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Paris-Inspired Philosophy Cafe Launches in Bengaluru

Bengaluru resident Basit Manham started Philosophy Cafe in April 2024, inspired by the Parisian concept founded by Marc Sautet in 1992. After experiencing philosophy cafés in Thailand, Basit launched this initiative as part of 'Useful Philosophy' to make philosophy accessible. Sixteen sessions have been held biweekly, discussing themes like science, freedom, relationships, and political philosophy with 10-12 participants per session.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Technology

OpenAI Fires Three Researchers for Mishandling Sensitive Information

OpenAI announced it has fired three researchers for mishandling sensitive information and violating company policies. The employees, at least two of whom worked on AI safety and alignment, were involved in work with an external organization evaluating AI models. OpenAI confirmed the firings followed an investigation that found breaches of established procedures and trust.

NDTV··San Francisco

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Politics

How ECI's Voter List System ERONet and ECINet Work Explained

The legal responsibility for preparing voter lists lies with the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), an SDM-rank official authorized to add, remove, or amend names and make final decisions. ERONet was introduced to unify 36 old state databases into a central system to assist EROs by flagging potential duplicate names. ECINet, launched separately, manages voter ID downloads, application tracking, polling station location, and real-time voting percentages during elections.

Amar Ujala·

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Entertainment

Asha Parekh Rejected from Film Despite Signing for 11 Rupees

Asha Parekh, a legendary Hindi cinema actress known for memorable roles in the 60s and 70s, was once signed for a film for just 11 rupees. Despite this, she was removed from the film after a few days of shooting with the remark 'You are not star material.' Undeterred, she went on to work with stars like Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, and Jitendra.

News18Hi Entertainment·

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Politics

PM Modi, Trump Praise Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar's Bravery

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar received widespread acclaim from global leaders including PM Modi, US President Donald Trump, President Droupadi Murmu, and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. They praised his courage for risking his life to prevent a mid-air disaster, making him a celebrated hero in India and worldwide.

Times of India·

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US Awards $24.4 Billion Contract to Accelerate SM-6 Missile Production

The Pentagon announced a $24.4 billion contract with Raytheon to speed up production of SM-6 missiles over five years, with two optional additional years. This move aims to replenish munitions depleted during the US-Iran conflict. The contract ensures long-term industry stability, expanding workforce capacity and securing supply chains amid strategic inventory shortfalls caused by Operation Epic Fury.

NDTV·

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