‘Staff were busy protecting dancers, musicians’: Survivor recounts horrific moments of Goa nightclub fire; 4 kin killed | Goa News

GOA: In the aftermath of the tragic fire at a Goa club, a survivor and eyewitness has accused the club management of negligence, stating that the lack of basic safety measures contributed to the deaths of her family members.Speaking to ANI, a survivor and eyewitness Bhawana Joshi said, “Four people in my family- my husband…

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Law but no order: Karnataka suspends 236 ‘dirty’ cops, 42 face criminal cases; Bengaluru sleuths top list | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: At a time when citizens instinctively dial 100 in moments of panic, a troubling question is beginning to echo across Karnataka: Are police personnel, the very people meant to protect the common man, breaking public trust? This Nov, a police sub-inspector under probation in Davanagere identified as Malappa Chippalakatti of Hamsabhavi in Haveri district…

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NeoSapien raises $2M from Merak Ventures to build India’s first AI-native wearable ecosystem

NeoSapien, the Bengaluru-based startup behind India’s first AI-native wearable, has raised $2 million (₹18 crore) in a seed round led by Merak Ventures, with participation from prominent angel investors including Awais Ahmed (Pixxel), Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Sameer Mehta (boAt), Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals) and Aprameya Radhakrishna (Koo), among others.The funding will be used to accelerate…

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IndiGo fiasco: Airline offers Rs 10,000 vouchers to passengers stranded between Dec 3–5 — key details

Passengers wait in queues at IndiGo airline’s counter at Kempegowda International Airport, in Bengaluru (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Thursday said it will offer Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to passengers who were stranded for long hours during the widespread flight disruptions between December 3 and 5. The airline said the move aims to…

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Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make…”

Image Credit: Jemal Countess/ Getty Images Maya Angelou, born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, was an extraordinary poet, author, singer, dancer, and civil rights activist whose influence transcended generations. From her earliest years, she faced immense hardships, including a tumultuous childhood and periods of silence due to trauma. Yet, she transformed her…

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Why the current ICC broadcast rights are unsustainable | Cricket News

ICC JioHotstar. (Representational Image) The development around JioStar’s ultimatum to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it cannot service the remaining two years of the media rights contract due to “deep financial losses” conveys many things, but certainly not them exiting the deal. Like conjoined twins, the federation and the broadcaster have no choice but…

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Emirates flight crew member caught with Rs 11.5 crore gold at Chennai airport; five held | Chennai News

CHENNAI: Chennai Customs has busted a gold-smuggling syndicate involving airline crew at Chennai airport, seizing a total of 9.46 kg of gold worth Rs 11.5 crore and arresting five persons.The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Chennai Customs, acting on specific intelligence, intercepted an Indian male crew member of Emirates flight EK-544, which arrived at the…

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Historic moment as Diwali makes it to Unesco list: Deepavali joins Yoga, Durga Puja among intangible cultural heritage — full list | India News

NEW DELHI: In a landmark recognition, Deepavali has been added to Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, becoming the 16th Indian tradition to earn the honour, joining the ranks of Yoga and Durga Puja.Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings over this saying, “People in India and around the world are thrilled. For us,…

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IND vs SA: ‘Move forward with Jitesh Sharma’ – Irfan Pathan weighs in on Sanju Samson’s slot in India’s middle order | Cricket News

Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson. (Image: Agencies) Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has supported the decision to replace Sanju Samson with Jitesh Sharma in India’s T20I playing XI during the ongoing South Africa series, citing Jitesh’s superior experience in the lower-middle order batting position.The change came after Shubman Gill’s return to the top order, which…

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