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OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT has gained quite traction on social media in the past few months, thanks to its smart and informed responses to practically every question submitted to it by users. With the AI-powered chatbot taking the world by storm, it has got almost everyone including those in classrooms, boardrooms, and even social media. Amid all the queries, no one would have thought about ChatGPT giving a solution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Former Indian foreign secretary and writer Vikas Swarup is the one who went on to ask the AI bot to come up with a plan to resolve the war and guess what? The chatbot drafted an 8-point solution that can be implemented to bring the war to an end. From decentralising power in the Russian-speaking regions to international monitoring of the agreements implemented following the negotiations, the ChatGPT-generated response looks quite impressive and got the internet talking. It also caught the attention of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor who reshare

Perihaan Atakan of Turkey couldn’t stop crying when she was reunited with her injured cat Laurenz almost two weeks after a deadly earthquake shook her world. It was a sign of hope for her, as it was for thousands of people living in relief camps who were able to reunite with their beloved pets following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey on 6 February. Disaster responders from Humane Society International rescued 1,500 such animals from the rubble. The organisation works for animal protection and reached Turkey last month. The team with representation from different countries across the world also included three members from India, who recently returned after providing emergency aid. “It was heart-wrenching to see the scale of the disaster. Most of the buildings had collapsed. There were people who had lost everything but they were still looking out for their pets. Amid all the human suffering, we could see people frantically searching for their lost pets in the debris,” s

Many a times, we come across boards that tell us to drive slow. While writing such a message is important to make people aware about the rule, there is no dearth of defaulters. But how about delivering the message in a creative way? This is exactly what a village in Nagaland has done by planting a board which reads, “Drive slow, see our village. Drive fast, see our judge.” The creativity of this village has now caught the attention of Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along. He posted the picture of this quirky board on his Twitter handle and mentioned in the caption that he was amazed by the creativity of the villagers. In the photo it can be seen that the message is written in pink on a beautiful green coloured board, which appears to made of wood. The board is standing near a bush, and appealing houses of the villagers can be seen behind it. Two villagers can also be seen riding on a bike on the board’s left side. Have a look at this tweet here: I’m amazed by the creativity of our v

It is time for some nostalgia as Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) brings back India’s once-preferred local beverage brand Campa Cola. The iconic 50-year-old beverage will reintroduce ‘The Great Indian Taste’ this summer, RCPL – the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Retail – said in a statement on Thursday (9 March). Here’s all you should know about the relaunch of Campa and its origins in India. ‘The Great Indian Taste’ comes back Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Group plans to initially roll out three flavours of the soft drink: Campa Cola, Campa Lemon and Campa Orange. The beverage will be available in a “contemporised” avatar in five packs: 200ml immediate consumption pack, 500ml and 600ml on-the-go sharing packs and 1,000ml and 2,000ml home packs. The relaunch of Campa “is in line with the company’s strategy to promote homegrown Indian brands that not only have a rich heritage but also boast a deep-rooted connect with Indian consumers due to thei

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has licensed a pioneering technology to Reliance Life Sciences that has the potential to revolutionise gene therapy for hereditary eye diseases. It is for the first time a gene related technology has been developed and transferred from an academic institution to a company in India, IIT Kanpur said. The gene therapy technology from IIT Kanpur will be further developed as an indigenous product by Reliance Life Sciences. The technology licensing agreement was signed on Friday, 10 March, 2023, between IIT Kanpur and Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchange ceremony in the presence of several dignitaries, including Professor Abhay Karandikar (Director, IIT Kanpur), and KV Subramaniam (Licensee & President of Reliance Life Sciences). “We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with IIT Kanpur to further develop this important technology, Reliance Life Sciences is a research-driven,

New Delhi: H3N2 influenza virus has claimed two lives in India. The first death was reported in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, while the second was in Haryana, the neighbouring state to capital New Delhi. This comes at a time when people continue to maintain health precautions due to deadly Covid-19. India so far has reported 90 cases of H3N2 influenza and eight cases of H1N1 virus. H3N2 deaths in India A 82-year-old man from Alur Taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka was the first patient to succumb to H3N2 virus in India. As per the district health officer of Hassan, Hire Gowda died on 1 March due to the virus. He was a diabetic and also suffered from hypertension. He was admitted to a to hospital on 24 February. The sample, sent for test, confirmed he was infected by the virus on 6 March. The death in the southern India state comes about five days after Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar held a meeting with officials in view of the sudden rise in H3N2 virus infectio

