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Kerala footballer Viknesh gets two-year ban for doping

Kerala footballer Viknesh gets two-year ban for doping

In a rare doping case within Indian football, Kerala footballer M Viknesh’s appeal against a two-year ban has been turned down by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) appeal panel. This decision stems from Viknesh’s failed dope test during the National Games in Gujarat, where his sample revealed the presence of the banned substance ‘Terbutaline,’ commonly …

ACKO And PhonePe Collaborate To Make Insurance Accessible To Millions

ACKO And PhonePe Collaborate To Make Insurance Accessible To Millions

  ACKO General Insurance and PhonePe have joined forces to revolutionize the landscape of insurance accessibility in India. This strategic collaboration aims to provide users with a comprehensive range of car and bike insurance products directly through the PhonePe platform. Beyond just convenience, the partnership reflects the shared commitment of both companies to democratize insurance, …

Meta and IBM Launch ‘AI Alliance’ to Promote open-source AI development

Meta and IBM Launch ‘AI Alliance’ to Promote Open-Source AI Development

In a significant development within the artificial intelligence (AI) community, Meta and IBM have joined forces to establish the AI Alliance. This aims to promote an “open-science” approach to AI development, setting them apart from competitors such as Google, Microsoft and Open AI. The crux of the debate revolves around whether AI technology should be …

Climate Champions: Michelle Zárate Palomec and Sebastian Mwaura Win UN Awards

Climate Champions: Michelle Zárate Palomec and Sebastian Mwaura Win UN Awards

Amidst the global efforts to combat climate change, two remarkable individuals, Michelle Zárate Palomec from Mexico and Sebastian Mwaura from Kenya, are set to be honored as winners of the UN Global Climate Action Awards. Their outstanding contributions, aimed at creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities, will be celebrated during the upcoming UN Climate Change …

WPL 2024 Auction: Teams, Retained Players, and Auction Details

WPL 2024 Auction: Teams, Retained Players, and Auction Details

WPL 2024 Auction The much-anticipated auction for the second edition of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) is scheduled to commence on Saturday, December 9, in Mumbai. The forthcoming WPL 2024 tournament is expected to kick off in February or March next year, bringing together a total of 165 players from five franchises. The participating …

Crude Oil Dips Below $78 A Barrel According To Industry Data

Crude Oil Dips Below $78 A Barrel According To Industry Data

  Crude oil futures faced a downward trend on Wednesday morning, with February Brent oil futures reaching $77.23, a marginal increase of 0.04 per cent. Simultaneously, January crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) experienced a dip, settling at $72.31, down by 0.01 per cent. This decline comes amid various global factors impacting the …

Social Innovators from India Win Accolades at the 4th edition of AIGIF in Malaysia

Social Innovators from India Win Accolades at the 4th edition of AIGIF in Malaysia

The 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF), hosted by Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), concluded on November 30, 2023. The event celebrated grassroots and student innovators from India and across the ASEAN Member States (AMS). Among the notable winners were Dr. Dipak Bharali, Mr. Sunil Shinde and Ms. …

LIC Ranks Fourth Globally in S&P Global's 2022 Insurance Report

LIC Ranks Fourth Globally in S&P Global’s 2022 Insurance Report

In a recent report by S&P Global Market Intelligence, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has secured its position as the world’s fourth-largest insurer. The ranking is based on the life and accident & health reserves of companies for the year 2022. Global Ranking: Allianz SE (Germany): Securing the top spot with reserves amounting …

Indian-Origin Novelist Meira Chand Receives Singapore's Highest Arts Award

Indian-Origin Novelist Meira Chand Receives Singapore’s Highest Arts Award

Singapore recently bestowed its prestigious Cultural Medallion upon three distinguished individuals, recognizing their artistic excellence and significant contributions to the nation’s rich arts and culture. Among them, Meira Chand, an eighty-one-year-old Indian-origin writer, shares this esteemed accolade with novelist Suchen Christine Lim and Malay dance veteran Osman Abdul Hamid. Details of the Ceremony: President Tharman …