From G20 policy to AI at Flipkart: Meet 4 of the 8 experts judging the TOI AI Quotient Awards 2026

The TOI AI Quotient Awards 2026 aim to celebrate the significant impact of artificial intelligence across India. An esteemed jury, featuring eight experts, will assess submissions highlighting meaningful contributions in the field. Amitabh Kant contributes valuable insights into policy and governance, while Vishal Talwar brings his perspective on global education and institutional change. Additionally, Balaji…

In 1916, Japan released American mosquitofish to control disease-carrying mosquitoes; they spread across much of the country, attacking Medaka and eating their young

In 1916, Japan introduced mosquitofish as a biological control to combat mosquitoes and their associated diseases. While these fish were effective at consuming larvae, they posed a threat to native species, including medaka, through competition and aggressive behavior. This invasive species’ spread, compounded by alterations in habitat, highlighted the unforeseen ecological ramifications of biological interventions,…

Do you fear speaking in front of your class? Even Warren Buffett did, here’s how he turned his biggest fear into one of his greatest strengths

Warren Buffett once feared public speaking so deeply that he struggled to speak before others. His journey from stage fright to becoming a globally respected communicator offers students a powerful lesson: confidence is not inherited but built through practice. By confronting fear, starting small and embracing mistakes, students too can learn to speak without letting…