The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to see a steep price hike due to expensive component upgrades. The shift to TSMC's 2nm A20 Pro chip, a mechanical variable aperture camera, 12GB RAM, and a vapour chamber cooling system significantly drive up costs.

iPhone 18 Pro could get much more expensive: Here's why

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch on September 9 with five major upgrades. Rumours point to a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a variable aperture camera, a 35 per cent smaller Dynamic Island, an in-house C2 5G modem, and 12GB of RAM for AI workloads.

iPhone 18 Pro launch: 5 things Apple could change this year

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to cross the Rs 2 lakh mark in India for its highest storage variants. The 2TB model could reach Rs 2,30,000, driven by the costly 2nm A20 Pro chip, 12GB RAM, variable aperture camera, and heavy local taxation.

iPhone 18 Pro Max India price: Could Apple cross the Rs 2 lakh mark?

The A20 Pro shifts to a 2nm node, upgrading from the 3nm A19 Pro. It features a 7-core GPU, 8MB efficiency cache, and a 96-bit memory bus. New WMCM packaging and 12GB RAM deliver 30 per cent better power efficiency.

A20 Pro vs A19 Pro: What will actually change?

Apple is reducing the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro by 35 per cent, shrinking it from 20.7mm to 13.5mm. By moving the Face ID flood illuminator and infrared sensors under the display, Apple reclaims screen space while preserving functionality.

Why Apple is making the Dynamic Island smaller

Anti-Valentine's Week: From Slap Day to Breakup Day 

February 15th - Slap Day

February 16th - Kick Day

February 17th - Perfume Day

February 18th - Flirting Day

February 19th - Confession Day

February 20th - Missing Day

February 21st - Breakup Day

Web StoriesThe unique Anti-Valentine's Week celebrates self-love. The series of seven days celebrates individuality and independence, offering a refreshing break from traditional romantic themes.

Anti-Valentine's Week: From Slap Day to Breakup Day

7 Records Likely to Broken in Champions Trophy 2025

7. Most Wickets in a Single Edition

6. Highest Team Total

5. Most Runs in a Single Edition

4. Virat Kohli’s Century Quest

3. Most Centuries in Champions Trophy

2. Most Runs in Champions Trophy History

1. Most Champions Trophy Titles

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Records Likely to Broken in Champions Trophy 2025 ft most runs, most wickets, most hundreds ahead of the latest tournament. 

7 Records Likely to be Broken in Champions Trophy 2025

ISRO to send 'fruit flies' into space along with astronauts on Gaganyaan mission

India’s Human Spaceflight Programme

Role of Fruit Flies

Genetic Similarity to Humans

Research Focus on Kidney Stones

Collaborative Research Effort

Potential Applications 

 Impact

The Gaganyaan mission, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), aims to send Indian astronauts into space on an indigenous spacecraft. This mission places India among a select group of nations with human spaceflight capabilities.


'India at risk': UN activates planetary defence protocols against an asteroid that may hit Earth in 7 years

2024 YR4’s Expected Path

Possible Impact Zones

 Size and Classification

Potential Impact Consequences

Possibility of Evacuations

Past Asteroid Threats

Global Response

Scientists have mapped potential impact locations based on its trajectory and velocity. The asteroid could strike regions in northern South America, the Pacific Ocean, southern Asia, the Arabian Sea, and parts of Africa. Countries at risk include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Valentine's Day: 7 Korean Shows That You Should Watch With Your Loved Partner

Nevertheless

It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Hometown Cha Cha Cha

The King: Eternal Monarch

Something in the Rain

Tune In For Love

Crash Landing on You

Entertainment Web Stories On Valentine’s Day, check out some of the best Korean titles on Netflix that will make your heart skip a beat : From Crash Landing on You to The King: Eternal Monarch.



Valentine's Day: 7 Korean Shows That You Should Watch With Your Partner

'Rogue AI' warning issued as machines begin self-replication in China

AI Self-Replication

Self-Cloning

Real-World Conditions

AI Models

Unexpected Behaviour

Peer-Reviewed

Calls for Regulation

A new study by scientists from Fudan University suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) models have successfully replicated themselves without human intervention


Champions Trophy: List of final and updated squad of each team

India Final Champions Trophy Squad

Pakistan Final Champions Trophy Squad

Bangladesh Final Champions Trophy Squad

New Zealand Final Champions Trophy Squad

South Africa Final Champions Trophy Squad

Australia Final Champions Trophy Squad

England Final Champions Trophy Squad

Afghanistan Final Champions Trophy Squad

Champions Trophy 2025: Final squad of each team after February 11 deadline day. The tournament starts Feb 19 in Pakistan and India play on Feb 20 in Dubai. Cricket Sports Web Stories

‘1 month more’: NASA moves up Sunita Williams’ return to Earth by a week

Return Date

Extended Stay

SpaceX Crew Dragon

Crew 10 Launch

SpaceX Capsule

Political Controversy

Good Health Despite Concerns

NASA has announced that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return to Earth in March 2025 after an extended stay on the International Space Station (ISS).

‘78.5 times Earth’s mass’: Indian scientists discover giant exoplanet with a 6-day year

Ahmedabad-Based Scientists

Planet’s Size and Mass

Orbit and Host Star

 Part of a Binary System

Indian-Made Spectrograph

Planet’s Composition and Structure

Potential for Further Studies

A team from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad has identified a new exoplanet, TOI-6038A b, located outside the Solar System. 

List of All IPL 2025 Confirmed Captains

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

2. Gujarat Titans (GT)

3. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

4. Mumbai Indians (MI)

5. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

6. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

7. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: All IPL 2025 Confirmed Captains ft Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings as the hunt for glory continues. 

