Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of La Estoria, Goa - IHCL SeleQtions. Nestled in the picturesque coastal village of Candolim, hotel offers a harmonious blend of Goan-Portuguese design and contemporary elegance. La Estoria, translating to ’The Story’, celebrates the intricate history and modern elegance of Goa. Located a short walk from Candolim Beach, this 122-key resort weaves Goa’s vibrant cultural tapestry into its architectural elements. Each room offers a private balcony, inviting guests to embrace the seaside serenity. Guests can enjoy a curated culinary journey at Trattoria, renowned for its authentic Italian fare since 1981, and unwind at Canterbury Bar, which exudes old-Goan charm. The resort also features a modern gym filled with natural light, an inviting open swimming pool framed by swaying palms, and a spa offering a retreat. Candolim, on India’s western coast, embodies Goa’s unique charm. Known for its laid-b...

Australia’s fastest growing apartment hotel operator, Veriu Group, has continued the ambitious roll out of its successful Punthill apartment hotel accommodation model with today’s official opening of its latest Victorian property - Punthill Sunshine. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s rapidly expanding western corridor adjacent to Sunshine Station, currently undergoing a major redevelopment as part of the Victorian Government’s landmark Sunshine Precinct Masterplan. Upon completion, the project is set to transform the Station into a transport ’superhub’ linking the CBD with both regional Victoria and the Melbourne Airport, making the decision to open the hotel there a logical one for Veriu Group CEO, Zed Sanjana. The state-of-the-art 90-apartment hotel offers guests a mix of modern studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, designed to accommodate solo and group travel, for both business and leisure. Each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, desk and fast,...

Grand Mercure Hangzhou Qingshan Lake is ideally situated next to the tranquil and picturesque Qingshan Lake, a popular destination of ecological richness for tourists as well as locals of Hangzhou. The area is a fascinating mix of historical significance and progressive growth, deeply rooted in Wuyue culture, celebrating the rich heritage of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions. Aligning with Hangzhou’s focus on technological innovation and industry, the Qingshan Lake community is also gaining prominence as a high-tech center of business, while retaining its connection to the natural beauty of Hangzhou. The hotel not only provides premium accommodations but also embraces sustainable practices, ensuring that guests can enjoy the stunning environment responsibly. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and open wilderness, the hotel features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows in each of its 177 spacious and elegant guest rooms, allowing guests to admire the shimmering blue waves of the lake and the...

M/s Lord’s 83 Holidays LLP, a leading hospitality company based out of Wayanad, Kerala today announced the opening of Morickap Lord’s 83, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts which is the world’s largest hotel franchising company with more than 9,200 hotels in 95+ countries. Morickap Lord’s 83 resort overlooks the stunningly beautiful Krishnagiri Cricket Stadium. It is an indulgent tribute to India’s iconic win at the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup in 1983 at majestic Lord’s Stadium, London. The resort would be regularly frequented by sports enthusiasts in addition to corporate and leisure guests. The resort has 36 contemporary spacious rooms with minimum room size of 450 sq.ft. and a host of amenities, including an all-day dining restaurant, gymnasium, spa, swimming pool, banquet hall, meeting rooms and a business centre, in addition to various indoor & outdoor activities. This nature-inspired resort is set in a scenic location in a tranquil and lus...

Accor announces today the signing of the first Handwritten Collection hotel in Croatia. Thanks to the partnership with Jadran hotels Rijeka, the iconic 135-year-old Hotel Continental in Rijeka will join Accor’s boutique collection. The property is set to welcome its first guests in 2026.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, launches new midscale conversion brand, Garner, in Europe with its first hotels opening in Germany. The brand’s debut is in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Europe’s largest private hotel operators.

Making its grand entrance on the palm-fringed, sugar-soft sands of Costa Mujeres, SLS’s first ever all-inclusive wonderland is bringing something fresh and fabulous to the Yucatán Peninsula with its enviable blend of extravagant style, culinary artistry and electric entertainment. SLS Playa Mujeres’ waterfront rooms and suites, dynamic dining and mixology destinations, and unmatched array of lifestyle and wellness offerings, invite guests to say farewell to the ordinary at a resort where friends’ trips, family-fun, and romantic retreats unfold in equal, extraordinary measure.

