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Angelique Angarni-Filopon, a 34-year-old flight attendant from Martinique, made history by becoming the oldest Miss France after a rule change allowing women over 24, including mothers and married women, to participate. Angarni-Filopon, who had previously placed first runner-up in 2011, celebrated her victory as a triumph for women told it was “too late.”
OpenAI has launched new video interaction features for ChatGPT, allowing it to recognize objects in real-time through smartphone cameras, similar to Google Lens. Available initially to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, these features will roll out to enterprise and educational sectors by January 2025. Additionally, the Sora Turbo tool lets users create ultra-realistic videos from […]
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate a Rs 40,000 crore project to link 11 rivers in Rajasthan, aimed at addressing the state’s water crisis and making it water-surplus, announced Union Minister C R Patil. The project, which will integrate the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal link with the Eastern Rajasthan Canal, is expected to provide water for drinking, irrigation, and […]
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has dismissed allegations from Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov that Ding Liren deliberately lost to D Gukesh in the 2024 World Chess Championship. Filatov called for an investigation into Ding’s blunder in Game 14. However, FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich emphasized that mistakes are a part of sports, and Gukesh […]
The Congress party criticized PM Narendra Modi for invoking Jawaharlal Nehru to divert attention from his own “failures.” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of using Nehru to distract from current challenges, highlighting his “obsession” with the former PM. Ramesh also defended Nehru’s actions regarding the First Amendment, countering Modi’s attack on...
Tabla legend Zakir Hussain, 73, has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital due to heart-related problems, according to his friend, flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. Hussain, who has been struggling with blood pressure issues, has been under medical care for the past week. Chaurasia expressed concern over the musician’s health, stating that everyone […]
Lucknow’s silver footwear, once a royal tradition among Nawabs, is facing extinction. Master artisan Dilbar Hussain, a third-generation craftsman, continues the art of creating shoes studded with silver and jewels. Despite growing demand, few artisans remain as the younger generation turns away. With support from the Uttar Pradesh government, this unique heritage could be preserved.
Pawan Kumar, father of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide on December 9, has vowed not to immerse his son’s ashes until justice is served. Atul’s suicide note blamed his wife and in-laws for harassment and false cases. Pawan Kumar also seeks custody of his grandson and demands strict punishment for the accused, […]
PV Sindhu, accompanied by her father Venkata Ramana, met Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan in Mangalagiri today. Sindhu presented Pawan Kalyan with a wedding invitation card for her upcoming wedding. Pawan Kalyan extended his heartfelt wishes to Sindhu for the event and shared a warm conversation with her and her father during their […]
Jasprit Bumrah claimed 5 for 72 on Day 2 of India’s third Test against Australia, helping the visitors fight back after Travis Head’s 152. This was Bumrah’s 12th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, making him the first Indian to achieve this feat, surpassing Kapil Dev’s record of 7. Despite Bumrah’s brilliance, Australia finished the day […]
BRS Party Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) criticized the Telangana govt led by Revanth Reddy, expressing concern over the state’s regression. He alleged that under the leadership of Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), Telangana had made significant progress. However, under Revanth Reddy, the state was regressing due to inexperience, incompetence, and corruption, KTR claimed.
UPI has achieved a record 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore between January and November 2024, as per the Ministry of Finance. Launched in 2016, UPI has transformed India’s payment ecosystem, offering safe, quick, and easy transactions. The system’s global reach includes countries like France, UAE, and Singapore, while also expanding credit access […]
Highly anticipated grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 is finally here, airing on Star Maa at 7 PM today. After captivating audiences in the Telugu states for three months, the finale promises an exciting conclusion. Superstar Ram Charan is set to grace the event as the chief guest, as confirmed by a promotional […]
Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expanded his cabinet on Sunday at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur. Key BJP leaders including Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Ashish Shelar, and Pankaja Munde, along with Shiv Sena’s Uday Samant and NCP’s Manikrao Kokate, were sworn in. This follows the BJP’s victory in the November 20 elections, securing 230 of the 288 seats.
Vigilant loco pilots of a goods and passenger train in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district applied brakes just in time to save eight lions that wandered onto the tracks in the last two days. The combined efforts of the pilots and forest department trackers have led to the rescue of 104 lions this financial year, highlighting ongoing […]