Humanoid robots are rapidly entering factory environments, but programming them manually to walk and lift objects is nearly impossible. Instead, engineers use artificial intelligence, virtual simulations, and human demonstrations to teach these machines complex physical movements. This process relies on allowing the robots to learn from their own mistakes in a virtual world before operating in reality.

How do humanoid robots learn to walk, lift objects and work in factories?

Traditional robots blindly repeat programmed tasks inside safety cages. AI-powered robots use computer vision to see objects, learn from mistakes, work safely next to humans, and adapt quickly to new tasks on the factory floor.

AI vs traditional robots: How factory automation is changing

Moravec's paradox explains why programming an AI to play chess is relatively easy, but engineering a robotic hand to tie shoelaces remains one of the hardest challenges in modern hardware.

‘The physics of grasping’: Why a robot's hand can be harder to build than its brain

A standalone industrial robot costs between $25,000 and $150,000. However, final prices often exceed $400,000 when factoring in payload capacity, reach, speed, custom tooling, integration engineering, software, and mandatory safety enclosures.

How much does an industrial robot cost? 7 factors that determine the price

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

Meet top 5 Indian pacers with most international wickets

The Hillsborough disaster was a fatal human crush at a football match at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, on 15 April 1989. It occurred during an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in the two standing-only central pens in the Leppings Lane stand allocated to Liverpool supporters. 94 football fans died on site while three deaths followed in years gone by. 

Chapecoense FC plane crash (28 November 2016)

A plane carrying the Brazilian football team Chapecoense crashed while approaching Medellin, Colombia. The plane ran out of fuel and crashed into a hillside. 71 people died, including 19 players and 19 staff members.

Heysel Stadium disaster was a crowd disaster that occurred on 29 May 1985 when mostly Juventus fans escaping from a breach by Liverpool fans were pressed against a collapsing wall in the Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, before the start of the 1985 European Cup Final between the Italian and English clubs. 39 fans, mostly Italians and Juventus fans—were killed and 600 were injured in the confrontation.

The Munich air disaster occurred on 6 February 1958 when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on its third attempt to take off at Munich-Riem Airport in Munich, West Germany. The aircraft was carrying the Manchester United football team, nicknamed the "Busby Babes", along with supporters and journalists. 23 fatalities were recorded in the incident while 21 survived. 

Zambia football team disaster (27 April 1993)

On the evening of 27 April 1993, a DHC-5 Buffalo transport aircraft of the Zambian Air Force crashed into the Atlantic Ocean shortly after taking off from Libreville, Gabon. The flight was carrying most of the Zambia national football team to a 1994 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Senegal in Dakar. All 25 passengers and five crew members were killed.

On 1 February 2012, a massive riot occurred at Port Said Stadium in Port Said, Egypt, following an Egyptian Premier League football match between Al Masry and Al Ahly. Seventy-four people were killed and more than 500 were injured after thousands of Al Masry fans stormed the stadium stands. 

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Who is Mallika Sagar? IPL's First Female Auctioneer

For the first time in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a female auctioneer will be handling the gavel at the IPL auction 2024 on December 19.

48-year-old Mallika Sagar's name has been chosen to handle the gavel at the IPL auction 2024. She also held the position at the Women's Premier League (WPL).

Sagar majored in art history at Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia. She has conducted WPL auctions twice in a row. In 2001, she began working at Christie’s, where she became the first Indian woman auctioneer.

Mallika has been a part of others sports auctions as well. Being the first female auctioneer in league history, she conducted the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auction in 2021.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is said to have replaced veteran Hugh Edmeades with Mallika Sagar as the official auctioneer for the IPL 2024 mini-auction.

IPL 2024 Auction Live Streaming: 
How to watch IPL Mini Auction LIVE

Where can I watch the live telecast of the IPL 2024 auction? (Live Telecast)

Sports18 will telecast the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 live in India. 

How to watch the live streaming of IPL Auction 2024 for free? (LIVE Streaming FREE)

JioCinema will broadcast the IPL auction 2024 live streaming for free in India.

What time will the IPL 2024 auction start? (Time)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will start at 01:00 pm IST (11:30 am Local Time) on Tuesday (Dec 19). .

Where will the IPL 2024 auction take place? (Venue)

The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE, will host the IPL 2024 auction on Tuesday (Dec 19) at 01:00 pm IST. 

IPL 2024 Auction Live Streaming: How to watch IPL Mini Auction LIVE

IPL Auction 2024: All SOLD Capped All-Rounders

With INR 4Cr (Base Price- 2Cr) sold to Chennai Super Kings

With INR 20.5Cr (Base Price- INR 2Cr) sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad

With INR 4.2Cr (Base Price- INR 2Cr) sold to Punjab Kings

With INR 11.75Cr (Base Price- INR 2Cr) sold to Punjab Kings

With INR 5Cr (Base Price- INR 2Cr) sold to Mumbai Indians

Ahead of the IPL Auction 2024 set to be held in Dubai, here is the list of top-capped all-rounders who could fetch big numbers.

