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'We'll live happily ever after, we have retirement funds, & bifocals': Why do Indian films show parents and grandparents as babysitters but rarely as people with love lives?
Why are Indian films and web series reluctant to portray parents and grandparents as people with romantic lives, desires and relationships of their own? While shows such as the US series Newlyweds explore love and intimacy among senior citizens, Indian popular entertainment often confines older characters to parental, advisory or babysitting roles. The piece examines ageism in the film industry, the limited opportunities for older female actors and the social attitudes that shape how India views romance after 60.
Government clears Rs 7,503 crore investments under ECMS in sixth tranche
The latest group of 12 applicants includes manufacturers of up- stream materials such as anode and cathode materials. Together, these companies plan to produce goods worth 182,243 crore at faci- lities across 10 states and employ more than 9,500 workers.
Want only serious players, no place for frivolous applicants in Semicon 2.0: Vaishnaw to industry
On Friday, the government launched the web application portal for Semicon 2.0, which will initially receive applications related to three of the programme's six pillars: machines and materials, fabs, and packaging. Guidelines have so far been issued only for these three pillars, and the portal is now inviting applications for them. Other three areas pertain to design, R&D and talent.
India focused on becoming AI application capital of the world: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is on a mission to become the global hub for artificial intelligence applications while also enhancing its semiconductor industry. With the launch of the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal, only well-prepared semiconductor enterprises will have their applications considered. The government is actively working on a strategy to produce indigenous graphics processing unit chips, alongside other crucial electronic components such as battery cells and copper foils.
India focused on becoming AI application capital of the world: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is striving to become the artificial intelligence application capital while also focusing on semiconductor manufacturing. The government plans to launch the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal to attract serious players in the industry. Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of complete applications for participation.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Semicon 2.0 portal, says 50% of units approved under ECMS are SMES, MSMEs
Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal. The initiative aims to strengthen India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem while enabling the acceptance of applications under specific pillars. Fifty percent of the approved units under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme belong to SMEs or MSMEs. India is progressing from assembly to the manufacturing of critical electronic components and materials.
Cashfree opens checkout to AI agents, leaves final say with shoppers
Cashfree has introduced Checkout for Agents, allowing AI agents to assist with online payments. This feature utilises WebMCP technology to simplify the checkout process for AI shopping assistants. Customers still maintain control over final payment authorisation and sensitive information is protected. While AI agents currently represent less than 1% of checkout traffic, Cashfree aims to enhance their efficiency. The company limits agent access to sensitive payment steps to ensure security.
Dhindora Season 2 OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Bhuvan Bam’s comedy drama series
Bhuvan Bam's comedy-drama series Dhindora returns with Season 2 on Netflix on November 20, 2026. The new season follows Titu Mama as he deals with an Rs 11 crore loss and complicated family equations. Featuring nine characters played by Bhuvan, the eight-episode series promises more humour, drama and familiar faces.
Tata Motors PV says CERT-In-flagged app vulnerabilities addressed through updates
The vulnerabilities identified in the iRA 2.0 and iRA.ev applications have been addressed through software updates and enhanced security measures, a Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles spokesperson told.
AI sharpens cat-and-mouse hacking battle as companies strengthen defences
From hacked supermarket fridges and a record cryptocurrency theft at Binance to an emergency over flaws in widely used web software, companies worldwide are facing a wave of cyber threats executives say AI is accelerating
TRAI rules out penalties on operators based on user tests
Launching the Network Anubhav platform, Lahoti said there would be "no penalty on the basis of user test alone." A penal action, he said, "has to follow certain standards before you conclude that it is a failure." Trai, he added, does not impose penalties but financial disincentives for not meeting specific regulatory requirements.
TRAI's new Network Anubhav platform to map real-world network speeds, call quality
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recently introduced the Network Anubhav Platform for consumers. This new platform allows users to compare mobile and broadband networks based on location and performance. Consumers can view network tests, filter results, and make informed choices about service providers.
Unknown numbers adding you to WhatsApp groups? Android and iOS users can change this setting to protect privacy
WhatsApp users can prevent unknown people from adding them to unwanted groups by changing their group privacy settings. Under Settings, go to Privacy and select Groups. Choose My contacts or My contacts except to restrict who can add you. The setting applies to new groups and syncs across WhatsApp Web and Desktop.
SBI hunts for weak links after suspected cyberattack exposed 3,897 customer records
State Bank of India (SBI) is investigating a suspected cyberattack that may have exposed 3,897 customer records, with root cause analysis still underway. The bank is focusing on containing the breach and fixing vulnerabilities after customer information, including names, contact details and loan records, appeared on the dark web.
Decoded: Will AI agents outlast the hype?
Krish Ramineni, founder of AI note-taking company Fireflies.ai, said consumers were experimenting with applications ranging from shopping and price comparisons to booking flights and hotels, making restaurant reservations, managing bills and subscriptions, and seeking refunds.
Meta halts new business terms after backlash over data scraping and AI use
Meta has postponed the rollout of new terms affecting its business accounts due to significant backlash. Critics claimed these changes could lead to unauthorized data scraping and unfair competition against news publishers. A Norwegian court granted an injunction on the terms, highlighting concerns over Meta's market dominance. The U.K. competition authority has also initiated an investigation into these new business conditions.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial reports cyberattack involving its bank account
Spandana Sphoorty Financial encountered a cyber fraud incident with unauthorized transactions on November 1. The amount involved was approximately 78 million rupees, which was transferred to multiple beneficiary accounts. Upon detection, the company promptly stopped affected services and notified its bank. A request for reversal and account freezing was also made to the bank. Additionally, Spandana registered a complaint with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
Amazon's biggest cash burn in history: Why $42 billion vanished in just a year?
Amazon has reported the record losses of $42.4 billion free cash flow deficit in the last 12 months ending on September 2026 as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure has increased. The capital expenditure of the company has reached $77.3 billion in the third quarter. Despite this, Amazon Web Services saw a 39% increase in revenues to $46 billion.
Nvidia's web of AI bets: smart strategy or bubble risk?
Nvidia's $3 billion investment in Meta's share sale, announced Tuesday, is the latest addition to a portfolio of stakes, loans and guarantees that has made the chip giant what some analysts describe as the central bank of the artificial intelligence boom. Nvidia also has around $36 billion in cloud backstops and a guarantee of up to $105 billion linked to an OpenAI data center, according to US media.
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