Top Social Media Updates You Can’t Miss in 2025
If you’re a marketer, you already know that social media never sits still. Just when you’ve nailed your strategy, a new algorithm tweak, ad format, or platform feature drops, and suddenly, it’s time to pivot again. That’s precisely why we…
85% of north-eastern districts in front runner category in North-Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023-24: NITI Aayog
Mizoram’s Hnahthial has emerged as the highest-scoring district in the entire Northeast region with a score of 81.43 while Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding is the lowest scoring district in the entire region at 58.71 as per the North-Eastern Region District SDG…
Jamie Oliver says rice will be fluffy with ‘foolproof’ method
For perfect rice, this Jamie Oliver ‘foolproof’ recipe will ensure you get a delicious, fluffy result every time. The expert cook has also added some top tips to add exciting flavours to your soft, light rice, once you’ve perfected the…
Trump’s tariff threat pushes Canada to scrap digital services tax
In a sudden reversal, Canada has caved and will remove its digital services tax after trade talks with the US suddenly fell apart this weekend. Blocked just hours before taking effect, the controversial digital services tax (DST) would have charged…
Atlas Copco expands oil-free compressor range
Atlas Copco has expanded its oil-free compressor range, including models specifically designed to meet the stringent air purity and reliability demands of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The latest additions include the ZR/ZT 30-55 FLX dual-speed rotary tooth compressors, the ZR/ZT 30-50…
Kia chief confirms new city car in next wave of EVs
Boss says non-EV powertrains are also needed to meet global demand The next wave of Kia EVs is being prepared for launch by the end of the decade, among them an entry-level model as well as a next-generation architecture that…
Puravankara to redevelop 8 Chembur societies in Rs 2,100-crore Mumbai project
Realty developer Puravankara has secured rights to undertake redevelopment of eight residential societies spread over around four acres in Mumbai’s eastern suburb Chembur. The project with total development potential of over 1.2 million sq ft is estimated to hold gross…
India and US edge closer to mini trade deal: Key sectors excluded
India and the US are nearing a mini trade deal with politically and economically sensitive sectors of dairy and agriculture likely to be excluded from the pact, officials said. “The deal is in its conclusion phase,” said an official. “Most…
Scrambled eggs will be creamier and softer when 85p ingredient is added
Ramsay begins with six cold eggs cracked into a deep saucepan, followed by three small knobs of butter. He said it is important to maintain gentle heat and constant motion. Using a rubber spatula, he stirs the mixture continuously while…
Supreme Court to decide whether ISPs must disconnect users accused of piracy
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could determine whether Internet service providers must terminate users who are accused of copyright infringement. In a list of orders released today, the court granted a petition filed by cable…
Fidelio Capital partners with Alphalyse
Alphalyse, a Danish contract research organisation (CRO) that has developed GMPvalidated liquidchromatography massspectrometry (LCMS) assays for hostcellprotein (HCP) impurity testing in biologic drugs, has announced that Fidelio Capital has acquired a majority stake in the company. Alphalyse’s founders will retain a…
Ep31 – Property Perspective – Rent Reviews
#Propertyperspective #landlordlordnews Welcome to episode 31 of our sofa chat – Property Perspective. We delve into various topics and insights for Lancaster and Morecambe landlords. Rent is an integral part of the lettings process but knowing when to increase rents…
How McLaren ended its 26-year F1 title drought
In sport, winning often cures everything, and the mood in the team has lifted as McLaren has started to win regularly. Thynne says success helps “drive the team forward”, but he adds that it’s important everyone understands they can’t rest…
Grounded Thai Lion Air plane departs Kolkata
The Thai Lion Air aircraft, which was grounded at Kolkata airport on July 5, departed Kolkata for Bangkok on Sunday, Airports Authority of India officials said. The rescheduled flight departed from Kolkata at 6.17 am with 96 passengers on board,…
India-US likely to take final decision on mini trade deal within 48 hours, CNBC-TV18 reports
India and the United Sates are likely to make a final decision on a mini trade deal in the next 24 to 48 hours, local Indian news channel CNBC-TV18 reported on Sunday, citing sources. Currently, talks have only been completed…
