Web development refers to the creation, and maintenance of websites. It includes aspects such as web design, web publishing, web programming, and database management. It is the creation of an application that works over the internet i.e. websites.
The word Web Development is made up of two words, that is:
Web: It refers to websites, web pages, or anything that works over the internet.
Development: It refers to building the application from scratch.
The part of a website where the user interacts directly is termed as front-end. It is also referred to as the ‘client side’ of the application.
HTML: HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It is used to design the front-end portion of web pages using a markup language. It acts as a skeleton for a website since it is used to make the structure of a website.
CSS: Cascading Style Sheets fondly referred to as CSS is a simply designed language intended to simplify the process of making web pages presentable. It is used to style our website.
JavaScript: JavaScript is a scripting language used to provide a dynamic behavior to our website.
Bootstrap: Bootstrap is a free and open-source tool collection for creating responsive websites and web applications. It is the most popular CSS framework for developing responsive, mobile-first websites. Nowadays, the websites are perfect for all browsers (IE, Firefox, and Chrome) and for all sizes of screens (Desktop, Tablets, Phablets, and Phones).
Backend is the server side of a website. It is part of the website that users cannot see and interact with. It is the portion of software that does not come in direct contact with the users. It is used to store and arrange data.
PHP: PHP is a server-side scripting language designed specifically for web development.
Java: Java is one of the most popular and widely used programming languages. It is highly scalable.
Python: Python is a programming language that lets you work quickly and integrate systems more efficiently.
Node.js: Node.js is an open-source and cross-platform runtime environment for executing JavaScript code outside a browser.
Back-End Frameworks: The list of back-end frameworks are: Express, Django, Rails, Laravel, Spring, etc.
India, February 24, 2023: India’s largest private sector bank – HDFC Bank, and UAE-based financial services company – Lulu Exchange, have signed an agreement to strengthen cross-border payments between India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
In its first phase, the partnership will draw on Lulu Exchange’s expertise and regulatory framework to launch a digital inward remittance service titled ‘RemitNow2India’ that will allow resident individuals of UAE to send money to any bank account in India via IMPS and NEFT through HDFC Bank’s digital banking channels.
The partnership will also look to strengthen the existing relationship between the two entities in India, where LuLu Financial Group operates LuLu Forex and the NBFC division LuLu Finserv.
Speaking on the partnership, Arvind Vohra, Group Head – Retail Branch Banking, HDFC Bank said, “Our partnership builds on each other’s strengths. While HDFC Bank potentially gains access to remittances from Lulu Exchange’s employees, customers and other stakeholders, Lulu Exchange can capitalize on a trusted name with a vast network. As a bank, we can help the people in UAE particularly the Indian diaspora to send money conveniently and in a seamless manner into the country.”
Adeeb Ahamed, MD, LuLu Financial Group, commented, “We are delighted to partner with HDFC Bank and enable our remittance-as-a-service platform on their digital banking solutions. The UAE-India payments corridor is one of the largest in the world, and this partnership will build upon existing capabilities to ease money transfer for thousands of Indian ex-pats living in the UAE while setting the foundation for the eventual integration of this service in other parts of GCC where we have a presence.”
Both HDFC Bank and LuLu Exchange will leverage each other’s goodwill, trust, regulatory tech, and vast service network to extend this partnership through a series of online and offline initiatives.
February 27, 2023: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), in partnership with Futurebrands, unveiled the ‘Wielding Influence, Nurturing Trust’ report at the #GetItRight ASCI Brand Influencer Summit 2023 in Mumbai on Monday. The report discusses the best ways for influencers to build lasting relationships with consumers so that influencer-led brand growth is equitable and profitable for all stakeholders.
The study brings together multiple perspectives that offer new insights into how influencers and brands can foster a culture in which they are genuine in their communication and build enduring engagement with consumers. The report highlights an opportunity for influencers to be engaged at earlier stages as stakeholders in the communication process. It also identifies 6 major influencer archetypes that allow for a more meaningful way to look at influencers than merely their followers or category affiliations. At a time when the creator movement is gaining significant momentum, the report provides a new paradigm of “informed trust” that allows for a ‘Trust Trinity’ that shapes effective production and consumption of content built on a foundation of authenticity and transparency. The study asserts that trust between consumers and influencers is the core of the relationship, and that it’s not a one-time event but a long-term process.
The summit saw a keynote address by Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs. It hosted top influencers such as trans icon and influencer Sushant Divgikar (aka Rani); Masoom Minawala, a global Indian fashion icon; Kamiya Jani, digital creator and cultural ambassador for India; food writer and actor Kunal Vijaykar, Viraj Ghelani, a digital content creator; Anushka Rathod, a young finfluencer and India’s first skin-positive influencer Prableen Kaur.
Renowned comedian, actor and musician, Vir Das enthralled the audience with his unique satirical one-liners during an engaging fireside chat with journalist Anuradha Sengupta.
The other sessions were anchored by prominent experts such as Mukta Lad, Parul Ohri and Subhash Kamath.
The day-long event was filled with discussions, case studies, workshops and mentoring sessions, and offered budding influencers opportunities to network and shape their careers.
The summit ended on a high note with participants mesmerised by the soulful music of Ankur Tewari in a special performance by Coke Studio Bharat.
Manisha Kapoor, CEO and Secretary General, ASCI, said “Besides laying down guidelines to protect consumers, ASCI is also committed to help the advertising ecosystem GetItRight, the study and the summit are a step in that direction. Influencers are brilliant, diverse minds that offer a new version of advertising that is excitingly different. Their content has led to connections with audiences in a way never seen before. It is important that trust, authenticity and transparency be the foundation for a sustainable creator economy, with consumer interest at the very core.”
The agenda for the ASCI Brand Influencer Summit 2023 included:
Mentor Connect
Keynote address by Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Panel discussion on the ‘Wielding Influence, Nurturing Trust’ report and influencer marketing
Decoding Effectiveness of Successful Brand-Influencer Partnerships by Knowledge Partner of the event BigBang.Social
Category Spotlight Sessions: Recipe for Success (Food and Health), Up Close and Personal (Fashion and Beauty), Reaching for the Sky (Travel and Lifestyle) and Show Me the Money (Finance and Fintech)
Future Gazing Session: a peep into the future of influencer marketing
Circle of Trust: fireside chat with Vir Das
Coke Studio Bharat performance
The event was co-sponsored by, Cipla Health, Colgate Palmolive, Diageo India, Mondelez International and Nestle India. Associate sponsors for the event included, Coca Cola India, Johnson & Johnson India, and L’Oreal India. Knowledge partner was Big Bang Social and Media Partner, DB Corp Ltd. The category spotlight session was sponsored by Danone India, ITC Limited, Johnson & Johnson, Kotak Mahindra Bank, L’Oreal India, MakeMyTrip, Mamaearth, and Marico.
The co-sponsors of the event also co-sponsored the “Wielding Influence, Nurturing Trust” Report; other co-sponsors of the report included, Danone India, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, ITC Limited, Mamaearth, and Red Bull India.
Nagpur 23rd February: A 45 year old electrician had a fall from 20 feet electric pole while on duty about 150 kms from Nagpur. After fall he had very severe pain and a loud click sound in the back after which his back became bent and crooked. Without wasting a minute his primary doctor referred him to Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur.
At Wockhardt Hospitals Dr Priyesh Dhoke Senior Spine Specialist checked him and advised him for spine X- ray and MRI scan. He was shifted gently on a spine board with all the care under Dr Dhoke’s supervision. His investigations showed multiple fractures in spine of which the D12 vertebrae was badly fractured. Dr Priyesh Dhoke said, “ This as an unstable spine injury where three columns of the spine are fractured according to AO spine classification.”
