Seeking mobile numbers for policy information ‘dark pattern’: Irdai chief Ajay Seth (Image/ANI) MUMBAI: Irdai has flagged insurers seeking personal information to provide quotes or policy details as a ‘dark pattern’ and has commissioned a study by a public policy institute to define and track such practices over nine months. Speaking at an event organised…
Pruthviraj Prakash (Credits: LinkedIn) A quiet dream that began in a small village in Karnataka has taken Pruthviraj Prakash to one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies.Now working at NVIDIA’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, as a Software Development Engineer in Deep Learning, Prakash recently shared the journey that took him from limited access…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the Class 10 board examination results for 2026 today, April 15, 2026. The pass percentage for the result is 93.70 per cent. It will reflect steady academic performance across India and CBSE-affiliated schools abroad. The overall pass percentage of 93.70 per cent reflects a slight…
An India-based medical student reportedly built and operated a popular AI-generated Instagram influencer that amassed millions of followers by posting patriotic, political and lifestyle content aimed at conservative audiences in the United States, according to a WIRED report cited by the New York Post. The account featured a blonde virtual influencer named “Emily Hart,” who…
‘Kapoor & Sons’ turns 10 today. Sidharth Malhotra recalls tearing up over the script’s real family vibes. The story of feuding brothers reuniting post-grandpa’s heart attack still resonates. He’s now filming Vann with Tamannaah and welcomed baby girl Saraayah with Kiara Advani. On March 18, 2026, Shakun Batra’s film on dysfunctional family dynamics, ‘Kapoor &…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has clarified via its latest post on the platform X (formerly Twitter) that obtaining an APAAR ID is not essential for admission to schools, putting to rest many misunderstandings regarding the digital student ID system.It should be noted that Indian schools are rapidly embracing digitalization for…
In a bold move, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic film ‘Love and War’, featuring the stellar trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt, has hit another snag. As the producers prioritize artistic integrity, vital sequences are undergoing extensive reshoots, which not only stretches the budget but also leaves the premiere date in limbo. Read…
At a time when composer-director Palaash Muchhal is in the headlines over his called-off wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana and an ongoing legal battle, actress Daisy Shah has spoken about her personal experience of knowing him — and her words are filled with warmth. At a time when composer-director Palaash Muchhal is in the headlines…
Three adults were sleeping on the floor in a house surrounded by waste, including dead rats and mice. (Picture: Durham County Council) A landlord company in County Durham has been fined £42,500 after tenants were found living in unsafe conditions, including sleeping on the floor surrounded by dead rats, mice, human waste and urine.Carter Property…
Cities in the Netherlands are experimenting with a greener approach to urban surfaces by using grass-filled permeable paving blocks in places where conventional sealed concrete or asphalt might otherwise be used. These specially designed blocks contain open spaces where grass can grow, while gaps in the surface allow rainwater to pass through rather than immediately…
