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96% of Mobile Users Listen to Music—So Why Do Only 38% Pay for It?
New Delhi: India had approximately 14 million paid music subscriptions in 2025, and the subscriber base could grow to 28–30 million by 2028, a report said on Friday. The growth in the subscriber base is likely to be driven by product innovation, partnerships, and evolving consumer preferences, the report by EY and the Indian Music…
Photo: IANSThe Return of the Megastar: Amitabh Bachchan Set to Reclaim the KBC Stage with ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ Season 18 Starting August 10
New Delhi: The eighteenth edition of “Kaun Banega Crorepati”, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, is set to release on August 10 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. The actor shared the news with a video post on Instagram on Saturday and said the show will have a new theme, “Sochna Padega”. “Aa raha hai #KaunBanegaCrorepati…
Photo: AI imageReaching New Heights: Sundar Pichai Outlines Gemini’s Rapid Growth and the Road to Gemini 4
New Delhi: Google’s Gemini app has reached 950 million monthly active users (MAUs), with its daily active users tripling over the past year, as the company continues to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings across consumer and enterprise products, according to CEO Sundar Pichai. In a blog post, Pichai said the rapid growth of the…
The Hidden Connections Between Parkinson’s Disease and Autism
As the world prepares to observe World Brain Day on July 22, the occasion serves as a timely reminder of the growing prevalence of neurological conditions and the urgent need for greater awareness, research, and early intervention. According to the World Health Organization, neurological disorders are among the leading causes of disability and illness globally,…
Photo: IANSHow Foldable Smartphones Are Reshaping India’s Premium Phone Sector
New Delhi: India’s foldable smartphone market is expected to cross 3 million cumulative shipments by the end of 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 80 per cent between 2019 and 2026, according to a report released on Tuesday. According to Counterpoint Research, foldable smartphone shipments are projected to grow around…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSA World Cup Like Never Before: New Rules, Controversies and Last Goodbyes
New York: This was a World Cup that looked different from the outset. FIFA had already committed to an expanded 48-team format before it even chose a host, and when the joint bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States won that vote in 2018, the 2026 World Cup became the first to be staged…
Photo: AI imageInside Apple’s Premium ‘Back to School’ Drive for Indian Students
New Delhi: US-based tech giant Apple Inc. unveiled its ‘Back to School’ education offer on Thursday that provides students, parents, and teachers complimentary accessories with eligible Mac and iPad purchases. Key Dates, Eligible Devices, and Free Accessory Details The offer runs from July 16, 2026, to August 27, 2026, the company said in…
Rath Yatra begins with sacred Netradan ritual
The annual Rath Yatra festivities at the Jagannathpur Temple formally commenced on Wednesday with the sacred Netradan (Netrotsav) Mahotsav, during which Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra stepped out from their 15-day seclusion to give the first darshan to devotees ahead of the grand chariot festival on Thursday. The Netradan ritual marks the ceremonial…
Photo: AI imageAntibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: Experts
The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance is making even routine surgical procedures more challenging, with surgeons warning that the loss of effective antibiotics could undermine decades of progress in safe surgery and increase the risk of life-threatening post-operative infections. Surgeons say that while antibiotics remain critical in preventing surgical site infections, their indiscriminate use has…
Hundreds of children await families as foster care finds few takers in Jharkhand
In Jharkhand, the waiting list is not of families hoping to welcome a child—it is of children waiting for a family. Over 200 Children Are Eligible for Foster Care, Yet a Shortage of Families Limits the Initiative While hundreds of orphaned and vulnerable children continue to grow up in Child Care Institutions (CCIs),…
