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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Carolina Panthers captain Sam Franklin Jr. had to be restrained from running toward the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' locker room following an overtime loss to his team's NFC South rival. Franklin was specifically frustrated with Bucs linebacker Jose Ramirez, who he called out in a video that has now gone viral on social media. "Hey, tell 33 imma see his a--," Franklin was heard yelling toward other Bucs players . "On my grave, boy!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr. (42) runs on to the field at Bank of America Stadium. (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) It’s unclear what exactly led Franklin to get this angry, as a Panthers staffer had to push him back toward their locker room. But the animosity between these rivals was also seen in a separate video where veteran Bucs wide receiver Sterling Shepard was shouting expletives toward the Panthers’ locker room immediately after Franklin’s outburst. RUSSELL WILSON COOKS FOR STEELERS. KIRK COUSINS ON THIN ICE WITH FALCONS? All of this transpired after a thrilling end to this rivalry matchup, which needed extra time to find a winner. The Bucs would eventually kick a game-winning field goal for the 26-23 victory, but it appeared the Panthers were going to win it all when they got the ball following Chase McLaughlin’s missed 55-yarder earlier in overtime. However, Chuba Hubbard, who has had a breakout season with Carolina and has been one of their driving forces on offense despite their 3-9 record, fumbled in Tampa Bay territory, and Yaya Diaby recovered the loose ball to give the Bucs another crack at winning the game. Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr. (42) looks on against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) Rachaad White made it so with a long run to get deep into Panthers’ territory, and McLaughlin didn’t miss his second chance, this time from 30 yards out, to win the game. With the victory, the Bucs are now in a first-place tie for the NFC South lead with the Atlanta Falcons, who lost to the Los Angeles Chargers earlier Sunday. We saw tons of skirmishes and altercations this weekend in the college football world during their rivalry week, but as the regular season enters the homestretch, the stakes of each game matter that much more. Sam Franklin Jr. #42 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half of a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Clearly, the heat of competition on the field spilled over into the tunnel for this fierce rivalry. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) Stock Price Down 0.8% – Time to Sell?

2025 in SPACEFLIGHT: The incredible missions set to take off next year, revealed - from China's daring asteroid retrieval to the first private trip to Venus READ MORE: As NASA delays its moon landing yet AGAIN, conspiracies reignite By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE Published: 14:15, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 14:15, 28 December 2024 e-mail View comments From NASA's mission to study Jupiter ’s icy moon Europa to Elon Musk 's SpaceX catching its Starship rocket mid-air , there's no doubt 2024 saw some incredible space feats. 'In 2024, NASA made leap after giant leap to explore, discover, and inspire – all while bringing real, tangible, and substantial benefits to the American people and to all of humanity,' said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. And 2025 is set to be an even more remarkable year for space agencies and companies around the world, who have an assortment of exciting missions lined up. Among them are NASA , which is sending two twin spacecraft to Mars – although its upcoming return to the moon has been delayed yet again . There's also the European Space Agency, which is set to launch its futuristic 'Space Rider' spaceplane – described as a 'robotic laboratory the size of two minivans'. Meanwhile, private companies are readying a probe to Venus and a luxury commercial space station for the first time. