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

Top 5 most powerful passports in 2025. What rank did India get?

World's most powerful passports in 2025

India Rank in 2025

1. Singapore

2. Japan

3. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, South Korea

4. Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway

5. Belgium, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom

The Henley Passport Index for 2025 has been released, highlighting the world's most powerful passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a visa. 

Most International Runs for India Since 2020 (As of Jan 2025)

7. Suryakumar Yadav

6. Rishabh Pant

5. Shreyas Iyer

4. KL Rahul

3. Shubman Gill

2. Rohit Sharma

1. Virat Kohli

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: Most International Runs for India Since 2020 ft Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill as India prepares for the Champions Trophy 2025.

'540 days': NASA's Sunita Williams close to breaking space time record

Record on the Horizon

 Extended Stay 

Current Space Time 

Sunita's Impact

Public and Scientific Engagement

Safe Return and Future Considerations

A Trailblazer in Space Exploration

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams ongoing mission is bringing her closer to setting the record for the most cumulative time spent in space by a NASA astronaut.

'160,000 year journey': Once-in-a-lifetime comet G3 ATLAS to be visible from Earth

Comet G3 ATLAS

Discovered by ATLAS Survey

A Close Encounter

Southern Hemisphere Observers

Brightening and Outburst

Possible Visibility Window

Viewing Tips and Risks

Comet G3 ATLAS is set to reach its peak brightness later this week. The comet, which was discovered in April 2024, is anticipated to become one of the brightest comets in nearly two decade

Tirupati stampede: Key factors behind the tragic incident that claimed 6 lives

Stampede at Tirupati

Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam Festival

Token Distribution Counters

Sudden Crowd Surge

120,000 Tokens Planned

Crowd Management Challenges

Safety Measures

On Wednesday evening, a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of six devotees and injuries to several others. 

Tirupati stampede: Key factors behind the tragic incident

'One last ride': NASA's Sunita Williams to conduct final spacewalk before returning to Earth

Scheduled on January 16

NICER X-ray Telescope Repair

Preparation for AMS Upgrades

Ensuring ISS Readiness

Additional Spacewalk 

Mission Preparation

Delayed Return

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Nick Hague will carry out a spacewalk on 16 January 2025 to address maintenance tasks on the International Space Station (ISS).

Most Wickets by Spinners in one IPL season

Yuzvendra Chahal

Rashid Khan

Imran Tahir

Wanindu Hasaranga

Sunil Narine

Harbhajan Singh

Sports, cricket web stories: Plenty of spinners have topped the wicket-taking charts in a single edition of IPL; it's time we take a look at that.

IPL: Most Wickets featuring Spinners

Piyush Chawla

Ravichandran Ashwin

Amit Mishra

Ravindra Jadeja

Sports, cricket: Among the top wicket-takers in the IPL history, the spinners occupy most slots. It's time we look at who leads the chart in the wickets column in the IPL. 

6 Surprise Picks in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad

Several new faces could highlight Team India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad

Varun Chakravarthy (Spinner)

Karun Nair (Batter)

Yuzvendra Chahal (Spinner)

Yashasvi Jaiswal (Batter)

Mohammed Shami (Bowler)

Nitish Kumar Reddy (All-rounder)

Sports, cricket web stories: With the BCCI set to announce Team India squad for Champions Trophy 2025, a few new faces could make the cut, featuring Nitish Kumar Reddy. 

How to Make Delicious Blueberry Muffins at Home

1. MS Dhoni

Ingredients

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

How to Store

Food recipe | Web stories | Learn how to create mouthwatering blueberry muffins at home. Our step-by-step instructions ensure a delightful treat.

Easy and Yummy Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Step 5

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Step 7

Food recipe | Web stories | Elevate your baking skills with this easy dark chocolate cake recipe, offering a perfect balance of ease and flavour for a delightful homemade treat.

Most-Anticipated Pairs To Look Out For in 2025 

Get set for some exciting new romantic chapters in Bollywood as makers experiment with new jodis in 2025. Here are some anticipated pairs in 2025 that are set to sizzle in Bollywood. From Sooraj and Akanksha to Junaid and Khushi, Hindi film industry is ready to give us some pairs to swoon over. 

Simar Bhatia and Agastya Nanda

Sooraj Pancholi and Akanksha Sharma

Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor

Sidharth Malhotra & Janhvi Kapoor

Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur

Trust cackling chemistry, some new energy and tantalising stories as makers bring new vibe and new pairings on the screen. While old is gold, there is always something magical when new actor pairings come together to life. 

Most-Anticipated Pairs To Look Out For in 2025. From Sooraj Pancholi-Akanksha Sharma to Khushi Kapoor-Junaid Khan, these are some on-screen couples we can't wait to see. 

