Latest news with #X.com
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Chizuko Kimura, the first female sushi chef to earn a Michelin star—and the woman who honored her husband's legacy
Image: In the world of sushi, tradition runs deep, and for the longest time, that tradition didn't include women behind the counter. But Chizuko Kimura wasn't having it. She quietly (and skillfully) carved her way into one of the most male-dominated culinary spaces and came out with one of the world's top honors: a Michelin star. That's right—Kimura is the first female sushi chef to earn a Michelin star, and her story is every bit as bold as her sushi. While sushi chefs are often portrayed as stern-faced men wielding knives like samurai, Kimura brings a calm presence and razor-sharp technique that's just as commanding. Her journey wasn't easy. For years, women in Japan were told they couldn't be sushi chefs because of outdated beliefs. Some claimed women's hands were 'too warm' and would ruin the fish. Others cited superstition or tradition as reasons to keep women out of the sushi world entirely. But Kimura didn't just challenge that, thinking she destroyed it with every perfectly formed piece of nigiri she served. She trained relentlessly, worked quietly, and let her food speak louder than any stereotype. Kimura's dedication to her craft caught the attention of the Michelin Guide, which awarded her restaurant a star making her the first woman in the sushi world to reach such a height. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold And Never Used SUV Is Almost Given Away (See Price) Luxury SUV Deals | Search Ads Search Now Undo It wasn't just a win for her, but for every aspiring female chef who has been told 'no' because of tradition or gender. Kimura proved that talent has no gender and that great sushi is about skill, not who's holding the knife. Chizuko Kimura grew up near the ocean in Odawara, Japan, where seafood wasn't just dinner it was a way of life. While she didn't grow up cooking, her family meals were filled with the aroma of soy sauce and fresh fish vivid memories she says still linger in her nose and taste buds In 2004, she moved to Paris as a tour guide. One fateful evening, she wandered into a sushi bar and met her future husband, Shunei Kimura, who was working behind the counter. They married a year later and dreamed of sharing traditional Edomae-style sushi with the world Shunei spent decades honing his craft in Paris before opening Sushi Shunei in 2021 on Montmartre. Unfortunately, he was battling liver cancer during the final stretch. As Shunei's health declined, Chizuko stepped in learning sushi-making, rice seasoning, and running the restaurant while caring for him. She did all this with zero formal training, just observing and absorbing every detail he taught her In 2022, Sushi Shunei earned its first Michelin star—Shunei's dream came true. Just three months later, he passed away. Chizuko vowed to keep the restaurant going to honor his legacy—and ultimately re-earned the Michelin star in 2025, becoming the first female sushi chef in history to do so Chizuko Kimura isn't just a trailblazer—she's a reminder that tradition can evolve, that excellence isn't bound by gender, and that sometimes the most powerful statements are made one bite at a time.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Science
- NDTV
NCERT's New Vocational Textbook Introduces Students To Carpentry, Animal Care
NCERT New Textbooks 2025: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) released a new vocational textbook for Class 8 to bring hands-on learning into the classroom. This launch aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. The vocational book connects students to real-world activities like carpentry, animal care, home automation, and hydroponics-giving them practical exposure to enhance their understanding and retention of concepts. According to NCERT's official post on (formerly Twitter), the new vocational textbook "Kaushal Bodh" is aimed at empowering students with practical knowledge that blends innovation with traditional skills. NCERT has recently launched several new textbooks recently, designed to spark curiosity and improve learning outcomes among students. The new Class 8 Social Science book, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond" - Part 1, helps students explore medieval Indian history. A Class 5 Mathematics textbook introduces fun and engaging ways to learn math concepts. The Class 8 English textbook "Poorvi" features stories that highlight Indian values and iconic personalities. A new Sanskrit textbook was introduced to foster logical and creative thinking in students. All these textbooks have been designed with the goal of nurturing creativity, compassion, and curiosity in young learners.
