As grain deal nears deadline on July 17, U.S. appeals to India to use ‘unique voice’ with Russia

As grain deal nears deadline on July 17, U.S. appeals to India to use ‘unique voice’ with Russia

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink suggested that all countries must empathise with Ukraine’s situation, in a possible reference to China’s transgressions at the LAC. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With the clock ticking on the Black Sea Grain Initiative deal’s extension this month, the U.S. envoy to Ukraine appealed to India on Wednesday to … Read more

AI voice coach shows promise in treating depression, anxiety: Study – ET HealthWorld

AI voice coach shows promise in treating depression, anxiety: Study – ET HealthWorld

Washington: The findings of a recent pilot study headed by academics from the University of Illinois Chicago suggest that artificial intelligence may be a beneficial aid in the treatment of mental illness. The study, which was the first to test an AI voice-based virtual coach for behavioral therapy, found changes in patients’ brain activity along … Read more

From Karnabharam to farmers’ protest find a voice in Sanskrit theatre

From Karnabharam to farmers’ protest find a voice in Sanskrit theatre

Sanskrit drama competition in progress at Zamorin’s Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh The stage is ablaze in shades of crimson and orange. After the customary prologue enters the hero of Karnabharam, the son of Lord Surya who was raised as a Suta. What follows is a brilliant rendering of the poignant … Read more

New app may rapidly detect Parkinson’s, severe COVID from people’s voice – ET HealthWorld

New app may rapidly detect Parkinson’s, severe COVID from people’s voice – ET HealthWorld

Melbourne: Researchers have developed a new smartphone app that can accurately and rapidly detect Parkinson’s disease and severe COVID-19 using just people’s voice recordings. The artificial intelligence (AI) enabled app records a person’s voice and takes just 10 seconds to reveal whether they may have Parkinson’s disease and should be referred to a neurologist. “Early … Read more