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Pink Villa
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Black Butler Season 5 Episode 11: Will Ludger And Sascha Interfere? Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In ' His Butler, Mopping Up,' Diedrich saves Ciel from Wolfram's bullet and escapes with him, later joined by Baldroy and Snake. Diedrich warns that enemy soldiers are preparing something deadly—confirmed when a Panzer tank appears, with Hilde and Anne aboard. A cannon fires, but they survive. Sebastian arrives and hands Ciel the SuLIN samples. Ciel entrusts Diedrich with the samples and orders him to take the others via an eastern railway while he remains behind. Sebastian attacks the Panzer, eventually destroying it with bombs. Grim Reaper Ludger reaps Anne's soul, while Sascha reviews a mysterious document. Expected plot in Black Butler Season 5 Episode 11 Black Butler Season 5 Episode 11 will likely uncover what Ludger and Sascha are planning after Anne's death. Unlike the Grim Reapers of England, it is unlikely the duo will interfere in ongoing events. Hilde's fate will also be addressed, along with her potential attempt to kill Sieglinde. Meanwhile, Ciel's remaining servants may battle the last of the soldiers in the forest. As the adaptation continues from Chapter 103 of the manga, fans can expect to see updates on Sieglinde's escape path, as well as a tearful parting. Titled 'His Butler, Much Unknown,' Black Butler Season 5 Episode 11 will be premiering on June 14, 2025, at 11:30 pm JST, on several Japanese networks. Viewers in Japan can catch the episode on channels such as Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, MBS, and AT-X. Black Butler Season 5 Episode 11 can also be streamed via U-NEXT, DMM TV, and d-anime Store. Internationally, the episode will be available on Crunchyroll across multiple regions, with additional streaming options in select areas such as Bilibili Global. For more updates from the fifth season of the Black Butler anime, stay tuned to Pinkvilla.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
GL Bajaj: Fueling brains for the AI age
Kartikay Agarwal, CEO, GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, Greater Noida/Mathura and Diedrich, Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer at Cisco,USA, inaugurated the Cisco Centre of Excellence at GL Bajaj campus. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword — it's a revolutionary force reshaping how we live, work, and interact. Recognising this shift early, the GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, one of the premier institutions in North India and considered one of the leading colleges in 2025, has taken structured and impactful steps to position itself as a hub for AI excellence. With a future-facing curriculum and an ecosystem enabling innovation, GL Bajaj is preparing students for jobs and is equipping them to lead the AI revolution. Building the foundation: Curriculum and infrastructure AI is deeply ingrained in the academic framework at GL Bajaj, spanning disciplines such as in CSE, IT, AI/ML, Data Science, and even management programs like MBA and MCA. The curriculum is designed to move beyond theoretical concepts and push students into the world of real-time AI problem-solving, algorithm development, ethical AI, and intelligent systems. The Cybersecurity Lab by Palo Alto at the GL Bajaj Campus The Cybersecurity Lab by Palo Alto at the GL Bajaj Campus. To support this vision, GL Bajaj houses the state-of-the-art NVIDIA DGX A100 AI Supercomputing Lab, inaugurated by Dr. K. Sivan, the former Chairman of ISRO. GL Bajaj has also been a top engineering institute in Greater Noida and the first and only institute in North India to set up the Cybersecurity Lab in association with Palo Alto Networks, with the aim of integrating AI efficiently into the learning system. The Institute recently inaugurated the CISCO Centre of Excellence at its campus, which aims to provide the students with industry-related training. These labs empower students and researchers to work with the same AI infrastructure used by top-tier AI research teams globally. Empowering Innovation: AI in action GL Bajaj doesn't just teach AI — it lives it. Through its dedicated Incubation & Innovation Cell, the institute has successfully incubated over 102 student startups, many of which focus on AI-driven solutions. These ventures are recognised nationally and have attracted international interest and collaboration. The institution hosted the KAVACH 2023 Hackathon, a national initiative under the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, focused on cybersecurity and innovation. GL Bajaj was selected as one of the few host campuses across India, further validating its leadership in tech-driven academia. Real-world achievements: Students making a global impact GL Bajaj students are not only learning in classrooms; they are building real, scalable, and globally relevant AI solutions. A prime example is Garvit, a student, who recently won an international hackathon featuring participants from over 10 countries, putting GL Bajaj on the world map of student innovation. Additionally, GL Bajaj teams bagged top honours at the Bharat Shiksha Expo 2025, winning national accolades for innovation in education, digital transformation, and ethical AI applications. These achievements reflect the hands-on, impact-driven learning culture at GL Bajaj. GL Bajaj students have developed standout projects poised for global impact. Few of them are the IWDP,the AI -AI-Interview, the Smart Meeting Attendance System and the Ethiscan. The project IWDB (Intelligent Web Database) uses AI with NLP and CNN to