Amritsar: The Border Security Force (BSF) has nabbed yet another intruder from Pakistan near the International Border in Punjab. This is the third Pakistani arrested by the BSF while trying to cross into Punjab over the last two days. The intruder, who was arrested by the BSF in the Ferozpur Sector of Punjab during the intervening night of March 9-10 has been identified as a resident of the Khyber district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The BSF informed in a statement that the intruder had crossed International Border into India near border outpost Tirath in the Ferozpure sector of Punjab. “BSF troop arrested him and conducted his search. During initial questioning he revealed to be a resident of Dist. Khyber, Pakistan. Further course of action per the SOP is under progress,” the BSF in statement said. The BSF on Thursday afternoon had also arrested a Pakistani national near International Border in Punjab’s Gurdaspur sector. Identified as Aamir Raza, a resident o

New Delhi: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Wednesday participated in Holi celebrations at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Raimondo is in New Delhi to meet with public and private sector leaders and participate in the US-India Commercial Dialogue and CEO Forum. #WATCH | Delhi: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo participates in #Holi celebrations at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. pic.twitter.com/Q4og4ypUfl — ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2023 Addressing the reporters on the occasion, she said, “ It’s an honour for me to be here on such a holiday. I felt so welcomed by the Minister, it’s fantastic. Happy Holi!”  #WATCH | “It’s an honour for me to be here on such a holiday. I felt so welcomed by the Minister, it’s fantastic. Happy Holi!” says US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo as she participates in #Holi celebrations at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi pic.twitter.com/lf2cy9ZCD0 — ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2023

New Delhi: An athlete is identified by the achievement he/she makes under the game the sportsperson plays. However, specially-abled players are often neglected. To make a mark among the general populace they have to perhaps, strive harder that able-bodied players. Furthermore, in a country like India, where the sports category’s popularity is generally restricted between cricket and football, it is an uphill task. For the first time in the history of Deaflympics, five athletes ranked in the top 10 under the badminton category. Among women, at number two was Jerlin Jayaratchagan and at number seven was Aaditya Yadav, while for men, at the top position was Abhinav Sharma, while Hritik Anand and Mahesh Mahesh came in at ranks seven and eight respectively. The person behind the success of all these athletes who made the country proud was coach Sonu Anand Sharma. A former deaf Indian badminton player as well, Sonu represented India at the Deaflympics twice in 1997 and in 2009. The first

New Delhi: In a historic decision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has selected a female officer to command a frontline combat unit in the western sector. The IAF officer – Group Captain Shaliza Dhami – will command a missile squadron in the western sector against Pakistan. Commissioned in 2003 as a helicopter pilot, Group Captain Dhami has over 2800 hours of flying experience. A Qualified Flying Instructor, she has served as Flight Commander of a Helicopter Unit in the Western sector. Having been commended by the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief on two occasions, the IAF officer is presently posted in the operations branch of a frontline command headquarters. In 2019, Dhami became the first woman IAF officer to have been promoted to the post of the Flight Commander of a flying unit. With over 15 years of experience, she has many firsts to her credit. Born in Punjab’s Ludhiana, her first solo flight was in 2003 in a HAL HPT-32 Deepak. She was commissioned a flying officer in the IAF i

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has shared a video of himself riding an electric auto rickshaw, creating a buzz among his followers. The industrialist can be seen enjoying himself while he drives the three-wheeler around. Gates was seen dressed to the nines in a suit and tie while riding the e-rickshaw on the road. Interestingly, the video had the song “ Babu Samjho Ishare ” from the film Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi playing in the background. “India’s passion for innovation never ceases to amaze. I drove an electric rickshaw, capable of travelling up to 131 km (about 81 miles) and carrying up to 4 people. It’s inspiring seeing companies like Mahindra contribute to the decarbonization of the transportation industry”, Gates wrote while sharing the video. Take a look:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bill Gates (@thisisbillgates) The video prompted a variety of reactions. Mahindra Group chairperson and Gates’ Harvard classmate Anand Ma

