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The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Kerala State Electricity Board inks MoU with IIT-Bombay for pilot project
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay) have inked a memorandum of understanding for a field-level pilot programme on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the power utility. V2G technology allows bidirectional flow of electricity between electric vehicles and the grid. During peak demand hours, power from EV batteries can be returned to the grid for balancing the demand. The KSEB-IIT Bombay project will be implemented in two phases. In the first phase, a detailed feasibility study will be undertaken, covering technical and regulatory aspects of this evolving technology. In the second phase, a pilot project will be implemented using the KSEB's distribution network. The KSEB expects peak-hour energy savings, regulation of frequency, better roof-top solar power integration and demand response through this initiative. KSEB chairman and managing director Mir Mohammed Ali and Zakir Hussain Rather, Associate Professor, IIT Bombay have held detailed discussions on the initiative, the KSEB said. Mr. Rather and Asha P.I., Chief Engineer (Renewable Energy and Energy Savings), KSEB, signed the MoU at a function held at the KSEB headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Mr. Rather also presented a concept of the project on the occasion. KSEB director (generation) Sajeev G. presided.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former CBS anchor slams Paramount settlement with Trump: ‘It was a sellout'
A former CBS News anchor and 60 minutes correspondent, Dan Rather, has blasted the $16m settlement between Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, and Donald Trump, calling it a 'sad day for journalism'. 'It's a sad day for 60 Minutes and CBS News,' Rather, a veteran journalist who was a CBS News anchor for over 20 years, told Variety in an interview published on Wednesday. 'I hope people will read the details of this and understand what it was. It was distortion by the president and a kneeling down and saying, 'yes, sir,' by billionaire corporate owners.' Last November, Trump sued CBS News, claiming that the network's interview with the Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, had been doctored to portray her in a favorable light – which he alleged amounted to 'election interference'. Related: Paramount settles with Trump for $16m over '60 Minutes' Kamala Harris interview Many legal experts had widely dismissed the lawsuit as 'meritless' and unlikely to hold up under the first amendment, but on Wednesday Paramount announced that it had agreed to pay Trump $16m to settle the case over the interview that was broadcast on the CBS News program 60 Minutes. The settlement comes as Paramount is preparing for a $8bn merger with Skydance Media, which requires approval from the US Federal Communications Commission. Paramount has said that the lawsuit is separate from the company's merger. A spokesperson for Trump's legal team said in a statement to the Guardian that 'With this record settlement, President Donald J. Trump delivers another win for the American people as he, once again, holds the Fake News media accountable for their wrongdoing and deceit. 'CBS and Paramount Global realized the strength of this historic case and had no choice but to settle,' the spokesperson added. According to Wednesday's announcement, the settlement funds will not be paid to Trump directly, but instead would be allocated to Trump's future presidential library. The settlement did not include an apology. Rather told Variety on Wednesday that in his opinion 'you settle a lawsuit when you've done something wrong' and '60 minutes did nothing wrong, it followed accepted journalistic practices'. 'Lawyers almost unanimously said the case wouldn't stand up in court,' he said. Ultimately though, Rather said he was disappointed but not surprised by the settlement. 'Big billionaire businesspeople make decisions about money,' he said. 'We could always hope that they will make an exception when it comes to freedom of the press, but it wasn't to be. 'Trump knew if he put the pressure on and threatened and just held that they would fold, because there's too much money on the table,' Rather said. 'Trump is now forcing a whole news organization to pay millions of dollars for doing something protected by the constitution – which is, of course, free and independent reporting. Now, you take today's sellout. And that's what it was: It was a sellout to extortion by the president. Who can now say where all this ends?' He continued: 'It has to do with not just journalism, but more importantly, with the country as a whole. What kind of country we're going to have, what kind of country we're going to be. If major news organizations continue to kneel before power and stop trying to hold the powerful accountable, then we all lose.' In his more than 60 years in journalism, Rather told Variety he had never seen the profession face the kind of challenges as those it faces today. 'Journalism has had its trials and tribulations before, and it takes courage to just soldier on,' Rather said. 'Keep trying, keep fighting. It takes guts to do that. And I know the people at CBS News, and particularly those at 60 Minutes, they'll do their dead level best under these circumstances. But the question is what [is] this development and the message it sends to us. And that's what I'm trying to concentrate on.'
Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
From Pune to Aragam: terror survivor returns to lead Kashmir's first ‘book and poetry village'
Aragam, a tribal village located 70 km from Srinagar in Bandipora district, has become Kashmir's first 'book and poetry village', where over 70 households have dedicated spaces for books. This project, which started in March last year, will now be managed by Manzoor Rather, who had come to Pune after witnessing his father's killing by militants. Manzoor Rather's return to his homeland comes at a time when many are leaving Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack in search of safety. On October 5, 1998, while three-year-old Rather sat in his father's lap at the dinner table, a group of militants stormed their home in Ajas Bazipora village and killed his father. Aragam, a tribal village located 70 km from Srinagar in Bandipora district. (Express Photo) 'I could've been killed if my father hadn't thrown me away. Following this incident, my grandmother took me to Aragam, where I studied till Class 1. Then, with the help of the Sarhad NGO, I completed my schooling and graduation from the Sarhad Institute in Pune. And recently did my master's in English literature from the Azam campus,' he said. While in Pune, Rather discovered his passion for freestyle dance. He is now a professional choreographer who has worked in Marathi films and was the lead in the title track of Marathi movies like Redu and others. Despite achieving financial stability and settling in Pune with his wife, Rather felt a pull toward his native place. 'I was not content with life overall, as my people in Kashmir are still in search of education and economic opportunities, and I was thinking of doing something for them for many years. After seeing Mushtaq Khoja, a Kashmiri local who started Sarhad Public School in Dardpora village in Kupwara district, which now helps over 250 students study there, my resolve for Aragam strengthened. There I will teach my dance skills to help the budding artists, and connecting with residents there will enhance the cultural exchange which I have gained over the years,' he added. This project, which started in March last year, will now be managed by Manzoor Rather, who had come to Pune after witnessing his father's killing by militants. (Express Photo) Speaking to The Indian Express, Sanjay Nahar, founder of Sarhad, said, 'The Aragam project was implemented in March last year through the collaborative efforts of the Bandipora district administration, our NGO, and Siraj Khan, who initiated the groundwork and was inspired by Bhilar village in Mahabaleshwar. Currently, it has an open library, with over 3,000 books of different genres, which have been distributed to over seventy households and include contributions from the Maharashtra government's Marathi language department.' Sarhad is also planning to start a UPSC guidance centre at Aragam. 'With specialised study materials and civil services exam guidance sessions, our effort will be to help increase the representation of candidates from Jammu and Kashmir in central services,' explained Rather. Rather also aims to develop community-based tourism through homestays. 'This will be beneficial for tourists and locals as well, as economic opportunities will be created for residents while tourists can get a firsthand experience of local Kashmiri culture, which often gets missed in hotel stays. Scaling this initiative with an educational component will keep the youth engaged and divert their attention away from militant activities,' he added.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dan Rather Shaded Trump With A 'Turkish Proverb,' And It's Gone Hugely Viral
Dan Rather has some choice words, or rather, a little proverb for President Donald Trump. The veteran broadcast journalist and former 'CBS Evening News' anchor seemed to hit a nerve Monday, sharing on Facebook a post aimed squarely at Trump's tumultuous administration — to nearly one million likes and more than 60,000 comments. 'When a clown moves into a palace he doesn't become a king, the palace instead becomes a circus. — Turkish proverb,' the post reads. Rather also shared a recent article of his in the comments of Monday's post about Trump's steep international tariffs and the U.S. economy, seemingly confirming the proverb was about him. The premise of a clown entering a palace seemed to strike a chord. 'Perfect description of what is going on right now. I never understood people's fear of clowns, until now…,' wrote one Facebook user, with another commenting: 'My daughter used to be afraid of clowns. Here is one we can all be afraid of.' Trump has certainly created the current White House in his image. The former reality television star forewent the Oval Office's traditional decor to include more gold, hawked Tesla vehicles on the grounds for his billionaire tech mogul buddy Elon Musk — and is practically selling U.S. citizenship for $5 million a pop. The proverb itself likely originated with the Circassians, Sunni Muslims from the Northwestern Caucasus, and is not specifically Turkish. Regional newspaper Türkiye Today noted as much after NBA star LeBron James shared the words on Instagram in February. 'Turkish proverb / American reality,' one user nonetheless argued on Rather's post Monday. In his career, Rather covered some of the biggest events in modern history, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War and 9/11. He was fired in 2006 over reporting on then-President George W. Bush's National Guard service — and later sued the network for $70 million. Rather has spent his retirement sharing his political thoughts on Facebook and Substack. Livid Jim Cramer Tears Into Trump For Making Him 'Feel Like A Sucker' On Tariffs CNN's Diehard Trump Fan Scott Jennings Makes Surprising Confession On Tariffs Critics Call Utter B.S. On Kellyanne Conway's Rebrand Of Trump's Tariffs
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sammy Hagar Rips His LaFerrari With Dan Rather Inside
Read the full story on Backfire News Sammy Hagar, the rock star who back in the day ranted in his famous song about not being able to drive 55 mph, recently took journalist Dan Rather for a ride in his white LaFerrari. The whole thing was recorded and the interaction is something to see, that's for Hagar hit it a little bit, and honestly he was probably just barely pressing on the accelerator, Rather seemed to find the ride enjoyable. He even called the hypercar 'a carnival ride.' Of course, it's even better when you're the driver and you can better fell all that power. Hagar sold the LaFerrari some time after this was filmed. The hybrid hypercar out of Maranello crossed the auction block at Barrett-Jackson's fall auction in Scottsdale, Arizona back in October, the gavel falling after the high bid of $4.25 million was placed. That's a big jump in value considering the Ferrari originally sold for $1.4 million. While the fact Hagar owned it might have helped, LaFerraris have appreciated in value considerably since they were released. Rather seemed a little scared to experience riding in the hypercar with Hagar behind the wheel and who can blame him? After all, the rocker is 77-years-old and the journalist is 93, so he knows how the reflexes and such slow with age. However, Rather also learned the brakes are just as impressive as the power an acceleration, so that seemed to calm him down some. For his part, Hagar talked the Ferrari up, saying there was none other as advanced and that it was loaded with 'all the latest and greatest' the Italian automaker has. Considering the LaFerrari was revealed in 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show, that's a little bit of an embellishment. Sure, the hypercar is still potent and respectable, but it's no longer cutting edge. Still, it was enough to take Dan Rather's breath away. Image via AXS TV/YouTube
