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In 2013, Indian-origin teenager Trisha Prabhu developed a platform that detected offensive messages before posting; in 2026, she runs a non-profit that prevents cyberbullying and received a grant from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s foundation

Vikrant Kharwar04 mins

A teenager typed an insult on their phone and prepared to publish it. Before hitting send, the screen would ask if they were sure they wanted to say that to the other person. Trisha Mahajan was just 13 years old when she developed a mobile keyword that identified offensive messages before posting. Today, she has…

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Trump tariffs: India seeks WTO consultations over 50% US duties quota on quartz surface imports

Vikrant Kharwar03 mins

India exported around $380 million worth of quartz surface products to the US in FY26. As the Donald Trump administration continues to find ways to impose tariffs, India has approached the World Trade Organization (WTO) seeking consultations with the US over Washington’s tariff-rate quota on imports of quartz surface products. The measure took effect on…

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‘I got really angry’: Ashwin reveals the Manjrekar criticism he initially hated but later called a ‘guru’ | Cricket News

Vikrant Kharwar02 mins

R Ashwin and Sanjay Manjrekar (Agency Image) Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about the criticism he faced early in his international career, recalling how a strongly worded assessment from former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar left him angry and hurt after a difficult tour of Australia. Ashwin’s struggles came during India’s 2011-12 tour of Australia, where…

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‘Five to eight years behind’: UC Berkeley professor raises alarm over student math skills

Vikrant Kharwar03 mins

Zvezdelina Stankova, professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley. (Photo: UC Berkeley) A mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has raised fresh concerns about the academic preparedness of students at one of the US’ most selective public universities, saying some calculus students now arrive with gaps that extend well below college-level mathematics.In an opinion…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat sees two snakes in the property’s lawn; one rescued other still missing – Report |

Vikrant Kharwar02 mins

Shah Rukh Khan‘s famous Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, made headlines for an unusual reason after two snakes were reportedly spotted on the property’s lawn. The reptiles were noticed on August 17, following which a rescue team was called in to safely handle the situation. Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat: One snake rescued, identified as Dhaman According to…

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1,090 cybercrimes, Rs 1,071 crore trail: China-linked gang ‘mastermind’ arrested in Assam | India News

Vikrant Kharwar02 mins

Man with China links held for Rs 1,071 crore cyber fraud across 1,090 cases. Photo credit: IANS NEW DELHI: The Gujarat CID has arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam who allegedly masterminded 1,090 cybercrime cases involving Rs 1,071.5 crore across India and maintained links with China-based criminals.The accused, Rafiqul Alam, was arrested by the CID’s…

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Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “If we aren’t willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren’t willing to…” – a powerful reminder about integrity | World News

Vikrant Kharwar07 mins

Quote of the day by Barack Obama (AP photo) Barack Obama‘s words draw a genuinely sharp line between simply saying we believe in something, and actually standing by that belief once doing so becomes genuinely difficult. “If we aren’t willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren’t willing to make some sacrifices…

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IND vs SL 1st Test: How Devdutt Padikkal’s alertness saved KL Rahul’s wicket in Galle – WATCH | Cricket News

Vikrant Kharwar02 mins

Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Devdutt Padikkal’s alertness gave KL Rahul a second chance during India’s second innings in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday. India had lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early, with Asitha Fernando getting him caught behind with the third ball of the first over….

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