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Poonawalla Fincorp unveils AI-Powered Underwriting Solution

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Poonawalla Fincorp unveils AI-Powered Underwriting Solution
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (PFL), a Cyrus Poonawalla Group promoted NBFC, focused on Consumer & MSME Lending, has unveiled an industry-first AI-Powered Underwriting Solution. Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), this innovative solution integrates artificial intelligence with human intelligence to automate and streamline the credit evaluation process. It aims to accelerate credit decisions by...

7 Online Scams to be Wary of in India

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7 Online Scams to be Wary of in India
  Online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated in India. Here are seven common scams you should be cautious about: UPI & QR Code Scams Fraudsters send fake QR codes or payment requests via UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm. Instead of receiving money, victims end up transferring funds when they scan the code. Job Offer &...

How to Achieve Financial Independence Before 40

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How to Achieve Financial Independence Before 40
Achieving financial independence before the age of 40 is a goal many people aspire to, but it requires strategic planning, disciplined execution, and a clear roadmap. Financial independence means having enough wealth and passive income to cover your living expenses, allowing you to work by choice rather than necessity. With proper financial literacy, smart investments, and lifestyle adjustments, you...

How to Build Multiple Income Streams in 2025

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How to Build Multiple Income Streams in 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, relying on a single income source is no longer sufficient to achieve financial security or long-term wealth. Building multiple income streams has become essential for individuals seeking financial stability, freedom, and the ability to withstand economic downturns. In 2025, with new technological advancements, emerging industries, and changing work dynamics, creating diversified income sources is...

State Budget for FY 2025-26 Reflects the Priorities and Aspirations of Haryanvis-CM

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State Budget for FY 2025-26 Reflects the Priorities and Aspirations of Haryanvis-CM
Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed officials of all the four procurement agencies procuring wheat, mustard, barley, gram, lentil and sunflower for the Rabi marketing season 2025-26 to complete the necessary arrangements in time so that farmers do not face any problem in selling crops in mandis. This time a bumper production of wheat is expected. Therefore, robust...

Punjab Chief Minister pays courtesy call on Punjab Governor

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Punjab Chief Minister pays  courtesy call on Punjab Governor
Chandigarh, The Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann paid a courtesy visit to Punjab Governor and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria, at Punjab Raj Bhavan. Both leaders engaged in a warm and cordial conversation over high tea. During the meeting, they held a wide-ranging and fruitful discussion on governance, public welfare initiatives, and the importance of...

