AI debate assumes a darker edge after OpenAI agents raid ChatGPT database, leak user imagesThe latest discoveries have lent a sharper edge to the debate over whether increasingly capable AI systems can be effectively monitored and...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
'Buy anything you want, pay nothing': 'Dopamine sites' let buyers place online orders to satisfy their urge to shop without spending real moneyDopamine sites: A new genre of websites, called dopamine sites, let users go through the entire experience of ordering food, shopping or bo...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Psychology explains why people who dislike being interrupted may be protecting more than just their train of thoughtUnexpected interruptions, even if brief, can severely disrupt an individual's thought process and workflow. Studies demonstrate that even m...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
She gave up CA career to become MMA referee: Meet Prachiti Nagpurkar, first Indian to officiate a bout at Asian GamesMaharashtra’s Prachiti Nagpurkar scripted history at the Asian Games by becoming the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts bout at t...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Psychology says people who struggle to confront others may be running a powerful risk calculationAvoiding a confrontation can be the safest and most sensible choice when a situation feels threatening. The pattern becomes more psychologi...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
In 1888, Hong Kong opened a cable railway up Victoria Peak after sedan chairs made the steep climb slow and difficult; the Peak Tram still carries visitors up the mountainThe iconic Peak Tram of Hong Kong, which began operations in 1888, creates a mesmerizing optical illusion as it climbs the steep mountain s...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Psychology says a clear goal and control over emotions is key for a quality conversationEstablishing clear objectives prior to discussions fosters effective dialogues. Maintaining emotional composure throughout conversations he...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next yearDespite impressive hardware advances allowing Chinese humanoids to sprint, dance and do backflips on command, Chinese robot firms are incre...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Psychology says women who compliment female strangers may be taking a small social risk with a surprisingly big payoffPeople who gave compliments tended to underestimate how good their words would make the other person feel. They were often more concerned a...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife Penny, worth $25 billion, have donated over $9 billion in two decades. Now they’re giving $1.1 billion for Oregon’s first women’s hospitalPhil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, alongside his wife Penny, has made an extraordinary donation of $1.1 billion to launch Oregon's inaugu...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
This country is literally paying people to read, one page at a time, to fight the brain rot epidemicSingapore launched a novel campaign to encourage citizens to read more. This initiative offers small cash payments for logging reading minu...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
No workout, no supplement, only 5 minutes: Celebrity nutritionist shares 1 simple practice that may improve happiness, sleep and emotional healthIn just 5 minutes each day, engaging in a gratitude practice can enhance your overall well-being tremendously, reveals celebrity nutritioni...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Zig Ziglar: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as...” — Timeless life lessons from a motivational quote on ambition, self-doubt, perseverance, failure, personal growth, purpose and becoming your bestQuote of the day by Zig Ziglar offers a simple way to look at success and personal growth. Reaching a goal can bring rewards, but the journ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Employer-funded life insurance: How group term cover, riders and keyman insurance can strengthen your protectionThe base GTL is where most organisations start. Voluntary enhancement provides affordable cover without underwriting hurdles. Riders extend...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
The next great leap: AI first learnt the words. Now it is reaching for the worldWorld Labs’ Atlas signals a possible shift in AI from large language models to “world models” that understand 3D environments. Built by Fei...
13 Sep, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
From Ping-Pong table to Harvard: This 13-year-old built a Rs 3,000 robotic arm you can control with mindA teenager Benjamin Choi built a low-cost prosthetic arm during the 2020 lockdown using a 3D printer, fishing line and non-invasive brainwa...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Age reversing seafood found? Scientists discover sea squirts that can help you get youngerAge reversing seafood: Scientists have found that plasmalogens, compounds naturally present in sea squirts and other seafood, may help reve...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST