Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has finally broken his silence on the bizarre “AI chip in bat” allegation — and did so in style, with a cheeky response that has now taken the internet by storm.After yet another record-shattering outing in IPL 2026, the 15-year-old prodigy was…
Tucked inside Pune’s sprawling Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, the Katraj Snake Park is far more than a simple reptile enclosure. It houses more than 22 species of snakes and over 150 reptiles, including king cobras, Russell’s vipers and Indian rock pythons, with one king cobra reportedly stretching beyond 13 feet. Many visitors arrive expecting a…
French carmaker Renault has launched the 2026 Triber in India. As part of this update, the model gets a host of new features and improved practicality. The refreshed MPV is priced between Rs 5.80 lakh and Rs 8.48 lakh, ex-showroom, with the range now spread across four variants: Authentic, Evolution, Techno and Emotion. 2026 Renault…
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued California-based technology company Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against Americans from applying to high-paying technology jobs. The department claims that the company created a separate recruitment and hiring process to “deter US workers from applying”, adding that it “also did not consider them for lucrative technology jobs that…
Defending champions New Zealand announce squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 New Zealand women’s national cricket team have unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, striking a balance between seasoned campaigners and emerging talent as they gear up to defend their crown. The squad carries added…
NEW DELHI: Bhowanipore constituency witnessed high-voltage drama as chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her arch-rival Suvendu Adhikari landed in the same polling booth area at the same time, taking swipes at one another without any direct interaction.As voting for the second phase began on Wednesday in West Bengal, Banerjee and Adhikari traded barbs at each…
Gentle parenting has won over many families for a reason. It replaces fear with connection, shouting with explanation, and blind obedience with understanding. Done well, it helps children feel seen rather than controlled.But there is one mistake that can quietly undo the whole approach: confusing kindness with permissiveness.Gentle parenting is not about saying yes to…
Oil prices advanced on Wednesday, extending their recent rally, amid reports that the United States plans to continue its blockade of Iranian ports. The move is expected to prolong supply disruptions from the strategically important Middle East oil-producing region. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump has directed his…
The interactive installation Regular Animals is created by American digital artist Mike Winkelmann, widely known as Beeple. Image: AP At Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie, visitors are greeted by robotic dogs fitted with hyper-realistic silicone heads resembling Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. These machines move through the gallery, observing their surroundings before producing AI-generated interpretations…
A man’s refusal of his mother’s homemade pickles abroad taught him a profound lesson: accepting small gestures allows loved ones to feel needed and connected. This aligns with the Ben Franklin effect, where doing a favor increases liking. It highlights how letting people matter in our small moments strengthens bonds more than grand gestures. Love…