Pradeep Nair
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Paul Biya of Cameroon is the world's oldest president at 92. He has just been re-elected for an eighth term, that will allow him to be in the office till 2032. He first came to power in 1982.
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Cameroon election: Paul Biya defeats Issa Tchiroma Bakary, official results show
Paul Biya extends his 43 years in power after the Constitutional Council declares him the winner of a heavily disputed election.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Paul Biya of Cameroon is the world's oldest president at 92. He has just been re-elected for an eighth term, that will allow him to be in the office till 2032. He first came to power in 1982.
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What if our connected devices just stopped working?
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The city that went back in time
When a mysterious connectivity failure hits Ruganuleb, life rewinds to the pre-internet era, reshaping the city and its people.
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September 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
What if our connected devices just stopped working?
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"In a remarkable instance of successive longevities and late-in-life paternities, the Tyler family produced a genealogical marvel, if not a singularity: three generations that spanned nearly the entire history of the American experience."
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last surviving grandson of John Tyler, the 10th president of the U.S., died on Sunday at age 96. He was the last of three generations spanning nearly the entire history of the country. When his grandfather was born, George Washington had just become president.
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Grandson of the 10th President, Is Dead at 96
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May 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
"In a remarkable instance of successive longevities and late-in-life paternities, the Tyler family produced a genealogical marvel, if not a singularity: three generations that spanned nearly the entire history of the American experience."
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Indian-American Faizan Zaki overcomes shocking, self-inflicted flub to win Scripps National Spelling Bee www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
Indian-American Faizan Zaki overcomes shocking, self-inflicted flub to win Scripps National Spelling Bee
Indian-American Faizan Zaki's joyful approach to spelling led him to victory at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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May 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Indian-American Faizan Zaki overcomes shocking, self-inflicted flub to win Scripps National Spelling Bee www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
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“Sesame Street” has signed a new distribution deal with Netflix, as well as a separate deal with PBS, the show announced on Monday. This gives the children’s show a much needed-boost as it battles a financial crisis. nyti.ms/3Zswh7l
May 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Sesame Street” has signed a new distribution deal with Netflix, as well as a separate deal with PBS, the show announced on Monday. This gives the children’s show a much needed-boost as it battles a financial crisis. nyti.ms/3Zswh7l
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President Donald Trump has suggested that India has offered to drop tariffs on U.S. goods to zero, something not immediately acknowledged by New Delhi.
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Trump suggests India offered to drop tariffs to zero on U.S. goods
India is a close partner of the U.S. and is part of the Quad, which is made up of the US, India, Japan and Australia.
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May 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
President Donald Trump has suggested that India has offered to drop tariffs on U.S. goods to zero, something not immediately acknowledged by New Delhi.
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The Supreme Court will hold a special session Thursday morning to review a case involving President Donald Trump’s effort to ban automatic U.S. citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors.
Here’s what to know about the case:
Here’s what to know about the case:
Supreme Court to weigh orders halting Trump’s birthright citizenship ban
The Trump administration asked the justices to narrow or limit a nationwide injunction that stopped its birthright citizenship ban while litigation continues.
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May 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The Supreme Court will hold a special session Thursday morning to review a case involving President Donald Trump’s effort to ban automatic U.S. citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors.
Here’s what to know about the case:
Here’s what to know about the case:
Verification on Bluesky.
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A New Form of Verification on Bluesky - Bluesky
We’re introducing a new layer of verification — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check. Additionally, independent organizations can verify accounts directly through our Trusted Verifiers feat...
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May 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Verification on Bluesky.
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George Penner runs an informal factory-style cafe in Kodaikanal offering pizza with your choice of toppings from pesto and sun dried tomatoes to sausages, all made in house
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In Kodaikanal, a Canadian chef makes home style pizzas
George's Gourmet Kitchen in Kodaikanal offers artisanal-style pizza and homemade products in a cozy, open kitchen café setting.
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December 21, 2024 at 5:20 AM
George Penner runs an informal factory-style cafe in Kodaikanal offering pizza with your choice of toppings from pesto and sun dried tomatoes to sausages, all made in house
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OpenAI announces new o3 model
OpenAI announces new o3 model
OpenAI announced a new o3 model on Friday. In a tweet ahead of its livestream, the company confirmed previous reports that it is skipping o2 due to copyright concerns, and is releasing early evals for the o3 model. It appears to be a successor to its o1…
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December 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM
OpenAI announces new o3 model
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, according to Russian state news, after his regime crumbled under the weight of the armed Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
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Live updates: An ousted Assad lands in Moscow, Russian outlet says; Syrians rejoice
Rebels stormed Damascus and were victorious in ousting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad this weekend.
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December 8, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, according to Russian state news, after his regime crumbled under the weight of the armed Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
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Banned in some countries for almost a century, the drink was supposedly a source of madness and crime.
And since absinthe has become once again legal and available in most places, the controversies haven't stopped.
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And since absinthe has become once again legal and available in most places, the controversies haven't stopped.
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Absinthe was once banned around the world and the reasons behind this are murky
Absinthe was once banned in some countries. It's back on shelves, but still courting controversy.
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December 6, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Banned in some countries for almost a century, the drink was supposedly a source of madness and crime.
And since absinthe has become once again legal and available in most places, the controversies haven't stopped.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
And since absinthe has become once again legal and available in most places, the controversies haven't stopped.
