News that keep you updated
NEW DELHI: Senior executives from Meta India, appeared before National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Wednesday in connection with the inquiry instituted to investigate the allegations linked to circulation of child sexual exploitative abuse material (CSEAM) on Instagram.The details of those present from Meta and the questioning and cross-examination that would have followed were…
A tiny insect became one of the earliest living passengers sent towards space, long before astronauts were routinely orbiting Earth. In 1947, fruit flies were loaded onto a captured German V-2 rocket in New Mexico as scientists began testing what happened to life above the atmosphere. The experiment was primitive by modern standards, but it…
The creators of the long-running and enthusiastically insolent TV show “South Park” aren’t known to be huge fans of President Donald Trump. However, they’ve decided to adopt one of his ideas – in a way.They’re changing – at least for the moment – the name of the popular series, which just won the Emmy for…
Floral names do not have to be limited to familiar choices such as Rose, Lily or Daisy. Names such as Linnea, Freesia, Zinnia and Daphne offer less conventional alternatives while retaining a clear connection to the natural world. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a botanical touch, these flowers can provide plenty of inspiration….
Can aluminium foil keep ants away from your kitchen? The viral hack explained Ants finding their way into an Indian kitchen is a frustration nearly everyone’s dealt with; a single dropped grain of sugar seems to summon an entire trail within hours. So it’s no surprise that a viral hack claiming aluminium foil can keep…
General:Luck walks beside you today, though it doesn’t make you completely calm. Jupiter, your ruler, is supportive of gains and good news but the Moon keeps the mind disoriented, just like a bird that moves across branches.Even with that inner flutter, the day is good. In fact, better than expected in some ways. Doors open,…
What began with a $40 cleaning kit and one littered New York City block eventually turned into a neighbourhood effort to clean, garden and reclaim public space. David Clarke, a 24-year-old New Yorker behind the grassroots project Trash Talk NYC, spent 100 days cleaning the area around West 171st Street between Broadway and Fort Washington…
BENGALURU: Cognizant’s US green-card filings have been suspended amid an investigation into potential fraud and misuse of employment visa programmes, Anthony D’Esposito, inspector general at US Department of Labor, said in a post on X. “Fighting fraud is a Team Sport…..Threats to American workers will not be tolerated. Alongside @WHFraudTF, we’re following facts, fraud and…
NEW DELHI: The complainant who had filed a criminal defamation case against leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi for his claim of Chinese incursions into Indian territory Wednesday complained to SC that the registry is not listing the appeal for hearing, apparently because of the personality involved.Appearing for Uttar Pradesh govt, senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia said…
MUMBAI: Rising geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf region pushed up Brent prices above the $100-per-barrel mark for the first time since July on Wednesday. This, in turn, led to the weakening of the rupee, which fell below the 95/$ mark and settled at 95.1 at close. Dalal Street, too, felt the jitters courtesy of…
