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Why India Can't Stop Craving Punjabi Food
CultureTimes of India29d ago

Why India Can't Stop Craving Punjabi Food

Punjabi cuisine, a cornerstone of Indian comfort food, continues to be highly popular in India and globally. Its enduring appeal is attributed to its embodiment of emotion, hospitality, and a sense of home, with roots from ancient times to post-Partition dhabas and modern restaurants.

Türkiye Marks First National Family Week
WorldDaily Sabah1mo ago

Türkiye Marks First National Family Week

Türkiye’s Family and Social Services Ministry observed the inaugural National Family Week, emphasizing the importance of protecting and strengthening families as a cornerstone of society.

Greek PM Mitsotakis Highlights Culture, Geopolitical Role in Mystras Speech
Cultureiefimeridanaftemporikiprotothema-en1mo ago3 sources

Greek PM Mitsotakis Highlights Culture, Geopolitical Role in Mystras Speech

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Mystras, where he delivered a speech emphasizing culture as a cornerstone of national strength. He also highlighted Greece's position as a Western country capable of building bridges with the East, the Middle East, and Africa.

Multiple Companies Report Quarterly Earnings Results
CulturebloombergNYTFT+28dr-dkFox Newsnzzyle-uutisetcnbcfazberlingskerzeczpospolita+20 more2mo ago31 sources

Multiple Companies Report Quarterly Earnings Results

Several companies, including ATN International, EVERTEC, Montrose Environmental, Phibro Animal, UGI, and TKO, have released their latest quarterly financial results. While some companies reported earnings that beat analyst expectations, others missed revenue or EPS forecasts.

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Major Ruling
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+21NYTwsjle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRCNNnzz+13 more2mo ago24 sources

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Major Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling that undermines key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, impacting minority voting power and potentially leading to changes in congressional districts. The decision has drawn strong reactions from activists and political observers.

Italy-Backed Flood Prevention Project Launched in Mozambique
WorldANSA3mo ago

Italy-Backed Flood Prevention Project Launched in Mozambique

The Italian Ambassador to Mozambique, Gabriele Annis, participated in the laying of the cornerstone for an urban drainage project in Maputo. Funded by the Italian government, the initiative aims to strengthen the capital's resilience against floods.

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?
BusinessSCMP4mo ago

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

Until last year, Fidelity International’s most significant cornerstone commitments on the Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) market dated back to 2021, when Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou Technology raised US$5.4 billion and healthcare firm Medlive Technology completed a US$543.4 million listing. Then for the next four years, the asset manager went quiet. Late last year it returned to Chinese assets in force. It backed gold miner Zijin Gold International’s US$3.2 billion listing i...

Honda Targets Hybrid EV Market Leadership in Thailand
BusinessBangkok Post5d ago

Honda Targets Hybrid EV Market Leadership in Thailand

Honda Automobile (Thailand) is intensifying its strategy to dominate the electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand, planning to position next-generation hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as the cornerstone of its product lineup.

Plea Deals: A Cornerstone of Global Justice Systems
Worldmyjoyonline25d ago

Plea Deals: A Cornerstone of Global Justice Systems

Negotiated justice, particularly through plea deals, is deeply entrenched globally, accounting for over 90% of criminal convictions in the United States and proving its utility across all tiers of the legal system.

Danish Rock Icon Dies, Legacy Remembered
Culturepolitiken1mo ago

Danish Rock Icon Dies, Legacy Remembered

A prominent figure in Danish rock music has passed away, with tributes remembering his significant contributions to the genre. His legacy includes a seminal album recorded in three days, often regarded as a cornerstone of Danish rock.

Trump Discusses Hormuz Strait, Taiwan After Beijing Summit
WorldAPBBCbloomberg+97NYTwsjle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dk+89 more1mo ago100 sources

Trump Discusses Hormuz Strait, Taiwan After Beijing Summit

Following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, President Trump stated that Xi agreed Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz and also warned Taiwan against declaring independence.

Businessseeking-alpha1mo ago

Cornerstone Funds Announce Latest Dividend Payouts

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc. and Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. have declared their respective dividends. The Total Return Fund announced $0.1176, and the Strategic Investment Fund declared $0.1215.

New Slovenian Prison Welcomes First Inmates
Politicsdelo2mo ago

New Slovenian Prison Welcomes First Inmates

Four years after its cornerstone was laid, a new prison in Slovenia has begun housing its first inmates. This development marks the operational start of the facility, introducing new standards for incarceration.

