Delhi to Jaipur in less than 4 hours; thanks to newly inaugurated Bandikui–Jaipur Expressway

The newly inaugurated Bandikui–Jaipur Expressway has dramatically reduced travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to just three hours. This 66.9 km greenfield road, a smoother alternative to NH-48, connects Jaipur’s Ring Road to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway. Constructed at a cost of over INR 1,300 crore, it features five interchanges and bypasses congested areas, promising improved…

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Anand Mahindra on Divya Deshmukh’s win in 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup: ‘Through this victory she…

Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess prodigy, triumphed over Koneru Humpy at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup, earning her the prestigious Grandmaster title. Anand Mahindra lauded Deshmukh’s achievement, acknowledging the crucial role of her mother. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated her on this historic win, recognizing its inspirational impact on young chess players.

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Vladimir Kramnik blasts Hikaru Nakamura for tossing 19-year-old world champion D Gukesh’s king away, calls the act ‘tasteless’ and ‘vulgar’

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has launched a scathing attack on world no. 2 Hikaru Nakamura following his controversial gesture towards D Gukesh during the USA vs India chess exhibition. Kramnik labeled Nakamura’s actions as “vulgarity” and “degradation of modern chess,” asserting they damaged the game. This comes after India suffered a 0-5 whitewash against…

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Perplexity launches Comet browser to rival Google: What are the features, availability, and benefits of Comet

Perplexity AI introduces Comet Browser, an AI-driven web browser. It rivals Google Chrome with intelligent tools. Comet supports extensions and bookmarks. It summarizes content and automates tasks. The AI sidebar assists with emails and schedules. Workspaces organize tabs for productivity. Comet offers personalized recommendations and task automation. It is available for Perplexity Pro users on…

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UCLA hit by nearly $200 million in federal grant freeze over antisemitism and bias allegations

UCLA faces a significant federal funding freeze, with nearly $200 million in science and medical research grants suspended by the Trump administration. This decision stems from accusations of antisemitism and race-based admissions practices. The cuts, impacting numerous research projects, raise concerns about political interference and the future of federally funded research at universities.

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