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Cricket then was a lullaby played out in gentle minds with a willow. Now, it is a hyperlink in the debris of the world wide web, just a vision from the stump and a simulated caricature of a brand. A sad commentary that is. https://t.co/GEdE3oVE0f

A recent study conducted by OpenAI has revealed a disturbing truth about excessive use of ChatGPT, especially for companionship. Frequent users of the chatbot, the “power users,” often feel increased loneliness and emotional dependence on the AI. https://t.co/HF2CfTNpCx

Despite India having 12 functioning passenger airlines, market concentration remains high with just two carriers serving over 90% of passengers. The growing number of airports and increasing air travel preferences create substantial opportunities. https://t.co/IcLJTlFlWX

Son of an auto rickshaw driver, Vignesh is yet to play senior-level cricket for Kerala. In the Kerala Cricket League, the 24-year-old didn’t even set the stage on fire and had just two wickets from three matches. https://t.co/xqD9Hfrmuw

Dunzo’s strategic misstep was shifting from its core strength — connecting buyers and sellers online — to aggressively scaling quick-commerce operations. This pitted it against deep-pocketed rivals such as Swiggy Instamart, Zomato-backed Blinkit. https://t.co/BxN39U0CG5

After recently boycotting airport rides, the cab drivers will start the “No AC Campaign" on Monday. The TGPWU is demanding that cab aggregators like Ola, Uber, Rapido, must adopt a uniform ride-fare structure, similar to state govt fares. https://t.co/ITAWGFnQul

An amalgamation of the rustic farmhouse and cottagecore aesthetics of the 2010s but with an updated (and, might we add, much more elevated) twist, farmcore is among the latest home decor trends to reemerge in 2025. https://t.co/vk8NyBTahl

Jobs had his black turtlenecks, Zuckerberg wore his black hoodie sweatshirts, and Gates often sported a sweater over a collared shirt. These billionaires kept their styles relatively simple and seemingly budget-friendly, but Huang opts for a stylish look. https://t.co/YlaCbQJVO4

Odds are stacked against the bowlers in T20 leagues with batter-friendly wickets. The highest IPL total, set in 2013 with RCB's 263 for five against Pune, was surpassed four times in 2024. In 17 seasons, there have been 10 totals crossing 250 runs. https://t.co/CgqHVXXLcb

It is in social development that the southern states far outstripped the Hindi belt. It is not the intensity of population propaganda but the degree of social development that the South forged ahead. https://t.co/izz9DCmaoO

Even in the throes of a scorching summer a handful of Indian destinations can offer a respite. If you’re looking for a cool getaway, here are seven places where the temperature is likely to remain below 25°C. https://t.co/jRhO1aqICA

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth was the first to watch the trailer of this highly anticipated political thriller. https://t.co/C49m73ri1i

The premise that AI could be indefinitely improved by scaling was always shaky. Case in point, the tech sector's recent existential crisis spurred by DeepSeek, which could compete with multibillion-dollar chatbots at a fraction of the cost. https://t.co/fqX6n9P4JR

Instead of accelerating cognitive wear and tear, the demands of parenting might actually reinforce critical brain networks, keeping them active and engaged over time. https://t.co/0BDLgWyxsM

Superstar Rajinikanth was one of the first stars in South India to take an official stand on the unauthorised use of his persona. https://t.co/x3GDzV1eSu

For a long time, the tour of England in 2014 bothered me the most. But I can't look at it that way. I might not have an Australia tour again in four years. I don't know. You have to make peace with whatever's happened in your life. https://t.co/YibFcDubHH

With a title inspired by a classic Fab Four track, September sees Booker-prize-winning novelist Arundhati Roy publish her first memoir, Mother Mary Comes To Me, which will focus on her complex relationship with her late mother. https://t.co/NLSfp6ddEQ