media manager or a marketing agency, do you truly know how to create a killer campaign that delivers fast, measurable results for your clients? Don’t think whipping together a few social media posts is enough to drive traffic, generate leads, or boost sales. Your campaign should be well-planned and integrated efforts to reach and communicate to…

  • Finance

    Measures on cards to spur coir exports

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: The government has begun work to amend the 72-year-old Coir Industry Act that will facilitate the creation of value-added products such as jute blended or rubber blended coir and reduce bureaucracy in its functioning as it aims to drive up coir and coir product exports by about 50% to ₹5,000 crore by 2027.The exports were to the tune of ₹3,396 crore in FY24, ₹3,992 crore in FY23 and ₹4,340 crore in FY22. The proposed amendments will align the extant law with today’s market reality and help businesses expand their product ranges and modernise units through the adoption of…

  • Home Kitchen

    ‘Beautifully smooth’ bestselling whisky now has 23% off on Amazon

    January 31, 2025 - By 

    A smooth whisky available on Amazon has quickly become a favourite in the alcohol section – The Tamnavulin Speyside Single Malt Scotch is usually priced at £32 per bottle, but it’s currently available at a 23% discount, costing just £24.50. Crafted in the heart of Speyside, Scotland’s most renowned whisky-producing region, the Tamnavulin Speyside Single Malt Scotch undergoes a double-cask process to achieve a rich, smooth and mellow finish. This whisky offers an aromatic blend of apple, toffee, honey and marzipan, with flavours of pear, peaches, pineapple and demerara sugar on the palate. Its sweet, mellow taste and sherry cask…

  • Legal Law

    Trump cribs Musk’s “fork in the road” Twitter memo to slash gov’t workforce

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Despite these ongoing threats to job security that might push some to resign, the OPM repeatedly emphasized that any choice to accept a buyout and resign was “voluntary.” Additionally, OPM explained that employees could rescind resignations; however, if an agency wants to move quickly to reassign their roles, that “would likely serve as a valid reason to deny” such requests. On Reddit, workers expressed concerns about “critical departments” that “have been understaffed for years” being hit with more cuts. A lively discussion specifically focused on government IT workers being “really hard” to recruit. “Losing your IT support is a very…

  • Medicine

    Takeda Pharma utilises Fanuc cobot solution

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    A cobot solution from FANUC and system integrator SKDK is alleviating health and safety issues at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company by working collaboratively with human employees to pack and stack packets of tablets onto pallets. Prior to the cobot’s installation, workers at the Takeda in Oranienburg, Germany were physically moving loads totalling 5.8 tonnes per shift, resulting in numerous days lost to sickness. Since the introduction of the FANUC CR-15iA, productivity has improved considerably, with the cobot working 24/7 while meeting all health and safety requirements.  Japanese bio-pharmaceutical pioneer Takeda Pharmaceutical Company has a presence in over 80 regions. As a key…

  • Technology

    Chancellor backs plans to boost Oxford-Cambridge growth

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a series of measures aimed at boosting the so-called Oxford-Cambridge Arc as Europe’s Silicon Valley. She said Oxford and Cambridge offer huge economic potential for the nation’s growth prospects. According to research from Public First for the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster, Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes combined already contribute £42bn to the UK economy. Public First noted that by 2050, 403,000 skilled workers will be required to fulfil growth in high-knowledge industries. Its forecast to grow the region’s impact shows that housing these people will require 371,000 new homes. As part of the government’s AI [artificial…

  • Tours Travel

    As Trump cuts federal jobs, even national parks on chopping block

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    As the Trump administration rushes to cut spending and eliminate federal jobs, even the people who work at the national parks — among the country’s most beloved and least politicized institutions — find themselves directly in the crosshairs. Last week, the seasonal workers who staff 433 national parks and historical sites, including Yosemite, Death Valley and Joshua Tree, began receiving emails saying their job offers for the 2025 season had been “rescinded,” with little further explanation. The move set off panic in the ranks of park employees, and threw into limbo the vacation plans of hundreds of millions of people…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Shahid Kapoor’s Deva to Jothish Shankar’s Ponman, theatrical releases of the week – India TV

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : PVR Have a look at theatrical releases of the week Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is back in the role of cop in Rosshan Andrrews, Malayalam filmmaker’s Deva. The film which also features Pooja Hegde will be released this Friday. Along with this debutant Jothish Shankar’s Malayalam film Ponman will also release on January 31. This Friday also has something stored for everyone. Hence, have a look at the theatrical releases of this week. Deva Deva, an action thriller that promises to keep viewers captivated with its captivating plot and powerful acting, is coming to the big screen…

  • Auto

    Tesla to launch ‘more affordable models’ by the summer

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Tesla is on the cusp of launching a range of “more affordable models” in a bid to broaden its appeal after it logged its first annual decline in sales since becoming a mainstream brand. It sold 1.79 million cars last year, down from 1.81m in 2023. The new cars are intended to ultimately boost Tesla’s annual output by more than 60% compared with these figures, to around 3.0m cars. The company said the new cars will enter production in the first half of 2025. They will use “aspects” of both the existing Model 3 and Model Y platforms as well as…

  • Business

    RBI files application for insolvency proceedings against Aviom India Housing Finance

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    The Reserve Bank on Thursday said it has filed an application with the National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi bench, for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against Aviom India Housing Finance Private Limited. On Monday, the RBI superseded the board of Aviom India Housing Finance owing to governance concerns and defaults in meeting various payment obligations. The Reserve Bank has appointed Ram Kumar, ex-CGM of Punjab National Bank, as the Administrator of the New Delhi-based company. In a statement on Thursday, the central bank said an application for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against Aviom India Housing…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Shell posts weaker-than-expected full-year profit on lower oil prices

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    A Shell logo is displayed on May 03, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images British oil giant Shell on Thursday reported a significant drop in annual profit, citing higher exploration write-offs, lower trading margins and weaker crude prices over the final three months of the year. Shell posted adjusted earnings of $23.72 billion for the full-year 2024, compared to annual profit of $28.25 billion a year earlier. Analysts had expected Shell’s full-year 2024 net profit to come in at $24.71 billion, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus. A separate forecast from analysts polled by…

  • Digital Marketing

    How to Create a Content Bank for Social Media to Drive Business

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    In today’s social media-driven marketing, businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on content marketing agencies to get quality content. If you are involved in making content for others, you must know how cumbersome it gets to manage and share the sheer amount of content. And you also have to make it all easily accessible to your clients and partners. Using a content bank for social media can be the answer to staying organized and managing all that content efficiently. What is a Content Bank for Social Media? A content bank is a centralized repository of pre-created and reusable social media content…

  • Finance

    Budget 2025: Is India about to add more ‘castes’ in 2 days?

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    India Budget: In the Union Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman categorised India’s key beneficiaries into four broad groups — youth, farmers, women and the poor. These “castes” (as she described them in her speech), Sitharaman said, would shape the government’s policy direction, driving welfare and development initiatives.As Budget 2025 approaches, the question remains: Who will emerge as the government’s focus this time — the four “castes” from last year or some new group/s? Investors: Keeping the growth engine running in Budget 2025 India has experienced a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and a surge in domestic…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to keep mushrooms fresh longer with method that prevents ‘spoilage’

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Mushrooms are a key staple in many dishes and a highly nutritious ingredient that adds flavour and texture to recipes like soups, stir-fries, and steak sauce. That’s why so many households tend to keep a tray of them in the fridge, so they are within easy reach when needed. However, one common and easy mistake some people make before storing them can lead to their “accelerated spoilage”, meaning they may not be getting as much freshness as they could out of their mushrooms. Mushroom expert Elliot Webb from Urban Farm-It has shared his top tip to extend their freshness and keep them…

  • Legal Law

    Democrat teams up with movie industry to propose website-blocking law

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    US Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) today proposed a law that would let copyright owners obtain court orders requiring Internet service providers to block access to foreign piracy websites. The bill would also force DNS providers to block sites. Lofgren said in a press release that she “work[ed] for over a year with the tech, film, and television industries” on “a proposal that has a remedy for copyright infringers located overseas that does not disrupt the free Internet except for the infringers.” Lofgren said she plans to work with Republican leaders to enact the bill. Lofgren’s press release includes a quote…

  • Medicine

    John Bell & Croyden attend Arab Health 2025 to expand pharmaceutical wholesaler services across the GCC

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    John Bell & Croyden Wholesale and Services is at Arab Health 2025 to expand its offering across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and strengthen global partnerships with healthcare providers. As part of the Harley Street Health District delegation, John Bell & Croyden provides licensed and unlicensed medicines, medical consumables, and healthcare sundries to hospitals, clinics, health professionals, and wholesalers. Its services include bespoke ordering of pharmaceutical products and medical consumables. With no minimum order size, the company ensures clients can access what they need, when they need it, with both flexibility and reliability. “Arab Health is an extraordinary platform…

  • Real Estate

    How Long Does a Property Spend on the Market in Lancaster?

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Browsing property portals like Rightmove, Zoopla, or On The Market, you may wonder why some homes in Lancaster linger unsold while others move quickly. The assumption is often that something is wrong—perhaps an issue with the property, an inflated price, or a lack of interest. However, many factors influence the time a home spends on […]

  • Technology

    What is nearshore outsourcing and how does it work?

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Nearshore outsourcing is the practice of getting work done or services performed by people in neighboring countries rather than an organization’s own country. In contrast to the offshoring model of outsourcing where services may be outsourced to any country in the world, nearshore outsourcing is about outsourcing work to countries located in close proximity or having similar time zones to the outsourcing organization’s home country. Why organizations opt for nearshore outsourcing The two main reasons organizations outsource departmental work or processes is to save on operational costs and focus on core revenue-generating business activities. To this end, they can choose…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Did Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra officially accept his relationship with Chum Darang? – India TV

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Seems like Karan Veer Mehra’s relationship with Chum Darang is official now Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra and contestant Chum Darang are in the limelight on social media even after the show is over. During the show, the closeness between the two grew. Fans had a question in their minds about whether they would be seen together even after coming out of the show. Recently, both were seen together at a party with Farah Khan. Karan shared some pictures of this party with fans on Instagram story. On looking closely at one picture, it…

  • Auto

    Renault-backed start-up launches 249-mile electric vans

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Flexis – a joint venture between Renault, Volvo Trucks and French logistics firm CMA CGM – has revealed the trio of electric vans that it will bring to market next year. The vans, which should come to the UK before the end of the decade, are part of a €350 million model -range development plan and based on a shared platform. Flexis said the skateboard-style platform had been designed to minimise the height of the loading floor, maximise interior layout flexibility and allow for long driving ranges. The flagship of the range is the Step-in Van, the production version of the Renault Estafette concept shown last September.…

  • Business

    Blueleaf to buy into Jakson’s 1GW solar projects at EV of $400 million

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    NEW DELHI: Macquarie-owned Blueleaf Energy has agreed to acquire a significant stake in Jakson Green’s 1 GW solar energy portfolio for an enterprise value of $400 million.Both parties plan to expand the partnership to build another 4GW renewable portfolio in India by 2030. “We are a young company with growth plans in multiple areas of sustainable energy each needing growth capital and therefore this partnership allows us to allocate our capital for every business,” Bikesh Ogra, managing director & global CEO, Jakson Green, told ET. “A partnership with a global investor gives us respectability in the generation space.” Jakson Green…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Tesla TSLA 2024 Q4 earnings

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Tesla reported earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter that trailed analysts’ estimates. The stock initially sank in extended trading before rebounding. Here’s how the company did vs. estimates from LSEG: Earnings per share: 73 cents, adjusted, vs 76 cents expected Revenue: $25.71 billion vs $27.26 billion expected Tesla’s revenue increased just 2% from $25.17 billion a year earlier, while automotive revenue sank 8% to $19.8 billion from $21.56 billion in the same quarter last year. Operating income decreased 23% year-over-year to $1.6 billion. The company cited decreased average selling prices across its Model 3 and Y, and S and X lines…

  • Finance

    Curbs lifted on import of patrol boats, vehicles

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: India on Wednesday removed import restrictions on certain kinds of patrol boats and vehicles with immediate effect. In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said the import policy of patrol or surveillance boats, air-cushion vehicles, and remote-operated vehicles is revised to “free” from “restricted”. India imported $0.46 million worth of these goods in April-November this fiscal mainly from France, Germany, Hong Kong and the UK.

