Post-pandemic spiritual and astrology apps have experienced a significant resurgence, benefiting from increased online engagement and a growing interest in spiritual practices. Startups such as Vama.app are seizing this opportunity by offering virtual pujas, temple darshans, and astrology services, marking a notable shift in consumer behaviour towards digital spiritual experiences.
Artificial intelligence (AI) could streamline college admissions by collating student data, suggesting colleges, filling out common applications, and applying for scholarships. Universities would benefit from faster, more efficient seat allocation and scholarship awarding, simplifying the entire process. AI-enabled chatbots can provide very specific and contextualized responses in multiple languages to queries from citizens and even deliver a wide range of citizen-centric services.
Brands are gearing up for a surge in online discounts and promotions starting this month, aiming to clear unsold inventory ahead of the festive season. Expectations are high for the discounts to be the steepest since Covid-19, particularly in categories like smartphones, electronics, and apparel, which have faced sales pressure in the first half of the year. Multiple sales events are planned by marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart, including Prime Day and Independence Day sales, extending till Diwali.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin are set to focus on enhancing financial transactions between India and Russia during their annual summit in Moscow. With Russia facing SWIFT restrictions, both leaders aim to establish quicker and more efficient payment mechanisms. Plans include enabling the use of national currencies for tourists and students, involving RuPay and MiR cards.
"Kalki 2898 AD" box-office collection has raised eyebrows across the world and the film will gear up to release on OTT streaming platform.
Despite being provided with the questions in advance, Joe Biden is reported to have messed up during the interview to two radio channels. He apparently made some bizarre claims and was yet again found to be fumbling. This only adds to the concerns of the Democratic party who are seeking his ouster ahead of the US Presidential Election in November.
England fans are currently in a fit of rage after a referee denied the team a free-kick against Switzerland in the quarterfinals clash of Euro Cup 2024. In a 'hand of God' like incident, a Swiss defender appeared to extend his hand to stop a cross headed towards the goal.
Virginia Hislop of Stanford University came back after 83 years to be awarded with master's degree at the age of 105.
