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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Special Ops season 2 ending explained: Did Himmat save Dr Bhargava? Does Sudheer die?
Special Ops season 2 ending explained: In Special Ops Season 2, Kay Kay Menon reprises his role as Himmat Singh, diving into a high-stakes mission that blends espionage with the dangers of artificial intelligence. Tackling themes like cyber warfare, dark web schemes, and targeted attacks on India's leading scientists, the season delivers constant tension. As the plot unfolds, it builds up to a gripping finale, raising big questions, was Himmat able to save Dr. Bhargava? What happened to Sudheer? Here's a closer look at how the season wraps up.(Spoilers ahead, you know what to do) Special Ops season 2 ending explained Did Himmat save Dr Bhargava? The season starts with two major events that shock India's intelligence system. Dr. Bhargava, an important AI expert, is kidnapped by unknown people, and another officer, Vinod Shekhawat, is killed along with his wife. In the finale, Himmat Singh's team launches a high-stakes mission to rescue Dr. Bhargava and shut down Sudheer's dangerous tech operation. Farooq infiltrates the facility and kills a key kidnapper, prompting Sudheer to realize a hacker had leaked their location, whom he then eliminates. Himmat Singh backbone of Special ops 🔥👌#SpecialOps2 Meanwhile, Sudheer tries to frame Bakshi by using a SIM card in his name, but Himmat tracks the call and exposes the real traitor: Chadda. Banerjee promptly takes him down. Sudheer and Himmat face off, and Himmat offers a deal, if Bhargava is returned unharmed, Sudheer gets six months of freedom. But chaos follows as Sudheer forces Bhargava to access the OBI site. At the same time, Farooq and Abhay destroy the servers, stopping the threat. Does Sudheer die? Abhay and Farooq team up to take down the servers. While Farooq climbs the walls of Sudheer's heavily guarded compound on top of a dam, Abhay crashes a truck filled with explosives into the server room, successfully disabling the system. This leads to a brutal confrontation between Sudheer and Farooq, ending with Sudheer's death. Blown away. Special Ops just keeps getting better. This season is sharper, more grounded and Himmat Singh is at his absolute best. No noise, no fluff—just raw intelligence and grit. This is why I pay for OTT. Worth every rupee. @kaykaymenon02 #specialOpsS2 @pathakvinay Special Ops season 2 cast Kay Kay Menon reprises his role as Himmat Singh in Special Ops 2, joined by returning cast members Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Muzammil Ibrahim, Saiyami Kher, Gautami Kapoor, and Meher Vij. The new season also introduces fresh faces, including Prakash Raj and Tahir Raj Bhasin, who plays the main antagonist. The ensemble is further strengthened by performances from Dilip Tahil, Parmeet Sethi, Kali Prasad Mukherjee, Arif Zakaria, Kamakshi Bhat, Shikha Talsania, and Vikkas Manaktala. Where to watch Special Ops season 2? You can stream Special Ops season 2 on JioHotstar.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai's street where Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's billions didn't count and 'noisy' celebrities aren't welcome
Live Events The club that said no Money talks, refinement shouts louder (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In Mumbai, a city that feeds on ambition, there is still one address where just being rich is not enough. Pedder Road , home to the country's top tycoons, quietly reminds the city that old social rules still hold on Mumbai, Munch and Market with Chintan Vasani on Instagram, journalist Vishal Bhargava gave a rare look at this zone where money alone cannot buy you Road is dotted with mansions and towers. From one window, you might spot the Tata chairman's residence. Next door, Mukesh Ambani's Antilia looms over the skyline. Yet this is not Bandra. Bhargava explained, 'Pedder Road, you have the rich and the super rich. In one building where the TATA chairman stays, next to that is Antilia, where Mukesh Ambani stays. So Bandra has celebrities, here celebrities struggle to buy a home. Many societies don't want Bollywood actors . They think of them as a nuisance.'The idea is simple. Fame is noise. Residents here want quiet. If a star wants to buy a flat, they might find hidden barriers at every some, it goes beyond housing. The Willingdon Club stands as a century-old marker of the city's hush-hush elite circles. Bhargava revealed, 'They do not like Bollywood actors, but do not like anybody who they think is not sophisticated and refined.'Then he gave an example that says it all. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala , India's Big Bull, turned Rs 5,000 into $5.5 billion. He tried three times to join the Willingdon Club. Every time, the answer was no. Bhargava put it plain, 'So, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the billionaire stock investor, tried to get membership into the Willington club three times, all three times they rejected him. So it's not that you have money, it's that money is not enough in Peddar Road, you need to have something more than money. The rich and famous can be a disqualification, rich and super rich give you a chance, but rich and sophisticated have better odds than rich and famous good one.'Jhunjhunwala, often called India's Warren Buffett, knew markets better than most. But in Pedder Road, refinement beats reputation. Bhargava said, 'They don't want the loud, they want the refined.'The message is clear. In Pedder Road, loud fame is frowned upon. Quiet lineage is Road's snob value has deep roots. Back in 1879, it was named after W. G. Pedder, Bombay's municipal commissioner. Today, the official name is Dr Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg, honouring the founder of the Indian Medical Association and the first mayor of Bombay after Independence. Most Mumbaikars still call it Pedder stretch begins just past Kemps Corner's flyover and climbs through one of the city's oldest elite zones before ending near Haji Ali
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Dr. Sneh Bhargava on Indira Gandhi's Final Hours
In this episode, Dr. Bhargava describes the chaos in the casualty ward, the desperate medical efforts to revive Mrs. Gandhi, and the political pressures that followed. She also reflects on her trailblazing career in radiology, her fight for modernising the department, and her unwavering stand against political interference. Now 95, Dr. Bhargava has released her memoir The Woman Who Ran AIIMS, revisiting the day India's history changed, and her role in leading India's top medical institution through its darkest hours. Host: Soma Basu Fo other On Books episodes:
