Inaugurated in 2024 after two decades of construction, the OM Ashram in Jadan is an architectural marvel and a religious destination

For years, Pali was synonymous with intricately carved Jain temples, and was known as an industrial hub of all mercantile activities in the state of Rajasthan. But this year has put Pali on the map for an architectural marvel unlike any other: the world’s largest OM shaped temple

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) transferred a vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt. Ltd, a vaccine manufacturing company.

According to a press release by IIT Guwahati, there is a significant gap in India's vaccine technology, specifically that combats the swine fever virus in pigs and wild boars. The vaccine technology that was transferred by the institute entails a recombinant vector vaccine designed specifically for combating the classical swine fever virus.

In line with the Indian government’s Make-in-India initiative, Israel Aerospace Industries has launched its Indian subsidiary, Aerospace Services India, with plans to set up a large-scale hub for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of defence equipment in Gurugram, the Indian subsidiary’s top official said in an interview.

“We are planning to build a large MRO in Gurgaon area. We are waiting for the final confirmation from various government bodies to give us the licence to set this up as an MRO location in which a lot of jobs and talent will be created. This is only the first step in building capabilities," Danny Lauber, chief executive, Aerospace Services India, said.

India’s ‘Government e-Market’ or GeM portal is the world’s third largest e-commerce platform for public procurement after Korea’s ON-line E-Procurement System (KONEPS) and Singapore’s GeBIZ with a total sales value crossing Rs.4 lakh crore in the current financial year ending on March 31, a senior official said.

“GeM closes this financial year with over Rs.4 lakh crore gross merchandise value (GMV), almost a 100% jump from the GMV at the end of the previous fiscal year, exhibiting its unique ability to promote digital inclusion,” GeM CEO PK Singh said. GMV represents the total value of goods or services sold within a specific period.

The scenes were dismal at the end of India’s loss against Afghanistan in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (March 26, 2024). Far more heartbreaking was the sight of skipper Sunil Chhetri holding his head in the dugout in Guwahati, inconsolable.

On his 150th appearance for the Indian national team, it was down to the 39-year-old to find the back of the net yet again - a penalty in the 37th minute to hand the hosts the lead at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium. But by the end of the 90 minutes, the young legs on the field couldn’t hold on to their end of the bargain, going down 1-2 to their lower ranked opponents - Afghanistan.

It’s been a regular storyline for Indian football in the recent past, where Chhetri, the oldest player on the side these days, has come to the team’s rescue. And after 19 long years, it’s clear that he’s not tiring of that responsibility.

The Allahabad High Court ruled Friday that the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, is "unconstitutional" and violates the principle of secularism, and ordered the state government to accommodate current students in the formal schooling system. A division bench of the Lucknow bench, comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, declared the law ultra vires in response to a writ petition filed by Anshuman Singh Rathore.

In his reaction to the order, UP Madrasa Education Board Chairman Iftikhar Ahmed Javed said the board will study the decision and decide the further course of action.

National Doctor’s Day 2024 is celebrated on March 30th each year to honor physicians and the contributions they make to society. On this day, people can express their gratitude and appreciation to doctors for their hard work, dedication, and compassion on behalf of patients, colleagues, and communities. The opportunity to recognize the critical role physicians play in preserving and enhancing public health and well-being is presented by National Doctors Day in 2024.

Nobel prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman has died, aged 90.

He became synonymous with behavioural economics, even though he never took a course of economics.

Kahneman wrote the best-selling book Thinking, Fast and Slow. It debunked the notion that people are rational beings who act out of self-interest - they act based on instinct, he argued.

His death was announced by Princeton University where he had been working since 1993.

"Danny was a giant in the field, a Princeton star, a brilliant man, and a great colleague and friend," said prof Eldar Shafir.

"Many areas in the social sciences simply have not been the same since he arrived on the scene. He will be greatly missed."

In recent days, there’s been much talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI). The trailer and song launch of the first Hindi film on this subject, “IRAH,” took place in Mumbai. The movie features Rohit Bose Roy, Rajesh Sharma, Karishma Kotak, and Rakshith Bhandarry in prominent roles. Produced by Big Films Media and directed by Sam Bhattacharjee, the film is set to release nationwide in theaters on April 4th through Iamplex Digital Theatrical Distribution. Music composer Sameer Sen also graced the event.

The trailer of the film “IRAH” showcases the misuse of AI technology, shedding light on its negative aspects. Rohit Bose Roy is excited about this project, which is releasing on April 4th, just a day before his birthday on April 5th, 2024.

In a glittering event honouring top industry leaders, Vijay Jain, Managing Director of Star Estate, was adjudged the prestigious Times Power Icon 2024 Award. The award ceremony, held recently in Noida, was organized by The Times Group.

The visionary leadership and outstanding achievements of Vijay Jain in the real estate sector were acknowledged and celebrated on the occasion. The event was graced by industry leaders and celebrities, including Cine icon Ada Sharma, who presented the award to Vijay Jain.

Expressing his gratitude upon receiving the prestigious award, Vijay Jain said, "It is a great honour to receive the Times Power Icon 2024 Award and this recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Star Estate. At Star Estate, we remain committed to delivering excellence in the real estate sector with our services."