My 3-ingredient strawberry jam turns out perfect every time–no thermometer needed
There’s nothing tastier or rewarding than making homemade jams, especially strawberry jam in the summer. Homemade recipes offer better flavour, better ingredients, and more control over the sugar content. Whilst many people may think it’s super tricky to make jam,…
Pay up or stop scraping: Cloudflare program charges bots for each crawl
AI companies must buy in For Cloudflare’s plan to work, AI companies must sign up, too. However, while some AI companies may not see the incentive, Cloudflare has confirmed that it has partnered with AI companies on the initiative, which…
News in Frames | Kolhapuri chappals walk on chic runways
Recently, Kolhapuri chappals made global headlines when Italian luxury brand Prada released a pair of sandals that closely resembled the traditional Kolhapuri design — but priced them at several hundred dollars. This sparked a controversy, with many labelling it cultural…
Körber enables integration of PAS-X MES with Rommelag’s machines
Rommelag has successfully achieved the “Ready” level certification in Körber’s PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce program. This certification confirms the compatibility of Rommelag’s aseptic filling machines with Körber’s PAS-X MES interface standards, enabling “simplified, faster integration” for pharmaceutical manufacturers. With…
Safety fast: driving Aston’s other F1 car
Mayländer’s three laps are a breathtaking display of on-limit control, interspersed with savage acceleration and ferocious braking. Commitment like this is essential when there are 20 F1 cars looming in his rear-view mirror, he says: “Especially when there’s debris on…
Adani to rival Reliance with PVC plant by 2028
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate will build a 1 million tonne a year PVC plant at Mundra in Gujarat, marking its foray into the petrochemicals sector where Reliance Industries Ltd is the main player, sources said. PVC, or Polyvinyl Chloride, is…
Geopolitical winds set to sweeten India’s apple harvest
New Delhi: An apple a day – but at a price set by geopolitics. With Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan emerging as the top three apple import sources for India, shifting geopolitical dynamics are expected to play an outsized role in…
Broccoli tastes better and cooked to perfection if you do this instead of boiling
A simple method for cooking broccoli produces “quick, easy, flavourful” results – and it doesn’t involve boiling. Lisa Todd, creator of food and lifestyle blog An Appetising Life, shares all kinds of recipes to help make sure your homecooked meals…
GOP budget bill poised to crush renewable energy in the US
An early evaluation shows the administration’s planned energy policies would result in the drilling of 50,000 new oil wells every year for the next few years, he said, adding that it “ensures the continuation of land devastation… the poisoning of…
PHARMASEAL and Viedoc announce a technical integration partnership
PHARMASEAL, provider of the Engility Trial Management Platform consisting of a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) CTMS and Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), has announced a Technology Integration Partnership with Viedoc, a specialist in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) and eClinical technologies….
Light bites, stiff drinks: celebrating 50 years of a Lotus legend
“Dad was always looking forward. He saw what other companies were doing and wanted to raise Lotus’s game,” he replies. “We had gone from the Elan to the Esprit, but this extraordinary car still had (the Elan’s) handling characteristics… so…
DRDO, AIIMS-Rishikesh ink MoU for clinical trials in field of biomedical devices
An institute of the DRDO has signed an agreement with AIIMS, Rishikesh for conducting “clinical trials” and advanced research in the field of biomedical devices related to human performance in extreme environments. The collaboration between the Defence Research and Development…
New technologies will define India’s growth story: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said new technologies will define India’s growth story in the coming years. Addressing the IIT Madras Alumni Association’s Sangam 2025 event here, he said, “Your science, your technology, combined with this vibrant startup ecosystem,…
Eye doctors urge people to switch to popular diet to improve vision
Eye doctors have urged people to start consuming specific foods if they want to boost their eye health and improve their vision. A specialist in eye surgery as well as comprehensive ophthalmology, the doctor Ninel Z Gregori, MD, looked at…
Nudify app’s plan to dominate deepfake porn hinges on Reddit, 4chan, and Telegram, docs show
