Why Samsung workers’ labour strike near Chennai has entered its second month
The labour strike at Samsung’s plant in Sriperumbudur, just outside Chennai, has stretched into its second month, with over a thousand workers demanding the recognition of their union and improvements in working conditions. The continuation of protests, despite the talks, was followed by a crackdown from the Tamil Nadu police. Early on Wednesday morning, 11 key union leaders were taken into preventive custody. Why are Samsung workers protesting? Muthukumar claimed that the Samsung workers approached them after they faced issues with the management for raising demands.
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 06:45 UTC
Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike to star in 'Ladies First' for Netflix
Actors Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike are set to join hands for the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy Ladies First. The film follows Cohen’s character, a womaniser who gets shocked when he suddenly starts living in a world dominated by women. It is produced by Liza Chasin of 3dot Productions, along with Eleonore Dailly, Edouard de Lachomette, and Four By Two Films. Sharrock has previously made films like Me Before You, The One and Only Ivan, Wicked Little Letters, and The Beautiful Game. Pike, recently seen in Saltburn and I Care a Lot, also has Now You See Me 3 in the pipeline.
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 06:01 UTC
Unstoppable At 82, Has Amitabh Bachchan’s Stardom Been Under-Utilised?
New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan is unstoppable at 82. In fact, the journey of his stardom can be a subject of study for students of cinema. He is right there with the titans of movie history and for a reason– his aura is next to none,” exhibitor Vishek Chauhan told Indianexpress.com. “At 73, they look at Rajinikanth as a star, we look at Bachchan as an actor and give him characters to play. Others faded with the passage of time, but Bachchan still stands tall,” he told indianexpress.com
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 05:49 UTC
Telangana: Woman ASI alleges harassment by senior, attempts suicide at police station
MEDAK: Alleging harassment by her senior, a woman assistant sub-inspector (ASI) attempted suicide in the Chilpiched police station late on Wednesday. A suicide note purportedly penned by the ASI, K Sudharani, accused Chilpiched SI Yadagiri of harassment. In a letter to the Superintendent of Police (SP), the ASI alleged that the SI would not allow her an off day. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 05:09 UTC
Potato Mission to get rebirth, Odisha govt outlines new plan
BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to cut dependence on West Bengal and other states for potato, which has been frequently leading to market scarcity and high prices in Odisha, the BJP government has initiated a move to revive the State Potato Mission to bring in self-sufficiency in tuber production. The Potato Mission launched by the BJD government a decade back was a massive failure due to various reasons including lack of incentives for farmers and absence of cold storage facilities in the state. As a first step, the state government has directed the Odisha State Seeds Corporation (OSSC) to procure 1.87 lakh quintals of certified potato seeds. The corporation has already placed the order to reputed traders of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh for supply of 1.77 lakh quintals of seeds. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Thursday said 1.77 lakh quintals of potato seeds have been positioned in different districts and the supply will start from October 14.
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 04:21 UTC
What is Hurricane Milton, deadly storm that has caused over 10 deaths, left millions without power in Florida?
The powerful storm caused widespread destruction, including damaged homes, and power outages for millions before moving into the AtlanticAt least 10 people have died as Hurricane Milton swept through Florida, US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed on Thursday. The powerful storm caused widespread destruction, including damaged homes, and power outages for millions before moving into the Atlantic. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said the city avoided severe storm surges, which lessened the overall damage. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reported 19 tornadoes and severe damage to around 125 homes, mostly mobile homes. The damage from both Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene is expected to reach billions of dollars.
Source:dna
October 11, 2024 04:14 UTC
Evolving nature of cyber threats presents a significant challenge
BENGALURU: Tata Communications has partnered with cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to global enterprises. Both the surge in cloud adoption and shift towards digital transformation have complicated the attack surface for any organisation. Tata Communications and Palo Alto Networks said enterprises need robust, integrated and managed cybersecurity solutions to combat these challenges. He explained that the key differentiating factor of Palo Alto Networks' ZTNA 2.0 is the integration of Precision AI. Dutta said the adoption of ZTNA is rising across industries, driven by the expanding digital landscape, increased cloud adoption, and hybrid workforce models.
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 03:14 UTC
The rise of AI-generated synthetic medical images: a new frontier or potential pitfall?
This thought experiment becomes particularly relevant while considering the rapid rise of synthetic medical images in healthcare. Synthetic medical images can bridge this gap by providing an ethical, scalable, and cost-effective solution. Advantages of synthetic medical imagesOne significant advantage of synthetic medical images is their ability to facilitate intra- and inter-modality translation. Synthetic medical images also address the time and cost of collecting real medical data. While synthetic medical images hold the potential for improving healthcare, their widespread use comes with risks.
