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<p><meta charset="utf-8" />A Chinese father gave his 11-year-old son an extreme punishment that many&nbsp; may initially think is a boon. The father from Shenzhen pushed his son to play video games for however long he desired. But, under the condition of no sleep. After 17 hours, the boy reportedly asked for forgiveness. The punishment was given in an effort to teach his son about the risks of spending too much time playing online games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the&nbsp;Express, the boy from Shenzhen, China, was made to play video games "until he vomits" after his father found him gaming at midnight.</p>

<p>The father also videotaped the punishment&nbsp;and posted it on the Chinese social media platform Douyin - China's version of TikTok. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The video&nbsp;showed the father catching his son playing video games on his phone in the middle of the night, well past his bedtime. It also showed the tired 11-year-old in his pyjamas being shaken awake to keep playing the game.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;As reported by the&nbsp;Metro, the boy wrote an apology note on his computer for staying up late playing video games and promised&nbsp;to never repeat the same.&nbsp;In the&nbsp;note, the boy said, "So my dad found out. Then my father punished me. Let me play enough. Play until vomit."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Well, I was woken up several times. It's going to be all day anyway. From 1am to 6pm. Just played for 17 hours," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I promise I must go to bed before 11 o'clock. I promise not to play the phone [game] before going to bed [and] not to play with toys," he continued.</p>

<p>The incident garnered mixed reactions on social media. While some approved of the punishment, others thought it was too much for a child.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"As a game publisher, I approve his punishment," wrote one user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Aha,,,Harsh lesson,,,,, Should children be allowed to take a phone to bed. As a parent I no its wrong because they be up all night using it.. So really the father should have been made to play it for 17hrs," another user commented.&nbsp;</p>

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A Chinese father gave his 11-year-old son an extreme punishment that many may initially think is a boon. The father from Shenzhen pushed his son to play video games for however long he desired.

A Chinese father gave his 11-year-old son an extreme punishment that many may initially think is a boon. The father from Shenzhen pushed his son to play video games for however long he desired. But, under the condition of no sleep. After 17 hours, the boy reportedly asked for forgiveness. The punishment was given in an effort to teach his son about the risks of spending too much time playing online games. According to the Express, the boy from Shenzhen, China, was made to play video games "until he vomits" after his father found him gaming at midnight. The father also videotaped the punishment and posted it on the Chinese social media platform Douyin - China's version of TikTok. The video showed the father catching his son playing video games on his phone in the middle of the night, well past his bedtime. It also showed the tired 11-year-old in his pyjamas being shaken awake to keep playing the game. ALSO READ | Watch | ‘Crazy fireworks’: Mysterious lights in night sky leave Californians shocked, amazed As reported by the Metro, the boy wrote an apology note on his computer for staying up late playing video games and promised to never repeat the same. In the note, the boy said, "So my dad found out. Then my father punished me. Let me play enough. Play until vomit." "Well, I was woken up several times. It's going to be all day anyway. From 1am to 6pm. Just played for 17 hours," he added. "I promise I must go to bed before 11 o'clock. I promise not to play the phone [game] before going to bed [and] not to play with toys," he continued. The incident garnered mixed reactions on social media. While some approved of the punishment, others thought it was too much for a child. ALSO READ | 3D bioprinting in healthcare: This technology can eliminate the need for invasive surgeries "As a game publisher, I approve his punishment," wrote one user. "Aha,,,Harsh lesson,,,,, Should children be allowed to take a phone to bed. As a parent I no its wrong because they be up all night using it.. So really the father should have been made to play it for 17hrs," another user commented. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Heartbreaks break people's hearts as well as their pockets because of their distressing nature. What if you could be insured against heartbreak? Heartbreak insurance? Or you can call it the break-up insurance now that the breaking-up is more in the vogue than patching up anyway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Heartbreak insurance is referred to&nbsp;a term insurance policy that aims to relieve the effects of a breakup with financial benefits, pun intended.</p>

<p>Lately, a person who got the benefits of heartbreak insurance shared his story online. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>A Twitter user by the name of Prateek Aryan claimed he received ₹25,000 after he said his girlfriend cheated on him. Aryan added that at the beginning of their relationship, the duo decided to invest money in a fund using a joint account. The amount invested every month was ₹500.<img alt="Prateek Aryan tweet" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="243e8ca2-c503-45ec-968a-a17594420d63" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/breakup%20insurance.png" /></p>

<p>The two purportedly decided that whoever gets cheated on will get the entire money deposited in their account.</p>

<p>The user wrote, "I got Rs 25000 because my girlfriend cheated on me. When our relationship started we deposited a monthly Rs 500 each into a joint account during relationship and made a policy that whoever gets cheated on, will walk away with all money. That is Heartbreak Insurance Fund (HIF)."</p>

<p>The tweet is going viral on the microblogging site with users reactively depicting Prateek's actions with adjectives such as 'masterstroke', ‘genius’, and 'brilliant'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I was looking for investment options, and this seems to have great returns, anyone up for collaboration?,” quipped a user. “HIF investments are subject to market risk, think before leave(sic),” wrote another user.</p>

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<p>Asked by a Twitter user what he will do with the money, Prateek said he will invest it in another relationship.</p>

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Heartbreaks break people's hearts as well as their pockets because of their distressing nature. What if you could be insured against heartbreak? Heartbreak insurance?

