How 11-year-old Athvik turned an everyday networking problem into a Rs 25 crore startup with NFC technology. (Photo: LinkedIn) When most 11-year-olds are busy with homework, video games or figuring out what they want to be when they grow up, Athvik was busy building a company. Not because someone asked him to. Not because it…
‘You won’t be able to sleep’: Director Chettan warns the Shreyas Talpade and Kajal Aggarwal starrer ‘The India Story’ will expose shocking food safety realities Director Chettan has opened up about the message behind his upcoming film The India Story, saying the project aims to encourage audiences to think more carefully about the food they…
The definition of charisma is usually the ability to attract, inspire and make an impression. Many things influence personality, but astrologists believe that some zodiac signs are naturally predisposed to be magnetic in social and work environments. An astrologist says confidence, good communication, warmth and emotional intelligence are the source of a person’s charm. Each…
During the mid-20th century, large areas of Israel were transformed by one of the country’s most ambitious reforestation programmes. Millions of pine trees were planted to stabilise soils, combat erosion and create forests on previously open landscapes. At first, the initiative appeared to be an environmental success, with barren hillsides becoming green woodlands. However, decades…
NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Chandigarh has ordered a visa consultant and his former employee to refund Rs 12.35 lakh, with interest, to a 21-year-old woman. The commission found that fake admission documents were used to make her believe she had got a seat in a Canadian college. It held them guilty of…
Image: Japan National Tourism Organisation Few places in the world are as instantly recognisable as the seemingly endless tunnel of brilliant red gates winding through a forested hillside in Kyoto, Japan. To first-time visitors, it can appear as though an ordinary street has been transformed into a glowing crimson passageway stretching into the distance. In…
Maharashtra’s Uniform Civil Code: Committee to draft legislation in two weeks NEW DELHI: Maharashtra government on Friday announced that it will set up a committee within two weeks to draft the legislation for the Uniform Civil Code. “The committee to draft the legislation for the Uniform Civil Code is in process and will be set…
The build-up to Egypt’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia took an unexpected turn after a confrontation broke out between a member of the Egyptian delegation and a US police officer outside the team’s hotel in Dallas.The incident happened as players were meeting fans gathered outside the hotel for photos and autographs….
When will state-run oil marketing companies like Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum, and Bharat Petroleum cut rates? (AI image) Global crude oil prices have crashed to a four month low and are now hovering around the pre-war levels. From around $120 per barrel to near $70 per barrel – the crash has been driven by…
The Centre has entrusted senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram with the additional charge of CBSE Chairperson while he continues to serve in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Here’s a closer look at his educational background, administrative career, and the leadership transition at India’s largest school education board. The Central Government has appointed senior IAS…
Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan was questioned by Customs officials as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged luxury vehicle smuggling case. According to the latest reports, the actor and filmmaker has not yet requested the provisional release of the remaining vehicles.Earlier, Dulquer Salmaan appeared before the officials on July 1 and was questioned for…
DEEP has completed the installation of Vanguard, its pilot subsea human habitat, at Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The system now sits 17 metres below the water’s surface following a complex marine operation, marking a significant milestone in subsea engineering and long-duration underwater research capability.The installation enables multi-day subsea missions, allowing…
File photo: US President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Picture credit: Reuters) Trade in goods between the European Union and the United States reached a record €875 billion ($1.00 trillion) last year despite tariffs, but a new study has warned that the headline figures mask significant underlying economic…
Sharjah motorists advised to plan ahead as Etihad rail construction alters key roads / Image – file Motorists travelling through one of Sharjah’s busiest educational corridors will need to plan their journeys carefully over the coming weeks after authorities announced a temporary traffic diversion to facilitate construction linked to the UAE’s ambitious Etihad Rail Station…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Friday said the organisation was “extremely pained and angered” over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and called for strict action against those found guilty.He also urged the Hindu community to…
Julian Nagelsmann, Jürgen Klopp Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany head coach after the team’s shock exit from the FIFA World Cup, bringing an end to his tenure less than three years after taking charge.The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed Nagelsmann’s resignation on Friday, four days after Germany were knocked out by Paraguay in…
ToneTag eKosha to convert UPI soundboxes into banking touch points MUMBAI: Bengaluru-based fintech ToneTag has launched a tech stack that allows shopkeepers to use their UPI soundboxes for conversational banking without requiring the tech savviness needed for mobile or internet banking. ToneTag’s speciality is enabling payments using sound-based contactless data transfer without a network, the…
IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur launch India’s first practice-oriented Bachelor of Cybersecurity programme Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur have jointly launched India’s first practice-oriented four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B.Cyber.) programme, which will begin with the academic year commencing July 2026. The undergraduate course has been introduced to address the…
Sanjay Khan and Zarine Khan’s daughter Farah Khan Ali is a renowned jewellery designer was rumoured to be dating Bobby Deol while they were growing up. In a recent interview, Farah has reacted to these rumours. She was also asked if her relationship with Neelam spoilt because she came into Bobby’s life. Opening up on…
Did you know that a baby’s brain grows faster in the first three years of life than at any other time? By the age of three, it has already reached nearly 80 percent of its adult size. Every time you talk to your baby, sing a lullaby, or simply make eye contact and smile, you…
