Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu urges Indians to focus on developing technological capabilities within India instead of seeking validation abroad. Highlighting the importance of retaining talent to advance India's technological prowess, he questions the sustainability of relying on imported talent for national achievements.
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Skywatchers in the US will have the chance to witness a rare total lunar eclipse on Thursday night, resulting in a Blood Moon. The event will last about six hours, with totality occurring at 2:26 AM EDT on Friday and best views across North and South America.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has denied any intention of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), affirming his loyalty to TMC and Mamata Banerjee. He pledged to continue exposing traitors within the party and criticized those spreading rumors about his defection.
Microsoft CFO Amy Hood emphasizes the delivery of real-world AI solutions and infrastructure scaling. Amidst rising competition and substantial investments, Microsoft's AI revenue soared 175% year-over-year. Despite market skepticism and slower-than-expected growth in Azure, the company's commitment includes investing $80 billion in AI data centers by 2025, highlighting their dedication to innovation and customer support.
ICSI has declared the CS Professional exam results for the December 2024 session. Candidates who appeared for the exam (Syllabus 2017 & 2022) can check their results at icsi.edu. ICSI will send the result-cum-marks statement to candidates' registered addresses as per the official notice. ICSI will declare the Executive programme result at 2 pm. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged Indian industry to support the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, which targets providing internships to one crore youth over five years. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between industry expectations and youth skills, particularly in tier-II and -III cities, offering financial assistance to interns.
A street dog in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, was seen roaming with a dead newborn in its jaws, attracting significant attention after a video circulated on social media. Authorities are investigating the incident, which marks the third instance of a dead newborn being abandoned in the district within the past three weeks.
Zafar Ali, head of Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid mosque committee, was arrested by a special investigation team following violence during a survey. Allegations include inciting the mob and providing false evidence. His brother claims the arrest aims to prevent Ali's testimony about police actions sparking the unrest.
Hadi Matar was found guilty of attempting to kill novelist Salman Rushdie by repeatedly stabbing him on stage following a fatwa over The Satanic Verses. Matar faces up to 25 years in prison with sentencing set for April 23, as the trial highlighted the controversial issue of free speech and religious criticism.
Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's finest spinners, retired from international cricket after a 14-year career. He finished with 537 Test wickets, second only to Anil Kumble in Indian cricket history. While Kumble holds the record for most wickets, Ashwin achieved milestones faster and boasts superior bowling averages and strike rates.