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Balachandra Rao: The pillar of Indian astronomy who dedicated his life to decoding India’s rich intellectual heritage

Balachandra Rao. File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The world of classical Indian astronomy and mathematics has lost one of its most distinguished voices. Balachandra Rao, a mathematician, astronomer and historian of science, was a scholar who …

Book swap activity “Book for Book” to be launched in May promoting a reading culture in the community

MACAU, May 16 - In order to further promote a reading culture in the community and disseminate the concept of “enriching life through reading”, the Public Library of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) launched the book swap …

Oblivion Remastered player spends "6-7 hours" in the RPG "carefully and painfully" lining up countless books like ...

Following Bethesda Game Studios' long-awaited release of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, players have been sharing their expressions of creativity in the RPG online – including one fan who has managed to build an entire domino-esque chain of …

Rutger Bregman suggests the way to a meaningful life in his new book, Moral Ambition

Rutger Bregman’s works have been translated widely and featured on The New York Times bestseller list. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Over the last decade or so, the 36-year-old Dutch writer and popular historian Rutger Bregman has argued passionately …

Book review: The Bible and Farm Animal Welfare by David Grumett

THE author David Grumett is both a senior lecturer in theology and ethics at the University of Edinburgh and has also advised governments on animal welfare. This book is aimed specifically at the treatment of farm animals that are bred for their meat or by …

Everything to Know About Functional Medicine

getty images Seeing your doctor is so fun, right? After waiting three months for your appointment, you check in early, only to sit there in a paper gown while the doctor attends to their overbooked schedule. When they finally reach you, you have about five …

How ADHD medicine failed boys

Last month, The New York Times Magazine published a comprehensive story by journalist Paul Tough, on the current state of research into Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. The piece reached stark and ground-breaking conclusions. To put them …

The 10 Best Sci-Fi Books About Artificial Intelligence

Sci-fi’s finest authors have overclocked their imaginations to generate worlds where artificial consciousness communed with the human psyche – for better or worse. Some dream that these god-like machines elevated humanity to new eras of enlightenment and …

Book review: The Players, Deborah Pike

The Players by Deborah Pike is a meandering 10-year journey of the cast and director of a student production of The Marriage of Figaro. Banned from the university’s rehearsal space for smoking, cast member Veronika convinces her parents to let the ensemble …

Book Review: A Skeptical Look at Grand Designs for the Future

Elon Musk once joked: “I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.” Musk is, in fact, deadly serious about colonizing the Red Planet. Part of his motivation is the idea of having a “back up” planet in case some future catastrophe renders the Earth …

Case booked against Italy-based firm on MEIL’s complaint

A case has been registered at the Cyberabad EOW police station against representatives of Italy-based Soilmech Company in connection with the alleged supply of defective machinery to city-based MEIL Hyderabad: A case has been registered at the Cyberabad …

New Book from Dr. Christina Shenvi and Colleagues Contains Latest Geriatric Emergency Medicine Insights

Dr. Christina Shenvi and the new book ‘Geriatric Emergency Medicine’ In a recently published book, Drs. Christina Shenvi (UNC Emergency Medicine Associate Professor) and Brittany Ellis (University of Saskatchewan) cover key topics on geriatric emergency …

Cornell Financial Engineering Manhattan 2025 Future of Finance & Ai Conference

Cornell Financial Engineering Manhattan 2025 Future of Finance & Ai Conference SEPTEMBER 19 2025 08.30 – Registration  08.55 – Opening Address from the Chairs: Director, Cornell Financial Engineering Manhattan, Professor Victoria Averbukh & …

Kyren Wilson to take leaf out of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s book after Crucible disappointment

Kyren Wilson appreciated the advice of the sport’s greatest ever (Picture: Getty Images) Kyren Wilson intends to take on board the advice given to him by Ronnie O’Sullivan after an early exit from the World Snooker Championship this year, thanking the …

‘Blind Spots’: A Book Review

By Mark W. Fowler “There is no place for dogma in science.” —J. Robert Oppenheimer Marty Makary, M.D., is a physician, author, medical expert, and affiliate of Johns Hopkins, one of the premier medical facilities in the world. He is also a contrarian, …

Book Review: Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook

New ASCE book explores the future of digital twins in construction

Digital twins offer numerous benefits to the construction industry. Digital twins are making waves in industries across the globe. Their benefits are plentiful, and the construction industry wants to take advantage of all they have to offer. But adopting …

This week’s bestselling books – May 16

FICTION 1 The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey (Te Herenga Waka University Press, $38) Oho! Number one with a bullet in its first week in the shops, and bound, surely, to stay there for weeks, maybe even months. A free copy is up for grabs in this week’s …

Gregory Gore’s “Defeat Cancer” explores new frontiers in cancer treatment beyond conventional medicine

Gregory Gore’s “Defeat Cancer” explores new frontiers in cancer treatment beyond conventional medicine Over a million Americans are diagnosed with cancer annually, with more than 500,000 deaths each year, yet a cure remains elusive despite extensive …

Nerdy South Inc. Partners with Palm Bay Police Foundation to Launch New Website to Enhance Community Engagement

Nerdy South Inc., an award-winning web design and digital marketing company, has announced the launch of a new website for the Palm Bay Police Foundation. PALM BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nerdy South Inc., an award …

Newly Released Book Four Feet Small Confronts the British Justice System with Unflinching Honesty

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now available to readers everywhere, Four Feet Small by Billy Bean is not an attempt at sensationalism—it is a documented reckoning. What began as a personal fight for dignity and protection …

Banking Expert Witness Jason D. Koontz Offers Insight into Last Year’s Chase Bank 'Money Glitch' Incident

With legal fallout still unfolding, Koontz reflects on what the August 2024 incident reveals about operational risk in modern banking. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly a year after JPMorgan Chase Bank …

The Valley Law Group Marks One Year in Scottsdale and Peoria

Arizona-based law firm expands presence across the Northeast and Northwest Valley, celebrating a year of community-focused legal service. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Valley Law Group Celebrates One-Year …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

EDRM Announces eDiscovery AI as Newest Trusted Partner

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading the way for global best practices in eDiscovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is pleased to announce that eDiscovery AI, a forward-thinking legal …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Expands Public Access to Historic Decisions

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole now offers public access to thousands of past decisions online, boosting transparency and accessibility. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and …

GERON ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Geron Corporation on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a …

KYVERNA ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYTX) on behalf of long-term stockholders …

ECHOSTAR ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating EchoStar Corporation on Behalf of EchoStar Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SATS) on behalf of …

MODIVCARE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating ModivCare, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against ModivCare, Inc. (NASDAQ: MODV) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class …

DOXIMITY ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Doximity, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class …

Legal Workflow Leadership Report Reveals Persistent Challenges in Law Firm Support Services

Data confirms law firm leaders must prioritize centralized support structures, workforce planning, and technology adoption to drive efficiency and resilience. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigHand, a leading …

ELEVANCE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Elevance Health,...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Elevance Health, Inc. (“Elevance” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ELV) in …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

IMS Legal Strategies Expands Research Expertise With The Acquisition of MMR Strategy Group

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMS Consulting & Expert Witness Services (dba IMS Legal Strategies) is enhancing its litigation support services with the acquisition of MMR Strategy Group, a Southern …

What to Know About Protection Tax Legit Team Structures

Protection Tax’s legit team includes case managers, legal analysts, and support staff, ensuring professional handling of IRS communications. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Protection Tax legit staffing model …

SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates RGLS, KRON, XAGE, SSBK on Behalf of Shareholders

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to: …