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Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman revealed his iconic 1997 anthem "Maa Tujhe Salaam" was inspired by Islamic teachings on patriotism. The song was created to unite Indian youth across all religions during the nation's 50th Independence anniversary.
India's first musical road opened in Mumbai this week, playing AR Rahman's "Jai Ho" when cars drive at the right speed. The 500-meter stretch on the coastal road turns ordinary commutes into a celebration of engineering and culture.
A mechanical engineering professor is developing augmented reality technology that helps surgeons plan personalized hand surgeries and assists patients recovering from injuries. Her work shows how AI and AR can make healthcare more precise and accessible.
Walk alongside full-scale dinosaurs and explore a blue whale's beating heart through groundbreaking augmented reality at Abu Dhabi's Natural History Museum. This permanent Snapchat collaboration transforms 13.8 billion years of history into an interactive experience anyone can access with their phone.
Hong Kong's railway is using augmented reality to build a new station faster and smarter. The technology helps workers see the future before they build it.
Ohio University just cracked the top 25 public schools nationwide for augmented and virtual reality education. Graduates are landing jobs at Microsoft, Disney, and Google thanks to hands-on training that blends creativity with cutting-edge tech.
Vietnam's digital economy is set to double to $80 billion by 2030, with online travel growing from $4 billion to $8 billion as AI and augmented reality transform how visitors explore the country. Tech innovations are making travel planning smarter and heritage sites more immersive for millions of travelers.
Scientists just solved the toughest challenge in next-generation screen technology, bringing us closer to VR headsets with visuals sharper than real life. The breakthrough could transform everything from smart glasses to car windshields.
Japan's Saga Prefecture is reimagining cultural tourism by pairing centuries-old castles and pottery workshops with augmented reality guides and interactive technology. Visitors can now watch master artisans craft porcelain in villages operating since the 1600s, then explore history through digital projections that bring samurai battles to life.
After 17 years away from his country, Tarique Rahman has won a landslide election victory in Bangladesh's first democratic vote since a 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule. International observers called the election "credible" as voters also approved sweeping reforms to prevent future one-party control.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made an unexpected appearance at a couple's wedding in Dhaka, then sent gifts the next day. The gesture sparked warm reactions from guests who saw it as a thoughtful connection between a leader and ordinary citizens.
College students from South Dakota just won NASA's competition with smart glasses that help mechanics repair aircraft without putting down their tools. Their invention could solve a critical shortage in aviation maintenance workers.
South Korean researchers just cracked a major puzzle in creating ultra-sharp displays for next-generation AR glasses and VR headsets. The breakthrough could bring us closer to lightweight devices with crystal-clear visuals that don't drain batteries.
When Hafizur Rahman saw widows and abandoned women struggling without income, he sold his farmland to buy sewing machines and teach them to earn a living. Nearly three decades later, his training center in rural India has transformed 2,000 lives.
Abdul Rahman Muniru had his Dubai visa ready when he heard about a farm training program that changed everything. Now 32 young Ghanaians are launching agriculture businesses instead of leaving home.
Bangladesh is launching a revolutionary plan to eliminate extreme poverty in 10 to 15 years by formally organizing Zakat, the Islamic practice of charitable giving. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is creating a national framework to harness billions in religious donations that currently flow through informal channels.
Amirthavarshini Manishankar just performed at A.R. Rahman's concert, becoming one of India's few female thavil players in a male-dominated percussion tradition. At 18, she's already teaching others and leading an ensemble to make the ancient drum more accessible.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is launching a new action plan to help Bangladesh reduce emissions and earn carbon credits in the global market. The initiative focuses on renewable energy, forest conservation, and clean technology to tackle climate change while creating economic opportunities.
After a spinal injury at 13 ended his walking, Arly Velásquez taught himself to ski and became Mexico's most decorated Winter Paralympian. Next week, he'll represent his country solo at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Scientists at MIT invented microscopic structures that curve upward like ski jumps to shoot light off computer chips into the air. This breakthrough could lead to lightweight AR glasses, better quantum computers, and displays smaller than a grain of salt.
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