In one of Raghu Rai’s most haunting photographs from the Bhopal Gas tragedy, a grieving father cradles his dead child — the stark black and white image titled ‘Burial of an Unknown Child’ came to define not just one of the worst industrial disasters the world had seen, but the power of photojournalism itself.Rai, the…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has pushed back heavily against fellow tech executives who warn that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to trigger a Great Depression-style wave of mass unemployment. Instead, he said that there will be different kinds of jobs, and that workers will have to adapt and even learn new skills.Addressing…
Rupee extended its losing streak on Tuesday, slipping to a record low of 95.63 against the US dollar in early trade, as it remained under pressure from rising oil prices, intensifying geopolitical tensions and fragile investor sentiment.The decline follows an already weak session on Monday, when rupee fell 82 paise to close at 95.31. Sentiment…
Photo credit: US marine corps The United States Air Force has taken the first formal step towards developing its next-generation strategic airlifter, releasing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Next Generation Airlifter (NGAL) programme. The future aircraft is expected to eventually supplement and replace portions of the ageing Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and Lockheed…
In the midst of abundant sunshine, a surprising number of Indians grapple with Vitamin D deficiency. The culprits are often poor timing in sun exposure and obstacles such as glass barriers and pollution. For individuals with darker skin, the production of this crucial vitamin becomes even more challenging, compounded by indoor living habits. There is…
From viral video to statue: Dog rescue in Kazakhstan remembered decade later Nearly a decade after a spontaneous act of kindness captured hearts online, Almaty, a city in Kazakhstan has turned that moment into a lasting tribute.In 2016, a group of strangers formed a human chain to rescue a dog trapped in a reservoir —…
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday delivered a sharp critique of the government in the Lok Sabha during a debate on the women’s reservation law and the delimitation bill, warning that the proposed changes represent an “open attack” on democracy.Participating in a debate on three bills related to…
NEW DELHI: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was heckled with chants of “Chor Chor” and “Jai Shri Ram” at Kolkata airport on Tuesday amid the escalating political turmoil within the Trinamool Congress.As Banerjee stopped to speak with reporters after exiting the airport, he confronted the protesters and hit back at the BJP. The TMC leader alleged…
RCB and RR players. (IPL Photos) NEW DELHI: IPL 2026 enters the final week of the league stage with only one team confirming its spot in the playoffs, while two teams have already been eliminated. That leaves seven teams still in the race for a top-four finish, with just eight league matches remaining.Still alive in…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has classified Blue Origin’s recent New Glenn launch issue as a “mishap”. The US agency has grounded the rocket company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and directed it to conduct a detailed investigation before resuming flights. The decision follows a launch from Cape Canaveral in which the rocket’s upper…