  • Home Kitchen

    Cadbury celebrate unsung heroes with new packaging

    January 30, 2025 - By 

    Cadbury has unveiled an ingenious new range of Dairy Milk chocolate bar wrappers that aim to resolve the age-old squabble over chocolate-sharing. The wrappers are designed to allocate chocolate based on who truly “deserves” each piece. There are 12 witty and relatable scenarios covering a range of day-to-day squabbles.  Scenarios range from acknowledging the family chef, the birthday rememberer, or the holiday planner. It also includes “who updates the shared calendar” and “who chose what to watch”. This clever initiative follows a Cadbury-commissioned study involving 2,000 Brits, which shed light on the countless small yet selfless deeds performed daily. The…

  • Legal Law

    Science at risk: The funding pause is more damaging than you might think

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Lest any of these worries seem extreme, we’ll note that the new administration has labeled the soon-to-be-revoked automotive fuel economy standards as meant to “push a radical Green New Deal agenda.” Money concerns For grants that typically run three to five years, a hold that runs a few weeks may not seem like that big a deal. But the money doesn’t come as one lump sum at the start of a grant; instead, it’s paid out in installments that vary depending on the grant type. One senior researcher who has multiple grants said that he expected money to arrive from…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Chanel celebrates its time-honoured codes in its Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture Showcase

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Snapshots from Chanel’s Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture Showcase | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chanel marked its 110th year with a return to the historic Grand Palais for its Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture showcase, after four years. The design house, founded in 1915, has redefined and refined the art of haute couture, embodying core values of freedom, exceptional craftsmanship, and dedication to excellence. On this significant occasion, the team shared exclusive savoir-faire behind three seminal looks which were part of the Paris Couture Week.   A pleated dress-coat with puff sleeves | Photo Credit: Jack Davison Dress coat One of…

  • Medicine

    How advances in cell sorting are enabling ultra-complex research

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Dr. James McCracken, senior commercial product manager at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, discusses how cell sorting is a popular and growing use of flow cytometry – and one that many researchers rely on specialists to perform. The risk of losing precious cells and samples to user error or low sort performance keeps many scientists at arm’s length from this useful technology.   As a result, cell-sorting technologies have traditionally resulted in high levels of impurities. Earlier generations of cell sorters often caused target cells to die or get attached to unwanted cells and discarded. Many cells that survived became less viable…

  • Technology

    Oxford-Cambridge Arc gets government support

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Secretary of state for science, innovation and technology Peter Kyle has confirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, a region that is home to numerous high-tech firms and university-driven tech initiatives. Speaking at a meeting of industry chiefs, he said: “The Oxford-Cambridge Arc is already an engine of prosperity, and a shining example of how universities, investors and innovative businesses can work together to drive growth, when they create and seize the opportunities offered by breakthroughs in science and technology. “But together, we can go even further,” said Kyle. “We are determined to unleash R&D as a…

  • Arts Entertainments

    ‘Toxic’ actor Yash to begin ‘Ramayana’ shooting as Ravana on this day

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Yash to begin shooting for Ramayana in March 2025 Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana has been in the news ever since its inception. The makers made an official announcement of the two films last year and ever since fans have been excited to watch Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Now new updates regarding the film have coming out. Reports suggest that Kannada actor Yash was introduced to the film by Namit Malhotra, who is co-producing the two-part film. The film is being directed by Dangal famed filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari.  Ramayana…

  • Auto

    Government to invest £65 million in kerbside EV charging

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the UK government will invest £65 million into EV charging company Connected Kerb, as the latest measure intended to boost uptake of electric cars. Connected Kerb specialises in the installation of slow chargers on streets and at destinations (such as supermarkets) to improve the availability of infrastructure for those who can’t charge at home. To date, it has installed some 10,000 chargers across the UK. Funding will be taken from the National Wealth Fund, alongside another £28m equity investment in Cornish Metals, which mines minerals for use in EV batteries and solar panels, among other…

  • Business

    Skoda keen to invest in India’s new EV policy

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Skoda Auto, leading Volkswagen’s India investments, is considering investing in India’s new electric vehicle (EV) policy. However, the company wants the government to include hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for benefits, citing challenges with charging infrastructure and consumer acceptance of pure electrics. Martin Jahn, Skoda’s global board member and head of sales & marketing, pointed to China’s example, where half of the new energy vehicle market comprises hybrids or range extenders. “The other half is either PHEVs or range extenders – so some sort of a combination of battery and combustion engine. So, the question is what’s really…

  • Cryptocurrency

    ASML earnings report Q4 2024

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    A logo on the exterior of the ASML Holding NV headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Peter Boer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Dutch semiconductor giant ASML on Wednesday reported a big jump in fourth-quarter net bookings, suggesting strong demand for its advanced chipmaking tools even as DeepSeek’s low-cost model raises concerns over AI spending. ASML shares surged more than 11% at 8:24 a.m. London time as investor reacted to the results. Here’s how ASML did versus LSEG consensus estimates for the fourth quarter: Net sales: 9.26 billion euros versus 9.07 billion euros expected. Net profit: 2.69…

  • Finance

    Budget 2025 to focus on rural development, youth, women empowerment and job creation: Yes Bank

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Budget News: The upcoming Union Budget for FY26 is expected to focus on rural development, youth and women empowerment, fine-tuning the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme, and enhancing the skilling program according to a report by Yes Bank. Additionally, capital expenditure may shift focus to new sectors beyond railways and roadways, which are nearing capacity saturation.The report also adds that the budget will maintain fiscal discipline while prioritizing growth-oriented reforms to lay the foundation for a “Viksit Bharat.” The government is set to target a Gross Fiscal Deficit (GFD) to GDP ratio of 4.5 per cent in FY26BE, down from an…

  • Home Kitchen

    Chinese New Year foods considered lucky to eat – including cake

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Food traditions are significant in Chinese New Year celebrations, with friends and families feasting on select ingredients and dishes. Many foods have symbolic meanings, such as good fortune, wealth, and longevity, while eating together strengthens bonds and shows appreciation for loved ones. Chinatown in London is one pocket of the UK that will go all out to mark the 2026 Year of the Snake on Wednesday, January 29. Restaurateurs working and living in the iconic city district have unveiled the delicious foods eaten at Chinese New Year, including fish, spring rolls and dumplings. Among them is chicken; chicken is a…

  • Legal Law

    AI haters build tarpits to trap and trick AI scrapers that ignore robots.txt

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Currently, Aaron predicts that Nepenthes might be most attractive to rights holders who want AI companies to pay to scrape their data. And many people seem enthusiastic about using it to reinforce robots.txt. But “some of the most exciting people are in the ‘let it burn’ category,” Aaron said. These people are drawn to tools like Nepenthes as an act of rebellion against AI making the Internet less useful and enjoyable for users. Geuter told Ars that he considers Nepenthes “more of a sociopolitical statement than really a technological solution (because the problem it’s trying to address isn’t purely technical,…

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    Hyderabad| Hands-on workshops to learn indigenous khadi spinning techniques of Patnulu

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    One of the Patnulu spinners at work | Photo Credit: Chitrika On February 1 and 2, three master women spinners from Murapaka in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, will visit Hyderabad to demonstrate and teach participants the art of Patnulu, or handspun khadi of Ponduru. This traditional technique of spinning khadi, from cotton to yarn, involves five stages of processing the native short-staple cotton, konda patti (hill cotton), using indigenous tools. These women are among the few who continue to practise this craft, which was predominant during the pre-Independence era. The initiative, titled ‘Patnulu: The Handspun Handwoven Craft of Ponduru —…

  • Medicine

    FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific sells its Medical Media Business to AstorgFUJIFILM Irvine Scientific sells its Medical Media Business to Astorg

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, a specialist in the innovation and manufacture of cell culture solutions for the life science and medical markets, has announced it entered into an agreement to sell its Medical Media Business Unit (MBU) to Astorg. This strategic acquisition builds on Astorg’s recent take-private of Hamilton Thorne, and simultaneous acquisition of Cook Medical’s Reproductive Health business (“Cook Medical RH”), expanding the product portfolio of Astorg’s new global MedTech company serving the assisted reproductive technology (ART) and IVF industry. The sale is expected to close on April 1, 2025. As part of the Life Sciences Business Division of FUJIFILM…

  • Technology

    Concerns over Fujitsu billing application used at SSE Airtricity in Republic of Ireland

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Fujitsu has been forced to escalate problems with a key IT system used by Airtricity in the Republic of Ireland (RoI) to avoid potentially impacting the energy company’s customers, Computer Weekly has learned. Fears over the billing application developed for SSE Airtricity RoI by Fujitsu have raised alarms in Fujitsu’s leadership. According to a source, the issues should have been fixed as part of a Fujitsu initiative, known as Project Ivy, launched after the Post Office Horizon scandal, which seeks to tackle critical software defects, and improve testing and governance across its systems. “It has had to be escalated…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Vikrant Massey to play villain in Ranveer Singh, Kiara Advani’s Don 3? Here’s what we know so far – India TV

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Reportedly Vikrant Massey will play the villain in Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani’s Don 3 Vikrant Massey’s name has now been included in the list of Bollywood’s best actors. The actor has proved his acting prowess in many great films like ’12th Fail’ and ‘Death Of The Gunj’. However, now it seems like the actor has signed his first project as an antagonist. The actor who played the villain in the OTT film Sector 36 will now be seen in the role of a villain on the big screen. Reports suggest that Vikrant is going to…

  • Auto

    BMW iX facelift brings 426 miles of range for £92k

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    While the iX 45 can charge at speeds of 175kW, both higher-spec models can achieve 195kW. The batteries on all three variants feature a new cell technology that, claims BMW, offers around 30% more usable energy content. The firm has worked to optimise the battery pre-conditioning to enable it to reach peak charging speeds faster. The iX can also be charged at 22kW on an AC connection and it has a new heat pump as part of its efficiency push. There are new drive moves, too, including a max range function that optimises the vehicle’s settings for efficiency and can boost…

  • Business

    Hospitality sector sees $340 million worth of transaction activity in 2024

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: The hospitality sector saw $340 million worth of transaction activity in 2024, according to data by JLL shared exclusively with ET. In 2023, the hospitality sector saw $337 million worth of deals, while in 2022 and 2021, the transaction activity totalled $76 million and $11 million, respectively. JLL said it facilitated 30% of the transaction volume valued at over $100 million. These transactions included operational and high yielding hotels in Mumbai and Bengaluru, as well as a premium hotel land sale in Goa. Notably, tier-II and tier-III cities accounted for about 50% of the transactions in 2024. These…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Starbucks (SBUX) Q1 2025 earnings

