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Bengaluru: Cipla Foundation Wednesday announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to set up the Cipla Foundation Centre for Pulmonary Medicine at the Tata IISc Medical School. The facility will provide diagnostics, outpatient and inpatient care, a dedicated intensive care unit, and high-dependency services for the treatment of respiratory illnesses.The Centre for…
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) – the philanthropy organisation founded by Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Prisicila Chan has cut roughly 8% of its workforce, reports Fortune. The job cut, impacting around 70 employees, comes as the company plans to expand its biomedical and science focus through Biohub. The move “underscores how big…
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million initiative, Horizon1000, to deploy AI in 1,000 African primary healthcare clinics by 2028, starting with Rwanda. This partnership aims to tackle critical healthcare worker shortages by integrating AI technology, providing crucial support to local health systems and communities. The goal is to enhance care quality…
Donald Trump and Maria Corina Machado The Nobel Foundation on Sunday reiterated that Nobel Prizes cannot be passed on—even symbolically—days after clarifying that a laureate cannot share the prize with others or transfer it once it has been announced.In a post on X, the Foundation said it upholds Alfred Nobel’s will and its stipulations, which…
Apple is partnering with Google, leveraging its Gemini AI models to significantly upgrade Siri and future Apple Intelligence features. This move acknowledges Apple’s need for advanced AI, a departure from its internal development struggles. The collaboration aims to deliver a more capable assistant, with the revamped Siri expected to launch soon, marking a significant win…
Travis Kelce (via Getty Images) Travis Kelce’s nonprofit, the Eighty‑Seven and Running Foundation is trending on social media but not for a touchdown. Fans noticed the organization reportedly spent only 41 cents of every dollar on charitable programs from 2021–24, with the rest going to management fees. The revelation has sparked a mix of surprise,…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday asserted that Congress is not just a political party but “the voice of India’s soul” that has always stood with the weak, the deprived and hardworking people.His remarks came on the 140th Foundation Day of the Indian National Congress. Rahul attended the…
More than a dozen employees have walked out of the Heritage Foundation, triggering one of the most serious internal crises in the organisation’s recent history. The departures follow mounting backlash against Heritage president Kevin Roberts after he defended a controversial interview by Tucker Carlson with far-right activist Nick Fuentes, a figure widely condemned for antisemitic…
On the reforms front, the central government and the RBI’s focus on boosting consumption over the last one year is commendable. (AI image) By Gautam DuggadAs India gears up for its Union Budget in February 2026, the crucial question is whether the upcoming fiscal blueprint will focus solely on fiscal consolidation amid weak revenue growth…
ICAI CA May 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the examination schedule for the Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations to be held in May 2026. Along with the datesheet, ICAI has also announced the registration timeline, correction window, and examination fees for all courses.According to the…
