Calcutta University’s officiating VC, Santa Dutta, has refused to reschedule the undergraduate law semester exam on August 28, despite requests from the higher education department and the TMC. Dutta stated that the syndicate members decided against altering the date to accommodate a political organization’s wishes, emphasizing the importance of academic autonomy.
Deion Sanders battled bladder cancer privately this year. He kept it from his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, to avoid distracting them from their football goals. Sanders underwent successful surgery and is now cancer-free. His sons are currently pursuing NFL careers. Shedeur is at Cleveland Browns training camp. Shilo joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Shah Rukh Khan has received his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in ‘Jawan,’ prompting celebratory messages, including a heartfelt note from his long-time friend, Viveck Vaswani. Vaswani shared a throwback picture, congratulating Khan on the well-deserved recognition. Read on to know how SRK replied to his friend’s message on X.
Amazon plans to integrate advertisements into Alexa+ conversations, aiming to boost revenue from its AI assistant. This move follows the introduction of ads to Prime Video and addresses financial challenges within Amazon’s Devices & Services division. The company envisions AI-generated ads seamlessly woven into natural conversations, potentially offering an ad-free premium subscription tier in the…
TOI Ecopreneur Honours 2025: IFFCO MD Dr Udai Shanker Awasthi calls for sustainable agriculture and youth action
Amid protests over mismanagement, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will not cancel the Selection Post Phase 13 exam. Chairman S Gopalakrishnan announced a potential retest for affected candidates denied a fair chance due to technical glitches and centre issues. The SSC has demanded improvements from vendor Eduquity Career Technologies.
Jeff Bezos’s wealth plummeted by $17 billion last week after Amazon’s second-quarter results disappointed investors, causing an 8.27% stock tumble. Despite exceeding revenue and earnings expectations, concerns arose from the slowdown in Amazon’s AWS cloud computing business.
Google Gmail users can now rejoice. A new tool helps manage overflowing inboxes. The ‘Manage subscriptions’ feature is now available. It allows users to view and control recurring emails. Users can unsubscribe with just a few clicks. Filters can be set for better organisation. A search function helps find hidden subscriptions.
Sunjay Kapur’s death in London sparks a global investigation. Rani Kapur, his mother, alleges foul play and seeks a UK probe. US authorities are monitoring the case. A family feud with Sona Comstar intensifies. Rani Kapur claims coercion and mismanagement. Sona Comstar denies the allegations. Legal battles are ongoing. The dispute involves family legacy and…
Tesla’s board has approved a $29 billion stock award for CEO Elon Musk, aiming to secure his commitment amidst challenges like declining EV sales and rising competition. This move follows a court invalidating his previous pay deal. The board believes Musk’s leadership is crucial for Tesla’s shift towards AI, robotaxis, and robotics.