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Orakl Oncology combines data and biology to bring new drugs to cancer patients
Orakl Oncology combines data and biology to bring new drugs to cancer patients
Cancer incidence is on the rise, particularly among younger adults, but most new drug compounds fail to progress through clinical trials. According to French entrepreneur Fanny Jaulin (on the right in the picture above), the problem lies with clinical…
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December 3, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Orakl Oncology combines data and biology to bring new drugs to cancer patients
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Clad in a brick-red sari with her signature synthesised voice, Nova was introduced to the wide-eyed students of Government LPGS, Punalur, on Nov 14. The AI-powered humanoid is currently redefining the learning experience of around 74 lower primary students www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
Humanoid teacher makes learning fun in Kerala school
AI-powered humanoid Nova enhances learning experience for students by answering questions in multiple languages, fostering curiosity and interest in technology.
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November 23, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Clad in a brick-red sari with her signature synthesised voice, Nova was introduced to the wide-eyed students of Government LPGS, Punalur, on Nov 14. The AI-powered humanoid is currently redefining the learning experience of around 74 lower primary students www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
A private hospital in #Bengaluru has launched an ‘Active Bleeding Control’ campaign to train and empower bystanders/laypersons on essential steps to stop bleeding and provide first aid at accident sites till help arrives. #India
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200 children take pledge to save lives and ‘Be the help until help arrives’
A private hospital in Bengaluru has launched an ‘Active Bleeding Control’ (ABC) campaign to train and empower bystanders/laypersons on essential steps to stop bleeding and provide first aid at acciden...
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November 23, 2024 at 7:48 AM
A private hospital in #Bengaluru has launched an ‘Active Bleeding Control’ campaign to train and empower bystanders/laypersons on essential steps to stop bleeding and provide first aid at accident sites till help arrives. #India
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When Makenzie Van Eyk was in fourth grade in 1998, she tossed a message in a bottle in a lake as part of a school assignment. She figured she’d never see it again.
Then, It just showed up at her old school.
Then, It just showed up at her old school.
She wrote a note in a bottle decades ago. It just showed up at her old school.
“I was awestruck by the irony of me being nine, writing the letter, and my daughter being nine,” Makenzie Van Evk said.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM
When Makenzie Van Eyk was in fourth grade in 1998, she tossed a message in a bottle in a lake as part of a school assignment. She figured she’d never see it again.
Then, It just showed up at her old school.
Then, It just showed up at her old school.
Hospitals in India are seeing increasing instances of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), declared by the U.N. as one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. What is the prevalence of AMR and what are the plans to tackle it?
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When more antibiotics cure fewer diseases
David Thompson's battle with antibiotic-resistant infection highlights the urgent need for responsible antibiotic use to combat AMR.
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November 22, 2024 at 6:32 AM
Hospitals in India are seeing increasing instances of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), declared by the U.N. as one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. What is the prevalence of AMR and what are the plans to tackle it?
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A study found that the continuation of work-from-home, introduced during the pandemic, has cut commute time and costs, allowed employees to live in more affordable areas, eased rental pressures, and provided flexibility in scheduling work and rest newsth.live/pceHlE
‘Remote work leads to savings, rise in productivity, but there are cons too’
Study finds work-from-home reduces commute time, costs, and rental pressure, but poses challenges in work-life balance and discipline.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM
A study found that the continuation of work-from-home, introduced during the pandemic, has cut commute time and costs, allowed employees to live in more affordable areas, eased rental pressures, and provided flexibility in scheduling work and rest newsth.live/pceHlE
New laws are set to land in Australia's federal parliament next week, banning children under 16 from accessing social media.
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The social media platforms that look set to be banned for under-16s
Legislation to ban under-16s from social media will be put before parliament next week, but some platforms could be exempt from the proposed changes.
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November 16, 2024 at 5:48 PM
New laws are set to land in Australia's federal parliament next week, banning children under 16 from accessing social media.
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Unlike X, Bluesky says it won’t train AI on your posts
Unlike X, Bluesky says it won’t train AI on your posts
Bluesky, a social network that’s experiencing a surge in users this week as users abandon X, says it has “no intention” of using user content to train generative AI tools. The social network made the announcement on the same day that X (formerly Twitter)…
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November 15, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Unlike X, Bluesky says it won’t train AI on your posts
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💡 Tip: You can set your website as your username on Bluesky!
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
How to set your domain as your handle - Bluesky
Using a domain as your handle helps with account identity, verification, and portability. Here's how to set your domain as your handle.
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November 15, 2024 at 10:04 PM
💡 Tip: You can set your website as your username on Bluesky!
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
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Nearly half of AI data centers may not have enough power by 2027
Nearly half of AI data centers may not have enough power by 2027
AI’s insatiable thirst for electricity is expected to surge in the coming years.
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November 14, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Nearly half of AI data centers may not have enough power by 2027
In a groundbreaking experiment, Saha Institute scientists have built bacterial computers that behave like artificial neural networks.
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Team at Kolkata institute engineers bacteria to solve maths problems
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics scientists engineer intelligent bacteria to perform mathematical tasks, revolutionizing biocomputing and potentially medical diagnostics and treatments.
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November 14, 2024 at 10:04 AM
In a groundbreaking experiment, Saha Institute scientists have built bacterial computers that behave like artificial neural networks.
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