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Lignin-based Hydrogel: A Breakthrough in Wound Healing and Drug Delivery

New lignin-based hydrogel represents a breakthrough in the fields of wound healing and drug delivery, offering innovative solutions for improved medical treatments.




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Valor Hospitality Partners And Campbell Gray Hotels Announce Strategic Initiative In The Middle East

Valor Hospitality Partners, a leading full-service global hospitality management company is launching a strategic partnership with Campbell Gray Hotels & Resorts. This collaboration marks a key milestone for both companies, focused on elevating Valor Hospitality’s management portfolio of luxury properties across the Middle East. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences and drive commercial success for Valor properties alongside Campbell Gray.




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Accor Drives Asia Expansion with 27 New Hotel Signings in 2024

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is accelerating the Group’s growth in Asia securing 27 hotel signings and 8,117 keys year-to-date. The expansion encompasses twelve brands throughout eight countries, from India to South Korea and Japan.




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Nobu, Chooses SODIC’s Easttown District New Cairo As Its First Egyptian Location

Nobu will open its first hospitality concept in Egypt in SODIC’s EDNC (Easttown District New Cairo), New Cairo’s soon-to-be landmark of sophistication and style. The hotly anticipated neighbourhood is set to transform Egypt’s lifestyle scene with Nobu slated to open in early 2025. Nobu will bring its globally acclaimed luxury dining and hospitality experience to EDNC, setting a new standard in high-end living, retail, and entertainment. Located on Road 90, adjacent to The American University in Cairo, this hub will be a magnet for those seeking exceptional experiences in the heart of New Cairo. In the coming years, Nobu will also be launching residences, a hotel and restaurant in SODIC’s Ogami development in Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s pristine North Coast, a hotbed for luxury residences and hospitality set to become the Egyptian Riviera and hub for the region’s most discerning residents and guests. Spread over 14,765 square metres, EDNC seamlessly merges luxury retail, gourmet dining, an...




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25hours opens its first hotel in Asia

25hours Hotel The Oddbird throws open its doors to all daydreamers, night owls and urban nomads looking for something different in the urban jungle of Jakarta on 22 November 2024. Well-connected in the heart of the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) within District 8, 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird rises 38 stories above Ashta Mall in the charming Senopati district, a neighborhood that - despite the city’s reputation - can be easily explored by foot. The hotel offers 210 rooms, 135 residences for longer stays, eleven creative lounges, one ballroom and an outdoor pool with spa. Five restaurants and bars will gradually complete the property. For the design, 25hours has teamed up with the interior design studio 1508’ Singapore Studio, which creates extraordinary places worldwide. With 25hours Hotel The Oddbird, 25hours brings its own spirit and ’come as you are’ philosophy to Asia in the rapidly developing and vibrant city of Jakarta. It is place for those who live life on thei...




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Marketing masterclass: How to maximize your hotel’s seasonal digital marketing

Q4 is a crucial time for hotels, and we’re here to help you capture more business this holiday season. Tune in for an expert-led webinar to explore the latest trends and strategies for boosting bookings and transitioning smoothly into the New Year.




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Revenue Management Christmas Cookies Recipe

It is that time of the year. Easter bunny gone, snow around the corner before the big slightly chubby guy in red comes down the chimney to give us presents.




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Condé Nast Traveller names the Best Places to Go in 2025

Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has announced the Best Places to Go globally in 2025. The Best Places to Go lists are curated through nominations by expert contributors, highlighting the up and coming places to visit.




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Design Hotels Releases Further Forecast Trend Report, Seeing Demand for Community Drive the Future of Travel

Design Hotels, the community-driven portfolio of nearly 300 independent hotels, today announced its second annual Further Forecast trend report, which explores travelers’ growing desire to build deeper connections, and how this is shaping their expectations of experiences—and in turn, the future of travel.




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Five Reasons Why Customers Leave

I was recently hired as a keynote speaker to talk to a group of financial advisors about client service. One of the topics of the meeting was a discussion about why a client would leave. The most obvious reason might be that the financial advisor gave bad advice, and the client lost money. But let’s assume the advisor is smart, the advice is sound, and the return on investment meets expectations. Even with all of that, why would a client leave?