Heartbreaks break people's hearts as well as their pockets because of their distressing nature. What if you could be insured against heartbreak? Heartbreak insurance? Or you can call it the break-up insurance now that the breaking-up is more in the vogue than patching up anyway. Heartbreak insurance is referred to a term insurance policy that aims to relieve the effects of a breakup with financial benefits, pun intended. Lately, a person who got the benefits of heartbreak insurance shared his story online. ALSO READ | Inside photos and videos from Swara Bhaskar-Fahad Khan’s grand Delhi reception A Twitter user by the name of Prateek Aryan claimed he received ₹25,000 after he said his girlfriend cheated on him. Aryan added that at the beginning of their relationship, the duo decided to invest money in a fund using a joint account. The amount invested every month was ₹500. The two purportedly decided that whoever gets cheated on will get the entire money deposited in their account. The user wrote, "I got Rs 25000 because my girlfriend cheated on me. When our relationship started we deposited a monthly Rs 500 each into a joint account during relationship and made a policy that whoever gets cheated on, will walk away with all money. That is Heartbreak Insurance Fund (HIF)." The tweet is going viral on the microblogging site with users reactively depicting Prateek's actions with adjectives such as 'masterstroke', ‘genius’, and 'brilliant'. “I was looking for investment options, and this seems to have great returns, anyone up for collaboration?,” quipped a user. “HIF investments are subject to market risk, think before leave(sic),” wrote another user. ALSO WATCH | WION Fineprint: Why more young couples are opting to be in a 'situationship' Asked by a Twitter user what he will do with the money, Prateek said he will invest it in another relationship. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>An Indian organisation with headquarters in Bengaluru has formally declared an optional holiday for its employees on March 17 in honour of International Sleep Day in an effort to promote health practices among its workforce.</p>

<p>Wakefit Solutions, a D2C home-and-sleep solutions startup, shared a screenshot of the email addressed to all employees&nbsp;on LinkedIn.&nbsp;<strong>"Surprise Holiday: Announcing the Gift of Sleep"</strong> was the title of the mail that was sent to the staff, as reported by the Mint.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We are thrilled to announce that Wakefit will celebrate International Sleep Day on Friday, the 17th of March as an optional holiday for all its employees. As sleep enthusiasts, we consider Sleep Day as a festival especially when it falls on a Friday! You can avail of this leave like any other holiday through the HR portal, announced the company.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The 6th edition of our Great Indian Sleep Scorecard reveals a 21% increase in people feeling sleepy during work hours since 2022 and an 11% spike in people waking up tired. Considering sleep deprivation's prevalence, what better way to celebrate Sleep Day than through the Gift of Sleep?" The company further wrote to its employees.</p>

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<p>The company adopted a "Right to Nap policy" for its workforce last year, allowing all staff members to take a 30-minute sleep while at work.</p>

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<p>“An afternoon nap is instrumental in helping the body recharge and refocus on the task at hand, thus improving workplace productivity and motivation. Conversations around afternoon naps became predominant with the advent of work-from-home, and companies are slowly but steadily realising its importance. Through this initiative, the company hopes to start a sleep revolution while also encouraging other companies to adopt the initiative," the company said in a statement.</p>

<p>The objective of World Sleep Day is to increase public awareness of the value of sleep and the negative effects sleep disorders have on our health and well-being. Millions of individuals experience sleep disorders every year, which can significantly lower people's quality of life.</p>

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An Indian organisation with headquarters in Bengaluru has formally declared an optional holiday for its employees on March 17 in honour of International Sleep Day in an effort to promote health practices among its workforce.

An Indian organisation with headquarters in Bengaluru has formally declared an optional holiday for its employees on March 17 in honour of International Sleep Day in an effort to promote health practices among its workforce. Wakefit Solutions, a D2C home-and-sleep solutions startup, shared a screenshot of the email addressed to all employees on LinkedIn. "Surprise Holiday: Announcing the Gift of Sleep" was the title of the mail that was sent to the staff, as reported by the Mint. We are thrilled to announce that Wakefit will celebrate International Sleep Day on Friday, the 17th of March as an optional holiday for all its employees. As sleep enthusiasts, we consider Sleep Day as a festival especially when it falls on a Friday! You can avail of this leave like any other holiday through the HR portal, announced the company. ALSO READ | 'Work is in progress' around India's very own space tourism module. Read details about ticket price, and more "The 6th edition of our Great Indian Sleep Scorecard reveals a 21% increase in people feeling sleepy during work hours since 2022 and an 11% spike in people waking up tired. Considering sleep deprivation's prevalence, what better way to celebrate Sleep Day than through the Gift of Sleep?" The company further wrote to its employees. × The company adopted a "Right to Nap policy" for its workforce last year, allowing all staff members to take a 30-minute sleep while at work. ALSO WATCH | India takes step towards Global Rupee Trade, signs Digital Currency deal with UAE “An afternoon nap is instrumental in helping the body recharge and refocus on the task at hand, thus improving workplace productivity and motivation. Conversations around afternoon naps became predominant with the advent of work-from-home, and companies are slowly but steadily realising its importance. Through this initiative, the company hopes to start a sleep revolution while also encouraging other companies to adopt the initiative," the company said in a statement. The objective of World Sleep Day is to increase public awareness of the value of sleep and the negative effects sleep disorders have on our health and well-being. Millions of individuals experience sleep disorders every year, which can significantly lower people's quality of life. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Gift of sleep': This Indian company announced surprise holiday for all employees on World Sleep Day

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Taliban officials are set to receive a crash course from India on its legislation, culture and business climate, underscoring the continued interest of New Delhi in staying engaged with the new government of Afghanistan.

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<p>A Czech man claimed a remarkable feat of human human endurance&nbsp;after he took a dive beneath Switzerland's Lake Sils without a wetsuit and emerged from its 50 meters icy depth.</p>

<p>David Vencl, 40, took a plunge to 52.1 meters in a signle breath. The feat follows David's entry into the Guiness Books of the World Record in 2021 when he swam through the length of a frozen Czech lake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vencl dived through a hole in the ice. He then retrieved a sticker from a depth of 50 meters to prove his feat and re-e,rhed through the same. He spat some blood, sat down for a minute and then opened a bottle of champagne, Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A later visit to the hospital confirmed there was nothing serious.</p>

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<p>The Swiss plunge in temperatures of between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius took him 1 minute 54 seconds, his promoter Pavel Kalous said, which was a bit slower than expected.</p>

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<p>"He kind of enjoyed it but he admits he was a little more nervous than usual and he had some problems with breathing," he told Reuters.</p>

<p>"There is nothing difficult for him to be in cold water... Lack of oxygen is something normal for him. But this was completely different because it's really difficult to work with the pressure in your ears in cold water," he added.</p>

<p>"If you combine all these three things: cold water, lack of oxygen and the problem with working with pressure, it's something very unique," he added.</p>

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A Czech man claimed a remarkable feat of human human endurance after he took a dive beneath Switzerland's Lake Sils without a wetsuit and emerged from its 50 meters icy depth.

