PlaySimple, a game company based in Bengaluru, is making big plans. It wants to raise a lot of money through an IPO. This is a big deal because it shows how popular mobile games have become. PlaySimple is known for games like Daily Themed Crossword and Word Bingo. These games are loved by many people. The company is part of Modern Times Group, which is based in Swede...
In a lighthearted moment, a politician in Nagaland, India, accidentally referred to cricket star Virat Kohli as "Anushka Sharma's husband" instead of using his name. Temjen Imna Along, a minister in the Nagaland government, was asked about his favorite current cricketer during an event. He quickly named Sachin Tendulkar as his all-time favorite but stumbled when aske...
The city of Bengaluru was buzzing with excitement. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru had just won the Indian Premier League. Fans were eager to celebrate their team's victory. Thousands of people gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. They were waiting to welcome the victorious team. The city had planned a victory parade. Unfortunately, the celebration took a tragic...
On May 13, 2025, the tech world witnessed a flurry of investments that underscored the diverse range of innovations capturing investor interest. From advanced rocket motors to AI-driven financial tools and cutting-edge battery technologies, the funding landscape is buzzing with activity. This is not just about money changing hands. It's about backing ideas that co...
Cricket is more than just a game in India. It is a passion that brings people together. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a big deal in the cricket world. It's not just about the players and the teams. It's also about the fans. These fans are the heart and soul of the game. They show up in huge numbers, both in the stadiums and online. They sing, they chant, and the...
Wayfair is closing its Austin office and cutting 340 tech jobs. This move comes after a major effort to update their technology systems over the past five years. The company says this will help them adapt to changing customer needs and support future growth. About 170 of the affected employees are based in Massachusetts. Wayfair had around 13, 500 employees at the en...
In bustling cities around the world, including Bengaluru, India, older women from low-income backgrounds often face limited opportunities for leisure. This isn't just about having free time; it's about having the chance to enjoy life outside of daily responsibilities. A recent study took a closer look at this issue, focusing on how older women in a low-income neighbo...
Changing habits to help the environment can be tough. In India, a big effort to get people to make greener choices has lost its momentum. This effort, known as Mission Life, was meant to get folks to do things like ride bikes instead of driving cars or use less plastic. It was a big deal for India's Prime Minister and other leaders, who saw it as a key step in fighti...
Lockdowns forced a drastic change in the way cities breathed. This allowed a rare window to observe how air quality performs when humans stay indoors for long durations. Five big cities in India were tracked: Delhi on the north, Kolkata on the East, Bengaluru on the south, with Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam sharing similar temperatures. Bands of pollution matters wer...
In India, health officials have found a small number of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. This isn't a new virus, unlike COVID-19 that keeps changing. So far, seven cases have been reported across the country, with two new ones in Nagpur. Before that, cases were found in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Salem. Most cases involve young children. The Indian governm...