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File photo: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (PTI) NEW DELHI: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has mandated that only scientifically approved biostimulants can be sold to farmers, questioning the current efficacy and regulatory oversight of these products. He emphasized strict action against unauthorized manufacturers and the need for a standard operating procedure following complaints from farmers during his recent campaign. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan...

Image via Valve CS2 Premier Season 3 is set to launch following the conclusion of Season 2, with developers announcing new features like updated map pools, anti-cheat enhancements, and a reset of competitive ratings. Players who completed 25 matches in Season 2 will receive a model reward, while potential changes to the Active Duty Map Pool and the introduction of VACnet 3.0 aim to improve the competitive experience. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...

Michael Strahan, NFL legend and host of ABC's Good Morning America, is set to make his debut on Shark Tank, where he recently filmed guest episodes. Despite feeling nervous initially, he enjoyed the experience and highlighted his entrepreneurial ventures, including his production company, SMAC Entertainment; the new season will feature other guest judges alongside the returning sharks. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Michael Strahan, the NFL star and Good Morning America host, is...

Jaishankar's Strong Stance on Terrorism at SCO Meeting At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for an "uncompromising" stance on terrorism, referencing a recent attack aimed at destabilizing Jammu and Kashmir's tourism. He urged the SCO to adhere to its founding principles against terrorism, separatism, and extremism, while also advocating for deeper trade cooperation among member states, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and...

National Award-winning director Pandiraj revealed that he and actor Vijay Sethupathi initially agreed never to collaborate due to differing opinions, but they have since set aside their differences for the upcoming family entertainer Thalaivan Thalaivi, which also stars Nithya Menen. This film marks a significant change in their professional relationship. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: National Award-winning director Pandiraj revealed that he and actor Vijay Sethupathi had once promised never to work together...

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of AI startup Perplexity, advised aspiring entrepreneurs at Y Combinator's AI startup school to expect their innovations to be copied by Big Tech companies, citing his experience with Perplexity's web-crawling feature being quickly replicated by rivals like Google and OpenAI. He urged founders to work hard, remain resilient, and focus on creating differentiated products, while his communications lead warned of monopolistic behavior in the upcoming browser wars. Explain It To Me Like...