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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday clarified that he did not praise the CPI(M)-led government in Kerala, but instead highlighted the state’s progress in the startup sector.Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said that his article in an English daily did not contain any political references. He emphasised that his focus was solely on Kerala’s growth in entrepreneurship and innovation, aiming to highlight the state’s development in that specific area.Tharoor’s response followed the political storm triggered by his article in the English daily, where he praised Kerala’s entrepreneurial growth under the LDF government. While his party questioned the basis of his…
A new robotic system capable of planetary exploration through tethered jumping has been developed by researchers at the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The robot, named SPLITTER (Space and Planetary Limbed Intelligent Tether Technology Exploration Robot), has been designed as a modular, multi-robot system composed of two quadrupedal robots connected by a tether. The system, expected to be presented at the IEEE Aerospace Conference (AeroConf) 2025, has been designed to navigate low-gravity environments such as the moon and asteroids. Reports indicate that the robotic system can perform successive jumps while collecting scientific…
1 / 10Mahashivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, is celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur across India each year. In 2025, the festival will be observed on February 26. Considered one of the most auspicious occasions, devotees observe a day-long fast and offer prayers to Lord Shiva, with rituals performed throughout the night. The fast is traditionally broken the following morning. On this sacred day, worshippers gather at temples in large numbers to offer ‘Panchamrit’ to Lord Shiva before concluding their fast. (Image: Shutterstock)2 / 10Maharashtra, like many other states, is home to several revered and historic Shiva temples.…
Pradeep Ranganathan starrer rom-com film ‘Dragon’ is enjoying an outstanding run at the box office after a strong opening. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, on the second day of its release the movie made over Rs 10.25 crore.Dragon Movie ReviewAs per film business tracker Sacnilk, following an impressive opening day where it earned Rs 6 crore, the film saw significant growth on its second day, collecting Rs 10.25 crore. This brings the total earnings to Rs 16.75 crore within just two days of its release.’Dragon’ has an overall occupancy rate of 64.78% in Tamil Nadu on February 22, with morning shows…
JioHotstar, the new streaming platform created by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, was launched by JioStar on Friday. The newly created platform will host the entire content library of both the over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Apart from shows and movies from the two merging entities, the platform will also host content from various international studios and streaming platforms. The JV has also announced a free tier for the streaming service. Notably, the JioStar joint venture was formed in November 2024 after the successful merger of Viacom18 and Star India.JioHotstar Streaming Platform LaunchedIn a press release, JioStar announced the launch of…
Overdrive brings you an in-depth review of BYD’s latest SUV in India – the Sealion7. Alongside, it takes a first ride on the newest iteration of the Aprilia Tuono 457 to explore what’s new in this exciting motorcycle.BYD Sealion7: A game-changer in the EV marketBYD is making strong strides in the Indian market, and its latest offering, the Sealion7, is set to reinforce its presence. The SUV impresses with its attractive design, a premium cabin, and advanced safety features. What truly sets it apart is its impressive driving range of over 500 kilometers on a single charge. Also Read |…
Cricket in India is more than a sport, it is a religion, a celebration. Especially when it’s India vs Pakistan, one cannot even start to imagine the level of crazy excitement that builds up. And at this moment, the level of anticipation has gone as high as possible as the epic showdown of India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to happen in Dubai on Sunday. Amid all the cricket craziness a viral moment set social media ablaze. The former Indian captain also called the ‘Thalaiva’ MS Dhoni and Bollywood superstar, B-town’s ‘Hulk’ Sunny Deol are watching…
iPhone SE 4 appears to be just around the corner as Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the company will be launching a new product on Wednesday, February 19. The launch is expected to introduce a single device instead of multiple devices. The confirmation comes just days after reports claimed that the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to unveil the iPhone SE 4 next week. The iPhone maker is also speculated to introduce an entry-level iPad 11 (2025) and a new MacBook Air model powered by the M4 chipset. The CEO also teased a silver-coloured version of the company logo.iPhone SE…
Icelandic plans for a resource fee on tourism will help bring the industry under control and safeguard the country’s nature while the government is shifting its focus to industries creating higher value, according to the nation’s prime minister.The hospitality industry has become the engine of Atlantic island’s economy after the collapse of its banks in 2008 which caused a recession and triggered a bailout by the International Monetary Fund. After an abrupt halt caused by the pandemic, the growth in tourism has resumed, with negative impacts becoming more apparent. There are concerns of over-tourism and that the industry is straining…
Munawar Faruqui, has found himself at the center of yet another controversy. His latest satirical show, ‘Hafta Vasooli,’ has sparked legal trouble, with allegations of promoting obscenity and hurting religious sentiments. A formal complaint has been filed against the show, demanding legal action and even a potential ban.Advocate Amita Sachdeva has lodged an official complaint against ‘Hafta Vasooli,’ urging authorities to register an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 196, 299, and 353, along with provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act.The complaint claims that the show “disrespects multiple religions,” “goes against cultural values,”…