Amazfit Up open-ear true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were unveiled on October 18 in select global markets. The open-ear design allow the drivers to direct sound toward the ear canal without obstructing it, while allowing users to stay aware of their surroundings. They come with a clip-on design that is claimed to help them stay in place. The earphones have an IPX4 rating for splash resistance and can be paired with Amazfit smartwatches. The Up earphones are said to offer a total battery life of up to 24 hours.
Amazfit Up Price
Amazfit Up price is set at $49.99 (roughly Rs. 4,200) in select markets. The earphones are listed in a black colourway. They are available via the Amazfit website and select retail stores.
Amazfit Up Specifications, Features
The Amazfit Up sports an open-ear design, where the drivers are directed towards the ear canal without any obstructions. They have a clip-on design that helps them stay in place. The earphones come with an IPX4 rating for splash resistance and are equipped with physical buttons for controlling music playback, volume and access features like smart assistants.
Amazfit's open-ear TWS earphones offer Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity alongside AAC and SBC audio codec support. The Amazfit Up earphones are compatible with the Zepp Flow application. They can be connected with Amazfit smartwatches like the Amazfit T-Rex 3, where users can access the watch settings or the AI-backed Zepp Health assistant with the earphones.
The Amazfit Up are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 24 hours, with the earphones said to deliver six hours on a single charge. Each earbud carries a 50mAh battery, while the charging case is equipped with a 440mAh cell and a USB Type-C charging port. The earbud measures 29.4 x 24.6 x 27.4mm in size and weighs 5g, while the case measures 66.5 x 36 x 35 and weighs 33g.
Actor Salman Khan has in a lighter vein alluded to what's happening in his life - amid threats by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang - while anchoring the reality show Bigg Boss.
On Friday, Salman Khan was threatened allegedly by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding Rs 5 crore to "end the enmity". A WhatsApp message sent to the Mumbai Traffic Police warned that if the money is not paid, then the actor's fate would be worse than that of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was murdered recently, allegedly by Lawrence Bishnoi gang members.
"Yaar, kasam khuda ki, what all I am going through in my life and I have to handle this," Salman Khan said in Bigg Boss, referring to bickering among the contestants.
His comment was also seen as alluding to the threats he has been dealing with in recent times, comparing it to the challenging task of steering the reality show.
The Mumbai Police has arrested several accused, who are allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, for plotting to kill actor Salman Khan.
Police sources said one of the arrested accused had been in touch with a Pakistan-based handler to plan the attack, which would include the use of guns such as the AK series assault rifles, smuggled from the neighbouring country.
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Earlier this year, the Navi Mumbai police filed a first information report (FIR) against 18 people allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for plotting to kill Salman Khan. The FIR followed a shocking incident in which members of the gang fired outside Salman Khan's Bandra home.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that Indian citizens holding ordinary passports will now be eligible for visa-on-arrival at all ports of entry across the country.
Visa Options
Eligible Indian travellers will have two options for obtaining a visa upon arrival:
A 14-day visa, extendable for an additional 14 days.
A 60-day non-extendable visa.
Both visa types will require travellers to pay the prescribed fees as per UAE norms.
Are You Eligible?
The visa-on-arrival policy is also applicable to individuals holding permanent resident cards, green cards or valid visas from the United States, United Kingdom or any European Union nation.
Passport Validity Requirement
To qualify for the visa-on-arrival, passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the UAE.
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The recent visa-on-arrival announcement builds on previous efforts to make travel easier for Indian nationals. Earlier in February 2023, Emirates airline, in collaboration with VFS Global, introduced a pre-approved visa-on-arrival service for Indian passport holders. “We've partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with us. The new process will help customers skip queues when arriving in Dubai,” they wrote on X at the time.
In the same month, Dubai also began offering Indian nationals a five-year multiple-entry visa. This policy was introduced to enhance business, tourism, and economic ties between India and the UAE.
India remains a vital source of tourists for Dubai. In 2023, Dubai saw a 25 per cent rise in Indian visitors compared to pre-pandemic levels, with 2.46 million overnight stays recorded. This surge solidified India's position as Dubai's top tourism market, according to a report by Dubai's department of economy and tourism in February 2023.
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Fighting raged on two fronts Sunday as Israel targeted what it said was a Hezbollah "command centre" in the Lebanese capital, while in Gaza rescuers reported 73 people killed in a single air strike. The strikes on Hezbollah's south Beirut stronghold came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Iran-backed group of attempting to assassinate him by targeting his residence.
It also came as Israelis marked the major week-long Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which last year saw the October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war.
Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said Israel's strikes on Beirut hit a residential building in Haret Hreik near a mosque and a hospital.
The Israeli military said it hit a Hezbollah "command centre of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters" and underground weapons facility in Beirut, and that it also killed three Hezbollah militants in other strikes.
It later said about 70 projectiles fired from Lebanon crossed into Israel within a matter of minutes, and that it intercepted some of them.
Gaza's civil defence agency meanwhile said an Israeli air strike on a residential area killed at least 73 Palestinians in Beit Lahia in the territory's north.
"Our civil defence crews recovered 73 martyrs and a large number of wounded as a result of the Israeli air force targeting a residential area... in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza," said civil defence agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal.
The Israeli military said it struck a "Hamas terror target". It added that the toll figures given by Gaza authorities "do not align" with the information it possessed.
The military pressed its offensives in both Gaza and Lebanon, where it said its forces "struck approximately 175 terror targets".
The military said it continued to operate in northern, central and southern parts of Gaza.
"The troops eliminated dozens of terrorists during close-quarter encounters on the ground and aerial strikes" across Gaza, it said.
'Grave mistake'
In southern Lebanon, NNA later said Israeli strikes had targeted dozens of locations, including the city of Nabatiyeh for the third time this week.
The military said it "struck and eliminated over 65 Hezbollah terrorists... and struck dozens of Hezbollah terror targets" in southern Lebanon.
On Saturday, Netanyahu's office said a drone was launched towards his residence in the central town of Caesarea but he and his wife were away and there were no casualties.
"The attempt by Iran's proxy Hezbollah to assassinate me and my wife today was a grave mistake," the prime minister said.
"Anyone who tries to harm Israel's citizens will pay a heavy price," he said in comments directed at Tehran and "its proxies", which include Lebanon's Hezbollah, a group Israel has been at war with since late September.
Since then, the war has killed at least 1,454 people in Lebanon, according to an AFP tally of Lebanese health ministry figures.
The Lebanese group, armed and financed by Iran, did not acknowledge the attack, but late on Saturday Iran's mission to the United Nations said "this action was taken" by Hezbollah.
Hezbollah on Saturday said it launched rocket barrages at Israel's north, where rescuers said one man was killed by shrapnel.
Hamas, Hezbollah and allied Iran-backed groups in the region have vowed to keep fighting after Israeli troops on Wednesday killed the Palestinian movement's leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza, more than a year into the war triggered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
"Hamas is a reality in Palestine that no one can ignore, no one can destroy," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's October 1 attack, in which Tehran said it had fired 200 missiles at its arch-foe in response to the killing of an Iranian general and Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
'Every day a massacre'
The war was sparked by the unprecedented Hamas attack last year that resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures.
Israel's campaign to crush Hamas and bring back the hostages has killed 42,519 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to data from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, figures the UN considers reliable.
Israel, vowing to stop Hamas militants from regrouping in northern Gaza, launched a major air and ground assault on October 6, tightening its siege on the war-battered area and sending tens of thousands of people fleeing.
Civil defence spokesman Bassal said "we have recovered more than 400 martyrs from the various targeted areas in the northern Gaza Strip", including Jabalia and its refugee camp, since Israel's operation began.
Contacted by AFP, the Israeli military said it was looking into the civil defence agency's reports from Gaza, including that an overnight air raid on Jabalia killed 33 people.
"More than a year has passed, and every day our blood is shed," displaced Gazan Nasser Shaqura said outside a hospital in Deir el-Balah, where victims of an Israeli air strike were taken.
