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May 14, 2024 5:25 PM

The water tanker drivers keeping ‘India’s Silicon Valley’ Bengaluru running

Basavaraj, a water tanker driver in India's tech hub of Bengaluru, has to make sure he leaves home by 6:30 a.m. each day to collect enough water for his customers, who now depend on his services for a very basic need. Residents of the southern city,...

May 14, 2024 12:18 AM

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ breathes fresh life into franchise

By: Aditya Ahuja You are not alone if you are questioning the motives behind reviving a franchise after a seven-year hiatus. Surprisingly, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' proves to be far more than a mere cash grab. Wes Ball, previously known...

May 3, 2024 5:00 PM

How Healthy Soil Helps In Combating Climate Change

Dr. Rob Thompson, a scientist at the University of Reading in England, conducted an experiment shedding light on the heightened risk of flash floods following heavy rain after prolonged droughts. The experiment aimed to demonstrate the varying rates...

May 2, 2024 5:41 PM

Beating The Heat: How To Stay Cool As Temperatures Soar Across India

India is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above the 40°C mark in several regions of eastern and southern India on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the scorching weather is likely ...

April 30, 2024 5:37 PM

International Labour Day: Honouring the contributions of workers

International Labour Day, observed globally on May 1 each year, commemorates the invaluable contributions of workers and the labor movement. Various activities, including meetings and programs, are organized to honor their pivotal role. In India, La...

March 13, 2024 11:32 AM

Why Yemen’s Houthi rebels have entered Israel-Hamas conflict?

The entry of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Israel-Hamas conflict, has added a new dimension to the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. Despite their historical animosity towards Israel, the Houthis' involvement has surprised many obser...

February 27, 2024 8:47 AM

“Self-sufficiency, statement of independence, civilizational state”: Jaishankar opens up on multiple symbolisms of ‘Bharat’

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday explained symbolism of 'Bharat' in multiple domains.Speaking at the Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru Memorial Lectures 2024 held at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jaishankar underscored the significance of 'Bha...

February 23, 2024 1:07 PM

Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur enhances Bihar’s esteem: A tribute to the Jan Nayak

The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday announced the posthumous conferment of Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, upon the late Karpoori Thakur, who served as the chief minister of Bihar for two terms. The decision holds historical signifi...

January 15, 2024 3:59 PM

India’s urban transportation undergoes a transformative shift

India, as the world’s third-largest automobile market, is at the forefront of a substantial transformation in urban transportation. This evolution is crucial for addressing the challenges of urbanization while embracing sustainable and efficient tr...

December 1, 2023 9:31 AM

COP28 Summit: Conflict-hit countries left to face climate change alone

BEIRUT. Somali aid worker Hasan Mohammad Sirat has almost no tools at his disposal to tackle the devastating effects of extreme weather in his war-torn country, where floods this year have followed hard on the heels of a severe drought. "We are tryi...

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