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    The Starbucks logo is seen on a cup at one of its cafes on April 26, 2024. Jakub Porzycki/ | Nurphoto | Getty Images Starbucks on Tuesday reported that its same-store sales slid for the fourth consecutive quarter, but the company’s quarterly earnings and revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations. The coffee giant kicked off a turnaround plan last quarter in the hopes of reviving its U.S. business, which has slumped over the last year. “While we have room for improvement, we’re making progress as planned, and have confidence we’re on the right track,” CEO Brian Niccol said in a video released on…

  • Digital Marketing

    How to Create a B2B Social Media Strategy [Examples and Tools]

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Social media for B2B—sounds tricky, doesn’t it? After all, it’s not about trending dances or viral memes (although we won’t judge if you try). It’s about building meaningful relationships with your target audience, establishing authority, and fueling growth. But here’s the catch: Creating a winning B2B social media strategy isn’t just about posting your industry updates and calling it a day. It’s about understanding your target audience, choosing the right social platforms, and creating content that resonates with decision-makers. The good news? You don’t need to figure it out on your own. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn everything you…

  • Finance

    Adani & JSW among big names lining up for insolvent supply chain and logistics infrastructure firm Arshiya

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai: A diverse group of companies including Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, JSW Infrastructure, Horizon Industrial Parks and Transindia Real Estate Ltd have shown interest in acquiring listed supply chain and logistics infrastructure firm Arshiya Ltd, which is undergoing a corporate insolvency resolution process.Investors such as Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd, Dickey Alternative Investment Trust and Finquest Financial Solutions Pvt Ltd have also evinced interest in the company, said a person aware of the development. The company has admitted liabilities of over ₹6,647 crore, which includes about ₹3,082 crore from secured financial creditors and ₹3,544 crore from unsecured financial…

  • Home Kitchen

    Burger King’s new menu item ditches buns for sweet alternative

    January 29, 2025 - By 

    The newest addition to Burger King’s menu has sparked a heated debate among customers due to its unconventional sweet and savoury combination. Menu updates at popular restaurant brands often generate excitement among customers, ranging from unexpected collaborations to outrage as fan favourites are removed. It’s undeniable that fast food chains have a loyal fan base. This can be both beneficial and challenging, as it’s difficult to predict how fans will react when chains decide to revamp their menus and introduce new items. Despite the uncertainty, Burger King has taken a bold step by introducing a new type of burger that…

  • Legal Law

    Google goes gaga over the Gulf of Mexico

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Well, that didn’t take long. Google Maps, the most popular mapping software in the world, said on Monday evening that it will begin using new names for two prominent geographical features in North America, the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali. As soon as “they have been updated in official government sources,” Google said on the social media site X, it would change the names of these features to the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley. The announcement comes a little less than a week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to, in his words, “promote the extraordinary…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    How to find an Hermès Kelly bag in India

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    At the 2024 Paris and Milan fashion weeks, the Hermès Kelly bag was a standout accessory among attendees. In Paris, Vogue editors even noted an “unplanned Kelly parade” as influencers and fashion journalists in the front row flaunted Kelly bags in different styles, sizes, and colours, showcasing its versatility. Model Kendall Jenner was also spotted in Paris, wearing a dark grey power suit by The Row paired with a brown leather Hermès Kelly bag. In India, the Ambani family has often been seen with the iconic Kelly. In October, Isha Ambani attended a Mumbai event with a custom Hermès Mini Kelly bag…

  • Medicine

    Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to expand leukemia and lymphoma testing in Africa

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Beckman Coulter Life Sciences along with the Indiana University School of Medicine, have been awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute totalling $2.5 million over a five-year period to increase critical leukaemia and lymphoma testing access in Western Kenya.  Led by Indiana University School of Medicine’s Dr. Terry Vik, project director and principal investigator, collaborators include the AMPATH Reference Laboratory, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, University of Missouri, and the Burkitt’s Lymphoma Fund for Africa.  The grant will expand work underway since 2018 in Western Kenya to adapt flow cytometry methods for early detection of paediatric haematologic malignancies, including…

  • Real Estate

    Sales Eguide – Selling the Family Home

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    #saleseguide Selling the family home can often be a daunting and emotional journey that many people need to take for a whole host of reasons. Michelle is here with this week’s eguide which helps guide you through the process and give practical advice on how to make tis as stressfree as possible. Click below for […]

  • Technology

    Datafy promises to slash massive EBS overprovisioning costs

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    AWS EBS – Elastic Block Storage – customers usually massively over-provision cloud storage capacity and pay way more than they should. Capacity utilisation on EBS is between 10% and 30%, according to Datafy, a startup that claims it can slash AWS customers’ EBS bills by adding greater granularity to their cloud block storage deployments. According to Gurdip Kalley, head of business development at Datafy, the core issue with AWS EBS is that it is effectively a form of direct-attached storage (DAS) but in the cloud, and that differs from other AWS block storage such as FSX which can be…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Mumbai Police says fingerprints report awaited, no other accused involved – India TV

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : X Read Mumbai Police’s statement on Saif Ali Khan stabbing case here Mumbai Police held a press conference on Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case on Tuesday. Additional CP Paramjit Singh Dahiya and DCP Dixit Gedam said that the investigation of the accused Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, arrested by DCP Zone 9 has been done in the right way and the investigation is going in the right direction. He also added that sufficient evidence has been found against the accused. They also said that the accused had stayed at many places in Kolkata and the matter is being…

  • Auto

    Reborn electric Fiat Panda on sale in spring for less than £21,000

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    A number of cues nod to the Panda’s utilitarian roots and emphasise what Fiat calls its “UV [utility vehicle] attitude”, including the chunky front skidplate, roof rails and black lower-body cladding. However, while the brand acknowledged the influence of the original Panda 4×4, it has not hinted at plans for a four-wheel-drive version of the Grande Panda. It’s some 0.3m longer than the previous Panda, at 3.99m, but that’s still “below the 4.06m segment average”, claims Fiat. The five-seat cabin is as funky and vibrant as its exterior, with a colourful 10.25in infotainment screen and 10in instrument display enclosed in…

  • Business

    Volkswagen India faced customs clearance delays over alleged tax evasion case, sources say

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Some air shipments of car components by Volkswagen India were briefly held up by custom authorities in Mumbai due to a $1.4 billion tax demand, leading to delays in spare part supplies at dealerships, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The setback comes as German carmaker is trying to turnaround its sales in the world’s third-largest car market with new launches and planned future investments amid growing competition from domestic players Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra and foreign rivals Hyundai Motor. India issued a notice in September to Volkswagen’s local unit for allegedly evading taxes by wilfully “mis-declaring…

  • Cryptocurrency

    General Motors (GM) earnings Q4 2024

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit on March 16, 2021. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — General Motors is set to report fourth-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday. Here is what Wall Street is expecting, according to average estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.89 adjusted Revenue: $43.93 billion Those results would mark a 2.2% increase in revenue compared with a year earlier and a 52.4% jump in adjusted earnings per share. GM’s 2023 fourth quarter included $42.98 billion in revenue, net income attributable to stockholders of $2.1 billion and…

  • Digital Marketing

    12 Key Reasons Why Customer Reviews Are Important for Business

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    The Internet revolution has radically transformed the way people shop for almost everything. It’s rare to shop for customers without reading online reviews, especially when it’s the first encounter with a brand. A report found that 99% of shoppers read at least one online review before visiting a business. No matter which industry you belong to, from food and beverage to apparel to beauty and medical to everything in between, online ratings and reviews play a vital role in the customer journey. But why do people read customer reviews Shoppers want reassurance that they are making the right choice, especially…

  • Finance

    How Budget 2025 can walk the tightrope of India’s ‘sins’

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Budget 2025: India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 hinges on fostering a healthy working population. However, the country currently loses over 1% of its GDP to cigarette consumption, prompting the government to impose a “sin tax” on products detrimental to public health. Revenue from this tax is often directed toward welfare initiatives and used to discourage consumption by increasing product costs.While the GST Council holds the primary authority over taxation of tobacco products, the central government can also adjust the National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD) during the Union Budget. In 2023, the NCCD rates on tobacco products…

  • Home Kitchen

    Sainsbury’s makes major change to car park time limit with £85 fine

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    A change to supermarket car parking rules at a Sainsbury’s store has left shoppers divided. Most supermarkets up and down the country offer free parking for customers for a certain amount of time, usually plentiful to let customers get in, do their shopping and leave again without risking a fine. But a change at one Sainsbury’s supermarket left shoppers divided after they spotted a sign outlining a change to customer parking ‘on match days’. The sign, at Sainsbury’s Whitehouse Farm in Stockton, reads: “Maximum stay 4 hours. Maximum stay 90 minutes on match days. Please see store signage. “This is…

  • Legal Law

    FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can’t escape

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Lobby groups thank new FCC chair Housing industry lobby groups praised Carr in a press release issued by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), National Apartment Association (NAA), and Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center (RETTC). “His decision to withdraw the proposal will ensure that millions of consumers—renters, homeowners and condominium owners—will continue to reap the benefits of bulk billing,” the press release said. The industry press release claims that bulk billing agreements negotiated between property owners and Internet service providers “typically secur[e] high-speed Internet for renters at rates up to 50 percent lower than standard retail pricing” and remove…

  • Medicine

    Start-ups bestowed with new ‘heart of pharma’ commendation at Pharmapack

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Pharmapack Europe 2025 selected six start-ups from its 26 field of innovators to receive the Pharmapack Europe ‘heart of pharma’. A special commendation given to these early-stage companies advancing new breakthrough technologies. To highlight the depth of innovation across the event, six start-ups were selected regionally with two from the United States and one each from Ireland, the UK, France and the DACH region. The Start-up Market was introduced only a few years ago and is instrumental in helping bring emerging innovations to the attention of potential customers and scale up partners. These are new technologies that have the potential to revolutionise…

  • Relationship

    5 Tips for Parenting Success

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Parenting young children is a journey filled with love, laughter, and growth—but it’s also one of the most challenging stages for couples. The constant demands of caregiving, sleepless nights, and balancing work and home life often lead to stress, frustration, and conflict in relationships. In episode 23 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kimberly Castelo and Kyle Benson delve into the complexities of managing parenting chaos and offer practical tools to help partners stay connected in the midst of the madness. If you’re a parent trying to navigate this overwhelming stage of life, you’re not alone. Here are the…

  • Technology

    TCS to inject AI and quantum computing into aerospace through French delivery centre

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is targeting the next technology revolution in the aerospace sector through a delivery centre that will focus on technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Based in Toulouse, it is TCS’s fourth IT delivery centre in France. It will start with 50 people, but could increase to 500. The region of France is a hub for the aerospace sector, home to Airbus, the French space agency and hundreds of companies focused on the sector. According to Anupam Singhal, president of manufacturing at TCS, the investment could stimulate the growth of TCS’s French operation…

  • Arts Entertainments

    After taking over Ahmedabad, Coldplay’s Chris Martin reaches Prayagraj – India TV

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Chris Martin reaches Prayagraj After making a splash in Mumbai, British band Coldplay ended its India tour on January 26 with a spectacular performance in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi stadium. After taking over the country with his voice, the singer has now reached Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. The international singer and his girlfriend and Hollywood actor Dakota Johnson are expected to take a holy dip at the prestigious Sangam River during Maha Kumbh 2025.   Chris Martin sang Vande Matram on Republic Day Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, performed classic songs like ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Maa Tujhhe Salaam’…

