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Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Manikbabur Megh —The Cloud and the Man—is a film about a lonely man falling helplessly in love with a cloud. Or the other way around. It boasts of a captivating performance by Chandan Sen, a stage and screen veteran who, despite his staggering talent, continues to be Bengal’s best-kept secret. The film marks the debut of a remarkable directorial voice in the form of Abhinandan Banerjee, who also wrote the screenplay. The central character of Manikbabu is an exceptional role, etched with extreme care and performed with great virtuosity by Sen. Manikbabu revels in his loneliness—his isolation is not imposed but self-inflicted. He loves nothing more than to be left to himself, tending to his dying father and to the plants on his terrace. When his father dies, the distraught but stoic Manikbabu feels a presence, a shade overhead. It seems to follow him wherever he goes. Thus begins one of the most bizarre but moving love stories to be filmed in recent times. Sen’s parents were involved in the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), so theatre flourished in him organically. He has been a part of Bengali theatre ever since the late 70s. Among his teachers was the late great Utpal Dutt. It was in the mid-1980s that Sen started doing television and then graduated to the movies. Whether it was a key “supporting” role or bit parts, Sen managed to leave his mark. But barring one film called Aloy Phera , where he played a member of the Lodha tribe, there have been no significant lead roles coming his way. Until now. From the first scene to the last, Manikbabur Megh sparkles with Sen’s delectable performance. So, how did he approach the role of Manikbabu, a recluse who is supposed to be in a relationship with a wisp gliding through the ether? “I imagined that it was a person I was falling in love with. To me, she was a person, not merely a cloud. I thought it best to look at it that way, at least in the beginning. But gradually, as we progressed, I began seeing it/her as a cloud,” says Sen. Throughout several interviews, Sen has been insisting that the film is, at its core, just a good old love story. But when the script reached his desk, he could immediately see it for what it was. “Fortunately, I have a bad habit of reading the likes of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Bibhutibhushan Banerjee and Rabindranath Tagore. As a result, I am aware of magic realism, and how rare it is that one encounters it in a screenplay. But when that happens, nothing could be more pleasurable,” he says. The screenplay of Manikbabur Megh had such subtlety and nuance that when he read it, Sen looked at the 23-year-old Banerjee sceptically. “I actually gave him a suspicious look. Had this boy really written THIS script?” For Banerjee, etching out the character of Manikbabu has been a lifelong quest. “The story idea wouldn’t have come to me if it hadn’t been for this character (of Manikbabu). For me, the cloud is a harbinger for the liberation of the character.” Cinema has, for the longest time, examined loneliness in all its hues. Right from Travis Bickle ( Taxi Driver ) and Theodore ( Her ) to Fern ( Nomadland ), there has been a long line of lonely men and women on screen. But it is seen as an undesirable state, with characters finding ways of avoiding it or reeling from the impact of it. It is supposed to invoke pity or empathy. But for Manikbabu, loneliness is celebratory. “This character was brewing in me for a long time, and it was embedded with loneliness, but not how it is normally portrayed. It’s about the acceptance and celebration of loneliness. Very spontaneously and naturally, he likes to avoid crowds. If a lift is crowded, he would gladly take the stairs. On a bench, he would shift a little only to have some space between him and the other people. It’s these choices of the character that will create the resonance where a man can find that kind of connection with a cloud,” explains Banerjee. This is a hypersensitive man, one who is able to perceive things other “normal” people can’t. He takes care to avoid stepping on a flower, picks it up and tucks it beside his father’s old tape-recorder. One outcome of his self-imposed isolation is that he barely speaks, if at all. He is not taciturn; he just doesn’t feel the need to talk. In this respect, Manikbabu’s solitudinarianism brings to mind Hirayama, the central character in Wim Wender’s Perfect Days . Much like Manikbabu, Hirayama likes to keep to himself. Koji Yakusho, while speaking about his performance in Perfect Days , said: “Films are expressed more powerfully in those moments that don’t have the words.” Sen, whose layered performance of Manikbabu predated Yakusho’s work by at least four years ( Perfect Days was shot in Tokyo around 2023, while Manikbabur Megh was filmed in Kolkata in the peak summer of 2019), says what drew him to Banerjee’s script was the scope for “onuchcharito shonglap” , which roughly—and inadequately—translates to “unpronounced dialogue”. What he refers to is the ability to convey the contents of dialogue without uttering a word. “One of the things that attracted me to the script was that I had to speak an infinite number of such unpronounced dialogues. In a 97-minute-long film, I got to do that for 90 minutes. It is the dream of any actor,” Sen says. For Sen, Manikbabu has been, quite literally, the role of a lifetime. “Because of their political affiliations, my parents had to often be underground and leave me to do things on my own. From a very young age, I was able to travel to school by myself or go out on the streets alone,” he says. This experience of being comfortable in his own company equipped Sen with the kind of mindset that prepared him for Manikbabu. It was as if life had been. Besides, it is his belief that the sacred duty of the actor is to observe, and especially observe those who are slightly different in some way. “An actor must see such people with a keen eye and then when the time comes, not imitate them but capture their essence,” he avers. As far as Banerjee is concerned, Manikbabu also harks back to one of Bibhutibhushan’s abiding creations, one that was immortalised on the screen by another “Manik”—little Apu. In a poignant