Month: August 2024

Google Pixel 8 Production in India Begins Ahead of Pixel 9 Launch

Manish Kumar

Google has officially announced the commencement of Pixel 8 production in India, with the first batch of devices rolling off the assembly line. This move comes ahead of the global launch of the Pixel 9 series, scheduled for today, with an India-specific event set for August 14. The Pixel 8, which debuted globally in October 2023, is now being assembled locally as part of Google’s strategy to boost its presence in the Indian market. Rick Osterloh, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services at Google, had previously confirmed at the…

Shah Rukh Khan’s “Google Me” Remark at Locarno Film Festival Sparks Playful Response from Google India

Manish Kumar

At the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was honored with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera (Career Leopard) award on Saturday. During his acceptance speech, Khan, known for his charismatic presence, humorously told the audience, “For those who don’t know me, leave, Google me and then come back.” He then introduced himself with a modest, “I am Shah Rukh Khan, I work in Indian film, mostly Hindi.”   Khan’s playful remark caught the attention of tech giant Google India, which responded with a light-hearted tweet…

Sonam Kapoor Gives an Exclusive Tour of Her Mumbai Home: A Blend of Modern and Traditional

Manish Kumar

Sonam Kapoor, who relocated to a new residence in Mumbai last year, recently shared an intimate tour of her home with Architectural Digest. The actress offered a glimpse into her lavish Mumbai abode, highlighting her favorite spaces and the thoughtful design choices that reflect her personal style. In the tour, Kapoor expressed her initial awe at moving into the modern building, stating, “I got really overwhelmed by coming to this very modern building. I was like, how do I make this nostalgic to who I am? I just went mad…

India’s Hockey Heroes Return Home from Paris Olympics to a Grand Welcome at Delhi Airport

Manish Kumar

After their historic bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics, the Indian Hockey Team received a hero’s welcome upon their arrival at Delhi Airport on Tuesday. Crowds of enthusiastic fans gathered to greet the players, celebrating their achievement with the beats of dhols and cheers. Among those who touched down in the national capital were key players PR Sreejesh, Abhishek Nain, Amit Rohidas, and Sanjay. The rest of the team, who had stayed in Paris for the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Games, joined them on Tuesday after the…

Shooter Manu Bhaker May Skip New Delhi World Cup in October to Take a Three-Month Break

Manish Kumar

Paris Olympic double medallist Manu Bhaker is likely to miss the upcoming Shooting World Cup in New Delhi this October as she has decided to take a three-month break from the sport. The 22-year-old pistol shooter, who made history for India at the Paris Olympics by securing two bronze medals—one in the women’s 10m air pistol and another in the 10m air pistol mixed team event—has opted for some much-needed rest following her rigorous training and competition schedule. Bhaker’s coach, Jaspal Rana, confirmed the news, stating, “I am not sure…

Ishan Kishan Given Comeback Opportunity in India Squad, Must Impress in Duleep Trophy

Manish Kumar

Ishan Kishan, who has been out of India’s cricket squad for the entirety of 2024, has been handed a potential route back into the national team through the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to involve senior players in the four-team tournament, which will be held in Andhra Pradesh and Bangalore, as a way to maintain their form ahead of the two-Test series against Bangladesh starting on September 18. Kishan, once considered a rising star, has not featured in any format for…

US Looks Forward to Expanding Critical Partnership with India: White House

Manish Kumar

The Biden Administration is keen on further strengthening its “critical and critically important” partnership with India, with a focus on fostering a more prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific region, the White House has stated. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized the significance of the US-India relationship during her daily press briefing on Monday. Responding to questions about President Joe Biden’s priorities for the remaining six months of his administration, Jean-Pierre underscored the importance of the US-India partnership. “We look forward to continuing to expand our critical and critically important partnership…

Science and Technology Ministry Withdraws Support from UNESCO Kalinga Prize; Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Protests

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced its decision to withdraw its financial support for the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for Popularisation of Science, a prestigious award established in 1951 by former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. The Kalinga Prize, UNESCO’s oldest award, was instituted with a donation from the Kalinga Foundation Trust, founded by Patnaik, and has since been a significant international recognition in the field of science communication. According to official sources, the decision to cease the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) annual contribution to the Kalinga…

NIRF Rankings 2024: IIT Madras Tops Engineering and Overall Categories; JNU, DU Named Best Universities

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Education has announced the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 results, showcasing India’s top higher educational institutions across 16 categories. This year’s rankings mark the ninth edition of the NIRF, with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) continuing its reign at the top of both the engineering and overall categories. In the university rankings, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has claimed the top spot, reaffirming its position as India’s leading research-oriented institution. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the University of Delhi (DU) have also…

“US Will Go Out Of Business If Kamala Harris Wins”: Donald Trump in Explosive Interview with Elon Musk

Manish Kumar

In a much-anticipated interview on X (formerly known as Twitter), billionaire entrepreneur and social media platform owner Elon Musk sat down with former President Donald Trump early this morning. The interview, which was initially scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM IST, was delayed by over 40 minutes due to what has been confirmed as a massive cyberattack. The delay was attributed to a Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attack, a common method used to disrupt online platforms. Once the interview commenced, the conversation lasted over two hours, with Trump making…