Spread the love Google’s top scientist Sergei Vassilvitskii is reportedly furious with the European Union (EU). The reason is the EU’s proposal requiring Google to share search engine data with rivals such as OpenAI. In a strongly worded message to the EU, Sergei Vassilvitskii warned that what the EU is asking Google to do risked exposing users’ private information. According...
1998 Pokhran nuclear tests reflected India’s scientific excellence: PM on National Technology Day
Spread the love Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 11, 2026) greeted people on the National Technology Day — which commemorates the momentous events of May 11, 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests at Rajasthan’s Pokhran — and said technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India. Mr. Modi said the landmark moment in 1998 reflected...
Bangladesh can be a referee between India, China, but not football: Tarique aide
Spread the love DHAKA: Bangladesh will not be a “football” between India and China, PM Tarique Rahman’s foreign affairs adviser Humaiun Kobir has said, stressing on a ‘Bangladesh first policy’, maintaining ties with major global powers, including India, China and the US. His remarks come as Dhaka looks at balancing bilateral relations with several nations, especially those in its neighbourhood,...
Love mangoes, watermelon and litchis? A doctor explains how much summer fruit is too much
Spread the love The Indian summer arrives with a bounty. Mango stalls overflow, watermelon vendors line every corner and litchi season brings its own sweetness. In many Indian homes, large mixed fruit platters become part of daily eating during the hotter months. For people living with diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, or even those trying to maintain weight, this seasonal...
Physical activity has stalled for 20 years, hurting health and climate
Spread the love Global levels of physical activity remained unchanged despite policy recommendations and adoption over the last two decades, with large differences across gender and socio-economic groups, three new research reports have shown. Current efforts to promote participation in physical activity are both insufficient and have made no dent, the reports say. Worldwide, more than five million deaths per year...
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink disagrees with everyone who says there is AI bubble
Spread the love BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has pushed back against growing concerns of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble. He has stated that the industry is instead facing a shortage of computing capacity, chips, and memory. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Fink said demand for AI infrastructure is outpacing supply at an unexpected rate.According to...
Did govt block Rahul Gandhi’s Instagram reel with Vijay? What ministry said
Spread the love NEW DELHI: The ministry of electronics and information technology on Monday refuted Congress’ claim that Instagram “blocked” Rahul Gandhi’s reel and photo with newly appointed Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, alleging that the ministry was actively restricting the voices of opposition leaders in the country.Sources told news agency ANI that the ministry had nothing to do with...
‘Can’t keep a good man down’: Krunal gets emotional – Watch
Spread the love Krunal Pandya (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, chasing 167 on the final ball in Raipur. The star of the chase was Krunal Pandya, who scored a fighting 73 off 46 balls despite struggling badly with cramps during his innings. RCB were in trouble at...
Daily wage earners’ suicide 31% of total, highest in a decade
Spread the love Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Daily wage earners accounted for 31% of all suicide deaths in 2024, the highest share in a decade (2015–2024), according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. A total of 52,910 daily wage earners died by suicide during the year, marking a sharp rise from the previous peak of 26.4%...
‘Kaun Banega Kerala CM?’ Suspense lingers as Venugopal, Satheesan camps intensify lobbying
Spread the love (Left) K C Venugopal, Rahul Gandhi, V D Satheesan THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The suspense over Kerala’s next chief minister remains unresolved as the Congress high command is still weighing competing claims from senior leaders, with lobbying by camps backing K C Venugopal and V D Satheesan intensifying after consultations in New Delhi.The Congress leadership is yet to take a...