episode from Bibhutibhushan’s Pather Panchali , Apu’s father Harihar scolds the child for staring with his mouth wide open all the time. “A person like that, whose eyes are not merely recording devices, sees more than we ever can,” says Banerjee. “This ability shapes their psyche,” he adds. He sees himself as a smarter version of Manikbabu, he elaborates, the one who could sail through societal norms to make things happen. But why a cloud? The only parallel that comes to mind is Ritwik Ghatak’s Ajantrik , in which a taxi-driver is in a dysfunctional relationship with his Chevrolet jalopy. “The film is an allegory of liberation through the force of nature. That force could very well have been a tree,” explains Banerjee, “but a cloud is a mobile thing. Its shape changes, mood changes, it evolves according to seasons and times of the day.” In the end, Sen reminds us, Manikbabu is a part of us, with some notable exceptions “There’s a bit of Manikbabu in all of us, except politicians and the likes of Elon Musk,” says Sen. Amborish Roychoudhury is A national film award-winning writer, biographer and film historian10jili. com 。

(The Center Square) – Paula Scanlan is hopeful the narrative around gender ideology is shifting, especially as Republicans prepare for majorities in both chambers of the 119th Congress and a seat in the White House. “I am hopeful that with the majorities now that we will be able to get across the finish line,” Scanlan told The Center Square on Thursday, speaking of more legislation on the way to protect women's spaces. “Obviously, this goes beyond sports ... So ideally, I think that the biggest thing would be to federally pass something that says this is what a woman is.” Scanlan a day earlier was part of a panel where U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., announced that Republicans plan to soon introduce legislation to “protect children from transgender medical procedures.” A report from the advocacy group Do No Harm released four weeks before Election Day included documented evidence of such activity being performed on a 7-year-old . “We’ll be introducing the STOP Act soon,” said Marshall . “We are going to use the Commerce Act to punish people who perform any type of surgery, or who use any type of medications on minors.” STOP is an acronym for Safeguarding the Overall Protection of Minors. The panel said that the legislation is an important and necessary step to protect children. Scanlan and Marshall, a host with the American Principles Project, were on the panel alongside U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.; U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill.; Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project; and Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation. “We all know by now that so-called gender affirming care is anything but caring,” Tuberville said. “It is pure insanity and has caused irreversible damage to countless children. This isn’t about politics, this is about good and evil.” Scanlan is an ambassador for Independent Women's Voice and a former collegiate swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania. Swimming for the Quakers, she and teammates endured being not only on the same team but in the same locker room as a swimmer who for the first three years swam on the men's team. “I was a swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania and the administration, the university and the NCAA said , ‘Here's a man who wants to swim on your team, please accept him,’” she explained during the panel. “This entire situation really made all female athletes feel isolated and alone, and like they know where to go.” Scanlan said that it wasn’t just competing that isolated the female athletes. “Eighteen times per week, my teammates and I were forced to undress next to a 6-foot-4, fully-intact male,” Scanlan said. “As a female athlete, this was just something I couldn't even imagine. It was something I never imagined would happen to me when I went off to college.” The STOP Act is one of a few beginnings. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has proposed legislation seeking to protect women’s spaces on all federal property nationwide. This would include bathrooms, locker rooms and prisons. Scanlan said this shows that public opinion is on the side of her and the panel. “This is really the first time we're seeing more of these people in power stepping up and actually doing the right thing and saying enough is enough” she said. “Now, we are looking at entire teams that are feeling empowered to be able to boycott ... or object to competing against males. It's widespread.” A notable case of that is San Jose State, where Blaire Fleming's participation has led to seven opponents forfeiting rather than playing a women's team that includes a man saying he is a woman. Tuberville and Marshall emphasized they believe the majority of Americans would agree with the proposed legislation. "The American people are sick of this nonsense," Tuberville said . "It’s time we restore some sanity and get common sense back in this country." Scanlan said that while she supports the national legislation Republicans are considering, it is important for states to also continue to pass legislation. “I always remind people who are really excited about having a presidency that we don't know what might happen in four years," she said. "So, of course, it's also important to codify this in states. We are going to continue our efforts. There's still a lot of work to be done, and I don't really see it as a win until we've finished this on the state level.”Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief

