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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
IRCTC announces air tours from Vizag to four destinations
The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has announced air package tours from Visakhapatnam to Kerala, Rajasthan, Char Dham, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Joint General Manager, IRCTC/BBS Kranti P. Sawarkar on Thursday said that the tour packages include: economy-class air tickets on IndiGo airlines, 3 Star hotel accommodation, breakfast and dinner services, all transfers and sight seeing as per the itinerary in air-conditioned vehicles on sharing basis, travel insurance and IRCTC tour manager services. The destinations covered under the 'Scenic Kerala' tour are Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom and Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple. The six nights/seven days tour will be from September 12 to 18. The cost per head will be: Single occupancy – ₹52,590, double occupancy ₹38,030 and triple occupancy ₹36,380. Under the 'Royal Rajasthan' tour, the destinations covered are: Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mt. Abu, Pushkar and Ajmer. The nine nights/10 days tour is from October 9 to 18. The cost per head is fixed at ₹77,375 (Single occupancy), ₹60,155 (double occupancy) and ₹56,100(triple occupancy). The Char Dham yatra include: Badrinath, Barkot, Gangotri, Guptkashi, Haridwar, Kedarnath, Sonprayag and Yamunotri. The cost per person for this 11 nights/12 days tour is ₹81,545 (single occupancy), ₹71,760 (double occupancy) and ₹67,845 (triple occupancy). The 'LTC Andaman Emeralds' tour covers Port Blair, Ross Island, North Bay Island, Havelock Island and Neil Island. The cost per head is fixed at ₹.67,165 (single occupancy), ₹50,570 (double occupancy) and ₹48,990 (triple occupancy). Those interested persons can book their tickets at the IRCTC Office, Main Entrance, Gate no. 1, Visakhapatnam Railway Station. Details can be got from Sai Prasad on mobile no. 9281495847, K. Venkateswara Rao on mobile no. 9550166168 or Chandan Kumar on 9281030748. Log on to the website: for more details.
Engadget
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
VILE: Exhumed is an unjust casualty in Steam's sweeping censorship campaign
Over the past few weeks, thousands of video games have been banned, removed and delisted from Steam and The justifications for doing so have been almost comically vague, and at least one highly anticipated title is now unable to be sold despite containing nothing objectionable. It started in early July, when payment processors including Visa, Mastercard and PayPal established new regulations concerning the types of games they would allow to be sold on the PC gaming platforms they support. The exact details of these regulations have not been made public. What we do know is that, in response on July 16, Steam added a sweepingly vague clause to its ruleset banning ' certain kinds of adult only content .' Hundreds of games were removed from the platform. On July 24, rolled out its own rule change and summarily deindexed every adult and NSFW game it hosted, which amounted to more than 20,000 titles being hidden from search and browse pages. is currently auditing this bunch and preparing to introduce new compliance measures for NSFW games. Among the games swept up in this tidal wave of censorship is VILE: Exhumed, the latest project from solo developer Cara Cadaver of Final Girl Games and publisher DreadXP. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. VILE: Exhumed takes place in the files and preserved BBS chatrooms of an old PC, as players hunt for clues in the disappearance of adult film actress Candy Corpse. It's an unsettling psychological experience that's mainly text-based, and it offers pixelated commentary on misogyny, sexual entitlement and parasocial relationships. VILE: Exhumed has been praised in multiple previews , even earning a place in Six One Indie' s Best of PAX East lineup this May. It was slated to hit Steam on July 22. As DreadXP director Hunter Bond and his team continued preparing the game for launch, they noticed it was taking an abnormally long time for Steam to approve its page. They submitted tickets to Steam asking for a status update, but heard nothing concrete back. The day before VILE: Exhumed was supposed to come out, Cara and DreadXP were forced to