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A trailblazing new partnership will bring AI power to bestselling toys.Mattel announced on Thursday that it had signed a deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to its “iconic” toys. The toymaker is the company behind popular items, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, UNO, and more.”We’re pleased to work with Mattel as it moves to introduce thoughtful AI-powered experiences and products into its iconic brands, while also providing its employees the benefits of ChatGPT,” OpenAI Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap said in a press release. Barbie dolls. Photo by Tom Starkweather/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAccording to TechCrunch, the deal is the first-of-its-kind for…

Others Specials New Delhi [India], June 12: Lucknow’s luxury landscape is changing, and leading that transformation is none other than The Centrum, the city’s first true five-star destination. Over the weekend, it once again turned into the national spotlight with back-to-back high-profile celebrations. After the engagement of Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and his childhood friend Vanshika, the spotlight continued to shine as Indian cricketer Rinku Singh got engaged to Member of Parliament Priya Saroj in a glittering ceremony that brought together the crème de la crème of cricket, politics, and Bollywood. Held amid the plush lawns and grand ballrooms of…

The U.S. dollar index on Thursday hit its lowest level since late March 2022 — putting renewed spotlight on what has been one of the biggest stories in financial markets this year: the weakening greenback. As the world’s reserve currency, the U.S. dollar is held in large quantities by global central banks. Key commodities such as gold and oil are priced in dollars. Many foreign transactions, even when American parties aren’t involved, also are conducted in dollars. When something that important reaches multiyear lows, investors and consumers alike are forced to consider the implications of the move for U.S. markets…

Mark SchlabachJun 13, 2025, 02:55 AMCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaThe PGA Tour is hiring NFL executive vice president Brian Rolapp as its CEO to work alongside commissioner Jay Monahan, sources told ESPN on Thursday.According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham, Rolapp has agreed to leave his role with the NFL after spending 22 years with the league. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to team executives and presidents Thursday informing them of Rolapp’s departure.The PGA Tour declined comment when reached by ESPN on Thursday, though a…

Jun 12, 2025 10:48 PM IST Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal deferred the hearing on the request of Sitharaman’s counsel. A Delhi court on Thursday fixed on June 26 the criminal defamation complaint filed by Lipika Mitra, wife of former AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for allegedly making statements over their marital discord. Sitharaman has been accused of making “defamatory, false, and malicious statements” at a press conference on May 17, 2024 with the intention to tarnish Bharti’s reputation.(@FinMinIndia) Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal deferred the hearing on the request of Sitharaman’s counsel.…

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 11 years in office on May 26, 2025, the media buzzed with analyses of his government’s achievements across economic, social, political, and geopolitical domains. Yet, among these, one initiative stands out for transforming not just the economy but the national psyche — Startup India. Over the past decade, what began as a policy push has evolved into a movement, energizing a generation and aligning with India’s vision of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Igniting the Spark: A Decade of Startup India When the government launched Startup India in January 2016, it aimed to ignite a…

Google Cloud and Spotify are down for tens of thousands of users, according to Downdetector.com. Early reports suggest a massive Cloudflare outage is to blame.Is Google Down?The Google Workspace Dashboard noted that the company was “investigating reports of an issue” with a slew of Google services, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Cloud Search, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Tasks, and Google Voice.”We will provide more information shortly,” the post says. “Our engineers are currently investigating the issue. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption.”Related: Google Is Offering Buyouts to Employees in Multiple Divisions,…

Sunjay Kapur, prominent Indian businessman and chairman of Sona Comstar Ltd., has passed away at the age of 53 following a heart attack while playing polo in the UK. He was the ex-husband of actress Karisma Kapoor and was currently married to Priya Sachdev. A leading voice in India’s automotive sector, Kapur headed Sona Comstar, a global auto components company based in Gurugram, and served as President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). He also co-chaired the Manufacturing Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and sat on the board of The Doon School in Dehradun,…

Haryana-based Oswal Pumps on Thursday (June 12) garnered ₹416.20 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering that opens for public subscription on Friday (June 13). The company said it allocated 67,78,533 equity shares at ₹614 per share to anchor investors.Some of the marquee Institutions that participated in the anchor includes Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Smallcap World Fund Inc, ICICI Prudential, Aditya Birla Sunlife, Kotak Mahindra MF, Quant MF, Amundi Funds, 360 One, Motilal Oswal MF, Bandhan Small Cap Fund, Edelweiss MF, Troo Capital, Nuvama MF, Sundaram MF, Edelweiss Life Insurance, Mahindra Manulife, etc. Out of the total…

I would like to express our deep sorrow about this event, Air India CEO said. Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson conveyed “deep sorrow” about the Boeing 787-8 aircraft crash carrying 242 onboard, acknowledging it as a challenging period for the entire Air India team.The aircraft, destined for London, crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon.In his video address, Wilson confirmed that the airline is collaborating with officials on emergency response initiatives.”First and most importantly, I would like to express our deep sorrow about this event. This is a difficult…