Brazil’s government has asked US technology giant Meta to rid its platforms of chatbots that mimic children and can make sexually suggestive remarks, the attorney general’s office (AGU) announced recently. Users of Meta’s platforms, which include Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, can create and customize such bots using the company’s generative artificial intelligence, AI Studio. The…
The 40th Annual Convention of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) was kicked off at Swosti Premium Beach Resorts here on Friday, marking a landmark occasion for the State and the Indian tourism industry at large. Union Minister of Culture & Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the four-day…
In a bid to strengthen UK-Odisha trade ties, President of Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited (UCCIL) Dr. Prabodh Mohanty led a delegation to meet Dr. Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High Commissioner for East and North East India. Dr. Mohanty along with Secretary Dr. Sanjeev Mahapatra focused on the ongoing efforts to promote…
For the first time, five editions of Bigg Boss in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada are running together during the festive season. JioStar has positioned this slate as the “Bigg Boss Universe” to give advertisers a single platform that is national in scale and regional in depth. Mahesh Shetty, Head of Revenue, Entertainment at…
In a move to rebrand itself in the construction chemicals industry, Ramco Cements Limited has launched a new product range under the umbrella brand “Hard Worker” in Chennai. With this brand, the company aims to provide the “right products for the right application.” In the first phase, Ramco plans to roll out 20 specialised products,…
The National Space Day was celebrated at Odisha Space Research Application Centre (ORSAC) here on Saturday. Minister for Science & Technology Krushna Chandra Patra graced on the occasion. A discussion on this year’s theme “Aryabhatta to Gaganyan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities” was also held. The Government of India has declared August 23 as “National…
Istvan, the protagonist in David Szalay’s new novel “Flesh,” is a character who reveals little in his conversations with others. His clipped responses to questions are akin to the frustrating conversations adults have with teenagers. That reticence throughout “Flesh” demonstrates how much Istvan remains frozen in time as a shy Hungarian teenager forced to grow…
In a sweet blend of skill and artistry, diploma students in baking and pastry arts in Bhubaneswar have sculpted an impressive chocolate replica of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark his upcoming birthday. The life-like model, weighing 70 kilograms, was crafted entirely from chocolate, with 55 kg of dark chocolate and 15 kg of white…
In an effort to expand its electric vehicle (EV) reach, Ather Energy on Thursday announced the introduction of the Battery as a Service (BaaS) model, expanded its Assured Buyback programme to a larger customer base, and launched an Extended Comprehensive Warranty (ECW). The electric two-wheeler maker said that the initiatives directly address the three primary…
Incessant rain in the upper catchments of major rivers triggered a flood-like situation in several parts of Odisha on Monday, inundating many villages and crippling normal life. Vast areas in the northern districts of Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur were inundated by the waters of overflowing rivers. Sharing details on the situation, a senior official in…
