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University of Adelaide Centre of Light for Life Director, Professor Kishan Dholakia was named the South Australian Scientist of the Year at the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. Photo: DSD University of Adelaide academics have earned state recognition for their achievements in science and innovation at recent awards.Professor Kishan Dholakia, Director of the Centre of Light for Life, was named the South Australian Scientist of the Year at the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.Professor Dholakia is making waves with groundbreaking work on structured light, revolutionising imaging and precision measurement, pushing the boundaries of science and technology.Since founding the…
President Droupadi Murmu’s decision to seek the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion on critical constitutional questions marks a rare and significant moment in India’s constitutional jurisprudence. The reference, made under Article 143 of the Constitution (the Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction), seeks to clarify the legal framework surrounding the timelines and powers of the president and governors when deciding on state bills reserved for assent. President Droupadi Murmu. (PTI) This development follows the Supreme Court’s April 8 judgment, which prescribed specific timelines within which the president and governors must act on such bills. Notably, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar criticised the judiciary for acting…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opined that wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan’s inclusion in the 2026 T20 World Cup squad was a result of the Jharkhand captain giving cricket the respect it deserves. On Saturday, December 20, India announced their 15-member squad for the marquee event, with Kishan making an unexpected return to the team, having last played for India in November 2023, more than two years ago. Reacting to the 27-year-old’s selection in a YouTube video, Ashwin stated that this is a gift cricket has given to Ishan. He noted that Kishan’s comeback is the result of the respect he has…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested Lieutenant Colonel Deepak Kumar Sharma, a private individual named Vinod Kumar, and several others in connection with a bribery case involving a Dubai-based firm. The two were produced before a court on Saturday and remanded to police custody till Tuesday. This comes after a case was registered against Sharma on Friday, based on credible intelligence inputs. He was the Deputy Planning Officer in the International Cooperation and Exports division of the defence ministry’s Department of Defence Production. The CBI has also named Sharma’s wife, Colonel Kajal Bali (Commanding Officer of the…
Ella Purnell, Fallout Lorenzo Sisti/PrimePrime Video is one of those streamers that we’re lucky to get one decent option from each month, but in December we’re getting one of its best. Season 2 of the post-apocalyptic drama-comedy Fallout is the highlight of the new TV shows and movies being released on Prime Video in December, pitting it head to head (sort of) with Netflix’s Stranger Things, which is airing its final season in three parts starting on Thanksgiving and ending on New Year’s Eve. ‘Tis the season of giving for genre TV fans! For more traditional holiday programming, Prime Video is…
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureTime to wrap up the matchday live as the buildup is done and dusted and the time for talking is over, to quote Claudi Winkleman looming over the castle’s round table.Our minute-by-minute coverage begins with Niall McVeigh casting his eye over Newcastle v Chelsea, continues with our 3pm Saturday Clockwatch and stretch well into the evening with MBMs of Spurs v Liverpool and Everton v Arsenal. Don’t say we never treat you. Find a complete guide to our weekend content below.Thanks as always for reading and for your comments…
Yann LeCun, pictured above [File] | Photo Credit: AP Meta’s outgoing chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun is holding early talks to raise 500 million euros ($586.00 million) for a new startup that would value the AI firm at about 3 billion euros ahead of its official launch, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.The report said LeCun has tapped Alexandre LeBrun, the founder of French health tech startup Nabla, as chief executive, citing people familiar with the matter.LeCun played a key role in developing Meta’s AI ambitions, and said last month that he will leave the social media giant at…
Brandon McMullen’s 64 and an 82-run partnership with Alex Hales revived the chase after losing the dangerous Phil Salt early. McMullen played a composed yet aggressive knock of 64 in just 49 deliveries, laced with four boundaries and two sixes. He was well-supported by Hales, who provided early impetus with a brisk 40 off 27 balls, featuring four boundaries and a maximum. Despite the early jolt, the duo ensured the momentum stayed with them.
Dubai continues to solidify its standing as a premier global sports destination this December, hosting a dense calendar of continental and international championships, elite competitions, and …
Last Updated:December 20, 2025, 22:41 ISTThe Tata Group-owned airline said reduced visibility during the early morning hours is likely to impact flight schedules at multiple airports.Air India Flight | Representative ImageAir India on Saturday issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations due to dense fog conditions forecast across Delhi and parts of northern and eastern India with the onset of winter.In a post on X, the Tata Group-owned airline said reduced visibility during the early morning hours is likely to impact flight schedules at multiple airports, creating a ripple effect across its network.“Weather forecasts continue…