  • Auto

    Lexus drops LS from UK line-up after 35 years on sale

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    The Lexus LS, the first car launched by the Japanese brand here 35 years ago, has been dropped from the UK line-up. The decision follows a sustained period of poor sales of the hybrid V6-powered saloon, with 39 sold since the turn of the decade – including just three last year. This means the ES is the only Lexus saloon still offered in the UK as new. Homologation and legislation issues are other reasons the LS has been dropped, Lexus confirmed to Autocar. A spokesperson added that the popularity of the new LM luxury MPV – which is in the same…

  • Business

    Ahead of Budget, Education Ministry eyes nationwide smart classroom drive in schools

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: Ahead of the Union budget, the education ministry is eyeing a nationwide computerisation/smart classroom drive along with AI-backed assistants to help teachers across schools.The ministry is also close to finalising the long-awaited revamp of the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE), which is on hold for nearly five years now, recently drawing the Opposition’s criticism. The last NTSE exam was held in 2020. The highly competitive national exam selects about 2,000 meritorious Class 10 students every year from a pool of over 8-9 lakh candidates who are then offered monthly scholarships and mentoring right until the postgraduate level. The…

  • Cryptocurrency

    AT&T (T) Q4 earnings

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    AT&T’s fourth-quarter wireless subscriber growth surpassed expectations on Monday, fueled by strong demand for its discounted premium plans combining 5G mobile with high-speed fiber data services. The U.S. telecom giant added 482,000 net monthly bill-paying wireless phone subscribers in the holiday quarter, outpacing analysts’ estimated gains of 424,550, according to Visible Alpha. As the pool of potential new wireless customers shrinks in the United States, AT&T’s strategy of bundling high-speed fiber internet with wireless phone services has helped drive growth for the company. AT&T’s investments in fiber would “undoubtedly” drive faster growth in fiber subscribers and revenue, and help valuation…

  • Finance

    Budget 2025: Bihar needs more funds than last year, says JDU

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: Bihar is looking for an increase in financial support from the Centre in the upcoming Union budget, state minister and senior JDU leader Vijay Kumar Choudhary told ET. The state had received special attention in the budget for 2024-25 along with Andhra Pradesh, which too has an NDA government headed by a party other than the BJP. “The Union government under the leadership of PM Modi has been generous in providing assistance to Bihar since the government formation last year. Bihar got funds for several projects in the last budget,” Choudhary told ET. “However, this time we need…

  • Home Kitchen

    Brits have been cooking chicken wrong – do this to make them ‘extra juicy’

    January 28, 2025 - By 

    Chicken breast is a versatile and healthy protein option, often favoured for its lean meat and adaptability to various cuisines. But, making chicken breast extra juicy involves specific techniques to lock in moisture while ensuring tenderness. If not done properly, then it can leave many disappointed. An expert shared an easy trick to make the dish extra juicy, and the steps can be easily followed. TikTok chef known as @ketorecipes has shared his secret to the “juiciest chicken breasts ever” so moist they are practically “dripping with juice”. The video has gained the attention of food enthusiasts as it showcases…

  • Legal Law

    Elon Musk complains about China’s ban on X

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    But it highlighted the Tesla chief’s potential conflicts of interest between protecting his business interests in China and serving as a confidant to the incoming president and a government efficiency tsar. Tesla earned almost a quarter of its sales in the third quarter from China and exported even more vehicles from its Shanghai plant to third countries. Some analysts believe Beijing is pinning its hopes on Musk as a potential intermediary with Trump, who has vowed to increase tariffs on imports from China. Chinese officials had previously discussed using Musk as a broker to resolve TikTok’s fate in the US.…

  • Medicine

    Discovery Park launches applications for business growth competition

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    Discovery Park has launched applications for the fourth cohort of its immersive business growth competition, ‘Discovery Spark’.  Supported by Capital Enterprise Network and Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Discovery Park’s latest Discovery Spark programme will have an oncology theme. It invites cancer tech start-ups looking to accelerate their business to apply.  Discovery Park is already home to a number of businesses working in oncology and 2025 will welcome a new steering group with Michelle Garrett, Professor of Cancer Therapeutics in the School of Biosciences at the University of Kent and visiting Professor of Cancer Therapeutics at the Institute of Cancer Research,…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Where is Ram Teri Ganga Maili actress Mandakini nowadays? Zordaar, her last film, was released in 1996 – India TV

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : X Here’s everything you need to know about Ram Teri Ganga Maili actress Mandakini Veteran actor Mandakini made her debut in the Hindi film industry in 1985 and she is still known among the people for her film ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’. The 40-year-old movie has still not been forgotten by people from that generation. However, do you know ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ was not Mandakini’s first film? Yes! She started her film career in 1985 with the Bengali film ‘Antarer Bhalobasha’ but in the same year she made her debut in Hindi cinema with the film…

  • Auto

    Renault 5 to stay fresh with latest EV tech but design won’t change

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    While these cars will be based on a new platform, separate from the 5’s CMF-BEV structure, it’s likely that the supermini will be able to take advantage of the promised technological developments – chiefly a new battery chemistry that’s claimed to cut costs by up to 50% and support sub-15min charge times in its most advanced form. Before that, in 2026, Renault will swap its mainstream EV batteries – including that in the 5 – from NMC to LFP, which it says will reduce costs by 20% while having no impact on range. It’s not yet clear whether that will…

  • Business

    Lodha vs Lodha: Bombay HC urges Abhishek and Abhinandan to ‘amicably’ resolve trademark dispute

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    The Bombay High Court on Monday urged brothers Abhishek Lodha and Abhinandan Lodha to explore an amicable resolution to their dispute over the ‘Lodha’ trademark.Macrotech Developers Ltd, led by Abhishek Lodha, had filed a suit against Abhinandan Lodha’s real estate firm, House of Abhinandan Lodha, claiming exclusive rights to the ‘Lodha’ trademark. The suit also sought damages of Rs 5,000 crore and a perpetual injunction to prevent Abhinandan’s company from using the name. During the hearing, Justice Arif Doctor emphasized the familial nature of the conflict and suggested mediation as a possible solution. “Ultimately, it appears to be a dispute…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Ryanair cuts passenger traffic goal again on Boeing delays

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    Passengers wait to board an aircraft of low cost Irish airline Ryanair at the Berlin-Brandenburg airport in Schoenefeld near Berlin, Germany, on March 13, 2024. John Macdougall | Afp | Getty Images Budget airline Ryanair on Monday reported stronger-than-expected after-tax profit for the December quarter, but once more cut its passenger traffic goal for the fiscal year to the end of March 2026 amid Boeing delivery delays. Europe’s largest low-cost carrier posted after-tax profit of 149 million euros ($155.8 million) for the fiscal third quarter to the end of December, coming in comfortably above expectations. A company poll of analysts…

  • Finance

    India initiates anti-dumping probe into PVC resin imports from EU, Japan

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    India has initiated a probe into the alleged dumping of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles’ products, from the European Union (EU) and Japan, according to a notification. T he commerce ministry’s investigation arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), is probing the dumping as imports are allegedly hurting the margins of the domestic industry. Chemplast Sanmar Ltd has filed an application seeking the imposition of anti-dumping duty, stating that the cheap imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry. “On the basis of the duly substantiated written application submitted by the domestic…

  • Home Kitchen

    Chicken curry is the easiest dinner to cook as it can be made in 15 minutes

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    Cooking on a weekday can be a struggle as no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen after working all day, but you can quickly make a home cooked meal with the right recipe. Kathryn Doherty, a cook and founder of Family Food on the Table, has shared that her chicken curry recipe is “freaking delicious” and only takes 15 minutes to make. She said: “It’s one of my family’s favourites. We love some Indian flavors and cuisine, and this is a super simple, shortcut version to make at home.” It only takes five minutes to prepare this dish…

  • Legal Law

    Trump admin fires security board investigating Chinese hack of large ISPs

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    “Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security will no longer tolerate any advisory committee[s] which push agendas that attempt to undermine its national security mission, the President’s agenda or Constitutional rights of Americans,” the DHS statement said. The Cyber Safety Review Board operates under the DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which has been criticized by Republican lawmakers for allegedly trying to “surveil and censor Americans’ speech on social media.” Democrat: Board will be stacked with Trump loyalists A Democratic lawmaker said that Trump appears ready to stack the Cyber Safety Review Board with “loyalists.” House Committee on Homeland…

  • Medicine

    Pharmapack Award Winners 2025 announced

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    Pharmapack Europe has announced the winners of its newly reformatted Pharmapack Awards, recognising excellence in six key categories. This year’s awards take a fresh approach, celebrating both commercialised products and groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the future of pharmaceutical packaging. For the first time, the awards were open to all participants, fostering greater inclusivity and innovation. Among the winners are many remarkable advancements, including an autoinjector that eliminates the need for manual needle attachment, a fully recyclable and heat-sealable ultra-high barrier paper, and a multi-layered vial designed for gene therapy product storage. The innovations extend further with a revolutionary prefilled syringe pack…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Aditya-Geets’s divorce’ take on Jab We Met upsets fans, know whole matter here – India TV

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Shahid Kapoor’s divorce take on Jab We Met movie upsets fans Whenever Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor comes out the promote a film, there is always a discussion about his classic film Jab We Met the media. This film still lives in the hearts of the people. From the songs of the movie to the acting, it is often mentioned among the audience. Recently, during an interview, the director of the film, Imtiaz Ali, was asked where he would have seen Aditya and Geet today, in response to which he said that they would have been divorced…

  • Auto

    Allroad returns: Audi Q6 E-tron gets portal axles in off-road makeover

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    Audi has revealed the Q6 E-tron Off-Road concept as a hardcore, go-anywhere version of its latest electric SUV. Described as “Quattro redefined”, the bulked-up Q6 E-tron Sportback has been extensively modified for venturing off the Tarmac, with a heavy visual makeover, a massive suspension lift and chunky all-terrain tyres. Full technical details remain to be confirmed, but Audi has confirmed the concept is fitted with portal axles, which boost ground clearance by moving the axle housings above the wheel hubs, with drive delivered via a gearset on each wheel. Portal axles are traditionally the preserve of the most extreme 4x4s and…

  • Business

    Apple in talks to Forge a new Bharat bond: iPhone giant looks to get Kalyani Group co on board for making its components

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    Apple has started discussions with Bharat Forge on making the Kalyani Group company one of its vendors in India, said people with knowledge of the matter. If this happens, Bharat Forge will be involved in making components, including mechanics, for the US major, they said.That would make it the latest Indian entity to forge a partnership with Apple after the Tata Group, Motherson Group and Aequs. “Apple is looking to work with some of the biggest Indian companies and talks have commenced with Bharat Forge, located in Pune, Maharashtra,” said one of the persons. Apple and Bharat Forge didn’t respond…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Tech giants Apple and Meta Platforms lead a busy week of reports

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    The busiest week of the earnings season is here, with some of the world’s largest tech companies slated to report. Apple, Microsoft and Meta Platforms are among the roughly 90 S & P 500 companies due to post their latest quarterly figures. General Motors and Starbucks are also on the docket. It’s been a solid earnings season thus far on Wall Street, with the results helping the S & P 500 reach an all-time high last week. About 80 S & P 500 names have posted earnings thus far, with 76% of those topping analyst expectations, per FactSet. Take a…

  • Home Kitchen

    I tried the M&S £15 Chinese meal deal — the £5.50 main was incredible

    January 27, 2025 - By 

    With red lanterns swaying from the trees of many of our towns and cities, the Chinese New Year has arrived. This year’s festivities fall on Wednesday, January 29, so it’s no surprise that supermarket aisles are brimming with traditional Chinese delicacies. Marks and Spencer is among those embracing the occasion, launching a tempting meal deal that includes two mains and two sides for a mere £15. The Dine In range offers lots of choices, featuring everything from prawn toast and Miso mushroom bao buns to special fried rice, spare ribs, crispy lemon chicken, and more, reports the Manchester Evening News.…

