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Mahisha Dasara: The Controversial Alternative Celebration of Dasara in Karnataka

Mahisha Dasara is an alternative celebration of the Hindu festival of Dasara that is antithetical to the narrative that Mahishasura was a demon. The celebration is held in coastal Karnataka's Udupi district, and it has been celebrated in various forms in coastal Karnataka for a long time. Mahishasura is worshipped in Barkur, where there is a shrine dedicated to him, and a Brahmin priest offers daily puja to him. A three-day festival called 'sedi utsava' is celebrated to honour the daiva. The celebration of Mahisha Dasara has touched a nerve among Hindutva supporters in coastal Karnataka as Mahishasura is commonly portrayed as a demon in Hindu mythology. The opposition to the alternative celebration has come from the right-wing organizations Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal. Mahishasura, according to Hindu mythology, was once a ruler of the land now known as Mysuru, and he was considered a demon due to his alleged wrongdoings. The mythological story behind Karnata

Cheriyapani Ferry Service: A New Milestone in India-Sri Lanka Connectivity

The newly inaugurated Cheriyapani Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka is a significant development in regional connectivity. The ferry service between Nagappatinam in India and Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka commenced on October 14, 2023, after almost 40 years. The high-speed ferry operated by the Shipping Corporation of India has a capacity of 150 passengers. It covers a distance of about 60 nautical miles (110 kilometres) between Nagapattinam and KKS in approximately 3.5 hours depending on sea conditions.  The Government of India supported the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board in upgrading facilities at the Nagapattinam port to commence the service. Similarly, the Government of Sri Lanka has created the necessary infrastructure at the port of KKS. The direct passenger ferry between Sri Lanka and India will provide an efficient and cost-effective means of travel for the people of the two countries, boost tourism and trade links, and strengthen people-to

AI Startups in India: Prospects of Success and Profitability

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India, with a number of startups emerging in recent years. These startups are developing innovative AI solutions in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, education, and agriculture. One of the most notable AI startups in India is Induced AI , founded by two Indian-origin teenagers, Aryan Sharma and Ayush Pathak. Induced AI is developing a platform that allows users to create virtual AI workers that can automate tasks such as data entry, customer service, and research. The startup has raised $2.3 million in seed funding from investors such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Peak XV. AI Startups in India Other notable AI startups in India include: Avaamo: Avaamo is a conversational AI platform that provides customer service chatbots, voice assistants, and other conversational AI solutions. DeepVision: DeepVision is a computer vision AI company that provides solutions for facial recognition, object detectio

Gol Gumbaz: A Neglected Marvel from the Adil Shah Dynasty

Unraveling the Mystery Behind UNESCO's Repeated Oversight India, a nation steeped in history and adorned with architectural treasures from various dynasties, boasts numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites that draw tourists from all corners of the globe. These sites are not just repositories of history; they are also symbols of cultural and architectural excellence. However, one monument that has continuously eluded this prestigious list is the Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur, Karnataka. Gol Gumbaz Despite being one of the oldest surviving architectural wonders from the Adil Shah dynasty, Gol Gumbaz remains conspicuously absent from the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. In a perplexing turn of events, other monuments from the region, such as the Chennakesava Temple of Belur, Hoysaleswara Temple of Halebidu, and Somanathapura Temple of T Narasipura, have managed to secure coveted spots on this esteemed list. In this report, we delve into the historical significance of Gol Gumbaz, examine the reas

Ashish Vaswani: Transformer Architect and AI Pioneer

 Ashish Vaswani is a computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP). He is best known for his work on the Transformer network architecture, which is based solely on attention mechanisms and has revolutionized the field of NLP. Ashish Vaswani Early Life and Education Vaswani was born in India and received his undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2007. He then moved to the United States to pursue his PhD in Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, where he worked with Professor Stuart Russell. His Ph.D. thesis was on "Algorithms for Planning and Learning in Partially Observable Stochastic Domains." Career and Contributions After completing his PhD, Vaswani joined Google as a research scientist in the Google Brain team. He worked on several projects related to deep learning and NLP, including the de

General Knowledge - Quiz

 Q-1: Hampi lies on the banks of which river? A: Tungabhadra River Q-2: The town of Channapatna in Karnataka has received a GI tag for which of these products?  A: Toys (Wooded Toys and Dolls) Q-3: What is the official currency of Malaysia? A: Ringgit (MYR) Q-4: Which of these tourist destinations in the US features the faces of US Presidents? A: Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota Q-5: Which of these Martial arts did not originate in Japan? A: Taekwondo (Originated in Korea) Q-6: What is the study of plants called? A: Botany Q-7: Where are the 19th Asian Games being held from September 23 to October 8, 2023? A: Hangzhou, China. Q-8: What was the theme of the ninth International Day of Yoga? A: "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", which means "Yoga for the World is One Family". Q-9: Which country is called the land of Morning Calm? A: South Korea Q-10:Name the luxury luggage brand founded in 1898 in Cologne, Germany. This brand is known as parallel alumini

चलो बापू की राह पर

सब के लिए आदर्श है बापू का आचरण,  आज भी उपयुक्त है उन सब का पालन. सादगी भरा जीवन है सर्वोत्तम, मन की शांति मिले उससे हरदम. हिंसा से तो और भी बिगड़ जाए हालात, अहिंसा से सुलझ जाए हर बिगड़ी बात. सत्य की राह पर चाहे थोड़ी मुश्किल आए,  पर अंत में जीत हमेशा वही हमें दिलाए. स्वच्छता का पालन तो है ईश्वर भक्ति की राह,  स्वस्थ और निरोगी जीवन का होता उससे निर्वाह. जो बदलाव दूसरों में लाने की हो अपनी आस, पहले "स्वयं" उनका पालन करने का करें प्रयास. बापू की राह पर चलने का मिलकर करें संकल्प,  सफलता और खुशहाली का है यही उत्तम विकल्प. By: Kaizad B Irani Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi(Mahatma Gandhi(Bapu))

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