Who is Mahan Maharaj? The monk-mathematician redefining the boundaries of science and spirituality

Mahan Maharaj, born Mahan Mitra, is a distinguished Indian mathematician and monk whose life bridges advanced scientific research and spiritual pursuit. A professor at TIFR, he is known for major contributions to geometry and for challenging the notion that intellectual excellence and monastic discipline must exist separately. Some lives resist easy categorisation. Mahan Maharaj belongs…

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Australia will be left with no submarines if it abandons Aukus, senior defence official warns | Aukus

Australia will be left with no submarines if it abandons the Aukus deal with the US and UK, a senior defence official has warned, declining to publicly countenance an alternative plan if Australia’s promised nuclear-powered fleet does not arrive under Australian command. “Defence has been directed to pursue Aukus and we are pursuing Aukus and…

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Middle East crisis: Govt levies export duties on diesel, turbine oil; eyes over Rs 1,500 crore collection in fortnight

NEW DELHI: The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel, a move aimed at improving availability of these products in the domestic market, according to the CBIC chairman’s statement on Friday.The decision is also expected to strengthen the country’s energy security by ensuring adequate supplies amid evolving global conditions.Revenue collections from the…

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‘The Pitt’ Sepideh Moafi talks coming from a refugee background to landing acting projects: ‘I couldn’t believe that I was living this life’ |

Actress Sepideh Moafi, known for her role as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi in ‘The Pitt’, shared her journey from an Iranian refugee family to Hollywood. She detailed the challenges of her upbringing and her unexpected casting in the popular show, which came just after a digital detox retreat, leading to an eight-month commitment. ‘The Pitt’s Sepideh…

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Shortcuts won’t build AI mastery: NeoKim’s 10-concept blueprint exposes what it really takes to engineer intelligence

In a sharply worded post on X, NeoKim unpacked his difficult journey through AI engineering, arguing that mastery cannot be reduced to prompts or shortcuts. He highlighted ten critical concepts—from LLM fundamentals to AI agents and MCP—showing that real progress depends on understanding systems, workflows, and the deeper architecture powering modern artificial intelligence. The AI…

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Iran-US war latest: Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed and warns any ships transiting through will face ‘harsh measures’

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, says state media It added that shipping “to and from ports of allies and supporters of the Israeli-American enemies” is prohibited through any corridor or to any destination. The passage, through which one fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes, has remained largely closed since hostilities broke out. Maira…

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How recent Foreign Tax Credit changes impact salaried taxpayers earning from abroad

FTC allows individual taxpayers to claim a credit in India for taxes paid in a foreign jurisdiction on the same income. (AI image) With the rise in global workforce mobility, an increasing number of Indian professionals are earning income across multiple jurisdictions. Employees of multinational companies undertaking overseas assignments, or cross-border roles receive regular salaries…

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