  • Legal Law

    Trump’s FCC chair gets to work on punishing TV news stations accused of bias

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Carr has made it clear that he wants the FCC to punish news broadcasters that he perceives as being unfair to Trump or Republicans in general. He claimed that NBC putting Harris on Saturday Night Live before the election was “a clear and blatant effort to evade the FCC’s Equal Time rule,” even though NBC gave Trump two free 60-second messages in order to comply with the rule. Carr also told Fox News that he is interested in investigating the complaint against CBS when the FCC reviews a pending deal involving Skydance and Paramount, which owns and operates 28 local…

  • Medicine

    Aragen receives Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability initiatives

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Aragen Life Sciences has received a Platinum Medal rating from EcoVadis. This level of recognition places Aragen in the top 1% of companies worldwide for its sustainability practices.  EcoVadis is widely respected as the global leader in business sustainability ratings, and its metrics evaluate over 150,000 companies across 175 countries. Its assessment is based on a thorough review of a company’s environmental, labour, ethical, and procurement practices. Significantly, Aragen Life Sciences is the only Indian headquartered company to receive the Platinum Medal in the EcoVadis 2024 assessment across all sectors.  Commenting on the recognition, Manni Kantipudi, CEO, Aragen Life Sciences, said: “This is…

  • Real Estate

    Ep8 Property Perspective – Dealing with Rent Arrears

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    #propertyperspective #landlordsnews Welcome to Episode 8 of our sofa chat – Property Perspective. We delve into various topics and insights for Lancaster and Morecambe landlords. This week we take a look at every landlord’s fear – rent arrears. Taking a fair and calm approach to dealing with rent arrears is essential to ensure things can […]

  • Arts Entertainments

    Coldplay’s Ahmedabad concert to go Live today on this OTT platform

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : X Coldplay’s Mumbai concert is to go Live today on this OTT from today British band Coldplay has forced all Indians to dance to their songs these days. After a superhit concert in Mumbai, their first show in Ahmedabad was a hit. Today, on January 26, Coldplay will perform the last show of their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour in Ahmedabad. The most special thing is that you will be able to watch this show live on this OTT platform. Live streaming will be on this OTT platform Coldplay has kept a live stream on the OTT…

  • Auto

    Does it really matter how I pronounce Hyundai?

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    It took two British advertising students writing directly to then Nike CEO Philip Knight to draw confirmation of how to pronounce the sports equipment brand’s name properly. In 2014, 50 years after Knight and Bill Bowerman had founded Blue Ribbon Sports, which would in 1971 be renamed Nike (after the Greek god of victory), the students sent Knight a letter, along with a stamped and addressed return envelope. It contained just two paragraphs, asking Knight to simply circle the correct way to say the company’s name: ‘Nike’ or ‘Ni-ke’. It was reported at the time that they hadn’t expected a…

  • Business

    Demand revival in emerging markets aids automobile exports grow 19% in 2024

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Automobile exports from India rose 19 per cent year-on-year in 2024 led by a robust dispatch of two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, according to SIAM data. Overall shipments rose to 50,98,810 units last year, up 19 per cent from 42,85,809 units exported in 2023. “Last year saw revival in demand for the Indian automobiles from emerging markets like Latin America and Africa,” Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Director General Rajesh Menon told PTI when asked about reasons for exports growth last year. In 2024, passenger vehicle exports grew 10 per cent to 7,43,976 units as compared to 6,77,956…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Twilio stock surges after company issues optimistic 2027 forecast

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler speaks at Twilio’s Signal event in Sao Paulo on Aug. 14, 2024. Courtesy: Twilio Cloud communications software maker Twilio on Thursday issued a hopeful profit forecast for the next few years. The company sees its adjusted operating margin widening to between 21% and 22% in 2027 as part of a three-year framework for guidance. That’s higher than Visible Alpha’s 19.68% consensus. Twilio’s adjusted operating margin in the most recent quarter was 16.1%. Twilio revealed its new guidance at a Thursday investor event. There, the company’s executives also committed to generating $3 billion in free cash flow…

  • Finance

    Rise of the Premium League: Consumers embrace luxury choices despite price hikes

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai: Demand for premium products — from groceries and spirits to clothing and shoes — has bucked the slowdown trend, especially in the cities, amid a cutback in mass-priced segments due to inflation.The likes of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Diageo India, Shoppers Stop, Reliance Retail and Metro Brands said consumers may be truncating shopping lists of lower- or mid-priced products but the premiumisation trend continued even in discretionary categories. “The secular trend of premiumisation remains resilient, with the premium segment growing ahead of our segment this quarter,” said Rohit Jawa, managing director at HUL. “This indicates that consumer needs and aspirations…

  • Home Kitchen

    Achieve ‘extra fluffy’ roast potatoes with one quick extra step

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Roast potatoes are often many people’s favourite roast dinner components. They are crunchy and golden on the outside but super soft and fluffy on the inside with a delicious flavour. However, they can be hard to master, and with so many recipes online, it can be difficult to know which one to try. Luckily, chef Poppy Cooks has shared a plethora of potato recipes throughout her career, including her ultimate roasties. The recipe serves two people and only requires three ingredients for the tastiest potato. Ingredients: Four Maris piper potatoes, peeled and cut into equal-sized chunks 100ml vegetable oil Plenty…

  • Legal Law

    Court rules FBI’s warrantless searches violated Fourth Amendment

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    “Certainly, the Court can imagine situations where obtaining a warrant might frustrate the purpose of querying, particularly where exigency requires immediate querying,” DeArcy Hall wrote. “This is why the Court does not hold that querying Section 702-acquired information always requires a warrant.” Ruling renews calls for 702 reforms While digital rights groups like the EFF and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) cheered the ruling as providing much-needed clarity, they also suggested that the ruling should prompt lawmakers to go back to the drawing board and reform Section 702. Section 702 is set to expire on April 15, 2026. Over…

  • Medicine

    BGL announces the sale of United States Drug Testing Laboratories

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), an independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, has announced the sale of United States Drug Testing Laboratories (USDTL), a forensic toxicology laboratory, to Northlane Capital Partners (NCP), a private equity firm specialising in healthcare and business services. BGL’s Healthcare and Life Sciences investment banking team acted as the exclusive financial advisor to USDTL in the transaction. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, USDTL provides laboratory testing for alcohol and substance use to hospitals, health systems, court systems, and employers. With more than 160 employees serving more than 1,000 customers in the U.S. and internationally, the…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Padma Awards 2025: Pankaj Udhas gets Padma Bhushan, Arijit Singh Padma Shri

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INDIA TV Arijit Singh and Pankaj Udhas Padma Awards 2025: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday announced Padma Awards 2020 to 137 individuals for their contribution in their respective fields. Seven personalities have been awarded Padma Vibhushan while 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. Noted singer Arijit Singh was conferred with Padma Shri, while legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas got Padma Bhushan (Posthumous). Padma Vibhushan was bestowed upon folk singer Sharda Sinha (Posthumous). Folk singer Sinha and noted Malayalam screenwriter-director M T Vasudevan Nair have been posthumously honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award for exceptional and distinguished service.…

  • Auto

    Isuzu D-Max Review 2025, Price & Specs

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Just as the D-Max’s diesel engine lends it a certain roughness of dynamic character, there’s likewise some fiddling, stiff-legged crudeness to the D-Max’s on-road ride – more than the best-mannered pick-ups now suffer from. It handles precisely enough, though, and is by no means wayward or unpleasant to drive. There’s a reassuring level of stability whether it be on the motorway or in town. The D-Max doesn’t wander under power or heavy braking and the rear axle doesn’t bounce or feel too stiff over ruts and imperfections. The brakes themselves feel strong enough and progressive, despite there only being drums on the rear axle. The steering, meanwhile, has…

  • Business

    Lords of bling: A beginner’s guide to men’s jewellery

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    In an interview in 2014, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained why he favoured a limited wardrobe: “I’m not a cool person and I’ve never really tried to be cool… I feel like I’m not doing my job if I spend any of my energy on things that are silly or frivolous.” Cut to 2024—when he turned 40, his style too turned 180°. In April, when he took to Instagram with an AI-related announcement, people noticed his silver chain. It was nothing spectacular but when the champion of the hoodie-andsweatpants-to-work-aesthetic dons something different, the “glow-up”, as it was being called, created…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Burberry (BRBY) earnings Q3 FY25

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Shoppers walk into a Burberry store at Fashion Valley, an upscale shopping mall on December 13, 2024 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shares of Burberry jumped as much as 16% on Friday after the company reported a shallower-than-expected dip in sales in the fiscal third quarter, providing a first glimpse of CEO Joshua Schulman’s efforts to revamp the beleaguered British fashion house. Comparable sales declined 4% in the three months to December. Analysts had anticipated a 12% decrease in a company-compiled consensus estimate. Shares were pared gains slightly to trade up 12.9%…

  • Finance

    Govt notifies unified pension scheme for employees

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: The government has notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). In a gazette notification issued on January 24, it stated that the central government has decided to introduce Unified Pension Scheme, as an option under the National Pension System for the employees of the central government who covered under the NPS. The effective date for operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme shall be April 1, 2025, the gazette notification stated. “The Unified Pension Scheme shall be applicable to such central government employees who are covered under National Pension System and who choose this option under National Pension System,” the…

  • Home Kitchen

    Bread stays fresh for longer if stored with 1 simple item – won’t go mouldy or stale

    January 26, 2025 - By 

    Nothing is worse than going to make a sandwich only to discover the bread is mouldy and stale, but you can easily keep it fresher for much longer if you know how to store it properly. If your bread keeps expiring before its time then it may be a temperature issue, as heat will increase humidity in the air and cause mould to grow on bread due to the moist environment. Make sure your bread bin is kept far away from the oven as well as kitchen appliances such as air fryers, microwaves and kettles. The baking experts at Matthews…

  • Legal Law

    ISP failed to comply with New York’s $15 broadband law—until Ars got involved

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    “Our materials have been updated, including all internal documents and trainings, in addition to our external website,” Optimum told us on Wednesday this week. Law was in the works for years Broadband lobby groups convinced a federal judge to block the New York affordability law in 2021, but a US appeals court reversed the ruling in April 2024. The Supreme Court decided not to hear the case in mid-December, allowing the law to take effect. New York had agreed to delay enforcement until 30 days after the case’s final resolution, which meant that it took effect on January 15. The…

  • Medicine

    Enhanc3D Genomics launches suite of 3D multi-omics solutions

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    Enhanc3D Genomics, an innovator in 3D genomics technology, has announced the launch of a suite of integrated multi-omics solutions to accelerate and improve the precision of drug discovery. Based on the Company’s proprietary 3D genomics platform, integrated with extensive multi-omics analysis, the new 3D Multi-omic offerings provide partners with a powerful end-to-end solution to support and enhance decision-making through every stage of the drug discovery and development process. Enhanced’s 3D Multi-omic platform is based on patented Promoter Capture Hi-C technology, “offering high-resolution”, genome-wide regulatory maps of any cell type, sub-type, or state, by capturing interactions between promoters and regulatory regions.…

  • Arts Entertainments

    ‘Film will not be allowed to release if…’ warns Maharashtra minister on Vicky Kaushal’s movie – India TV

