The road to 75 years has not been easy, yet India has come a long way – from a country that saw its wealth drained by its colonial masters, to a major player in the global economy. Atul Thakur lists some of the milestones of each post-Independence decade.1947-1957: NEHRUVIAN SOCIALISM Unlike many other colonies, India… Continue reading India@75: From a colony to a leading economy
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India at 75: On the Amby trail
Any account of the evolution of India’s automotive market is incomplete without a mention of the Ambassador and its journey. In many ways, the Ambassador story also unfolds the story of India’s economic growth. In the world of cars, it’s been a great leveller – From the corridors of power to the common man’s porch,… Continue reading India at 75: On the Amby trail
FPIs invest Rs 22,452-cr in Indian equities in Aug on softening inflation concerns
After turning net buyers last month, foreign investors have become aggressive shoppers of Indian equities and have invested Rs 22,452 crore in the first two weeks of August amid softening inflation concerns. This was way higher than a net investment of nearly Rs 5,000 crore by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the entire month of… Continue reading FPIs invest Rs 22,452-cr in Indian equities in Aug on softening inflation concerns
India at 75: Events and legislations that shaped Auto Inc since Independence
From delicensing to BS6 emission norms, these rules made their mark on our automotive industry. 1952: Tariff Commission takes control The Tariff Commission of 1952 was set up to protect the local industry from global competition. Part of its brief was to look into ways and means of establishing an indigenous automobile industry. But rather… Continue reading India at 75: Events and legislations that shaped Auto Inc since Independence
Strip Mining Made KY Flooding Worse, Experts Say
“That is what causes these flash floods.” Hard Water Two former mining regulators want an investigation into just how badly strip mining impacted the recent, deadly Eastern Kentucky floods. On Monday, KY newspaper Courier Journal reported that both Jack Spadaro, a former top federal mine-safety engineer and lawyer, as well as Davie Randsell, a retired state… Continue reading Strip Mining Made KY Flooding Worse, Experts Say
Teen Accused of Using Bitcoin to Pay for Bomb Threat at His High School
Christ, that’s dark. Charged It A 17-year-old high school student was arrested Thursday following a blockchain saga that involved both blackmail and bomb threats. Yesterday, local Wisconsin news site Fox47 said the teen used Bitcoin to pay for multiple bomb threats made to Vel Phillips Memorial High School during the week of February 28. The… Continue reading Teen Accused of Using Bitcoin to Pay for Bomb Threat at His High School
Lawsuit filed in exploding air bag death in Michigan
Houghton, Mich. – The family of a Michigan woman who was killed after an air bag module exploded in her SUV following a crash filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. The complaint was filed Thursday in Houghton County Circuit Court and names Arc Automotive Inc., General Motors and Toyoda Gosei North America Corp. It seeks a… Continue reading Lawsuit filed in exploding air bag death in Michigan
German FAZ: Fracking would be a solution003917
Better safe than sorry: A sealed borehole in Barnstorf Image: Daniel Pilar Even before the war in Ukraine, a commission of experts from the federal government determined that the risks of fracking are manageable today. But the traffic light pretends that this report never existed. And she shies away from conflict with environmental activists. Germany… Continue reading German FAZ: Fracking would be a solution003917
Lazy Scientists Botching Research With Machine Learning They Don’t Understand
Machine learning systems have become increasingly popular in the world of scientific research, and it’s easy to understand why. The algorithms — designed to examine complex, wide-ranging datasets for patterns that could predict future outcomes — can save a great deal of person-hours, and many hope they’ll even be able to find patterns that humans,… Continue reading Lazy Scientists Botching Research With Machine Learning They Don’t Understand
OnlyFans Accused of Paying Bribes to Put Enemies on Terrorist Watchlist
If the words “OnlyFans terrorist watchlist” sound jarring together, you’re not alone. Though it may seem stranger than fiction, a lawsuit filed in California indeed mashes all those words together — and the actresses making the allegations are royally pissed about it all. “When I heard that my content may be listed on the terror watch… Continue reading OnlyFans Accused of Paying Bribes to Put Enemies on Terrorist Watchlist