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Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw was photographed at the wedding reception of her nephew Eric Mazumdar in Bengaluru on Sunday. Eric is the son of her brother, Ravi Mazumdar. Biocon billionaire Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw at her nephew’s wedding reception. Based in the US, Eric Mazumdar works Assistant Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and Economics at the California Institute of Technology. He recently married Ashley Pournamdari. The newlyweds hosted a wedding reception at Taj West End, Bengaluru. The reception was graced by several high-profile guests, including Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar. “Attended the wedding reception of Ashley Pournamdari and Eric…

An Indian employee working remotely for a United States based startup has described a tense exchange with his American boss, revealing that he even offered to resign after his leave request was turned down. An Indian employee said he offered to resign after his US boss denied leave. Leave denied after overtime and stressThe employee wrote on Reddit, “started working for a US based startup from India. My boss is a white male. I developed a medical condition in the first month and my doctors told me it was due to stress. But I wanted to push through and get…

Waiting for Black Friday? It’s not here yet, but you can still score deals. Big brands are offering heavy discounts this week, all thanks to 11:11 — the angel number everyone loves to wish upon.It’s 11:11 and brands are turning wishes into dealsIt’s believed that making a wish at 11:11 brings luck and manifestation, and brands are cashing in on this sentiment — especially given its popularity among Gen Z and millennials. Even celebrities are on board — actor Shilpa Shetty often shares screenshots of her phone clock striking 11:11 on her Instagram Stories.According to numerologist and astro-vastu expert Shradha…

Pakistan (PAK) vs Sri Lanka (SL) 1st ODI Match Live Streaming: Buoyed by their recent successful ODI series against South Africa where they won the 3-match series 2-1, Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for another 3-match ODI series, starting on Tuesday. This will be ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi’s second home series on the bounce and he’ll be looking to carry on the momentum. Before defeating an under-strength South Africa side, Pakistan’s ODI form was in dire straits with the Men in Green losing bilateral ODI series against New Zealand and the West Indies and were beaten by the Kiwis…

Perplexity users may soon be able to access its popular agentic AI browser, Comet, on their Android devices.The AI search engine startup has reportedly started sending out invites to select users, who will be allowed to trial the Android version of the browser. Initially, Comet was only made available to certain Windows and Mac users on an invite-only basis. However, Perplexity later made the browser more generally available. If you would like to be among the first Android users to test the Comet browser, you need to visit the Google Play Store or the Comet browser website and register. ​However,…

As flight delays and cancellations continue to disrupt air travel across the United States amid the ongoing government shutdown, a Delta Air Lines pilot has gone viral for his heartfelt in-flight announcement that comforted anxious passengers. The pilot’s message has gone viral across social media platforms.(Instagram/@HustleBitch_) The pilot, identified as Captain Christopher Pennington, addressed travellers before take-off with an empathetic message that struck a chord online. “I know we probably have a few nervous flyers today, and that’s perfectly understandable,” he began. “I want to emphasise this aircraft does not move a single inch unless my co-captain Michael and I…

Stretching nearly 500 miles, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail follows the shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River through New York and Pennsylvania.The route passes charming waterfront towns, Gilded Age castles, historic landmarks, and natural wonders like Niagara Falls.An ideal choice year-round, the trail offers everything from fall foliage drives to summer boating adventures. Stretching nearly 500 miles along the shores of Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail is among the most scenic drives in the U.S. This National Scenic Byway traces a path through…

Amid a volatile global economic environment buffeted by the US trade war, tweaking current policies to boost domestic manufacturing — with special focus on small and medium businesses and the flagship Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme — were among the key suggestions made by economists at the first pre-Budget meeting chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget for 2026-27 in February. In the meeting, which was attended by 19 leading economists and academicians, the government’s capital expenditure on infrastructure and other heads was taken note of. However, economists suggested scaling up investment in digital infrastructure and research and development,…

The stadium was built in 1982 for the Asian Games and upgraded in 2010. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: REUTERS The iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the heart of the national capital is set to make way for a world-class Sports City complete with infrastructure and residential facilities if a Sports Ministry proposal gets through.Although the proposal is still in the planning stage with details yet to be worked out, ministry sources said the huge 102-acre complex will be completely ‘dismantled’ and rebuilt for optimum usage of space.“Right now, less than 30% of the total area is being utilised. The…

Vaishnavi Srinivasagopalan, a skilled Indian IT professional who has worked in both India and the U.S., has been looking for work in China. Beijing’s new K-visa program targeting science and technology workers could turn that dream into a reality.The K-visa rolled out by Beijing last month is part of China’s widening effort to catch up with the U.S. in the race for global talent and cutting edge technology. It coincides with uncertainties over the U.S.’s H-1B program under tightened immigrations policies implemented by President Donald Trump.“(The) K-visa for China (is) an equivalent to the H-1B for the U.S.,” said Srinivasagopalan,…