A Morgan Stanley report projects a massive surge in water consumption by AI data centers, potentially reaching 1,068 billion litres by 2028, an elevenfold increase from 2024. This rise is driven by cooling needs, electricity generation, and semiconductor manufacturing. Concerns are mounting as many data center hubs are located in water-stressed regions, demanding efficient water…
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran estimates that US President Trump’s 50% tariffs could reduce India’s GDP growth by 0.5% to 0.6%. While the US tariffs impact export competitiveness, India’s growth relies more on domestic consumption. Experts suggest the tariff impact could be limited.
Geoffrey Hinton, the “Godfather of AI,” revealed his ex-girlfriend used an AI chatbot to critique his behavior, leading to their breakup. While Hinton disagreed with the AI’s assessment, this incident highlights AI’s growing presence in personal matters. Hinton has also expressed serious concerns about AI’s potential for misuse, including the possibility of enabling individuals to…
Tiger Shroff’s latest installment in the Baaghi series has underperformed at the box office, marking its lowest collection since 2016. Despite previous successes, the film’s weak script, repetitive action, and ‘A’ rating have alienated audiences. It also faces strong competition from ‘The Conjuring: Final Rites,’ which has become the fastest Hollywood film to earn Rs…
‘Will have to refund’: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent explains what will happen if SC rules against Donald Trump tariffs; warns of major hit
KPY Bala’s ‘Gandhi Kannadi’ premiered to positive reception, with Raghava Lawrence lauding Bala’s connection with the audience and predicting a bright future. Bala addressed challenges faced during the film’s release, including poster restrictions. He also refuted claims about external funding for his philanthropic work, emphasizing his self-reliance and commitment to helping others.
Telugu star Nani celebrates 17 years in the film industry, marked by his wife Anjana Yelavarthy’s nostalgic social media posts. She reminisced about witnessing his transformation from an unknown to a celebrated actor after his debut in ‘Ashta Chamma’. Nani, known as the ‘Natural Star’ for his relatable performances, acknowledged the milestone with gratitude.
Yere Goud has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Under-19 team for their upcoming tour of Australia, commencing on September 16. Debashish Mohanty will serve as the fast bowling coach, while Ayush Mhatre will captain the team. The tour includes three One-Day games and two multi-day matches against Australia’s Under-19 team.
Tensions flared in Maddur, Mandya district, after stone-pelting incidents disrupted a Lord Ganesh idol immersion procession, leading to clashes between communities. Police responded with a lathi charge to disperse protesters and imposed Section 144 to control the unrest. Several arrests have been made, and additional forces have been deployed to maintain peace and prevent further…
