Scholarships honour 18-year-old singer; 10 recipients became mariachi teachers

Ex-UPSC aspirant Nikkitha Shanker builds $2M e-commerce firm, pivots to AI startup

Nikkitha Shanker initially spent three years preparing for India's competitive UPSC Civil Services Examination before a startup stint shifted her focus to entrepreneurship. She went on to found Shoppre, an e-commerce technology company that grew into a profitable venture generating approximately $2 million in annual revenue. Shanker eventually stepped back from Shoppre to explore artificial intelligence, dedicating nearly a year to experimentation in the space. She then co-founded SuperBryn, a voice-AI startup, alongside Dr Neethu Joy. The company has since secured $1.2 million in funding from Kalaari Capital and a group of angel investors.

2,100-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Found Off Turkish Coast With 122 Ceramic Types

Marine archaeologists have uncovered an ancient shipwreck near Adrasan, on the southern coast of Turkey, estimated to be around 2,100 years old. The vessel was carrying thousands of ceramic tableware pieces, believed to have originated from the ancient port city of Rhosus. Researchers identified 122 distinct types of ceramics aboard, offering rare insights into ancient tableware varieties and how goods were packed for sea transport. The find sheds light on the prominent role Rhosus played in tableware manufacturing during the Late Hellenistic and Early Roman periods.

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Ex-IAS officer found with throat slit at Bhopal home; police look for missing caretaker