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Why is this version of Bible in demand even after 500 years of its printing?
What is a Gutenberg Bible? The term refers to each of the two-volume Bibles printed in Gutenberg's workshop around 1454.
Connecting Dots: Understanding AI through tech history
Technological breakthroughs can take people by surprise because they haven’t seen anything like that before. We stand at the brink of a new technological era—the AI revolution. According to various assessments, its influence is poised to extend significantly beyond the economy, shaping personal lives and society at large. Throughout history, numerous technological advancements have emerged. Among them, the impact of multipurpose technologies has been particularly profound, given their widespread application across various domains.
Saying goodbye to Rosalynn Carter: Funeral details and how to watch live
Rosalynn Carter's funeral, former US first lady, is on Nov 29 in Plains, Georgia. Private services, including a tribute ceremony, to be attended by US leaders. Public can view motorcade departures. Donations requested for mental health programs or caregivers' institute. Legacy: lifelong humanitarian, mental health advocate.
All Saints’ Day: What is it and how is it commemorated? Know everything about it
Spanning three days, the festivities commence with All Hallows Eve (Halloween) on October 31, peak on November 1 with the All Saints' commemoration, and conclude on November 2, known as All Souls' Day.
Vladimir Putin prepares Russia for 'Forever War' as efforts to vilify the West continue
"That Prigozhin rebelled was symptomatic of many social problems, but the way he advanced toward Moscow unhindered also demonstrated nervousness about whether all army units would fight," said Alexander Baunov, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center. "Putin clearly did not want to give an order to fire he was unsure would be implemented."
PM Rishi Sunak to read from biblical book at King Charles III's Coronation
Rishi Sunak, the UK's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage and a Hindu, will give a reading from the Bible's book of Colossians at the Coronation of King Charles III, in keeping with recent tradition of British Prime Ministers giving readings at state occasions. Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury's office, confirmed that members of other faiths would be playing an active role in the ceremony, and Lord Narendra Babubhai Patel will represent the Hindu faith and give the Sovereign's ring to the king, while Lord Syed Kamall representing the Muslim faith will present a pair of bracelets.
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Suspected gunman in Texas mass shooting caught: What to know
The hunt for 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza began Friday after he fled from the scene of the deadly shooting in the rural town of Cleveland, about 45 miles (72.42 kilometer) north of Houston. The shooting happened after Oropeza's neighbors asked him to stop firing off rounds in his yard because a baby was trying to sleep. The baby's mother and 9-year-old brother were among the five people killed, who were all originally from Honduras.
Kate Forbes declares candidacy for SNP leadership and Scotland's first minister after Nicola Sturgeon announcement
Kate Forbes declared her candidacy for the leadership position and will compete with health secretary Humza Yousaf and MSP Ash Regan.
Christmas Eve shooting at UK pub leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded
Hughes said his church's Christmas morning service would not be "as much a celebration as it was going to be" because of the upsetting news. The violence "shows us that even though we celebrate Christmas, we're still very far from those ideals (of peace) as a society," he told PA.
US President Joe Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: 'How much more carnage?'
He repeated calls to restore a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines - and said if Congress won't embrace all of his proposals, it must at least find compromises like keeping firearms from those with mental health issues or raising the age to buy assault-style weapons from 18 to 21.
Teenage gunman kills 19 children, 2 adults at Texas elementary school
The attack in Uvalde, Texas -- a small community about an hour from the Mexican border -- is the latest in a spree of deadly shootings in America, where horror at the cycle of gun violence has failed to spur action to end it.
Oppn parties attack govt on rising prices, unemployment; accuse it of impinging on rights of states
Kharge said that in 2014 the BJP government had promised two crore jobs every year. "The fact is that already two crore jobs have been lost...In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh people are on roads due to lack of jobs in Railways," Kharge said. He noted that there were nine lakh vacancies in the central government, 15 percent vacancies in the Railways, 40 percent in the Defence, 12 percent in Home Ministry and there were jobs in the PMO as well.
Ukraine wants aid, NATO support from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit
Earlier this week, Kuleba said Ukraine is worried about Russia's announcement last month that it was redeploying warships from its Caspian flotilla to the Sea of Azov, an extension of the Black Sea that borders Ukraine and Russia.
Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says 'we have to act'
While a Senate vote on new gun control would be the first in several years, Democrats do not have the votes to pass any significant reform.
'Only in America': Raphael Warnock's rise from poverty to US senator
He grew up in Savannah in the Kayton Homes public housing project, the second youngest of 12 children. His mother as a teenager had worked as a sharecropper picking cotton and tobacco. His father was a preacher who also made money hauling old cars to a local scrapyard.
Battling two crises, France's Emmanuel Macron faces defining moment
But for two years he has been beset by a succession of crises, first, from 2018 to 2019, more than a year of "yellow vests" protests against his reforms, and then a crippling nationwide strike last winter over changes to France's pension system.
Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform: Pope Francis
Francis on Sunday laid out his vision for a post-COVID world by uniting the core elements of his social teachings into a new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti” (Brothers All), which was released on the feast day of his namesake, the peace-loving St Francis of Assisi.
Bail set at $1 mn for US police officer charged in Floyd death
In Washington, Democratic lawmakers knelt in silent tribute to Floyd before unveiling a package of police reforms in response to the killing of unarmed black Americans by law enforcement.
Faith, enterprise take centre stage as Sangh Parivar lays siege to Kerala
The Sangh Parivar is grabbing all opportunities to raid into the Left’s and Congress’s Hindu vote base.
How churches in Arunachal Pradesh are facing resistance over conversion of tribals
The church has over the decades reaped rich rewards by converting tribal souls of Arunachal, but now the indigenous communities — with some prodding from BJP and RSS — are beginning to resist.
How masonry built integration in India
The ‘religion’ was good at building bonds within professional communities – the military, the business community, civil servants – which helped build the institutions the Raj needed to develop.
Date with history: When UTC played host to World War II soldiers
It was first established as the Bangalore Theological Seminary in 1840s.
Here's what Barack Obama says is the biggest frustration of his presidency
Obama says that the failure to curb mass shootings by enacting gun control legislation has been the most "distressing" part of his presidency.
Attack against minorities in India increases: US Congressman Joe Pitts
In a very troubling pattern, India's historic pluralism is being replaced with intolerance, division, and majoritarianism- Joe Pitts
Barack Obama provides legal status to five million illegal immigrants
The executive actions, said to be one of the largest measure, are expected to help a significant number of Indians in the technology field, especially those having H-1B visas.
Narendra Modi likely to meet Church representatives in Kerala
Narendra Modi is likely to meet representatives of some Churches and address a meeting organised by a leading Dalit outfit in Kochi.
Narendra Modi likely to meet church representatives in Kerala ahead of his rally
Narendra Modi is likely to meet representatives of some Churches and address a meeting organised by a leading Dalit outfit in Kochi.
Centre proposes 15-acre ceiling for plantations
The Centre's proposed national land reforms policy, meant to delineate land into agriculture, industrial and other purposes, is likely to affect the state's plantation sector.
Reproductive rights fail to find mention in Rio declaration
Women’s rights activists lost at the Rio+20 dialogue with the conference deciding to delete any reference to ‘reproductive rights’ of women in the final declaration to be adopted by 192 countries at Rio de Janeiro.
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