"Every day, every hour, there is a massacre," he said. "This is what our lives have become."
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An Indian ex-official charged by the US with directing a murder-for-hire plot has dismissed the allegations, his family said, expressing shock that Vikash Yadav was wanted by the FBI. Yadav, 39, described the claims as false media reports when he spoke to his cousin, Avinash Yadav, the relative told Reuters on Saturday in their ancestral village about 100 km from Delhi.
The US Department of Justice charged Yadav with leading an unsuccessful plot to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun last year. Yadav was an official of the Research and Analysis Wing spy service, according to the indictment unsealed on Thursday.
India, which has said it was investigating the allegations, said Yadav was no longer a government employee, without saying whether he had been an intelligence officer.
"The family has no information" about him working for the spy agency, Yadav's cousin said in the village of Pranpura in Haryana state. "He never mentioned anything about it," despite the two speaking to each other regularly.
"For us he is still working for the CRPF," the federal Central Reserve Police Force, which he joined in 2009, said Avinash Yadav, 28. "He told us he is deputy commandant" and was trained as a paratrooper.
The cousin said he did not know where Yadav was but that he lives with his wife and a daughter who was born last year.
Indian officials have not commented on Yadav's whereabouts. The Washington Post, citing American officials, reported on Thursday that Yadav was still in India and that the US was expected to seek his extradition.
His mother, Sudesh Yadav, 65, said she was still in shock. "What can I say? I do not know whether the U.S. government is telling the truth or not."
"He has been working for the country," she said.
The US accuses Yadav of directing another Indian citizen, Nikhil Gupta, who it alleges paid a hitman paid $15,000, to kill Pannun.
But in Pranpura, Yadav's cousin pointed to the family's modest, single-storey house, saying, "Where will so much money come from? Can you see any Audis and Mercedes lined up outside this house?"
Most of the village's nearly 500 families have traditionally sent young men to join the security forces, locals said.
Yadav's father, who died in 2007, was an officer with India's border force till he died in 2007, and his brother works with the police in Haryana, said Avinash Yadav.
Another cousin, Amit Yadav, 41, said Vikash Yadav had been a quiet boy interested in books and athletics and was a national-level marksman.
"Only the government of India and Vikash know what has happened," he said, adding that Indian officials should inform them.
If the government "abandons" a paramilitary officer, Amit Yadav said, "then who will work for them?"
Avinash Yadav said: "We want the Indian government to support us, they should inform us what has happened. Otherwise where will we go?"
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A major Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast was carried out on a Naxal patrol search operation in the Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday.
According to IG Bastar P Sundarraj, the Naxals attacked the patrolling team and carried out an IED blast. Meanwhile, two army jawans were injured during the blast incident.
Meanwhile, on Friday, Chhattisgarh's Dantewada police said that at least 38 cadres of naxals were gunned down in an encounter that recently took place in the forest of Abujhmad close to the Dantewada-Narayanpur border.
As per the statement issued by Dantewada police, 38 naxals were killed in an encounter with security personnel inside the forest of village Nendur and Thulthuli near the Dantewada-Narayanpur border.
The eliminated naxals were collectively carrying a cash reward of Rs 2.62 crore. Of 38 naxals killed in the encounter, police have recovered the bodies of 31 cadres, said the statement, adding that the bodies of 29 cadres had been handed over to their relatives. All the 38 naxals killed in the encounter have been identified, the statement said.
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Snapdragon 8 Elite — previously expected to debut as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 — is expected to be announced by Qualcomm next week, and details of the upcoming chipset's performance have now been leaked online. According to a benchmark result for the purported Realme GT 7 Pro, the Snapdragon 8 Elite could offer a massive increase in performance compared to its predecessor, and outperform both MediaTek's recently launched Dimensity 9400 SoC and Apple's A18 Pro chip that powers the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Snapdragon 8 Elite AnTuTu Benchmark Leaked
Tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) in collaboration with Smartprix leaked an image that shows the purported Realme GT 7 Pro that is expected to be launched soon, with an unprecedented score of 3,025,991 points on the AnTuTu benchmark test. It will be one of the first smartphones to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which will be unveiled by Qualcomm at its annual Snapdragon Summit on October 21.
Realme GT 7 Pro benchmarked (left) alongside the iPhone 16 Pro Max Photo Credit: Smartprix/ @OnLeaks
The leaked image also shows the iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the Realme GT 7 Pro, with a much lower score — 1,651,728. Apple's flagship handset was launched last month with the six-core A18 Pro, its most powerful smartphone chip to date. However, it's worth noting the benchmark tool's use of the Vulkan and Metal APIs on Android and iOS, respectively, while making comparisons across platforms.
Realme's upcoming flagship phone isn't the first handset to cross the 3 million mark on AnTuTu. Last month, the Vivo X200 with MediaTek's 3nm Dimensity 9400 chipset scored 3,007,853 points on the benchmarking tool. Qualcomm's chip is slightly ahead of its competitor, according to these tests.
The recently launched Oppo Find X8 was previously benchmarked on AnTuTu with a score of 2,880,558 points, which was the highest score on the platform at the time. This handset is also powered by the Dimensity 9400 chipset, which is expected to power other flagship smartphones over the coming year.
iQOO 13 is expected to launch soon as the company's upcoming flagship smartphone, and the company has already started to tease some of the handset's specifications online. A tipster has now leaked purported live images of the iQOO 13, giving us an idea of what to expect from the phone. The iQOO 13 will be launched in China at the end of October, and could be one of the first smartphones to debut with the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (or Snapdragon 8 Elite) chipset from Qualcomm.
iQOO 13 Design Revealed in Leaked Images
Weibo user WHYLAB has posted three images of the purported iQOO 13 on the Chinese microblogging platform, that show the front of the upcoming smartphone. The live images of the handset including two close up images that show the top and bottom halves of the screen, which appears to have a flat design, along with narrow bezels on four sides.
iQOO 13 seen in the leaked image with slim display bezels Photo Credit: Weibo/ WHYLAB
These leaked images also throw some light on the button arrangement on the iQOO 13. The volume rocker and the power button located on the right side of the screen, while the metal frame is shown to have flat edges. These images appear to corroborate the design of the smartphone that was previously teased by an iQOO executive.
Last week, the company confirmed that the iQOO 13 would be equipped with BOE's next-generation Q10 display with a 2K resolution. Previous leaks had also suggested that the next flagship phone from iQOO would sport a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The iQOO 13 is also tipped to arrive with Qualcomm's next-generation smartphone chipset that is expected to be unveiled on October 21 as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or Snapdragon 8 Elite. It is said to be equipped with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of inbuilt storage.
According to previous reports, the iQOO 13 could arrive with a triple 50-megapixel primary, ultrawide, and 2x telephoto cameras, as well as a 32-megapixel selfie camera. It is said to pack a 6,150mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.
The Supreme Court on Friday said the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be stunted by traditions under any personal law and observed marriages involving children violate the free will to choose a life partner.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra further issued a slew of guidelines for the effective implementation of the law on prevention of child marriages in the country.
The bench, however, noted the issue whether the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) would prevail over personal laws was pending with the Parliament for consideration. The Centre had urged the apex court to hold the PCMA to prevail over personal laws.
The CJI highlighted that a "very extensive" sociological analysis was made in the judgement.
"While the PCMA seeks to prohibit child marriages. It does not stipulate big social malaise of marriages fixed in the minority of a child which also have the effect of violating the rights to choice...It takes away from them, their choice of partner and life paths before they mature and form the ability to assert their agency...," the CJI said.
The court noted that child marriages require an intersectional approach that acknowledges the overlapping vulnerabilities experienced by children, especially girls, from marginalised communities.
"Inter-sectionality involves considering factors like gender, caste, socio-economic status and geography, which often increase the risks of early marriage" the CJI said.
Preventive strategies should be tailored to the unique needs of various communities besides focusing on addressing the root causes of child marriage, such as poverty, gender, inequality, lack of education, the judgement said. "The PCMA as a social legislation will only succeed through the collective efforts of all stakeholders to address the issue within a broader social framework, which emphasises the need for multi sectoral coordination," it added.