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's SpaceX could go one step further in 2025 with its 395-foot Starship vessel as it prepares for a trip beyond Earth orbit. Here, MailOnline takes a look at the incredible space missions set to take off in 2025 that you won't want to miss. MailOnline takes a look at the incredible space missions set to take off in 2025, from the first private mission to Venus to China's ambitious asteroid mission TIANWEN-2 Surely one of the most ambitious trips of the year will be China 's Tianwen-2, which is set for launch in May 2025. Tianwen-2 is an asteroid sample return mission with near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3) as its destination. The asteroid is roughly the size of a Ferris wheel – between 150 and 190 feet in diameter – and gets as close as about 9 million miles from Earth. Tianwen-2 will conduct remote sensing observations in orbit, before landing on the asteroid to collect about 100g (3.5 oz) of dusty surface rock ('regolith'). It will then return to Earth to drop off a return capsule containing the sample before a gravity assist maneuver will propel it toward a comet called 311P/PANSTARRS. Kamo'oalewa has been considered for use as a space station for Earth-to-Mars travel, but samples from the asteroid could also reveal more about the solar system's formation and evolution While the launch from Xichang is planned for May, Tianwen-2 won't reach Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3) until 2026 and 311P/PANSTARRS until 2034. Image from China National Space Administration shows the Tianwen-1 probe en route to Mars. The follow-up, Tianwen-2, has a distant asteroid in its sights Why did NASA push back its moon mission? At the start of December, NASA delayed its manned mission to the moon yet again. It blamed 'technical issues' and needing time to allow critical changes for crew safety. Artemis II - which will send four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back home - has been delayed from 2025 to 2026. Meanwhile, Artemis III - which will actually land humans on the lunar surface - has been pushed from 2026 to 2027. Advertisement It follows the Tianwen-1 mission, which launched a robotic spacecraft towards Mars in 2020 and reached the planet the following year . VENUS LIFE FINDER No definitive evidence has been found of past or present life on Venus – but an upcoming mission to the solar system's second planet could change that. Venus Life Finder – the first private mission to Venus – will launch an uncrewed 17 kg (37 lb) spacecraft from New Zealand sometime in January. If all goes to plan, the craft will arrive at Venus in May and drop a small probe into Venusian atmosphere that will scan for organic molecules, which could be a possible sign of life. Launch vehicle company Rocket Lab is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the mission, which was originally planned for 2023. Venus is known as Earth's 'evil twin' because its also rocky and about the same size, but its average surface temperature is a blistering 870°F (465°C). The rocky sphere is not only inhospitable but also sterile – with a surface hot enough to melt lead and toxic clouds of sulfuric acid. Launch vehicle company Rocket Lab is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to send the first private mission to Venus as soon as January 2025. Pictured, artist's impression of the Venus Life Finder craft in space Venus is known as Earth's 'evil twin' because its also rocky and about the same size, but its average surface temperature is a blistering 870°F (465°C). Pictured, the surface of Venus, as interpreted by the Magellan spacecraft What is Dream Chaser? Dream Chaser is a reusable spacecraft developed by Colorado firm Sierra Space. The world's only commercial spaceplane, it's designed to take people and cargo to space (specifically low Earth-orbit). It will make its maiden trip to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth-orbit after more than a decade in development. Advertisement DREAM CHASER After more than a decade in development, Sierra Space's 'Dream Chaser' – which can land horizontally on a runway like a traditional aircraft – is ready to fly. The craft will make its maiden trip to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth-orbit no earlier than May 2025, carrying over 7,800 pounds (3,540kg) of cargo. Dream Chaser will remain at the space station for about 45 days before it makes the journey back down to Earth. Although this first flight will be an unmanned mission, it will eventually carry astronauts to the space station, much like SpaceX's Crew Dragon . Along with SpaceX and Boeing, Sierra Space is one of the companies contracted by NASA a decade ago to send people and equipment to the ISS – but so far only SpaceX has been successful. Sierra Space revealed in May 2024 that the ship had completed testing and was shipped to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of an imminent launch – but it was pushed it back to 2025. Although the project is geared towards delivering professional astronauts to space, the company hasn't ruled out using Dream Chaser for tourist