Author: Swathi Gopi

I'm Swathi Gopi from Tamil Nadu. Currently, I'm pursuing BA Journalism(Hons). A 2nd year student from media studies of Christ University, Bangalore.

<strong>India's active caseload of the coronavirus has decreased to under 30k after 122 days.</strong> - Asiana Times

India Covid Live: According to data updated at 8 am, the number of deaths caused by the virus rose to 5,28,778 with 24 fatalities, including 12 deaths that Kerala reconciled. India recorded 2,797 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, bringing the country’s total to 4,46,09,257; however, after 122 days, the number of active cases has fallen below 30,000. According to data updated at 8 am, the number of cases of the viral sickness increased to 5,28,778 with 24 fatalities, including 12 deaths that Kerala reconciled. In India, there are 29,251 active COVID-19 cases, or 0.07 percent of all infections. According to…

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IAF chief: "Women Agniveers will be inducted next year." - Asiana Times

According to officials, the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force will be able to recruit women as Agniveers while the Indian Army will take on the male recruits. These Agniveers will serve for four years, of which the first six months will be spent in a demanding training programme and the remaining three in active duty.As per the officials, training for those joining the Army would last anywhere from 10 weeks to up to six months, while training for those joining the Navy will last close to 16 weeks, including two weeks of sea training.They must satisfy the medical eligibility…

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No Hindu Religion During Chola Period, Says Kamal Haasan, Sparks Disagreement - Asiana Times

Numerous academics and historians have come to the conclusion that ancient conquerors who were unable to pronounce the name of the River Sindhu invented the term “Hindu.” According to renowned Sanskrit lexicographer Sir Monier Williams, the words “Hindu” and “India” clearly lack any indigenous roots. These words are not written in any of the 23 official Indian languages, nor are they found in any Buddhist or Jain scriptures. According to some sources, Alexander the Great renamed the River Sindhu to “Indu” when he first conquered India in 325 B.C. He created a word that was much easier for the Greeks…

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Deciphering the Marapachi pair dolls' enigma - Asiana Times

They locate the valued dolls, which have been passed down through the centuries and are always kept together when Navaratri draws to a close. A doll that is older than its owner and will likely survive longer than she does Marapachi are mysterious creatures with chiselled features and rich mahogany colouring. They come with a set of guidelines for use and storage, so owning them comes with a lot of responsibility. The first is to never split up a couple. As they set up her marapachi collection for a portrait, Rama Venkat informs us, “We have to bring him close…

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Do military bureaucracies possess the same authority as their civilian counterparts? - Asiana Times

Gen. Anil Chauhan, the incoming Chief of Defense Staff, will have his work cut out for him in getting the three services to agree on theatre commands and keeping the military research institution accountable for developing gear in a timely manner. The head of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari, stated on Tuesday that his organisation was not opposed to any integration or theatre command procedure but had concerns about the planned military architecture. Every service has its own doctrine. The new formations must not in any way contradict the IAF’s doctrinal principles, the Chief said.…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effort to promote India as a viable alternative to China in iPhones manufacturing

Evolution of iPhones Apple has altered and changed the iPhone’s design numerous times since 2007. Before moving to glass for the iPhone 4, the iPhone 3G and 3GS shells went from metal to plastic. The iPhone 8, iPhone X, and iPhone XS models brought the glass back after moving back to metal with the iPhone 5. 2020 saw the release of 5G-enabled iPhones with enhanced cameras and other capabilities, followed by the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 families in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Those familiar with the situation report that Apple Inc.’s iPhone exports from India have exceeded $1 billion…

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<strong>Live Updates on Congress President polls: Mallikarjun Kharge have some claims</strong> - Asiana Times

With the exception of two times, there hasn’t been a contest since 1997. When Sitaram Kesri was the Congress president and campaigning for office for the first time after being named P V Narasimha Rao’s successor in 1997, Sharad Pawar and Rajesh Pilot faced off against him. Both Pilot, who rose to prominence as a tough and charismatic leader during Rao’s final two years in government, and Pawar, who served as the opposition leader throughout the United Front cabinet, failed to make any progress. While Pawar and Pilot canvassed neighbourhoods for support for their campaign, Kesri wrote a letter to…

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8 cities in India will have 5G today, launched by PM Modi: 10 Points - Asiana Times

The fifth mobile network generation, or 5G. It is a brand-new wireless standard used globally, following 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. 5G makes it possible for a new kind of network to connect almost everyone and everything, including machines, objects, and gadgets. With 5G wireless technology, more users will have access to faster peak data rates of multiple gigabits per second (Gbps), extremely low latency, improved stability, huge amounts of network capacity, and a more consistent user experience. Performance and efficiency improvements offer new user experiences and link new industries. In general, 3 main categories of linked services—massive IoT,…

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Another Tragic scene happened in Kabul: A Suicide Bomb Blast - Asiana Times

Bomb Attack on Kabul As we all know, Afghanistan was taken over by the Afghan Taliban in August 2021. Even after a new Taliban administration was established, the Afghan people’s future was still very uncertain. The nation is currently experiencing a severe economic crisis. The US has banned Afghanistan’s US dollar deposits, and numerous international donors have ceased funding, leaving the banking sector in shambles.  Despite all these, a suicide bomb blast occurred in an education facility in Kabul leading to the death of at least 23 people, most of whom are thought to be young women, and it is…

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After the DREAM project is finished, Surat will become the most convenient and safest diamond trading hub: PM Modi - Asiana Times

Diamonds are thought to have been discovered and mined for the first time in India, in locations where significant alluvial stone concentrations were once discovered along the rivers Penner, Godavari, and Krishna. However, the diamond industry began in Surat when a local businessman founded the city’s diamond polishing industry in 1901 by bringing a boat full of diamond cutters from East Africa. Back in the 1960s, some businesspeople from the Patel community of Saurashtra began importing rough diamonds and exporting polished diamonds, which gave rise to the diamond cutting and polishing industry. Up until the 1980s, this industry expanded modestly.…

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