According to the top court, the scenario necessitated the enhancement of reporting mechanisms, expansion of public awareness campaigns and investment in the training and capacity building of law enforcement.
"The implementation of these guidelines is to prioritise prevention before protection and protection before penalisation. We are cognisant of the impact that criminalisation has on families and communities. To ensure effective use of the penal provisions in the PCMA, it is imperative that there is widespread awareness and education about child marriage and the legal consequences of its commission," it said.
The apex court, however, clarified that it should not be understood that prosecution of those who commit illegal acts is discouraged.
Further, it opined the law enforcement machinery ought to make best efforts to prevent and prohibit child marriage and not solely focus on prosecution.
The judgement came on a PIL filed by Society for Enlightenment and Voluntary Action seeking effective implementation of the law to prevent child marriages.
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With the US election just 20 days away, set for November 5, the crypto market appears to be emerging as a key beneficiary. Bitcoin, mentioned by both Presidential candidates in their speeches, is experiencing a rapid price surge as the election approaches. On Thursday, October 17, Bitcoin recorded a 10.59 percent increase over the past seven days on foreign exchanges, according to CoinMarketCap. At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $67,413 (roughly Rs. 56.6 lakh) on international exchanges. On Indian exchanges like CoinSwitch and Giottus, meanwhile, the asset is trading at $68,958 (roughly Rs. 57.9 lakh).
“Bitcoin is winking at $67,500 (roughly Rs. 56.7 lakh) after a long stretch of a 220-day downtrend indicating the rebuilding of investor confidence. The upcoming US election will be one of the major reasons for the next bull run. The Fear and Greed Index remains steady at 71 in the 'Greed' zone,” Avinash Shekhar, co-founder and CEO, Pi42 told Gadgets360, commenting on the market status.
Ether showed a price hike of around one percent in the last 24 hours. The second-most expensive cryptocurrency after BTC, ETH is presently trading at $2,628 (roughly Rs. 2.20 lakh) on foreign exchanges. As per the crypto price tracker by Gadgets360, ETH is trading at $2,681 (roughly Rs. 2.25 lakh).
“Market optimism was fueled by strong participation in Trump-backed WLFI tokens and anticipation of crypto-friendly regulations as the US presidential elections approach. The rising inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, which have seen over $19 billion (roughly Rs. 1,59,626 crore) in net, also contributed to the bullish sentiment. Meanwhile, BlackRock's positive outlook and Standard Chartered's forecast of BTC reaching $73,000 (roughly Rs. 61.3 lakh) have further boosted momentum,” said Mudrex CEO Edul Patel.
The overall valuation of the crypto market rose by 0.74 percent in the last 24 hours. With this, the valuation of the sector has come to $2.32 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,94,90,934 crore), showed CoinMarketCap.
Some of the most prominent artificial intelligence models are falling short of European regulations in key areas such as cybersecurity resilience and discriminatory output, according to data seen by Reuters.
The EU had long debated new AI regulations before OpenAI released ChatGPT to the public in late 2022. The record-breaking popularity and ensuing public debate over the supposed existential risks of such models spurred lawmakers to draw up specific rules around "general-purpose" AIs (GPAI).
Now a new tool designed by Swiss startup LatticeFlow and partners, and supported by European Union officials, has tested generative AI models developed by big tech companies like Meta and OpenAI across dozens of categories in line with the bloc's wide-sweeping AI Act, which is coming into effect in stages over the next two years.
Awarding each model a score between 0 and 1, a leaderboard published by LatticeFlow on Wednesday showed models developed by Alibaba, Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Mistral all received average scores of 0.75 or above.
However, the company's "Large Language Model (LLM) Checker" uncovered some models' shortcomings in key areas, spotlighting where companies may need to divert resources in order to ensure compliance.
Companies failing to comply with the AI Act will face fines of 35 million euros ($38 million) or 7% of global annual turnover.
Mixed Results
At present, the EU is still trying to establish how the AI Act's rules around generative AI tools like ChatGPT will be enforced, convening experts to craft a code of practice governing the technology by spring 2025.
But LatticeFlow's test, developed in collaboration with researchers at Swiss university ETH Zurich and Bulgarian research institute INSAIT, offers an early indicator of specific areas where tech companies risk falling short of the law.
For example, discriminatory output has been a persistent issue in the development of generative AI models, reflecting human biases around gender, race and other areas when prompted.
When testing for discriminatory output, LatticeFlow's LLM Checker gave OpenAI's "GPT-3.5 Turbo" a relatively low score of 0.46. For the same category, Alibaba Cloud's "Qwen1.5 72B Chat" model received only a 0.37.
Testing for "prompt hijacking", a type of cyberattack in which hackers disguise a malicious prompt as legitimate to extract sensitive information, the LLM Checker awarded Meta's "Llama 2 13B Chat" model a score of 0.42. In the same category, French startup Mistral's "8x7B Instruct" model received 0.38.
"Claude 3 Opus", a model developed by Google-backed Anthropic, received the highest average score, 0.89.
The test was designed in line with the text of the AI Act, and will be extended to encompass further enforcement measures as they are introduced. LatticeFlow said the LLM Checker would be freely available for developers to test their models' compliance online.
Petar Tsankov, the firm's CEO and cofounder, told Reuters the test results were positive overall and offered companies a roadmap for them to fine-tune their models in line with the AI Act.
"The EU is still working out all the compliance benchmarks, but we can already see some gaps in the models," he said. "With a greater focus on optimising for compliance, we believe model providers can be well-prepared to meet regulatory requirements."
Meta declined to comment. Alibaba, Anthropic, Mistral, and OpenAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
While the European Commission cannot verify external tools, the body has been informed throughout the LLM Checker's development and described it as a "first step" in putting the new laws into action.
A spokesperson for the European Commission said: "The Commission welcomes this study and AI model evaluation platform as a first step in translating the EU AI Act into technical requirements."
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle from South Texas. This mission is particularly notable for successfully capturing its Super Heavy booster at the launch site, marking a significant achievement in aerospace technology. The successful launch and recovery illustrate SpaceX's commitment to advancing reusable rocket technology, which is vital for reducing costs and increasing the frequency of space travel.
The Catch: Using ‘Chopsticks'
The booster landed near the Mechazilla launch tower and was successfully captured using the innovative ‘Chopsticks' system. This mechanism is designed to grasp the booster after it lands, demonstrating a new level of efficiency in rocket recovery. The ability to recover the booster intact allows SpaceX to refurbish and reuse the hardware for future missions, aligning with their sustainability goals.
SpaceX's founder, Elon Musk, hailed the achievement as a monumental step for humanity. He believes that successful booster recovery will revolutionise space travel, making it more sustainable and cost-effective. Musk has consistently emphasised the importance of reusability in space exploration, viewing this as a crucial element for enabling human life on other planets.
Future Implications for Space Exploration
Although the upper stage of the Starship was not recovered during this flight, the successful capture of the booster showcases the potential for future missions. SpaceX officials consider this a milestone that could pave the way for more ambitious projects in space exploration. As SpaceX continues to refine its technologies, the successful integration of the 'Chopsticks' system may significantly alter the landscape of rocket recovery and reuse, potentially leading to more frequent and affordable space missions.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has recently captured unusual behaviour in Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS). This massive storm, large enough to swallow Earth, has been active for over 150 years. For the first time, scientists have observed it "jiggling," with its size oscillating and its speed fluctuating. The findings have left astronomers intrigued, as the movement has never been documented before. The storm's recent activity, marked by this surprising instability, is puzzling experts and raising questions about what could be causing these changes.
The Great Red Spot, which has been shrinking gradually over the last decade, has now shown unpredictable shifts in its size, as per a paper published in The Planetary Science Journal. Astronomer Amy Simon, who led the observation team from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre, commented on this unexpected behaviour.
