UIDAI is working towards expanding Aadhaar beyond India. (Image for representative purpose only) India launched its first Aadhaar card in 2010. And sixteen years later, the Aadhaar card which has now become an integral part of important documentation work in the country is now set to go global.The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is…
In 2006, Cate Blanchett bought this Melbourne home for $745,000; years later, it fetched over $3 million(Image Credit: Instagram) Not every celebrity property story begins with a sprawling mansion or a headline-making estate. Cate Blanchett’s Melbourne property had a much quieter story. The Oscar-winning actor and her husband, writer and director Andrew Upton, owned a…
The commission held that the EPFO was required to process and settle the claim within the prescribed period. (Image for representative purpose only) Your provident fund savings are your retirement corpus. In one case of what the consumer court saw as a delay in disbursal of claim amount, retiree has been awarded a 6% interest…
Neena Gupta has a rather straightforward way of dealing with people who cross personal boundaries — she gives them a taste of their own medicine. The veteran actor recently opened up about how she responds to intrusive questions about marriage and unwanted comments about her appearance, revealing that she prefers blunt comebacks over letting such…
Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda Uber is pulling out of Nigeria and Uganda, closing operations in two African markets where ride-hailing companies have faced a difficult combination of rising operating costs, pressure on fares and growing competition.The exits took effect on September 2, ending Uber’s 12-year run in Nigeria and roughly a decade in Uganda. The…
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth paid tribute to eminent Tamil scholar, debate moderator and actor Solomon Pappaiah, who passed away in Madurai on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was 90 and reportedly died following age-related ailments. Remembering the veteran’s contribution to Tamil language and culture, Rajinikanth prayed for his soul to rest in peace.Taking to X, Rajinikanth…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman described artificial intelligence as “a double edged sword”, warning that while it can help detect fraud, it can also be used to perpetrate it. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Sitharaman also added that innovation should expand efficiency without creating new forms of systemic fragility.Cautioning about the risks linked to…
Picture Credit: Instagram Entrepreneur and philanthropist Upasana Konnidela, wife of Telugu superstar Ram Charan, recently visited the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Upasana shared glimpses of her spiritual visit on social media, where she was seen seeking blessings along with a group of people. Her cryptic reference to “New Beginnings” in the accompanying post has…
Indian Railways is undertaking several measures to modernise and strengthen its rail ticket booking system. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has set a new ticket booking record! Online booking of train tickets now accounts for 89% of total train ticket bookings on the Indian Railways network and this rush became evident when…
When Preity Zinta recalled breaking down during IVF struggles before twins Jai and Gia’s birth with husband Gene Goodenough: ‘Sometimes I just wanted to bang my head on the wall and cry’ Preity Zinta has spoken candidly about the emotional challenges she faced while trying to become a mother. The ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ actor…