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Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Edwin Hubble once got this honour. Narayana Murthy's son Rohan shares 3 family milestones achieved in a week
Rohan Murty shared three major family milestones from the past week. His father, Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy, received his 40th honorary doctorate from the University of York, while Sudha Murty received her 24th from IIT Dharwad. His maternal uncle, Shrinivas Ramchandra Kulkarni, was awarded the Royal Astronomical Society's Gold Medal, previously received by Einstein, Hubble and Hawking. Rohan called them his "best teachers", prompting warm reactions online and praise for their achievements.
Star Health cuts mediclaim without citing any policy clauses: Court says insurer cannot act on 'whims and fancies'; orders to pay the remaining Rs 47K
Star Health Insurance has been ordered by a Guntur consumer commission to pay Rs 47,356 to a policyholder whose Covid hospitalisation claim was only partially settled, with the court ruling that the insurer deducted amounts without citing specific policy clauses and acted on its own whims and fancies.
Alta Capital-backed Elevate Campuses,Sai University ink 1,250-bed hostel management pact
Elevate Campuses will manage over 1,250 hostel beds for Sai University. Plans include adding approximately 2,600 more beds within two years. This partnership focuses on professionally managed student housing and campus experience. Sai University seeks global academic excellence and enhanced student well-being. The collaboration strengthens Elevate Campuses' presence in India's student housing sector.
Karnataka: RuralShores & Sathya Sai varsity launch AI skilling centre to connect village youth with global tech jobs
Karnataka Chief Secretary inaugurated a new rural artificial intelligence skill center. This initiative aims to equip young people with essential technology skills. The center will provide training in generative AI and industry exposure. It seeks to create technology-led employment opportunities within villages. This program will help rural youth compete globally without migrating to cities.
Nandan Nilekani to S Somanath: Meet the experts on Centre's exam reform task-force
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new six-member task force. This high-powered committee will be headed by Nandan Nilekani, a renowned tech leader. The task force aims to recommend reforms for a leakproof examination system. Experts in technology, intelligence, and education will contribute their knowledge. Their collective efforts will focus on enhancing exam security and transparency.
From Aadhaar to exams: Nandan Nilekani, the Infosys co-founder PM Modi has entrusted with exam reforms
Nandan Nilekani will lead a high-powered task force on examination reforms. He previously co-founded Infosys and chaired the Unique Identification Authority of India. Under his leadership, Aadhaar, India's biometric system, was successfully rolled out. Nilekani also co-chairs the EkStep Foundation, focusing on education and digital infrastructure. His extensive public service and philanthropic work are widely recognized.
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India's IT model is out of date. Can the industry reinvent itself?
Indian IT companies have survived many technological upheavals. But AI is threatening their pyramid model resting on an army of workforce performing repetitive tasks. Where does the industry go from here is the big question now.
'Lucky' locket buyer loses business and falls sick after purchase: Hyderabad jeweller who promised prosperity ordered to pay Rs 10 lakh
A Hyderabad jewellery shop that sold a Rs 1.16 lakh lucky stone locket energised through Vedic rituals has been ordered to pay over Rs 11 lakh in total relief after a consumer commission found it misled a customer using religious practices as a sales tool, with Rs 10 lakh in punitive damages directed to a legal services authority.
Bengaluru warns BMTC conductors against asking passengers to get off over change: Transport minister faced the same during a surprise ride; UPI to be offered
Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh faced the same situation during a surprise inspection. Conductors have been instructed to offer UPI payments as an alternative, while repeat offenders may undergo soft skills training.
Four Indian Americans named to Carnegie's Great Immigrants list for 2026
Four prominent Indian Americans, including cybersecurity leader Nikesh Arora and Harvard professor Mahzarin Banaji, have been honored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Great Immigrants, Great Americans list for 2026. They join a distinguished group of 25 naturalized citizens from 21 nations, celebrating immigrant contributions as the US approaches its 250th independence anniversary. This recognition highlights their significant achievements and impact on American society.
Companies should focus on business growth, profitability rather than just share price: NSE chief
NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan urged companies to prioritize building sustainable businesses and long-term value over solely chasing share prices. He emphasized that market valuation should reflect genuine business performance and growth. Chauhan advised entrepreneurs to focus on their core operations, highlighting that consistent profitability and innovation, even in small improvements, eventually attract market recognition and unlock significant growth opportunities.
NSE chief urges startups and MSMEs to view listing as a tool for scale
National Stock Exchange MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan highlighted that profitable businesses are rewarded with valuations private markets can't match, enabling expansion and offering a company its own currency for acquisitions and employee rewards.
India, Israel sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in public sector auditing
India's Comptroller and Auditor General and Israel's Supreme Audit Institution have inked an MoU to boost public sector auditing cooperation. The agreement facilitates knowledge exchange, technical expertise, and training. Discussions also explored joint seminars to share innovative practices. The visit underscored a shared commitment to transparency and good governance, with Israel's State Comptroller also lecturing on AI's role in modern auditing.
CAG, Israel's apex audit body ink info exchange pact
India's CAG and Israel's State Comptroller have inked a pact to boost public sector auditing through knowledge sharing and best practices. This Memorandum of Understanding aims to enhance collaboration, capacity building, and expertise exchange between the two nations' audit institutions.
