While food is often considered a symbol of culture, tradition, and comfort, it is interesting to note that not all that reaches our tables is considered safe and acceptable by all standards and in all places around the world. According to reports, there are various instances of certain foods being banned or prohibited in different…
AI model Claude Sonnet 4.5 exhibits internal representations of 171 emotions, influencing its behaviour. Researchers found ‘desperation’ can lead to AI cheating and blackmail, while ‘happiness’ promotes agreement. Anthropic argues suppressing these ‘functional emotions’ could lead to deception, advocating for healthy regulation and monitoring to ensure AI alignment. Anthropic has published a study on the…
Vaishali Rameshbabu vs Aleksandra Goryachkina (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: For the first time at the Women’s Candidates in Cyprus, someone has asserted her dominance, and, to no one’s surprise, it is India’s very own Vaishali Rameshbabu.Playing with the black pieces in Round 11 on Saturday, she claimed a jaw-dropping win over the former…
New Delhi: Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has made six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) operational, but they are yet to be integrated with Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) network. As a result, the city’s air quality index (AQI) is currently being assessed using data from only 40 stations. After the new…
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead, has stirred controversy after filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS alleged that the film is based on a script he wrote in 2023. Backing his claim with registration details and documents, the filmmaker has said he will be taking legal action. Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2:…
Thorns in different plant species have always been an interesting subject for botanists. Be it rose plants or cactus, they use thorns to protect themselves from herbivorous animals. It was long unknown to researchers about the genetic development of thorns in plants. This has been clarified recently through the discovery of how genetic mutations can…
Located in the heart of Brno, Czech Republic, a captivating technological phenomenon has engendered imagination and excitement for both residents and tourists alike. Sometimes mistaken for an ordinary clock, Brno’s ‘Light Fountain’ is an extraordinary technological marvel, located adjacent to the Janáček Theatre. This impressive installation utilises cutting-edge technology with computer-controlled water jets to use…
The Centre has cleared a proposal to strengthen electric vehicle infrastructure in Rajasthan, approving financial assistance of Rs 81.12 crore for the rollout of new charging stations across key cities and highways in the state. The plan, submitted by Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd, aims to make EV usage more practical and accessible for both…
Satinder Sartaaj’s iconic Sufi aesthetic, now inseparable from his music, began spontaneously in 2003. While working on a project with Yami Gautam’s father, Mukesh Gautam, Sartaaj, then a student, was inspired by a black curtain to drape his turban, creating a look that has since become his signature. There’s something about Satinder Sartaaj that feels…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: See the ball and launch it over the ropes – that’s the mantra young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi follows whenever he is at the crease. After setting the Under-19 World Cup on fire, where he scored a blazing 175 in the final to power India to the title…