We often talk about artificial intelligence as if it represents a complete break from the past. Yet one of AI’s most important challenges may be rooted in a debate that began nearly two centuries ago. In 1841, Charles Mackay, the Scottish journalist and author, published *Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds*. His work…
Image credit: Wisden Cricket Lalit Modi’s name instantly brings the Indian Premier League (IPL), its glamour, money, bold ideas, and controversy to mind. He’s long been painted as the flamboyant businessman who changed Indian cricket and then vanished from the country amid scandals and legal troubles. But behind the headlines is a man who has…
Kochi: District administration will soon submit a land acquisition proposal to Kerala Solid Waste Management Programme (KSWMP) for setting up an integrated waste management plant at Ayyankuzhi. Locals had been demanding the takeover of their holdings as the area was unfit for residential purposes due to heavy pollution.District collector G Priyanka informed about this plan…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 2 2025 merit list for courses scheduled to commence in June 2026 at the Air Force Academy (AFA).Candidates who completed the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) process can now check their names and ranks in the merit list released by the IAF.According to the list, a…
Leonardo da Vinci (Image: Wikipedia) There are quotes that survive because they offer advice. Others survive because they make people stop and look at familiar things differently. This remark, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, belongs to the second group.At first glance, it sounds like a technical instruction for painters. Someone unfamiliar with art might read…
“We have exciting times ahead. My productivity has increased nearly 10X compared to the pre-LLM era. It has been so much less stressful doing the everyday work I used to sweat over. I seem to be more in control of my tasks. I don’t know how I managed before Generative AI came into my life.”…
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most fascinating and mystical places on earth hiding many rare species, including snakes. The largest tropical rainforest on the planet, stretching across nine South American countries is a biodiversity hub where snakes are its most curious residents. Some of the species have evolved to thrive in the rainforest…
Madurai Corporation Commissioner Gaurav Kuma Madurai: On his first day in office, Madurai corporation commissioner Gaurav Kumar conducted inspections across the city, focusing on drinking water supply, sanitation, public health facilities and food preparation centres.The commissioner began with a visit to the sanitation division office at K Pudur (ward no 10), where he reviewed employee…
Banaras Hindu University Invites Applications For PG Courses In Applied Microbiology And Environmental Sciences BHU PG admissions 2026: Banaras Hindu University has invited applications for its postgraduate programmes for the academic session 2026–27 through CUET PG, offering opportunities across applied sciences, environmental studies, and interdisciplinary fields. The last date to apply is June 4, 2026,…
A proposed change to US student visa rules could make it much harder for international graduates, especially Indians, to stay and work in America after completing their studies, according to Danielle Goldman, CEO and co-founder of Build. Goldman warned that the proposal could worsen labour shortages in key sectors such as AI, technology and engineering…