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Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has sparked a discussion online after urging startup founders to stop presenting artificial intelligence as a key differentiator in their investment pitches, saying that simply using AI has become “table stakes” for companies.Kamath criticised startup pitch decks that lead with “we use AI”. (@Nithin0dha/X)In a post on X, Kamath said he receives a large number of investment decks that begin with claims about using AI. He admitted that such pitches have become so common that they now make him lose interest in the presentation.”The number of investment decks I get leading with ‘we use…

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vice president C P Radhakrishnan and other senior leaders on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial, Sadaiv Atal, in New Delhi on his eighth death anniversary.Defence minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president Nitin Nabin, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta also joined the tributes for Vajpayee, one of India’s most respected political leaders, who is remembered for his decades-long contribution to public life. Vajpayee served as Prime Minister three times and was conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s…

Quote of the day by Gary Cooper: ‘You’ve got to have a fire under you… After you get established, you have to create your own fire,’ the ‘High Noon’ star’s advice about never stopping to chase your dreams (Instagram) Gary Cooper was once one of the most beloved actors in the industry from the ’30s through the ’60s. His drive to achieve success helped him land multiple roles. It also helped him establish himself as one of the most revered stars and the highest-paid actor at the time. Today’s quote emphasises the importance of keeping your drive alive to ensure…

Satellite view of Marion Islands | Wikimedia Commons South Africa established a permanent meteorological station on sub-Antarctic Marion Island, a remote volcanic island in the southern Indian Ocean, in 1948. House mice were already present, and cats were brought to the station as a form of mouse control. The story that followed became a documented example of how introducing one non-native species to manage another can produce a new ecological problem. There is a small date discrepancy in the historical record: some later accounts describe five cats arriving in 1948, while the contemporary research record places five cats at the…

British households are facing a renewed cost of living squeeze, with official figures expected to show this week that soaring energy bills drove up inflation in July to close to 3%.As the Iran war continues to send shock waves through global energy markets, economists predict the surge in UK gas and electricity bills last month will push Britain’s headline inflation rate to 2.9%.In a fresh squeeze on household budgets, the figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) due on Wednesday are forecast to show a jump from a rate of 2.6% in June.It comes as the Bank of England…

From ‘luxury porn’ to AI: Anthropic CEO’s wife Cami Clark and her Epstein ties Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit crossed paths with Cami Clark years before she became known as the wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and a familiar presence in Silicon Valley’s AI elite.According to Wall Street Journal report, in 2011, Clark and business partner Michelle Capocefalo were seeking investors for Eddice, a women-focused pornography startup they described as a “revolutionary porn company”. Literary agent John Brockman introduced the two women to Epstein, who was then a registered sex offender, according to recently released government files.Brockman wrote to Epstein: “You…

The incident took place at Neelkantheshwar building in Takipada, Nalasopara East By: Suhas BirhadeNALASOPARA: Eleven people, including seven children and four women, suffered suspected food poisoning after consuming a birthday cake at a party in Nalasopara on Saturday.Three of the children are currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit. The children reportedly told doctors that a dead lizard was found in the cake.The incident took place at Neelkantheshwar building in Takipada, Nalasopara East, where a 25-year-old woman was celebrating her birthday. Around 6pm, some children from the neighbourhood arrived with a cake for the birthday celebration.Shortly after eating the…

Aries: Seven of CupsEnergy This Week: Choose what truly mattersSeveral possibilities could compete for your attention this week. Some may be genuine opportunities, while others may only look attractive from a distance. Avoid making decisions based purely on excitement. In love, be honest about what you want instead of keeping yourself emotionally scattered. At work, focus on opportunities with real long-term potential.Tarot Horoscope TodayWeekly Ritual: Write your top three priorities on three bay leaves. Keep the one representing your most important goal in your wallet for the week.Crystal Remedy: Fluorite for focus, discernment, and clear choices.Taurus: Two of SwordsEnergy This…

What does a century-old heritage mansion nestled within the historic streets of Amritsar look like? On August 8 and 9, in a two-part Instagram Reel, Bonnie Ghuman, a blogger who goes by Travel with Bonnie on social media, shared a tour of a 102-year-old mansion, built in 1924.Also Read | Step inside Taj Mahal lookalike home a man built for his wife featuring 24-foot-high double ceilings, grand interiorsInside a 120-year-old haveli in AmritsarSharing the video on Instagram, Bonnie wrote, “A Hidden Piece of Amritsar’s Heritage. Today, while roaming through the old streets of Amritsar, I came across this beautiful heritage…

Srinagar, Aug 15: The University of Kashmir (KU) on Saturday celebrated Independence Day at its Main Campus and satellite campuses, commemorating the country’s freedom struggle and paying tribute to the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who made India’s independence possible.Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof. Nilofer Khan presided over the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Main Campus. The National Flag was unfurled with full honour and respect, followed by the singing of the National Song and National Anthem. A ceremonial guard of honour was also presented on the occasion by a contingent of the University Police.Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Khan recalled…