Month: November 2024

Svalbard seed vault evokes epic imagery, controversy because of the power of seeds

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Svalbard seed vault evokes epic imagery, controversy because of the power of seeds

Exterior view of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the secure seed bank on Svalbard, Norway, March 2, 2016. Two men who were instrumental in the “craziest idea anyone ever had” of creating a global seed vault designed to safeguard the world’s agricultural diversity will be honored as the 2024 World Food Prize laureates, officials announced…

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No More Jet Airways. Supreme Court Says “No Choice”, Orders Liquidation

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No More Jet Airways. Supreme Court Says “No Choice”, Orders Liquidation

Jet Airways was grounded in April 2019 (File). New Delhi: Jet Airways’ assets will be liquidated, the Supreme Court said Thursday afternoon, invoking ‘extraordinary’ powers under Article 142 to set aside a tribunal’s decision to uphold a resolution plan and transfer ownership – to the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium – without full payment to creditors. Article 142…

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India-Zambia hold 6th Session of Joint Permanent Commission

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India-Zambia hold 6th Session of Joint Permanent Commission

The 6th Session of the Zambia-India Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation was held in Lusaka, co-chaired by Zambia Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe and Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. Photo: X/@ZambiaMFAIC Zambia Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe and Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External co-chaired the 6th Session of Zambia- India…

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World

Controversial Ex-India Coach’s Heartfelt Note To Prithvi Shaw: “Even Don Bradman…”

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Controversial Ex-India Coach’s Heartfelt Note To Prithvi Shaw: “Even Don Bradman…”

Greg Chappell has penned a heartfelt note to out-of-favour batter Prithvi Shaw.© AFP Former India head coach Greg Chappell has penned a heartfelt note to out-of-favour batter Prithvi Shaw, extending his support to latter after he was dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team. Shaw, who first caught the limelight after leading India to…

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Sports

TCS signs multi year deal with Air France-KLM to modernise the airline group’s data

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TCS signs multi year deal with Air France-KLM to modernise the airline group’s data

The logo of Air France-KLM Group. Representational image. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Tara Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) has signed a multi-year deal to help Air France-KLM become a data-centric airline group. Over the next three years, TCS will modernise the airline group’s data by moving it to cloud, promoting the next generation of data-driven aviation.  “This shift…

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Business

“Compromise” Can’t Lead To Cancellation Of Sexual Harassment Case: Supreme Court

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“Compromise” Can’t Lead To Cancellation Of Sexual Harassment Case: Supreme Court

A sexual harassment case cannot be cancelled because the complainant and the accused have reached a ‘compromise’, the Supreme Court ruled today. The court set aside a Rajasthan High Court order, which had given relief to a teacher accused of sexually harassing his minor student, and ordered his prosecution. The matter relates to a 2022…

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Macrotech Developers to acquire Bain Capital’s stake in three digital infra platform entities for ₹307 crore 

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Macrotech Developers to acquire Bain Capital’s stake in three digital infra platform entities for ₹307 crore 

Macrotech Developers Ltd.,[Lodha Group] has announced the acquisition of Bain Capital’s interest in three Digital Infrastructure Platform entities for ₹307 crore in line with its strategy for controlled expansion in industrial and logistics sectors under the Lodha Industrial and Logistics Park (LILP) brand.  The entities include Bellissimo Digital Infrastructure Development Management Pvt. Ltd., Palava Induslogic…

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“India Haven’t Become A Bad Team”: New Zealand Star Gives Mammoth Verdict

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“India Haven’t Become A Bad Team”: New Zealand Star Gives Mammoth Verdict

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham remained considerate even after the historic 3-0 Test series clean sweep against India recently, asserting that Rohit Sharma’s “quality” side has the ability to make a resounding comeback soon. The Kiwis, under Latham, became the first visiting side to whitewash India in a three-match home series, winning the…

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Sports

What Supriya Sule Said On Reuniting With Cousin Ajit Pawar

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What Supriya Sule Said On Reuniting With Cousin Ajit Pawar

File photo Mumbai: NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule has said political rapprochement with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is not possible till he is aligned with the BJP and said she will not be a chief minister post aspirant if the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is voted to power. In an exclusive interview…

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