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Published 3:31 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 By Joshua Windus Nearly 250 individuals earned the right to be recognized at the South Georgia Technical College’s Fall 2024 commencement ceremony Thursday, December 12, at 6 p.m. in the James S. Peters gymnasium with an overflow crowd that extended into the John M. Pope Center. This was SGTC’s second graduation ceremony for 2024. Approximately 200 individuals received awards at the Spring graduation. This is SGTC’s 75th anniversary of its first graduating class and the graduating students are now among the thousands of individuals who have attended SGTC and moved into career fields all over Georgia, the United States, and the entire world. This group has now become part of SGTC’s proud past and promising future. Dr. Michele Seay, SGTC 2024 Instructor of the Year from the General Education Department, was the featured speaker at the ceremony. SGTC President Dr. John Watford and Vice President for Academic Affairs Julie Partain presided over the graduation ceremony. Academic Deans Dr. David Finley and Brett Murray called each graduate’s name and program of study. Rev. Michael Coley of the SGTC Board of Directors gave the Invocation and Jamie Penoncello, Vice Chair of the SGTC Board of Directors, introduced the keynote speaker. Sixty-nine students earned an Associate of Applied Science degree while another 179 were recognized for earning a diploma in their field of study. Seven students qualified as a Presidential honor graduate which requires an overall grade point average of 3.9 or higher and another 11 were spotlighted as an honor graduate with a grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89. Eight National Technical Honor Society members were also recognized. In her brief talk to graduates and their family members, Dr. Seay congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments and said graduation is a moment of great significance in your lives and the lives of your families. “You dreamed it, you wished it and you did it. Graduates, you have demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination, and your accomplishments are a testament to your unwavering dedication. “Congratulations graduates on your remarkable accomplishment. Continue to strive for excellence and push beyond your limits to reach your greatest potential. College has provided you with a solid foundation of knowledge. Always remember knowledge is the power to create a brighter future. This is the beginning of a lifetime to success,” said Dr. Seay. She encouraged graduates and others in the audience to celebrate accomplishments, move forward and face challenges head-on and remember that “the only way you fail, is to stop striving for excellence. The foundation has been laid so continue building your brand. Now, go forth and create the future you have been dreaming of for so long.” The SGTC students who earned the distinction of graduating as Presidential Honor graduates and their respective fields of study included: Air Conditioning Technology (Diploma) Debra Lewis Merrell of Byromville; Business Technology (AAS) Paula Shaw of Byromville, Business Technology (Diploma) Shemara Lurenda Fields of Vienna; Diesel Equipment Technology (Diploma) Ja’Ron Monteze Davis of Blakely; Early Childhood Care and Education (AAS and Diploma) KaNijah Jy’Kerriah Foster of Americus; Horticulture (Diploma) Ariel Destiny Hudson of Knoxville; and Precision Machining and Manufacturing (Diploma) Jared S. Anderson of Americus. SGTC students who earned the distinction of graduating as Honor graduates (3.70 – 3.89 GPA) and their respective fields of study included: Business Technology (AAS and Diploma) Yesenya Grace Garcia of Americus; Criminal Justice Technology (AAS),Keyara Lindsey of Montezuma and Jaleciya Zamara Tullis of Americus; Diesel Equipment Technology (Diploma), Cole Robert White of Leesburg; Early Childhood Care and Education (AAS and Diploma), Jamia D. Adair of Cordele; (AAS), Najayla Shermone Williams of Americus; and (Diploma), Ebony Carter of Cordele; Electrical Construction Technology and Electrical Systems Technology (Diploma) Jacob Edward Keith of Butler; Industrial Systems Technology (Diploma) Jacob Larson Cole Newsome of Leesburg; Sports and Fitness Management (AAS and Diploma) Destiny Shantel Armstrong of Warner Robins; and Technical Studies (AAS) Adriana Ann Szuch of Fayetteville, GA. Eight graduates are also members of the National Technical Honor Society. Those individuals are: Ja’ron Monteze Davis of Blakely, Angel Gauthier of Byromville, Jacob Edward Keith of Butler, Charity Laster of Americus, Mary Katherine Madrid of Leesburg, Debra Monts of Americus, Malcom Denzel Steward of Dawson, and Cole Robert White of Leesburg. The 69 students who earned Associate of Applied Science degrees in the different program areas included: Accounting, April Michelle King of Leesburg and Debra Ann Monts of Americus; Allied Health Professions, Ashton Singletary Tatum of Americus; Business Technology, Brittany Nicole Brown of Montezuma, Tyvonna Clark of Americus, Javon Latrell Dexter of Warner Robins, Yesenya Grace Garcia of Americus, Dequeta High of Cordele, Jaliyah Nicole Jackson of Americus, Christin Taylor Perry of Pinehurst, Tachina Leyona Redding of Cordele, Paula T. Shaw of Byromville, LaRae Smith of Unadilla, Ja’kell Laquana Smith of Montezuma, Tammie T. Spivey of Cordele, Yulanda Tolbert of Cordele, and Jamia Sharee Tyson of Americus; Computer Support Specialist, Jakari Blake Brown of Pinehurst, Charity Rene’ Laster of Americus, John Thomas Robinson of Ellaville, William Tyler Stone of Americus, Dillon Ray Thorpe of Ellaville, and Haleigh Elizabeth Thorpe of Ellaville; Criminal Justice Technology, Jacob Scott Abell of Leslie, Dasha Kemira Carson of Fort Valley, Christopher Omarion Gilbert of Americus, Alicia Holley of Leesburg, Glynece La’Shae Jones of Montezuma, Angileke Monique King of Americus, MarKayla Alicia Latson of Oglethorpe, Keyara Lindsey of Montezuma, Sonya Shanta Mable of Americus, William Dylan McCarter of BoxSprings, Jacori Marquise Rawls of Ellaville, Alexandria Grace Spain of Perry, Jaleciya Zamara Tullis of Americus and Yasmen Volley of Americus; Culinary Arts, Damon Gabriel Brown of Americus, Brittany Shea Felker of Americus, Danielle Morgan of Cordele, and Anniyah Randall of Byron; Early Childhood Care & Education, Jamia D. Adair of Cordele, Juanita Dodson of Smithville, KaNijah Jy’Kerriah Foster of Americus, Kandis Michelle Johnson of Americus, Princess King of Ashburn, Hailey Rene Minix of Americus, Dominica Serena Arnett Morgan of Americus, AnniyaTyson of Americus, Najayla Shermone Williams of Americus, and Tawanna Cleshay Williams of Vienna; Electronics Technology, Brenton Shayne Allegood of Ellaville, Chandler Alex Bradfield of Smithville, Quentin Deuntae Edwards of Ellaville, and Tommie Thomas of Americus; Horticulture, Ariel Destiny Hudson of Knoxville, GA; and