Mandira by Manepally: Providing premium silver jewellery for a new generation

As gold prices continue to reach unprecedented levels, the Indian jewellery industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Rising import duties, soaring international gold rates, and changing consumer preferences are encouraging brands to rethink traditional offerings and create innovative solutions that combine aspiration with affordability.Against this backdrop, Manepally Jewellers, one of South India’s most trusted and…

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Finance ministry panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; Cabinet nod next

The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Finance Ministry has cleared a proposal for a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, sources told PTI. The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the…

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‘Nothing to do with India’: England cricketer clarifies after accusing ICC of bias | Cricket News

India Women’s cricket team (Getty Images) England cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have clarified that their criticism of the ICC’s Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final scheduling was never directed at India, saying they have received abuse and even death threats after their comments were widely circulated on social media.The pair addressed the issue on…

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India vs England 1st T20I: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally make his India debut in Durham? | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wait for an India debut continued during the two-match T20I series against Ireland, where India suffered a surprise 2-0 whitewash under new captain Shreyas Iyer.The teenage batting sensation was widely expected to get his first international cap, with fans and experts repeatedly calling for his inclusion. However,…

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IIT Bombay, SBI Life launch indigenous AI and Cybersecurity hub for insurance sector

IIT Bombay has partnered with SBI Life Insurance to establish the Bharat AI & Cyber Innovation Hub for Insurance, a research centre focused on developing homegrown AI and cybersecurity technologies. The initiative will advance research, nurture industry-ready talent, encourage academia-industry collaboration, and strengthen India’s digital capabilities as the insurance sector continues to expand. Indian Institute…

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‘Aishwarya Rai was deeply hurt when the industry abandoned her for Salman Khan,’ said Prahlad Kakkar: ‘She felt betrayed’ |

Former advertising filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar, who worked with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during her modelling days, had previously reflected on the actor’s highly publicised split from Salman Khan. In a 2025 interview, he claimed that while the breakup itself brought her relief, what hurt her most was feeling abandoned by the film industry, which she believed…

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A train game separated two deaf brothers for 35 years, and an innocent childhood cue reunited them; How Lei found his way back to family decades later |

A deaf and non-verbal boy, Lei Zeqing, lost his family at age 10 after a playful train ride went awry. For 35 years, he navigated life with the kindness of strangers, notably a restaurant owner who became a father figure. A unique childhood habit, writing his name backward, finally reunited him with his family, proving…

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BJP won’t interfere in govt, control cultural fronts: Samik | Kolkata News

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya Kolkata: BJP will work in coordination with the state govt but won’t interfere in administrative functions nor will it exercise external control over cultural fronts, said the party’s state unit president Samik Bhattacharya on Monday.Speaking at a meeting of publishers and booksellers convened by the BJP-aligned Bangiya Granthashilpa Parishad,…

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