Author: Rahul M

Four years after the Karnataka High Court struck down amendments to the state Police Act which aimed to ban online gambling, the government is making another attempt to ban online gambling, betting and related activities. Taking a cue from the previous judgment on the issue, the state government has also decided to differentiate between ‘Game of Chance’ and ‘Game of Skill’ to ensure effective curbs against online betting. Apart from this, the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2025, also provides for the establishment of an Online Gaming and Betting Regulatory Authority (KOGBRA) to oversee, regulate and enforce the provisions against online…

In 1972, archaeologists digging beneath the future site of a Lloyds Bank branch in York, England, made an unexpected and remarkable discovery. What they unearthed wasn’t just another artifact or piece of history—it was something far more unique: a fossilized human excrement from the Viking era. This discovery, which has since captivated archaeologists, sheds light on life in the 9th century and continues to offer invaluable insights into the past. An Unlikely Treasure: The Coprolite of York The fossilized excrement, measuring approximately 20 cm in length and 5 cm in width, was found during excavations conducted by the York Archaeological…

Microsoft and OpenAI announced on Tuesday that they are helping to launch an AI training center for members of the second-largest teachers’ union in the US.The National Academy for AI Instruction will open later this year in New York City and aims initially to equip kindergarten up to 12th grade instructors in the American Federation of Teachers with tools and training for integrating AI into classrooms.“Teachers are facing huge challenges, which include navigating AI wisely, ethically, and safely,” AFT president Randi Weingarten said during a press conference on Tuesday. “When we saw ChatGPT in November 2022, we knew it would…

A 45-year-old woman in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district died early on Monday morning after she was allegedly assaulted for hours as part of an exorcism ritual, the police said on Tuesday. Three people, including her son, have been arrested on murder charges, the police added. The police identified the victim as Geethamma, a resident of Hosa Jambraghatta village, and the arrested accused as her son, Sanjay, her distant relative, Asha, and Asha’s husband, Santosh. Meanwhile, a purported video of the incident, where Geethamma is seen pleading for water, went viral on social media, sparking outrage across the region. Story continues below…

On TikTok, Gyasi Alexander likes to hold “yap sessions” about all sorts of vulnerable topics—self-image issues, anxiety, why you shouldn’t romanticize forgiveness. He started posting videos like that last summer, following the end of an 11-year relationship, after a group of friends encouraged him to use the platform as an outlet to talk about his healing process. Lately, though, the 28-year-old retail sales worker who lives in Providence, Rhode Island, has decided to fully embrace, and talk about, his most vulnerable trait—being a yearner.“Yearning is a little bit different from love in that it’s more intense,” he says. “It’s prolonged.…

 New Delhi, July 08, 2025:  Hafele India, in collaboration with its brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar, announces the launch of a new digital campaign series that builds on the brand’s core purpose — “Maximising the Value of Space. Together.” This marks a strategic evolution from last year’s campaign, moving beyond brand awareness to showcasing how Hafele’s innovative solutions create meaningful value in everyday life. The campaign continues with the emotional hook “Maximising what matters the most” — but this time, through a fresh narrative approach that simplifies functionality and brings product stories to life. The series centered around Sachin’s kitchen, comprising…

Solna: Researchers from Sweden have discovered that the human brain continues to grow new cells in the memory region–called the hippocampus–even into old age. Using advanced tools to examine brain samples from people of all ages, the team identified the early-stage cells that eventually become neurons. These findings confirm that our brains remain more adaptable than previously believed, opening the door to potential treatments for memory loss and brain-related disorders. The study has been published in the journal Science. It presents compelling new evidence that neurons in the brain’s memory centre, the hippocampus, continue to form well into late adulthood. …

The Karnataka High Court Tuesday allowed the Lokayukta police to issue a fresh notice to IPS officer Srinath Mahadev Joshi to appear in connection with an investigation into a case pertaining to alleged extortion by a dismissed police constable, Ningappa Savant, by posing as an official of the state anti-corruption agency and a middleman. The high court allowed the Lokayukta police to summon the Indian Police Service officer again as it noted that the earlier date for Joshi’s appearance in the previous notice had expired. The court also stated that a notice can be issued to Joshi to appear before…

Those familiar with Bengaluru-based Senior Advocate Aditya Sondhi’s writing may pigeonhole him as an author with a distinctly academic bent: two of his books dive deep into the alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, his alma mater, while his latest book, Poles Apart, is a dissection of the nature of democracy and military rule in the Indian subcontinent. But those who know him a little better will be aware of his abiding interest in theatre dating back to his school days. He is also the founder of amateur theatre circle Usher. Sondhi’s latest volume Two Plays contains his initial forays…

Quantum computers hold incredible promise, but one major challenge still stands in the way: their struggle to correct errors during calculations. To build truly reliable quantum machines, scientists need to simulate these quantum processes on regular computers to make sure they’re working correctly. That’s no easy feat—it’s one of the most complex tasks in computing. […]