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Can’t afford delay in using AI for inclusive growth, says CEA Nageswaran

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) As the highly-anticipated ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ kicked off in New Delhi on Monday, senior policymakers and leaders called for urgent action to use artificial intelligence (AI) to promote inclusive growth.Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran warned that every year delaying AI progress narrows economic and technological options.”India needs…

8 months ago
Entertainment

Cynthia Erivo on Ariana Grande rumours: Such little conversation around platonic female friendship

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Cynthia Erivo, who starred alongside Ariana Grande in John M. Chu’s blockbuster two-part big-screen adaptation of Wicked, has addressed the “strange fascination” surrounding her relationship with Grande and said it’s all “platonic”. The 39-year-old actress explained that the hearsay began simply because people struggled to understand the depth of…

8 months ago
Business

KOSDAQ 2nd-best-performing global index over support measures

Seoul, Feb 16 (IANS) South Korea’s smaller KOSDAQ was the second-best-performing stock index in the world over the past month, only after the country’s benchmark KOSPI, amid government measures to boost the secondary market, data showed on Monday.The KOSDAQ rose 16.45 per cent from 949.81 points on January 13 to 1,106.08 points on Friday, according…

8 months ago
Entertainment

Rihanna suffers wardrobe malfunction while attending A$AP Rocky’s fashion show

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Rihanna recently suffered a Wardrobe Malfunction while she was supporting her partner A$AP Rocky’s latest fashion endeavors. However, the singer didn’t let a little wardrobe slip stop her from supporting, reports ‘People’ magazine.The ‘We Found Love’ singer, 37, stepped out in New York City wearing an all-black ensemble to…

8 months ago
Entertainment

Ajay Devgn, Mammootty, Anil Kapoor congratulate team India for their crushing victory against Pakistan

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Team India has once again defeated their arch-rival Pakistan in the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup, and congratulations are in order from the film industry. Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a picture of the winning team. He wrote, “Congratulations to the Indian…

8 months ago
Business

Ashwini Vaishnaw counters Rahul Gandhi over India-US deal, says he neither understands trade nor technology

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent post on social media platform X, where the latter raised questions about a potential India-US trade deal involving agricultural products. In a repost of Rahul Gandhi’s query directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister…

8 months ago
Health

Cremation rate nears 95 pc; facility shortage feared amid rapid aging: BOK data

Seoul, Feb 15 (IANS) The cremation rate in South Korea continues to be on a steady rise, data showed on Sunday, prompting concerns over potential shortages of cremation facilities, especially in densely populated major cities, such as Seoul, amid the rapid aging of the population.The national cremation rate came to 94 percent in 2024, up…

8 months ago
Business

Startups to drive innovation, boost India’s research–industry ecosystem: Minister

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has underscored the pivotal role of startups in driving innovation and strengthening India’s research–industry ecosystem, it was announced on Sunday.At the Research–Industry–Startup–Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave at the Chennai Trade Centre, the minister also inaugurated the ‘Startup Expo’ and interacted with participating entrepreneurs.The ‘Startup Expo’ featured more…

8 months ago
Health

Health Ministry official outlines target of 60 pc survival rate for childhood cancer by 2030

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Assuring innovative funding models to support childhood cancer, Deputy Director General of Health Services L. Swasticharan said on Sunday that the Union government is aiming to achieve a survival rate of 60 per cent for childhood cancer by 2030.Speaking at an event to mark the International Childhood Cancer Day observed…

8 months ago
Health

IIT Roorkee begins drafting comprehensive mental health policy

Uttarakhand, Feb 15 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening student well-being in higher education, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) on Sunday announced it has started drafting a comprehensive mental health policy for its campus community. The initiative is being seen as a landmark move that could set a model for other IITs…

8 months ago