Shenzhou-16: China sends its first civilian astronaut to space; becomes 1st country to have its own space station

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Shenzhou-16: China sends its first civilian astronaut to space; becomes 1st country to have its own space station

Three astronauts, including China’s first civilian astronaut, have been sent to space on the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship. They will remain in orbit for around five months, making China the only nation on Earth to have its own space station.

On Tuesday, the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship was launched by China. Three astronauts, including the country’s first civilian astronaut, have been sent on a five-month trip to China’s space station combination.

According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), the launch took place at 9:31 a.m. (Beijing Time) and originated from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. The spaceship was launched atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket.

Shenzhou-16 successfully broke free from the rocket around ten minutes after it was launched and entered the orbit that had been predetermined for it. The CMSA has announced that all of the crew members are in good health and that the launch was a full and resounding success.

After a voyage of fewer than seven hours, the astronauts are scheduled to dock with the Tianhe core module of the space station located around 400 kilometers above the ground.

A member of the general public has been given a position on China’s rotating crew for the space station, which had previously been reserved only for members of the country’s armed forces.

One of the three astronauts was a professor at Beihang University in Beijing named Gui Haichao. He was known as a payload specialist in the field.

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The other two are mission’s commander Jing Haipeng, who is also making history by becoming the first Chinese astronaut to travel into space for a record fourth time, and Yang Liwei, who is creating history by becoming the first Chinese astronaut to go into space for a record fifth time.

Zhu Yangzhu, an astronaut who serves as a flight engineer, is also embarking on his very first trip into space.

Lin Xiqiang, the deputy director of the China Manned Space Flight Administration (CMSA), spoke to the media on Monday about how the Shenzhou-16 will be the first crew trip after China’s space station program reached the stage of application and development.

According to him, the three of them will remain in orbit for around five months.

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When it is completed, China will be the only nation on Earth to have its own space station. This is due to the fact that the International Space Station (ISS), which is managed by Russia, is a product of international cooperation. In addition, the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled to be shut down in the year 2030.

The two robotic arms that are attached to the Chinese space station are the most notable aspect of the facility. The longer of the two arms has the capacity to capture things, including satellites that are orbiting in space.

After reaching orbit, the Shenzhou-16 spacecraft will perform a rapid and fully automated rendezvous and docking procedure with the space station after it has completed its orbital ascent.

In accordance with the plans, the astronauts aboard Shenzhou-16 will carry out extensive in-orbit testing and experiments in a variety of sectors. It is anticipated that they will accomplish significant scientific breakthroughs in the investigation of unique quantum phenomena, high-precision space-time-frequency systems, the validation of general relativity, and the discovery of the genesis of life.

In addition, it commemorates the 475th flying mission of the Long March carrier rocket series, which was launched on Tuesday.

Indo-American lawyer wins Democratic nomination for Montgomery County Commissioner

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Indo-American lawyer wins Democratic nomination for Montgomery County Commissioner

Indo-American lawyer Neil Makhija is running for Montgomery County Commissioner in Pennsylvania, becoming the first South Asian and Indian American to hold the position. He has previously held positions in the US Senate and the White House.

Neil Makhija, an Indian American attorney and law professor, got the Democratic party’s candidacy to serve as Montgomery County Commissioner in Pennsylvania earlier last month. He stands to become the first South Asian and Indian American to hold the position of county commissioner anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania if he is chosen as one of the Democratic candidates for Montgomery.

Makhija took leave “to run for this seat and put together a historic campaign that built a robust programme to reach all Democratic voters across the county,” according to an official statement from Impact, an organization dedicated to ensuring that every level of the US government reflects the diversity and values of the people it serves. Makhija holds the position of executive director at Impact.

Now, Makhija will run in the general election in the US in November to decide who will control the three-member board of commissioners in the third-largest county in Pennsylvania. If elected, the 36-year-old University of Pennsylvania law professor, whose parents moved to the US from India, will hold the office of first South Asian and Indian American member.

Makhija has previously held positions in the US Senate and the White House in 2021. He graduated from Harvard Law School with a JD. The Montgomery County Commission, which consists of five elected members, is the county’s governing body.

“Key municipal primary and general elections featuring Impact-endorsed candidates on the ballot were held earlier last month around the nation. Once more, our candidates demonstrated the results that dedication to their communities and hard work can produce by earning historic victories everywhere, according to an official statement from the group.

