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New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) As the Australian opener David Warner will draw curtain to his international career after the ongoing T20 World Cup, former captain Ricky Ponting hailed the veteran batter as a ‘natural winner’ and said he will be missed for more than just the runs he scores after the 37-year-old retires. Warner, who already bid farewell to ODI and Test cricket, earlier this year confirmed that the T20 World Cup 2024 will mark the culmination of his illustrious career His final ODI appearance was in a World Cup victory against India in 2023, while his Test career…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Tobacco consumption devastates the human body in myriad ways. It affects almost every organ system, said doctors on World No Tobacco Day on Friday, calling for the need to quit smoke. As smoking is majorly linked to lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases, the full spectrum of tobacco damage is often underestimated. Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic, and at least 70 are known to cause cancer. It can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. It also leads to peptic ulcers, harms the reproductive system, and weakens…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) From criticising the Indian government to supporting the Khalistan independence movement, China-based ‘bad actors’ that were busy manipulating the social media by using synthetic content, including the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), have now been exposed. The network originated in China and targeted the global Sikh community, including in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, the UK and Nigeria. According to Meta (formerly Facebook), these social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and X (formerly Twitter) posted primarily in English and Hindi about news and current events, including images likely manipulated by photo-editing tools or…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) SpaceX will enable anyone to go to space and even travel to the Moon and Mars, in the future, its CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday. “Over time, SpaceX will enable anyone to go to space and travel to the moon and Mars,” the tech billionaire posted on X social media platform. According to him, SpaceX is expected to exceed 90 per cent of all Earth’s payload to low-Earth orbit later this year. Currently, SpaceX’s rocket Falcon is nearly 80 per cent reusable and its mega rocket ‘Starship’ will eventually take reusability to approximately 100…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology may be key to fighting loneliness among humans, which is known to seriously impair health, according to a robotics expert. Tony Prescott, from the University of Sheffield, UK, argues in his new book The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence that “relationships with AIs can support people” with forms of social interaction. When people feel lonely, they tend to become increasingly disconnected as their confidence plummets. AI may help “break the cycle” and give them a way to practise and improve their social skills, said Tony, a Professor of cognitive robotics. While many…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) About 24 Indian startups have raised around $444 million in funding during this week, which include five growth-stage deals and 14 early-stage deals. Two early-stage startups did not disclose the amount raised, Entrackr reported on Saturday. Last week, about 26 early and growth-stage startups collectively secured around $240 million in funding. Among the growth-stage deals, seven startups secured around $394.21 million in funding this week. E-commerce major Flipkart secured the highest funding of $350 million from Google. This was followed by financial services platform Navi, which raised $18 million in debt. Other startups such as…
The parks will see live entertainment including DJs, as well as food and drink outlets, cricket ambassadors and family activities, making it an experience not to be missed for fans across the globe. In New York City, the Oculus World Trade Center is one of the standout venues, with the fan park showing 18 matches on 10 different dates, including the highly anticipated Final on 29 June. New Yorkers can also watch the World Cup opener between the USA and Canada on June 1 as well as clashes between arch-rivals Australia and England on June 8 and India and Pakistan…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Whether it is the iconic Marilyn Monroe’s cherry-hued pout or Indian beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sending flame-like kisses with her ruby lips, the shades of ‘red’ are synonymous with sophistication, glamour and class. Lighter shades such as nudes, pinks and peaches are currently in due to “natural” and “subtle” make-up trends. However, the classic “red lipstick” will never go out of vogue, say celebrity make-up artists. “In recent times, the popularity of red lipstick has waned due to a shift towards more natural and subtle makeup trends. People are embracing minimalism and enhancing their features…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Physical activity has a significant effect on brain health, and it can not only rejuvenate your brain but also prevent or delay cognitive decline that comes with ageing, according to a new study on Wednesday. A team from the University of Queensland in Australia focussed on the expression of genes in individual cells in the brains of mice. The results, published in the journal Aging Cell, showed that exercise has a significant impact on gene expression in microglia — the immune cells of the central nervous system that support brain function. Importantly, the team found…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Following Sunil Chhetri’s official announcement in which the striker announced that he will be playing his last game for India against Kuwait on June 6, many boards, teams and players have come out to pay tribute to the Indian captain’s stellar career. The official handle for the FIFA World Cup has posted a tribute for Chhetri as well which included the iconic photo of him standing with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on a podium, which signifies the top three active international goal scorers. The picture was coupled with a caption, “Retiring as a legend”.…