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Earth Reaches Closest Point to the Sun, Offering Skywatchers a Treat

New Delhi | Updated: January 3, 2024 16:02 IST By Science Desk The Earth, in its elliptical orbit around the Sun, reached its perihelion, the closest point to the star, on Wednesday. While technically, this event makes the Sun appear approximately three percent larger than average, the difference is imperceptible to the human eye. The precise time of perihelion occurred at 6:08 AM IST on January 3, marking the moment when the Earth is nearest to the fiery star in its annual revolution. The Earth’s orbit, being slightly elliptical rather…

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Text Like Gen-Z: Decoding the 20 Hottest Social Media Abbreviations ATM

New Delhi | Updated: January 3, 2024 11:06 IST Social media abbreviations gen z featured Navigating social media can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language, with acronyms and slang continually evolving. This guide aims to demystify the top 20 acronyms used by Gen-Z on today’s leading platforms. If you’ve ever wondered what ATP, FYP, or IYKYK mean, you’re in the right place. ATP (At This Point): Conveys a thought or opinion related to the current moment or situation. E.g., “ATP, I still have no idea what I’m doing for…

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5 iPhone Apps That Content Creators Should Be Using in 2024

Updated: January 2, 2024 08:33 IST iPhone apps Content creators are continually seeking ways to enhance their productivity, and with the ever-growing App Store, iPhone users have a plethora of tools at their disposal. Whether you’re a seasoned content creator or just starting, here are five free iPhone apps curated to elevate your productivity and make the most out of your creative endeavors. Blackhole Splitter Blackhole Splitter is a dedicated app designed for iPads but works seamlessly on iPhones. This free app allows users to download public videos from various…

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ISRO launches ‘Gaganyaan year’ with XPoSat, India’s eye in deep space

New Delhi | Updated: January 2, 2024 03:29 IST The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked the beginning of the new year with a triumphant launch of its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), aimed at studying X-ray polarisation and celestial sources such as black holes and neutron stars. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Monday morning, where ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C58, successfully placed the XPoSat into a precise circular orbit of 650 km after a 21-minute flight. The XPoSat is a…

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International Federation of ESports (IFES) Launches to Shape the Future of Global Esports

New Delhi | 30-12-2023 | Updated IST 19:25 PM IFES, the newly launched International Federation of ESports, is set to become the official global governing body for all esports affairs, shaping the future of the esports landscape. The federation’s mission includes fostering critical skills in children through innovative initiatives, such as hackathons and online gaming, to cultivate problem-solving, creativity, and strategic thinking in the younger generation. IFES is on a mission to develop esports infrastructure, operate academies, and offer top-tier education, emphasizing the celebration of the universality of global esports…

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India to Ban URLs of 9 Crypto Exchanges

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Indian Finance Ministry has issued a show cause notice to nine offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, urging the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to block their URLs in India. The move comes in response to alleged non-compliance with India’s anti-money laundering laws. Notable exchanges affected include Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io, Bittrex, Bitstamp, MEXC Global, and Bitfenex. In a statement, the FIU disclosed that the action was part of a compliance drive against offshore Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) under Section…

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Top Challenges of AI in Healthcare: What Businesses Need to Resolve

Healthcare providers investing significantly in AI applications for disease diagnosis and enhancing patient care in recent times. The technology is undeniably at the forefront of transformative change in the industry. However, as businesses leverage AI for healthcare, they face substantial challenges that necessitate resolution. There are few key challenges surrounding the implementation of AI in healthcare and the imperative for businesses to address them. Objectives of AI in Healthcare Before dissecting the challenges, it’s crucial to understand the primary objectives of integrating AI into the healthcare sector. Increasing Effectiveness of…

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The Big Promise AI Holds for Mental Health

As of 2019-20, over 50 million adults in the US, roughly a fifth of the population, experienced a mental illness, according to Mental Health America’s 2023 report. The crisis is further underscored by rising global mental health disorders, affecting at least 10% of the population. Suicide stands as the fourth leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 29. The economic burden of mental illnesses is projected to cost the world’s economy around $16 trillion between 2010 and 2030. The reasons behind the surge in mental health issues are…

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