Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s final appearance together on Australian soil at the Sydney Cricket Ground was met with immense emotion from fans and commentators alike. Sharma registered his 33rd ODI century, while Kohli scored an unbeaten 74, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest ODI run-scorer. India secured a dominant nine-wicket victory.
The Department of Health and Human Services has referred its antisemitism investigation of Harvard University to the Department of Justice, signaling a major escalation in federal scrutiny of campus discrimination. This move opens the door for potential legal action against Harvard for alleged Title VI violations, raising concerns about free speech, academic freedom, and the…
China and the US are like two ageing heavyweight boxers who’ve fought each other to a standstill. As one greys demographically and the other implodes ideologically, the arena opens up for India, Russia and others
Atlassian is significantly expanding its engineering workforce, planning to hire more new graduates in 2025 than the previous two years combined. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes believes AI tools will enhance, not replace, human engineers, driving demand for more software developers to build innovative technologies.
Elon Musk’s xAI is partnering with Saudi Arabia’s Humain to build a massive data center, aiming to accelerate AI development. This collaboration leverages Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global AI hub and Musk’s need for compute power. The deal signifies a significant step in the global AI race.
The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions regarding lowering the age of consent, with amicus curiae Indira Jaising arguing that adolescents are capable of mature consent due to earlier puberty. Interveners, however, fear it could lead to exploitation and child marriages, advocating for case-by-case evaluation instead of blanket immunity under the Pocso Act.
Tensions erupted at JNU as Left-affiliated students clashed with police during a protest demanding an FIR against ABVP members. Twenty-eight students, including JNUSU leaders, were detained, while six police personnel were injured. Both sides accused each other of violence and discriminatory behavior. Authorities cited barricade-breaking and traffic obstruction, while student groups alleged police brutality during…
Indian markets mirrored global sentiment as Wall Street saw a mixed session, cooling after Monday’s surge. Nvidia’s dip, following SoftBank’s stake sale, cast a shadow over AI stocks, fueling dot-com bubble fears. Investors are keenly watching US government shutdown progress and potential Fed rate cuts. European markets edged higher, while Asian indices presented a mixed…
Scientists have decoded venomous snake strikes using advanced 3D video. The study analysed 36 species, revealing varied hunting techniques. Vipers strike rapidly, while elapids use a controlled approach. Colubrids employ a sweeping motion. These adaptations showcase evolutionary strategies for survival. Fang shape also links to prey preference. This research offers new insights into snake behaviour…
