Varun Vummadi, CEO of US-based Giga ML and an IIT-Kharagpur alumnus, stirred controversy with his recent remarks about Indian engineers. In a post on X, he claimed that many engineers in India are unwilling to work hard, even when offered high salaries. His statement ignited a heated discussion on work-life balance and productivity in the

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed India’s economic roadmap, fiscal policies, and growth strategies after presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget. She emphasized fiscal consolidation, infrastructure expansion, and measures to support economic resilience amid global challenges. New Tax Regime: More Money in People’s Hands Sitharaman stated that the revised tax slabs aim to simplify taxation

India’s tiger population has witnessed an extraordinary recovery, with a 30% expansion in tiger-occupied areas between 2006 and 2018. According to a study published in Science, this achievement comes at a time when global wildlife populations have declined by 73%. Despite human settlements, India now harbors approximately 75% of the world’s wild tigers, proving that

Apple’s latest Q4 2024 earnings report highlights strong growth in India, fueled by record iPhone sales and upcoming AI-powered Apple Intelligence features. The company also announced plans to expand its retail footprint with four new Apple Stores in the country. Despite missing Wall Street forecasts on revenue and earnings per share (EPS), Apple posted a

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has urgently appealed for an additional $500 million to tackle escalating human rights challenges across the world in 2025. Speaking to country representatives in Geneva, Turk underscored the vital role of human rights advocacy in a world marked by crises and conflict. The funding would

Microsoft shares tumbled by as much as 5% in after-hours trading following the release of its fiscal second-quarter 2025 results. While the tech giant exceeded Wall Street expectations for earnings per share and revenue, its Azure cloud computing services saw slower growth than analysts had anticipated. This marks the slowest growth in Azure since mid-2023,

Los Angeles witnessed a heartwarming act of philanthropy as Jay Shetty and Anita Verma-Lallian hosted the Together for LA fundraiser to support families affected by the devastating LA wildfires. Held at the iconic Hotel Bel-Air, the event brought together 200 influential guests, including Hollywood celebrities, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. The fundraiser successfully raised over $500,000, which

Planet, a leader in satellite imagery and data analysis, has made waves in the space industry by securing its largest deal to date: a $230 million contract for its Pelican satellite program. This deal, signed with an anchor customer in the Asia-Pacific region, represents a significant step toward expanding Planet’s footprint in the satellite services

Starbucks, the global coffee giant, reported its fiscal first-quarter results for 2024 on Tuesday, revealing a mixed performance. While its same-store sales dropped for the fourth consecutive quarter, its earnings and revenue outperformed Wall Street expectations. The company’s efforts to revive its U.S. business and improve its customer experience are starting to show some signs

As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025-26, infrastructure investment remains at the center of the government’s economic growth strategy. With a record allocation of ₹11.1 lakh crore for infrastructure in the 2024-25 budget, the momentum is expected to accelerate further, focusing on railways, defence, power, and data centers. Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director of

The eagerly awaited concert of the American pop band Cigarettes After Sex in Bengaluru has been unexpectedly canceled due to “technical difficulties” beyond the band’s control. The news came as a shock to fans who were looking forward to the performance by the band known for its evocative, melancholic sound. Cigarettes After Sex took to

In a move that will impact fuel prices across the country, the Indian government has announced an increase in the ex-mill price of ethanol for blending with petrol for the ethanol supply year 2024-25. The price of ethanol has been raised by Rs 1.69 per litre, bringing it to Rs 57.97 per litre. However, the