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Nvidia CEO crisis: Who is Jay Puri? Longtime Nvidia VP in focus as Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over alleged affairs with Alice Huang and Kimberly Powell
Nvidia CEO replacement Jay Puri: Jay Puri, an Indian-origin executive who spent more than two decades at Nvidia, is drawing attention as CEO Jensen Huang faces reports of a possible board ouster. Puri retired from his executive role in August 2026, but his experience at the chipmaker has brought his career into focus amid leadership uncertainty.
Who is Jay Puri? The Indian-origin executive who may become Jensen Huang's successor at Nvidia
Jay Puri, a seasoned executive with Nvidia since 2005, has transitioned from his executive position to assume the role of senior adviser. With a notable academic foundation from institutions like the University of Minnesota, Caltech, and Harvard Business School, Puri has made significant contributions in various leadership roles. As discussions regarding Jensen Huang's potential succession gain momentum, Puri's credentials position him as a prominent figure.
‘Never found one like this before’: Scientists examine 4.1-billion-year-old Martian rock to pinpoint when the Red Planet was ‘Earth-like’
A rare 4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite found in the Sahara Desert is offering scientists new clues about the Red Planet's ancient past. Researchers say its minerals suggest Mars once had flowing water and an environment more like Earth.
More US universities may face J-1 visa fraud probes, says Labor Department IG D'Esposito
US universities, including prestigious institutions, are under investigation for potential J-1 visa fraud and improper wage practices. Allegations suggest foreign researchers are paid less than their American counterparts for similar roles. An investigation led by the US Vice President aims to address claims of financial misconduct and foreign influence on federally funded research.
NASA’s SPHEREx finds brown dwarfs with water and methane, they drift in darkness without a host star and heated entirely from within
NASA's SPHEREx telescope has opened a fascinating window into the realm of brown dwarfs, the enigmatic celestial bodies that sit between stars and planets. Recent data reveals diverse chemical signatures and significant atmospheric variability, challenging existing models. Researchers aim to delve deeper into these findings, seeking to untangle the mysteries surrounding brown dwarfs and their complex atmospheres as they continue their groundbreaking analysis.
MIT, Harvard, Yale among 9 US universities under J-1 visa fraud probe as US alleges wage undercutting
The US Labour Department has launched an investigation into alleged J-1 visa fraud at nine major universities, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford and MIT. Vice President JD Vance alleged the programme was being used to undercut American workers’ wages. The move follows a proposed $70,000 fee for initial F-1 student OPT.
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Small habit that changed his finances: Charlie Munger had no family money and 8 children to support. One habit changed his finances
Charlie Munger built his wealth through a simple habit: spending less than he earned and investing the difference. Despite having modest earnings, no family money and “an army of children” to support, he accumulated substantial investments during his first 13 years of legal practice. Later, as Warren Buffett’s business partner at Berkshire Hathaway, Munger continued advocating sensible spending, shrewd investing, lifelong learning and delayed gratification as keys to financial success.
Immigration, skilled talent mobility distinct: Nasscom as US suspends IT firms from green card prog
The latest development in the US - the biggest market for the $300 billion Indian IT industry - adds to uncertainty for tech outsourcers that rely on cross-border movement of skilled professionals. In a statement, Nasscom said the decision affects a specific immigration pathway, but it has consistently maintained that the two issues should be kept apart.
Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL among 8 IT firms suspended from US green card programme
The US government's recent decision to suspend eight leading IT companies, including Microsoft, from green card applications for foreign workers highlights pressing job market challenges. Vice President J D Vance pointed out the negative impact on employment opportunities. The Department of Labour has reported significant misuse of the visa system dating back to 2009.
Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: What is it? What does this mean for those seeking Microsoft jobs in USA?
Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington, near Seattle. Vice President JD Vance said Microsoft last year laid off 6,000 American workers but also obtained 6,300 H-1B visas and almost 3,000 green cards.
Oxford University leads THE World University Rankings 2027; IISc tops India at 254
In the recently released World University Rankings 2027 by Times Higher Education (THE), Oxford stands unchallenged at the top, followed by MIT in second place. The esteemed institutions Princeton and Stanford share the third ranking, while IISc represents Indian universities at the high mark but remains beyond the global top 250 threshold.
Scientists may have got one of Earth’s biggest ancient mysteries wrong: A 2-billion-year-old carbon clue thought to reveal a global change may actually point to magma, methane and microbes
Research from Caltech indicates that a significant carbon signal may arise from local geological processes instead of global events. The study examines the Zaonega Formation in Russia, revealing methane generation from heated organic matter by magma. Methane-consuming microbes likely contributed to the carbon-isotope signature observed in the rocks. This finding raises questions about the interpretation of ancient rock records as evidence of worldwide changes.
Researchers losing the ability to develop scientific reasoning a big fear with AI: Climate Scientist William Boos
AI could make weather forecasting cheaper and more accessible, but scientists warn that over-reliance on the technology could weaken human scientific reasoning and make climate models harder to scrutinise.
Mathematicians vs AI war erupts: Why top maths medal winners are revolting against OpenAI and other AI companies
Twenty-five Fields Medal winners, including Terence Tao, have warned that the AI industry's race to solve major mathematical problems could harm the field by prioritising speed and headline-making breakthroughs over human understanding, collaboration and rigorous verification.
