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Chennai Metro introduces the Singara Chennai One City One Card Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has launched the “Singara Chennai One City One Card ” initiative, which aims to integrate multiple modes of transport into a single payment system for commuters in Chennai, India. The new card will simplify travel and offer a seamless experience for commuters who use multiple modes of transportation to get around the city. The “Singara Chennai One City One Card” will be a smart card that can be used on the Chennai Metro, suburban trains, buses, and parking facilities. The initiative aims to reduce the need for commuters to…
Flying taxis in Dubai will take off by 2026, with plans for the vertiports already authorised. Foster + Partners collaborated with Skyports Infrastructure to build the Skyports Infrastructure Vertiport terminal for electric flying taxis, which is located near to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Following the unveiling of the terminal during the World Government Summit 2023, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, approved the terminal’s concept design. The DXB vertiport is one of four potential locations for an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure network being considered by Skyports Infrastructure and the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). “We…
Gold-Flaked and Cheese-licious ; Inside the quintessential grilled cheese sandwich that boasts an extravagant price tag, and the unique ingredients that make it a luxurious dining experience! A restaurant in New York sells grilled cheese sandwiches for – hold your breath – $214 per piece, the most expensive for a sandwich according to Guinness World Records. One of the sandwich’s primary components appears to be gold flakes. In addition, the cheese used in the sandwich costs close to $100 per kilogram. Customers are usually required to place an order for it 48 hours in advance. CNBC Make It noted that the restaurant utilized rare caciocavallo podolico cheese in its…
BHIVE Workspace introduces a new campus model co-working facility in Bengaluru Bhive has expanded its portfolio by opening a 2 lakh square feet Co-working facility in Whitefield, Bengaluru’s IT region. The new co-working complex will feature over 5,000 seats, as well as a rooftop café and sunset boulevard on the way. According to BHIVE, one of the city’s leading Co-working operators, 20% of the seats have already been filled up by start-ups soon after the pre-launch, demonstrating the rising appeal of the campus model as an exciting workplace for everyone. “We have always been at the forefront of introducing new experiences to our…
Elon Musk to launch ‘TruthGPT’ to take on Google, Microsoft and OpenAI Elon Musk has announced his intention to launch an AI platform called “TruthGPT” to compete against current offerings from Microsoft and Google. Musk criticised Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the parent company of chatbot sensation ChatGPT, for “training AI to lie.” According to a report in Reuters, Musk said in an interview with Fox News Channel that he will launch an artificial intelligence platform called ‘TruthGPT’ to take on rival ChatGPT. “I’m going to launch a platform that I call ‘TruthGPT,’ or a maximally truth-seeking AI platform that tries to understand…
Air India has announced a significant increase in salaries and benefits for its cabin crew members. Air India, the flag carrier airline of India, has announced that it will be offering the highest salary in the aviation industry to its cabin crew members in a bid to attract and retain talent amidst a crisis in the aviation industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shortage of skilled and experienced professionals in the aviation industry due to a wave of layoffs by airlines globally. Air India, which has been struggling to turn around its fortunes for years, has failed to attract any bidders for its sale…
Apple has recently opened its first official retail store in India, located in the city of Mumbai’s upmarket area of Bandra Kurla Complex. The store covers an area of around 20,000 square feet and is a significant milestone for Apple as it aims to expand its presence in the Indian market. With the opening of this store, Apple has signalled its intention to strengthen its brand and increase its market share in India, which is currently dominated by Samsung and Xiaomi. The store will offer a wide range of Apple products, including the latest iPhone models, iPads, Macs, and other…
According to reports, WhatsApp is working on a new upgrade that would allow users to add a description to transmitted material. Meta’s famous instant messaging service has sent out a test version of the upgrade via the Google Play test Program. Some beta testers who have loaded the upgrade may already add descriptions to photographs, videos, GIFs, and documents that have been forwarded. There have been reports of problems accessing status updates and downloading videos. WhatsApp’s upcoming version is anticipated to fix these vulnerabilities. Users who wish to give extra context or information about transmitted material may like the new option. According to…
C-295MW transporter aircraft manufactured by Airbus for India will soon enter service. The footage of the first batch of aircraft to be manufactured in Spain has come out. India’s first C-295 aircraft has rolled out of the Airbus Defense Production Facility in Seville, southern Spain. The rest of the planes will be manufactured from the aircraft manufacturing plant set up by India in Vadodara under Make in India. On 24 September 2021, the Ministry of Defense signed a ₹21,935 crore contract with Airbus Defense and Space to manufacture 56 C-295 MW aircraft along with related equipment. Of the 56 contracted…
Reliance Jio’s JioCinema platform is set to shake up the Indian streaming industry With an ambitious target to broadcast 100 movies and TV episodes on its JioCinema platform over the next 18-24 months, Reliance Jio, a powerful competitor in the Indian streaming sector, is preparing to confront prominent OTT platforms such as Disney+Hotstar, Netflix, SonyLIV, and Zee5. With a production budget of more than INR 2,000 Cr, these films and series will appeal to a wide range of languages and genres, cementing Reliance Jio’s position as a key player in the Indian streaming industry. With plans to produce 70 movies…