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

‘2000-year-old’: AI is helping scientists to decipher Papyri scrolls from ancient Rome

AI Used to Decode

Herculaneum Scrolls

Role of the ‘Vesuvius Challenge’

Scroll Unveiled

Technology at Work

Early Deciphered Text

Effort to More Scrolls

Hundreds of papyrus scrolls were unearthed in the 1750s in the remains of the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum. These scrolls, believed to contain invaluable ancient knowledge, are so fragile that any attempt to physically unroll them would lead to their disintegration.

'By March 19': NASA's Sunita Williams' return may delay Indian astronaut’s ISS mission

Scheduling Conflict

Technical Issues

 Expected Return 

Axiom-4 Dragon

Reuse of Crew-7 Dragon

Extended Stay

Record-Breaking Spacewalk

NASA and SpaceX are working to resolve a scheduling issue affecting the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS). 

Players with most sixes in Women's Premier League 

Shafali Verma

Sophie Devine

Richa Ghosh

Grace Harris

Alice Capsey

Kiran Navgire 

Ellyse Perry 

Sports, Web stories: WPL is set to begin from Feb 14 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Gujarat Giants. Here's the list of players with the most number of sixes

Players with most sixes in Women's Premier League

Critics’ Choice Awards 2025: Best to Worst Red Carpet Looks

The 30th Critics’ Choice Awards was a glitzy event that saw several Western stars stepping out dressed to the nines. 

 While some looks went on to impress the fashion aficionados, while others missed. 

Demi Moore

Ariana Grande

Nicole Kidman 

Zoe Saldana

Cynthia Erivo

Angelina Jolie

The 30th Critics’ Choice Awards was a glitzy event that saw several Western stars stepping out dressed to the nines. While some looks went on to impress the famous aficionados, while others missed. 
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7 Bowlers with Most Wickets in India vs Pakistan ODIs

7. Kapil Dev (India) – 42 wickets in 32 matches

6. Venkatesh Prasad (India) – 43 wickets in 29 matches

5. Javagal Srinath (India) – 54 wickets in 36 matches

4. Aaqib Javed (Pakistan) – 54 wickets in 39 matches

3. Anil Kumble (India) – 54 wickets in 34 matches

2. Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 57 wickets in 36 matches

1. Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – 60 wickets in 48 matches

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Bowlers with Most Wickets in India vs Pakistan ODIs ft Wasim Akram, Saqlain Mushtaq, Anil Kumble ahead of Champions Trophy 2025.

7 Active Batters with Most Hundreds in Test Format 

7. Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 16 Test Centuries

6. Cheteshwar Pujara (India) – 19 Test Centuries

5. David Warner (Australia) – 26 Test Centuries

4. Virat Kohli (India) – 30 Test Centuries

3. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 33 Test Centuries

2. Joe Root (England) – 36 Test Centuries

1. Steve Smith (Australia) – 36 Test Centuries

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Active Batters with Most Hundreds in Test Format ft Steve Smith, Joe Root, Kane Williamson as the Aussie batter smashes his 36th ton. 

7 Active Batters with Most Hundreds in Test Format

7 Batters with Most Hundreds as Test Captain

7. Joe Root (England) – 14 centuries in 64 matches

6. Allan Border (Australia) – 15 centuries in 93 matches

5. Steve Waugh (Australia) – 15 centuries in 57 matches

4. Steve Smith (Australia) – 17 centuries in 38 matches

3. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 19 centuries in 77 matches

2. Virat Kohli (India) – 20 centuries in 68 matches

1. Graeme Smith (South Africa) – 25 centuries in 109 matches

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Batters with Most Hundreds as Test Captain ft Steve Smith, Graeme Smith, Virat Kohli as the Australian slams his 36th ton. 

'She is coming home': NASA announces final date for Sunita Williams' return to Earth

Return Date

Delay in Crew-10 Launch

Williams and Wilmore

NASA Adjusts Spacecraft

 Starliner Mission

Trump’s Remarks

NASA Reaffirms Safety 

NASA has moved up the return date for astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to March 19, about two weeks earlier than previously planned. 

