GIM: Top global firms speak on scaling up sourcing from India in aerospace and defence

GIM: Top global firms speak on scaling up sourcing from India in aerospace and defence

Visitors at the Global Investors’ Meet at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Top global aerospace and defence companies that are currently participating at the four-day Global Investors’ Meet: Invest Karnataka 2025, expressed their keenness to scale up their product, equipment, and services sourcing from Karnataka and India. For instance, … Read more

‘Patients are collapsing in the waiting room’: A&E nurses speak out

‘Patients are collapsing in the waiting room’: A&E nurses speak out

The NHS is experiencing intense winter pressure, with critical incidents declared at a dozen hospitals across the UK by Wednesday. Ahead of a special day of coverage, the BBC has spoken to nurses dealing with demand in A&Es. “Patients are collapsing in the waiting room. It’s just hectic,” Lorraine, a nurse in Birmingham, told BBC … Read more

This miracle tool helps non-verbal people speak. Or does it?

This miracle tool helps non-verbal people speak. Or does it?

Supplied Tim Chan says that without the tool, he wouldn’t be able to live his life to the fullest For Tim Chan, who is unable to speak, facilitated communication is “a lifeline” that allows him to do things he once thought impossible, such as socialising, or studying for his PhD. “I was presumed incompetent, and … Read more

When Meta AI recites Shakespeare, it may speak like Judy Dench

When Meta AI recites Shakespeare, it may speak like Judy Dench

Meta, the tech company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is exploring an exciting new project that could change how we interact with digital assistants. Imagine asking your virtual assistant about the weather and hearing the voice of Dame Judi Dench, or getting a humorous traffic update from comedian Keegan-Michael Key. This innovative idea is part … Read more

China map issue ‘very serious’, PM should speak on it: Rahul Gandhi

China map issue ‘very serious’, PM should speak on it: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. | Photo Credit: ANI Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday termed as “very serious” the issue of China releasing a “standard map” that laid claim over Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin, saying the neighbouring country had already taken India’s land in Ladakh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on the … Read more

Pawan Kalyan dares Jagan to speak on State development instead of his personal life

Pawan Kalyan dares Jagan to speak on State development instead of his personal life

Jana Sena Party President K. Pawan Kalyan greeting his supporters during Varahi Yatra at Bhimavaram district on Friday. | Photo Credit: Jana Sena Party president K. Pawan Kalyan on Friday dared Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to speak on his government’s contribution towards development of the State, instead of targeting his personal life. The … Read more

Chandrababu Naidu has no moral right to speak about farmers’ woes, says Jakkampudi Raja

Chandrababu Naidu has no moral right to speak about farmers’ woes, says Jakkampudi Raja

TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu | Photo Credit: GIRI KVS YSRCP East Godavari District President and Rajanagaram MLA Jakkampudi Raja on Sunday stated that TDP National President N. Chandrababu Naidu has no moral right to question the State government on farmers’ woes. Speaking to newsmen at a press conference here on Sunday, Mr. Raja has reminded … Read more

Time to protect right of individuals to speak native language freely

Time to protect right of individuals to speak native language freely

Kamal Haasan | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B As we celebrate the International Mother Language Day (February 21) to recognise the diversity of languages, it is important to recognise that language is a tool to express culture, history and shared experiences. It should not be used as a tool of oppression or hegemony of a … Read more