The future of building materials

Smart manufacturing is becoming a key competitive driver for building-materials companies: 92% of surveyed executives expect it to shape competitiveness, while adopters report 10–20% higher output. Connected platforms, sensors, automation and AI link production with planning, supply chains and customer insights, enabling predictive decisions, efficiency and resilience. This builds on earlier digital visibility, as cybersecurity and sustainability become increasingly central.

URSC, ISRO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 61 Technician and other posts at ursc.gov.in, details here

ISRO’s U R Rao Satellite Centre has invited applications for 61 Technician and driver vacancies, closing November 13, 2026. Posts include 46 Technician-B, five Light Vehicle Driver and 10 Heavy Vehicle Driver roles; applicants must be 18–35. Selection involves screening, written and skill tests. Candidates pay ₹500, with ₹400 refunded to written-test attendees.

‘There’s bound to be some tamasha’: Sonia Gandhi on her upcoming memoir ‘Belonging’

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Service capacity is the solar industry’s next infrastructure gap

India’s expanding solar fleet depends not just on installation but on suppliers’ ability to sustain reliable operations, as downtime erodes generation, revenue and investor confidence. Supporting 171.05 GW requires trained engineers, accessible spares, monitoring and coordinated service networks across diverse sites. WattPower’s Divya Prakash Choraria argues service capacity must grow alongside installations; commissioning begins decades of support.

Horoscope Tomorrow, October 28, 2026

Aries may find tomorrow brings emotional renewal through heartfelt conversations, creative inspiration, kindness, and care for personal balance. Across the zodiac, forecasts emphasize patience, reflection, boundaries, honest communication, collaboration, and fresh opportunities, while encouraging gradual movement through conflict, uncertainty, or disappointment. These daily tarot readings, by certified reader Kishori Sud, offer guidance for each sign.

Mumbai needs power around the clock, clean energy can now deliver it

Mumbai’s electricity demand exceeded 4,300 MW in October, reflecting growth in homes, offices, metros and data centres, while warm weather extends peak demand beyond summer. With about 70% of peak power imported, the city needs round-the-clock renewable energy, combining solar and wind with battery and pumped-hydro storage. Maharashtra’s policies support cleaner power and energy security.

The COO Role Has Outgrown Efficiency: Why Operations Leaders Are Becoming Architects of Enterprise

AI, volatility and customer expectations are transforming the COO from an efficiency-focused executor into an architect of operating models, strategy and enterprise value creation. PwC’s 2025 survey found 57% of operations leaders had adopted AI, while 92% reported barriers to investments delivering results. IIM Lucknow’s programme addresses this role through AI, resilience, governance and transformation leadership.

‘Microsoft has to change to survive’: Ex-worker calls for leaner workforce and AI-driven operations

Former Microsoft employee Merill Fernando says Microsoft must streamline operations and embrace AI agents to stay competitive, arguing that organisational silos delayed improvements while rivals OpenAI and Anthropic ship faster. He cited managed identities, whose adoption accelerated after a security breach and the Secure Future Initiative. His warning comes as Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees.

Women safety: NHRC recommends sensitisation of police personnel to avoid victim-shaming of survivors

India’s NHRC has urged authorities to strengthen women’s safety through victim-sensitive policing, regular patrols at crime hotspots and women’s help desks, while raising awareness of sexual harassment, legal rights and reporting channels. Its advisory warns of rising technology-facilitated abuse, including deepfakes and doxxing, calls for cybercrime education, seeks implementation reports within two months, despite protections.

Karthi posts rare childhood pic and sweet birthday wish for dad Sivakumar as he turns 85

Actor Karthi celebrated his father, Tamil star Sivakumar, on his 85th birthday, sharing a rare childhood photo featuring his parents and praising his father’s discipline, integrity, kindness and dignity as “the golden standard.” Fans joined in, while others requested photos with brother Suriya. Sivakumar, who debuted in 1965, has worked in hundreds of films and television shows.

