Japanese scientists discover “liquid gold” nanoparticles that behave almost like living material

It is reported that scientists at Tohoku University in Japan have found that certain gold nanoparticles can display nearly fluid-like properties that enable them to respond by changing their structures to heat and pressure. The findings may revolutionise the future of biomedical engineering, intelligent surfaces, drug delivery technologies, and microfluidic devices. Reported in the journal…

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‘Government economists claimed India added 80 million new jobs — but they were in agriculture’

Santosh Mehrotra (File Photo) With 121 million young Indians neither studying nor working, 80 million people having moved back into agriculture between 2020 and 2024 and youth unemployment having tripled since 2012, a new book arrives as a reckoning. Co-authored by development economist Santosh Mehrotra, visiting professor at the University of Bath’s Centre for Development…

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Standard Chartered CEO’s remark sparks outrage as bank plans job cuts in India, other hubs

Standard Chartered’s plan to cut nearly 7,800 jobs globally by 2030 has triggered a fierce backlash online after CEO Bill Winters described some roles as “lower-value human capital” while outlining the bank’s AI-driven overhaul.The London-headquartered lender, which has major back-office operations in India, said it would eliminate around 15 per cent of corporate-function roles over…

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Trisha Krishnan shares ‘Karuppu’ BTS moments; actress’ cryptic post sparks speculations around Vijay

Trisha Krishnan has once again grabbed attention on social media after sharing behind-the-scenes moments from ‘Karuppu.’ The actress, who has remained one of the leading stars in South Indian cinema for more than two decades, celebrated the film’s success with a special Instagram post. ‘Karuppu,’ released last week, has received a strong response from audiences…

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