trips later in the future. It will make its maiden trip to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth-orbit, after more than a decade in development Pictured, artist's impression of the Dream Chaser spacecraft during its descent back towards Earth SPACE RIDER Space Rider, a 26-foot uncrewed robotic laboratory, will be the European Space Agency's first re-usable space vehicle. About the size of two minivans, Space Rider is scheduled for its maiden flight during the third quarter of 2025 – so between June and August. After launch on the Vega-C single-body rocket from Guiana Space Centre, Space Rider will stay in low orbit for about two months. On-board robotic experiments will benefit research in pharmaceutics, biomedicine, biology and physical science, says the agency. At the end of its mission, Space Rider will return to Earth with its payloads and land on a runway to be unloaded and refurbished for another flight. It's akin to the much larger Space Shuttle, NASA's legendary low Earth orbital spacecraft operated 1981 and 2011. ESA says: 'Space Rider provides a range of possibilities and benefits to potential customers who want to use the advantages of microgravity and exposure to the space environment.' Space Rider is an uncrewed robotic laboratory about the size of two minivans. After launch on Vega-C it will stay in low orbit for about two months It's akin to the much larger Space Shuttle, NASA's legendary low Earth orbital spacecraft operated 1981 and 2011 (pictured) ESCAPADE NASA's upcoming 'ESCAPADE' project is the first ever mission to send two identical spacecraft to the Martian atmosphere. For the mission, Rocket Lab has designed and built twin spacecraft, called Blue and Gold, which will launch from Cape Canaveral no sooner than spring 2025. Following an 11-month, 230 million mile journey, together they will measure plasma and magnetic fields around the Red Planet. It's hoped the data will reveal more about the processes that strip away atoms from Mars' magnetosphere and upper atmosphere, driving Martian climate change. 'This mission can help us study the atmosphere at Mars – key information as we explore farther and farther into our solar system and need to protect astronauts and spacecraft from space weather,' said Nicky Fox, NASA's science administrator. In August, NASA said the twin spacecraft had arrived in Florida in preparation for launch on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. Launch was due to occur in October, however this was pushed back to spring 2025 amid ongoing issues with New Glenn . ESCAPADE will use two identical spacecraft to investigate how the solar wind interacts with Mars' magnetic environment (artist's impression) Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, depicted in space in this artist's impression, will send the ESCAPADE craft into space HAVEN-1 Haven-1 is another big milestone for the private space industry – where companies launch spacecraft rather than government-backed agencies. It's an ambitious new space station, just 33 feet in length – a fraction of the International Space Station's 356 feet. Despite its humble size, Haven-1 will offer a luxury space for four astronauts, with queen-size beds, a state-of-the-art gym, maple wood interiors and a huge window to observe the Earth as it floats in orbit. Haven-1 will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center no earlier than August 2025. Shortly after, the as-yet-unknown crew will travel to the station, which has been designed by California-based space firm Vast. The seats will go to individuals who are involved in scientific or philanthropic projects at an unknown price – but potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. While the cost to build Haven-1 has not been disclosed, Vast says it will have invested about $1 billion by the time the station launches. Haven-1 is an ambitious new space station, just 33 feet in length – a fraction of the International Space Station's 356 feet - launching in August Haven-1 will offer a luxury space for four astronauts, with queen-size beds, a state-of-the-art gym, maple wood interiors and a huge window to observe the Earth as it floats in orbit GAGANYAAN Compared with 2023 when it sent its budget rover to the moon, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has had a quiet 2024. However, 2025 is set to be a bumper year for India's space agency, with an anticipated three missions set to take place as part of its Gaganyaan programme. Gaganyaan I, II and III, all scheduled throughout 2025, will send an uncrewed spacecraft into orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Should all