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Siddaramaiah rejected a Rajya Sabha offer, opting to remain in Karnataka politics after resigning as Chief Minister. This decision complicates the transition for successor DK Shivakumar, as Siddaramaiah retains influence and potential leverage. His move signals a long-term strategy to shape state politics and potentially influence future elections.

The genie of AI-aided or even AI-authored books is out. A literature Nobel laureate uses AI for her ideas. Dire implications for original human creativity won’t probably reverse this trend

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator has stunned the cricket world, drawing comparisons to Shahid Afridi. The Rajasthan Royals sensation shattered records for most runs by an uncapped batter and most sixes in a season, showcasing fearless batting that has bowlers on edge.

Indigenous communities in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are protesting wildlife tourism and tiger reserve expansion. They accuse authorities and conservation groups of commercializing ancestral lands, evicting families, and ignoring their rights. A joint declaration demands an immediate halt to relocations and recognition of their land rights, calling forced conservation 'colonization'.

​Sanjay Mehrotra is CEO of Micron Technology, the memory-chip giant that just crossed a market cap of $1 trillion to break into the top 10 US companies by valuation

Meta has initiated another round of significant layoffs, impacting nearly 8,000 employees globally, with notifications starting in Singapore. While many are let go, over 7,000 will transition to AI initiatives. The company is providing immigration guidance and severance packages, including 16 weeks' pay plus two weeks per service year, and 18 months of COBRA coverage for affected staff.

Outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's last-minute acceptance of the caste census report presents a political dilemma for successor DK Shivakumar. The report, potentially validating the strength of backward classes, could alienate dominant communities. This also challenges Rahul Gandhi's national push for caste data, risking accusations of hypocrisy if not acted upon.

Dinesh Karthik, now an RCB mentor, reflects on the team's championship defense, highlighting Rajat Patidar's calm leadership and Devdutt Padikkal's evolving game. He shares insights on coaching international stars, adapting to their independence, and the crucial mindset for finishers. Karthik emphasises that team combinations, not just individual selection, define value.