Earth has its own stabilising mechanism that can keep global temperatures within a steady, habitable range, helping bring climate back from the brink. Scientists have long suspected that silicate weathering plays a major role in regulating the Earth’s carbon cycle. “Silicate weathering” is a geological process by which the slow and steady weathering of silicate … Earth has its own temperature regulating mechanism: Study
US chip designer and computing firm Nvidia said it is teaming up with Microsoft to build a “massive” computer to handle intense artificial intelligence computing work in the cloud. The AI computer will operate on Microsoft’s Azure cloud, using tens of thousands of graphics processing units (GPUs), Nvidia’s most powerful H100 and its A100 chips. … Nvidia Working With Microsoft to Build ‘Massive’ Cloud AI Computer Using Several Thousand GPUs
A breakthrough discovery at University of Limerick in Ireland has revealed for the first time that unconventional brain-like computing at the tiniest scale of atoms and molecules is possible. Researchers at University of Limerick’s Bernal Institute worked with an international team of scientists to create a new type of organic material that learns from its … ‘Brain-like computing’ possible at molecular level, reveal scientists
Not just SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the US space agency also thinks that humans could stay on the Moon for a longer period in this decade. Howard Hu, who leads the Orion lunar spacecraft programme for NASA, told the BBC that the Artemis missions “enable us to have a sustainable platform and transportation system that … Humans can live on Moon for longer periods in this decade: NASA
Bhumi Pednekar is reaping praises for her incredible acting and dialogue delivery in her upcoming film ‘Govinda Naam Mera’, a comic thriller. She said that with her character, she is trying to do something “disruptive” again. Bhumi said: “I’m actually thrilled that film-makers can feel that I can really work hard and try and pull … ‘Govinda ki hotty wife’ Bhumi Pednekar is ‘trying to do something disruptive again’
They say, there’s a thing about Ajay Devgn’s eyes. They speak for themselves. And it wouldn’t be wrong to go back in time, say 2015 film Drishyam, and look back into the scene where the story begins with a zoom-in into his eyes and we are taken into the misery of the Salgaonkar parivaar. This … Ajay Devgn’s film is high on thrills but it’s still not Drishyam
The buzz in Hyderabad is that Sonakshi Sinha is coming to town. The actress, currently busy wrapping up her work in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, is all set to make her debut in Telugu cinema in a film starring Nandamuri Balakrishnan. Nandamuri, age 60, has been seen in over a hundred films for the last … Sonakshi Sinha to make her Telugu debut?
Sometimes the presumed “obvious” can be misleading, and delving deep into a place can reveal remarkable opportunities, and so Maldives – beyond the beaches present with some stunning tourist interests. Pristine white sand beaches, palm fringed islands and turquoise blue expanse of the Indian Ocean would be the first (and maybe the only) thing that … Maldives: Beyond the Beaches
Samsung, or rather “Samsung” with a lowercase S, is one of the most commonly used passwords in at least 30 countries, a recent study by password management solution company Nordpass has showed. According to SamMobile, using the name of your smartphone/TV/home appliance brand, for example, Samsung, as a password is not the worst offender, but … ‘Samsung’ one of the most commonly used passwords in 2021
Actor Amy Adams says she is “thrilled” about her Man of Steel co-star Henry Cavill donning the Superman cape once again but she doesn’t know if she will be back as Lois Lane. Following his cameo in the Dwayne Johnson-starrer Black Adam last month, Cavill confirmed his return as the superhero in a new Warner … Amy Adams will not be part of new Superman movie?
Actress Drew Barrymore said that giving up alcohol let her escape an “awful cycle”. The 47-year-old ‘E.T.’ actress opened up about being three-and-a-half years sober in an essay published in ‘Take Care of Yourself’, the December edition of her monthly ‘Drew’ magazine, reports aceshowbiz.com. Barrymore, who is a single mother to her two daughters Olive … Drew Barrymore says giving up drinking was ‘one of the most liberating things’
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for portraying the boy next door and relatable characters in his movies, will be seen as a flamboyant Hindi movie star in his upcoming film ‘An Action Hero’. While shooting for the film, the actor felt like he was making a debut all over again. He had to … Ayushmann felt he was making his debut again during shoot of ‘An Action Hero’
Hollywood actress Eva Mendes may have accidentally revealed that she has tied the knot to Ryan Gosling. The ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ actress referred to the ‘La La Land’ actor as her ‘husband’ in an Australian TV show. “I’m loving it here,” the actress said. “Everybody is amazing, everybody is welcoming us, it’s been so … Eva Mendes refers to Ryan Gosling as ‘husband’
New Delhi (TIP)- Shraddha Walkar in 2020 filed a complaint with the police against her live-in partner Aaftab Ameen Poonawala, that he had threatened to kill her and cut her into pieces, India Today has learnt. In her complaint with Tulinj police station in Maharashtra’s Palghar, she complained that her boyfriend, the prime accused in … Aaftab threatened to kill me, cut me into pieces: Shraddha told cops in 2020
New Delhi (TIP)- Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot called Sachin Pilot a “gaddar” (traitor) on Thursday and said he cannot replace him as he had revolted against the Congress in 2020 and tried to topple his own government. The remarks have further widened the fissures in the Congress party in Rajasthan, where Assembly polls are … Sachin Pilot a traitor, can’t be made Rajasthan CM: Gehlot
New Delhi (TIP)- India is upset at a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a US State Department official while defending the immunity it had extended to Saudi Arabian ruler Mohammad bin Sultan, who is facing allegations of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi. “Frankly, I fail to understand how the comment on Prime Minister Modi … India upset at ‘unnecessary’ reference to Modi by US