go to plan, Gaganyaan IV – scheduled for 2026 – will carry a three-member crew into an orbit of 400 km (250 miles) for three days, before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. On-board the crewed and uncrewed flights will also be Vyommitra, a humanoid robot specially designed for Gaganyaan. India's space agency, ISRO, has said it will explore ways to achieve a sustained human presence in space once Gaganyaan is completed. In 2023, India sent its Chandrayaan-3 rover to the moon's south pole – marking the first time a human object had landed on this part of our lunar neighbour. Gaganyaan is a crewed spacecraft being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the country's space agency India's space programme has grown considerably in size and momentum since it first sent a probe to orbit the Moon in 2008 The first set of launches in India's Gaganyaan programme were intended to go ahead in 2024, building on momentum set by Chandrayaan-3. However, ISRO pushed this back a year to ensure more time for essential safety checks and astronaut training. STARSHIP Last but by no means least is Elon Musk's company SpaceX, which is edging closer and closer to its ultimate goal of sending its Starship to other worlds. In October, SpaceX completed possibly its most impressive feat yet, by catching the 'booster' section of the Starship system with metal 'chopsticks' . This advanced mechanism is key to Starship not only landing safely, but being able to quickly refuel before another launch. And although it's unclear exactly what feat Starship – the most powerful rocket in the world – will attempt in 2025, it's bound to be just as audacious. It's possible SpaceX could capture both parts of the ship – the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage; MailOnline has contacted the firm for comment. In October, SpaceX completed possibly its most impressive feat yet – it managed to catch the 'booster' section of the Starship system with metal 'chopsticks' so it could be reused SpaceX pulled off its boldest test flight yet of the enormous Starship rocket in October, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with metal 'chopsticks' - marking another milestone on Elon Musk's quest to get humanity to Mars Musk's firm SpaceX is responsible for the most powerful rocket ever built on Earth - the Starship. The multi-billion-dollar, stainless-steel, 395-foot vessel has been designed to transport crew and cargo to Earth's orbit and the moon. But Musk thinks 'Earth to Earth' travel on Starship is also a possibility Read More Scientists reveal the embarrassing setbacks of sex on MARS SpaceX intends to launch Starship 25 times in 2025, the company recently revealed, and is seriously intending to ramp up production of the rocket. Eventually, Elon Musk wants to launch Starships on a daily basis. Musk predicts Starship will go to Mars in 2026, although it will be an uncrewed mission. Two years after that in 2028, Starship will transport people to Mars for the first time – which would mark the first time humans have ever walked on another planet. Nasa Elon Musk Venus SpaceX Mars Share or comment on this article: 2025 in SPACEFLIGHT: The incredible missions set to take off next year, revealed - from China's daring asteroid retrieval to the first private trip to Venus e-mail Add commentBattle Ground Public Schools’ board voted unanimously Monday to place an educational programs and operations replacement levy on the Feb. 11 ballot. The four-year levy would begin collections in 2026 and replace the existing operations levy, which ends in 2025, according to the district . The levy would fund programs that aren’t fully funded by the state, including security, extra staff to reduce class sizes, curriculum, nursing, mental health support, special education, busing, sports and arts. The levy would raise about $166.3 million over four years with an estimated tax rate of $1.95 per $1,000 of assessed property value each year. The levy would collect $38.3 million in 2026, $40.4 million in 2027, $42.6 million in 2028 and $44.975 million in 2029. Homeowners currently pay $1.65 per $1,000 of assessed property value for the existing operations levy, which voters approved in 2022. In 2025, they will pay $1.67 per $1,000 for that operations levy, as well as an additional 46 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value for a three-year technology capital levy approved by voters in February. For the owner of a $500,000 house, that’s an estimated $1,065 in annual property taxes. The rates for the levies are dependent on the growth in property value within the district’s boundaries each year.

