Google co-founder Sergey Brin has returned from retirement to actively contribute to the company's AI development, driven by the transformative potential of generative AI. Brin is deeply involved in training Google's Gemini models, aiming for artificial general intelligence. He considers AI more impactful than previous tech revolutions, focusing on expanding Google's computational capabilities to meet the surging demand.
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Virat Kohli, much like Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, instilled a winning mentality in the Indian Test team. Kohli's emphasis on pace bowling, highlighted by Jasprit Bumrah's emergence, mirrored Pataudi's reliance on spin. Kohli unified the team through fitness and a relentless pursuit of excellence, evident in their historic series wins in Australia.
Neeraj Chopra secured second place at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland, battling tough weather conditions to achieve an 84.14m throw in his final attempt. Julian Weber of Germany outperformed Chopra with an 86.12m throw, while Anderson Peters of Grenada finished third. Chopra will now concentrate on upcoming competitions in Paris and Ostrava.
Following the first political contact between India and the Taliban, India approved the entry of 160 Afghan trucks carrying dry fruits and nuts through the Attari border as a special gesture. Despite not formally recognizing the Kabul regime, India remains Afghanistan's largest export market in South Asia, with trade valued at $1 billion.
Neeraj Chopra achieved a personal best of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League, finally crossing the 90m threshold, but finished second to Germany's Julian Weber, who threw 91.06m. Despite the 'bitter-sweet' result, Chopra is optimistic, crediting his coach Jan Zelezny and feeling fitter after groin issues. Chopra credited the favourable conditions in Doha for helping him unleash the big throw and shared that Zelezny had predicted a 90m effort even before the competition.
Air India is aggressively expanding its international connectivity through codeshare partnerships, aiming for over 10 new agreements this financial year. This strategy, crucial for competing with established global airlines, focuses on North America, Europe, and Africa.
Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' continues its box office dominance, earning Rs 136.35 crore in 15 days. The film maintained strong occupancy, particularly during night shows, even after two weeks. With positive audience reception to its storytelling and performances, 'Raid 2' is on track to potentially cross the Rs 150 crore mark.
Gujarat Titans showcased their dominance by defeating Delhi Capitals by 10 wickets, securing their playoff berth in IPL 2025. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's unbeaten 205-run partnership led GT to effortlessly chase down DC's 200-run target. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings also secured playoff spots, while Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants compete for the final slot.
Banu Mushtaq, a Kannada writer, has won the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection, Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi. This marks the first time a short story collection has received this honor. The judging panel praised the work's radical translation and uplifting narratives, blending Kannada roots with socio-political themes.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced full refunds for ticket holders of the rain-abandoned match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17. Digital ticket holders will receive refunds within 10 working days, while physical ticket holders must return their original tickets at the point of purchase.