Mansi Shroff

Scientists have created one of the most detailed 3D reconstructions of a human cell (eukaryotic cell) ever produced. This groundbreaking model, often termed a "Cellular Landscape Cross-Section Through a Eukaryotic Cell," combines data from X-ray tomography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and cryo-electron microscopy to map molecular structures in extreme detail.

Apparently, this is one of the earliest known photographs of the sacred Kedarnath Dham, taken in 1882. Couldn’t take my eyes off it. No roads. No railheads. No helicopters. Just the abode of Lord Shiva, cradled by the Himalayas Back then, the yatra demanded time, endurance, & faith. The journey wasn’t incidental; it WAS the pilgrimage. Today, access is easier. And that’s a good thing because it opens the experience to many more. But perhaps something still needs preserving? The ability to slow down & savour the experience of traveling. Because journeys are about who we become along the way. #SundayWanderer (Photo courtesy @LostTemple7 )

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Love how my professors at @Bharathgyan, Dr.D.K Hari and Dr. Hema Hari explained “pi”to us in connection with #dhurandhar. The term for "pi" is actually “paridhi-vyasa sambandhana," meaning the relationship (sambandhana) between paridhi and vyasa. Understanding the Terms: Paridhi: This term signifies the circumference of a circle. The act of drawing a circle creates an inner space and an outer space. The circumference (Paridhi) acts as a bind, distinguishing the within from the beyond (Para). It gives a notion of extent. The word Paridhi is similar to Agam (inside) and Pura (outer). Vyasa: This term refers to the diameter of a circle. It also connects to the name Veda Vyasa. The root meaning of Vyasa is to divide or segregate, though commonly associated with compilation. The concept of separation and distinction seen in Paridhi is mirrored: Dhurandhar: This word signifies distance or separation (Dhur Antara - that which is separated away from you). For example, the character in the film Dhurandhar who is distanced from his homeland. Purandhar: This term, often used for Indra, relates to what is within you. Puram means a bound space (like a city or small locality). Even the human body is considered a Puram, since it is a bound space. Purandhar is the one who resides inside the body-the Indra, or the five senses within you.

Nvidia CEO defines what it means to be smart and importance of seeing around the corners

The moment that would define KPR Mill's soul happened in 2001. A young mill worker, barely 18, approached Chairman K.P. Ramasamy during a factory visit. She didn't ask for a raise or better working conditions. She asked if he could help her complete her education—something poverty had forced her to abandon. Ramasamy didn't just say yes. He asked how many others wanted the same opportunity. Within weeks, KPR had arranged a correspondence program for 50 women workers. The company partnered with Alagappa University to conduct classes on-site. Teachers came to the factory. Study materials were provided free. Work schedules were adjusted to accommodate exam preparation. The initial results stunned everyone: these women, many of whom had been out of school for years, passed their +2 examinations with distinction. But Ramasamy saw something beyond academic success. These educated workers made fewer errors, suggested process improvements, and most remarkably, stayed with the company. In an industry where annual attrition of 30-40% was normal, KPR's educated workers showed attrition rates below 5%. The ROI was undeniable, but for Ramasamy, it was never about ROI. The program scaled rapidly. By 2010, over 5,000 women had completed their basic education. Some went further, pursuing bachelor's degrees in commerce and arts. A few even completed MBAs while working full-time on the shop floor. The company established libraries, computer centers, and study halls within factory premises. What started as correspondence courses evolved into a full-fledged education ecosystem. The numbers are staggering: 27,000 women have now completed their education through KPR's programs. But the real impact goes beyond diplomas. These women send their children to English-medium schools. They make financial decisions for their families. They've broken generational cycles of poverty. And 194 of them have leveraged their education to land jobs at companies like Tata Electronics, Tech Mahindra, and Titan—which Ramasamy celebrates rather than laments. "We treat these women like we would treat our own daughters," Ramasamy often says. This isn't corporate PR speak. The company provides free transportation from 200 villages. It runs subsidized canteens serving nutritious meals. It offers free medical care, including annual health checkups. During festivals, workers receive bonuses equal to several months' salary. The company even maintains marriage halls that workers can use for free for family functions. The economic impact of this approach is counterintuitive but powerful. KPR's labor cost as a percentage of revenue is actually lower than industry averages, despite higher per-worker spending. The reason? Productivity. Educated workers produce 20-30% more output per shift. Quality defect rates are 50% lower. The need for supervision is minimal. Workers train each other, creating a self-reinforcing culture of excellence. This is not a company, it is a university indeed! Src – Empor top, no reco

