The Indian diaspora in the US, now at 5.1 million, has a median income nearly double the US average. A joint report by BCG and Indiaspora highlighted their significant contributions across sectors, from owning hotels to founding unicorns. However, challenges like poverty and undocumented status remain prevalent. This report underscores the community’s influential role...
Read MoreImane Khelif, an Algerian Olympic boxing gold medallist, sued Elon Musk and others for ‘aggravated cyber harassment’ after a controversy on social media about her gender eligibility. The lawsuit followed Angela Carini’s withdrawal from their match at the Paris Olympics. Musk had retweeted a post supporting Carini, leading to his involvement in the case.
Read MoreThe Telugu film industry witnessed excitement with the release of Ravi Teja’s ‘Mr Bachchan’ and Ram Pothineni’s ‘Double iSmart’ on August 15. ‘Mr Bachchan’, a Tollywood-style remake of ‘Raid’, underwent significant changes, including poster swaps and censorship, mandated by the CBFC before receiving a U/A certificate and releasing on August 13.
Read MoreThe re-release of classic films like Laila Majnu, Rockstar and Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! in theaters is driven by nostalgia, offering audiences a unique cinematic experience. The trend, fueled by affordable ticket prices and the appeal of familiar stories, allows new generations to enjoy iconic films on the big screen.
Read MoreA 36-year-old woman, Rajeshwari, died from burns at a Chennai hospital after being set on fire by her boyfriend’s wife, Parvathy, at a Tiruvallur market. The incident followed a decade-long affair between Rajeshwari and Suresh, Parvathy’s husband. Authorities have arrested Parvathy, six relatives, and detained Suresh in connection with the case.
Read MoreIn FY24, Apple’s India business grew beyond Rs 2 lakh crore due to increased iPhone production and strong sales of other products. The company’s shift of part of its supply chain from China and the introduction of India’s production-linked incentive scheme were significant factors in this expansion.
Read MoreThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) gained attention in India due to wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification for being overweight. She appealed the decision, requesting a joint silver medal with Yusneylis Guzman Lopez. CAS has been busy handling various cases during the Paris Olympics, including doping bans, athlete appeals, and disputes over disciplinary actions.
Read MoreDefence minister Rajnath Singh held a high-level meeting addressing the increasing terror-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting included key security officials. Recent attacks have claimed multiple lives, including civilians and security personnel, and have involved confrontations along the Line of Control. Enhanced operations continue in affected areas such as Kokernag and Anantnag.
Read MoreAn 18-year-old from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh traveled over 1,000km to West Midnapore, West Bengal to meet a social media friend, but was allegedly beaten to death by her family. His body was found in pieces after the cab driver who ferried him admitted to dumping the body, thinking the teen had died en route...
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