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Delhi Techie Shares Experience After Being Interviewed By AI Bot: "Fascinating And Unsettling"
She described the experience as "equal parts fascinating and unsettling" and discussed the pros, cons, and key takeaways from the AI-driven interview process.
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Viral Video: Vlogger Tries Baking Cookies In New York Subway Station's Heat, Internet Reacts
A viral reel shows a food content creator trying to make cookies using the natural heat of an underground subway station in New York (on an exceptionally hot day).
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Chef Sarah Todd Enjoys Kilanji From Lakshadweep - Here's A Quick Recipe
Chef Sarah Todd has been posting about many local dishes from different parts of India on her Instagram handle. One of her latest videos featured a crepe-style delicacy from Lakshadweep.
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Google Photos Has a Hidden Shortcut That Switches from Ask Photos to Classic Search
Google Photos has a hidden shortcut that allows users to switch to the classic search experience from Ask Photos-driven search. Ask Photos was first unveiled at Google I/O last year and started rolling out to users in September 2024. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature allows users to make natural language queries to find relevant images from ...
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Make Your Own Paan Mukhwas: A Natural Coolant For Your Body
By making paan mukhwas at home, you not only ensure a healthier alternative but also get to experience the joy of creating a traditional mouth freshener packed with flavour and benefits.
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Microsoft Unveils Copilot for Gaming With In-Game Assistance, Seamless Game Setup for Xbox Gamers
Microsoft is developing Copilot for Gaming, an AI assistant for Xbox gamers. Announced in a blog post, it will streamline gaming experiences by providing tutorials, in-game assistance, and natural language support for installing or updating games. Additionally, it will offer players progress recaps. It will initially be available on smartphones, Mi...
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Wild Baboons Fail Mirror Test, Raising Questions on Animal Self-Awareness
A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings sugge...
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Excessive Use Of Fertilisers Killing Bees And Flowers, 169-Year-Old Experiment Finds
Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating consequences.
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Arctic Ocean Likely to Experience Ice-Free Day by 2027, Study Warns
A study published in Nature Communications predicts the Arctic Ocean could face its first ice-free day as early as 2027, marking a critical environmental milestone. Conducted using 11 climate models and 366 simulations, the research highlights the urgent need for emission reductions. The loss of sea ice in the Arctic exacerbates global warming thro...
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Water Births: Understanding The Benefits Of Birthing Pools
Here, we'll explore how birthing pools work and what benefits they offer for mothers who prefer a less conventional birthing experience.
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India-UK Team Proposes Experiment to Test Quantum Behaviour of Gravity with Diamond Crystals
An India-UK physics team led by Professor Sougato Bose from UCL has proposed a ground-breaking experiment to determine if gravity follows quantum mechanics, like other fundamental forces. Using a table-top setup, they aim to measure gravitational interactions between two nanodiamonds. The study, requiring cutting-edge technology, could take 10-15 y...
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Smashed TV, Broken Bottles: Nainital Homestay Owner Shares Horrifying Experience With Delhi-NCR Guests
A homestay owner in Nainital shared his horrifying experience with guests from Delhi-NCR. Taking to Instagram, Nature View Villa, a vacation home in Nainital, shared a video showing the sorry state of the room and the mess the group left behind.
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Experience The Jungle In Your Backyard At This Glamping Hotel In Uttarakhand
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city to find yourself amid tranquil nature at this jungle hotel
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NASA Explains How Intense Geomagnetic Storms Lead to Stunning Auroras
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about an intense geomagnetic storm at level G4, which is likely to disrupt power grids, GPS, and radio signals. Despite these potential issues, the storm offers a remarkable visual treat with colourful auroras visible in high-latitude areas of Canada and the United Stat...
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Google Integrating Gemini AI Capabilities Into Nest Cameras and Google Home Experiences
Google announced Gemini AI integration into Google Home devices and Google Nest cameras on Tuesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) features will offer multimodal capabilities to these devices, such as better image and video segmentation and identification, improved natural conversation, and more. Alongside, the tech giant also announced the succe...
