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New tool claims to help visually impaired people identify memes
short by Anushka Dixit / on Sunday 1 December, 2019
Researchers have developed a tool that will help visually impaired individuals identify internet memes through basic computer vision techniques and apply pre-written templates to add text. Optical character recognition techniques are used to decipher the overlaid text, which can change with each iteration of memes. The team also created a platform to translate memes into sound rather than text.
read more at ANI
PM Modi inaugurates India's first vertical lift sea bridge
short by Daisy Mowke / on Sunday 6 April, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking the opening of India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge. The 2.07-kilometre-long bridge spans the Palk Strait. The 72.5-meter navigational span can be lifted up to 17 meters, allowing larger ships to pass underneath. The new bridge is 3 meters higher than the existing one.
read more at X
What are the features of India's 1st vertical lift sea bridge?
short by Ankush Verma / on Sunday 6 April, 2025
India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Tamil Nadu, new Pamban Bridge, has been constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints. The 2.07-kilometre-long bridge's 72.5-metre navigational span can be lifted up to 17 metres, allowing larger ships to pass underneath. Its special polysiloxane coating ensures longevity in harsh marine environment.
read more at PIB
Canadian Parliament under lockdown as man barricades himself inside
short by Ankush Verma / on Sunday 6 April, 2025
Security forces locked down the Canadian Parliament on Saturday after a man barricaded himself in the East Block section, police said. A warning has been issued for anyone in East Block to seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors, and hide. Anyone who was not in the immediate area was warned to stay away.
read more at Financial Express
Massive protests against Trump and Musk across the US
short by Ankush Verma / on Sunday 6 April, 2025
Tens of thousands of protestors flooded streets across the US on Saturday to oppose the policies of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. A protestor said he was concerned about Trump's economic policies, while another protested job cuts by Musk-led DOGE. "What's happening in America is everyone's problem...[Trump's] going to push us into a global recession," one protestor said.
read more at Reuters
Waqf (Amendment) Bill gets President Murmu's assent
short by Shalini ojha / on Saturday 5 April, 2025
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by both Houses of the Parliament, received President Droupadi Murmu's assent, the government said on Saturday. She also gave her nod to The Mussalman Wakf (Repeat) Act, 2025. The Waqf Bill was debated for several hours in both Houses, with the BJP saying it aims to help poor Muslims and bring transparency.
read more at AIR News
Pak's Khushdil involved in altercation with fans after loss to NZ, dragged away by security
short by Anmol Sharma / on Saturday 5 April, 2025
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah was involved in an altercation with fans after Pakistan lost the third ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. Khushdil and fans were dragged away by the security. The PCB stated the altercation took place as the fans in the stands were chanting anti-Pakistan slogans. Two Afghan spectators were ejected from the stadium, the PCB stated.
read more at ESPNcricinfo
Dhoni takes most balls to hit first boundary by a batter in an IPL 2025 match
short by Anmol Sharma / on Saturday 5 April, 2025
During their IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals (DC), former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni hit his first boundary on the 19th ball he faced. This is the most number of balls faced by a batter to score their first boundary in an IPL 2025 match. Dhoni scored 30*(26) in the match, which DC won by 25 runs.
read more at ESPNcricinfo
DC beat CSK in Chennai after 15 years
short by Anmol Sharma / on Saturday 5 April, 2025
DC defeated CSK by 25 runs in their IPL 2025 match at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. It is DC's first victory over CSK in Chennai since 2010. DC opener KL Rahul top-scored with 77(51) as they posted a total of 183/6. CSK were restricted to 158/5, with DC's Vipraj Nigam taking two wickets.
read more at ESPNcricinfo
MS Dhoni's parents make rare appearance at Chepauk, fans speculate retirement
short by Anmol Sharma / on Saturday 5 April, 2025
A picture of MS Dhoni's parents watching the CSK-DC match at Chepauk Stadium went viral, with fans speculating Dhoni's retirement. Noting that Dhoni's parents rarely attend IPL matches, a fan wrote on X, "I don't want to get that thought in my mind." Meanwhile, another fan wrote, "Is it his last match or last season? Can't imagine IPL without Thala."
read more at Hindustan Times
Sufiyan Muqeem becomes first cricketer to bat at number 12 twice in international cricket
short by Anmol Sharma / on Saturday 5 April, 2025
Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem has become the first cricketer to bat at number 12 twice in international cricket. Muqeem batted at number 12 for the second time in Pakistan's third ODI against New Zealand on Saturday. He scored two runs off six balls. He also batted at number 12 in the second ODI, scoring 13*(10).
read more at ESPNcricinfo
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