India poised to become global AI hub: Tech futurist Stephen Ibaraki
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) To become a global artificial intelligence (AI) hub, India needs to leverage its vast talent pool and establish AI-focused centres of excellence in collaboration with academic institutions and industry leaders, Stephen Ibaraki, a technology futurist and global thought leader, said on Saturday. Ibaraki said the country, with its robust digital […]
Record forex reserves to boost economy, promote domestic trade: Industry
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The record all-time high level of India’s forex reserves will create external sector resilience and boost economy across sectors, industry experts said on Saturday, as the country’s forex reserves surged $7.023 billion to touch a new high of $681.68 billion in the week ended August 23. Sanjeev Agrawal, President, PHD […]
UPI processed Rs 81 lakh cr worth transactions in April-July, up 37 pc YoY
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Surpassing world’s leading digital payments platforms, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed nearly Rs 81 lakh crore transactions in the April-July period this year, which is a staggering 37 per cent increase (year-on-year). According to latest data by global payments hub Paysecure, UPI processed 3,729.1 transactions per second — a […]
Nicole Kidman felt ‘exposed, vulnerable’ on ‘Babygirl’ screening at Venice Film Festival
Los Angeles, Aug 31 (IANS) Actress Nicole Kidman said that she felt “exposed and vulnerable and frightened” as her erotic thriller “Babygirl”, directed by Halina Reijn, premiered at the 81st Venice Film Festival. In “Babygirl”, Kidman plays as a high-powered CEO who puts her career and family on the line when she has an affair […]
Angelina Jolie says she has been betrayed a lot in life
Los Angeles, Aug 31 (IANS) Hollywood star Angelina Jolie said that she doesn’t have a lot of close relationships, maybe because she has been betrayed a lot. The Oscar-winning star told The Hollywood Reporter: “I don’t really have those kinds of relationships. Maybe it’s losing your parent young. Maybe it’s working. Maybe it’s being somebody […]
When Karan Johar made Salman Khan blush
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar had once made superstar Salman Khan blush by mentioning actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during their conversation. An old video of Karan and Salman has been doing the rounds on social media, where the superstar at an award event was seen asking some questions to the filmmaker, who […]
Controversial Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ to hit theatres before US election
Los Angeles, Aug 31 (IANS) ‘The Apprentice’, the controversial biographical drama film about young Donald Trump, the former US president and the 2024 Republican presidential nominee, will hit US and Canadian theatres in October, weeks before the presidential election in November, according to media reports. The hot-button film has been acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment for […]
Never thought would get to Lord’s honours board for a hundred, says Gus Atkinson
London, Aug 31 (IANS) England pacer Gus Atkinson said he never expected his name to be on the Lord’s honours board for making a century in Test cricket. On day two of the ongoing second Test at the Lord’s, Atkinson made 118 – his first Test century, to complete a rare double of making it […]
Rahul Dravid’s son Samit named in India U19 squad for Australia series
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Allrounder Samit Dravid, son of former India head coach and captain Rahul Dravid, has been named in India’s Under-19 squad for the first time, for the multi-format home series against Australia Under-19 in September and October. India U19 will face Australia U19 in three 50-over matches in Puducherry on September 21, […]
US Open: Popyrin stuns Djokovic in third round, forces earliest exit since 2006
New York, Aug 31 (IANS) Defending champion Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the US Open on Friday (local time) and made his earliest exit at Flushing Meadows since 2006. In three hours and 19 minutes long match, Popyrin stunned Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 while […]
