Month: August 2024

South American lungfish has largest genome of any animal

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South American lungfish has largest genome of any animal

A South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa) is seen at a laboratory at the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, U.S., March 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: Katherine Seghers/LSU The South American lungfish is an extraordinary creature – in some sense, a living fossil. Inhabiting slow-moving and stagnant waters in Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, French…

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Science

“Punishment Should Be Such That…”: Sourav Ganguly’s Blunt Take On Kolkata Rape Horror

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“Punishment Should Be Such That…”: Sourav Ganguly’s Blunt Take On Kolkata Rape Horror

A rape-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has shaken the nation. There have been protests around the country. The case is now being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under an order from the Calcutta High Court. “We have identified at least 30 suspects…

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Government invites bids to empanel AI infra providers under ₹10,372 crore India AI mission

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Government invites bids to empanel AI infra providers under ₹10,372 crore India AI mission

Representational image only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The government has invited bids for the empanelment of entities for providing Artificial Intelligence (AI) services on cloud under the ₹10,372-crore India AI mission, which was approved by the Cabinet in March this year. The empanelled agencies, such as data centres and cloud service providers, will have to…

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Business

How Can India Create More Jobs? IMF’s Gita Gopinath Has Some Tips

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How Can India Create More Jobs? IMF’s Gita Gopinath Has Some Tips

IMF’s Gita Gopinath said creating jobs in India requires work in all sectors New Delhi: India will need a multi-pronged approach to create jobs instead of targeting only a few areas to add more workers, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath told NDTV today. She said at least in India,…

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Nation

US Boy Created Soap That Could Help Treat Skin Cancer, Named TIME’s 2024 Kid Of The Year

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US Boy Created Soap That Could Help Treat Skin Cancer, Named TIME’s 2024 Kid Of The Year

There are still many stages to go before the soap is approved. A 15-year-old boy who created a soap that could “transform skin cancer treatment” has been chosen as the 2024 Kid of the Year by Time magazine and Time for Kids. Heman Bekele from Virginia, US, is a teen scientist “who could change how…

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World

Gita Gopinath On What India Needs To Do To Become Developed Nation By 2047

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Gita Gopinath On What India Needs To Do To Become Developed Nation By 2047

Gita Gopinath has called for an increase in women’s participation in the labour force. New Delhi: Gita Gopinath of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for more investments in health and public infrastructure in India and a workforce that’s way more skilled. Ms Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director at IMF and professor at Harvard…

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No permission, but Starlink devices enter B2B sales platform IndiaMART

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No permission, but Starlink devices enter B2B sales platform IndiaMART

The Starlink listings, by multiple sellers, were found on the platform IndiaMART, which is a popular platform for large sellers selling to businesses. Photo: dir.indiamart.com Customer terminals for the satellite internet service Starlink, served by Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, are being listed for sale on a prominent Indian business-to-business retail platform, in a potential security risk. Starlink,…

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Business

Starlink satellite internet equipment listings show up on Indian B2B platform before authorisation

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Starlink satellite internet equipment listings show up on Indian B2B platform before authorisation

Starlink is not yet authorised to provide its services in India. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Customer terminals for the satellite internet service Starlink, served by Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, are being listed for sale on a prominent Indian business-to-business retail platform, in a potential security risk. Starlink, which allows its customers to browse the internet by…

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Babar Azam Cops Blow From Teammate’s Vicious Delivery, Gets Bowled Next Ball. Watch

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Babar Azam Cops Blow From Teammate’s Vicious Delivery, Gets Bowled Next Ball. Watch

Pakistan pacer Khurram Shahzad rattled star batter Babar Azam during an intense net session, ahead of a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 21. Babar looked in visible pain after Shahzad’s inswinger copped him near the abdominal region. Shehzad, however, was quick to apologise as he ran straight to Babar to check…

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Sports

Pakistan Release Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam From 1st Test Squad vs Bangladesh

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Pakistan Release Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam From 1st Test Squad vs Bangladesh

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released spinner Abrar Ahmed and top-order batter Kamran Ghulam from the Pakistan squad for the first Test and he will now represent Pakistan Shaheens in the second four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’, which will start at the Islamabad Club on Tuesday, 20 August. Ghulam has been appointed…

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