Dr Dhoke explained the need of surgery for spinal fixation to the patient and relatives in detail. He explained them about the new and most advance technique of Spine fixation i.e minimal invasive spine fixation[key hole spine surgery].This is a percutaneous spine fixation technique in which screws and rods are inserted through a small port/cut in the skin under the fluoroscopic guidance and monitoring .The benefits of this advanced surgery is minimum skin cut, very less blood loss, no muscle dissection/damage, early patient mobilization , very minimum post operative pain. The patient can walk within 6 hours of surgery. Even the patient can take bath the next day and can be discharged.
The patient and the relatives were surprised and happy to see the fast recovery of their patient.
Dr Priyesh Dhoke said, “This percutaneous spine fixation is highly skilled technique and very beneficial to the patient. Dr Dhoke is fellowship trained spine specialist with several international recognitions and possess this expertise and is available at Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur for the patients.
About Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd.:
Wockhardt Hospitals is a chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals with facilities in Nagpur, Nasik, Rajkot, South Mumbai & North Mumbai. All Wockhardt Hospitals have state-of-the-art infrastructure and globally benchmarked processes to enable Patient Care & Safety. Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd. is one of the few professionally managed corporate hospital groups in the country which prioritizes patient safety and quality of care at the core of its strategy. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients.
Mumbai, February 21, 2023: Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) today goes live with Kotak fyn, a holistic digital platform developed specifically for business banking and corporate clients. The new integrated portal will offer Kotak Bank customers comprehensive digital banking and value-added services across all products, including trade & services, account services, payments, and collections.
Kotak fyn’s single platform reduces complexity and friction for customers. It eliminates the need for multiple logins and disparate user interfaces, making all trade and service transactions seamless and convenient for customers. Kotak fyn portal assures paperless transactions and the facility to unify data across multiple product-specific portals and back-office systems to create a single view of transactions, positions and balances, enabling self-service and driving operational efficiency. The data is presented via persona-based dashboards, with insightful widgets and the ability for users to tailor their experience.
KVS Manian, Whole-time Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “In today’s digital age we recognised that customers are in constant search for quick, agile, and seamless banking. In our endeavor to offer a superior banking experience, we now introduce Kotak fyn, one-stop digital platform that will take care of all your business banking needs. We at Kotak truly believe that digital is the way forward, and with fyn, we are proud to not only embrace but promote the wave of digitization across the country.”
Paritosh Kashyap, President & Head of Wholesale Banking, at Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “Kotak fyn will be a game changer. fyn’s innovative user interface with several industry-leading features will further provide a superior banking experience for our corporate customers. Kotak has always been at the forefront of implementing best-in-class digital interventions in our offerings. With the launch of fyn, we have tried to enhance the customer’s experience through multiple features across the banking journey under a unified platform.”
Shekhar Bhandari, President-Global Transaction Banking, at Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “fyn is an intuitive, easy-to-use, comprehensive, and integrated offering to our enterprise customers. It allows all our customers universal access across Trade, Collections, Account Services, Loans, and Payments through all channels like Mobile, API, and web enabling a seamless customer experience. fyn is “For Your Needs” and a future-ready portal designed to reduce complexity and friction for our customers and provide a truly differentiated user experience”.
How to get started with Kotak fyn:
1) Click here www.kotak.com to access Kotak fyn
2) Login with Net Banking credentials and start your fyn journey
Click https://youtu.be/meus_KamCdo for the Kotak fyn Demo
For the video release: https://youtu.be/QcMZFVK5PfI
Mastercard and Obopay collaborate to launch a unique prepaid card to power financial inclusion in rural communities
21 February 2023, New Delhi: Mastercard and Obopay today announced their collaboration to launch a financial inclusion card for smallholder farmers and rural communities. Powered by Mastercard’s Community Pass digital infrastructure, the prepaid card will allow farmers to receive the sale proceeds for their crop digitally, spend their earnings to make purchases even in remote locations that have poor or no connectivity, and build a transaction history based on their income and expenditure to access customized credit options.
The prepaid card will work in tandem with the existing Mastercard Farm Pass platform wherein the farmers will be able to receive payments into their prepaid card account, thereby allowing them to use it to transact at local outlets. Farm Pass is part of Mastercard’s broader Community Pass infrastructure.
While 80% of the rural population has bank accounts, the rural economy still runs on cash due to challenges around digital acceptance, connectivity, and branch banking experience. Prepaid cards have so far seen limited traction in rural areas owing to lack of inflows into the accounts. Digitizing the agriculture value chain can ensure that farmers can use their money to transact at merchant outlets in rural areas. The card solution developed by Mastercard and Obopay is unique as it has the ability to also work offline in remote areas, ensuring rural acceptance of digital payments for buying farm inputs, agriculture equipment, or other essentials.
Obopay will link the online Prepaid cards with offline digital wallets at the backend to ensure a seamless experience for users. This will result in the digitization of farmer spend while leveraging the existing acceptance points of sale in villages and semi-urban areas. By building a digital record of farmers’ spend and income, the solution will also facilitate customized credit. The card will target smallholder farmers, Self Help Group members, small buyers, and traders, along with the adjacent rural ecosystem.
Shailendra Naidu, the CEO, of Obopay, said, “Digital payments can be a game changer for farmers in today’s technologically driven ecosystem. We are proud to collaborate with Mastercard and develop solutions that will empower farmers in a commercially sustainable way by helping them access online payments and credit.”
The offline wallet feature on the card will enable cash-in-cash-out transactions in non-network areas, making it a particularly relevant solution for farmers in remote areas who lack connectivity or cannot afford data. It will also allow farmers to securely receive and store money in multiple wallets on the card and ensure a consistent user experience across products.
Himanshu Bansal, VP, Digital and Financial Inclusion, Mastercard Community Pass,said, “Farmers in remote areas are often stifled by challenges related to connectivity, data speed, and complexities in using digital platforms. To address these concerns, Mastercard aims to empower them through solutions that are tailored to their needs and ensure transparency in the payments ecosystem. Research has shown that 50% of users who experience transaction failures during their first digital transaction go back to cash. Mastercard is delighted to collaborate with Obopay to digitally empower farmers and eliminate the credit access challenge.”
Mastercard recently achieved the milestone of benefiting over one million smallholder farmers in India through Farm Pass, its scalable rural and agriculture digitization solution. The launch of the digitally integrated financial inclusion card further strengthens the company’s commitment to digitizing the rural ecosystem.
According to a New Study, Eating Almonds Daily Could Improve Diabetes Risk Factors
16 February 2023, India – A new study reported that eating almonds daily for 12 weeks reduced insulin resistance, improved pancreatic function, and helped control blood glucose levels. What’s more, the almond treatment group achieved significant reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference over the intervention period and lowered their total cholesterol.
The challenges of excess body weight and diabetes are seen around the world, and the two conditions often go hand in hand. Therefore, a single intervention addressing both, like the addition of almonds as seen in this study, may make a profound difference to improve health.
This study was led by Viswanathan Mohan, MD, Ph.D., DSc, president and chief of diabetes research at Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in Chennai, India, and included collaborators R. M. Anjana, MD, Ph.D., vice president at Madras Diabetes Research Foundation; Richard Mattes, Ph.D., MPH, RD, distinguished professor of nutrition and public health at Purdue University; Jordi Salas, MD, Ph.D., professor of nutrition and bromatology (food science) at the Universitat Rovira I Virgili; and Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard University, among several others. Researchers assessed the effects of 43 g (1.5 ounces) of raw almonds eaten daily for 12 weeks on insulin sensitivity, insulin resistance, and serum lipid markers among Asian Indian adults with overweight and obese living in Chennai City, India.
“Our almond consumers had improvements to both body weight and blood sugar,” said Dr. Mohan. “Obesity is a health problem seen around the world, and we know obesity raises the risk of chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes. We also know this is a complex problem, tightly interwoven with diabetes, and we think we’ve identified a rather simple solution. It turns out, asking people to enjoy almonds instead of other snacks can help them manage weight and reduce the burden of diabetes.”
