London: Time and again, leading scientists, technologists, and philosophers have made spectacularly terrible guesses about the direction of innovation. Even Einstein was not immune, claiming, “There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable,” just ten years before Enrico Fermi completed...
New Delhi: Online food delivery platform Swiggy Wednesday revealed that close to 60 lakh Biryani orders were received during the holy month of Ramzan. The Biryani orders were 15 per cent up (from March 12 to April 8) compared to regular months. Hyderabad topped the...
Karachi: In a rare punishment sentenced to a man falsely accusing his ex-wife of adultery and refusing to accept the paternity of his child; a session court in Karachi, Pakistan has sentenced the man to 80 lashes, a punishment which is very rare. Additional District...
Auckland: Gossip flows through the offices and lunchrooms of our workplaces, seemingly filling idle time. But perhaps, through these ubiquitous and intriguing conversations, we are influencing our workplace relationships more than we realise. Is gossiping a route to friendship or a surefire way to make...
Melbourne: Art is based on life, and AI doesn't have one. That's just one reason why the art community is uniquely well-positioned to show us the limitations of AI. There's no need to read a lengthy academic paper to understand the shortcomings of Artificial Intelligence....
New Delhi: Skygazers in North America are in for a treat today as the first solar eclipse of 2024 will shine bright Monday night. During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on the planet. The...
New Delhi: Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for April 8-14. Aries The week will be exciting and intellectually stimulating for you. Your mind will be full of thoughts and curiosity. This is the time to read...
Chicago: Researchers from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois said they have discovered a vast reservoir of water beneath the earth’s surface. This underground water source lies approximately 700 kilometers beneath us. The revelation of this immense water reservoir came as researchers were investigating the source...
Ontario: Eclipse fever has gripped North America, where many people are talking, worrying — and obsessing — about the April 8 total solar eclipse. The eclipse itself is beautiful and moving, and is an incredible opportunity to excite and involve the community in the scientific...
New York: China is likely to deploy Artificial Intelligence-generated content via social media to sway public opinion to boost its geopolitical interests during elections in countries like India, South Korea and the US, tech giant Microsoft has warned. Voting for 543 Lok Sabha seats in...
The Prime Minister has been accused of violating the Representation of the People Act in his speech, which the Opposition...
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In the middle of the Lok Sabha elections frenzy, the Haryana government finds itself tangled in a peculiar accusation of...
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China finds itself in a bind for its tacit support to Russia in its war against Ukraine. As the conflict...
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Despite the relentless stream of bad news from around the world, there are still reasons for optimism. One notable example...
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