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Shubhanshu Shukla appointed brand ambassador of ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon’

**Shubhanshu Shukla Appointed Brand Ambassador of ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon’**

*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 05, 2025, 06:41 PM*

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), has been officially appointed as the brand ambassador for the “Viksit Bharat Buildathon.” This nationwide innovation movement targets students from classes 6 to 12, encouraging them to create innovative solutions that drive India’s development.

**A Nationwide Innovation Movement for Students**

The “Viksit Bharat Buildathon” is set to be the largest school hackathon in India. Organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission, over one crore students from approximately 1.5 lakh schools across the country are expected to participate.

This extensive initiative invites young minds to ideate, design, and develop prototypes focusing on four vital themes:

– **Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India)**
– **Swadeshi (Indigenous Products)**
– **Vocal for Local (Promoting Local Products)**
– **Samriddhi (Prosperity)**

Through these themes, the Buildathon aims to nurture creativity and problem-solving skills while fostering a spirit of national pride and self-sufficiency among students.

**Shubhanshu Shukla’s Role and Vision**

Group Captain Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, completed his maiden space voyage with the Axiom-4 mission, becoming only the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 flight.

Recently, Shukla met with School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar to discuss the vision for the Buildathon, emphasizing the importance of empowering young innovators to contribute toward building a developed India.

**Event Timeline and Participation Details**

The “Viksit Bharat Buildathon” was officially launched on September 23, with registrations open until October 6. The live hackathon event is scheduled for October 13, and winners will be announced in December.

Students from classes 6 to 12 are encouraged to form teams and participate actively, developing creative ideas and prototypes that tackle real-life challenges aligned with the four national themes.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting journey toward innovation and progress. Register before the deadline and help build a Viksit Bharat!
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/space-traveler-becomes-viksit-bharat-buildathon-brand-ambassador/story

Shubhanshu Shukla appointed brand ambassador of ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon’

**Shubhanshu Shukla Appointed Brand Ambassador of ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon’**

*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 05, 2025, 06:41 PM*

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the **”Viksit Bharat Buildathon”**—a nationwide innovation movement targeting students from classes 6 to 12.

### Largest School Hackathon in India

The “Viksit Bharat Buildathon” is poised to be the largest school hackathon in India, with over **one crore students** from around **1.5 lakh schools** expected to participate. This ambitious initiative is organized by the **Ministry of Education** in collaboration with the **Atal Innovation Mission**.

### Themes and Participation

The hackathon encourages young minds to ideate, design, and develop prototypes based on four key national themes:

– **Aatmanirbhar Bharat** (Self-reliant India)
– **Swadeshi** (Indigenous products)
– **Vocal for Local** (Promoting local products)
– **Samriddhi** (Prosperity)

Students from classes 6 to 12 are invited to form teams and creatively address real-life challenges through this platform.

### Shubhanshu Shukla’s Vision

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, recently completed his maiden space voyage aboard the Axiom-4 mission. He became only the second Indian to travel to space, following Rakesh Sharma’s iconic flight in 1984.

On October 4, Shukla met with School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar to discuss the vision and objectives of the Buildathon, underlining the event’s national significance and potential impact.

### Event Timeline

– **Registration Deadline:** October 6, 2025
– **Event Date:** October 13, 2025
– **Winners Announcement:** December 2025

With registration closing soon, students are encouraged to participate actively and showcase their innovative solutions that contribute towards building a developed and self-reliant India.

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For more details and registration, visit the official Buildathon website. Join the movement to build a **Viksit Bharat!**
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/space-traveler-becomes-viksit-bharat-buildathon-brand-ambassador/story

Shubhanshu Shukla appointed brand ambassador of ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon’

**Shubhanshu Shukla Appointed Brand Ambassador of ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon’**

*By Dwaipayan Roy | October 5, 2025, 6:41 PM*

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), has been named the brand ambassador for the “Viksit Bharat Buildathon.” This nationwide innovation movement targets students from classes 6 to 12 and is organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission.

### Massive Student Participation Expected

The “Viksit Bharat Buildathon” is set to become the largest school hackathon in India, with over one crore students from around 1.5 lakh schools participating across the country. The initiative inspires young minds to ideate, design, and develop prototypes based on four key themes:
– **Aatmanirbhar Bharat** (Self-reliant India)
– **Swadeshi** (Indigenous)
– **Vocal for Local** (Promoting local products)
– **Samriddhi** (Prosperity)

### A Visionary Discussion

Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot who recently completed his maiden space mission aboard the Axiom-4, is only the second Indian to go into space after Rakesh Sharma’s historic flight in 1984.

