How New York City schools are using AI-powered teaching assistants to raise reading achievement

With Reading Scores Lagging, NYC Schools Pilot AI Teaching Assistants The New York City public schools are looking for innovative methods to facilitate learning in students by incorporating artificial intelligence into the classroom. According to a report by The 74, the superintendents in the Bronx and Brooklyn have tested the use of AI teaching assistants … Read more

Two Indian-origin men arrested in US on money laundering charges; victims of scam ordered to pay in gold bars, cryptocurrency

Two Indian-origin men have been arrested in the United States on federal money laundering charges following an investigation into a large scam operation that targeted victims across several states, authorities said.Tejas Patel and Navya Bhatt are facing three counts of money laundering each, according to the Cleveland1. This comes after federal agents uncovered their alleged … Read more

Over 800 NEET PG aspirants converted from Indian to NRI | India News

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) that allocates postgraduate seats in various medical specialties has released a list of 811 candidates who have chosen to “change their nationality” from Indian to non-resident Indian (NRI) to get seats in the third round in 2025-26.Seats in NRI quota are the most expensive but that also means competition is less, … Read more

Shailendra Singh says he paid Rs 4 crore to Amitabh Bachchan for Johnny Walker: ‘I lost my film and Shoojit Sircar forever’ | Hindi Movie News

Producer Shailendra Singh, known for backing National Award-winning films like Page 3 and Traffic Signal, has opened up about a long-standing dispute involving Amitabh Bachchan and filmmaker Shoojit Sircar over the unreleased film Shoebite. Singh claimed he had originally developed the story under the title Johnny Walker, which was later renamed Shoebite, and accused Shoojit … Read more

Who is Amelia, the British AI girl everyone is talking about?

A UK government-funded anti-extremism avatar, ‘Amelia,’ designed to educate youth, has been co-opted by the far-right. Hijacked and rebranded using advanced AI, the character now promotes extremist views and has even been monetized into a cryptocurrency. This viral phenomenon highlights the challenges of digital literacy and the weaponization of online content. In the volatile ecosystem … Read more

‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor is India’s land, no one dare touch it, says Amit Shah | India News

BAGDOGRA: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at the INDIA bloc over attempts to seek bail for those who raised slogans about cutting the “chicken neck corridor”, saying their efforts failed as the Supreme Court rejected the bail pleas and that such intentions against India would never succeed.Addressing party workers meeting in … Read more

Shah Rukh Khan–Hrithik Roshan rivalry rumours: ‘Everyone braced themselves for confrontation but what happened…,’ recalls restaurateur | Hindi Movie News

Hrithik Roshan became an overnight sensation with his debut film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, co-starring Ameesha Patel. As the industry stepped into the 21st century, Hrithik’s meteoric rise sparked intense chatter, including rumours that Shah Rukh Khan, then Bollywood’s undisputed superstar, felt threatened by the newcomer’s sudden stardom. Stories of rivalry and tension between the … Read more

Budget 2026 glossary explained: From deficit to disinvestment, key terms decoded to understand Budget numbers and policies

The Union Budget comes with a vocabulary that can be confusing even for regular readers. Many terms are technical, and are used repeatedly across Budget documents, tables and debates. The “Budget at a Glance” table presents a consolidated snapshot of the Union Government’s finances for a financial year, showing actuals, Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates … Read more

Why MIT graduates are always in demand: Top industries, roles, and salaries explained

Why MIT graduates are always in demand For students planning higher education, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is widely recognized for producing graduates who are well-prepared for careers in multiple industries. MIT graduates have been behind major breakthroughs such as 3D printing and bionic prostheses, and the university boasts among its alumni 89 Nobel … Read more