Mary Katherine Michele Madrid of Leesburg; Marketing Management, Amari Lashawn Tyree Bailey of Americus, Grace Sharon Makenzie Bivins of Ellaville, and Kheandria Danielle Thomas of Americus; Networking Specialist, Kakari Blake Brown of Pinehurst and Daphne Amanda Ergle of Cordele; Sports and Fitness Management, Destiny Armstrong of Warner Robins, Keinoshia Brown of Sumner, and Horace Donyelle Fulks of Americus; Technical Studies, Bradley S. Aldridge of Leesburg, Brandon James Elliott of Senora, Jamie Guined of Cordele, and Adriana Ann Szuch of Fayetteville, GA. One hundred and seventy-nine students earned diplomas and those students and their programs of study included: Accounting, Takieya Mouniquia Contryman, Hayleigh Jones, April Michelle King; Air Conditioning Technology, Perry Fernandez Burton, II, Brian Keith Eberhart, Jarvis Cornelle Jackson, Debra Lewis Merrell, and Preston Lee Pegues; Aircraft Structural Technology, Desmond Bernard Williams; Automotive Technology, Jaquavius Deshaun Howard, Verniecia Shaniece Johnson, Jaylen Adonis Pasos, Uriah Nathaniel Scott, and Seth Aaron Thomas; Aviation Maintenance Technology, Jaxon LeArmstrong, Andrew Nicklaus Daniel, and Brandon James Elliott; Barbering, Aaron Jehu Gracia, Amirra Shanice Green, Demarrion Tyshon Jones, Sergio Audre Sims, Malcom Denzel Stewart, and Kiley Edna Thaxton; Business Technology, Laquasa Leeann Battle, Brittany Nicole Brown, Tyvonna Clark, Andrew James Cranford, Shemara Lurenda Fields, Yesenya Grace Garcia, Adrian Ny’kia Gaston, Jaliyah Nicole Jackson, Christin Taylor Perry, Ja’kell Laquane Smith, Sara Chastain Wilson, and Jamaine Thomas; Computer Support Specialist, Jakari Blake Brown, Sha’Torri Alexius-Emmyah Brown, Charity Rene’ Laster, John Thomas Robinson, William Tyler Stone, Dillon Ray Thorpe, and Haleigh Elizabeth Thorpe; Cosmetology, Jukarris Anderson, Paris Olivia Biery, Sakeida Brown, Cariesha Clayton, Mikayla Cheyenne Edwards, Leila Frederick, Ashley Nicole Garcia, Kaleria Deanne Glass, Alissa Danielle Harbuck, Valancia Jackson, Chineqia Lasha’ Johnson, Queen A’Shonta Johnson, Jada Shamiece Lewis, Justice Peters, Sumiyah Shynelle Price, Nione Reyes, Billy’sha Sales, Rebecca Simon Thompson, Jemirra West, and Erinana Mone Williams; Criminal Justice Technology, Jacob Scott Abell, Jadon Mikkell Bailey-Edmonds, Dasha Kemira Carson, Alicia Holley, Glynece La’Shae Jones, Angileke Monique King, MarKayla Alicia Latson, Connie Lowry, Sonya Shanta Mable, William Dylan McCarter, Jacori Marquise Rawls, Alexandria Grace Spain; Culinary Arts, Damon Gabriel Brown, Brittany Shea Felker, Ty’keria Alayzia Harvey, Dezmond Ke’Shawn Laster, and Brenda L. Shiloh; Diesel Equipment Technology, Ja’Ron Monteze Davis, Christian Jeremiah Dozier, Joshua Smith, and Cole Robert White; Early Childhood Care and Education, Jamia D. Adair, Gloria Asberry, Sherri Denise Bateman, Elbony Carter, Mary Frances Coley, Alexandra Shampaine Ford, Ka’Nijah Jy’Kerriah Foster, Lashade Granville, Shanariya Tanayja Harris, Kandis Michelle Johnson, Jakeria Johnson, Kristin Nicole Keen, Monica Latoya Mccants, Dominica Serena Arnett Morgan, Oceaunna Polk, Alexis Smith, and Corinthia Shanay Young; Electrical Construction Technology, Jayden Carroll Bledsoe, Amya Oriana Castleberry, Michael Ricardo Hernandez-Mendez, Jacob Edward Keith, and Dy’Asiah Kimbreyee McCoy; Electrical Systems Technology, Jayden Carroll Bledsoe, Amya Orianna Castleberry, Michael Ricardo Hernandez-Mendez, Jacob Edward Keith, and Dy’Asiah Kimbreyee McCoy; Electronics Technology, Brenton Shayne Allegood, Chandler Alex Bradfield, and Quentin Deuntae Edwards; Horticulture, Ariel Destiny Hudson and Mary Katherine Michele Madrid; Industrial Systems Technology, Larson Cole Newsome; Marketing Management, Grace Sharon Makenzie Bivins, Tyona Katrell Royal and Kheandria Danielle Thomas; Medical Assisting, Demecia Allen, Toni Marie Daniels, Angel Amiara Jeanette Gauthier, Jasmine Jnes, Brittany Nicole Morgan, and Vanessa Faye Williamson; Motorsports Vehicle Technology, Karl Edwin Wiggins, III; Networking Specialist, Jakari Blake Brown and Daphne Amanda Ergle; Practical Nursing, Jareca Disha Searcy, Kendra Areanna Singleton, Keisha Rochelle Swanson, Chrishanda Vail, Ashley Walker, Nikitta Dannell Walters, Brittany Monique White, Tyeesha Lashay Woods; Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Jared S. Anderson, Blake William Archer, Ashton Wayne Denning, Alec Durand Hobbs, Mic’quvious Powell, and Robert Rodriquez Wright; Sports and Fitness Management,Destiny Armstrong, Araham G. Ball, and Keinosia Brown, and Welding and Joining Technology, Zebian Umari Dassau, Cordaro Erasmus Derison, Gerardo Nino-Castro, Jamie Cole Rowland, Anna Marie Saint, and Jayden Isaiah Slaughter. Photos from the graduation ceremony can be found on the South Georgia Technical College website: www.southgatech.edu in the photo gallery section and on the college’s Facebook page.

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 30 (ANI): Under the aegis of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) inaugurated the 10th edition of India International Science Festival 2024 (IISF 2024) on Saturday at IIT Guwahati, in association with Vijnana Bharathi, the nodal institute of the event being CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram. Celebrating India's scientific achievements and fostering innovation, the festival was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Asam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Guest, and Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology who delivered the Presidential address. Other dignitaries included Dasanglu Pul, Cabinet Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and Keshab Mahanta, Minister for Science & Technology, Govt of Assam. Also Read | Khargone Road Accident: 4 Killed, 21 Injured As Speeding Bus Overturns at Jiratpura Crossing in Madhya Pradesh (Watch Video). Key stakeholders present during the event included Prof Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, DST; Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, DBT; Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary MoES; Prof Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, DAE; Dr Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary, Government of