Author: News Desk

For Indian travel enthusiasts, Europe, particularly the Schengen area, remains the ultimate dream destination. The Schengen visa allows travellers to explore over 29 European countries with border-free movement, making travel hassle-free. However, this dream often faces a harsh reality due to frequent visa rejections. A recent report by Schengen News revealed that Indian applicants suffered a financial loss of ₹109 crore (approximately €12.1 million) in 2023 due to rejected Schengen visa applications. The non-refundable visa fee, despite initial impressions of affordability, poses a significant financial burden. When a visa application is rejected, the fee is lost, with no possibility of…

Deloitte, a leading multinational professional services network, is aggressively expanding its workforce across India, filling various roles nationwide. The company recently inaugurated a new office in Bengaluru, opened by Deloitte US Chair Lara Abrash, which will focus on cutting-edge areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud services. This office is equipped with advanced facilities, including an XR Studio and Innovation Labs. Moreover, Deloitte has opened four new offices in Bengaluru, Noida, Bhubaneswar, and Pune, bringing its total presence in India to 14 locations. These additions complement its existing offices in cities like Coimbatore, Kochi, and Jamshedpur. Earlier…

Chinese researchers are advancing the development of a cutting-edge robotic guide dog. This innovative project seeks to address a critical shortfall in traditional guide dogs, which currently number just over 400 in a country with more than 17 million blind individuals. Led by Professor Feng Gao and his team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s School of Mechanical Engineering, the initiative aims to deploy a six-legged AI-enhanced robodog. This robotic counterpart is designed to autonomously guide users through urban environments, leveraging advanced sensors, depth cameras, and radar. These technologies enable the bot to create 3D maps of its surroundings, navigate complex…

Britannia Industries, a leader in the food industry, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for its Rudrapur facility in Uttarakhand, India. This strategic hire aims to enhance the company’s quality assurance and food safety management systems, ensuring that Britannia continues to meet the highest standards of excellence. The ideal candidate will hold a B Tech in Food Technology and possess 11-12+ years of experience in QA-QC roles within reputed firms or corporate offices. Prior experience handling consumer complaints and direct consumer interactions is essential. Desired competencies include excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as proficiency in…

Radhika Merchant made her first appearance as part of the Ambani family adorned in a stunning pink lehenga, a colour now synonymous with the family. This exquisite piece was crafted by the designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla in collaboration with artist Jayasri Burman. Burman revealed to indianexpress.com that it took her an entire month of intense work in her Delhi studio to complete the artwork. “I painted 15-16 hours non-stop every day for a month – like a sadhu. It was a meditation of sorts,” she explained. The lehenga is infused with Burman’s signature style of mythological storytelling, depicting Anant and…

The marriage of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of pharmaceutical tycoons Viren and Shaila Merchant, has become a global spectacle, marking a historic event in Indian weddings. The couple, who have known each other for over seven years, celebrated their union amidst extravagant festivities, beginning with pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar earlier this year. Reports suggest that Anant and Radhika grew up together as childhood friends, attending the same school before pursuing higher education—Radhika at New York University and Anant at Brown University in Rhode Island. Speculations about their relationship surfaced in 2018…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun testing the world’s first 3D-printed electric abra, a major advancement in marine transport. This new boat can carry 20 passengers and retains the traditional abra design, developed in partnership with private companies. Supporting Dubai’s 3D Printing Goals This project supports Dubai’s 3D printing strategy by aiming to reduce manufacturing time by 90%, cut costs by 30%, and lower operational expenses by 30%. It also aligns with RTA’s goals for environmental sustainability in maritime transport. Key Features of the Electric Abra Mattar Al Tayer, RTA’s Director General, highlighted that this trial is part…

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding was not only a grand affair but also an occasion marked by the Ambanis’ generosity towards their staff and media personnel. Following the main wedding events, the Ambanis extended their gratitude through special receptions and thoughtful gifts. Shubh Vivah, Shubh Aashirwad, and Reception The wedding festivities kicked off with the Shubh Vivah ceremony on July 12, followed by the Shubh Aashirwad on July 13, and concluded with a grand reception on July 14 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. Special Reception for Staff To honour their household staff, the Ambanis will host a…

Hoote, a voice-based social networking platform launched by Soundarya Rajinikanth, has gone inoperative just over two years since its inception. This follows the recent closure of homegrown micro-blogging platform Koo due to funding issues. Hoote, now rebranded as Huut, has ceased to accept new user sign-ups and no longer allows existing users to log in, despite no official announcement regarding its status. Launched in October 2021 by Soundarya Rajinikanth and co-founder Sunny Pokala, the app was developed by Amtex Systems, which has also created other applications such as Kaavalan, the Tamil Nadu Police’s official mobile safety app. At its grand…

The Indian government is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for StartUps & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to support agritech startups and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector. This initiative, created by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will kick off with an initial corpus of ₹750 crore. Objectives and Operations of AgriSURE AgriSURE aims to foster innovation and sustainability in India’s agriculture through a mix of equity and debt investments. The fund will be managed by NABVENTURES, NABARD’s wholly-owned subsidiary. It is structured to secure equal contributions of…