AI Is Capable Of Helping People End Their Loneliness And Give Company
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AI could help people beat loneliness by providing social interaction and improving social skills, according to a robotics expert. Tony Prescott, from the University of Sheffield, argues in his book that AI companionship could break the cycle of loneliness and help maintain or improve social skills. The book explores the nature of the human mind and its cognitive processes in comparison to AI development.
#Ai #Loneliness #SocialInteraction #SocialSkills #Psychology
Aishwarya Shuts Down Divorce Rumours | Kareena On Karisma Confusion | Pankaj Tripathi Family Tragedy - News18
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan denies divorce rumors from husband Abhishek Bachchan. Kareena Kapoor clarifies confusion over her sister Karisma Kapoor's name. Actor Pankaj Tripathi's household mourns the tragic death of his brother-in-law in an accident.
Hubballi Murder Case | State Women Commission Chief Meets Victim's Family In Hubballi | News18
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State Women Commission Chief meets the family of the victim in the Hubballi murder case.
CJI Chandrachud Urges Voters Not to Miss Voting in 2024 General Elections
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Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has urged citizens not to miss the opportunity to vote in the general elections, saying that it is one of the ”foremost duties” in a constitutional democracy. In a video message for the Election Commission’s ’My Vote My Voice’ mission for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Justice Chandrachud said, ”We are citizens of the world’s largest democracy, which is our country. The Constitution gives us a multitude of rights as citizens but it also expects that each of us performs the duty, which is cast upon us. And one of the foremost duties of citizenship is to cast a vote in a constitutional democracy.” The Lok Sabha elections will be held from April 19 to June 1, 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha.
#CjiChandrachud #Voting #2024GeneralElections #ElectionCommission #LokSabhaPolls
Priyanka Chopra Says 'I Love My Job' As She Opens Up On Being a Part of Both, Bollywood and Hollywood - News18
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Priyanka Chopra finds it exciting to work in both Bollywood and Hollywood, as it allows her to work in different languages. She is the narrator for the upcoming documentary 'Tiger' and enjoys doing voice work. The documentary revolves around a young tigress raising her cubs in the forests of India and will be released on April 22 on Disney+ Hotstar. Chopra relied on her producers and directors to mold her voice to suit the documentary. She has been straddling both industries for almost 12 years and loves her job and the medium of storytelling. Chopra hopes that the documentary will help people appreciate the gifts of nature. She is also associated with other documentary projects through her production house Purple Pebble Pictures.
#PriyankaChopra #Bollywood #Hollywood #Documentary #VoiceWork #Tiger #Nature
Salman Khan Firing Case: Police Vehicle Usually Outside Actor's Home Missing on Sunday, Cops Plot Route Taken by Accused - News18
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A police vehicle that is usually stationed outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai was missing on Sunday morning. The firing incident outside Khan's residence is believed to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with one of the accused identified as Vishal aka Kalu, who works for gangster Rohit Godara. The accused purchased the bike used in the incident from a second-hand dealer in Raigad and came to Mumbai on the bike from Panvel. The police are questioning people about the process of selling and buying the motorcycle. The case has been transferred to the crime branch and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and the National Investigation Agency have sought details of the incident.
#SalmanKhan #FiringCase #PoliceVehicle #Missing #Accused #LawrenceBishnoiGang #RohitGodara #Vishal #CrimeBranch #MaharashtraAntiterrorismSquad #NationalInvestigationAgency
Two Kids Among 7 of Family Burnt Alive In Car-Truck Collision In Rajasthan
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Seven people, including two children and three women, of a family were burnt alive when their car caught fire after crashing into a truck in Rajasthan's Sikar district on Sunday afternoon. The car passengers, all residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, were going to Hisar from Salasar Balaji Temple when the accident occurred. The car crashed into a moving truck from behind, after which it caught fire. The car passengers could not open the doors of the car due to the fire and were burnt alive. The victims have been identified as Neelam Goyal (55), her son Ashutosh Goyal (35), Manju Bindal (58), her son Hardik Bindal (37), his wife Swati Bindal (32), and their daughters Diksha (7) and Swati (4). The bodies have been sent for post-mortem at Rajkiya Dhanuka Sub-District Hospital.
Family Of Indian Youth Shot Dead In Canada Seeks Indian Govt's Help To Bring Back Body
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The family of a 24-year-old youth from Haryana’s Sonipat who was shot dead in his car in Canada has sought help from the Indian government to bring his body. The incident took place late on Friday night in Vancouver in British Columbia, where the victim Chirag Antil lived and worked. Chirag had recently completed his MBA and was on a work visa. Chirag's brother, Romit Antil, said that after eating food, Chirag got into his car to go somewhere when he was shot dead. The family received a phone call from Canadian police informing them of the incident. The Vancouver Police Department is currently investigating the case, and no arrests have been made yet. The family is seeking assistance from the Indian embassy and the Government of India to bring Chirag's body back to India.