Gayathri Rajagopal, Ph.D. scholar, University of Madras, the first author of the study’s paper, is equally excited about the improvements in pancreatic health seen in the study. “Our almond eaters demonstrated the enhanced function of their beta cells, which are the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This is substantial for people with prediabetes and suggests the potential for regular almond consumption to delay the onset of diabetes. Besides that, we know almonds increase satiety making them a healthy snack for people predisposed to type 2 diabetes.”
Researchers saw heart-health benefits, too. People participating in the almond intervention had better levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides—both of which are very important to manage obesity and diabetes. Nuts like almonds are a healthy dietary component that could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease as well.
“Our team counsels patients to include a variety of foods in their diets, especially plant foods, and reduce deep-fried snacks,” said Dr. Anjana. “Almonds provide 6 grams of plant protein per 1 ounce (28 grams) serving. Almonds’ favorable fatty acid profile and high vitamin E content correspond to the improvements in cholesterol and triglycerides we saw in the study. Furthermore, the improvements in body weight, pancreatic function, reduction in insulin resistance, and better blood sugar suggest that almonds are a boon to cardiometabolic health.”
Study Design
Employing a randomized controlled design, researchers studied 352 male and female Asian Indian participants (intervention = 174; control = 178). The age range was 25 to 65 years and BMI ranged from 23 kg/m2 and up. Researchers used BMI guidelines from the World Health Organization – Western Pacific Region stating that > 23 kg/m2 corresponds to overweight and > 25 kg/m2 to obese. Participants had central obesity, dyslipidemia (i.e., imbalance of blood lipids, such as cholesterol), family history of diabetes, normal blood pressure as well as hypertension, and they routinely consumed mid-morning snacks.
Measures included body weight, blood pressure, glucose, insulin, cholesterol, beta cell function (i.e., the cells in the pancreas that make insulin), and others. A subsample of 126 participants was asked to wear a continuous glucose monitor for 14 consecutive days.
Results
Researchers found that participants in the almond treatment group had improvement in their beta cell function—those cells that make insulin—reduced insulin resistance and lowered total cholesterol. In addition, these participants had significant reductions in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, glucose, and triglycerides over 12 weeks.
In addition to these cardiometabolic benefits, the almond intervention participants consumed 13% fewer carbohydrates, increased calories from fat, and experienced increased intakes of protein, monounsaturated fat, and dietary fiber. For the subsample wearing the continuous glucose monitors, the almond intervention participants had better glycemic responses compared to the control participants.
Like all studies, there were some limitations. The findings in this study may only generalize to Asian Indian adults with overweight and obesity.
A one-ounce (28 g) serving of almonds provides 4 g (14% DV) fiber and 15 essential nutrients, including 77 mg (20% DV) magnesium, 210 mg (4% DV) potassium, and 7.27 mg (50% DV) Vitamin E, making them a perfect nutrient-rich snack to help manage diabetes and promote heart health.
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An iconic time travel romance drama: Dhruv Tarapremiers on Sony SAB on 20th February
One of the most anticipated iconic love stories in recent times, Sony SAB’s Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pareis all set to premiere on television on Monday, 20th February at 8 PM. A first of its kind, the show traces the lives of Dhruv (played by Ishaan Dhawan) and Tara (played by Riya Sharma), who belong to two different eras which are 400 years apart.
Featuring a unique love story, Dhruv Tara promises to be distinct and entertaining for the viewers. Tara, a princess from the 17th century, defies the law of time and travels to the present day to find a cure for her brother, whose well-being is crucial for the future of her kingdom – Vallabhgad.Once she arrives in 2023, she meets Dhruv, a neurosurgeon by profession in the 21st century, and their love story unfolds.
Featuring an ensemble cast of Ishaan Dhawan, Riya Sharma, Narayani Shastri, Yash Tonk, and Krishna Bharadwaj among others, Dhruv Tara is touted to be an enticing show that will capture viewers’ hearts with Dhruv and Tara’s budding romance which seems impossible at first given their distinct worlds and perspectives. With this exciting new offering, Sony SAB builds on its commitment to producing high-quality good content that appeals to audiences of all ages.
At the onset, the show unveils 17th-century Princess Tarapriya(played by Riya Sharma)who is a secret Vaidya, her brother Prince Mahaveer (Krishna Bharadwaj), and their father, King Udaybhaan (Yash Tonk). Meanwhile, in the present day, Dhruv (played by Ishaan Dhawan) is seen in Agra near the Taj Mahal when an unidentified dupatta from the 17th century lands on him. The week also showcases how Tara’s mother Rani Kanupriya(played by Narayani Shashtri) advises Tara to travel into the 21st century to find a cure for her brother’s illness. Crossing the boundaries of time, to save her brother and the kingdom that lies on his fate, Tara takes a leap in time, but will she be able successful in this quest?
How will Dhruv and Tara’s first-ever interaction be?
Ishaan Dhawan, who portrays the role of Dhruv, comments on his experience, “Dhruvis sincere, a down-to-earth guy whom I identify with on a personal level. He could never have imagined falling in love with a princess from a different era. I believe the show has a unique plot as although Dhruv and Tara’s worlds differ completely they end up being attracted to each other. I hope the viewers will enjoy watching the show as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to life.”
Riya Sharma, who essays the role of Princess Tarapriya, says about her experience, “Dhruv Tara is a timeless love story that challenges the boundaries of time and showcases how love can conquer all obstacles. Being a part of this show was an incredible experience, and playing the character of Tara was like embarking on a journey through history. It was a joy to bring to life a character from a different era and to portray the various emotions and challenges that she faces as she navigates through a new world.”
Don’t miss the premiere of Dhruv Tara- Samay Sadi Se Pare on 20th February at 8 PM, airing Monday – Saturday only on Sony SAB
Sony India expands cinema line with new 4K Super 35 camera FX30 for future filmmakers
New Delhi, 15thFebruary 2023: SonyIndia today is pleased to announce the latest addition to the brand’s prestigious Cinema Line – the FX30 (ILME-FX30). The new FX30 is a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers many professional features of the Cinema Line, such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes and user imported LUTs (Look Up Tables) at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers. Sony has launched the camera in two variants – FX30 (Body + XLR Handle) and FX30B (Body only).
“The new FX30 is an excellent choice for anyone wishing to get into filmmaking. It has many of the professional capabilities of our high-end cameras at a price that makes it affordable to filmmakers/videographers of all levels. This camera is a wonderful entry point into our entire series of Cinema Line Cameras.With a comprehensive selection of Sony’sE-mount lenses& high-performance microphones, creators now have an extraordinarily flexible systems for a broad range of creative needs.” said Mukesh Srivastava, Head Digital Imaging Business Sony India.
Price, Availability and Launch Offer
The FX30 camera will be available across all Sony Center, Alpha Flagship stores, www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and ecommerce websites (Amazon and Flipkart) from 15th Feb 2023 onwards. Customers will also get an extended warranty of 2+1 years* and a BC-QZ1 charger worth Rs. 6,790/-free on purchase of FX30 or FX30B camera.
New Delhi, Delhi, India: The University of Canberra is accepting applications for its Bachelor of Nursing course to be offered at the University’s Sydney Hills campus from Semester Two 2023.
From August 2023, students will be able to attend the new, state-of-the-art campus at University of Canberra Sydney Hills (UCSH) – in Castle Hill.
The University has expanded its in-demand Bachelor of Nursing course outside of its locale in the Nation’s Capital, in response to growth in North West Sydney.
“We’re excited to be bringing our globally respected course to the Sydney Hills district, and to equip our students with the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to join the local healthcare workforce,” said Professor Michelle Lincoln, Executive Dean of the University’s Faculty of Health.
