The West Bengal Assembly has unanimously passed the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’, marking a significant development in the state’s legal framework against sexual crimes. This bill introduces the death penalty for individuals convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim’s death or leave her in…

Flax, a valuable crop for its fibers and seeds, plays a crucial role in the global agricultural market. Among the flax-producing nations, Russia stands out as the largest producer worldwide. The country’s extensive cultivation practices and ideal growing conditions have established its dominance in the industry. This article explores Russia’s leading role in flax production,…

Biology is the scientific study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environments. It is a diverse field that explores everything from molecular processes to ecosystems. But who is considered the “Father of Biology”? This title is often given to Aristotle, a Greek philosopher who made groundbreaking contributions to the field…

In the state of Uttar Pradesh, there is one district that stands out for its contribution to the textile industry. This district is commonly known as the “Textile Hub” of Uttar Pradesh. The district’s thriving textile sector has made it a significant player in the production of fabrics, garments, and other textile products, providing employment…

Google DeepMind’s India unit is spearheading an ambitious AI project named Morni (Multimodal Representation for India), aiming to encompass 125 Indic languages and dialects. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, Manish Gupta, Director of Google DeepMind India, highlighted that among these languages, 73 had no existing digital corpus. Despite Hindi being spoken by nearly 10%…

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has made history as the first Indian company to exceed ₹10 lakh crore in annual revenue. This milestone was revealed during RIL’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) by Chairman Mukesh Ambani. For the financial year 2023-24, Reliance achieved a record consolidated turnover of ₹10,00,122 crore (USD 119.9 billion), with a net profit…

Dutch multinational conglomerate Philips has appointed Bharath Sesha as the Managing Director for India, effective September 1. Sesha will lead the company’s growth strategy in India, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and driving operational excellence, particularly in the healthcare sector. He succeeds Daniel Mazon, who has transitioned to a global role at Philips’ headquarters in…