#Canada #IndianGovernment #Shooting #Death #Body #Investigation
Gautam Gambhir Seeks Blessings at Kalighat Temple | IPL 2024 | Cricket News - News18
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Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of the KKR team, visited Kalighat temple ahead of their match against Lucknow at Eden Garden Stadium on April 14. He participated in rituals and received blessings from the temple priest, including Mata ki Chunri and a garland.
#GautamGambhir #KalighatTemple #Ipl2024 #Kkr #EdenGardenStadium
Gautam Gambhir Seeks Blessings at Kalighat Temple | IPL 2024 | Cricket News - News18
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Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of the KKR team, visited Kalighat temple ahead of their match against Lucknow at Eden Garden Stadium on April 14. He participated in rituals and received blessings from the temple priest, including Mata ki Chunri and a garland.
#GautamGambhir #KalighatTemple #Ipl2024 #Kkr #EdenGardenStadium
This Video Of A Family Welcoming Puppy With Aarti Will Melt Your Heart - News18
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A heartwarming video of an Indian family welcoming a Rottweiler puppy according to traditional Indian customs has gained widespread attention online. In the video, two young siblings are seen holding the puppy while a woman performs aarti with a puja thali. The young girl lovingly brings the puppy into the house and gently places it on the floor. The video has accumulated over 360,000 views and received praise from viewers. The ritual of welcoming a new member to the family is significant in India to ward off bad omens. Indians have also showcased their unique style of expressing love for their pets in other instances, such as a groom riding a bike to his wedding venue with his pet dog dressed in matching attire.
#Puppy #Family #IndianCustoms #Ritual #LoveForPets
Israel-Iran Tensions LIVE Updates: Prez Raisi Warns Against 'Reckless' Actions, Tehran's Foreign Ministry Summons Western Envoys - News18
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Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday, firing more than 100 bomb-carrying drones and later launching ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The attack was in response to an airstrike earlier in the week that destroyed Iran's consulate in Syria. The Israeli Defense Forces intercepted the majority of the missiles. Iran has declared that the retaliation is concluded and has urged Israel not to retaliate further. Air India has temporarily suspended flights to Tel Aviv. Iraq's President has called for a reduction of tensions in the Middle East. Israel is on high alert and has struck a Hezbollah site in Lebanon. Iranian President Raisi has warned against any reckless Israeli retaliation and has threatened a stronger response if Israel retaliates. UK Prime Minister Sunak confirmed that British fighter jets shot down Iranian attack drones. Pope Francis has appealed for an end to violence and warned of a potential regional conflagration. Lufthansa Airlines has suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil, and Tel Aviv. NATO has condemned Iran's attack and urged restraint. Russia has called for all sides to show restraint and solve problems diplomatically. Israeli President Herzog thanked the military and allies for intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Iranian Chief of Staff Bagheri has threatened larger attacks if Israel retaliates and warned the US that its bases will be targeted if it supports Israel.
#Israel #Iran #Tensions #MilitaryAttack #Retaliation #Missiles #Drones #Interception #Hezbollah #Tehran #WesternEnvoys
'Heinous Rights Violations': UN Experts Alarmed By Abuses Against Minority Girls in Pakistan
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UN experts have condemned the 'heinous human rights violations' in Pakistan, expressing concern for the lack of protection for young women and girls from minority communities. Christian and Hindu girls are particularly vulnerable to forced religious conversion, abduction, trafficking, child, early and forced marriage, domestic servitude, and sexual violence. The experts criticized the validation of forced marriages and religious conversions by courts, often using religious law to justify keeping victims with their abductors. They stressed that child, early, and forced marriage cannot be justified on religious or cultural grounds and called for laws to ensure marriages are contracted with free and full consent, raising the minimum age for marriage to 18. The experts also highlighted specific cases of forced religious conversions and urged Pakistan to bring perpetrators to justice and enforce existing legal protections.
#Pakistan #Un #HumanRights #MinorityGirls #ForcedMarriage #ReligiousConversion
WhatsApp Users In India Getting Meta AI Chatbot To Answer Queries, Tell You A Joke: How It Works
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WhatsApp beta users in India are getting a new Meta AI chatbot that allows them to ask questions, create images, and more. The Meta AI icon appears in the chat screen and search bar of WhatsApp. Users can activate the chatbot and choose from multiple prompts, including creating an AI-generated image, asking for general trivia, and hearing a scary story. WhatsApp has been testing this AI feature and a broader rollout suggests a public release is imminent. The messaging app has also been testing an AI-powered image editing tool. The AI edit option allows users to change the background, restyle images, and more.
