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In India, silver is used across a wide range of segments, including jewellery, coins, bars and industrial applications. (AI image) India’s curbs on silver imports have triggered supply shortages in the country’s domestic market, driving premiums to their highest level in six months even as demand remains weaker than usual.As India relies on imports to…

Joseph Weizenbaum realized that programs like his Eliza chatbot could “induce powerful delusional thinking in quite normal people” Joseph Weizenbaum set out to prove that computers could imitate conversation. Instead, his experiment convinced him that people could become emotionally attached to machines far more easily than he had imagined. That discovery changed the course of…

Elon Musk takes a swipe at Tom Holland, calls him a ‘cuck’ over The Odyssey, sparks confusion over the Spider-Man actor Elon Musk has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after insulting historian Tom Holland over his praise for Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming film The Odyssey. The billionaire’s post quickly sparked confusion online,…

There are many traditions of Shani Dev. Iron holds a special place in offerings and donations in Hindu worship. Devotees throng Shani temples across India on Saturdays offering iron articles, sesame oil and black sesame seeds. It is a tradition passed down through generations but many are left to wonder as to why iron in…

The RPSC is likely to activate the 2nd Grade Teacher Admit Card 2026 download link shortly before the written examination begins on July 12. Registered candidates should access their hall tickets through the official portal, carefully verify the details, and keep a printed copy ready for the examination conducted for 10,537 teaching vacancies. RPSC 2nd…

“Will speaking two languages confuse my child?”: Pediatrician busts the most common bilingual parenting myth For many parents, raising a bilingual child comes with a big question: Will speaking two languages confuse my child? In the hopes of making their child better in one language, for example, English, some parents stop speaking their mother tongue…

KOCHI: Star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa, who won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, says she is not a fan of badminton’s new 15×3 scoring system, arguing that the diet version strips the sport of the drama and intensity that have made it so riveting. The All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament,…

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Zakir Ganai, was killed in Shopian after a six-day operation SRINAGAR: Security forces in J&K shot dead “category A” Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zakir Ganie during a gunfight in Shopian district’s Chanapora Wednesday, nearly 10 months after the last such encounter in the region.The joint operation by J&K Police, the Army and CRPF was launched…

US launches major probe into H-1B visa ‘fraud’ The United States on Wednesday launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud, with IT services firm Cognizant among the companies under scrutiny.“This is another example where fraud is fueling violent crime,” FOX Business quoted labor department inspector general Anthony D’Esposito saying.“Much of the visa and…

US stocks today: Oil jumps nearly 5%, shares tumble as Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over Global stock markets fell and oil prices surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump cast doubt on the temporary truce in the Iran conflict, raising fears that renewed fighting could disrupt global energy supplies.Wall Street opened lower after Trump…