In a significant act of giving back to his alma mater, Anant Yardi, an Indian-origin entrepreneur and graduate of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, has pledged $8 million to the institute, matching an earlier contribution and taking his total donation to approximately $16 million. The funds will support artificial intelligence research and campus infrastructure development….
The current Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned that a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading quickly, even as response efforts are being scaled up.“The outbreak remains serious and is evolving very fast. However, I have seen…
Astronomers don’t treat every “close approach” headline the same way the public does. On June 9, two near-Earth objects, 2026 LD and 2026 KM3, are being tracked as they pass Earth at distances measured in millions of kilometres. On paper, they’re described as “aeroplane-sized,” a comparison that tends to amplify concern. But in orbital mechanics…
A man has been charged with second‑degree murder in the fatal shooting of Birinder Singh, a 22‑year‑old international student from India, during a daytime highway incident near Leduc, just south of Edmonton, Canada.Singh was shot on March 14 while driving on Highway 2 near Township Road 490. He died of his injuries later the same…
Scientists have developed a powerful new technique that acts like a “light switch” for oxytocin, often called the brain’s love hormone, allowing it to be activated with extraordinary precision. The breakthrough, led by researchers at the University of Queensland, enables scientists to release oxytocin in specific parts of the brain using light. This makes it…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, right, with Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Mohammed Shami delivered a clinical spell to guide Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad, later explaining the tactical shift behind his success. The veteran pacer returned outstanding figures of 2 for 9 in his four overs, including…
NEW DELHI: The legal battle over the Delhi excise policy case has taken an unusual turn, with Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia refusing to appear before the Delhi high court bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The controversy erupted after the court rejected Kejriwal’s plea seeking the judge’s recusal from hearing…
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska (AP Photo) Paris: While Paris buzzes around her, Maja Chwalinska keeps things simple: tea, a show, perhaps a little tennis, and an early night. It is the routine that has carried Roland Garros’ surprise finalist from world No. 114 to No. 21 in the Live Rankings, and she sees no reason to…
Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji trailer launched in Mumbai, featuring 10-year-old son Rahyl’s debut as young Shivaji Maharaj. Genelia stars as Saibai; emotional family event with stellar cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan. Riteish thanks team; film releases May 1. The trailer launch of ‘Raja Shivaji’ was a poignant family affair for the Deshmukh clan. While…
Veteran actress Urvashi is currently busy promoting her upcoming film ‘Parimala & Co,’ directed by Pandiraj. The film, which also stars Jayaram, Sanjana, and Sandy, is scheduled to hit theatres on June 5. Amid the promotions, an emotional interview with Urvashi has come into the limelight among her fans. During this interview, the actress shared…