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Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making. For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights. Fashion Launches Abercrombie x Abbode Abercrombie & Fitch partnered with custom embroidery brand Abbode on a limited-edition NYC-centric collab that “reimagines the classics,” adorning jeans with apples and “Left My ❤️ in New York City” graphics. There are also cream overalls, striped tank tops, button-downs, denim totes and Abbode’s signature travel pouch and tote. Shop the lineup…

For August 25, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours disciplined effort, careful planning and steady follow-through. With Shukla Dwadashi and Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra influencing the day, the best results are likely to come from clear priorities, measured communication and well-timed action rather than haste or impulsive decisions.Panchang todayHow to use it: Prefer this period for a determined task or purposeful follow-through. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.What Today’s Panchang MeansIn traditional Panchang interpretation, Mangalvar (Tuesday) brings an action-oriented quality, but its best use comes through controlled effort rather than impulsive moves. With Shukla Dwadashi in effect, the…

TCS to acquire Porsche tech subsidiary MHP for $373 million in mega AI deal BENGALURU: In a mega deal that boosts its manufacturing and AI playbook, TCS will acquire MHP Management, the consulting and technology subsidiary of German sports car maker Porsche, for $373 million. The transaction will also anchor a five-year strategic partnership worth $1.4 billion.The partnership will focus on driving AI-led transformation across Porsche’s engineering, manufacturing, operations, customer experience and enterprise functions, while also developing next-generation automotive technology services and software-defined mobility platforms.Porsche said the decision is part of its “Sportwagenschmiede 35” strategy, which aims to strengthen profitability…

Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 headlines rain-hit Day 2. (ANI Photo) Dhruv Jurel produced a composed unbeaten century as India strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka, declaring their first innings at 503/9 before reducing the hosts to 8/2 at the close of a rain-interrupted second day. Jurel remained unbeaten on 115, his second Test century, as India posted a daunting total. Sri Lanka were left with a mountain to climb after losing two wickets in just three overs, ending the day 495 runs behind with eight wickets in hand.India resumed Day 2 at 300/5 and initially suffered…

Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a series of welfare programmes in the state assembly, building on his electoral promises.Vijay unveiled a scheme to provide free LPG cylinders for eligible families and expanded the free bus travel for women, while also extending the travel benefits to transgender persons.Also Read: Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay announces official vehicles and allowances for MLAs to address public grievancesUnder the new ‘Annapoorani Super Six’ scheme, eligible families will receive the cost of three LPG cylinders every year, with the amount directly credited to bank accounts. The scheme will be…

Hyderabad: Researchers in Hyderabad have developed an artificial intelligence-based system to detect breast cancer from mammogram images, reporting nearly 95% accuracy while using less computing power and memory than several other models tested in the study.The study, “Fuzzy based residual shufflenet based breast cancer detection using mammogram images”, by Kumari Jelli and Pavan Kumar Pagadala of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, was published in Scientific Reports of Nature Portfolio.The researchers developed a model called Fuzzy RS-Net to help identify signs of breast cancer in mammograms. The system is designed to improve image analysis while…

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseSydney: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will seek to ban large data centres being built near schools, homes and farms when he meets with state leaders this week, according to plans seen by AFP.Albanese’s government has pledged to rush through a national artificial intelligence law, likening its response to the data centre boom to Australia’s world-first teen social media ban.The national AI law will also set rules for AI training, from copyright to security and safety, AFP was told ahead of Albanese’s meeting with state leaders on Wednesday to agree on the nationwide legislation.Australia’s largest state…

Singer James Blunt has been making waves on social media, over allegations linking him to the late Hayden Panettiere. The singer found himself in the midst of a social media storm when netizens seemingly indicated that he was the ‘famous man’ she referenced in her shocking yacht story in her memoir, just three months before her sudden demise.James Blunt reacts to allegations linking him to Hayden PanettiereBlunt, on Monday, shared a post that disputed the claims. Although the singer did not officially comment about the same, his post is begin viewed as an apparent response to the speculation. The development…

India’s exports to West Asian countries rose 8.62% to $5.7 billion in July, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said in a press briefing on trade data. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto India’s merchandise exports saw a growth of nearly 20% in July 2026, faster than that of imports, despite the ongoing turmoil in West Asia, official data released on Thursday shows. Notably, exports to West Asia itself have recovered as well, with July’s exports to the region nearly 9% higher than in July last year. According to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, this has been achieved by routing India’s trade through different ports…

Activists and politicians in Nepal have urged the government to enact tougher laws as the alleged rape and murder of a three-year-old girl has caused outrage across the country.Nepal has seen continued protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing in Madhesh province.Nine people have been arrested in connection with the case, a local police spokesman told the BBC.The crime has triggered demands for reform. Police have also been accused of negligence in the initial stages of the investigation after footage of a teenage suspect was leaked onto social media.After days of demonstrations…