Author: News Desk
Koo, the Indian microblogging platform launched to rival X/Twitter, is ceasing its operations. The platform, which surged in popularity during 2021 amid a standoff between the Indian government and Twitter, struggled to maintain its momentum and failed to secure critical partnerships. Koo emerged as a homegrown alternative to X/Twitter when the Indian government clashed with the social media giant over content moderation policies. The standoff led to several Union government ministers and departments migrating to Koo, boosting its visibility and user base. With a user interface reminiscent of Twitter, Koo allowed users to categorize posts with hashtags and interact through…
Dr. Jackfruit, led by founders Gautam Raghuraman, Jyoti Rajguru, and Manas Madhu, stands at the forefront of the global jackfruit revolution. This innovative startup is dedicated to introducing the rich flavors of jackfruit to a global audience, offering a range of meticulously crafted products. The Product Lineup Green Jackfruit – Plain Dr. Jackfruit presents its flagship Green Jackfruit – Plain, designed for effortless culinary creations. Whether integrated into burgers, salads, or sautéed as a standalone dish, this product promises convenience without compromising on taste. Green Jackfruit – BBQ Flavor For those seeking a burst of flavor, Dr. Jackfruit offers the…
Love Kataria, the multi-talented digital creator and social media influencer, has stepped into the limelight once again as a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT 3. Known for his comedic prowess and vibrant online presence, Lovekesh Kataria’s journey from a college prankster to a household name in the digital realm has captivated audiences. Lovekesh Kataria initially gained recognition during his college days when a video shot in Delhi went viral, sparking the birth of his YouTube journey. Investing a portion of his college funds into a camera, he began creating content that resonated widely, eventually founding ‘The Bakchod Studio,’ a platform…
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has recently expanded his real estate holdings with the purchase of two luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Borivali suburb. This acquisition aligns with his son Abhishek Bachchan’s recent purchase of six apartments in the same area. Details of the New Acquisitions Amitabh Bachchan’s new apartments, valued at nearly ₹7 crore, are located on the 57th floor of a tower, coinciding with the level of Abhishek’s properties. The deals were finalized on May 29, with a stamp duty payment of ₹40.72 lakh for registration, as revealed by documents accessed through Zapkey.com. Previous Property Investments This latest acquisition follows…
CMF has announced the launch of its first smartphone, the CMF Phone 1, set for July 8 in India. Alongside the smartphone, the company will also introduce the CMF Buds Pro 2 and CMF Watch Pro 2, expanding its lineup of tech offerings. The CMF Phone 1 has generated considerable buzz in the tech community, with the company gradually unveiling its design and specifications. A recent post on X has offered a glimpse into the phone’s rear camera module. Positioned in the top-left corner of the back panel, the dual rear camera system is encased in a vertical, pill-shaped module.…
Tamil Nadu has taken a prominent step towards empowering rural women entrepreneurs with the launch of a new initiative, TN-RISE (Tamil Nadu – Rural Incubator and Start-Up Enabler). This platform was unveiled by Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Programme Implementation, under the ‘Vazhndhu Kattuvom’ (Let’s Prove Ourselves By Living) scheme 2.0. The initiative is backed by financial assistance from the World Bank. The announcement follows a promise made by Chief Minister M K Stalin in the State Assembly, aimed at fostering a new generation of women entrepreneurs from rural areas. Udhayanidhi Stalin emphasized that TN-RISE is a reflection…
India’s pioneering solar mission, Aditya-L1, has achieved a significant milestone by completing its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Tuesday as per a PTI report. Launched on September 2, 2023, Aditya-L1 is India’s first solar observatory mission aimed at studying the Sun from the vantage point of the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point L1. This point, located approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, allows continuous observation of the Sun without the hindrance of planetary eclipses. The spacecraft was successfully inserted into its targeted halo orbit around L1 on January 6, 2024. During…
Rishi Shah, the former billionaire co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison by a US court. The verdict, delivered by US District Judge Thomas Durkin, concludes one of the largest corporate fraud cases in recent history, involving a $1 billion (Rs 8,300 crore) fraud scheme that deceived high-profile investors such as Goldman Sachs, Alphabet Inc., and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s venture capital firm. The Rise of Outcome Health Outcome Health, originally Context Media Health, was founded by Shah during his university days in 2006. The company aimed to revolutionize medical advertising by…
With an outstanding e-challan amount of ₹2,429 crore from 42.89 million traffic violators, the state government has approached the central government for permission to link these unpaid fines to the bank accounts of motorists. Since the introduction of e-challans in January 2019, the state has recovered only 35% of the penalties, amounting to ₹1,339 crore out of ₹3,768 crore levied. The E-Challan System Since its inception in January 2019, the e-challan system has issued fines to over 7.5 crore motorists using handheld devices and CCTV networks. These fines are for various traffic violations such as over-speeding, lane-cutting, and jumping signals.…
The Government of India is set to reaffirm its commitment to the responsible development and adoption of artificial intelligence at the upcoming ‘Global IndiaAI Summit’ on July 3rd and 4th, 2024, in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the summit aims to showcase India’s dedication to ethical and inclusive AI technologies while fostering global collaboration and knowledge exchange. The summit will serve as a significant platform for leading AI experts from various sectors, including science, industry, civil society, governments, international organizations, and academia. These global AI stakeholders will gather to discuss critical AI issues, share…