Artificial intelligence poses risks of misuse by hackers, researchers say FRANKFURT: Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are raising risks that malicious users will soon exploit the technology to mount automated hacking attacks, cause driverless car crashes or turn commercial drones into targeted weapons, a new... Mobile & Apps 21 Feb, 2018
Lifelike robots made in Hong Kong meant to win over humans HONG KONG: David Hanson envisions a future in which AI-powered robots evolve to become "super-intelligent genius machines" that might help solve some of mankind's most challenging problems. If only it were as simple as that. The Texas-born... Mobile & Apps 16 Jan, 2018
Global effort to get kids out of orphanages gains momentum BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Soft toys on the beds and posters on the walls. No more than three children to a room. One of the girls living in the four-bedroom home gushes about getting makeup for her birthday. In this group home on a leafy street in... Travel 19 Dec, 2017
Some 700 migrants including Nepalis rescued in Mediterranean, 23 found dead ROME: Rescuers pulled 700 boat migrants to safety in the Mediterranean and found 23 bodies during one operation on Friday, an Italian coastguard spokesman said, the second loss of multiple lives recorded in the area so far this week. After... Travel 05 Nov, 2017
Nominations filed for civic polls in Province 2 Birgunj, September 6 Filing of nomination for the third phase of the civic polls slated for September 18 in different districts of Tarai in Province 2 concluded today. Chief Returning officer Bishnu Subedi of Parsa said that candidates of... Travel 07 Sep, 2017
Japan's Cabinet gets makeover as support for Abe dips TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffled his Cabinet on Thursday, seeking to repair his tattered approval ratings by installing well-known moderates in key roles. Analysts say Abe appears to be putting a priority on economic reforms while... Women 03 Aug, 2017
Swimmers to depart KATHMANDU: A six-member swimming team is on Wednesday leaving for Hungary to take part in the 17th FINA World Championships that kicked off in Budapest on July 14. Suvan Shrestha will compete in 50m and 100m breaststroke events, while Anubhav... 19 Jul, 2017
Bairstow set to replace Roy for England in Champions Trophy CARDIFF: Jason Roy is set to be dropped by England for the Champions Trophy semifinals after a string of batting failures, with Jonny Bairstow taking his place at the top of order for the match against Pakistan. Bairstow took part in... 14 Jun, 2017
Bangladesh run to last four is reward for years of toil MANCHESTER: Bangladesh are one win away from their first final in a major tournament but whatever the outcome of their Champions Trophy semi-final against India on Thursday, it is clear the country's long struggle in the game is now bearing... 13 Jun, 2017
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in nerve-shredder to reach CT semis CARDIFF: When Sarfraz Ahmed came to the crease at Sophia Gardens on Monday, his Pakistan team was four down but cruising towards the Champions Trophy semifinals at Sri Lanka's expense. Then, within five overs, he lost Shoaib Malik for 11,... 13 Jun, 2017
Bangladesh lower expectations after reaching semi-finals England's resounding victory over Australia on Saturday enabled Bangladesh to book an unexpected spot in Champions Trophy semi-finals but the South Asians are playing down expectations of going all the way to claim a maiden major title. The... 11 Jun, 2017
Bangladesh knock NZ out of Champions Trophy in record stand CARDIFF: Bangladesh swept to one of the biggest wins in its history as Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan both hit centuries to secure a five-wicket victory over New Zealand on Friday in a potential decider for a place in the Champions Trophy... 10 Jun, 2017
