When disaster strikes in remote regions, the fault lines in inter-state crisis management, official communication, and the very fabric of Indian federal solidarity come to the surface. Such was the case in recent days as a devastating sequence of rain-induced landslides and flash floods battered...
Few topics capture the British public imagination quite like the ever-changing weather. From morning commutes to summer holidays, the reliability of weather forecasting touches nearly every facet of daily life in the United Kingdom. Now, the Met Office—Britain's national meteorological...
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Microsoft's Chief Data Scientist, Juan Lavista Ferres, recently highlighted the company's commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for societal benefit through its 'AI for Good' initiatives. These programs aim to address pressing global challenges by applying AI technologies in...
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The early hours of March 13 saw chaos unfold in Jaipur as a massive fire erupted in a fan belt warehouse near Road No. 12 in the Murlipura police station area. The blaze, first discovered by Circle Inspector Virendra Kuril while on night patrol, has since become a dramatic example of rapid...
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A devastating fire shattered the early morning calm in Gurugram’s Sector 29, consuming the iconic Kingdom of Dreams entertainment complex. The blaze, which erupted around 4 AM on March 13, 2025, mobilized over six fire engines and a dedicated team of firefighters. Official reports confirm that...
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From coast to coast to coast, Canadian organizations are harnessing the power of Microsoft AI to deliver transformative benefits across myriad fields. Here’s an in-depth look at how five key applications of AI technology are making a meaningful difference in Canadian communities.
Enhancing...
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a transformative force reshaping industries, communities, and everyday lives. Microsoft’s recent feature on how AI is making a difference around the globe offers an insightful look at breakthroughs in healthcare, education, disaster management...
A month has elapsed since the emergency at Fukushima began. But what exactly has gone on there and what are the priorities now?
One way of looking at the drama that has unfolded around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors is as a narrative with one central plot, and a number of...
“Unexpected Situation” is the phrase repeatedly used to rationalize deaths of tens of thousands of people caused by the recent disaster. This man-made calamity, I repeat, the worst man-made calamity is being rationalized with the single phrase, which still leaves hundreds of thousands...
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BP Oil Spill Live Feed: VIDEO Of Gulf Coast Gusher
The above link will allow you the chance to see the , Oil Spill in action . There is also a meter which is estimating the actual volume of oil being discharged into the Gulf !
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is the worst environmental disaster the US has faced, a senior official has said.
White House energy adviser Carol Browner also said the US was "prepared for the worst scenario" that the leak might not be stopped before August.
BP is to try a new tactic after its...
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Oil slick just a few miles from Louisiana coast - CNN.com
A 120-mile oil slick advanced to within a few miles of the mouth of the Mississippi River on Thursday as authorities scrambled to keep the spill from damaging wetlands along the Gulf of Mexico.
The slick was about three miles off the...