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Virginia Lenore MacColl, who, at the age of 71, has received the title of world’s oldest female ninja by Guinness World Records. In a true testament to the saying «Age is just a number,» MacColl has shattered stereotypes and proven that determination knows no bounds.

Bard — Google's competitor to ChatGPT — got an upgrade. One interesting new feature, called Bard Extensions, allows the artificial intelligence chatbot to connect to a user's Gmail, Google Docs and Google Drive accounts.

The covid pandemic is over and it’s now business as usual. Cities have sprung back to life as people return to office. And, so have the huge traffic snarls, as people travel from home to office and back during rush hour. Meanwhile, young professionals are looking for cost-efficient and convenient ways to commute to their offices. Many of them are carpooling to hitch a more comfortable ride.

Sudha Murty, the Chairperson of Infosys Foundation, and fellow travelers has brought a breath of fresh air. Netizens are applauding Sudha Murty, not only for her impressive resume as the chairperson of Infosys Foundation but for her extraordinary humility and simplicity. At the bustling airport, Sudha Murty, wife of NR Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, and also an accomplished educator, author, and philanthropist, took the time to engage in conversations with everyday people, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Coincidentally, Jayanti Bhattacharya, Co-founder of India Hemp and Co, was among those present and had the opportunity to interact with Sudha Murty.

Fidias Panayiotou, a popular YouTuber and social media comedy sensation, is now in the spotlight of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for allegedly riding the city's mass transit system without a valid ticket and flaunting this act on his social media platform. Fidias, a Cyprus-based content creator, who humorously labels himself a 'professional mistake maker' on his social media profiles, boasts a substantial following of over 2.26 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. Recently, he shared a video titled 'How to sneak into the Indian Metro,' which quickly went viral. The BMRCL's Managing Director, Anjum Parwez, expressed strong disapproval, stating, «I have seen the video of a person entering the platform without a ticket and traveling on the Metro.

Vande Bharat Express train, with regular operations of the Patna-Howrah-Patna route commencing on September 26th. In a noteworthy development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate this service on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off nine Vande Bharat trains virtually in a move that is expected to significantly improve rail connectivity to religious and tourist destinations across 11 Indian states. «Speed, scale of infrastructure development is matching aspirations of 140 crore Indians,» PM Modi at the event he attended virtually. He added that popularity of Vande Bharat trains is rising constantly rising as over 1.11 crore passengers have already travelled in them. According to an official statement, these new Vande Bharat trains will be the fastest on their respective routes, ensuring passengers save a considerable amount of time during their journeys. «Now, 25 Vande Bharat trains running, now nine more added; that day is not far when these trains will connect all parts of country,» said PM Modi. «Under PM Modi's vision the railway sector has transformed in the past nine years… Several new facilities are being installed,» said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the event.Catch Live Updates of the Vande Bharat train launch here The routes on which these trains will operate are as follows:

Narendra Modi is all set to reveal the much-anticipated Tirunelveli — Chennai Vande Bharat Express Train. This high-speed train will link Tirunelveli and Chennai, making the journey more convenient for travelers. The inaugural event will be held through a video conference from New Delhi on Sunday, September 24. The Tirunelveli — Chennai Vande Bharat Express will set off from Tirunelveli Junction at 6 a.m. The train is expected to reach Chennai at 1.50 p.m. For the return journey, the train will depart from Chennai at 2.50 p.m. and arrive in Tirunelveli at 10.40 p.m. One of the main advantages of this new service is the reduced travel time. It will take less than eight hours to travel between Chennai and Tirunelveli, a significant improvement from the 11 to 12 hours it currently takes on regular express trains. The Vande Bharat Express comes with some impressive features:

Vande Bharat Express is poised to transform the transportation landscape between these two pivotal cities. Udaipur and Jaipur, famed for their cultural and tourist attractions, are on the brink of becoming more closely connected, thanks to this high-speed rail service. Jaipur, already linked with the Delhi-Ajmer Vande Bharat Express, is set to welcome its second Vande Bharat Express service, while Udaipur eagerly anticipates its inaugural Vande Bharat Express, offering a swifter and more convenient way for travelers to explore these iconic destinations. The Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express Route The Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express will cover a distance of 430 kilometers, significantly trimming down travel time between the two cities.

PTI, the airline plans to expand its services to India by introducing a new route between Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) and Ho Chi Minh City, with the launch expected in November, according to airline officials. In August, Vietjet initiated direct flight services from Kochi in Kerala to Ho Chi Minh City. A senior representative from the airline mentioned that Vietjet currently operates 32 round-trip flights to and from India each week.

