Mayank Chandrakar India Blog

  On 28 May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new parliament building, a triangular-shaped structure that can accommodate 1,272 members of parliament. The new building, which is part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, is meant to replace the old circular parliament building that was constructed during the colonial era and has become inadequate for the needs of a modern democracy. Wach: First Look of New Parliament at Night The new parliament building has been hailed by the government as a symbol of India's progress, self-reliance and democratic aspirations. It is also seen as a reflection of India's rich cultural diversity and heritage, as it incorporates various motifs and designs inspired by the country's national symbols, such as the lotus, the peacock, the elephant and the lion. Sangol is a golden sceptre that symbolises the authority and righteousness of a ruler.  It is a historical and cultural artefact of Tamil Nadu, dating back to...

  IB 71 is a spy thriller that revolves around a secret mission that helped India win the 1971 war against Pakistan and China. The film stars Vidyut Jammwal as Dev, an intelligence officer who leads the operation, and Anupam Kher as Avasti, his boss and mentor. The film is directed by Sankalp Reddy, who previously made The Ghazi Attack. The film begins with a bang, as Dev receives crucial information about Pakistan and China's plans to attack India within 10 days. He and Avasti come up with a daring strategy to block the airspace and prevent the enemy from launching their assault. Dev then sets out to execute the plan with the help of 30 undercover agents across the country. The film has an interesting premise and is based on true events that are not widely known. The film tries to recreate the tense atmosphere of the 1971 war and the challenges faced by the intelligence team. The film also boasts of some stunning visuals, especially the aerial shots of Dal Lake and other locat...

Introduction  Google has recently launched its AI chatbot Bard in India, along with 180 other countries. Google Bard was launched in India on May 10, 2023. Bard is powered by Google's Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA), which can generate natural and engaging responses to any kind of query. Bard is a rival of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. In this blog post, we will explore what Bard can do, how to use it, and why it is a game-changer for conversational AI. What can Bard do? Bard can chat with you about anything you want, from simple questions like "how to change display settings on an Android smartphone" to complex topics like coding, poetry, or philosophy. Bard can also help you with tasks like writing emails, editing photos, or finding directions. Bard can integrate with Google apps like Gmail, Docs, Photos, and Maps to provide you with more functionality and convenience. Bard can also generate creative content such as poems, stories, c...

  On 6 May 2023, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms witnessed a historic and spectacular event: the coronation of King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen. The ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey, where 40 monarchs have been crowned since 1066¹. It was a day of celebration, tradition, and symbolism, but also of challenges and changes for the new king and the monarchy. The Ceremony The coronation ceremony was structured around an Anglican service of Holy Communion, but it also included some new elements to reflect the diversity and modernity of the nation and the Commonwealth. For the first time, a preface was added to the coronation oath to say that the Church of England "will seek to foster an environment where people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely"². The epistle from the King James Bible was read by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Britain's first Hindu leader². A gospel choir performed a newly composed "Alleluia", a...