As fuel prices soar to unprecedented levels in the country, higher expenditure on fuel by consumers is eating into their capacity to spend on health. Every 10 per cent increase in petrol pump prices leads to a 50-basis point increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), said the SBI Ecowrap report. “Our analysis of SBI […]
As 5G technology slowly but steadily spreads across the world, smartphone brand OPPO on Tuesday released its 6G strategy, saying that artificial intelligence (AI) will act as a new dimension to the next generation of communication networks, helping 6G networks self-optimise and dynamically administrate themselves. The 6G technology will fundamentally revolutionise how AI infers, learns, […]
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, who became the first batsman to reach the 14,000-run landmark in T20s as the hosts defeated Australia in the third T20I here on Tuesday (IST), said there was still “plenty left in the tank” and “there were a lot more runs still to come”. Gayle smashed seven sixes and four […]
Following a triple-digit rise in daily Covid-19 cases on Monday for the first time in over a year in New South Wales (NSW), the Australian state’s Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the scheduled lifting of the lockdown in Sydney this week is “almost impossible”. “Where the numbers are, it is not likely, in fact, almost impossible, […]
5 COMMON SHARK MYTHS DEBUNKED 14th July is Shark Awareness Day and we’re busting some major Shark myths with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s Shark Keeper! Sydney – Wednesday 14th July 2021: What do cows, coconuts, and sex all have in common? It may come as a surprise, but they are more dangerous than a shark! […]
Given the growing number of infectious cases in the community and unlinked cases of community transmission, COVID-19 restrictions will be tightened across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour. From 5pm today (Friday, 9 July) the following additional restrictions will be in place: ∙ Outdoor public gatherings limited to two people […]
The Indian Film FesDval of Melbourne (IFFM) is delighted to announce acclaimed independent director Onir and producer, actor and ac4vist Richa Chadha as the jury members for the 2021 Short Film CompeDDon which this year invites filmmakers to address the theme of ‘modern slavery and equality’. IFFM director Mitu Bhowmick Lange said: “IFFM has been […]
Ever since SonyLIV and Maddock Outsider have launched the fascinating teaser of their highly-anticipated web show Chutzpah, it has created a sense of intrigue and excitement among the audience, wanting more! Living up to the title, the trailer of the new-age web show showcases the relevance of the internet and social media in everyone’s life. Featuring Gen-X popular actors Varun Sharma, Manjot […]
The stage is all set for the construction of world’s third largest cricket stadium in the Pink City as the Jaipur Development Authority has allotted land to Rajasthan Cricket Association. RCA commissioner Gaurav Goyal gave the papers of allotted land to RCA president Vaibhav Gehlot for the stadium to be constructed at Delhi Road in […]
Google has made significant gains in hiring employees of colours, saying that it is excited to build on the goals such as increasing representation of underrepresented groups by 30 per cent by 2025 and expanding hiring in cities. In the US, Google doubled the number of Black employees in its leadership team to 7.1 per […]