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The Adani Group and Hindenburg Research are intensifying their heated conflict. The corporation adopted a dramatic tone and referred to the New York-based research organisation as the “Madoffs of Manhattan” in response to Hindenburg’s assertion that Indian entrepreneur Gautam Adani has been responsible for the “biggest fraud in corporate history.” Adani claimed that the study by the activist short-seller was a “calculated attack on India” and its “growth story and ambition.” Never mind that Harry Markopolos, the analyst who unearthed Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of up to $65 billion, had previously collaborated with Nathan Anderson, the inventor…

The future of jetpacks has been discussed by Anand Mahindra. The Mahindra Group chairman tweeted a link to a popular video of a Gravity Industries jetsuit, writing: “Another futuristic mobility machine which won’t soon be a mass commuting device but will have tremendous niche applications. The Jetsuit might revolutionise rescue efforts. Anand Mahindra, a well-known supporter of homegrown invention, also stated on Twitter that he wanted the NDRF to use the jetpack. Despite the fact that it is still unclear how this mobility solution will be scaled up, it appears to be handy for crises in hard-to-reach places.

https://youtu.be/qGhDRJ3ymPU Indian-made film “The Elephant Whispers” makes the Oscar list of nominations in the category “Best Documentary Short.” It is 41 minutes long and premiered on Netflix.The documentary was one of the fifteen documentary short films to be shortlisted at the 95th Academy Awards. Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, The Elephant Whisperers tells the story of a South Indian couple who devote their lives to caring for an orphaned elephant calf. The other nominees in Best Documentary Short category are – Haulout, How Do You Measure a Year? Stranger At the Gate and The Martha Mitchell Effect. The Oscar nominations were announced by actors Alison Williams and Riz Ahmed. The 95th Academy Awards will be held…

Playback singer Alka Yagnik has become the most streamed artist on YouTube, surpassing popular international artists like BTS and Taylor Swift. https://youtu.be/rIi0mMiL1gw With a career spanning over three decades, Yagnik has captured the hearts of music lovers across the world with her soulful voice and melodious renditions of hit Bollywood songs.The versatile singer Alka Yagnik has contributed her voice to over 7,000 songs in various Indian languages. For her contributions to Indian music, she has received various honours and prizes, including the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Yagnik’s ascent to the top of the streaming rankings is…

Kerala expects the central budget to approve funding for the ultra-modern Vande Bharat railway, which will go at up to 160 km/h. Vande Bharat is an alternative system to Kerala’s much discussed Silver Line. Vande Bharat can run from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam in just two and a half hours. There is also a lot of hope given to Kerala by the plan to complete the curves in the current railway line. When tilting trains are built for Vandebharat, they will also be allowed for Kerala. Silver Line’s Alternative An alternate solution to Kerala’s widely publicised Silver Line is called Vande…

A floating solar plant with clear glass-to-glass modules has been successfully built and synchronised at the Singareni Thermal Power Plant in Jaipur, Mancherial district, according to an announcement by Hyderabad-based Novus Green Energy Systems Ltd. According to a press statement from Novus Green Energy Systems, phase I of the project, which has already been commissioned, has a capacity of 5 MW(AC)/6.5 MW and is the nation’s largest floating solar plant, with a total capacity of 15 MW(AC)/ 19.5 MW(DC) (DC). The facility employs transparent glass-to-glass solar modules, which are more effective than conventional solar modules. According to the company, this…

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is preparing for its first scientific expedition to study the sun, Aditya-L1. Aditya L1 will be launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) XL with 7 payloads (instruments) on board. Named after one of many Sanskrit names for the Sun- Aditya- is scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL). Aditya L1 will be ISRO’s second space-based astronomy mission after AstroSat, which was launched in 2015. Aditya-1 was renamed Aditya-L1. The Aditya 1 was meant to observe only the solar corona. It would be placed at…

https://youtu.be/XxueN3cAEQI Oleevia Foundation is providing an opportunity to study the International Career Counselor Certification Course for free. A free training programme for prospective career counsellors is offered by the Oleevia Foundation in Thrissur. The two-level International Career Counselor Certification (ICCC) course, which costs over Rs.1 lakh, is entirely free. Graduates who are interested in and have aptitude for career counselling are eligible to apply. The certification programme will give preference to candidates with teaching experience or a Psychology degree. The Oleevia International Career Counselor Certification Program comprises a two-month Advanced Master Level with 20 hours of training, interactive video learning,…

Maruti Suzuki India, one of the biggest manufacturers in the nation, is working on a project that would use cow dung to produce biogas for its carbon-neutral internal combustion engine vehicles like CNG, biogas, and ethanol cars. https://youtu.be/bI0FHTYsGVA According to the report, Maruti Suzuki has stated that this programme is a part of its attempts to find environmentally friendly transportation options and lower the carbon emissions from its vehicles. “To provide a broad range of products and services, Suzuki will deliver not only battery EVs but also carbon neutral internal combustion engine vehicles that use CNG, biogas, and ethanol mixed…

The “Rajiv Gandhi Knowledge Service and Innovation Hubs” are being built by the Rajasthan government in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota. Construction started on January 25. The cost of the ambitious project, which aims to empower young people, is Rs 600 crore. https://youtu.be/ivlbVO3rAhw This year should see the completion of the three hubs. According to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, this will be a suitable homage in Rajiv Gandhi’s honour because he was the prime minister when India’s IT revolution began. A senior government source informed News18.Final bids were requested for the construction of the hubs, which were announced in the Gehlot…