Reconstruction Begins for Banja Luka's Ferhat-pasha Clock Tower
Culturen1-bih2mo ago

Reconstruction Begins for Banja Luka's Ferhat-pasha Clock Tower

The reconstruction of Banja Luka's Ferhat-pasha Clock Tower, which was demolished in 1993, has officially begun with the laying of its cornerstone. The project aims to rebuild the historic landmark, described as an "upright stone bridge" connecting the city's residents.

First Clayface Trailer Unveiled for James Gunn's DCU Body Horror Film
CultureAl Jazeerale-figaropublico+7varietyhollywood-reporterdanasdeadlinerolling-stoneignscreen-rant2mo ago10 sources

First Clayface Trailer Unveiled for James Gunn's DCU Body Horror Film

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the DCU's Clayface movie, teasing a grisly body horror film and confirming its R-rating. The trailer has generated significant discussion about the character's connection to James Gunn's DC Universe and the new Gotham City design.

Latvia Researches Targeted Therapy for Precise Drug Delivery
Healthlsm-lv2mo ago

Latvia Researches Targeted Therapy for Precise Drug Delivery

Researchers in Latvia are exploring targeted therapy, a method to deliver medication precisely to specific cells, similar to how couriers deliver packages to exact addresses. This approach is considered a cornerstone of future medicine with high hopes for its potential.

Kazakhstan's PM Highlights AI as Key to Economic Growth
Businesschina-dailymyjoyonlineastana-times3mo ago3 sources

Kazakhstan's PM Highlights AI as Key to Economic Growth

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov stated at the Digital Qazaqstan Forum that the country is positioning artificial intelligence as a cornerstone of its economic future, believing it can drive sustainable growth.

Turkish Lawmakers Advance Report on Disarming PKK
PoliticsDaily Sabah4mo ago

Turkish Lawmakers Advance Report on Disarming PKK

Turkish lawmakers have begun voting on a draft report from the National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Committee of Parliament, aiming to disarm the PKK and advance a 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative.

Stranger Things' End Marks a Netflix Era and Definitive Quote
Culturescreen-rant2d ago

Stranger Things' End Marks a Netflix Era and Definitive Quote

The upcoming return of Stranger Things this summer signifies the end of an era for Netflix, with fans reflecting on the show's most definitive and impactful quote a decade after its debut. The series has been a cornerstone for the streaming platform.

Montenegro Opens Industry Summit in Braga, Portugal
Worldobservador1mo ago

Montenegro Opens Industry Summit in Braga, Portugal

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro delivered the opening speech at the Industry Summit in Braga, emphasizing the critical role of industry for the country's future. The summit focuses on the industrial sector as a cornerstone of national development.

Half of Poles Trust AI in Medicine, Study Shows
Technologyrzeczpospolita1mo ago

Half of Poles Trust AI in Medicine, Study Shows

New research indicates that artificial intelligence is becoming a cornerstone of the healthcare system, from diagnostic imaging to patient data analysis. A recent study reveals that 50% of Poles trust AI in medical applications.

World Press Freedom Day Marked Amid Global Threats to Journalists
CultureAl Jazeeracbctagesschau+37aftonbladetberlingskeFrance 24de-volkskrantmorgunbladiddigi24n1-serbiaobservador+29 more2mo ago40 sources

World Press Freedom Day Marked Amid Global Threats to Journalists

World Press Freedom Day was observed globally, with leaders and organizations, including the Pope, raising alarms about frequent violations of press freedom and the increasing dangers faced by journalists worldwide. Reports indicated a decline in press freedom and a rise in journalist fatalities.

Leo Woodall and Clémence Poésy to Star in 'A Waiter in Paris'
Culturevarietyhollywood-reporterdeadline2mo ago3 sources

Leo Woodall and Clémence Poésy to Star in 'A Waiter in Paris'

Leo Woodall and Clémence Poésy are confirmed to lead 'A Waiter in Paris', a feature debut from director Peter Hoar, with Cornerstone acquiring worldwide sales rights ahead of the Cannes Market, adapted from Edward Chisholm's memoir.

Ulcinj Celebrates Municipality Day with Five-Day Program
Culturevijesti-me3mo ago

Ulcinj Celebrates Municipality Day with Five-Day Program

The Montenegrin municipality of Ulcinj concluded a five-day program celebrating its Municipality Day, which began on April 2nd with the signing of cooperation memorandums with NGOs and the laying of a cornerstone for a new day center for children with special needs, "Sirena," in Kolomza.

