Author: Starvision Desk

Hong Kong, Aug 26 (IANS) Chinese internet giant Alibaba has launched new artificial intelligence (AI) models that can understand images and perform more complex conversations.The two new models, called Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat, will be open source for researchers, academics and companies worldwide, reports CNBC.Alibaba said that Qwen-VL can respond to open-ended queries related to different images and generate picture captions.Qwen-VL-Chat caters to more “complex interaction,” according to Alibaba, including writing stories and creating images based on photos that a user inputs.Alibaba’s AI models are built upon the company’s large language model called Tongyi Qianwen.Meanwhile, South Korean company Naver has also…

Taking to Instagram, the production house shared a short clip with the caption: “35 years of Salman Khan’s romance with cinema, a journey filled with action and a legacy that will go on. #35YearsOfSalmanKhanReign.”To celebrate his 35 years in the industry, Salman Khan Films, posted a video montage detailing his entire journey from past to present.This included clips from some of his most iconic films such as ‘Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya’, ‘Wanted’, ‘Dabangg’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Bodyguard’ and ‘Tiger’ featuring some of his best known dialogues and clips of the most iconic tracks.The ‘Dabangg’ star marked his journey into the world…

On checking the books of accounts of the said company as well as the statements of the bank accounts linked to the corporate entity, the central agency has traced certain transactions where the company received money from other entities, sources aware of the development said.The fees were either paid for availing consultancy service or for supply of certain items by the corporate entity linked to Bhadra, the sources added. The ED will now question the promoters, owners or top officials of these private entities to obtain detailed information about the nature of services they received from the company linked to…

During the event, a collaborative report titled ‘Vision 2047’ was unveiled by NAREDCO and Knight Frank. This report provided insightful inputs concerning the real estate industry.Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, addressing the audience, emphasised the importance of prioritising the creation of affordable, healthy, and joyful housing, incorporating excellent architectural elements.He inaugurated the event and called upon real estate and infrastructure developers to ensure adequate provision of air, sunlight, and water in housing projects. This, he believed, would lead to content and satisfied residents.Naidu underlined the pivotal role of happy, affordable, and healthy housing as the foundation for the growth…

In the upcoming episode of ‘India’s Got Talent’, Gurdas Maan, affectionately known as ‘Maan Sahab’, will grace the stage of the reality show.The maestro whose resounding voice has graced the music industry with numerous chart-toppers, is all set to witness the prowess of the ‘Top 14’ contestants.Amid all the performances and candid conversations, Badshah will have a fanboy moment while talking to the living legend, Gurdas Maan,The rapper shared: “At my place, Maan Sahab’s songs used to keep playing. And, one of the biggest reason I’m into music is because of Maan Sahab. My parents were not inclined towards music,…

In a public notice issued on August 23, the Unitech group said that the Letters of Intent (LoIs) for award of contracts in these 49 tenders would be issued to the contractors after approval of the Supreme Court is received and works would commence at the respective projects thereafter.It said, “Assuming that the management receives the approval of the Supreme Court for award of contracts in respect of these 49 tenders by or before end of September 2023, the homebuyers of these projects are advised to be ready for payment of the first Installment of their outstanding dues with effect…

According to the study published in Substance Use and Misuse, pregaming frequently involves exposure to alcohol and increases participation in high-risk drinking, which, in turn, can lead those involved to participate in other risky behaviours with harmful consequences.Pregaming is the process of getting drunk before going out socialising, which is typically done by college students and young adults cost-effectively, with hard liquor and cheap beer consumed while in the group.In an online survey, the researchers asked 816 students whether they had participated in pregaming before a live sporting event in the previous year and also asked respondents if and how…

“I didn’t know who was calling me, so I left it. You always dream of playing for your country, and then everything starts running through your head: should you be crying, should you be smiling, jumping for joy, what should you do? You don’t really know,” said Ferreira.It was one hour before when Ferreira was leaving for the flight to the West Indies to play for the Barbados Royals in the Caribbean Premier League, when Rob Walter again called him regarding his National call-up to which he answered. It nearly caused mayhem!Ferreira now heads to Durban to begin his preparations…

Taking to her social media, the actress posted a clip of herself where she was being honoured by the Indian Film History Awards, thanking Ekta Kapoor and the production company for giving her the role of Maharani Snehlata.She was heard saying: “I want to thank Ekta Kapoor and ALT for giving me this opportunity to portray this very strong character of Maharani Snehlata. I have been frequently called out for my dressing choices, and I usually just speak about them in press conferences or promotion events.”“But for those calling me out for dressing choices, I want to say that being…

The Chief Minister categorically said that he is not going to bow down to such threats and will not compromise with the interests of the state and its people.Speaking to the media here, the Chief Minister said the Governor knows under whose pressure he wrote this letter, which has humiliated Punjabis who had elected their own government more than a year ago with a thumping mandate.He said the ‘selected’ Governor does not have any moral right to threaten elected representatives of the people or make malicious attempts to topple a democratically-elected government.Mann also said the Governor has demeaned the Constitution…