Meanwhile, Clothoff continues to evolve, recently marketing a feature that Clothoff claims attracted more than a million users eager to make explicit videos out of a single picture. Clothoff denies it plans to use influencers Der Spiegel’s efforts to unmask…
Kolhapuri chappal row: Ground beneath their feet
For Shantaram Narayan Sonavane, 50, from the Dhor community, the day begins early. By 7.30 a.m., he is at his tannery in Dhor gali (lane) in Ichalkaranji city, around 30 kilometres from Kolhapur in Maharashtra. It is at this time that he…
Sulzer launches energy efficient Scaba STA vertical agitator
Sulzer has announced the launch of its new Scaba STA vertical agitator, a solution designed to deliver “excellent” reliability, sustainability, and total cost of ownership for industrial mixing applications. Building on decades of application expertise the Scaba STA agitator marks a…
Lancaster Rental Property Market | 5-Year Overview & 2025 Outlook for Landlords
Over the past five years, Lancaster’s rental market has seen steady growth. In 2020, the average monthly rent was £825. In 2025, it’s now £891—a rise of 8%. This growth, however, is smaller than what we’ve seen nationally. Across the…
Coulthard: ‘Drivers are better paid today – but I wouldn’t swap’
“The ‘active’ Williams had power steering, ABS [anti-lock braking], traction control, fully automatic up-changes, full launch control – then that was all banned for 1994,” he says. “So I got to experience the ‘magic carpet’ cars, the more raw F1 of…
IRCTC offers 17-day train trip to over 30 places associated with Lord Rama starting at Rs 1.17 lakh
Capitalising on the popularity of Ayodhya’s Ram temple, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is conducting its 5th special Ramayana train tour since its inception on January 22 last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This tour, “Shri Ramayana…
‘No trade deal under pressure of deadline’: Piyush Goyal
Days ahead of the US’ July 9 deadline for reciprocal tariffs, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India does not enter into trade agreements based on deadlines but on mutual benefits and national interest. “FTAs (free trade…
Megabill hits health care for immigrants, including legal ones, hard
President Donald Trump has targeted undocumented immigrants, but the GOP bill will bar those who played by the rules from subsidized care, too.
Avocado will stay fresh longer if stored with 1 vegetable
Avocados are known for their health benefits and creamy texture, making them one of the most popular food items in any household. Although they are easy to eat and can be used in a variety of nutritious meals, many people…
Paramount accused of bribery as it settles Trump lawsuit for $16 million
Payout to future presidential library Paramount told us that the settlement terms were proposed by a mediator and that it will pay $16 million, including plaintiffs’ fees and costs. That amount, minus the fees and costs, will be allocated to…
Cultural appropriation isn’t just colonial, it’s casteist
When Italian luxury house Prada recently unveiled its version of the Kolhapuri chappal, Indian social media was quick to react. Accusations of cultural appropriation and erasure followed, accompanied by demands for proper attribution and a wider call to “decolonise fashion”….
Digitalisation of Pharma in 2025: what’s holding firms back?
Martyn Williams, managing director of COPA-DATA UK discusses digitalisation of pharma and what’s holding firms back. If you’re working in the office today, look around. Peer over your laptop. How many of your colleagues are still clinging to paper-based processes?…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Patrick Ta
Celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Patrick Ta admits that he is constantly falling in and out of love with Los Angeles — the place he’s called home for the last 13 years. “[But] right now, I’m obsessed with Los Angeles,”…
Official: Fiat 500 Hybrid to arrive in November with six-speed manual
Fiat will begin production of the new 500 Hybrid in November – and the first official pictures reveal it has received an overhauled interior and a six-speed manual gearbox. More than 100,000 examples of the new model are expected to roll off production lines each…
Air India pilot collapses moments before operating Bengaluru-Delhi flight
An Air India pilot collapsed just prior to operating a flight from Bengaluru to Delhi, reported PTI quoting sources on Friday. The pilot was immediately taken to hospital and the airline had to arrange another pilot to fly the passengers…
Scheme to boost toy production soon: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said a scheme to boost toy production in the country will be finalised soon after consultation with the industry. He said that huge potential is there to boost toy manufacturing and exports….