Assam; and Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, accompanied by Dr N Kalaiselvi, DG-CSIR; Dr C Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, and several other distinguished figures from India's science and technology ecosystem. Speaking on the occasion, Assam CM Biswa Sarma remarked, "IISF 2024 is a celebration of collective efforts in scientific innovation and collaboration. This festival would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the Prime Minister." Also Read | Relations with India Changed After August 5, Says Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Mohammed Touhid Hossain. "IISF 2024 stands as a grand celebration of scientific innovation and collaboration, featuring numerous innovations catering to a diverse audience. It showcases India's remarkable achievements, such as Chandrayaan-2, and includes a science expo that highlights cutting-edge research and technology. The festival promises a dynamic exploration of science through events like the Young Scientists' Conclave, Science Safari, and Tinker Labs, aimed at igniting curiosity and fostering innovation among students," the Assam Chief Minister said. Further, he added, "With special features like Nari Shakti celebrating women in STEM, Science Beyond Borders fostering global partnerships, and initiatives like Sagrika and Science Village, IISF 2024 is a true celebration of innovation and sustainability. With India ranking among the top three in scientific research and excelling in startups, we are poised to become a global leader in innovation, supported by being the third-highest producer of PhDs worldwide." Delivering the Presidential Address, Minister Jitendra Singh, said, "India's remarkable growth story is deeply rooted in its advancements in science, technology, and innovation." "Over the past decade, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, we have seen a profound transformation across sectors--from the rise of start-ups to revolutionary breakthroughs in biotechnology, space technology, and quantum science. The Northeast region, once on the periphery of development, has become a shining example of growth, embodying both economic progress and scientific innovation. As we approach India@2047, empowering youth and fostering innovation are key. Initiatives like the National Research Foundation and the bioeconomy revolution are driving India toward self-reliance and global leadership, with young innovators leading the way," the Union Minister said. A key highlight of the event was the launch of the India Science, Technology & Innovation (ISTI) Portal by Jitendra Singh. This centralised platform will serve as a comprehensive repository for content related to Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) within India's ecosystem. With a strong focus on engaging students, scientists, researchers, youth, and the public, the portal will provide access to valuable information on fellowships, scholarships, funding opportunities, and startup initiatives, enabling users to explore and leverage opportunities within India. The four-day festival, running until December 3 aims to popularise science and technology across diverse communities. IISF 2024 is expected to attract over 8,000 delegates, researchers, and leading scientific organisations, along with an additional 10,000 students from schools and colleges, fostering collaboration and innovation across disciplines. The event also featured the inauguration of multiple exhibitions by the Chief Guests, highlighting key advancements, such as Chandrayaan - Museum of The Moon Exhibition: The exhibition, created by British artist Dr Luke Jerram, features a life-sized, seven-meter replica of the moon with detailed NASA imagery. The exhibition aims to engage the public in discussions about space, exploration, and humanity's connection to the cosmos, highlighting India's Chandrayaan Mission; Science-Technology-Defence-Space Exhibition: Highlighting achievements in defence, space, and science, this expo showcases key initiatives like AatmaNirbhar Bharat and Digital India, with hands-on learning opportunities and networking platforms for young scientists and technologists; Reimagining Bharat Exhibition: Showcasing India's roadmap for a technologically advanced future, this exhibition emphasizes innovations in AI, robotics, quantum computing, renewable energy, and space exploration. It also provides interactive experiences such as live demos and virtual realities. North East Food Street - A culinary celebration of the diverse flavours of the Northeast, offering traditional dishes alongside cultural music, and immersing visitors in the region's rich heritage. Additionally, the day featured several events that provided opportunities for participants to engage directly with the key stakeholders of the Indian scientific community, including: Science Institutional Leaders Meet - Vision Sansad - The event brought together leaders from science ministries and industry CEOs to discuss transformative S&T policies and initiatives. Science through Games and Adventures - Science Safari - This first-of-its-kind initiative in the Northeast brought together 173 school science teachers, including 45 from the Northeast, and features innovative educational toys by 20 teacher-entrepreneurs. Round Table on India as the Global Manufacturing Hub through S&T - The discussion features stakeholders from the Government and industries exploring initiatives, policies, and strategies to strengthen India's manufacturing capabilities and discuss the country's vision to become a global leader in manufacturing. Students Science & Technology Village - The event will engage 3,000 students from across India, including 75% from the Northeast and border districts offering interactive exhibits, hands-on experiments, educational games, and STEM challenges to ignite curiosity and critical thinking among school students.and many more sessions. The festival promises a packed schedule of exhibitions, workshops, and interactive sessions, making IISF 2024 a beacon of inspiration, bridging science, society, and innovation in a meaningful way. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)Motorcar parts of america director Philip Gay buys $35,100 in stock

