Even as reports said that Google had signed contract with the Pentagon, hundreds of Google employees were preparing to stage an ‘internal protest’, a report has said, adding that they called on CEO Sundar Pichai to block the US military from using the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) for secret work. According to a report by…
Actress Aishwarya Lekshmi shared her evolving perspective on marriage, stating it’s not essential for a fulfilling life. After observing many relationships, she believes genuine happiness and personal growth are paramount. Lekshmi emphasized that while companionship is desired, a peaceful, content relationship is key, even outside legal marriage. Her views stem from witnessing a low number…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram isn’t the kind of a batter who will go out there and start smacking sixes. He goes about his job without much flourish but delivers what is required. Excerpts from a conversation with South Africa’s white-ball captain…LSG have three players who have…
Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to field against five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.“I choose to bowl first. First match at home, I want to see how the wicket is behaving. It looks a bit dry,…
Oil prices surged sharply after Iran moved again to block most maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint that handles roughly one-fifth of global crude flows, escalating geopolitical tensions and rattling financial markets.Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped around 7 per cent to $96.88 a barrel, rebounding from Friday’s close, which had…
Hard to believe, but the year everyone remembers for the epic Oscars ‘Envelope-gate’ (the ‘La La Land’ and ‘Moonlight’ mix-up) also gave us one of the most unforgettable backstage moments ever. 2017’s Academy Awards had its share of headline-making wins, but one of the night’s best moments didn’t even happen on stage. It played out…
Actor Vinod Suryavanshi, who gained recognition for his role in ‘Panchayat Season 3’, has also appeared in several Bollywood films including ‘Dream Girl’, ‘Thamma’, and ‘Jolly LLB 3’. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about his experience working alongside Akshay Kumar and shared some memorable behind-the-scenes moments.Speaking about their time on the sets…
NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry on Thursday notified an amendment to the Citizenship Act allowing online application for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. The digital application will be for both inclusion and renunciation.All applications will be submitted electronically through the portal https://ociservices.gov.in. The amended rule also provides for inclusion of minors as OCI…
Mangaluru: Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader Thursday directed officials to provide electricity connections to drinking water projects without delay, citing disruptions to water supply in several areas.Chairing a meeting on drought management and monsoon preparedness in Ullal taluk at Praja Soudha, Khader said that in many places tanks had been constructed and borewells drilled, but…
NEW DELHI: Govt has intensified action against online gambling and betting platforms, blocking around 300 websites and applications in the latest round. The move is part of the enforcement drive that has gathered pace after the passage of the Online Gaming Act last year, which laid down a clearer framework to curb unlawful real-money gaming…
