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Taipei, Sep 7 (IANS) Leading chip-maker MediaTek on Thursday announced the making of its first chip using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) leading-edge 3nm technology, with mass production slated to begin next year.MediaTek’s Dimensity system-on-chips (SoCs) are designed to meet the ever-increasing user experience requirements for mobile computing, high-speed connectivity, artificial intelligence, and multimedia.MediaTek said its first flagship chipset using TSMC’s 3nm process is expected to empower smartphones, tablets, intelligent cars and various other devices, starting in the second half of 2024.“TSMC’s consistent and high-quality manufacturing capabilities enable MediaTek to fully demonstrate its superior design in flagship chipsets, offering the…

According to researchers from Chulabhorn Royal Academy in Bangkok, the boy who suffered fever and cough lasting one day was diagnosed with Covid infection.He was prescribed favipiravir therapy — as first-line therapy at a dose of 82 mg/kg/day on Day 1 and favipiravir syrup at a dose of 29 mg/kg/day on Days 2-5.Within 18 hours of therapy, the mother noticed a discolouration of the child’s eyes.The bright blue colour of the cornea was observed under sunlight.The cornea returned to normal colour within five days of medication cessation. No bluish discolouration was observed in other areas such as skin, nails, or oral and nasal…

While sticking to his position of Dravidian equality, Udhayanidhi, the son of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said, “The DMK was not against any religion.”Quoting Late DMK ideologue and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C.N. Annadurai, Udhayanidhi said that if ‘a religion was professing equality and casteless society he would become a spiritual person but if a religion was promoting casteism he would be the first to oppose it’.Udhayanidhi Stalin also requested the state government not to take any action against the Ayodhya Seer Paramahans, who had announced “a bounty of Rs 10 crore to anyone who beheaded” him. He…

A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula also stressed on government’s response to threats posed by Canine Distemper virus and Parovirus in animals through vaccination programmes. This development comes in response to a PIL filed by Rahul Mohod, who lost his pet dog to the Canine Distemper Virus in 2019. Mohod had sought various measures, including the upgradation of veterinary hospitals, 24×7 Animal Care Ambulances, free-of-cost eco-friendly electronic crematoriums for animals, a mechanism to register complaints against discrepancies, and the creation of an animal welfare fund. While disposing of the matter, the court appreciated…

The river is known for water sports, especially boat-racing every year in Kerala, but as water level is not maintained all year old, the organizers are hard pressed.Sanjay Kumar Jha, the water resource development minister of Bihar claimed that Bihar has shown a new path to the country in water management.In a tweet, Jha said: “We are highly pleased after learning that the Kerala government is considering the rubber dam model of Gaya which was built on Falgu river near historic and religiously important Vishnupad temple.”The Vishnupad temple is located on the bank of Falgu River in Gaya district. This…

Vicky will be participating in one of Mumbai’s biggest Dahi Handi events and will make thousands of people dance to his latest song ‘Kanhaiya Twitter Pe Aaja’ from TGIF.The national crush said: “Growing up in Mumbai, Dahi Handi was more than just a celebration. It was all about the spirit, unity, and unbreakable bonds of the people. I always felt that the human pyramid formed to break the ‘Handi’ is a powerful metaphor for resilience and unity. This festival reflects India’s spirit.”He added: “I am extremely delighted that this year, I get to be a part of that infectious vibe…

The Wall Street bank had already factored in the possibility of high oil prices long beforeRussia and Saudi Arabia announced, earlier this week, that they were extendingproduction cutsthrough the end of 2023, CNN reported. That announcement lifted Brent crude oil above $91 a barrel for the first time in 10 months. Brent crude is the world’s oil price benchmark and is produced in the North Sea.Goldman Sachs had forecast Brent oil to be $86 in December and $93 at the end of 2024. Now, the banksays it sees “two bullish risks” to its prediction.First, Goldman Sachs expects Saudi oil supply…

“My bowling unit has done really well, and in the whole tournament so credit to them. The batting, bowling and fielding coaches have been really good. As a new group we have executed our plans really well. We always talk positively in the dressing room and never negatively,” she said after the game ended.In the match, Chamari took Player of the Match award for picking three wickets in her spell to bowl out England for just 116. She then smashed 44 from just 28 deliveries to ensure Sri Lanka chased down the target with three overs to spare, also taking…

‘Janamasthami’ procession traditionally carried out by local Pandits is called ‘Shoba Yatra’.Parents traditionally send fruits of the season like apples, pears and grapes to the homes of their daughters on this festival.In Srinagar city, temples have been decorated with lights and buntings at Sheetal Nath in Habba Kadal area, Ganpatyar, Somyaar, Batyaar and other places where prayers were offered during the night and devotees were greeted by Muslim neighbours with warmth and affection reliving the much cherished tradition of brotherhood that has distinguished Kashmir through centuries.In north Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, Muslim neighbours, elders and children joined the festivities with their…

A party and government Chinese delegation, headed by Liu Guozhong, vice premier of the State Council of China, will visit North Korea to participate in celebrations for the 75th founding anniversary, according to the North’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).North Korea earlier said it will hold a militia parade to mark the anniversary, which falls on Saturday, reports Yonhap News Agency.In late July, China sent a delegation, led by Li Hongzhong, a politburo member of the Chinese Communist Party, to North Korea to attend events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice, called…