announce a delay . And On July 28, Cara announced VILE: Exhumed had been removed from Steam and banned from the platform. Steam told Cara that the action was triggered by scenes of 'sexual content with depictions of real people,' a description that she said doesn't apply to her game, since it deals in text and implication. The ban is not eligible for appeal and VILE: Exhumed can not be resubmitted to Steam. This effectively removes it from the mainstream PC gaming conversation entirely, since Steam essentially enjoys a monopoly in the market and there isn't a competing storefront with the same audience reach in town. Losing Steam access is a huge blow for small developers especially. VILE: Exhumed is a deeply personal project for Cara, one that she worked on for years. 'I poured myself into this game — it was an incredibly personal story, made up of bits and pieces of my real-life experiences, my real feelings, and was reflective of that for many other people as well," Cara told Engadget. "Silencing a story about violence, entitlement, and sexual expression (though the sexual content was all implied) shows the age we are living in, and I deeply worry for storytelling and art.' To put it clearly: Steam removed a solo female developer's game about misogynistic violence and banned her from attempting to list it ever again, and the platform's reason for doing so doesn't make sense to anyone who knows what's actually in the game. You can decide that for yourself, too: At least one full playthrough of VILE: Exhumed lives happily on YouTube , a site not known for tolerant views on nudity or adult themes. More confusingly, the original version of Cara's game, VILE , remains available and searchable on storefront, even though it includes much of the same content as Exhumed . This highlights a core issue with Steam and sudden and haphazard censorship plans. Vague rules against 'adult-only content' leave too much room for interpretation and invite overreach — especially in a society that's increasingly hostile to marginalized communities — while simultaneously doing very little to protect the audience from whatever demons the payment processors think they have identified. The rollout of the new regulations has been chaotic and already multiple games, including the horror hit Mouthwashing , have been inaccurately identified as casualties of the situation. Engadget has reached out to Visa, Mastercard and PayPal for information on what their new policies are and why they're being enacted. Only PayPal has responded with a generic statement that it does not comment on individual accounts. Valve has also not returned requests for comment. did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication. This isn't the first time Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and other major payment processors have targeted online communities for censorship. The current PC gaming bans mirror previous efforts to restrict content on PornHub, OnlyFans and Patreon , to name a few targets. This sort of financial censorship, the Electronic Frontier Foundation says , "can heavily influence what kind of speech can exist online.' The International Game Developers Association has lodged its fierce opposition to the censorship campaign, and provides avenues for players to contact Visa and Mastercard directly with their concerns. 'We are alarmed by the vague enforcement of policies delisting and deplatforming legal, consensual, and ethically-developed games, especially from LGBTQ+ and marginalized creators,' the IGDA said. 'Developers deserve clear rules, fair warnings, and the right to appeal.' In the case of VILE: Exhumed , Steam is silencing a game that can help combat gender-based sexual violence, in the name of protecting players from being harmed by these same themes. VILE: Exhumed is uncomfortable, confronting, personal and raw — and that's the beauty of small, independent games. By all accounts, it doesn't belong in the Steam ban, and it's also likely not the only game unfairly swept up in the broad censorship campaigns hitting PC platforms, pushed by payment processors. "Indie development for me has been such a beautiful opportunity to create things and tell stories that mean something to me — and I hate that that freedom of expression is being taken from myself and others," Cara said. She and DreadXP are cooking up a new distribution plan that doesn't include Steam.
