MUMBAI: The rupee strengthened 57 paise to close at 93.91 a six-month high against the US dollar, extending its recovery on sustained foreign fund inflows, falling crude oil prices and easing concerns over the global concentration of investments in artificial intelligence. The currency has emerged as the second-best performer against the dollar this month after…
Paris, Nov 7 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz dug deep to defeat a stern challenge from Taylor Fritz, 6-7(10), 7-5, 6-3, and march into the Paris Masters semifinals. Carlos Alcaraz has reached the semi-finals of the Paris Masters for the first time, but his route to the last four was far from straightforward. The Spaniard saved two…
The brass lock, recovered from the Ann Francis treasure hoard, has remained securely locked since the ship was wrecked off the coast of Wales in 1583. (Photo: Amgueddfa Cymru) A brass combination lock recovered from a 16th-century shipwreck off the coast of Wales remained unopened for more than four centuries. Researchers from Cardiff University and…
Greek mythology offers more than tales of gods and monsters. Its heroes also represent qualities such as courage, loyalty, perseverance and friendship. Names like Hector, Jason, Orion and Damon are relatively easy to use today, while Achilles, Perseus and Pollux offer more distinctive alternatives. Each provides a connection to stories that have remained part of…
Aries Today looks favourable for you. You may attract new clients to your business, which could help increase profits and support future growth. Singles may come across someone suitable for a relationship. On the domestic front, avoid hiding anything from your spouse, as this could lead to misunderstandings and emotional distance. Job seekers may come…
In 2020, Keanu Reeves went on a 15-minute online date with a stranger during the COVID pandemic to support a nonprofit helping children with cancer and their families after its fundraising event was cancelled. (YouTube) The COVID pandemic forced down a lot of businesses and organizations, which also included the charity event that a nonprofit…
NEW DELHI: Electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called on social media platforms to take greater responsibility for the content they carry, pressing them to explain how their algorithms work, protect children from harmful content and give users a better way to resolve complaints.Asked whether govt was considering withdrawing safe-harbour protection for social media companies,…
India’s Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) India’s Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale scripted history at the Chennai Open on Saturday, becoming the first all-Indian women’s pair to reach a doubles final at the main WTA Tour level. The duo defeated second seeds Weronika Falkowska of Poland and Alana Smith of the USA…
Scientists connect lab-grown mini brains to a Braille sensor; three organoids help a computer recognise letters with 83% accuracy. (AI Image) Lab-grown mini models of the human brain have helped researchers identify electrical signals corresponding to Braille letters, offering a new direction for research into biohybrid computing. Scientists at the University of Bristol connected tiny…
5 foods you should never wash before storing them Washing fruits and vegetables before eating them is a good habit, but doing it before storing them is not always a great idea. In fact, some foods can spoil faster when they are washed and then put away without being dried properly. The extra moisture can…