( MENAFN - KNN India) New Delhi, Dec 28 (KNN) The Ministry of Electronics and Information technology has marked significant progress in India's digital landscape throughout 2024, implementing key initiatives across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and Semiconductor manufacturing. Among the notable achievements, the government approved nine projects under the Scheme for Promotion of manufacturing Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), projected to create 15,710 new jobs. In a major boost to India's semiconductor capabilities, the Central government approved four semiconductor manufacturing units under the Semicon India programme. The country has also assumed a leadership role in global AI development, hosting the 6th meeting of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) ministerial council, with India set to serve as the outgoing chair in 2025. Digital literacy received significant attention, with the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Sakshatra Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) exceeding its target by training 6.39 crore individuals. The initiative extended to focused skill development training for 18,209 SC/ST and EWS women youth across 81 aspirational districts, enhancing their employment and entrepreneurship prospects. Additionally, the BHASHINI platform has successfully bridged language barriers by providing translation services in 22 scheduled Indian languages, processing over 100 million inferences monthly. A major technological milestone was achieved with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's launch of three PARAM Rudra supercomputers. These systems, built using indigenously designed and manufactured High Performance Computing servers and local software stack, are part of a broader network of 33 supercomputers with a combined compute capacity of 32 Petaflops deployed across the country. The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has democratised access to advanced computing resources, serving over 10,000 researchers, including more than 1,700 PhD scholars from over 200 institutions. This initiative has particularly benefited researchers from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, providing them access to state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities for advanced research in physics, earth sciences, and cosmological studies. (KNN Bureau) MENAFN28122024000155011030ID1109037675 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Bowser scores 16, Furman takes down South Carolina State 68-64

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FREMONT, Calif. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lam Research Corp. (Nasdaq: LRCX). Today, the U.S. government announced additional measures to further restrict semiconductor technology exports to China . Our initial assessment is that the effect of the announced measures on Lam's business will be broadly consistent with our prior expectations. As a result, at this time we have no plans to update Lam's financial guidance for the December 2024 quarter as stated in our earnings press release on October 23, 2024 . About Lam Research Lam Research Corporation is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam's equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif. , with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com . (LRCX) Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Statements made in this press release that are not of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to but are not limited to the effect of U.S. government restrictions on semiconductor technology exports to China , the effect of such measures on Lam's business, and our outlook and guidance for future financial results. Some factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include: trade regulations, export controls, trade disputes, and other geopolitical tensions may inhibit our ability to sell our products; our understanding of newly announced trade restrictions and their impact on our business may change over time; business, political and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy may deteriorate or change; the actions of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations; supply chain cost increases and other inflationary pressures have impacted and may continue to impact our profitability; supply chain disruptions or manufacturing capacity constraints may limit our ability to manufacture and sell our products; and natural and human-caused disasters, disease outbreaks, war, terrorism, political or governmental unrest or instability, or other events beyond our control may impact our operations and revenue in affected areas; as well as the other risks and uncertainties that are described in the documents filed or furnished by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including specifically the Risk Factors described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 29, 2024 . These uncertainties and changes could materially affect the forward-looking statements and cause actual results to vary from expectations in a material way. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information or statements made in this press release. Company Contacts: Ram Ganesh Investor Relations (510) 572-1615 Email: investor.relations@lamresearch.com Source: Lam Research Corporation### View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lam-research-corporation-comments-on-newly-announced-export-regulations-302320046.html SOURCE Lam Research CorporationBefore you dive into holiday shopping, learn how to spot common scams and protect yourself. Fraudsters commonly send phishing emails and text messages impersonating delivery services or popular retailers like Amazon. These messages, which typically claim there’s an issue with processing or delivering the order, may request payment information or include malicious links. A message might say something like, “Part of your address is missing. Please click on this link to complete the address,” says Raj Dasgupta, senior director of global advisory at BioCatch, a fraud-prevention firm. If you get a similar message when you’re not expecting a package, that should raise doubts, Dasgupta says. But even if you have ordered something, don’t overlook warning signs. It’s unusual for delivery services to hold up packages or seek payment, because shipping costs are almost always charged to the shipper, not the receiver, says Cliff Steinhauer, director of information security and engagement at the nonprofit National Cybersecurity Alliance. Avoid clicking on links in texts or emails, and don’t share personal or payment details. To verify whether an order update is genuine, “go back to your original order on the site,” Steinhauer says. You can log in and check the order status and reach out to customer service directly if there’s a problem, he says. 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Iowa followed its lowest-scoring game of the season with a 110-point eruption the next time out. The Hawkeyes will be one week removed from that scorching effort when they host Northwestern in Tuesday's Big Ten opener in Iowa City, but rust won't be the only roadblock for a potential repeat showing. Iowa (6-1) also is bracing for stiffer competition in conference play while navigating an injury to Seydou Traore. The reserve forward suffered a sprained ankle midway through the first half of a 110-77 home rout of South Carolina Upstate on Nov. 26. Also missing frontcourt contributors Even Brauns and Cooper Koch, the Hawkeyes still flexed their resilience and depth. Brock Harding notched a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds and Owen Freeman netted 17 points as five Iowa players scored in double figures. "Coming off a loss, going into Thanksgiving break here, we've got a couple days off coming, it'd be easy to kinda (think), ‘All right, let's relax for this one, guys sit out,'" Harding said. "But I think we really locked in." Northwestern (6-2) overcame 40.8 percent shooting to defeat UNLV 66-61 in the third-place game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Friday in Tempe, Ariz. Brooks Barnhizer, a preseason All-Big Ten pick who was sidelined by a foot injury during the Wildcats' first four games, had team highs of 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists. He has scored at least 20 points in three of four games. Northwestern limited UNLV to a 42.1 percent effort from the floor. Matthew Nicholson propelled the defense with two of the Wildcats' seven steals to go with two blocks. "We're a defensive-minded team and, you know, our identity is just getting stops," Barnhizer said. "Everything else will take care of itself. So, the older guys were trying to come out here and do that tonight and I think we did a pretty good job of it." Strong ‘D' helped Northwestern's ball movement, too, as the Wildcats assisted on 15 of 20 made field goals. Northwestern went 8-for-18 (44.4 percent) from long range to improve to 3-0 this season when connecting on 40 percent of its 3-point shots or better. --Field Level MediaRadio is magic. I still cannot comprehend how sound waves travel over the air to reach my ears through that wonderful gadget called the radio. Imagine how surprised those who lived over a century ago must have been when they heard a voice that literally came out of thin air. Of course, everyone thought that radio would die when television came to the scene. After all, here was a medium that could beam pictures over the ether, along with sound. In fact, when Music Television (MTV) was launched almost four decades ago, the first song played, somewhat ironically, was “Video Killed the Radio Star”. But radio is still very much alive and kicking, via both traditional FM/Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) airwaves and the Internet. There is a debate over the legacy left behind by the British and we cannot deny that some of the things they bestowed upon us have been beneficial – from the railways to tea plantations. Radio is also part of that legacy. In fact, Radio Ceylon, the precursor to the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) began broadcasting in 1924, just two years after the British Broadcasting Company, later renamed the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), took to the airwaves in London. Thus the SLBC has the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously functioning radio services in the world. The SLBC, as well as radio technology, have evolved over the past 99 years, but its core mission has remained the same – Educate, Entertain and Inform. Unlike the private radio stations which can have loose talk and lousy music all day long, the SLBC has strictly maintained its professional standards through the years. It is perhaps this commitment to quality broadcasting that has enabled the SLBC to face stiff competition from dozens of private Sinhala, Tamil and English radio stations. Radio, the sole source of entertainment As a child of the 80s, I grew up with the SLBC. Although television was introduced to Sri Lanka in 1979, it took a few years for the “idiot box” to come to my village in Ambalangoda and radio was the sole source of entertainment we had. I remember waking up to religious programs and devotional songs, followed by patriotic songs, which wafted into