Add comprehensive Getting Started guide for new users

[theshloksschauhan]

Absolutely — here’s the same PR description rewritten without * or #, and using bold words only:

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Summary
Add GET_STARTED.md onboarding guide for the DeepMind research repository.

Motivation
New users often find it difficult to identify a starting point and successfully run projects due to repository size (70+ projects) and setup complexity. This guide improves first-time user experience and reduces setup friction.

Changes
Added GET_STARTED.md with:

• Repository overview
• Prerequisites and tooling requirements
• Quickstart steps (clone + environment setup + run instructions)
• Suggested starter projects grouped by difficulty (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
• Learning paths by interest area (CV, GNNs, RL, scientific computing)
• Common dependency installation notes
• Troubleshooting section
• Links to related publications/resources
• Basic repository structure and contribution notes

Impact

• Makes onboarding more straightforward
• Reduces repeated setup questions and errors
• Helps users choose projects appropriate to their background

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