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[ad_1] Kashmiri families open hearts & homes to tourists Scared tourists found sanctuary in Kashmiri homes that opened their doors to strangers in the aftermath of Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam, Over the next three days, many would become friends for life.Rupali Patil, a Pune resident holidaying in Pahalgam, said she was afraid to step out of her hotel room after hearing of the massacre."Amid the chaos and confusion, I and many others found comfort in the homes of Kashmiris who took the responsibility of keeping us safe. Some of them travelled to get members of our group who were elsewhere back safely," she said.‘Our humanity is stronger than terrorists’ hate’Ramdas Khopde, also from Maharashtra, was offered shelter by Adill Malik, of Sopore. “We were looking for safe accommodation when we met this Kashmiri family who not only took us […]

[ad_1] Intel has announced a new policy requiring employees to work from the office four days a week, marking a shift from its previous hybrid model that allowed two remote workdays. The change, effective September 1, 2025, was revealed during Intel’s Q1 2025 earnings call by CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who emphasised the importance of in-person collaboration. During Intel's Q1 2025 earnings call, CEO Lip-Bu Tan also outlined a strategic roadmap aimed at revitalizing the company's market position and driving sustainable growth. Reporting $12.7 billion in revenue, Intel exceeded expectations, with strong demand for its Xeon processors contributing to the results. Tan emphasized a return to fundamentals, focusing on streamlining operations, empowering engineers, and enhancing execution efficiency. The company announced plans to reduce operating expenses to $17 billion in 2025 and $16 billion in 2026.Intel mandates four days in the officeLip-Bu […]

[ad_1] WWE is back with another series of this week’s SmackDown after WrestleMania 41, which is all set to deliver some actionable and unforgettable matches featuring top-tier WWE talents. This edition of SmackDown will serve as a fallout of the recently held Show of Shows.In this week’s SmackDown, WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena will appear along with Cody Rhodes under the same roof. Meanwhile, the Blue Brand will witness a heavy tag team match between top WWE factions.The April 25, 2025, edition of SmackDown will emanate live from Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The show will start setting the tone for the Backlash PLE, which will emanate from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10, 2025. Here’s a full WWE SmackDown preview for this week—WWE SmackDown 2025: Confirmed match card (April 25, 2025)“The Street Profits” Montez […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Centre has taken several key decisions over the last three days following the brutal April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.As news of the attack broke, Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately cut short his Saudi Arabia visit and rushed back to India to assess the situation and formulate proper retaliation and response against the perpetrators and planners of the attack.In its first move, India severed its diplomatic ties with Pakistan, accusing Islamabad of having a hand in the attack. The Ministry of external affairs said the attack came "in the wake of the successful holding of elections in the Union Territory and its steady progress towards economic growth and development".Following a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by PM Modi, foreign secretary Vikram Misri outlined the steps during […]

[ad_1] Saikat Chakrabarti, a former chief of staff to New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has announced that he will run in the 2026 Democratic primary for California’s 11th Congressional District. He will be challenging Nancy Pelosi, the longest-serving House member from California.Chakrabarti posted about his decision on X, expressing respect for Pelosi’s career but arguing that the Democratic Party needs change to meet today’s challenges. Chakrabarti wrote, “I’ve decided to run against Nancy Pelosi… I know some of you might be surprised that speaker Emeritus Pelosi is running again, but she is — for her 21st term.” He added that Pelosi once said Democrats did not need to change after Trump’s election, a position he strongly disagrees with. Pelosi, who served as speaker of the House from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023, remains a key Democratic […]

[ad_1] Annabel (L) and Camilla (R): AP file photos Annabel Elliot, younger sister to the British Queen Camilla and official “companion” to her, has said she still cannot bring herself to curtsy to her elder sibling—even two decades after Camilla entered the royal family. The revelation came in a new Tatler profile written by royal biographer Robert Hardman to mark the 20th wedding anniversary of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Although royal customs have relaxed over time—and the official royal website says there are no compulsory gestures—curtsying remains common within the royal household. For most, especially insiders like Elliot who hold formal roles, such traditions are still followed. Elliot, an interior designer by profession, said the formality feels unnatural despite her sister’s royal status. “I think she’s transitioned beautifully, actually. I mean, I sometimes look at her, and I can’t […]

[ad_1] Siddharth Sagar, best known for his hilarious performances on Comedy Circus and The Kapil Sharma Show, has frequently made headlines for reasons other than his on-screen wit. Siddharth, who went missing in 2018 and eventually opened out about his struggles with addiction, trauma, and depression, has now spoken about his time on the comedy talk show alongside Kapil Sharma and Krushna Abhishek.He further got candid about his experience of being a part of The Kapil Sharma Show and his journey with Siddharth Kannan, he said, Badhiya tha… bahut acha wahan pe bahut characters kiye aur wo alag tarha ka maza tha… Kapil paaji ko bhi bahut maza aata tha… ye alag fraternity hai… kabhi Sunil Grover-Kapil Sharma aapko sath dikhte hain, kabhi koi aur dikhta hai, ye chalta rahega. (It was great, had done different characters, Kapil Paaji also […]

[ad_1] India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after deadly Pahalgam attack on Tuesday. (IANS pic) NEW DELHI: India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) means that India has put on hold its obligations under the 1960 water-sharing agreement with Pakistan, which governs the use of water from six rivers in the Indus basin. This is the first time that India has suspended the treaty since its signing, and it comes as a response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people including a tourist from Nepal.The Indus river system consists of the main Indus River and its six major tributaries, with five on the left bank and one on the right bank. This extensive network plays a vital role in water supply for both India and Pakistan. The left bank tributaries include the Ravi, […]

[ad_1] Get ready for a thrill ride through today’s biggest show-biz buzz! From SRKs move from Mannat leaving vendors at Bandstand worried, Shatrughan reacting to terrorist attack, Dancer working on Riteish's film found DEAD; here are the top five stories you can’t afford to miss—your one-stop roundup to stay ahead of all the glitz and glam.SRKs move from Mannat leaves vendors at Bandstand worriedShah Rukh Khan’s absence from Mannat due to renovations has caused a noticeable drop in foot traffic around Bandstand, Bandra. Local vendors, who relied on the crowds attracted by the actor’s presence, report a decline in sales as fewer people visit the area now that Shah Rukh no longer resides there.Shatrughan reacts to terrorist attack: 'Yeh Hindu hindu kyun?'Shatrughan Sinha expressed his concerns over the Pahalgam terrorist attack, questioning why people keep emphasizing religious identities in the […]

[ad_1] Apple has been slowly accelerating plans to shift iPhone production to India, but since US President Donald Trump announced his Inauguration Day tariffs, the company is rushing to manufacture all US-bound iPhones in India as early as next year. China is actively unhappy with Apple moving away from its land and isn't leaving a stone unturned to hamper Apple's efforts.Per Financial Times, Apple has a plan to source all iPhones sold in the US from India by the end of 2026. The US accounted for about 28 percent of Apple's 232.1 million global iPhone shipments in 2024, according to the International Data Corporation, meaning Apple would need to manufacture more than 60 million iPhones annually in India to meet this target.Now, this would require doubling current iPhone output in the country, where the company has been steadily building capacity […]