‘National effort required to prevent the knowledge inside Indian libraries from disintegrating’
He points out how Gandhi himself wrote a letter in 1930 to Lord Irwin, then Viceroy of India, informing him of his plans to begin the Dandi March and defy the Salt Laws. Malamud, a staunch believer in nonviolence, believes it’s important to have a story and explain why you are doing a certain thing. He’d like to consider himself a civil servant. 
Stopping speeders
I've written before about the three Es of road safety—education, engineering and enforcement.
Senior citizen from Bangalore joins training session online to learn stock investment, ends up losing Rs 6 crore
A senior citizen from Bangalore was duped into losing Rs 6.41 crore through an elaborate online investment scam. The fraudsters, posing as investment trainers, lured the victim via WhatsApp with promises of high returns and professional stock market insights.
Google unveils Veo 2 video AI generator to compete with OpenAI's Sora
Google has introduced a new and improved Veo 2 video generator model to compete with the likes of OpenAI's Sora. The company claims that the successor to the original Veo AI model can create realistic motion and high-quality output of up to 4K, which it says is better than leading AI video generator platforms.
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Japan wants renewables to be its top power source by 2040 in its push to become carbon neutral by mid-century, under government plans unveiled on Tuesday.
Low-cost dust explosion tube offers more bang for the buck
With a rush of piped-in air, the little pile of powdered coffee creamer lifted into a miniature dust cloud inside a clear tube where an electrode glowed red-hot. In a split second, the dust flared and ...
Amazon ignored internal warnings of warehouse injuries, Senate probe finds
For years, Amazon has faced accusations that the pressure the company puts on its warehouse workers to work more quickly has led to higher rates of injuries.
Congo sues Apple alleging ‘pillaged’ minerals in products
The complaints allege that Apple uses minerals that have been 'laundered through international supply chains.'
Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT 
According to Prasada, the technology stack was ready to be used across healthcare, education, administration sectors.
Innovative AI system of Arabic vowel signs can help learners and speakers read texts fluently
A newly developed automated system can add vowel signs to computerized Arabic texts, enabling learners and speakers to read them in an easy and accurate manner, scientists reveal.
Panasonic Unveils Compact Lumix ZS99 For Fans Of Point-And-Shoot Cameras
Thanks in part to the resurgence of popularity in point-and-shoot cameras, Panasonic has brought a successor to the five-year old ZS80 and ZS80D (TZ95 in other markets). Called the ZS99 (TZ99)
‘Clean’ AI Video Model to Launch in Early 2025 Targeting Hollywood Clients (EXCLUSIVE)
AI studio Asteria is partnering with AI startup Moonvalley to build an “ethically trained” video model that can be used on studio productions.
Training solar panels to dance with the wind: AI-driven solution enhances resilience
Solar power is currently the fastest growing energy sector worldwide. Solar photovoltaic power plants convert sunlight into electricity and their vast potential for producing clean, renewable energy make ...
Beyond simple solutions: Experts discuss responsible development and use of generative AI
Since programs such as ChatGPT and Dall-E have become available to the general public, there has been intense discussion about the risks and opportunities of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Due ...
Developing AI-controlled heat pumps for increased efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) helps heat pumps to operate more efficiently, by avoiding incorrect device settings and optimizing system operation. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE ...
Tech giant Meta will pay Australians $50 million for enabling the Cambridge Analytica scandal
The Australian Information Commissioner today announced a settlement with tech giant Meta over its involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Cars in Australian cities are emitting less—but in the regions exhaust emissions are growing
Within five years, transport is expected to be Australia's top source of greenhouse gas emissions. While renewables and storage are bringing down emissions from the electricity sector, emissions from ...
Study reveals AI chatbots can detect race, but racial bias reduces response empathy
With the cover of anonymity and the company of strangers, the appeal of the digital world is growing as a place to seek out mental health support. This phenomenon is buoyed by the fact that more than ...
Yamaha's new V4 MotoGP engine set to begin track testing
The development of the new V4 engine is accelerating
Panasonic Lumix ZS99 launches to keep the point-and-shoot alive
The Panasonic Lumix ZS99, a successor to the ZS80 series, shares many of the same traits as its predecessor. The pocket sized shooter features the same 20.3-megapixel...
The 3dfx VoodooX project gets dressed in white for Christmas
Oscar Barea has been working on the VoodooX card for a few years now. The 3dfx hardware enthusiast aims to design, develop, and build a fully functional...
New technology shields wind turbines from positive polarity lightning strikes
A team has developed the world's first technology to prevent damage caused by "positive lightning," which frequently occurs in offshore wind farms during winter.
UK Considers Granting Artists ‘Right to Personality’ Amid Rise of Generative AI
Artists in the UK could soon gain new safeguards against generative artificial intelligence models capable of mimicking their style or likeness.
When algorithms decide for you: A warning about automation and the loss of freedom
Today, we often hear that artificial intelligence will be able to solve almost all of our problems. Medicine will be personalized, government procedures will be streamlined, and we'll always get it right ...
Rising carbon emissions may lead to decreased wind power potential in autumn in South Korea
As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, a recent study has shed light on the potential impacts of climate warming in East Asia on the regional future wind power potential (Wpot).
How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories
Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.
Final decisions on TVNZ restructure to be announced in coming days
TVNZ's chief executive Jodi O'Donnell appeared before MPs at select committee on Wednesday for its annual review and outlined the big costs for the company.
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