provide real-time content moderation, detecting harmful text and images via a browser extension linked to a Flask backend. AI-Interview is an interactive career coach that simulates real interviews, generating resume-based questions and providing detailed feedback on tone, clarity, and confidence through NLP and tone analysis. The Smart Meeting Attendance System leverages and ReactJS to enable in-browser facial recognition for secure, contactless attendance without compromising user privacy. Lastly, EthiScan fights unethical e-commerce practices by detecting over 14 types of Dark Patterns using LLMs and machine learning, offering a browser extension, mobile app, and analytics dashboard to promote transparent digital commerce. The driving force: People and partnerships Kartikay Agarwal, CEO, GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, Greater Noida/Mathura honouring Prof. (Dr.)T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, at the inaugural function of the AICTE Idea Lab at the campus. The transformation of GL Bajaj into a national leader in AI education is driven by visionary leadership. Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman of GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, Greater Noida/ Mathura, has consistently emphasised the need for education to adapt to the needs of the future. Considered one of the leading engineering colleges in Delhi NCR , the institute has also collaborated with companies for certification programs and hands-on learning modules. Industry experts regularly visit the campus for seminars, masterclasses, and real-time project evaluations. Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman, GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, Greater Noida/Mathura felicitating Former ISRO Chairman, at the inaugural function of NVIDIA AI Learning and Research Centre at the GL Bajaj campus. Over the years, GL Bajaj has hosted leaders such as Shrikant Bolla (Industrialist), Prof. T. G. Sitharam (AICTE Chairman), and top executives from Infosys, HCL, and TCS, creating a space where students are constantly engaged with national thought leaders. Where ambition meets innovation From housing one of the best AI labs in India to producing students who are solving real-world problems with intelligence and empathy, GL Bajaj has emerged as a leader in AI-driven education. With national accolades, global recognition, and strong industry partnerships, the institute continues to empower its students to be creators, leaders, and changemakers in a rapidly evolving world.
Axios
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
A toast to heritage: AAPI Cocktail Week returns to SF
San Francisco's AAPI Cocktail Week returns this year with a series of events showcasing the community's cultural influence on the hospitality industry. State of play: The five-day celebration runs from May 25-29 and features happy hours, educational panels, tastings and pop-ups featuring local and international guest bartenders from the World's 50 Best Bars list. Most events also feature live music and bites from local AAPI-owned restaurants. Catch up quick: Kevin Diedrich, the owner of Pacific Cocktail Haven, founded the event two years ago in an effort to resurrect cocktail week in the city after more than a decade since the annual tradition had gone dormant. Diedrich, who is Filipino, said he wanted to help revive the city's post-pandemic cocktail scene and center it around AAPI Heritage Month as an homage to the community's roots in the city. What they're saying:"We want it to be a destination-worthy cocktail week," he told Axios. "We want to grow it so it's able to highlight more than just my businesses, because it's about this community and the culture in San Francisco and contributing to making it better." Top events include: 🎉 Opening Party at Pacific Cocktail Haven with guest bartenders from Jigger and Pony, a Singaporean bar recognized for its inventive take on classic cocktails. Sunday from 7-11pm at 550 Sutter St. 🛥️ Sunset Boat Luau invites guests to sip tropical cocktails while partaking in a Hawai'i-inspired boat ride along the bay, with close up views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Monday from 5-10pm. Boat departs at Jack London Square. 👋 Fastest Hands in the West is a speed competition that pits bartenders against each other in a head-to-head race to make the best cocktail under a strict time crunch. Wednesday from 3-5pm at 550 Sutter St. 🌿 Pandan Party celebrates the fragrant, tropical plant from Southeast Asia that Diedrich describes as "the vanilla of the East," with a curated cocktail menu crafted by bartenders from across California. Tickets include unlimited cocktails and pandan-inspired eats. Wednesday from 9pm-12am at 550 Sutter St. 🥡 Night Market at Splash closes out the week-long event by bringing the Asian night market tradition to Thrive City, showcasing 25 of the Bay Area's best bars and restaurants, including Good Good Culture Club, The Progress, Abacá and Trick Dog.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two young Mitchell women going after Miss SD Teen title