In addition to Annie Gomez, who is running for the Ossining, New York, school board, Saji Mathew is the Democratic candidate for the Lower Moreland, Pennsylvania, school board, Suhas Subramanyam is competing for the Virginia House of Delegates, and Puja Khanna is running for Loudoun county commissioner.

Happy Global Parents Day 2023: Here’s what you should know about its history & significance

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Happy Global Parents Day 2023: Here’s what you should know about its history & significance

The Global Day of Parents recognizes the importance of parents in raising their children and forming society. It is celebrated on the first day of June every year.

Every year on June 1, people all across the world observe the Global Day of Parents.  The importance of parents in their children’s lives is recognized on June 1 each year on the Global Day of Parents holiday.

It is a day when people recognize and celebrate the international commitment, love, and sacrifices made by parents. The significance of parenting and family harmony is reflected in the day. Everything you need know about the World Day of Parents in 2023

History: The Economic and Social Council and the Commission for Social Development urged the Secretary-General to give family-related issues top priority, and the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 1994 as the International Year of the Family. To emphasize the importance of families, the General Assembly proclaimed June 1 as the Global Day of Parents in 2012.

Significance: The day is extremely important because it recognizes the critical role parents play in raising their children and forming society as a whole. In order to raise awareness and support for families, it provides an opportunity to emphasize the value of parental guidance in raising the next generation.

Sara Ali Khan Gives An Apt Reply To Trolls Over Visiting Mahakaleshwar Temple

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Sara Ali Khan Gives An Apt Reply To Trolls Over Visiting Mahakaleshwar Temple

The beautiful Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan is currently busy in the promotions of her upcoming movie, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke in which she is working with actor Vicky Kaushal.

Sara has a huge fan following on the social media networks and many times she gets trolled as well for different reasons such as her acting, dresses, expressions, etc. However, there is one more reason for which she gets trolled, Sara’s father Saif Ali Khan is a Muslim and her mother Amrita Singh is a Hindu so Sara visits the religious places of both the religions but there are times when she has been trolled by some netizens for visiting temples.

Recently, Sara Ali Khan visited the Mahakal temple in Ujjain, she was dressed in a pink saree and looked completely like a Hindu girl. This didn’t go well with many online users of the different religion and they slammed her for visiting a Hindu temple despite being a Muslim.

When Sara Ali Khan is asked about the trolling and slamming in a media interaction, she says that her personal beliefs are her own and she doesn’t care about what people say, she will keep on visiting such places.

Sara Ali Khan stated, “I take my work very seriously. I work for people, for you. I would feel bad if you don’t like my work but my personal beliefs are my own. I will go to Ajmer Sharif with the same devotion with which I will go to Bangla Sahib or Mahakal. I will continue visiting. People can say whatever they want, I have no problem. You should like the energy of a place…I believe in energy.”

What do you have to say in this regard?

Nvidia’s valuation of $1 trillion pushes AI into limelight

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Nvidia’s valuation of $1 trillion pushes AI into limelight

Nvidia’s stock rose by 4.2% on Tuesday. The company’s valuation of $1 trillion has pushed AI into the limelight, leading to a surge in AI-related stocks and tech giants investing in generative AI.

In early trading on Tuesday, shares of gaming and AI chip company, Nvidia, rose by 4.2%, resulting in a valuation of $1 trillion. The company has achieved a significant milestone by joining the exclusive group of companies with a massive market capitalization.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd is presently the second-largest chipmaker in the world, with an estimated value of $535 billion. In 2021, Meta Platforms Inc joined the exclusive club of U.S. companies with a market capitalization of one trillion dollars. Other notable members of this club include Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc, Microsoft Corp, and Amazon.com Inc.

Nvidia’s forecast has left financial analysts on Wall Street in awe, with many describing it as “cosmological” and “unfathomable.”  As a response, the price targets were significantly increased by them, with the maximum valuation reaching approximately $1.6 trillion, which is comparable to that of Google’s parent company, Alphabet.

Nvidia’s revenue forecast has taken the tech industry by storm, exceeding analysts’ predictions by a staggering 50%. This impressive feat has thrust AI into the limelight, causing a surge in AI-related stocks and providing a boost to other chipmakers. On Friday, the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index achieved its highest closing point in more than a year, thanks to the prevailing positive market sentiment.

