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The next Tarkov wipe is coming very soon. Battlestate Games has announced the release date for the next Escape From Tarkov wipe and patch, and as expected it will arrive before the end of this week. In an announcement on the Escape From Tarkov social media accounts, it was announced that the next Tarko v wipe will arrive tomorrow, December 26. The wipe will launch alongside patch 0.16.0.0, which will also be installed on the same day. The installation of Escape From Tarkov patch 0.16.0.0 will begin at 7:00 AM GMT / 2:00 AM EST on December 26, and is expected to take around eight hours. This means that the patch, and new wipe, could be playable as early as 3:00 PM GMT / 10AM EST on December 26. However, during the installation process neither Escape From Tarkov , or Escape From Tarkov Arena will be playable, so you will have to find something else to fill your time. Speculation has been rife over the past few days that the wipe may not arrive on a Thursday as is usually the case. With the end of wipe events taking a slightly different direction this year, some speculated that the wipe could arrive over the weekend, but the launch of the fire sale event earlier today all but confirmed that the wipe will arrive tomorrow. That means you only have a few hours to try out the best builds you can think of for cheap before everything wipes tomorrow. When the wipe does arrive tomorrow, which based on previous years could be later than 3:00 PM GMT due to delays, there will be a lot of new toys added to Tarkov . The gun nerds among you will likely be racing to find some of the new weapons, which include the awesome looking Sako TRG M10 bolt action sniper rifle, which takes .388 Lapua ammo and will likely one shot other PMCs if you have good aim. Urgent New Gmail Security Warning For Billions As Attacks Continue Google User Data Purge Underway—What You Need To Know Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Wednesday, December 25 Then there’s the expected rework to the Customs map , which hasn’t been shown off too much so far but is expected to be more of a visual overhaul rather than a new design. However, we do know that some areas will change, including the big warehouse attached to the mechanic’s shop, which should finally be opened up and not just a massive inaccessible block on the map. Other changes coming in Escape From Tarkov patch 0.16.0.0 include the upgrade to the Unity 2022 engine, a brand- new type of extraction and a new recoil system . However, it will not be a surprise full release for Tarkov , with that now expected to come in 2025.On a cloudy afternoon, a fire broke out at Alibaba Cloud's data center in Hangzhou, China, causing widespread concern and speculation about the extent of the damage and potential impact on the company's services. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, sent shockwaves through the technology industry and raised questions about the robustness of data center infrastructure and disaster recovery procedures.
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” the center simply said in posting about Carter's death on the social media platform X. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said. A president from Plains A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women’s rights and America’s global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter’s electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 “White House Diary” that he could be “micromanaging” and “excessively autocratic,” complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington’s news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. “It didn’t take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake,” Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had “an inherent incompatibility” with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives — to “protect our nation’s security and interests peacefully” and “enhance human rights here and abroad” — even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. And then, the world Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. “I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia,” Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. “I wanted a place where we could work.” That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter’s stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors . He went “where others are not treading,” he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. “I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don’t,” Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton’s White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America’s approach to Israel with his 2006 book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.” And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center’s many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee’s 2002 Peace Prize cites his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. “The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place,” he said. “The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect.” ‘An epic American life’ Carter’s globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little “Jimmy Carters,” so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house — expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents — where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners . He acknowledged America’s historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. “I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore,” Stuart Eizenstat, Carter’s domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. “He was not a great president” but also not the “hapless and weak” caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was “good and productive” and “delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office.” Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton’s secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat’s forward that Carter was “consequential and successful” and expressed hope that “perceptions will continue to evolve” about his presidency. “Our country was lucky to have him as our leader,” said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for “an epic American life” spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. “He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history,” Alter told The Associated Press. A small-town start James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter’s political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery’s tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian , would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 — then and now — Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office — he later called it “inconceivable” not to have consulted her on such major life decisions — but this time, she was on board. “My wife is much more political,” Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn’t long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist “Dixiecrats” as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as “Cufflinks Carl.” Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. “I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over,” he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. 'Jimmy Who?' His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader’s home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats’ national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: “Jimmy Who?” The Carters and a “Peanut Brigade” of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter’s ability to navigate America’s complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared “born-again Christian,” Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced — including NBC’s new “Saturday Night Live” show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter “Fritz” Mondale as his running mate on a “Grits and Fritz” ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady’s office. Mondale’s governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname “Jimmy” even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band’s “Hail to the Chief.” They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that “he hated politics,” according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Accomplishments, and ‘malaise’ Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation’s second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s — after Carter left office. He built on Nixon’s opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn’t immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his “malaise” speech, although he didn’t use that word. He declared the nation was suffering “a crisis of confidence.” By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he’d “kick his ass,” but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with “make America great again” appeals and asking voters whether they were “better off than you were four years ago.” Reagan further capitalized on Carter’s lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: “There you go again.” Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages’ freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. 'A wonderful life' At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with “no idea what I would do with the rest of my life.” Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. “I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything,” Carter told the AP in 2021. “But it’s turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years.” Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. “I’m perfectly at ease with whatever comes,” he said in 2015 . “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” ___ Former Associated Press journalist Alex Sanz contributed to this report. Bill Barrow, The Associated PressAs the game unfolded, it was clear that Conte's tactical gamble had paid off. 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In an astoundingly impressive run, Palantir Technologies has seen its stock skyrocket by 380% in 2024, buoyed by the fervent demand in the artificial intelligence sector. Investors are flocking to this software platform which boasts remarkable growth, with significant advancements in revenues and earnings. However, its valuation raises eyebrows. With a price-to-sales ratio at 75 and trailing earnings hovering around 412 times, some investors are wary of a potential downturn should the growth momentum falter. Despite the high stakes, Palantir’s forward-looking earnings multiple of 217 casts a hopeful light on its anticipated income improvements next year. With the expansive AI software platforms market as its backdrop, Palantir is positioning itself for long-term success, although not without risks due to its current valuation bubble. In contrast, C3.ai presents a more modest