Facebook has partnered with Microsoft, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and other institutions to fight ‘deepfakes’ and has committed $10 million towards creating open source tools that can better detect if a video has been doctored. “Deepfake” techniques, which present realistic AI-generated videos of real people doing and saying fictional things, have significant implications for […]
At least 10 civilians were killed and dozens wounded after a Taliban suicide bomber driving an explosives-laden car blew himself up near a heavily-guarded government office complex in the centre of Afghan capital on Thursday, officials said. The bombing took place in a high security zone that houses several government offices, including the headquarters of […]
The India-Russia joint declaration by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on trade and investment, while extracting an unambiguous stand on Kashmir that reflective of New Delhi’s narrative. In a veiled attack on Pakistan’s effort to internationalise the Kashmir issue, with Putin by his side, Modi said: “We both are […]
BY ARCHANA SHARMA Jaipur Foreign tourists visiting the Rajasthan capital are not just city hopping but have a definite purpose of late — they are coming to learn yoga and taking it to their native shores. These travellers to the culturally-rich city learn mudra and meditation, and then go on to open yoga centres in […]
Quashing the idea of a single “gay gene,” scientists have found that same-sex sexual behaviour is influenced by a complex mix of genetic and environmental influences, similar to what is seen for most other human traits. “Our findings provide insights into the biological underpinnings of same-sex sexual behaviour,” said Andrea Ganna from Massachusetts General Hospital, […]
After failing to get any support from the UN Security Council or the US, Pakistan is now seeking to raise the Kashmir issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Former Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua is already in Geneva to sensitise the top rights body on the “worst human rights violations” in Jammu […]
Taking on Amazon Echo Show, Google on Monday launched Nest Hub, its smart speaker with screen, in India for Rs 9,999. The device is available on Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Croma, and Reliance Digital in chalk and charcoal colour options. Google Nest Hub features a 7-inch touchscreen panel and is compatible with Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, […]
Even though selfies are popular, researchers say that those who post selfies are viewed as less likeable, less successful and more insecure. Published in the Journal of Research in Personality, the scientists conducted a novel experiment with hundreds of actual Instagram users to determine if there are certain types of self-image posts that cause others […]
Red Bull Reign, the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball tournament, will culminate in a world final with sixteen countries sending teams to Toronto on August 31. More than 2,500 athletes and over 650 teams from 16 countries have competed over the last six months in the Red Bull Reign qualifying events to reach the world finals. The […]
India’s revocation of the special status for Jammu and Kashmir is set to figure in talks between visiting Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi here on Monday, days after New Delhi firmly told Beijing that its moves on Kashmir and the creation of the Ladakh Union Territory were an […]