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Google has unveiled GoogleBook, a new line of AI-powered laptops featuring Gemini Intelligence. These devices integrate Chrome's speed, Google Play apps, and a unique 'Magic Pointer' for AI-driven suggestions. Users can also create custom widgets via prompts and seamlessly sync with Android phones. Manufactured with premium hardware, each GoogleBook sports a distinctive 'Glowbar'.

Odisha's hotel and restaurant association lauded Prime Minister Modi's call for domestic travel, seeing it as a significant boost for the nation's tourism and hospitality. This focus on local tourism promises to stimulate demand, increase spending, and accelerate economic activity.

Bollywood's paparazzi culture has shifted from documenting glamour to relentless intrusion, even at hospitals. Celebrities, like Salman Khan and Sunny Deol, have voiced frustration over invasions during personal crises. While the industry thrives on visibility, the article argues for empathy and respect, urging a pause on capturing private pain and allowing public figures basic human dignity.

Many GCCs have become integral to the global enterprise. But with AI becoming such a powerful technolgy, the next generation of GCCs will not merely have to deliver solutions, they will also have to shape enterprise outcomes, redesign work, orchestrate ecosystems, and accelerate AI adoption at scale. If they don't, they'll lose relevance

Telangana's booming food sector, encompassing processing, agri-tech, and exports, has spurred demand for skilled professionals. The state's higher education council has launched a new BBA in Food Technology, Food Security, and Agriculture, integrating science, business, and policy. This interdisciplinary program aims to equip graduates for evolving industry needs, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical market demands.

Google's I/O 2026 event showcased significant AI advancements. New models like Gemini Omni and Gemini 3.5 Flash were introduced. Google also revealed AI agents such as Gemini Spark and Universal Cart for shopping. Search received its biggest upgrade in 25 years with deeper AI integration. Wearable devices and smart glasses also featured prominently in the announcements.

They are today the drivers of the country’s services exports and GDP growth; they are doing cutting-edge tech work; India needs a GCC policy to make them catalyse our educational and research institutions, and our deeptech startup ecosystem

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A steep Rs 993 hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices is forcing Hyderabad restaurants to overhaul operations, with many switching to wood, electricity, and induction cooking. This surge in input costs is nearly tripling expenses, leading to menu redesigns, longer cooking times, and potential layoffs in the hospitality sector.

Hyderabad's restaurant sector faces a crisis as commercial LPG prices surge, threatening shutdowns and job losses. Owners report operating at significant losses, with the steep hike in cylinder costs pushing many to explore alternatives like wood and electricity. This impacts not only kitchens but also hospitality workers, leading to reverse migration.

Goa's air is heavily polluted by lead, with ships identified as the primary culprit, contributing over a third of airborne lead. A new study reveals vehicles and waste burning also play significant roles. Casino vessels exacerbate the issue by increasing river waste, while broader pollution from sewage and mining impacts marine life and human health through multiple exposure routes.

Mumbai diners will soon know if their paneer is dairy-based or a vegetable oil substitute. Maharashtra's FDA mandates eateries to clearly label "analogue paneer" or "cheese analogue" from May 1. This move aims to boost transparency, protect consumers from misleading descriptions, and empower informed choices about what they eat.

Godrej Food Trends Report 2026 was launched at Tasting India, emphasizing food's connection to cultural and personal stories. Experts highlighted provenance and human connection as key drivers, with a focus on "Stories" as the central theme. The report forecasts trends like piquant flavors, female farmers, modern mithai, savory protein snacks, and evolved home cooking.

A nationalized bank has chartered the entire Palace on Wheels luxury train for a five-day royal journey, showcasing immense confidence in India's banking sector. This unprecedented move, booked during the peak summer season, highlights the train's evolution into a premier corporate and institutional choice, setting a new trend for high-level events and boosting Rajasthan's tourism.

In Goa, a jazz revival is taking center stage, fueled by innovative musicians who fuse the roots of jazz with the pulse of today's sounds. Vibrant festivals and cozy jazz clubs are nurturing this artistic growth, captivating a wide array of listeners and inspiring the next generation of performers.

Squid and cuttlefish, though often confused, diverged around 100 million years ago. These "ten-limbed" cephalopods survived the End-Cretaceous extinction by retreating to deep waters. Following the event, they diversified into the varied and intelligent marine predators seen today.

Delhi's 'car-o-bar' culture sees private vehicles transformed into mobile drinking spots, supported by an ecosystem of eateries providing snacks and accessories. Despite police crackdowns and over 1.7 lakh prosecutions since 2021, the practice persists, with violators citing various reasons. Enforcement efforts often face resistance and lose momentum over time.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra puts a 1-inch sensor, a 200-megapixel mechanical zoom telephoto, and Leica-tuned optics inside a phone that shoots like it has something to prove. The optional Pro grip adds physical controls that make it feel less like a phone and more like a point-and-shoot. At Rs 1,39,999, it's a lot to ask. The cameras make it easy to say yes.

30-40 Licences Issued Daily In GB Nagar, Eateries Without Certificates Pose Fire Hazard Say Officials