May 20—MITCHELL — For two Mitchell natives, the Miss South Dakota Teen competition represents a thrilling challenge, an opportunity to showcase their talents and a chance to represent their communities. But while both are focused on the same prize — the title of Miss South Dakota's Teen 2025 — each brings a unique perspective to the stage. Alexis Diedrich, 16, a seasoned pageant participant, and Hallie Carlson, 18, a newcomer to the world of pageantry, are both competing in the event that will take place May 29-30 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in Brookings. With the theme "Imagine the Possibilities," the pageant will see young women judged on interview, talent, physical fitness and evening gown, and the winner will go on to represent South Dakota at the Miss America's Teen competition in September. The Miss South Dakota Teen competition has a rich history, providing young women with the opportunity to gain confidence, showcase their talents and earn scholarships. Established as part of the Miss America organization, the competition emphasizes personal development, public speaking and community involvement. Judging is based on a combination of factors: contestants' ability to present themselves in interviews, their talent performances, their fitness level and their grace and poise in evening wear. The Miss South Dakota Teen competition has seven competitors of young women and teenagers. Though both Diedrich and Carlson are focused on achieving the title, their paths to the stage — and their personal missions — are vastly different, but both demonstrate a passion for making a positive impact in the world. Diedrich's connection to the pageant world started early. At the age of 6, she won the title of Miss South Dakota Princess, and she has since become a seasoned participant. "It doesn't even feel like a competition to me," Diedrich said. "There's so much support. We're all cheering for each other backstage." However, Diedrich's pageant journey is about more than performing and competing. Through her platform, "Defined Deafness," she advocates for the deaf community. Growing up with a brother who now attends the Iowa School for the Deaf, Diedrich witnessed the challenges he faced in public school, leading the family to make the decision to send him to a specialized school. She also remembers the bullying her brother faced at school, and when she would stand up for him, she too was bullied. This experience deepened her passion for advocating for the deaf community and raising awareness about their struggles. Diedrich's passion for sign language has also led her to continue learning it from her brother's past interpreter, Tanya Kitto. "Learning more sign language has been a way for me to connect with my brother and help others understand the importance of communication," Diedrich explained. Though Diedrich excels in many areas of pageantry, she admits that the fitness walk is her biggest challenge. "I tend to walk with a little hunch," she confessed. "I practice a lot to remember to keep my shoulders up, back, and down." Diedrich has been passionate about dance since she was young, and for her talent portion, she will be choreographing her own routine. "Dance has always been my way of expressing myself, but choreographing it myself is something new," Diedrich said. "It's been a challenge, but I'm excited to bring something personal to the stage and show how much I've grown as a dancer." Diedrich hinted that her routine will incorporate some sign language. Diedrich plans to continue competing in the Miss South Dakota Teen competition as she works toward a future in pageantry. "I find these pageants empowering. It's such a great opportunity to express myself," she said. In contrast, Hallie Carlson, Miss Jacks' Teen, is experiencing pageantry for the first time. Carlson, who recently graduated from Mitchell High School, never considered participating in a pageant until she received an invitation letter last fall. "I'd never heard of the competition before," Carlson said. "But the scholarship opportunities caught my attention. You don't even have to win the title to get scholarships; you could win just one category and still earn money." Though Carlson was unfamiliar with the pageant world, she embraced the challenge. She found the prep process smooth, even though she missed out on a prep weekend due to a show choir performance. "The communication has been great — lots of reminders and updates," she said. Carlson also reached out to fellow Mitchell native Olivia Walz, who is competing for Miss South Dakota, for advice and tips. For her talent portion, Carlson will sing, drawing on her years of experience in choir. "I've been involved with choir since I moved to Mitchell seven years ago," she said. "Singing on stage is something I love, and every show choir performance has helped me prepare for this." Carlson's community service initiative, "Mentoring Makes a Difference," is a cause she's passionate about. She has been a mentor with Big Friends, Little Friends for several years, and through her platform, she advocates for the importance of mentoring in young people's lives. "I've seen the impact mentoring can have," she said. "I want to encourage others to get involved and show them how rewarding it can be." Currently, Carlson mentors a shy second grader, and their relationship has grown over time. "At first, he was very shy, but now he's opened up," Carlson shared. "He loves building things, especially paper airplanes, and I enjoy spending time with him and helping him develop confidence." Though Carlson is focused on her future as a child therapist — she'll attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls this fall to study psychology and social work — she's found the pageant experience rewarding. "It's a great platform for sharing about mentoring," she said. "And the sisterhood aspect has been so surprising. Everyone is so supportive, and it doesn't feel like a competition at all." Along the way, Carlson has come to realize that pageantry is about much more than just beauty. "I've realized that pageants are about so much more than looks," Carlson said. "It's about who you are, what you're doing in your community, and how you're using your voice to make a difference."
