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Is cloud seeding the solution to Delhi’s pollution crisis? Apparently not. Or will odd-even, smog towers or water sprinkling make a real difference? As Delhi gasps for breath once again, govts, citizens and experts weigh in with a range of measures — each with its own promise and pitfalls. VEHICULAR POLLUTION:Improved public transportPros: Much has…
OpenAI has signed a $38 billion agreement with Amazon to run its artificial intelligence systems on Amazon Web Services (AWS), gaining access to “hundreds of thousands” of Nvidia’s AI chips through the deal announced Monday, AP reported.The partnership comes just days after OpenAI revised its arrangement with longtime backer Microsoft, which will no longer remain…
Microsoft has entered into a $9.7 billion cloud services agreement with Australian artificial intelligence infrastructure provider IREN, a deal that will give the tech major access to Nvidia chips as it scales its AI and cloud operations, AP reported.The five-year agreement includes a 20% prepayment and is aimed at supporting Microsoft’s efforts to meet the…
Delhi’s failed trial may have burst a few bubbles, but experts say cloud seeding shows promise in tackling drought In Hindu mythology, mortals prayed and performed elaborate rituals to please Indra, the god of rain. Legend has it that musician Tansen’s melodious voice could summon showers from cloudless skies. Ordinary mortals, however, have neither the…
The second trial of cloud seeding was conducted in Delhi through Cessna Aircraft. NEW DELHI: A political row erupted in the capital on Tuesday BJP-led Delhi government was accused of “committing fraud in the name of rain” by AAP, along with other jabs from opposition, following its much-publicised cloud seeding experiment, which failed to produce…
NEW DELHI: The first cloud-seeding trial have been conducted in parts of Delhi, including Burari and Karol Bagh areas, officials said on Tuesday.According to officials, the aircraft took off from Kanpur and carried out the cloud-seeding exercise over Delhi.Cloud seeding was conducted over Burari, North Karol Bagh, Bhojpur, Mayur Vihar, and Sadakpur areas. Humidity levels…
Delhi is preparing for its first-ever artificial rainfall today through a cloud seeding operation aimed at clearing toxic air NEW DELHI: Delhi may witness its first-ever artificial rainfall on Tuesday as the government prepares for a cloud seeding operation to clear the city’s toxic air. The trial, a joint project with IIT Kanpur, depends on…
Karthik Narain (File photo; credit: LinkedIn) Google Cloud appointed Karthik Narain as its chief product & business officer. Narain will oversee product and engineering teams across cloud, developer, data, and Applied AI, as well as the go-to-market organization, while working closely with Google Public Sector.“After more than 25 years in the tech consulting industry, I…
The Trump administration’s recent decision to ease the controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee has offered relief to thousands of Indian professionals and students already in the United States. Yet, a new cap on foreign student admissions has raised concerns about the long-term flow of talent from India, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns. Visa…
NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded its worst PM2.5 levels of the year on Diwali and the day after, with pollution continuing to blanket the city well into midweek, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Despite attempts to control emissions, several neighbourhoods reported hazardous air quality levels,…
