The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

Deep-learning machines are conquering realm after realm of human expertise, but is there a difference between Them and Us?I think the only thing that distinguishes us from the machines is memory.......

The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really

Ever pragmatic, the Americans are convinced that the future is in the Indo-Pacific.There is a new Indo-Pacific century, and India has to decide whether it has its eyes on the prize, says Rajeev......

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford underwent surgery to repair a broken ankle and pelvis following his death-defying plane crash in California. The 72-year-old was in "fair to moderate condition"......

The inspiring story of Major D P Singh

The inspiring story of India's Blade Runner, Major D P Singh On July 15, 1999, a young major was grievously injured in Kargil during Operation Vijay. Surgeons declared him dead in the army......

Hot cars you would love to drive!

From high-performance cars and customised bikes to accessories and in-car entertainment technology, the Autocar Performance Show 2014 held in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex turned out to be......

Google's Glass thrills but chills

It's hard to believe that Hollywood directors of pulpy epics such as Gladiator and Titanic could be considered prophets of their time. Yet, Scott's Blade Runner (1982), and Cameron's Terminator......

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

Growing up, Ryan Gosling says he loved characters that helped him face his own obstacles in life. Only fitting therefore that his first action film has him playing a 'never give up' fun spy......

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.' In an ongoing series, Bollywood talents pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal......

Why Irrfan picked Piku over Matt Damon

In 2014, Irrfan opted out of Ridley Scott's sci-fi spectacle, The Martian. "Yes, I was offered The Martian," Irrfan had then told Subhash K Jha. "Ridley Scott and I met. I had a memorable......

Does Kangana look like Jayalalitha?

Thalaivi, the film based on the late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalitha's life, is in production. Filming began recently in Chennai. Thalaivi is being made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.......

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

Manchester City celebrate unprecedented fourth successive league title Photograph: Kind Courtesy Manchester City/X.com Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title......

Oscar Pistorius: From 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

IMAGE: Oscar Pistorius was released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for murdering his girlfriend. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, known as the......

Blade runner's release from jail sparks outrage

Former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on Friday after he was granted parole nearly 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Here is a look at what will......

'Blade Runner' Pistorius gets parole a decade after killing girlfriend

IMAGE: South African Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius was sent to prison for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day in 2013. Photograph: Reuters Jailed......

Pistorius released 11 years after murdering girlfriend

IMAGE: Oscar Pistorius is being released from jail after nearly 11 years. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook//Reuters South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole on......