The remarkable success of ChatGPT, which is owned by OpenAI, has spurred tech behemoths such as Alphabet and Microsoft to invest in generative AI. This technology facilitates natural-sounding dialogue and the production of diverse content, spanning from humorous quips to poetic compositions.

Why winning the Europa League title would be a feat with Jose Mourinho’s resources?  

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Why winning the Europa League title would be a feat with Jose Mourinho’s resources?  

Jose Mourinho has been an inspirational and tough coach at AS Roma, but he is constrained by a lack of transfer cash. Last season, he became the first manager in history to win the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League titles.

During his time at AS Roma, Jose Mourinho has been an inspirational and possibly tough coach. The Portuguese has stated that as he is constrained by a lack of transfer money, winning the Europa League title would be a  feat with Jose Mourinho’s resources.

But his captain, Lorenzo Pellegrini, thanked his employer for his assistance in guiding the team to their second consecutive European final.

Last season, Mourinho became the first manager in history to win the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League titles, prompting him to get a tattoo to mark his singular success.

That victory earned Roma a berth in the Europa League, and a win over Sevilla on Wednesday night would guarantee them a place in the Champions League the following season. That may be enough to persuade Mourinho to remain another year at the Stadio Olimpico, or it could be a hint for him to go on a high note.

Roma may not have reached the heights of Juventus or AC Milan, but they have a long list of achievements to their name.

They’ve won three Serie A crowns, nine Coppa Italias, and the Europa Conference League last year. However, they have yet to win the Europa League or the Champions League. Can Mourinho resolve one or both of these issues?

First leg: San Siro – Inter Milan 2-0 Roma; second leg: Stadio Olimpico – Roma 1-0 Inter Milan (Inter Milan win 2-1 on aggregate).

Inter Milan defeated Roma 2-0 in the opening leg of the UEFA Cup at the San Siro in front of 68,8887 fans. Lothar Matthaus and Nicola Berti scored for Giovanni Trapattoni’s side in the second half.

Ottavio Bianchi led his team to a 1-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico thanks to a late goal from Ruggiero Rizzitelli, but it was not enough to seal the aggregate triumph in front of 70,901 fans.

India’s economy grows to $3.3 trillion; GDP rises by 7.2% in FY23

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India’s economy grows to $3.3 trillion; GDP rises by 7.2% in FY23

India’s GDP rose 7.2% in FY2022-23, while the country’s economy has grown to $3.3 trillion. This has laid the foundation for India’s $5 trillion objective in the coming years.

In the fiscal year 2022-23, India’s GDP rose by 7.2%, down from 9.1% the year before. Despite a slightly lower GDP growth rate than last year, India remains one of the fastest-growing major countries.

GDP growth for FY2022-23 was anticipated at 7%, while the government’s three-month prediction of 7.2% was exceeded. The Indian economy has grown to $3.3 trillion, laying the foundation for its $5 trillion objective in the coming years.

In January–March 2023, the nation’s GDP grew 6.1%, according to the latest figures. The  GDP growth in Q4 FY23 was surprising. Improved domestic drivers of individual spending, public consumption, and investments appear to be driving this increase. The shrinking foreign trade deficit has comforted Quanteco economist Vivek.

India will have another good year economically. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, was pleased with FY23’s fourth quarter GDP statistics. Nageswaran predicted another strong economic year for India. In January-March 2022-23, India’s GDP grew 6.1%, boosting yearly numbers.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s GDP grew 4.5% year-over-year. The Commerce Department in Washington reports 1.1% US growth.

After eliminating zero-Covid regulations that hurt companies and supply chains, China’s economy is recovering. The nation has many more difficulties. Germany is in a technical recession owing to the Ukraine oil crisis, while the US has significant inflation. Japan’s first-quarter growth was 0.4%.

According to the latest figures, real GDP at constant (2011-12) prices would reach Rs 160.06 lakh crore in 2022-23. The initial updated GDP forecasts for 2021-22 were Rs 149.26 lakh crore.

