AI to replace photoshop and filters

Have you ever used photoshop or filters to create online profile pictures. Now artificial intelligence (AI) is the new trend for creating online profile pictures by replacing photoshop and filters. A TikTok video watched by over 52.3million times, a young woman created the professional-looking headshot photos using an AI-powered app called Remini. Alongside she shows how she looks in real life.  Remini, Try It On AI, and AI Suit Up, use AI-based software to create slick profile photos that aim to look as if they were taken by an expert photographer. Remini asks you to upload eight to ten selfies, … Continue reading AI to replace photoshop and filters

“An empire within an empire”, Grandest society of merchants

In 1800s British East India Company conquers India, and by the beginning of the 19th century, as one of its directors admitted “an empire within an empire”, with the power to make war or peace anywhere in the east having ruled India for 200 years. The East India Company created a sophisticated administration and civil service in India, and built much of London’s Docklands. Its annual spending in Britain £8.5m exceeded about a quarter of total British government annual expenditure. They successfully transferred India’s then prospering GDP to Britain. It is no wonder the Company now referred to itself as “the … Continue reading “An empire within an empire”, Grandest society of merchants

Reading habit

Have you ever curated your book reading projects and filtered your book choices to reflect the world, like diving into a rushing river after years of staying in the shallow end of the pool, as invigorating cold water shock to your system. By reading you sharpen your fundamental skill that serves as a gateway to knowledge, empower your to become lifelong learners, activate your prior knowledge, improve our visualising, making connections, and acquire knowledge, improve mental stimulation, memory improvement, stronger analytical thinking skills and improve your focus. Reading can improve brain connectivity, concentration, memory, mental stimulation, strengthen to create neural … Continue reading Reading habit

Apple has agreed to pay £77m to settle a court case

Apple has agreed to pay £77m ($95m) to settle a court case aIleging some of its devices were listening to people without their permission. The tech giant was accused of eavesdropping on its customers through its virtual assistant Siri, as the claimants also allege voice recordings were shared with advertisers. Apple’s lawyers say they will confirm they have permanently deleted individual Siri audio recordings collected by Apple prior to October 2019. The tech firm denies any wrongdoing, as well as claims that it “recorded, disclosed to third parties, or failed to delete conversations recorded as the result of a “Siri … Continue reading Apple has agreed to pay £77m to settle a court case

Insight into lost world

Travel writer Norman Lewis spent a whole life of writing inscrutably on the road, revealing th world in all its unspoiled beauty, also reflecting a world now totally lost to us, from Yemen of the Imams to bandit chieftains, Neapolitan men of honour and tribal chieftains in Central America, as well as darker scenes: the doomed cultures of French rule in Indo-China, Cossaks being sent home to their death and the quiet holocaust of the indigenous peoples in the jungles of South America. Lewis (1908-2003) was the author of 15 novels and 20 works of non-fiction. The author descirbes “The … Continue reading Insight into lost world

Work-at-home concept started in India

Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Pappad, a co-operative started in 1959 in Bombay by seven housewives who made the humble poppadoms, a crispy, savoury snack that became a staple of Indian meals. Now sixty-five years later, the co-operative has spread across India with over 45, 000 women members grossing a turnover of £150m and exports its products to several countries around the world. Under-privileged Women in this co-operative got their pride and respect as they produced several items including spices, chapatis, Poppadoms. “Lijjat is a temple for us, as it helps us earn money and feed our families. The decision … Continue reading Work-at-home concept started in India

Electric vertical takeoff taxi to be launched in India

Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft explores more about sustainable mobility solutions in Bangaluru (Bangalore) India’s Silicon Valley and a major IT HUB, where 80% of all the global IT giants have their offices in Bangaluru. Bangaluru’s economic contribution is a lot. The city boasts a GDP of $110 billion. The city’s GDP makes up over 87% of Karnataka’s total GDP. The Bangalore IT hub contributes the most (34% to 40%) of the total IT exports of India. Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) has partnered with Sarla Aviations named after Sarla Thakaral India’s first woman pilot to launch electric flying taxis, offering a 19-minute trip to … Continue reading Electric vertical takeoff taxi to be launched in India

177 killed as Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea

A plane carrying 181 passengers from Bangkok in Thailand, has crashed at Muan International Airport in south west South Korea, killing 177 people, according to their fire service. The aircraft came off the runway and crashed into a wall as the landing gear malfunctioned, an official said. Only one passenger and a flight attendant were rescued alive from the crash site. Jeju Air flight 7C 2216, Boeing 737-800 from Bangkok was carrying 175 passengers and six crew when disaster struck at the airport in Muan county, just after 9 a.m. local time Sunday (7 p.m. ET Saturday).  The aircraft skidded … Continue reading 177 killed as Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea

Chess Maverick quit world chess championship after wearing jeans

Norwegian, Mark Carlsen , World chess number one defending his titles at Fife World Rapid  and Blitz Chess Championships in New York has quit a major tournament after being told he could not carry on playing while wearing jeans. The grandmaster said he had offered to change his trousers for the next day, but was fined and told he needed to change immediately. The chess federation (Fide) said its dress code regulations were designed to “ensure fairness and professionalism for all participants” Last year, he settled a long-running legal dispute after accusing a rival opponent Hans Niemann, of cheating in … Continue reading Chess Maverick quit world chess championship after wearing jeans