AI bets pay off: Alibaba posts 5% revenue rise as AI app hits 10 million downloads; cloud business accelerates

Alibaba’s September quarter saw a revenue surge, exceeding expectations, driven by its popular new AI app, Qwen, which garnered over 10 million downloads in its first week. Despite a dip in net profit due to heavy AI investments, the company’s cloud computing revenue also jumped significantly, highlighting its strong push into artificial intelligence and infrastructure.

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Rakul Preet Singh opens up on Telugu stars; praises Jr. NTR & Allu Arjun, highlights Ram Charan and Mahesh Babu’s unique strengths

Rakul Preet Singh shared her views on top Telugu stars. She lauded Jr. NTR’s natural acting talent and Allu Arjun’s global vision for cinema. Singh also spoke about Ram Charan’s energetic persona and Mahesh Babu’s family-oriented approach. Her insights stem from her experiences working with these actors. Rakul Preet Singh continues her Bollywood career with…

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‘Until Brahmin donates his daughter’: IAS officer’s remark on reservation stirs row; he issues clarification

A senior IAS officer in Madhya Pradesh faces backlash after a viral video showed him linking reservation continuation to inter-caste marriage. The All India Brahmin Society condemned the remarks as “indecent” and “casteist,” demanding an FIR and disciplinary action. The officer later clarified his statement was taken out of context, expressing regret if sentiments were…

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‘Until Brahmin donates daughter’: IAS officer’s remark stirs row; issues clarification

A senior IAS officer in Madhya Pradesh faces backlash after a viral video showed him linking reservation continuation to inter-caste marriage. The All India Brahmin Society condemned the remarks as “indecent” and “casteist,” demanding an FIR and disciplinary action. The officer later clarified his statement was taken out of context, expressing regret if sentiments were…

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Where in the world do the most venomous snakes live, and is it safe to visit?

Australia boasts over 100 venomous land snake species, including the potent Inland Taipan and widespread Eastern Brown Snake. Despite this, snakebite deaths are remarkably low due to excellent healthcare and public awareness. In stark contrast, India grapples with the world’s highest snakebite fatality rate, with thousands dying annually due to accessibility and cultural factors.

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