“Our Sydney Hills campus will provide exceptional student facilities, equivalent to those at our Bruce campus in Canberra. These include computer labs, lab spaces, simulated hospital wards and high-tech teaching spaces to meet the University’s nursing course delivery requirements.”
The University’s Sydney Hills campus is located in the north west of the Sydney CBD, close to major shopping centres, Castle Towers and Castle Mall, Castle Hill, as well as cafes, restaurants and local shops, which will provide a range of services to support UCSH students.
This two-storey, purpose-built campus offers 2,000 square metres of teaching and study spaces, equipped with all the facilities and equipment needed for the delivery of a world-class nursing curriculum.
“There is high demand for health courses in this locale, and through this partnership at our Sydney Hills campus we believe we will see significant growth in the University’s nursing course offering,” said Professor Lincoln.
Students studying at the University of Canberra Sydney Hills campus will have access to local and regional clinical placements and employment opportunities, further enhancing their student experience.
“This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring nurses to learn from experienced University of Canberra staff, while gaining valuable insight into the profession through our strong partnerships within the healthcare industry,” Professor Lincoln said.
They are now accepting applications to commence studies in August 2023.
Chess, which is also referred to as the “Game of Kings,” is a highly popular strategy-based board game. The game is played both in the offline and online modes. Even though the offline version offers a realistic feel, the online iterations of the classic board game are more popular among the masses.
To play chess game online, all enthusiasts need is a reliable online chess game on their smartphone paired with an active Internet connection. Irrespective of the mode players choose to indulge in chess matches, they need to play the game as per its official gameplay rules. This article will shed light on how the game of chess is played and cover all aspects related to it. Let us begin:
Objective of Players
The primary objective of players in chess matches is to force their opponent’s main chess piece, namely the king, into checkmate, which is defined as the position where it cannot avoid being captured.
Setting Up the Chessboard
In offline chess matches, individuals need to place all the chess pieces on the chessboard in a specific way. It is set so that the light or white-colored square falls on the bottom right-hand side of players. The chess pieces are then placed on either side of the board.
The second row on each side is filled with pawns. Then, the rooks are placed on the chessboard’s corners, followed by the knights beside them. Then, the bishops are placed beside the knights, and finally, the queen and king are placed on the remaining squares.
Movement of Chess Pieces
Each chess piece moves in a specific manner across the board. Hence, any individual who wishes to start playing chess must be familiar with chess pieces and how they move. Here is a brief look at all the chess pieces and how they move:
King – Despite being one of the most important pieces, the king is also deemed the weakest due to its inability to move freely. This chess piece can only move a single square in any direction.
Queen – The queen has deemed the most powerful piece on every chessboard since it can move in any straight direction. The queen can easily move forward, backward, sideways, and even diagonally. However, it cannot move through any of the player’s other pieces.
Rook – The rook is one of the few chess pieces that can move as far and wide as it wants. However, it can only move forward, backward, or sideward.
Bishop – The bishop is a powerful chess piece that can only move diagonally. Every bishop piece on the chess board can start on one color and stay on it throughout the game.
Knight – Knights move very differently than the other playing pieces on the chess board. They move two squares in a specific direction and then move another move at a 90-degree angle. In simpler terms, they follow the alphabet “L” when moving.
Pawn – Pawns are the first line of defense in chess matches. They are different from the other pieces in terms of movement and capturing, i.e., they move in the forward direction a single square at a time but capture pieces diagonally.
Making the First Move
In a chess match, the player with the white pieces always makes the first move. Now the question arises how do players decide which one will get the white pieces? Well, who gets the white pieces is generally decided by flipping a coin.
After the player with the white pieces makes their move, the player with the black pieces does the same. This pattern continues until the end of the game. Players with the white pieces have a slight advantage over their opponents since they can get a headstart by attacking first.
Different Ways of Ending Chess Matches
There are three ways to end a chess match. Here is a brief look at each:
By Checkmate – As mentioned earlier, the objective of players in chess games is to checkmate their king. This is only possible when the king is put into the check position and is unable to get out of it. Players can try moving the king out of check by trying to move out of the way, blocking the check position using another piece, or capturing the piece which is threatening the king.
By Draw – Although highly unlikely, chess games can end in a draw for numerous reasons. For starters, if there are not enough chess pieces on the board, the game will end in a draw. Similarly, a player can declare a draw if the exact position is repeated in three instances.
By Forfeiting – Due to logical reasons, players can mutually decide to end a chess match in a draw by forfeiting.
Fundamental Strategies Every Player Should Keep in Mind
Players should protect their king at all costs by preventing it from falling into the check position. One of the best ways to do this is to move the piece to the board’s corner.
Even though the king is highly important, players should try defending every one of their playing pieces since they are the ones who are defending the king.
Players should try to gain control of the board’s center using their playing pieces smart;y. Doing so will facilitate them to move their pieces easily and make it harder for their opponents to find good squares.
Any individual who wishes to get started with chess should refer to the aforementioned points to gain clarity about how it is played.
China apologized to Costa Rica for a balloon that flew over its territory, the Central American country’s authorities stated on Monday, after a separate suspected Chinese secret agent balloon visiting over the United States sparked an essential political and diplomatic spat.
A U.S. military jet shot down that balloon simply off its Atlantic coast on Saturday, after days of frenzied speculation over its mission, and on Monday President Joe Biden asserted that U.S.-Sino members of the family had been no longer weakened with the aid of the episode.
According to a quick declaration from Costa Rica’s overseas ministry, the Chinese authorities identified that one of its balloons flew over Costa Rica, and China’s embassy in San Jose “apologized for the incident,” whilst insisting the balloon was once targeted on scientific research, normally climate studies.
Sony SAB’s Dil Diyaan Gallaan, with its emotional migration story of a family torn apart by misunderstood circumstances, hurt emotions, and inherent beliefs have struck the right chord with the audiences. The show recently completed 50 episodes, and the love and appreciation that the show has received from the audiences are heartwarming. The upcoming episodes will showcase audiences on a never-seen-before side of Dilpreet(Pankaj Barry) and Mandeep (Sandeep Baswana) as they finally come to know Amrita’s truth.
The show has finally come to a point where Dilpreet comes to know that the girl who was living in his house for the past couple of months is none other than Mandeep’s daughter. Dilpreet is taken aback, and the flashes from the past keep bothering him. The truth that was hidden from him for the past months has now been unveiled in the most unexpected way and it will not be easy for him to navigate himself through this complex feeling of betrayal.
How will Dilpreet cope with his feelings? Will he accept Amrita with open arms?
Pankaj Barry, who portrays the character of Dilpreet, said, “My character Dilpreet is facing one of the biggest challenges in his life and his world is about to crash down as he comes to know about Amrita being Mandeep’s daughter. It’s going to be an interesting week ahead for the viewers filled with unexpected twists and turns coming their way.With Dilpreet and Mandeep coming to know about each other’s life being entangled even after so many years due to Amrita will shock both of them. How they react to this situation will be interesting to watch. Stay tuned to Dil Diyaan Gallaan only on Sony SAB.”
Keep watching Dil Diyaan Gallaan every Monday to Saturday at 7:30 PM only on Sony SAB
Sony India launches the new NW-A306 Walkman® for world class listening experience
9th February 2023: Sony today announced the latest addition to the Walkman® series family, NW-A306. Designed for listeners to enjoy music the way the artist intended with high-quality audio in a compact form factor.
Price and Availability
The NW-A306 Walkman will be available across all Sony Centres, major electronic stores, Headphone Zone and e-commerce portals in India from 9th February 2023 onwards.
Model
Best Buy (in INR)
Availability Date
NW-A306 Walkman
Rs. 25,990/-
09th February, 2023
JAGUAR TCS RACING READY FOR INAUGURAL GREENKO HYDERABAD E-PRIX AS FORMULA E DEBUTS IN INDIA
08 February 2023 – Jaguar TCS Racing will debut their Jaguar I-TYPE 6 in India this weekend, as the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship takes to the streets of Hyderabad for the first time.
