Google’s Josh Woodward, the VP who leads the Gemini app, did something most tech executives avoid—he asked the internet to tell him exactly where his product falls short. On July 8, he posted a blunt question to Gemini users on X: what were they surprised the app still couldn’t do well, and what should Google…
Interestingly, psychology offers another perspective. A well-known study published in Health Psychology found that while people strongly believe comfort foods improve mood, the emotional benefit may come less from the food itself and more from the comforting context surrounding it. In other words, feeling safe, slowing down, spending time with loved ones or simply taking…
NEW DELHI: More than 800 medical colleges have been issued conditional renewal letters for MBBS seats by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as the regulator overhauls its inspection system, replacing routine annual inspections with surprise assessments and giving institutions 45 days to rectify deficiencies before follow-up evaluations.The move marks a significant shift in the way…
File photo – Spectators wave Chinese flags as military vehicles carrying JL-2 submarine-launched missiles roll during a parade(Picture credit: AP) China’s rare launch of a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific this week was aimed at sending a strategic message primarily to the United States rather than Pacific nations, according…
Image credit: Major League Cricket NEW DELHI: Veteran spinner Sunil Narine produced a brilliant spell with the ball after half-centuries from Andre Fletcher and Matthew Tromp helped Los Angeles Knight Riders beat Washington Freedom by 18 runs in the Major League Cricket (MLC) clash at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Friday.The victory earned…
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at improving patient safety, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has proposed restricting the use of the same brand name for medicines containing different active ingredients, saying the practice can mislead patients and create confusion over their therapeutic use. The regulator has invited public comments on the proposal…
NEW DELHI: Is your whisky really “aged”? Does its distinctive flavour come naturally or from additives? The country’s food safety regulator has put alcoholic beverage manufacturers under the scanner, issuing notices over alleged use of unauthorised added flavours and misleading age-related claims on product labels.Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices…
Billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues to direct large sums towards organisations working on long-term social challenges. Her latest contribution of $20 million focuses on an area that has become an increasing concern for families, schools and healthcare professionals alike: youth mental health. The donation arrives at a time when many charities are facing uncertain…
Dramatic visuals released by Andalusia’s emergency services show firefighters battling towering flames amid powerful winds, while other footage captures crews attempting to bring the blaze under control as thick smoke engulfs surrounding hillsides. A massive wildfire in southern Spain has killed 12 people authorities confirmed on Friday, marking one of the country’s deadliest wildfires in…
Hair transplants have become one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures across the world. Thousands of people travel overseas every year, hoping to restore hair growth at a lower cost than what they might pay at home. For most, the procedure is completed without major problems.But a recent case has reminded people that no medical…