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Talent, compute and R&D key to India's AI ambitions: Report
India will need to strengthen its talent pool, research and development (R&D) capabilities, computing infrastructure and data systems to translate advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies into economic and social benefits, according to a report by KPMG.
Infinity pool, lake views, cricket room: Inside Ajinkya Rahane’s 5-bedroom holiday home near Mumbai
RAAYA Estate, Ajinkya Rahane’s beautiful holiday home, is nestled in scenic Igatpuri near Mumbai, amid the Sahyadri mountains. Built during the pandemic, the upscale property boasts 5 elegantly designed bedrooms, a dedicated space displaying cricket memorabilia, and a play area for children. The inviting living room, featuring earthy hues and abundant natural light, creates an ideal atmosphere for unwinding and enjoying a peaceful retreat.
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers's 10,000 square feet New Jersey mansion on Cedar Grove–Montclair border lists for sale for $15 million
Aaron Rodgers has put his home in New Jersey up for sale for $15 million. The 10,000 square feet property is located at 349 Crestmont Road. It is built on 2.39 wooded acres along the Cedar Grove–Montclair border. The property has views of the Manhattan skyline. Rodgers purchased the estate for $9.5 million. The house has 8 en-suite bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, a swimming pool and a spa.
PV Sindhu’s Bengaluru home marries extravagance with elegance. House features Rs 1.7 lakh Mahabaharata-inspired chessboard, Persian carpet, swimming pool
Badminton star PV Sindhu’s home is what you get when you combine elegance with a larger-than-life aura. The home, which is located in Bengalur, has a swimming pool and is located in a posh gated community and has a touch of green and cosiness. The badminton star recently gave a tour of her home to director Farah Khan.
Callum Turner’s James Bond buzz puts spotlight on $9 million London home with Dua Lipa which has an underground pool and private cinema
Callum Turner is reportedly among the final contenders to play James Bond, putting the actor in the spotlight. Amid the casting buzz, his $9 million London home with pop star Dua Lipa is also drawing attention for its planned luxury features, including an underground swimming pool, a private cinema and a music studio.
Ethan Klein’s $9 million Bel Air mansion, 7,500-Sq-Ft luxury estate in spotlight as one of YouTube’s richest stars faces cheating allegations
Ethan Klein, one of YouTube’s richest stars with an estimated net worth of $25 million, is facing cheating allegations from his wife, Hila Klein. Amid the controversy, attention has turned to the couple’s $9 million Bel Air mansion, a 7,500-square-foot luxury estate featuring six bedrooms, a swimming pool, a spa and a private guesthouse.
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November Visa Bulletin: Big movement for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicants
The November US Visa Bulletin brings significant progress for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicants, with F1, F2B and F3 dates advancing by one year. F2A moved ahead by one month. Employment-based categories saw limited movement, with only EB-3 and Other Workers advancing, while EB-1 and EB-2 remained unchanged.
Ayushmann Khurrana’s Chandigarh bungalow is a green retreat with badminton court & cosy interiors; Udta Teer actor’s home has everything for a peaceful getaway
Ayushmann Khurrana Chandigarh bungalow: With Udta Teer now in theatres, take a look inside Ayushmann Khurrana’s Chandigarh bungalow and Mumbai home. From lush green surroundings and a badminton court to cosy interiors, Tahira Kashyap’s reading nook and a wall displaying the actor’s awards, the homes offer a glimpse into the family’s life away from the spotlight.
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo bought eight-bedroom Pinecrest mansion in Florida for $13.5 million
Giannis Antetokounmpo has bought a newly built home in Pinecrest, Florida for $13.5 million. The house is spread in 12,000 square feet. The eight-bedroom home has 10 bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, a media room, a guest house, a Jacuzzi, a resort-style pool, and spa, the listing said. It has an open-floor plan and towering ceilings. The home was built in 2025.
Global sugar market supply deficit to grow sharply, analyst says
Major sugar-producing regions, including Brazil, India, and the European Union, struggle with adverse weather impacts from El Niño. Brazil's sugar production is significantly lower due to excessive rainfall affecting harvests at critical times.
