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Ranveer Allahabadia has shared a podcast with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath, where he talked about the possibility of extraterrestrial civilizations, proposing that alien life likely exists in diverse stages of advancement across the universe. In the conversation, ISRO chief said that aliens are definitely there and present around us. His comments add a significant voice to the ongoing debate surrounding extraterrestrial life, urging a broader view of human civilization’s place in the cosmos. Rapid technological advances could mean advanced alien life exists In an interview on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, the ISRO chief highlighted humanity’s recent technological strides, noting that, a century ago, our technological capabilities were extremely limited. This comparison served as the basis for his argument that civilizations across the universe could vary significantly in their developmental stages.

Joe Biden extended Diwali greetings to the people, highlighting its significance, and acknowledged that today, the festival is proudly celebrated in the White House. Highlighting the contributions of the South Asian American community to the fabric of American life, Biden said the community is the fastest-growing and most engaged community in the world. Addressing the White House Diwali Celebrations on Monday (local time), the US President said, «The South Asian American community has enriched every part of American life.»

In the United States, the growing recognition of this festival reflects the nation’s diversity and the increasing influence of various cultures. In a landmark decision, Pennsylvania has become the first state to declare Diwali an official public holiday, recognizing its importance and the vibrant communities that celebrate it, as mentioned in a report by Hindustan Times.

Meta’s Build with AI summit in Bengaluru, Nilekani stressed that India's AI trajectory should be less about competing in LLM development and more about building an infrastructure to gather and utilise data, driving meaningful innovation across various sectors, highlighted the publication."Our aim is not to build yet another LLM," Nilekani remarked, referencing the significant investments by Silicon Valley giants in creating vast language models. “Let the big players handle that.

Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, VP and Business Head, TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, says these changes have led to increased demand for specialised roles. Mid-senior level hiring now includes positions like credit analysts, investment bankers and financial analysts who focus on risk evaluation, capital management and financial planning. Asset managers oversee investment portfolios, while product managers develop innovative financial products. In fintech, roles such as cybersecurity managers, data scientists, research analysts, software developers, machine learning experts and database architects have become crucial, leveraging advanced analytics and technology to drive business growth and enhance customer experiences. Aatash Shah, SVP and Head-Business, Manipal Academy of BFSI, says with 80% of transactions happening through digital platforms, operations roles are transitioning to digital-first, and recruitment now focuses on customer engagement via digital channels. This reflects the broader industry trend of moving towards digitally savvy roles over traditional operational positions.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The recent Brics summit in Kazan, Russia, has generated its usual share of criticism and praise. Reactions have ranged from disapproval of such a disparate grouping of nations based on the whimsy of a banker to the outright condemnation that such a diverse bunch should harbour any delusions of meaningful utility.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The popular American beauty brand Milk Makeup has entered India, launching exclusively at multi-retailer Sephora. Conceived in Milk Studios, a photography and film studio in the city of New York in 2016, the brand has a a cult following, especially because of its fun packaging and user-friendly formulae.

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JioHotstar domain name has taken yet another unexpected twist, reminiscent of the crime thrillers available on the platforms involved. The mysterious techie who previously sought ₹1 crore from Reliance Industries for the coveted domain has vanished from the narrative, leaving behind an intriguing message about a sibling duo from the UAE dedicated to helping underprivileged children.This development has sent the internet buzzing with speculation on what might have happened.Earlier this week, an unnamed app developer from Delhi revealed they had acquired the JioHotstar domain in 2023, just before the anticipated merger between JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.With the potential merger set to create a new streaming giant, the techie offered to sell the domain to Reliance Industries, the parent company of Jio, for ₹1 crore—the price of their dream course at Cambridge University.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the contributions of the Global South to the foundations of multilateral development banks at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference and emphasized on embedding diverse voices in decision-making to ensure a truly inclusive and global development framework. She was speaking at the Development Committee Plenary session on 'A Future-Ready World Bank Group' at the World Bank during the Annual Meetings 2024 in Washington, DC. In her intervention at the session, Sitharaman urged the World Bank to promote a two-way exchange of innovations, drawing from the transformative experiences of the Global South in areas like digital inclusion and sustainable energy.

Sebi has restrained Onelife Capital Advisors, its promoters — Pandoo Naig and Prabhakara Naig — from securities markets till further orders for alleged fund diversion and misrepresentation of the company's financials. The regulator also restrained Naigs from acting as a director or key managerial personnel of any listed company, which intends to raise money from the public or any Sebi-registered intermediary until further orders. In the interim order cum show cause notice passed on Monday, the markets watchdog directed Onelife Capital Advisors Ltd (OCAL) and Naigs to show cause as to why suitable directions/prohibitions should not be issued against them.

Aadhaar, wherein only the last four digits are visible, is an accepted proof of identity. 72% are also uninformed about the rules of handling a minor's data and the requirement of needing the consent of parents or guardians—these are findings revealed in a PwC report. The report noted that out of the surveyed individuals, only 16% of consumers are aware of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act across diverse geographies, age groups, occupational backgrounds, and urban-rural divides.

According to Diversity Project's 2022-2024 Impact Report, 27 out of 60 women from across 33 companies were promoted after taking part in the 2023 first edition of the programme, with 13 of the promotions being to a portfolio manager or investment decision-making role. Invesco, one of the contributors to the programme's development and delivery, has reported that four of its 17 participants in the programme received promotions. Diversity Project launches third Pathway Programme with track for traders Of these, two were promoted to new roles, one moved into a position with greater re...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced his Cabinet hours after he was inaugurated

Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president

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species diversity. It has long been speculated that islands support exceptionally high amounts of global biodiversity, but the true extent has not been known until now. In world-first research published in Nature Today, my colleagues and I counted and mapped the diversity of plant life on Earth's islands. We found 21 per cent of the world's total plant species are endemic to islands, meaning they occur nowhere else on the planet. These findings are important. Island plants are at higher risk of extinction than those on mainland. Detailed knowledge of plants species, and where they grow, is essential for monitoring and conserving them.

Adani Enterprises has successfully completed the qualified institutional placement (QIP), raising nearly Rs 4200 crore. The company has allocated 1.41 crore shares at an issue price of Rs 2,962 apiece. The transaction was launched post-market hours on October 9 with a deal size of Rs 4,200 crores ($500 million) and closed on October 15.

Bikaji Foods International shares will be in focus on Thursday after the company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bikaji Foods Retail, will make a strategic investment of Rs 131.01 crore for a 53.02% stake in Hazelnut Factory Food Products. Hazelnut Factory is a café-cum-artisanal sweets brand based in Lucknow. The investment will be made in tranches, with the acquisition expected to be completed over the next two years, according to the company's stock exchange filing.

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The federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company