Month: September 2026

Upgrad buys Unacademy for over $200 mn, 94% below peak valuation

Villa Aurora, a historic mansion in Pacific Palisades, has reopened after restoration work following the January 2025 Palisades Fire. The house was bought in 1943 for $9,000 by German Jewish writer Lion Feuchtwanger and his wife Marta, who had fled Nazi persecution. It later became a gathering place for artists and intellectuals and an international…

A teenager from Kerala, Allen James, has captured the internet’s attention with his remarkable likeness to football player Lamine Yamal. A video showcasing his talent has gone viral, racking up millions of views across various social media sites. As a defender with a passion for football, Allen idolizes Lionel Messi and proudly supports Argentina.

Carlos Alcaraz returned to tennis after a long injury layoff. He played his first match in 139 days at the US Open. Alcaraz secured a convincing victory against Roman Safiullin in straight sets. The young Spaniard confirmed he was playing pain-free and felt great. He expressed happiness and a desire to enjoy every match.

Pay more to spot tigers as Bandipur & Nagarahole raise safari tariffs by 40%

Data Darbar: Trump backs server farm boom as protests grow in US

Alteon raises $2.5 million to build aircraft aimed at months-long flight

Oracle layoffs 2026: The dreaded 6 am layoff email did not arrive on September 1, leaving employees across the US and India tracking Slack member counts and trading rumours of a September 15 date. Managers were asked to list affected staff before Oracle’s second fiscal quarter began. After 21,000 job cuts, $55.7 billion in AI…

Zetwerk design-led contracts jump to 14% of manufacturing GMV

Watch: CM Vijay steps out of convoy, gifts elderly woman his Dior glasses