At a time when tech CEOs are warning of a looming “AI apocalypse” threatening to wipe out scores of jobs, Bank of America (BofA) is urging everyone to take a deep breath. In a comprehensive report, the bank’s global research team argues that while artificial intelligence (AI) will undoubtedly disrupt the labor market, history and…
The OPEC member is offering reductions of up to $33.40 per barrel on its benchmark Basrah Medium grade. (AI image) With oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted, Iraq is now offering deep discounts to buyers for picking crude from the country. Iraq has rolled out steep price cuts for buyers with term…
File photo of ILT20 CEO David White. (Image: Creimas) The International League T20 (ILT20) is doubling down on its scheduling strategy ahead of Season 5, with CEO David White explaining the rationale behind an even earlier window for the UAE-based league in November–December 2026.Reflecting on the previous edition, White pointed to a key shift that…
Snakes are slithering creatures with a fearsome reputation that sends chills down the spine when someone accidentally encounters one spinning out its forked tongue. It only gets worse when these sneaky survivours sometimes slip into our homes seeking warmth, food, or shelter. With over 20 venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads, along with harmless ones…
KOLKATA: A key pillar of Trinamool Congress’s electoral strength in West Bengal since 2011, women turned up to vote in higher numbers than men in this year’s assembly elections. Yet, the decisive swing in favour of the BJP suggests they might have gravitated away from Mamata Banerjee. What appears to have worked for the saffron…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma could dramatically alter the playoff race in IPL 2026, warning that Mumbai Indians now have the firepower to derail multiple teams’ qualification hopes.Rohit marked his return from injury in emphatic fashion, smashing 84 off 44 balls to…
ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Claude developer Anthropic are reportedly locked in another round of AI battle. Both companies announced back-to-back efforts to expand enterprise adoption of AI tools by forming new ventures backed by major financial institutions. OpenAI has reportedly raised more than $4 billion from investors, including TPG, Brookfield Asset Management, Advent, and Bain…
Some children speak in full sentences early. Others stay quiet for a long time, watching, absorbing, storing away the world before they ever try to name it. Intelligence in children does not always arrive with big words or perfect grades. Often, it shows up in the small, easily missed details: the questions they ask, the…
Social Media didn’t just play a part in Vijay’s (TVK) win. It was the megaphone, the organizer, and the kingmaker. (AI generated) In a stunning display of digital dominance, Joseph Vijay has scripted a new chapter in Indian politics. As vote counting unfolded on May 4, 2026, his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) surged as the…
Wholesome changes are needed at the Mumbai Indians after yet another underwhelming IPL season. It’s high time the management makes the tough calls on players whose personal interests and ambition do not contribute to the team’s cause. The next mega auction is an opportunity for the franchise to fix the mistakes made at the auction…