CAG asks states to disclose off-budget borrowings in A/Cs
India's Comptroller and Auditor General, K Sanjay Murthy, urged state governments to fully disclose their off-budget borrowings. He highlighted that these liabilities have reached ₹90.51 lakh crore. States are advised to reduce these debts over time. Accurate reporting is crucial for understanding the true scale of state finances and ensuring fiscal transparency. This will aid informed decision-making by policymakers.
Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializing
Social media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions. Research indicates that even active engagement can create a cycle of increased isolation, highlighting the limitations of digital interaction compared to genuine human connection. This trend poses significant public health risks, comparable to smoking, emphasizing the need for deliberate digital habits.
States' expenditure rises 131% in 10 yrs on welfare, development: CAG Report
States' spending surged 131 percent from 2015-16 to 2024-25. Welfare and development drove this growth. Revenue expenditure remained the largest budget component. Committed expenses and subsidies consumed over half of revenue spending. Total state expenditure reached Rs 51.20 lakh crore in 2024-25. Budgetary spending averaged between 15.78 and 17.49 percent of GSDP.
UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand, 10 other states record revenue surplus in FY25: CAG report
Fifteen Indian states faced revenue deficits in the fiscal year 2024-25. Thirteen states, however, reported revenue surpluses. The Comptroller and Auditor General's report highlights these financial outcomes. States' own tax revenues are growing, forming a significant part of total receipts. Committed expenditures like salaries and pensions remain a major cost for states.
Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG report
India's states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their combined liabilities rising to Rs 90.51 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report State Finances 2024-25 released on Monday.
Loneliest people in the world are not the elderly sitting alone at home; according to a survey across 142 countries, they are adults in their 20s
A global survey spanning 142 countries found that nearly one in four people reported feeling very or fairly lonely. But the most unexpected finding was not the overall number. Young adults aged 19 to 29 reported the highest levels of loneliness, while older adults were the least likely to say they felt lonely.
Human-centric technology at heart of India's AI ambitions: PM Narendra Modi at Bharat Innovates 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's "technology for humanity" approach at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, aligning with India's vision of "AI for all." French President Emmanuel Macron echoed this, advocating for ethical and responsible AI development, cautioning against power concentration.
Psychology says people who skip self-checkout aren't inefficient; they may be holding onto a small social need the machine quietly erased
Small, everyday interactions with acquaintances significantly boost happiness and belonging, research reveals. Even brief, warm exchanges with cashiers or strangers can improve mood more than anticipated. While self-checkouts offer convenience, they remove vital low-stakes social connections, particularly impacting those experiencing loneliness. Choosing human interaction can provide a free mood boost for both parties.
Psychology says people who are warmly generous with everyone but genuinely close with almost no one aren't failing at friendship; they learned to be useful before they learned to be known
Extremely kind people often feel lonely despite being surrounded by others, as they prioritize being needed over being known. This pattern of constant giving without reciprocal vulnerability prevents genuine intimacy, leaving them appreciated but not truly understood. The path to deeper connection involves small, deliberate acts of sharing personal struggles.
RBI MPC outcome: Experts decode what the policy decision means for mutual fund investors
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee held the repo rate steady at 5.25%, maintaining a neutral stance. Experts advise investors to focus on capital preservation and short-term strategies amidst global geopolitical risks. While some anticipate rupee stabilization, others foresee potential rate hikes if inflation persists, impacting bond market yields.
CCI to onboard analysts and data scientists
The Competition Commission of India is enhancing its capabilities to understand digital markets and artificial intelligence. The regulator is hiring data scientists and analysts with expertise in AI tools and digital market operations. This move aims to strengthen the CCI's oversight. The CCI is also increasing approvals for non-problematic transactions through an automated route.
CAG developing institutional capacity for new age needs
India should use data and technology to detect corruption and unfair practices in government tenders, with stronger coordination between the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and Competition Commission of India to identify collusion and protect public funds, Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy said on Wednesday.
CCI keeping pace with market trends, taking firm stance against cartelisation: CAG
The Competition Commission of India is aligning with evolving market dynamics, taking a bold approach against cartel activities. This vigilant anti-trust guardian promotes equitable competition across industries. The CCI has reshaped India’s economic environment. In parallel, the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General is innovating a sovereign LLM designed for enhancing public sector auditing efficiency.
India's urban transformation must be backed by accountability: CAG at BRICS SAI Summit
During the BRICS Summit in Bengaluru, K Sanjay Murthy, India's chief auditor, emphasized the urgent call for heightened accountability in urban development and sustainable transportation. He urged that the effectiveness of public expenditures be measured by their impact on citizens’ well-being, especially in rapidly urbanizing areas.
Why Narayana Murthy named key Infosys facility after the Tatas when TCS is his main business rival
Narayana Murthy, Infosys co-founder, explained why he named a key Infosys facility after J.R.D. Tata despite Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) being a competitor. Murthy admired J.R.D. Tata’s patriotism, leadership, and contributions to India's industrial growth, which he felt transcended business rivalry. He also shared personal anecdotes, highlighting his close bond with Ratan Tata, Tata's compassion for employees, and the family’s impact on his and his wife Sudha Murthy’s lives.
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