A year when state’s health sector was severely tested, and survived
There is now more focus than ever on improving the health system, indicated the minister. “We need to study human-animal interactions and the disruptions to stop the occurrence of infectious diseases,” Dr Dipu added. There is now more focus than ever on improving the health system, indicated the minister. Incidence of infectious diseases also reminds us of the importance of one health. “We need to study human-animal interactions and the disruptions to stop the occurrence of infectious diseases,” Dr Dipu added.
Source:Indian Express
January 01, 2024 05:39 UTC
New Tech Trend: The Evolution of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
As we enter the era of smart technology, one trend that is rapidly gaining momentum is the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The automotive industry is witnessing significant advancements in ADAS technology, and this trend is only expected to get hotter in the coming years. The integration of 5G connectivity, improved sensor capabilities, and enhanced artificial intelligence algorithms will further enhance the performance and effectiveness of ADAS systems. ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. ADAS systems help improve road safety by alerting drivers to potential dangers and assisting them in avoiding collisions.
Source:Economic Times
January 01, 2024 05:35 UTC
Weather update: 'Cold day' warning issued for five states during next 3-4 days; check IMD forecast here
The dense fog has significantly impacted visibility across multiple states, with pockets in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other regions reporting visibility as low as zero to a mere 200 meters. The ongoing blanket of dense to very dense fog over the plains of Northwest and adjoining Central India is expected to persist for the next couple of days, extending gradually towards East India thereafter. Key regions like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan are experiencing cold-to-severe cold-day conditions. The dense fog has significantly impacted visibility across multiple states, with pockets in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other regions reporting visibility as low as zero to a mere 200 meters. The chilling cold coupled with this fog has triggered severe cold-day conditions in pockets of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Source:dna
January 01, 2024 05:24 UTC
Rumours of another project going to Gujarat lead to uproar
MUMBAI: A political controversy has erupted over reports that the first submarine tourism project in the country, which was supposed to be at Nivati in Sindhudurg district, will now be in Gujarat’s Dwarka. While the opposition parties slammed the state government for allowing Gujarat to take away yet another Maharashtra project, chief minister Eknath Shinde claimed that the project would remain in the state. HT ImageThe controversy broke out on Sunday after Sindhudurg’s Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Vaibhav Naik said there were reports that the project was going to Gujarat. Click hereMVA leaders slammed the Shinde-Fadnavis government for being silent spectators while Gujarat continued to take projects away. “How many more projects is this state government going to gift to Gujarat?” demanded the Congress leader.
Source:Hindustan Times
January 01, 2024 04:27 UTC
Who wants to marry a risk-taking entrepreneur?
After a few years spent in tech teams at leading global technology firms in Bengaluru, they chucked their jobs and decided to start-up. After due consideration, the founder announced that he would like to move on and seek regular employment in Hyderabad. The start-up shut down, the other founder shifted to Gurgaon to co-found another venture, and I wrote off my investment. For us to truly succeed as a start-up ecosystem, we need investors and supporters who are patient and encourage risk-taking. India is on the cusp of a massive economic resurgence, and start-ups will play a significant role in this.
Source:The Hindu
January 01, 2024 03:52 UTC
The Hindu Morning Digest: January 1, 2024
The fifth extension of the deadline to make the ABPS mandatory, giving State governments time to reconcile databases, ended on December 31, 2023. The Ukrainian Air Force said on Sunday that it had shot down 21 of 49 drones launched by Russian forces overnight. Murray reveals 2024 could be his last on TourTwo-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said 2024 could be his final year before retirement after illness and injury hampered his preparation for the new season. Murray’s year will begin at the Brisbane International as he builds up for the Australian Open later in January. Gavaskar advised Gill to take in the different needs of Test cricket as compared to white ball formats.
Source:The Hindu
January 01, 2024 02:18 UTC
AUS vs PAK: Marcus Harris drawing inspiration from Usman Khawaja ahead of potential Test comeback
Australia opener Marcus Harris, who last played a Test match back in 2022 is one the candidates to take over the position. advertisementHarris was replaced in the Australian team by Usman Khawaja after his tremendous twin comeback hundreds during the Ashes 2021/22. “It does give me the confidence they have looked at me as being the next opener in line,” Harris told Sydney Morning Herald. At the time of dropping Harris, Australia captain Pat Cummins had said that the opener was not getting dropped on the basis of form. "I think he knew was it was coming," Cummins has said after the Sydney Test in 2022.
Source:India Today
January 01, 2024 01:05 UTC
Jack Ma Out, Control Gone? Ant Group Stands Alone After China’s Regulatory Shock
Ant Group enters Into Unknown Territory Without Its CaptainNow that Jack Ma has been removed as the company’s primary stakeholder, Ant Group is in unfamiliar territory. Investor Confidence: Will the regulatory uncertainty surrounding Ant Group and other Chinese tech giants erode investor confidence in the broader Chinese market? The removal of Jack Ma from Ant Group marks a watershed moment in China’s regulatory approach to the tech sector. Conclusion:The departure of Jack Ma from Ant Group serves as an alarming indication of how the government and China’s internet behemoths are now interacting. The capacity of Ant Group and the larger Chinese tech industry to adjust and prosper in this changing environment will determine their destiny.
