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The Role of AI in Strengthening Quantum-Safe Cryptography for Critical Infrastructure

The quantum computing revolution promises remarkable advancements in technology. Yet, it also presents unprecedented risks to traditional cryptographic systems.

Creating empathy with AI: Importance of emotional intelligence in a conversational bot

The traditional view of AI has predominantly been transactional. AI systems have historically been designed to process inputs, generate outputs, and complete tasks with mechanical efficiency.

Future-proof careers: Skills students need to thrive in 2025

India's educational ecosystem is seeing a paradigm shift with AI intervention and increased alignment of educational institutes with NEP (National Education Policy) 2020.

How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness

Stereotypes abound about liberal arts degrees leading to low-paying jobs, despite research showing that humanities majors earn salaries comparable to students in many other majors.

University of Strathclyde Invites Applications for MSc Advanced Biochemistry

The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow is inviting applications for its MSc Advanced Biochemistry course starting in September 2025.

Steve Smith '100 per cent' sure of Virat Kohli 'catch'

Australia batter Steve Smith on Friday reacted to India batter Virat Kohli's catch in the first session on Day 01 of the Sydney Test and said that he is 100 per cent sure of getting a hand under it.

Sometimes you have to play more secure cricket: Pant

In the aftermath of the series-conceding loss in the Melbourne Test, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had emphasised a team-first approach, leaving it to the players to decide whether their natural game would work for the team's cause, while skipper Rohit Sharma was more direct on placing the onus on Rishabh Pant to work out his way for what's in the best interest of the team.

Jasprit Bumrah: India's most reliable workhorse during BGT 2024-25

Jasprit Bumrah is one of those fast bowlers who come along once in a generation.

Bowlers put Aussies in front after another Indian batting collapse

The visitors' top order batters failed to fire once again as the hosts wrested the initiative

Opelka Beats Djokovic in Brisbane QFs

American player Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International as he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title.

Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

Hosts face formidable challenge as in-form former champions chase league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Man City Has To Think About De Bruyne's Future: Guardiola

With Kevin de Bruyne entering the final six months of his contract at Manchester City, head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the club has to think about the Belgian's future as he is now allowed to explore his options and talk with foreign clubs over pre-contract agreements.

India's Smartphone Market to Cross $50 Billion in Value This Year: Report

India's smartphone market is projected to cross $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumization and thrust on local manufacturing, a report showed on Friday.

80 Per Cent Of Health Insurance Policyholders Believe There're Intentional Delays In Claims: Report

Over 80 per cent of the health insurance policyholders believe that there are delays in claims which are intentional, designed to pressure policyholders into accepting lower claim amounts.

Govt Amends Foreign Trade Policy To Give Stakeholders A Say In Decisions

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 to make it necessary to hold consultations with stakeholders to seek views, suggestions, comments or feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters and industry experts concerning the formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy.

Bears Take Charge of Market Amid Selling in IT, Pharma & Banking

The Bank Nifty index opened on a slightly negative note

DPIIT and Startup Policy Forum join hands to empower Indian startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has formed a landmark partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to establish India as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Employment in Indian manufacturing sector up for 10th month in a row

Not only did employment in the Indian manufacturing sector increase for the 10th month in a row during December, but also the rate of job creation quickened to the fastest in four months, according to a new report.

India Sees Office Leasing Volume at Record 89 Million Square Feet in 2024

India's office sector saw an unprecedented 89 million square feet (MSF) of gross leasing volume (GLV) across the top eight cities in 2024, according to a report on Friday.

Finance Ministry launches 'Baanknet' portal to aid PSBs recovery

Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary M Nagaraju launched the revamped e-auction portal 'Baanknet'.

S Korea's Impeached President Defies Warrant After Hours-Long Standoff

The country's anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators after the presidential security service blocked them from entering Yoon's residence for hours, due to concerns about their safety

Trump's strength and unpredictability can help end the war with Russia, Ukraine's president says

US President-elect Donald Trump is \"strong and unpredictable,\" and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

30 People Killed by Israeli Strikes in Gaza as Stalled Ceasefire Talks Set to Resume

At least 30 people, including children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes overnight and into Friday morning, hospital staff said, as sirens also sounded across Israel and stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh refutes Cong claims, defends apology amidst crisis

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has clarified that his recent apology for the ongoing unrest in the state was directed towards victims of the conflict, not towards those he termed as \"terrorists.\"

References to Sanatan evoking baffling reactions is painful

Jagdeep Dhankhar said everyone on the planet must have the right of expression

Pedagogy must be flexible

In an exclusive interaction with Ritwik Mukherjee of The Statesman, Srikrishna G Kulkarni, chairperson, Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC), outlines how the first national institute for postgraduate studies and research in management has evolved and emerged as an international centre of excellence in all facets of management education.

Russian and Indian routes to relevance

The global order is undergoing a profound transformation marked by power shifts, technological advancements, supply chain disruptions and the fragmentation of traditional alliances.

A Life of Coping With the Contradictions

The opening sentence of the official Press Statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) succinctly encapsulates the protocol, priorities and position of the global hegemon: \"Jimmy Carter was a United States President, a U.S. Navy veteran, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and a humanitarian who dedicated his life to promoting peace, democracy, and human rights.\"

Barrier to growth

SIR, I refer to the article 'Taxation Gone Awry' by Devendra Saksena. (Dec. 31). The growing disparity between GST collections and progressive direct taxes highlights a structural anomaly in India's tax system.

Justice Abroad

The case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen, has raised serious questions about the protection of citizens abroad, the role of the Indian government in handling such cases, and the broader implications of foreign legal systems on our nationals.