CLEAR AND BRIGHT CAMPAIGN
Headphone culture: Why Alka Yagnik’s advice should not fall on deaf ears
In the wake of the Bollywood singer’s revelation that she was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss, doctors caution against listening to high-decibel music using headphones for a long duration
Mumbai cha raja kaun? Many reasons why 'Nakli Sena' won most seats in India's financial capital
The biggest electoral exercise in the country concluded with Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena shining in Maharashtra, winning 9 out of 21 contested Lok Sabha seats. The party faced a tough Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai North West, losing by a slim margin of 48 votes.
T20 World Cup: India begin training, Virat Kohli yet to arrive
Having played 90 per cent of the matches under lights in the scorching Indian summer, the idea would be to adjust to pleasant mornings where temperatures will hover between 25 to 27 degree celsius with very less humidity. A white kookaburra in slightly windy mornings could be a challenge and to be prepared for that, the severely jet-lagged bodies need to get used to morning conditions.
Indian cricket team begins training for T20 World Cup in New York amid Virat Kohli's absence
After two months of intense night cricket, the Indian cricket team, without Virat Kohli, began morning training for the T20 World Cup. Kohli, absent due to personal reasons, is expected to join by Friday, but his participation in the warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday is uncertain. The team's preliminary games start at 10:30 am, necessitating adaptation to morning conditions. Training included light exercises to adjust to the cooler, less humid weather. Players expressed excitement about playing in New York for the first time.
Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown
Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced. China's internet watchdog in April launched the "Clear and Bright" campaign to remove undesirable content from social media, vowing to crack down on influencers who created "ostentatious personas to cater to vulgar needs, and deliberately display extravagant lifestyles filled with money".
2024 J&K Lok Sabha Elections: After bumper voting in Srinagar and Baramulla, Anantnag-Rajouri in focus
In absence of a BJP candidate, it is expected that a majority of the Pahari vote may go in favour of Mufti. While a large section of tribal population, including some Paharis, support Altaf of NC for his spiritual influence over the community, a deepening wedge between Paharis and Gujjar-Bakarwal is likely to make many Paharis to vote against Altaf. The Gujjar-Bakarwal community had protested against the government decision of giving reservation to Paharis.
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A season of desi poll-itical chic
Judging from the photographs of polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies that have been held in summer months over the past seven decades, it is clear that election fashion has remained timeless in India.
Leaders of INDIA bloc are either in jail or bail: J P Nadda
J P Nadda criticizes 'Ghamandia' parties in the INDIA bloc for dynastic politics. BJP values democracy, allowing ordinary people to lead. Mocking opposition alliance, Nadda contrasts BJP's approach with various dynastic parties.
Avtar Saini, ex-Intel chief, dies while cycling: What to keep in mind when cycling on road. 10 safety tips that can save your life
Former Intel India head Avtar Saini, renowned for his contributions to designing the Intel Pentium processor, tragically dies in a cycling accident on Palm Beach Road, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Hit by a cab, despite wearing a helmet, Saini succumbed to severe injuries. The driver attempted to flee but was caught. The incident sparks discussions on cycling safety, emphasizing helmet use, visibility, traffic rules adherence, vigilance, safe routes, bike maintenance, and emergency preparedness.
How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP's dominant front-runner
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is making a remarkable comeback in the race for the 2024 Republican nomination. Despite facing 91 felony charges, Trump has won the first two 2024 nominating contests and leads in polls. His ability to turn legal challenges into a winning strategy, his adept use of endorsements, and the loyalty of his supporters are key factors in his resurgence. The story highlights the challenges faced by rivals in countering Trump's appeal within the Republican Party. The outcome could have significant implications for American democracy.
AI buzzes Davos, but CEOs wrestle with how to make it pay
Executives at the World Economic Forum (WEF) are grappling with how to turn early demos of OpenAI's viral ChatGPT, a generative AI, into money-makers. Business leaders at the WEF meeting in Davos say the latest generative AI still has a lot to prove, with concerns about hallucinations, human biases, and regulation.
Eurozone edges closer to recession on slowing business activity
The traders Traders are expecting more easing by the ECB in 2023 to support the economy, with a quarter-point cut completely seen by June.
Africa entry, climate stance among G20 feats for India: IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva
India brought the G20 together, but it did more than that. It invited countries and international organisations; so, we can say the whole world came together. The very first important achievement is the African Union being accepted into G20, which gives a whole continent a voice, says IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva.
