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Egypt is testing a farming system that puts solar panels above crops instead of using separate land for agriculture and electricity generation. Known as agrivoltaics, the approach is being piloted at Habiba Farm in Nuweiba, South Sinai, where elevated panels provide partial shade while crops continue growing underneath. The project is designed for Egypt’s harsh…
Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri to headline ‘College Fest’ after ‘Farrey,’ alongside Ashish Chanchlani, zombie comedy drama has already wrapped filming Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri is set to headline her second feature film with The Viral Fever’s upcoming zombie movie College Fest. The project, which reportedly brings together a college setting and the zombie…
The simple batter trick that helps make perfect chillas every time Few breakfast disappointments sting quite like watching a perfectly good besan chilla fall apart the moment you try to flip it. One second you have a smooth golden circle setting nicely in the pan, and the next you are looking at a torn, crumpled…
MDR kicks in from October 15 NEW DELHI: National Payments Corporation of India on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, with an overall cap of Rs 300, and a flat Rs 5 charge for utility payments, fuel purchase, insurance premium, rail tickets, and a host of government…
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 is set for September 17, celebrating the revered god of craftsmanship. In anticipation of this holy occasion, it’s recommended to dispose of broken tools and outdated tech. Clear away excess papers and incomplete projects from your workspace. A thorough cleaning, especially in often overlooked areas, is crucial to foster a respectful atmosphere,…
AI representation/ChatGPT What if falling asleep could win you a cash prize? In Japan, a new competition is putting an unusual skill to the test: sleeping. Contestants will take part in a 90-minute sleep competition, with a top prize of ¥2.22 million, or around ₹13 lakh. The unusual event is attracting attention for turning something…
Shares of fintech companies, including Paytm, rallied in early trade on Wednesday after the government announced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 made to merchants, effective October 15.Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, which owns the Paytm brand, rose 7.24% during intraday trade to hit a 52-week high of Rs…
The latest Oracle cuts come against the backdrop of similar workforce reductions Oracle has reportedly started another round of job cuts globally, with industry experts tracking the company estimating that around 10% of its India workforce, or roughly 3,000 employees, could be affected.The company had already eliminated 21,000 jobs earlier this year, including around 12,000…
Grandmasters D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and woman GM R Vaishali pose for photos at a felicitation ceremony after India won Gold medal in both open and women categories at the Chess Olympiad 2024. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 27, with the…
Sarufutsu, a village on the northernmost tip of Japan’s Hokkaido, is known for scallops. The village contributes to about 15% of the country’s entire scallop catch, and Japan eats tens of thousands of tons of the sweet, sashimi-grade shellfish. However, what people consume is the muscle, not the shell.The shells are nothing more than waste…