‘The future is already being built’: Anand Mahindra praises 2 IISc Bengaluru professors for pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviation
India’s aerospace sector is experiencing a notable rise, driven by cutting-edge technology and rapid progress in aviation research. At the forefront of this transformation are Bengaluru-based IISc professors Duvvuri Subrahmanyam and Pratikash Panda, who are leading efforts in technological innovation. Their groundbreaking research, which has received praise from Anand Mahindra, could reshape India’s aerospace sector while reflecting the country’s growing focus on scientific excellence, technological progress and stronger infrastructure.
In 2010, Caltech used fish-school patterns to arrange 6 wind turbines. One year later, tests showed the design could deliver 10 times more power per unit of land
In 2010, Caltech researchers arranged six wind turbines using patterns inspired by fish schools. The design aimed to reduce turbulence and improve energy output. Tests a year later produced striking results. The layout reportedly generated up to 10 times more power per unit of land than conventional arrangements. The experiment showed how ideas from nature could inspire more efficient wind farms while making better use of limited space.
In 1976, a theoretical physicist pushed Caltech toward building a machine to detect Einstein’s gravitational waves - 39 years later, black-hole-hunting LIGO heard their ripples, and by 2017, the Interstellar science adviser wept before the man who predicted them while receiving the Nobel Prize
Kip Thorne, an illustrious physicist, chased the elusive gravitational waves predicted by Einstein for many years. His commitment yielded the unprecedented LIGO discovery, confirming a long-standing theory regarding the distortions of spacetime. Thorne's work earned him a Nobel Prize in Physics, while his extraordinary journey inspired the acclaimed film Interstellar, bridging science and cinema.
During Alaska stream research, teams developed an automated salmon-counting system to track fish in sonar video and reduce reliance on manual counting
Alaska's manual salmon counting techniques are laborious and expensive. To improve efficiency, new computer vision algorithms are under development to automate the vital task of fish population monitoring. Initial AI solutions faced high error rates compared to human counters, but ongoing advancements have significantly enhanced their accuracy. Embracing automation holds the potential for widespread and efficient oversight of crucial fish stock levels.
This Mysore-born scientist, whose great-grandfather was a mathematician and grandfather a Sanskrit scholar, helped make AI faster at weather forecasting & drug discovery
Anima Anandkumar, a prominent AI researcher, applies machine learning to complex problems in physics and science. Her work at Caltech focuses on areas including tensor methods and deep learning for scientific applications. She has previously worked at Amazon Web Services, where she contributed to Amazon SageMaker, and conducted research at MIT and Cornell University. Her work has also explored ways to accelerate scientific simulations, including weather forecasting.
Indian-origin astronomer wins UK's Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal
Indian-origin astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni received the Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal. He is recognized for groundbreaking work in time-domain astronomy. Kulkarni's discoveries include brown dwarfs and gamma-ray bursts. He led major projects like the Palomar Transient Factory and Zwicky Transient Facility. These initiatives revolutionized the study of cosmic events. Kulkarni also won the Shaw Prize in Astronomy recently.
A Japanese gardener taught Jensen Huang a vital lesson in life, which the Nvidia CEO follows every day; here's what it is
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang asserted that a Japanese gardener once eventually taught him the largest and important lesson of his life which he administers in his life every morning and that is how he feels significantly contained and successful.
Young Sheldon: Will there be a Caltech spin-off? Producer reveals franchise’s future
"Young Sheldon" has expanded its storytelling over the years, offering significant screen time to various characters. However, the finale of this family dramedy returned to its roots, once again centering on Sheldon.
Caltech ends high-stakes US patent fight with Apple and Broadcom
Pasadena, California-based Caltech sued Apple and Broadcom in 2016, alleging that millions of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and other Apple devices using Broadcom chips infringed its wireless-communication patents.
Caltech reaches 'potential settlement' in Apple, Broadcom patent case
Caltech sued Apple and Broadcom in 2016, alleging that millions of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and other Apple devices using Broadcom chips infringed its wireless-communication patents
US Supreme Court spurns Apple-Broadcom challenge to Caltech patents
The justices turned away an appeal by Apple and Broadcom of a lower court's ruling affirming a trial judge's decision to prevent the companies from contesting the validity of the patents as they defended against the California Institute of Technology's lawsuit.
Joe Biden administration urges Supreme Court not to hear Apple-Caltech patent case
California-based Caltech sued Apple and Broadcom in Los Angeles federal court in 2016, alleging millions of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and other devices with Broadcom Wi-Fi chips infringed its data-transmission patents.
IIT Indore in collaboration with NASA-Caltech develops low-cost camera for multispectral imaging of flame
Deshmukh said the low-cost DSLR camera device 'CL-Flam' was developed after nearly three years of research in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and NASA-Caltech, USA. The cost of developing the device, put together by a five-member team of researchers, was around Rs 50,000. According to Deshmukh, by analysing the images captured by the device, the elements released from the combustion of fuel in industrial burners and engines, ranging from ordinary vehicles to airplanes and spacecraft, can be studied.
ISRO embarking on replicating NASA partnership model in India
The Bengaluru-headquarteted space agency is striking a partnership with the IIST -- something similar to the JPL- Caltech model in the United States.
World's smallest copy of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa created using DNA
DNA is best known for encoding genetic information of living things, the molecules are also an excellent building block.
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