Source:Hindustan Times
January 01, 2024 01:04 UTC
Kimaya plans to launch BeeYoung beer in southern markets
BengaluruKimaya Himalayan Beverages, a Delhi-based beverage manufacturer, plans to enter the southern market next year. It will be introducing its barley-based homegrown lager BeeYoung beer in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu by April 2024, said Abhinav Jindal, Founder and CEO of Kimaya Himalayan Beverages. The product is currently present in five markets in North India including Delhi and Uttarakhand -their strongest markets-, Uttar Pradesh, and has recently entered in Punjab and Chandigarh. “Our beer has been distinctive in the market as it is created to cater to the growing choice for a strong field beer with the qualities of a light beer, including taste, aroma, and aftertaste,” Jindal told said. Currently, Kimaya has contracted annual production capacity stands at one million cases, equivalent to around 200,000 hectoliters spread across different units.
Source:The Hindu
January 01, 2024 00:02 UTC
India’s sixth consulate in US, in Seattle, is operational
Yeshi Seli ByExpress News ServiceNEW DELHI: India’s sixth consulate in Seattle is operational and Prakash Gupta has been appointed as its first Consul General. His last assignment was as Joint Secretary to United Nations and Political Issues where he covered India’s UN Security Council Innings for 2021-22 and matters related to Non Alligned Movement (NAM), Commonwealth, IPU and Democracy related multilateral issues. He was pivotal in piloting the International Day of Yoga Resolution at the United Nations and was also part of planning preparations for India’s G20 Summit in Delhi. President Biden has reaffirmed that the partnership between the two nations is strategic. Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsAppNEW DELHI: India’s sixth consulate in Seattle is operational and Prakash Gupta has been appointed as its first Consul General.
Source:Indian Express
December 31, 2023 20:26 UTC
Sensex to zoom, economy will expand, jobs tough
In 2023, I got one prediction wrong, which was to do with the metaverse, though I still believe it will happen in due time. The Indian economy will grow around 6 per cent next year while the global economy will grow close to 3 per cent. Most of the big economies will grow and the excessive pessimism around recession in 2023 in the US and Europe has luckily been wrong. The housewife is outsourcing what society once saw as her core job — making food, birthday party management, dropping kids to school, education and so on. The Indian housewife will be the ultimate ‘Make Vs Buy’ decider in 2024 and shed her old perceived role of kitchen goddess.
Source:The Hindu
December 31, 2023 19:21 UTC
Robert Solow: An unsung economist
But Solow said technology was the most important contributor to increases in output per worker, or productivity. It wasn’t just growth theory that engaged Solow. His book with Paul Samuelson and Robert Dorfman is a classic. Solow, like Barry Jarman, the Australian wicket keeper who lived under the shadow of Wally Grout, was also less visible than Paul Samuelson. Bob, when I asked Samuelson, turned out to be Robert Solow.
Source:The Hindu
December 31, 2023 18:45 UTC
Teen killed in revenge over drug money in Chennai
The victim went missing on Tuesday and his body was found near a sewage treatment plant on Friday. The victim L Ajay, 17, went missing on December 26, following which his father lodged a police complaint. Recently, Kannabiran sold drugs worth `15,000 and did not pay. The victim went missing on Tuesday and his body was found near a sewage treatment plant on Friday. Recently, Kannabiran sold drugs worth `15,000 and did not pay.
Source:Indian Express
December 31, 2023 18:42 UTC
The best films of 2023: From ‘Past Lives,’ ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ and ‘The Holdovers’ to ‘Poor Things’
Featuring star turns from Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro, Song’s film takes a devastating look at the lives of two old friends and their reunion years later, as the story spans decades and continents in the most graceful of fashions. Highlighting the Korean concept of In-Yun, this almost-romance that traces the inexplicable pleasure and pain of unrequited love and missed chances was the breakthrough success — and best film — of the year. The HoldoversIs Paul Giamatti ever better than when he’s in an Alexander Payne film? Oppenheimer was a game-changer that broke box-office records, and contributed to the movie event of the year with the Barbenheimer phenomenon. Poor ThingsYorgos Lanthimos’ adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel stars an astonishing Emma Stone in a riveting ensemble cast that also includes Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.
Source:The Hindu
December 31, 2023 18:24 UTC
LeBron James sparks streaming cold war between Kick and Twitch
The competition between Kick and Twitch for the top streamers is heating up, as NBA superstar LeBron James announced his intention to join the streaming scene. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA- Streaming giants Kick and Twitch vie for LeBron James' presence. Even Kick’s Head of Strategic Partnerships Andrew Santamaria joined the conversation, writing “time to work,” implying that he was ready to offer LeBron James a lucrative deal. You also could consider streaming on Twitch and YouTube at the same time,” he suggested, referring to the platform’s relaxed rules on multi-streaming. It is still unclear which platform LeBron James will choose, but his decision could have a huge impact on the streaming industry.
Source:Hindustan Times
December 31, 2023 16:51 UTC