A new MIT Media Lab study suggests that using AI tools like ChatGPT for academic tasks could reduce critical thinking and cognitive engagement. Researchers tracked brain activity of 54 participants writing essays—with and without AI—and found those using ChatGPT showed less mental effort.

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Sunjay Kapur died last week after a heart attack during a polo match. He was cremated in Delhi, with family and friends coming together to bid him a last farewell. His ex-wife Karisma Kapoor came in with her children, while Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan were seen by her side.
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A Bengaluru techie’s Reddit post has reignited concerns over toxic work culture in Indian startups. Detailing months of psychological abuse at a small event discovery firm, the junior data scientist says their non-tech CEO screamed during calls, imposed harsh deadlines, and micromanaged every task.
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Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.In uncertain times, people look for patterns to make sense of the world, and the matching calendars of 1941 and 2025 have become the latest viral obsession. Social media is fuelling the conversation, with users drawing dramatic parallels and speculating about history repeating itself.
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After the tragic Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, Air India has slashed fares on international routes, with some prices dropping over 50%. A Delhi-Paris ticket on AI now costs under ₹31,000—less than half of Air France’s. Is it damage control or desperation to win back trust?
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Actor-turned-politician Vijay slammed the BJP-led Centre over the Keeladi excavation row, warning, “Tamil civilisation is like a volcano—dangerous to provoke.” He accused the government of suppressing Tamil heritage and using Hindi and Sanskrit to overshadow Keeladi’s findings.

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Shaikh Hasan Khan, a mountaineer from Kerala and a Government Secretariat employee, is reportedly trapped at Mount Denali in Alaska due to a severe snowstorm. Khan, who was on a mission to hoist the Indian flag in honour of the Army's Operation Sindoor at North America’s highest peak.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a forceful response after Iran struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba and other civilian areas with ballistic missiles.
Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.In the wake of the devastating crash involving a Boeing 787 aircraft in Ahmedabad, Air India has sharply reduced ticket prices on several international routes — a move widely seen as an attempt to stem a growing loss of passenger confidence.
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A 17-year-old boy, Karan, was brutally beaten to death inside a juvenile correction home in Delhi’s Majnu ka Tila on Monday. The fatal attack, which broke out during a dispute while bathing, has sparked alarm over the safety and oversight in government-run child facilities.

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A major explosion at SpaceX's Massey, Texas site has halted all preparations for the next Starship launch. Just ahead of Ship 36’s static fire test, the blast caused significant damage to the prototype, forcing Elon Musk’s company to suspend operations indefinitely.
Bringing you news breaks: Exclusive political, entertainment, sports insight and more from India Today - India's most respected and diversified media conglomerate.“Sar utha ke jiyo” once symbolised trust in health insurance—but rising premiums, delayed claims, and rejection rates are eroding that confidence. Nearly 50% of policyholders now face major hurdles, prompting many to downsize or ditch coverage. Is insurance still worth it?

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A flight carrying 110 Indian students evacuated from war-hit Iran landed safely in Delhi on Thursday morning. Families expressed relief, and urged help for those still stranded in Tehran.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to mediate between Israel and Iran, citing Russia's ties to both nations. Trump dismissed the proposal, urging Putin to focus on ending the Ukraine conflict first.

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Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed deep regret over the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed over 270 people. He urged patience until the investigation is complete, affirming support for the victims' families and defending the aircraft's and crew's record.

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Air India has announced a temporary curtailment of its international flight services, reducing operations by 15% on widebody aircraft from now until at least mid-July. Notably, this comes after an Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, shortly after takeoff.

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