A Czech man claimed a remarkable feat of human human endurance after he took a dive beneath Switzerland's Lake Sils without a wetsuit and emerged from its 50 meters icy depth. David Vencl, 40, took a plunge to 52.1 meters in a signle breath. The feat follows David's entry into the Guiness Books of the World Record in 2021 when he swam through the length of a frozen Czech lake. Vencl dived through a hole in the ice. He then retrieved a sticker from a depth of 50 meters to prove his feat and re-e,rhed through the same. He spat some blood, sat down for a minute and then opened a bottle of champagne, Reuters reported. A later visit to the hospital confirmed there was nothing serious. ALSO READ | Barbara Hernandez completes 2.5 km Antarctic swim, becomes first person to achieve the feat The Swiss plunge in temperatures of between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius took him 1 minute 54 seconds, his promoter Pavel Kalous said, which was a bit slower than expected. ALSO WATCH | Chilean swimmer breaks world record, swims one nautical mile in 15.3 seconds × "He kind of enjoyed it but he admits he was a little more nervous than usual and he had some problems with breathing," he told Reuters. "There is nothing difficult for him to be in cold water... Lack of oxygen is something normal for him. But this was completely different because it's really difficult to work with the pressure in your ears in cold water," he added. "If you combine all these three things: cold water, lack of oxygen and the problem with working with pressure, it's something very unique," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Kiska, dubbed the loneliest whale in the world, has died at Marineland, a zoo and amusement park in Canada. Caught in wild Icelandic waters she spent four decades held captive. She was just three years old when she was taken from the ocean, and her family, and condemned to a life in a barren, concrete tank.

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - India's Supreme Court has dismissed Centre's curative plea seeking additional funds from Union Carbide Corporation's (UCC) successor firms as increased compensation for the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.

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ChatGPT is going to be in everything," GM Vice President Scott Miller said in an interview. The chatbot could be used to access information on how to use vehicle features normally found in an owners manual, program functions such as a garage door code or integrate schedules from a calendar, Miller said.

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<p>The crew of&nbsp;Lufthansa&nbsp;Airbus A330-300 (D-AIKK) flight LH469 from Austin to Frankfurt&nbsp;reportedly urged passengers to delete&nbsp;images and videos of severe mid-air turbulence that occurred after the flight nearly plummeted 4,000 feet, according to multiple media reports.</p>

<p>The plane had to make an emergency landing at Dulles Airport in Washington, DC. Before the landing, the flight attendant reportedly made two announcements to delete all photos or videos of the turbulence that passengers had captured on their mobile phones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A passenger named Rolanda Schmidt who spoke to Insider said the aircraft had a significant drop, which caused food and personal belongings to fly all around the cabin.</p>

<p>She was also one&nbsp;of the seven passengers&nbsp;who sustained injuries on the flight.&nbsp;She suffered a concussion, bruised her arm, and potentially fractured her hip. She said, "I thought we were going down."</p>

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<p>Another passenger confirmed that they were instructed to erase the photos. Yet, a number of the photographs were shared on social media.</p>

<p>Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves, who was also on the flight, posted footage of the incident to her Instagram page.</p>

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<p>She wrote, "To respect the privacy of those around me that's all I am showing but the plane was a CHAOS And the turbulence keep on coming." She added, "I was told plane dropped almost 4,000 feet, 7&nbsp;people went to the hospital. Everything was flying everywhere."</p>

<p>No explanation for the turbulence's possible cause has been provided by Lufthansa.</p>

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The crew of Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 (D-AIKK) flight LH469 from Austin to Frankfurt reportedly urged passengers to delete images and videos of severe mid-air turbulence that occurred after the flight nearly plummeted 4,000 feet, according to multiple media reports.

The crew of Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 (D-AIKK) flight LH469 from Austin to Frankfurt reportedly urged passengers to delete images and videos of severe mid-air turbulence that occurred after the flight nearly plummeted 4,000 feet, according to multiple media reports. The plane had to make an emergency landing at Dulles Airport in Washington, DC. Before the landing, the flight attendant reportedly made two announcements to delete all photos or videos of the turbulence that passengers had captured on their mobile phones. A passenger named Rolanda Schmidt who spoke to Insider said the aircraft had a significant drop, which caused food and personal belongings to fly all around the cabin. She was also one of the seven passengers who sustained injuries on the flight. She suffered a concussion, bruised her arm, and potentially fractured her hip. She said, "I thought we were going down." ALSO READ | Iran says prisoner swap deal struck with US, Washington denies Another passenger confirmed that they were instructed to erase the photos. Yet, a number of the photographs were shared on social media. Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves, who was also on the flight, posted footage of the incident to her Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camila Alves McConaughey (@camilamcconaughey) × She wrote, "To respect the privacy of those around me that's all I am showing but the plane was a CHAOS And the turbulence keep on coming." She added, "I was told plane dropped almost 4,000 feet, 7 people went to the hospital. Everything was flying everywhere." No explanation for the turbulence's possible cause has been provided by Lufthansa. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Scientists this week announced advancement towards a superconductor material that could conduct electricity in everyday conditions. The breakthrough means a stunning transformation into any technology that uses electric energy. The breakthrough also means the opening of new possibilities for your phone, magnetically moving trains, and future fusion power plants.</p>

<p>A peer-reviewed accounting of the findings was published on Wednesday in the Nature journal.</p>

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<p>The new superconductor consists of lutetium, a rare earth metal, and hydrogen with a little bit of nitrogen mixed in. It needs to be compressed to a pressure of 145,000 pounds per square inch before it gains its superconducting prowess. That is about 10 times the pressure that is exerted at the bottom of the ocean’s deepest trenches.<br />
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A team of physicists&nbsp;led by Ranga Dias, a physicist from the University of Rochester in New York, claims it might have cracked it. The team&nbsp;demonstrated a&nbsp;rare earth metal lutetium combined with hydrogen and nitrogen conducted electricity without resistance at 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) and around just 10,000 atmospheres of pressure, which may sound unusably high amount, but the physicists point out that even higher pressures are currently used in engineering processes such as chip manufacturing.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is it important?</strong></h2>

<p>It is important because the superconductors can now work at room temperature. Although superconductors have existed for nearly a century, their use was only feasible at unearthly, ultracold temperatures with limited applications if not negligible.</p>

