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A troika of two bins and a bench at Conran Smith Road. The image was taken on February 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: PRINCE FREDERICK Flaneurs trying to decode roadside human behaviour, armchair philosophers seeking an alternative to the trite old armchair and pedestrians seeking to give their tired limbs a break would have something
The University of Calicut is planning to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) on its main campus at Tenhipalam in Malappuram district. A proposal for the purpose, presented by Vice-Chancellor (V-C) P. Raveendran, was approved at the university’s Syndicate meeting held on Saturday (March 1, 2026). According to Syndicate members
Home Sport Cricket India has a domineering aura, and after the defeat against South Africa, it found its moorings in the game involving Zimbabwe Updated – March 01, 2026 08:06 pm IST Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav along with West Indian captain Shai Hope during the toss of an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket
This article is authored by Abhinav Kalia, Co-Founder & CEO, ARC Electric. There is a transformative change in the mobility environment in India. Electric vehicles (EVs) that used to be taken as a niche and an experimental item slowly but surely shift to the belief category in the minds of Indian customers. What used to
KTM India has refreshed its entry-level fully faired sportbike, the RC 160, with the introduction of two new colour options. The motorcycle is now available in Electronic Orange Matte and Ceramic White Matte shades, expanding the list of choices for buyers. Despite the cosmetic update, the price of the bike remains unchanged at Rs 1.85
At least 21 people were killed and eight others critically injured in a powerful explosion at a firecrackers manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district on February 28, news agency PTI reported quoting state minister Kandula Durgesh. The blast occurred around 2 pm at a unit identified as Surya Fireworks in Vetlapalem village of Samarlakota
Synopsis Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu argues that while AI can disrupt value based on intellectual superiority and economic contribution, it cannot replace deeply human activities. He highlights roles like caring for the elderly, teaching, and farming, driven by passion and inner conviction, as inherently resistant to automation and crucial for human purpose. Listen to this
Synopsis Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has issued a passenger advisory. Certain international flights may experience delays or rerouting. This is due to temporary closures and restrictions in multiple international airspaces. Passengers are strongly advised to check their flight status with their airlines before heading to the airport. Planning journeys accordingly is essential to avoid inconvenience. Agencies
Last Updated: February 28, 2026, 16:38 IST Israel and US launched coordinated strikes on Iran, prompting global criticism, airspace closures, flight disruptions, and warnings of retaliation as world leaders urge restraint. Israel and US launched coordinated strikes on Iran, prompting global criticism, airspace closures, flight disruptions, and warnings of retaliation as world leaders urge restraint.