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Photo: TGCBefore the malls, Ranchi had its own shopping icons
Long before glass-fronted malls and air-conditioned retail chains altered the way Ranchi shopped, the city had already developed its own commercial landmarks. Along Main Road, around the historic GEL Church Complex and later at Firayalal Chowk, shopping was not merely a transaction. It was part of the city’s social life. The GEL Church, whose construction…
Photo: TGCHEC Ranchi: From Soviet-Era Industrial Ambition to a New Test of Self-Reliance
There was a time when the future of Indian industry was being built in Ranchi. When the Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) was established in 1958, India was still a young republic attempting to build an industrial base capable of supporting its own economic ambitions. HEC was conceived as part of that larger project: to manufacture…
Photo: TGCKanke Dam: Where Ranchi’s water, memory and landscape meet
On the northern edge of Ranchi, where the city begins to give way to the contours of the Gonda Hills, Kanke Dam offers something increasingly rare in a growing Indian city: the illusion of space. The reservoir is more than a familiar landmark. For generations of Ranchi residents, it has been part of the city’s…
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…