According to Simon, scientists have always noted slight variations in its position, but the recent expansion and contraction have taken them by surprise. With Hubble's advanced capabilities, they were able to confirm that the storm is not just changing in size but also altering its speed.
Comparing the Movement to a Sandwich
Mike Wong, co-investigator from the University of California at Berkeley, told Space.com the storm's actions to that of an overstuffed sandwich. The GRS is being pushed by jet streams that surround it, causing the bulging effect.
Wong also pointed out that the storm's central region brightens during its largest oscillations, suggesting changes in the planet's upper atmosphere. This could indicate a reduction in the haze that usually blankets the storm.
Potential Stabilisation of the Great Red Spot
Simon's team believes the storm may eventually shrink enough to fit within Jupiter's wind bands, which will likely stabilise its size. Until then, they will continue to monitor the GRS closely to gain more insight into one of the solar system's most fascinating weather patterns.
Two coaches of an empty local train derailed while entering a car shed from Mumbai Central, affecting operations on the Western Railway on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
There were no reports of any injuries as the train was empty when it derailed around 12.10 pm, said Vineet Abhishek, chief public relations officer of Western Railway.
The derailment has severely affected the suburban services as the slow track towards Dadar is blocked, he said.
"The slow track towards Dadar between Churchgate and Mumbai Central is blocked. However, trains are being diverted to the fast line between these two stations to ensure continued operations," the official said.
He said efforts are underway to rerail the coaches and restore services.
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Three women and four girls, all from the same family, died on Saturday when their car fell into a canal here, police said.
They said nine people, including eight of the family, were in the vehicle. They were headed for the Baba Rajpuri Mela held on the occasion of Dussehra.
Taking to the social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the accident as heart-rendering and conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims.
हरियाणा के कैथल में हुआ सड़क हादसा हृदयविदारक है। इसमें जान गंवाने वालों के शोकाकुल परिजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। ईश्वर उन्हें इस पीड़ा को सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करे। राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में स्थानीय प्रशासन मौके पर हरसंभव मदद में जुटा है: PM @narendramodi
He said the local administration was making every effort to help under the state government's supervision.
According to police, the driver lost control of the vehicle and it plunged into the canal near Mundri village.
They said the driver was rescued but seven other occupants of the vehicle drowned. A 12-year-old girl, Komal, is missing and efforts are on to trace her, police said.
The dead were identified as Satwinder (50), Chameli (65), Teejo (45), Fiza (16), Vandana (10), Riya (10) and Ramandeep (6).
All were from Deeg village in Kaithal.
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A food safety task force inspected establishments around Hyderabad's famous Nehru Zoological Park in Bahadurpura on October 7, 2024. At Shaheen Mandi - The Arabian Restaurant, the officials made note of water stagnation near the washing area. They found synthetic food colours, which were suspected of being used in non-veg dishes. These were promptly discarded. Those handling the food were not wearing hair caps, aprons and gloves. There were several issues with the refrigerator. The team discovered that veg and non-veg food items were being stored together in the same fridge. Some of the food kept inside it lacked labels and coverings. The task force also got rid of leftover food found in the refrigerator.
Additionally, they stated that the temperature records for the refrigerator were not found at the time of the inspection. Other records/ documentation, such as medical fitness certificates and pest control records, were not available. The establishment had not displayed a copy of its FSSAI license on the premises.
Task Force team has conducted inspections in Bahadurpura / Zoo Park Area on 07.10.2024.
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 10, 2024
On the same day, the task force inspected Hotel Fiza and Bakers in Bahadurpura. Medical fitness certificates, pest control records, water analysis reports for RO water used for cooking, and temperature records for refrigerators were not available with the FBO [Food Business Operator]. Few of the food handlers were not wearing hair caps and aprons. The officials found a live cockroach infestation inside the kitchen. They noted that the doors and windows were open and did not have proper insect-proof screens to keep pests away. They also found broken tiles and walls on the premises and observed shedding particles.
The refrigerator was deemed highly unhygienic. Some of the articles kept in the fridge were not covered and not labelled properly. The team suspected leftover food had been refrigerated and discarded the items on the spot. They also got rid of synthetic food colours suspected of being used while making non-veg dishes.
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* Medical fitness certificates, Pest control records and Water analysis reports for RO water using at premises for cooking were not available.
Next, the officials went to Sukha Sagar Udipi Veg restaurant in the same area. They discovered that the false ceiling made of POP (plaster of Paris) in the dining area had been damaged due to water seepage. They noted a cockroach infestation in the store room. They observed open drains and water stagnation near the washing area. The cellar kitchen was found to be open to the outside premises and did not have insect-proof screens that could prevent the entry of pests. Some food handlers were not wearing hair caps and aprons. The officials found prepared and semi-cooked food without proper labels. They discovered that the establishment's FSSAI license had expired on October 3, 2024, and had not been renewed by the time of the inspection. The FBO had not maintained temperature records for the refrigerator. The requisite medical fitness certificates and pest control records were unavailable too.
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* FSSAI license found to be expired on 03/10/2024 and not renewed.
* Medical fitness and Pest control records not found.
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 10, 2024
Recently, a task force also conducted inspections at a Hospital Canteen in Hyderabad's Kukatpally area. On October 8, 2024, the team visited Sri Sri Sattvaahar Stores, the central canteen of Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals after receiving a complaint. The officials found rat faeces/ suspected rat infestation, live cockroach infestation, expired items and several other food safety violations. Click here to read the full story.
He would have smiled wryly at the irony, maybe even have had a chuckle in acknowledgement of its acuity, had he been told this. The soul of the man whose corporate name he made known globally was probably free to soar uninhibitedly only after he ceased to head the Tata Group.
In the dozen-odd years he lived after he stepped down as the Chairman of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata finally got to do what he loved to do: make a difference. Seed a business. Take a risk. Solve a problem harnessing technology. Work with young people inspired by a trail-blazing idea. Ideally not just a solution to an everyday problem; that yes, but one with many potential social ripples. In short, be the essence of him: an entrepreneur.
He helped seed over 50 businesses after 2012, none he loved more than Good Fellows, offering companionship by the young to senior citizens. Not all 50 flowered but some did, bringing returns he acknowledged he could never have imagined. And he never ceased to marvel at the ease and rapidity with which technology made it possible to convert an idea into a marketable solution.
It was ever so, that he wanted to find solutions. He knew his mind but legacies weighed. But it was ever a struggle, till eventually his obduracy prevailed, helped by mentors.
He wanted to be an architect and study in the US; his father wanted him to enrol in an engineering college in the UK. He leaned on his grandmother; his surrogate mother after his parents divorced. And he went to Cornell, and switched majors from engineering to architecture.
The USA was liberating. He landed a good job in Los Angeles, where he loved the weather, fell in love, not for the first time in vain, got himself a car, which must have had an open hood, and committed himself to the good life. Till his grandmother fell ill seriously. He knew he had to do the right thing: go home and be with her. And join the Tata group at Tata Steel in Jamshedpur.
They gave him a fancy bungalow in the Steel City and a car but he preferred to walk to the steel plant. He had many ideas on how they could make steel more efficiently and safely but they would quote prevailing norms older than his 25 years.
He found his metier in Nelco, a small electronics company, he could restructure and grow. He even breathed life, briefly, into Tata's textile mills. In the group, he came into his own as the Chairman of Tata Industries in the early 1980s with a charter to implement the new path he wanted the Group to take: collaborate with the world's best to seed companies incorporating the latest in technology-led growth sectors. Enter Tata Honeywell, Tata Lucent, Tata Cummins, and Birla-Tata AT&T.
His forties tested his steel even as he spread his wings. As deputy chairman of Tata Motors, he entered into a staring contest with a militant trade unionist. He did not blink first. As Chairman of Air India, he was constantly at odds with the top management, ever resistant to his efforts to restore the airline to its heydays under JRD Tata, still the Group Chairman.
