The Hindu

At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports

According to reports, the fire was triggered by a fault ‌in the air conditioning system.

Times of India

Singapore sends 70 tonnes of unwanted clothes to Malaysia to recycle

Singapore sends up to seventy tonnes of clothing weekly to Malaysia for recycling. This cross-border initiative gives discarded garments a second life through reuse and repurposing. The volume has doubled in two years, highlighting the growing scale of textile

NDTV

Iran Blacklists Indian, Pakistani Ships Among 45 For Hormuz "Violations"

One-third of the vessels Iran has threatened to confiscate for breaching Strait of Hormuz transit rules have already been attacked during the Middle East war, an AFP data analysis found.

NDTV

NASA's $4 Billion 'Roman Telescope' To Probe Exoplanets, Dark Energy

The launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a roughly $4 billion project, is planned for Sunday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Times of India

15 newborns killed in fire at Islamabad hospital's gynaecology ward in Pakistan

NDTV

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies At 80 After 'Brief Battle With Cancer'

Dolly Parton wrote hundreds of songs, including classics like "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors" and "I Will Always Love You," that totaled more than 100 million worldwide sales and more than 1 billion online streams.

The Hindu

U.S. state probes OpenAI over rogue AI hack

The incident raised alarm about the dangers of AI systems acting autonomously and breaking guardrails set by human programmers to prevent safety violations

The Hindu

Apple launches faster Mac mini, Mac Studio to tap AI boom

Pricing starts at $2,499 for the M5 Max version and $5,499 for the M5 Ultra model, ​up from $1,999 for the previous generation

Gadgets 360

Nothing Buds Pro 2 Reportedly Spotted on FCC Database; Battery Capacity, Charging Case Design Revealed

Nothing has been steadily expanding its portfolio of true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. The company recently debuted the Nothing Ear (3a) as the latest pair of affordable earbuds in select markets. Now, the UK-based brand appears to be gearing up to introdu

The Hindu

We need to be doing defence at computer speed, says Google Threat Intelligence Group’s Senior Director

There is far more to cyber-defence than black-and-white debates about closed AI models versus open-weight models, according to Shane Huntley, CTO and Senior Director at the Google Threat Intelligence Group

YourStory

Why embracing change is the only way to understand it

Change can feel frightening, but embracing it can reveal new possibilities, lessons, and strength that resistance often keeps hidden.

Gadgets 360

Poco F9 Ultra Confirmed to Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip; Pro Model to Use Binned Version

The Poco F9 series is all set to be launched in the global markets soon. The company recently confirmed that its upcoming performance-focussed lineup will include two models — Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, with the vanilla F9 variant unlikely to debut. Both m

The Hindu

H1N1 in India: A seasonal surge, not a new strain, says ICMR

Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases this year, while Karnataka had recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases across 32 districts by August 22. Maharashtra, too, has reported a rise in H1N1 infections

The Hindu

Tackling Ebola, head on, and other stories

On the Ebola crisis in the DRC, the H1N1 situation in India, eye health, what’s new and what’s missing in the field of genetics, and more

Hindustan Times

‘1 hour workout in morning does not offset 10 hours of sitting’: Heart surgeon explains how it is bad for your health

According to Dr London, people who mostly sit have a higher risk of dying early, a higher risk of heart disease, close to double the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The Hindu

From Bournvita to ‘100% Pure’: Why is FSSAI tightening the rules on food claims? | Explained

The regulator said it has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance.

The Hindu

What’s missing in T.N. for intersex babies? Genetic tests at government hospitals

Karyotyping and other genetic tests that need to be performed on children with intersex tests are not available at most government hospitals in T.N., forcing families to rely on expensive private labs. This needs to change to ensure better care for these babie

The Hindu

The perils of over-imaging your spine: when do you really need an X-Ray, CT scan or MRI?

Sometimes incidental findings can cause unnecessary anxiety in patients who may believe that their spine is ‘damaged’ when in fact, the finding may simply be a normal part of ageing. Imaging that does not change treatment can therefore add cost, worry and some

The Hindu

Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 2 | Nights, Beaches & Cinema

In Episode 2 of Chennai Canvas | Madras Week, we explore three stories that offer a glimpse into the changing face of the city — from how Chennai transformed from a city that went to bed early into one that stays awake, to the beach as a shared space for every

The Hindu

Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 3 | Food, films and memories of Chennai

In Episode 3 of Chennai Canvas: Madras Week, we explore three different threads that reveal the city’s enduring character. From the unmistakable flavours of Chennai’s beachside food, shaped as much by the sea, salt air and atmosphere as by the food itself, to

The Hindu

'Phool Aur Kaante' director Kuku Kohli dies at 77

Kuku Kohli, whose real name was Avtar Kohli, worked under Raj Kapoor and other filmmakers before making his directorial debut with ‘Phool Aur Kaante’, which also marked the beginning of Ajay Devgn's career in the industry.

The Hindu

Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 4 | How cinema became part of Chennai

Cinema is woven into the fabric of Chennai’s cultural memory. From romance, longing and movie-inspired moments on the city’s beaches to the dramatic shift from celluloid reels to digital projection, Chennai’s relationship with the big screen has constantly evo

Times of India

Anil recalls getting insecure when Manisha Koirala got more screentime in this song

In a candid reflection, Anil Kapoor discussed his initial worries about being cast in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's '1942: A Love Story'. He experienced insecurity while filming the iconic song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha', concerned that Manisha Koirala was garnering more atte

Hindustan Times

International Dog Day | Vedika Pinto: We need compassion for street dogs

Vedika Pinto shares how her dog Benji transformed her life. Initially resistant, on International dog day, the actor shares her mother now adores Benji