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Chhaava stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The film landed into controversy soon after its trailer was released earlier this week. In the trailer, a dance sequence of Vicky and Rashmika, who are portraying the roles of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Maharani Yesubai respectively, has raised the eyebrows of many. Now, Maharashtra Minister for Industries and Marathi Language has now warned the makers of the film to remove objectionable scenes from the film. Taking to his…

  • Auto

    2500 miles in a 513bhp Giulia Quadrifoglio: fun, fuel and failures

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    On the Saturday, a burst of well-known warning lights and bongs alerted him to some mysterious malady. It was still upset on the Sunday morning when some unknown turmoil had managed to drain the battery and sound the alarm. Aaron couldn’t get a response from jump leads on the boot-mounted battery. The local mechanic managed to find the positive terminal under the bonnet, but even he needed an extra battery to boost his Ford Transit to get the Alfa to turn over  Good news: the Alfa lived. Bad news: it was stuck in limp home mode, with only around 150bhp.…

  • Business

    India’s electric car penetration to surge to 9 per cent by FY30: Nomura Report

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    The penetration of electric cars in India is projected to rise significantly, reaching 9 per cent by FY30 from the current 2 per cent, according to a report by Nomura. This shift is part of the country’s broader transition toward sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions.The report highlighted that electric vehicle (EV) penetration in passenger cars has remained stagnant at around 2 per cent over the past two years. It said “EV penetration in cars, which has been around approx. 2 per cent over past two years, is set to increase to approx. 5 per cent/9 per cent by FY27/FY30F”. However,…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Twilio shares pop 20%, biggest gain since 2020 on growth forecast

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler speaks at Twilio’s Signal event in Sao Paulo on Aug. 14, 2024. Courtesy: Twilio Twilio shares soared 20% on Friday, their biggest gain since the early days of the Covid pandemic, after the cloud communications software vendor issued an uplifting profit forecast for the coming years. The stock jumped to $136.23 at the close, its highest close since 2022. Twilio revealed its new guidance at an investor event Thursday, a little over a year after the company named Khozema Shipchandler as CEO. Shipchandler, who had been Twilio’s president and before that spent 22 years at GE, replaced co-founder Jeff…

  • Finance

    Inside the great Indian skilling scene in run-up to Budget 2025

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    At a time when unemployment has become more and more of a concern and job creation a top priority for the government, expenditure on education and skill development has emerged as a big imperative for the development of the nation. Skilling India’s youth was one of the themes of the 2024 budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.The Skill India mission has been a priority of the government to enhance employability and skill development in the country. Some of the schemes under the mission include Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), offering short-term skill training, and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras…

  • Home Kitchen

    Mashed potatoes will be smoother if you make 1 change

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    Nothing is worse than cooking a whole roast dinner only for your mashed potatoes to be lumpy and gummy, but it this often happens if you are not using the right ingredients. Olga, a family cook and founder of Olga’s Flavor Factory, has the best way to achieve “creamy, fluffy and incredibly delicious” mashed potatoes actually starts at the supermarket. It is incredibly important to be careful what type of potatoes you are cooking with as certain ones are too dense, so the mash will more likely have lumps instead of a smooth consistency. She said: “If you use white…

  • Legal Law

    Couple allegedly tricked AI investors into funding wedding, houses

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    To further the alleged scheme, he “often described non-existent revenue, inflated cash balances,” and “otherwise exaggerated customer relationships,” the US Attorney’s Office said, to convince investors to spend millions. As Beckman’s accomplice, Lau allegedly manipulated documents, including documents allegedly stolen from the venture capital firm that employed her while supposedly hiding her work for GameOn. The scheme apparently also included forging audits and bank statements, as well as using “the names of at least seven real people—including fake emails and signatures—without their permission to distribute false and fraudulent GameOn financial and business information and documents with the intent to defraud…

  • Medicine

    2025 – The year ahead

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    It’s that time of year again when we take stock of the advances the biopharma industry has made and look ahead to the evolving client requirements that will shape 2025 and beyond. Subodh Deshmukh, CEO of Aragen Bioscience discusses. Crucially, from a CDMO perspective, the question remains: are we investing in the right skills, manufacturing equipment, and cutting-edge technologies to empower the newer drugs entering the development pipeline?   Reflecting on the past year, it is clear that the industry has seen a mix of resilience and transformation. Small molecules, as the most mature and stable segment, have remained robust and…

  • Technology

    DC01UK’s plan to build ‘Europe’s biggest AI datacentre’ wins local council approval

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    A plan to build a £3.75bn hyperscale datacentre on a plot of green belt land neighbouring the South Mimms Service Station in Hertfordshire has secured local authority approval, despite more than 900 objections to the build being filed. The project is being overseen by a development company known as DC01UK, which applied to Hertsmere Borough Council in September 2024 for outline planning permission. The council has now rubber-stamped DC01UK’s application for outline planning permission, which means it considers the company’s plans for the site to be an acceptable use of the land in principle. As detailed on the council’s…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan’s ‘mind-bending’ thriller ‘Identity’ to premiere on OTT

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Identity was released in cinemas earlier this month. Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan-starrer recently release film, Identity, is set to release on January 31 on ZEE5. The streaming platform announced the news on Friday on its social media handles. The psychological thriller, originally made in Malayalam and dubbed in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada unravels a gripping tale of revenge, deception, and justice. Reacting to this, Tovino said he is excited about the release of Identity on the streamer. “Playing a character in Identity has been one of the most thrilling and rewarding experiences of my career.…

  • Auto

    Radical Renault 5 Turbo 3E to get public debut by summer

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    Original Turbos are vanishingly rare and prices for the best examples currently push well past £150,000.  “I don’t think the price will be a barrier,” said Cambolive. “As long as it’s fair, as long as the car delivers the power, the efficiency, the technology, the innovation and a very high-quality dimension, I think we’ll find our public – especially a public which remembers the ultra-sporty aspects of Renault in the past.” The decision not to revive the dormant Renault Sport moniker used by previous Renault hot hatches is because “we are focusing a lot on product”, Cambolive said, “and speaking…

  • Business

    Sri Lanka power projects not cancelled: Adani

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    Adani Group on Friday refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka has revoked the power purchase agreement with the Indian conglomerate for 484-MW wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn, terming the claims “false and misleading.” “We categorically state that the project has not been cancelled,” the company said in a statement. “The Sri Lankan cabinet’s decision of January 2, 2025, to reevaluate the tariff approved in May 2024 is part of a standard review process, particularly with a new government, to ensure that the terms align with their current priorities and energy policies,” it said. Earlier, news agency AFP reported…

  • Cryptocurrency

    AmEx spending picked up at year-end, thanks to younger cardholders

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    Silas Stein | Picture Alliance | Getty Images American Express’ affluent cardholders got comfortable spending more freely again late last year, Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC. Spending on AmEx cards jumped 8% year over year in the fourth quarter after slowing from a 7% growth rate early in the year to 6% during the second and third quarters, according to the firm’s earnings presentation. While the year-end pickup was seen across all customer segments and geographies, it was especially fueled by millennials and Gen Z users, where transaction volumes jumped 16%, up from 12% in the third…

  • Finance

    ET@Davos: Reforms and investments will put Nation on fast track to Viksit goal

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    India is set for exponential growth in various sectors, but regulatory reforms and significant investments are essential to sustain this momentum and meet future needs, said industry leaders during a discussion on Viksit Bharat: The Road to 2047 at the World Economic Forum on Friday.Rajiv Memani, chairperson of consulting firm EY India, highlighted the need for simplifying regulations and improving ease of doing business in India, noting the variance in business environments among different states. “Rules probably may not vary that much, but how they are implemented, executed and interpreted, I think that varies significantly among the states,” he said.…

  • Home Kitchen

    Grapes will last longer if not stored next to three popular foods

    January 25, 2025 - By 

    As Brits embrace the new year health kick, food waste expert and author Kate Hall has shared her top tips for keeping your food as fresh as possible for as long as possible. One of her top food storage tips is to be aware of ethylene gas, a natural gas that contains a major hormone in plant biology that helps fruits and vegetables to ripen.  She explained that certain food, including bananas, apples, and tomatoes, emit high levels of the gas, which can cause ethylene-sensitive produce like berries, cherries, and grapes to be ruined faster, so it’s best to keep…

  • Legal Law

    Trump can save TikTok without forcing a sale, ByteDance board member claims

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly still searching for non-sale options to stay in the US after the Supreme Court upheld a national security law requiring that TikTok’s US operations either be shut down or sold to a non-foreign adversary. Last weekend, TikTok briefly went dark in the US, only to come back online hours later after Donald Trump reassured ByteDance that the US law would not be enforced. Then, shortly after Trump took office, he signed an executive order delaying enforcement for 75 days while he consulted with advisers to “pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a…

  • Technology

    Labour’s first digital government strategy: Is it déjà vu or something new?

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    There are few events more likely to induce a sense of déjà vu among weathered UK technology observers than the launch of a new government digital strategy. During 14 years of Conservative-led governments, there were four: in 2010, overseen by Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude and written by entrepreneur and digital advisor Martha Lane Fox; in 2015, when the Coalition government was replaced by a fully Tory administration; in 2017, for no obvious reason; and most recently in 2022, after a reorganisation of digital delivery teams the year before. So, when the Labour government announced that its first digital…

  • Tours Travel

    How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bozoma Saint John

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    The first home Bozoma Saint John bought in L.A. was a condo in Marina del Rey. “It was the first time I bought anything on my own, and it was such a boost to my confidence,” said the entrepreneur, marketing executive and star of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” “L.A. has been an interesting place for me from a real estate standpoint.” 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. Saint John has called…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Know her new name – India TV

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Mamta Kulkarni was a popular name in Bollywood in the 90s era Mamta Kulkarni, a popular name in Bollywood during the ’90s era, has now become a Sadhvi after she officially took a ‘sanyaas’. Mamta reached Kinnar Akhara in Mahakumbh on Friday morning where she met Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Dr Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi at Kinnar Akhara and took blessings. There was a discussion between the two about becoming Mahamandaleshwar for about an hour. She was seen wearing a Rudraksh garland around her neck and a saffron bag hanging on her shoulder. A video of Mamta is doing rounds…

  • Auto

    The Fosse Way isn’t like other roads – it’s better

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    A little over 20 years ago, before speed cameras and carbon emissions and mandatory electronic reminder buzzers all began doing their best to change motoring enthusiasm profoundly for the worse, Honda commissioned some research into the UK’s favourite driving roads. More than 2000 respondents nominated the likes of the A686 out of Penrith, the A69 across the Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales’ Buttertubs Pass for a list that became known as ‘The Tarmac Oscars’. That survey, incidentally, would shortly thereafter inspire an Autocar supplement called ‘The B-road Baftas’, edited by yours truly, whose greatest legacy was probably the strongly worded…

  • Business

    Max Estates buys 10.33 acre land in Noida for Rs 711 cr; to build realty proj worth Rs 3,000 cr

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    Realty firm Max Estates Ltd has acquired 10.33 acres of land in Noida for Rs 711 crore to develop a mixed-use real estate project with a revenue potential of over Rs 3,000 crore. In a regulatory filing on Friday, Max Estates informed that the company, along with its consortium partners, has acquired a 10.33-acre mixed-use land parcel in Sector 105 on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway for Rs 711 crore. The company said it has bought the land through allotment from the Noida development authority. It has a development potential of 2.6 million (26 lakh) square feet with 40 per cent…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Boeing expects $4 billion loss for fourth quarter after chaotic 2024