New Delhi: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will visit India’s capital New Delhi from 7 to 10 March in a bid to strengthen bilateral trade and business ties between the two countries. The India-US Commercial Dialogue will coincide with Raimondo’s visit, where the two sides are expected to discuss cooperation across various sectors that will open new avenues in trade and investment opportunities. The dialogue, which will be held on Friday, will be co-chaired by Raimondo’s counterpart Piyush Goyal. The last India-US Commercial Dialogue was held in 2019. An official statement read, “It is proposed to re-launch the Commercial Dialogue with a strategic outlook with focus on supply chain resiliency and diversification and new emerging areas, after a gap of three years.” “During the visit, India-USA Commercial Dialogue and CEO Forum will be held on March 10 to discuss cooperation in various sectors that could unlock new trade and investment opportunities between the two countries,” th

Holi is just a few days away and markets are already flooding with different bright colours of various types. While Holi celebrations were muted in the past three years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year seems to be quite different as people are more excited to celebrate Holi with their friends and family members. Holi celebrations are incomplete without bright colours, music and a lot of delicious food as people leave no chance to enjoy themselves to their fullest throughout the day. They also capture the moments by taking pictures and videos on their cameras and mobile phones. With that said, while people make sure to take care of their skin and hair, they also need to keep their smartphones and other gadgets safe and away from colours and water. If you are also planning to head out with your smartphones to indulge in Holi celebrations, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few tips that you must follow in order to prevent your phones from getting damaged. Tips to protect your

The auspicious festival of Holi is here and its excitement can be felt in the air already. The festival of colours is going to be celebrated on 8 March this year. Holi is celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm across India to mark the victory of good over evil. Holi is also considered to mark the end of winter and beginning of summer. The celebrations include playing with gulal, coloured powder, water guns, and water balloons. Apart from the celebration with colours, Holi also involves the preparation of various delicacies like gujiya , malpua , thandai , and puran poli . In the Hindu calendar, Holi is considered to be the second biggest festival after Diwali. You should not forget to wish your loved ones on the occasion of Holi as you go about celebrating this festival. So, here are some of the best wishes, greetings, and messages that you can send to your family and friends this Holi: Wishes We have to fill this world with colours on this auspicious festival. Sending my best wish

New Delhi: Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell on Monday said Australia’s respect for Indian sovereignty is unwavering, adding that the “so-called” Khalistan referendum call has no legal standing in Australia. The Australian High Commissioner added that the Khalistan Referendum stands on no legal grounds in Australia as his country has an “unwavering respect” for India’s sovereignty. The hardening of stance against suspected Khalistani elements in the country comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit Down Under this week. Barry O’Farrell said, “Respect for Indian sovereignty is unwavering. The so-called Khalistan referendum call has no legal standing in Australia.” “Most appalled to see temples being targeted, police are active and continue to be active to deal with those responsible,” the Australian High Commissioner to India said further. There have been fears of an upturn on activities by the separatist outfit after suspected Khalistan supporters vandalised

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the British destroyed India’s education system. Bhagwat remarked in a speech that 70 per cent to 80 per cent of India’s population was educated before the British took over, and there was no unemployment. He added that there was no caste or colour discrimination because the educational system was geared at fostering independence in all students. The British introduced the English educational system, which ruined the national education system of India, Bhagwat stated. Bhagwat was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a multispecialty hospital in Atma Manohar Jain Aradhana Temple Complex on Indri-Karnal road. “Our education system was not only for employment but was also a medium of knowledge. Education was cheap and accessible to everyone. Therefore, the society had taken all the expenses of education and the scholars, artists and artisans who came out from this education were recognized all over the world”, he

New Delhi: On Monday morning, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, jolted the region at 5 am, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). NCS tweeted, “Earthquake of Magnitude:5.0, Occurred on 06-03-2023, 05:07:16 IST, Lat: 7.97 and Long: 91.65, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nicobar islands region.” Earthquake of Magnitude:5.0, Occurred on 06-03-2023, 05:07:16 IST, Lat: 7.97 & Long: 91.65, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Nicobar islands region, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/8ZXomEZsdk @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/vy0KxJKDsE — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) March 6, 2023 There have been no casualties or injuries reported. More information is awaited. In January, an earthquake of 4.9 magnitude struck near the Andaman Sea. According to the NCS, it happened at a depth of 77 kilometres. Last year, 22 earthquakes w