Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on an upward streak, climbing for the third straight day. On Thursday, rates jumped by ₹520 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the price to a striking ₹75,760 per sovereign. The price per gram also rose by ₹65, now standing at ₹9,470. This surge brings gold back to the record Read More…
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OpenAI Expands to India: First Office in New Delhi by Year-End, Hiring Underway
New Delhi: OpenAI, the global AI leader and creator of ChatGPT, has announced plans to open its first-ever office in India by the end of 2025. The upcoming office in New Delhi marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. Recognizing India as one of the fastest-growing AI markets, OpenAI said the move Read More…
K-FON Launches Service with 29 OTT Platforms and 350+ Digital Channels; Packages Starting at ₹444
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s own internet service, K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network), has officially launched a new offering that includes access to 29 OTT platforms and over 350 digital TV channels. The service was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at a function held at Nishagandhi Auditorium, Kanakakkunnu. Through K-FON, subscribers will get access to popular OTT Read More…
Kerala Gold Prices Slide Below ₹73,500 — Down ₹2,300 in Just 12 Days
Gold prices in Kerala continue their downward streak, falling ₹440 today to ₹73,440 per sovereign (8 grams). The per-gram rate now stands at ₹9,180, down ₹55 from yesterday. The drop comes after gold touched a record ₹75,760 per sovereign on August 8. Since then, prices have shed a hefty ₹2,300 within 12 days. Earlier in Read More…
KFON to Offer JioCinema, Hotstar, Amazon Prime & 29 OTTs With 350 TV Channels; Tariff Unveiling on Thursday
Thiruvananthapuram: In a big boost to Kerala’s digital revolution, the state-owned Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) is set to bundle 29 OTT platforms — including JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Lite, SonyLIV — along with 350 digital TV channels as part of its internet service. The much-awaited launch will be held on February 21 at Read More…
Apple Bets Big on India with ₹1,000 Crore Bengaluru Office Deal
Bengaluru: In a major expansion move, Apple India has signed a 10-year lease for 2.7 lakh sq ft of prime office space at the Embassy Zenith building, committing over ₹1,000 crore in rentals. The deal, which spans the 5th to 13th floors and begins on April 3, 2025, comes with a monthly rent of ₹6.31 Read More…
Swiggy Platform Fee Jumps to ₹14, Marks 600% Hike in Two Years
New Delhi: Food delivery giant Swiggy has once again raised its platform fee, bumping it up from ₹12 to ₹14 per order. The company attributed the latest hike to a surge in customer transactions during the festive season. What’s striking is the pace of the increase—Swiggy’s platform fee was just ₹2 in April 2023, rose Read More…
FASTag Annual Pass to Launch Tomorrow — Pay Just ₹15 Per Toll, Save Up to ₹7,000 a Year
New Delhi: Starting this Independence Day, highway travel is set to become faster and cheaper. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will roll out a new FASTag-based annual pass that slashes yearly toll costs from around ₹10,000 to just ₹3,000. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the pass will not only save motorists Read More…
Kerala Gold Prices Lose Shine: ₹760 Slide in Just Two Days
Kochi: After a record-breaking rally, gold prices in Kerala have taken a sharp dip, falling ₹560 today to settle at ₹75,000 per sovereign (8 grams). The price per gram now stands at ₹9,375, down ₹70. The correction began on Saturday, just a day after gold hit its all-time high of ₹75,760 per sovereign. In total, Read More…
Gold Soars to Record ₹75,200 in Kerala — ₹1,800 Surge in Just 5 Days
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have hit a new all-time high, soaring to ₹75,200 per sovereign (8 grams) after a ₹160 jump on Thursday. With a ₹20 hike per gram, gold is now priced at ₹9,400 per gram, breaking the previous record set on July 23. The surge follows a brief dip below ₹74,000 last Read More…