December 24, 2025

AI Is Now Conducting Job Interviews With Fake Human Avatars, Blurring Real And Virtual

AI has moved beyond screening CVs to actually conducting job interviews. Candidates and recruiters are sharing surprising stories of AI-driven fake interviewers and candidates. This shift raises fresh concerns about transparency and trust in hiring.

December 24, 2025

US Firm Blackstone Buys Hamilton Island Resort for $1.2 Billion

Hamilton Island, a famed tropical spot on the Great Barrier Reef, is sold to Blackstone for $1.2bn. The US firm plans long-term growth while honoring its Aussie heritage.

December 24, 2025

Gold Price Hits ₹1 Lakh Per Sovereign, Hitting Kerala's Wedding Season Hard

Gold price in Kerala crosses ₹1 lakh per sovereign, disappointing bride families who hoped for a drop. Wedding gold purchases shrink as many switch to imitation jewellery. Some prepared by prepaying jewellery stores to beat the surge.

December 23, 2025

US Economy Grows 4.3% in Q3, Fastest Rise in Two Years

The US economy expanded 4.3% annual rate in July-September, driven by strong consumer spending and soaring exports. This marks the fastest growth in two years and beats forecasts, showing resilience amid inflation and trade shifts.

December 23, 2025

Munnar’s Tea Crops Hit Hard by Frost; Tourism Enjoys Frosty Boost

Munnar faces big tea crop losses as frost hits plantations, delaying harvests for months. Yet, the cold spell lifts tourism with a surge in bookings at hotels.