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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Adopt lab-to-land and land-to-lab approach, Karnataka chief minister tells agriculture department
Bengaluru: Stressing the need for farmer-centric research and innovation in agriculture, chief minister Siddaramaiah Friday urged the agriculture department to adopt a lab-to-land and land-to- lab approach to introduce new technologies to farmers. Felicitating progressive farmers from various parts of Karnataka during Super Star Raitha (Super Star Farmer) summit organised by Vijay Karnataka, sister publication of The Times of India, at GKVK in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah said adoption of technology in agriculture will create more job opportunities. Stressing that the country's economy will progress only if agriculture sector booms, the CM said: "Farmers are the reason for our self-sufficiency in food production; our officials and scientists must develop technology based on farmers' experience. This will help them scale greater heights at a time when farmers' income has taken a severe hit following decline in soil fertility due to plummeting organic carbon content by 43%. Agriculture will be lucrative for youngsters only if you adopt integrated farming system (IFS)." The CM hailed Vijay Karnataka's effort to identify and honour farmers who have made a difference by adopting IFS method. He promised a crackdown on spurious seeds and pesticides.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
6 students bag top honours at TOI's AI Summer Camp
New Delhi: Students from schools in Bhubaneswar in Odisha, Dinjan in Assam and Gadarwara in Madhya Pradesh were among the six participants who secured top honours at the 10-day Live AI Summer Camp. Organised by The Times of India, the camp was specifically designed for school students from classes VI to XII to introduce young minds to the vast possibilities of artificial intelligence. As part of their final projects, the students created smarter, more user-friendly versions of their own school websites. The masterclass was held in recognition of the crucial role artificial intelligence is set to play in shaping the future. The students were divided into three categories: classes VI-VII, VIII-IX, and X-XII. In the classes VI-VII category, the top honour went to Reyansh Pradhan, a Class VI student of GD Goenka Public School, Bhubaneswar. The other winners across the categories were Class VI student Pranav Vivek of Trio World School, Bengaluru; Class IX student Aadrika Gupta of Army Public School, Dinjan; Class VIII student Vivaan Maheshwari of Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Gurgaon; Class XI student Saiesha Malani of Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai; and Class X student Himanshi Singh of BBPS, Gadarwara. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sanitize & Smooth Clothes Fast with Philips Steamer Philips Garment Steamers Learn More Undo The masterclass was organised recognising the pivotal role that artificial intelligence will play in the future. Held from June 2 to 13, the camp was aimed primarily at demystifying AI technology and empowering students to harness its potential in creative and practical ways. Over the 10 days, students created songs and stories, comics and cartoon strips, games and gizmo arcades, even a space launch simulator. They also discovered how AI can serve as a powerful tool for academic growth, helping them complete school projects more efficiently and conduct meaningful research. The workshop equipped these young learners with essential skills and a solid foundation in cutting-edge technology, preparing them to navigate and succeed in the world of tomorrow. Watch the work of the students at
Scroll.in
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Supreme Court stopped ‘bulldozer justice', executive cannot be judge and jury: CJI Gavai
Highlighting that the Supreme Court had held so-called bulldozer justice to be illegal, Chief Justice BR Gavai on Wednesday said that the 'executive cannot become judge, jury and executioner all at once', The Times of India reported. The chief justice said that the right to shelter was a fundamental right, PTI reported. There are no provisions in Indian law that allow for the demolition of property as a punitive measure. However, the practice has become commonplace in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states. In November, the Supreme Court held as illegal the practice of demolishing properties of persons accused of crimes as a punitive measure. It said that processes must be followed before removing allegedly illegal encroachments. On Wednesday, referring to the judgement, Gavai said: '…the court held that such arbitrary demolitions, which bypass legal processes, violate the rule of law and the fundamental right to shelter under Article 21'. Gavai also said that for common citizens, building a house was 'often the culmination of years of hard work, dreams and aspirations', The Times of India reported. 'A house is not just a property but embodies the collective hopes of a family or individuals for stability, security and a future,' the chief justice added. The chief justice made the comments at a gathering of judges in Italy where he spoke about the role of the Constitution in delivering socio-economic justice.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Pick Jasprit Bumrah 'even if he's 80 percent fit': England great tells Gill, Gambhir to ditch pacer's workload plan