Most-Anticipated Pairs To Look Out For in 2025

NASA shuts down JPL lab due to raging fire in LA

Wildfire Forces JPL Closure

Critical NASA Missions Affected

Eaton Fire Details

Evacuations and Damage

Emergency Personnel at Work

 Multiple Fires

Recent Challenges for JPL

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) near Los Angeles has been temporarily closed due to the Eaton Fire, which broke out near Altadena on January 7.


Los Angeles Wildfire: Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore And Other Hollywood Stars Affected

Los Angeles has declared a state of emergency after its suburbs were engulfed by wildfires. The fire, over a matter of hours, expanded from a 10-acre area to a 2900-acre range due to high winds and dry conditions. 

Reports state that the worst-impacted areas are the Altadena and Sylmar neighbourhoods and the exclusive Pacific Palisades. Several A-list Hollywood stars reside in these areas, and the fire put their luxury villas and condos in jeopardy. Here’s a look at some of the famous faces who live in Los Angeles

Billy Crystal 

Mandy Moore

Mark Hamil

Paris Hilton

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester

James Woods 

Spencer Pratt and family

Here’s a look at some of the famous faces who live in Los Angeles


Who are Naga Sadhvis? 7 fascinating facts about female Naga Sadhus

Who are Naga Sadhvis?

A Lesser Known Community

Complete Renunciation

How Does One Become a Naga Sadhvi?

Do Naga Sadhvis Remain Unclothed Like Naga Sadhus? 

Naga Sadhvis and Their Life of Austerity

Kumbh Mela and Naga Sadhvis

Why Are Naga Sadhvis So Rare?

India | Trending | Web Story | Discover the intriguing world of Naga Sadhvis, female ascetics who join the sacred Maha Kumbh pilgrimage, embodying resilience, spirituality, and devotion to Lord Shiva.

JAXA deploys first ever wooden satellite in space from ISS

LignoSat Deployed

Unique And Sustainable

Wood’s Potential in Space

Durability in Extreme Conditions

Potential for Lunar Exploration

Reducing Space Debris Impact

Sustainable Space Future

LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, was deployed into Earth’s orbit last month at an altitude of 400 km. It was delivered to the International Space Station in November 2024 onboard a SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule.

Most Wickets in White-Ball ICC Tournaments

7. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

6. Trent Boult (New Zealand)

5. Glenn McGrath (Australia)

4. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

3. Mitchell Starc (Australia)

2. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

1. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: Most Wickets in White-Ball ICC Tournaments ft Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan, Mitchell Starc as Champions Trophy 2025 build up begins.

Most Runs for India in ICC White-Ball Tournaments

7. Rahul Dravid

6. MS Dhoni

5. Sourav Ganguly

4. Yuvraj Singh

3. Sachin Tendulkar

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: Most Runs for India in ICC White-Ball Tournaments ft Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar as Champions Trophy 2025 gets closer. 

Elon Musk's China problem! Beijing can track US stealth fighters using Starlink satellites

 Starlink in China’s Crosshairs

Guangdong Experiment

 How Starlink Enables Detection

 Implications for Stealth Aircraft

China’s Broader Detection Efforts

Concerns Over Starlink’s Role

Challenges and Limitations

Chinese scientists claim they can now detect stealth aircraft, such as the F-22 and F-35, using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network. This development could challenge US military's air superiority in potential conflicts.

'China vs NASA': A billion dollar battle to bring 1st Martian sample back to Earth

Mars Sample Return

China's Simpler Mission Plan

NASA's Lander Options

Technological Shifts

Cost and Time Estimates

China's Plan

International Collaboration

China plans to utilise two Long March-5 carrier rockets for its Mars sample return mission, named Tianwen-3, scheduled to launch in 2028. These rockets will support both the landing and return phases of the mission. While exact costs have not been disclosed publicly, estimates suggest that China's less complex approach might keep the mission's expenses significantly lower than those projected for NASA.


'China vs NASA': A billion dollar battle to bring 1st Martian sample

5 Simple Steps to Make Cupcakes Without an Oven

Mix Wet Ingredients

Sift Dry Ingredients

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

Prepare Cooking Setup

Cook Cupcakes

Make Frosting and Serve

5 Simple Steps to Make Cupcakes Without an Oven


Make Cashew Egg Curry in 5 Simple Steps

Boil and Prepare Eggs

Saute Spices and Onions

Cook Tomatoes and Spices

Blend Tomato Mixture

Combine Cashew Paste and Cream

Simmer and Add Eggs

Learn the easy way to prepare Cashew Egg Curry with this step-by-step guide, ensuring a flavorful dish that combines rich spices and creamy textures effortlessly.

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