Morgan Stanley says India has changed since 2013.Morgan Stanley, a leading US investment bank, has analyzed India’s growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rupa Rege Nitsure, L&T Finance’s head economist, says growth has far surpassed forecasts. Farms and services have driven this rise. High-frequency statistics show that the economic recession is hitting urban areas more than rural ones. The speaker believes improved farming conditions will reduce El Nino’s detrimental consequences.

Services currently make up over 50% of GDP, proving their importance to the economy. India’s information technology and business consultancy work has gained market share, boosting services activity to its highest level in nearly 13 years.
The new GDP results show India’s tenacity in the face of global problems, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The 2022-23 GDP growth numbers show that the Indian economy has resisted global headwinds. Prime Minister Modi recently tweeted his delight with the economy’s outstanding performance, citing solid macro-economic indicators and confidence as proof of the country’s bright future. He lauded Indians’ economic tenacity.

India’s strong economic growth may reassure the Reserve Bank of India that its monetary tightening has had little impact. This might allow the bank to postpone for a second meeting on June 8. According to a Bloomberg survey of analysts, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would not decrease interest rates until 2024. Benchmark repo is 6.5%.

The newest GDP report has numerous noteworthy data. Agriculture rose 4% and mining 4.6%. Manufacturing grew 1.3% last fiscal year. In the last economic report, building grew 10% and power 9%. Trade, hotels, and transit rose 14%. Financial services increased 7.1% and public administration 7.2%.Government spending rose 0.12%, according to latest statistics. Consumption rose 7.5%.

Gross fixed capital formation, a proxy for investment, rose 11.4% recently.Gross value added, a key indication of economic productivity, rose 6.5% in the first quarter.

Experts disagree about India’s GDP.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Chief Economist Upasana Bhardwaj. GDP growth has rebounded sharply in India despite the global slump. Given that public investment has propelled non-agricultural growth while consumption has lagged, the durability of the current strength is being constantly scrutinized.

In a surprise, fourth-quarter GDP growth outpaced estimates, climbing significantly. The 2022-23 full-year figure is 7.2%. Agriculture and services led growth. Despite global obstacles, GDP data supports India’s economic confidence. Risks remain despite the favourable economic expectation. The monsoon and global recession are major concerns. Recent studies indicate that GDP growth in FY24 may exceed 5.8%.

From Waiter To Celebrity Chef, Suresh Pillai Will Inspire You To The Core

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From Waiter To Celebrity Chef, Suresh Pillai Will Inspire You To The Core

There are many Indian businessmen who have written their own success stories with hard work and determination and one of them is chef Suresh Pillai, the owner of restaurant chain Chef Pillai.

Suresh Pillai is basically from Kollam, Kerala, and he started his career as a waiter in a restaurant after completing his high school education. After working in various restaurants at different positions, he moved to London in 2005 for joining Veeraswamy restaurant over there and this India-born British chef has worked as chef de cuisine, chef de partie and sous-chef in various restaurants in London for 14 years.

In 2021, he opened his first restaurant in Bengaluru which was named as Restaurant Chef Pillai and recently he took to social media platforms and shared an old photo of himself in which he is seen as an 18 years old catering boy serving in a reception.

Suresh Pillai made a long post in which he talked about his life, how he started indulging in business activities from a young age, the odd jobs that he did and gave an important lesson to all of them as he wrote, “keep trying, just start – the rest will fall into place by itself.”

Here is the tweet in which you can read the inspirational post written by Suresh Pillai:

He also enjoys a huge fan following on the social media networks especially on Instagram where he posts about his delicacies and restaurants as well.

https://www.instagram.com/chef_pillai/?hl=en

Suresh Pillai is certainly an inspiration!!!

Personal Finance Tips: 7 simple ways to manage your money wisely

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Personal Finance Tips: 7 simple ways to manage your money wisely

Money management is essential for long-term stability and liquidity, and requires tracking and evaluating costs to budget, save, invest, and spend wisely. Find out 7 simple ways to manage your money wisely.

Personal Finance Tips: Many people say that they want to earn more, but just a few of them discuss money management. Protecting and wisely using your cash is as vital as building wealth. To secure long-term stability and liquidity, save, invest, and spend your money wisely. Money management can help you achieve this easily.

Money management requires tracking and evaluating costs. This helps you set a budget, reduce wasteful spending, and prioritize your needs.

