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https://ift.tt/Q3s6mRX Driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and rapid digital transformation, India's data centre value chain is projected to generate a potential order book of $280 billion by 2035, according to consulting firm PwC. While direct investments to build core data centre facilities are estimated at $71.6 billion by 2035, the broader ecosystem offers a significantly larger opportunity. India's installed capacity currently stands at approximately 1.6 GW and is expected to grow 8.5x to reach about 13.8 GW by 2035, the Indian arm of the global consulting firm said in a statement on Thursday. The $280 billion potential order book spans multiple segments across the value chain. IT equipment, including chips, servers, and networking systems, will constitute the lion's share at 65-75 per cent of capital expenditure, translating to $180-210 billion, according to PwC India. Electrical infrastructure and cooling systems are expected to generate order boo...

https://ift.tt/jHUahNy The 1993 film Khal Nayak unleashed a massive controversy back in the day with its song  Choli Ke Peeche . Deemed 'vulgar', the Subhash Ghai directorial faced several allegations and legal challenges. And now, 33 years later, Suresh Triveni's use of a 'sleeveless blouse' as a main character in his Netflix film Maa Behen , and changing the empowering perspective to a choli , has grabbed eyeballs like no other. And this time too, Madhuri Dixit is at the centre of it. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, director Suresh Triveni says they never connected the dots that way. He says, "The sleeveless blouse is a very strong character. When you are making a film, you want it to be talked about. But you don't know what will fire, what will not. Many a times as filmmakers, we just think of something, something else fires up. I've been reading both the parts." Madhuri Dixit in Maa Behen He continues, "How can a sle...

https://ift.tt/QocHuaX Jason Meeks, Chargé d'Affaires of the US embassy in India has been summoned by  Nagaraj Naidu, Additional Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of External Affairs in relation to attack on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman. Meeks has been called to protest the strike on the commercial vessel Settebello after India condemned the attack. The ship had 24 Indian crew members onboard, of which 21 Indians have been rescued and three remain missing. India reiterated its call for de-escalation, protection of commercial shipping, and restoration of safe navigation in international waters. Earlier in the day, the governement had strongly condemned the attack on a commercial vessel, describing the targeting of civilian maritime traffic as unacceptable and reiterating the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and international shipping routes. ALSO READ:  Three Indians Missing After Attack On Vessel Off Oman Coast, Says MEA At least thre...

https://ift.tt/9s0onzH One of the biggest developments in the country's entertainment landscape has been the announcement of Guwahati, alongside Bengaluru, as a host city for the upcoming Guns N' Roses concert in India. Once peripheral to India's live entertainment circuit, Assam is fast emerging as one of the country's most compelling concert destinations. Backed by progressive policies, strategic infrastructure investments, rising audience demand, and key public-private partnerships, the state is demonstrating how live entertainment can serve as both a cultural asset and a catalyst for economic growth. In a landmark step towards institutionalising this vision, BookMyShow, India's leading live entertainment and culture platform, in collaboration with the Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ATDC) and EY-Parthenon, a strategy and consulting firm, has unveiled The Assam Blueprint: Turning Live Music Economy into a Tourism Multiplier, a comprehensive repo...

https://ift.tt/7nM28Ea Millions of viewers are following the latest season of Love Island USA, and it turns out Amy Adams is one of them. The actress revealed that she is a big fan of the dating reality show, but made it clear that viewers should not expect to see her walking into the villa as a contestant anytime soon. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Adams spoke about her love for the series and shared why taking part in it will be extremely difficult for her. While she enjoys watching the drama, relationships and surprises, she joked that many parts of the experience sound like her worst nightmare. Adams pointed to several things that will make life in the villa challenging, including constantly being around strangers, socialising all day, spending time in the sun and wearing swimwear. She also shared a funny observation about the show that many fans may have overlooked. According to her, there's very little shade around the villa. Amy Adams ...

https://ift.tt/lZuEW5O Amid concerns over disruptions in global energy markets following escalating tensions in West Asia, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday sought to reassure consumers, asserting that India remains well-positioned in terms of energy security and fuel availability. Speaking to NDTV, Puri said India is currently purchasing significantly more crude oil from Russia compared with November last year and has successfully diversified its sourcing strategy by importing crude from as many as 41 countries.  The minister stressed that the country's energy requirements remain adequately met despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Puri credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring both the availability and affordability of fuel for Indian consumers. ALSO READ: ' Avoid Travel To Iran': Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Fresh Advisory He noted that the government has consistently prioritised shielding citize...