Video: People celebrates Bhogi on 1st day of Pongal – all you need to know about the festival

The Pongal festivities commenced across South India on Monday with the observance of ‘Bhogi’. It marks the first day of the four-day Pongal festival, which is one of the major harvest celebrations in India. The ritual includes burning of old and unwanted items such as clothes, mats, and broomsticks, symbolizing a fresh start, inviting new …

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Complete list of squads and players for all 8 teams

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan and Dubai from 19 February next month. The tournament will see 8 teams compete for the prestigious ICC silverware. Pakistan, the reigning Champions Trophy champions, will definitely have the edge on their home turf, but other sub-continent sides such as India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will also …

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Infinix Smart 9 HD Design, Key Features Leaked; Said to Launch in India on January 17

Infinix Smart 9 HD may launch in India soon as a successor to the Infinix Smart 8 HD, which was launched in the country in December 2023. The purported handset has yet to be confirmed by the company but details about it have surfaced online. The expected design as well as the probable launch date of the Infinix …

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Daaku Maharaaj Box Office Collection Day 1: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s movie starts strong

Daaku Maharaaj, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the title role, was released on January 12. The Telugu movie, also starring Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj and Urvashi Rautela, is an action drama directed by Bobby Kolli, also known as K. S. Ravindra. Daaku Maharaaj’s box-office collection on Day 1 was ₹22.5 crore, as per rough data by …

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Karun Nair to make India comeback after 8 years? Vidarbha batter under BCCI radar after Vijay Hazare Trophy heroics

Karun Nair is unstoppable in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. With 664 runs in six matches, the out-of-contention India batter is the highest run-getter in the tournament so far in this edition. Interestingly, Nair is yet to be dismissed in the competition and has already scored five hundreds, en route to his team Vidarbha’s …

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TSMC Arizona Said to Begin Apple S9 SiP Production Alongside Ryzen 9000 Series Processor

TSMC has begun production of two processors for AMD and Apple at its Arizona plant, according to a report by Tim Culpan, a technology journalist based in Taiwan. The chips are being developed at TSMC’s Fab 21 facility, on its 4nm N4 and N4P process technologies — the chipmaker’s Phase 1 is expected to begin …

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‘Hindi helped us bond better’: Telugu woman with Tamil husband hails Hindi as best, but…

In a refreshing take on the Hindi language from South Indians, a Telugu woman claimed that Hindi helped her bond with her Tamil husband. She also hailed the language as “the best” and encouraged everyone to learn it apart from their mother tongue. However, she said it’s wrong for “IT Immigrants” to expect Bengaluru locals …

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IMF Urges Kenya to Align Crypto Regulations with Global Standards

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Kenya to prioritise creating a more predictable regulatory framework for its cryptocurrency sector. The IMF also recommended aligning Kenya’s crypto guidelines with global standards. Officials from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) had sought the IMF’s input on challenges related to the future regulatory scope of the crypto industry. …

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Marco Box Office Collection Day 24: Unni Mukundan’s movie sees slight earnings jump, is ₹100 crore club possible?

Marco Box Office Collection Day 24: Unni Mukundan’s Marco is losing its hold on cinema goers as its enters its fourth week in theatres, putting its ₹100 crore milestone under doubt. Directed by Haneef Adeni and produced by Cubes Entertainment, Marco stars Unni Mukundan, Siddique, Jagadish, Sudev Nair, and Anson Paul in key roles. Domestic …

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Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra Leak Hints at Possible European Pricing, Colourways, Storage Options

Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S flagships will be unveiled on January 22. As we are inching towards the launch date, speculations surrounding the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra are heating up. Most recently, an alleged retail listing from Europe has hinted at the colours, memory options, and price of the trio. The Galaxy …

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