He was 53, young for the legacy-doused Tata Group, when JRD, now his mentor, chose him as his successor because he had a "modern" mind. The move coincided with India unshackling itself from the licence raj with the 1991 reforms. This, too, was just so: Ratan Tata was the rare Indian industrialist who genuinely wanted the Indian economy to be opened up. Being globally competitive was no longer a choice for India and for the Tata Group.
Over the next two decades, Ratan Tata would remake the venerable group. From a loose bunch of companies run by numerous satraps with their own fiefdom of companies, the Tata Group became a cohesive conglomerate with companies in seven sectors, some smoke stack but many in the nimble-footed and growing Services sector of the rapidly consumerist Indian economy. Symbolically, Tata acquired its first Group logo after being around for over 100 years. On the ground, it acquired a group glue and a holy grail in the Tata Business Excellence Model to make the companies globally competitive.
The Group also went global, aggressively, mainly as a hedge against dependence on one cyclic economy, India. Tata Tea acquired the much bigger Tetley. Tata Steel won Corus nee British Steel in a bruising auction. Tata Motors bought Land Rover and Jaguar from Ford. The world saw reverse colonialism as major British bands turned Tata. Ever the realist, Ratan Tata noted wryly that he was only keen to acquire Land-Rover to give his beloved Tata Motors a wider automotive footprint and a technologically superior collaborator. The more glamorous Jaguar marquee was thrust on him by Ford who would only sell both brands.
Now well into his 60s, he would often regret that he was not much younger. There was so much more he wanted to do though by now his fame had spread far and wide and he was a global business icon. Not a bit was because, it was incorrectly but widely reported, that he owned less than one per cent of the group, which spent two-thirds of its income on philanthropy. In truth, he owned around one per cent of the Group holding company, Tata Sons, which, in turn, was two-thirds owned by Tata Trusts, of which also he was the Chairman, and which, of course, received two-thirds of the Tata Sons dividends.
It is these dividends, invested in addressing India's poverty and improving its social infrastructure for well over a hundred years, which gives the Tata Group a unique halo and that rare social capital - trust. Nobody was more conscious or prouder of this trust than Ratan Tata. He would often say that you cannot be socially good and moral in parts; either you deserve the people's trust or you don't. He would strain every nerve to embed into the Group's hundreds of thousands of employees that this trust was precious; it had to be nurtured in every deed and action.
There were to be no exceptions. When one company CEO, known to be close to him, went rogue and placed the financial company in serious jeopardy, he made it known the Group would honour every deposit, and brought to bear the full brunt of the law on his favourite.
Was he conscious that he had a haloed name? Was he proud of it? Yes, to both. But he wore the name with humility and willingly bent to the demands it made on him. For which he had his grandmother to thank. He has spoken feelingly about how his grandmother instilled in him the virtues of doing the right thing.
She also taught him how to guard one's dignity -to walk away rather than get into an undignified confrontation. Mostly he did that but there were exceptions. Most recently it was when he declared war on Cyrus Mistry who he ruthlessly ousted in a board coup, braving unprecedented public and media ignominy.
Earlier, it was the Nano plant in West Bengal. When it came to combating Mamata Banerjee's opposition to the Tata Motors' plant in the rice fields of Singur he declared, with dignity: If somebody puts a gun to my head, I will not be the one to move my head. At a cost of hundreds of crores of rupees, and a crippling delay, the Nano plant was moved to Gujarat.
Of all his entrepreneurial endeavours, the Nano was closest to his heart. He was visibly proud, in his understated way, when he shared with some of us that Tata Motors had acquired the patent on the Nano name for the car. Conceived out of a desire to find a solution to the common sight of a family of four on a scooter, it was his challenge to a team of young Tata Motors engineers to come up with an affordable car. They did and he could proudly say into the strobe lights at its glittering launch: a word given is a word honoured.
Somebody who made a difference, nothing more and nothing less. That's how he recently said he would like to be remembered. He could not have put it more pithily or accurately. He was that rare individual who had his feet on the ground and his head in the clouds. He could see beyond many horizons because he was committed to solving society's most pressing problems by harnessing frontier technology.
He was, eponymously, and now posthumously, a Bharat Ratan.
(The author is a senior journalist who took a break from journalism to work in Ratan Tata's office for over a decade.
(Disclaimer: These are the personal opinions of the author)
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics to John J. Hopfield, Princeton University, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton, University of Toronto, Canada. Both laureates are recognised for their pioneering work in machine learning, specifically using artificial neural networks. Their research, drawing on principles of physics, forms the foundation of modern machine learning systems. Hopfield developed an associative memory system capable of storing and reconstructing data patterns, while Hinton introduced methods that allow networks to autonomously discover data properties and perform tasks such as image recognition.
Artificial Neural Networks and Physics
Artificial neural networks are computational systems modelled on the brain's neurons. These neurons, represented as nodes, influence each other through connections similar to synapses, adjusting their strength based on training. This year's laureates have been instrumental in shaping the use of these networks in machine learning since the 1980s. Their contributions laid the groundwork for today's advanced AI technologies.
John J. Hopfield's Contribution
John J. Hopfield's significant contribution was his invention of a network capable of saving and reconstructing patterns. By applying principles from physics, particularly atomic spin, his network is designed to function by minimising energy, much like systems in nature. The network updates its nodes to progressively reveal a stored image when presented with an incomplete or distorted one.
Geoffrey E. Hinton's Impact
Geoffrey E. Hinton expanded upon Hopfield's work by developing the Boltzmann machine, a neural network that can identify features in data. Using statistical physics, Hinton's invention enables the network to learn by analysing common examples, allowing it to recognise and generate patterns. His research has been crucial to the rapid advancement of machine learning. The prize of 11 million Swedish kronor will be equally shared between the laureates
Canadian developer Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. No, we aren't saying it. It's award-winning filmmaker Cullen Hoback, who pieced together old and new evidence and confronted both Todd and Blockstream founder Adam Back, another suspect, with his findings. All this in a new HBO documentary titled "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery".
In a climactic moment of the documentary, Hoback asks Todd, “It seems like you had these deep insights into Bitcoin at the time?” Todd responds, “Well, yeah, I'm Satoshi Nakamoto.”
However, in an email to CoinDesk before the documentary's release, Todd claimed, “Of course I'm not Satoshi.” He also told CNN, “For the record, I'm not Satoshi,” adding the film has been “irresponsible” and could endanger his life.
The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto has long been shrouded in mystery, fuelling countless theories and speculation.
Cullen Hoback remains confident in his theory, citing a 2010 Bitcoin message board post from Todd that he believes was written by Satoshi Nakamoto. The director spent years investigating various theories and suspects before settling on Todd.
Nic Carter, Founding Partner of Castle Island Ventures, said, “I feel certain that Todd is not Nakamoto,” citing the Bitcoin creator's deep knowledge of cryptography and digital cash systems.
Jameson Lopp, co-founder of the Bitcoin company Casa, also responded to the documentary's findings with scepticism. "Wherever Satoshi may be, I like to think they're having a laugh at this latest round of foolishness," he wrote on X.
Wherever Satoshi may be, I like to think they're having a laugh at this latest round of foolishness.
Peter Todd, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, was just 23 when the famous Bitcoin white paper was published. He began engaging with key figures in the crypto community as a teenager, making him a credible candidate for some enthusiasts. Hoback explained to Politico, “In investigations like these, digital forensics can only take you so far... Real answers can only be found offline.”
The documentary features a dramatic scene where Hoback confronts Todd about the evidence linking him to Satoshi. Hoback said, “Peter was there that day... He had every opportunity to explain himself.” However, Todd rejected the film's claims, saying, “Cullen is grasping for straws here.”
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Asus recently launched the all-new TUF Gaming A14 with the latest AMD Ryzen chipsets, which promise to deliver excellent performance and power efficiency along with improved AI capabilities. The TUF Gaming A14, on paper, seems to be an incredible choice for someone looking to buy a compact gaming laptop, which there aren't many of. While the new A14, especially the Ryzen AI 9 chipset variant, might not align with the TUF series' reputation for affordability, it does offer a lot for the money.
