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Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model Sunday and made its AI chatbot services free to consumers as ferocious competition grips the sector. Technology companies in China have been scrambling to release improved AI platforms since start-up DeepSeek shocked its rivals with its open source and highly cost-efficient model in January. In a post on WeChat, Baidu announced the launch of its latest X1 reasoning model — which the company claims performs similarly to DeepSeek's but for lower cost — and a new foundation model, Ernie 4.5.

Accompanying her post with an image on X (previously known as Twitter), she shared a snapshot of a signboard listing various park guidelines, which included instructions like “No Jogging,” “Walk in a Clockwise Manner,” and “No Recreational Games.” Sahana, the concerned citizen, raised questions about these directives, particularly focusing on the ban on jogging in a place meant for exercise and outdoor activities. In her online post, she expressed shock at the restriction, challenging the logic behind preventing individuals from jogging in the park. She also employed sarcasm to make her point, suggesting that, at this rate, the next rule might involve outlawing Western attire in public parks.

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The Reddit post quickly gained traction, with users overwhelmingly criticizing the couple’s decision. «Yikes! That’s super tacky. Welcome dinners should be paid for by the hosts. This is not common,» wrote one user. Another added, «It’s not normal to charge guests for ANY part of a wedding, destination or not. This is weird.»

Gene Hackman's estate has become the focus of speculation. Gene Hackman's will has raised questions after reports surfaced that the majority of his $80 million fortune was left to his wife, Betsy Arakawa. With his $80 million fortune primarily left to his wife, it's unclear what his three children will inherit. Now, legal experts weigh in on whether a courtroom showdown is on the way. His son has already hired a top estate attorney, indicating that a battle over his inheritance is on the horizon, as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail.

Lilavati Hospital, one of the country’s most reputed healthcare institutions, is at the centre of an explosive controversy. The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMMT), which runs the hospital, has accused its former trustees of siphoning off over Rs 1,500 crore through fraudulent transactions, kickbacks, and illegal offshore deals. But it doesn’t end there. The trust has also alleged that black magic rituals were conducted within the hospital premises, with human remains discovered beneath the floor of the current trustees' office. The accusations, bizarre yet serious, have resulted in multiple FIRs and a growing legal battle.

Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's estranged trans daughter, has made a bold claim regarding her father's use of IVF. In a viral post, she claimed that Musk used the procedure to conceive only boys, causing controversy over his parenting choices and escalating their already strained relationship.

Yes, in the kitchen. The energy there is electric, with chefs working mere feet away, turning simple ingredients into magic before your eyes. Chef Juan Luis Martinez masterfully blends Peruvian produce with Venezuelan flair, crafting dishes that are as bold as they are refined. Fish tartare with green tomato, huacatay and matured cheese is a revelation. Scallops with sanky and jalapeno pack a delicate punch. For mains, white fish with cocona citrus is bright and balanced, showcasing Martinez's deft touch.

Chirag Mehta, CIO, Quantum AMC, says small and midcaps are still a bit expensive and there could be some more current downsides because of the high valuations that prevail in those segments. From a largecap perspective, some pockets of opportunity are starting to emerge. But on a broader basis, there could be some more downside from here on and would give a good opportunity to deploy further into the markets. Mehta also says in the case of IT, on a holistic basis, there could be near-term jitters, but from a medium to long-term perspective, we are still comfortable with what Indian IT services can deliver. What is your take on the markets right now? We are seeing of late that India is witnessing a bit of a recovery, but it is the global peers that are under pressure. Has the majority of the selling for Indian markets already happened and maybe it is time to look out for some of the opportunities in this market or do you believe that there could be some more pain in store? Chirag Mehta: Yes, India was doing well in terms of economic growth over the last two years on a relative basis and also the market was reflecting that. But markets got carried away in terms of valuations that they were prevailing in across the segment and more so in the mid and smallcap segment given the flows to that segment were very high.

Stranger Things for the fifth and the final season this year. After a thrilling season 4, fans are on the cliffhanger and are eagerly get a closure to the immensely popular sci-fi series. The Duffer Brothers have created a buzz by promising big reveals and new characters for the final season.

