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Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi) at GPAI Summit 2023
Tech Teens Take Over! Top AI projects by young innovators at the GPAI Summit! Check out YUVAi, India’s future AI force.
Key Points:
- The YUVAi program bridges the gap between education and AI for future workforce preparation.
- Students (grades 8-12) receive AI training to solve real-world problems in 8 core areas like healthcare, education, and environment.
- Successful pilot cohort saw 8500+ students developing innovative AI solutions.
- Top 10 finalists to showcase their projects at the prestigious Global Partnership on AI Summit.
Javed Akhtar to Receive Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival
Javed Akhtar, the wordsmith behind Sholay and Zanjeer, receives prestigious Padmapani Award at Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival! Celebrate cinematic legend on Jan 3rd!!
Key Points:
- Javed Akhtar, legendary lyricist and screenwriter, receives Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival.
- Award recognizes his iconic contributions to Indian cinema, including works like “Zanjeer,” “Sholay,” and “Mr. India.”
- Ceremony on January 3, 2024, marks the festival’s opening day.
- Ajanta-Ellora Festival showcases diverse films and aims to empower filmmakers and promote cultural exchange.
Dr. Atul Shah’s Game-Changing Innovation for Leprosy Care Earns Global Recognition
From Scalpel to Self-Care! Dr. Atul Shah’s kit empowers leprosy patients in India. His innovation wins a global award at COP-23!!
Key Points:
- Indian plastic surgeon’s simple surgery technique and self-care kit improve the lives of leprosy patients.
- ‘One in Four Lasso’ surgery revolutionized leprosy deformity treatment.
- Self-care kit empowers patients to manage foot ulcers, a common complication.
- Over 80,000 lives impacted in India, a model adopted by other states.
- Prestigious Global Recognition: REACH Game Changer Innovator award at COP-23.
Indian Parliament Breach: Smoke Bombs Disrupt Lawmakers on Sensitive Anniversary
Parliament Smoke-out!! Invaders disrupt India’s lower house on a sensitive anniversary with smoke bombs. MPs demand answers as the investigation unfolds.
Key Points:
- Two unidentified individuals infiltrated the Lok Sabha (lower house) of India’s parliament on December 13th, 2023.
- The breach occurred on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament attack, raising concerns about security lapses.
- The intruders disrupted proceedings by throwing smoke bombs, causing temporary chaos and prompting questions about parliamentary security.
- No injuries were reported, but the incident sparked outrage and calls for a thorough investigation.
- Prime Minister Modi assured a full inquiry and promised increased security measures.
- Detained individuals identified as Neelam (42) and Amol Shinde (25), their motives yet unclear.
