'Retail investors should study IPO prospectuses, business models, financial performance and valuations instead of relying on listing-day hype.'
Homegrown software company Zoho has launched Zia Chat, a unified AI interface designed to streamline business operations across various functions. Alongside this, Zoho announced its entry into vertical SaaS with seven industry-specific applications for sectors like retail, automotive, healthcare, and education, reinforcing its position as a 'Swadeshi' alternative to global tech giants.
Zoho has launched Zia Chat, a unified AI interface designed to streamline business operations across various functions by providing a single conversational platform for information, lead generation, and data analysis. Concurrently, the company has expanded into vertical SaaS with seven new industry-specific applications for sectors like retail, automotive, healthcare, and education, reinforcing its position as a homegrown alternative to global tech giants.
Katie Zacharia has been relieved of her duties as White House Press Secretary after just five days, following a rocky debut and questions over her legal credentials.
'ChatGPT for Teens brings together learning and safety features in one unified experience, supporting active, collaborative learning outside the classroom while enabling more intentional and age-appropriate use of AI.'
Two men, Rohan Parikh and Dilip Kunde, were arrested after attempting to enter a Mumbai mall with a firearm and a fake PMO identity card. Parikh confessed to fabricating the PMO ID using ChatGPT to enhance his social standing, while Kunde, a former Army man, was acting as his bodyguard with a personal weapon. Both have been remanded to judicial custody.
IT services giant Cognizant has established its 'OpenAI Frontier Capability Group', comprising over 25,000 professionals. This new group aims to deliver OpenAI products like Codex and ChatGPT to clients, helping enterprises integrate advanced AI models into their core operations. Cognizant is also scaling OpenAI internally across its sales and customer success functions.
A Goa-based man, Shubhang Borkar, ingeniously used ChatGPT to locate his lost footwear amidst a pile of shoes outside the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He uploaded images of the footwear and his own shoes to the AI chatbot, which then successfully identified his pair, showcasing a practical and unusual application of artificial intelligence.
Faridabad police have arrested two men and a woman from Ghaziabad for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 89,750. The victim was lured with a fake 'playboy job' offer via Facebook and WhatsApp, leading to multiple transactions. The accused were arrested on Tuesday and remanded to judicial custody.
A Delhi court has granted bail to Gassama Thomas, an African national accused in an international drug syndicate case, stating that merely being an African national does not presume conspiracy. The court noted insufficient evidence linking him to the larger syndicate or the commercial quantity of drugs recovered from other flats, as only an intermediate quantity was found in his shared flat without direct proof of his knowledge or sole occupancy.
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has arrested two men from Rajasthan for allegedly defrauding people of Rs 8 lakh by selling fake garba event passes during Navratri. The accused used Instagram, forged email IDs, WhatsApp, and AI tools like ChatGPT to create authentic-looking tickets and promotional material, targeting around 40,000 people. They sold 686 bogus passes for various high-end events before being apprehended based on a complaint from a garba organiser.
A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to a university professor accused of raping a former student and threatening to circulate her objectionable videos. The court cited WhatsApp chats indicating coercion and the risk of witness tampering and evidence destruction if bail were granted. The investigation has been assigned to a senior police officer.
Hyderabad police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly extorting over Rs 25 lakh from numerous individuals. The accused created fake female profiles on social media, lured victims into sharing private photos and videos, and then threatened them with legal action to extract money. Victims spanned across several Indian states and even internationally.
One AI-driven achievement that is unequivocally beneficial is the work on protein-folding.
'Decide in advance what you want -- an A rating, a pay increase, a bigger role or a specific learning opportunity. Ask for it directly,' advises rediffGURU Krishna Kumar.
'Sanjay is like family. I think the poor guy is always troubled because whenever he writes a film, he's like, Rohit ko kaunsa role doon?'
Such is the depth of riches in Indian cricket that Shubman Gill, despite boasting of a good record in T20Is and IPL, finds himself out of contention in India's T20 team.