Lights will go green at 15:00 local time on Saturday 11 February at the Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix, the first of four brand-new race locations for Season 9 of the all-electric world championship. The race comprises of 32 laps of a 2.83km street circuit, positioned on the banks of the heart-shaped Hussain Sagar Lake.
JAGUAR TCS RACING READY FOR INAUGURAL GREENKO HYDERABAD E-PRIX AS FORMULA E DEBUTS IN INDIA
Drivers Mitch Evans and Sam Bird are aiming to secure further points and podiums following positive performances at the Diriyah double-header in January. In rounds two and three, Sam secured third and fourth place positions, while Mitch scored points after finishing tenth and seventh respectively and starred in qualifying and the early stages of round three when he led the race from the first corner.
Jaguar TCS Racing announce a new partnership with AERO who join as an Official Supplier. Revolutionary to the paint industry, AERO offers a radical alternative to traditional car paint by using advanced, film-based material technologies with an incredibly streamlined and sustainable manufacturing and application process. AERO’s self-healing film system is used on the new black, white and gold asymmetric livery of the Jaguar I-TYPE 6. Incredibly durable and lightweight, AERO’s technology is based on urethane film chemistry that provides better toughness than other coating systems, while also being 60% lighter than spray-applied paints. Bringing with it a wealth of environmental benefits, including emitting zero carbon, no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and containing no polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds, AERO’s product echoes the team’s participation in the world’s first net carbon zero sport.
James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal: “Ever since the 2023 race calendar was announced, Hyderabad has been one of the tracks that the whole team has been looking forward to. The next three race locations are new in Formula E and we enjoy the challenge of new circuits as a team. Hyderabad is a new opportunity for our drivers and engineers to take on and importantly it’s also a home race for Tata and our title partner, TCS. It means a huge amount to us as a proud part of the Tata Group to race in India. We are also pleased to announce our new partnership with AERO ahead of this weekend, and we’re immensely excited to be racing with a partner focused on performance but also setting new benchmarks in sustainability.”
Mitch Evans, Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #9: “I’m always excited by the prospect of a new track, and Hyderabad is no exception. While new surfaces and new climates are always a challenge for us, we’ve had lots of success in the past when we’ve raced at new tracks. Last year was the first time I’d raced in Jakarta and Seoul, and I won both races, so if we could replicate our winning streak at Hyderabad this weekend, then we can secure some solid points on the table.”
Sam Bird, Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #10: “I am really pleased with my performance in Diriyah, securing a podium and the fastest lap across the double-header weekend. I’m taking that confidence and channelling it into motivation to do even better in round four in India. Hyderabad is going to be such a big race for the whole team and I’m ready to put on a show.”
Phil Charles, Jaguar TCS Racing Technical Manager: “The team has spent valuable time working on the simulator to familiarise ourselves with this new track. It looks fantastic: it has decent tarmac with just a few bumps from the start/finish line on the way up to T1. There is a complex and interesting entry to T3, and several corners have tricky combined entries and exits. On top of that, we will experience ambient temperatures of around 30 degrees so it will be a challenge for the drivers. With a high average power duty cycle around the lap, it will also be hard on the tyres and car mechanicals. Overtaking looks possible into T3 and T6 so it should be an exciting race.”
James E. McGuire Jr, CEO of AERO Sustainable Material Technology: “AERO has always been a great fit in motorsport, providing lightweight performance, durability, and aesthetic value. Moreover, our patent and patent-pending technologies and manufacturing processes have greatly reduced or eliminated the environmental impacts of traditional spray applied paints, making it an obvious solution for anyone pushing for environmental sustainability and circularity. We have a great partner in Jaguar TCS Racing as they compete in Formula E, the world’s first net zero carbon sport. Our performance differentiators will deliver a positive impact to their mission to field the ‘lightest, fastest, and most efficient electric Jaguar race car.'”
Jaguar TCS Racing will compete in round four of the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Hyderabad, India on 11 February 2023 at 15:00 local time.
Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) launches its programme for enabling access to formal finance for women entrepreneurs in Maharashtra
February 8, 2023: Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) has launched its program to build the capacity of women entrepreneurs (Wes) to access finance and strengthen their enterprises. In October 2022, GAME formally signed an MOU with NRLM to launch a Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Program in 3 States of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to support over 10,000 women entrepreneurs with access to credit across 15 districts in the 3 states.
The program will be initially supported by strengthening National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) architecture through capacity building and augmentation, training existing field cadres called Vitta Sakhis. The program also entails supplementing the existing NRLM (National Rural Livelihood Mission) training protocol and using it to train 3000 Vitta Sakhis, who will support potential entrepreneurs from among women SHG members to take up viable business enterprises.
The trained Vittal Sakhis will review compliance and eligibility of NRLM and SRLM (State Rural Livelihood Mission) identified women entrepreneurs. They will also mentor and help develop business plans to formalize their enterprise and secure financial linkages. This program will also enlarge the narrative to establish a comprehensive onboarding process for financial institutions such as Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks to unlock formal credit for the identified women entrepreneurs in rural areas.
GAME has collaborated with Haqdarshak to roll out this program in the 3 States. The collaboration is for a year and aims to link 10,000 women entrepreneurs with format credit.
Madan Padaki, Co-founder, of GAME said, “Our mission is to build a mass entrepreneurship movement that focuses on women specifically through a series of focused interventions and ecosystem support. Our MoU with NRLM in three states seeks to create a local ecosystem that supports women, by addressing issues with access to financing and assisting in realizing maximum growth potential. With this initiative, we intend to co-create a model that can be used across the country, while also learning quickly with all of our partners”.
Nita Kejriwal, Joint Secretary (RL), DAY-NRLM said, “The ability of women entrepreneurs (Wes) to obtain formal credit and strengthen their businesses must be improved in order to inspire and drive more women on the path of entrepreneurship. Through our enterprise finance initiative in partnership with GAME, we will assist 10,000 women entrepreneurs with traditional financing, show them how to apply for formal credit, avail of the benefits of various government programs, and persuade them to adopt digital tools for expanding their businesses. We hope to encourage more women to start their own businesses, support those already doing so, and foster a larger ecosystem for women entrepreneurship to thrive.”
A baby rescued from under the rubble of a five-story apartment building in a town in northwest Syria lost its mother just moments after the devastating earthquake struck
The newborn girl was found buried under the debris with her umbilical cord still connected to her mother, Afraa Abu Hadiya, who was found dead, they said.
The baby was the only member of her family to survive the building collapse on Monday in the small town of Jinderis, next to the Turkish border, Ramadan Sleiman, a relative, said.
It comes as the search for survivors across Turkey and Syria has been impeded by the sub-zero temperatures and close to 200 aftershocks, which made the search through unstable structures perilous.
Locals in Hayat, Turkey’s worst-hit region, raged at the slow pace of rescue efforts as more than 7,700 people were reported to have died in the aftermath of the tremors across the two countries.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake was the deadliest to hit Turkey since 1999, and officials fear the death toll will keep rising.
Flipkart’s service arm, Jeeves, strengthens its partnership with Samsung, opens service centers for Samsung in multiple locations across the country
Bengaluru – February 07, 2023: Flipkart’s service arm, Jeeves, today announced the opening of authorized service centers for Samsung in multiple locations across the country. The operations of these service centers in Lucknow, Gurgaon, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Durg, and Raipur will be managed by Jeeves, which provides end-to-end after-sales service solutions to consumers and businesses. These service centers will offer after-sales support for all Samsung products irrespective of where it was purchased.
