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Kharge urges Siddaramaiah to open NIMHANS branch in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge has called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to prioritise education and healthcare in the Kalyana Karnataka region by establishing branches of NIMHANS and the Institute of Diabetology in Kalaburagi. Kharge also urged the government to support Gulbarga University with funds, staff recruitment, and new departments to enhance higher education …

Kharge Kalaburagi Urges Siddaramaiah Establishing Branch

4 days, 3 hours ago

Key role seen for Hengqin in diversifying SAR economy

China Daily

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, speaks with individuals involved in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone's planning, construction, management and services, in Hengqin, located at the southern tip of Zhuhai in Guangdong province, Dec 19, 2024. Zhai Zhiran, a doctoral student at Macau University of …

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5 days, 12 hours ago

Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success

Associated Press

BAKU, Azerbaijan — In sun-drenched Nigeria, 14 new solar farms were supposed to jumpstart a meager solar industry and generate huge amounts of power, about one-fifth as much as the country’s entire electric grid offers on a good day. The result, he said, is: “your clean energy revolution held back.” A man displays solar panels for sale outside a shop …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

Train trainees in the driver's seat as they learn the ropes

China Daily

Three years ago when Souvannalath Koppy read about the opening of the China-Laos Railway he marveled at the technology. In August last year, 40 Lao students at the college completed two years of training and headed back to the Lao Railway Vocational Technical College in Vientiane. "To make the China-Laos Railway a lasting driver of socioeconomic growth, Laos must cultivate …

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Train trainees in the driver's seat as they learn the ropes

China Daily

Lao students attend a lecture inside a bullet train model at Kunming Railway Vocational and Technical College in 2022. In August last year, 40 Lao students at the college completed two years of training and headed back to the Lao Railway Vocational Technical College in Vientiane. Kunming Railway Vocational and Technical College supports its Lao counterpart with infrastructure, training and …

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6 days, 8 hours ago

Webinar sheds light on challenges posed by rare diseases

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:A webinar organised by the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations-US chapter highlighted the socio-economic and emotional toll on the 70 million Indians affected by rare diseases. A session titled 'The Global Burden of Rare Diseases: Issues and Challenges' was addressed by Hyderabad-based Indian Organization for Rare Diseases founder Prof. Ramaiah Muthyala. In India, costs are further compounded by reliance on …

Rare Diseases Webinar Challenges India

1 week ago

Luhua Group pioneers high oleic acid peanut cultivation

China Daily

Workers inspect the finished product in the edible oil production workshop. Luhua Group, a leading Chinese edible oil producer, has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation, particularly in the development of high oleic acid peanuts. Luhua Group has successfully developed a series of high oleic acid peanut varieties since 2013. This commitment to research and development culminated in 2017 …

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1 week ago

Rock pioneer Brenda Lee shines in new documentary. 'I just wanted to sing'

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — Come and take a trip to the giddy birth of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of one of its pioneers — Brenda Lee. 'I just wanted to sing' The “I'm Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” hitmaker who shared stages with both Elvis Presley and the Beatles is a guide to those heady years in …

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1 week ago

Rock pioneer Brenda Lee shines in new documentary. ‘I just wanted to sing’

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Come and take a trip to the giddy birth of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of one of its pioneers — Brenda Lee. The “I’m Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” hitmaker who shared stages with both Elvis Presley and the Beatles is a guide to those heady years in “American Masters — Brenda Lee: …

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1 week ago

Shashi Tharoor once called George Soros ‘old friend, more than investor’, now clarifies, ‘never solicited a penny’

Live Mint

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday denied claims of connections to US investor George Soros and said he “never solicited a penny from him” after social media users resurfaced a 15-year-old tweet in which he referred to the billionaire as an “old friend, more than an investor.” Soros, 92, is a Hungarian-American hedge fund manager turned philanthropist. In a post …

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1 week, 3 days ago

IFFK 2024: CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates 29th International Film Festival of Kerala

The Hindu

Calling on filmmakers to create diverse films reflecting social realities to counter attempts to present a monolithic view, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cautioned against attempts by corporates to dictate content. He was speaking after inaugurating the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala at the Nishagandhi auditorium here on Friday. Mr. Vijayan presented the IFFK Lifetime Achievement Award for the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Denver plays Northern Colorado, seeks 5th straight home win

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northern Colorado Bears at Denver Pioneers Denver; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Pioneers face Northern Colorado. Northern Colorado ranks fourth in the Big Sky with 33.7 rebounds per game led by …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Eastern Kentucky visits Pittsburgh following Kimble’s 23-point game

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -18.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky faces Pittsburgh after George Kimble III scored 23 points in Eastern Kentucky’s 98-62 win over the Campbellsville Harrodsburg Pioneers. Eastern Kentucky has …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Breaking down those Beatles biopic casting rumors, from Paul Mescal to Barry Keoghan

Salon

The expansive Beatles biopic is reportedly picking its leading men to embody music pioneers Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Irish actor Paul Mescal, who currently stars in Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II," seems to be the frontrunner for the McCartney role, with rumors beginning since the summer. Even though it hasn't been officially announced, "Gladiator II" director …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Pittsburgh hosts Eastern Kentucky following Kimble’s 23-point outing

