Siddhartha Manaktala, at just 17 years old, has developed EyeSpy, an innovative AI smartphone app tailored for eye disease screening. In rural Haryana, he has successfully screened over 1,650 individuals, many of whom were previously unaware of their vision problems. With enhancements from the L V Prasad Eye Institute, EyeSpy now identifies seven eye diseases
In a bid to enhance educational facilities, a crumbling primary school near Jaipur was razed on Wednesday to make way for a new building. Previously, students were crammed into a makeshift buffalo shed. This initiative, backed by the MLA Local Area Development Fund, also comes after an incident involving an inspection team’s safety. Construction is
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha alleges political vendetta by the Punjab AAP government. His name was marked as ‘shifted’ in the state’s draft electoral roll. Chadha states his voter ID is registered in Mohali, Punjab. He is pursuing remedies during the ongoing claims and objections process. Final electoral rolls will be published in October 2026.
As Super League Kerala prepares for its third season, the league is betting on sustainability over spectacle. CEO Mathew Joseph outlines a club-first financial model, grassroots talent development, digital innovation and global broadcasting ambitions, while introducing India’s first penalty shootout-decided league format. The goal is clear: transform Kerala’s football passion into a sustainable ecosystem for
American Grandmaster Levon Aronian has revealed how Praggnanandhaa turned a weakness he identified last year into a strength, helping the Indian grandmaster win the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Finals. Aronian, who had beaten Praggnanandhaa in GCT Finals last year, praised the youngester’s progress and fighting spirit while admitting he was surprised by how quickly the
In a decisive move, the Madhya Pradesh government has crafted a five-point reply to present to the Supreme Court concerning minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s controversial comments. The state cabinet has opted not to grant sanction for his prosecution, noting the absence of any complaints against him. They assert that he neither specified any officer nor
American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann urged FIDE to punish players for publicly making accusations, especially involving young competitors. His comments came after Ian Nepomniachtchi questioned a move by 14-year-old Canadian IM Aaron Mendes during their Titled Tuesday game. Nepomniachtchi described the move as suspicious, while Mendes went on to win after Nepomniachtchi’s blunder and eventual
This week, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed renewed confidence in AI firm Anthropic, signaling a major diplomatic shift following previously imposed export restrictions. Tom Brown, co-founder of Anthropic, has been pivotal in repairing ties with Washington, engaging in proactive discussions and gaining recognition for the company’s data center expansion. Additionally, a recent ruling from a
