‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be paying more than your neighbour
You go into a store to buy a two-litre bottle of milk at your local…
‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be paying more than your neighbour
You go into a store to buy a two-litre bottle of milk at your local supermarket and pay $3. But the person before you in the queue paid $3.50. And the person after you paid $2. What if those prices were based on your personal data or circumstances, or even the battery power on your…
How Madagascar’s Nepal-like Gen-Z protests forced its president to flee
Typical of the youth-led movements seen in South Asia in recent years, Madagascar, a small African country, has been rocked by weeks of protests by its Gen-Z over corruption, forcing its president to flee. The unrest mirrored recent protests in nations like Nepal and Bangladesh, where protests by the youth over issues like a lack…
Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia
Australian minister cited US influencer’s public comments downplaying the Holocaust and making Islamophobic remarks. Published On 15 Oct 202515 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Far-right American influencer Candace Owens has lost a legal bid to be allowed to enter Australia after a court ruled with the government that granting…
Exclusive: Smriti Irani on 8-hour work shifts, gender-based rules in industry
Smriti Irani is back on television after almost two decades, playing Tulsi once again in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’. In an exclusive chat with India Today, she spoke about stepping into acting after a long stint in politics. While it was the pull of the character and its impact that made her…
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies of heart attack in India at 80
The former Kenyan PM had collapsed during a morning walk in southern India, where he was receiving medical treatment. Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, has died at the age of 80 during a trip to India for medical treatment, according to local police and hospital officials. The former prime…
Delhi AQI hits 211, GRAP-1 activated. Here’s what it means
As Delhi’s air turns toxic once again, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the Delhi-NCR region. The move to implement GRAP-1 follows Delhi recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 211, placing it in the “poor” category — a level that can…
Trump administration carries out lethal strike in Caribbean, killing six
President Donald Trump announced that the United States has carried out another air strike on a vessel off the Venezuelan coast, once again accusing the boat of transporting drugs. In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump said six people were killed in the latest bombing. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “Under…
Madagascar military seizes power as Gen Z protests force President to flee
Madagascar’s military on Tuesday announced it had assumed control of the Indian Ocean island nation after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad, capping weeks of anti-government protests and deepening one of the country’s gravest political crises in years. Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a commander in the elite CAPSAT unit, declared on national radio that the army had…
Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions as truce comes under strain
Israel has imposed new restrictions on aid entering the besieged Gaza Strip and will not open the Rafah crossing as planned, while Israeli forces killed at least nine people in the Palestinian territory as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire came under growing strain. Israel notified the United Nations on Tuesday that it will only allow 300 aid…
Bira 91 went poof! And the name change was just the beer head
Bira 91 is a case study of how a home-grown beer brand took on giants and rang in good times, both for the owners and the customers. From shelves at alcohol vends to chic parties, Bira ruled. But why did the chic craft beer brand disappear suddenly? Several reports suggested that a name change spelt…
