• Wednesday, March 05, 2025

Researchers use Twitter data and AI to create predictive model…

Researchers at the University of São Paulo are working on developing prediction models for anxiety and depression using Twitter and artificial intelligence (AI). The models aim to detect signs of these mental illnesses before clinical diagnosis. The researchers’ preliminary findings suggest that a person’s social media friends and followers could…

Study finds link between obstructive sleep apnea and early cognitive…

A recent international study led by King’s College London has revealed that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to early cognitive decline in middle-aged men, even in those who are otherwise healthy and not obese. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sleep, involved a group of 27 men…

Tata Consultancy Services posts weaker-than-expected profits

Indian software giant TCS reported a weaker-than-expected increase in first-quarter profits, as global banking turmoil and economic uncertainty weighed on its US market. Tata Consultancy Services, India’s second most valuable company by market capitalisation, has benefited from an IT boom that has seen the country become a back office to…

Japan, France and India to launch platform to coordinate Sri…

India, Japan and France will announce a new platform for creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt, Japanese finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday (12) The minister said it would be “very nice” if China were to join the effort. As chair of this year’s Group of Seven…

World’s largest banknote printer issues warning as more consumers ditch…

Shares in Britain’s De La Rue, the world’s largest banknote printer, fell on Wednesday (12) after the company issued a profit warning, as more people abandon cash in favour of card and contactless payments. De La Rue’s stock dropped over one-third when the company announced that banknote demand was at…

UK economy stagnates in February as strikes hit output

Britain’s economy stagnated in February as strikes by public sector workers hit output but a bounce in January was stronger than first thought, meaning a recession is a bit less likely to be brewing in early 2023, official data showed. Economic output was flat in month-on-month terms in February, against…

Rish Shah: The new ‘Obsession’

Whether it is starring in films, on TV or his game-changing role in super hit 2022 web series Ms Marvel, Rish Shah has made an amazing impact in a short space of time and turned heads with his terrific talent. The British Asian actor adds to his impressive list of…

Six things to know about Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by millions of Muslims around the world. It is a time for spiritual growth and self-discipline and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan is a month-long observance in Islam whereby Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.…

Rakesh Roshan reveals Hrithik Roshan starrer Krrish 4 to roll…

In a recent interview with a news portal, Bollywood filmmaker Rakesh Roshan dropped some major updates on the much-awaited sci-fi film Krrish 4. The veteran filmmaker revealed that the scripting for the film has been underway since 2020 and that it will not begin filming before the end of next year.…

Infosys forecasts revenue slowdown on uncertain outlook

Indian software giant Infosys reported a lower-than-expected profit rise for the March quarter on Thursday (13) and flagged softer revenue guidance on the back of global economic and financial uncertainty. Infosys, India’s second-largest information technology firm, benefitted from an IT boom that made India the back office to the world…