Elon Musk recently posted an invitation to join xAI's initiative to build "Grokipedia," which is envisioned as an open-source knowledge repository aiming to surpass Wikipedia in quality and scope. This project reflects xAI's goal to create advanced AI-driven knowledge platforms, potentially leveraging AI capabilities to provide more accurate, dynamic, and comprehensive information than traditional encyclopedias like Wikipedia. Grokipedia is intended to be a collaborative, transparent, and community-driven platform, open for contributions to create a vastly improved repository of knowledge.
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The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), effective from October 1, 2025, includes a historic commitment by EFTA countries—comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—to invest $100 billion in India over the next 15 years. The agreement not only reduces trade barriers, allowing easier market access for Indian exports and cheaper import of some Swiss products like watches and chocolates, but also aims to create one million jobs and boost specialized investments to enhance Indian expertise and long-term economic growth.
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The Telugu film "Rythu Bidda" (1939), directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam, is historically significant as the first Telugu film to be banned by the British colonial administration. The film was a social reformist melodrama that strongly critiqued the zamindari system, reflecting the peasant agitations supported by the Kisan Sabha in pre-independent Andhra Pradesh. Due to its bold portrayal of the oppressive zamindari system, it faced opposition from zamindars who pressured the British government to ban it in several districts, including Nellore and Krishna. The ban was tied to disturbances caused by protesting zamindars, some of whom even burnt film prints. Ironically, the film was produced by Challapalli Maharaja, a zamindar himself. The movie was released on August 27, 1939, and its release was met with legal threats and attempts to suppress it by powerful zamindar factions. After India's independence, "Rythu Bidda" was re-released and remains an iconic film in Telugu cinema history for its social message an
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The Malay word meaning "to bind" is "mengikat." The root word "ikat" means "tie" or "bind," and "mengikat" is the verb form used to express the action of binding or tying. (KBC, Oct. 1, 2025 question)
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The Power of Now is a spiritual self-help book by Eckhart Tolle that emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than being consumed by worries about the past or future. It teaches that true peace and happiness come from focusing on "now," as the past and future exist only as mental constructs. The book distinguishes between a person's true self and their mind, describing the mind as a tool that can become a source of suffering when people identify with their thoughts and ego. Tolle also introduces concepts like the "pain-body," which is the accumulation of past emotional pain, and offers practical advice on mindfulness, acceptance, and presence to help readers achieve inner peace and spiritual awakening.
Key ideas include observing the mind without attachment, surrendering to the present moment without resistance, connecting with the deeper self beyond thoughts and emotions, and using meditation and awareness exercises to anchor oneself in the present. The Power of Now is widely regarded as a guide to spiritual enlightenment and has been influential in modern spirituality and mindfulness practices.
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The genus name "Azadirachta" is derived from the Persian phrase "azad dirakht," meaning "free or noble tree." Azadirachta is a genus of two species of trees in the mahogany family (Meliaceae). The two species are:
Azadirachta indica (commonly known as neem, margosa, nimtree, or Indian lilac)
Azadirachta excelsa
Azadirachta indica, or neem, is the more well-known and economically important species. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. The name reflects the Persian origin meaning "free tree," which suggests the tree's resistance to disease and pests.
So, the genus Azadirachta includes the neem tree and one other species, with neem being the most prominent.
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