<p>For decades, scientists have sought superconductors that work at room temperature, and their hunt appears to have achieved fruition.&nbsp;<br />
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If the breakthrough is confirmed in subsequent tests, it would help create&nbsp;devices that do not waste energy on heat when producing a current and could be used to create more efficient computers; superior X-ray technology; and even more powerful nuclear reactors.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is there skepticism around discovery?</strong></h2>

<p>The skepticism is mainly for&nbsp;the fact that in 2020, a paper by a team of scientists describing a less practical superconducting material was retracted after scrutiny by a group of scientists about some of the data.</p>

<p>Superconductivity was discovered by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, a Dutch physicist, and his team in 1911.</p>

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<p>The first known superconductors required temperatures only a few degrees above absolute zero or minus 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. In the 1980s, physicists discovered high-temperature superconductors whose applicability was minimal in everyday life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest discovery adds a luminous layer of applicability for the use of superconductors in everyday life.<br />
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Scientists this week announced advancement towards a superconductor material that could conduct electricity in everyday conditions. The breakthrough means a stunning transformation into any technology that uses electric energy.

Scientists this week announced advancement towards a superconductor material that could conduct electricity in everyday conditions. The breakthrough means a stunning transformation into any technology that uses electric energy. The breakthrough also means the opening of new possibilities for your phone, magnetically moving trains, and future fusion power plants. A peer-reviewed accounting of the findings was published on Wednesday in the Nature journal. ALSO READ | South Korean scientists create an 'artificial sun' in pursuit of unlimited clean energy The new superconductor consists of lutetium, a rare earth metal, and hydrogen with a little bit of nitrogen mixed in. It needs to be compressed to a pressure of 145,000 pounds per square inch before it gains its superconducting prowess. That is about 10 times the pressure that is exerted at the bottom of the ocean’s deepest trenches. A team of physicists led by Ranga Dias, a physicist from the University of Rochester in New York, claims it might have cracked it. The team demonstrated a rare earth metal lutetium combined with hydrogen and nitrogen conducted electricity without resistance at 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) and around just 10,000 atmospheres of pressure, which may sound unusably high amount, but the physicists point out that even higher pressures are currently used in engineering processes such as chip manufacturing. Why is it important? It is important because the superconductors can now work at room temperature. Although superconductors have existed for nearly a century, their use was only feasible at unearthly, ultracold temperatures with limited applications if not negligible. For decades, scientists have sought superconductors that work at room temperature, and their hunt appears to have achieved fruition. If the breakthrough is confirmed in subsequent tests, it would help create devices that do not waste energy on heat when producing a current and could be used to create more efficient computers; superior X-ray technology; and even more powerful nuclear reactors. Why is there skepticism around discovery? The skepticism is mainly for the fact that in 2020, a paper by a team of scientists describing a less practical superconducting material was retracted after scrutiny by a group of scientists about some of the data. Superconductivity was discovered by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, a Dutch physicist, and his team in 1911. ALSO WATCH | Battle for space in India's megacity: Climate change threatens to make the matter worse × The first known superconductors required temperatures only a few degrees above absolute zero or minus 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. In the 1980s, physicists discovered high-temperature superconductors whose applicability was minimal in everyday life. The latest discovery adds a luminous layer of applicability for the use of superconductors in everyday life. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The University of Oxford has decided to prohibit&nbsp;intimate relationships between members of staff and their students in a shift from its earlier stance, reported the BBC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After reviewing the prior policy of "strongly discouraging" relationships, the institution will begin enforcing the new regulation from April 17.</p>

<p>Staff members will also be reminded not to create any other intimate personal ties which might be judged outside "professional conduct". Anyone who disobeys the policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, according to the policy.</p>

<p>In the past, relationships between staff members and students were permitted and had to be declared to&nbsp;a line manager.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>By declaring that intimate relationships are banned, the university has joined organisations like University College London and the University of Nottingham.</p>

<p>The university&nbsp;informed the BBC that any current relationships would be handled by avoiding conflicts of interest.</p>

<p>This would entail that the institution would make sure no staff member received any responsibility for a student with whom they had a close or intimate relationship.</p>

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<p>The ban&nbsp;comes in response to demands for a prohibition on "inappropriate relationships" made by the anti-sexual assault group called It Happens Here, a student union at Oxford University.</p>

<p>Such relationships "raise issues relating to inequalities of power in a relationship, or perceived favouritism, or the undermining of trust in the academic process," according to the student group's warning two years ago, as reported by the Telegraph.&nbsp;<br />
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The University of Oxford has decided to prohibit intimate relationships between members of staff and their students in a shift from its earlier stance, reported the BBC.

The University of Oxford has decided to prohibit intimate relationships between members of staff and their students in a shift from its earlier stance, reported the BBC. After reviewing the prior policy of "strongly discouraging" relationships, the institution will begin enforcing the new regulation from April 17. Staff members will also be reminded not to create any other intimate personal ties which might be judged outside "professional conduct". Anyone who disobeys the policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, according to the policy. In the past, relationships between staff members and students were permitted and had to be declared to a line manager. ALSO READ | UK: Home officials demand apology from Secretary Suella Braverman. Here's the reason By declaring that intimate relationships are banned, the university has joined organisations like University College London and the University of Nottingham. The university informed the BBC that any current relationships would be handled by avoiding conflicts of interest. This would entail that the institution would make sure no staff member received any responsibility for a student with whom they had a close or intimate relationship. ALSO WATCH | Sunak and Macron hold joint news conference at Paris summit The ban comes in response to demands for a prohibition on "inappropriate relationships" made by the anti-sexual assault group called It Happens Here, a student union at Oxford University. Such relationships "raise issues relating to inequalities of power in a relationship, or perceived favouritism, or the undermining of trust in the academic process," according to the student group's warning two years ago, as reported by the Telegraph. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Oxford University prohibits student-staff intimate relationships, to enforce regulation from April 17

<p>On March 9, a 13-year-old student at the Urdu Middle School of the Udhagamandalam Municipality in the Nilgiris died after taking too much iron and folic acid pills, allegedly over a bet.</p>

<p>According to The New Indian Express, the student, Jaiba Fathima, consumed approximately 45 supplements before suffering liver failure. Four students&nbsp;from the school, including Fathima, allegedly consumed the pills on Monday as part of a bet among friends. According to The Times of India, Fathima took the most supplements.</p>

