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The ride-hailing industry is witnessing a major shift, with Uber now following Ola in adopting a zero-commission model for auto drivers. This transformation, initially driven by Namma Yatri, is pushing major aggregators to rethink their pricing strategies. Uber on Monday issued a notification on its app and website about the newly updated model that has kicked off with auto rides.CompanyValueChange%ChangeUber’s Big MoveUber has scrapped commission charges for auto drivers and switched to a fixed subscription-fee system, similar to Namma Yatri, Rapido, and Ola. In a significant departure from its traditional model, the fares displayed in the Uber app will now…
With her recently released debut film Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story, Kaveri Kapur has stepped into the limelight, carving her own identity beyond the legacy of her celebrated parents, Shekhar Kapur and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi. In a candid conversation with ETimes, Kaveri opened up about her journey in the entertainment industry. She spoke about the experience of bringing her first film to life, the invaluable support and influence of her parents, and her personal battles, including her struggle with mental health. What was your first reaction when you got this role?I really didn’t know what to expect because I didn’t…
With the GSLV-F15 mission, ISRO will oversee the historic 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota in the early hours of January 29, 2025. Photo: X/@isro The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the early hours of Wednesday (January 29, 2025) will oversee the historic 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota with the GSLV-F15 mission.The first launch, on August 10, 1979, was the experimental flight of Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 (SLV-3 E10) carrying the Rohini Technology Payload, which was only partially successful according to the space agency. The late former President of…
Marvel Rivals’ development team, including the game director, have been laid off despite the game’s successful launch. The layoffs have affected an unspecified number of employees at NetEase’s design team based in Seattle, the company said in a statement to the press Wednesday. The job cuts come just over two months after the release of NetEase’s free-to-play hero shooter Marvel Rivals. The game skyrocketed to popularity at launch, attracting over 10 million players in its first 72 hours.Marvel Rivals Design Team Laid OffThe layoffs were first confirmed by Marvel Rivals game director Thadeus Sasser, who said in a LinkedIn post…
Thousands of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party workers gathered in Chennai to stage a massive demonstration against recent remarks made by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The minister had stated that education funds under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme would not be released to Tamil Nadu unless the state accepted the Centre’s National Education Policy (NEP).Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the National Education Policy, particularly its endorsement of the three-language formula. This opposition stems from concerns that the policy is a covert attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking states. The three-language formula mandates that students learn English and any two Indian…
Kirti Kulhari recently shared her experience working with Himesh Reshammiya on ‘Badass Ravikumar’. Recently, in an interview, she revealed that while she had suggestions to enhance her dialogue, Himesh was firm about his vision for the film and rejected her input.Talking to News18, the actress discussed working on ‘Badass Ravikumar’ with Himesh. She revealed that, despite wanting to add her personal touch to the dialogues, Himesh, who also produced the film, insisted on sticking to the script, giving her a “take it or leave it” choice. Kirti, known for roles in ‘Pink’ and ‘Shaitaan’, acknowledged that she and Himesh come…
After the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02, ISRO Chairman, V. Narayanan expressed gratitude and said that the 100th launch is a significant milestone of India’s space programme.Addressing the event, Narayanan said, “I am extremely happy to announce from the spaceport of ISRO that the first launch of this year has been successfully accomplished. The GSLV-F15 vehicle launch vehicle precisely injecting the navigation satellite NVS-02 into orbit. This mission is the 100th launch from our launch pads which is a significant milestone for India.”“Our Space programme was conceived and started by a visionary leader Vikram…
The animated film The Wild Robot, produced by DreamWorks Animation and released under Universal Pictures, is now available for streaming in India. Following its successful theatrical run, the film has been made accessible on JioHotstar. Previously, it was available for rental on platforms like Prime Video and ZEE5. The movie, which is an adaptation of Peter Brown’s 2016 novel, features an ensemble cast. Here’s everything you need to know about The Wild Robot streaming details, cast and crew, and more. When and Where to Watch The Wild RobotThe Wild Robot is available for streaming on the newly-revamped OTT platform, JioHotstar starting…
Relations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump deteriorated rapidly Wednesday as Zelenskyy said Trump was living in a Russian-made “disinformation space” and Trump called Zelenskyy “a dictator without elections” in comments that were sure to complicate efforts to end the war.Zelenskyy also said he would like Trump’s team “to be more truthful” as he offered his first response to a series of striking claims that Trump made a day earlier, including falsely suggesting that Kyiv was to blame for the war, which enters its fourth year next week.The comments from Trump and Zelenskyy were a staggering…
Actor Bobby Deol, the younger son of legendary actor Dharmendra and brother to Sunny Deol, has carved a special place in audiences’ hearts with his appearance in Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’. During the trailer launch of ‘Aashram Season 3 Part 2’, the actor revealed how his family reacted to his portrayal of Baba Nirala.Addressing the significance of his role, Bobby explained that actors aspire to take on characters that are completely different from their real selves. ‘Aashram’, which delves into sensitive and controversial themes, resonated with audiences due to its reflection of reality. He added that it depicted what is happening…