AI datasets by IIT-Bombay to simplify Indian texts, help in AI research (ANI) MUMBAI: For years, research in Indian knowledge systems, often available in Indian languages such as Sanskrit, was challenging for researchers. However, a data curation exercise carried out by the premier IIT-Bombay, as part of its contribution to the central govt’s AIKosh portal,…
Among the many memorabilia that decorate the principal’s chamber at the 180-year-old Govt Law College near Churchgate station, three photographs stand out: two of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, and a picture of Gautam Buddha. We do not know how old these photographs are. However, exactly 90 years ago, on June 1,…
Thane: Observing that poverty-stricken families are increasingly falling prey to flesh trade operators who “hunt for teenaged children and young girls to make money”, a Pocso court on Friday sentenced a 40-year-old homemaker from Aarey Colony to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for pushing two minor girls into prostitution with promises of good money.Ashwini Mukund…
Ranjit Kasle, a dismissed sub-inspector already embroiled in controversy over allegations of a contract to eliminate a key accused in a murder case, has been arrested by the Mumbai crime branch. MUMBAI: Dismissed sub-inspector Ranjit Kasle, who earlier claimed he was offered a contract to eliminate Walmik Karad, a key accused in the sarpanch Santosh…
Image created using AI: Grok MUMBAI: A 20-year-old man, Anil Arjun Rajput, drowned off the Juhu Jetty in Juhu Koliwada on Saturday while reportedly taking photographs with friends. The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 8:17 pm. According to preliminary information, the youth accidentally fell into the sea while taking pictures. Lifeguards…
Mumbai: Now, students from secondary schools run by the same management and located in the same revenue district as the junior colleges will be eligible to seek admission under the in-house quota. But for Mumbai, Mumbai city, suburbs and Thane will be considered as one unit.After receiving complaints from various stakeholders, the state govt issued…
Mumbai: A special MPID court recently ruled against adding as accused two persons who purchased a property for Rs 2.6 crore from two accused in an investment fraud case involving Cosmo Investment and Athena Investment. The court held that those whose involvement is not direct in managing the fraudulent financial establishments cannot be added as…
Mumbai: Chandrakant Yadav, 28, a resident of Thakur Village in Kandivali and a workman in the electrical industry, faces a daily challenge in commuting, waiting at least 30 minutes for a bus on Route 434 (from Andheri to Sainath Nagar-Bamandaya pada). “Some days, the wait extends to 45 minutes. The bus app is of little…
Mumbai: Jameelbhai Khan runs a thriving garment business from six factories in the sprawling slum of Dharavi, among the largest in Asia. He has around 15 tailors stitching tops and kurtis for women from designs sourced from malls. These are sold at the wholesale market in Bandra’s Ghas Bazaar at just Rs 200 and find…
Mumbai: The early onset of rains means the city is battling monsoon illnesses a month earlier than usual, with doctors reporting a noticeable rise in cases of dengue, malaria, typhoid and gastroenteritis.“In the last 15 days, I admitted more than a dozen dengue patients, including two needing ICU care,” said senior medical consultant Dr Gautam…
