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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang inspired Carnegie Mellon graduates, urging them to seize the AI revolution's immense potential. He highlighted AI's transformative power, likening it to a new industrial era that will reshape every sector. Huang emphasized responsible AI development and CMU's legacy, encouraging graduates to dedicate their hearts to meaningful work.

India must urgently develop its own frontier-scale AI models to avoid becoming a passive consumer and to shape global technology rules, according to Sarvam AI co-founder Pratyush Kumar. The company is preparing to train a trillion-parameter AI model, emphasizing the need for strategic capability and ownership of foundational models to capture economic value and prevent repeating past technological revolution mistakes.

At the forefront of innovation, IIT-Patna's COIL-D initiative is revolutionizing the landscape of multilingual AI through the ambitious BHASHINI program. By developing cutting-edge machine translation systems, this project aims to bridge the linguistic divides in India, cultivating an inclusive AI ecosystem that empowers individuals from various language backgrounds with accessible and user-friendly technology.

India Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Young Thinkers’ Meet 2026 to May 10, 2026, from April 30, 2026. The 15th edition will be held on 18-19 July 2026 in Uttarakhand. The programme invites participants under 35 from varied fields for policy-focused discussions on national and global issues. Shortlisted candidates will face virtual interviews in May 2026, with final results by end of May 2026, following application screening and eligibility criteria submission requirements.

Across the vibrant streets of Argentina, a sea of protesters poured into the plazas, voicing their outrage over president Javier Milei’s funding cuts to public universities. With significant budget shortfalls, faculty members are witnessing a troubling drop in their earnings.

The US President's dismissal of the National Science Board and other scientific bodies has sparked concerns about the erosion of scientific norms. This move, alongside funding cuts and grant cancellations, is prompting foreign-origin scientists to consider leaving the US, with India actively recruiting talent.

New research highlights fathers' pre-conception health significantly impacts child's long-term well-being. Factors like age, lifestyle, and stress influence sperm quality and genetic health. Experts now advocate for shared parental responsibility in reproductive health planning, emphasizing that fatherhood begins long before birth.

President Trump's evolving stance on Taiwan ahead of his summit with Xi Jinping sparks concern. Despite a large arms sale, Trump has questioned Taiwan's role in semiconductor business and sought payment for protection. Analysts fear Taiwan could be a bargaining chip, though US officials maintain policy remains unchanged.

In 1909, Charles Doolittle Walcott discovered the Burgess Shale formation in British Columbia, revealing exceptionally preserved soft-bodied ancient life. This geological wonder, a lagerstätte, provided unprecedented insights into the Cambrian Explosion, showcasing diverse body plans and even retaining organic tissues. The site continues to yield new discoveries, deepening our understanding of early complex life and its evolution.

Responding to queries from TOI readers as part of Mission Admission campaign, vice-chancellor of Osmania University, Kumar M, says the future will belong to students who can adapt and are willing to learn

Dr. E. K. Janaki Ammal's pioneering work in plant genetics significantly boosted India's sugarcane production. By developing hybrid varieties suited to local climates, she enabled higher sugar yields, transforming the sector. Her research laid the groundwork for India's current status as a major sugar producer and a key player in ethanol production, contributing to energy security.

India witnesses a significant shift as girls now lead in education, outperforming boys in school enrolment and higher education pass-outs. While the overall literacy gap persists, younger generations show near parity. Women dominate fields like MPhil and arts, though men still lead in STEM, indicating ongoing gendered career paths.

Nagaland University proudly presents innovative four-year undergraduate science programs at its state-of-the-art Multi-Disciplinary Research Centre. With a unique design that allows students the flexibility to enter or exit at various stages, they can accumulate certificates, diplomas, and bachelor's degrees—or even pursue a bachelor’s with a research focus, paving the way towards potential PhD opportunities.