Why India versus Pakistan is no longer a competitive rivalry in hockey – The Indian Express
Why India versus Pakistan is no longer a competitive rivalry in hockey The Indian Express
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US stock market today: Wall Street pulls back from record highs as AI-related stocks drop
US stock market today: The decline was led by several of the market’s biggest recent winners, particularly companies that have benefited from the surge in artificial-intelligence spending.
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Vijay government to give women employees 365 days maternity leave for third child
Announcing the change in the state assembly during the demand for grants for his department, minister D Sarathkumar said the decision was aimed at strengthening the state’s focus on social welfare and women’s empowerment. The state had gradually increased maternity leave for its women employees over the years. The original 90-day provision was increased to
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YouTube to change view count from August 24; creators may see bigger numbers
From August 24, YouTube counts a view the moment a video starts playing, matching the standard already used for Shorts, TikTok and Instagram. The old 30 second threshold survives as “Engaged views” inside Analytics Advanced Mode. Public counts will climb faster, but earnings and YouTube Partner Program eligibility stay unchanged, arriving just a week after
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Matt: Student Plan
Sarah Perez at TechCrunch writes: WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan. $24/yr, starting with “6 GB of storage, backups, staging sites, and other tools, as well as support for plug-ins, SFTP/SSH, phpMyAdmin, and Studio Sync“
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Abhijeet Dipke’s ‘School Thik Karo’ drive brings first computer to his village school
A government school in Santuk Pimpri village received its first computer recently. This development occurred after Abhijeet Dipke highlighted facility gaps during a recent visit. Local authorities have since initiated repairs and improved water supply at the institution. Dipke also observed students sweeping classrooms and drinking unclean water at other schools. He assured students that
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Teen builds AI-powered cane that describes surroundings and can call for help
Ishanvi Sabniveesu is the innovative mind behind CareCane, an AI-powered cane designed specifically for visually impaired individuals. This remarkable device not only helps users navigate obstacles but also enhances their environmental perception. With offline functionality for broader use and emergency assistance features, CareCane has garnered Sabniveesu second place at the prestigious Invention Convention U.S. Nationals.
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8 wickets to fast bowlers on 14-wicket day: Galle Test refuses to follow script
Fourteen wickets, eight to fast bowlers and another day of twists in Galle. India squandered a dominant position with a 193-run second innings before their bowlers hit back, leaving Sri Lanka needing 288 more on the final day. The Test, much like the weather, has refused to follow the script.
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Scapa Flow’s sunken German warships later became prized for pre-nuclear steel
Following their scuttling in 1919, fifty-two German warships found their final resting place in Scapa Flow. Remarkably, the steel salvaged from these wrecks has been pivotal in numerous modern scientific innovations. This unique pre-nuclear steel has been instrumental in constructing sensitive radiation detectors that safeguard medical imaging and deep-space probes from erroneous readings. To this