Located just off the coast of Belize, Four Seasons Resort & Residences Caye Chapel will include a 104-key luxury hotel composed of expertly-designed guest rooms and suites, including a collection of 18 overwater bungalows. Designed by Mauricio Gomez de Tudo and Taller G, the hotel seamlessly blends the natural island allure with the five-star service attributed to the Four Seasons brand. Guests will enjoy world-class amenities, including two beach clubs, a full-service, cenote-inspired spa, and select access to a 10-hole championship, reversible course designed by Greg Norman—part of the Caye Chapel Golf & Ocean Club. The Resort will also feature a collection of 24 Four Seasons branded residences lining the Northern perimeter of the island, ranging from 2- to 4-bedrooms and available fully turn-key. The residences are expected to be delivered alongside the hotel in 2025, and begin at $4.5M, inclusive of full membership to the Caye Chapel Golf & Ocean Club.

IDS Next is thrilled to share the news of the opening of our latest office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With our established market presence in the Middle East and the expanding Saudi client base, it was a strategic decision to further solidify our presence in the region. The Middle East has witnessed a remarkably strong recovery in its tourism and hospitality sectors in the post-pandemic era. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in particular, has made significant strides by offering a blend of ancient heritage, luxury stays, and modern amenities.

In a move to "democratise" artificial intelligence (AI) and making it accessible to everyone, Microsoft has teamed up with OpenAI, a non-profit AI research organisation co-founded by Elon Musk.

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a positive note during the morning session of the trade.

With declining oil prices and widespread anxiety over the impact of demonetisation, the key Indian equity market indices opened flat on Thursday.

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Sensex was trading at 79,584.29 after rising 88.14 points or 0.11 per cent, while Nifty was trading at 24,172.95 after rising 31.65 points or 0.13 per cent.

Actress Vidya Balan once opened up about a difficult period in her career when she was replaced in several South Indian films.

The decline of X (formerly Twitter) under Elon Musk has boosted engagement with alternative social networks like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon, but it has also challenged early adopters who now have too many places to post. Naturally, some entrepreneurs are working to solve this problem with apps that let you cross-post to multiple platforms at […]

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Mira Murati, the OpenAI CTO who announced her departure last month, is raising VC funding for a new AI startup, according to Reuters. This startup will reportedly focus on building AI products based on proprietary models and could raise more than $100 million in this round. When she left, Murati wrote on X that OpenAI […]

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Software engineers, developers, and academic researchers have serious concerns about transcriptions from OpenAI’s Whisper, according to a report in the Associated Press. While there’s been no shortage of discussion around generative AI’s tendency to hallucinate — basically, to make stuff up — it’s a bit surprising that this is an issue in transcription, where you’d […]

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OpenAI’s next flagship model might not represent as big a leap forward as its predecessors, according to a new report in The Information. Employees who tested the new model, code-named Orion, reportedly found that even though its performance exceeds OpenAI’s existing models, there was less improvement than they’d seen in the jump from GPT-3 to […]

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The NFT auction marketplace OpenSea had a blockbuster 2021 and as a result is seeing its private valuation grow more quickly than almost any other startup. The crypto firm announced late Tuesday that it closed a $300 million Series C round led by Paradigm and Coatue. The raise valued the startup at a massive $13.3 […]

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Stacklok, the open source software supply chain company founded by Kubernetes co-creator Craig McLuckie and Sigstore creator Luke Hinds, is donating Minder, one of its key projects, to the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF). Minder helps development teams set up a system of proactive checks and policies to minimize supply chain risks by enforcing best […]

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1. Swiggy Share Price Live Updates: Stock makes a positive debut, opens with 7.69% premium at ₹420 on NSE; check GMP | Stock Market News  Mint
2. Swiggy shares list at 8% premium over IPO price  The Economic Times
3. ‘You and I…’: Zomato welcomes Swiggy on Dalal Street after stock market listing  India Today
4. Swiggy’s reclusive CEO Sriharsha Majety makes rare public appearance at IPO listing ceremony  Hindustan Times
5. Swiggy shares list at ₹420 on NSE, opening 7.7% above IPO price in a highly anticipated debut  Mint

The number of job openings in the U.S. fell slightly in June, though the overall level suggests demand for workers remains strong.