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky visits Pittsburgh after George Kimble III scored 23 points in Eastern Kentucky’s 98-62 victory against the Campbellsville Harrodsburg Pioneers. Eastern Kentucky is third in the ASUN scoring 78.6 points per …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Colorado hosts Denver after Garzon’s 20-point game

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Denver Pioneers at Colorado Buffaloes Boulder, Colorado; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado plays Denver after Lior Garzon scored 20 points in Colorado’s 76-59 victory against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Colorado averages 7.0 made 3-pointers per game, 1.9 more made shots than the 5.1 …

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2 weeks ago

Tech billionaires prepare to invade the Pentagon

Politico

“A lot of us are hoping there’s a revolution coming,” Joe Lonsdale, founder of software company Palantir and startup investor said at a recent defense forum, “where we hold the bureaucracy accountable, where we shock the bureaucracy.” The Trump team has worked to fill the Pentagon with picks such as Stephen Feinberg, a wealthy investor with no experience inside the …

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2 weeks ago

Valparaiso hires longtime Marietta coach Andy Waddle to take over its football program

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Valparaiso hired longtime Marietta coach Andy Waddle as its new football coach, athletic director Laurel Hosmer announced Monday. “I think there is a great group of young men on the roster, and we’re excited to invest in those student-athletes and continue to add more high-quality …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Denver takes on Portland State, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Portland State Vikings at Denver Pioneers Denver; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts Portland State aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. Denver averages 64.4 points per game, 2.9 more points than the 61.5 Portland State allows. Portland State averages 6.2 made …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sacred Heart takes on Iona following Stewart’s 20-point outing

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Iona Gaels at Sacred Heart Pioneers Fairfield, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacred Heart hosts Iona after Amiri Stewart scored 20 points in Sacred Heart’s 73-65 victory against the Boston University Terriers. Sacred Heart ranks third in the MAAC with 30.5 points per …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

From earning Rs. 5 a day to making a lasting impact: The untold story of Andhra’s cricket pioneers

The Hindu

Some of these cricketers played during an era when they were paid a meagre Rs. Patel, and H. Ramprasad, many found employment in banks or institutions in Hyderabad, making the city a ‘second home.’ Recently, these cricketers gathered at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad to watch the Andhra-Kerala Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match, reflecting on their memories of the …

Cricket Hyderabad Players Cricketers Patel Ranji Andhra

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Raj Manchanda, the ‘Old Fox’ of Indian squash, passes away at 80

The Hindu

Brig Raj Manchanda, the `Old Fox’ of Indian squash, passed away in Delhi on December 1. Never hurt anyone and loved to share his experience with young squash players,” said his daughter, Shibani, who played squash at the National level with her younger brother, Anshul. He started playing in his 30s and won all his six National singles championships consecutively …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

New on shelves: Ila Arun’s autobiography, a translation of Kabir’s songs & more

Live Mint

‘The Art of Physics: Eight Elegant Ideas to Make Sense of Almost Everything’, by Zahaan Bharmal It’s common knowledge that physics describes the laws of the universe. ‘The Notbook of Kabir’, by Anand Kabir is lauded as one of India’s great mystical poets, a revolutionary for his time and beyond. Exploring Kabir’s timeless appeal, Anand draws fresh interest to one …

India Kabir Chess Revolution

3 weeks, 2 days ago

The best albums of 2024, ranked

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bright Eyes – Five Dice, All Threes “I never …

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Kharge urges Siddaramaiah to open NIMHANS branch in Kalaburagi

Key role seen for Hengqin in diversifying SAR economy

Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success

Train trainees in the driver's seat as they learn the ropes

Train trainees in the driver's seat as they learn the ropes

Webinar sheds light on challenges posed by rare diseases

Luhua Group pioneers high oleic acid peanut cultivation

Rock pioneer Brenda Lee shines in new documentary. 'I just wanted to sing'

Rock pioneer Brenda Lee shines in new documentary. ‘I just wanted to sing’

Shashi Tharoor once called George Soros ‘old friend, more than investor’, now clarifies, ‘never solicited a penny’

IFFK 2024: CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates 29th International Film Festival of Kerala

Denver plays Northern Colorado, seeks 5th straight home win

Eastern Kentucky visits Pittsburgh following Kimble’s 23-point game

Breaking down those Beatles biopic casting rumors, from Paul Mescal to Barry Keoghan

Pittsburgh hosts Eastern Kentucky following Kimble’s 23-point outing

Colorado hosts Denver after Garzon’s 20-point game

Tech billionaires prepare to invade the Pentagon

Valparaiso hires longtime Marietta coach Andy Waddle to take over its football program

Denver takes on Portland State, aims for 4th straight home win

Sacred Heart takes on Iona following Stewart’s 20-point outing

From earning Rs. 5 a day to making a lasting impact: The untold story of Andhra’s cricket pioneers

Raj Manchanda, the ‘Old Fox’ of Indian squash, passes away at 80

New on shelves: Ila Arun’s autobiography, a translation of Kabir’s songs & more

The best albums of 2024, ranked