Popcorn planes? Students design giant airbags for aircraft; AI system promises to ‘bounce’ crashes into survivals

Following the tragic Air India crash in June, two young engineers have designed Project REBIRTH, an AI-powered crash survival system featuring external airbags. Shortlisted for the James Dyson Award, the system aims to deploy airbags, impact-absorbing fluids, and reverse thrust to transform fatal crashes into survivable landings. The engineers hope to partner with aerospace labs…

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Urvashi puts 4 Labubus on Birkin bag: Netizens react

Urvashi Rautela attended the Wimbledon women’s singles final in London, showcasing her ivory floral dress and a notable Hermes handbag adorned with four Labubu dolls. Her fashion choice sparked considerable attention and humorous reactions online. A post caption mentioning Princess Kate Middleton also drew playful comments from Instagram users, adding to the buzz around her…

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Why Pune’s 90-year-old Cafe Goodluck had to shut

Cafe Goodluck, a beloved Pune establishment known for its chai and bun maska, faced temporary closure after a customer reported finding glass in their bun maska. The Maharashtra FDA suspended the cafe’s license due to hygiene concerns following an investigation triggered by the customer’s online complaint. The owner acknowledged the incident, stating the bread was…

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‘I am very disappointed’ Anupama Parameswaran addresses failure of ‘Paradha’; vows to ‘choose scripts wisely’

South Indian actress Anupama Parameswaran expressed deep disappointment over the box office failure of her recent film ‘Paradha’, acknowledging its poor performance despite high expectations. She emphasized that while not every movie can be a hit, each project offers valuable learning experiences and motivates her to select challenging roles for future endeavors.

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Udupi police launch cyber safety drive to make district a model of digital vigilance

Udupi Police have launched a comprehensive cyber safety drive from October 10 to 30, utilizing social media and community outreach to combat cybercrime. The campaign, under hashtags #CyberJagruthiUdupi and #CyberSafeUdupi, aims to make the district a model of digital vigilance by engaging youth and students through creative online activities and educational visits.

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