World
ESA opens AI Hub at Harwell for satellite-network research
The UK facility will give researchers and companies space to test AI, robotics and future satellite-connected communications.
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World
Anil Menon and Mark Rober to join NASA’s live student call today
The International Space Station broadcast is scheduled for 9:30 pm IST on November 4, with questions about life in orbit and careers in science.
India
Trichy telecom pensioners get November 10 grievance deadline
A November 3 notice proposes a November 19 Pension Adalat for eligible unresolved cases involving DoT pensioners and BSNL units in Trichy BA.
India
Railways reports 8.32% rise in October freight loading
New figures released on November 4 put October freight loading at 145.07 million tonnes, up from 133.93 million a year earlier.
India
ISI Kolkata conclave examines the quality of data used in policymaking
The November 3–4 meeting brings researchers and government statisticians together to discuss methods, public trust and the use of official data.
India
Sarvam releases Prism model for decisions with fixed answer options
The November 3 release provides downloadable model weights and hosted access for tasks such as routing requests and reviewing AI-agent runs.
Food
Dunkin’s US holiday menu starts November 4 with ten seasonal drinks
The limited-time US lineup brings back cookie butter and toasted white chocolate flavours, alongside new nutcracker-inspired packaging.
Travel
Hanoi’s Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum reopens with winter visiting hours
The Hanoi landmark reopened on November 3 after annual maintenance, with morning visits available five days a week.
Food
Mumbai’s India Jones hosts Isaan food pop-up from November 4
Chef Tam from Bengaluru’s Rim Naam joins Chef Klae for five evenings at Trident Nariman Point, with the booking listing showing a ₹500 cover charge.
India
Experimenter sets November 4 start for two Kolkata solo exhibitions
Pallavi Paul’s Salt Moon and Vikrant Bhise’s Neel Ambar are scheduled at the gallery’s Hindustan Road and Ballygunge Place venues into January.
India
Champaca schedules Mahua Matters discussion and tasting for November 22
The Bengaluru bookstore’s newly announced event will bring food researchers, a contributor and a chef together to discuss mahua’s place in food and community life.
Travel
Chiang Mai flights adjusted for November lantern festivals
Airlines have cancelled 108 services and retimed 80 for November 21–28, according to an airport update. Passengers should reconfirm departure times.