Click here! Speaking about these trains, the statement says that as compared to the current fastest train along the route, Rourkela- Bhubaneswar – Puri Vande Bharat Express and Kasaragod - Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express will be faster by about 3 hours; Hyderabad – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express by more than 2.5 hours; Tirunelveli-Madurai- Chennai Vande Bharat Express by more than 2 hours; Ranchi – Howrah Vande Bharat Express, Patna – Howrah Vande Bharat Express and Jamnagar-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express by about 1 hour; and Udaipur - Jaipur Vande Bharat Express by about half an hour. "In line with the Prime Minister’s vision to improve connectivity of important religious places across the country, Rourkela- Bhubaneswar – Puri Vande Bharat Express and Tirunelveli-Madurai- Chennai Vande Bharat Express will connect important religious towns of Puri and Madurai.

Suella Braverman will raise the «the unsustainable pressures» created by illegal migration when she makes a three-day visit to the U.S. this week, her office said on Sunday. In a keynote speech, Braverman will present a blueprint for how countries can combat the crisis and highlight how Britain has led the way in bringing forward «innovative approaches» to tackling the issue, the Home Office said. «Illegal migration and the unprecedented mass movement of people across the globe is placing unsustainable pressures on America, the UK and Europe,» Braverman said in the statement. «We must come together and ask whether the international conventions and legal frameworks designed 50-plus years ago are fit for purpose in an age of jet travel and smartphones.» British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who took office last year, has made «stopping the boats» — the arrival of migrants in small boats across the English Channel — a priority. However, the UK government's policies, such as sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, have so far failed to take off.

Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate nine Vande Bharat trains in a move that is expected to significantly improve rail connectivity to religious and tourist destinations across 11 Indian states. The inauguration will be conducted via a video conferencing session, in line with the Prime Minister's vision to enhance connectivity and provide top-tier facilities for rail passengers. According to an official statement, these new Vande Bharat trains will be the fastest on their respective routes, ensuring passengers save a considerable amount of time during their journeys. The routes on which these trains will operate are as follows:

While some government entities will be exempt — Social Security checks, for example, will still go out — other functions will be severely curtailed. Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks. A look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Oct.

federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. While some government entities will be exempt — Social Security checks, for example, will still go out — other functions will be severely curtailed. Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.Here's a look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.WHAT IS A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN? A shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass some type of funding legislation that is signed into law by the president.

desert air hits like a shotgun blast. Or maybe more like those giant hair-dryer weapons they have in futuristic mafia movies — no bullets, no blood, just instant desiccation. The bus makes its way through the invisible labyrinth on the sand-blasted tarmac, and deposits us at the terminal's door. We go through the security check, again for a reason that's never been clear to me.

Ireland's weather forecast is set for some significant changes, with Met Éireann issuing several Status Yellow rain warnings. These warnings are crucial for residents in affected areas to be aware of, as heavy rain and potential travel disruptions are expected.

mobility-aggregator business is seeing an accelerated turnaround. But the revival is being driven by new entrants who are challenging the dominance of ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber.GROWTH SURGE These include Rapido in the auto category; Blu Smart, with its electric car fleet in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru; Drife, with a blockchain-based business model headquartered in Bengaluru; Shoffr, a premium taxi service, and several new firms operating specifically in the lucrative airport and inter-city service segments, as well as online travel agents like Makemytrip and even airlines, who are offering airport transport as part of their value-added services.

Congress in Karnataka on Saturday appointed party observers for all 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state to submit details regarding potential candidates for the 2024 elections. In a press release, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, said these ministers will travel to the constituencies, for which they have been appointed as observers, and discuss with the leaders there. They will also organise meetings, collect information about the probable candidates and submit reports to the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee. Among those appointed as observers are Priyank Kharge for Bagalkote constituency, N S Boseraju — Bengaluru Central, Dr G Parameshwara — Bengaluru North, K Venkatesh — Bengaluru Rural, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil — Bengaluru South, Dr Shivaraj Tangadagi — Belagavi, Satish Jarkiholi — Vijayapura, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan — Chikkaballapur, Laxmi Hebbalkar — Dharwad, Mankal Vaidya — Udupi-Chikkamagalur and K S Rajanna — Shivamogga.

Manipur government has requested the Centre to extend by a year the process of recording the biometrics of illegal migrants from Myanmar. Already the process is underway. The process of capturing the biometric details of illegal Myanmar immigrants started in Manipur on July 29.

Tropical storm Ophelia made landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Saturday morning. It brought heavy rainfall along with it and caused storm surges which flooded beaches along the East Coast. Strong winds also disrupted the power supply. It may sweep large swathes of areas along the mid-Atlantic, including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York, and bring heavy rain. It is expected to move further north along the East Coast. It may weaken after making the landfalls.