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N Valarmathi, voice of ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3, dies
04 Sep

N Valarmathi, voice of ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3, dies

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia
Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) scientist Valarmathi, the iconic voice of the rocket launch countdown, died on Saturday almost two months after the launch of his last assignment - the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission.According to reports, 64-year-old Valarmathi suffered a heart attack and died in Chennai on Saturday evening. Former ISRO director PV Venkitkrishnan took to Twitter earlier to condole her death and wrote,'' The voice of Valarmathi Madam will not be there for the countdowns of future missions of ISRO from Sriharikotta. Chandrayan 3 was her final countdown announcement. An unexpected demise. Feel so sad. Pranams!'' https://twitter.com/DrPVVenkitakri1/status/1698329517587308639?s=20 Ms. Valarmathi,…
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Walmart paid $3.5 bn to buy Flipkart shares from Binny Bansal
04 Sep

Walmart paid $3.5 bn to buy Flipkart shares from Binny Bansal

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Parent Walmart paid $3.5 billion to acquire stake in Flipkart from non-controlling stakeholders, including co-founder Binny Bansal, the US retailer said in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. As reported by Moneycontrol in August, along with Bansal, Accel, one of Flipkart's early investors, and US-based Tiger Global Management have fully exited the Indian e-commerce player by selling their stake to Walmart. Along with them, Franklin Templeton and several other early investors in the e-commerce company also sold their shares to Walmart. A Walmart spokesperson confirmed the development in August and said the company had acquired an additional stake in…
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Tamil actor and comedian RS Sivaji dies at 66
02 Sep

Tamil actor and comedian RS Sivaji dies at 66

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, India, ,
Popular actor and comedian RS Shivaji passed away in Chennai on Saturday morning. The actor was 66. Shivaji was the son of actor and producer MR Santhanam and brother of actor and director Santhana Bharathi. Known for starring in films like Kamal Haasan's Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Vikram, Satya and Anbe Shivam, Shivaji's claim to fame came in the form of Apoorva Sagodharargal where his comedy sequences with Janaraj became a huge hit. Over the years, the actor has done several films mainly as a comedian before switching to supporting roles in the last few years. In recent times, she…
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Zomato brings AI buddy to help customers place orders
02 Sep

Zomato brings AI buddy to help customers place orders

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Zomato, a food delivery platform and restaurant aggregator, has launched "Foodie Buddy" aka Zomato AI. Personalized chatbots will help customers choose what they want to order.The platform published a blog and said the bot is based on a multiple-agent framework, which equips Zomato AI with different prompts for different tasks, essentially giving it multiple superpowers, ready to serve customers at any time. The feature will be exclusively available for Zomato Gold customers and will be rolled out in phases. "Chanting for a specific dish? Zomato AI will present you with a widget, listing all the restaurants that serve your favorite…
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‘Rakhi nahi Fatima bolo’: Rakhi Sawant returns from Mecca
31 Aug

‘Rakhi nahi Fatima bolo’: Rakhi Sawant returns from Mecca

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, India,
Rakhi Sawant, whose spat with estranged husband Adil has become the talk of the town, recently returned from Mecca after completing Umrah. The actress received a floral welcome from her fans and paparazzi at the airport. The former Bigg Boss contestant went to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj with some friends. Rakhi Sawant and her ex-husband Adil got into a war of words after being released from jail. Rakhi Swant's ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani was arrested in February this year after the Bigg Boss fame leveled several allegations against him and accused him of having an extra-marital affair. Amidst the…
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Apple may stop offering customer support on social media platforms
31 Aug

Apple may stop offering customer support on social media platforms

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Apple can no longer provide customer support on social media platforms such as X, YouTube and others If you are an Apple user, you can no longer report your issues through social media platforms like X and YouTube. According to MacRumours, Apple is making significant changes to its customer support system with plans to eliminate the role of social media support advisors across platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and the Apple Support Community website. Starting later this year, customers seeking support will no longer have access to direct support from Apple employees on these platforms. Starting October 1, the @AppleSupport…
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Amitabh Bachchan Celebrates Raksha Bandhan 2023 With West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
30 Aug

Amitabh Bachchan Celebrates Raksha Bandhan 2023 With West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Business Correspondent0 CommentsEntertainment, India
On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee tied a rakhi to a megastar Amitabh Bachchan at his residence in suburban Juhu. After tying Rakhi to the actor, Banerjee headed out of Jalsa(actor's house) and talked about her meeting with the actor. She is heard saying, "I am happy today. I met 'Bharat Ratna' of India Amitabh Bachchan (Mamata Banerjee called Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan Bharat Ratna) and also tied him rakhi. I love this family. They are the number one family in India and they have a lot of contributions also…I also invited him…
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Palak Tiwari becomes brand ambassador of U.S. Polo Assn
30 Aug

Palak Tiwari becomes brand ambassador of U.S. Polo Assn

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Business, India,
A renowned brand in the business is proud to announce Palak Tiwari as its first female brand ambassador. The trailblazing young diva is all set to extend her global presence with her voice and perception to the renowned fashion house. As the first woman brand ambassador of the U.S Polo Assn., Palak Tiwari became a symbol of inclusion and progress. The actress is known for her stylish and confident personality, which makes her perfect for her brand. The brand announced her as the new face on 25th August 2023 during an event in Mumbai. The event was attended by stars…
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Man arrested for posing as ISRO scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3 lander
30 Aug

Man arrested for posing as ISRO scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3 lander

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia, Technology
The Surat Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested tutor Mitul Trivedi after he gave a media interview claiming that he was an ISRO scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander. Trivedi forged documents and a letter to further his claim. According to the police, Trivedi — who has been giving tuition classes to students of class 12 and onwards — admitted that he created the letter because he felt that if he showed such a letter to the parents of the students, he would be able to register more students for his class. In support of his claim, Trivedi produced a fake…
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ISRO set to launch solar mission on September 2
29 Aug

ISRO set to launch solar mission on September 2

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Vikram and Pragyan, Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, continue science on the moon, ISRO has set the launch date for its solar mission - September 2 at 11.50 am.The agency completed the integration of the Aditya-L1 spacecraft – India's first solar observation mission – with its workhorse launch vehicle, PSLV, at Sriharikota. Vikram Sarabhai Space Center Director S Unnikrishnan Nair told TOI that with this, ISRO has entered the final stages of launch preparations. “Launch vehicles and spacecraft are integrated. Now, we are conducting tests after which the PSLV will be moved to the launchpad.” The spacecraft, realized at the UR…
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