Source:The Hindu
October 11, 2024 03:11 UTC
1 person is dead, 12 trapped in former Colorado gold mine
A police officer moves a barrier for an emergency vehicle Thursday, Oct 9, 2024, at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo.A police officer moves a barrier for an emergency vehicle Thursday, Oct 9, 2024, at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo. (Photo | via AP)DENVER: One person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said on Thursday. A rescue effort was underway for visitors stuck underground at a former Colorado gold mine that's now operated as a tourist site, Gov.Jared Polis' office said Thursday. People became trapped due to an equipment malfunction at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near the town of Cripple Creek, but the mine did not collapse, according to the Teller County Sheriff's Office and the governor's office. It says visitors can see veins of gold in the rock and ride an underground tram. Cripple Creek is a town of about 1,100 people located southwest of Colorado Springs.
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 02:10 UTC
The Hindu Morning Digest, October 11, 2024
Government declares Hizb-ut-Tahrir a terrorist organisationThe Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (October 10, 2024) declared Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Durga puja in Bangladesh is a test of Yunus’ pledge to protect HindusFour days of Durga Puja festivity started in Bangladesh on Thursday (October 10, 2024) amidst nagging concerns about security. Kar trying to storm different Durga puja pandals. mental health helplineThe Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry will soon be covered under the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India and offer Tele MANAS service. According to data released by the Health Ministry on Thursday (October 10, 2024), an overview of the type of complaints on the helpline shows that the top four complaints here relate to sleep disturbances (14%), sadness of mood (14%), stress (11%) and anxiety (9%).
Source:The Hindu
October 11, 2024 01:09 UTC
Be number one or be wiped out, there's nothing in between in Ratan Tata's mantra, says former Coal India Chairman RN Sharma
A Journey with Ratan Tata was a tale of humility and friendship, says former Coal India Chairman RN Sharma who served major Tata Group companies in key posts. The centenarian, a former Vice President of Tata Steel and an ex-Managing Director of Tata Tinplate, recollected how he met Ratan Tata. That was when I first met Ratan Tata in 1967-68, a young man brimming with curiosity and determination," recalls the centenarian. Here was the Chairman of Tata Group, riding in a humble taxi, sharing a ride and laughter as if we were old friends. A number of Tata Steel workers described him as "God" for them who determined daily wages for him far above the practice.
Source:The Telegraph
October 11, 2024 00:25 UTC
Karnataka govt decides to constitute SIT to take action on report on COVID-19 'scam'
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (PTI)The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Minister said based on the report, as criminal intent is also involved, it has been decided to constitute an SIT, and also a Cabinet sub-committee for "review and monitoring." Apart from that, the Cabinet sub-committee will be assisted by relevant officers to go into details of other malpractices. The details about those involved are not there in this report and it may come in the final report," Patil added. It also decided to create Karnataka Skill Development Corporation under Companies Act, 2013.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 10, 2024 23:59 UTC
12 को आजाद मोहल्ले में माता जागरण
12 को आजाद मोहल्ले में माता जागरण चेवाड़ा । दुर्गा पूजा के मौके पर नगर पंचायत के आजाद मोहल्ले की बड़ी दुर्गा पूजा समिति द्वारा भगवती जागरण कराया जाएगा। पूजा समिति के अध्यक्ष लट्टू यादव व सचिव गोविंद चौधरी ने बताया कि कार्यक्रम के दौरान महिला और पुरुषों के बैठने के लिए बेहतर व्यवस्था की जाएगी। वोलेंटियर भी तैनात रहेंगे।
Source:Dainik Jagran
October 10, 2024 23:50 UTC
The gruelling course of litigation in India
Last month, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, highlighted the issue of court delays. Effective case management, involving clear timelines for filing documents, conducting witness examinations, scheduling hearings, and limiting adjournments, are crucial. Court scheduling and case management have long been challenges within the Indian judiciary, significantly contributing to delays. Court scheduling issues are deeply rooted in the complex interplay of these motivations. The Supreme Court of India and various High Courts have criticised this trend, noting that such directives often disrupt case management in district courts.
Source:The Hindu
October 10, 2024 21:48 UTC
Indian Firms Take Center Stage as Global Recruiters Withdraw from Campus Placements, ETHRWorld
AdvtByJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Download ETHRWorld App Get Realtime updatesSave your favourite articles Scan to download AppHyderabad: Amid global economic uncertainty, top companies from the United States, Australia, and Europe are reportedly showing little interest in visiting major Indian institutes for campus placements. They are now relying heavily on Indian companies to place their students, say the sources from these institutes.Even in cases where international firms are willing to recruit, they are posting fresh graduates to their Dubai or Indian offices to reduce costs. "For at least this academic year and the next, it's highly unlikely that any foreign firms will be attending campus placements," said an official from the International Institute of Information Technology , Hyderabad ( IIITH ). Last year, 97% of our students secured jobs, and this year we'll mostly depend on Indian firms again," Benerji Babu said.
Source:Economic Times
October 10, 2024 20:57 UTC