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A choir and a voice factory rolled into one

CSI Redeemer Church Choir — Anna Nagar East is a voice factory with an overactive assembly line. Immanuel Ponraj who has led those voices in all of those 30 years as its conductor, recalls, “In 1995 when we started, the choir had only 15 to 20 members.” The choir in 1995 was wearing noticeably grey hair, a hairstyle drawn from …

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EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

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EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

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EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can be taken about the future of war-ravaged Ukraine without its consent — or behind the backs of its partners in Europe, barely a month before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a show of solidarity at a summit in Brussels with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, many EU leaders …

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5 days, 11 hours ago

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after draw with Australia in Brisbane?

The Hindu

An inspired tenth-wicket partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep and regular interruptions from the rain helped India avoid a follow-on and force a draw in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane. South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in the second Test in Gqeberha helped it move up to the summit of the ICC World Test Championship standings ahead …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Social Media Digest

China Daily

The number of solo diners has been increasing in China. Table for one Last month, a man dining at a hotpot restaurant in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, found himself in an awkward situation when he returned to his table after briefly stepping away to fetch more dipping sauce, only to discover it had been cleared. This incident highlights some of the …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Mother convicted in cold case inquiry into newborn's 2006 death gets 5 years in prison

NL Times

The District Court in Arnhem sentenced 41-year-old Margot H. to 5 years in prison on Wednesday after finding her guilty of killing her baby in January 2006. “You cannot imagine a more gruesome and sadder start to a human life,” said the lead judge presiding over the trial, who read the verdict aloud in court. The court does not believe …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Walmart China, Meituan in strategic partnership

China Daily

People shop for groceries at a Walmart in Chongqing on Feb 8. Walmart China and Meituan, an online service platform, announced details of a strategic partnership on Tuesday, designed to enhance and expand real-time retail operations and capabilities. Zhu Jun, chief procurement officer at Walmart China, said the company has built an omni-channel retail matrix that combines online and offline …

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Social Media Digest

China Daily

Table for one Last month, a man dining at a hotpot restaurant in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, found himself in an awkward situation when he returned to his table after briefly stepping away to fetch more dipping sauce, only to discover it had been cleared. Portion sizes can also be a challenge: one dish may be insufficient, two dishes may be …

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6 days, 9 hours ago

How integrating PAN 2.0 with Aadhaar and ‘e-Rupee’ can streamline investments and KYC

Live Mint

On your last vacation, remember the number of times you had to show your physical Aadhaar card and Permanent Account Number card to comply with know-your-customer norms at hotels and airports? Integrating the Aadhaar card’s address details in the dynamic QR code can make PAN 2.0 a universally acceptable single-point identity and address proof identifier for investments across asset classes. …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Ahead most of the game, including by double digits in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons were just trying to hold on at the end. Desmond Ridder’s first attempt was incomplete and his second was intercepted by Jessie Bates III, allowing Atlanta to escape Las Vegas with a 15-9 victory Monday night and keep pace in the …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

MeitY seeks tools to detect deepfakes, label AI generated content

Hindustan Times

The ministry of electronics and information technology has invited proposals from academia and industry under the IndiaAI Mission to develop tools and frameworks to detect deepfakes in real time, watermark and label AI-generated content, develop ethical AI frameworks, and red team AI models, among other things. Apart from the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY is also funding two research projects to detect …

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6 days, 16 hours ago

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

New York Times

With the NFL calendar moving to Week 16, seven of the 14 playoff spots are accounted for and several more can be locked down ahead of Christmas. Dolphins loss or tie and Cincinnati Bengals loss or tie and Colts loss or tie Los Angeles clinches a playoff berth with: 1. Chargers tie and Dolphins loss and Colts loss and Bengals …

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1 week ago

What is GRAP 3, and what are its restrictions in Delhi?

India Today

The national capital and its neighbouring regions are no strangers to the worsening air quality during the winter months. Amongst its measures, Stage 3 of GRAP is a critical step designed to tackle severe air quality scenarios. The Graded Response Action Plan, introduced in 2017 by the Commission for Air Quality Management, provides a structured approach to combating air pollution …

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1 week ago

Coastal groundwater supplies to become undrinkable as salt moves in, Nasa reveals

India Today

A new study led by researchers at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has revealed alarming projections regarding saltwater intrusion into coastal groundwater supplies. The study evaluated over 60,000 coastal watersheds globally, assessing how diminished groundwater recharge and rising sea levels will contribute to saltwater intrusion. The findings indicate that rising sea levels alone could push saltwater inland in 82% of the …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Revolutionising health care with IoT and AI: Breakthrough innovations and future trends

Hindustan Times

As we look at the most transformative forces in health care today, we immediately see the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence which are reshaping the entire health care ecosystem. Outside of the direct patients’ engagement, the IoT devices are able to improve health care operations by streamlining inventory management, tracking equipment usage, and optimising hospital workflows. While IoT devices …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Why is US relocating thousands of Marines from Japan's Okinawa, a strategic island near Taiwan?

