Agri scientists, farmers among Padma winners Nine individuals from the farm and allied sectors, including prominent agricultural scientists Ashok Kumar Singh and Gopal Ji Trivedi, have been honored with the Padma Shri. Their contributions range from developing numerous rice varieties and genome-edited crops to promoting makhana cultivation and innovative farming techniques, significantly boosting farm growth and farmer livelihoods across India.
Ursula von der Leyen: Successful India benefits world European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that a successful India contributes to global stability and prosperity. The presence of EU leaders at India's Republic Day parade highlighted the strengthening India-EU partnership and commitment to shared values, with a new security and defense pact expected to be signed.
Kedarnath, Badrinath and 47 affiliated temples considering a ban on entry of non-Hindus Following a proposal to restrict non-Hindus at Haridwar's Kumbh ghats, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee is considering a similar move at its shrines. Citing tradition and constitutional rights, the committee chairman stated the decision aims to preserve religious practices, welcoming those who respect their faith.
RGB TVs are a huge danger to OLED TVs — and that should be the best news OLED fans have heard in years OLED TVs have been uniquely good in mid-range price bracket for years without changing much, but now they'll have to really shift to combat the RGB TV threat, and we're the winners.
On Padma rolls is man who 'exposed' UPA on Ishrat case A former MHA officer, RVS Mani, instrumental in exposing contradictory affidavits in the Ishrat Jahan case, has been honored with the Padma Shri. Mani claimed political interference led to the revision of the initial affidavit, which cited intelligence reports confirming Jahan's terror links. The second affidavit downplayed the intelligence, a move later confirmed by then Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
‘We built a technology which uses light to control light’: Finchetto CEO on ditching electronics to make networks faster Finchetto CEO tells us about switching data using light instead of electronics in hyperscale networks.
Coldest Republic Day in 5 years, rain likely today Delhi experienced its coldest Republic Day since 2021, with temperatures dipping to 4.2°C at Safdarjung and 3.6°C in parts of the city, triggering cold wave conditions. Clear skies and northwesterly winds contributed to the chill. Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected today, with a yellow alert issued.
“I’ve always tried to walk the road Leica walked” — Light Lens Lab founder finally opens up on painstakingly recreating rare $25k Leica lenses you could actually afford In a first video interview, Light Lens Lab founder talks remaking classic Leica lenses and his plans for future projects – it's a video that Leica fans will want to watch.
Purdue campus talks gather pace; UK, Canadian univs signal interest India's higher education is opening up to global players, with Purdue University's campus plans in advanced talks. Following policy shifts, British and Canadian institutions are also showing keen interest. This move, building on existing foreign university presences, aims to bring top-tier engineering and technology programs to India, allowing students to earn international degrees locally.
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Skyscraper Live proves that Netflix is still figuring out its live events – here’s why viewers couldn’t get past its 'insufferable' commentary Viewers who tuned into Netflix's Skyscraper Live were baffled by the show's unnecessary commentary and over-produced façade.
