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What the Defeat of New Entrant Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, Says of Bihar’s Future

Published : Dec 21, 2024 16:45 IST - 5 MINS READ There are several lessons to be learnt from the rough and tumble of Bihar politics, and it is time for Prashant Kishor, the brand guru of political strategy, to learn a few. Kishor, a new entrant into Bihar politics, objects seriously to typifying the State for its caste politics …

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Albania to close TikTok for a year, says it promotes violence and bullying among children

LA Times

There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by stories they see on TikTok. Albania’s prime minister said Saturday the government will shut down the video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. The company …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

IFFK 2024: ‘Humans in the Loop’ cautions against Artificial Intelligence driven by dominant narratives

The Hindu

In one of the initial scenes of Humans in the Loop directed by Aranya Sahay, the protagonist Nehma, belonging to the Oraon tribe in a remote village in Jharkhand, is seen lying on a rock on one side with her ear on the ground, observing her surroundings for signs of life in the lifeless and the living. The couple has …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

2024 in Photos: America’s Election Year - The New York Times

New York Times

For six months this year, Taryn Simon followed the political vapor trail to document the people, spaces and objects central to the 2024 presidential campaigns. Ms. Simon, who works at a distance from the daily news cycle, examines our distracted national gaze and desires, letting us pause and look at what we all experienced. But we’re told to watch when …

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Drones latest: Biden insists flying objects pose ‘no danger’ as FBI issues urgent firearm and laser warning

The Independent

✕ Close Donald Trump says ‘something strange is going on’ with drone sightings 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 …

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The Science Quiz | Unidentified flying objects

The Hindu

Fifty-five years ago on this day, the US Air Force concluded its 17-year investigation into unidentified flying objects and the threat they posed to national security. During World War II, Allied and Axis pilots of fighter jets reported orbs of bright light in the sky that seemed to fly quickly and often disappear without a trace. Name the controversial Harvard …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones

Wired

The Department of Homeland Security issued warnings to state and local law enforcement agencies this summer regarding the “growing illicit use” of commercial drones, internal documents show. The capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems are “progressing faster” than available countermeasures offered under “federal prevention frameworks,” the memo says, adding that it’s common for state and local authorities to observe “nefarious” and …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

Raw Story

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. – Mateo, age 8, New York, New York Flying through Earth’s orbit are thousands of satellites and two operational space stations, including the International Space Station, which weighs as much as 77 elephants. But at the same time, small chunks of rock called meteoroids shoot through space and burn up …

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Guarding lacquerware's lustrous legacy

China Daily

Gan Erke, a master of Chinese lacquerware and inheritor of the Huizhou lacquerware decoration technique, a national-level intangible cultural heritage. It is the workshop of Gan Erke, a master of Chinese lacquerware and inheritor of the Huizhou lacquerware decoration technique — a national-level intangible cultural heritage. China is considered its birthplace, as evidenced by findings from the Jingtoushan site in …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

'Dark comets': Nasa studies mysterious new kids in our solar system

India Today

NASA scientists are closely studying a new class of celestial objects known as “dark comets”, the little-known celestial objects which have been challenging the human understanding of both comets and asteroids. These comets fall into two main categories: “outer dark comets,” which have eccentric orbits and are larger, and “inner dark comets,” which are smaller and closer to the Sun, …

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Mystery drone sightings in US leave podcast king Joe Rogan 'genuinely concerned'

India Today

Continuous drone sightings in New Jersey have started raising alarm bells even among celebrities, with popular podcaster Joe Rogan saying the mysterious flying objects buzzing around New York and the adjoining areas have left him “genuinely concerned". https://t.co/yzRoie2lUn — Joe Rogan December 15, 2024 The sightings have been taking place late at night, with people reportedly spotting clusters of drone-like …

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Mysterious signal recorded buzzing from deep space every 2.9 hours

India Today

Astronomers have identified a highly unusual celestial object, named GLEAM-X J0704â37, that emits regular bursts of radio waves every 2.9 hours—the longest interval ever observed for this type of source. However, what makes GLEAM-X J0704â37 different is its long period and its optical counterpart: a cool, faint star of the M-dwarf type, smaller and less luminous than the Sun. Instead, …

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Drone sightings in New Jersey and even California: What is really going on?

LA Times

The evening sky and points of light near Lebanon Township, N.J., on Dec. 5. Officials downplay concerns Federal officials said over the weekend that the multiple drone sightings over New Jersey and other states are “in fact, manned aircraft being misidentified as drones.” On Saturday, officials said in a White House statement that there isn’t any evidence of illegal activity …

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Ex-CIA officer shares chilling theory behind ‘unsettling’ mystery drone sightings

Hindustan Times

A former CIA officer has shared a chilling theory behind the “unsettling” increase in the recent drone sightings. This photo provided by Brian Glenn shows what appears to be multiple drones flying over Bernardsville, N.J., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 Ex-CIA officer provides chilling theory on drone sightings “Now, in terms of who is behind this, deducing the statements that …

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Training to derail trains being imparted via madarsas in Jhansi and Kanpur, reveals NIA-ATS probe

