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MUMBAI: In the first conviction for feeding pigeons after the Bombay high court ban this July, a metropolitan magistrate court in Bandra has found a 52-year-old Dadar businessman guilty of feeding pigeons in a public place, holding that the act posed a risk to public health and violated government orders.Additional chief judicial magistrate V U…
Space looks dark and cold from Earth, but sunlight beyond our atmosphere is harsh in ways most of us never experience. Without air, clouds, or an ozone layer to soften it, solar radiation hits with full force. That raises a simple, almost playful question that hides a serious concern: do astronauts need sunscreen in space?…
Artificial intelligence has already taken over large parts of modern hiring. Algorithms scan CVs, software ranks candidates, and automated systems now replace junior recruiters and even some of the engineers who once built them. CV screening, shortlisting and candidate ranking are now routinely automated. What has largely remained untouched, until now, is the interview: a…
A novel experimental vaccine against the nipah virus has succeeded in its first major test in humans; it has been shown to be tolerated well by the immune system and to stimulate an immune response in healthy adults. Though this is the earliest stages of testing, there’s tentative hope that more robust shielding will be…
Veteran Malayalam actor Sreenivasan has passed away, leaving a void in Indian cinema. Superstar Rajinikanth fondly remembered his film institute days with Sreenivasan, calling him a “better human being.” With a career spanning over five decades and more than 200 films, Sreenivasan was celebrated for his acting, humor, and impactful storytelling, leaving behind a rich…
President Murmu emphasized ensuring human rights for everyone, highlighting India’s shift from entitlement to empowerment and charity to rights over the past decade. She noted government efforts to provide essential services like clean water, electricity, and healthcare, securing dignity for all households. NEW DELHI: Emphasising that human rights must be ensured for all, including the…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again highlighted the concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Musk believes that AI technology can become destructive if it is not guided properly. Speaking at a recent podcast interview with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Musk noted that there are three important ingredients needed to make sure that…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir with Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo) Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz has strongly defended former India coach Gautam Gambhir‘s coaching methods, calling him the best coach he has worked with, amid criticism following India’s recent Test series losses. Speaking on the sidelines of ILT20’s fourth season in Dubai, Gurbaz particularly highlighted Gambhir’s…
Mammootty’s chilling portrayal in the ‘Kalamkaval’ teaser has ignited social media, hinting at a dark, possibly real-life-inspired role. The gripping visuals and unsettling dialogues, including Vinayakan’s confession of killing becoming an addiction, create immense intrigue. The film, directed by Jithin K Jose, promises an intense thriller, with its release set for December 5th. The newly…
A United Nations report has found that Israel maintains “a de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture,” documenting abuses over the past two years and warning of continued impunity for Israeli security forces accused of war crimes.The report, released on Friday as part of the committee’s routine review of countries that have signed…