The variant with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 SoC, which we received for review, costs Rs. 1,69,990. It is also equipped with 32GB RAM, 2TB storage, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB VRAM. All that is packed in a compact, lightweight body that looks like a regular laptop. Should you buy this? Read on to find out.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 Design: Feels tough, is tough
Dimensions - 311 x 227 x 16.9 mm
Weight - 1.46kg
Colours - Jaeger Gray
The TUF Gaming A14 carries a minimalist approach to design, and there's nothing that suggests it's a gaming laptop. It's got a metal lid with a matte finish, and the TUF logo, and that's about it. There's no RGB lighting on the laptop, but you get four system LEDs forming an ‘X' pattern on the slightly protruding rear edge. This is most visible when the lid is closed.
The exhaust vents are at the rear edge
The bottom panel is also metal, and is mostly covered in diamond-shaped intake grilles. The rear edge houses the exhaust ports. When you open up the lid, you'll find matte finish plastic panels, which tend to pick up some fingerprints and smudges. There are two hinges holding the top half, which seem sturdy and can go a full 180 degrees.
You get two bottom-firing speakers
Asus has managed to give the TUF Gaming A14 a MIL-STD-810H certification, which means that it can stand some rough use and survive harsh conditions. It also doesn't weigh much and is lighter than most of the other laptops in the same segment. It truly is portable and easy to carry around.
There's plenty of I/O ports on the laptop
For connectivity, the left side houses a reversible proprietary charging port, an HDMI 2.1 port, a USB Type-C port, a USB Type-A port, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The right side features a USB Type-A and USB Type-C port along with a microSD card slot.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 Display: Great for gaming
Size and type - 14-inch IPS display with anti-glare coating
Resolution - 2.5K (2560 x 1600 pixels)
Refresh rate - 165Hz
On the display front, the TUF Gaming A14 offers a good package for mobile gamers. The 14-inch IPS panel may not get super bright as an OLED, but it provides gaming-centric features such as a fast 165Hz refresh rate, 2.5K resolution, 3ms response time, and Nvidia GSync support. The colour reproduction is good, but the anti-glare finish does mean that the colours appear muted when watching movies or TV shows.
You get a 165Hz refresh rate, but you can also go down to 60Hz
The panel offers a 16:10 aspect ratio and 100 per cent sRGB colour support. You get slim bezels on the sides and an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio. If your primary goal with this laptop is to game on the move, the display will do great, even if you're gaming outdoors. There's also a MUX Switch and Nvidia Advanced Optimus support. Asus also allows colour profiles to be changed using the Armoury Crate app.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 Keyboard, Touchpad, speakers, and webcam
Keyboard - Backlit chiclet with Copilot key
Speakers - 2 x 1W with Dolby Atmos
Web camera - 1080p with IR sensor
I've come to love the keyboards on Asus gaming laptops, and this one doesn't disappoint. There's 1.7mm of travel and good spacing between the keys, which makes this an excellent keyboard to type on. You also get four extra keys on the top left side, and the arrow keys are all the same size and shape. The keyboard also offers mini LED backlighting, which, although super bright, is only available in a single white colour. If not for the Armory crate key or the hexagonal power button, one could easily mistake this for a regular laptop. There's also a Copilot key here if you need it.
The keyboard offers 1.7mm of travel
Asus has provided a large glass touchpad on the laptop, which worked great during the review. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio, mirroring the display. The touchpad also managed to avoid ghost touches when gaming. It has a 240Hz report rate, and clicks were satisfying as well.
What wasn't satisfying was the pair of speakers on the laptop. They're average at best, lack bass, and aren't great when gaming. Although they can get decently loud, it's not the best audio experience owing to the placement. It's best to plug in a nice pair of wired gaming headphones or connect your favourite wireless earphones when gaming or watching content. Dolby Atmos works best when connected to headphones.
The laptop has a 180-degree hinge
Lastly, the 1080p web camera on the laptop is above average. It performs well when there's plenty of light but is noisy in low-light conditions. The colour reproduction is decent. You get IR sensors for Windows Hello support, but there's no physical camera privacy shutter.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 Software: You get what you need
OS - Windows 11 Home
Additional apps - Armoury Crate
The laptop runs Windows 11 Home out of the box, and you get Microsoft Office Home and Student as usual. Asus also bundles McAfee antivirus, which is more of an annoyance than help. The included Armoury Crate tool is helpful, as it lets you customise various aspects of the laptop. You can also easily switch between performance profiles using this tool. The Armoury crate button at the top left of the keyboard also makes switching profiles easy.
The Armoury crate is a useful tool
The Ryzen AI 9 CPU on the laptop features a powerful NPU so that you can run AI programmes. Thanks to the dedicated key, you have access to the Copilot+ chatbot whenever you need it. The chatbot can help you get quick answers to queries, summarise text, and even control Windows settings.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 Performance: Does a lot more than gaming
Processor - Up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
RAM - Up to 32GB LPDDR5X 7500Mhz (non-upgradeable)
Storage - Up to 2TB (Upgradeable to 4TB)
GPU - Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB VRAM
AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a powerful chipset, and that showed throughout the review period. It's a 12-core CPU with 24 threads and an improved AMD XDNA NPU that is good for up to 50 TOPS. The laptop also gets an integrated Radeon 890M GPU, which I found to be quite good in terms of performance.
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 delivers good overall performance
Talking about performance, I ran a couple of synthetic benchmarks on the laptop to see how it did. If you look at the scores below, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has managed to outperform its flagship chipsets from Apple and Intel. The benchmarks also show that the laptop delivers better gaming performance than some of its rivals, such as the HP Transcend Omen 14.
Benchmark
Asus TUF A14
Geekbench 6 Single
2,775
Geekbench 6 Multi
14,765
Geekbench 6 GPU
92,212
3DMark Steel Nomad (GPU)
2,196
3DMark Time Spy (GPU)
10,475
3DMark Night Raid (GPU)
59,649
Cinebench R23 Single
1,872
Cinebench R23 Multi
21,972
PCMark 10
8,165
Geekbench AI (GPU)
12,742 (Quantised)
For daily tasks, with the profile set to Silent, the laptop performed quite well. I didn't really face any sluggish behaviour while running multiple tabs on Chrome, along with a couple of other apps. If you plan to use it for work, you will have no issues with this. In the silent profile, the fans barely switch on.
In Turbo mode, which is best for gaming, the laptop delivers strong performance. I played several titles, such as Forza Horizon 5, Hogwarts Legacy, Mafia III Remastered, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and managed to get respectable frame rates (60 to 120 on average) at 1200p resolution. The laptop does get hot and noisy when gaming, but it's incredible how Asus has managed to offer so much performance from such a slim and light laptop.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU can draw up to 110W of power in Manual mode, whereas the processor can deliver a max TDP of 65W. While the RAM is soldered and non-upgradeable, you do get an M.2 slot that supports up to 2TB storage for a total of 4TB.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 Battery: Excellent
Capacity - 73Wh
Charging - 200W
Another advantage of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor is its efficiency, which, combined with the large battery on the laptop, delivers excellent battery backup. I was pleasantly surprised with the battery life I got on the Asus TUF Gaming A14. For the first time in my life, I survived a full 9-hour workday with a gaming laptop. In the Silent profile and Windows battery management set to Balanced, the laptop managed about 6-7 hours of regular editorial work with ease.
The only LED element on the laptop is this X-shaped system lights
When the battery was nearly empty, charging up the laptop was quick, thanks to the 200W brick supplied in the box. A full charge takes about 1 hour and 10 mins, whereas 50 percent is achieved in about 30 mins.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 Verdict
I'll keep the verdict simple. If you're looking for a compact, lightweight, and powerful laptop that you can game on, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 is very tough not to recommend. It's got a nice display, the battery life is excellent, you can play AAA games on it without any worry, there's plenty of RAM and storage, plenty of ports, and it's super portable.
