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India’s pioneering solar mission, Aditya-L1, has achieved a significant milestone by completing its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Tuesday as per a PTI report. Launched on September 2, 2023, Aditya-L1 is India’s first solar observatory mission aimed at studying the Sun from the vantage point of the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point L1. This point, located approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, allows continuous observation of the Sun without the hindrance of planetary eclipses. The spacecraft was successfully inserted into its targeted halo orbit around L1 on January 6, 2024. During…

Rishi Shah, the former billionaire co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison by a US court. The verdict, delivered by US District Judge Thomas Durkin, concludes one of the largest corporate fraud cases in recent history, involving a $1 billion (Rs 8,300 crore) fraud scheme that deceived high-profile investors such as Goldman Sachs, Alphabet Inc., and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s venture capital firm. The Rise of Outcome Health Outcome Health, originally Context Media Health, was founded by Shah during his university days in 2006. The company aimed to revolutionize medical advertising by…

With an outstanding e-challan amount of ₹2,429 crore from 42.89 million traffic violators, the state government has approached the central government for permission to link these unpaid fines to the bank accounts of motorists. Since the introduction of e-challans in January 2019, the state has recovered only 35% of the penalties, amounting to ₹1,339 crore out of ₹3,768 crore levied. The E-Challan System Since its inception in January 2019, the e-challan system has issued fines to over 7.5 crore motorists using handheld devices and CCTV networks. These fines are for various traffic violations such as over-speeding, lane-cutting, and jumping signals.…

The Government of India is set to reaffirm its commitment to the responsible development and adoption of artificial intelligence at the upcoming ‘Global IndiaAI Summit’ on July 3rd and 4th, 2024, in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the summit aims to showcase India’s dedication to ethical and inclusive AI technologies while fostering global collaboration and knowledge exchange. The summit will serve as a significant platform for leading AI experts from various sectors, including science, industry, civil society, governments, international organizations, and academia. These global AI stakeholders will gather to discuss critical AI issues, share…

Building on the success of their inaugural WomenLeaders India Fellowship, Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices have announced the opening of applications for the 2024-25 cohort. This fellowship program is designed to empower and nurture women leaders in India’s social sector, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to gender equality and women-led development. The WomenLeaders India Fellowship, powered by Reliance Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited—and Vital Voices, is set to continue its mission to cultivate and support women leaders driving transformative change within their communities. The program aligns with India’s focus during its G20 Presidency on shifting from women’s development to…

Dhiraj Rajaram’s story with Mu Sigma stands out as a compelling narrative of vision, resilience, and personal growth. From his humble beginnings to building a billion-dollar enterprise, Rajaram’s journey is truly thought-provoking. Dhiraj Rajaram’s entrepreneurial odyssey began with a research paper titled “Glonovation,” a term he coined to represent ‘global innovation.’ This paper laid the foundation for Mu Sigma, an analytics company that would eventually become a pioneer in decision sciences. “In those days, analytics was still a nascent field. People didn’t understand its potential,” Rajaram recalls. Before Mu Sigma became a beacon of data analytics, it was merely an…

Zerodha’s founder and CEO, Nithin Kamath, has cast a stark light on the condition of drinking water pipelines in India. Kamath shared a video showing the alarming state of these pipes, coated thickly with years of accumulated grime and potential contaminants. In the unsettling footage, the internal walls of the water pipelines are barely visible, cloaked under layers of greenish-brown substances. The video hints at severe contamination issues, potentially from sewage leaks, making the water flowing through these pipes look anything but safe. While some impurities in water are expected, and most households use water filters to manage this, the…

Meta AI, powered by Meta’s advanced large language model, LLaMA 3, has recently made its debut on WhatsApp. This AI assistant is designed to enhance your messaging experience, making it more engaging, personalized, and productive. Whether you’re using WhatsApp for casual conversations or work-related tasks, Meta AI can help generate content, provide answers, and assist with creative endeavours. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to start using Meta AI on WhatsApp: Meta AI Capabilities: Meta AI is versatile and can assist with a variety of tasks, including: You can access Meta AI on WhatsApp across all devices, including mobile and the…

Google has announced the addition of seven new Indian languages to its Google Translate service. The newly supported languages are Awadhi, Bodo, Khasi, Kokborok, Marwadi, Santali, and Tulu. This update is part of Google’s largest expansion yet for its translation service, which now supports a total of 243 languages globally. In a blog post, Google highlighted the impact of this expansion, noting that these new additions will facilitate translations for over 614 million speakers, representing approximately 8% of the world’s population. The inclusion of these seven Indian languages underscores Google’s commitment to increasing digital inclusivity and accessibility. Google’s in-house large…

India’s cosmetics and skincare industries have witnessed remarkable growth, driven by the increasing demand for high-quality skincare products and fragrances among Indian consumers. This surge in demand has attracted numerous international and domestic brands to enter the market, leveraging e-commerce platforms and social media to boost sales and brand visibility. Among these brands, Forest Essentials has emerged as a household name in India. Deeply rooted in the timeless concepts of Ayurveda, Forest Essentials is renowned for its luxurious skincare products. The brand’s success can be attributed to its unique blend of traditional Ayurvedic practices with a modern aesthetic. By offering…