After 10 years of tech innovations, India geared up for next phase of growth: Industry leaders
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) As India embarks on its journey to become a global technology powerhouse under various schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government in the last 10 years, the National Technology Day is the occasion for the country to reflect on achievements and also look at the challenges ahead […]
Social commerce platform Meesho raises $275 million
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Social commerce platform Meesho has raised $275 million, a regulatory filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the US has revealed. The fundraising, part of an ongoing round, came from existing investors like SoftBank, Prosus, Elevation Capital and Peak XV Partners. The latest funding valued […]
No plan to launch Google search engine rival: OpenAI’s Sam Altman
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Saturday refuted reports that his artificial intelligence (AI) company is going to launch a search engine like Google. In a X post, Altman said that OpenAI will stick to its AI goals, making its AI chatbot called ChatGPT more powerful. “Not GPT-5, not a search […]
Assam’s Hindi feature film ‘Kooki’ to be screened at Cannes ahead of official release
Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) Prior to its official nationwide release on June 28, ‘Kooki’, a Hindi feature film made in Assam, will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. The screening of ‘Kooki’ is scheduled for May 21 at Palais H, an official release mentioned on Saturday. Producer Junmoni Devi Khaund said: “I am […]
Janhvi Kapoor poses with her ‘Mahi’ Saitama; drops purrfect pics
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Janhvi Kapoor, who is currently busy promoting her upcoming film ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’, on Saturday dropped pictures with her ‘Mahi’ — furry friend ‘Saitama’, leaving people in awe of their cute chemistry. Taking to Instagram, Janhvi posted a series of photos and videos featuring her posing with her pet dog, […]
Jackky Bhagnani shares video of his ‘doctor’ Rakul Preet; says ‘bahut intelligent hai yeh’
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani on Saturday gave a sneak peek of his ‘doctor’ — wife and actress Rakul Preet Singh, sharing insights into her eating habits and praising her intelligence. Jackky, who tied the knot with Rakul on February 21 in Goa, took to Instagram stories to share a video featuring the […]
Ashutosh Rana doesn’t ‘compete with co-actors’, he ‘complements’ them
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Known for his powerful performances in mainstream and offbeat films, Ashutosh Rana is now being seen in the Jio Cinema murder mystery series ‘Murder in Mahim’. Interacting with the media, the actor said he doesn’t believe in competing with his co-actors, rather he believes in complementing them. The actor delved at […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss Jane Doe sexual assault lawsuit
Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. The motion comes five months after the music mogul, 54, former Bad Boy Entertainment president Harve Pierre, and another individual labelled “Third Assailant” were sued by a woman known as Jane Doe […]
Balbirnie’s 77 helps Ireland stun Pakistan by five wickets in first T20I
Dublin, May 11 (IANS) Ahead of the T20 World Cup, Ireland caused a sensation in the cricket world by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Clontarf Cricket Club, here on Friday. This is Ireland’s first win against Pakistan in T20Is — coming in what is only […]
IPL 2024: Gill, Sudharsan tons help GT keep playoffs hopes alive with 35-run win over CSK (ld)
Ahmedabad, May 11 (IANS) Captain Shubman Gill and B. Sai Sudharsan unleashed an outstanding assault on Chennai Super Kings bowling attack by slamming centuries each to power Gujarat Titans to a comfortable 35-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday. Pushed into batting first on a placid pitch, Gill […]