Cornerstone Laid for New Autism Day Center in Ulcinj
Politicscdm-me3mo ago

Cornerstone Laid for New Autism Day Center in Ulcinj

The cornerstone for the new 'Sirena' Day Center in Kolomza, Ulcinj, was laid as part of activities for Ulcinj Municipality Day and World Autism Awareness Day, aiming to provide specialized services for children and adults with autism.

FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada
Businessvanguard-ng4mo ago

FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Federal Government, NNPC Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), and key investment partners have officially backed Portland Gas Limited’s proposed Mini-LNG and LCNG facility in Gwagwalada, Abuja, highlighting the project as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s gas-driven industrial growth and energy security strategy. The endorsement came during a […] The post FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada appeared first...

TechnologyDawn4mo ago

India plans AI ‘data city’ on staggering scale in Andhra Pradesh

As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and China, it is planning a vast new “data city” to power digital growth on a staggering scale, the man spearheading the project says. “The AI revolution is here, no second thoughts about it,” said Nara Lokesh, information technology minister for Andhra Pradesh state, which is positioning the city of Visakhapatnam as a cornerstone of India’s AI push. “And as a nation… we have taken a stand that we’ve got to embrace it,” he told AFP ahead of an international AI summit next week in New Delhi. Lokesh boasts the state has secured investment agreements of $175 billion involving 760 projects, including a $15bn investment by Google for its largest AI infrastructure hub outside the United States. And a joint venture between India’s Reliance Industries, Canada’s Brookfield and US firm Digital Realty is investing $11bn to develop an AI data centre in the same city. Visakhapatnam — home to around two million people and popularly known as “Vizag” — is better known for its cricket ground that hosts international matches than cutting-edge technology. But the southeastern port city is now being pitched as a landing point for submarine internet cables linking India to Singapore. “The data city is going to come in one ecosystem… with a 100 kilometre radius,” Lokesh said. For comparison, Taiwan is roughly 100km wide. ‘Whole nine yards’ Lokesh said the plan goes far beyond data connectivity, adding that his state had “received close to 25 per cent of all foreign direct investments” in India in 2025. “It’s not just about the data centres,” he explained while outlining a sweeping vision of change, with Andhra Pradesh offering land at one US cent per acre (three per hectare) for major investors. “I’m chasing the companies that make those servers that go sit in those data centres, the companies that make the entire air conditioning, the water-cooling system — the whole nine yards.” The 43-year-old, Stanford-educated minister is the son of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who helped turn Hyderabad into a major technology hub that is dubbed “Cyberabad”. They are allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host the AI Impact Summit from Monday. India is now third in a global AI power ranking — sitting above South Korea and Japan — based on more than 40 indicators from patents to private funding calculated by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centred AI. With more than a billion internet users, India has seen a surge of investment as generative AI players seek inroads to the world’s most populous country. Microsoft said in December it will invest $17.5bn to help build the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Satya Nadella calling it the firm’s “largest investment ever in Asia”. But critics say India lags in access to high-end computing power or commercial AI deployment, and remains more a consumer than creator of the cutting-edge technology. Some question whether data centres will create meaningful employment when up and running, but Lokesh rejects that. “Every industrial revolution has always created more jobs than it has displaced,” he said. “But it has created those jobs in countries that have embraced the industrial revolution.” ‘Learned from China’ Lokesh argues that the jobs and economic benefits would more than compensate for the giveaway cost of land. He said the state government had accounted for the vast electricity and water demands for the energy-hungry industry, and would tap “surplus water” that drains into the Bay of Bengal to cool the massive data centres. “It’s a crime that so much water during monsoons goes into our oceans,” he said. He cited China as an inspiration — admiring how India’s rival had “been able to systematically bring people out of poverty” at speed. The state’s plan to create industrial clusters was something he had “learned from China”. With a target of six gigawatts of data centre capacity — three already signed and another three in the pipeline — Andhra Pradesh is betting that speed and scale will give it an edge. New Delhi last year agreed to “in-principle approval” for six 1.2 GW nuclear power plants at Kovvada in Andhra Pradesh. “We are on a journey,” Lokesh said. “We will execute these projects at a pace that the country has never seen”.