The Asus TUF Gaming A14 doesn't have much competition in the segment. There's the ROG Zephyrus G14 from its stable, which is better but more expensive. Then you have the HP Omen Transcend 14 (Review), which, although cheaper, doesn't offer the same performance or efficiency.
Coffee can have both positive and negative effects on heart health for diabetics, depending on the individual, the quantity consumed, and the body's response to caffeine. Moderate coffee consumption may offer benefits like improved glucose metabolism and antioxidant protection, but excessive intake, particularly of caffeinated or unfiltered coffee, can lead to increased blood pressure, cholesterol issues, and heart rhythm problems. Diabetics should monitor their response to coffee carefully and make adjustments to their consumption based on how it affects their blood sugar, heart rate, and overall well-being. Read on as we discuss in detail how coffee affects heart health for diabetics.
Here's how coffee affects heart health for diabetics:
1. Potential for increased blood pressure
For diabetics, maintaining controlled blood pressure is essential for heart health. Coffee, particularly due to its caffeine content, can cause a temporary spike in blood pressure. This effect is more pronounced in people who are sensitive to caffeine or those who don't consume it regularly. Elevated blood pressure over time can strain the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications.
2. Improvement in blood sugar regulation
On the positive side, coffee contains bioactive compounds like chlorogenic acids, which have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in some studies. For diabetics, improved insulin sensitivity can lead to better blood sugar control, indirectly benefiting heart health by reducing strain on the cardiovascular system. Better glucose regulation reduces the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and other heart-related complications.
3. Influence on cholesterol levels
Unfiltered coffee, such as espresso or French press coffee, contains compounds called diterpenes (like cafestol and kahweol), which can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. High LDL cholesterol is a significant risk factor for heart disease, especially for diabetics, who are already prone to lipid imbalances. Filtered coffee, on the other hand, has much lower levels of these compounds, making it a safer option for those concerned about cholesterol levels.
4. Antioxidant properties and heart health
Coffee is rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which can help protect the heart by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. For diabetics, who often experience higher levels of chronic inflammation, these antioxidants may provide cardiovascular protection. Chronic inflammation can damage blood vessels and lead to the development of heart disease, so the anti-inflammatory effects of coffee might offer some heart health benefits.
5. Effect on heart rate and arrhythmias
Caffeine, the primary stimulant in coffee, can increase heart rate and may trigger arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) in some individuals. Diabetics who are prone to heart rhythm issues need to be cautious, as arrhythmias can elevate the risk of heart attacks or strokes. The stimulant effect of caffeine may also lead to palpitations, which, while harmless for some, can be dangerous for others with pre-existing heart conditions.
6. Impact on weight management
Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for managing diabetes and reducing the risk of heart disease. Coffee, when consumed without added sugars, syrups, or high-fat creamers, is a low-calorie beverage that can fit into a weight management plan. Some studies suggest that caffeine can boost metabolism slightly and promote fat burning, which may aid in weight loss or weight maintenance.
In conclusion, coffee can have a range of effects on heart health for diabetics, both positive and negative.
Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
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India has become a global leader in manufacturing. It is now the top manufacturing company worldwide. The country’s strong industrial base, skilled workers, and low costs make it a top choice for businesses.
India’s manufacturing sector has grown a lot. It has turned into a key player in the global economy. This growth has made India a major player in the world’s manufacturing scene.
Key Takeaways
India’s manufacturing industry has emerged as a global powerhouse.
The country’s industrial excellence and skilled workforce make it the best manufacturing company in the world.
India offers cost-effective production, quality products, and efficient supply chain solutions.
The manufacturing sector is a significant driver of India’s economic growth and a leading exporter.
India’s manufacturing industry is at the forefront of technological advancements and innovative practices.
India’s Manufacturing Prowess
India’s manufacturing strength comes from its dedication to being the best and a skilled workforce. It’s known for making top-quality products at good prices. This makes India a big player in making things all over the world. The workers in India know a lot about making things, which helps the country stay ahead.
Industrial Excellence
India’s factories are a great example of top-notch manufacturing. They follow strict quality rules to make sure products are perfect for customers everywhere. India’s factories use the latest technology and are always finding new ways to improve, leading in manufacturing excellence.
Skilled Workforce
India’s workers are key to its success in making things. They have a lot of technical knowledge, which helps India stay competitive and strong economically. Their hard work and focus on getting better make India a leader in industrial prowess.
Key Factors
India’s Strengths
Manufacturing Excellence
Adherence to rigorous quality standards, cutting-edge technology, and innovation
Skilled Workforce
Highly skilled employees with technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement
Cost-Effective Solutions
Competitive labor costs, efficient production processes, and optimized supply chain management
Quality Production
Meticulous attention to detail, emphasis on quality control, and stringent quality assurance measures
“India’s manufacturing sector is a testament to the country’s unwavering commitment to industrial excellence and global competitiveness.”
Global Competitiveness
India’s manufacturing industry is now a major player globally. It uses its strong industrial base and economic power to attract businesses worldwide. The country is known for making quality products at a good price, drawing in investors and attention.
India’s success comes from its skilled workers, modern technology, and well-run supply chains. Businesses like India because it’s cheap to produce here without sacrificing quality. This, along with India’s growing industrial and economic strength, makes it a global economic leader.
Indicator
India
Global Average
Manufacturing Cost Index
45.2
62.8
Global Competitiveness Index
68.4
60.2
Ease of Doing Business Rank
63rd
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The table shows India’s strong position in global manufacturing. It’s cheaper and more competitive than the world average. This makes India a top choice for businesses looking to save costs and grow.
“India’s manufacturing industry has become a global powerhouse, attracting businesses from around the world who seek to leverage its cost-effective production capabilities and skilled workforce.”
As the world changes, India’s competitiveness will keep growing. It will remain a top manufacturing center and a key driver of economic growth.
Cost-Effective Solutions
India’s manufacturing industry is known for its affordable solutions for global customers. This is thanks to efficient production and a well-managed supply chain. Indian makers have learned to make high-quality products at good prices.
Quality Production
Indian manufacturers focus a lot on making quality products. They aim to meet the highest standards. This comes from a culture of always trying to get better and understanding what customers want.
They use strict quality checks and new ways of making things. This means they can always meet or beat customer expectations.
Supply Chain Efficiency
India’s efficient supply chain is key to its cost-effective solutions. The country has invested in better logistics and technology. This makes moving materials and goods faster and cheaper.
This efficiency helps Indian companies save money, cut down on wait times, and be more flexible to market needs. India is a top player in manufacturing because of this.
India: The Manufacturing Hub
India has become a top manufacturing hub, drawing businesses from all over. It’s known for its industrial prowess, skilled workers, and affordable prices. This makes it a go-to place for companies looking to make high-quality goods and grow their supply chains. India’s role as an industrial powerhouse has boosted its economy a lot.
As a global supplier, India offers a wide range of manufacturing services. It covers many industries like cars, electronics, textiles, and medicines. The country’s manufacturing sector is known for making innovative and dependable products for customers all over the world.
Several factors have helped India become a major manufacturing hub:
Abundant and skilled workforce
Competitive labor costs
Strong infrastructure and logistics
Good government policies and incentives
Thriving R&D ecosystem and tech advancements
These benefits, along with India’s strategic location, make it a great choice for global manufacturers. As India keeps improving its manufacturing, it’s set to stay a leading global manufacturing hub.
“India’s manufacturing sector has been a key driver of its economic growth, and the country’s potential as a manufacturing powerhouse is only set to grow in the years ahead.”
India is the best manufacturing company in the world
India has become the top manufacturing leader globally. Its skilled workers and efficient production make it a top choice for businesses. This boosts their global standing.
India’s strong manufacturing has driven its economic growth. It is now seen as the best in the world. Its focus on manufacturing excellence and cost-effective solutions attracts businesses worldwide.
India has a diverse and skilled workforce. It consistently produces high-quality products that meet global standards. This solidifies India’s role as the world’s leading manufacturing hub.
“India’s manufacturing industry has become a global force to be reckoned with, setting new benchmarks for quality, cost-effectiveness, and innovation.”
