Joint venture: Sony cedes Bravia TV control to TCL; new entity to start in April 2027

Spread the love       Sony is partnering with Chinese rival TCL Electronics, ceding majority control of its iconic Bravia TV brand. In a new joint venture, Sony will hold a 49% stake, while TCL takes 51%, to manage global TV and home audio operations. Sony Group is spinning off its television and home entertainment division to Chinese rival TCL Electronics, ceding...

Never a dull moment in Trump 2.0: Tariffs, airstrikes & year that kept world on edge

Spread the love       AI-generated image used for representation (Source: ChatGPT) “Thank you for your attention.” Signed off by Donald J Trump, the line appears so frequently in his Truth Social posts that it has become a signature of his second presidency. And this time, the world has given him exactly what he seeks — attention, in abundance.With drama, chaos, hustle...

AR Rahman children defend him amid communal remark backlash

Spread the love       AR Rahman has been in the news due to his comments in a recent interview. The composer said that he’s getting less work in Bollywood since the last eight years and it perhaps could be because of the industry growing communal. He had clarified though that he personally hasn’t really faced it but has heard of it....

Trump threatens Greenland: Europe’s leaders turn to Group Chat; ‘Washington Group’ born

Spread the love       European leaders are using a private messaging app to swiftly coordinate responses to President Trump’s escalating threats, particularly concerning Greenland. This informal “Washington Group,” including top officials from the UK, France, Germany, and Italy, has become vital for navigating transatlantic tensions. European leaders have turned to a group messaging app to coordinate their response to President Donald...

The new H-1B map: Where America pays global talent and where it quietly doesn’t

Spread the love       High vs. low floors: How city choice influences H-1B pay and career leverage On 20th January last year, when Donald Trump was sworn back into office, the H-1B programme entered a period of deliberate ambiguity. Within months, familiar fault lines reopened: renewed scrutiny of employer filings, sharper compliance signals from federal agencies, revived debate around higher fees...

‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row: Madras HC reserves order on CBFC process

Spread the love       The Madras High Court began its hearing on the ‘Jana Nayagan’ censorship controversy, focusing on whether the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) followed the statutory procedure while issuing and later withdrawing certification for the film. The case hinges on a key issue: whether the board’s communication on January 5, stating that the film was being sent...

Dengue vs viral fever: The one test that could save you from serious complications

Dengue vs viral fever: The one test that could save you from serious complications

Spread the love      Fevers are common—but distinguishing a routine viral fever from dengue can be crucial. While both illnesses may begin with similar symptoms, the underlying mechanisms, risks, and diagnostic approaches differ significantly. According to Dr Prateek Kumar, Consultant in Medicine and Critical Care Management at Maccure Hospital, recognising these distinctions early can help prevent complications. How dengue tests differ from...

As Trump covets Greenland, Arctic island still holds toxic U.S. waste

Spread the love      Since the end of World War II, the U.S. has established a global military network consisting of around 750 bases in roughly 80 countries. While the U.S. government has characterised this presence as a stabilising force, the local populations have often paid for the military’s presence with displacement and long-term exposure to hazardous industrial waste. Perhaps the most...

As Trump covets Greenland, Arctic island still holds toxic US waste

Spread the love      Since the end of World War II, the US has established a global military network consisting of around 750 bases in roughly 80 countries. While the US government has characterised this presence as a stabilising force, the local populations have often paid for the military’s presence with displacement and long-term exposure to hazardous industrial waste. Perhaps the most...

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