India Today
12-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
AI will soon crack any UG science problem: Mathematician Manjul Bhargava at IISc
'AI remains notoriously bad at doing math and science. We've all seen social media posts mocking AI's confident yet incorrect answers,' Bhargava said at IISc. India Today Education Desk AI will soon solve all undergraduate-level science, math problems: Bhargava Manjul Bhargava says AI is rapidly improving in science, maths accuracy IISc convocation: AI to reshape science education in coming years Well-known mathematician and Fields Medal winner Manjul Bhargava believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the brink of a quantam leap. Addressing the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru on Thursday, he said that within the next one or two years, some AI models will be capable of solving any undergraduate-level science or mathematics problem with accuracy. 'AI remains notoriously bad at doing math and science. We've all seen social media posts mocking AI's confident yet incorrect answers,' Bhargava said. But that, he added, is changing fast. Having personally tested several advanced language models set to release in the coming years, Bhargava expressed confidence: 'Some AIs will soon be able to solve even tricky trigonometry questions with precision. What was once laughable may become reliable.' This rise of capable AI, he said, will also raise questions for the future of education and public policy. RETHINKING EDUCATION As AI systems improve, Bhargava posed a critical question: 'What happens to teaching at institutions like IISc when AI can solve most problems?' He noted that education may need to shift from rote learning to fostering creativity and interdisciplinary thinking. He urged educators and policymakers to start preparing for this shift now, noting that 'disruptive technologies bring not just new tools, but new responsibilities.' Bhargava also highlighted the need for ethical frameworks around AI. 'We will need new policies to ensure that as AI becomes more powerful, it is used responsibly,' he said. IISc CONVOCATION At the ceremony, IISc awarded degrees to 1,487 postgraduate and PhD students, and 106 undergraduates. Eighty-four students received medals for academic excellence. In a poignant moment, the Professor BG Raghavendra Memorial Medal was posthumously awarded to Somwanish Nikhil Chottu, a student from the Department of Management Studies who passed away earlier this year. The event reflected both the promise of the future and the challenges it brings, as one of India's top science institutions took stock of a rapidly changing world. Well-known mathematician and Fields Medal winner Manjul Bhargava believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the brink of a quantam leap. Addressing the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru on Thursday, he said that within the next one or two years, some AI models will be capable of solving any undergraduate-level science or mathematics problem with accuracy. 'AI remains notoriously bad at doing math and science. We've all seen social media posts mocking AI's confident yet incorrect answers,' Bhargava said. But that, he added, is changing fast. Having personally tested several advanced language models set to release in the coming years, Bhargava expressed confidence: 'Some AIs will soon be able to solve even tricky trigonometry questions with precision. What was once laughable may become reliable.' This rise of capable AI, he said, will also raise questions for the future of education and public policy. RETHINKING EDUCATION As AI systems improve, Bhargava posed a critical question: 'What happens to teaching at institutions like IISc when AI can solve most problems?' He noted that education may need to shift from rote learning to fostering creativity and interdisciplinary thinking. He urged educators and policymakers to start preparing for this shift now, noting that 'disruptive technologies bring not just new tools, but new responsibilities.' Bhargava also highlighted the need for ethical frameworks around AI. 'We will need new policies to ensure that as AI becomes more powerful, it is used responsibly,' he said. IISc CONVOCATION At the ceremony, IISc awarded degrees to 1,487 postgraduate and PhD students, and 106 undergraduates. Eighty-four students received medals for academic excellence. In a poignant moment, the Professor BG Raghavendra Memorial Medal was posthumously awarded to Somwanish Nikhil Chottu, a student from the Department of Management Studies who passed away earlier this year. The event reflected both the promise of the future and the challenges it brings, as one of India's top science institutions took stock of a rapidly changing world. Join our WhatsApp Channel
New Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
AI could soon shake the foundation of science education: Princeton professor
BENGALURU: Artificial Intelligence (AI) could soon disrupt the very foundation of science education, said mathematician and Princeton University professor Manjul Bhargava on Friday. Delivering the convocation address at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Friday, he pointed out that within the next year or two, advanced AI models will likely be able to correctly solve undergraduate-level science problems — a development that will compel premier institutions like IISc to reconsider what and how they teach. While acknowledging that current AI systems still struggle with complex scientific reasoning and remain 'bad' at solving math and science problems, Prof Bhargava said significant progress is already under way. 'More capable models are being tested. Once they cross that threshold, the role of institutions will evolve drastically. What should we be teaching once machines can answer questions better than us?' During the convocation, 1,593 students received their degrees, including 1,487 postgraduate students and 106 undergraduates. Among them, 84 students, including 16 women, were awarded medals for academic excellence. Kris Gopalakrishnan, chairperson of the IISc Council and co-founder of Infosys, along with senior faculty members of the institute, were present. THE MEDALLISTS 2023-24 batch 18 students in MTech, one each in MDes, MSc and MMgt, 33 in PhD, six in MTech (Research), four in Integrated PhD and three in UG. 2024-25 11 in Mtech, one each in MDes and MEngg, two each in MSc and UG programme. The Prof BG Raghavendra Memorial Medal was awarded to Somwanish Nikhil Chottu posthumously. He passed away a few months ago and was from the Department of Management Studies. Chottu had studied the MMgmt programme at IISc.