On Saturday, Shukla met with School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar to discuss the vision and objectives of the Buildathon, reinforcing the event’s emphasis on innovation and national development.

### Important Dates and Participation Details

The “Viksit Bharat Buildathon” was officially launched on September 23, with registrations open until October 6. The live event is scheduled for October 13, and winners will be announced in December.

Students from classes 6 to 12 are encouraged to form teams and collaborate creatively to develop innovative ideas and prototypes addressing real-world challenges aligned with the four national themes.

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For more information and to register, students and educators can visit the official Buildathon website before the registration deadline. Join this exciting movement to contribute to a developed and self-reliant India!
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/space-traveler-becomes-viksit-bharat-buildathon-brand-ambassador/story

Karachi Biennale 2027: Noor Ahmed to curate fifth edition

The Karachi Biennale is set to return in January 2027 for its fifth edition, this time led by curator Noor Ahmed. Since its launch in 2017, the Karachi Biennale has grown into Pakistan’s largest international contemporary art event, transforming the city through exhibitions, public art projects, and education programmes that bring contemporary art to diverse audiences.

For KB27, the Biennale will once again move beyond traditional gallery walls, spreading across Karachi’s schools, parks, and public spaces. The programme will feature commissioned works, site-specific projects, artist residencies, workshops, initiatives for schools and communities, and a series of public talks. The Trust aims to explore new ways of engaging audiences and to document the outcomes for future editions.

Noor Ahmed is an exciting choice as curator. She has collaborated on significant projects, including co-curating *River Landscapes*, a transnational initiative connecting South Asia and Europe through a shared glossary of water. Additionally, she served as Project Director and Lead Curator of the Digital Curation of Lahore and Taxila Museums, Pakistan’s largest museum digitisation programme.

Her relationship with the Biennale dates back to 2019, when she served as Assistant Curator for KB19 and helped deliver exhibitions across Karachi’s public parks, zoo, and botanical gardens.

The Biennale has always sought to expand access to contemporary art, with each edition advancing this mission. Previously curated by Amin Gulgee in 2017, Muhammad Zeeshan in 2019, Faisal Anwar in 2022, and Waheeda Baloch in 2024, the event has steadily strengthened its infrastructure for commissions, exhibition delivery, and education, while deepening public participation across the city.

With Noor Ahmed guiding KB27, the Biennale is poised to continue this growth. The programme will introduce new voices, test fresh formats, and reaffirm Karachi’s role as a hub of contemporary cultural exchange.

Details of the full programme, along with submission deadlines and ticketing information, will be released by the Trust ahead of the January 2027 opening. Stay tuned for updates!
https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1348546-karachi-biennale-2027-noor-ahmed-to-curate-fifth-edition

Has Mohammed Shami played his last game for Team India?

**Has Mohammed Shami Played His Last Game for Team India?**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 05, 2025, 10:14 AM*

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has shared his thoughts on the future of fast bowler Mohammed Shami following the latter’s exclusion from India’s white-ball squads for the upcoming series against Australia.

### The Injury Struggle and Its Impact

Mohammed Shami, 35, has been battling injuries since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Despite overcoming a year-long fitness struggle, he has been unable to regain his peak form. Gavaskar noted that for a fast bowler like Shami, recovering from such injuries is especially challenging.

“In Mohammed Shami’s case, it’ll be a real uphill climb for him. It’s going to be very, very tough,” Gavaskar told *India Today*. He also acknowledged Shami’s valuable contribution to Indian cricket over the years.

Shami last represented India in the Champions Trophy earlier this year but has since found it hard to secure a spot in the national team.

### Declining Form and Limited Opportunities

The 2025 IPL season was disappointing for Shami as he struggled to make an impact with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Consequently, he was left out of key tours and tournaments, including the England tour, the T20 Asia Cup 2025, and the West Indies Test series.

His domestic performances have also been underwhelming, notably in the Duleep Trophy where he picked up only one wicket in 34 overs while representing East Zone.

