Nikhil Pandey
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Buddharoid: Japan unveils AI Robot Monk To Support Shrinking Buddhist Clergy
Researchers in Japan have unveiled Buddharoid, an AI-powered robot monk designed to support shrinking Buddhist communities as temples face closure due to depopulation and declining religious affiliation.
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Offbeat
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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US College Professor Placed On Leave After Racist Remarks During School Meeting
Hunter College has placed Associate Professor Allyson Friedman on leave after alleged racist remarks were heard on an unmuted microphone during a New York school meeting.
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Offbeat
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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Five-Year-Old US Boy Spots 'Error' In Airline Pilot Manual, Earns VIP Tour From CEO
A five-year-old boy from Colorado impressed Southwest Airlines after spotting a discrepancy in a pilot training manual, earning a VIP headquarters tour and a chance to try a cockpit simulator.
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Offbeat
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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Try Searching 'Punch The Monkey' On Google, You'll Get A Fun Surprise
In a rare tribute, Google has added a "hearts rain" animation for users searching his name, celebrating the internet's latest obsession with the adorable primate.
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Offbeat
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal Wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 In Mumbai
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has been named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 at a ceremony in Mumbai, recognised for his impact on India's consumer technology sector, job creation and innovation.
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Feature
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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726 Players, 135 Matches: Pune Creates Guinness World Record In Box Cricket
A Pune based organisation has entered the Guinness World Records by hosting the world's largest box cricket tournament, featuring 726 participants, 66 teams and 135 matches over 13 days.
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Offbeat
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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Holi 2026 Date: Is Holi On March 3 Or 4? Lunar Eclipse Causes Date Confusion Across India
Holi, Holika dahan 2026 Date: When is holi in 2026?: Despite the differing dates, the spirit of Holi, symbolising the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring, remains unchanged.
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Offbeat
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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Alcohol Disrupts Brain Communication Even At Legal Driving Limit, Study Finds
A new brain imaging study of 107 adults has found that even moderate alcohol consumption reduces whole brain communication and increases localised activity.
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Science
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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Peak Mental Sharpness Can Add 40 Minutes Of Productivity To Your Day, Study Finds
A 12 week study of 184 students has found that peak mental sharpness can add the equivalent of 40 minutes of productivity to a working day, with sleep, motivation and reduced burnout playing a key role in daily performance.
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Science
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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Boss Cancels Leave At Last Moment, Gen Z Worker's "I Don't Care" Reply Goes Viral
A Gen Z employee's viral video alleging that her manager cancelled her leave while she was at the airport has sparked a wider debate on work life balance, communication gaps and professional responsibility.
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Offbeat
- Edited by Nikhil Pandey