IndusInd Bank facing a steep decline, Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of IndusInd International Holdings, Mauritius, has assured that the bank «is in a very healthy position.» However, he raised concerns over the impact on the market cap. «My concern is how the market has taken so much so that over Rs 16,000 crores, over $2 billion just in two hours, it has impacted the market cap. The market situation has gone so bad,» he added. The promoter reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the bank, recalling past support during the Covid-19 crisis. Hinduja emphasised that the promoter group remains ready to inject capital, including through additional warrants, and is awaiting regulatory approval to increase its stake from 15% to 26%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s consumption landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the last two decades, influenced by shifts in income distribution, economic shocks and changes in spending behaviour. Data from PRICE’s ICE 360 pan-India household survey provide a detailed account of these trends, shedding light on the financial resilience of different income groups and the impact of events such as the pandemic.

Bibhas Nayak, a 29-year-old HR manager at St Stephen’s Hospital in New Delhi, died while defending two women from sexual assault in Karnataka’s Koppal district. The incident took place on 6 March near Sanapur village, close to the popular tourist site of Hampi. Bibhas was overpowered by three attackers and thrown into a canal. His body was recovered on Saturday, and Karnataka police have since arrested the suspects. His grieving family has called for a thorough and fair investigation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Americans are experiencing serious sticker shock when it comes to the price of eggs, which in some markets has more than tripled. That is, when they can get eggs at all.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's retail inflation likely eased further to 3.9% in February from 4.3% in the previous month, driven by a continued decline in food prices, according to a Mint poll of 25 economists. This would mark the fourth consecutive month of cooling inflation and help make a case for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Imagine logging into your insurance account, only to find a stranger’s policy details displayed instead. To make matters worse, imagine the stranger being mistakenly listed as your spouse.

IIM graduate who reportedly quit his job just 10 days after joining due to a misunderstanding about his role. According to the Reddit user, who previously worked as an inside sales representative, he was asked to train a newly hired account executive—an IIM graduate who had secured a lucrative package of Rs 21 lakh per annum, along with a Rs 2 lakh joining bonus. However, despite the attractive salary, the new recruit resigned in less than two weeks. The reason? He believed he was hired for a marketing position but was instead assigned to sales for the first year. Feeling misled, he decided to leave. The Reddit user recounted a conversation where the graduate expressed frustration, saying he hadn’t expected to handle sales accounts. When reassured that this was common in the industry, the IIM graduate firmly stated that he didn’t want to continue. Despite having a student loan, the graduate later accepted a role in operations and supply chain management with a lower salary of Rs 16 lakh per annum.

Driving all day on a hard seat might be the reason why an auto-rickshaw driver resorted to getting it replaced with something absolutely fancy, a luxurious chair seat, making the internet believe that the driver must be a “local gamer”. A picture of this quirky modification quickly went viral on social media, grabbing everyone's attention. Originally shared on X, the image later made its way to Reddit, where it sparked even more buzz. The caption? “Pakka Local Auto Gamer” – and netizens couldn’t get enough of it!

Manoj Sinha on Sunday ordered a thorough probe into the killing of three civilians in Kathua district even as Union minister Jitendra Singh called it a terror act. A team has been formed to investigate the case, a senior police officer said. The bodies of Varun Singh (15), his paternal uncle Yogesh Singh (32) and maternal uncle Darshan Singh (40) were recovered from the Ishu nullah in the remote Malhar area on Saturday. The trio had gone missing on March 5 during a wedding function. «I have ordered a thorough and transparent investigation, and all the necessary support to the families will be provided,» the LG said in a post on X.

The anonymous drone operator shared the jaw-dropping footage on Reddit with a simple caption: «Drone pics of North Korea, I was in China, my drone flew across the border.» The images quickly went viral, sparking fascination, speculation, and even concern among viewers who questioned just how risky this stunt really was.

When he asked the newcomer why he decided to quit, the latter replied that he was under the impression that he would be working in the marketing division and was told to do sales for a year. Unhappy with that prospect, he decided to leave. “When I asked him, bhai kya hua, he said, “Yaar mai socha woh marketing mei hire kiye mujhe, and now I’m told to do sales for one year. Kya chutiye accounts diye bhai mujhe. Aisa rehta hei kya market?”. I was so shocked at first but then replied to him, “Haa apna saare accounts, tho aise hee hei”. He immediately said, “Mai nehi karna bhai ye bakchodi wali khel hei,” he wrote.