Firstpost

Okinawa’s proximity to Taiwan— less than 700 kilometers away— makes it an important location for US military operations. It serves as a forward base for deterring potential threats, particularly from China US MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft are parked at the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa prefecture. File image/AP The United States has started relocating thousands of Marines …

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1 week, 2 days ago

WTC Final scenarios: What happens to India’s chances if IND vs AUS 3rd Test in Brisbane is washed out?

Live Mint

After only 13.2 overs were bowled before the rain gods took over at The Gabba in Brisbane on the opening day of the third Test between India and Australia, day three also saw little play and more rain as only 33 overs were possible before bad light stopped play. Heavy rains grabbed the headlines for most part of the day …

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1 week, 3 days ago

'Worst-case scenarios are really bad': Trump reportedly on track to 'betray' his base

Raw Story

Donald Trump is on the verge of betraying some of his strongest supporters in rural America, a report suggests. "It’s hard to imagine that rural will not suffer and will not hurt, and it’s hard to imagine that rural will not respond.” Trump trounced vice president Kamala Harris by about 60 percent to 40 percent in the nation's roughly 3,100 …

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1 week, 3 days ago

A Tale of Stand-in Captains

Deccan Chronicle

India's cricketing journey in Australia has witnessed some remarkable moments, especially since 2020. The narrative is intriguingly shaped by the fact that India's last three Test victories on Australian soil came under the leadership of stand-in captains rather than the full-time skippers. The first of these victories was orchestrated by Ajinkya Rahane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where his calm …

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1 week, 3 days ago

RBA forecast scenarios include interest rate hikes

ABC

Samantha Donovan: To interest rates now, and while most analysts think another hike is highly unlikely, the Reserve Bank has indicated today nothing will be off the table next year when it comes to monetary policy. David Taylor: Betashare's chief economist, David Bassanese, says the Reserve Bank also has to factor in higher levels of government spending and how that's …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Battery tech elevates aerial drones

China Daily

By ZHANG XIAOMIN in Dalian, Liaoning | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 09:41 The innovative drone recently underwent a test flight in Dalian, Liaoning province. Chinese scientists have made new progress in lithium-ion battery technology, culminating in the successful integration of high-energy density, wide-ranging-temperature batteries into a new industrial-grade composite-wing aerial drone. "The battery module energy density reaches 340 watt-hours …

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1 week, 3 days ago

The RBA is preparing for all economic scenarios, including an interest rate hike

ABC

The Reserve Bank may have dropped the phrase "not ruling anything in or out" in its interest rates commentary, but that does not mean an interest rate hike is completely out of the question. That is because, as Dr Hunter explained, it would mean the RBA's key policy goal of achieving its mid-point annual inflation target of 2.5 per cent …

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A choir and a voice factory rolled into one

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after draw with Australia in Brisbane?

Social Media Digest

Mother convicted in cold case inquiry into newborn's 2006 death gets 5 years in prison

Walmart China, Meituan in strategic partnership

Social Media Digest

How integrating PAN 2.0 with Aadhaar and ‘e-Rupee’ can streamline investments and KYC

Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South

MeitY seeks tools to detect deepfakes, label AI generated content

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

What is GRAP 3, and what are its restrictions in Delhi?

Coastal groundwater supplies to become undrinkable as salt moves in, Nasa reveals

Revolutionising health care with IoT and AI: Breakthrough innovations and future trends

Why is US relocating thousands of Marines from Japan's Okinawa, a strategic island near Taiwan?

WTC Final scenarios: What happens to India’s chances if IND vs AUS 3rd Test in Brisbane is washed out?

'Worst-case scenarios are really bad': Trump reportedly on track to 'betray' his base

A Tale of Stand-in Captains

RBA forecast scenarios include interest rate hikes

Battery tech elevates aerial drones

The RBA is preparing for all economic scenarios, including an interest rate hike