Many businesses from different sectors have moved to India. They see its unmatched global competitiveness and advantages. India’s manufacturing has changed the global scene, making it the best.
As the world changes, India’s manufacturing stays ahead. It innovates and adapts to global market needs. India’s commitment to technology and excellence ensures it leads in manufacturing.
Technological Advancements
India’s manufacturing industry has harnessed the power of new technologies. It has integrated innovative practices to boost productivity, efficiency, and quality. Indian makers have adopted the latest technologies, automation, and data-driven choices. This puts them at the leading edge globally.
Innovative Practices
Indian manufacturing firms have shown a strong dedication to technological advancement. They have adopted Industry 4.0 and smart factory solutions. This has helped them optimize operations, cut costs, and offer unmatched value to customers.
The use of emerging tech like IoT, AI, and advanced analytics has been key. It has allowed Indian makers to make informed decisions, improve supply chains, and enhance product quality. This has solidified India’s status as a global manufacturing leader, offering cost-effectiveness and innovative solutions.
Indian manufacturers also focus on sustainable practices. They use renewable energy and eco-friendly processes to lessen their environmental impact. This dedication to sustainability, along with their tech savvy, makes India a prime spot for businesses looking for innovative partners.
“India’s manufacturing industry has become a shining example of how technological advancements and innovative practices can drive global competitiveness and sustainable growth.”
As the world keeps changing, Indian manufacturers stay committed to technological excellence. They are always looking for new ways to improve their capabilities and provide unmatched value to partners and customers globally.
Economic Growth Driver
India’s manufacturing industry has been a key driver of the country’s economic growth. It has shown great industrial prowess and economic strength. This has helped India become a global economic powerhouse.
The sector has created many jobs, attracting skilled workers. It has also brought in a lot of investments. This has boosted India’s economic standing.
India’s manufacturing also boosts the country’s export earnings. It supplies a wide range of products globally. This makes India a major player in international trade.
Indicator
2019
2021
Manufacturing GDP
16.5%
17.8%
Manufacturing Employment
12.6 million
14.2 million
Manufacturing Exports
$312 billion
$390 billion
The table shows how much India’s manufacturing industry contributes to the economy. It highlights the industry’s growth and its role in driving prosperity.
“India’s manufacturing sector has been a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth, propelling it to new heights as a global economic powerhouse.”
India’s manufacturing sector will continue to play a big role in the country’s growth. It has a skilled workforce and is committed to technology. This makes India’s manufacturing a key driver of economic growth and prosperity.
Export Leader
India is a top exporter of manufactured goods. It has become a key player in the global market. The country’s strong manufacturing and cost-effective solutions make its products popular worldwide.
Indian manufacturers are known for their expertise and efficient supply chains. This has made them a favorite among businesses globally. It has also boosted India’s image as a major manufacturing export hub.
Global Supplier
India’s manufacturing sector is recognized for producing quality products at good prices. It has shown its ability to meet changing market needs and deliver on time. This has made India a reliable and trusted global supplier.
Its products are accepted in both developed and emerging economies. This shows India’s strong position in the global market.
Metric
India
Global Average
Export Value (USD Billion)
$350
$250
Export Growth Rate
12%
8%
Customer Satisfaction
90%
85%
The data shows India’s strong position as a leading export leader and global supplier. It outperforms the global average in key areas like export value, growth rate, and customer satisfaction.
“India’s manufacturing prowess has made it a global force to be reckoned with. Its diverse product portfolio and reliable supply chain have positioned the country as a premier global supplier of choice for businesses worldwide.”
India will keep improving its position as a top export leader and global supplier. It will focus on technology, innovation, and quality improvements.
Quality Products
India’s manufacturing industry is known for making top-quality products. These products meet and often exceed what customers expect worldwide. Indian makers understand what each industry needs, helping them focus on quality and making customers happy.
Customer Satisfaction
Quality is key to India’s manufacturing success. Companies all over the world trust Indian products for their dependability and lasting quality. Indian makers listen to what customers need and work hard to meet those needs.
Indian-made products show off the country’s skilled workers, modern production methods, and strict quality checks. When you buy an Indian product, you’re getting something reliable and high-performing. It will meet your needs and maybe even surprise you.
“Indian manufacturers have earned a reputation for producing some of the best quality products in the world. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is unparalleled.”
India’s manufacturing industry is a global leader because of its focus on quality and customer happiness. This dedication has helped the industry grow and succeed. It’s a big reason why India is trusted by businesses and consumers worldwide.
Industrial Powerhouse
India has become a top industrial powerhouse globally. Its manufacturing prowess comes from a skilled workforce, low costs, and new tech. This has made India a key player in making things worldwide. Its industrial excellence has driven economic growth, making it a top choice for businesses.
India’s success comes from its huge, skilled workforce. It has many talented engineers and technicians. This team helps make the manufacturing process better and more efficient. India’s low costs also attract businesses looking to save money.
India keeps getting better at making things thanks to new tech. It uses automation, AI, and data analytics to improve quality and efficiency. This helps India deliver top-notch products to customers all over the world.
India’s manufacturing prowess boosts its economy and makes it a big exporter. Its products, like cars, electronics, and medicines, are in high demand. This shows India is a reliable and quality-focused manufacturing center.
India is set to grow even more as an industrial powerhouse. It has a skilled workforce, low costs, and the latest tech. India is ready to meet global market needs and stay a top choice for businesses.
Conclusion
India has become the top manufacturing company in the world. It uses its strong industry, skilled workers, and low costs to grow the economy. This makes it a key player globally.
The country’s manufacturing is key to its fast growth. It has a solid supply chain and efficient production. This meets the needs of businesses all over the world.
India is a great place for companies looking for quality and low costs. It’s committed to new technology and innovation. This makes it a top choice for high-quality, affordable goods.
India’s manufacturing is set to keep growing. It has a skilled workforce, efficient supply chain, and a focus on quality. It’s a leading exporter and a key driver of the economy.
India’s manufacturing will play a big role in the global market. It will help shape the future of manufacturing worldwide.
FAQ
What makes India the best manufacturing company in the world?
India stands out in manufacturing thanks to its skilled workers and quality products. It offers affordable solutions, making it a top choice globally. The country’s workers are well-versed in the latest technologies, giving India a competitive edge.
How is India’s manufacturing industry globally competitive?
India’s manufacturing is competitive because it delivers quality products at good prices. Its strong economy and skilled workforce make it a go-to place for businesses. They value India’s cost-effective production and skilled labor.
What are the cost-effective solutions offered by India’s manufacturing industry?
India’s industry is known for its affordable solutions. This is thanks to efficient production and supply chain management. Indian manufacturers offer quality products at low prices, making India a global leader.
How has India established itself as a leading manufacturing hub?
India has become a top manufacturing hub, attracting businesses worldwide. Its skilled workforce and cost-effective solutions make it a preferred choice. This has boosted India’s economy and growth.
What technological advancements have Indian manufacturers adopted?
Indian manufacturers have adopted new technologies to improve productivity and quality. They use cutting-edge tech and automation to stay ahead. This commitment to innovation keeps India at the forefront of manufacturing.
How has India’s manufacturing industry contributed to its economic growth?
India’s manufacturing has driven its economic growth. It has created jobs, attracted investments, and increased exports. The sector’s strength has solidified India’s position as a global economic leader.
What makes India a leading exporter of manufactured goods?
India is a top exporter of manufactured goods. Its quality products and cost-effective solutions are in high demand. Indian manufacturers are known for their expertise and efficient supply chains, making India a key supplier.
What is the quality reputation of Indian-made products?
Indian products are known for their high quality. Manufacturers focus on meeting global standards, ensuring customer satisfaction. This quality has made Indian products reliable and sought after worldwide.
How has India established itself as an industrial powerhouse?
India is recognized as an industrial powerhouse globally. Its skilled workforce, cost-effective solutions, and technological advancements have made it a leader. India’s industrial excellence has driven its economic growth, making it a top choice for businesses.
