A critical shortage of advanced computer hardware has forced the US government to deepen its reliance on Anthropic – the artificial intelligence (AI) company that the Pentagon has officially blacklisted as a national security supply chain threat. According to a report by The New York Times, to work around the chips shortage, Susie Wiles, the…
NEW DELHI: A day after peak power demand broke all previous records and reached the projected level of 271 gigawatts (GW), the power ministry on Friday urged citizens to use electricity “wisely and judiciously”.The ministry said the intense heatwave sweeping the country had pushed electricity demand to record levels over the last four days. “Although…
Former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, built her reputation on being direct. But this time around, her bluntness didn’t sit well with the female professionals in India. Nooyi’s recent remark that she “could never have become CEO in India” has sparked backlash.During a recent conversation with Condoleezza Rice, the former US Secretary of…
Greek proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Greece is famous for its proverbs that have been transferred from one generation to another. Proverbs represent great pieces of wisdom that relate to human nature and daily activities. The history of these sayings goes back centuries ago to ancient Greek philosophers who tried to capture great life…
FILE – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, left, and Alex Saab stand together during an event marking the anniversary of the 1958 coup that overthrew dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez, in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/ File) Venezuela has deported businessman Alex Saab, a close ally of former president Nicolas Maduro who is facing multiple…
The “fun dad” label can sound light, even a little playful, but psychology suggests it may point to something deeper. Research on father involvement shows that warm, responsive dads are often linked with better social, emotional, cognitive and physical outcomes in children. Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child says responsive back-and-forth interactions help build brain…
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ came close to the Rs 80 crore mark worldwide by the end of its first week’s run at the box office.(Image Credit: Instagram) Alia Bhatt entered uncharted territory as she debuted in the YRF spy Universe with ‘Alpha.’ Though it was the first time the actress tried her hand in the respective…
During the dark days of the Covid pandemic, as the world was locked down, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat. The shining light of this call has since become a mantra in many sectors, in the defence sector self-reliance is fast becoming the cornerstone of policy. The conflicts in West…
Ajit Doval poses three questions to Russian cosmonauts (Source: Sputnik India) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval posed three questions to Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station during his visit to Moscow, as India and Russia deepen space cooperation.As per Sputnik India, Doval was also given exclusive access to the National Space Centre named after…
Some words stay in our minds because they feel true even when we hear them outside their original meaning. Leonardo da Vinci’s quote about beginning to paint a canvas with black is one of those sayings. It speaks about the way we see the world, not just the way we paint it. At first, the…