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AI Celebrity Ads Can Misfire, But They're Here to Stay
About 30-40% celebrity ads are shot in fragments, with AI/compositing bridging the gap
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September 11, 2025
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Economic embers had a role in Nepal's eruption
This week's turmoil in Nepal may have been sparked off by its ban on social media but the frustration of the country's youth has a deeper economic cause—notably, jobless growth
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September 11, 2025
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Meta's elite AI unit sparks tension with old guard
Meta Platforms spent millions of dollars this summer recruiting AI stars. Now comes the hard part of making them work with their new colleagues.
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September 11, 2025
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EV Firms Urge Faster, More Inclusive Incentive Schemes
Automakers argue India's EV schemes don't match the speed of industry investments
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September 11, 2025
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India Mulls Emissions Norms for 25 Mn Two-Wheeler Fleet
Move comes after govt tightened similar regulations for cars, trucks to cut crude oil imports
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September 11, 2025
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Marriott eyes India growth with 500-hotel plan by 2030
Corporate travel and wedding segments likely to keep growth momentum upbeat, says Govil
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September 11, 2025
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Scindia launches UPI-UPU integration
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the UPI-UPU integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, an initiative that would combine the strength of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Universal Postal Union (UPU) Interconnection Platform to transform cross-border remittances, an official release said on Tuesday.
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September 10, 2025
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Pakistan floods: 120,000 evacuated
Rescuers backed by the military evacuated nearly 100,000 people overnight from a central Pakistani city, some of whom described enduring scorching heat in tents and open areas after floodwaters submerged their homes and swept away farmland.
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September 10, 2025
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GST reset: A tax reform that can reignite our consumption story
India's GST revision restores confidence in its economic promise and provides just the spark we needed at a delicate moment
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September 10, 2025
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Beyond ownership: renting costs in senior communities
While ownership provides security, leasing ensures flexibility but at a higher monthly cost
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September 10, 2025
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China Is Using a Pacific Islands Huddle to Squeeze Out Taiwan
Beijing has been upping the diplomatic ante on its 'rebel province'
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September 10, 2025
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Jio Financial, Allianz Form Reinsurance JV
Jio Financial Services Ltd on Tuesday said the company and Allianz of Germany have incorporated a joint venture company, Allianz Jio Reinsurance Ltd, to carry on the business of reinsurance in India.
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September 10, 2025
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OpenAI Executives Rattled by Campaigns to Derail For-Profit Restructuring
Startup leaders discuss last-ditch prospect of leaving California if regulators complicate switch
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September 10, 2025
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Making your will dispute-proof: key legal safeguards explained
I am 50, a Hindu businessman in Mumbai with two flats in Andheri and some savings. I want my children to inherit these assets without disputes. I have a will--should I register it, and can I make changes later?
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September 10, 2025
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A live-wire market for electricity can be this sector's UPI moment
Digital tools can plug home solar panels into networks that balance demand and supply efficiently
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September 10, 2025
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JAL May Leave Vedanta Stretched
Vedanta Ltd's shares lost about 3% after reports that it emerged as the highest bidder to acquire insolvent Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
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September 10, 2025
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Murdoch family settles battle over trust
As part of the deal, Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan will take control of his media assets
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September 10, 2025
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Deep healthtech lures VCs
Funding flows into AI, stem cells and IP-driven startups as investors move beyond traditional healthcare bets
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September 10, 2025
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Kyunki's return: Can reboots breathe new life into TV's prime time?
With Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi delivering record-breaking viewership on its comeback, and other classics like CID also returning, broadcasters are doubling down on nostalgia-driven reboots to revive engagement among linear TV audiences.
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September 10, 2025
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Benetton India CEO steps down, firm sees senior leadership exits
Fashion retailer United Colors of Benetton is seeing top-level exits in India with the chief executive officer, commercial director and marketing head having left or on their way out, people familiar with the development said.
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September 10, 2025
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Sharing symptoms with AI, using explainer apps and mental health chatbots—AI is fast becoming a first stop for healthcare queries
The upside is quick and affordable care on demand; the flip side is trusting algorithms with confidential health info
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September 10, 2025
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Somerset nears $275-mn close for 3rd healthcare fund
Somerset Indus Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity (PE) firm, is set to close its third fund around $275 million by October, with backing from existing and new limited partners (LPs), a top executive said.
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September 10, 2025
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AI chatbots a clear danger to kids
Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots that encourage suicide or hold sexually explicit conversations pose a \"clear and present danger\" to children, Australia's online safety regulator said, as it rolled out new rules governing the services.
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September 10, 2025
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Apply India's IT playbook to help AI businesses take off
India must seize this moment to provide AI developers with all they need to leap ahead in this vital space
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September 10, 2025
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U.S., South Korea in fund deadlock
The $350 billion investment fund is a central pillar of the trade deal that preserved a 15% tariff on Korean imports
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September 10, 2025
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Godrej Interio bets on brand overhaul
Godrej Interio has invested ₹350 cr in its furniture manufacturing and aims to double revenue by 2028
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September 10, 2025
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Vodafone Idea moves SC against DoT's new ₹9,450 cr demand
Firm asks SC to quash demand, says apex court had earlier finalized its AGR dues till 2016-17
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September 10, 2025
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Samvardhana is betting big on aerospace, electronics
High ambitions
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September 10, 2025
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Japan's Ruling Party Seeks Leader with Trump Appeal
Relations with Washington have been strained by tariffs and US calls for Japan and others to spend more on defense
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September 10, 2025
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'US ready for strong action on Russia'
The US is willing to take firm action on Russia over Ukraine, but Europe's full cooperation is crucial, treasury secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with the European Union (EU) sanctions envoy on Monday.
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