Elon Musk’s SpaceX will be landing its Starship rockets on Mars well before 2030, the billionaire entrepreneur said in a tweet on Tuesday. The private space company had raised about $850 million in equity financing in February even as a prototype of its Starship rocket exploded during a landing attempt […]
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3 schools in Kolkata shut as students, teachers test positive for Covid-19
Three schools in Kolkata have been shut down due to the spread of Covid-19 on their campuses. Several students and teachers tested positive for the virus and hence the decision to shut down the campuses was taken by the authorities on Wednesday. La Martiniere for Boys and The Frank Anthony […]
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Nia Sharma crosses 6 million followers on Instagram, celebrates with a dance
Nia Sharma is 6 million strong on Instagram. The actress recently celebrated the milestone by sharing a dance video on the photo and video sharing app. The Naagin 4 actress took the rebel challenge and is seen dancing to the song Rebel by Shenseea. WHAT DID NIA SHARMA POST? Nia […]
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Japan welcomes cherry blossoms with early spring, but Covid-19 limits festivities
An early spring in Japan is drawing cherry blossom fans to Tokyo’s parks. But the government has urged people to limit traditional festivities to prevent a resurgence of Covid-19 infections. EARLY SPRING ARRIVES IN JAPAN The flowers known as “sakura” were in full bloom on Tuesday, almost two weeks earlier […]
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Sanjay D Ghodawat earns “Leader of Hope” recognition
Eminent Media firm “The Brand Story” recently conferred Sanjay D Ghodawat with an illustrious “Leader of Hope” award for his inspiring contribution in the field of philanthropy. Sanjay D Ghodawat, who heads India’s fastest-growing business conglomerate, the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, has not only earned immense success in entrepreneurial endeavors but has also made a […]
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Facebook is testing a new filter for its Stories
Facebook is going green, or rather, going with the green screen. The social network has launched a new filter that allows you to change the background of your photo or video. This new option is located in the “Story” tab. This new feature was discovered by Mamun Billah who shared the […]
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PM Modi doing negative politics, feeling ‘insecure’ with Kejriwal’s work: Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the passage of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the Parliament shows that the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is feeling “insecure” with Arvind Kejriwal and his work. Speaking at a press conference, the Aam Aadmi Party leader said, “Passing of […]
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TVS Motor Company announces the appointment of global automotive industry
TVS Motor Company, with a clear eye on the future, has announced the appointment of global automotive industry icon Prof Sir Ralf Speth to its Board of Directors. Sir Ralf, is widely acclaimed for his tremendous leadership at Jaguar Land Rover and for transforming it into the global marquee it is today. He […]
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Two-day lockdown may be imposed in Indore on Holi due to rising Covid cases
In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, the state government is considering imposing a two-day lockdown in the city on Holi. This was discussed in a meeting chaired by Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Tulsi Silawat with divisional officers on Thursday. In the meeting, it was discussed that besides Sunday, a […]
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YouTube will soon be able to identify objects shown in its videos
New algorithms will allow for the identification of products present in videos broadcast via the YouTube platform. The idea is to be able to generate recommendations for other video sequences integrating these same products, ahead of the deployment of more commercial use such as the possibility of buying what one […]
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Compare applicable vs advertised interest rate and other loan terms with MyLoanCare
Everyone has seen the end-of-season discount banners “Up to 50% off” displayed outside malls. When a person walks in, he/she realizes most items carry some discount but not as high as the one displayed. Invariably, the ones that they actually like are either on low or no discount. When it […]
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Uttarakhand records single-day spike of 200 Covid-19 cases after two months
After a gap of over two months, Uttarakhand recorded a single-day surge of 200 fresh cases of coronavirus on Wednesday. With this, the cumulative tally of the hill state shot up to 98,880. Among those who tested positive for the virus on the day was former chief minister Harish Rawat and four of his family members. […]
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Apple Teacher Portfolio: A new tool for educators
To enrich creativity in teaching and foster student engagement, Apple has unveiled a new tool for educators called the Apple Teacher Portfolio. This online professional learning offering hopes to give educators a helping hand, particularly in times of pandemic. Tuesday, March 23, the American tech giant released Apple Teacher Portfolio, […]
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Jubilant Foodworks to bring Popeyes to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan
Food services major Jubilant FoodWorks has entered into an exclusive master franchise and development agreement with PLK APAC Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc, to develop, establish, own and operate hundreds of Popeyes restaurants in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. The US multinational chain of fried chicken fast-food restaurants has more than 45 years of history and culinary […]
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New Zealand grants automatic paid leave after miscarriage
New Zealand’s parliament has unanimously passed legislation giving working mothers and their partners the right to paid leave after suffering a miscarriage or stillbirth, in what is believed to be one of the first provisions of its type in the world. The bereavement allowance, passed by parliament late yesterday, gives […]