Garba of Gujarat in UNESCO heritage list
Garba of Gujarat has been inscribed in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO, under the provisions of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of…
Ravaged by Cyclone Michaung, Chennaiites disappointed with the state’s relief measures
More than 48 hours after Cyclone Michaung ravaged Chennai and its suburbs, several neighbourhoods across the city remain water-logged and without power. Posh residential societies and communities between the East…
Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 2 to be held between December 17 – 20, 2023
The second phase of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) will be held from December 17, 2023, first day of the Tamil month Margazhi to December 30, 2023 to take forward…
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s birthday revives speculation on his elevation in party and government yet again
As has been the case in the past, the 46th birthday of the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin was celebrated with fanfare and the usual speculation…
India’s space odyssey completes 60 years: From Sounding Rockets to Chandrayaan – 3, Gaganyaan and an $8 billion space economy
Earlier today (November 25), the Union Minister of State for Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh witnessed an unusual event – a sounding rocket was launched from the Space Pod at Thumba…
India’s First Net Zero Carbon Rating System launched at Green Building Congress 2023
As a key facilitator in the country’s journey towards achieving Net Zero Carbon Emission goal, CII’s Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has announced India’s first ‘Net Zero Carbon’ rating system…
Loyola College alumni takes charge as head of Coast Guard Region (East)
Inspector General Donny Michael, TM (Gallantry) took over the helm of Coast Guard Region (East) from Inspector General Anand Prakash Badola, PTM, TM in a ceremonial parade held at Coast…
India’s first information platform on incubators and accelerators at IIT Madras
While India had about 1,000 active incubators, until now, the information about them was scattered and not easily available in a single location. Entrepreneurs had to spend a lot of…
Innovative breast cancer screening tool uses patented sensor technology for early detection
With late detection remaining the primary cause for increased morbidity and mortality among breast cancer patients, and neither clinical breast examination nor breast self-examination reducing mortality significantly, the iBreast Exam,…
Unraveling the Enigma of Deepfakes: A ‘Belly’ Dance Between Illusion and Reality
Last week, deepfake photographs of top Tollywood star Rashmika Mandanna set the Internet on fire. Just a day or two later, more deepfakes, on this occasion of veteran Bollywood stars…