Top Gear
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Here are six cool, used Japanese performance coupes we found in the classifieds
Advertisement Where better to start than with a 500bhp(+) Integra Type R? That's more than double what it had from the factory, and comes largely thanks to a new precision turbo. Throw a five-speed manual gearbox with longer ratios into the mix, along with an aftermarket limited-slip diff, and it's quite the showing for £14.5k. Advertisement - Page continues below This Silvia may have a 100bhp deficit to the Integra, but it's even wilder. The 2.0-litre four-pot has been boosted with a new stainless steel manifold, different injectors and a HKS intercooler. Thanks to a revised suspension setup and a welded differential, it's a sideways hooligan too - as evidenced by the pictures. You might like If you're after something a little less frantic, here's a fourth-gen Supra for you to mull over. It's the non-turbo nat-asp model, so no 2JZ here. But it's received a few tasteful changes, including a sports cat back exhaust, new coilovers and braided brake lines, among others. It's one of the cheapest A80s on sale right now, yours for just £21,595. Advertisement - Page continues below The Mitsubishi 3000GT is an awful car. It's heavy, it's unnecessarily complicated, and it doesn't have much pedigree. But that's precisely why it's one of our guilty pleasures. Here's a low-mileage example that's ready to go, or, if you've a little time on your hands, this big-winged, yellow-bodied project could be a fun punt. Anyone for a brown R33 GTST for 13 large? It's got positively offset BBS wheels, an in-yer-face wing and a Blackwall Tunnel-sized exhaust that supposedly spits flames. The RB25 six-pot's good for around 260bhp, and the seller has carried out a manual gearbox conversion. Should turn a few heads on the high street. Wildcard: Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) A two-decade-old, rotary-powered screamer from one of Japan's golden eras. The turbo pressure has been cranked up slightly to run on a 'safe' limit of 0.7 bars, at which point this RX-7 will send all of 390bhp to the rear wheels. Looks jolly good, now it's just a question of bringing that £28k asking price down. See more on Used cars
Arabian Post
17-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Correcting and Replacing: Brand New TV Show 'AI for Humans' Officially Premieres Exploring the Limitless Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – The brand-new TV showwill premiere on 19 July (Saturday) at 8:30 PM on HOY TV Channel 78. This 17-episode series focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), inviting viewers to explore how AI is shaping the future and driving Hong Kong to become a global innovation and technology hub. Supported by Cyberport and hosted by Mr Nicholas Chan Hiu-Fung, BBS, MH, JP, Hong Kong Deputy to the National People's Congress and Cyberport Board Member, the programme brings together over 70 distinguished guests. These include honorable government officials, representatives from key I&T enterprises, Cyberport unicorns, Cyberport-incubated entrepreneurs, industry leaders, academic experts, and investors, who will discuss AI's applications and developments across various sectors. The series will showcase how Hong Kong leverages AI to advance smart city development, stimulate cross-industry synergy, and facilitate digital transformation across sectors. It offers viewers a comprehensive perspective on how AI is transforming city landscapes, driving industry upgrades, and improving citizens' quality of life. Over 70 Distinguished Guests include, including but are not limited to: ADVERTISEMENT Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Mr Simon Chan Sai-Ming, BBS, JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited Dr Rocky Cheng, JP, CEO of Cyberport Ir Tony Wong Chi-kong, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, Digital Policy Office The Hon Rosanna LAW Shuk-pui, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism The Hon Mable CHAN, JP, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mr Joseph Chan Ho-lim, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Mr Victor Tai Sheung-shing, JP, Under Secretary for Housing Mr Hendrick Sin Hon-Tik, MH, JP, Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Funding Scheme Advisory Committee Mr Duncan Yau, Legislative Council Member (Technology and Innovation Constituency) Mr Chris Yeung Chin-pang, Assistant Director (Property Management), Hong Kong Housing Society Professor Alexander Wai Ping-Kong, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University Professor Yike GUO, BSc, PhD, Provost of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Director of the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre Professor Hongxia Yang, Executive Director of PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence and Associate Dean (Global Engagement) of the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ir Professor Thomas Ho On-Sing, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council Mr Alvin Kwock, CEO and Co-Founder of