New Delhi: When I first read that Elon Musk aimed to implant computer chips in human brains, I thought him crazy. Even if the medical risks could be overcome, even if there were advantages, would humans consent to giving up free will and their ability to think for themselves? Would they entrust their emotions and … Read more
A committee of experts has recommended that the Dharani portal — acclaimed as an one-stop solution for land-related issues — be replaced entirely. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Telangana State government is gearing up to address numerous complaints relating to land holdings, that are plaguing farmers since the launch of the ambitious integrated … Read more
Richard Verma, United States Ambassador to India during an interview to The Hindu at his residence, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: V. Sudershan The US-India relationship has entered an era of convergence with solid foundations and bright path ahead, a top Biden administration official has said. Richard Verma, the Deputy Secretary of State for … Read more
From left, N. Kamakodi, MD and CEO of City Union Bank; Mahesh Ramachandran, Founder, Commonwealth Inclusive Growth Services Limited; and Prabhu Rangarajan, Co-Founder, M2P at the session moderated by Kunal Shankar, Deputy Business Editor, The Hindu, in Chennai on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Tamil Nadu can find its own path and make … Read more
Mumbai: Qure.ai-artificial intelligence (AI) firm is partnering with PATH India to launch a project to overhaul tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 screening in Maharashtra, India. This collaboration, funded by Unitaid, focuses on the deployment of AI powered qXR software. This software significantly enhances the capability to assess chest X-rays,which will enhance the ability to analyze chest … Read more
The 6th All India convention of LIC Agents Organisation of India (LICAOI) will be held at Alluri Vignana Kendram at Dabagardens on May 22 and 23. Announcing this at a media conference on May 8, LICAOI zonal general secretary P.L. Narasimha Rao alleged that the Centre was planning to push the financially robust LIC … Read more
Lionel Messi of Argentina scores the team’s third goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny Argentina defeated France 4-2 in … Read more
Last March, when the extent of the coronavirus pandemic was just beginning to sink in as schools and businesses across the nation started to close, actor Kristen Bell learned that the government in Italy — already devastated by the virus — had just declared a moratorium on mortgage payments to help its citizens cope with … Read more