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Manmohan Singh at India Today Conclave '07: 'India in midst of exciting things that often go unnoticed'

“India is one of the forerunners in showing the world the way forward in dealing with one of the biggest challenges facing humankind in the modern world. This is the challenge of preventing the so-called ‘clash of civilisations’ and enabling not just a ‘dialogue’ between civilisations but creating a ‘confluence of civilisations’,” said Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at the …

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2 months ago

Dr. Reddy’s to expand GLP-1 portfolio with focus on obesity and diabetes drug markets

Live Mint

Mumbai: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd aims to have about 15 GLP-1 drugs, used to treat obesity and diabetes, in its portfolio with various timelines, the pharma major’s chief executive officer Erez Israeli said after the company announced its September quarter results on Tuesday. With Danish company Novo Nordisk’s patent on semaglutide, a GLP-1 agonist used in popular brands Ozempic and …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Xi's remarks at BRICS summit in Kazan praised as visionary

China Daily

By XU WEIWEI in Hong Kong, WANG XIAODONG in Nairobi,WANG XIAODONG and XING YI in London | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-10-28 07:30 President Xi Jinping delivers an important speech titled "Combining the Great Strength of the Global South To Build Together a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind" at the "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue in Kazan, Russia, Oct …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi Calls for Greater BRICS Cooperation, Stresses Shared Vision for Global Governance Reform

China Daily

Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines a broad vision for BRICS cooperation, emphasizing shared efforts to strengthen solidarity and cooperation among Global South nations. Xi calls for the enlargement of BRICS membership and the establishment of a BRICS Deep-Sea Resources International Research Center, a China Center for Cooperation on Development of Special Economic Zones in BRICS Countries, a China Center for …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh's Jamaat Conundrum

The Quint

The Jamaat participated in the democratic movement in Pakistan during the Martial Law period declared by General Ayub Khan. Along with two the forerunners of the Bangladesh movement, Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the head of its East Pakistan wing Ghulam Azam was also a member of an all-party democratic alliance formed at that time. However, …

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5 months ago

Second-largest oil company ditches California for Texas to avoid increased regulations

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chevron, the second-largest US …

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6 months ago

AI must be harnessed to serve the greater good: China Daily editorial

China Daily

The four-day 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened in Shanghai on Thursday. Reflecting the dual intentions of the event — to establish an open, inclusive, and equitable international platform for exchange and cooperation, and to facilitate comprehensive discussions on AI development, security, and governance issues across various sectors and stakeholders — the theme …

China Shanghai Ai

8 months ago

Youth transgender care policies should be driven by science

Salon

In the U.S., 23 states have passed legislation to ban medicalized care for minors with gender dysphoria, or the experience of distress that can occur when a person’s gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. Such care can include puberty blockers, which are medications that suppress the body's production of sex hormones, and cross-sex hormones …

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1 year, 2 months ago

When food industry meets the world of virtual reality

Live Mint

In 2021, deep in the heart of covid-19 and when most people didn’t care otherwise, Facebook changed its name to Meta. A recent report by Deliveroo, a British online food aggregator, on future food trends contained a generous section waxing beautifully about the intersection of the food industry and virtual and augmented reality and its endless possibilities. However, for those …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Two forerunners that set the stage for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test

The Hindu

There were two important forerunners to the success of the Test Vehicle Abort Mission flight that the Indian Space Research Organisation conducted on October 21. Guruprasad, a former ISRO official and a science writer, had said then, “Nothing symbolises the ascent of India in science and technology as the return of SRE-1.” Second forerunner The second forerunner to the TV-D1 …

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1 year, 5 months ago

8 people who rapped long before hip-hop

BBC

Eight forgotten forerunners of hip-hop, from jazz 'hep cat' Slim Gaillard to 'dirty blues' singer Lucille Bogan Getty Images As hip-hop turns 50, Arwa Haider traces the verbal pioneers who forged a path long before 1973, from jazz "hep cat" Slim Gaillard to "dirty blues" singer Lucille Bogan. In his book Rap Attack 2, David Toop writes: " musical style …

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1 year, 7 months ago

M. Karunanidhi: A civilisational imagination to secure plurality

The Hindu

Published : Jun 06, 2023 19:07 IST - 13 MINS READ In less than a decade, this is my third article for Frontline on M. Karunanidhi, former DMK president and elder statesman of the country. Some cultural scholars see this as a mere difference in approach to culture between the Central government since Independence and the DMK government after 1973, …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia places order for up to 121 planes from Boeing

Associated Press

Two Saudi Arabian airlines said Tuesday they will order 78 jetliners from Boeing and take options to buy 43 more in a major boost for the American aircraft manufacturer. The order for Boeing 787s will be divided between Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia, and a planned new airline called Riyadh Air, which Saudi officials introduced over the weekend. The officials …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Motorola to unveil Razr 2022 and Edge X30 Pro on August 2

ANI News

Washington, July 23 : Motorola's next Razr foldable smartphone and Edge X30 Pro to launch on August 2. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is the company's most recent and greatest offering, will power the Motorola Razr 2022, marking a significant difference from the device's forerunners. The Edge X30 Pro / Edge 30 Ultra, on the other hand, …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Can Auroville become a model for cities of the future?

