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Airlines test willingness to pay higher airfares

Key reasons behind the move include rising fuel prices, rupee’s weakness and losses incurred due to the pandemic 




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UDAN flies high despite the odds

The scheme has made short commutes via flight accessible to over 92 lakh people




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Slots scarcity hits Indian airlines’ flight roadmap

The solution demands a comprehensive expansion of airside capacity across the country, but that has not materialised




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Chicken gun test: Saving jets from bird strikes

According to ICAO, at least 34 bird strikes happen every day, causing around $1 billion worth damages every year




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5 things Indian airlines must do to break their way out of pandemic blues

Post pandemic, the airlines must revamp strategies and resort to long-term measures to recover from the crisis 




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Hope you never get into a ‘coffin corner’ while flying

This situation occurs when the aircraft’s low-speed stall and high-speed buffet meet




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Why do planes leave a white trail behind them?




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Global shipping lines look skywards

Container carriers launch freighters to offer integrated services and expand their transport offerings




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Google’s moneymaking machine still pumping out massive profits despite multiple threats

Google is still thriving while the company navigates through a pivotal shift to artificial intelligence and battles regulators trying to topple its internet empire




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OpenAI builds first chip with Broadcom and TSMC, scales back foundry ambition

OpenAI is working with Broadcom and TSMC to build its first in-house chip designed to support its artificial intelligence systems, per sources




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As Bitcoin nears all-time high, WazirX investors are in pain over their locked crypto funds

Bitcoin was inching towards its March 2024 all-time-high price of $73,750.07, but those whose crypto assets are locked with the WazirX exchange after a cyberattack are anxious about missing out




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Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta's Llama

ChatBIT was fine-tuned and "optimised for dialogue and question-answering tasks in the military field", the paper said




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Amazon's improving retail sales boost third-quarter profit, revenue beats estimates

Like its tech peers, Amazon said it expected higher capital expenditures for the foreseeable future to help develop artificial intelligence software




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I Didn’t Realize How Much I Rely on GitHub Codespaces Until This week

How much do I rely on GitHub Codespaces for open source development? Super double-plus much. I can illustrate exactly how much with one short anecdote. Gulp 5 was recently released and I created several PRs across repos in the H5BP organization to update Gulp across the board. I missed one issue with the encoding of […]




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Out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala is highest in country despite increased State investments

National Health Accounts figures show the per capita out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala stands at ₹7,889. However, Kerala also tops the list when it comes to the per capita government spending on health, at ₹4,338




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WHO to evacuate 1,000 Gazan women, children for urgent medical care

Last week, U.N. investigators said Israel was deliberately targeting health facilities in Gaza, and killing and torturing medical personnel there, accusing the country of "crimes against humanity".




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Dietary restriction or good genes: new study tries to unpack which has greater impact on lifespan

If we know that genetics and lifestyle affect how long you live, which one is more important? And how do they interact?




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High cataract rate among elderly in Mucherla, Meerkhanpet of Rangareddy district, says survey

HHF’s screening of 200 patients in Mucherla and Meerkhanpet found that 21% had senile cataracts, 18% had immature cataracts, and 15% had refractive errors




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WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free; calls it ‘historic feat’ ending ancient scourge

Globally, 44 countries and one territory have now been certified as malaria-free




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Rapid assessment of pulse polio campaign shows high vaccine coverage, highlights gaps in Chennai

Chennai accounted for nearly 21% of the non-vaccinated children, highlighting the gaps in an urban area and the need for targeted community outreach




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Over 77 per cent of India’s children lack WHO-suggested diversity in diet, study finds

The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity in children's diets -- all above 80 per cent -- while Sikkim and Meghalaya were the only two to report an under-50 per cent prevalence




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Rajasthan-based firm barred from making ‘Insulin’ homeopathic tablets

A licence for the manufacture of this product was cancelled; this follows a complaint from Kerala-based RTI activist K.V. Babu with the Prime Minister’s public grievance cell




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Why did the Centre sanction a 50% hike in prices of commonly-used drugs?

According to the government the recent 50% hike in prices of eight drugs was sanctioned keeping in mind the larger public interest and to ensure continued availability of drugs




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30,000 critical care beds, regional centres for National Institute of Virology are among plans under PM-ABHIM: V.K. Paul

Expanding healthcare infrastructure plans also include integrated public health units in 600 districts and 30 branches of the National Centre for Disease Control, Niti Aayog member Dr. Paul has said




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OpenAI’s Whisper transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said, researchers claim

Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flaw




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Ayushman Bharat: All seniors above 70 can avail health coverage except those in Delhi, West Bengal

Senior citizens eligible for PM-JAY regardless of income; Ayushman Vaya Vandana card will help cut out-of-pocket health spends; on Ayurveda Day, PM launches initiatives to validate traditional herbal medicine, promote Indian medical systems




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Air passenger with suspected mpox symptoms isolated at Tiruchi govt. hospital

When contacted, a senior hospital official told The Hindu that the patient’s blood sample has been sent for further testing




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Third phase of polio vaccination campaign to resume in northern Gaza: WHO-UNICEF

“Despite the lack of access to all eligible children in northern Gaza, the Polio Technical Committee for Gaza has taken the decision to resume the campaign,” a joint statement by UNICEF and WHO said




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Tiruchi man with mpox symptoms: Sample has returned negative, says Tamil Nadu Health Minister

The man, who had returned from Sharjah on October 31, was found to have fever during screening on arriving at the Tiruchi airport.




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WHO says strike on Gaza polio vaccination centre wounds four children

The World Health Organization’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health centre was “in an area where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed” and that the attack could put off parents of children needing a second vaccine




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'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

'There is an eminently fertile ground that perpetrators must be finding in our society.'




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The Hrithik Roshan You Don't Know

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'




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'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.''If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.'




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'Rohit Shetty's Copverse has made Cops Heroes'

'Indian Police Force encapsulates the same spirit, the essence of scale, the essence of action and that riveted rhythm that Rohit Shetty brings about, but is complete with absolute realism.'




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'This film makes you become patient'

'Usually, we are always worried that we are missing out something in life.''We are very keen for the audience to have this as a cinema experience in theatres.''You get the rare chance to be patient.'




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The Musician Making History

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'




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'I was the highest paid actress'

'I never had any nakhras, never threw tantrums, so I got along with all my heroes.'




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'I have never called him Dad'

'I have two sisters. One is 13 and the other is 17.' 'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.''No one has seen these films.'




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What's This American Doing In Bollywood?

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'





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'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

'I believed that no matter what happened, I would be there to take care of him.''He believed it too and even when he fell ill, he had total faith in me, ki main sab theek kar doongi.''I tried, I really tried, but I fell short and he went away.'





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'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.''I am looking forward to that change.'




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'Social Media Has Complicated Everything'

'I would have become a big star 11 years ago if things had worked as per my plans.'




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'Shivani Is Thali Ka Baigan'

'I always wanted to be a part of a platform like this which enables you to show your true personality to the world. But after entering the show, I realised this show is more suitable for people like Armaan Malik, who backbite and indulge in unnecessary arguments. I am not cut out for such things.'




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'People Said A Lot Of Things Against Me'

'I believe one should never disrespect their elders but if the person does not know how to talk to people, then I am sorry, I cannot take it.'




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Chotta Hrithik Is Now An Eye Surgeon!

'In Krrish, I was playing Hrithik's child version.''I also did Ishq Vishk with Shahid Kapoor.''In Aetbaar, I remember doing scenes with Amitabh Bachchan.'






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'Salman Has A Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'