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Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Chandrayaan-3

Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday said it has not received any signal from the Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram lander and Pragyan rover. The space agency is continuing its efforts to establish contact and confirm their status. An ISRO official had earlier said that the ground stations would try to revive the lander and rover and their on-board instruments on Thursday or Friday after a dawn break on the Moon and optimal sunlight. There is very little chance of revival and it is possible that even if they both wake up, they are unable to regain full functionality. All…
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CM Chouhan unveils 108-ft tall Adi Shankaracharya statue in MP

CM Chouhan unveils 108-ft tall Adi Shankaracharya statue in MP

India exists because Adiguru Shankaracharya existed, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday after inaugurated a 108-feet tall statue of the spiritual leader in his 12-year-old self.The perfectly sculpted 'Statue of the Oneness' against the backdrop of cloudy sky is an awe-inspiring sight on the banks of the Narmada. The Chief Minister inaugurated it with the chanting of slokas by thousands of saints and said that all disputes in the world could be resolved by Advaita philosophy propagated by Adiguru Shankaracharya."The solution to all disputes, all disputes and fights in the world lies in Advaita Vedanta. It's not just…
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is now streaming on OTT platform

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is now streaming on OTT platform

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani was one of the hits of this year. Star director, Karan Johar returned to the big screen with a bang and showcased what he is all about by making movies. The OTT rights of the film have been acquired by Amazon Prime for a hefty price and started streaming for rent on Amazon Prime Video on September 8 for Rs 349. Now, the film has finally landed on Prime Video for its subscribers. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani stars some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh played…
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Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots Co-Star Akhil Mishra dies at 67

Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots Co-Star Akhil Mishra dies at 67

Actor Akhil Mishra, known for playing librarian Dubey in Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots', died on September 21. The actor lived with his wife and actress Suzanne Bernert. The 67-year-old actor was shooting for a project in Hyderabad. Suzanne's publicist confirmed the news of the actor's death and revealed that he had slipped and died in the kitchen. "He was sitting on a chair in the kitchen trying to do something when he fell down and hit his head. He was found bleeding and was rushed to the hospital. Even after the efforts of the doctors, he could not survive and…
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NVIDIA now partners with Infosys to train 50,000 on chipmakers’ AI tech

NVIDIA now partners with Infosys to train 50,000 on chipmakers’ AI tech

Infosys Ltd stock was trading nearly percent lower at Rs 1,481 in early trade on September 21, with the Indian IT services player extending losses for a third straight session after announcing a partnership with NVIDIA to develop generative AI tools for the business. Infosys plans to set up an NVIDIA Center of Excellence where 50,000 employees will be trained and certified on the American chip giant's AI technology, the company said in a September 20 press release. NVIDIA's AI enterprise ecosystem of models, tools, runtimes and GPU systems will be brought to Infosys' AI-first offering Topaz as part of…
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Nipah virus under control in Kerala, but threat…’: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Nipah virus under control in Kerala, but threat…’: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

With the Nipah situation under control, the District Disaster Management Department has announced a relaxation of containment zones in nine panchayats of Kozhikode district in Kerala. Shops and establishments in this containment zone can now operate till 8 p.m. as per Nipah protocol. In this containment zone, all banks will be able to operate till 2 p.m. But masks and sanitizers must be used, social distancing must be followed and gatherings must be strictly controlled. Other restrictions will continue until further notice. The Kozhikode District Collector said that those on the contact list and under observation should follow strict restrictions…
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IndiGo responds after ex-MP’s ‘squeeze extras’ complain

IndiGo responds after ex-MP’s ‘squeeze extras’ complain

BJP member and former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta complained that one cannot buy soft drinks on IndiGo flights without being forced to buy snacks.IndiGo on Tuesday said it has stopped serving drinks in cans on flights and passengers have the option of getting a complimentary glass of juice or coke when buying any snack after a former member of parliament complained that no one could buy soft drinks during the flight. BJP member and former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta complained that no one can buy soft drinks on an IndiGo flight and said the airline must stop burdening…
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Akasa Air sues 43 pilots who quit without serving notice period

Akasa Air sues 43 pilots who quit without serving notice period

Akasa Airlines has decided to take legal action against 43 pilots who joined other airlines without giving notice period. The 13-month-old airline has reportedly sought compensation of around Rs 22 crore from 43 pilots for loss of revenue and damage to the airline's reputation. According to a report in Times of India, the airline has been forced to cancel several of its operations from August 2023 due to the mass desertion of pilots. "We have only sought legal remedies against a small number of pilots who have renounced their duties and left without complying with their mandatory contract notice period,"…
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Kolkata court issues arrest warrant against Zareen Khan

Kolkata court issues arrest warrant against Zareen Khan

Kolkata court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant against Bollywood actress Zareen Khan in a cheating case. The case was registered against her in 2018. The investigating officer of the case filed a chargesheet against the actress in the Sealdah court in Kolkata. However, Zareen Khan did not apply for bail or appear in court. After her repeated absences, the court issued an arrest warrant. When asked about the arrest warrant, Zareen Khan said, she has no clarity on the matter. "I am sure there is no truth to this. I am also surprised and am checking with my lawyer.…
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Shah Rukh Khan breaks silence on Dunki release

Shah Rukh Khan breaks silence on Dunki release

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has confirmed the release date of his upcoming film Danki during the success event of his latest film Jawan. According to news agency ANI, Dunki will hit the theatres around the upcoming Christmas or New Year. Amid the success of Jawan and Pathaan, there was speculation that Shah Rukh's next film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, might be postponed. In a video shared on ANI's X (earlier known as Twitter), Shah Rukh said, "God was very kind to us Pathan. God was kinder to Jawan and I always say this. We started on 26th January in Republic…
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