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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is in India for a state visit, a significant moment in bilateral relations after the diplomatic relations between the states were severely affected when three Maldivian ministers made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Modi. Mr Muizzu has sought a Rs 3,000 crore currency swap deal with India to boost Maldivian foreign exchange reserves amid an economic crisis. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, briefed the media on the bilateral talks held between the leaders of the countries.  A journalist asked Mr Misri in Hindi about the turnaround in the India-Maldives relationship and said, “Sir, yeh Maldives ke saath dooriyan nazdeekiyan mein badal gayi, yeh kya ittefaq hai? (The differences with Maldives have been… Read More »“Yaarana Chalta Rahega”: Foreign Ministry On India-Maldives Relations

Bengaluru, India’s thriving tech hub, has once again solidified its reputation as a hotbed of innovation. Ananya Narang, CEO of Entourage, recently arrived at a Bengaluru hotel expecting a traditional check-in experience. Instead, she was astonished to discover that a virtual receptionist had replaced the front desk staff. Ms Narang shared the photo on LinkedIn and X, featuring the virtual receptionist on a laptop screen at the hotel’s front desk, dubbing it a “Peak Bengaluru” moment.  Ms Narang explained that only two security guards and a handful of technicians are physically present at the hotel. Meanwhile, all guest interactions, from check-in to concierge services, are handled by trained hospitality professionals via video conferencing.  ”Peak Bengaluru Moment – A… Read More »Pic Of Virtual Receptionist At Bengaluru Hotel Divides Internet: “Future Of Hospitality?”

<p>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted to the Israel-Gaza conflict as the conflict in the Middle East entered its second year on October 7. Tharoor said though the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 was deeply tragic, the reaction has been even worse.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Congress MP called for a ceasefire as soon as possible and said that 41,000 people in Gaza have lost their lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>”What happened on October 7 a year ago was deeply tragic, 1200 people were killed, mainly innocent civilians, and 200 were kidnapped with hostages. But subsequently, the reaction has been in many ways, just as bad or even worse, because whereas Israel would be said to be exercising the right… Read More »‘What Happened On Oct 7 Tragic, But Reaction Even Worse’: Shashi Tharoor On Israel-Gaza War

Stubble burning in Punjab, shows data, has been lowest in the last three years. Data from NASA’s Worldview satellite, which detects fire events around the world, corroborates the assertion made by the Punjab government that stubble burning, a major cause of air pollution, in the state this year has been a fraction of what it has been over the last two years. Stubble burning is a significant concern in Delhi and neighbouring states, as winter conditions trap pollutants, leading to hazardous air quality and thick smog. One will still have to wait for a few weeks to be sure that the air this year remains cleaner across large parts of the Indo-Gangetic plain, the initial… Read More »Satellite Data Shows Punjab Farm Fires Lowest In 3 Years

Raw pace has got him the attention but Mayank Yadav knows that it is consistency that will assure him of a steady run in Indian cricket after overcoming several fitness-related “ups and downs” to make an eagerly-anticipated international debut. The 21-year-old Delhi speedster, who had bowled the 10 fastest deliveries (all above 150 clicks) in the IPL this year, unsettled the Bangladesh batters with his speed in the opening T20 International here on Sunday. His figures of 1/21 in four overs with 14 dot balls in his maiden international appearance dispelled all doubts about his fitness status. “I was excited, but to be honest, I was a little more nervous because I was making a… Read More »“Pace In My Mind But…”: 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Reveals Key To Success