MUMBAI: Axis Bank is shaking things up in the digital banking world with a fresh, secure, and uniquely Indian twist—the Devanagari PIN. This innovative feature blends tradition with technology, letting users create memorable yet ultra-secure banking PINs using the Devanagari script. Forget boring number combinations! With this new feature, you can turn your favourite Hindi […]
COLOMBO: A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka over the weekend left millions without electricity, with officials blaming an unlikely culprit—a monkey. The outage, which struck around midday on Sunday, disrupted homes and businesses as temperatures soared. Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that a monkey had come into contact with a grid transformer, triggering an imbalance […]
Crime Beat: Directed by Sudhir Mishra and Sanjeev Kaul, Crime Beat stars Saqib Saleem, Sai Tamhankar, Rahul Bhat and Saba Azad in the lead. Global: Get ready for a wild ride as ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, drops the trailer of its thrilling new original series ‘Crime Beat’. Directed […]
New Delhi: As part of the cultural collaboration between Sharjah and India, Emirati writers engaged in dialogues celebrating UAE heritage and cross-cultural connections at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 (NDWBF). Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and India’s National Book Trust (NBT), in collaboration with the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), the events […]
COLOMBO: A dream trip turned into a tragedy for two young travellers after a suspected pesticide poisoning at a hostel in Sri Lanka. Ebony McIntosh, a 24-year-old from the UK, and Nadine Raguse, 26, from Germany, were staying at Miracle Colombo City hostel when they suddenly fell ill. According to Sri Lankan police, the hostel […]
In an age wherein online and digital interactions have become an inseparable part of our lives, Let’s Meet presents a refreshingly real look at present-day connections. With Tanuj Virwani playing the character of Nikhil and Suman Rana as Priya, the film goes through the ripples of an online friendship that will dive between curiosity, companionship, […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian government, particularly the Finance Ministry under FM Nirmala Sitharaman, has asked its officials to stop using AI tools, including the likes of ChatGPT and DeepSeek, on their devices. Use of AI Tools To Stop? This comes at a time when the surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increased […]
Dubai: In a testament to the fervor surrounding cricket’s greatest rivalry, tickets for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai were snapped up within minutes of going on sale. The rush was so intense that over 150,000 eager fans queued online, causing waiting times to exceed an […]
Starring Sanya Malhotra, “Mrs.” explores the clash between tradition and personal ambition, streaming on ZEE5 Global from February 7th Global: What happens when a woman with big dreams is married off to a family where the only thing on the menu is khana, ghar ka kaam, and a side of patriarchy? ZEE5 Global, the world’s […]
NEW DELHI: India’s rise in the frozen French fry industry is a tale of transformation. Once a major importer, the country has emerged as a leading exporter, shipping 135,877 tonnes in 2023-24. This success stems from contract farming, innovative techniques, and cultivating processing-grade potatoes suited for global markets. Exports have surged, with 106,506 tonnes shipped […]
NEW DELHI: India is set to allow duty-free imports of natural cut and polished diamonds smaller than a quarter carat starting April 1, 2025. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the new Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme targets “two star” export houses with annual exports exceeding $15 million. Participants are required to meet an […]
