AI, human insights work together to decode prime number mysteries

Developments in number theory in the last two weeks illustrate how artificial intelligence is helping advance the frontiers of mathematics, but also raising questions about what mathematics means vis-à-vis humans. The first…

Why teacher training reform is central to India’s foundational learning goals

We are all creatures of education, and even after decades, many of us remember the names and idiosyncrasies of our childhood teachers because they set us on the path of lifelong learning.…

Dark matter could keep tiny black holes alive inside stars: study

Dark matter, the unseen substance that makes up most of the universe’s matter, could play a more dramatic role than previously thought. A new study suggests that heavy dark matter particles trapped…

RSS-BJP’s two vocabularies — at home and abroad

It was, at the very least, heartening to hear the RSS chief speak at Madison Square Garden in New York in a language that reaffirmed India’s inclusive character. His assertion that a…

Sonam Bajwa delays breakfast if she eats carbs at night: ‘One cup of rice, dal, salad, and…’

Sonam Bajwa, 36, recently spoke about her eating habits and ‘normal routine,’ underlining her preference for simple food. “I don’t like when I am given a diet that is quite restrictive unless…

To all well-wishers on Teachers’ Day, this is a letter from a teacher

Dear friends, I am a school teacher, and I know that I will receive many good wishes on the 5th of September, as always. It feels good to be remembered and acknowledged…

Kenyan President vs Tata Chemicals: Why Kenya wants Tata firm’s operations halted

Kenyan President William Ruto’s order to halt Tata Chemicals’ operations in the African nation has put the Tata Group company on the defensive, with the firm saying on Friday (September 4) that…

The hidden world of Khajuraho’s bazaars: Erotic souvenirs, sarees and surprises

On GDP data, reading the evidence beyond the numbers

Following the release of India’s FY26 GDP estimates on June 5, and most recently, post the release of the estimates for Q1FY27 on August 31, there have been extensive commentaries on the…

In AI age, the teacher’s real task is to empower

As we watched the student protesters at Jantar Mantar, one question that few asked but that needs to be raised is this: What kind of teachers inspire them, what kind of teaching…