In a historic moment that blends spirituality, music and global recognition, Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama has won his first Grammy Award at the age of 90. The prestigious honour came at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, where his spoken-word album was declared the…
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Cultural Governance Reinforced Through Digital Tech
New Delhi: The Government of India has significantly enhanced digital cultural governance by deploying multiple technology-driven platforms to document, preserve and monitor the nation’s rich cultural heritage, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, detailed how…
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Smriti Mandhana’s Toughest Moment in 2025 World Cup
Indian batting star Smriti Mandhana has revealed that the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup was one of the most emotionally challenging phases of her career, particularly following India’s narrow loss to England during the league stage of the tournament. Despite scoring a fluent 88 in that crucial match, Mandhana’s dismissal…
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Gyan Bharatam Mission Digitizes Over 7.5 Lakh Manuscripts
The Gyan Bharatam Mission, launched under the Union Budget 2025-26 by India’s Ministry of Culture, aims to safeguard, preserve, and digitize India’s rich manuscript heritage. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the initiative combines cultural preservation with human capital development, ensuring ancient knowledge continues to inspire future generations….
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Promotion and Preservation of India’s Classical Languages
New Delhi: The Government of India continues to emphasise the recognition, promotion, and preservation of the nation’s classical languages. Eleven languages, including Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Assamese, Bangla, Pali, and Prakrit, are officially recognised as classical languages. Official Recognition and Historical Context Tamil was the first language…
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4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kashmir, No Damage Reported
Srinagar: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, shaking several districts across the Valley and triggering brief panic among residents. According to officials, the tremor occurred at around 5:35 am IST, when most people were still asleep. The…
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Oracle May Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs Amid Costly OpenAI Push
San Francisco: US technology giant Oracle is reportedly considering one of the largest workforce reductions in its history, with potential layoffs affecting up to 30,000 employees, as mounting costs tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure place intense pressure on the company’s finances. The possible job cuts were highlighted in a recent…
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Post-Budget Shock: How Indian Markets May Open After 2% Crash
Indian equity markets are expected to open on a cautious to mildly negative note on Monday, February 2, as investors continue to digest the sharp sell-off triggered by key announcements in Union Budget 2026. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 suffered a nearly 2% decline on Budget day, wiping…
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AI Transforms Cancer Detection, Budget Fuels Health
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of breast cancer detection. A landmark study by Lund University in Sweden revealed that AI-assisted mammography reduces late-stage breast cancer diagnoses by 12 percent, identifying more clinically relevant cancers early while maintaining low false-positive rates. The trial involved 100,000 women who underwent routine…
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All Five Aerobridges Operational at Patna Airport’s New Terminal
Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (JPNI) has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone with all five aerobridges at its new terminal now fully operational. The commissioning of the final two passenger boarding bridges marks a key step in improving passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and crowd management at Bihar’s busiest airport….