World’s first AI-designed vaccine trial begins at Oxford A vaccine designed with the help of artificial intelligence has entered human trials in what scientists are calling a world-first moment for medical research and drug development.The vaccine, developed by researchers at the University of Oxford in partnership with biotechnology company Basecamp Research, is being tested against…
Emraan Hashmi has wrapped filming for the much-anticipated romantic-thriller ‘Awarapan 2’, co-starring Disha Patani, with the film set for a theatrical release on August 14. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, the sequel sees Emraan reprise his iconic role of Shivam from the 2007 original. The makers of the much-anticipated romantic-thriller ‘Awarapan…
Whistling Woods International As the global creative economy continues to evolve, the demand for professionally trained storytellers, performers, designers, and media professionals has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation stands Whistling Woods International, an institute that has redefined creative education in India by blending artistic passion with industry-driven learning.It has been founded…
World Champion D Gukesh faces a crucial final-round clash against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. Currently last with eight points, Gukesh must defeat Carlsen in their classical game to move ahead of the Norwegian and avoid finishing at the bottom. Meanwhile, Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja remain locked in a thrilling three-way battle…
Confucius (Image: Wikipedia) There is a moment that arrives for many people after they leave school or university. The exams are over. The certificates have been collected. The years of structured learning come to an end. For a while, it can feel as though education itself has finished.Then life gets involved.A job changes. Technology changes….
Paul McCartney offered fans a rare and deeply personal look at his friendship with the late John Lennon, revisiting the business disputes that strained their relationship during the final years of The Beatles while making clear that the memories which remained strongest were the good ones.In a new interview with NME, the music legend reflected…
Unite8 Sports’ Bavesh Janavlekar is upbeat ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Special arrangement) In 2002, backed by Abdulrahman Bukhatir, Ten Sports made a splash in the sub-continent’s broadcast market with the FIFA World Cup. Numerous other properties followed and the company built a strong subscriber base in competition to ESPN Star Sports.Before its…
Long before ‘Peddi’ sparked a debate about how women are represented on screen, Janhvi Kapoor had already put her position on record. In an April interview on Raj Shamani’s podcast, the actor spoke with striking clarity about consent, over-sexualisation, and her evolving confidence in asserting boundaries on film sets. Those remarks, largely noted at the…
NEW DELHI: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim on Friday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), citing an “inability to work properly.”He stepped down “with his head held high” after obtaining the consent of Trinamool supremo and former West Bengal chief minister, Mamata Banerjee.At a pre-resignation press conference, the Kolkata Port…
R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: The Norway Chess 2026 title race is heading for a dramatic finale, with three players still in contention and just one round left to play. India’s Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remains firmly in the hunt and will enter the final day knowing the championship is within…