<p>As per reports, Fathima and five other students went to their headmaster's office and discovered a package of supplements that were supposed to be provided as part of the National Health Mission's Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) programme.</p>

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<p>According to the district education officer, the students competed to see who could take more supplements. According to reports, Fathima consumed roughly 45 pills, while the three other girls and two boys who were with her consumed at least 10 pills each.</p>

<p>Some of the students felt dizzy and were taken to the Udhagamandalam Government Hospital before being sent to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH). According to CMCH administration, Fathima was sent to Stanley Medical College in Chennai after it was determined that she had sustained serious liver damage and required a liver transplant right away.</p>

<p>She was transported to the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College in Salem, but her health deteriorated there&nbsp;and she was pronounced dead.</p>

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<p>The Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation programme involved the weekly, under-monitored administration of 100mg elemental iron and folic acid using a fixed-day approach to school-going adolescent boys and girls in Classes 6 to 12 enrolled in&nbsp;government/&nbsp; government-aided/municipal schools, as well as adolescent girls who were not currently enrolled in school. According to The Hindu, the school's headmaster and a teacher in charge of supplement distribution have been suspended by the school's education department.<br />
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On March 9, a 13-year-old student at the Urdu Middle School of the Udhagamandalam Municipality in the Nilgiris died after taking too much iron and folic acid pills, allegedly over a bet.

On March 9, a 13-year-old student at the Urdu Middle School of the Udhagamandalam Municipality in the Nilgiris died after taking too much iron and folic acid pills, allegedly over a bet. According to The New Indian Express, the student, Jaiba Fathima, consumed approximately 45 supplements before suffering liver failure. Four students from the school, including Fathima, allegedly consumed the pills on Monday as part of a bet among friends. According to The Times of India, Fathima took the most supplements. As per reports, Fathima and five other students went to their headmaster's office and discovered a package of supplements that were supposed to be provided as part of the National Health Mission's Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) programme. ALSO READ | India: Oyo Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal’s dad dies after falling from 20th floor of Gurugram high-rise According to the district education officer, the students competed to see who could take more supplements. According to reports, Fathima consumed roughly 45 pills, while the three other girls and two boys who were with her consumed at least 10 pills each. Some of the students felt dizzy and were taken to the Udhagamandalam Government Hospital before being sent to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH). According to CMCH administration, Fathima was sent to Stanley Medical College in Chennai after it was determined that she had sustained serious liver damage and required a liver transplant right away. She was transported to the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College in Salem, but her health deteriorated there and she was pronounced dead. ALSO READ | H3N2 Influenza changing pattern unexpectedly: Experts warn more hospitalisations The Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation programme involved the weekly, under-monitored administration of 100mg elemental iron and folic acid using a fixed-day approach to school-going adolescent boys and girls in Classes 6 to 12 enrolled in government/ government-aided/municipal schools, as well as adolescent girls who were not currently enrolled in school. According to The Hindu, the school's headmaster and a teacher in charge of supplement distribution have been suspended by the school's education department. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A 27-year-old Dutch historian discovered a stash of 1,000-year-old antiquities, including four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold lead and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities announced on Thursday.</p>

<p>Lorenzo Ruijter, 27, told Reuters he has been treasure hunting since he was 10. Ruijter reportedly discovered the treasure in 2021 in the small northern city of Hoogwoud, about 60 km north of the Dutch capital Amsterdam. He discovered it using a metal detector.</p>

<p>"It was very special discovering something this valuable, I can't really describe it. I never expected to discover anything like this,"&nbsp;Ruijter said, adding that it was hard to keep it a secret for two years.</p>

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<p>The oldest coin from Ruijter's stash is at least eight centuries old, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities found, adding that it managed to trace it back to around 1250.</p>

<p>By that time the jewellery was already two centuries old, the museum said, adding it must already have been "an expensive and cherished possession".</p>

<p>"Golden jewellery from the High Middle Ages is extremely rare in the Netherlands," the museum also said.</p>

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<p>While it will remain a mystery why exactly the treasure was buried, the museum pointed out there was a war raging between Dutch regions West Friesland and Holland in the middle of the 13th century, with Hoogwoud being the epicentre.</p>

<p>Lorenzo said it is possible someone powerful at the time buried the valuable objects as a way to protect them and hopefully dig them up once it was safe again.</p>

<p>Given its archaeological significance, the treasure was given as a loan to the museum which will display it, but it will remain the official property of finder Lorenzo Ruijter.</p>

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A 27-year-old Dutch historian discovered a stash of 1,000-year-old antiquities, including four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold lead and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities announced on Thursday.

A 27-year-old Dutch historian discovered a stash of 1,000-year-old antiquities, including four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold lead and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities announced on Thursday. Lorenzo Ruijter, 27, told Reuters he has been treasure hunting since he was 10. Ruijter reportedly discovered the treasure in 2021 in the small northern city of Hoogwoud, about 60 km north of the Dutch capital Amsterdam. He discovered it using a metal detector. "It was very special discovering something this valuable, I can't really describe it. I never expected to discover anything like this," Ruijter said, adding that it was hard to keep it a secret for two years. ALSO READ | A 400-year-old Ecuadoran beer resurrected from yeast specimen The oldest coin from Ruijter's stash is at least eight centuries old, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities found, adding that it managed to trace it back to around 1250. By that time the jewellery was already two centuries old, the museum said, adding it must already have been "an expensive and cherished possession". "Golden jewellery from the High Middle Ages is extremely rare in the Netherlands," the museum also said. ALSO WATCH | WION Fineprint | New toxic dating trend: winter coating × While it will remain a mystery why exactly the treasure was buried, the museum pointed out there was a war raging between Dutch regions West Friesland and Holland in the middle of the 13th century, with Hoogwoud being the epicentre. Lorenzo said it is possible someone powerful at the time buried the valuable objects as a way to protect them and hopefully dig them up once it was safe again. Given its archaeological significance, the treasure was given as a loan to the museum which will display it, but it will remain the official property of finder Lorenzo Ruijter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - An asteroid, which is estimated to be as big as an Olympic swimming pool, may crash into Earth on Valentine’s Day in 2046, NASA scientists have predicted.