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Indian stock market opens in red as consolidation phase continues

Sensex was trading at 78,260 after slipping 414 points and Nifty was trading at 23,706 after dropping 167 points.




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Mastering SEO for Web Applications: Strategies for a Competitive Edge

Arun Gopalakrishna emphasizes that effective SEO demands a holistic, adaptive approach. As search engines and user behaviors change, staying proactive is essential.




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K'taka bypolls: 26.33 pc voting till 11 A.M. on three Assembly seats

The voting for the bye-elections held for three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka on Wednesday is witnessing a good turnout as 26.33 per cent of voting was recorded till 11 A.M.




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5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley; no casualties, damages so far

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Kashmir Valley. No casualty or damage to any property has so far been reported.




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Rahul Gandhi urges Wayanad to choose Priyanka as their new voice in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, voiced his strong support for his sister Priyanka Gandhi




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Trump appoints "The Great Elon Musk", Ramaswamy to head Dept of Government Efficiency

US President-elect Donald Trump appointedElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE).




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Celebrities including two Guvs cast their votes in Jharkhand, urge citizens to do their duty

As voting for the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections covering 43 seats began at 7 A.M. on Wednesday, several prominent figures, political leaders, and candidates were among the early voters at their respective booths, stressing upon the importance of fulfilling one's duty.




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K'taka bypolls: EC reports good turnout on three Assembly seats

The bye-elections held for three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka on Wednesday witnessed a good turnout as 45.02 per cent of voting was reported by the Election Commission of India.




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US President-elect Trump announces Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.




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R.G. Kar financial lapses: Illegal medicine purchase under CBI lens

Unauthorised purchase of medicines and equipment from a private agency has come under the scanner of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which is probing the financial irregularities in R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.




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India's infrastructure push to be among largest in 21st century: KPMG

India is likely to see implementation of one of the biggest infrastructure programmes in 21st century, amongst the largest economies and creating fiscal sources of capital would be key to this initiative, according to a KPMG report.




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Delhi HC orders cancellation of LOC issued against Ashneer Grover and his wife

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Bureau of Immigration to cancel a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against BharatPe's former Managing Director Ashneer Grover and his wife Madhuri Jain Grover.




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Mercedes-Benz India cruises to double-digit growth as demand for luxury cars rises

Mercedes-Benz India is on course to close the current year with a double-digit jump in sales, as demand for luxury cars increased.




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Trump picks army veteran and TV celeb Hegseth as Defence Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Pete Hegseth, an army veteran and TV personality, as his Defence Secretary, filling up another key position in his incoming cabinet.




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EAM Jaishankar and Odisha CM Launch Official Website for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024

The Indian government launched the official website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, a key platform for engaging with the Indian diaspora worldwide. The convention, scheduled for January 8-10, 2025, will focus on the diaspora's contribution to a developed India.




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Sensex crashes 984 points; loses 1,795 points in 3 trading sessions

The Indian stock market closed on a bearish note on Wednesday with significant declines across major indices.




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Maha election officials seize over Rs 500 crores cash, valuables in Assembly polls season

The Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has said that its vigilance squads have made seizure of more than Rs 500 crores from across the poll-bound state in the past few days.




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Samastipur residents praise PM Modi for Jan Aushadhi Kendra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bihar on Wednesday, where he inaugurated, laid the foundation for, and dedicated several major development projects worth approximately Rs 12,100 crore.




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BB 18 Weekend Ka Vaar viewership skyrockets 218% with Rohit Shetty as host; beats Salman Khan TRP

The TRP ratings of the Bigg Boss 18 Weekend Ka Vaar hosted by Rohit Shetty and Ekta Kapoor have been through the roof, much higher than that of Salman Khan.




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Laapataa Ladies renamed as Lost Ladies: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao host special screening amid Oscars campaign in NY

On November 12, a new poster for the film was revealed, accompanied by a caption that read, "Official entry: India. Best International Feature Film - 97th Academy Awards."




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Dhargalim set to shine as Sunburn Goa 2024 EDM venue

The electronic dance music (EDM) festival, Sunburn Goa, is set to take place in a new location for its upcoming edition. The festival, which has been a staple in the EDM scene since its inception, will be held at Dhargalim in North Goa from December 28 to 30, 2024.