UoL Research release Scientists to explore why Everest glacier is so warm

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A team of researchers is making final preparations for a trip to Mount Everest in Nepal next month to explore why the ice of one of the mountain’s most iconic glaciers is so close to the melting point. The expedition will take them into the Western Cwm, where they believe that intense radiation from the sun is melting the snow even when air temperatures are below freezing. As the meltwater refreezes it can warm the snow by several degrees, creating glacier ice that is much closer to the melting point than has previously been realised. If they are right, this is a process that may also be happening on other glaciers across the Himalaya, the meltwater from which sustains many millions of people below. The researchers from the University of Leeds and Aberystwyth University will be operating at over six kilometres above sea level and half a kilometre above Everest Base Camp, where they will drill into the glacier and use the boreholes to record ice temperatures. They will have to negotiate the infamous Khumbu Icefall - regarded as one of the most demanding sections of the South Col route to Everest's summit - while their equipment is transported by helicopter. Once settled on the glacier, the team will be camping on ice with nighttime temperatures dipping below -10 °C. With the Team operating in a low oxygen environment, the effects of altitude on the body can be profound, and the researchers will check on each other every couple of hours to prevent the development of altitude sickness. Professor Duncan Quincey from the School of Geography in Leeds is leading the team. He said: “This trip will be the most physically and logistically demanding expedition I've ever been part of, and the unknowns are plentiful - we're worried about whether our equipment will work at such high elevations, and if it does work whether we will be able to collect and export our data effectively. “Although we have worked at and around base camp on half a dozen occasions previously, this is the first time we have continued up-glacier and above the icefall. This means we're exploring new ground, and only a handful of scientists have walked this path before us. If we manage to capture any data, then they will be genuinely the first of their kind.” The new project follows previous findings by the researchers which showed that the temperature of the ice in the lower parts of Khumbu Glacier is warmer than would be expected given the local air temperature. Glaciers in the highest mountains of the planet are an extremely important source of water, with millions of people - including many in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan - depending on Himalayan runoff. Changes in the rate of glacier thawing would threaten this water supply, which is routinely used for irrigation, sanitation and hydropower purposes, particularly in the mountain foothills. The United Nations General Assembly has already proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation to raise awareness about the vital role glaciers, snow and ice play in the climate system and water cycle, as well as the far-reaching impacts of rapid glacial melt. And today UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) will begin celebrations of the very first World Day for Glaciers. The day will be marked annually on 21 March. The Everest researchers hope their work will give them a new understanding of processes and changes that are relevant for all glaciers in similar settings world-wide and indicate the extent to which other glaciers within the Himalayas may also contain unexpectedly warm ice. Professor Bryn Hubbard from Aberystwyth University’s Department of Geography and Earth Sciences said: “It may surprise many that snow could be melting at sub-freezing air temperatures high up within Everest’s Western Cwm, but the possibility needs to be investigated and measured. These temperature measurements will improve computer models that are used to predict future changes in glacier extent and water supply – particularly important in this heavily-populated and water-stressed region. “For this project, we will build on Aberystwyth University’s expertise in borehole drilling and sensor development to record ice temperatures deeper into the ice and at higher elevations than ever before attempted. Since, at these elevations, we can no longer rely on power from combustion motors, we plan to use energy from solar, battery and propane to drill boreholes some tens of metres into the ice. We also plan to use satellites to send real-time data back from the Western Cwm directly to our computers in the UK, reducing the number of future trips required to download and service the equipment.” One of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers and alumnus of the University of Leeds, Kenton Cool, will be on Everest at the same time as the research team as he embarks on his nineteenth ascent of the mountain “This expedition to Everest is arguably the most important scientific expedition to the mountain for nearly 20 years. Not only will the team be battling the rigours of high altitude and the dangers of the mountain, but they will be conducting groundbreaking glacial science at over 6400m, findings from which will potentially impact millions of people,” he said. “Being a Leeds Alum myself I’m proud to be associated with this expedition to a mountain that holds a very special place in my heart. I look forward to not only spending time with the team in Nepal but also to learn about the importance of their research. “I wish Professor Quincey and his whole team the very best in the last few weeks before their departure.” The project is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council and is a collaboration between academics from the University of Leeds, Aberystwyth University, University of Bergen (Norway) and Uppsala University (Sweden).
A team of researchers is making final preparations for a trip to Mount Everest in Nepal next month to explore why the ice of one of the mountain’s most iconic glaciers is so close to the melting point. The expedition will take them into the Western Cwm, where they believe that intense radiation from the sun is melting the snow...

Simiran Kaur Dhadli’s Track ‘Putt Jatt Da’ Released

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Simiran Kaur Dhadli’s Track ‘Putt Jatt Da’ Released
Chandigarh : Simiran Kaur Dhadli sets the stage on fire with her latest banger, Putt Jatt Da. Blending old school chivalry and modern day defiance, this fierce and powerful track tells the story of strength, unwavering love and swag that refuses to be shaken. Produced by Desi Trap Music and sung and performed by Simiran Kaur Dhadli, Putt Jatt Da is...

NIIMS Medical College hosts new students with Orientation Program

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NIIMS Medical College hosts new students with Orientation Program
An orientation program was organized for the medical students of NIIMS Medical College who were recently admitted to the medical programs offered by NIIMS Medical College. International Institute of Medical Sciences has organized an orientation program to welcome the fresher batch of medical students to the college. The event commenced with the lamp-lighting ceremony where the students were warmly welcomed...

Old Yadavindrian Association secures victory against Staggners of Asia in cricket match

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Old Yadavindrian Association secures victory against Staggners of Asia in cricket match
The Old Yadavindrian Association (OYA) secured a remarkable victory against the Staggners of Asia in a thrilling cricket match held at I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. Chasing a target of 199, OYA displayed exceptional batting performance and won by 8 wickets. Kushal Pal Singh Mann, Advisor to OYA, expressed his enthusiasm said, "It was an absolute pleasure to host...
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