What are AI chips and why are they in big demand?
Artificial intelligence chips are designed specifically to make building AI systems such as ChatGPT faster and cheaper. They have suddenly taken centre stage in what some experts consider an AI revolution that could reshape the technology sector and the world
World Environment Day: What is eco-anxiety?
Eco-anxiety, also known as climate anxiety, eco-grief, or climate doom, is the psychological impact of climate change on some people. According to a 2021 survey, 75 per cent of young people in 10 nations, including India, said they thought the future was frightening
Phone hacking, privacy concerns and more: Prince Harry's many legal battles with the press
Prince Harry, the British royal, has made reforming the media his life's mission. He has waged several battles with tabloids over privacy concerns
A Sweet Solution: Can chocolate help fight climate change?
While the biochar industry is still in its infancy, experts say, the technology offers a novel way to remove carbon from the Earth's atmosphere. It is produced by heating the cocoa husks in an oxygen-free room to 600 degrees Celsius
Why Kathleen Folbigg, woman who spent 20 yrs in prison for killing her four babies, has now been pardoned
In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was dubbed Australia’s ‘worst serial killer’ and sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing her four infants. But new evidence showing a rare mutant gene in her DNA suggesting the children died of natural causes led to Kathleen receiving a full pardon
World's top spy chiefs hold secret conclave in Singapore: What did they discuss?
The summit on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue saw the war in Ukraine and transnational crime being discussed. These meeetings, organised by Singapore government for 'several years', have not previously been reported
The Big Bang Theory: Is Sweden hosting a sex championship?
Several media reports claim that Sweden has become the first nation to declare sex an official sport as it is set to host a ‘six-week sex championship’. However, local newspapers in April said that while such a competition was proposed, the idea was turned down
Awadhesh Rai murder case: Who is Mukhtar Ansari, the gangster-politician sentenced to life imprisonment?
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 30-year-old murder of Congress leader Awadhesh Rai. The convicted five-time MLA has around 61 cases of land grabbing, extortion, and murder against him and has been incarcerated for more than 15 years
Ariha Shah case: Why Jugendamt, Germany's child welfare services, is so controversial
The Ariha Shah case has turned the attention to Jugendamt, the country’s child services. In the European nation, there’s a saying – ‘Beware of the Jugendamt, hide your kids’. Several parents have horrific tales of their children being snatched away without proper justification
Beyond photo-ops: Ashwini Vaishaw's tireless work since accident
Since rushing to the accident spot, Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed relief efforts and overseen restoration work. Responding to the Opposition's calls for his resignation, Vaishnaw has said this isn't the time to play politics
'Will I not be able to see my son for the last time': The painful quest to find loved ones in Odisha train accident
It's a scene of anguish and grief. Relatives and family members struggle to find their loved ones after the horrific train crash at Odisha's Balasore. Officials say the biggest challenge now is the identification of bodies
Odisha train accident: How the deadly incident raises safety concerns
Experts say the Odisha train crash on Friday at Balasore highlights India's complex and often antiquated railway system. It also shows that it still has a long way to go
Why is there a row over Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages in the UK?
Former UK PM Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp chats are a key piece of evidence for the official inquiry into how the country handled the COVID-19 pandemic. While Rishi Sunak’s office has declined to submit the internal chats, his predecessor has submitted a part of the requested messages
Odisha train accident: When Coromandel Express derailed 14 years ago on another dark Friday
The triple train crash involving Chennai-bound Coromandel Express has evoked the bitter memories of another tragedy linked to the train. On 13 February 2009, around 13 coaches had derailed in Odisha’s Jajpur leaving 16 dead and 161 injured
Odisha derailment: Why do trains keep going off track in India?
More than 200 people died and over 900 were injured after three trains collided near Odisha’s Balasore on Friday. As per last year’s NCRB data, as many as 17,993 railway accidents were reported in 2021. Derailment is one of the top causes of train mishaps in India. But why does it happen?
Why a mural in new Parliament is causing an uproar in Nepal
The mural depicting a map of ancient India has been criticised by Nepali politicians including two former prime ministers for showing Buddha’s birthplace of Lumbini. This comes in the backdrop of Nepal’s prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ visiting India
Who is Ariha Shah, the Indian baby in Germany's foster care for last 20 months?
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asked Germany to send back Ariha Shah, an Indian child being kept in foster care in Berlin for more than 20 months. The baby was taken away from her Indian parents when she was seven months old
Lost Valour: How Australia's most decorated soldier fell from grace
Ben Roberts-Smith, a former Special Air Service Regiment corporal and recipient of the Victoria Cross, was a national hero in Australia. Now, a judge has ruled that he unlawfully killed prisoners and committed war crimes in Afghanistan
Dard-e-Workout: How exercise increases your pain threshold
Regular exercise has many benefits, including strong muscles and improved mental health. But here's another huge advantage: a better capacity for pain management. As per a new study, those who lead more active lifestyles are more pain-tolerant
Why Bali has issued a new list of 'dos and don'ts' for tourists
Bali authorities have come up with 12 rules for foreign tourists, including asking them not to climb sacred structures or take 'indecent' photos at holy places. This comes as incidents of unruly behaviour by visitors have become more frequent in Indonesia’s ‘Island of the Gods’