With a set base price of INR 2 crore, Umesh Yadav was released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). 

Starc played his last IPL in 2015 with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), is available this season at a base price of INR 2 crore. 

Ferguson was released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after season 1, and will now be available in auction for a base price of INR 2 crore. 

Rashid, the seasoned spinner was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), is available for auction at a base price of INR 2 crore. 

Hazlewood was released by the RCB ahead of the mini-auction 2024 and is set to go under the hammer at a base price of INR 2 crore. 

Afghanistan's Rahman went sold in IPL 2023 auction and now has set a base price of INR 2 crore. 

Ahead of the IPL Auction 2024, set to be held in Dubai, here is the list of top-capped bowlers that can fetch big numbers.

IPL Auction 2024: Top 6 Capped Bowlers

The death of Ayrton Senna in 1994 changed Formula One's attitude to safety. 

In the 1970s, 10 drivers died. Four were killed in the 1980s, the last was Elio de Angelis in 1986. 

Then came the black weekend at Imola at the start of May 1994 when Roland Ratzenberger died in qualifying. And Senna died in the race just a day after. Those deaths rocked the world. 

An Italian court had blamed a break in a hastily adapted steering column on Senna's car for the crash. 

After the car hit a concrete wall on the Tamburello corner at more than 200 km/h, the right front wheel and suspension were hurled into the cockpit. A piece of metal hit Senna's head and killed him. 

Later that year, the cockpit had been lengthened and reinforced and the suspension strengthened. 

In 1996, the protection around the driver's head was reinforced. In 1998, the wheels were attached to the car by tethers to stop them from flying off. 

A head and neck support system (HANS), which attaches the helmet to the shoulders and is designed to protect the spine, was introduced in 2003. 

The halo, a cockpit protection device to protect the driver's head, was introduced in 2018. 

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Olympic Mascots Through The Years (2012-2024)

Wenlock, the London 2012 Olympics mascot, takes his name from the town of Much Wenlock in Shropshire, which still hosts the traditional Much Wenlock Games.


The Hare, the Polar Bear and the Leopard (Sochi 2014)

The Sochi 2014 had three Olympic mascots, the hare, the polar bear and the leopard, representing the three places on the Olympic podium.


The name of the Rio 2016 Olympic mascot, Vinicius, was a tribute to the Brazilian poet and lyricist Vinicius de Moraes. It was a mix of different Brazilian animals.


Soohorang, the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics mascot, took its motif from Korea's guardian animal, the white tiger.




Miraitowa, the Olympic mascot for Tokyo 2020, comes from a Japanese word meaning future eternity. The mascot had a traditional and futurist style, echoing the concept of 'innovation from harmony.'


Bing Dwen Dwen was the mascot of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. It symbolises purity, strength, and also children. In Mandarin, 'Bing' means ice, and 'Dwen Dwen' means robust and lively.

The name of the Paris 2024 mascot is Olympic Phryge. Based on the traditional Phrygian caps, the name and design of the mascot symbolise freedom and represent allegorical figures of the French Republic.

Here's the list of Olympic mascots over the last decade and the mascot for Paris 2024.

Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan, but not as a player

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to AC Milan... 


Serie A club's management and owners RedBird Capital Partners confirmed on December 11. 

Ibrahimovic will "serve as a senior advisor to AC Milan ownership and senior management". 


He has also been hired as "Operating Partner" for RedBird's "sports and media and entertainment investment portfolio". 

His mandate at Milan "will include player development and high-performance training, advancing AC Milan's global brand and commercial interests, and supporting special projects of strategic importance, including the club's new stadium". 


Ibrahimovic "will help source and evaluate new investment opportunities for the firm, and will advise RedBird portfolio companies on commercial projects, digital content strategies and strategic brand building initiatives".


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Green or Yellow, What Colour Is a Tennis Ball?

I always thought it was green, but then I came across a poll of nearly 30,000 participants. The poll was old, but it sure was intriguing.

In that poll done on social media, 52 per cent said a tennis ball is green, but a large percentage, 42 per cent, said it's yellow, and 6 per cent went with "other".

Wikipedia says tennis balls are fluorescent yellow at major sporting events, but in recreational play can be virtually any colour.

The official site of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) states that historically, balls were either black or white in colour, depending on the background colour of the courts.