AIFT Mr Guo Yong, Founder and Chairman of China Year (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd Dr Tao Xiaodong, Executive Director of iFLYTEK – Xunfei Healthcare Tech Co Ltd ( Mr Sam Kwong, Senior Director of Product Management, Klook Mr Calvin Ng, CEO of ZA Bank … And many more. Episode 1: Star-Studded Premiere – Hong Kong's AI Ecosystem Unveiled 'Collaboration among the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors' The highly anticipated first episode will air on 19 July 2025 (Saturday) at 8:30 PM, uncovering the intricate ecosystem of AI development in Hong Kong. The episode focuses on the collaboration between five key sectors: the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors, showcasing how these domains synergise to position Hong Kong as a leading smart city. Viewers will gain insights into how government policies are strengthening research capabilities, accelerating innovation commercialisation, and fostering a comprehensive innovation and technology ecosystem to give Hong Kong a competitive edge in the global tech race. Episode 1 Highlights: Prominent figures will share their visions, including Professor Sun Dong, JP (Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry), Mr Simon Chan Sai-Ming, BBS, JP (Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited), Dr Rocky Cheng, JP (CEO of Cyberport), Ir Tony Wong Chi-kong, JP (Commissioner for Digital Policy), The Hon Rosanna LAW Shuk-pui, JP (Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism), The Hon Mable CHAN, JP (Secretary for Transport and Logistics), Mr Joseph Chan Ho-lim, JP (Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury), Ir Victor Tai Sheung-shing, JP (Under Secretary for Housing). In the second segment, industry leaders such as Mr Calvin Ng (CEO of ZA Bank), Mr Sam Kwong (Senior Director of Product Management at Klook), and Dr Tao Xiaodong (Executive Director of iFLYTEK – Xunfei Healthcare) will discuss diverse AI applications, from finance and healthcare to tourism and academia. ADVERTISEMENT Sneak Peek: Upcoming Episodes 'AI for Humans' will explore AI's impact across various sectors in the following episodes, Episode 1 Strengthening Hong Kong's AI Ecosystem through Collaboration：how the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors work in synergy to transform Hong Kong into an AI-powered smart city. Episode 2 AI innovation in Hong Kong and Supercomputing power. Episode 3 & 4 AI applications in the financial sector, improving services, compliance, and efficiency. Episode 5 AI in smart tourism, enabling personalised travel experiences. Episode 6 AI-driven digital transformation in logistics and new opportunities in the low-altitude economy. Episode 7 AI breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management in healthcare. Episode 8 Generative AI's role in arts and culture, preserving traditional Chinese heritage. Episode 9 The AI+ Era: Becoming an irreplaceable talent and seizing opportunities in the AI field! Episode 10 Data Demystified: Practical examples to help you understand the power of data-driven business! Episodes 11-16 AI applications in education, property management, transportation, construction, manufacturing, and cybersecurity. Episode 17 AI+ era: Future opportunities and challenges i First-run: Saturdays at 8:30 PM, HOY TV Channel 78 Re-run: Sundays at 6:30 PM, HOY TV Channel 77; Tuesdays at 10:00 PM, HOY TV Channel 78 Online Viewing: Episodes will be available on HOY TV's official online platform: Broadcast ScheduleFirst-run: Saturdays at 8:30 PM, HOY TV Channel 78Re-run: Sundays at 6:30 PM, HOY TV Channel 77; Tuesdays at 10:00 PM, HOY TV Channel 78Online Viewing:Episodes will be available on HOY TV's official online platform: Hashtag: #AIforHumans #HOYTV The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Arabian Post
17-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Brand New TV Show 'AI for Humans' Officially Premieres Exploring the Limitless Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – The brand-new TV showwill premiere on 19 July (Saturday) at 8:30 PM on HOY TV Channel 78. This 17-episode series focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), inviting viewers to explore how AI is shaping the future and driving Hong Kong to become a global innovation and technology hub. Supported by Cyberport and hosted by Mr Nicholas Chan Hiu-Fung, BBS, MH, JP, Hong Kong Deputy to the National People's Congress and Cyberport Board Member, the programme brings together over 70 distinguished guests. These include honorable government officials, representatives from key I&T enterprises, Cyberport unicorns, Cyberport-incubated entrepreneurs, industry leaders, academic experts, and investors, who will discuss AI's applications and developments across various sectors. The series will showcase how Hong Kong leverages AI to advance smart city development, stimulate cross-industry synergy, and facilitate digital transformation across sectors. It offers viewers a comprehensive perspective on how AI is transforming city landscapes, driving industry upgrades, and improving citizens' quality of life. Over 70 