Over 30,000 species face critical danger: Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs $500 million wildlife plan, but one key detail is missing
Launched at the UN Biodiversity Conference, the New Species Recovery Alliance has garnered a substantial pledge of $500 million. This collaborative initiative, involving nine organizations including the Bezos Earth Fund, is set to combat species extinctions and facilitate the recovery of endangered species globally. With over 31,000 species facing extinction, urgent conservation measures are more crucial than ever, as the alliance partners with local groups to develop effective recovery strategies.
Sydney Sweeney toured $15 million Bel-Air estate Casa Contenta in Los Angeles after 28th birthday?
Sydney Sweeney seems to have toured $15 million Casa Contenta, as per reports. It is a Bel Air estate in Los Angeles. The property has 11 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a guest house, swimming pool and tennis court. The house was built in 1936. It is being sold for the first time in the last eight decades. The actor toured the mansion after her 28th birthday.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ Beverly Hills estate KuKu Farms: All you may want to know
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis built KuKu Farms in around five years between 2015 and 2020. The Beverly Hills estate is spread in around six acre land. The couple bought the land in 2007 for $8 million. The actors, architect Howard Backen and interior designer Vicky Charles created the custom built home. The house has an entertainment barn, a barbecue pavilion, and solar panels.
Inside DLF Camellias: Ashneer Grover showcases Rs 100-crore homes, Olympic-sized pool, snow room, bowling alley and more
Ashneer Grover has given viewers a tour of DLF Camellias in Gurugram, showcasing its Olympic-sized swimming pool, snow room, bowling alley, gym, dining spaces and sports facilities. He also reveals that he wrote his book Doglapan in one of the complex's meeting rooms. With some residences reportedly costing over Rs 100 crore, the property stands out for its premium amenities, privacy and exclusive lifestyle.
Hailee Steinfeld bought luxury estate in Encino, California in 2021 for $8 million from rock legend John Fogerty
Hailee Steinfeld purchased an Encino, California property from the rock legend John Fogerty in 2021 for around $8 million. The house is built up on a 0.63 acre land. The property has 9,000 square feet of living space. It has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a swimming pool, spa, private movie theater and a rooftop terrace.
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Sugar, others crash up to 7% as centre stops diversion to ethanol
Sugar stocks dropped in early trading following the government's directive to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production. The decision impacts major sugar companies like Balrampur Chini Mills and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, which experienced a decline between 2% and 7%. This directive aims to enhance domestic sugar availability amidst rising prices. The government's action follows concerns about potential production shortfalls due to insufficient rainfall.
Drishyam's Gaitonde actor Kamlesh Sawant lives in a 2 BHK apartment in Thane with shelves displaying awards, a prayer corner designed according to Vastu principles, a repurposed store room used as a dining area and a room preserved in memory of his late mother
Actor Kamlesh Sawant provides a tour of his 2 BHK apartment located in Mumbai. He shares the living space with his wife Sapna, daughter Swara, and cousin sister. The living room features a beige sofa set and displays many trophies and awards from his career. Various personal and family photographs are prominently displayed in the additional sitting area.
Wine cellar, golf simulator and home cinema: Inside Michael Douglas’ 159-year-old Spanish estate bought for $3.5 million
Michael Douglas shared fascinating details about his expansive 190-acre estate in Mallorca, acquired in 1990. This stunning property boasts five spacious apartments, two quaint cottages, and luxurious features including a home theatre and an outdoor kitchen. Douglas highlighted his appreciation for nature and the tranquil privacy that the historic 1867 estate provides, with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy set to sell longtime Illinois home for $2.8 million
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy have listed their long-time home in St. Charles for $2.8 million. In 2015, the couple bought the property for $1.1 million. They have renovated the property as per their needs. The 7,236 square foot mansion includes a home theater, sauna, gym, swimming pool and waterslide, and a putting green.
