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Mehar Singh, a teenager from India, has been certified by Guinness World Records for the fastest ascent of a drone from ground level to a specified height. The achievement highlights growing youth participation in India’s robotics and drone sector and raises questions about how the country’s tech ecosystem supports such innovators. What happened: a record ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s selectors and medical staff appear to be preparing for a cautious approach to the fitness of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah before the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka. The decision — reported by Indian media — would prioritise long-term fitness and workload management over immediate inclusion. Who is Jasprit Bumrah and why his availability ... Voir l'article
Read more →Rashmika Mandanna, one of South Indian cinema’s most prominent actresses, has suffered a hip injury on a film set and is reported to be on medical rest for six weeks. The injury comes as the actor is involved in multiple Telugu and Hindi projects that may be affected by her recovery period. What happened and ... Voir l'article
Read more →The Reserve Bank of India has signalled that plastic — technically polymer — banknotes will arrive in circulation soon. The decision follows experiments with polymer material in other countries and is being framed as an attempt to improve note durability and cleanliness. What the RBI announcement covers and what remains unconfirmed The central bank’s comments ... Voir l'article
Read more →Michelin’s new hotel grading — from one Key to three — aims to describe what guests should expect from design and service. For international visitors planning a trip to Rajasthan or other parts of India, the Keys offer a shorthand to compare hotels that are otherwise hard to benchmark across regions. What the Keys are ... Voir l'article
Read more →Seventeen-year-old Mehar Singh has been confirmed by Guinness World Records for the fastest vertical ascent in a remotely piloted quadcopter category, using a custom-built drone. The achievement draws attention to India’s growing grassroots drone innovation and the supportive — if evolving — regulatory and market environment for unmanned aerial systems. What happened: a youth-built drone ... Voir l'article
Read more →An ex-England captain has warned Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming that the franchise does not currently possess a player who can match MS Dhoni’s unique role as on-field leader and finisher. The comment has reignited questions about leadership, succession and team construction in the Indian Premier League (IPL). What was said and why it ... Voir l'article
Read more →Gavin Casalegno, who plays Conrad in the YA romance franchise The Summer I Turned Pretty, has signalled changes ahead as the story moves from TV to a new film format. His comments suggest creative adjustments that fans should watch for, though specific plot details remain unconfirmed. From TV series to feature: an adaptation in transition ... Voir l'article
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