In a marketplace crowded with competing messages, the challenge for brands is no longer just being seen—it is being remembered. This theme took center stage at a recent industry session in Kathmandu hosted by the Advertising Association Nepal (AAN) in collaboration with the International Advertising Association (IAA).Titled “The Synergy of Advertising and Branding,” the workshop…
In a keynote address that balanced high-octane optimism with a sober warning, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva declared that artificial intelligence has the power to lift global growth by 0.8% annually. For India, this boost could be the decisive factor in achieving its “Viksit Bharat” goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 with a…
While the iPhone 17 series have only been on the market for a few months, early reports for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max expected in September 2026 suggest Apple is preparing its most significant hardware leap in years. According to supply chain analysts and recent leaks from 9To5Mac, the 2026 Pro lineup will…
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping global economies, bringing both opportunity and disruption. While AI can boost productivity and innovation, it also poses serious risks to employment, particularly for low-income workers. According to a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff discussion note, AI is expected to affect nearly 40% of jobs worldwide and…
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) today successfully launched a next-generation US communication satellite Bluebird Block-2 onboard its heaviest vehicle LVM3-M6 from Srihari Kota in Andhra Pradesh. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Station at 8:55 AM Indian Standard Time. After a flight journey of about 15 minutes, the spacecraft Bluebird Block-2…
The Oppo Reno 14 5G series is scheduled to be launched in India tomorrow at 12:00 PM. The company is expected to introduce two models in this series: the Reno 14 5G and the Reno 14 Pro 5G. Both smartphones were first revealed in China nearly two months ago, and the upcoming Indian launch will…
Microsoft has introduced the Majorana 1, a new computer chip that has the potential to significantly alter industries including medical development and environmental protection. This U.S.-made chip attempts to address a significant issue in quantum computing by increasing its dependability for real-world applications. Despite being small enough to fit in a hand, Majorana 1 differs…
So far, only citizens of the United States have set foot on the moon. However, this is the first time a non-American is going to step on the moon by the hand of ‘NASA’. US President Joe Biden made this announcement with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sitting next to him. He said that there…
WhatsApp and Instagram faced technical glitches again. The problem started around 12:30 on Wednesday night. Many users notice that they are unable to log in to the web version of WhatsApp. Trying to log in keeps showing ‘a’service not available’ message. Attempting to send a message from the mobile app fails. The problem also occurs…
As a result of their noncompliance with Google’s payment policy, Indian developers’ applications were removed from the Play Store on Friday. Shaadi, TrulyMadly, Stage, Jodii, Bharat Matrimony’s Muslim Matrimony and Christian Matrimony, and Alt Balaji’s AlttIndividuals who own Android phones—the operating system powers around 95% of smartphones in use in India, according to some estimates—will…