India vs Pakistan 7 Highest Individual Scores in ODIs

7. Younis Khan – 123 (117) | Karachi, 2008

6. Rohit Sharma – 140 (113) | Manchester, 2019 (World Cup)

5. Mohammad Yousuf – 141 (122) | Karachi, 2004

In a high-scoring game, Yousuf played a magnificent innings, scoring 141 off 122 balls with 17 fours and 1 six. Pakistan was chasing 350 but fell just 5 runs short as Ashish Nehra held his nerve in the final over. India’s innings was powered by Virender Sehwag (79) and Rahul Dravid (99).

This match was a turning point in Dhoni’s career, as he announced himself as a game-changer. Promoted to No. 3, he smashed 148 off 123 balls, hitting 15 fours and 4 sixes. He dismantled the Pakistani bowlers, especially Danish Kaneria and Mohammad Sami. 

2. Virat Kohli – 183 (148) | Mirpur, 2012

1. Saeed Anwar – 194 (146) | Chennai, 1997

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: India vs Pakistan 7 Highest Individual Scores in ODIs ft Saeed Anwar, Virat Kohli, Shoaib Malik as the two nations meet in Champions Trophy 2025. 

'An asteroid is coming': Humans could face dinosaur type extinction level event if...

Earth-Impacting Asteroid 

Impact Probability 

Asteroid’s Risk Level

Gradual Increase

Potential Impact Region

Brightness Measurements 

2028 Flyby Expected 

A newly released animation from NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) provides a detailed look at asteroid 2024 YR4. 

7 Bowlers with Most Wickets in India vs England ODI Series

7. Steven Finn (England)

6. Ravichandran Ashwin (India)

5. Javagal Srinath (India)

4. Harbhajan Singh (India)

3. Andrew Flintoff (England)

2. James Anderson (England)

1. Ravindra Jadeja (India)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Bowlers with Most Wickets in India vs England ODI Series ft Ravindra Jadeja, James Anderson, Andrew Flintoff.

Rohit Saraf to Ritwik Sahore: OTT Boys We Can't Wait To See More Of

These desi chocolate boys of OTT are sweet, swoon worthy and are stealing our hearts with every new project they undertake. This Valentine’s Day, here’s taking a quick look at actors who are giving romance a new meaning this year. 

Taaruk Raina - Mismatched 

Ritwik Sahore - Highway Love 

Rohit Saraf

Kush Jotwani – Dil Dostii Dilemma

Varun Sood - Call Me Bae 

These boys have redefined the chocolate boy image, mixing sweetness, charm, and a dash of mystery. Whether they’re awkward, bold, or brooding, they’ve got the perfect recipe for stealing hearts.

Entertainment Bollywood OTT Meet the new desi chocolate boys of OTT in 2025- From Rohit Saraf to Ritwik Sahore, we can't wait to see more of their work this year. 

'Like oil and water': Alien oceans on Saturn's moon could be hiding signs of life

Detecting Life 

Distinct Layers

Life’s Chemical Signatures

Sampling Challenges

Vertical Mixing

Search for Life

Ocean Physics

A recent study published on February 6, 2025, in Communications Earth and Environment, reveals how the unique physics of Enceladus' ocean could make it more difficult to detect signs of life in its waters.

Inside Priyanka Chopra's brother Siddharth's pre-wedding celebrations

Priyanka Chopra is in Mumbai for her brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding.

On Wednesday (Feb 5), Priyanka shared a bunch of photos and videos from the Haldi ceremony.

The Haldi ceremony was lively, featuring Priyanka dancing with the couple and family members to traditional dhol music.

Following the Haldi ceremony, Priyanka attended her brother's sangeet in a beautiful white floral gown, accessorized with a diamond necklace.

Priyanka's cousin, actress Mannara Chopra, also joined the celebrations, adding to the family-oriented festivities

Priyanka attended the event with her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kevin Jonas Sr. and Denise Jonas.

Siddharth Chopra and Neelam Upadhyaya got engaged in August 2024.

Web Stories On Wednesday (Feb 5), Priyanka shared a bunch of photos and videos from the Haldi ceremony, showing her having a blast with her mother Dr Madhu Chopra, brother Siddharth, his fiancé Neelam Upadhyaya, and other family members and friends. 