The WhatsApp service will enable subscribers to check their PF balance, latest five transactions and passbook information.
Meethe Mein Kya Hai's pursuit of happiness and finding joy in the little things exudes the emotionality of a greeting card, not life, rues Sukanya Verma.
An Army officer's wife has been booked in Jammu for alleged espionage, accused of using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to write analytical papers on sensitive national security issues for Chinese intelligence operatives. The well-qualified freelance researcher, who had an IT internship with the UN, is cooperating with investigators after being intercepted at Jammu Tawi railway station. The probe focuses on her alleged contacts with foreign nationals and the nature of the sensitive documents found on her mobile phone.
Ahmedabad Customs officials arrested a passenger arriving from Vietnam and an individual waiting to receive him at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Sunday for allegedly carrying and coordinating a consignment of marijuana. Seven vacuum-sealed packets containing approximately 2.117 kg of suspected marijuana were recovered from the passenger's baggage.
Gifts from parents, spouse, children, siblings, grandparents, uncles and aunts are exempt regardless of amount.
'We always talk about that let Vaibhav enjoy his game, he should not feel any pressure, especially when he is batting.'
'The universe has brought Salman and me together.'
Ishan Kishan's injury has left the door ajar for the 15 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was seen batting during India's optional practice session on Friday.
Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 91 off 41 balls against Zimbabwe in the final T20, marking an emotional return to form after a lean patch.
Financial independence begins not only with earning or investing more but also with knowing what one owns, understanding where one's money is held and taking responsibility for managing it.
'Many women lose control of properties after their husband's death.'
Readers expecting the familiar sensory experience of the smell of books, rows of paperbacks, and the quiet satisfaction of browsing without an agenda will find something different.
Investors should study the technology behind digital assets, including blockchain networks, wallets and transaction verification, rather than rely solely on recommendations. Understanding the technology could help them assess the risks.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, Himanshu Kumar and Ankit Kumar, for allegedly facilitating cyber fraud by arranging bank accounts for fraudsters. This action stems from a case where a victim was cheated of Rs 15.83 lakh. The investigation revealed how the accused provided crucial support to online cheating operations.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, including a BTech graduate, from Jharkhand for their alleged involvement in a cyber-fraud racket. The duo cheated over 50 people, primarily those aged above 50, by impersonating bank officials and misusing credit card details through video calls and screen sharing. They were apprehended in Dhanbad following an investigation into a complaint filed on September 23.
India is proposing the Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) for AI Training, a national framework designed to enable startups, researchers, and companies to train AI models using data from hospitals, banks, and public agencies while ensuring privacy and security. This initiative aims to unlock significant AI-driven value for India's GDP by 2030.
'Cybersecurity preparedness is very weak.'
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a petition filed by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) challenging the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and its accompanying Rules. The DNPA argues that the law, lacking exemptions for journalism, could impede news gathering and infringe upon citizens' right to information. The challenge highlights concerns over consent requirements for reporters and the Act's impact on the Right to Information.
'Once I became a film director, I realised that in our male-dominated industry, there is no question of having a female superstar.'
A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has remanded 11 accused in the Tiger Shroff firing incident case to police custody until November 6. Police are investigating a 'deep-rooted conspiracy' by gangster Anil Pandit's organised crime syndicate, which allegedly targeted prominent personalities for economic gain. The syndicate reportedly operates with two modules for reconnaissance, execution, logistics, and arms supply. The stringent MCOCA provisions have been invoked, allowing for extended custody and specific evidence admissibility.
A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy has been charged with the shocking murders of his mother and younger brother in their Massachusetts home, following an investigation that revealed his online searches about family killings.
Most of the companies AI models and AI agents targeted had no idea their networks had been breached.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stressed the critical importance of understanding and mitigating AI-related security threats, even over productivity gains. He highlighted how AI systems are uncovering numerous software vulnerabilities, necessitating new methods for detection and repair. Altman's remarks follow recent incidents where AI agents exposed serious flaws in widely used programming languages and even breached isolated test environments.
