Author: News Desk

Cristiano Ronaldo has solidified his status as the most popular sportsperson of all time with his recent YouTube debut. The football superstar, who is also the highest-paid athlete globally, launched his YouTube channel ‘UR Cristiano’ and achieved a remarkable milestone by amassing over 3.8 crore subscribers within just 2 days. This achievement underscores Ronaldo’s unparalleled global influence and his dominance across various social media platforms, including Instagram, X, and Facebook. A New Revenue Stream for the Football Icon With his new YouTube channel, Ronaldo has opened a new avenue for substantial earnings. YouTube creators typically earn between $2 to $12…

The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has unveiled its latest social incubator program, in collaboration with startAD, a startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and hosted at NYU Abu Dhabi. This new initiative, titled “Entrepreneurship for Social Impact,” aims to foster the growth of social enterprises focused on addressing Abu Dhabi’s social challenges. Program Focus and Eligibility The Ma’an social incubator is designed to cultivate a network of innovative social enterprises that bring best practices to solve pressing issues. Startups with missions targeting priorities such as support for people of determination, senior citizens, youth rehabilitation, and blue-collar workers’ well-being are…

Starbucks’ newly appointed CEO, Brian Niccol, has faced criticism for his plan to commute nearly 1,000 miles from his home in Newport Beach, California, to the company’s headquarters in Seattle using a corporate jet. Critics argue that this move contradicts the company’s public commitment to environmental sustainability. The decision to use a private jet has sparked concerns about greenwashing—promoting eco-friendly initiatives while allowing top executives to engage in environmentally harmful practices. Flexible Working Policy and Remote Office Niccol, who starts his role on September 9, will not be required to relocate to Seattle. Instead, he will commute three times a…

Kerala is set to make a significant leap in artificial intelligence and robotics with the establishment of its first robotic park in Thrissur. This new initiative aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth in the robotics sector, according to Minister for Industries, Law, and Coir, Shri P Rajeeve. Overview of the Robotic Park The robotic park will be developed on a ten-acre plot in Thrissur with support from the district panchayat. The park will be divided into four main sections: Upcoming Global Investors Meet In addition to the robotic park, Kerala will host a Global Investors Meet on February 21…

Exciting Road Show Kick-Off The Huddle Global Road Show began with the Kochi Edition on August 23, 2024, at KSUM, Kalamassery. Attendees had the chance to connect with innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders ahead of the main event. The roadshow will continue in Trivandrum and Kozhikode, setting the stage for what promises to be a remarkable conference. Huddle Global 2024: Bigger and Better Huddle Global 2024 is set to surpass its predecessors, offering expanded opportunities and investments. This year’s event promises to be larger in scope, featuring more extensive participation from key industry players. Insights from Anoop Ambika Anoop Ambika,…

PhonePe has introduced a new credit line feature on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This launch comes nearly a year after the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) first introduced the UPI credit line feature. The new functionality allows users to access short-term credit directly through UPI, enhancing their payment options. Enhanced Merchant and Customer Experience With this feature, merchants using PhonePe’s Payment Gateway can offer an additional payment method during checkout. This integration aims to reduce transaction friction and decrease cart abandonment, ultimately driving higher sales. The credit line facilitates low-ticket, high-volume retail loans, benefiting both consumers and merchants.…

Anand Mahindra, the renowned industrialist and social media influencer, has recently rekindled his fond memories of Mysore, a city he recalls from his childhood. In a tweet, Anand Mahindra shared his nostalgic experiences of stopping in Mysore on his way to Ooty during his boarding school years. He expressed a renewed interest in exploring Mysore, which he views as a symbol of India’s evolving travel appeal. Anand Mahindra’s curiosity about Mysore was sparked by a detailed post from a user on X (formerly Twitter), who visited the city three times last year. The user’s thread highlighted several compelling reasons to…

The Land Rover Range Rover Electric is set to make a big impact in the luxury SUV world, combining the brand’s famous design with cutting-edge electric technology. Here’s a detailed look at what this new electric SUV has to offer: Design and Appearance The Range Rover Electric will look very similar to the traditional Range Rover but with some modern updates. While it keeps the classic Range Rover style, it will feature new design elements that make it clear it’s an electric vehicle. Specifications Features and Technology The new Range Rover Electric will come with several advanced features: Launch and…

Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Electric Mobility, has seen an extraordinary rise in his wealth following Ola Electric’s initial public offering (IPO). Since the IPO launched on August 2, the company’s stock value has surged dramatically, doubling investors’ money and boosting Bhavish’s net worth to a staggering ₹21,000 crore. Surge in Stock Value The surge began with Ola Electric’s stock debut on August 9. Over the next seven trading days, the stock price skyrocketed by 107%, climbing from ₹76 to ₹157.53. This remarkable increase saw the stock hit the upper circuit limit four times. Despite a minor 12% decline after…

Salil Parekh, the CEO of Infosys, ranks as one of the highest-paid executives in India’s IT sector. His compensation for FY24 underscores his prominent position within the industry. Compensation Details In the fiscal year 2024 (FY24), Salil Parekh received a total compensation of Rs 66.25 crore. This significant figure primarily stemmed from the exercise of restricted stock units (RSUs), an equity compensation method for employees. Comparison with Industry Peers Parekh’s compensation places him second among Indian IT company CEOs, trailing only Thierry Delaporte, the former CEO of Wipro, who earned approximately Rs 166 crore in FY24. Delaporte, who joined Wipro in June 2020 under…