Breathless In The City

Breathe this! Delhi’s alarming AQI levels have reached a fuming 484 despite control measures in place, from bans on truck entries to suspension of construction projects. While Delhi has long been infamous and notoriously known for its high pollution levels, the present situation only adds a feather to its hat! Not just Delhi, other cities … Read more

Stage set for outcome of battle of ballots

Ranchi: The stage is set for the outcome of the “battle of ballots” on Saturday, as political leaders and parties anxiously await the results that will decide whether the BJP-led NDA or the JMM-led alliance will form the next government in Jharkhand. Counting of postal ballots will start at 8 am, and the trends and … Read more

Know All About the Historic Climate Funding Deal at COP29

At the COP29 climate talks, negotiators from around the world reached a landmark agreement on a new funding deal to support developing nations in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The agreement outlines a target of $300 billion annually in climate finance by 2035, with the goal of helping countries that are most vulnerable … Read more

Why so much of hair splitting over a split

What? Why? Why now? Will it be reversed? These were some of wild screams that were heard in social media as everyone tried to figure out the reasons behind the decision of music legend A R Rahman and his wife Saira Banu to part ways after 29 years of togetherness. Though the news came to … Read more

Israeli Strikes in Beirut Kill 20 Amid Cease-Fire Talks

Beirut: Israeli airstrikes on Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 20 people, officials said, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon’s capital continued without warning while diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said 66 people were wounded in the strikes, which were the fourth in central Beirut in less … Read more

Threat of AI-Generated Deepfakes Remains Deep Rooted

Hyderabad: Deepfakes are no longer just a tool to target celebrities and politicians—-they are fast emerging as a serious threat for the general public as well. In a digital world flooded with visuals, it takes just one high-resolution photo for cybercriminals to create a deepfake. They can create very convincing fake visuals and voices, blurring … Read more

Is India’s education system failing future workforce?

The India Skills Report, 2024, conducted a survey of lakhs of undergraduates and postgraduates, to measure their skill sets through a test of employability. A recent survey has shown that only around half of India’s graduates are employable. This highlights a gap between the country’s fast growth, its large population of young people and the … Read more

Gear up for the Next Decade of India Bike Week!

Mumbai: India Bike Week, presented by Gulf Syntrac, is all set to offer larger-than-life experiences in its 11th year; welcoming everyone under our rallying cry: “Everyone as One.” RACING: This season, as a feature of the “Next Chapter” we are taking racing a notch up to promote grassroots racing with 2 FMSCI affiliated races – … Read more