Author: HE Web Desk

New Delhi: TikTok, the hugely popular social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is under pressure to sell its U.S. operations due to national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership. After briefly being banned on January 19, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump gave TikTok a two-month extension to find a buyer. If no deal is made by then, the app could face another ban. The sale could be worth close to $50 billion, which is no surprise since TikTok has about 170 million monthly active users in the U.S. which plays a big role ByteDance, getting maximum traffic…

New Delhi: Aravind Srinivas, CEO and co-founder of Perplexity AI, recently shared his disagreement with Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani on how India should approach Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. While Srinivas respects Nilekani’s immense contributions to India’s tech growth, like Infosys and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), he believes Nilekani’s suggestion to focus only on creating AI applications using existing models is not the right move. In a post on social media platform X, Srinivas praised Nilekani as a key figure in India’s tech evolution but made it clear that skipping the development of foundational AI skills is a rather risky…

New Delhi: H.M. Electro Mech Limited focuses on turnkey projects, handling the supply, installation, testing, and setup of pumping machinery while also offering complete operation and maintenance services. The company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) will open on January 24, 2025, aiming to raise up to ₹ 27.74 crores and get listed on the BSE SME platform. The Issue size is 36,99,200 Equity Shares with a price band of ₹ 71/- to ₹ 75/- per share and face value of ₹ 10 each. Highlights: Total Issue Size – 36,99,200 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each Book Built Issue Size – 27.74…

New Delhi: The Stargate project introduced major changes to Artificial Intelligence by launching its first implementation in the world. Under former President Trump’s direction this massive project builds the biggest AI infrastructure globally. Major technology companies OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank formed a joint venture with Donald Trump at a White House press conference. He labeled Stargate as “the globe’s premier AI infrastructure endeavor” before disclosing a $100 billion startup fund that will likely double to $500 billion. Through this project the United States expects to generate more than 100,000 new job opportunities in the country. Under the guidance of Sam…

London: At the present scenario, sustainability is not just a buzzword but also a business imperative. Considering the situation, Mr. Saikat Sarkar, CEO of Genomicslab Inc. , is introducing a consulting firm, dedicated to empower organisations to adopt ESG (environmentally, socially and governance) – driven strategies. Businesses covering the entire world strive to connect with global sustainability goals and meet ever-changing compliance as well as stakeholder demands. Mr. Sarkar established ESG Synergy Partners as a lighthouse of innovation and collaboration within this critical space. The growing significance of sustainability Within the current business landscape, sustainability and corporate governance is no…

New Delhi: Renowned motivational speaker and esteemed orator at the World Religion Parliament, Sajan Shah, recently conducted a transformative session at Jamnagar Airport, Gujarat. This exclusive initiative, organized by D.K. Singh, Airport Director of the Airport Authority of India, Civil Enclave Jamnagar, focused on addressing critical aspects of mental health, productivity, and work-life balance within the aviation industry. The 90-minute session was an insightful journey into tackling the challenges faced by airport personnel. Sajan Shah emphasized strategies for maintaining mental and physical well-being amidst demanding schedules, improving productivity, and fostering conscious awareness during high-pressure situations. He also addressed critical topics…

Surat: After Tata Group’s Trent launched its lab-grown diamond (LGD) brand POME, Aditya Birla Group’s jewellery brand Indriya is also exploring it. Indriya plans to open 100 new stores across India in the next 18 months and is considering adding a lab-grown diamond segment. Launched in July 2024 with a ₹5000 crore investment, Indriya currently has 12 stores in cities like New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Indore. It plans to reach 14 stores by January 2025 with the franchise model. CEO Sandeep Kohli stated that while natural diamonds remain Indriya’s focus, lab-grown diamonds are gaining popularity. With Tata’s Trent successfully…

Dubai: In West Africa, rice has been a staple food for generations, typically served with curries made from meat, vegetables, or seafood. While the ingredients used with the curries may not seem surprising, the reliance on rice is notable for a different reason. Many of you would be wondering why it is concerned, so the major reason to be concerned is that nearly 40% of the imported rice consumed in the region, primarily from countries like India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan, all of which produce surplus rice. This raises an intriguing question: why does a region like West Africa, which…

New Delhi: In a crucial step towards enhancing Surat Airport’s infrastructure and passenger convenience, a high-level meeting was held in Delhi today with Union Civil Aviation Minister Mr. Kinjrapu Rammohan Naidu. The discussion focused on multiple development initiatives to improve connectivity, facilities, and operational efficiency at the airport. Key Highlights of the Meeting: 1. Immediate Start of Surat-Mumbai Flights A significant outcome of the meeting was the proposal to immediately resume Surat-Mumbai flights, which will provide better connectivity for business travelers and tourists. 2. E-Visa Facility for International Passengers Recognizing Surat’s growing global trade and tourism potential, discussions included introducing…

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