List of All Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captains

1. Rahul Dravid (2008)

2. Kevin Pietersen (2009) 

3. Anil Kumble (2009–2010)

4. Daniel Vettori (2011–2012)

5. Virat Kohli (2013–2021)

6. Faf du Plessis (2022–present)

8. Rajat Patidar (Present)

Sports, Cricket: List of All Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captains ft Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis as the franchise announced their new captain for IPL 2025. 

7 Successful Run Chases in ODI History

1. South Africa vs. Australia (2006)

2. South Africa vs. Australia (2016)

3. England vs. West Indies (2019)

4. India vs. Australia (2013)

5. Australia vs. India (2019)

6. England vs. Pakistan (2019)

7. Pakistan vs. South Africa (2025)

Sports, Cricket: 7 Successful Run Chases in ODI History ft Pakistan vs South Africa, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. 

Top 5 Least Corrupt Countries As Per Corruption Perceptions Index; India ranks at…

Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 

1. Denmark (Rank-1; Score-90)

2. Finland (Rank-2; Score-88)

3. Singapore (Rank-3; Score-84)

4. New Zealand (Rank-4; Score-83)

5. Luxembourg (Rank-5; Score-81)

What is India’s Rank?

Business economy | World | Web story | Transparency International has released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2024. Here are the top 5 least corrupt nations:


Corruption Perceptions Index Reveals Top 5 Most Corrupt Countries; India ranks at...

Corruption Perceptions Index

1. South Sudan (Rank-180; Score-8)

2. Somalia (Rank-179; Score-9)

3. Venezuela (Rank-178; Score-10)

4. Syria (Rank-177; Score-12)

5. Yemen (Rank-173; Score-13)

Web story | Business economy | World | Transparency International has released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2024. Here are the top 5 most corrupt nations:

Players With Most Points Netted in NBA History

1. LeBron James – 41,623 points

2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 38,387 points

3. Karl Malone – 36,928 points

4. Kobe Bryant – 33,643 points

5. Michael Jordan – 32,292 points

6. Dirk Nowitzki – 31,560 points

7. Wilt Chamberlain – 31,419 points

8. Kevin Durant – 30,008 points

Sports, Web Stories: Players With Most Points Netted in NBA History ft Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan, LeBron James as the former rewrites record books. 

A look at one of the fastest production cars under Mercedes-AMG: The SL 55

The Mercedes-AMG SL 55 roadster made its public appearance at the Auto Expo 2025

It was reintroduced in India in June 2023 after a gap of more than a decade

The AMG SL 55 comes priced at whopping INR 2.47 crore (ex-showroom)

It is powered by a 3,982cc turbocharged V8 engine mated to an AMG speedshift MCT 9G gearbox

 It generates 476 hp of peak power and 700 Nm of maximum torque

 Acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph takes place in 3.9 seconds and it reaches a top speed of 295 kmph

It is the first SL ever that has been entirely developed by Mercedes-AMG 

Autonews | Web Stories | The Mercedes-AMG SL 55 roadster made its public appearance at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 alongside a host of other models from the company. 

7 Successful Totals Chased in Champions Trophy History

1. Sri Lanka vs. India (2017)

2. England vs. Bangladesh (2017)

3. Sri Lanka vs. England (2006)

4. New Zealand vs. Australia (2009)

5. West Indies vs. South Africa (2006)

6. India vs. South Africa (2000)

7. Pakistan vs. South Africa (2017)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Successful Totals Chased in Champions Trophy History ft India vs Sri Lanka, Pakistan vs South Africa as eigth teams hunt for glory. 

2025 Vespa scooter portfolio is every bit iconic and stunning!

The range consists of four scooters, each embodying a unique characteristic

2025 Vespa and Vespa S:

Prices:

Vespa Tech and Vespa S Tech: 

Vespa Qala:

Prices: 

Availability:

Autonews | Web Stories | Italian brand Vespa has announced its 2025 portfolio for the Indian market, consisting of four scooters - Vespa, Vespa S, Vespa Tech and Vespa S Tech.  

7 Lowest Totals in ICC Champions Trophy History

7. 93 all out – Kenya vs South Africa (2002)

6. 89 all out – Bangladesh vs West Indies (2017)

5. 83 all out – England vs India (2006)

4. 81 all out – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (2006)

3. 77 all out – Bangladesh vs New Zealand (2002)

2. 74 all out – Netherlands vs Pakistan (2002)

1. 45 all out – USA vs Australia (2004)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Lowest Totals in ICC Champions Trophy History ft India vs Pakistan, USA vs Australia, Bangladesh vs New Zealand. 

7 Highest Totals for India in Champions Trophy

7. 285/5 vs England (2002, Colombo) 

6. 288/7 vs Kenya (2000, Nairobi)

5. 304/6 vs Pakistan (2017, Birmingham)

4. 307/7 vs Pakistan (2009, Centurion)

3. 331/7 vs South Africa (2017, The Oval)

2. 323/8 vs South Africa (2002, Colombo)

1. 319/3 vs England (2013, Birmingham)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Highest Totals for India in Champions Trophy ft 319 England, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma as the Men in Blue hunt for glory. 

'Runs on radiation': This tiny cosmic object will travel through interstellar space at astonishing speeds

Radiation Pressure

Laser-Powered Lightsails

Force of Light

Interferometer

Heat-Resistant Lightsails

Lightsails operate by harnessing radiation pressure from a light source, such as the Sun or lasers, to propel a spacecraft. Though photons have no mass, they transfer momentum upon impact with a surface.

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