John Abraham stays in a Rs 60 crore, 4,000 sq ft sea-facing Mumbai home. Eco friendly house has wooden floor, staircase, glass walls, infinity pool, private gym, media room
Rather than showcasing luxury, John Abraham's 4,000-square-foot Villa In The Sky captivates with its elegant architectural contours and spacious interiors. The subtle yet refined decor suggests a character that prefers functionality, privacy, and tranquillity instead of ostentatious extravagance.
World Bank helps mobilise $36 billion in private capital to support job creation in India since FY22
Private capital mobilisation by the World Bank Group has grown nearly five-fold in four years, rising from approximately USD 3 billion in FY22 to USD 14.5 billion in FY26 and unlocking a cumulative USD 36 billion for development across sectors, Manuel Reyes-Retana, Division Director, South Asia, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, said.
Devil's in the diesel, get E-truckin'
To wean India off its crude oil addiction or make any structural dent to air pollution, electrifying our freight fleets are a no-brainer. Niti Aayog says road freights alone accounts for more than a quarter of India’s oil-import expenditure. But E-cars or green city buses alone won’t charge the collective imagination for a once-in-a-lifetime EV push: We need to green our highways. But first distortions in the duties need to be fixed.
A rare-book dealer acquired a medieval manuscript filled with strange writing in 1912; 114 years later, no decipherment has won broad acceptance
The Voynich Manuscript is one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries. The medieval document, illustrated and bought in 1912 by rare-book dealer Wilfrid Voynich, is full of unfamiliar writing, detailed drawings of plants, astronomical diagrams and strange pictures of human figures. Radiocarbon dating has shown that Roger Bacon got this wrong, as the parchment dates from the early 15th century. No decipherment has been widely accepted despite centuries of work by cryptographers and research.Experts debate whether the manuscript is an elaborate cipher, an invented language or a deliberately constructed historical hoax and its true purpose is unknown.
US visa curbs may shift higher-value tech work to India, says former HCL Tech CEO Vineet Nayar
Restrictions imposed by the US on major technology companies may prompt a shift in high-value technology work to India. Vineet Nayar highlighted how this situation may benefit Indian IT firms and enhance technological capabilities. While US companies seek to protect local jobs, Indian firms could focus on architecture and product engineering. The industry might also shift away from traditional models of sending engineers to client locations.
School Assembly News Headlines, October 9, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day
School Assembly News Headlines: School assemblies serve as a vital platform for students to stay informed about national and global affairs, spanning topics like sports and business. Notable discussions include the NHRC's stance on journalist harassment, which sheds light on critical social challenges in India. Internationally, advancements in South Korea's hypersonic weapon technology and Anne Carson's Nobel Prize recognition are pivotal.
Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
Donald Trump has shared plans to create a presidential retreat on his Florida golf course. The proposal aims to provide a venue for future presidents to relax and work away from the White House. It includes security features necessary for hosting leaders and dignitaries. The golf course would be designated as a US Presidential Golf Course pending local approval.
Billionaire Dan Gilbert and his wife’s foundation committed $10 million in 2022 to a Detroit home-repair fund designed to help more than 1,000 residents fix their homes
Dan Gilbert and his wife Jennifer’s foundation have pledged $10 million to a $20 million Detroit home repair fund in 2022. The three-year initiative will benefit over 1,000 residents with low income. The fund will be allocated to national and local neighborhood groups and also includes the support of ProMedica and DTE Energy.
National Housing Bank likely to double affordable housing outlay for HFCs this fiscal
National Housing Bank plans to double the refinance and affordable housing funds for large housing finance companies. These funds will be available to companies seeking long-term and cheaper financing options. LIC Housing Finance, Bajaj Housing Finance, and others are likely to benefit from this increase. The funding is expected to help reduce reliance on banks while promoting growth in housing loans.
New Zealand changes Parent Resident Visa selection process, effective today
New Zealand has moved all valid Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest into a single pool from today. For Indian parents, around 90 per cent of EOIs will now be selected by date order, while 10 per cent will be picked through a random ballot. The annual limit remains 2,500 approvals in principle.
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