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<p>Indonesia is all set to move its capital from Jakarta to Borneo over environmental issues such as&nbsp;being congested, sinking into seawater, and being prone to earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials said the new metropolis city will be a "sustainable forest city," that puts the environment at the heart of the development and will be carbon neutral by 2045, Associated Press reported.</p>

<p>Indonesian President Joko Widodo envisions the construction of the new capital as a "nostrum for the problems in Jakarta, which will also allow the country to start afresh."&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Why is Indonesia moving its capital?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Jakarta, home to&nbsp;10 million people has been described as the world's most rapidly sinking city which is estimated to be completely submerged by 2050. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials claimed that the main reason behind moving the capital&nbsp;is uncontrolled groundwater extraction which has been exacerbated by the rising Java Sea due to climate change. Although it's just not water issues only, the air is also heavily polluted, and it floods regularly due to clogged roads, and the estimated&nbsp;congestion cost is around $4.5&nbsp;billion a year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This prompted the president to plan for a new capital, which he wants&nbsp;to establish as the city of 'Nusantara,' that will allow the construction of government buildings and housing from scratch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Environmentalists, however, are&nbsp;not happy with the decision and have been raising their concerns as this plan will cause massive deforestation and will pose threat to the habitat of endangered species like&nbsp;orangutans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An Indonesian non-governmental organisation, Forest Watch Indonesia had in its 2022 report warned that most of the forested areas in the new capital are&nbsp;production forests, which means that&nbsp;they could be permitted for forestry and extractive activities which&nbsp;would cause deforestation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to AP, at least five villages with over 100 Balik people are relocating because of the construction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Till now, no status regarding the protection of the remaining natural forests in the new capital has been mentioned.</p>

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Indonesia is all set to move its capital from Jakarta to Borneo over environmental issues such as being congested, sinking into seawater, and being prone to earthquakes.

Indonesia is all set to move its capital from Jakarta to Borneo over environmental issues such as being congested, sinking into seawater, and being prone to earthquakes. Officials said the new metropolis city will be a "sustainable forest city," that puts the environment at the heart of the development and will be carbon neutral by 2045, Associated Press reported. Indonesian President Joko Widodo envisions the construction of the new capital as a "nostrum for the problems in Jakarta, which will also allow the country to start afresh." Also read | Indonesian court jails two officials for negligence over stampede that killed 135 people Why is Indonesia moving its capital? Jakarta, home to 10 million people has been described as the world's most rapidly sinking city which is estimated to be completely submerged by 2050. Officials claimed that the main reason behind moving the capital is uncontrolled groundwater extraction which has been exacerbated by the rising Java Sea due to climate change. Although it's just not water issues only, the air is also heavily polluted, and it floods regularly due to clogged roads, and the estimated congestion cost is around $4.5 billion a year. This prompted the president to plan for a new capital, which he wants to establish as the city of 'Nusantara,' that will allow the construction of government buildings and housing from scratch. Also read | Indonesia to start building new capital city worth $34 billion in August - see pics Environmentalists, however, are not happy with the decision and have been raising their concerns as this plan will cause massive deforestation and will pose threat to the habitat of endangered species like orangutans. An Indonesian non-governmental organisation, Forest Watch Indonesia had in its 2022 report warned that most of the forested areas in the new capital are production forests, which means that they could be permitted for forestry and extractive activities which would cause deforestation. According to AP, at least five villages with over 100 Balik people are relocating because of the construction. Till now, no status regarding the protection of the remaining natural forests in the new capital has been mentioned. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A Spanish court ordered a man to pay his ex-wife $218,000&nbsp;as compensation for her 25&nbsp;years of "unpaid domestic labour" while they were married. According to the New York Post, the substantial divorce settlement was determined using the yearly minimum salary over the course of the couple's marriage.</p>

<p>Ivana Moral, the wife, received the compensation, which judge Laura Ruiz Alaminos estimated in recognition of her 25 years of married service. In 2020, the couple divorced. The man must now pay the wife $527 in alimony each month, as well as $422 and $633 each for the couple's two kids, who are now 20 and 14, reported NYP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report quotes Moral as saying that she and their daughters were "left with nothing" when the couple split, sharing her struggles. "Clearly this was a case of abuse to be completely excluded financially (by her ex-husband) with nothing left after my marriage ended," Moral said, adding that despite investing all of her "time, energy, and love" in the family, she and their daughters were left with "nothing".</p>

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<p>Moral said that she was hardly involved in financial matters and was restricted to managing the family's household chores.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I was supporting my husband in his work…did not have access to his financial affairs; everything was in his name,” she said.</p>

<p>She continued that she had been bound by a "separation of goods agreement" at the time of their marriage, allowing the husband to retain his wealth and divide their shared assets.</p>

<p>In the Velez-Malaga court hearing in southern Spain, it was revealed&nbsp;that the husband—who is unnamed in the lawsuit—reportedly has a lucrative gym company and a number of high-end assets worth $6.4 million.</p>

<p>Moral expressed her hope that this case will serve as an encouragement to other women and serve as an example of how "we may claim for housekeeping" in spite of such (division of commodities) agreements.<br />
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A Spanish court ordered a man to pay his ex-wife $218,000 as compensation for her 25 years of "unpaid domestic labour" while they were married. According to the New York Post, the substantial divorce settlement was determined using the yearly minimum salary over the course of the couple's marriage.

