V. Sripathy with her daughter. When V. Sripathy walked into an examination hall in Chennai in November 2023, she was carrying more than a pen and admit card. She had given birth just two days earlier. Her newborn daughter was back home, her body was still recovering, and the journey from her village had taken…
Artificial intelligence is transforming everything from scientific research to everyday computing, but its rapid growth comes with an increasingly visible environmental cost. Behind every AI model lies a vast network of data centres that consume enormous amounts of electricity and water to keep powerful processors operating safely. As demand for AI infrastructure accelerates, technology companies…
The question of whether humanity is alone in the universe has fascinated scientists for generations, but few have pursued an answer as publicly or as controversially as Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. While most researchers argue that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, Loeb believes advanced alien civilisations may already have left technological traces in our cosmic…
Every parent hopes their child will come to them when something goes wrong. Whether it’s a disagreement with a friend, trouble at school or a mistake they regret, children are more likely to seek comfort from adults they trust. But that trust is not built through grand gestures. It grows, or slowly fades, through everyday…
Women homebuyers in several Indian states continue to receive financial incentives on property purchases, including lower stamp duty rates, concessional home loan interest rates and benefits under government housing schemes.The measures are aimed at promoting greater female ownership of real estate while advancing financial inclusion and gender equity.Stamp duty, a tax paid to the state…
Monsoon arrives: Heavy rain lashes Delhi, Mumbai and south India; more downpours forecast across North, west & central India (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon finally arrived in Delhi on Thursday, five days after its normal onset date of June 27, bringing widespread rain and much-needed relief from weeks of heat and humidity….
Launching a ballistic missile from a submarine is among the most complex and dangerous operations in naval warfare. If a missile’s powerful rocket engine were to ignite inside the launch tube, the extreme heat and pressure could severely damage or even destroy the submarine carrying it.To eliminate this risk, the world’s leading naval powers, including…
Report says OpenAI discussed giving the Trump administration a 5 per cent stake amid growing scrutiny of AI firms OpenAI has reportedly considered giving the Trump administration a 5 per cent stake in the company as AI firms face growing scrutiny in Washington over the potential misuse of advanced models and whether Americans should share…
US has delisted four Indian companies sanctioned over supplying advanced technology and equipment for Russia’s military-industrial base. US on Wednesday removed four Indian companies from its sanctions list, earlier accused of supplying advanced technology and equipment for Russia’s military-industrial base.The companies earlier sanctioned are Hyderabad-based RRG Engineering Technologies Private Limited Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machines Limited Ahmedabad-based…
The wait for Vijay’s last film ‘Jana Nayagan’ might be coming to an end. The much-anticipated film has been making headlines for the past few months over the delay in its censor certification. Fans had been hoping for an earlier release this year, but legal and certification issues delayed it. Now, fresh updates have rekindled…