KL Rahul has a return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on his radar but there are two more franchises that he seems to be interested in joining.

Apple has announced the Swift Student Challenge for February 2025, inviting students to showcase their coding skills using Swift. This annual event allows participants to demonstrate creativity and gain practical experience with the programming language used by professionals to develop apps.

Adobe is venturing into generative AI for video with its Firefly Video Model, which was first hinted at earlier this year. This model is now being integrated into new tools, including some within Premiere Pro. These tools enable users to extend

Former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar's son, Aryan, made headlines with a powerful revelation on social media. Aryan, now identifying as a 'trans woman', took to Instagram to share her journey and the impact of hormone replacement therapy. In the post, she

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, are on the lookout for fresh talent as they consider adding 17-year-old Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre to their roster. Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, CSK has extended an

OpenAI and Reddit have recently announced a significant collaboration, which grants OpenAI access to Reddit's real-time data. This partnership aims to enhance ChatGPT and any forthcoming AI products from OpenAI. Additionally, Reddit plans to utilize OpenAI's technology to introduce AI-powered features

Star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant begins practice at Perth's WACA Ground ahead of India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy clash against Australia, starting November 22. 

The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 began on September 27 with 24-hour early access to Prime members. This event marked the most successful opening for sellers and brand partners on Amazon.in. In just the first two days, there were nearly 11

In a significant legal victory for Epic Games, a U.S. court has ruled against Google, forcing the tech giant to allow third-party app stores on Android devices. This decision, made in the Northern District of California, marks a major shift in

OpenAI is reportedly on track to launch its next AI model, codenamed "Orion," by December. Initially, OpenAI plans to provide early access to trusted partners like Microsoft, with a broader rollout anticipated later. Orion is expected to build on OpenAI's previous

Prepare for the cinematic event of the year as Kanguva’s advance booking opens, promising an epic spectacle with intense action, emotion, and the ultimate clash between good and evil. 

The Telangana School Education Department has officially launched the application process for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) 2025. This opportunity is open to eligible candidates who meet the qualifications, such as DElEd, BEd, Pandit, or equivalent, and

Ashram Flyover reopen: દિલ્લીના આશ્રમ ફ્લાયઓવરને આજે સાંજે 5 વાગે હળવા વાહનો માટે ખોલી દેવામાં આવશે. દિલ્લીના મુખ્યમંત્રી અરવિંદ કેજરીવાલ તેનુ ઉદઘાટન કરશે. જો કે, ફ્લાઈઓવર પરથી ભારે વાહનો પસાર નહિ થઈ શકે. માહિતી મુજબ હજુ અમુક કાર્ય પૂરા

JEE Mains 2023: The National Testing Agency, NTA has opened the facility to edit and make corrections on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2023 application form for session 2 exam. BTech, BE and B.Arch candidates who have filled the JEE Mains

Jaypee Business School 2023: The Jaypee Business School (JBS), Noida admissions are open for full time Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2023 programme. The MBA Programme is offered in specialization in different fields. Those candidates who are interested and eligible they can

The BE registration for 2024 will conclude on May 25, 2024, at Chitkara University in Chandigarh. On the official website, chitkara.edu.in, eligible applicants can complete the BE application procedure at Chitkara University online. Candidates may submit an online or offline application

Trump's focus on 'America First' and domestic issues could make the US more isolated from other countries.

For the most accurate information regarding specific bank operations in your area, it is advisable to check with your local bank or refer to the RBI holiday calendar.

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A new app, Good Vibes, introduces the deaf-blind to a tactile language that could transform their lives