A Spanish court ordered a man to pay his ex-wife $218,000 as compensation for her 25 years of "unpaid domestic labour" while they were married. According to the New York Post, the substantial divorce settlement was determined using the yearly minimum salary over the course of the couple's marriage. Ivana Moral, the wife, received the compensation, which judge Laura Ruiz Alaminos estimated in recognition of her 25 years of married service. In 2020, the couple divorced. The man must now pay the wife $527 in alimony each month, as well as $422 and $633 each for the couple's two kids, who are now 20 and 14, reported NYP. The report quotes Moral as saying that she and their daughters were "left with nothing" when the couple split, sharing her struggles. "Clearly this was a case of abuse to be completely excluded financially (by her ex-husband) with nothing left after my marriage ended," Moral said, adding that despite investing all of her "time, energy, and love" in the family, she and their daughters were left with "nothing". ALSO READ | Meta's gender pay gap: Women paid 15.7% less than men in 2022, says report Moral said that she was hardly involved in financial matters and was restricted to managing the family's household chores. “I was supporting my husband in his work…did not have access to his financial affairs; everything was in his name,” she said. She continued that she had been bound by a "separation of goods agreement" at the time of their marriage, allowing the husband to retain his wealth and divide their shared assets. In the Velez-Malaga court hearing in southern Spain, it was revealed that the husband—who is unnamed in the lawsuit—reportedly has a lucrative gym company and a number of high-end assets worth $6.4 million. Moral expressed her hope that this case will serve as an encouragement to other women and serve as an example of how "we may claim for housekeeping" in spite of such (division of commodities) agreements. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Spain court orders man to pay $218,000 in alimony to ex-wife for ‘unpaid domestic work’

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - A US intelligence report has warned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely to respond with military force to perceived or real Pakistani provocation.

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<p>One of the youngest persons ever to get a juris doctorate&nbsp;is reportedly a 15-year-old Mississippi boy, who is gearing up to join law school later this year, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>James "Jimmy" Chilimigras took the law school admission test last year when he was just 14 years old and achieved a 174, the best score in his native Mississippi, as well as the states of Alabama and Louisiana, reported Mississippi-based TV station WLOX.</p>

<p>Jimmy, who has an accounting master's and a bachelor's degree from the online, nonprofit Western Governors University, told WLOX that he is giving himself time until May to make up his mind about going to law school. But, he made it clear: “I’m going to be law school in August – that’s going to be in person, so that’s interesting, [and] I’m really looking forward to it, actually.”</p>

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<p>Kelly Yang, a Chinese student from China, graduated from Harvard University in 2005 at the age of 20, making her the eighth-youngest law school graduate in the world. According to Oldest.org, Stephen Baccus of Florida, who completed his studies at the University of Miami at the age of 16 in 1986, is the youngest known law school graduate in the world.</p>

<p>Several people on the oldest.org list never went on to become attorneys. Baccus ultimately chose to become a neuroscience professor, while Yang went on to become a South China Morning Post columnist.</p>

<p>John and Erin Chilimigras, Jimmy's parents, told WLOX that they were aware of Jimmy's intelligence from an early age. Although he was just two years old, he began speaking in complete sentences.</p>

<p>“We always knew he was bright, but I don’t think we expected he would accomplish so much so fast,” Erin Chilimigras said to WLOX.</p>

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One of the youngest persons ever to get a juris doctorate is reportedly a 15-year-old Mississippi boy, who is gearing up to join law school later this year, as reported by the Guardian.

One of the youngest persons ever to get a juris doctorate is reportedly a 15-year-old Mississippi boy, who is gearing up to join law school later this year, as reported by the Guardian. James "Jimmy" Chilimigras took the law school admission test last year when he was just 14 years old and achieved a 174, the best score in his native Mississippi, as well as the states of Alabama and Louisiana, reported Mississippi-based TV station WLOX. Jimmy, who has an accounting master's and a bachelor's degree from the online, nonprofit Western Governors University, told WLOX that he is giving himself time until May to make up his mind about going to law school. But, he made it clear: “I’m going to be law school in August – that’s going to be in person, so that’s interesting, [and] I’m really looking forward to it, actually.” ALSO READ | 'I love him very much': When Putin's rumoured girlfriend went candid about her 'ideal man' Kelly Yang, a Chinese student from China, graduated from Harvard University in 2005 at the age of 20, making her the eighth-youngest law school graduate in the world. According to Oldest.org, Stephen Baccus of Florida, who completed his studies at the University of Miami at the age of 16 in 1986, is the youngest known law school graduate in the world. Several people on the oldest.org list never went on to become attorneys. Baccus ultimately chose to become a neuroscience professor, while Yang went on to become a South China Morning Post columnist. John and Erin Chilimigras, Jimmy's parents, told WLOX that they were aware of Jimmy's intelligence from an early age. Although he was just two years old, he began speaking in complete sentences. “We always knew he was bright, but I don’t think we expected he would accomplish so much so fast,” Erin Chilimigras said to WLOX. Jimmy described his journey by stating that he simply enjoys learning and pushing himself, and that his parents were committed to fostering that passion. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Indian American tech sector entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy who announced his 2024 U.S presidential bid last week said that if he gets elected he would ban all those U.S companies that are doing business with China.

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<p>The creator of a sci-fi manga that will soon be available in Japan acknowledges that he has "absolutely zero" ability for sketching and used artificial intelligence instead to produce the dystopian story.</p>

<p>All the future devices and creatures in "Cyberpunk: Peach John" were meticulously created using Midjourney, a popular AI programme that has rocked the art world, along with other tools like Stable Diffusion and DALL-E 2.</p>

<p>The artwork, which is the first totally AI-drawn manga in Japan, has sparked concerns about the potential danger that technology may pose to jobs and copyright in the country's multibillion-dollar comic book industry.</p>

<p>A skilled artist would have needed a year to write the more than 100-page comic, but the author, who goes by the pen name Rootport, finished it in just six weeks.</p>

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<p>"It was a fun process, it reminded me of playing the lottery," the 37-year-old told AFP.</p>

<p>Using text cues like "pink hair," "Asian boy," and "stadium jacket," writer Rootport, who has experience with manga stories, was able to conjure up images of the story's protagonist in under a minute.</p>

<p>The best photos were then arranged in comic book fashion to create the book, which has already generated attention online ahead of its release by Shinchosha, a significant publishing firm, on March 9.</p>

<p>His work is fully coloured, unlike conventional black-and-white manga, even if the same character's face might occasionally take on noticeably distinct appearances.</p>

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<p>Nonetheless, the author noted that AI image generators "opened the door for those without the creative aptitude to make advances" into the manga industry, provided they had interesting tales to tell.</p>

<p>When his written instructions, which he refers to as "magic spells," produced an image that matched what he had envisaged, Rootport claimed to have had a sense of fulfilment.</p>

<p>Although experts suggest copyright violations are rare if AI art is created using basic text instructions and minimal human creativity, some Japanese lawmakers have expressed worries about artists' rights.</p>

<p>Others have cautioned that the technology would oust younger manga artists, who painstakingly paint background graphics for each scene, from their professions.</p>

