WHO will identify online shopping as addictive disorder by 2024: Research firm

Consumer spending via digital commerce platforms will continue to grow over 10 per cent year over year through 2022, according to its top strategic predictions for 2020 and beyond. The ease of online shopping will cause financial stress for millions of people, as online retailers increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) and personalisation to effectively target … Read more

50th IFFI: Eight Russian movies to be screened this year

‘Andrei Tarkovsky: A Cinema Prayer’, is one of the movies to be featured among these Russian movies. The documentary by Tarkovsky is considered one of his masterpieces. It recounts the director’s life and work told by himself. In the film, he shares his memories, view of art and reflections on the destiny of the artist … Read more

Man hacks wife for demanding money to pay bills

Udaipur : Mohammed Arif, an ironsmith in Udaipur city has been arrested for hacking his wife Sherbano (31) on Tuesday morning. The victim, a mother of seven year old boy, survived with deep wounds on different parts of her body. ” We have arrested Arif while Sherbano was admitted in the ICU of the government hospital … Read more

Badminton: Sourabh Verma enters main draw of Hong Kong Open

In Badminton, Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma entered the men’s singles main draw of the Hong Kong Open after clinching straight-game wins in his two qualifying clashes today. Sourabh first defeated Thailand’s Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk before getting the better of Lucas Claerbout of France 21-19, 21-19 in the final qualifying round. Other Indians featuring in men’s singles … Read more