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New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Vitalik Buterin, the Russia-based co-founder of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, has celebrated the cryptocurrency’s eighth birthday in Bengaluru with some ‘Masala Dosa’ and ‘Ghevar’ cake. He was seen celebrating the birthday with Ethereum-based Blockchain platform Polygon COO Sandeep Nailwal and founder of CryptoRelief. “Celebrating Ethereum’s eighth birthday with Vitalik Buterin with Indian ‘Ghever’ as cake in Bengaluru. Happy Birthday, Ethereum!” Nailwal tweeted along with the pictures of Buterin relishing Ghevar and Masala Dosa.”Also getting Vitalik do a bit of Bharat Darshanam,” he added.Ghevar is a Rajasthani disc-shaped sweet made with flour, ghee, and milk, soaked…

Results from the study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, showed that within a three-year period, there was no significant statistical difference in change in cognition for participants in the MIND diet group compared to the usual diet control group.”The benefits within the new study’s three-year clinical trial weren’t as impressive as we’ve seen with the MIND diet observational studies in the past, but there were improvements in cognition in the short-term, consistent with the longer-term observational data,” said lead study author Lisa Barnes, associate director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Rush University Medical Center in…

An agreement to this effect was signed between Foxconn and Tamil Nadu government’s Guidance Bureau in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.The Foxconn team led by the Group Chairman Young Liu had met Stalin here.”Was delighted to meet the Foxconn Group Chairman Young Liu and his team. Various investment opportunities in Tamil Nadu were discussed. Investment commitment to establish a mobile component manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram district for Rs 1,600 crore with a potential employment for 6,000 persons was signed in my presence,” Stalin tweeted.”We also discussed further investments in EV (electric vehicle) and electronic components. Another milestone in…

This crucial development clears the path for the grounded passenger carrier to resume its operations and revive its services in India. In a statement issued on Monday, the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium said that the successful resolution applicant of Jet Airways successfully obtained renewal for the AOC of Jet Airways from the DGCA on July 28, thereby reinforcing its commitment to revive the airline. “The renewal of AOC revalidates the confidence of the Indian aviation regulator in the revival of Jet Airways. “JKC expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the aviation regulator, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and all other stakeholders, in showcasing…

According to reports, Sanjay Singh’s name was finalised at a meeting on Monday morning. Sanjay Singh has been part of the WFI for the last twenty years.It is learnt that Darshan Lal has filed for the general secretary’s post and Satya Deshwal for treasurer. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not filed his nomination because of the allegations of sexual harassment levelled by some female wrestlers.The Brij Bhushan Singh camp has filed nominations for all 15 posts for which elections will be held. Monday is the last day for filing nominations.More details are awaited.–IANScs/bsk

Officials quoting government notification said that spreading of wrong information would be booked under sedition charges.“Government is making all efforts to restore peace and normalcy. Generation or spreading of wrong information would therefore amount to sedition,” said the notification, issued by Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi.The notification said that no person is immune to prosecution under the laws of the country if he/she is found to be generating or spreading false news, lies, rumours or any propaganda with bad intention which can worsen the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur.The Chief Secretary, in his notification stated: “A number of individuals…

The PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware was notified on May 29 with a budgetary outlay of Rs 17,000 crore. It is expected to result in broadening and deepening of the manufacturing ecosystem by encouraging the localisation of components and sub-assemblies and allowing for a longer duration to develop the supply chain within the country, according to the IT Ministry. Furthermore, semiconductor design, IC manufacturing, and packaging are also included as incentivised components of the PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware. According to Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India aims to reach volumes and scale in…

As the ruling party moved the special motion for discussion, Adhikari objected, saying that the issue was related to a different state and hence, cannot be taken up for discussion in the West Bengal Assembly. He also pointed out that since the matter is pending at the Supreme Court, it cannot be discussed in the Assembly and this motion was being brought by the ruling party with a sheer political motive. After the Chief Minister described the Manipur situation as a “burning issue” for the entire country, Adhikari commented that in West Bengal, similar incidents are happening almost every day.…

Speaking on the occasion, the minister was especially aware of the Governor’s recent move to form the University Coordination Centre under the direct authority of the Governor’s House.“Our question is whether the Governor can do it completely bypassing the state government and the state education department. We want to know the extent of the authority of the Governor in the matter. So we have decided to move the apex court of the country in the matter,” Basu said.The first meeting of the University Coordination Centre was conducted and chaired by the Governor on Monday only. Now the state education minister’s…

The bill was passed after a brief discussion within half an hour, even as opposition members protested by standing in the well of the House, seeking prime minister Narendra Modi’s presence in the House and his response on the Manipur violence.Kirit Solanki, who was in the Chair, adjourned the House for the day after the passage of the Bill.The bill amends the Cinematograph Act, 1952.It was passed by Rajya Sabha last week.Piloting the bill, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said in Lok Sabha that India is the largest film market in the world, where most number of films…