Tech, biosciences CEOs meet with PM Modi, express 'immense optimism'

PM Modi's Tech Vision: CEOs Express Optimism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with 15 CEOs from the technology and biosciences sectors. This meeting took place in New York on September 23. The attendees included industry leaders from Nvidia, AMD, IBM, Adobe, Google, and biotech companies like Biogen and Moderna. The focus of the meeting was technology and innovation. Sep 23, 2024
'The story connected with me': Kiran Rao beams with joy as her film 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

'The story connected with me': Kiran Rao beams with joy as her film 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

Speaking to a news agency she said, "The story connected with me in such a way that the thought behind it inspired me. If two girls get lost, what could happen to them, and what could they learn about themselves? Also, even if they are left on their own, what all can't they do? These were the kind of ideas that came to me when I read the script. I felt that this script would allow me to explore many different things, so I thought, let's do this next." Sep 23, 2024
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Oyo's $525M Acquisition: A New Chapter in Global Hospitality

Boosting its international presence, Indian hospitality major Oyo's parent company Oravel Stays is acquiring Motel 6 and Studio 6 chain with about 1,500 facilities across the US and Canada from the investment company Blackstone in a $525 million cash deal, the US firm said on Friday. Sep 21, 2024