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Long before Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google and Alphabet, he was a boy in Chennai waiting years for something as basic as a telephone. In a candid conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Pichai looked back at his early life in India and how daily struggles, from water shortages to a single rotary phone shared with the whole neighbourhood, influenced the way he thinks about technology and its power to change lives.But the most profound part of his story is that this scarcity he grew up with didn’t leave him bitter or resentful; instead, it planted the seed…

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi (Agency Image) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has launched a furious attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi after the national side suffered another heavy defeat against England at Lord’s.Pakistan were beaten by 194 runs in the second Test, giving England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors have struggled badly throughout the tour, particularly with the bat, and have offered little competition to England.The poor performances have reportedly led sections of the British media to label this Pakistan side the “worst Pakistan…

What’s the one thing you would carry to a remote island with you? If honesty is the way forward, most would say their phone. While there was a time someone would have said an answer like a weapon or maybe their loved one, now, it is truly a mobile phone that lives rent-free with a person everywhere they go, especially during emergencies. And what if it was these phones that could not only help you communicate during such times but also save your lives? This is a question a 12-year-old South Korean teenager asked herself.When it comes to fires, an…

Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026: Application deadline today, check eligibility and PET requirements Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: The Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab, will close the online application window for Physical Training Instructor (PTI) posts in the Primary Cadre today, August 31, 2026. The recruitment drive covers 2,000 vacancies under Advertisement Number E-888608/2026208471.The notification was issued on July 31, 2026, and applications began on August 1. Eligible candidates who have not submitted their forms can apply online until the prescribed deadline. The written examination date will be announced separately.Punjab PTI vacancy and qualificationThe PTI Primary Cadre post carries a fixed…

An old episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan is once again making the rounds online, drawing attention to a deeply personal story the actor shared about his connection to Kashmir. Speaking with host Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh opened up about his family’s roots in the region and the emotional reason he avoided it for years.Shah Rukh Khan recalls his father’s wishAccording to Shah Rukh, his father had once encouraged him to visit three specific places in his lifetime — but Kashmir came with a special condition attached. “It’s a very emotional story, Amitji. My father’s mother was…

AI-generated image for representation Once upon a time, in 17th-century Nepal, a powerful kingdom was shaken by a decision that would haunt its history for centuries.A trusted man at the royal court fell from favour. A death followed. And, as the legends say, a woman on a funeral pyre uttered words that would eventually give an entire country a chilling name. Generations later, those words are still remembered.“Sati le Sarapeko Desh”- literally, the land cursed by Sati- is an expression that has found a place in Nepal’s cultural and historical memory. It has often been used to describe the country’s…

Duleep Trophy Semi-final 1 Live Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another memorable chapter to his rapidly growing cricket story when the 15-year-old batting sensation briefly took over as captain of East Zone during their Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone on Sunday. East Zone captain Ishan Kishan won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that quickly paid dividends as Mukesh Kumar and Abhijit Sarkar led the bowling attack. The two right-arm pacers claimed three wickets each as Central Zone were bowled out for 266 in 80.1 overs. Mohammed Shami and off-spinner Md Kounain Quraishi chipped in with two…

For decades, the grasslands outside Ramona, California, looked much as they had for generations: open country, seasonal pools and wide stretches of native vegetation broken by grazing land. As reported by the local news report, The San Diego Union-Tribune, among the people who once owned part of this landscape was Hollywood actor James Cagney, who acquired hundreds of acres in the area with his brother William during the 1940s. The property did not remain intact forever. Portions were sold over the years, leaving 417 acres under the William J. Cagney Trust.By the early 2000s, however, the remaining tract had caught…

September 2026 school holidays: Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and regional breaks explained. (PTI Photo) September school holidays 2026: Schools across India will observe several festival-linked and regional holidays in September 2026. While some holidays are observed across multiple states, others are linked to local festivals, religious occasions or state-specific commemorative days.The exact holiday schedule can differ between state boards, CBSE and ICSE schools, as well as individual institutions. Students and parents should check their school’s official academic calendar before treating a particular date as a confirmed school holiday.Common school holidays in SeptemberSeptember 4 is listed as the common festival holiday across…

Anne Hathaway was announced as the leading lady for the Tom Cruise-led ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel; however, actor Randy Quaid, who starred in the 1990’s hit, has slammed the casting.Quaid, who played Tim Daland in the racing drama, took to his handle to slam Hathaway’s casting in ‘Days of Thunder 2’, and instead, called for Nicole Kidman to reprise her role as Dr Claire Lewicki. The actress famously played the love interest of Cruise’s character, NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. “We need Nicole [Kidman] back,” Quaid wrote on X Saturday. “Don’t be a p***y, [Tom Cruise]. You need the original girl.…