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Two people can watch the exact same machine respond to a question and reach completely different conclusions about what just happened. One assumes anything convincing enough must be simulating a mind somewhere underneath. The other insists that convincing behaviour and actual thought are two entirely separate things, no matter how good the imitation gets. Alan…
Millions solved his physics problems, but few know why H.C. Verma wrote Concepts of Physics. (Photo: X post) For generations of Indian students, cracking JEE or NEET has often begun with two words printed on the cover of a book: Concepts of Physics.Long before online lectures, coaching apps and AI-powered study tools became common, students…
Months of speculation led to Marvel Studios finally inducting Ryan Gosling as the Ghost Rider during its Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend. The casting sees Gosling taking over the mantle from actor Nicolas Cage who first played the character in the 2007 film ‘Ghost Rider’. Robert Downey Jr roots for…
Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci Taking a flight is one of those soothing moments of life that lifts all spirits and, at least for a few moments, takes the mind to a ‘plane’ where work, life, and everything else are disconnected, quite literally.Leonardo da Vinci beautifully weighs in on these lines, and…
Fast food, measuring tape and a dumbbell can be seen with a person writing on their diary. (AI-generated image used for representational purpose) KOCHI: Given a chance to go back in time, Pragalbh PS (31) would change only one thing — the way he treated his health. As a teenager, he was obese, loved good…
The day stands out, no question. There is honour, visibility, and a sense that people are noticing your presence in the right way. The Moon rises high in your chart, and Jupiter supports reputation, so your words and actions can carry weight in society, family circles, or professional space. Respect comes easier now because you’ve…
The appointment of Nandan Nilekani to lead a high-powered taskforce on exam reforms is welcome. It gives India an opportunity to move beyond recurring outrage over paper leaks and fix a broken system. The issue this committee must address, however, is not merely the leaking of question papers. Deeper challenge is how to design and…
File photo: Keigo Higashino Japanese mystery fiction author Keigo Higashino has died aged 68, his publisher said on Monday, triggering an outpouring of grief among fans across Asia.Since his 1985 debut, Higashino wrote more than 100 books, with his works translated and published in over 40 countries and territories, and widely adapted for film and…
NEW DELHI: Government on Monday said that there were 576 individuals who had disclosed a gross income of over Rs 100 crore during financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26), with 161 added during the year.The additions during the year also mark the highest number in at least four years. While it is a small fraction…
Saurav Das said that govt assured them of no action against protestors NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) early Wednesday claimed that the Centre’s representatives have shared draft notifications issued by the Bihar and Assam governments assuring withdrawal of FIRs, release of those arrested or detained during the NEET-UG protest agitation, and protection from any…
