BENGALURU: Edtech firm Upgrad has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in an all-stock transaction, founders of the two companies said in separate posts on X on Saturday, marking a significant consolidation move in India’s education technology sector.“We at Upgrad have signed a term sheet to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal,” Upgrad…
KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced Sunday that her govt would pay Rs 10,000 crore in DA arrears to nine lakh state employees and pensioners from March and hike the monthly honorarium for Hindu priests and Muslim muezzins by Rs 500 to Rs 2,000, squeezing in both just before the model code of conduct kicked…
Given the escalating regional tension in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India’s aviation regulator, has issued a major travel advisory for the airlines. DGCA has asked the airlines to avoid flying through NINE airspaces in West Asia citing safety reasons. These destinations include:BahrainIranIraqIsraelJordanKuwaitLebanonQatar The United Arab Emirates (UAE)Primary conflict zones:…
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has supported head India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying his approach puts the team ahead of individuals, while also speaking about his retirement, his time with India cricket team, and the current state of Test cricket.Speaking at RevSportz’s Trailblazers, Ashwin said he sensed the end of his…
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday said that United States and Israel have different objectives during the military campaign in Iran.During a hearing in front of the House of intelligence committee, Gabbard said that Trump’s objective are to destroy Iran’s ballistic missiles launching capabilities and their navy.“The objectives that have been laid out by…
Twenty-three years ago, the United States marched into Iraq with certainty and spectacle. The opening salvos were sold as decisive, almost clinical: a display of overwhelming force that would neutralise a threat and reshape a region. Instead, what followed was a long, grinding unravelling.However, the war proved enormously costly. American military losses totalled roughly 4,500…
Netanyahu holds press briefing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday asserted Israel’s independent military decision-making even as he emphasised close coordination with the United States amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. However, he denied claims that Israel “dragged” US into a war, during a media briefing. “Does anyone really think that someone can tell…
Rupal Chaudhary and Gulveer Singh The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returns for its eighth edition, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes. The TOISA 2025 ceremony will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, bringing together the country’s top sporting icons and emerging stars.This edition’s awards will honour performances…
Anna Nagar is remarkable as a well-planned residential area with high-end living spaces, broad roads, and good infrastructure facilities. It has the right combination of luxury apartments, independent houses, and commercial spaces. With good connectivity, schools, and recreational facilities, it is an ideal location for people looking for a high-end living experience. Image Credit: YouTube/…
The idea of moving objects without touching them has always been an intriguing idea for humans. In stories, movies, and other such media, it has been portrayed that humans have moved objects using their minds. However, such powers have only been limited to the realm of imagination and fictional stories. However, it is interesting to…