Author: TI Editor
NOT LONG ago, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was thought to affect only school-aged boys—the naughty ones who could not sit still in class and were always getting into trouble. Today the number of ADHD diagnoses is rising fast in all age groups, with some of the biggest increases in young and middle-aged women. The figures are staggering. Some 2m people in England, 4% of the population, are thought to have ADHD, says the Nuffield Trust, a think-tank. Its symptoms often overlap with those of autism, dyslexia and other conditions that, like ADHD, are thought to be caused by how the…
The six-member rate-setting committee had announced a 25 basis points cut in repo rate to 6.25% earlier this month, the first rate reduction in five years. According to the minutes, MPC member and Reserve Bank of India executive director Rajiv Ranjan said the need to cut rates should not be hindered by concerns of capital outflows due to interest rate differentials. “Capital flows to India are driven more by its distinctive growth story rather than interest rate differentials, a phenomenon observed for many EMEs (emerging market economies). Reviving growth and building on resilience is an imperative, especially at a country-specific…
This was the subject of a spirited conversation I had in February 2024 with Andy Konwinski, a former student of mine and the co-founder of two AI-related startups, Databricks and Perplexity. Andy shared his disbelief that a friend’s son had dropped out of his computer-science programme. This bright student believed AI would soon make programmers obsolete. He isn’t alone: according to Gallup, three-quarters of Americans say that AI will reduce the total number of jobs within ten years. It reminded me of a similarly promising student who, 20 years ago, abandoned computer science owing to his fear that offshoring meant…
Tech giant Apple has officially introduced its first in-house iPhone modem, the C1, with the launch of the iPhone 16e, marking a significant step in the tech giant’s ongoing strategy to reduce its dependence on Qualcomm’s 5G chips.The C1 modem is being hailed as the most power-efficient modem ever featured in a smartphone, contributing to the iPhone 16e’s impressive battery life. Apple’s website states that the handset’s internal architecture has been refined to accommodate a larger battery, delivering up to 26 hours of video playback.Covering a range of low-end 5G spectrum, the C1 modem offers connectivity similar to that of…
Mercedes-Benz stock fell in overseas trading after the German auto maker reported better-than-expected earnings but gave an outlook that doesn’t inspire the passion drivers might feel for a 300 SLR sports car. Thursday, the company announced fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.68 from sales of about $40 billion. Wall Street was looking for about $2.60 and just under $40 billion respectively. Mercedes shares were down 1.6% in overseas trading at €60.22 ($62.93). Management’s forecasts help to explain why. Mercedes sees sales falling slightly from the 1.98 million vehicles delivered in 2024. Operating profit margins are expected to dip from about…
Online brokerage platform Zerodha’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nithin Kamath said that there are more career alternatives today for people who are passionate about sports, reacting to national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand’s view of not letting children pursue sports unless someone is “rich”, according to a social media post on X. “While I understand Pullela Gopichand’s concern that ‘Unless you are rich, don’t make your child a sportsperson,’ I have a different view,” said the Zerodha Chief in his post on platform X.Kamath drew a parallel between how it is a significant challenge for the youth entering a world where people…
You must have received various emails, App notifications, SMS and WhatsApp messages from your bank about pre-approved personal loan offers. You must have also received calls or seen banners related to these in your internet banking. Some of these pre-approved personal loan offers give a discount or waive the processing fee, while some are offered at lower interest rates. So, what are these pre-approved personal loan offers, their benefits, and how to get one? Let us discuss.What are pre-approved personal loans?A pre-approved personal loan is a conditional loan offer made by a bank/NBFC to their existing customers. Before rolling out…
Asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered near-Earth object, has caught the attention of scientists due to its size and potential impact risk. Measuring between 40 to 90 meters (130 to 300 feet) wide, it is large enough to cause significant localized damage if it were to collide with Earth. While the chances of impact on December 22, 2032, remain low, the asteroid has surpassed the 1% probability threshold—an uncommon occurrence for objects of this size—prompting formal notifications to planetary defense agencies. NASA continues to track 2024 YR4 closely, as further observations could either rule out the threat or refine its…
Škoda Auto India is ready to hit the fast lane, naming actor Ranveer Singh its ‘brand superstar’ as it drives into the mass market segment.The one-year partnership coincides with Škoda’s 25th anniversary in India and the launch of its first sub-4-metre SUV, the Kylaq, as the automaker aims to triple its market share and scale up volumes in one of the world’s most competitive automotive markets.Talking to Mint, Petr Janeba, brand director, Škoda Auto India, called the association a “true partnership” rather than a standard endorsement deal. “Ranveer is not just a face for the Kylaq — he is our one…
The dense clouds over DeepSeek are not clearing anytime soon. After bans on government resources in Italy, France, the US Congress, and elsewhere, new research suggests that DeepSeek’s ties to the Chinese state may be deeper than previously thought.Security analysts have reportedly uncovered an obfuscated code within the chatbot’s web login page that appears to establish connections to China Mobile, a state-owned telecommunications company banned from operating in the United States due to national security concerns.Feroot Security, a Canadian cybersecurity firm, first discovered the link and shared its findings with the Associated Press. Independent experts at the University of Calgary…