AI Revolutionising Healthcare in IndiaWhales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Soleno Therapeutics . Looking at options history for Soleno Therapeutics SLNO we detected 10 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 70% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $265,110 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $523,533. Projected Price Targets Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $40.0 to $70.0 for Soleno Therapeutics over the recent three months. Volume & Open Interest Development Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Soleno Therapeutics's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Soleno Therapeutics's whale trades within a strike price range from $40.0 to $70.0 in the last 30 days. Soleno Therapeutics Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days Noteworthy Options Activity: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume SLNO CALL TRADE BEARISH 01/17/25 $1.3 $0.75 $0.8 $65.00 $202.7K 2.5K 2.5K SLNO PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $2.0 $0.25 $0.3 $40.00 $133.4K 35.6K 4.5K SLNO CALL TRADE BULLISH 12/20/24 $3.1 $2.4 $2.9 $55.00 $129.3K 1.7K 701 SLNO CALL SWEEP BEARISH 04/17/25 $7.5 $5.2 $5.2 $70.00 $95.2K 79 69 SLNO PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $5.0 $3.0 $3.0 $55.00 $76.8K 162 262 About Soleno Therapeutics Soleno Therapeutics Inc is focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases. Its product candidates comprise Diazoxide Choline Controlled-Release tablets, which is an oral tablet for the treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome. DCCR tablets consist of the active ingredient diazoxide choline, a choline salt of diazoxide, which is a benzothiadiazine. Having examined the options trading patterns of Soleno Therapeutics, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance Present Market Standing of Soleno Therapeutics Currently trading with a volume of 1,138,044, the SLNO's price is up by 1.58%, now at $58.12. RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought. Anticipated earnings release is in 99 days. Professional Analyst Ratings for Soleno Therapeutics 2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $71.5. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Soleno Therapeutics, which currently sits at a price target of $73. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from HC Wainwright & Co. lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $70. Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Soleno Therapeutics with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The largest artificial intelligence data center ever built by Facebook’s parent company Meta is coming to northeast Louisiana, the company said Wednesday, bringing hopes that the $10 billion facility will transform an economically neglected corner of the state. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry called it “game-changing” for his state's expanding tech sector, yet some environmental groups have raised concerns over the center's reliance on fossil fuels — and whether the plans for new natural gas power to support it could lead to higher energy bills in the future for Louisiana residents. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is expanding its existing supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, the city's chamber of commerce said Wednesday. The chamber also said that Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer will be “establishing operations in Memphis,” without offering further details. Louisiana is among a growing number of states offering tax credits and other incentives to lure big tech firms seeking sites for energy-intensive data centers. The U.S. Commerce Department found that there aren’t enough data centers in the U.S. to meet the rising AI-fueled demand, which is projected to grow by 9% each year through 2030, citing industry reports. Meta anticipates its Louisiana data center will create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs, said Kevin Janda, director of data center strategy. At 4 million square feet (370,000 square meters), it will be the company's largest AI data center to date, he added. “We want to make sure we are having a positive impact on the local level,” Janda said. Congressional leaders and local representatives from across the political spectrum heralded the Meta facility as a boon for Richland parish, a rural part of Louisiana with a population of 20,000 historically reliant on agriculture. About one in four residents are considered to live in poverty and the parish has an employment rate below 50%, according to the U.S. census data. Meta plans to invest $200 million into road and water infrastructure improvements for the parish to offset its water usage. The facility is expected to be completed in 2030. Entergy, one of the nation's largest utility providers, is fast-tracking plans to build three natural gas power plants in Louisiana capable of generating 2,262 megawatts for Meta's data center over a 15-year period — nearly one-tenth of Entergy's existing energy capacity across four states. The Louisiana Public Service Commission is weighing Entergy's proposal as some environmental groups have opposed locking the state into more fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure. Meta said it plans to help bring 1,500 megawatts of renewable energy onto the grid in the future. Louisiana residents may ultimately end up with rate increases to pay off the cost of operating these natural gas power plants when Meta's contract with Entergy expires, said Jessica Hendricks, state policy director for the Alliance for Affordable Energy, a Louisiana-based nonprofit advocating for energy consumers. “There’s no reason why residential customers in Louisiana need to pay for a power plant for energy that they’re not going to use," Hendricks said. "And we want to make sure that there’s safeguards in place.” Public service commissioner Foster Campbell, representing northeast Louisiana, said he does not believe the data center will increase rates for Louisiana residents and views it as vital for his region. “It’s going in one of the most needed places in Louisiana and maybe one of the most needed places in the United States of America,” Foster said. “I’m for it 100%.” Environmental groups have also warned of the pollution generated by Musk's AI data center in Memphis. The Southern Environmental Law Center, among others, says the supercomputer could strain the power grid, prompting attention from the Environmental Protection Agency. Eighteen gas turbines currently running at xAI’s south Memphis facility are significant sources of ground-level ozone, better known as smog, the group said. Patrick Anderson, an attorney at the law center, said xAI has operated with “a stunning lack of transparency” in developing its South Memphis facility, which is located near predominantly Black neighborhoods that have long dealt with pollution and health risks from factories and other industrial sites. “Memphians deserve to know how xAI will affect them,” he said, “and should have a seat at the table when these decisions are being made.” Sainz reported from Memphis, Tennessee. Associated Press writer Matt O’Brien in Providence, Rhode Island, contributed to this report. Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96SVG Summit 2024: SVGW Highlights the Rise of Women’s Sports Across Industries The (December 16-17, New York City) is just five weeks away and the event’s agenda is shaping up to be an exciting one. Women’s sports are not just having a moment — it has become a movement. Join us for a morning of sessions focused on the growth of women’s sports, why women’s sports programming will continue to become more popular and more of a marketing force, and how the gap between coverage of men’s and women’s sports is closing fast. The annual SVG Summit kicks off with networking and inspiration for women in the sports production community. Join us for coffee as well as a panel discussion featuring leading women in the industry discussing the future of technology and production. SVGW is a networking group that aims to enhance the role of women in the creation, production, and distribution of sports content. SVGW members are integral to the overall Sports Video Group community, and work for sports leagues, teams, television networks, technology companies, and start-ups where their focus is the business and technology behind sports production. Stick around after for a morning full of engaging panels, as follows: Join us for a presentation from Deloitte that will dive into the explosion in interest in women’s sports and what it means to the sports rights and media landscape. Panelists include: Join us for a conversation with Amanda Vandervort, who oversees the entire USL women’s pathway, including the W league and Academy for Girls. We’ll discuss what it takes to launch a new league, growing a brand in a new world filled with social media channels and influencers, Amanda’s own career, and much more. This interview features: , YoSy Media, Co-Founder & , United Soccer League (USL) Super League, President HBCUs and HBCUGo are working together to raise the profile of women’s athletics both on campus and via TV and streaming exposure. We’ll dive into the latest efforts, plans for 2025 and beyond, and how your organization can help HBCUs make a difference with women’s sports. Panelists include: It finally appears that women’s sports has collectively captured the attention of marketers, programming executives, social media, and fans. So where does women’s sports go from here? How can women’s sports continue to rise, increasing its value as a media property, it’s ability to pay athletes more money, and it’s attractiveness to brands and marketing companies? How does the industry raise the levels of production, give women’s sports better time slots, and help it grow? Panelists include:None

Minnesota schools’ cellphone bans getting closer scrutiny, including from studentsA truck carrying a load of Powder River Basin coal (Photo by Dustin Bleizeffer of WyoFile). Montana and Wyoming filed suit against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Thursday seeking to overturn the agency’s rule to end federal coal leasing in the Powder River Basin — the nation’s most prolific coal-producing region. Coal mines on the Wyoming side of the basin, which also extends into Montana, directly employ about 5,000 workers, according to the state. The federal agency recently issued its final decision regarding a supplemental environmental impact statement and proposed amendment to land use plans for its Buffalo and Miles City, Montana, field offices, selecting a “no future coal leasing alternative.” It justified the move, in part, by noting that coal companies have not nominated a major new federal coal lease in the region in more than 10 years, and that existing leases not affected by the ban allow mining to continue through 2041 at the current rate of coal production. But the states’ petition for review alleges the BLM’s decision to end coal leasing is unjustified and fails to comply with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. “Instead of working with the states to address their concerns, BLM pushed through their narrow-minded agenda to stop using coal, ignoring the multiple-use mandate and the economic impacts of this decision, including skyrocketing electricity bills for consumers,” Gov. Mark Gordon of Wyoming said Thursday in a prepared statement. “They did not do their job properly.” The lawsuit was long sought by local officials in northeast Wyoming, as well as the far-right Wyoming Freedom Caucus of state lawmakers, who criticized Gordon for not filing suit earlier in the process. But the state did not have legal standing to sue until the BLM issued its final order, which came in November. Gordon laid out his legal strategy at a town hall event in June in Gillette, assuring local leaders and residents he’d spare no resources in seeking to overturn the ban. He tapped the state’s $1.2 million “coal litigation fund” earlier this year to prepare Wyoming’s case against the BLM and announced an additional $800,000 allocation to the fund to support the effort. Wyoming is now engaged in more than 50 lawsuits against Biden administration regulations that threaten the state’s fossil fuel industries, according to Gordon’s office. “I look forward to the courts scrutinizing this misguided and politically-driven amendment which consciously ignored our country’s increasing demand for affordable energy,” Gordon said. This story originally appeared in WyoFile, an independent nonprofit news organization focused on Wyoming people, places and policy.

