Author: Sharad Natani
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India triggered an unprecedented buzz across global aviation trackers on Thursday, turning his presidential jet into the most-tracked flight in the world. Millions of users on FlightRadar24 followed the aircraft in real time — a rare phenomenon that showcased the intense curiosity and geopolitical significance of the high-profile visit. The Russian IL-96 aircraft, famously known as the “Flying Kremlin,” attracted record-breaking attention as it made its way to New Delhi. FlightRadar24 officially confirmed: “Our most-tracked flight to date: one of Russia’s government aircraft en route to India.” Screenshots, live-route maps, theories on security tactics…
Online fraud in India is rising at an alarming pace—especially scams involving fake support calls, screen-sharing tricks, and social-engineering pressure. To counter this, Google has rolled out a major upgrade to its In-Call Protection feature on Android, giving users a stronger digital shield than ever before. The new system is designed to intervene at the exact moment scammers strike—when a user opens a financial app during a suspicious call. Google says the feature is already proving remarkably effective in stopping fraud attempts globally. Real-Time Warning When You Open Financial Apps During a Call If a user is on a call…
In a story that embodies courage, technology, and the unbreakable human spirit, Lt Col C Dwarakesh has made history as India’s first totally blind Army officer to continue in active military service. On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu honoured the 36-year-old with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities, recognising his extraordinary achievements in service, academics, and world para shooting. A Life-Changing Accident That Couldn’t Stop Him In 2014, during a routine basketball match at a military station, tragedy struck. A severe injury left Lt Col Dwarakesh completely blind. What followed were eight months in hospital—months that could have broken anyone.…
What if the secret to a spotless kitchen, a fresh-smelling home, and a zero-waste lifestyle was hidden in yesterday’s fruit peels? Across India, families are discovering that the humble scraps we throw away—lemon peels, orange skins, banana peels, and even herb stems—are actually nature’s most underrated cleaning agents. With people increasingly seeking safer, chemical-free alternatives, these kitchen leftovers are emerging as everyday eco-heroes. The Rise of Zero-Waste Cleaning in Indian Homes What if the secret to a spotless kitchen, a fresh-smelling home, and a zero-waste lifestyle was hidden in yesterday’s fruit peels? Across India, families are discovering that the humble…
In a major shakeup inside Apple’s top leadership, Indian-origin artificial intelligence expert Amar Subramanya has been appointed Vice President of AI, marking one of the most significant leadership transitions in the company’s recent history. He replaces John Giannandrea, Apple’s long-time machine-learning chief, and will now spearhead Apple’s next-generation AI ambitions—including a more powerful, personalized Siri scheduled to launch soon. Apple confirmed that Subramanya will work directly under Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, who is now overseeing Apple’s aggressive push into advanced generative AI and large-scale foundation models. A New Era for Apple’s AI Vision In a public…
The Union government is gearing up to introduce stronger, more aggressive rules to curb fake news and rapidly spreading AI-generated deepfakes, a rising digital menace that the Centre believes poses a serious threat to India’s democratic fabric. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, confirmed that the government is developing a new institutional mechanism designed to counter misinformation, digitally manipulated videos, and the misuse of social media platforms at scale. The announcement comes at a time when deepfake technology has become more accessible than ever, allowing bad actors to fabricate videos that appear…