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78 Years of Freedom Pointing to the monkey frolicking outside his room, V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT-Madras, said even the monkey in IIT wants to learn only Machine Learning. His observation may point to where Indian higher education is poised nearly eight decades after Independence.In India today, a bunch of top-level and highly acclaimed institutions produce brilliant and well-equipped minds eager to delve into the latest. But after the so-called Tier 1 institutions, there is a steep fall in quality in Tier 2 and 3 — the vast majority of India’s engineering institutions catering to lakhs of students who might be…

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is likely to mention the raging issue concerning the Indian Super League before the Supreme Court on Monday. The apex court has reserved its judgement on draft AIFF constitution and a hearing is scheduled for Monday. Hundreds of Indian and foreign footballers are living in uncertainty as the Masters Rights Agreement (MRA) between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and AIFF with regards to Indian Super League is yet to be signed. Story continues below this ad The clubs have decided not to pay salaries to the players and support staff till the impasse continues.…

Users can turn their photos into videos by animating them or turning stills into six-second-long video clips [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Google announced that it is adding a new ‘Create’ tab to its Google Photos app that will allow users to easily turn their photos into GIFs, videos, animations and more, per a blog post.Users can access the new feature by opening their Google Photos app and tapping on the ‘Create’ option. From there, users can create animated GIFs of selected photos and videos, add a 3D effect to photos for a cinematic feel, arrange photos in collages, and…

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The United States Supreme Court on Thursday refused to block the enforcement of a Mississippi law that mandated the verification of users’ ages before using social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. US Supreme Court allows social media age verification law Rejecting an emergency appeal from NetChoice, a tech industry group representing major platforms like Facebook, X and YouTube, the US Supreme Court said social media giants must comply with a Mississippi law that requires platforms to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before minors can create accounts. Age verification, parental consent The Mississippi law requires all…

In an adverse business climate, footwear major Bata India Ltd. focused on providing affordable products across categories to drive growth, it’s MD & CEO said.“Amidst headwinds accentuated by fluctuating weather patterns and geopolitical uncertainties, we pushed ahead our affordability initiatives across categories to drive volume-based growth,” said Gunjan Shah, MD & CEO, Bata India Ltd.“We are encouraged by strong resilience in our premium brands like Hush Puppies Comfit and Floatz,” he said.The company’s Zero Base Merchandising Project—aimed at optimising assortments and enhancing in-store experience—was scaled up to 194 stores during the first quarter. It also launched several new collections, including the Tropical Breeze…

NewsFeed“Suleiman lost his football career, and football lost Suleiman.” The family of Palestinian football icon Suleiman al-Obaid mourn his loss after he was killed in an Israeli air strike while waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza.Published On 14 Aug 202514 Aug 2025

Many of us face unexplained sleep issues. Instead of relying on melatonin pills to improve sleep quality, sports physiotherapist Dr Sudhanshu Rai, who works at BCCI Centre of Excellence Camps, suggested a few measures that can help.“Here’s what’s happening: our sleep is controlled by melatonin and cortisol — both of which are highly sensitive to light, food timing, temperature, and stress. Constant screen exposure, late caffeine, and eating heavy dinners confuse your circadian rhythm, leading to delayed sleep or poor quality rest,” said Dr Rai in a post on Instagram. He suggested following a 7-day protocol: Stop coffee after 12…

Google has launched a new AI tool to help users find flights more easily while securing the best fares. The AI-powered search tool called Flight Deals is accessible within Google Flights, the company’s flight search portal where users can compare ticket prices and book tickets either directly through the airlines or other travel platforms.“Flight Deals is designed for flexible travelers whose number one goal is saving money on their next trip,” Google said in a blog post on Thursday, August 14. “Instead of playing with different dates, destinations and filters to uncover the best deals, you can just describe when,…

Cholera has claimed at least 40 lives in Sudan’s Darfur region over the last week as the country weathers its worst outbreak of the illness in years, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday.The medical charity said the vast western region, which has been a major battleground over more than two years of fighting between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, had been hardest hit by the year-old outbreak.”On top of an all-out war, people in Sudan are now experiencing the worst cholera outbreak the country has seen in years,” MSF said in a statement. “In the…