‘I’m a chef and add this ingredient to your rice to make it perfect’
A private chef has ignited a firestorm online after telling viewers they’ve been making rice all wrong – and revealing what she insists is the only way to get it right. Chef Mila Furman, known on TikTok as @girlandthekitchen, shared…
xAI data center gets air permit to run 15 turbines, but imaging shows 24 on site
Before xAI got the permit, residents were stuck relying on infrequent thermal imaging to determine how many turbines appeared to be running without BACT. Now that xAI has secured the permit, the company will be required to “record the date,…
Modest fashion options in Kochi extend beyond just abayas and burqas
What comes to mind when you think of modest clothing options in Kerala? Black abayas? Burqas? This may have been the scene a decade ago, but now, a number of modest clothing stores/boutiques have opened in the city, offering everything…
Hydropac bolsters R&D firepower as pharma cold chain demand surges
Temperature-controlled packaging specialist Hydropac has announced the appointment of Kimon Konakoglou as head of research & development, to support the company’s continued expansion of capabilities in the fast-growing pharmaceutical logistics sector. The move comes at a critical time for the…
WATCH: New Honda 0 Series – and why it scares Tesla
The Honda 0 Series SUV concept is here – and it looks set to change its maker forever. Everything from its platform and body to the way it’s manufactured is brand new, and its on-board technology is totally unlike anything…
Jindal Steel bags 50-year mining lease for Roida-I iron, manganese block in Odisha
Jindal Steel on Friday said it has bagged a 50-year mining lease for the Roida-I iron ore and Manganese block located in Keonjhar district of Odisha. The company has secured a letter of intent (LoI) from the Odisha government for…
Employment-linked incentive scheme: Who will benefit?
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the employmentlinked incentive scheme (ELI), nearly a year after the government announced it in the 2024-25 budget. The scheme is projected to cost the exchequer Rs 99,446 crore. ET looks at the eligibility criteria…
Three reasons why Republicans cut Medicaid
The politics of the party have shifted, with more of the GOP base reliant on welfare programs. But policy hasn’t followed.
Cuisinart selling ‘awesome’ deluxe ice cream maker for less than £67
With the hot weather still going strong and David Beckham spotted queueing for a scoop at the Anya Hindmarch Ice Cream Project, it’s clear the UK’s obsession with frozen treats is just getting going. But if £6 for a ketchup-flavoured…
Judge: You can’t ban DEI grants without bothering to define DEI
Separately, Trump v. Casa blocked the use of a national injunction against illegal activity. So, while the government’s actions have been determined to be illegal, Young can only protect the people who were parties to this suit. Anyone who lost…
Kashmik Formulation to expand capacity
Kashmik Formulation, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company headquartered in Ahmedabad, has announced expansion plans aimed at increasing production capacity enhancing operational efficiencies through automation. The company has also set an ambitious revenue target of ₹100 crore for the financial year 2025–26, following…
Shared services in the public sector – is bigger really better?
Back in 2010, when I was working in IT in local government, shared services were hailed as a lifeline. Councils were facing unprecedented budget cuts, austerity was biting hard and the subsidy for local government was evaporating. Shared services…
VTubers are descending on L.A. with multiple concerts
Kou Mariya hasn’t shown her work to her family. That’s because Mariya, not her real name, is living a dual identity, and to protect her privacy, only the most sacred of confidants — or business partners — can know her…
BYD Denza B5: plug-in hybrid Defender rival lands in UK next year
BYD is going after the Land Rover Defender in the UK with the new B5 – a premium plug-in hybrid 4×4 with competitive off-road stats and supercar levels of power. Launched in China last year as the Bao 5, the Defender…
Air India plane crash: UK law firm supports British families over ‘serious questions’
A London law firm on Thursday said it has been formally retained by a number of British families who lost loved ones in the London-bound Air India AI171 plane crash soon after take-off from Ahmedabad three weeks ago, to address…
Airlines face investors after strong— but cheaper — July 4 holiday
People move through Newark Liberty International Airport following a news conference by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the airport, where he announced the reopening of a major runway at the airport, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule on June 2,…
20 Ways to Increase LinkedIn Engagement for Business Pages
