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Who was Jackie Bezos? Mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos dies; early investor who backed son with $245,000

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Jacklyn "Jackie" Bezos - remembered as a staunch defender of her son Jeff in the years before he founded Amazon.com Inc. and as a generous benefactor for early childhood educatio... Read More


Independence Day stock picks: BEL, PFC to Hero Motocorp - SMC expert recommends THESE 11 stocks to buy

Indian stock market, Aug. 15 -- Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, edged higher on Thursday, tracking upbeat global market trends. However, the upside was capped as investors stayed ca... Read More


Prabowo announces record education budget of IDR757.8 tln for 2026

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto has announced that the government will allocate IDR757.8 trillion (around US$46,8 billion) for the education sector in 2026, marking the largest educatio... Read More


Indonesia allocates $20.7 bln for 2026 Free Nutritious Meals program

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis or MBG) program, allocating Rp335 trillion (around US$... Read More


A quieter approach to mental health treatment

Kathmandu, Aug. 15 -- In Aloknagar, Rhythm Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Research Centre is among a modest group of low-rise buildings, unlike many hospitals built as large blocks or tall complexes. T... Read More


Mutton Soup: Raman and Varsha headline a thriller set in Hyderabad's dark underbelly

India, Aug. 15 -- Once in a while, a few low-budget films are made quietly but end up creating a lot of buzz ahead of their release. One such film, launched the other day, is Mutton Soup, a social dra... Read More


Zoomcar's Loss Zooms 66% YoY To $4.2 Mn In June Quarter

India, Aug. 15 -- Car rental marketplace Zoomcar saw another disappointing quarter in the three-months ended June 2025. The Nasdaq-listed company posted a net loss of $4.2 Mn in the quarter, a jump of... Read More


OpenAI's Nick Turley on ChatGPT's explosive growth, loyal users and the next phase of AI

India, Aug. 15 -- Nick Turley, the head of ChatGPT at OpenAI, has offered a rare look into the AI's meteoric rise, revealing how deep user loyalty is shaping its future. Speaking to The Verge, Turley ... Read More


All eyes on Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, as War 2 and Coolie flounder at the box office

India, Aug. 15 -- Two of the most widely anticipated films - Rajinikanth's Coolie and the Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-led War 2 - which had massive box office expectations attached, opened to middling r... Read More


Last Day of Mega Electronics Days! Grab laptops, tablets, smartwatches and more at up to 80% off - Top 10 deals for you

India, Aug. 15 -- Today is the last day of Mega Electronics Days, and all the best gadget deals are still live for Independence Day. From laptops and tablets to headphones, earbuds, and smartwatches, ... Read More