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Why are India’s higher education institutions producing unemployable graduates? On a humid summer morning, a freshly minted graduate steps out of a college gate, degree folder tucked under an arm, family pride quietly swelling behind them. In their eyes rests a fond hope that an elite degree will naturally open the door to a secure,…
‘The Rip’ launched on January 16, 2026, reunited Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as battle-tested Miami cops facing impossible choices. Lt. Dane Dumars (Damon) and Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne (Affleck) command a tactical narcotics squad that raids a derelict stash house. They unearth millions in cartel cash, hidden away in plain sight. Routine turns ruthless…
In an intriguing viewpoint, Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, points out that China’s advancements in AI technology may be only a few months behind Western developments, challenging the prevailing notions in the US. While Chinese companies rapidly close the gap, Hassabis wonders if they can innovate groundbreaking technologies like the transformer architecture. Google DeepMind…
Horoscope Today (Aaj Ka Rashifal): The movement of Rahu through Aquarius and Ketu’s position in Leo creates a strong karmic axis that indicates the interplay of thoughts, ambitions, and ego. This planetary alignment brings about changes in focus, sudden insights, and personal trials. The day-to-day has very slight differences, but the basic energies of letting…
Across provinces near Beijing, govt has banned burning coal for residential heating to reduce pollution. At first, local govts eased the transition by heavily subsidising natural gas, which is cleaner but expensive. But this winter, officials cut the subsidies. Now, villagers are forced to sunbathe for warmth (NYT photo) QUYANG: The temperature was 28, but…
MUMBAI: RBI’s forex reserves rose $392 million in the week ended Jan 9, lifted by a $1.6 billion jump in gold value that offset a $1.1 billion fall in foreign currency assets. Total reserves climbed to $687.2 billion, reversing part of the previous week’s $9.8 billion decline, RBI data released Friday showed.Foreign currency assets, the…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that democratic institutions remained strong and relevant when they were transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to people.In his valedictory address to the 28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth, he said transparency fostered public trust by ensuring openness in decision-making, while inclusivity…
This Sunday, when runners line up at the starting points for Tata Mumbai Marathon, India’s marquee long-distance event, so will Anchal Malhotra in Gurgaon, Sajan Lama in Darjeeling, Dipti Waghmare in Jalgaon and Shovan Padhy in Hyderabad.Thousands of miles from Mumbai, the four will be among nearly 5,000 participants who will run the marathon virtually…
Comedic duo Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma’s new film ‘Rahu Ketu’ has hit theatres, but its opening day collection of Rs 1 crore fell short of expectations. The film, featuring a magical notebook that brings unlucky characters to life, faces stiff competition from other releases, including Vir Das’ ‘Happy Patel,’ which opened stronger. Comedic duo…
Mohan Lal Mittal with PM Modi MUMBAI: Mohan Lal Mittal, father of ArcelorMittal chairman Lakshmi Mittal and founder of the Mittal family’s steel empire, died Thursday evening in London. He was 99, just a few months short of his 100th birthday. Lakshmi Mittal said, “My father was an extraordinary man, whose strong religious belief and…
