SoundCloud announced yesterday it will become the first streaming service to start directing subscribers’ fees only to the artistes they listen to, a move welcomed by musicians campaigning for fairer pay. At the moment, streaming services like Spotify, Deezer and Apple put royalty payments into one big pot and dish […]
Meghan Markle claims royal family is ‘perpetuating falsehoods about us’
Meghan Markle did not hold back her feelings toward Buckingham Palace and claimed that the royal family is “perpetuating falsehoods” about them in a new teaser for American talk show host Oprah Winfrey’s upcoming tell-all interview. On Wednesday, CBS released yet another sneak peek of the Meghan and Prince Harry’s interview, in which the former […]
Google vows to stop tracking individual browsing for ads
The internet giant’s widely used Chrome browser this month will begin testing an alternative to the tracking practice that it believes could improve online privacy while still enabling advertisers to serve up relevant messages. Google yesterday pledged to steer clear of tracking individual online activity when it begins implementing a […]
Study links birth weight to type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood
A new study suggested that a birth weight of 2.5 kg or more is strongly linked to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood. The findings of the study were published in the online journal ‘BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care’. The birth weight is associated with lower circulating levels of insulin-like growth factor-1, or […]
Madhuri Dixit introduces herself as ‘Anamika’ from ‘Finding Anamika’
As Netflix announced its slate of intriguing series for this year, Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit, introduced her character from the upcoming series ‘Finding Anamika’ to fans on Wednesday. The ‘Dhak-Dhak’ girl of Bollywood who will be debuting in the digital world through the suspenseful family drama series ‘Finding Anamika’ took to her Instagram account and […]
Tata Tiago XTA variant launched with AMT gearbox at ₹5.99 lakh
Tata Motors on Thursday announced the launch of the new Tiago XTA variant. The new variant of Tata’s popular hatchback has been introduced at a starting price of ₹5.99 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). The key highlight of the new Tiago XTA variant includes its AMT gearbox and as per Tata, the new […]
Sadananda Gowda inspects HURL plant in Gorakhpur, UP CM expresses gratitude
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday expressed gratitude to Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Sadanand Gowda for investing Rs 8,000 crores in the Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL) plant. “It is a matter of pride for all of us that Union Minister Sadananda Gowda has come to inspect the Hindustan […]
Jaishankar discusses Teesta water sharing, border killings during Bangladesh visit
During his official visit to Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday focused on the issues of water sharing, border killings, COVID-19 with his counterpart Dr AKA Momen in Dhaka. Speaking during a press conference, Jaishankar termed Teesta water-sharing as a big issue, saying, “We did discuss it, we have a meeting of our water resources […]
Netflix serves up TikTok-style ‘Fast Laughs’
Netflix yesterday added a “Fast Laughs” feature to its iPhone app, serving up comic clips in rapid fire, in a move taking on the popular video app TikTok. Tapping a Fast Laughs tab added to the mobile app will launch a stream of funny snippets from movies, sitcoms, comedy routines, […]
CBSE exams 2021: Best time management tips for students
This year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct class 10 and 12 exams between May 4 and June 10. The results will be announced by July 15th. With board exams getting pushed from February to May, 2021 is witnessing a delayed start of the academic year, thanks […]
SAG Awards 2021 to be hour-long, pre-taped
This year’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards are going to a bit different as the ceremony has undergone major changes owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Unlike the recent Golden Globes 2021 hybrid format, which featured some in-person and virtual appearances, the SAG Awards 2021 will be completely virtual and pre-taped. As per […]
TCS debuts solution for Covid-19 testing and vaccine management
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced the launch of a Covid-19 testing and vaccine management software solution to streamline every stage of the journey, enabling more individuals to return to normal life experiences. The product leverages artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) as well as the company’s network of technology partners. TCS said the suite transforms all […]
Swiss Muslims denounce ‘burqa ban’ proposal as referendum nears
Less than a year ago, Valentina made the decision to switch her headscarf for a niqab. “I feel better and safer wearing it,” she told Al Jazeera. “It is also an act of worship.” For the 32-year-old from Switzerland, who prefers to be identified by only her first name, wearing […]
Custom diet, lifestyle changes key to optimising mental health: Study
While a balanced diet is advisable to provide the body all the essential nutrients, customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimising mental health, according to new research including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York. “There is increasing evidence that diet plays a major role in […]
India is not a Free Country Anymore, it is Partly Free says Freedom House Report 2021
Washington-based noted think tank Freedom House has demoted India’s freedom score from “free” to “partly free”, saying rights and civil liberties “have been eroding since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014”, specifically referring to attacks on Muslims, use of the sedition law, and the government’s coronavirus response including the lockdown. India’s […]