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The creator of a sci-fi manga that will soon be available in Japan acknowledges that he has "absolutely zero" ability for sketching and used artificial intelligence instead to produce the dystopian story. All the future devices and creatures in "Cyberpunk: Peach John" were meticulously created using Midjourney, a popular AI programme that has rocked the art world, along with other tools like Stable Diffusion and DALL-E 2. The artwork, which is the first totally AI-drawn manga in Japan, has sparked concerns about the potential danger that technology may pose to jobs and copyright in the country's multibillion-dollar comic book industry. A skilled artist would have needed a year to write the more than 100-page comic, but the author, who goes by the pen name Rootport, finished it in just six weeks. ALSO READ | ChatGPT AI chatbot fails UPSC 'exam', will it do MA next? "It was a fun process, it reminded me of playing the lottery," the 37-year-old told AFP. Using text cues like "pink hair," "Asian boy," and "stadium jacket," writer Rootport, who has experience with manga stories, was able to conjure up images of the story's protagonist in under a minute. The best photos were then arranged in comic book fashion to create the book, which has already generated attention online ahead of its release by Shinchosha, a significant publishing firm, on March 9. His work is fully coloured, unlike conventional black-and-white manga, even if the same character's face might occasionally take on noticeably distinct appearances. ALSO READ | Meet Lia, an AI on Twitter, and a human-like social media buff Nonetheless, the author noted that AI image generators "opened the door for those without the creative aptitude to make advances" into the manga industry, provided they had interesting tales to tell. When his written instructions, which he refers to as "magic spells," produced an image that matched what he had envisaged, Rootport claimed to have had a sense of fulfilment. Although experts suggest copyright violations are rare if AI art is created using basic text instructions and minimal human creativity, some Japanese lawmakers have expressed worries about artists' rights. Others have cautioned that the technology would oust younger manga artists, who painstakingly paint background graphics for each scene, from their professions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - The United Kingdom Home Secretary Suella Braverman has warned against Islamist extremism and this cautioned that political correctness in the larger scheme of things for British national security has created a blind spot for such extremism to flourish.

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza, even after over 4,500 years of its existence, is continuing to drop unique nuggets of history embedded within its millennia old mystique. Now, a hidden corridor nine metres (30 feet) long has been discovered close to the main entrance of the pyramid. The latest discovery could lead to further findings, Egyptian antiquities officials said on Thursday.

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - A complaint about a so-called 'whiskey fungus' has forced whiskey maker Jack Daniels to halt a building project in Lincoln County, Tennessee, US.

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Two years later and still the negative ramifications of covid-19 pandemic just keep on coming. A new study revealed that the covid pandemic not only affected our physical health but also had detrimental impact on mental well-being.

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<p>Assam is making a major push to break the world record for the biggest&nbsp;Bihu performance at the Rongali Bihu festivities to be held in April&nbsp;by holding workshops in all 31 of its districts.</p>

<p>About 11,000 folk dancers and musicians will gather at Guwahati's Sarusajai Stadium for an hour-long performance on April 14, when Bohag or Rongali Bihu festivities start.</p>

<p>In addition to the concert,&nbsp;preparations are being made to provide suitable accommodation options for the artists who will assemble in Guwahati from all over&nbsp;Assam.</p>

<p>The Assam government organised the event at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's initiative, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to attend, as per ANI reports.&nbsp;The chief ministers and governors of each state will also be invited.</p>

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<p>This is Northeast India's second attempt at setting the record for the biggest folk dance performance. Nagaland performed Konyak at Mon Town on April 5, 2019, setting a new Guinness World Record with&nbsp;4,687 artists participating.</p>

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<p>Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Dispur, Sarma stated that the state has been given "preliminary clearance" for further inspection and that a video of Bihu dancers dancing at the stadium has been sent to the Guinness World Records officials as part of the application process.</p>

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<p>“We want to popularise Bihu and take it to the world stage. A total of 11,140 dancers will participate in the record attempt, including ‘Bihuwa’ and ‘Bihuwati’ (Assamese men and women clad in traditional Muga attire to perform Bihu),” Sarma added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an effort to promote Rongali Bihu, Sarma also said that the region will have a seven-day Bihu festival beginning in 2024, similar to Nagaland's well-known Hornbill festival.</p>

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Assam is making a major push to break the world record for the biggest Bihu performance at the Rongali Bihu festivities to be held in April by holding workshops in all 31 of its districts.

Assam is making a major push to break the world record for the biggest Bihu performance at the Rongali Bihu festivities to be held in April by holding workshops in all 31 of its districts. About 11,000 folk dancers and musicians will gather at Guwahati's Sarusajai Stadium for an hour-long performance on April 14, when Bohag or Rongali Bihu festivities start. In addition to the concert, preparations are being made to provide suitable accommodation options for the artists who will assemble in Guwahati from all over Assam. The Assam government organised the event at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's initiative, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to attend, as per ANI reports. The chief ministers and governors of each state will also be invited. ALSO READ | India records hottest February since 1901; IMD shares forecast from March to May This is Northeast India's second attempt at setting the record for the biggest folk dance performance. Nagaland performed Konyak at Mon Town on April 5, 2019, setting a new Guinness World Record with 4,687 artists participating. I am delighted to be present at Sarusajai Stadium,where training of master trainers is underway for the grand Bihu event. Assam is all set to create a World Record with 11,000 dancers participating in the event on April 14th which will be graced by the Adaraniya @narendramodi Ji pic.twitter.com/crUHmHYrKk — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) March 1, 2023 × Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Dispur, Sarma stated that the state has been given "preliminary clearance" for further inspection and that a video of Bihu dancers dancing at the stadium has been sent to the Guinness World Records officials as part of the application process. ALSO WATCH | The India Story | A special look at the Israel-India relationship “We want to popularise Bihu and take it to the world stage. A total of 11,140 dancers will participate in the record attempt, including ‘Bihuwa’ and ‘Bihuwati’ (Assamese men and women clad in traditional Muga attire to perform Bihu),” Sarma added. In an effort to promote Rongali Bihu, Sarma also said that the region will have a seven-day Bihu festival beginning in 2024, similar to Nagaland's well-known Hornbill festival. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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