Live Mint

The year is 1999 in the fictional landscape of Ernest Callenbach’s self-published 1975 novel, Ecotopia. The iterated version she approved was French architect Roger Anger’s dynamic, modernist-but-Sudarshana chakra-like spiralling model: Auroville’s iconic “Galaxy plan”. At the same time were established mechanisms to provide for basic individual needs, plans for what would constitute the city’s four zones, large agricultural lands in …

India Future Urban Vision Cities City Mother

2 years, 5 months ago

Pro Kabaddi League 9 auction HIGHLIGHTS, Day 1: Pawan Sehrawat joins Tamil Thalaivas for 2.26 Crores; Siddharth Desai value drops to 20 lakhs

The Hindu

Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Pro Kabaddi League season 9 auction, taking place in Mumbai this weekend. U Mumba splurges 1.2 crores to acquire Guman Singh ’s services ’s services U Mumba gets Ashish for 45 lakhs for 45 lakhs Shrikant Yadav joins the Warriors for his base price 20 lakhs Pardeep Kumar will stay with the …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Ancient galaxies are casting long shadows across the universe, scientists say

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Astronomers just hit on a new method for locating galactic protoclusters, ancient and …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Review: New ‘Scream’ delivers the same classic self-aware chills as its forerunners

LA Times

The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s only appropriate for a fan to be anxious about a new “Scream” movie, especially one that arrives 11 years after the last installment, and 25 years after the first film reanimated the slasher genre. Plus, it’s the first film in the “Scream” franchise not helmed by …

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3 years, 1 month ago

BSA Motorcycles new beast Gold Star makes debut. See photos

India TV News

Highlights The new beast features an individual analogue speedometer and tachometer units Gold star comes in Insignia Red, Dawn Silver, Midnight Black, Highland Green and Silver Sheen This modern classic is powered by a 652cc single-cylinder engine BSA Motorcycles unveiled the new beast Gold Star on Saturday. Engine Type – Liquid-cooled, single- cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs Engine …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Chen Tiejun

China Daily

Chen Tiejun 浩然铁军 Ballet in four acts World premiere in June 2019 at Guangzhou Opera House, Guangzhou By The Guangzhou Ballet Producer: Zou Gang Artistic director, chief director: Zou Gang Executive director: Shu Qin Choreography: Shu Qin, Wang Lie Art consultant: Wang Lie Set designer: Han Jiang A pas de deux by the hero and heroine in the last act …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Opinion | Lessons that governments can learn from companies

Live Mint

It is time governments start taking responsibility for the actions of their predecessors. We are seeing it in Andhra Pradesh, where the YSR Congress government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy has scrapped the earlier government’s decision to build Amaravati as its state capital, while also cancelling some of the contracts awarded for the ambitious Polavaram dam project. Microsoft CEO Satya …

State Governments Scrapping

5 years ago

Remembering Luigi Pirandello: 5 Works by the Celebrated Italian Writer

News 18

Luigi Pirandello, who passed away on December 10, 1936, is often considered to be one of the forerunners of the Theatre of the Absurd. On the writer's 93rd death anniversary, here's looking at 5 works by him one must read. Liolà An Italian stage play written by Pirandello, it is about a middle-aged single father who has three young boys …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Kamal Haasan receives honorary doctorate at Odisha varsity

India TV News

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan was on Tuesday conferred an honorary doctorate by Odisha's Centurion University of Technology and Management for his contribution to cinema. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presented the doctorate degree to Haasan at a special function here. Accepting the honour, Haasan called upon the students to take full advantage of the skill development opportunities and contribute significantly for …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Alliance Air to launch flights in new routes in 2 months: CEO

India TV News

Alliance Air, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India has chalked out aggressive expansion plans which include launch of flights to newer destinations, a top official has said. Alliance Air CEO C S Subbiah said the airline would connect various cities including Jagdalpur, Raipur, Gulbarga and Hubli among others. Subbiah said Alliance Air was utilising the Centre's UDAN scheme one hundred …

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Manmohan Singh at India Today Conclave '07: 'India in midst of exciting things that often go unnoticed'

Dr. Reddy’s to expand GLP-1 portfolio with focus on obesity and diabetes drug markets

Xi's remarks at BRICS summit in Kazan praised as visionary

Xi Calls for Greater BRICS Cooperation, Stresses Shared Vision for Global Governance Reform

Bangladesh's Jamaat Conundrum

Second-largest oil company ditches California for Texas to avoid increased regulations

AI must be harnessed to serve the greater good: China Daily editorial

Youth transgender care policies should be driven by science

When food industry meets the world of virtual reality

Two forerunners that set the stage for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test

8 people who rapped long before hip-hop

M. Karunanidhi: A civilisational imagination to secure plurality

Saudi Arabia places order for up to 121 planes from Boeing

Motorola to unveil Razr 2022 and Edge X30 Pro on August 2

Can Auroville become a model for cities of the future?

Pro Kabaddi League 9 auction HIGHLIGHTS, Day 1: Pawan Sehrawat joins Tamil Thalaivas for 2.26 Crores; Siddharth Desai value drops to 20 lakhs

Ancient galaxies are casting long shadows across the universe, scientists say

Review: New ‘Scream’ delivers the same classic self-aware chills as its forerunners

BSA Motorcycles new beast Gold Star makes debut. See photos

Chen Tiejun

Opinion | Lessons that governments can learn from companies

Remembering Luigi Pirandello: 5 Works by the Celebrated Italian Writer

Kamal Haasan receives honorary doctorate at Odisha varsity

Alliance Air to launch flights in new routes in 2 months: CEO