The Child Welfare Committee in Kerala has started a campaign against the use of cosmetics among schoolchildren. The campaign was launched in Kollam after concerns were raised over increasing use of makeup products in schools.The campaign was inaugurated at Mayyanad Higher Secondary School in Kollam, where teachers said they have noticed students bringing cosmetics to…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi turned back the clock once again as defending champions Argentina launched their FIFA World Cup title defence in emphatic fashion, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick in a commanding 3-0 victory…
MUMBAI: Tata AIG General Insurance reported a net profit of Rs 1,008 crore for FY26 despite facing the largest claim in Indian aviation history last year. The company’s books were protected due to its conservative policy of reinsuring the bulk of large risks.The General Insurance Corporation had estimated claims of over $400 million last year…
For generations, farmers have relied on a combination of manual labour, herbicides and pesticides to protect crops from weeds and pests. Now, artificial intelligence is offering a radically different approach. In California’s Salinas Valley, often called America’s Salad Bowl, autonomous robots equipped with AI, high-resolution cameras, lasers and UV light are helping growers tackle some…
India A batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in a verbal exchange with some Sri Lanka A players after the end of their One-Day tri-series match in Dambulla on Monday, following a tense finish that was decided in a Super Over.The incident took place after the final ball of the Super Over. Chasing 19 for victory,…
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…
Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday invited French companies to invest in India’s manufacturing sector, pitching the country as a trusted partner offering scale, talent and innovation opportunities.Speaking at the ‘Bharat Innovates’ event in Nice in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, Goyal said India can provide…
Rainn Wilson says ‘The Office’ is politically incorrect and that it would not bode well with today’s audience. Rainn Wilson, who is best known for leading one of the most beloved sitcoms, The Office’, recently weighed in on the themes of the show. During one of his latest appearances, the actor admitted that he believes…
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2026 S-Class, introducing the S 450e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as the flagship luxury sedan’s newest variant. Bookings for the new Mercedes-Benz S 450e have opened today, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The S 450e Launch Edition is priced at Rs 2.20 crore,…
Bobby Kotick, the former head of Activision Blizzard, is reportedly considering buying TikTok, as the app could be banned in the United States. The Wall Street Journal reports that Kotick has talked to ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, about buying the app, which could cost hundreds of billions of dollars.This comes as US lawmakers…