Op India

Amid rising incidents of attempts to derail trains by placing various objects on tracks are various places in the country, it has been revealed that training on how to derail trains was being imparted in madarsas. As per the probe, students of the madarsas are being radicalised and instigated to derail trains. Such training is being imparted via online mode, …

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NJ sheriff sends own drone, Sen. Andy Kim goes on patrol amid mystery sightings; here's what they saw

Hindustan Times

As the mystery surrounding the recent drone sightings in New Jersey deepens, officials and lawmakers are taking the initiative to find an explanation. While Sheriff Michael Mastronardy sent out his own drone to track the mysterious flying objects, Senator Andy Kim went out on drone patrol with the local police. Here's what they found out following their respective efforts on …

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Apple’s Siri gets smarter, iPhone 16 gets exclusive AI features in iOS 18.2

India TV News

Apple has again delighted the iPhone users all across the world with the release of the iOS 18.2 update, which comes with a host of cutting-edge features. Known for enhancing user experience with every update, Apple has focused on integrating advanced AI capabilities and exclusive tools for its latest devices. Image Playground Apple has introduced the standalone Image Playground app, …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Weekly planner: 5 events that promise a good time

Live Mint

A pioneering modernist Jehangir Art Gallery is hosting a comprehensive retrospective about the life and work of Prafulla Dahanukar, one of the leading modernist painters. An oil on canvas on display at The Princely Cabinet Unique objects Ojas Art is showcasing an exhibition of over 100 significant objects—textiles, sculptures, paintings, maps and objects. Some of the objects on showcase include …

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Life Kit's tips to help look for lost items

NPR

Life Kit's tips to help look for lost items SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Let's say you've lost something important, like your passport two days before you have to travel. Life Kit's Malaka Gharib has some tips on how to level up your search game. But it can also be a useful tool if you're looking for something in a messy room, …

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Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a popular late-night talk show. On social media, the city shared photos of googly eyes on installations in the middle of roundabouts that make up its so-called …

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Eye hospital collaborates with private firm to develop augmented reality-powered device for those with low vision

The Hindu

Those with low vision issues arising out of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and TB meningitis, among other conditions, find it challenging to navigate unfamiliar spaces, avoid obstacles, recognise faces or interact in public gatherings. Addressing persspersons here on Friday, Dr. Shetty said normal visual acuity is defined as 6/6, which means an individual can see clearly at a …

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Pompeii exhibition at the National Museum of Australia seeks to immerse audiences in life before, during and after tragic volcanic eruption

ABC

The tragic story of Pompeii, the Roman city buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, has captured public imagination since its rediscovery and excavation in the late 16th century. "At the heart of this exhibition is real, lived human experience, and that's how people connect with the ancient past," said NMA Lead Coordinating Curator Dr Lily Withycombe. "The …

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'Alarming' U.S. mystery drones confound officials, scare locals

Raw Story

A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials scrambling for answers. Sam Lugo, 23, who works in the Club Studio gym in New Jersey's Bergen county, one of the corners of the state that has seen several drone sightings, called the reports "crazy". "There have been numerous instances …

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Sarmaya debuts on Mumbai’s Heritage Mile

The Hindu

In South Mumbai’s ‘Heritage Mile’, home to many colonial buildings, including the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, there’s a hidden gem. “We hope this space sparks a love for, and curiosity about, India’s diverse art, culture, and heritage.” At the new archive, Sarmaya plans to expand its programming calendar to offer more exhibitions, talks, and micro-curated events for students, senior citizens, art …

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What the Defeat of New Entrant Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, Says of Bihar’s Future

Albania to close TikTok for a year, says it promotes violence and bullying among children

IFFK 2024: ‘Humans in the Loop’ cautions against Artificial Intelligence driven by dominant narratives

2024 in Photos: America’s Election Year - The New York Times

Drones latest: Biden insists flying objects pose ‘no danger’ as FBI issues urgent firearm and laser warning

The Science Quiz | Unidentified flying objects

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

Guarding lacquerware's lustrous legacy

'Dark comets': Nasa studies mysterious new kids in our solar system

Mystery drone sightings in US leave podcast king Joe Rogan 'genuinely concerned'

Mysterious signal recorded buzzing from deep space every 2.9 hours

Drone sightings in New Jersey and even California: What is really going on?

Ex-CIA officer shares chilling theory behind ‘unsettling’ mystery drone sightings

Training to derail trains being imparted via madarsas in Jhansi and Kanpur, reveals NIA-ATS probe

NJ sheriff sends own drone, Sen. Andy Kim goes on patrol amid mystery sightings; here's what they saw

Apple’s Siri gets smarter, iPhone 16 gets exclusive AI features in iOS 18.2

Weekly planner: 5 events that promise a good time

Life Kit's tips to help look for lost items

Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon

Eye hospital collaborates with private firm to develop augmented reality-powered device for those with low vision

Pompeii exhibition at the National Museum of Australia seeks to immerse audiences in life before, during and after tragic volcanic eruption

'Alarming' U.S. mystery drones confound officials, scare locals

Sarmaya debuts on Mumbai’s Heritage Mile