Business Insider
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Trump's tariffs are stressing the 'trade nerds' out
Derek Lossing, a global supply chain and transportation advisor, was recently invited to speak at an investor conference for a large bank. The invitation came at somewhat short notice: He agreed to the engagement on a Friday, and it took place virtually the following Tuesday. But despite the bank only having the weekend to promote it, about 300 analysts showed up to hear him speak, a far cry from the usual dozen or so investors who typically show up to this kind of event, Lossing told Business Insider. They were eager to gain any insight they could into how the latest executive orders on trade issues, such as tariffs and the end of de minimis, could impact businesses and the economy at large. "I think people are just lacking information," he said. "Things are so fluid right now." All of the uncertainty is making global trade experts very busy — and maybe a little stressed. Cindy Allen is the CEO of consulting firm Trade Force Multiplier, which advises companies on global trade issues like tariffs and the end of de minimis. She has 35 years of experience in trade, mostly as a customs broker and freight forwarder. She also held leadership roles in data automation at US Customs and Border Protection and in compliance at FedEx Logistics. Allen described the current trade environment as "unprecedented." The closest comparison she could think of was the COVID pandemic, but she said that was more a transportation and availability issue, while the problems created by tariffs are more financial in nature. Working in this industry means having in-depth knowledge of complex regulations. Becoming a certified customs broker, for example, requires passing an extremely complicated test that most people fail. "It was complicated already assessing duties, determining what regulations apply to products," Allen said. "But now with all of the additional tariffs, it has become extremely complex." A support group for 'trade nerds' Paul Diedrich is a director of customs brokerage and trade services at freight forwarder Ardent Global Logistics. As a trade compliance professional, his job is to help Ardent's customers navigate the latest customs regulations and ensure they are importing in a compliant manner. He said that he worked 12-hour days, plus weekends, in the weeks following " Liberation Day," providing guidance and answering questions for small and medium-sized business owners who were worried about the impact the tariffs would have on their bottom line. "It really wasn't the physical act of importing a shipment on behalf of one of my customers," Diedrich said. "It was just talking them down off ledges, in some cases." "When you had a container that yesterday, or prior to all of these tariffs, would've been $3,000 to $5,000 in duty, and now it's $54,000 in duty — for a small company, that's a big hit, and not many companies can take that kind of a cash hit all at once," he said. Diedrich decided to start a "Tariff Turmoil Support Group" for "trade nerds" navigating the uncertainty. He hosted the first meeting at the end of March and a second in April. "More chaos yesterday with a softening of the language around the China tariffs putting more pressure on myself and my fellow brokers. I hope everyone repolished those crystal balls," Diedrich said in a LinkedIn post promoting the first meeting of the group. "We are judgement free, politics free, and open to any broker, importer or compliance professional beaten up over these last few weeks." One area of frustration for people joining Diedrich's support group is how difficult it has become to interpret executive orders that often lack the specific details they need to do their jobs effectively. "It's leading folks in my industry to come up with contradictory opinions" on things like what a duty on a particular import might be, and whether an exemption might be available, Diedrich said. "Honestly, you can look at both opinions and look at the order and say, 'Okay, I can see where you're coming from.'" 'I'm usually there with a glass of wine, waiting' Keeping up with the latest executive orders and interpreting them for clients is a time-consuming part of the job. "The first place you've got to check is the White House website for executive orders," Allen said. "5 p.m. on Friday seems to be the preferred time to drop major trade issues, so I'm usually there with a glass of wine, waiting." She added that trade publications and associations, such as the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association, are invaluable sources of information. But staying up to date also means monitoring social media, including Trump's posts — or "truths" — on Truth Social. "The work to stay current right now is a very different type of work than what historically has made consulting firms good at what they do," Lossing said. "Historically, it was unbundling historical trade data, but now it's catching the luncheon interviews that the treasury secretary had in DC this afternoon and monitoring his comments." That makes it difficult for trade experts to make firm recommendations as they have historically been able to. Lossing said he has instead presented his clients with data points and "scenario modeling" they can consider when making decisions. "We could be 30 seconds away from the next 'truth,' and everything we thought to be true could be different with China," Lossing said. "Usually when you're helping clients with some sort of strategy, it doesn't change on a day-to-day basis." However, being at the center of a national conversation could have some silver linings. Allen said that for most of her 35-year career, most people, including her family, didn't really understand what she did for work. Trump's tariffs changed that. "There's a greater appreciation for compliance professionals. The CEO now has their phone number and knows their name," Allen said. "Our industry has become much more valuable in the boardroom." She said she hopes the attention will get more people interested in the field. "Trade is only getting more complicated, and we need younger, newer people to come in with great ideas to help us modernize the process," she said.