But in 1972 the ITF introduced yellow tennis balls into the rules of tennis, as research had shown these balls to be more visible to television viewers. Hence, the ball is yellow. But they don't look so.

A fan once asked tennis legend Roger Federer what colour tennis balls are. "They're yellow, right?" Federer said.

We should believe what the legend says. But even that can't put an end to this fierce debate. So what do you think? What's the colour of tennis balls?


IND vs SA 1st t20 live: Check date, time, venue, live streaming 

India vs South Africa T20I series 2023: Schedule 


December 10, 2023, Sunday, at Kingsmead, Durban, starts at  7:30 PM IST

Where will the 1st T20I match India vs South Africa be played?


The 1st T20I match between India and South Africa will be played at Kingsmead, Durban.




What time will the 1st T20I match between India and South Africa begin?


The 1st T20I match between India and South Africa will begin at 7:30 pm IST on Sunday.




Which TV channels will broadcast India vs South Africa First T20I match?


India vs South Africa match will be televised on the Star Sports Network.




How do I watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st T20I match?


Star Sports Network will telecast the India vs South Africa matches live in India. You can also watch the India tour of South Africa on Disney+Hotstar app and website. 

IND vs SA 1st t20 live: Check date, time, venue, live streaming

NBA In-Season Tournament: Semifinals Teams, Time, Date and Venue

Lakers vs Pelicans
Date: December 7 
Time: 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT
India Date & Time: Dec. 8, 3:30 AM
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada
Watch Live: NBA App /Sports 18 (India)

Pacers vs Bucks
Date: December 7 
Time: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT
India Date & Time: Dec. 8, 7:30 AM
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada
Watch Live: NBA App /Sports 18 (India)


IPL 2024: Overseas Players of Chennai Super Kings

English all-rounder who made his IPL debut in 2018 has played total of 59 matches in the IPL so far. 

South African wicketkeeper-all-rounder made his IPL debut 2022 and has played 23 matches in the IPL so far. 

Sri Lanka bowler who made his IPL debut in 2022 has played total of 14 matches in the IPL so far. 


Bowling all-rounder from New Zealand made his IPL debut in 2019 and have played a total of 15 matches in the IPL so far.


Sri Lankan bowler made his IPL debut in 2022 and has played 22 matches in the IPL so far. 

CSK Released Players: Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorious, Kyle Jamieson, Sisanda Magala

NFL: List Of Injured Quarterbacks This Season

Team: Minnesota Vikings
Injury: Achilles


Team: Indianapolis Colts
Injury: Shoulder


Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Injury: Ankle


Rewind 2023: Top 5 Sporting Moments For India

Most Points Scored In An NBA Game By A Player

List Of All-Time Point Scorers In NBA (Active Players)

IPL 2024 Auction: Full List Of Players Released By KKR

GT Retained Players IPL 2024 - Full list of players retained by Gujarat Titans

RR Retained Players IPL 2024 - Full list of players retained by Rajasthan Royals

DC Retained Players IPL 2024 - Full list of players retained by Delhi Capitals

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KKR Retained Players IPL 2024 - Full list of players retained  by Kolkata Knight Riders



KKR Retained Players IPL 2024 - Full list of players retained by Kolkata Knight Riders

MI Retained Players IPL 2024 - Full list of players Retained by Mumbai Indians

Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, & Randy Orton beat the Judgement Day & Drew McIntyre

Bianca Belair, Shotzi, Charlotte Flair, & Becky Lynch beat Damage CTRL

CM Punk is back to WWE after almost 9 years

WWE Survivor Series 2023 Full Results

WWE: Survivor Series 2023 Final Match Card

The Judgement Day, JD McDonagh and Drew McIntyre vs Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins and Randy Orton

Bayley, Asuka, IYO SKY and Kairi Sane vs Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Shotzi and Becky Lynch

Teams With Most Davis Cup Titles 

Adesanya to Fight Pereira in UFC 298? Ex-Champ Teases Return to Octagon

Former UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who has taken a break from fighting, shared a post on Instagram saying he would be fighting his arch-rival and current Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira at UFC 298 in mid-February.
The post comes days after Pereira called out Adesanya after winning his Light Heavyweight title. "Adesanya, come to daddy," he said.

A Third MMA Fight with Pereira on the Cards?

The seven-year rivalry between Adesanya and Pereira goes back to when both were professional kickboxers and did not transition into MMA or the UFC.
In the UFC, Adesanya fought Pereira twice- first losing the Middleweight title to the Brazilian and then winning it back. However, Adesanya lost to Sean Strickland and was stripped of his belt.

No official announcement on Pereira's title defence yet

The UFC has not made any official announcement about whether a third fight between Adesanya and Pereira would happen, and that too in the Light Heavyweight division.

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