NoneSAINT JOHN - After more than seven months of construction work, the walkway that connects Market Square and City Hall has reopened after a $1.7 million renovation project. In April, the city closed the St. Patrick Street pedway to replace the existing escalator with a wider staircase and add an additional elevator. Work was expected to conclude by October, but in that month the city’s infrastructure commissioner Ian Fogan told Brunswick News that a materials issue would delay completion of the project by six to eight weeks. On Thursday, the city posted on its social media that the connection was now reopened, adding that plywood would be standing in for glass railings until the material arrived, and that one of the two elevators was out of service. Samir Yammine, the city’s director of asset management and environmental performance, said he was “so excited.” “To make it accessible to people, especially those with a disability, and provide better service to the people moving forward ... it’s been a long journey,” Yammine said. “I’m very happy to see the project come alive.” The pedway is part of the Inside Connection path which runs from the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre and Hilton hotel through Market Square, Rocky’s Sports Bar, City Hall and Brunswick Square to City Market, with a branch that runs past the Canada Games Aquatic Centre to TD Station. It provides an accessible path for those with mobility needs especially in winter months, when snow and ice can make Saint John’s hilly sidewalks tough to navigate with a wheelchair or walker. Yammine said the pedway was first built in 1982, and since the last renovation, much of the infrastructure, including the skylight, was “already past due.” One of the big additions is an elevator shaft added to the side of the building, which has a brand new Otis Gen3 elevator with a capacity of 20 people, which Yammine said was the second of its kind in Canada. The existing elevator, however, was from the original build and had “major issues,” and the city is working with a contractor to decide whether to repair or replace it over the next month or two. The renovation started in 2023 following engagement with local businesses, with Yammine saying the city was told they’d rather have the build take place over the summer rather than the winter, when the pedway protects from the elements. But the materials acquisition had “several issues,” including problems with the tempered glass planned for the stair railing and balcony. He said they made the choice to make it accessible and hope that the glass can be installed in mid-January. Moe Arsenault, owner of Rocky’s and Beer Bread Pizza, which is on the first floor of the Canada Permanent building, said he is “extremely happy” about the reopening. “We believe the pedway system is the artery of our city,” Arsenault said. “To have the upgrades that were done were necessary. It did take a little longer than expected, but it’s a great day to celebrate moving forward and having a new piece to showcase the abilities to host events and people visiting our city.” He said the impact of the closure would have resulted in 30 per cent drop in sales to Beer Bread, which can be accessed through a stairwell in the pedway, and a 15 per cent cut to Rocky’s. He said that having the pedway reopened will mean renewed access from guests at the Hilton, as well as residents who live in the buildings along Harbour Passage. “It means the pedway system is going to be able to operate as intended, allowing people to come, shop and visit our establishment,” he said. “It looks wonderful out there, and it’s opened up quite a bit of that artery.” On Thursday, lunch traffic flowed up and down the stairs, and some residents stopped to chat to a waiting security guard. Lynn and Junior Patterson, two seniors who live at the Rotary Admiral Beatty Complex in Kings Square, passed through the area just before noon. “It’s nice, the stairs are lovely, the tile and everything on them, and they’ve got both elevators ... I think it’s better than the escalator,” said Lynn Patterson, who said they walk it every day. Junior Patterson said it was “very helpful” to have the walkway, saying “it’s a breakthrough, just getting out and getting your exercise.” Lynn Patterson noted that it opens connections to the seniors who live on Smythe Street “that are used to being able to stay inside the whole way.” Yammine said Saint John residents were “very patient with us” and said that the pedway is an “important link.” “We can see this flow here, nice flow,” he said. “Many people are very excited to see this finally open.”Why your favorite catalogs are smaller this holiday season