Infra tracker: Core sector growth slows to 1.7% in June; steel, cement & refinery products output gained

Growth in India’s eight core infrastructure sectors slowed to 1.7% in June 2025, down from 5% in the same month last year, as five of the eight sectors, including coal and electricity, registered a contraction, according to official data released on Monday.While marginally better than the 1.2% growth recorded in May 2025, the latest numbers…

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Boost your math skills with brain zapping? Here’s what research shows |

Recent studies have investigated non-invasive brain stimulation methods like transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) to boost mathematical skills. These techniques apply mild electrical currents to brain areas involved in numerical processing. Research suggests that targeted stimulation can enhance arithmetic performance, especially in individuals with weaker math abilities. A study…

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AI diplomacy: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Beijing visit draws fan frenzy; chipmaker reopens H20 sales in China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s recent visit to Beijing has sparked a wave of public enthusiasm, with videos on Chinese social media showing the billionaire executive signing autographs, posing for selfies, and mingling with fans on the streets—an unusual sight for a global tech CEO. This marked Huang’s third visit to China in 2025 and coincided…

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