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…
Move through the day with care, Pisces. Not fear, care. The Moon creates emotional static, and Mars can make movement a bit rash, which is why driving, commuting, crossing roads, or handling tools needs more attention than usual. Slow is not weakness today. Slow is wisdom.There may also be some unnecessary tension in the air,…
BCB ready to ‘enhance the security’ for India’s Bangladesh tour (Image: Cricinfo) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its commitment to providing top-level security for India’s scheduled white-ball tour in September, with the board prepared to further strengthen its arrangements if required.Speaking on Tuesday, BCB security committee chairman Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed said the board…
The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has released the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examination (IPASE) 2026 results. While many students have cleared their backlog papers, some may feel their marks do not reflect their performance. For such candidates, the board has provided an opportunity to apply for recounting and scanned copy-cum-reverification of answer scripts….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday India-South Korea ties as New Delhi and Seoul signed several MoUs aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation.During a joint press statement, PM Modi said Korean President Lee Jae Myung visit is a crucial step towards a more advanced bilateral framework. “I am delighted to welcome President Lee on…
Nature has numerous creatures with surprising abilities, some with abilities that are unsettling and unimaginable. But it is interesting to know that creatures use them not only to create a fearsome image but also to survive in their surroundings, competition for living in the wild, and the need to make the most of limited food…
British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman. British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed in Iran on espionage charges they deny, have ended their hunger strike after 93 and 84 days respectively, the BBC reported.The couple, from East Sussex, were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on motorcycles as part of a journey from…
Australia are prepared to take a chance on Ellyse Perry if needed for Sunday’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s, with head coach Shelley Nitschke saying the all-rounder could play even if she is not fully fit.Perry retired hurt during Australia’s semi-final win over West Indies at The Oval after feeling what the…
An Indian Air Force Jaguar deep strike penetration aircraft. (Image credit: IAF) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to acquire nine retired Jaguar fighter aircraft from the United Kingdom. These aircraft will be used as a source of spare parts and reusable sub-assemblies in order to keep its fleet of these deep strike penetration…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ( Photo X ) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut has divided the cricket fraternity, with former players debating whether the team management is holding back the teenage prodigy. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has now joined the conversation, backing the young batter while disagreeing with India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate‘s…
Certain strong-smelling household ingredients and plant-based oils may help make areas around a home less appealing to snakes. While no scent offers a guaranteed solution, some odours appear to be disliked by snakes and are often used as part of broader efforts to discourage them from settling near buildings. According to guidance published by PETA,…
NCERT said that the curriculum has been redesigned under the new National Curriculum Framework, and the topics have been redistributed across different grades instead of being covered in a single textbook NEW DELHI: NCERT on Saturday refuted reports claiming that the Preamble has been removed from the new Class 9 Social Science textbook, news agency…
