UC Berkeley’s computer science courses witnessed a steep rise in failure rates in spring 2026, sparking debate over the impact of generative AI on learning. Faculty cite overreliance on AI tools, weak mathematical foundations, and declining student engagement as key concerns, warning that academic performance gaps are widening despite rising access to digital assistance. There…
Germany’s Alexander Zverev (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) Alexander Zverev moved within touching distance of a long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough after defeating Czech youngster Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the French Open final on Friday.The German second seed prevailed 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, keeping alive his quest for a maiden major title…
New Delhi: State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) on Friday said it has reported the presence of natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman shallow offshore block, further indicating hydrocarbon potential in the region.In a regulatory filing to stock exchanges, the company said natural gas was encountered in exploratory well Vijayapuram-3, drilled 15…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is stepping into India’s growing anime and pop-culture space with a new partnership. The carmaker has announced its collaboration with Animation Express for Anime India 2026, a multi-city event series focused on anime, manga, gaming and Japanese pop culture. Toyota at Anime India 2026: Venue and dates The first event under this…
Taylor Swift has embraced her country roots with ‘I Knew It, I Knew You,’ an original song from ‘Toy Story 5.’ The track has sparked excitement among fans, who have praised the singer for beautifully capturing the emotions of reconciliation and reconnecting with someone after a long separation.The 36-year-old singer returns to the genre that…
Maharashtra FYJC Round 2 admissions 2026 The Maharashtra School Education Department is set to begin the second round of the First Year Junior College (FYJC) admission process on June 6 with the release of the vacant seat list for junior colleges across the state.The vacant seat matrix will help students understand how many seats are…
Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Nepal batter Kushal Bhurtel continued his extraordinary run of form at the Asian Games men’s cricket qualifiers, matching a rare world record with back-to-back T20I centuries just days after hammering six sixes in a single over.The explosive opener produced another breathtaking innings on Thursday as Nepal thrashed Malaysia by…
US stocks ended lower on Friday, with technology shares leading the decline, as a stronger-than-expected jobs report reduced expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.The S&P 500 fell 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 81 points, or 0.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.4%, weighed down by losses in…
AI-generated image used for representational purposes. India’s push towards alternative fuels has taken a major step forward with the launch of E85 fuel in Delhi. Introduced on World Environment Day, the new ethanol-blended fuel is priced at Rs 82.12 per litre in the national capital, making it around Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol,…
New Moon or Amavasya is going to take place on June 14, 2026. This is going to be the June’s new moon, which will occur under the Taurus zodiac sign. This day marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle. According to astrology, new moon symbolizes fresh starts, new opportunities, manifesting and stability. The day…