AHMEDABAD: A 32-year-old woman from Gujarat’s Mehsana district was shot dead by a masked assailant inside a store in the US state of Virginia, sending shockwaves through her native village in north Gujarat. The entire incident, which unfolded within 26 seconds, was captured on CCTV cameras, said sources close to the development. The deceased, Meghna...
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AI vs UPSC—three chatbots attempt India’s toughest exam
(AI image) Every year, over 10 lakh aspirants spend years of their lives preparing for India’s most gruelling examination, the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary. The cutoff in 2025 was 92.66 marks out of 200, meaning even a single wrong guess can end a dream. So when AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude started being...
Sam Altman is delighted to be wrong about AI layoffs
Sam Altman has some reassuring words for those who fear that artificial intelligence (AI) could trigger a global “job apocalypse.” According to a Reuters report, the chief executive of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said he was wrong to expect AI to have already eliminated more entry-level white-collar jobs, adding that the employment impact has been less severe...
‘Only speculation, no reality’: On CM post tussle, Cong maintains status-quo in Karnataka
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday refuted speculation over an alleged tussle between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar.Addressing reporters after series of back to back meetings, Congress leader KC Venugopal said party leaders had discussed the Rajya Sabha and Karnataka Legislative Council polls.(This is a developing story)
Suryakumar Yadav likely to play against Uganda in Mumbai
Suryakumar Yadav NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play for Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in a T20 match against the Uganda’s touring side on May 30 in Mumbai.Uganda are currently touring Mumbai for four one-day matches and four T20 games. Uganda swept the four-match One Day series against MCA Colts XI 4-0.The T20...
The new middle-class dilemma: You earn well, so why does life still feel expensive?
AI image used for representative purposes A Rs 25 lakh annual package once symbolised stability, success and the promise of a comfortable life. Today, for many young professionals in India’s cities, it often feels like survival with better branding. The country’s new middle class is earning more than previous generations could have imagined, boosted by...
Too hot to think: How heatwaves are affecting children’s health and learning
How heatwaves are affecting children’s health and learning (AI representational) Summer vacations once felt endless. Afternoons moved lazily under the whirring sound of ceiling fans, Doordarshan cartoons played somewhere in the background, and mothers called out from balconies asking children to return home before the streetlights came on. Mangoes cooled inside steel buckets filled with...
Jensen Huang’s message to students worrying what to study to stay relevant in AI age
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said parents should not worry too much about choosing “AI-proof” subjects for their children, arguing that traditional human skills such as storytelling, creativity and communication will continue to matter even as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries. Speaking to Channel NewsAsia, the Nvidia chief said the key for students and professionals will...
Over 800 air shows in 30 years: IAF’s Suryakiran team celebrates 30 years of its precision flying
NEW DELHI: Over 800 air shows in 30 years. As Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) commemorated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday at Karnataka’s air force station, Bidar, the Indian Air Force congratulated the country’s “daredevils of the skies” for their “precision, passion and pride”.Celebrating the three decades of the SKAT, IAF in a post on X...
‘Unjust and unfounded’: Mango founder’s son denies killing father, steps down as vice president
(Photo credit: AP) Jonathan Andic, son of late Mango founder Isak Andic has denied allegations that he was involved in his father’s death, calling the accusations “serious, unjust and unfounded” as he stepped down as vice president of the fashion giant’s board to focus on his legal defence.In an open letter to employees published on...
