It’s time to Pragg: The 21-year-old became the first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour titleR Praggnanandhaa secured the Grand Chess Tour title by defeating Fabiano Caruana. He demonstrated strong performance in rapid and blitz che...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
In 1914 passenger pigeon went extinct following the death of Martha in Cincinnati Zoo, over 100 years later more than 500 bird species are facing risk of extinction, finds research studyScientists found that even with complete protection from human-caused threats like habitat loss, hunting, and climate change, about 250 bir...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sophia Loren: "At the dressing table, every woman has a chance to be an artist, and art, as Aristotle said..." The timeless beauty lesson behind her famous words on nature, confidence and becoming your own masterpieceQuote of the Day: Sophia Loren’s timeless quote of the day, “At the dressing table, every woman has a chance to be an artist, and art, as A...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Revised NPS rules for subscribers: PFRDA classifies NPS schemes into five categories; how it will make scheme selection easier for youNPS subscribers will experience significant changes in pension fund categorization and presentation. A new framework standardizes scheme se...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Gupshup launches voice AI platform for businessesConversational messaging software provider Gupshup has launched a self-serve voice AI platform that enables businesses to build and run AI ...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
A 2025 Stanford study gave 4,829 Americans AI-generated arguments supporting six different policies and found that participants became modestly more supportive after reading them, with AI messages appearing as persuasive as human-written arguments and often perceived as more logical and informedNew research shows large language models can influence political attitudes. AI-generated messages proved as persuasive as those written by ...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
US Department of War adds OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil, xAI’s Grok to military AI platform GenAI.milThe US Department of War has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities. OpenAI's ChatGPT Mil and Starshield AI's Grok for Governmen...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Coinbase's India return: How a bespoke rupee on-ramp changes the game for foreign exchangesOperating under a fresh local entity fully registered with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and compliant with local tax frame...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
A national park larger than Yosemite was born after Ohio-born fashion moghul donated 725,000 acres in 1990 to save wildlife and forestOhio-born fashion mogul Douglas Tompkins shifted from business to conservation, beginning work to protect Chilean forests in 1992. His Tomp...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Scientists cored Clear Lake, finding ancient pollen records in sediment that reveal how California forests changed with past climate shiftsThe sediment cores from Clear Lake present a captivating window into California's forest history over the last half-million years. Research...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Inside the Octopus Brain: How nine mini-brains make this sea creature remarkably cleverThe octopus is a remarkable invertebrate characterized by an advanced neurological system featuring nine brains that facilitate complex beh...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Rakhi rush: Quick commerce sees surge in orders as gifting goes premiumQuick commerce platforms saw a sharp rise in Raksha Bandhan orders, driven by last-minute shopping and growing demand for premium gifts. Ra...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Walt Disney: “The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique” — A life lesson on self-acceptanceWalt Disney’s powerful message centers around the importance of self-acceptance and embracing one’s individuality. He believed that loving ...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Kumar Sangakkara’s Galle Fort Home: How the cricket legend transformed a 120-year-old villa without losing its heritage charmCricket icon Kumar Sangakkara and his spouse have revitalized a crumbling villa in Galle Fort, marrying historical charm with modern aesthe...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
BMW X1 LWB Launched in India: Price, features, engine, interior space and what’s new in the long-wheelbase SUVBMW has launched the new X1 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India. The luxury SUV offers significantly more rear cabin space and legroom, along wit...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
"Gill doesn't have enough faith in Kuldeep": Kaif slams skipper for lack of overs to wrist-spinnerMohammed Kaif criticized Shubman Gill for not giving Kuldeep Yadav longer bowling spells. He believes this shows a lack of faith in the uni...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ gets a Rajasthani twist. Meet fusion band mixing folk music with modern sounds. Internet calls it a 'vibe'.A Rajasthani folk band has crafted a distinctive musical fusion by blending Shakira’s popular song ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ with traditional Indian...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST