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India’s efforts to build indigenous artificial intelligence models received a boost this week as Avataar AI unveiled Varya, a video generation model designed to better understand Indian cultural contexts while significantly reducing the cost associated with AI video creation.The Bengaluru-based startup, backed by Peak XV Partners and selected under govt’s India AI Mission, said the…
Khuliso Mudau and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Football fans at the jam-packed Mexico City stadium were left in splits during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The moment had little to do with the three red cards that dominated the Mexico vs South Africa clash.Instead, it was the bewildered expressions of South…
Beneath forests, grasslands and even the soil in our gardens lies an extraordinary hidden world that most people never see. Scientists have now mapped a vast underground network of microscopic fungi stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometres across Earth’s topsoil, a distance so immense that it could reach the Sun nearly a billion times. The…
Lakhs of students who appeared for the first attempt of the MHT CET 2026 PCM examination are waiting for their results, with expectations growing that the scorecards could be released today. However, the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has not yet announced an official date or time for the declaration of the results.If…
Gene Shalit, a renowned movie critic known for his long run on The Today Show, has passed away at the age of 100. His family confirmed the news of his demise on Friday. Gene Shalit passes away at 100 Before retiring in 2010, Gene Shalit spent nearly 4 decades on Today. His family, while speaking…
Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Known for his unique blend of satire, humour, science fiction and social commentary, Vonnegut authored several acclaimed novels, including Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle and Breakfast of Champions. His writing often explored the complexities of human nature, the absurdities of modern society and…
Dr Minakshi’s husband, an eye surgeon, faces charges of abetting suicide after his wife was found dead. JALANDHAR: A 37-year-old doctor was found dead in her home in Jalandhar on Wednesday, leading to an FIR against her husband, an eye surgeon, for allegedly abetting her suicide.The couple was married for around six years but Dr…
Home feels like a softer place today, Aquarius, and that matters more than usual. The Moon brings peace to domestic life, while Venus supports comfort and cooperation. You may enjoy quiet moments at home, family meals, or simply the relief of not having to fight every small battle.A pleasant surprise around money is also possible….
President Donald Trump holds up USA after drawing from a pot of balls during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP) When the United States begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles, one head…
Shakira called: Dai Dai. So, see you in July Why is it goosebumps every time the ball rolls slow motion on wet grass? Why is it goosebumps every time the stadium erupts? We’ve seen these a thousand times, and yet, every time, it’s a thrill like no other. For a moment there, at Mexico City’s…
