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Indian-British Writer's Book on AI Shortlisted for Women's Prize

Indian-British Writer’s Book on AI Shortlisted for Women’s Prize

The inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction has announced its shortlist of six books, including “Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI” by Indian-British journalist and commentator Madhumita Murgia. The book explores the impact of artificial intelligence on human society. Diverse Topics and Perspectives The other shortlisted books cover a wide range of subjects: “Thunderclap: …

Indian Expert Kamal Kishore to Lead UN's Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts

Indian Expert Kamal Kishore to Lead UN’s Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Kamal Kishore of India as the new Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction. He will lead the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Replacing Previous Special Representative Mr. Kishore will succeed Mami Mizutori of Japan, whom the Secretary-General thanked …

HPCL and Tata Join Forces to Build Nationwide EV Charging Network

HPCL and Tata Join Forces to Build Nationwide EV Charging Network

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), a unit of Tata Motors, has announced a strategic partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to establish a nationwide network of 5,000 public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2024. Leveraging Existing Networks The collaboration will leverage HPCL’s extensive network of over 21,500 fuel stations across the …

Good Friday 2024 Date, History, Significance, Celebrations and Wishes

Good Friday 2024: Date, History, Significance, Celebrations and Wishes

On March 29th, 2024, Christians around the globe will solemnly observe Good Friday 2024, a pivotal day in the Christian calendar. Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday or Great Friday, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, believed by Christians to be the Son of God, and his ultimate sacrifice for the redemption of humanity’s …

900-Year-Old Chalukyan Inscription Found in Neglected State at Gangapuram

900-Year-Old Chalukyan Inscription Found in Neglected State at Gangapuram

A 900-year-old Kannada inscription dating back to the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty has been discovered in a state of utter neglect at Gangapuram, a temple town in Jadcherla mandal, Mahabubnagar district. The rare inscription was found lying uncared for on a tank bund near the Chowdamma temple. Significance of the Inscription The inscription was issued on June …

Kotak Mahindra Bank Acquires Sonata Finance

Kotak Mahindra Bank Acquires Sonata Finance

In a strategic move, Kotak Mahindra Bank has successfully acquired Sonata Finance Private Limited (Sonata) for a total consideration of approximately Rs. 537 crore. This acquisition grants Kotak Mahindra Bank full ownership of Sonata, bolstering its presence in the microfinance sector. Sonata Finance: A Microfinance Powerhouse Sonata Finance is a Non-Banking Finance Company – Micro Finance …