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    An aerial view of the engines and fuselage of an unpainted Boeing 737 MAX airplane parked in storage at King County International Airport-Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing said Thursday that it likely lost about $4 billion in the fourth quarter, adding to troubles at the manufacturer, which began 2024 with a midair accident and ended it with a crippling labor strike and layoffs. The company said it expects to post a loss of $5.46 per share for the fourth quarter. It said it expects its revenue to be $15.2 billion, less than analysts’ expectations, according to…

  • Finance

    Government’s subsidy burden to exceed budget estimates to Rs 4.2 lakh crore in FY25: BoB report

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    Government’s subsidy burden is expected to rise to about Rs Rs 4.1-4.2 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) more than the budget estimates of Rs 3.8 lakh crore, according to a report by the Bank of Baroda.The report said that the increase is driven primarily due to higher expenses on food and fertilizer subsidies, which are expected to exceed the budgeted allocation. It said, “overall subsidy burden is expected to rise to approx. Rs 4.1-4.2 lakh crore in FY25. From that level, the burden is expected to come down to approx. Rs 4 lakh crore in the next…

  • Gaming

    Apple’s New “App Clips” Feature in iOS 14 Cleverly Used to Deliver a Frictionless Demo of ‘Phoenix 2′ Shoot ’em Up Game – TouchArcade

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    One of the coolest new features of iOS 14 is something called App Clips, and if you’re an Android user, you’re probably already familiar with how it works. Basically App Clips are little slices of a full app that you can access through various means such as Safari, through NFC, through links in Messages, as a Card in the Maps app, and more. It lets a user enjoy the functions of an app or service without having to actually download the full app. So for instance, if you wanted to rent a bike or scooter but don’t have the Bird…

  • Home Kitchen

    Best recipe for tall Yorkshire puddings uses a ‘golden rule’

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    Mopping up gravy and all the trimmings with a pillow-soft Yorkshire pudding is one of the delights of a classic roast dinner. Yorkshire puddings are simply delicious, even with something less elaborate than a roast, like sausages and vegetables. Philips’ in-house air fryer chef Martin Senders has unveiled the recipe he swears by for making these savoury treats, and the secret lies in the technique more so than the recipe. He told Express.co.uk, “Making Yorkshire puddings in an air fryer is quick and easy. Thanks to rapid air circulation, you can achieve perfectly even cooking with a crispier finish in…

  • Legal Law

    severance pay calculator be used for layoffs during economic downturns?

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    severance pay calculator If your employer is planning to lay off employees during a recession, it’s important that you understand how much severance pay they may owe you. An economic downturn typically makes it more difficult for people to find new employment, which means that it’s often necessary for non-unionized employees to receive a severance package in order to get by until they are able to find another job. Fortunately, you can use this severance pay calculator to help estimate the amount of severance you will be entitled to receive from your former employer. Simply fill in the fields provided…

  • Legal Law

    All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work—ideally within 30 days

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    Exceptions may be granted Ezell’s memo expanded criticism of the Biden administration’s approach to remote work, suggesting that it enabled federal unions’ alleged attempts “to abuse the collective-bargaining process to guarantee full-time telework into the indefinite future and forestall any requirement to return to the office.” Suspecting that the “rampant use of telework is likely underreported,” the committee’s report concluded that “even the reported levels are excessive, there is little evidence that it is enhancing productivity or addressing recruitment and retention gaps, and there is evidence it is harming agency missions and citizen-facing services.” To overcome these supposed deficiencies, the…

  • Medicine

    LogiPharma announces highlights of 25th anniversary agenda

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    The agenda for the 25th edition of LogiPharma is now available, highlighting a roster of speakers and seminars for its milestone event. Taking place in Lyon from 8th – 10th April, LogiPharma is set to welcome 2,500 delegates from across the pharmaceutical and life sciences logistics sector. The event also incorporates LogiMed, the world’s leading medical device supply chain event.   As in previous years, LogiPharma gives delegates multiple touchpoints to gain insight and network with industry peers – from discovering the latest innovations being brought to market by event sponsors in the exhibitor zone, to creating a tailored experience with…

  • Real Estate

    Living Near a Golf Course: The Value of Greenspace and Golf

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    This week on a blog, we wanted to chat about the value in living close to a golf course! For homeowners and property investors alike, proximity to a golf course offers more than just scenic views—it delivers tangible financial benefits. Research shows that properties located in postal districts with a golf course carry, on average, […]

  • Arts Entertainments

    Tea seller to highest paid Kannada actor, a look at KFG star Yash’s success story – India TV

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : TMDB A look at KFG star Yash’s success story The pan-India film ‘KGF’ gave South actor Yash recognition not only in India but all over the world. He also became a pan-India star with this film. After ‘KGF’, its second part took Yash’s popularity to the next level. Both films together earned more than Rs 1500 crore, which is one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of all time. This success established Yash as a superstar, but reaching here was not easy for the actor. Starting as the son of a bus driver, Yash has travelled a long…

  • Auto

    Kia PV5 electric van to make UK debut on 29 April

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    Kia PV5 is the centrepiece of a new line-up of electric commercial vehicles Production version of new PV5 will make its UK debut on 29 April at the CV Show Kia will launch its electric van business in the UK on 29 April when the production version of the PV5 makes its national debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The PV5 was first shown in concept form at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas last year and prototypes have recently been spotted testing in Europe ahead of an imminent reveal. It is the first in a range of vans…

  • Business

    ET Graphic: Apartments in cities keep getting bigger

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    Average flat size across India’s top seven markets increased 7% in 2024, with the National Capital Region (NCR) seeing the highest jump (29%), while Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune saw low growth. The demand for homes with additional features such as home offices, dedicated study areas for children and enhanced recreational spaces has grown significantly, reflecting a shift towards comfort, functionality and a balanced living environment.

  • Cryptocurrency

    American Airlines (AAL) 4Q 2024 earnings

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    American Airlines‘ first-quarter earnings outlook on Thursday fell short of analysts’ estimates, sending its shares down more than 7% in afternoon trading. The carrier forecast an adjusted loss per share of 20 cents to 40 cents for the first three months of 2025 based on current demand trends and a fuel price forecast, a wider loss than the 4 cents analysts were expecting, according to LSEG. The airline said it expects unit costs, excluding fuel, to rise in the low-single-digit percentage points over the first quarter of 2024 driven by lower capacity, which it expects to fall as much as…

  • Digital Marketing

    Yext Reviews 2025: In-Depth Analysis & Alternatives

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    In-Depth Yext Features Analysis Review Management Yext makes review management less complex, ensuring a seamless experience across all locations. It simplifies your task by providing review monitoring, generation, and review response, all through a central dashboard packed with powerful insights and analytics.  In our opinion, Yext’s AI capabilities are on par with leading review management tools. Its automation capabilities increase the efficiency of review collection campaigns and review responses, saving a lot of time. In addition, you can share your positive reviews on social media easily through Yext’s social features.  1. Review Monitoring The review monitoring feature by Yext leverages…

  • Home Kitchen

    Make healthy mini banana bread for an ‘exciting’ breakfast

    January 24, 2025 - By 

    A breakfast fan wowed her TikTok audience with scrumptious and nourishing mini banana bread loaves that are a boon for those looking to up their protein game. Alice, known among her followers as @alicelovesbreakfast on TikTok, promotes these delights as the ultimate fix to keep breakfasts far from dull. In her ‘Protein Powerhouses’ series, she’s been doling out an assortment of recipes that pack a significant protein punch, reports SurreyLive. Earlier in the month, Alice shared the secrets behind her ingenious mini banana breads that are simply ideal for breakfast. “This is day 21/100 of my series PROTEIN POWERHOUSES, where…

  • Legal Law

    UK opens probe into Google’s and Apple’s mobile platforms

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Last week, the CMA opened its first such case, reviewing Google’s dominance in search and advertising. The CMA is already in the process of probing Google and Apple in a separate investigation into mobile web browsers and cloud gaming, which has provisionally found the two companies were “holding back competition” in browsers. “Android’s openness has helped to expand choice, reduce prices, and democratize access to smartphones and apps. It’s the only example of a successful and viable open source mobile operating system,” said Oliver Bethell, Google’s senior director of competition. “We favor a way forward that avoids stifling choice and…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Rahul Mishra’s The Pale Blue Dot explores the intersection of fashion and environmental crisis 

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    When Rahul Mishra steps into the hallowed halls of Paris Haute Couture Week on January 27, he brings with him more than just another collection. He brings a deeply personal narrative, a global call to action, and the poetic sensibilities of an artist mourning loss while grappling with humanity’s place in the universe. Rahul’s latest work, titled The Pale Blue Dot, emerges from a period of profound reflection — fuelled by the recent loss of his father and inspired by American astronomer, Carl Sagan’s notable observation on Earth’s fragility.  “This collection is a culmination of a thought process that has lingered for…

  • Medicine

    Kindeva Drug Delivery and Emervax partner to bring vaccine administration to patients

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Kindeva Drug Delivery, a global CDMO and drug delivery expert, and Emervax, a developer of a proprietary circular RNA-based vaccine platform, have announced an exclusive partnership to co-develop a solution for the administration of vaccines targeting a variety of emerging viruses. Kindeva has granted Emervax an exclusive license to use its solid-coated microneedle array patch for their next-generation emxRNATM platform, an innovation in RNA vaccines. Kindeva’s technology combined with Emervax’s emxRNATM platform sets a new standard for vaccine tolerability and efficacy, helping in the fight against infectious diseases, including, Yellow Fever, Ebola, Monkeypox, Tuberculosis, along with selected cancers and autoimmune diseases.  Kindeva’s microneedle array…

  • Tours Travel

    Take a shortcut to ‘womb-like’ euphoria at L.A.’s Chromasonic Field

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    The world inside a downtown L.A. warehouse seemed to come to a halt, and all I saw was a blur of colors, where pinkish-red hues bled into shades of yellow and purple. And I was surprised at what I felt: rested but not tired. This was a deep, calming state, one in which I was wide awake but unable to zero in on a specific thought or concern. Even if only for a moment, worries, loneliness and to-do lists felt as if they were sailing by. Everything I have a tendency to dwell on was present but also slightly out…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Saif Ali Khan requested not to reveal the reward, says auto driver, who took actor to Lilavati hospital – India TV

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : FILE IMAGE Saif Ali Khan had asked the auto driver not to reveal the reward amount Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was discharged from Lilavati Hospital on January 21 after being admitted there for 6 days. Before leaving the hospital premises, the actor met with the auto-driver Bhajan Singh Rana, who took Saif to the hospital on December 16 night. Not only did the actor promise a bigger reward to the driver but also requested him not to reveal the amount in the media. While several reports suggest that Bhajan Singh has received Rs 50 thousand to…

  • Auto

    Future cars worth waiting for: 2026-2030

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Everything we know about the Porsche Mission X Porsche ‘K1’ Porsche will use the Volkswagen Group’s upcoming SSP Sport architecture for a seven-seat luxury SUV positioned above the Cayenne. It has been tipped to receive 920V electricals, with lighter-weight wiring and faster charging than PPE-based models.  Everything we know about the Porsche ‘K1’ Renault Twingo Renault boss Luca de Meo’s retro revolution continues with a revival of the original Twingo city car. It promises to offer “best-in-class” efficiency of 6.2mpkWh and 75% fewer CO2 emissions over its lifespan than the average ICE car currently sold in Europe. Perhaps best of all, it…

  • Business

    59% Indians cite rising inflation as their primary concern before Union Budget: Kantar

