There is a familiar habit in the tech world of treating efficiency as a kind of reset button. If machines get faster, smaller, and smarter, then the resources behind them are assumed to shrink too. That idea is now being tested more uncomfortably. A recent United Nations report has pulled together a range of projections…
More than a decorated shooter and coach, Jaspal Rana’s enduring legacy lay in his generosity and unwavering commitment to nurturing Indian shooting. (Photo/Agency) NEW DELHI: Have you ever visited the Instagram profile of late shooting legend Jaspal Rana? If you do, the first thing that catches the eye is the line in his bio. Written…
MUMBAI: In a world where people are increasingly relying on AI tools, companies have a new hiring challenge: AI-generated resumes. Firms are finding it difficult to select candidates for job roles from a flood of CVs that look alike, making soft skills more valuable than ever, said Nicholas Kirk, CEO at recruitment firm Michael Page.The…
Bengaluru-based startup Ather Energy has begun rolling out its Voice on Ather feature to eligible customers, enabling voice-based interaction on select electric scooters via an OTA software update. The functionality is available on the Ather 450X, 450 Apex and Rizta Z equipped with Gen 3 hardware or newer. The rollout does not extend to the…
Andrea is derived from Greek roots associated with bravery, strength and courage. Widely used across different cultures, the name reflects confidence, resilience and determination. Its international recognition and positive meaning make it a versatile and enduring choice. Names inspired by courage, wisdom and resilience carry meanings that can inspire a child throughout life. These names…
Popstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, packed on the PDA while attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles.Perry took over the microphone as she headlined the opening ceremony at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, delivering a powerful performance of her song ‘Wonder’. Dressed in a futuristic…
Nagireddy Sriramyachandra spends an hour in her kitchen slicing mangoes, but she is not making a cooking video. Instead, she is helping train artificial intelligence-powered robots.With a smartphone strapped to her head, the 25-year-old records herself carrying out everyday household tasks. The footage is then sent to an AI data company that uses it to…
To make it easier for users to book train tickets and avail of other train-related services via the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform, Indian Railways offers an AI chatbot called AskDisha 2.0. The chatbot offers users a range of services like booking tickets and getting refunds and it even provides necessary information….
NEW DELHI: A satellite-based study covering 25 years of data across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Himalayan region, and North-East India has found that overall particulate matter (PM) pollution increased by more than 20% in a single decade (during 2010–2019 compared to the 2000–2009 baseline) with Bihar and West Bengal being the worst-affected zones. It also…
Beneath forests, grasslands and even the soil in our gardens lies an extraordinary hidden world that most people never see. Scientists have now mapped a vast underground network of microscopic fungi stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometres across Earth’s topsoil, a distance so immense that it could reach the Sun nearly a billion times. The…