Empty seashells became new habitats 470 million years ago An international study led by scientists at the University of Tartu shows that about 470 million years ago, a major ecological change took place in the world’s oceans. For the first time, the hollow interiors of empty mollusc shells began serving as homes for small sea…
BENGALURU: India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector is hiring again, but the playbook has changed. Talent demand rose 35% between 2023 and 2025 to nearly 98,750 roles, even as companies shifted from expansion-led hiring to building technology capability and execution strength, according to a CIEL HR report.The sharpest shift is in technology hiring. Demand for…
Bengaluru: Infosys has set its new AI strategy, “silicon to application,” in motion. The playbook aims to span the full AI ecosystem-from hardware to end-user applications-through targeted investments and partnerships across each layer.At the silicon layer, Infosys has partnered with Nvidia and Intel. “These partnerships matter most when clients need AI to run on their…
The packaging detail that keeps your grapes fresh longer than you’d expect. Image Credits: Google Gemini You’ve picked up a bag of grapes from the shelf a hundred times. Green, red, maybe the cotton candy ones. You throw them in the cart without a second thought, but if you’ve ever actually looked at the packaging,…
On its Vishu release, Tovino Thomas’s ‘Pallichattambi’ debuted with a modest worldwide collection of Rs 8.20 crores. Set against the backdrop of the late 1950s, the film tells the inspiring story of a local hero defending a vulnerable migrant community. ‘Pallichattambi’ made its theatrical entry on April 15, 2026, as part of the festive Vishu…
The much-awaited film ‘Jana Nayagan,’ starring Vijay, is once again in the news. Despite its intended release date of Pongal having already passed, the movie still has not received a censor certificate. This has astonished many people in the industry. Fans are now eagerly waiting for an update from the Central Board of Film Certification…
Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of Hyundai Creta under the BaaS (Battery-As-A-Service) programme. This reduces the starting price of the EV SUV to Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Under the battery-as-a-service model, rental costs start at Rs 3.9 per kilometre, helping reduce the initial acquisition cost. For buyers preferring full ownership, the Creta Electric…
A white dwarf is usually thought of as the quiet remnant left behind after a star has exhausted its fuel and shed much of itself into space. By that stage, any worlds that once orbited nearby are expected to have faced a violent fate. Yet one planetary system roughly 80 light-years from Earth appears to…
India’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has pointed out that Shubman Gill still has work to do as India’s ODI captain, despite enjoying considerable success with the bat. Ahead of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, Chopra reflected on Gill’s record as leader in the 50-over format and suggested that…
PSL under fire as ball in Pakistan turns red again NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues to face unusual controversy this season, with the match ball once again changing colour, this time during a clash involving the Karachi Kings. In a bizarre repeat of an earlier incident, dye from players’ kits reportedly rubbed…