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Zimbabwe launches gold coins to control inflation

Zimbabwe launches gold coins to control inflation

Zimbabwe has launched gold coins named “Mosi-oa-Tunya’ to control an inflation spike that has eroded the country’s unstable currency. The move was announced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (central bank), which has disbursed 2,000 coins to commercial banks. Coins have been given the status of liquid asset, which can be easily converted into cash. Coins can be used by Individuals or companies. […]

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Kerala govt to launch online cab service 'Kerala Savari'

Kerala govt to launch online cab service ‘Kerala Savari’

The Kerala government is set to launch its own e-taxi service named ‘Kerala Savari’ from August. This online taxi hiring service is being rolled out by the state Labour Department which is linking the existing auto-taxi networks in the state. Aim: To ensure safe and dispute-free travel for the public at affordable rates prevailing in the state. The new service

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IIT Madras launches ‘Nilekani Centre at AI4Bharat’

IIT Madras launches ‘Nilekani Centre at AI4Bharat’

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) has launched the ‘Nilekani Centre at AI4Bharat” with an aim to advance the state of Indian language technology. AI4Bharat, is an initiative to build open-source language (Artificial Intelligence) AI for Indian languages.  The centre has made several cutting-edge resources open-source for mass public use and can be downloaded from their webpage.

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Ministry of Defence iDEX-DIO signs its 100th innovation contract

Ministry of Defence iDEX-DIO signs its 100th innovation contract

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) has signed its 100th contract with Pacify Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd in New Delhi. It was launched in 2018 by the PM Narendra Modi, and promoted as the flagship for technological innovation of the Ministry of Defence. Purpose of iDEX: To encourage start-ups and provide them a platform for co-creation and co-development in defence and aerospace

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DSF institutes Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award for Excellence in Music

DSF institutes Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award for Excellence in Music

Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF) has instituted a first-of-its-kind ‘Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award’ for Excellence in Music. The initiative is supported by the Indian Arts & Cultural Society. The Announcement of was made by Dinesh Shahra, Trustee of DSF, during a cultural event titled “Mausiqui’ in Mumbai recently. The recognition will include trophy and also a significant cash component.

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Eminent Assam Writer, Atulananda Goswami passes away

Eminent Assam Writer, Atulananda Goswami passes away

Writer of ‘Namghoria’, Atulananda Goswami (Sahitya Akademi winner), known for his novels and short stories has been passed away at 87. He had also received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2006 for his short story collection ‘Seneh Jarir Ganthi’. Awards: Ambikagiri Roy Choudhury Sahitya Award, the Kumar Kishor Memorial Award, the Katha Award and the Sneha Bharati Sahitya Samman, among

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