Guruvayur devaswom has ordered purification rituals at the temple after vlogger Jasmin Jaffar allegedly washed her feet in the temple pond and filmed reels, violating temple rules. The rituals, scheduled for Tuesday, will lead to restricted entry for devotees. Devaswom administrator filed a police complaint and will initially cover ritual expenses from devaswom funds, later pursuing legal action.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has declared artificial intelligence as a pivotal opportunity, urging employees to integrate AI into their work. Despite a late start, Cook believes Apple can dominate the AI landscape, drawing parallels to past successes like the iPhone. The company is investing heavily, hiring 12,000 new employees and developing specialized AI infrastructure.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped in opening trade on Tuesday as US notified 50% tariffs on India effective tomorrow. While Nifty50 went below 24,800, BSE Sensex was down over 600 points.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped in opening trade on Tuesday as US notified 50% tariffs on India effective tomorrow. While Nifty50 went below 24,850, BSE Sensex was down over 400 points.
Venus Williams faced an emotional first-round defeat at the US Open against Karolina Muchova, casting doubt on her future in tennis. Despite a strong showing after a 16-month break, Williams lost in three sets. She expressed gratitude for the wild card entry and highlighted her improved physical condition compared to their previous encounter, emphasising her joy in playing pain-free.
AI pioneer Jad Tarifi warns that rapid AI advancements could render traditional law and medicine degrees obsolete, citing outdated educational models. He suggests focusing on niche AI fields or skipping PhDs altogether unless deeply passionate. Tarifi emphasizes developing human skills like emotional intelligence and socialization as more valuable in the age of AI.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped in opening trade on Tuesday as US notified 50% tariffs on India effective tomorrow. While Nifty50 went below 24,900, BSE Sensex was down 250 points.
Neeraj Chopra is set to clash with Anderson Peters and Julian Weber at the Diamond League Final in Zurich on August 28. After securing fourth place qualification, Chopra aims for victory, having won the Doha and Paris legs earlier this year. He will also defend his world title at the World Championships in Tokyo next month.
A 25-year-old man, Siddaraju, has been detained in Mysuru district for the murder of 20-year-old Darshitha in a lodge room. Police suspect Siddaraju, who knew Darshitha for seven years, killed her after she refused to marry him.
US health officials have confirmed the first human case of the New World screwworm in decades, detected in Maryland after the individual returned from El Salvador. While the risk to the general public remains low, this incident has prompted renewed prevention efforts.
President Trump asserted the U.S. holds significant leverage over China, hinting at the potential to severely damage their economy if necessary, during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. He mentioned ongoing trade disputes and recent conversations with President Xi Jinping, considering a trip to Beijing.
