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World Folklore Day, observed on August 22, celebrates the rich cultural heritage, and customs passed down through generations. Established by UNESCO, it highlights the importance of preserving folklore as a reflection of community identity. The day promotes awareness of storytelling, music, dance, and rituals across diverse cultures worldwide.
Marut Drones’ surveillance drone, Skyswift 56, has received DGCA type certification. Designed for law enforcement and covert operations, it features thermal imaging, mapping, and FPV capabilities. Portable and durable, it supports rapid deployment. Marut aims to boost skilled pilot training, addressing India’s UAV talent gap and contributing to a growing ₹6,000 crore drone economy.
Kochadai Technologies, incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, unveiled MakeGPT, an AI tool enabling users to build prototypes through simple natural language prompts. Launched at the ‘ZeroToOne, GenAI Product Day’ event, it was officially introduced by Tamil Nadu IT Minister Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, marking a new leap in tech innovation.
★World Folklore Day, ★1922: The Manyam Revolution begins, led by Alluri Sitarama Raju, ★1955: Birthday of Tollywood megastar and Padma Vibhushan Chiranjeevi, ★1989: Birthday of singer Rahul Simpligunj, ★1986: Death of Padma Shri recipient Shobha Singh, and ★2014: Death anniversary of Jnanpith awardee U. R. Ananthamurthy.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an increase in ex-gratia for subscribers who die while in service, raising the amount from ₹8.8 lakh to ₹15 lakh. This new rule came into effect on April 1 this year. Also, from April 1, 2026, the ex-gratia amount will increase by 5% annually.
Amazon slashes the Motorola Edge 50 Pro’s price to just ₹15,389 with bank offers and exchange deals. The premium mid-range phone features a 6.7‑inch 1.5K pOLED 144 Hz display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip, 4,500 mAh battery with 125 W fast charging, and powerful 50 MP triple rear cameras with telephoto zoom and 50 MP front shooter.
The Pixel 10, priced at ₹79,999, upgrades to Tensor G5, Android 16, and a brighter 3,000-nit display. It features a bigger 4,970mAh battery with faster wired and Qi2 wireless charging. Camera adds a 5x telephoto lens, replacing Pixel 9’s higher-megapixel sensors. Both offer 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and seven years of updates.
ISRO will launch its first Gaganyaan test mission this December, ahead of India’s first human spaceflight in 2025. Astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashant B. Nair shared insights, drawing cultural parallels and reflecting on space training. ISRO also highlighted future missions, while Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized space tech’s role in national security and Operation Sin...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has already teased key features of GPT-6 as users explore the newly launched GPT-5. GPT-6 will prioritise enhanced memory and deeper personalisation and allow users to align the chatbot’s tone with their ideological preferences. Altman emphasised a balanced, customisable experience tailored to individual user needs.
Lava has launched a new 5G smartphone, the Lava Play Ultra. The phone features a 64MP camera, a 5,000mAh battery, a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, and more. The 6GB RAM + 128GB variant is priced at ₹14,999, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB variant is […]
iPhone maker Apple said today that it will open its third retail store in India, Apple Hebbal, in Bengaluru on September 2. Following successful launches in Mumbai and Delhi, this new store marks a key expansion, offering more Indian customers enhanced access to Apple products and personalized services in a premium retail environment.
iPhone maker Apple said today that it will open its third retail store in India, Apple Hebbal, in Bengaluru on September 2. Following successful launches in Mumbai and Delhi, this new store marks a key expansion, offering more Indian customers enhanced access to Apple products and personalized services in a premium retail environment.
★World Senior Citizen’s Day, ★World Entrepreneur’s Day, ★ 1992: KR Narayanan takes charge as Vice President. 1940: Birth of top painter Lakshma Goud, 1963: Birthday of top actress Radhika Sarathkumar, 1978: Birthday of actress Bhumika Chawla, 1986: Birth of Usain Bolt, 3-time Olympic medalist, and 2006: Death of shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan.
Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla, currently on a visit to India, will hold a key press conference today to share his experiences and insights from the Axiom-4 space mission. Shukla spent 18 days in space before returning to Earth on July 15. He is expected to reveal highlights of his journey and mission accomplishments.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh will reveal key details today about India’s ambitious ‘Gaganyaan’ mission. The mission aims to send three Indian astronauts into space and return them safely to Earth. As part of preparations, an unmanned rocket is scheduled to be launched into space in December this year.