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Mixed martial arts bids to make the Olympics sans the wire cage and blood
A modified mixed martial arts version is being showcased at the Asian Games. This sport aims for Olympic inclusion in Brisbane by 2032. Organizers are removing the cage to align with Olympic values and safety. The International Olympic Committee currently finds the sport too violent. Efforts are underway to change perceptions and gain official recognition.
Worlds Apart: Indian badminton's medal hopes rise against global competition
India hosts the BWF World Championships with a strong medal-winning legacy. Chinese dominance has waned, creating an open field for many contenders. Indian players like PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag aim for podium finishes. The men's singles category presents a challenging and unpredictable draw for all. The tournament promises exciting matches and potential upsets for fans.
India must speed up AI upskilling: Coursera cofounder Andrew Ng
Artificial intelligence is redrawing the skills map for India’s $280 billion IT services industry, and unless professionals upskill at speed, job disruption could be severe, said AI pioneer Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning.AI and cofounder of Coursera. He also cautioned against the swelling hype over AGI, arguing that large language models are not a path to human-level intelligence and that claims of AGI being imminent are misleading.