India's long summer in England begins with the first Test in Headingley, and while the visitors are entering a new red-ball chapter under Shubman Gill, their biggest hope remains a familiar one. Jasprit Bumrah, fresh off a stellar run of form in the Indian Premier League, stands as the defining figure for India in a series that promises unrelenting tempo from Ben Stokes' England. For all the talk about transition and new beginnings, Bumrah remains India's lynchpin. In a side where youth will be tested against England's audacious 'Bazball' blueprint, it is Bumrah who India will pin their hopes on to orchestrate the counter. The pace spearhead was sensational during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year, unsettling Australia's top order with consistent hostility. Despite missing the final innings due to a back spasm, he was widely hailed for his effort and accuracy. Now, England are bracing for his return, and former England captain David Gower made no attempt to downplay the threat. 'Jasprit Bumrah is a fantastic bowler—world-class. His fitness is crucial. If I were England, I'd prefer he doesn't play at all!' Gower told The Times of India. 'If India need to manage his workload, they must be strategic—look at pitch conditions, the opposition, and figure out where he can make the most impact. English pitches are usually decent—not overly bowler-friendly—so someone of Bumrah's quality can be the difference. If he's even 75–80% fit, I'd still want him in the XI.' With 367 overs under his belt in 2023 and a recent injury setback, Bumrah's workload is being carefully monitored. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has already confirmed he won't be part of all five Tests. Bumrah, too, stated that he is unlikely to play in all the matches of the series. 'Three Test matches is what I'm looking at. The first is definitely on,' Bumrah told Dinesh Karthik during a chat for Sky Sports Cricket earlier this week. With 60 wickets against England, Bumrah is India's eighth-highest wicket-taker in this historic rivalry, and the only active fast bowler on that list. In England alone, he's picked up 37 wickets in nine Tests at an average of 26.27, including two five-fors. If India are to silence England's Bazballers, they'll need Bumrah to fire from the very first ball.
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Business Standard
16 hours ago
- Business Standard
Doctor threatens to crash Air India Express flight, deboarded in Bengaluru
A 36-year-old doctor was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly threatening to crash an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Surat, leading to a two-hour delay and a security scare. The incident involved a heated dispute over cabin baggage placement, according to a report by The Times of India. The passenger was identified as Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai, a resident of Shivanahalli near Yelahanka, who was travelling alone with two bags. Passenger refuses to comply with crew, issues mid-air threat According to police, the Ayurvedic doctor bypassed the check-in counter and insisted on carrying both bags into the cabin. Once on board, she left one bag near the crew cabin and took the other to her seat (20F), violating airline baggage protocol. When the cabin crew asked her to store the bag in the overhead bin above her seat, she refused and demanded that the crew take responsibility for it. Despite repeated instructions from both the crew and the captain, she refused to comply and became verbally abusive. Fellow passengers attempted to calm her down, but she reportedly shouted at them as well. At one point, she allegedly threatened to crash the aircraft if the crew moved her bag. CISF intervenes as captain raises security alert The captain subsequently alerted security, and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were called to the aircraft. They boarded the plane and escorted Mohanbhai off the flight. The disturbance lasted from approximately 2.45 pm to 5.30 pm on June 17, as per a complaint filed by Agnimitra Bahinipati, associate manager of security at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Doctor remains disruptive at police station Police said the woman's disruptive behaviour continued at the KIA police station, where she allegedly abused and manhandled officers. 'This was the first time we heard such abusive language in the station,' a senior officer said. Her husband, who works at an educational institution in Bengaluru and is originally from Odisha, told police that she had stopped practising medicine and was on her way to Gujarat to visit family. He also confirmed that she had caused disturbances in public places previously. Authorities are now verifying her background.
