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Have you ever noticed a thin layer of liquid pooling on top of your curd and assumed it had gone bad? Many people do – and instinctively pour it down the sink. But everyday kitchen habits like this, often driven by misconceptions and lack of awareness, can quietly strip food of its nutritional value. What looks like spoilage may, in fact, be one of the most nutrient-dense parts of the dish – and experts say it’s time to stop throwing it away.Read more to find out what the liquid actually is! (Unsplash)Also Read | What is the ideal sitting posture?…

By Dr Ranjeet MehtaCommunication and teamwork are the aspects that get the most attention in leadership building, but the most effective leader capabilities are usually made in silence, in uncertainty, and in personal discomfort. These are the qualities that are seldom mentioned in class but are always evaluated in everyday life. Here is how life and soft skills can prepare students for future leadership roles. Metacognition: Thinking about your thinkingMetacognition is the cognition (awareness) and deep understanding of one’s own mental processes, such as thinking, attitude, learning, etc. In practice, it inculcates the capability to enquire about the why and…

Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis has cautioned against overstating the significance of AI systems like Gemini and ChatGPT solving international Maths Olympiad problems. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Hassabis said that while these feats showcase reasoning, they don’t prove the systems are anywhere near general intelligence. “Today’s systems can get gold medals in the International Maths Olympiad, really hard problems, but sometimes can still make mistakes on elementary maths if you pose the question in a certain way,” Hassabis said. “A true general intelligence system shouldn’t have that kind of jaggedness.”What’s missing in the current AIAs reported…

Donny Osmond and Harrah’s Las Vegas are facing a lawsuit after a concertgoer says she was seriously hurt by a giant inflatable ball tossed into the crowd at one of Osmond’s shows.What happened?The case started when Joanne Julkowski, who traveled from Illinois to see Osmond’s long-running Vegas residency, filed suit in February, per PEOPLE. She says that during a show on February 15, 2024, one of the glowing, oversized balls (nicknamed “Donny Balls” by fans) hit her in the back of the head. These balls are part of the show’s interactive routine, meant to get the audience involved. But Julkowski…

Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 13:04 ISTMost organisations approach AI as a technology experiment rather than an operational transformation. Scaling requires more than building accurate modelsIn real-world settings, engineers must navigate cost constraints, compliance requirements, infrastructure dependencies, and stakeholder alignment, said an expert.From banking and retail to healthcare, companies are pouring resources into AI pilots, chatbots and predictive tools to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement and sharpen internal decision-making. Yet, despite the enthusiasm and investment, a critical question persists: why do so many AI successes struggle to move beyond the pilot stage?Globally, industry surveys consistently show that a majority of AI…

September’s GST cuts had helped keep prices steady for a while, but now, almost six months in, the phase is ending. India’s consumer goods makers now increasing prices by up to 5%, as rising commodity costs and weak rupee put pressure on margins. The impact is now visible in stores this quarter, with distributors saying that selected packs of everyday essentials, including detergents, hair oils, chocolates, noodles and breakfast cereals, are reaching shelves with higher price tags, according to ET. The latest round of increases come after a period of during which companies had swiftly passed on tax benefits after…

FILE – 1 Ounce Fine Gold Coins are displayed in the safe deposit boxes room at the Pro Aurum gold house in Munich, Germany. | Photo Credit: AP Gold (Aurum or Au) is a chemical element on the periodic table, and a metal known for its bright yellow colour and shine. A natural occurrence in use since ancient times, it has been considered precious by people for a long time. And the reason for that lies in a unique alloy (mixture of metals) of science, history, and human belief. Gold bars | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Science There are various…

Oman’s New Tiered Expat Work Permit Fees: Incentives for Omanisation Compliance The Sultanate of Oman is shaking up how companies hire foreign workers by introducing a tiered fee structure for expatriate work permits that directly ties costs to compliance with national employment targets known as Omanisation. The move, announced this week by the Ministry of Labour, rewards firms that meet or exceed local hire quotas with steep fee discounts, while punishing those lagging behind by doubling their permit fees. This approach, part of wider labour reforms aimed at creating more job opportunities for Omani citizens, reflects a growing regional trend…

IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is working with other countries to evolve a consensus on a framework to deal with AI and these are early days for the sector. In an interview with TOI on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, the minister said that govt has used a combination of legal and technical solutions in dealing with IT and there is a need to strike a balance between regulation and development. He also touched upon the issue of restricting social media access to children and said that a solution will be based on discussion with stakeholders. Excerpts:How do you…

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday proposed amendment to the Constitution to strengthen federalism at the Centre and state autonomy, calling for a “structural reset” of the country’s federalism.Tabling the first part of Justice Kurian Joseph committee report on centre-state relations in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, he said federalism was about trust and autonomy.”India’s federalism needs a structural reset. If we wish, we can again amend the constitution. Meaningful federalism is not about control, but about trust, autonomy, and governance that responds to people’s realities,” Stalin, the ruling DMK president, said.In 1967, DMK founder and late…