Time Business News
5 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
EXCLUSIVE: Elon Musk Reportedly Set to Rebrand Vine as 'VIX,' an AI-Powered Creative Platform
Sources claim Musk is preparing to relaunch Vine under the name 'VIX,' blending nostalgia with cutting-edge AI through xAI. July 24, 2025 — Multiple sources close to the matter suggest that Elon Musk is planning a full rebrand of the iconic short-form video app Vine. The new name? VIX — a compact, futuristic title said to represent a fusion of Vine, Intelligence, and Musk's overarching X ecosystem. According to individuals familiar with early-stage development, VIX will not simply be a Vine reboot, but a radical reinvention of the platform using AI infrastructure developed by xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence company. 'This isn't Vine 2.0. It's something far more ambitious — a smart content engine that understands trends, tone, and timing before the user even hits publish,' one source with knowledge of the internal roadmap claimed. What is VIX? VIX is reportedly being positioned as a neural-enhanced short video platform, optimized for both creation and consumption. Key elements in early internal prototypes include: AI-assisted editing : Videos are automatically trimmed, looped, and enhanced using generative models. : Videos are automatically trimmed, looped, and enhanced using generative models. Real-time content suggestion : Users receive live creative prompts based on trending formats, keywords, or user behavior. : Users receive live creative prompts based on trending formats, keywords, or user behavior. Emotionally adaptive feeds : For users who opt in, content curation may eventually respond to facial microexpressions or sentiment indicators. : For users who opt in, content curation may eventually respond to facial microexpressions or sentiment indicators. Prompt-based clip generation: Early experiments allow users to describe a video idea via text, and have AI assist in generating or remixing visual content. One internal engineer described VIX as a combination of 'TikTok's immediacy with the intelligence of a neural co-pilot.' Strategic Branding: VIX in the X Ecosystem The name VIX is rumored to stand for Vine + Intelligence + X, aligning with Musk's growing suite of unified brands, including X (formerly Twitter), xAI, and Insiders point to the simplicity and symmetry of the name as intentional. Unlike the nostalgia-heavy 'Vine 2.0' brand floated in past years, VIX aims to signal evolution — from manual meme-making to smart, self-aware media. Recent activity around domain names like and as well as trademark applications tied to 'visual intelligence networks,' further support the speculation. A Shift Toward Neural Entertainment While Musk has made only vague comments when asked about reviving Vine, he has alluded in public remarks and posts on X to a future where content becomes 'real-time intelligent, not just reactive.' This aligns with xAI's stated mission to build artificial general intelligence that can be integrated across entertainment, education, and communications — areas where short-form video sits at the center. A confidential internal presentation, tentatively titled 'Project Loopback,' reportedly outlines a vision for intelligent content loops: short videos that learn, evolve, and adapt through feedback, prompts, and collective behavior. What Comes Next There is no official timeline for a public announcement, but several X engineers have hinted at a potential limited-access preview in late 2025, with a full rollout targeted for 2026. As with most Elon Musk projects, confirmation may come suddenly — or not at all. But if these early signals are accurate, VIX could represent the most significant evolution of short-form media since Vine's original debut in 2013. Developing story. Further updates will follow as more information emerges. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
7 days ago
- Business
- First Post
India-UK FTA nearing completion, 'last-minute work' underway: Misri ahead of PM Modi's London visit
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced Tuesday that the long-delayed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is nearing completion, with both nations finalising 'legal scrubbing' and other closing formalities read more PM Narendra Modi shakes hands with his UK counterpart PM Keir Starmer at the G20 Summit that took place in Brazil. Image courtesy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom starting July 23, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announcing Tuesday (July 22) that the long-delayed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is nearing completion, with both nations finalising 'legal scrubbing' and other closing formalities. 'We are working on legal scrubbing and other last-minute work that needs to be done,' Misri stated at a press conference ahead of Modi's London visit, where the trade pact is slated for signing on July 24. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The UK is the sixth-largest investor in India, with cumulative investment of $36 billion. Interestingly, India is also a major investor in the UK, with nearly $20 billion in cumulative FDI,' he highlighted. During the visit, PM Modi will engage in comprehensive discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, covering trade, defence, innovation, climate change, and education. Misri stressed the 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' established in 2021 between the two countries, noting, 'There have been regular high-level exchanges between the two sides, and institutional mechanisms are in place to drive cooperation across financial, strategic, energy and scientific domains.' PM Modi will also embark on a state visit to the Maldives from July 25–26 at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. This marks Modi's third trip to the Maldives and the first by a head of state or government during Muizzu's presidency. On July 26, Modi will serve as the 'Guest of Honour' at the 60th anniversary celebrations of Maldives' Independence. During the visit, he will hold talks with President Muizzu on shared interests and review progress on the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership,' adopted during Muizzu's October 2024 state visit to India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The visit reflects the importance India attaches to its maritime neighbour, Maldives, which continues to hold a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to further deepen and strengthen the close bilateral relationship,' India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
NDTV
18-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
NCERT Launches New Class 8 Sanskrit Textbook To Encourage Logical Thinking In Students
NCERT New Textbook 2025: The National Council of Education, Research and Training has launched a new Sanskrit textbook for Class 8 based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. NCERT has introduced the new Sanskrit textbook with a focus on many features. Here is a list of some of the new features included in the Sanskrit textbook. Project-based learning has been introduced to foster logical and creative thinking in students. Picture-based learning and practical grammar exercises have been incorporated with a special focus on diagnosis and improvement. Modern lessons like 'Digital India' have also been introduced in the textbook. The new Sanskrit textbook has many colorful writing exercises for fun and useful activities. The textbook has poetic glimpses of human values and introduces Sanskrit texts such as "Hitopadesha" and "Charaka Samhita". As per the post on (formerly known as twitter) by NCERT, a new Sanskrit textbook "Deepakam" for Class 8 has been launched. NCERT प्रस्तुत: 'दीपकम् – कक्षा ̊8̊ संस्कृत पाठ्यपुस्तक' अब NEP 2020 और NCF SE 2023 के अनुरूप आधारित है।* वेब पोर्टल पर डाउनलोड करें: 🔑 खास विशेषताएँ: • सोच समूह व परियोजनात्मक कार्य – तार्किक एवं रचनात्मक विचारों को प्रोत्साहित। • रंगीन लेखन… — NCERT (@ncert) July 18, 2025 NCERT has launched several textbooks for Class 5 and 8 in the past few days based on the NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. Students can buy the new textbooks on the NCERT's official website and on also.
