Apple is planning to send fewer than 200 Siri engineers to a multiweek AI coding bootcamp, according to The Information. The timing is striking—WWDC 2026 is just seven weeks away, and the company is expected to use the June 8 event to finally unveil the long-delayed revamp of its voice assistant. The bootcamp is designed…
Clavicular story takes dark turn after overdose as early hospital exit and PR support loss raise serious questions (Image via Getty) Braden “Clavicular” worried fans on April 14, 2026, after his livestream suddenly took a scary turn. Viewers saw his speech slow down, his words blur, and his body become less responsive. The stream ended…
In Tamil Nadu, elections are not decided by party arithmetic alone. Across its regions, dominant caste blocs — vanniyars in the north, gounders in the west, thevars in the south, and dalit and nadar communities in key pockets — continue to shape alliances, candidate selection and, often, the final result.Vanniyars are concentrated in northern districts…
NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer scored fluent half-centuries as Punjab Kings defeated five-time champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.After Mumbai Indians posted a competitive 195/6, Prabhsimran (80 off 39 balls) and Iyer (66 off 35 balls) led a commanding chase, helping Punjab Kings reach…
Hollywood actress Christina Applegate has been hospitalised in Los Angeles. Her health update comes amid her long battle with multiple sclerosis.TMZ reports that Applegate was admitted in late March, however, the exact reason for her hospitalisation has not been disclosed. It has also not been confirmed if it has anything to do with her multiple…
The problem of sour idli batter is common, especially in those seasons when the climate conditions include high temperatures and humidity. Though fermentation is important in making soft and fluffy idlis, there are instances where fermentation is taken too far, and the batter ends up smelling strongly sour and tasting the same. Many individuals would…
Six days after returning to Earth, the four astronauts of Nasa’s Artemis II addressed their first joint press conference on Thursday at Nasa’s Johnson Space Center, accompanied by their zero-gravity indicator mascot “Rise”, saying their historic journey around the Moon fostered a rare sense of global unity while reflecting on the landmark crewed mission.Commander Reid…
Candace Owens escalated her feud with JD Vance by accusing him of involvement in a deadly Iran school strike, claiming “you guys blew up that school” and “you lied about it.” Her remarks followed Vance defending Erika Kirk after Charlie Kirk’s death, deepening divisions within conservative circles as the controversy shifts from internal politics to…
NEW DELHI: While the Lok Sabha debated three Bills, including a Constitutional amendment Bill, to enable the rollout of women’s reservation in the 2029 general election, the law ministry on Thursday notified April 16, 2026 as the date on which the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act 2023 — popularly called…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Nitish Kumar Reddy had the world at his feet when he scored his maiden Test century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2024. In his debut series, the all-rounder showed great promise, offering India hope of ending their search for a seam-bowling all-rounder in the format and…
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Kerala SSLC results are expected in the third week of May, while Higher Secondary results are likely on May 25, 2026, Minister V Sivankutty told PTI. Gulf region SSLC and Class 12 exams have been cancelled due to the West Asia conflict, with marks to be awarded through alternative assessment, internal evaluation, and grace components….
The much-anticipated final trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ has dropped, showcasing the incredible connection between Din Djarin and his tiny companion, Grogu. This preview teases thrilling escapades filled with new challenges and raises an emotional question about Grogu’s destiny. As beloved characters make their appearances, fans are counting down to the emotional rollercoaster awaiting…
Recent textile research suggests that shaking curtains too much can cause damage, while insufficient movement allows dust to accumulate. Curtains, humble and hardworking as they are, dress up our windows and screen out the harsh rays of the sun. Due to their vertical structure and lack of manipulation, curtains accumulate a great deal of dust,…
Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday, extending losses as optimism grew that the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end following a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and fresh signals of possible US-Iran talks over the weekend.Brent crude futures declined $1.34, or 1.35%, to $98.05 a barrel, while US West Texas…
Russia carried out one of the largest attacks on Ukraine so far this year, killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens in an overnight onslaught of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv and other major cities.Ukraine’s air defence said Russia launched in excess of 40 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as more than 650…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday raised serious concerns at the United Nations over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging the immediate restoration of safe navigation and calling for restraint and de-escalation amid continuing tensions in the Middle East.Addressing the UN General Assembly debate under the Veto Initiative on “The Situation in…
China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending. Powered by strong manufacturing and exports, gross domestic product expanded 5% from a year ago, the fastest in three quarters, according to a statement…
Las Vegas just unveiled a sneak peek of the live-action adaptation of ‘Moana,’ featuring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson stepping into the role of Maui. Johnson, who has a deep personal connection to this character, emphasized the film’s role in portraying the richness of Pacific island culture and its people. A new extended…
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane is reportedly very upset with all AI doomers. For those unaware, AI doomers are those who believe that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence pose an existential, extinction-level threat to humanity. In an interview with The San Francisco Standard, he termed such conversations around AI irresponsible. “Some of…
