Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday described the middle class as the growth engine of India and said nearly 500 cities are poised to emerge as the country’s next centres of economic activity.Participating in a panel discussion on ‘How to promote the rise of a new middle class’ at…
New Orleans is a city that warmly welcomes visitors of all ages with a diverse blend of attractions, activities, and experiences that will keep the whole family engaged and immersed all day!Day One: French QuarterFrench Quarter is one of New Orlean’s most historic neighbourhoods and a vibrant hotspot of culture and endless multigenerational experiences.Start your…
Cyberattack hits Japan’s ice cream giant Glico after KFC, disrupts sushi and supermarket deliveries (Image/X) A cyberattack on one of Japan’s largest refrigerated warehouse operators has disrupted the supply of ice cream, fast food and supermarket products across the country, affecting companies including Ezaki Glico, KFC Japan and Kura Sushi.Ezaki Glico, the maker of popular…
The Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic), Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has announced the counselling schedule for admissions to polytechnic courses for the academic session 2026-27.Candidates who qualified in the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (JEECUP) 2026 will be able to participate in the counselling process through the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The Round 1 counselling…
Despite growing the same herbs, the role of each of them in the kitchen is different. Tulsi leaves are usually added to brewing of herbal teas or to preparations of Ayurvedic medicine. Pudina, on the contrary, is a widely used culinary herb. It is used to make various dishes, such as chutney, biryani, curry, raita,…
BENGALURU: As enterprises race to deploy GenAI, a new challenge is emerging for IT firms: token maxxing. Tokens-the units consumed whenever large language models process information-have become the fundamental currency of AI. But after an initial wave of experimentation, IT services companies are increasingly warning that relentless token consumption without measurable business outcomes could become…
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the schedule for the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) Mains Examination 2026. The detailed exam timetable has been published on the commission’s official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. The Mains examination will be conducted from July 13 to July 28, 2026, at various examination…
‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ Twitter review: Samantha Ruth Prabhu returns to big screens; Family drama gets mixed early reactions Samantha Ruth Prabhu is back on the big screen with ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’, directed by Nandini Reddy. As the film arrived in cinemas, social media platforms quickly filled with audience reactions. ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ Twitter review: Samantha…
BMW India today finally launched the BMW X6 M60i coupe SUV in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.78 crores (ex-showroom). The SUV will be bought in India via the CBU route; pre-bookings are already open. The company is also offering an assured buyback of 60% after 3 years/10,000 km. The BMW X6 M60i is…
A judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after, authorities said, she had threatened to expose their relationship and crater his career. D4vd to stand trial in Celeste Rivas murder Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo decided the evidence…