'Artificial solar eclipse': NASA to launch PUNCH mission via SpaceX' Falcon rocket this month

Launch on February 27

PUNCH's Dual Focus

Satellite Constellation

Innovative Technology

Artificial Solar Eclipse

Solar Wind in 3D

Space Weather Forecasting

NASA's new mission, Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH), is scheduled to launch on February 27 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. 

 Bajaj Freedom 125: The world's first CNG-powered motorcycle

The CNG-powered bike from Bajaj Auto was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

It was launched in the country in July last year at INR 89,997 (ex-showroom)

It is powered by air-cooled 125cc, single-cylinder motor mated to a five-speed gearbox

The bike claims a top speed of 90.5kph on CNG and 93.4kph when switched to petrol power

The engine develops 9.5 hp of peak power and 9.7 Nm of peak torque

Bajaj claims the Freedom 125 lowers operating costs by up to 50% compared to ICE counterparts

Its CNG tank provides a range of over 200 kilometres on just 2 kg of CNG

Autonews | Web Stories | Bajaj Auto made a pitch for its CNG-powered motorcycle - Freedom 125 - at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It is the world's first CNG motorcycle.

Bajaj Freedom 125: The world's first CNG-powered motorcycle

Countdown begins! ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027, Samudrayaan in 2026 and Gaganyaan in 2025

Mission Set for 2027

Mission Components

Gaganyaan Mission

Samudrayaan Mission

Economic Benefits

India’s Space Economy

Space Infrastructure

India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027, with plans to collect samples of moon rocks and bring them back to Earth, announced Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh. 

Countdown begins! ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027, Samudrayaan and Gaganyaan in 2026

2025 KTM Adventure range arrives in India: Check prices, specs

Models & Prices: 

Key improvements:

Three riding modes:

Features: 

Availability:

Engineering: 

Wheels:

Autonews | Web Stories | KTM has launched the 2025 Adventure range in the India market with three models - KTM 390 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure X and KTM 250 Adventure. 

Baby John OTT Release:  When And Where You Can Watch The Thriller

This week, the latest release is Varun Dhawan's Baby John. 

Originally released in theaters on Christmas 2024, the action drama has now arrived on Amazon Prime on a rental basis. 

However, there is no information available on when it will be available for free streaming.

Directed by Kalees, the film is an official remake of Thalapathy Vijay’s Tamil blockbuster Theri.

In the movie, Varun plays the role of police officier Satya Verma, who is living a sweet life with his daughter Khushi (Zara Zyanna) in a small town in south India. However, he's living a different name of John to hide his past life and safe his daughter. 

The film is an official remake of Thalapathy Vijay’s Tamil blockbuster Theri. 

Made in a huge budget of around Rs 160 – 180 crore, the movie was a dud, earning Rs 56.49–59 crore

This week, the latest release is Varun Dhawan's Baby John. Originally released in theatres on Christmas 2024, the action drama has now arrived on Amazon Prime on a rental basis.

7 Unbreakable Records of Cristiano Ronaldo

1. Most International Goals (All-Time) – 128+

2. Most UEFA Champions League Goals – 140+

3. Most Champions League Titles by an Outfield Player – 5

4. Most Goals in a UEFA Champions League Season – 17 (2013-14)

5. First Player to Score in Five Consecutive World Cups (2006-2022)

6. Most Goals for Real Madrid – 450

7. Most Hat-Tricks in Men’s International Football – 10+

Sports, Football Web Stories: 7 Unbreakable Records of Cristiano Ronaldo ft most goals, Champions League, Fifa World Cup, hat-trick as he celebrates his 40th birthday. 

2025 Skoda Octavia RS is stylish and comes with a sporty pedigree!

The Czech automaker showcased the new-gen model at Auto Expo 2025, marking its India debut

2025 Octavia RS features a blacked out radiator grille, bigger air intakes, new alloy wheels and sharp headlamps

Its rear gets compact and wraparound LED taillights and lip spoiler while exhaust pipes are finished in black

Interior features all-black theme along with red accents on the dashboard and door trims  

It gets sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel, digital instrument cluster and touch infotainment system

Autonews | Web Stories | Skoda Auto India showcased the new generation Octavia RS sedan at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 held in India last month.

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