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Veteran actor RS Shivaji passes away at 66

Veteran actor RS Shivaji passes away at 66

Popular actor and comedian RS Shivaji passed away in Chennai on Saturday morning. The actor was 66. Shivaji was the son of actor and producer MR Santhanam and brother of actor and director Santhana Bharathi. Known for starring in films like Kamal Haasan's Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Vikram, Satya and Anbe Shivam, Shivaji's claim to fame came in the form of Apoorva Sagodharargal where his comedy sequences with Janaraj became a huge hit. Over the years, the actor has done several films mainly as a comedian before switching to supporting roles in the last few years. In recent times, she…
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Ola plans to join open network for digital commerce for food delivery service

Ola plans to join open network for digital commerce for food delivery service

Indian mobility giant Ola has partnered with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to offer food delivery services, marking its fourth foray into food delivery. Ola is testing the feature within its ride-hailing app, with some users already experiencing it. Although the service is currently available to a limited number of users, it is expected to compete with established players like Swiggy and others. Ola has earlier ventured into food delivery, focusing on integrating its cloud kitchen business with 10-minute grocery delivery in 2022. This time, in collaboration with Ola, ONDC, a government-backed initiative, aims to provide a seamless food…
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Rakhi Sawant welcomed with garlands after returning from Umrah

Rakhi Sawant welcomed with garlands after returning from Umrah

Rakhi Sawant, whose spat with estranged husband Adil has become the talk of the town, recently returned from Mecca after completing Umrah. The actress received a floral welcome from her fans and paparazzi at the airport. The former Bigg Boss contestant went to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj with some friends. Rakhi Sawant and her ex-husband Adil got into a war of words after being released from jail. Rakhi Swant's ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani was arrested in February this year after the Bigg Boss fame leveled several allegations against him and accused him of having an extra-marital affair. Amidst the…
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Apple to stop helping customers on X, YouTube

Apple to stop helping customers on X, YouTube

Apple can no longer provide customer support on social media platforms such as X, YouTube and others If you are an Apple user, you can no longer report your issues through social media platforms like X and YouTube. According to MacRumours, Apple is making significant changes to its customer support system with plans to eliminate the role of social media support advisors across platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and the Apple Support Community website. Starting later this year, customers seeking support will no longer have access to direct support from Apple employees on these platforms. Starting October 1, the @AppleSupport…
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US Polo Assn onboards Palak Tiwari as brand ambassador

US Polo Assn onboards Palak Tiwari as brand ambassador

A renowned brand in the business is proud to announce Palak Tiwari as its first female brand ambassador. The trailblazing young diva is all set to extend her global presence with her voice and perception to the renowned fashion house. As the first woman brand ambassador of the U.S Polo Assn., Palak Tiwari became a symbol of inclusion and progress. The actress is known for her stylish and confident personality, which makes her perfect for her brand. The brand announced her as the new face on 25th August 2023 during an event in Mumbai. The event was attended by stars…
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Gujarat man arrested for poses as scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3 Lander

Gujarat man arrested for poses as scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3 Lander

The Surat Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested tutor Mitul Trivedi after he gave a media interview claiming that he was an ISRO scientist who designed Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander. Trivedi forged documents and a letter to further his claim. According to the police, Trivedi — who has been giving tuition classes to students of class 12 and onwards — admitted that he created the letter because he felt that if he showed such a letter to the parents of the students, he would be able to register more students for his class. In support of his claim, Trivedi produced a fake…
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After successful Lunar mission, Aditya L1 Solar mission will launch on September 2

After successful Lunar mission, Aditya L1 Solar mission will launch on September 2

Vikram and Pragyan, Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, continue science on the moon, ISRO has set the launch date for its solar mission - September 2 at 11.50 am.The agency completed the integration of the Aditya-L1 spacecraft – India's first solar observation mission – with its workhorse launch vehicle, PSLV, at Sriharikota. Vikram Sarabhai Space Center Director S Unnikrishnan Nair told TOI that with this, ISRO has entered the final stages of launch preparations. “Launch vehicles and spacecraft are integrated. Now, we are conducting tests after which the PSLV will be moved to the launchpad.” The spacecraft, realized at the UR…
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Armaan Malik gets engaged to Aashna Shroff

Armaan Malik gets engaged to Aashna Shroff

Singer Armaan Malik is engaged to social media personality and fashion blogger Ashna Shroff. On Monday, he took to Instagram to share multiple photos from his proposal. "And our forever has only just begun (white heart emoji)." she wrote in her caption. Aashna shared the pictures on Instagram with a loved-up caption. The two have reportedly been dating since 2019, but have never spoken publicly about their relationship. Along with the proposed picture, Ashna wrote, "Your leap of faith has made me have all my faith in you (white heart emoji). In the first picture she posted, Armaan can be…
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Reliance Retail launches ‘Yousta’ fashion stores

Reliance Retail launches ‘Yousta’ fashion stores

In January, ET reported that Reliance Retail was planning to launch a value apparel format to directly compete with Tata's Zudio, Landmark Group-owned Max, and Shoppers Stop's new mass-value brand InTune. All products on Yousta are priced below Rs 999, with most priced below Rs 499. Akhilesh Prasad, President and CEO, of Fashion & Lifestyle, Reliance Retail said, “The team will continue to work with India's younger generation to understand their evolving fashion needs." Experts say India's consumption structure has been skewed in the past to a narrow base of affluent consumers who account for a large share of the…
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160 domestic flights cancelled from Sept 8-10 over G20 Summit: Delhi Airport

160 domestic flights cancelled from Sept 8-10 over G20 Summit: Delhi Airport

G20 summit which is scheduled to be held on 9th and 10th of September in New Delhi has led to the cancellation of around 160 domestic flights (80 departing and 80 arriving) from and to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport. The airport officials confirmed that the decision was not taken due to limited parking as there are ample space to park flights but traffic restrictions are the reason behind this decision. The international flights will remain unaffected. The decision was taken in the backdrop of high traffic jam in Delhi-NCR. And it will be valid from 8th to 10th of…
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