India’s missing retinal data could mean missed Alzheimer’s

Retinal imaging could enable low-cost AI screening for Alzheimer’s in India, but models need validation on Indian patients before population-level claims, researcher Roshan Srivastava argues. His team is building an open-access database of 500 retinal images from confirmed patients and controls, addressing a major data gap. Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis remains costly, and new treatments work best early.

Missing 3 businessmen found dead inside car in Sitapur pond

Three businessmen were found dead late Monday in a hatchback recovered from a pond in Sitapur’s Panchpir village; police await postmortem results and are examining CCTV footage. The men, aged 40 to 62, were returning from Bahraich after visiting one man’s injured son, but lost contact with family; police suspect drowning and are tracing the car’s route.

Uttar Pradesh plans automatic property mutation after registration to simplify ownership transfers

Uttar Pradesh will pilot automatic property mutation after registration in selected rural and urban areas, potentially including YEIDA, speeding ownership updates and reducing visits to multiple offices. Digital links among departments will initiate mutation and verify ownership, while unique parcel IDs improve record matching. The initiative is part of the Centre’s DILRMP and complements planned title-based registration.

Norwegian island wanted to abolish time as midnight sun brings 69 days of daylight

Sommarøy, a Norwegian island above the Arctic Circle, never abolished time: its 2019 “time-free zone” campaign was a publicity drive orchestrated by tourism agency Innovation Norway, which apologised. The proposal highlighted 69 days of midnight sun, when residents can enjoy outdoor activities at unusual hours, although essential services need schedules. About 300 people live there.

Nvidia to invest $3 billion in Meta as company plans $95 billion AI funding

Nvidia will invest $3 billion in Meta as it seeks to raise $95 billion for AI infrastructure, expanding its use of Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform and Vera CPUs. The companies will also collaborate on Meta’s Muse AI agent. The deal deepens Nvidia’s AI partnership with Meta and adds to its growing investments across the industry.

Give your Diwali snack menu tangy twist with this easy samosa chaat

Chef Saloni Kukreja’s samosa chaat transforms a familiar snack into a festive starter, featuring crisp, air-fried potato-and-pea pockets drizzled with green and tamarind chutneys and finished with sev, pomegranate and coriander. The spiced filling combines potatoes, peas, ginger-garlic, chillies and spices, balanced with lime and amchur. The recipe suits Diwali gatherings and uses readily available ingredients.

First look at Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's exquisite blue-and-white wedding invite

A sculpted invitation for Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran is an engineering feat, its powder-blue, ivory and silver box built to support carved lids and preserve intricate reliefs. Inside are embossed, foil-stamped stationery and wax-sealed vellum. Ranjani Iyengar created it to fulfill their classic brief. They reportedly marry in Greece in November; their Chennai reception is November 21.

Uorfi Javed claims harassment by housing society, says new rule stops her from shooting content

Actor Uorfi Javed says her Mumbai society is stopping her from filming social-media content at home, alleging the new rule retaliates for her complaint to Mumbai Police over visitor restrictions. She claims committee members asked her landlord to evict her and visitors’ bags are checked for cameras. The dispute follows limits on guests entering the building.

Jan Suraaj Party functionary, missing from train, found dead near tracks in Ranchi

Jan Suraaj communications manager Devpalik Gupta, 31, was found dead near Ranchi on Tuesday, a day after disappearing from the Ranchi–Patna Janshatabdi Express; police are investigating, and his body was sent for autopsy. With two friends aboard, he reportedly went to the pantry car and never returned. IIMC alumnus Gupta was identified by his brother.

Abhishek, India deliver six-hitting spectacle to rattle New Zealand in record run-fest

Abhishek Sharma’s 113 off 35 balls powered India to victory over New Zealand, sealing an unassailable 3-0 T20I series lead with 40 balls remaining. India raced to 100 in five overs and a record 118 in the Powerplay, while bowlers had earlier held New Zealand below 200. His assault evoked Gayle’s 175-run IPL demolition in 2013.