Here are 7 simple ways to manage your money wisely:

1. Set financial objectives to keep focused and minimize overspending: Plan your short- and long-term money goals. Start investing in financial goods to reach long-term financial objectives like your dream house, your child’s education, retirement, and more. Set achievable goals with deadlines. You’ll stay motivated and spend wisely.
2. Save first, spend later: Save some  of your monthly income before spending it on necessities like food, rent, energy, loan repayments, insurance premiums, etc. This prevents overspending and prepares you for future emergencies.
3. Make a budget: Budgeting is the first and most crucial stage in money management. This basic metric has been used for millennia. Estimate your monthly spending based on income, lifestyle, and goals to create a budget. Such an estimate can help you manage your finances and save and spend. With greater spending management and knowledge, you can track and achieve your financial objectives without sacrificing your lifestyle.
4. Start investing early: If you want to build wealth, you must start investing early. This provides you more time to build wealth and earn bigger returns.
5. Avoid debt: Loans to pursue life goals are popular, but they have drawbacks. High interest can deplete funds. Multiple loans lower your credit score, making it tougher to get credit or a job. Thus, minimize debt. Credit cards and debt can hurt your budget.
6. Save early: Some people start saving early as it helps them earn higher interest. Saving early increases money through compounding, which gives them income on investments and annual returns.
7. Protect against emergencies: Always be financially prepared for life’s uncertainties. Uncertainties include job loss, accidents, and health emergencies. Being financially prepared can make such circumstances easier.

By now you must have understood that money management is essential for long-term financial stability. We hope that the above given personal finance tips will help you manage your money wisely.

Tesla boss Elon Musk goes to China for the first time since Covid started

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Tesla boss Elon Musk goes to China for the first time since Covid started

Elon Musk has gone to China for the first time in three years. During his stay in China, Musk will visit Tesla’s Shanghai factory and discuss electric vehicle development.

Electric vehicle-maker Tesla’s boss Elon Musk has gone to China for the first time in over three years since the Covid-19 pandemic started.

The Tesla chief executive landed in Beijing on Tuesday and will tour Tesla’s massive Shanghai factory. Musk visited China’s foreign minister Qin Gang within hours of arrival. Despite US-China tensions, Mr. Musk has not commented on the trip.

As he departed a Beijing hotel on Wednesday, he refused to discuss his trip intentions with media.

Mr. Musk addressed electric car development with China’s industry minister Jin Zhuanglong on Wednesday. On Tuesday, China’s foreign ministry said Mr. Musk was eager to develop Tesla’s operations in the nation, Tesla’s second-largest market after the US.

The government said Mr. Musk called the US and Chinese economies “conjoined twins” during the meeting. Musk is the latest high-profile US executive to visit China. Tim Cook visited China in March, and Jamie Dimon is in China this week.

Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities said Tesla is in a tough spot as Washington-Beijing relations grow.

“Playing nice in the sandbox in Beijing is something Wall Street is laser focused on, to make sure there are no disruptions to Tesla’s expansion within China for the coming years,” Mr. Ives said.

Tesla’s first overseas production unit, the Shanghai gigafactory, began construction in January 2019. Later that year, it delivered its first Chinese-made automobiles.

Manufacturers struggled due to nationwide Covid lockdowns, especially in Shanghai, a financial, industrial, and shipping centre. Last year, Mr. Musk called the Shanghai coronavirus shutdown “very, very difficult” for Tesla, which suspended most gigafactory output for weeks.

Mr. Musk said the facility manufactured its millionth car in August and restarted operations. This was 30% of Tesla’s global production. According to JATO, China is Tesla’s Model Y’s biggest market.

JATO statistics reveals that China sold 94,000 Model Ys in the first three months of this year, surpassing the US and Europe. Ford, General Motors, BYD, and Nio have all entered the electric vehicle industry in recent years, challenging Tesla’s lead.

Mr. Musk, who purchased Twitter last year for $44bn (£35.5bn), has been under pressure to find a new CEO and focus on Tesla and SpaceX. He appointed Linda Yaccarino, NBCUniversal’s former advertising boss, as the platform’s CEO last month.

Ms. Yaccarino will have to manage a loss-making company under heavy criticism for its handling of disinformation and hate speech. Fidelity Investments, which financed Mr. Musk’s buyout of Twitter, says it’s worth only a third of what he spent.

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