INCREDIBLE! Photographer captures the flight of the Himalayan monal, known as the “bird of nine colors.”

Longer days, rising energy, blooming crops, hormonal balance, and the ancient Saraswati Civilisation, all connected to this one date — Basant Panchami. 🌼 Checkout @Bharathgyan blog article to know why it is celebrated on a Panchami 📜🙏🏻 bharathgyanblog.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/why…

The climate crisis is spiraling out of control. 1000s of fish are washing up dead in the Gulf of Mexico because the water is too hot to hold oxygen. This is a climate emergency.

@onlymadhoo And we pay a big visa fee, only to have it rejected sometimes

schengen visa is the worst for Indians. Tickets, hotels, car rent booking, bank account, payslip, tax returns, noc from company, leave letter, passport, biwi, bache sab mangte hai for a stupid visa that takes 2 weeks+ to process.

@BCCI to plant 500 🌳 for every dot ball bowled during IPL playoffs. In CSK-GT match yesterday, there were 82 dot balls, which is 41,000 trees already. This 'Go Green' initiative is an effort towards environmental conservation and sustainability 🌍 #IPL2023 #biodiversity #ipl

@taran_adarsh WB and TN government’s methods are working against them. The more you tell people not to watch something, the more they will want to watch it.

#TheKeralaStory is UNBEATABLE and UNSTOPPABLE... Continues its DREAM RUN on weekdays… Fri 8.03 cr, Sat 11.22 cr, Sun 16.40 cr, Mon 10.07 cr, Tue 11.14 cr, Wed 12 cr. Total: ₹ 68.86 cr. #India biz. BLOCKBUSTER. #Boxoffice Growth / Decline on *weekdays*… ⭐️ Mon: [growth] 25.40% ⭐️ Tue: [growth] 10.63% ⭐️ Wed: [growth] 7.72% EXCELLENT TRENDING.

@geoffreyhinton If movies have taught us anything, some random group of kids are going to have to find this man in 5 years to try to save humanity

In the NYT today, Cade Metz implies that I left Google so that I could criticize Google. Actually, I left so that I could talk about the dangers of AI without considering how this impacts Google. Google has acted very responsibly.

ReWild our 🌍 #WorldEarthDay2023

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Bravo! India just marked 50 years of Project Tiger. The project was launched in 1973. The journey of 50 years of has been incredible. Today, 🇮🇳 is home to 53 tiger reserves and more than 70% of the tigers in the world reside in 🇮🇳.

Incredible India 🇮🇳. The water in Meghalaya is so clean its like the boats fly in the air. @meghtourism @CMO_Meghalaya

@UberFacts 😂 Richard and Larry are based off Jerry and George

The Seinfeld episode "The Revenge," in which George quits his job and later returns pretending nothing happened, was inspired by a real-life event involving the show's co-creator, Larry David Before working on Seinfeld, David briefly quit his job as a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and then returned, acting as if nothing happened

Bio-fencing are lines of trees or shrubs planted to provide protection against cattle & wildlife, act as windbreaks, and enrich the soil. 🌳 Spotted Kiluvai trees, a native species in TN, being used as a fence. #naturebasedsolutions #environment #EarthMonth #Sustainability