Spread the love NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the youth protesters after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation amid protest across the country over NEET paper leak.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that Pradhan’s resignation is a huge step in rebuilding the education system“Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s...
Shreyas Iyer’s remarkable streak ends! India captain loses first T20I toss
Spread the love India captain Shreyas Iyer and Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza at the toss. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer‘s extraordinary run of luck at the toss finally came to an end on Saturday as Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field first in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club, ending the...
Probes, protests & pressure: What led to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
Spread the love Key events that led to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation NEW DELHI: Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday as Union education minister, taking moral responsibility for the NEET-UG paper leak controversy that has shaken the country’s examination system, sparked mass student protests and triggered political confrontations.In his resignation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pradhan said he had dedicated more...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX in talks to sell Pentagon billions in AI data-centre capacity
Spread the love Elon Musk’s SpaceX is in discussions with the US Defense Department to offer billions of dollars’ worth of data-centre capacity for running advanced artificial-intelligence models, according to a report by Wall Street Journal. If finalised, the agreement would lead to significant expansion of SpaceX’s role inside America’s national-security infrastructure, where the Pentagon already relies on the company...
AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help children’s language skills?
Spread the love A five-year-old sat with a talking AI-powered stuffed animal, as part of a University of Cambridge study. At one point, the child told the toy, “I love you.” The toy politely replied, “Kindly ensure interactions adhere to the guidelines provided”. I am a behavioural scientist, and for over 10 years, I have been studying how toddlers learn. I...
Two scientists, one deadly destination: NASA thinks it can be done
Spread the love For centuries, space has fascinated humans like no other. From the sun’s glare to the moon’s surface and even Saturn’s shimmering rings, we have wanted to go up close and see it all. Now, two ambitious NASA-backed projects aim to truly touch Saturn’s rings, venturing into what is known as one of the most dangerous environments in...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s $2m gift moves families of fallen NYC heroes
Spread the love How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s $2M move left families of fallen NYC heroes feeling their loved ones will never be forgotten(Image via Getty) Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift made a major charitable move by donating $2 million to Answer The Call, an organization that supports families of New York City first responders who lost their lives...
Punjabi woman strangled to death in Canada; Indian-origin boyfriend arrested for murder
Spread the love Photo of victim from GoFundMe A 23-year-old Indian origin woman was strangled to death in Edmonton, Canada earlier this month. Canadian police have charged her 22-year-old Indian origin partner with second-degree murder.The victim, Damanpreet Kaur, hailed from Samrala in Ludhiana district. She was found unresponsive with suspicious injuries at a residence in the Silver Berry neighbourhood on...
Smart ways to reuse aluminium foil, from polishing silver to keeping garden pests away
Spread the love Before tossing that piece of foil you just unwrapped your food from, it is worth knowing that aluminium foil can survive several rounds of reuse once cleaned in warm soapy water. Recycling centres generally will not accept foil unless it has been cleaned first, which is one reason so much of it ends up in the bin...
Watch: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke falls to stage after being told Pradhan has resigned
Spread the love Dipke as he got news of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke briefly fell on stage in an emotional moment after being informed that Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan had submitted his resignation, videos shared on social media showed.The incident occurred during a public gathering in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as supporters...
