For the first time, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured 2,642 metric tonne of finger millet, also known as Ragi, in Odisha this year. The FCI procured the millets for the central pool to be distributed through the public distribution system (PDS). Officials said that FCI has set a target to procure 40,000…
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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…
Mumbai-based Tata Motors has re-entered the South African passenger vehicle (PV) market through an alliance with Motus Holdings, the nation’s leading automotive group. The initial lineup includes the Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago models. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “Our return to South Africa marks…
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…
JK Masale has appointed actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador. “In Saif, the brand sees a natural alignment. As a member of one of India’s most celebrated royal families and a widely respected actor, he represents the ideal balance of heritage and modern appeal. His credibility, charm, and sophistication echo the journey of…