Still struggling to turn LinkedIn visibility into real business opportunities? You’re posting consistently, showing up with value, and even getting a few likes, but the engagement just isn’t translating into leads. The truth is, LinkedIn isn’t just about broadcasting content…
India’s digital supply chain revolution: Turning e-waste into a trillion-dollar green opportunity
India’s digital economy is scaling new heights, but beneath this transformation lies a pressing environmental challenge: electronic waste (e-waste). As one of the world’s top five e-waste generators, India faces the dual responsibility of sustaining its digital growth while addressing…
Garlic bread is tastier than store-bought if cooked with 1 common ingredient
Garlic bread is the tastiest dinner side dish that goes perfectly with pasta, but sometimes it can be a little soggy and bland if you buy it from the supermarket. Frozen garlic bread is convenient, but since the herbs are…
Everything that could go wrong with X’s new AI-written community notes
If AI note writers “generate initial drafts that represent a wider range of perspectives than a single human writer typically could, the quality of community deliberation is improved from the start,” the paper said. Future of AI notes Researchers imagine…
Shift Bioscience proposes improved ranking system for virtual cell models
Shift Bioscience (Shift), a biotechnology company uncovering the biology of cell rejuvenation to develop new therapies for age driven diseases, has announced the results of a new study detailing an improved approach to ranking virtual cell models for gene discovery. The…
Law professor urges CMA to take swift and urgent action over Microsoft cloud licensing
Microsoft’s “harmful” cloud licensing practices need to be swiftly and directly remediated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to prevent irreparable harm being done to the UK cloud services market, a university law professor has warned. In a 36-page academic…
Griffith Park Pool, dry since 2020, to be replaced
The historic Griffith Park Pool, built in 1927 and once the largest aquatic facility in Los Angeles, has been dry since 2020. Now, as summer heats up, residents are learning that it won’t be filled again. Instead, the city is…
Bentley priming new 641bhp Continental GT Supersports
Bentley is preparing a new range-topper for its Continental GT line-up – potentially even creating an indirect successor to the Supersports of 2013. Speaking to Autocar, Bentley R&D chief Matthias Rabe didn’t rule out the possibility of transplanting the 641bhp…
Air India Delhi-Washington flight grounded in Vienna due to maintenance issues
Washington-bound Air India flight from Delhi was cancelled mid-way on Wednesday after it made a planned fuel refill stop in Vienna. The airline announced that AI 103 flight from Vienna to Washington was cancelled because of a glitch in the…
UK sausage roll seller Greggs plunges as heatwave hits sales
Tourists and domestic visitors in the West End at Leicester Square outside the Greggs bakery which is known as the Mega Greggs on 28th July 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images U.K. high-street…
Beijing wary as US plots quiet trade war to isolate China; India in negotiation room
The trade truce between Washington and Beijing may be holding for now, but China is increasingly wary about what’s happening elsewhere: US efforts to forge deals that could isolate Chinese firms from global supply chains. Ahead of a July 9…
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down state’s 1849 abortion ban
The procedure was already being performed in the state following a lower court ruling.
Every ‘amazing’ change that happens if cut out sugar for 30 days
It might sound like a no-brainer that most people who stop eating sugar will end up healthier as a result. But what exactly goes on inside our bodies once we stop supplying our bodies with sugar? Dr Saurabh Sethi claims…
NYT to start searching deleted ChatGPT logs after beating OpenAI in court
News orgs will soon start searching ChatGPT logs The clock is ticking, and so far, OpenAI has not provided any official updates since a June 5 blog post detailing which ChatGPT users will be affected. While it’s clear that OpenAI…
Rimzim Dadu unveils her flagship store in Hyderabad
Rimzim Dadu with guests dressed in her designs at the launch of Rimzim Dadu store in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “Hyderabad understands my madness,” says Delhi-based designer Rimzim Dadu at the launch of her new flagship store in…
Accelerating decision-making processes during market volatility
Nick Petschek, Kotter International discusses how market turbulence is taking a toll on the pharmaceutical industry. Shifting U.S. economic policy is stalling large pharma and biotech deals, causing leaders to push them down the line by months, if not whole…
What Can Tennis Teach Us About Selling or Letting in Lancaster?
