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AI-ready phones gain buyer interest, while strong performance stays essential: Report
A new report suggests smartphone buyers are increasingly looking for AI features, such as phones that can understand requests and recommend actions. At the same time, everyday performance remains a core expectation, underlining demand for practical, reliable upgrades.
Education for the AI age: more curiosity, less cramming
As AI reshapes how knowledge is created and used, education in India can shift from adding more syllabus to building stronger foundations: curiosity, critical thinking and the confidence to learn in unfamiliar situations—skills that help graduates stay relevant and hopeful.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group steps up localisation and product tweaks for India growth
Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group is sharpening its India strategy through product interventions and deeper localisation, aiming to improve competitiveness and grow market share. The company also says its vehicles are prepared for higher ethanol-blended fuels, aligning with India’s cleaner mobility direction.
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See allGovt employee in Bengal crafts nostalgic tram tickets and chai stalls in miniature
A government employee in West Bengal is quietly winning hearts by recreating everyday Bengal—tram tickets, chai stalls and well-loved books—as tiny, detailed miniatures. Her work turns familiar memories into art, celebrating local culture through patient, after-hours craftsmanship.
Nine minutes a day: a simple parenting reset that deepens connection
A few small, consistent moments—like a longer hug and gentler screen-time transitions—can help children feel safer and more connected. Parenting coach Rahela Tayyebi’s everyday rules offer a calm, research-aligned way to reduce daily friction at home.
Chinnaswamy and Chepauk shortlisted to host Duleep Trophy 2026 final
The BCCI is understood to be considering Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium and Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium as potential venues for the Duleep Trophy 2026 final, exploring an option to play the showpiece match in front of spectators.
Marijne’s ‘unity’ band gives India fresh belief at Women’s Hockey World Cup
A simple red-and-yellow ‘unity’ band introduced by coach Sjoerd Marijne is becoming a quiet symbol of togetherness for India’s women’s hockey team at the World Cup—helping players stay connected, composed and confident in big moments.
Lalremsiami becomes first from Mizoram nominated for the Arjuna Award
Indian hockey player Lalremsiami has earned a proud milestone, becoming the first athlete from Mizoram to be nominated for the Arjuna Award. The recognition highlights her journey and the growing sporting pathway for talent from the North-East.
Škoda Auto India unveils new Slavia sedan, highlights Octavia RS and new Superb
Škoda Auto India has unveiled the new Slavia sedan, while also drawing attention to its top-of-the-line sedan portfolio. The line-up includes the Octavia RS and the all-new Superb, underlining the brand’s renewed focus on premium offerings.
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After office hours, a Bengal woman recreates tram tickets and chai stalls in miniatures
A government employee in West Bengal spends her evenings crafting miniature scenes inspired by everyday Bengal nostalgia—tram tickets, chai stalls and books. Her careful, hand-made art celebrates local memory, patience and creativity, showing how hobbies can become meaningful cultural storytelling.
AI-ready phones gain buyer interest, while strong performance stays essential: Report
A new report suggests smartphone buyers are increasingly looking for AI features, such as phones that can understand requests and recommend actions. At the same time, everyday performance remains a core expectation, underlining demand for practical, reliable upgrades.
Education for the AI age: more curiosity, less cramming
As AI reshapes how knowledge is created and used, education in India can shift from adding more syllabus to building stronger foundations: curiosity, critical thinking and the confidence to learn in unfamiliar situations—skills that help graduates stay relevant and hopeful.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group steps up localisation and product tweaks for India growth
Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group is sharpening its India strategy through product interventions and deeper localisation, aiming to improve competitiveness and grow market share. The company also says its vehicles are prepared for higher ethanol-blended fuels, aligning with India’s cleaner mobility direction.
Nine minutes a day: a gentle routine that helped my child feel closer to me
In busy Indian households, small daily rituals can soften big emotions. Parenting coach Rahela Tayyebi suggests simple, research-aligned habits—like a 20-second hug and smoother screen-time endings—that help children feel safe, heard and more connected.
Shanno Khurana at 98: A life where music stays the closest companion
At 98, legendary singer Shanno Khurana continues her daily riyaz, treating music not as a trophy to be won but as a lifelong journey. Her steady practice and quiet discipline underline how creativity can keep growing at every age.
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