Author: Sharad Natani
A new wave of electricity bill scams is sweeping through Noida and neighbouring regions, with fraudsters impersonating Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) officials to cheat unsuspecting consumers. These scammers send alarming messages threatening immediate disconnection of power supply unless the “unpaid bill” is cleared urgently. How the scam works Victims typically receive messages resembling official notices, complete with fake NPCL logos and fabricated designations. One such message claims, “Your Noida Power Company Limited will be disconnected tonight at 10:30 PM because your previous month’s meter reading was not updated.” It then urges the consumer to call a so-called “helpline number”…
Once mocked for his accent and left with zero customers, Rinchen, a home chef from Sikkim, has now become Kolkata’s very own ‘Momo King’ — a name that symbolizes resilience, passion, and the power of never giving up. From Corporate Life to Cooking on the Streets Rinchen was once a corporate employee living a regular city life until personal and financial struggles turned everything upside down. Facing depression and uncertainty, he decided to quit his job and start over — this time doing something close to his heart: selling momos, a delicacy he grew up making with his mother. But…
In a world where technology often fuels online hate, a 17-year-old Mumbai student is using Artificial Intelligence to fight back — with compassion. Meet Fia Inamdar, the young innovator behind CyBud, an AI-powered chatbot designed to help teens and adults cope with cyberbullying, online harassment, and emotional distress. The Birth of CyBud: A Digital Friend, Not Just a Bot For Fia, the idea came from a simple but powerful question — what if technology could listen, not just reply? “Many students fear visiting counsellors because of social stigma. CyBud is a friend who listens, understands, and never judges,” says the…
Diwali 2025 brought not just lights and celebration but also a historic economic surge. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), India’s total festive season sales touched an unprecedented Rs6.05 lakh crore, setting a new all-time record for retail and services turnover. Out of this, Rs5.40 lakh crore came from goods sales, while Rs65,000 crore was generated by the services sector — marking a staggering 25% jump compared to last year’s Rs4.25 lakh crore. ‘Vocal for Local’ Becomes the Festival Mantra CAIT National Secretary Praveen Khandelwal credited the phenomenal performance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Vocal for Local”…
India, the world’s third-largest generator of electronic waste, is preparing to give discarded gadgets a second life — as power sources for the country’s booming electric vehicle (EV) revolution. In a landmark proposal, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has urged the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to include recycling of old rare earth magnets (REPMs) under the government’s upcoming Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The move aims to turn mountains of e-waste — from phones, laptops, and speakers — into valuable materials that can drive the next generation of EVs. Experts say this initiative could redefine India’s…
In a groundbreaking wildlife conservation effort, India has successfully deployed the Boma technique—a modern, low-stress animal capture method—for the first time to relocate 45 blackbucks in Madhya Pradesh’s Shajapur district. The operation, conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department (MPFD) with technical assistance from Conservation Solutions, South Africa, marks a major leap in the country’s approach to wildlife management. The technique, which involves guiding animals through funnel-shaped enclosures (Bomas) using barriers and sometimes helicopters, was executed on Deepavali day. Officials say it aims to reduce crop damage caused by blackbucks and nilgais, while maintaining ecological balance and minimizing human-wildlife conflict.…