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'Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein' season 2 trailer ups the game, sees the entry of Gurmeet Choudhary

The trailer of the upcoming season of the streaming series 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein' was unveiled on Wednesday. It shows how the lead character of Purva is kidnapped instead of being assassinated at the behest of Tahir Raj Bhasin's character of Vikrant.




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As 'Aitraaz' turns 20, producer Subhash Ghai announces 'Aitraaz 2'

As Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer "Aitraaz" completed two decades in Hindi cinema, filmmaker Subhash Ghai on Wednesday morning announced "Aitraaz 2" with "with a finest script" and "3 years of hard work".




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Salman Khan has no association with The Great Indian Kapil Show or its legal disputes

In a recent development, Salman Khan's representative has clarified that the actor has no association with the show "The Great Indian Kapil Show" on Netflix.




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Reason behind Sai Pallavi's emotional breakdown on Shyam Singha Roy sets revealed [read now]

Sai Pallavi's portrayal of Rosie Maithreyi in the 2021 romantic period drama Shyam Singha Roy left a lasting impression among her fans. This was her second film appearance with Natural Star Nani, as they had previously worked on the film MCA, and the audiences love seeing them together on screen.




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Fahadh Faasil's hit film impresses Suriya; fans wonder if Telugu remake is in works

In a recent interview, the star revealed his favourite Malayalam film and said how Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham struck a chord with him. During a conversation with Gold FM, Suriya was asked to talk about his recent favourite Malayalam film, and he picked Fafa's role in Aavesham.




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Did Kartik Aaryan ignore Tripti Dimri at Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 success bash; netizens think so [Watch]

Speaking about the box-office clash, Bhushan Kumar said, "I am extremely happy for the love our film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is receiving from the audience. It's been only a few days since the film hit the theatres and it has already done great business...Ya, I do feel the clash between (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again)"




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Abhay Deol's surprising regret about Dev D: 'It became cool, but that wasn't the point'

Anurag Kashyap's Dev D featuring Abhay Deol and Kalki Koechlin is not only one of the director's best works but also brought fame to the actors. But Abhay Deol shares some shocking details.




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'Mahavatar' first look: Vicky Kaushal as Parashurama takes Bollywood by storm; fans in awe

Vicky was last seen in Bad Newz. He will now be seen in Chhava. The film, another Dinesh Vijan production, will see Vicky play the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji. He will then be seen in Love and War alongside Ranbir Kapoor.








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India celebrates joining Square Kilometre Array Observatory as member country, to set up regional data centre - The Indian Express

  1. India celebrates joining Square Kilometre Array Observatory as member country, to set up regional data centre  The Indian Express
  2. India becomes full member of SKA, aims to build world’s most sensitive radio telescope  Deccan Herald
  3. India to host regional centre for world’s biggest radio telescope  The Times of India
  4. India set to contribute Rs 1,250 crore for construction of Square Kilometre Array Observatory  Telegraph India
  5. India celebrates joining SKAO as member country  Hindustan Times





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Won’t back off from ‘Pharma Village’, says Telangana CM’s brother - The Siasat Daily

  1. Won’t back off from ‘Pharma Village’, says Telangana CM’s brother  The Siasat Daily
  2. Lagcherla: KTR named in remand report  Deccan Chronicle
  3. Ex-BRS MLA held over mob attack on Vikarabad collector  Hindustan Times
  4. Video | Violence Over Land Row In Telangana Chief Minister's Constituency, 55 Detained  NDTV
  5. Govt. charges BRS with hatching conspiracies to stall development projects for political gains  The Hindu




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Jharkhand Phase-I Assembly poll records over 65% turnout; Wayanad bypoll 64.72% - The Hindu

  1. Jharkhand Phase-I Assembly poll records over 65% turnout; Wayanad bypoll 64.72%  The Hindu
  2. Watch: MS Dhoni casts his vote in Ranchi for Jharkhand Assembly Elections  The Times of India
  3. First phase of polling ends in Jharkhand with 64.86% turnout of voters  The Hindu
  4. Situation in West Asia matter of deep concern: Jaishankar  The Economic Times
  5. Jharkhand Assembly elections: High voter turnout recorded in Maoist-hit pockets  Telegraph India






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KFC Sues Church's Texas Chicken Over 'Original Recipe'

The Colonel is not so happy with Church's choice of words in recent ads.