Before you get started, cut the grass And make sure everything else is looking its very best too. Unlike Wimbledon, you don’t have to cut your lawn to precisely eight millimetres – but you get the idea. If you’re opening…
Scattered Spider link to Qantas hack is likely, say experts
A cyber security incident at Australian airline Qantas originating through the compromise of a third-party contact centre is being tentatively linked to an ongoing campaign of cyber attacks orchestrated by the hacking collective known as Scattered Spider, which previously…
Buffalo Bill’s Resort set to close amid Primm’s struggles
The giant rainbow-colored headdress sitting atop a bison beckoned generations of Angelenos and other drivers heading into Nevada on the 15 Freeway. Sure, Las Vegas was only 40 minutes north, but at Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino, patrons could enjoy…
Renault Scenic E-Tech Review 2025, Price & Specs
When it comes to interior design, Renault’s recent efforts have moved far beyond the vaguely plasticky, grayscale creations of the not-so-distant past. The Scenic E-Tech is another example of the brand’s upward trajectory, with its blend of tactile materials and,…
Govt proposes mandatory deployment of one towing vessel for emergencies by ports
New Delhi, Against the backdrop of recent shipping disasters, the Directorate General of Shipping has proposed to make it mandatory for all Indian ports, whether major or non-major, handling 10 million metric tonnes (MMT) or more of cargo annually to…
Constellation Brands (STZ) Q1 2026 earnings
Constellation Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ estimates as beer demand slid and tariffs on aluminum weighed on its profitability. Still, the brewer reiterated its forecast for fiscal 2026, showing confidence that it can hit…
Fool-proof mechanism in place to implement employment linked incentive scheme: Labour Ministry
Labour ministry has worked out a fool-proof mechanism using digital tools to implement the Rs 1.07-lakh crore Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, which aims to create 3.5 crore jobs over the next two years. The scheme, approved by the Union…
It’s Medicaid decision time for these House moderates
Six Republicans said big cuts to the low-income health insurance program were unacceptable. Now they have to vote.
Victoria sponge cake will be so light if you do 1 step before baking
When it comes to cake choices there’s a whole plethora of options to choose from nowadays, leaving you literally spoilt for choice. But while unusual and exotic flavours can be enticing, sometimes you just can’t go wrong with a classic….
FCC chair decides inmates and their families must keep paying high phone prices
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has decided to let prisons and jails keep charging high prices for calling services until at least 2027, delaying implementation of rate caps approved last year when the FCC had a Democratic majority. Carr’s…
PharmaForceIQ expands optichannel engagement solutions
PharmaForceIQ has announced a period of significant growth as it goes beyond omnichannel to optichannel campaign solutions. The company is the fastest growing independent provider of precision customer engagement technologies for the Life Science industry, and it has experienced a multifold…
626bhp Range Rover Sport SV permanently added to line-up
The Range Rover Sport SV has been made a permanent member of JLR’s model line-up. The super-SUV arrived in 2024 and was sold in limited numbers as part of Edition One and Edition Two batches. JLR has now added two variants to the Range…
PSEB Syllabus 2025-26: Board releases subject-wise syllabus for Classes 1 to 12. Check how to download and what’s included
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the subject-wise syllabus for Classes 1 to 12 for the academic session 2025. The updated curriculum is now available for download on the official website, pseb.ac.in. The announcement provides clarity to students,…
US trade talks: Trump makes big tariff statement again, puts ball firmly in India’s court
India and the United States are in a race against time. With days to go, officials from both countries are scrambling to seal a Bilateral Trade Agreement before the 9 July cut-off. The deal, if done, could spare both sides…
Anyone with eggs in their kitchen urged to do 1 thing
If you have eggs in your kitchen, there’s one piece of advice you need to follow in hot weather. Keeping them at the right temperature is crucial to avoid illness and to make sure they’re safe to eat. With warm…
Ted Cruz plan to punish states that regulate AI shot down in 99-1 vote
Cruz blamed “outside interests” After the compromise fell apart, the Senate voted 99-1 for Blackburn’s amendment to remove the AI provision from the budget bill. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) cast the only vote against the amendment. “Cruz ultimately got behind…
Why are Indians so angry about Prada’s ₹1.2 lakh Kolhapuris?