New Delhi (TIP)- India has told the UN Security Council (UNSC) that it continues to remain concerned about the situation in Ukraine, including the targeting of infrastructure and civilians deaths. “History has shown us that the killings of civilians and devastation of civilian infrastructure have been used, regrettably, as legitimate weapons of war. India strongly … At UNSC, India condemns Russian strikes on civilians, infra in Ukraine
Former Army chief General Bikram Singh has urged the government to exercise caution while dealing with the United States on strategic matters, saying the world’s mightiest nation so far has not proved its trustworthiness to its close allies. He said despite India being a member of the Quad grouping, it should move cautiously when it … India must be cautious in dealing with US: Army ex-chief Bikram Singh
New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Thursday (November 24) questioned the government on the “haste” and “tearing hurry” in appointing Arun Goel as the Election Commissioner (EC). As the apex court observed that the file pertaining to Goel’s appointment was cleared with “lightning speed,” the Centre through Attorney General R Venkataramani asked the court … EC appointment: ‘What’s the tearing hurry?’ SC asks; ‘hold your mouth,’ says Centre
Islamabad (TIP): Pakistan’s former spy master and senior-most Lt General AsimMunir was named as the new Army Chief by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on November 24, ending speculation over the most powerful position in the coup-prone nation, where the military wields considerable power in matters of security and foreign policy. Lt Gen Munir has served … Former top spy Lieutenant General AsimMunir appointed Pakistan Army chief
Seoul (TIP): Yoo Young Yi’s grandmother gave birth to six children. Her mother birthed two. Yoo doesn’t want any. “My husband and I like babies so much … but there are things that we’d have to sacrifice if we raised kids,” said Yoo, a 30-year-old Seoul financial company employee. “So it’s become a matter of choice … South Korea in demographic crisis as many stop having babies
Seoul (TIP): The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made insult-laden threats against South Korea on November 24 for considering unilateral sanctions on the North, calling the South’s new president and his government “idiots” and “a running wild dog gnawing on a bone given by the US”. Kim Yo Jong’s diatribe came … Kim’s sister calls South Korean president and his govt ‘idiots’ and ‘a running wild dog gnawing on a bone given by the US’
Kyiv (TIP): An overnight rocket attack destroyed a hospital maternity ward in southern Ukraine, killing a 2-day-old baby, Ukrainian authorities said on November 23. Ukraine’s first lady said the attack caused “horrible pain,” vowing that “we will never forget and never forgive.” The baby’s mother and a doctor were pulled alive from the rubble in … 2-day-old baby killed as missile hits Ukraine maternity hospital
Cianjur (Indonesia) (TIP): More rescuers and volunteers were deployed on November 23 in devastated areas on Indonesia’s main island of Java to search for the dead and missing from an earthquake that killed at least 271 people. With many missing, some remote areas still unreachable and more than 2,000 people injured in the 5.6 magnitude … Search effort intensifies after Indonesia quake killed 271
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Religious freedom and related human rights in India are under ongoing threat, the US Commission for International Religious Freedom alleged on Tuesday in an unusual year-end update of the status of its assessment of religious freedom in the country. India has previously rejected the USCIRF’s observations, terming them as “biased and inaccurate”. … Religious freedom and related human rights in India are under threat: USCIRF alleges
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India played an essential role in negotiating the Bali Declaration of the just concluded G-20 Summit in Indonesia, the White House said on Friday and applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying that today’s era must not be of war. “India played an essential role in negotiating the summit’s declaration. Prime Minister … India played essential role in negotiating G20 declaration: White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In the history of India-US ties, 2022 has been a huge year and the next year will be even bigger, a top White House official has said, asserting that the Biden administration sees this alliance as among the most consequential relationships for America anywhere in the world. Principal Deputy National Security Advisor … 2022 huge year for US-India ties, 2023 to be even bigger: White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration is committed to getting Eric Garcetti as the US envoy to New Delhi, the White House has said, hoping that the Senate will confirm his nomination soon. “India is a very important relationship that we have. You saw the President (Biden) greet and meet very briefly with Prime Minister … Committed to getting Eric Garcetti as US envoy to New Delhi: WH
Kyiv (TIP): About 70 per cent of the Ukrainian capital was left without power, Kyiv’s mayor said on November 24, a day after Moscow unleashed yet another devastating missile and drone barrage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Ukraine’s energy minister Herman Haluschenko said three out of four nuclear power stations that are fully functioning and which … Ukrainian capital Kyiv plunges into darkness
Brasilia (TIP): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has challenged his electoral defeat last month to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to a complaint filed with the country’s federal electoral court (TSE) that alleges votes from certain electronic voting machines should be “invalidated.” Bolsonaro’s claim seems unlikely to get far, as Lula’s victory has … Brazil’s Bolsonaro, voted out, challenges election results