Author: News Desk
Belly fat isn’t just about looks, it’s about health. Linked to hormonal imbalances, poor sleep, and metabolic disorders, stubborn belly fat needs more than crash diets and ab crunches. Dr. Sudhanshu Rai, a metabolic expert and sports physio, believes the real fix lies in resetting your body’s rhythm. He suggests a natural 7-day plan to kickstart belly fat reduction through small but powerful daily habits: 1. Quit Sugar in Chai/Coffee & Late Snacks Excess sugar = empty calories. The WHO recommends keeping added sugars under 10% of daily intake. Late-night eating also disrupts circadian rhythm, triggering fat storage and increased hunger. 2. Start Mornings with Cumin or Ajwain…
In a major push toward digitisation, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is developing a new mobile application — tentatively called the e-Aadhaar app — that will allow users to update Aadhaar-linked details such as name, address, date of birth, and phone number directly through their smartphones. Expected to launch by the end of 2025, the e-Aadhaar app is designed to reduce dependency on physical enrollment centers. For most updates, users will no longer need to make in-person visits; biometric authentication like fingerprints or iris scans will be required only in select cases, beginning November 2025. The app will…
Over thirty years ago, PepsiCo unexpectedly became the owner of part of the Soviet fleet, acquiring 17 submarines, a cruiser, and several warships. For a brief moment, the soft drink company was counted among the world’s largest naval powers, as reported by NDTV. The unusual deal was born out of the Soviet Union’s limited ability to trade in hard currency. Since the ruble had little value outside the country, barter agreements became the norm. In the 1970s, Pepsi struck an arrangement that allowed it to sell its cola in the USSR in exchange for Stolichnaya vodka, which it could then…
Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, has announced plans to establish a 2,000-bed medical city in Mumbai. Positioned as one of India’s most ambitious private healthcare projects, the facility will combine advanced technology with world-class medical expertise. The project was unveiled by Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, during the 48th annual general meeting of Reliance Industries on August 29. Envisioned as more than a hospital, the medical city will bring together AI-powered diagnostics, advanced medical technology, and leading doctors from India and abroad. Alongside healthcare services, it will also include a medical college to…
Hyderabad will soon host India’s first dedicated hub for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) pad technologies, following a partnership between Telangana government-supported prototyping centre T-Works and Japanese firm Toho Koki Seisakusho Co. The facility, valued at ₹8 crore, will be housed at T-Works and designed as an open-access space for learning, demonstration, and collaboration. According to Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, the hub will provide students, researchers, startups, and global enterprises an opportunity to access world-class CMP technologies for the first time in India. The Minister’s office described the initiative as a gateway for Japanese expertise to enter India…
JioHotstar, the platform formed after the merger of Reliance’s media business with Disney’s India operations, has risen to become the second-largest streaming service worldwide. At Reliance Industries’ Annual General Meeting, Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani said JioStar, which also commands a 34 percent share in the television market, is now reaching audiences across mobile, TV, and connected devices at an unprecedented scale. He described the creation of JioStar as a defining moment for India’s media ecosystem, highlighting how the company has used content, artificial intelligence, and technology to reshape the way entertainment is produced and consumed. The platform currently…
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has delivered its first G800, now officially the longest range business jet in the world. Certified by the FAA and EASA on April 16, 2025, the aircraft was completed at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin facility, marking a major milestone for the company’s next-generation fleet. The G800 offers a maximum range of 8,200 nautical miles (15,186 km) at Mach 0.85, allowing for ultra-long, nonstop intercontinental travel. It also achieved 7,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.90 and 8,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.87, with a top speed of Mach 0.935, pushing the boundaries of what a business jet can do. Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream,…
Indri, the flagship single malt whisky brand from Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd., has achieved a landmark feat, becoming India’s best-selling single malt whisky with sales crossing 20 lakh bottles in calendar year 2024. This is equivalent to 1,70,000 nine-litre cases, a first for any Indian single malt. Of the total, 1,24,000 cases were sold domestically, while 46,000 cases were exported, reinforcing Indri’s rising global appeal. The company confirmed the news via a stock exchange filing on August 27, calling it a moment of pride not just for the brand but for India’s growing reputation in premium spirits. The International Wine & Spirits Record (IWSR) has officially certified Indri as the “Number 1…
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced a strategic partnership with IIT Madras, providing $500,000 in funding to support research on the impact of artificial intelligence in education. The collaboration aims to examine how AI can transform teaching methods, personalize learning, and leverage insights from cognitive neuroscience to improve student outcomes. Long-Term Studies on Learning and TeachingUnder the initiative, IIT Madras will conduct extended studies to assess the potential of AI in reshaping classroom instruction, enhancing personalized learning, and supporting cognitive development. OpenAI highlighted that these studies will focus on integrating AI effectively into teaching approaches, guided by scientific understanding…
India is officially stepping into the semiconductor era with the announcement that the country’s first Made-in-India chip will be produced at CG Semi’s new OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing) pilot facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The news was confirmed by Union Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the inauguration ceremony on August 28. “This pilot line (G1 facility) will produce 0.5 million chips per day, and our first Made-in-India chip will come from here,” Vaishnaw said. The chips will initially serve sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, microcontrollers, and industrial applications. The G1 pilot line is a key step toward…