The initiative, called ReadSG, was launched by Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) on September 6, 2026 What if reading a book for 15 minutes could earn you a small cash reward? Singapore has introduced a national reading campaign that does exactly that, using virtual rewards that can eventually be converted into money. The initiative, called…
Surveillance startup Flock Safety is facing mounting pressure as Americans vandalize its license plate reader cameras from Florida to California. The company has seen dozens of cities terminate contracts in recent months, citing privacy concerns and alleged misuse of its technology. Advocacy groups say at least 93 city and county governments cut ties with Flock…
Owaisi pitches alliance to ‘like-minded’ parties in UP NEW DELHI: With Uttar Pradesh set for assembly polls in 2027, AIMIM supremo Asaduddin Owaisi has thrown open the possibility of an alliance with parties looking to prevent the BJP from returning to power for a third straight term, saying no opposition party can take on the…
Durov said he has stayed away from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pills and illegal drugs for more than 20 years. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has spoken openly about the unusual rules he follows around food, exercise, technology and everyday habits. In a conversation with computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman, Durov (41) described a lifestyle built…
In the autumn of 2016, hundreds of fans gathered outside Docler Holding’s headquarters at Expo Square in Budapest as Ronaldinho stepped up to a curious-looking curved table and introduced teqball to the world. India’s Quimcy Dsouza came close to a podium finish but missed out (AFP) The football great, who was brought on as its…
Keerthy Suresh is making a strong impression with her latest international appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival, where her film ‘Dorothy’ received a warm response. While the actress grabbed attention with her elegant red-carpet appearance, her performance in the film has also become a talking point. Keerthy plays a character with limited screen time…
US stocks have posted strong gains during the first 20 months of Donald Trump’s second presidency, but Wall Street has yet to match the pace of the rally seen during the equivalent period of his first term, according to a CNBC report. The S&P 500 has risen 27.6% from Trump’s second inauguration through Friday’s close,…
Boko Haram fighters have been using AI chatbots from major technology companies. (Photo: Reuters) Artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond its everyday uses in writing, research and answering questions, and a new research has highlighted how the technology is also being exploited by armed groups.Boko Haram fighters have been using AI chatbots from major technology…
Why Canada’s oil province wants out and where Trump fits in (Reuters photo) Alberta, the Canadian province of oil fields, cowboy country and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, is preparing to ask a question that would have sounded almost unthinkable in mainstream Canadian politics a few years ago: Should it begin the process of leaving Canada?Next…
BCCI office bearers at the 95th Annual General Meeting BENGALURU: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to introduce a policy defining the scope of the Ombudsman and preventing its office from entertaining complaints concerning local or state-level matters, the TimesofIndia.com has learnt.The move is understood to aim at drawing a…
