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traffic police have issued a hefty challan of Rs 26,000 to a car owner after a video emerged showing a man performing dangerous stunts on the roof of a moving car in Noida's Sector 18. As per a TOI report, the video, which captured a man lying on the roof of a white Maruti Swift car while it was in motion, gained significant attention on various social media platforms due to its daring nature.

Neeraj Chopra on Thursday sought Ministry of External Affairs' intervention to resolve the visa issue of Kishore Jena so that his fellow javelin thrower can compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships. The Athletics Federation of India on Wednesday said the Odisha javelin thrower's one-month visa was cancelled by the Embassy of Hungary in Delhi, rendering him a doubtful starter at the marquee athletics event slated in Budapest from August 19-27. Taking to his social media handle X (formerly Twitter), Chopra urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to «find a solution».

₹100 a month and less than an hour a day on online gaming. On OTT platforms, the amount was far more, between ₹200 and ₹400 a month. The paper by Rajat Sharma and Vikash Gautam titled ‘New-Age Digital Consumption: A Survey of Social Media, OTT Content and Online Gaming’ also outlines that policy concerns around unwanted user actions, especially in online gaming, which are not supported by user time-spend or money-spend data.

Read more of our recent coverage of the Ukraine war Aleksandr Otdelnov owns an unusual tourist attraction: a smuggling museum. Contraband has been flowing through his native Odessa since the 18th century. Until it closed because of covid-19, the museum displayed everything from pearls and pistols sneaked into imperial Russia to more contemporary loot.

A question that has been making rounds on social media and among avid Bollywood followers for quite some time now is: Who is Orry and what does he do? Well, we might help you with an answer here!

Japan suffered a trade deficit last month as exports sank for the first time in two years and five months, dragged down by a slowdown overseas

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for patience in a speech released as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a deepening economic slump and said the West’s pursuit of material wealth led to “spiritual poverty.”

Apple iPhone 15 series may launch next month. As the launch nears, a series of leaks have begun to emerge on the internet, providing glimpses into the features of the upcoming iPhones. Speculations ranging from pricing details to specifications have been circulating extensively across various social media platforms.

housing crisis turns three this month, if measured by the introduction of the government’s “three red lines" policy, which sought to limit leverage. Throughout, officials have struggled to manage confidence and expectations. At the start, few observers believed Evergrande could collapse, and that the government might fail to put a stop to the pain.

workplaces. Several people have been sharing their experiences of ‘insensitive’ behavior in their professional lives on social media platforms. Taking to Reddit, one such stressed employee shared a bizarre situation he faced at his workplace.

Telegram, the encrypted messaging app, has finally rolled out its much-anticipated Stories feature for all users, after earlier making it available for only premium subscribers. Though it’s an old feature, what sets Telegram apart is its unique twist on the conventional Stories concept – the ability for users to effortlessly edit their stories after posting, reported TechCrunch. Users can effortlessly edit various facets of their stories, ranging from visibility and captions to on-screen text, stickers, and more, all without the need to delete and repost content. Telegram aptly stated in a blog, «For the first time in the history of social media, you can update any element of your story at any time… without having to delete and repost it from scratch.» This functionality has been absent on other prominent social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok.

Radhika Gupta, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss Asset Management Company, has triggered a wave of discussion and curiosity on social media with her recent tweet. On August 15th, Gupta shared insights into the investment journeys of her family members, shedding light on the ages at which they ventured into the world of equities. Taking to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Radhika Gupta disclosed a fascinating timeline of investment initiation within her family.

Rajnikanth film Jailer has been a hit among the audiences with viewers trying to recreate the magic of the song by making short videos grooving to the tunes of the song. One among those fans is also Japan's Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki who shared a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) grooving to the dance steps from the popular song along with Japanese YouTuber Mayo San.

Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot in March 1966. BJP social media cell chief Amit Malviya posted on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter), that Rajesh Pilot and Suresh Kalmadi flew IAF jets that bombed Aizawl (Mizoram's capital) in 1966. Malviya added, "Later both became MPs on Congress tickets and ministers in the government.

China. TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance and used by tens of millions of Americans, has faced calls from U.S. lawmakers for a nationwide ban over concerns about possible Chinese government influence.

Kaavaalaa' fever! The charm of the hit song from the movie 'Jailer,' featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and Rajinikanth, is now a global phenomenon. The peppy song has captured the attention of international audiences, particularly in Japan. Joining the 'Kaavaalaa' trend, Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki created a dance video with Japanese YouTuber Mayo San.

Reuters, the fires, which ravaged a significant portion of the Maui resort town of Lahaina last week, resulted in a tragic loss of 110 lives. During the visit, Biden will personally witness the extent of the damage and hold discussions with first responders, survivors, and various governmental representatives at the federal, state, and local levels, The White House said in a statement. "I remain committed to delivering everything the people of Hawaii need as they recover from this disaster," Biden said in a post on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter.

Netflix's series 'Warrior Nun' got canceled after two seasons. Fans' support has led to the show's return as a trilogy of movies.Dean English, the Executive Producer, shared on social media that Netflix has decided to produce three films based on the comic book character Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn. English expressed gratitude to the dedicated fans. He noted their enthusiasm and shared that this motivation keeps them moving ahead to create these stories. English announced the return of Warrior Nun as a trilogy of motion pictures. He mentioned the trilogy of feature films and thanked fans for their continued support. While English acknowledged Hollywood's issues with actors and writers strikes, he couldn't disclose many details about the films. He addressed the possibility of expanding the Warrior Nun universe, with films and TV series introducing known characters. English confirmed that this is indeed happening and assured that more information will follow in due time. The Warrior Nun series, created by Simon Barry, features a 19-year-old woman (Alba Baptista) who wakes up with a divine artifact embedded in her back. She finds out that she's now part of an ancient order tasked with battling demons on Earth. Both heavenly and hellish forces want to control her. The show starred Alba Baptista alongside Kristina Tonteri-Young, Lorena Andrea, Toya Turner (Season 1), Tristán Ulloa, Thekla Reuten, Sylvia De Fanti, and William Miller. Simon Barry, the creator, also served as the showrunner. The story revolves around a young woman discovering her newfound purpose in a battle against supernatural beings.

By Jonathan Allen

Cost-of-living pressures and financial stress could make dipping into your superannuation tempting, especially when you have “control of the chequebook” as the trustee of an SMSF.

wholesale prices at the factory level have been falling for 10 months now. This means that there is a slowdown in demand, both domestically as well as internationally. In July, China’s goods exports in US dollar terms fell by 14.5% from July 2022.