#Whatsapp #MetaAi #Chatbot #AiChatbot #ImageEditing #Technology
PM Modi Has Become Face of India; Development And Economy Improved: US Lawmaker
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the face of India, according to US Congressman Brad Sherman. Sherman praised Modi for the developmental work and economic progress the country has seen since 2014. He also highlighted the strengthening of the bilateral relationship between India and the US. However, Sherman mentioned that India's defence relationship with Russia poses a challenge in the Indo-US relationship. He emphasized the need for an Indian consulate in Los Angeles to better serve the Indian-American community.
#India #Us #PmModi #BradSherman #BilateralRelationship #DefenceRelationship #Russia #IndianConsulate #LosAngeles
'I'm A Victim, My Privacy Invaded': BRS Leader K Kavitha Writes To Court; Takes A Swipe At BJP - News18
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BRS leader K Kavitha's judicial custody extended till April 23 in the excise policy linked-money laundering case. Kavitha claims to be a victim of a media trial by the Enforcement Directorate and CBI. She denies any involvement or financial benefits from the excise policy. Kavitha accuses the BJP of targeting opposition party leaders in ED/CBI cases. She questions why she wasn't arrested when her party was in power. Kavitha says the case won't stand the test of time and is based on statements. She was denied interim bail and remains in custody since March 15.
#Brs #KKavitha #EnforcementDirectorate #Cbi #Bjp #ExcisePolicy #JudicialCustody
'Oops, I Did It Again': NASA’s Post On Solar Eclipse Is Simply Hilarious
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During the first solar eclipse of 2024, the NASA Moon account engaged in playful banter by "blocking" its X handle on the Sun. The solar eclipse occurred on April 8. A total solar eclipse occurred on April 8, visible in Mexico, the USA, and Canada. The official X (formerly Twitter) account of NASA Moon shared a fun post on the microblogging platform, taking a hilarious dig at its sister account NASA Sun and Space. The post amassed over 6.1 million views with social media users commenting on NASA Moon’s poking fun at the Sun. The NASA Sun and Space joined the friendly banter. Southwest Airlines dropped a stunning visual of the solar eclipse from a height of 35,000 ft.
#Nasa #SolarEclipse #SocialMedia #Funny
Israels National Security Minister Issues Ultimatum to Netanyahu Amid Gaza Peace Talks
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Israel's National Security Minister has issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Netanyahu amid Gaza peace talks. The ultimatum comes as tensions rise between Israel and Gaza, with ongoing violence and protests. The National Security Minister has demanded that Netanyahu take immediate action to address the situation and ensure the safety of Israeli citizens. The ultimatum includes a deadline for Netanyahu to respond and implement necessary measures. This development adds further pressure on Netanyahu, who is already facing political challenges and criticism over his handling of the Gaza situation. The ultimatum highlights the urgency of the situation and the need for swift action to de-escalate tensions and achieve a peaceful resolution.
#Israel #Gaza #PeaceTalks #NationalSecurityMinister #Netanyahu
https://www.news18.com/videos/breaking-news/israel-minister-netanyahu-warning-8844562.html
This Art School In Jharkhand Provides Free Spoken English Courses
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Speedwell English Spoken and Art School in Jharkhand, India, offers free spoken English courses. The school director, Vipin Kumar, started the institution in 2019 after noticing students in his area without proper education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school provides free English education to students from the 5th grade to the graduation level. The courses cover English reading, writing, speaking, grammar, personality development, bonding, organization behavior, group discussion, art, technical drawing, mehndi design, and more. The school also organizes competitions and provides free study materials to students. The school runs three batches with a maximum seating capacity of 30 students each. Registration for enrollment is currently open.
#Education #SpokenEnglish #LanguageLearning #Jharkhand
US’ Yellen Tells China That Its Industrial Subsidies Poses Risks To Global Economy
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China that its subsidies for industry could pose a risk to global economic resilience. Yellen expressed concerns about China’s "overcapacity" undercutting American and other countries’ companies. She mentioned that direct and indirect government support is leading to production capacity that exceeds China’s domestic demand and the global market. Yellen also highlighted the challenges faced by US businesses operating in China, including barriers to access for foreign firms and coercive actions against American companies. She emphasized the need for a level playing field for American workers and firms. Yellen met with Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss important issues in China-US economic relations. The two sides began closed-door talks to address economic situations, national security, and alleged support for Russia’s defense industrial base. Yellen plans to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang, central bank governor Pan Gongsheng, and Finance Minister Lan Fo’an during her trip. US-China relations have stabilized somewhat since Biden and Xi Jinping's meeting in November 2023, and Yellen's visit in July 2023 helped restart dialogue.
#UschinaTrade #JanetYellen #ChinaSubsidies #GlobalEconomy