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Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM

Last year, Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop quickly became one of my favorite thin-and-light Windows notebooks. At $900, it was easy to recommend to anyone wanting MacBook Air-like build quality and battery life on Win

RBL Bank raises $150 million via FCNR route, eyes NRI deposits to fund next leg of growth

RBL Bank has successfully secured $150 million in funding through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, supported by Emirates NBD. The capital raise is part of a broader strategy to leverage NRI deposits to fuel future balance sheet growth and trade finance operations.

Hotter Nights Stealing Sleep Across World, India Among Hardest Hit

Rising nighttime temperatures caused by climate change are significantly reducing sleep duration for millions of people globally. Residents in the Middle East and South Asia, including India, are experiencing some of the most severe impacts on rest due to intensified heat.

Andy Burnham To Take Oath As Britain's Prime Minister Next Week

Andy Burnham is set to be sworn in as Britain's new Prime Minister next week following a significant leadership transition. He is expected to bring a shift in communication style compared to his predecessors.

Bethesda teases Fallout 5 soon after Xbox’s mass layoffs

Xbox is currently in a "reset" period that includes laying off around 3,200 employees over the next year, involving deep cuts at beloved studios like id Software and Obsidian Entertainment. Now, in an attempt to show tha

The manosphere’s testosterone fever is coming for the troops

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. I wa

‘At 60, I Missed My Childhood Mangoes So Much, I Grew 11 Varieties on One Tree in My Garden’

“I loved mangoes so much that once there weren’t enough for everyone at home. I sneaked away with two, hid behind a water tank, and started eating them. My elder brother caught me, and I got so frightened tha

"Progressing Well": Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train On Track For 2027 Launch

India's first high-speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is currently on track to begin operations in 2027. Project developments indicate that advanced Japanese technology will play a central role in the long-term fleet strategy for the route.

2,600 Passengers, 110 Kmph Design Speed: All About India's 1st Hydrogen Train

With this, India joins a select group of countries exploring hydrogen-powered rail transportation. These include Germany, Japan, China and the United States.

Who Is Himesh Patel? The British-Indian Actor Making Waves In The Odyssey

Himesh Patel plays Eurylochus, Odysseus's second-in-command, in The Odyssey

'No Hatred': Australia Vows Crackdown On Racism Against Indian Truckers

The Australian government has pledged a decisive crackdown on the increasing racial harassment and threats directed at Indian-origin truck drivers. Employment Minister Tony Burke described the rise in abuse as a grim reality that requires both legislative action and public condemnation.

ITC Q1 Results: Date, Time, Dividend News, Earnings Call Schedule And More

ITC's shares have fallen 30.35% year-to-date and 33.79% in the last 12 months.

What Makes the Ken River So Important? The Ecosystem at the Heart of Chhatarpur's Protests

The Ken does not rush like the Himalayan rivers, nor does it meander lazily across wide floodplains. It is one of central India's last free-flowing rivers, still allowed to follow its natural course without dams, diversi

In Pictures: The Boy From a Village With No School Grew Up to Warm Ladakh's Coldest Classrooms

Sonam Wangchuk, a village boy who lacked formal schooling until age nine, has transformed education in Ladakh through innovative solar-heated glassrooms. His sustainable architecture provides a warm environment for students in one of the world's coldest inhabited regions.

Hockey India slaps show cause notice on Asunta; latter calls it ‘retaliation’

Former Badrinath Temple Officer Arrested In Donation Theft Probe

Authorities have arrested Rajendra Chauhan, a former officer of the Badrinath Temple, in connection with an investigation into the alleged theft of temple donations. The suspect is expected to be presented before a court on July 18 as the legal process continues.

Congress To Join Omar Abdullah's Protest For Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood

The Congress party has announced it will join Omar Abdullah and the National Conference for a protest demanding the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. The demonstration is scheduled to take place on July 20 with participation from the party's central leadership.

How to tour Tokyo, two days at a time

Ramen beneath a train station, o-mikuji stall, immersive art and tuna onigiri from the neighbourhood konbini — how much can we cover in 48 hours?

Iran Claims It Destroyed Many US Jets, Caused "Serious Damage" To Many More

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they destroyed "several US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets" and caused "serious damage to many more".

US-Iran War News LIVE: Iran Says Struck US Aircraft In Jordan With Missiles, Drones

US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran claimed it destroyed "several US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets" and caused "serious damage to many more".

Chinese Embassy In Bangladesh Warns Citizens Buying Brides Risk Death Penalty

Chinese embassy highlights that human trafficking convictions in Bangladesh can lead to long prison terms, fines, or even death penalty.

'F-35 Criticism, Bogus Kill Plot Intel': Why Trump Is 'Pissed' At Netanyahu

The back-and-forth over the potential meeting came days after the Israeli leader went on Fox News before Trump's trip to Ankara and criticised the US leader's intention to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.

God Of War TV series is recasting Kratos

Amazon's upcoming God Of War show has hit a major snag - it's now on the hunt for a new Kratos, after an on-set injury put its current lead actor out of commission. Sons of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst was originally cast for

Volkswagen layoffs: Workers look to grill CEO during plant visits over threat to 1,40,000 jobs — Here's what we know

Volkswagen's works council will hold staff assemblies in August with CEO Oliver Blume to discuss plans risking up to 1,40,000 job losses. The meets will be at the German automaker's headquarters in Wolfsburg and at plant