The collaboration between Jeeves and Samsung has grown over the years. From two ASCs (Authorised Service Centers) in Lucknow and Gurgaon, Jeeves now manages seven ASCs that provide after-sales services for the installation and repair of Samsung products that are both under warranty and out of warranty. To ensure the customers get the best service all technicians in these service centers are trained by Samsung.
In addition to recently opened service centers, Jeeves also plans to open three more ASCs for Samsung in Ahmedabad and Surat in the coming month.
Speaking about the opening of the service centers, Dr. Nipun Sharma, CEO at Jeeves, Flipkart Group, said, “With its extensive experience in servicing national and international brands, Jeeves is well equipped to provide a comprehensive after-sales service to Samsung’s customers. The opening of these service centers for Samsung has reinforced Jeeves expertise in delivering superior quality after-sales service for a wide range of products. With these service centers, Samsung’s customers will now have access to a hassle-free after-sales service from skilled professionals.”
Jeeves has a deep network of proprietary services and partner networks. The wide range of comprehensive after-sales solutions such as repair, maintenance, installation, demo, and VAS (Value-added service), including protection and extended warranties, inbound, outbound, and non-voice customer care services spanning across 40+ product categories, has helped Jeeves scale. Recently, Jeeves also launched the Home Product Services for customers to meet their product repair, maintenance and installation service requirements.
Give the gift of love and health with almonds, this Valentine’s Day
6 February 2023, India: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for your loved one. While flowers and chocolates are traditional choices, this year, consider gifting something that not only shows your love and affection but also promotes good health and wellness. Almonds, with their numerous health benefits, make for a thoughtful and unique gift for your special someone.
Almonds are a natural source of 15 nutrients such as Zinc, folate, iron, vitamin E, magnesium, protein, etc., and offer a host of benefits to support heart health,, skin health, and weight management, in addition to helping manage blood sugar. So this Valentine’s Day, show your love and appreciation with a gift that is both thoughtful and healthy. Your loved one will be sure to appreciate the gesture and the health benefits that come along with almonds.
Commenting on the occasion, leading Bollywood actress, Soha Ali Khan said, “Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to show love and affection to our dear ones. I believe that gifting almonds on Valentine’s Day is a perfect way to show your special ones that you care about their health and well-being. Almonds possess several nutrients and are also a rich source of copper, Vitamin E, protein, Vitamin B2, magnesium, and phosphorus which help in leading a healthy life. In fact, Almonds are a low-glycemic index (GI) food, with high fiber, unsaturated fat, and low carbohydrate content. According to research, consuming them daily leads to better health in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. In addition to this, almonds also contain immunity-supporting nutrients like zinc, iron, folate, etc., making the receiver appreciate the thought behind such a gift and enjoy the nourishment that almonds provide.”
Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, Neha Ranglani said, “Almonds are the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Not only are they a symbol of love, but they come with heart-healthy benefits. Snacking on almonds helps to reduce central adiposity (belly fat) and waist circumference, all well-established risk factors for heart disease. In addition to this, consuming almonds results in better post-meal blood sugar regulation and better preservation of good HDL cholesterol levels. Whether you’re snacking on them, adding them to a romantic dinner recipe, or giving them as a thoughtful gift, almonds are sure to please any loved one. Almonds, a rich source of protein and high in dietary fiber, also help manage dyslipidemia by reducing total cholesterol and bad LDL cholesterol. So, this Valentine’s Day, show that special someone just how much you care by giving the gift of almonds.“
According to well-known fitness and Celebrity instructor, Yasmin Karachiwala, “Valentine’s Day is the right time to celebrate the love for your close and dear ones. I feel that instead of celebrating this day by going out for a fancy dinner or splurging out on a vacation, a thoughtful idea is to give your special ones a gift that will add to their overall health and well-being. This could simply be done by purchasing a Pilates class membership for you and your loved one, or a gym membership, or pushing them to take better care of themselves and working out with them regularly. Along with a regular fitness routine, diet plays a crucial role in a healthy lifestyle, so be sure to gift almonds with them, as they make for the perfect pre or post-workout food. Almonds are known to provide energy from good fats and also contain satiating properties which promote a feeling of fullness, that may aid in the journey to fitness. According to a study, consuming almonds during the day helps in reducing post-exercise fatigue, retaining strength, and decreasing muscle damage. I would recommend adding almonds to sports nutrition strategies to help recover better from exercise and experience improved mood states. Committing to your loved one’s fitness is one of the best gifts you could offer them on Valentine’s Day.”
Speaking on adding the goodness of almonds in Valentine’s Day desserts, Chef Saransh Goila said, “Incorporating almonds into Valentine’s Day desserts are a perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care about both – their health and taste. Almonds are not only a natural source of zinc, iron, and calcium, but they also add a delicious crunch and nutty flavor to any dish. Almonds are also a rich source of protein, a nutrient that is not only energy-yielding but also known to contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. Keeping the various health benefits of almonds in mind, for this year, my go-to Valentine’s Day dessert is an almond chocolate truffle, which is easy to make and packed with the goodness of almonds. So, let’s cook up some love with almonds this Valentine’s Day.”
So, let’s make this Valentine’s Day a little more special with thoughtful gifts like almonds!
Elon Musk Said SpaceX is planning to attempt a launch of its Starship spacecraft in March
Elon Musk Said SpaceX used to be planning to try to launch its reusable Starship rocket into orbit in March “if last checks go well.”
The SpaceX CEO’s remark got here in response to a Twitter person asking if Starship was once nearly geared up for launch.
SpaceX pursues to reveal with the launch that Starship can raise crew on missions with NASA to “Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond,” its internet site states.
NASA awarded SpaceX with a contract really worth shut to $3 billion in 2021 to create an industrial human lander for Starship to land people on the moon as part of its Artemis program. Two crewed missions to the moon, Artemis three and 4, are predicted to launch in 2025 and 2027.
Musk before teased in January that it would make a launch try “soon” and signaled that it may want to be as early as the stop of February or March.
The Starship take a look at flight will launch from the Starbase spaceport website online in Boca Chica, Texas, federal filings show. Its rocket booster, Super Heavy, will return to land at Starbase or in the Gulf of Mexico, in accordance to the filings, whilst Starship will land in the Pacific Ocean.
SpaceX is but to formally announce a date for its Starship launch and did now not right away reply to Insider’s request for comment.
A take a look at of prototype for Super Heavy closing July at the Boca Chica testing facility failed as flames burst from the engines on its take a look at pad and an explosion sounded.
After a video of the explosion was once shared on Twitter, Musk tweeted: “Yeah, genuinely now not good. The crew is assessing the damage.”
US Shot Down Chinese Spy Balloon With Single Missile
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese secret agent balloon off the Carolina coast after President Joe Biden vowed to “take care” of the suspected undercover agent device.
The balloon used to be shot down after it traversed touchy army websites throughout North America and became the modern-day flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
An operation was once underway in US territorial waters in the Atlantic Ocean to get better particles from the balloon, which had been flying at about 60,000 ft and was estimated to be about the measurement of three college buses.
“We correctly took it down, and I favor to praise our aviators who did it,” President Joe Biden was once quoted via Reuters as saying.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin first introduced the shootdown, pronouncing the balloon used to be being used via China “in an try to surveil strategic websites in the continental United States.”
“This afternoon, at the course of President Biden, U.S. fighter plane assigned to USNORTHCOM efficaciously added down the high-altitude surveillance balloon launched via and belonging to the PRC over the water off the South Carolina coast,” Austin said.
Travis Huffstetler, a neighborhood photographer in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, informed CNN he witnessed the US navy shoot down the suspected Chinese secret agent balloon on Saturday afternoon. Twitter person Devon Pace captured video of the takedown of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of the Carolinas.
Navy assets and Coast Guard property are on standby if required for any feasible recuperation efforts, CNN reported. The balloon was once first noticed in the sky over Montana earlier this week and traveled throughout the center of the country.