Kolhapuri chappals are a GI-tagged product | Photo Credit: ROY CHOWDHURY A Now that the Prada-Kolhapur chappal issue has been debated over a week, what is the real issue enraging Indians? India is home to approximately 3,000 indigenous crafts, and…
Strategic shifts position India as a pharma partner of choice
India is the largest supplier of generic medicines globally, accounting for one in five generic drugs sold worldwide, and has earned the title “pharmacy of the world”. Dr. Jayashree Aiyar, chief scientific officer, Syngene International discusses. Building on this legacy…
NetApp: Not just NAS filers, and a comprehensive cloud strategy
In this storage supplier profile, we look at NetApp, which made its name synonymous with the network-attached storage (NAS) “filer” for the first decade or two of its existence. And while revenues have trended upwards ever since, it has…
Volkswagen adds electric variants of Transporter Shuttle and Kombi
Volkswagen has added electric variants of its Transporter Shuttle and Transporter Kombi vans as it expands its commercial EV offerings. The eight-seat Shuttle and the scalable Kombi both draw energy from a 65kWh lithium ion battery, which yields 194 and 196 miles…
SBI bets on digital tools and tie-ups for sustaining market leadership
SBI chairman C S Setty on Tuesday said the country’s largest lender is betting on digital tools and strategic tie-ups for sustaining and growing its market leadership. “By embracing digital tools, strategic partnerships, and data-driven growth, we aim to sustain…
Finmin launches campaign for saturation of financial inclusion scheme at panchayat, urban local body level
The finance ministry on Tuesday launched a nationwide campaign for the saturation of Financial Inclusion (FI) schemes at the gram panchayat (GP) and urban local body (ULB) level. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the finance ministry organised events…
How to make tuna pasta salad recipe taste better without mayonnaise
When the hot weather hits, a pasta salad recipe is the perfect thing to cook, that is, of course, if you love tuna. Not only is this dish refreshing, but you can pack it with so many different types of…
Senate GOP budget bill has little-noticed provision that could hurt your Wi-Fi
Michael Calabrese of New America’s Open Technology Institute told Ars that 6 GHz and CBRS “are the most vulnerable non-federal bands for reallocation and auction.” While the spectrum for auctions is to come from frequencies between 1.3 and 10.5 GHz, much…
Vetter marks the start of clinical site construction
Vetter, a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), celebrated the start of construction for its new clinical manufacturing site in Des Plaines with an official groundbreaking ceremony on 26th June. The independent pharmaceutical service provider received the building permit for…
How to make the UK appealing to car manufacturers again
The current UK government is proving one of most automotive-friendly in years, winning plaudits from the industry for its successful haggling over US tariffs, loosening of the ZEV mandate without a disruptive rewrite, and now for a new industrial strategy that…
Gold loans have grown at CAGR of 20% in last 5 years: Report
New Delhi: India’s gold loan market has increased from USD 33 billion in FY19 to USD 83 billion in FY24, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 per cent, according to Praxis Global Alliance report. Gold loans…
India to remain fastest growing economy in 2025 & 2026, while global growth to decline: Morgan Stanley
India is expected to remain the fastest-growing economy among all the countries covered by global investment firm Morgan Stanley, according to the latest report from its Global Investment Committee (GIC). The report forecasts India’s real GDP growth at 5.9 per…
Onions stay fresh when stored away with 1 item
Onions are notorious for becoming mushy and sprouting legs before you’ve had time to use them up but it turns out that storing onions with one everyday kitchen staple can dramatically extend their shelf life, helping you to avoid food…
Meta, TikTok can’t toss wrongful death suit from mom of “subway surfing” teen
Section 230 has so far failed to shield Meta and TikTok owner ByteDance from a lawsuit raised by a mother who alleged that her son’s wrongful death followed a flood of “subway surfing” videos platforms intentionally targeted to teens in…
Best practices for sustainable supply chain management
Charmaine Gadua, manager, Central Marcom and Sustainability Ambassador, Ansell, discusses the urgency of climate action. The urgency of climate action has never been greater, and businesses play a crucial role in achieving global sustainability goals. In alignment with The Paris…