Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag’s batting struggles persisted in IPL 2026, as he managed only 12 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Across six matches, Parag has scored a mere 61 runs, highlighting a worrying dip in form. His dismissal contributed to a middle-order collapse, leaving Royals with a below-par total.
The exchange follows Modi’s earlier remarks where he said The Hundred would not survive beyond three years. Pietersen disagreed with that view and said the competition would continue, possibly in a T20 format.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s burial remains uncertain over a month after his death, with officials citing security concerns and an “unprecedented turnout” expectation. A joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28 escalated into broader conflict, delaying the planned state funeral. Concerns include potential Israeli strikes and nationalist counter-rallies, with Mashhad being considered as a burial
Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani faces a two-year PSL ban for withdrawing from a deal, but his agency vehemently denies any wrongdoing. They assert no formal contract was signed, making the ban unjustified. While the league cites a breach of commitment, the agency calls the penalty excessive and urges its withdrawal, highlighting an administrative error amidst
A staged Oval Office McDonald’s delivery to celebrate a tax policy has drawn criticism, with President Trump himself calling the event “tacky.” The DoorDash driver, Sharon Simmons, who previously advocated for the policy, was highlighted for alleged savings. DoorDash clarified it was a planned event, not a genuine delivery, defending Simmons’ participation.
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio criticizes Anthropic’s restricted release of its powerful ‘Claude Mythos’ AI, capable of finding zero-day vulnerabilities. He argues that concentrating such critical cybersecurity decision-making in one private company, primarily US-based, risks leaving global infrastructure unprotected. Bengio calls for international oversight to ensure fair access and prevent misuse.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu advises software engineers to prioritize deep domain expertise over just programming skills to succeed in the AI era. While AI accelerates prototypes, he emphasizes that delivering security, reliability, and compliance is what customers truly value. Vembu urges teams to focus on enhancing customer experience with AI, not just programmer productivity, by
Palantir CEO Alex Karp declared that working at the company is a superior credential to degrees from elite universities. He emphasized that Palantir’s environment makes prior educational backgrounds irrelevant, positioning the company itself as the ultimate career asset.