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Indian consumer sentiment in 2025 reveals a mix of declining confidence and evolving expectations. While 67% of Indians perceived the 2024 budget to have aligned with their needs, this number has been on a steady decline since 2022, said Kantar in its Union Budget 2025 survey.Amid a GDP slowdown, optimism about India’s economic growth has also tempered. Consumers are calling for relief on income tax, increased medical insurance rebates and measures to combat inflation. While concerns over AI misuse and financial security are on the rise, worry around economic recession due to global conflicts have eased compared to last year.…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: EA, AA, DFS

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Here are the stocks making the biggest moves in the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 22. Electronic Arts — Shares of the video game publisher fell 10% after the company lowered its fiscal third quarter and full-year guidance for net bookings. The company said a slowdown for its Global Football franchise was a key reason for the change. Discover Financial — The payments stock gained roughly 1% after Discover’s earnings topped Wall Street estimates. Discover reported $5.11 in earnings per share for the fourth quarter, while analysts surveyed by LSEG were looking for $3.25 per share. Net income more than tripled…

  • Finance

    Centre likely to stay committed to fiscal consolidation in Union Budget: CareEdge Ratings

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    The Union Budget FY26 is expected to reflect the Centre’s commitment to fiscal consolidation, with the fiscal deficit projected at 4.5 per cent of GDP, according to CareEdge Ratings.Sachin Gupta, Chief Rating Officer, CareEdge Ratings, stated, “The budget is likely to focus on supporting consumption, boost manufacturing competitiveness to support job creation and tap the demographic potential, emphasis on agriculture via higher allocation for agri r&d, farmers’ welfare and policy reforms, continued capex emphasis to close india’s infrastructure gap in areas like power, and transportation, and fiscal discipline with focus on reducing the debt-to-gdp ratio.” Gross tax revenue is projected…

  • Home Kitchen

    Make the perfect gravy for Sunday roast by adding this one £1.20 ingredient

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Making the perfect roast isn’t always easy but with this simple tip you can ensure your dish won’t disappoint. Gravy is one of the most crucial components of a roast and it’s the make or break of the meal. If your gravy is too watery, too thick or flavourless then it’s going to ruin your meal. To make the perfect gravy, you should add good quality stock and if you’d like to sweeten the gravy you should add redcurrant jelly which can be purchased for just £1.20. Make sure to add juices from the dish you’ve cooked the meat into…

  • Gaming

    식당은 먹고 달리는 것을 어떻게 방지하나요?

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    것을 어떻게 방지하나요 식당에서 “먹고 달리다” 즉, 먹튀를 방지하는 방법은 매우 중요합니다. 먹튀는 고객이 식사를 하고 계산을 하지 않고 도망치는 사기 행위를 의미합니다. 이 문제를 해결하기 위해 식당은 몇 가지 중요한 예방책을 마련해야 합니다. 온라인 환경에서 먹튀가 일어날 수 있듯이, 오프라인에서도 유사한 상황이 발생할 수 있기 때문에, 식당에서는 이를 방지하는 다양한 시스템을 구축해야 합니다. 우선, 식당에서 먹튀를 방지하는 가장 기본적인 방법은 고객의 결제를 미리 확인하는 시스템을 도입하는 것입니다. 예를 들어, 고객이 주문한 음식을 다 먹은 후 계산을 할 때까지 식당 직원이 주의 깊게 지켜보는 것이 필요합니다. 고객이 자리에서 떠나지 않도록 하는 것은 먹튀를 방지하는 중요한 방법 중 하나입니다. 또한, 고객이…

  • Legal Law

    Apple must face suit over alleged policy of underpaying female workers

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    While some of Apple’s defense was deemed “demonstrably inaccurate” and most of its arguments “insufficient,” Apple did successfully argue against efforts to seize back pay for former female employees no longer working for Apple who were seemingly also impacted by allegedly sexist policies implemented in 2020. That claim must be dropped as the proposed class action moves forward. Additionally, another claim alleging pay disparity that was linked to racial discrimination was suspended. But the Apple worker suing, Zainab Bori, will have a chance to amend her claim that she was fired as retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint. It could…

  • Medicine

    Swan Analytical appoints new pharmaceutical business development manager

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Swan Analytical has appointed Russell Culver as its new Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager. The company completed the move after acknowledging the importance of the pharmaceutical sector to its UK business. Culver has years of experience in project management and process analytics with companies including Mettler Toledo and ABB. “We are delighted to welcome Russell to the team,” said John Saxton at Swan Analytical. “The pharmaceutical sector has been a major growth area for us in recent years, and with the launch of our next-generation online TOC monitors, we are looking to grow and develop this market further, so Russell’s expertise…

  • Tours Travel

    The brands selling Altadena and Palisades gear for fire relief efforts

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    As historic fires continue to burn across Southern California, a number of Los Angeles brands have started selling limited edition merchandise to raise crucial funds for relief efforts. Pulling from themes of unity and strength, brick-and-mortar stores, as well as online shops and a few celebrities, have designed items for shoppers to rep their beloved neighborhoods and help their L.A. community at the same time. “We love and embrace, laugh and cry with our community and customers every single day” says Bernard Denney, co-owner of the West Los Angeles shop Only the Lonely which has released a line of items…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Mumbai Police recovers third knife piece thrown by accused near Bandra Lake – India TV

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Image Source : X Mumbai Police has recovered the third knife piece that was thrown by Saif Ali Khan stabbing case accused after the attack Mumbai Police is working relentlessly on the Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case. The accused named Shariful Islam Shehzad, who was arrested on Sunday admitted to his crime and has been sent to 5-day police custody. Now in the latest development in Saif’s case, Mumbai police have recovered the piece of knife thrown by accused Mohammad Shariful near Bandra Lake. It is significant to note that Saif was discharged from Lilavati Hospital on January…

  • Auto

    Citroen C4 Review 2025, Price & Specs

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Citroën’s comfort-led positioning of this car makes for a medium-high driving position, something that sits – like the car itself – between hatch and SUV. For some, that will make it too low, for others too high. For the facelift, Citroën has fitted new ‘Advance Comfort’ seats in the C4, which are visually bulging with padding – 15% more than the slightly flat but broad seats they replace. Leclercq says they are intended to show comfort as well as providing it. We will describe how they feel on the move shortly, but the first impressions are that they feel largely…

  • Business

    Like films, lower ticket price formula too flops

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Mumbai: The poor performance of recently released Hindi films such as ‘Emergency’ and ‘Azaad’ even after lowering ticket prices to ’99 due to Cinema Lovers’ Day has raised a question over the assumption in the industry that low ticket prices ensure high footfalls in theatres. “The performance of both ‘Azaad’ and ‘Emergency’ at the box office has broken the myth in the industry that low ticket prices ensure high footfalls in theatres,” said Ameya Naik, producer and founder of event management company Fantasy Films. Exhibitors celebrated Cinema Lovers Day on January 17 and offered tickets at ’99. On the same…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Abbott shares climb despite a mixed quarter. What we want to see before we buy more

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    Club holding Abbott Laboratories on Wednesday reported mixed fourth-quarter results and 2025 guidance. Still, shares of the medical device maker are up more than 1%, in a sign that investors had low expectations into the release. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose 7.2% to $10.97 billion, missing estimates of $11.01 billion, according to data provider LSEG. Organic sales, excluding Covid-19 testing results, were up 10.1% from the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34 matched expectations, LSEG data shows. Bottom line We hoped to see cleaner results from Abbott Labs, but there’s enough under the…

  • Digital Marketing

    Moz Local Review 2025: In-Depth Analysis & Alternatives

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    In-Depth Moz Local Features Analysis Review Management Moz Local, a good review management tool, does not offer automated AI responses or email campaign management. However, it does offer text campaign metrics, which can be helpful for tracking the effectiveness of your SMS outreach efforts. 1. Review Collection Moz Local provides features to gather more customer reviews. This can include tools to easily share review links with customers via text, email, or QR codes, making it simple for them to leave feedback on platforms like Google My Business, Yelp, and Facebook. With key features such as AI-powered response suggestions and customizable…

  • Finance

    CBDT: No Lens on investments under old tax treaties

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said that the Principal Purpose Test (PPT), which allows for deeper scrutiny of treaty benefits claimed by investors, will apply prospectively. A guidance note issued by the country’s apex direct taxes body clarified that past investments made under tax treaties with countries including Mauritius, Cyprus and Singapore will not be subject to PPT, bringing relief to investors. The PPT, a globally accepted rule, aims to prevent large companies from avoiding taxes by scrutinising business arrangements that have been made purely for tax benefits as their main purpose. India is among…

  • Home Kitchen

    McDonald’s makes major change to 1 item in the UK

    January 23, 2025 - By 

    The world-renowned fast food chain has significantly changed its drinks products. McDonald’s customers have discovered new packaging used for hot drinks as part of the brand’s 2030 pledge to “close the loop on waste”. Outlets across the UK have switched all hot drink lids to eco-friendly fibre-based lids already used for its “Expresso” drinks range. However, some patrons argue that these new lids lose shape when exposed to heat. According to McDonald’s, the change was made to reduce packaging material by 30%. The company seems to have already met its 2024 goal of making all primary customer packaging recyclable or…

  • Legal Law

    Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht pardoned by Trump 10 years into life sentence

    January 22, 2025 - By 

    On Truth Social, Trump confirmed that he called Ulbricht’s mother to let her know that her son’s “full and unconditional” pardon was “in honor of her and the Libertarian Movement, which supported me so strongly.” “It was my pleasure to have just signed a full and unconditional pardon of her son, Ross,” Trump wrote. “The scum that worked to convict him were some of the same lunatics who were involved in the modern day weaponization of government against me. He was given two life sentences, plus 40 years. Ridiculous!” Brandon Sample, Ulbricht’s clemency attorney, told Reuters that Ulbricht was expected…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Chennai | Anaka Narayanan’s capsule collection has a weaving story to tell

    January 22, 2025 - By 

    In The Maheshwar Edit, Anaka experiments with bold stripes, textures and colours | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Anaka Narayanan’s capsule collection, The Maheshwar Edit, has a story to tell.  In 2022, Anaka, the founder of Brass Tacks headed to Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh for an apprenticeship with weaver Nisha Verma. “I was keen on learning how to weave and knew that to commit the process to muscle memory, I would have to do this for a longer period of time,” she says.I went in with an open mind and told myself that if I wanted to delve deeper into production…

  • Medicine

    ACG to showcase sustainable packaging innovations at Pharmapack Paris 2025

    January 22, 2025 - By 

    ACG, a supplier of integrated solutions for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, has announced the appointment of Jochen Scheil as the new head of global sales for ACG Packaging Materials. Scheil will join the team at Pharmapack 2025 in Paris, where ACG will also unveil its warehouse and slitting facility at its newest European site in Croatia—ensuring faster delivery and operational efficiency.  At Pharmapack, ACG will showcase a wide range of cutting-edge and sustainable packaging solutions, including:  CelluPod: A paper-based, recyclable, and compostable blister system for products with low WVTR (Water Vapor Transmission Rate) requirements.  PVC and Halogen-Free Thermoforming…

  • Tours Travel

    These 28 hiking trails burned in the Palisades fire

    January 22, 2025 - By 

    Since the Palisades Fire broke out on Jan. 7, it has burned almost 24,000 acres through Pacific Palisades and several neighborhoods along Pacific Coast Highway. Many of those acres were populated by homes, and others popular hiking trails throughout the Santa Monica Mountains. Firefighters continue to make progress on extinguishing the Palisades fire, which was 63% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. But it will take months to account for the scale and reach of damage it has caused. Though there’s not yet a clear verdict on how the Palisades fire started, it may have been somewhere near Skull Rock. To…