Tata Motors announces a ‘National Exchange Carnival’ for its customers
Mumbai, February 04, 2023: Tata Motors, India’s leading vehicle manufacturer, today announced the commencement of its National Exchange Carnival across the country. During this mega carnival, customers can avail attractive benefits on all Tata Cars and UVs, by visiting any Tata Motors dealership. With exchange benefits of up to INR 60,000 on select models, this mega carnival will be held till 15th February 2023, at Tata Motors’ authorized dealerships across 250 cities as a part of this customer-centric initiative.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Rajan Amba, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. said, “At Tata Motors, we continuously strive to understand the customer needs and offer them a delightful experience. Aligned to this plan, we are announcing the commencement of a 12-day-long National Exchange Carnival for customers, by offering them a hassle-free evaluation of their existing cars through our wide network of preowned car businesses, Tata Motors Assured. I am confident that the National Exchange Carnival will help our consumers easily upgrade to their favourite Tata car, in turn experiencing the best combination of design, drive and safety we have on offer.”
Tata Motors Assured is the company’s in-house pre-owned car programme that has been providing customers with a one-stop solution to exchange their existing cars for new Tata cars. Since its inception in 2009, this pre-owned car programme has provided attractive benefits to all prospective buyers.
Twitter will share ad revenue with some content creators
Twitter will begin sharing income from commercials with some of its content material creators, Chief Executive Elon Musk stated on Friday.
Effective Friday, income from commercials that appear on a creator’s reply threads, will be shared. The person ought to be a subscriber of Blue Verified, Musk said.
Musk, however, did no longer provide important points about the portion of income that would be shared with users.
Twitter has viewed advertisers flee amid issues about Musk’s method to content material moderation rules, impacting its revenue.
Days after taking charge of the company, Musk stated Twitter had viewed a “massive” drop in income and blamed activist companies for pressuring advertisers.
As Twitter CEO, Musk has centered on lowering fees and introducing new plans for Twitter Blue subscription service, which presents the sought-after “verified” badge.
Separately, Musk stated on Friday that legacy Blue Verified would be scrapped in a few months as it was once “deeply corrupted”.
T- Mobile’s data breach also hit Google Fi clients
T-Mobilesuffered a massive data breachbefore in January, oppressively affecting close to 37 million guests. A lot of their sensitiveparticular data wascompromised in this cyber attack. It now appears that the samebreachalsoincludedclient data from Google Fi, which counts T- Mobile as one of its network providers.
lately, Google transferred out a dispatch to its Fi subscribers, informing them about the breach and how it affects their data with the MVNO. The companydidn’t explicitly name T- Mobile in the textbook, but we formerlyknow that Google Fi relies primarily on T- Mobile’s expansive5G network besides US Cellular, and only one of them suffered a major hack lately.
Google’s email reads as follows:
Since your moresensitivedetails with Google Fi are safe, there’s nothing that you need to do to cover your account at this point. Google hasn’t specified whether this T-Mobilebreach affected all Fi subscribers or only a subset of them. But either way, it would be a goodmeasure to stay cautious of any phishing attacks if you use Google Fi’s services on your favorite Android phone.
At this time, Google has not stated whether all or just a handful of Fi subscribers were affected, but it has been clear that none of its servers or any servers it oversees have been touched by the bad actors. Does this make you want to switch away from T-Mobile? Does it make you think twice about using Google Fi for your phone service? Let’s discuss this in the comments, and know that if any further information comes to light regarding this data breach, we will inform you right away!
Hollywood Actor Alec Baldwin Formally Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter In Halyna Hutchins Fatal Shooting Case
Baldwin’s case is considered to be a rare and exceptional instance where a Hollywood actor is facing criminal charges for a death that took place during filming, making it stand out in the industry.
Gossip Girl actor Alec 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley used to be accused of involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday due to his alleged “reckless” behaviour that precipitated the dying of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins at some point of the filming of the film Rust in New Mexico in 2021, as mentioned in courtroom records.
After a great deal hypothesis and following an investigation, District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has filed costs in opposition to Alec Baldwin, alleging that his behaviour was once criminally negligent in the capturing dying of Halyna Hutchins whilst they have been rehearsing with a revolver on the set of the film Rust.
Both 1st earl baldwin of bewdley and set armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed had been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. The most extreme charge, which consists of a manageable five-year penitentiary sentence, requires the prosecution to show that Stanley Baldwin acted with deliberate push aside for the protection of others.
Although Baldwin’s attorney has declined to comment, Gutierrez-Reed’s legal professional stated the prosecutor had “completely misunderstood the records and has reached the incorrect conclusions.”
It is a uncommon incidence for a Hollywood actor to be confronted with crook expenses for a demise that takes place on a movie set, which makes Baldwin’s case noteworthy. The probably purpose declaration made with the aid of the prosecution’s different investigator, Robert Shilling, emphasised that Stanley Baldwin is being charged for his position as each an actor and producer in the competitively priced movie.
According to Robert Shilling, Baldwin’s failure to acquire suited firearms training, his failure to confirm if the revolver used to be loaded with the armorer, and his ignoring of protection worries raised with the aid of crew individuals had been some of the many examples of his “extremely reckless acts or reckless screw ups to act” in the 10 days main up to Hutchins’ death.
Alec Baldwin, first-rate acknowledged for his function in the tv exhibit 30 Rock, has disputed the claims that he is accountable for the capturing incident on the film set, inner a church. He noted that Hutchins suggested him to intention the gun closer to the camera, he cocked the revolver, however he by no means pulled the trigger.
He claimed that stay ammunition need to in no way have been authorised on the set, and it was once the duty of Gutierrez-Reed and the first assistant director, Dave Halls, to make certain the gun was once unloaded. This stance is supported by means of many actors and the SAG-AFTRA union.
According to Shilling, movies recorded interior the church prior to the capturing depict 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley with his finger on the trigger. An FBI forensic examination of the revolver published that it “functioned normally” and would no longer furnace except the set off being pulled.
The prosecution used Baldwin’s statements to the media as proof towards him, pointing out that the investigation indicated he left out firearm protection protocols that he himself had outlined in TV interviews.
“Baldwin would have been higher served now not making public statements about these incidents,” stated Kate Mangels, an lawyer with leisure regulation company Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump Holley.
However, prison analysts trust that the prosecution may additionally have a tough time convincing a jury of Baldwin’s crook responsibility, as he was once led to trust that the gun was once unloaded. It would also be difficult to preserve him in charge for all the alleged security shortcomings on the film set. No different producer related with “Rust” has been charged.
As Sony SAB’s "Wagle Ki Duniya" Approaches 2nd Anniversary, the Cast Reflects on Their Journey So Far
Sony SAB launched Wagle Ki Duniya – NayiPeedhiNayeKissey two years ago with an aim to entertain audiences with relatable content and endearing characters. The show has won hearts across the country through its unique way of addressing various social issues through the everyday lives of its characters.As the show successfully completes two wonderful years on television it is time to celebrate this big win! After pulling off this incredible journey it’s hard not to feel a flood of emotions, and that’s what the cast and crew of the show are going through right now. Embracing this achievement, the team celebrated on the sets of the show and thanked each other for everyone’s endless hard work and sheer dedication to make this venture a success.
Sumeet Raghavan, who essays the lead role of Rajesh Wagle, said “Being a part of this show has been an incredible experience. The team and cast have become like family to me, and I am obliged for the bond we have formed. The show holds a special place in my heart, and I am proud to be a part of it. Rajesh Wagle represents the middle-class man and has struck a chord with its viewers. I’m immensely proud of the journey the show has taken over the last two years and the evolution of its characters. A big thank you to our viewers who have shown us heaps of love. Please keep watching the show and celebrating the Wagle family with us.”