but appealing option. Having achieved a 23% gain in 2024, the company trades at a considerably lower valuation. It serves a similar market to Palantir, banking on the burgeoning AI arena, offering investors an opportunity with less financial overhang. The AI software market is an exciting landscape with forecasts predicting immense growth from $28 billion in 2023 to $153 billion by 2028. Both Palantir and C3.ai demonstrate promising potential, each increasing their forecasts thanks to escalating demand for generative AI solutions. While Palantir lays its foundation with strong government ties and an expanding commercial focus, C3.ai is leveraging partnerships with cloud giants to broaden its AI reach. Investors seeking the next big AI opportunity might see C3.ai as a more affordable alternative amidst the booming market potential. AI Stocks Skyrocket: The Surging Demand for Palantir and C3.ai in 2024 As investors ride the wave of the artificial intelligence boom, two companies are catching their attention: Palantir Technologies and C3.ai . With Palantir’s stock soaring by an astounding 380% in 2024, this AI software company stands out in the bustling market. But how sustainable is this growth, and what are the key dynamics driving these stocks? Market Analysis: The AI Uprising The AI software market is set for explosive growth, with projections estimating a rise from $28 billion in 2023 to $153 billion by 2028. This burgeoning landscape has made companies like Palantir and C3.ai attractive investments. The demand for generative AI solutions is witnessing an unprecedented surge, propelling these companies to significantly boost their market forecasts. Palantir Technologies: High Growth, High Valuation Palantir Technologies has captivated investors with its robust performance, but it comes with a hefty price tag. The company’s notable price-to-sales ratio of 75 and a trailing earnings multiple of 412 highlight its costly valuation, prompting some to question the sustainability of its current growth trajectory. Despite the concerns, Palantir’s forward earnings multiple of 217 offers a hopeful glimpse into potential future earnings. Palantir distinguishes itself with strong government contracts and a strategic pivot towards expanding its commercial customer base. The company is leveraging its comprehensive AI software platforms, aiming to cement its position in the long-term AI race. C3.ai: The Pragmatic Contender In contrast, C3.ai provides a more modest yet compelling alternative for investors. With a 23% rise in 2024, it’s a player in the same AI market as Palantir but at a lower valuation. C3.ai capitalizes on strategic partnerships with major cloud providers to expand its AI capabilities, aiming to capture a significant share of the growing AI demand. Pros and Cons: Investment Considerations Investors are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of these AI giants: Palantir Technologies Pros: – Strong government ties. – Expanding commercial presence. – High investor interest and dynamic growth plans. Palantir Technologies Cons: – High price-to-sales and earnings multiples. – Potential valuation bubble hazards. C3.ai Pros: – Lower valuation compared to Palantir. – Strategic cloud partnerships. – Less financial overhang risk. C3.ai Cons: – Slower growth compared to Palantir. – Not as deeply embedded in government contracts. Predictions and Market Trends Both Palantir and C3.ai are set to ride the AI trend, with a focus on generative AI solutions driving significant market interest. Analysts predict continued positive momentum for these companies as they adjust to the rapid growth and technological advancements in AI. Investors looking for the next big opportunity in AI might consider C3.ai a more affordable option with steady growth, while those willing to bet on high growth potential may opt for Palantir, despite its premium valuation. For more information on AI stocks and market trends, visit Palantir Technologies and C3.ai .
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, Dec. 26 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2 p.m. ESPN — The GameAbove Sports Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. Toledo, Detroit 5:30 p.m. ESPN — The Rate Bowl: Rutgers vs. Kansas St., Phoenix 9 p.m. ESPN — The 68 Ventures Bowl: Arkansas St. vs. Bowling Green, Mobile, Ala. IIHF HOCKEY (MEN’S) Noon NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Slovakia vs. Sweden, Group B, Toronto 2:30 p.m. NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: U.S. vs. Germany, Group A, Ottawa, Ontario 5 p.m. NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Czechia vs. Switzerland, Group B, Toronto 7:30 p.m. NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Finland vs. Canada, Group A, Ottawa, Ontario NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. NBATV — Oklahoma City at Indiana 10 p.m. NBATV — Utah at Portland NFL FOOTBALL 8:15 p.m. PRIME VIDEO — Seattle at Chicago SOCCER (MEN’S) 7:30 a.m. USA — Premier League: Everton at Manchester City 10 a.m. USA — Premier League: Aston Villa at Newcastle United 12:30 p.m. USA — Premier League: Manchester United at Wolverhampton 3 p.m. USA — Premier League: Leicester City at Liverpool TENNIS 9 p.m. TENNIS — United Cup: Spain v. Kazakhstan 4 a.m. (Friday) TENNIS — United Cup: China v. Brazil 6 a.m. (Friday) TENNIS — United Cup: China v. Brazil The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV .
Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 22 points, all in the first half, and Minnesota pulled away for a 90-68 win over Morgan State on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Dawson Garcia added 18 points and eight rebounds for Minnesota (8-5), which won its second game in a row. Parker Fox finished with 11 points. Kameron Hobbs scored 25 points to lead Morgan State (6-10), which fell to 0-8 on the road. Will Thomas scored 13 points, Rob Lawson had 11 and Daniel Akitoby registered a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Minnesota shot 51.7 percent (31 of 60) overall and 44.8 percent (13 of 29) from 3-point range. Morgan State shot 40 percent (24 of 60) from the field and 36.4 percent (4 of 11) from beyond the arc. The Golden Gophers finished with a 31-4 advantage in bench points. Minnesota surged to a 55-37 lead at the half. Mitchell scored 22 points in 15 minutes before the break by going 8-for-8 from the field. He drained his sixth 3-pointer to give the Golden Gophers a 53-32 advantage -- tied for their largest lead of the first half -- with 1:59 to go. Minnesota increased its lead to as many as 27 points in the second half. Caleb Williams came off the bench to bury a 3-pointer and put the Golden Gophers on top 86-59 with four minutes to play. Frank Mitchell helped Minnesota reach the 90-point mark with a layup with 1:27 to go. He finished with 10 points on 4-for-4 shooting. Hobbs finished the scoring with a layup in the final minute for Morgan State. Morgan State kept it close during the first five minutes. Hobbs made a layup to pull the Bears within 12-11 with 15:32 remaining in the opening half. Thomas made a pair of free throws less than four minutes later to cut Morgan State's deficit to 23-17. That proved to be as close as the Bears would come for the rest of the way. Minnesota went on a 9-0 run to pull ahead 32-17 with 9:23 to go in the half. Frank Mitchell capped the run with an offensive rebound and putback. --Field Level Media
Gurgaon: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated the country's first Constitution Museum at OP Jindal Global University in Sonipat on Saturday. The museum showcases a photolithographic copy of the Constitution, one of the thousand reproductions available, as its centrepiece. Officials said visitors could experience pre-Independence India through a 360-degree visual presentation, and also view a multimedia presentation that chronologically presents significant events that led to the drafting of the Constitution. To acknowledge the Constituent Assembly members' contribution to the making of the document, nearly 300 sculptured busts have been installed at the facility. A hologram of Dr BR Ambedkar is featured in the mezzanine section of the museum, where his philosophies are also exhibited. The interactive display provides responses derived from his documented speeches and written works. Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 Results Majority: 145 BJP+ 229 MVA 47 OTH 12 Results : 288 / 288 BJP+ WON Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 Results Majority: 41 INDIA 56 NDA 24 OTH 1 Results : 81 / 81 INDIA WON Source: PValue Moreover, artists have created installations celebrating constitutional principles. ‘We, The People of India' by Rajesh P Subramanian represents the constitutional value of ‘unity in diversity'. Rahul Gautam's ‘Echoes of Liberty' combines constitutional manuscript elements with contemporary artistic design. ‘Triad of Unity' by Harsha Durugadda connects the concepts of unity, justice, and sovereignty. Nishant S Kumbhatil presents ‘Insaaf Ki Devi', depicting the lady justice with scales, representing judicial impartiality. ‘Equality Before Law' by Pradeep B Jogdand illustrates equality and justice principles. Deval Verma's extensive ‘Map' installation encourages visitors to examine their perspectives on value and beauty. KR Nariman's ‘Freedom' pays tribute to ‘We, the People' who practise constitutional values daily. Rahul Gautam's ‘Founding Mothers' presents an artistic interpretation of a photograph featuring the 15 women Constituent Assembly members, recognising their role in developing India's constitutional framework. The CEO of culture and head of the Centre for Museums, Anjchita B Nair, who is also the curator, said this facility was different from traditional museum formats, which follow a single narrative. Instead, diverse presentation methods were incorporated at the Constitution Museum to create engaging and innovative ways of storytelling. At the inauguration, Speaker Birla said, "India's first Constitution Museum marks a historic milestone. This will tell our future generations about our Constitution, its history, its inception, and the immense efforts that went behind its creation. More than a legal framework, our Constitution is a transformative document that brought about a profound social, economic, and political change. It is not merely a set of laws but a guiding philosophy that continues to lead us towards a more just and inclusive society." Union minister Meghwal said, "The Constitution Museum is a memorial of the significant contribution of Dr Ambedkar, the main framer of the Indian Constitution. I sincerely hope that it is visited by the current legislators of India to get a modern and digital insight into the making of the Constitution." MP Naveen Jindal, who is also chancellor of the university, said, "The museum is a reminder to celebrate the Constitution of the world's largest democracy, and to promote the idea of an Indian constitutionalism as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India on Nov 26 this year."
