Year: 2024

Sachin Tendulkar Arrives at Ratan Tata’s Colaba Residence to Pay Last Respects

Manish Kumar

Ratan Tata passed away on Wednesday, October 9 in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86. The sporting fraternity in India is mourning the loss of one of India’s greatest industrialists. Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Ratan Tata at his Colaba residence in Mumbai on Thursday, October 10. The former India cricketer also penned a heartfelt post for the veteran industrialist on X, formerly Twitter, to pay homage to him. “In his life, and demise, Mr Ratan Tata has moved the nation. I…

Ratan Tata’s Demise: PM Modi Pays Tribute, Offers Condolences to Noel Tata

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to Ratan Tata, the noted industrialist who passed away at a Mumbai hospital, describing him as a visionary business leader, compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. Ratan Tata dies: Tata Group’s chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night. Tata, who led the salt-to-software conglomerate to new heights, was 86. A recipient of Padma Vibhushan, he breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm, a top police official told PTI.…

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Shares Memorable Discussion with Ratan Tata in Their Last Meeting

Manish Kumar

In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, Sundar Pichai discussed his last meeting with Ratan Tata. He recalled Tata’s pivotal role in mentoring and shaping modern business leadership in India. Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday in a hospital in Mumbai. He had been receiving treatment for a few days and was in critical condition. Ratan Tata, who was 86 years old, had mentioned earlier that he was undergoing a routine medical check-up due to his age and other health issues. Leaders from across…

Nation Mourns on the demise of Ratan TATA

Manish Kumar

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, Passes Away at 86. Mr. Tata’s passing marks the end of an era in Indian business. Mr. Tata led the Tata Group, a $100 billion conglomerate, from 1991 to 2012. Founded by his great-grandfather over a century ago, Tata Group is a diversified conglomerate with interests in steel, software, automobiles, and more. Mr. Tata was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Monday due to age-related issues and to manage his blood pressure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Congress party paid heartfelt tributes to Mr. Tata, recognizing his visionary leadership, philanthropic spirit, and immense…

BSNL Pledges to Improve Service Within 6 Months: Parliamentary Committee Assured of Upgrades

Manish Kumar

BSNL’s Role in India’s Telecom Sector Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is India’s state-owned telecommunications company, offering landline, mobile, and internet services across the country. Founded in 2000, BSNL has been a key player in connecting India’s rural and urban populations. However, in recent years, the company has faced challenges such as declining market share and lagging behind private competitors in terms of technology and service quality. Despite these issues, BSNL remains vital to India’s telecom landscape, particularly in rural and remote areas, and is actively working to revamp its…

2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for Groundbreaking Protein Research

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Recognizing Innovations in Protein Design and AI-powered Structure Prediction David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M Jumper have been honored with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work on proteins, which play a vital role in nearly all biological processes. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the laureates on October 9, 2024, recognizing their extraordinary contributions in two distinct yet interrelated areas: computational protein design and protein structure prediction using artificial intelligence (AI). Two Paths to Revolutionary Protein Discoveries The Nobel committee awarded David Baker one half of the…

Haryana’s New Government: Key Challenges and Priorities for Progress

Manish Kumar

Addressing Governance Challenges in a Changing Haryana As Haryana embarks on a fresh chapter under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, the challenges ahead are both complex and urgent. Poll outcomes often reveal the underlying issues that the public is concerned about, and in Haryana, these include unemployment, farm distress, and inadequate infrastructure. As the new government begins its tenure, it must move beyond political rhetoric and deliver on promises made during the election campaign. This requires not only addressing governance challenges but also laying the groundwork for inclusive growth…

Florida Braces for Devastating Impact as Hurricane Milton Approaches

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Massive Evacuations Underway Amid Warnings of “Once-in-a-Century” Storm Florida is in full crisis mode as it prepares for the imminent landfall of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm that is forecast to bring massive destruction to the state’s west coast. With evacuation orders affecting over a million residents, state and federal officials are urging people to leave their homes before it’s too late. The storm, described by some as the most powerful in a century, has prompted President Joe Biden to postpone international trips in order to oversee the emergency…

North Korea Severs Road and Rail Links with South Korea Amid Rising Hostilities

Manish Kumar

The Complex History of North-South Relations The relationship between North and South Korea has been fraught with tension and hostility ever since the Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice, not a peace treaty. The two nations have remained technically at war for over 70 years, with occasional diplomatic efforts to ease tensions often overshadowed by military provocations, nuclear threats, and deep ideological divides. While South Korea, with U.S. backing, has embraced democracy and rapid economic development, North Korea remains an isolated, authoritarian state under the leadership of Kim…

Hezbollah and Israel: A Longstanding Conflict Escalates as Netanyahu Urges Lebanon to make the country Free from Hezbollah

Manish Kumar

The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has its roots in the broader geopolitical struggles of the Middle East, where Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a Shiite Islamist political and militant group, is a significant actor. Founded in the 1980s with Iranian support, Hezbollah has grown into a powerful political and military force, primarily based in Lebanon. Over the decades, tensions between Hezbollah and Israel have flared into periodic military confrontations, the most notable being the 2006 Lebanon War. Hezbollah’s military activities, heavily backed by Iran, continue to challenge Israeli sovereignty, and the conflict…