Homes burn as wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in Malibu, California

Malibu:Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students watched as flames raced down hillsides and the sky turned deep red. A “minimal number” of homes burned, but the exact amount wasn’t immediately known, … Read more

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

DAMASCUS: Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria’s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. … Read more

Make Them Laugh, Sell Them Stuff

Humanise your brand and make it more relatable Image: Shutterstock You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through social media and an ad actually makes you laugh instead of reaching for the “Skip Ad” button like it’s the last slice of pizza? That’s what we’re here to talk about. Using humour in marketing can captivate … Read more

Unwind and unlock your potential at Pune’s Swastik

Swastik Wellbeing Sanctuary, ensconced in the Peacock Valley near Pune, redefines wellness in a holistic perspective, including spirituality as the primary force to unite health, wealth, love and bliss. The 51-acre property is more than a wellness retreat, with the visitors considered as seekers and service providers as sevaks. It is not a weekend getaway … Read more

Tech5: Paytm Sells PayPay Stake To SoftBank, Uber To Offer Robotaxi Rides In Abu Dhabi, And More

Uber has partnered Chinese autonomous vehicle developer WeRide to launch robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi Image: Business Wire / Uber Jio Platforms, Tata bid to provide 10,000 GPUs for India AI Mission A plan by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to acquire and offer 10,000 GPUs (graphics processing units) has received 19 bids, … Read more

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou scores Taiwan’s first DIAM validation

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou in Taoyuan City, Taiwan has recently achieved a country first through a Stage 6 validation for the HIMSS Digital Imaging Adoption Model (DIAM). It has also been validated for Stage 7 of the HIMSS Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM). The DIAM evaluates an organisation’s capabilities in medical imaging. The INFRAM model, modernised in March, gauges an organisation’s … Read more

Forbes India’s 100 Richest 2024: Parle Products Has Been Popular For Nearly 100 Years. Can The 3rd Gen Continue Its Bull Run?

As you step into Parle’s Mumbai office, nestled in Vile Parle, a wave of nostalgia hits. Memories of childhood come flooding back—Mango Bite, Kismi, Poppins, and the toffee with its catchy slogan, ‘Melody itni chocolaty kyun hai?’ One can’t help but remember how Parle has been an integral part of growing up, with Parle-G biscuit … Read more

J&K Parties Differ on How to Deal With Rohingya Refugees

Srinagar: The Congress party on Tuesday called for dealing with the Rohingya refugees in Jammu in accordance with the international conventions and law and said that curtailing basic amenities to them is tantamount to a criminal act. JKPCC president Tariq Hamid Karra while speaking to reporters here said, “There are clear-cut international conventions about the … Read more

India’s Compute Capacity Gets A Boost In 2024

Image: Shutterstock In 2018, the Indian government recognised compute as a crucial element of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. But it was not until recently that they outlined specific steps to boost the country’s compute capacity. This year in particular marked an important step forward, with a few developments and budget allocations. Used to run … Read more