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Apple Inc. is preparing for a historic leadership transition. The company has announced that longtime leader Tim Cook will step down in September, passing the torch to John Ternus, the company’s current hardware chief. To mark the announcement, Apple released an image of the two executives walking together at the company’s Cupertino campus. Clad in similar attire and sharing a smile, the visual narrative suggests a smooth handover and a commitment to preserving the legacy Cook built over his tenure. However, the transition comes at a pivotal moment for the tech giant. While Cook leaves behind a stable empire generating…

The Indian government’s approval of a Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool for Indian ships has been hailed as a significant policy move aimed at strengthening the country’s shipping and risk management ecosystem. Reacting to the development, Rishi Mehra, CEO (India) and Head of Strategy, Human Capital, Asia Pacific at Aon, described the decision as a “landmark step” toward enhancing maritime resilience and economic sovereignty. He noted that the initiative would help provide cost stability and build domestic expertise by enabling locally underwritten risk capacity. According to Mehra, this would protect India’s shipping industry from global uncertainties while reinforcing confidence in key…

Manipal Hospital Rangapani has treated a 71-year-old music teacher from Cooch Behar who overcame throat cancer and regained his voice after months of intensive treatment. Mr. Amalesh Choudhury, a respected music school principal, was diagnosed with throat cancer after prolonged throat discomfort. Concerned about losing his voice central to both his profession and identity, he sought treatment at Manipal Hospital under Dr. Sourav Guha, Consultant Radiation Oncology. Choudhury underwent 30 sessions of radiation therapy along with five cycles of chemotherapy. Despite the physical and emotional challenges, hospital officials said his disciplined approach and positive outlook contributed significantly to his recovery.…

Coke Studio Bharat has released its second track of Season 4, Bulleya Ve, drawing inspiration from the timeless Sufi philosophy of Bulleh Shah and his spiritual guide Shah Inayat. Following the success of its opening track Ae Ajnabee, the new release explores themes of ego, separation, and spiritual surrender, presenting a deeply personal journey of self-realisation. Bulleya Ve narrates the emotional arc of Bulleh Shah’s relationship with his murshid, where a moment of arrogance leads to distance and silence, eventually culminating in humility and reunion. The track captures this transformation with a minimalist yet evocative soundscape. The song introduces Ashok…

Miles Bronson Residential School has renewed and expanded its partnership with Smartail to scale AI-led academic assessment across higher grades, marking a key step in Assam’s evolving education landscape. Building on last year’s adoption of Smartail’s DeepGrade platform, the Guwahati-based residential school is now extending AI integration into senior classes. The platform enables automated evaluation of descriptive answers, faster feedback cycles, and data-driven insights for teachers and students, improving efficiency while maintaining consistency in line with CBSE frameworks. Founder and Principal Dr. Nripen Kumar Dutta said the move reflects the institution’s focus on combining academic values with innovation. “AI-driven assessment…