IIT Madras Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, views the US H-1B visa fee hike as a positive development for India. He believes it will encourage talented Indian engineers and tech graduates to stay in India, boosting domestic research and innovation.
Despite the rhetoric of empowerment echoing through boardrooms, India’s gender pay gap remains glaring. Women continue to earn significantly less, with the IT sector emerging as the worst offender, followed by real estate, FMCG, and banking. Career breaks and workplace bias drive the disparity, while professionals demand pay transparency and performance-based growth to break entrenched inequities.
A 17-year-old rape survivor in Yavatmal district tragically died from severe blood loss after an abortion attempt. The Class 12 student, pregnant due to repeated assaults by her tuition teacher, was given an abortion pill by a doctor in Pusad. Her father sought the abortion discreetly.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lauded Elon Musk and xAI for building a massive AI supercluster in Memphis in just 19 days, a feat Huang deemed "superhuman." The multi-billion dollar Memphis Supercluster aims to significantly advance AI capabilities. In related news, Nvidia announced a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, supplying advanced data center chips.
Massive protests erupted across Italy due to the Gaza crisis. Workers and protesters mobilised, leading to strikes and transport disruptions. Milan saw clashes with police as demonstrators stormed a train station. Unions demanded Italy sever ties with Israel. Demonstrations occurred in Rome, Bologna, Turin, and other cities. Dock workers slowed operations at ports.
Kolkata and its adjacent regions faced significant disruption on Tuesday due to intense overnight rainfall, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos. Several areas were submerged, with the southern and eastern parts of the city experiencing the heaviest downpour.
Kolkata faced immense disruption as torrential overnight rainfall led to widespread flooding, paralyzing the city. Public transport, including trains and Metro services, was suspended, and streets became submerged, stranding vehicles. Tragically, at least three people died due to electrocution in the rain-affected areas. The IMD has warned of continued heavy rainfall in several South Bengal districts.
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, faces ICC charges for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs. Accused of involvement in numerous murders during his time as mayor and president, Duterte is currently detained in The Hague. His lawyer claims he is unfit for trial due to cognitive impairment, while supporters allege political motivation behind the case.
The main risk factor for heart disease development is hypertension, which doctors call high blood pressure. The natural vasodilator compounds in cumin, expand blood vessels to decrease vascular resistance which results in lower blood pressure levels. The potassium content in cumin helps regulate sodium levels, while causing blood vessel muscle relaxation which helps maintain normal blood pressure
Nvidia is set to invest $100 billion in OpenAI, solidifying its position as the leading AI chip supplier. This partnership ensures OpenAI receives crucial funding and access to advanced computing power, deploying 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems, starting with the Vera Rubin platform in 2026. Despite this, OpenAI will continue developing its own custom AI chips.
Potassium is vital for health, but it poses risks when kidneys fail. Kidneys filter excess potassium, but kidney disease impairs this function. High potassium is common in chronic kidney disease. It can cause muscle weakness and heart issues. Low potassium also harms kidney patients. Managing potassium in kidney disease requires balance.
