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Nvidia is the world's biggest supplier of the high-end chips used for AI and data centres, with some estimates putting its market share over 80%

Updated On: 11 Nov 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Midterm elections have historically been difficult for incumbent presidents and often shift the balance of power in Washington DC

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Antihistamines work by blocking histamine, a chemical released by the immune system during an allergic reaction

Updated On: 01 Nov 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

While its advantages for strength and athletic performance are supported by evidence, it's increasingly being recommended for its mental health effects

Updated On: 01 Nov 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

Emergency patches have been released for the vulnerability in PHP, which powers more than 70% of websites, as governments and operators warn of risks and urge developers to update systems

Updated On: 25 Oct 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Russian athletes, artists and scholars, meanwhile, were excluded from international competitions, cultural platforms and academic events

Updated On: 18 Oct 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Protein-rich fermented foods may support gut health, metabolism and inflammation control, but evidence that they directly improve muscle mass or strength remains limited

Updated On: 11 Oct 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

A review of nearly three decades of research across 76 countries found women score higher on average, particularly in recognising and managing others' emotions

Updated On: 11 Oct 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

The retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, contains several specialised layers of cells

Updated On: 04 Oct 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

The US president has repeatedly argued that the introduction of robust regulations to slow down progress on AI threatens US national interests by enabling China to seize the advantage

Updated On: 27 Sep 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

The inflation-adjusted price of diesel in late August was about as high as it was in 2022 and has likely risen further

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

AI-generated responses can be factual, interpretive, constructive or strategic, and each requires users to assess accuracy, context, purpose and personal relevance differently

Updated On: 20 Sep 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

Respiratory infections can share similar symptoms, making them difficult to distinguish

Updated On: 20 Sep 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

Nearly one in three immigrants in Canada with a post-secondary education report that they are overqualified for their jobs

Updated On: 30 Aug 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

A Western Sydney trial found that training, guided rides and social support were crucial in helping participants build confidence and use e-bikes more often for daily travel

Updated On: 23 Aug 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Scientists used ordinary telecom fibre-optic cables to detect seismic waves generated by thunder, opening a new way to study groundwater, sinkholes and underground structures

Updated On: 23 Aug 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a 2 per cent income tax increase for those earning over $1 million, and passed a property surcharge tax on second homes

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

From medieval hoods and sportswear to hip-hop, street culture and political protest, the hoodie has evolved into a garment shaped by race, power, policing and identity

Updated On: 16 Aug 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Iron deficiency is common among young children, but simple dietary changes can help toddlers meet their iron needs and support healthy growth

Updated On: 16 Aug 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

New research suggests the ancestors of modern crocodiles were active, warm-blooded land dwellers before their metabolism slowed and they adapted to an ambush-predator lifestyle in water

Updated On: 16 Aug 2026 | 10:09 AM IST