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Delhi Techie Shares Experience After Being Interviewed By AI Bot: "Fascinating And Unsettling"
She described the experience as "equal parts fascinating and unsettling" and discussed the pros, cons, and key takeaways from the AI-driven interview process.
-
Viral Video: Vlogger Tries Baking Cookies In New York Subway Station's Heat, Internet Reacts
A viral reel shows a food content creator trying to make cookies using the natural heat of an underground subway station in New York (on an exceptionally hot day).
-
Chef Sarah Todd Enjoys Kilanji From Lakshadweep - Here's A Quick Recipe
Chef Sarah Todd has been posting about many local dishes from different parts of India on her Instagram handle. One of her latest videos featured a crepe-style delicacy from Lakshadweep.
-
Google Photos Has a Hidden Shortcut That Switches from Ask Photos to Classic Search
Google Photos has a hidden shortcut that allows users to switch to the classic search experience from Ask Photos-driven search. Ask Photos was first unveiled at Google I/O last year and started rolling out to users in September 2024. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature allows users to make natural language queries to find relevant images from ...
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Make Your Own Paan Mukhwas: A Natural Coolant For Your Body
By making paan mukhwas at home, you not only ensure a healthier alternative but also get to experience the joy of creating a traditional mouth freshener packed with flavour and benefits.
-
Microsoft Unveils Copilot for Gaming With In-Game Assistance, Seamless Game Setup for Xbox Gamers
Microsoft is developing Copilot for Gaming, an AI assistant for Xbox gamers. Announced in a blog post, it will streamline gaming experiences by providing tutorials, in-game assistance, and natural language support for installing or updating games. Additionally, it will offer players progress recaps. It will initially be available on smartphones, Mi...
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Wild Baboons Fail Mirror Test, Raising Questions on Animal Self-Awareness
A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings sugge...
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Excessive Use Of Fertilisers Killing Bees And Flowers, 169-Year-Old Experiment Finds
Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating consequences.
-
Arctic Ocean Likely to Experience Ice-Free Day by 2027, Study Warns
A study published in Nature Communications predicts the Arctic Ocean could face its first ice-free day as early as 2027, marking a critical environmental milestone. Conducted using 11 climate models and 366 simulations, the research highlights the urgent need for emission reductions. The loss of sea ice in the Arctic exacerbates global warming thro...
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Water Births: Understanding The Benefits Of Birthing Pools
Here, we'll explore how birthing pools work and what benefits they offer for mothers who prefer a less conventional birthing experience.
-
India-UK Team Proposes Experiment to Test Quantum Behaviour of Gravity with Diamond Crystals
An India-UK physics team led by Professor Sougato Bose from UCL has proposed a ground-breaking experiment to determine if gravity follows quantum mechanics, like other fundamental forces. Using a table-top setup, they aim to measure gravitational interactions between two nanodiamonds. The study, requiring cutting-edge technology, could take 10-15 y...
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Smashed TV, Broken Bottles: Nainital Homestay Owner Shares Horrifying Experience With Delhi-NCR Guests
A homestay owner in Nainital shared his horrifying experience with guests from Delhi-NCR. Taking to Instagram, Nature View Villa, a vacation home in Nainital, shared a video showing the sorry state of the room and the mess the group left behind.
-
Experience The Jungle In Your Backyard At This Glamping Hotel In Uttarakhand
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city to find yourself amid tranquil nature at this jungle hotel
-
NASA Explains How Intense Geomagnetic Storms Lead to Stunning Auroras
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about an intense geomagnetic storm at level G4, which is likely to disrupt power grids, GPS, and radio signals. Despite these potential issues, the storm offers a remarkable visual treat with colourful auroras visible in high-latitude areas of Canada and the United Stat...
-
Google Integrating Gemini AI Capabilities Into Nest Cameras and Google Home Experiences
Google announced Gemini AI integration into Google Home devices and Google Nest cameras on Tuesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) features will offer multimodal capabilities to these devices, such as better image and video segmentation and identification, improved natural conversation, and more. Alongside, the tech giant also announced the succe...