How to make your website more attractive using consumer behavior insights
Capturing and keeping visitors engaged on a website is a challenge in online business. Consumer behavior can enhance a website's attractiveness and user experience. Providing social proof, streamlining navigation, and using dedicated landing pages can improve the effectiveness of a website. Expert endorsements and engaging visuals are also important. Personalization, mobile-friendly design, emotional stories, FAQs, chatbots, and third-party reviews can enhance the website.
View: The state of university unions must be addressed
Last week Kolkata was rocked by the death of a 17-year-old first year student of Jadavpur University, ranked fourth among the top 100 nationally. He had been humiliated, intimidated and tormented in the name of "ragging" in one of the hostels by a bunch of seniors and ex-students, leading him to jump off, fall off or be pushed off the second floor, stark naked. The culprits then prevented police from entering the campus and tried to force the juniors to lie about it.
Travel Guide: The best way to spend 36 hours in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
How quickly Vietnam's biggest city is transforming with new urbane enclaves and upscale planned communities, as well as the high-rises constantly shooting up, including the country's tallest skyscraper, Landmark 81, which opened in 2018, is dizzying,
GST Council to meet over eGaming amendments; Meta’s Nick Clegg on AI’s role in tech & more
After a long, dark funk, the online gaming industry in India might have something to cheer for, albeit prematurely. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council will meet on August 2 to deliberate on legal amendments for the levy of 28% GST on online gaming. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
India strongly raising issue of climate justice with developed countries: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about climate justice and criticized the developmental policies of some advanced nations that come at the expense of the environment. He said that India raised the issue of climate justice with advanced countries. Modi stated that India is investing in infrastructure while also focusing on the environment and credited the country's focus on ecology and economy to Indian culture.
Why Panama Canal is the new challenge for supply chains
Just as the world’s delivery bottlenecks are easing, Panama’s drought and worrisome weather patterns elsewhere threaten to revive some of the chaos of 2021, when a surge in shipping costs and consumer demand resulted in shortages of goods, helping to drive US inflation to a four-decade high.
Why the BJP failed to break the 38-year-old jinx in Karnataka
The party decided to make the “double engine” governance as the main poll plank but was unable to persuade the voters despite significant growth during its government's tenure which gave a big push to infra projects that were stalled under the Congress.
Slow & steady Shaktikanta Das racing ahead of fast & furious Jerome Powell
As Das chose to maintain an equilibrium of growth and inflation by keeping rates unchanged at 6.5%, he again showed divergence from Fed's 25 basis point rate hike a fortnight ago.
Global dealmaking sinks to lowest level in over a decade
A banking crisis that started in the United States this month with Silicon Valley Bank and spread to Europe with the Swiss government-orchestrated sale of Credit Suisse Group AG to UBS Group AG roiled markets and stopped many deals in their tracks, investment bankers and lawyers said.
In Xi Jinping's speech at party Congress, lies India's biggest opportunity
Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his commitment to the zero-COVID policy that has prioritised rampant lockdowns shutting down cities to stamp COVID outbreaks. Recent surges could bring more harsh measures that could further alienate the global investor community as it scours for new havens for investment.
As party members decide, Truss has upper hand in contest to be Britain's new PM
According to 2020 research by Queen Mary University of London and Sussex University Party Members Project, party membership tends to be older, male, southern English and Brexit supporting, meaning a leadership election can skew more towards a right-wing agenda than the rest of the country. Anecdotally, more younger adults, often men, from northern England have been joining.
Do big election rallies matter?
When the Brigade Parade Ground in the heart of Kolkata was almost full during the Left-Congress-Indian Secular Front Sanyukta Morcha rally on Februay 28, little could people — its critics included — imagine that the Left Front, which had ruled the state for 34 long years at a stretch until only a
India has chance to cement 'bright spot' status: Vedanta group Chairman Anil Agarwal
"As the world's second-biggest economy, China needs to remain strong and open up its financial markets," Anil Agarwal added.
Colgate shines bright as HUL loses sheen in oral care market
While Colgate-Palmolive gained volume market share in 2014 at 56.7% as against 55.9% in 2013, HUL's share declined to 21.5% from 22.8% in 2013.
'Gandhi's campaign mantra keeps us resolute'
We have much to celebrate on the occasion of World Environment Day.
No clean sweep for either front, but TN voters to give clear verdict
Poll observers feel the AIADMK front is expected to win 25 to 30 seats and play a decisive role in the formation of a new Government at the Centre.
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