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Indian ambassador meets Republican lawmaker, promotes India-US tech ties Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met with Republican Representative Jay Obernolte on Monday and discussed India-US collaboration in science and technology. In a post on X, Kwatra said, Enjoyed my conversation with Rep. @JayObernolte, Chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Research and Technology Subcommittee. Highlighted opportunities for stronger US-India cooperation in science, tech, AI & innovation.” The meeting comes days after the Indian Ambassador held a series of discussions with Republican Congress members and trade-focused committee chairs. Last week, Kwatra met the…

Hey folks, buckle up because the market’s got a live wire today with Chaince Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: CD) lighting up the board. As of this writing, shares are rocketing higher by about 23%, turning heads and sparking chatter across trading floors and kitchen tables alike. This isn’t just another blip—it’s the kind of bold move that screams opportunity in the red-hot world of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge tech. But let’s pump the brakes a second and unpack what’s driving this frenzy, because in the markets, excitement is great, but understanding the full picture? That’s what keeps you in the game.…

Recent studies of Neanderthal bones unearthed in the Goyet Caves have uncovered unsettling evidence of exocannibalism—cannibalism directed at individuals from outside their own group. The remains of six individuals, including women, children, and a baby, show clear signs of having been butchered and eaten. The findings suggest that these victims were not only outsiders but specifically chosen due to their physical vulnerability, such as being of short stature. This violent behavior likely coincided with the arrival of modern humans in Europe, shedding light on how Neanderthals may have reacted to the growing pressures of competition. Exocannibalism: A Form of Inter-group…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his abilities to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise.Since a draft of a 28-point U.S.-Russia brokered peace plan was leaked to the press on Thursday, Ukraine and its European allies have been trying to buy time and ensure their interests are represented in any deal. The draft has triggered alarm in Kyiv and European capitals for favoring Russian demands and goals. It calls for limiting the size of Ukraine’s army as well as handing over Ukrainian…

India’s security and counter-terrorism approach transformed after 26/11: Report New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India has significantly strengthened its coastal surveillance, revamped intelligence-sharing systems, and enhanced the speed of its specialised response units since the November 26, 2008, terrorist attack in Mumbai, a report said on Monday. It added that globally, understanding of the network of Pakistan-based militant groups has deepened considerably compared with 2008. Writing for Global Order, political and security analyst Chris Blackburn stated that Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025, demonstrated India’s increasing willingness to strike terrorist infrastructure directly—including facilities associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed—whenever such threats…

Russia plans to start transportation to India and China via Iran next year Moscow, Nov 24 (IANS) Russia has planned to start transportation along the Russia-Iran-India and Russia-Iran-China routes within the North-South International Transport Corridor in 2026, head of the Russian Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport Andrey Tarasenko was reported as saying by the local media on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Tarasenko stated, “There are plans to launch transportation on the Russia-Iran-India and Russia-Iran-China routes, with the implementation planned in 2026,” Russian state-run news agency TASS reported. Tarasenko said that the management of MMTP JSC and the largest…

India served strong demarche on China after Arunachal woman’s harassment at Shanghai airport on ‘ludicrous grounds’ Beijing/New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India had made a strong demarche with the Chinese side, both in Beijing and in Delhi, after an Indian-origin UK resident from Arunachal Pradesh was allegedly detained and harassed by the Chinese immigration authorities at the Shanghai Pudong Airport recently on “ludicrous grounds”, sources confirmed on Monday. Prema Wangjom Thongdok, who was travelling from London to Japan on November 21 with a scheduled three-hour layover, said her ordeal stretched to 18 hours after Chinese officials declared her passport “invalid”…

Research led by Jan Engelmann at the University of California, Berkeley, explored chimpanzees’ ability to assess and revise their beliefs based on new evidence. The study, conducted at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Uganda, involved a series of experiments where chimpanzees were presented with conflicting clues about the location of food hidden in boxes.  The results show that the apes can evaluate the strength of different pieces of evidence, change their minds when stronger clues appear, and make decisions that align with rational thinking processes once thought to be exclusive to humans. Testing Rationality in Chimpanzees In the experiment,…

The Whipple procedure, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a highly complex surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer, duodenal tumors, and other pancreatic disorders. Traditionally, it involved long hospital stays and a high risk of complications. Today, modern innovations have made this surgery safer, more precise, and patient-centered. Robotic-assistedsurgery One of the most significant advancements is robotic-assisted Whipple surgery. Robotic systems allow surgeons to operate with unmatched precision.  Key benefits include: Reduced trauma: Robotic instruments move with incredible accuracy, protecting surrounding organs. Better visualization: High-definition 3D cameras allow surgeons to see tiny blood vessels and ducts clearly. Faster recovery: Less tissue damage means…

20th Century Fox Whether it’s the 12 worst movies of 2025 according to Letterboxd or all-time great cinematic catastrophes like “Plan 9 From Outer Space” or “The Room,” so-called bad movies can be weirdly captivating. To watch so much effort, so many resources, and such creative conviction go down the drain can sometimes be flabbergasting, especially when there was once so much potential on the table. The morbid fascination some people have with schlocky, awful movies eventually led to the creation of the Golden Raspberry Awards (an annual ceremony “rewarding” subpar movies). There…