Meta Platforms has recruited MongoDB CEO Chirantan Desai to head its new enterprise initiative focused on AI tools. BENGALURU: Indian-origin technology executive Chirantan “CJ” Desai has been named head of Meta’s new enterprise platform, less than a year after taking over as CEO of database company MongoDB. As chief enterprise platform officer, he will report…
The ‘Amazing Race’ star, Tim Janus, passes away at 49 after a long battle with cancer(Image Credit: Instagram) Tim Janus, popularly known to competitive-eating fans as ‘Eater X,’ passed away at 49. The former ‘Amazing Race’ contestant breathed his last on September 16, 2026, following complications from a long battle with cancer, according to Major…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants to ban H-1B hiring in Texas public schools to curb Chinese and Islamic influence on students. In January, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a freeze on H-1B hiring by public institutions of higher education in the state. Seven months later, the governor said no public schools in the state should…
All about Marilyn Monroe’s first and final home.(Image Credit: Instagram) The firsts are always special; perhaps that is why Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home held more significance in her life. In 1962, after her marriage to playwright Arthur Miller failed, the Hollywood icon bought the first house that she ever purchased on her own. The house…
Pic credit: Sotheby’s International Realty Jonathan Kelly, who made a fortune selling Squishmallows, the plush toys, has now put his Bel-Air mansion on the market for nearly $38 million, according to a report by Realtor.com. Pic credit: Sotheby’s International Realty During the pandemic, the Squishmallows craze took TikTok by storm, turning the once-niche toys into…
It looks like time travel, closed timelike curves, quantum mechanics, and quantum entanglement are once again at the centre of discussions among scientists who recently came up with a new way to send signals from the present into the past. According to some scientists working on quantum communication and spacetime geometry, information can potentially be…
Equity benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling 931 points after the previous session’s sharp rally, as renewed tensions in West Asia dented ceasefire-led optimism.The truce appeared at risk after Iran again shut the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while rising crude prices, weak global cues and continued foreign…
Shivang Kumar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shivang Kumar’s journey to the IPL isn’t the usual story of a smooth rise through the ranks. The 23-year-old spinner from Moradabad made his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier this season, but what makes his story stand out is a mix of bold decisions, setbacks, and a surprising source…
Prabhsimran Singh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh was in the middle of a gym session when the call he had been waiting for finally arrived. After building consistency with Punjab Kings, the opener earned his maiden India call-up for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe later this month.But before celebrating with anyone else,…
R Madhavan praises Amitabh Bachchan’s age-appropriate roles: ‘He’s still giving young actors a run for their money, he’s maintained his own dignity and style’ R Madhavan has often spoken about the challenges of staying relevant in the film industry, and an old interview of the actor has once again caught the attention of fans online….