ParivaPranati, who plays the role of Vandana Wagle, said “I have a deep connection with the character of Vandana. Her emotions and behaviourresonate with me, and it’s been effortless to portray the raw and realistic aspects of her, whether it’s her getting upset over something so mundane as a cup of coffee or cherishing the little moments with her husband. It has been an absolute pleasure to showcase the different facets of Vandana’s character to the audience and this journey over the last two years has been nothing short of amazing.”
Aanjjan Srivastav, who playsSrinivas Wagle, said “I feel like life has come full circle for me. I had never imagined reprising the role again more than 30 years later. The creators of the show have beautifully captured the show’s essence and translated it seamlessly into today’s modern times. Srinivasas a character has definitely evolvedand changed with the times but also managed to stay rooted to his beliefs. A big thank you to the audience for showing us so much love.”
Bharti Achrekar, who portrays Radhika Wagle, said “It is an extremely proud moment for me, having been a part of both generations of Wagle Ki Duniya. As we near our 2-year anniversary, I would like to look back and reminisce the journey of our characters and the show. We have all grown as a family in real and reel life and I want to thank the cast and crew of the show for letting Radhika grow into who she is. A big thank you to our fans who have embraced us with open arms and watched our show over the last two years. Please keep loving us and watching Wagle Ki Duniya – NayiPeedhiNayeKissey.”
Wagle Ki Duniya – NayiPeedhiNayeKissey follows the next generation of the Wagle family as they navigate the struggles of a middle-class family. The show has successfully spread positive messages of family values, relationships, and personal growth among its viewers. It has struck a chord with its audience through its ability to be thought-provoking and heart-warming at same time.
Tune in to watch Wagle Ki Duniya: NayiPeedhiNayeKissey only on Sony SAB every Monday to Saturday at 9.00 PM
New Delhi: Adani Enterprises Ltd has known as off its ₹ 20,000-crore follow-on share sale a day after it used to be totally subscribed, the organisation stated in a statement. The organization stated it known as off the follow-on public offer, or FPO, thinking about market volatility and will return the FPO cash to investors.
New Delhi: Adani Enterprises Ltd has known as off its ₹ 20,000-crore follow-on share sale a day after it used to be totally subscribed, the organisation stated in a statement. The organization stated it known as off the follow-on public offer, or FPO, thinking about market volatility and will return the FPO cash to investors.
FPOs are executed through already listed businesses to diversify their equity shareholding.
“…Today the market has been unprecedented, and our inventory rate has fluctuated over the direction of the day. Given these incredible circumstances, the company’s board felt that going beforehand with the trouble will no longer be morally correct. The activity of the buyers is paramount and as a result to insulate them from any conceivable economic losses, the board has determined no longer to go beforehand with the FPO,” Adani Enterprises Chairman Gautam Adani stated in the statement.
Mr Adani thanked buyers for their support and dedication to the FPO as the subscription had closed efficaciously yesterday.
“Despite the volatility in the inventory over the final week, your belief and trust in the company, its commercial enterprise and its administration has been extraordinarily reassuring and humbling,” he said.
The sell-off in Adani crew shares and bonds endured yesterday, with shares in Adani Enterprises plunging 28 per cent and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone losing 19 per cent, the worst day on document for both.
“We are working with our e book jogging lead managers to refund the proceeds acquired by us in escrow and to additionally launch the quantities blocked in your financial institution debts for subscription to this issue,” Mr Adani said in the statement.
“Our stability sheet is very wholesome with sturdy money flows and impervious assets, and we have an impeccable track file of servicing our debt. This selection will no longer have any have an effect on on our present operations and future plans. We will proceed to focal point on long-term price advent and increase will be managed through inner accruals. Once the market stabilises, we will overview our capital market strategy. We are very assured that we will proceed to get your support. Thank you for your have faith in us.” Mr Adani said.
The FPO sailed via the day before today notwithstanding a scathing file via a US-based short-seller, Hindenburg, that pummelled shares in Adani crew companies. Hindenburg Research’s January 24 file flagged worries about the group’s excessive debt ranges and its suspected mistaken use of tax havens. Adani has known as the record baseless.
MX Player drops the trailer of India’s first MMA reality show - Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt, hosted by Suniel Shetty
Mumbai, 1st February 2023: The very foundation of any sport is discipline and the kuch bhi kar jaane wali spirit. But the one thing that really propels this spirit is one’s fight to get there. Fueled with this determination, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has gained significant popularity in India as a sport, with an increasing number of fighters moving toward their MMA dream. Giving these fighters a launch pad, MX Player’s in-house content arm MX Studios, is all set to present India’s first-ever MMA reality show ‘Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt’ from 12th February onwards. Hosted by none other than MMA enthusiast and Hindi Cinema maven Suniel Shetty, the reality show will unleash power-packed challenges between the 16 shortlisted contestants and test their mettle to attain the title of the ultimate warrior. Produced in partnership with Toyam Sports Limited, MX Player’s Kumite1 Warrior Hunt has roped in SATSport News as the Title Sponsor.
MX Player drops the trailer of India’s first MMA reality show – Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt, hosted by Suniel Shetty
MMA is a highly competitive combat sport that demands a strong hold over both the mind and body. The contestants on the show are battling each other in the ring, however, their true battle is with their own struggles posed by their background – making it a thriving competition with a truly human touch. The trailer introduces Suniel Shetty making his debut as the host and captures his all-rounder persona in a search for the ultimate warrior.
Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt host, Suniel Shetty said,“MMA is truly an interesting sport. Discipline, determination, and dedication are at the very core of this sport and that’s something we are looking for in our participants. MX Studios Original Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt is not only India’s first-ever MMA reality series but one that will ensure a global platform for the winners to represent their sport. It’s also been a wonderful association with Toyam Sports Limited and along with our talented fighters, I cannot wait to share their journey with our audiences.”
Watch the trailer here: https://bit.ly/WarriorHuntOfficialTrailer
Stream Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt on MX Player from 12th February onwards
ChatGPT sets report for fastest- growing user base : Analyst report
ChatGPT, the famous chatbot from OpenAI, is estimated to have reached a hundred million month-to-month lively customers in January, simply two months after launch, making it the fastest-growing purchaser software in history, according to a UBS find out about on Wednesday.
The report, citing records from analytics association Similarweb, stated an common of about thirteen million special site visitors had used ChatGPT per day in January, greater than double the degrees of December.
“In 20 years following the web space, we can’t recall a quicker ramp in a purchaser web app,” UBS analysts wrote in the note.
It took TikTok about 9 months after its international launch to attain a hundred million customers and Instagram 2-1/2 years, in accordance to facts from Sensor Tower.
ChatGPT can generate articles, essays, jokes and even poetry in response to prompts. OpenAI, a personal corporation backed through Microsoft Corp, made it accessible to the public for free in late November.
On Thursday, OpenAI introduced a $20 month-to-month subscription, at the beginning for customers in the United States only. It would supply a extra steady and quicker carrier as nicely as the chance to attempt new elements first, the corporation said.
Analysts agree with the viral launch of ChatGPT will supply OpenAI a first-mover gain in opposition to different AI companies. The developing usage, whilst imposing large computing price on OpenAI, has additionally furnished treasured comments to assist instruct the chatbot’s responses.
The 45-year-old football legend didn’t share an explanation for his retirement announcement, but said, “Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream.
Tom Brady has announced yet again that he’s retiring, but this time it’s “for good.”
The star quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared the bombshell news in a video on his Twitter Wednesday morning.
“Good morning guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring. For good,” he said with a nod.
“I know the process was a pretty big deal last time so when I woke up this morning I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first,” he explained.
“Won’t be longwinded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year,” Brady said. “So really thank you guys so much, to every single one of you for supporting me. My family, my friends, teammates, my competitors, I could go on forever, there’s too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all.”
The decision comes after Brady said in February 2022 that he’d retire from the NFL, but his time off the field barely lasted 40 days. He reversed that decision in March.
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