Far out in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, a vast and largely unexplored stretch of seafloor is reshaping how scientists understand deep-ocean history. Hidden within the Diamantina fracture zone, often described as part of the world’s largest whale graveyard, the seabed is marked by long scars, deep trenches, and ridges that plunge into near-total darkness under…
Rohit Sharma faces an audition for his ODI future, needing to prove his fitness and form ahead of the next World Cup.(Photo/PTI) DHARAMSHALA: It’s not often Rohit Sharma cuts a quiet figure in a team setting. On Friday evening, he ambled around the centre square, casually joining fielding drills while others went through a far…
India’s efforts to build indigenous artificial intelligence models received a boost this week as Avataar AI unveiled Varya, a video generation model designed to better understand Indian cultural contexts while significantly reducing the cost associated with AI video creation.The Bengaluru-based startup, backed by Peak XV Partners and selected under govt’s India AI Mission, said the…
BYD India has just introduced its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology in India, bringing its globally established plug-in hybrid system to the market. Designed as an electric-first hybrid powertrain, the technology combines a petrol engine, electric motor and battery pack, while offering a claimed combined driving range of more than 1,200km.How does this work?Unlike conventional…
Renowned British artist David Hockney, celebrated for his iconic swimming pool paintings and vibrant style, has passed away in London at the age of 88. His career spanned seven decades, embracing diverse mediums from painting to digital art, leaving a legacy of joyful and innovative work that deeply touched the public and art world alike….
‘Premalu’ star Naslen’s ‘Mollywood Times’ has found itself at the centre of a controversy related to its certification process. Reports say that the version screened in theatres may not match the version that was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for approval.The CBFC is reportedly examining the matter and also gathering information…
The Union government on Friday issued a warning ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination scheduled for June 21, saying any attempt to distort, disrupt or tamper with the process would invite strict legal action.The message came during a review meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, who assessed preparedness for the re-examination…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the tech industry that pushed its stock to record levels.According to a report by Bloomberg, TSMC’s stock rallied 14% last week, elevating the chipmaker’s market capitalisation…
PARIS: Climate change could push seabirds into smaller habitats and force them to fly farther to survive, a new study said Tuesday.While warmer oceans have historically caused fish and other marine species to shrink in size, seabirds such as albatrosses, shearwaters and petrels have seen their geographic range contract, the study said.The researchers used statistical…
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…