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End Of An Era! Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement

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Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis. He is 38-years-old. Rafael Nadal’s final tournament will be the Davis Cup finals this November in Malaga. 

 

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He has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record 14 French Open titles. He is often referred to as the “King of Clay” due to his dominance on clay courts, particularly at the French Open. Rafael Nadal won a gold medal in men’s singles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and also won a gold medal in doubles in 2016 Rio Olympics.

 

Rafael Nadal plays with his left hand, which is quite rare in tennis. This gives him a unique playing style!

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Besides tennis, he enjoys playing football and is a big fan of Real Madrid, one of the most famous football clubs in Spain.

 

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Two Indian Navy Women Set On A Global Voyage

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Two women officers of the Indian Navy, Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A, have gone on a challenging expedition to circumnavigate the Earth. They started their expedition from Goa and hope to cover 21,600 nautical miles over eight months. 

 

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Their journey was flagged off by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi from the Naval Ocean Sailing Node, INS Mandovi near Panaji, as both the officers sailed on the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini. The two officers are expected to return to Goa in May 2025.

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India’s Maiden Mission To Venus

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The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing for its first mission to Venus, known as the Venus Orbiter Mission (“VOM”) or Shukrayaan-1. The Indian space agency has announced that the spacecraft will take a total of 112 days to travel to Venus and is scheduled to launch in March, 2028.

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Shukrayaan-1 will mark India’s first foray into exploring the planet. The orbiter is expected to reach its destination in July, 2028. VOM will study the atmosphere, surface, and geological features of Venus using many sophisticated scientific instruments.

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Nobel Prize 2024 Winners: Names, Fields, Prize Amount & Achievements

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The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious prizes that is given every year to people in different categories by the Nobel Foundation for their exceptional achievements in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Economic Sciences, and Peace. The Nobel Prize is given from a fund that was bequeathed for that purpose by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish scientist.

 

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He invented an explosive called dynamite. Thanks to this invention, he became rich. He decided to use the money to honour people who helped humankind in some way. The first Nobel Prizes were given on December 10, 1901.

Originally, the prizes were awarded in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine or Physiology, Literature, and Peace. In 1968, a sixth category was added in the field of Economic Sciences. 

 

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Nobel Prizes are awarded annually on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. The Nobel Prizes for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and Economics are customarily awarded at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. The Nobel Peace Prize is customarily awarded at its own ceremony in Oslo, Norway.

This year, the Nobel Prize Winners are:

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024

1. John Hopfield

“for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”

Prize Money: $1.1 million which will be shared equally by the two winners.

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2. Geoffrey Hinton

“for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”

Prize Money: $1.1 million which will be shared equally by the two winners.

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024

1. David Baker

“for computational protein design”

Prize Money: The total prize money is $1.1 million, with one half to David Baker and the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper.

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2. Demis Hassabis

“for protein structure prediction”

Prize Money: The total prize money is $1.1 million, with one half to David Baker and the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper.

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3. John Jumper

“for protein structure prediction”

Prize Money: $1.1 million

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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024

1. Victor Ambros

“for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”

Prize Money: $1.1 million

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2. Gary Ruvkun

“for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”

Prize Money: $1.1 million

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The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024

1. Han Kang

“for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”

Prize Money: $915,000 million

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2024

1. Nihon Hidankyo

“for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again”

Prize Money: $1 million

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The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024

1. Daron Acemoglu

“for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”

Prize Money: Around $1 million which will be shared equally by the three winners.

 

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2. Simon Johnson

“for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”

Prize Money: Around $1 million which will be shared equally by the three winners.

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3. James Robinson

“for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”

Prize Money: Around $1 million which will be shared equally by the three winners.

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Facts to know about the India’s Great Industrial Ratan Tata

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On October 9, 2024, Ratan Tata passed away, at the age of 86, due to age related health issues in Mumbai. He was one of the most well-known businessmen in India. He was the former Chairman and the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group. He was the most influential industrialist in the country and has left behind a legacy that has significantly shaped the landscape of Indian industry. Ratan Tata was an excellent leader and was known for his many acts of kindness. He helped a lot of people and had a great passion for animals.

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Who Was Ratan Tata?

Ratan Tata was born on December 28, 1937, in Navsari, Gujarat to Soonoo and Naval Tata. However, he was brought up by his grand-mother Navajbai R Tata. He was born in a prominent and rich family. His great-grandfather was Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group.

After attending school in Bombay, Ratan Tata finished high school in New York City in 1955. He then studied at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, where he earned a B.S. (1962) in architecture before returning to India to work.

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Tata Group Leadership 

Ratan Tata served as the chairman of Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012 and 2016-2017. Under his leadership, the Tata Group expanded globally and diversified its business interests. Under his leadership, Tata Group also launched several successful projects, including the Tata Nano, which aimed to create an affordable car for the masses.

He expanded the Tata Group by acquiring international companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel.

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Giving Back To Society 

Ratan Tata believed in helping people and giving back to society. He has donated a lot of money to help schools, hospitals, poor people, and communities. He loved animals and supported many animal welfare organisations.

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Awards 

Ratan Tata has received numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan in 2008 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2014, two of India’s highest civilian honours.

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Mentorship

After retiring, he has been active in mentoring young entrepreneurs and investing in startups through Ratan Tata Trust and other initiatives. After his retirement in 2012, he played the role of an investor, mentor, and guiding light for many startups. Some startups he invested in include Snapdeal, FirstCry, Ola, and CureFit.

What Can We Learn From Ratan Tata?

There are many valuable life lessons we can all learn from Ratan Tata. Here are a few lessons:

Humility: Despite his great success, Ratan Tata was known for being humble and down-to-Earth. This teaches us to be grounded and respectful to everyone despite our success.

Generosity and Giving Back: Ratan Tata has also given back to society through his numerous charitable initiatives. This shows us that true success means helping others and improving the world around us.

Hard Work and Dedication: His success came from dedication and perseverance, showing us that effort pays off.

Resilience: Ratan Tata also faced many challenging situations and setbacks in his career. This teaches us that we need to be determined and constantly persevere and understand that failures are a part of the journey to success.

Integrity: Ratan Tata was well known for his honesty and strong moral values. This shows that it is always important to do the right thing, even when it’s difficult. Always standing up for the right thing, ensures respect and success.

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