### Selectors’ Long-Term Vision

In recent squad announcements, India’s selection committee has made significant changes ahead of the Australia tour. Shami, along with Ravindra Jadeja, has been omitted to make room for younger talents like Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar.

This move signals a clear long-term strategy focusing on building a core team for the 2027 World Cup. Shami’s exclusion appears to be part of this broader vision to develop fresh talent and invest in the future.

### A Look Back at Shami’s Career

Mohammed Shami made his international debut in 2013 and quickly established himself as a vital member of the Indian bowling attack across all formats.

– **ODIs:** 64 matches, 116 wickets at an average of 25.71
– **Tests:** 64 matches, 229 wickets at an average of 27.71, including six five-wicket hauls
– **T20Is:** 27 wickets at an average of 28

Shami’s experience and skill have been invaluable to Team India, but with continuing fitness concerns and emerging young talent, his international future remains uncertain.

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As India gears up for future challenges, the story of Mohammed Shami’s international career may be approaching its final chapter. Fans and experts alike await further developments as the team evolves towards the 2027 World Cup.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/has-mohammed-shami-s-india-career-ended/story

YOSHIKI Sparks Yoichi Wine Craze

At the center of this transformation is Mayor Saito’s wine-focused strategy, which shifted production toward premium grape varieties and leveraged top-level sales efforts to win global recognition.

YOSHIKI’s involvement in producing Yoichi wine has added star appeal, amplifying the town’s reach on the international stage.

The success has extended beyond bottles and festivals. Yoichi has attracted donations through the hometown tax scheme and drawn new investment. These proceeds are funding community programs such as childcare support and tourism development.

The result is a cycle of growth that is reshaping Yoichi’s identity and reputation far beyond its origins as a whisky town.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147146.php

In Saudi Arabia, Dave Chappelle jokes that ‘I stand with Israel’ would be his code for censorship

In Saudi Arabia, comedian Dave Chappelle joked that saying “I stand with Israel” would be his code for censorship. The state-sponsored show, which took place on Saturday and featured a host of top international comedians, faced criticism from Human Rights Watch and several other comedians.

Dave Chappelle performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 2023.

As the writer argues, the more Hollywood elites speak out on behalf of the radicalized people of Gaza, the more my people are in danger— from New York to Jerusalem.

(Photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)

By GRACE GILSON / JTA
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-869358

Keeping time

Stunningly light, the sculptures of Madeline Gallucci and the paintings of Margaret Crowley bear witness while mourning the impossibility of full recognition.

In *Sympathy Ribbon*, currently on view at Grunts Rare Books, the pairing of Gallucci’s and Crowley’s work holds the perfect, painful tension between remembrance and transition.

Gallucci’s paintings manipulate surface and depth to make us acutely aware of the distance between the two. The top layer of her compositions features stark blue marks that imitate painter’s tape, painted in sharp contrast to the hazy contents below. Though the tape frames the paintings and guides our eyes toward semi-legible letters or shapes, we quickly seek to look beyond—and therein find resistance.

Past the tape exterior, textured gradients become the foggy window of a car or a glass door after a scalding shower. Innumerable coats of vivid color are pierced by instances of removal, as seen in *SPAT* (2025), where lightened swipes against a muddy green-grey background could be the fingertips of someone tracing in condensation—a record of some unknown previous presence.

We strain to look deeper and identify what’s beyond the veil, but instead get lost in eternal depths.

Crowley’s sculptures use form and material to hold longing. Most prominent is *50 Years of Service* (2022), glimmering on the gallery floor. A body-sized replica of a thin metal watch, the piece is modeled after a commemorative gift given to her grandfather by the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Curatorial text reveals the large watch is papier-mâché made from postmortem documents for her grandfather—a strong use of medium to register the artist’s grief. Even without context, the watch begs to be witnessed, with its face to the ground and links slumped awkwardly over.

It echoes the ache of Gallucci’s paintings, which yearn for someone to look through them and find recognition, but offer only a vague palimpsest of prior hands.

Both practices offer us the uneasy gift of attending to what remains when presence slips into memory.

**Sympathy Ribbon**
Through November 9
Saturday–Sunday, 1–4 PM
Grunts Rare Books
1500 S. Western #403
[gruntsrarebooks.us](http://gruntsrarebooks.us)
https://chicagoreader.com/visual-arts/art-review/sympathy-ribbon-grunts-rare-books/