our ears as my brothers and I got dressed to go to school. On the days that I did not attend school, our German-made Grundig radio was constantly on and by my side, dishing out favourites chosen by listeners. These request programs were a hit in all three language streams, back in the days when one had to send a postcard with the title of the song and the names of people requesting it. Old SLBC hands tell me that they had to wade through a pile of postcards to reach the microphone. Back then, there was no FM, but the AM sound quality was not bad either. The first teledrama was not aired until 1983 and at least until then, radio dramas reigned supreme. I remember two of them in particular – Muwanpelessa and Monarathenna. These two were so successful that the entire country came to a standstill when they came on air during the prime time belt from 8.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Later, both of them were turned into hit movies, featuring most of the members of the radio crew, who were only heard but not seen until then. Then there were programs such as “Thunpath Rata” which wove a beautiful cultural tapestry. Even amidst the proliferation of private TV and radio channels, the SLBC is still the most trusted source of news for most people, with its news jingle ingrained in the mind of practically every Sri Lankan. Broadcasting with wide reach The SLBC did reach shores beyond Sri Lanka, through AM as well as Short Wave (SW), which is now nearly dead thanks to the rise of the Internet. In fact, the SLBC’s Binaca Geethmala show featuring the top Hindi hits of the day was enormously popular in India. (At the beginning, Rupavahini too was highly popular in Tamil Nadu because India did not have colour TV until the late 80s). The SLBC had a treasure trove of Vinyl LPs of songs in many languages (which are back in vogue worldwide, overtaking the Compact Disc or CD), not to mention spoken word material such as famous speeches by Sri Lankan and world leaders. These have since been digitised. In a way, the Internet has been a blessing for SLBC and other radio services. Today, one need not own a radio per se to listen to the radio, though dedicated radio sets are still available. Some manufacturers such as Roberts still make retro-looking radios that evoke the nostalgia of the early days of radio. The SLBC reaches listeners around the world through www.slbc.l and smartphone apps. There is another way to get the SLBC (all its channels) – Radio Garden, a dedicated radio app that features practically every radio station on Earth. What they do is mind boggling to say the least. All you need is a smartphone and a good pair of Automatic Noise Cancelling (ANC) headphones to drown out external sounds and you become one with the awesome sound of the radio. Many have predicted the death of radio over the years and any reports of the same have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the Internet seems to have given a new lease of life to radio with the concept of podcasting. You do not have to give up your other chores to listen to the radio or a podcast, unlike TV which requires one to sit down and be a passive witness to the events depicted on the screen. The SLBC has reached a remarkable milestone with its 99th anniversary. We do not know what form radio will take by 2034, leave alone 2134. Such is the pace of technological progress. But the concept of radio will not fade away, just as the concept of quality journalism will not fade away even if print itself does not survive the Internet age. May the SLBC live long and prosper.

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The sixth edition of the World Telugu Writers conference began on Saturday on a grand note on the KBN College premises in Vijayawada. Former Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana inaugurated the two-day conference which will conclude on Sunday. Justice (retd) Ramana, the chief guest, along with MLAs Y. Sujana Chowdary, Mandali Buddha Prasad, Vishwa Hindi Parishad national president Acharya Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, Krishnagiri MP K. Gopinath, Margadarsi MD Sailaja Kiran and others paid rich tribute to the Telugu Talli statue. Addressing the conference, Justice (retd) Ramana said that Telugu is spoken by over 10 million people across the country and we should not tolerate attempts to destroy our beautiful language at the behest of commercial and political interests promoting other languages and cultures. “We will become great only when we protect our mother tongue and culture. Even though we may possess many things, without our language we will be regarded as orphans,” he said. Recalling the invaluable contributions of literary legends like Sri Sri, Arudra, Viswanatha Satyanarayana and cinema actors NTR, ANR, SVR, Savithri, Jamuna, and others who strove for the development of Telugu language, he urged people not to forget their services. He emphasised the importance of educating children about their contributions and passing this legacy to future generations. Justice (retd) Ramana appealed to the state government to immediately establish Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in Andhra Pradesh, revoke GO MS No 85 and strengthen the Telugu Vasha Abhivruddhi Prathikara Samastha to further develop Telugu language. Over 1,500 participants including Telugu poets, writers, and language enthusiasts from various parts of the country along with students from several educational institutions, took part on the first day of the two-day conference.The Kennedy Family Honors Ethel Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery

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