After Yash, Ramayana actor Suhail Nayyar urges audience to support film

Sugriva actor Suhail Nayyar urged audiences to support *Ramayana*, not nitpick its visual effects, and encourage the young Indian artists behind years of work. He compared them to cricketers in a World Cup final, saying they need blessings rather than pressure. Yash has echoed the appeal. Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part epic stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.

Rashmika Mandanna reacts as content creator compares her to Parvati

Following backlash over Koffee With Karan, Rashmika Mandanna endorsed a creator’s comparison of her relationship with Vijay Deverakonda to Shiva and Parvati, calling it “a warm hug.” The creator framed Rashmika’s year-long pursuit—after Deverakonda asked her to propose 100 times—as conscious love, not desperation. Rashmika said marriage was about building a future, not ceremony.

3 held for parading teen, father naked in Kolkata; cops take accused bare-chested through locality

Police arrested three men after a teenage boy, his father and friend were allegedly beaten and forced to walk naked through a Kolkata neighborhood. The girl’s father, uncle and brother were marched shirtless and barefoot during a crime-scene reconstruction. The incident began when the boy was caught kissing the girl; her mother was detained.

5 Kundli Matching Apps to Check Marriage Compatibility

Astrotalk, AstroSage, Astroyogi, ClickAstro and InstaAstro are presented as options for Hindu marriage kundli matching, assessing Guna Milan, compatibility and Doshas from partners’ birth details. Astrotalk offers detailed explanations and astrologer access; the others vary in clarity, with some features or consultations requiring payment. The brand-sponsored article recommends comparing free tools and independently verifying claims.

Chennithala slams JJB for granting bail to minor in fatal Benz crash; admits police lapses

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala condemned the Juvenile Justice Board for granting bail to a judge’s minor son accused in a fatal Mercedes crash, and said the government would seek cancellation. He acknowledged police lapses, promised action over FIR omissions and allegedly deleted phone videos, and noted the victim was riding his scooter when struck.

'Permission stands even now': Police after Congress alleges bid to stall Nov 1 protest

Delhi Police said permission for the Congress’s November 1 protest at Ramlila Maidan remains in force, subject to conditions, countering the party’s claim regarding approval for the event. The clarification indicates authorization has not been withdrawn, though organizers must follow stipulated requirements. The report provided no further details, saying more information would be added soon.

Ex-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer responds to backlash over using AI to describe daughter to her teacher

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer defended using her startup’s AI to describe her daughter for a school birthday slide, saying she was testing a prototype, after critics accused her of outsourcing parental insight. Dazzle distinguished her identical twins and surfaced forgotten kindergarten projects, though its camera-roll analysis and third-party data sharing have raised privacy concerns.

RMS CET 2026: Correction window opens at nta.ac.in, here’s what can be modified

NTA opened the RMS CET 2026 correction window October 27–28 at nta.ac.in. Candidates can change names, class details, birth date, category, signature, certificates and Aadhaar information, but not contact details, addresses or photographs. The OMR-based Class VI and IX entrance exam is scheduled for December 13 and lasts two and a half hours.

Tired of flat TV audio? I would consider these 5 soundbars with subwoofers for movie nights at home

A soundbar with a subwoofer can give TVs fuller bass and clearer dialogue, while Dolby Atmos and DTS:X add spatial effects only when speaker layouts and content support them. JBL, Sony, Samsung, Zebronics and boAt offer choices ranging from virtual surround to systems with rear speakers. Before buying, compare room size, subwoofer placement, TV compatibility and HDMI eARC support.

‘Were officers sleeping?’ SC raps Centre, drug regulator over expired Covid-era approvals

The Supreme Court rebuked the Union government and DCGI for allowing companies to sell Liposomal Amphotericin B under expired Covid-era emergency approvals, questioning five years of inaction and noting notices came only after its intervention. The court reserved its order, saying directions would apply across the board. The 2021 permissions addressed shortages during the black-fungus crisis.