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Telangana Backs Telugu Culture In Mauritius The Telangana government has pledged its full support to promote the Telugu language, culture and heritage in Mauritius. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka made the announcement during a meeting with a delegation from Mauritius in Hyderabad on Saturday. Mauritius Delegation Meets Telangana Deputy CM The delegation was led by Mauritius Minister for Public Service and Administrative Services Lachmuna Raj Pentiah. The meeting was held at the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad, where both sides discussed cultural ties and ways to strengthen cooperation between Telangana and Mauritius. Telangana Highlights Special Telugu Connection…

Ancient Insect Had 24 Legs Modern insects are known for their six-legged body plan, but scientists have discovered evidence that their ancient relatives looked very different. A 324-million-year-old fossil found in West Texas shows an early insect with 24 legs, offering new clues about how insects evolved from aquatic ancestors into the six-legged creatures seen today. Fossil Fills A Major Gap The fossil, identified as Chosha praecursor, is being described as an important discovery in the study of insect evolution. Researchers say it helps fill a major gap in the fossil record between many-legged, aquatic or semi-aquatic ancestors and the…

Aditya-L1 Spots Early Signs Of Solar Flares India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission has detected small changes on the Sun that could appear hours before a major solar flare. Scientists found short-lived brightening in the Sun’s atmosphere that repeatedly appeared near the location where a major flare later erupted. Discovery Could Help Predict Solar Flares The finding could help scientists better understand how solar flares begin and potentially improve space weather forecasting. The study was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) and used observations from three scientific instruments aboard Aditya-L1. (ISRO⁠) What Are Solar Flares? Solar flares…

NASA’s Roman Telescope Set For Launch NASA is preparing to launch its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a roughly $4 billion space observatory designed to explore some of the biggest mysteries of the universe. The telescope is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. What Is The Roman Space Telescope? The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a next-generation observatory designed to study the universe in infrared light. It will focus on dark energy, dark matter, galaxies and planets beyond our Solar System. NASA says the telescope will complement the Hubble…

Takeaway Coffee Cups May Release Microplastics Your takeaway coffee may come with an unexpected ingredient: microplastic particles. A new study by researchers at the University of Queensland has found that single-use paper cups can release millions of plastic particles when exposed to hot liquids. Study Examines Paper Cups And Hot Drinks Researchers from the University of Queensland’s Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences studied single-use paper cups used for hot beverages. The team examined cups lined with two different materials – fossil-based polyethylene, or PE, and the biodegradable alternative polylactic acid, or PLA. Paper Cups Are Not Completely Plastic-Free Although…

Anima Anandkumar Named Among TIME’s AI 100 Indian scientist and artificial intelligence researcher Anima Anandkumar has been named among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in AI. The recognition highlights her work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and science, where she has been using AI to solve complex problems involving the physical world. Who Is Anima Anandkumar? Anima Anandkumar is a leading AI scientist whose research focuses on using artificial intelligence to understand and simulate complex scientific systems. Her work has applications across weather forecasting, medicine, nuclear fusion, quantum technology and semiconductor research. From Mysore To Global AI Research…

Elon Musk Reacts To OpenAI-Cursor Split Elon Musk has hit back at OpenAI after the artificial intelligence company decided to end its partnership with Cursor, an AI-powered coding tool recently acquired by Musk’s SpaceX. The decision ends a nearly four-year relationship and adds another chapter to the long-running dispute between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Musk Attacks Sam Altman And OpenAI Musk reacted to the decision in a post on X, dismissing OpenAI’s move and sharply criticising Sam Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman. He accused the two executives of being untrustworthy and repeated his allegation that they had…

Tim Cook’s Apple Exit Tim Cook is set to step down as Apple CEO on September 1, ending nearly 15 years at the helm of the technology giant. Cook took charge of Apple in August 2011 after Steve Jobs stepped down because of his deteriorating health. From $350 Billion To $4 Trillion When Cook became CEO, Apple was valued at around $350 billion. Under his leadership, the company’s market value grew to around $4 trillion, marking one of the biggest periods of wealth creation in the history of the technology industry. Apple Revenue Quadruples Apple’s annual revenue also increased sharply…

Tim Cook’s Apple Legacy As Tim Cook prepares to step down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years at the helm, his legacy is closely linked to the expansion of Apple’s product ecosystem. Cook succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011 and oversaw a period in which Apple entered new categories, strengthened its services business and became one of the world’s most valuable technology companies. Apple Watch: Apple’s Biggest New Product Category The Apple Watch was launched in 2015 and became the first major new product category introduced under Tim Cook’s leadership. Initially positioned as a smartwatch and an iPhone companion, the…

Four Indian Companies Targeted The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies and three Indian nationals over their alleged involvement in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical trade. The action is part of Washington’s newly launched “Operation Economic Outcast”, aimed at cutting off revenue sources that the US says help finance Iran’s Islamic regime. Three Indian Nationals Named According to the US State Department, the four India-based entities targeted in the latest sanctions are Portease Partners LLP, Sadashiva Overseas Ltd, PP Softtech Pvt Ltd, and Prakrutees Infra Impex India Pvt Ltd. The three Indian nationals named in the sanctions list are Harish…