India’s emergence as a global digital power now hinges on its ability to build artificial intelligence systems that are indigenous, inclusive, and aligned with national priorities. As AI increasingly shapes governance, public services, industry, and citizen engagement, the need for homegrown foundational models has become important. These models must be trained on Indian languages, local […]
Entering elementary school is a big step and it may be a challenging one since a child may become anxious in separation or may not adjust to school life in terms of rules and organization. Nevertheless, according to a group of researchers at Penn State, frequent practices at home were able to lower the chances […]
Remote work has transformed the geography of employment, allowing professionals to live thousands of miles from their employers. The result has been the emergence of so-called digital nomad cities—destinations that attract remote workers seeking lower living costs, pleasant climates and flexible lifestyles. Cities such as Lisbon, Bali, Medellín and Chiang Mai have become hubs for […]
Every year, Indians living in the United States send tens of billions of dollars back home. A landmark new federal law, a shifting currency, and a maturing digital transfer market have together reshaped how that money moves. Here is what has changed, what it costs, and how to navigate it. India has long held the […]
Binary asteroid systems are not uncommon in our cosmic neighborhood with about 15 percent of asteroids around the Earth having small moons around them. A team of astronomers (headed by the University of Maryland) has since found that these binary asteroid systems are much more dynamic than they thought- involving active exchange of rocks and […]
Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Stock Exchange, on Sunday visited Tirupati with his family and offered prayers at the Lord Venkateshwara temple, seeking blessings for the exchange, its members, shareholders and the country. Speaking after the visit, Chauhan said the darshan took place early in the morning and described […]
Gurugram-based real estate developer Signature Global reported a sharp year-on-year decline in sales bookings for the October–December quarter, a period typically marked by robust housing demand due to the festive season. In a regulatory filing on Sunday, the company said sales bookings fell 27 per cent to ₹2,020 crore in the December quarter, compared with […]
India’s Income Tax Department on Monday announced that over seven crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for the Assessment Year 2025-26, as the deadline of September 15 drew to a close. Officials described the surge in filings as a reflection of growing compliance and the expanding taxpayer base. In a post on X, […]
Dubai, Sep 14: India marked their biggest Asia Cup statement yet with a commanding seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, as skipper Suryakumar Yadav starred with an unbeaten 47 on his 35th birthday. Chasing a modest 128, India romped home with 25 balls to spare at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, underscoring their supremacy with bat […]
Dubai, Sep 14 — India’s reliance on spinners once again proved decisive in their Asia Cup Group A clash against Pakistan, as Kuldeep Yadav led a disciplined bowling effort to restrict their arch-rivals to a modest 127/9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India fielded just one frontline seamer, banking on a three-pronged […]
Dubai, Sep 14: Cricket’s most anticipated rivalry delivered an unusual sight on Sunday as the India–Pakistan Asia Cup clash in Dubai was played before swathes of empty seats. The 25,000-capacity stadium, which usually sells out in minutes for this fixture, saw hundreds of unsold tickets, with terraces visibly sparse despite months of hype. Local media […]
The World Bank has revised Bangladesh’s economic growth projection for the fiscal year 2024-25, lowering it to 4%, down from an earlier estimate of 5.2%. This adjustment comes in response to the political unrest that has shaken the country, creating significant economic and political uncertainty. In its South Asia Development Update for October 2024, the […]
India’s foreign exchange reserves remained above $700 billion for the second straight week, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released on Friday. As of October 4, the reserves stood at $701.18 billion, marking a decline of $3.71 billion from the previous week. India’s forex reserves, which are at an all-time high, […]
Suzlon Energy, a prominent renewable energy solution provider, has recently been under the market’s microscope due to a significant drop in its share price. The company’s shares took a 5% hit after receiving an ‘advisory cum warning’ letter from the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This development has sparked concerns […]
The United States is currently in the throes of the largest dockworker strike in nearly half a century. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing 45,000 port workers from Maine to Texas, has initiated a significant stoppage. The first of its magnitude since 1977, the strike has resulted in long lines of container ships queuing up […]
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Wednesday after escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East though markets are likely not to come under sway. Here’s the impact visible so far and the possible future scenarios: Israeli Retaliation: Iran’s missile strike on Israel, involving 180 ballistic missiles, significantly raises the chances of an Israeli […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently raised concerns over deficiencies in gold-lending practices, urging gold lenders to review their policies and practices and implement corrective measures within a three-month timeframe. This directive comes in the wake of a review conducted by the RBI, which revealed several irregularities in the gold loan sector. Gold […]
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is set to undertake a diplomatic tour to Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia from March 23 to 27, aiming to bolster bilateral ties. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued on Saturday, the visit to these Southeast Asian nations will serve as a […]
India has rejected the US State Department’s “concerns” regarding the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and termed it as “misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted.” In a press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasized that the CAA primarily aims at granting citizenship rather than revoking it. Jaiswal dismissed critiques from […]
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have excessive hair growth and insulin resistance, whereas women with PCOS in California may be more likely to have higher testosterone levels, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. PCOS affects 7–10% of women of childbearing age […]