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Joyshree Das Verma Becomes New President of FICCI Ladies Organisation

Joyshree Das Verma Becomes New President of FICCI Ladies Organisation

Joyshree Das Verma has taken over as the 41st National President of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) for the year 2024-25. FLO is the oldest women-led and women-centric business chamber of South East Asia. A Diverse Professional Journey With a 25-year journey in the corporate and entrepreneurial sectors, Joyshree Das Verma has nurtured a diverse …

Katchatheevu Island: A Historical Perspective

Katchatheevu Island: A Historical Perspective

Katchatheevu, an Indian island with a tumultuous past, has been a focal point of contention between India and Sri Lanka since its cession in 1974. Bilateral Largesse: The Transfer of Ownership In 1974, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi yielded Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka under the administration of Sirimavo Bandaranaike, marking a significant bilateral agreement. This act …

Moushumi Basu Takes Over as New President of JNU Teachers Association

Moushumi Basu Takes Over as New President of JNU Teachers Association

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JNUTA) has appointed a new team of office-bearers for the term of 2024-2025, according to a statement released. Moushumi Basu, a professor at the School of International Studies, has been appointed as the next JNUTA president. Vice-Presidents The teachers’ body has appointed Meenakshi Sundriyal and Pradeep K Shinde as …

Microsoft and OpenAI Unveil $100 Billion 'Stargate' AI Supercomputer

Microsoft and OpenAI Unveil $100 Billion ‘Stargate’ AI Supercomputer

In a groundbreaking collaboration, tech giants Microsoft and OpenAI have revealed plans to construct an unprecedented artificial intelligence supercomputer known as “Stargate.” This ambitious endeavor, estimated to cost a staggering $100 billion, represents a significant leap forward in AI infrastructure and capabilities. Project Overview Partnership Dynamics: Microsoft is set to spearhead the financing of the …

India's First AI-Based Film 'IRAH' Trailer Unveiled

India’s First AI-Based Film ‘IRAH’ Trailer Unveiled

Amidst the growing buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI), the trailer and song launch event for India’s first Hindi film on this subject, “IRAH,” took place in Mumbai. The movie boasts an impressive cast, including Rohit Bose Roy, Rajesh Sharma, Karishma Kotak, and Rakshith Bhandarry in prominent roles. Produced by Big Films Media and directed by …

Indian Government's Stake Sale in State-Run Companies Falls Short in 2023/24

Indian Government’s Stake Sale in State-Run Companies Falls Short in 2023/24

The Indian government aimed to raise funds through the sale of stakes in state-run companies in the fiscal year 2023/24. However, the achieved amount of 165 billion rupees fell short of the internal target by about 9%, reaching $1.98 billion. This setback is attributed to the forthcoming general elections, causing a shift in focus away …