Distinguished Guests include, including but are not limited to: ADVERTISEMENT Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Mr Simon Chan Sai-Ming, BBS, JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited Dr Rocky Cheng, JP, CEO of Cyberport Ir Tony Wong Chi-kong, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, Digital Policy Office The Hon Rosanna LAW Shuk-pui, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism The Hon Mable CHAN, JP, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mr Joseph Chan Ho-lim, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Mr Victor Tai Sheung-shing, JP, Under Secretary for Housing Mr Hendrick Sin Hon-Tik, MH, JP, Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Funding Scheme Advisory Committee Mr Duncan Yau, Legislative Council Member (Technology and Innovation Constituency) Mr Chris Yeung Chin-pang, Assistant Director (Property Management), Hong Kong Housing Society Professor Alexander Wai Ping-Kong, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University Professor Yike GUO, BSc, PhD, Provost of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Director of the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre Professor Hongxia Yang, Executive Director of PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence and Associate Dean (Global Engagement) of the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ir Professor Thomas Ho On-Sing, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council Mr Alvin Kwock, CEO and Co-Founder of AIFT Mr Guo Yong, Founder and Chairman of China Year (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd Dr Tao Xiaodong, Executive Director of iFLYTEK – Xunfei Healthcare Tech Co Ltd ( Mr Sam Kwong, Senior Director of Product Management, Klook Mr Calvin Ng, CEO of ZA Bank … And many more. Episode 1: Star-Studded Premiere – Hong Kong's AI Ecosystem Unveiled 'Collaboration among the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors' The highly anticipated first episode will air on 19 July 2025 (Saturday) at 8:30 PM, uncovering the intricate ecosystem of AI development in Hong Kong. The episode focuses on the collaboration between five key sectors: the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors, showcasing how these domains synergise to position Hong Kong as a leading smart city. Viewers will gain insights into how government policies are strengthening research capabilities, accelerating innovation commercialisation, and fostering a comprehensive innovation and technology ecosystem to give Hong Kong a competitive edge in the global tech race. Episode 1 Highlights: Prominent figures will share their visions, including Professor Sun Dong, JP (Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry), Mr Simon Chan Sai-Ming, BBS, JP (Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited), Dr Rocky Cheng, JP (CEO of Cyberport), Ir Tony Wong Chi-kong, JP (Commissioner for Digital Policy), The Hon Rosanna LAW Shuk-pui, JP (Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism), The Hon Mable CHAN, JP (Secretary for Transport and Logistics), Mr Joseph Chan Ho-lim, JP (Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury), Ir Victor Tai Sheung-shing, JP (Under Secretary for Housing). In the second segment, industry leaders such as Mr Calvin Ng (CEO of ZA Bank), Mr Sam Kwong (Senior Director of Product Management at Klook), and Dr Tao Xiaodong (Executive Director of iFLYTEK – Xunfei Healthcare) will discuss diverse AI applications, from finance and healthcare to tourism and academia. Sneak Peek: Upcoming Episodes 'AI for Humans' will explore AI's impact across various sectors in the following episodes, ADVERTISEMENT Episode 1 Strengthening Hong Kong's AI Ecosystem through Collaboration：how the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors work in synergy to transform Hong Kong into an AI-powered smart city. Episode 2 AI innovation in Hong Kong and Supercomputing power. Episode 3 & 4 AI applications in the financial sector, improving services, compliance, and efficiency. Episode 5 AI in smart tourism, enabling personalised travel experiences. Episode 6 AI-driven digital transformation in logistics and new opportunities in the low-altitude economy. Episode 7 AI breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management in healthcare. Episode 8 Generative AI's role in arts and culture, preserving traditional Chinese heritage. Episode 9 The AI+ Era: Becoming an irreplaceable talent and seizing opportunities in the AI field! Episode 10 Data Demystified: Practical examples to help you understand the power of data-driven business! Episodes 11-16 AI applications in education, property management, transportation, construction, manufacturing, and cybersecurity. Episode 17 AI+ era: Future opportunities and challenges i Broadcast Schedule First-run: Saturdays at 8:30 PM, HOY TV Channel 78 Re-run: Sundays at 6:30 PM, HOY TV Channel 77; Tuesdays at 10:00 PM, HOY TV Channel 78 Online Viewing: Episodes will be available on HOY TV's official online platform: Hashtag: #AIforHumans #HOYTV The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
