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Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: “Although the idea seemed absurd, still … I believed it would be readily permitted me to try”New ideas can often appear strange before they are understood. Centuries ago, Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus confronted an idea that challenged the accepted understanding of the universe. In his work De revolutionibus…
Neena Gupta has a rather straightforward way of dealing with people who cross personal boundaries — she gives them a taste of their own medicine. The veteran actor recently opened up about how she responds to intrusive questions about marriage and unwanted comments about her appearance, revealing that she prefers blunt comebacks over letting such…
You may have noticed it without giving it much thought: some men never seem to leave home without a small comb in their pocket. It goes with them to the office, a dinner, a wedding, a date or even a quick outing. At first, it may look like nothing more than a grooming preference. But…
Delhi traffic will face unpredictable disruptions during the BRICS Summit NEW DELHI: Delhi will not be shut down during the BRICS Summit, but for commuters, the bigger worry may be the uncertainty on the roads: a route that is open one minute could be stopped or diverted the next when a VVIP convoy approaches.The Delhi…
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From April 2017 to March 2019, Japan collected electronics through two national channels. Under the 2020 Medal Project, NTT Docomo shops took in about 6.21 million used phones, while municipalities collected approximately 78,985 tonnes of small electronic devices. Through them all, recyclers were able to extract 32 kilograms of gold, 3,500 kilograms of silver and…
BCI surveys an abandoned uranium mine for bat habitat. Photo: Bat Conservation International. Several abandoned uranium mine sites in the Pryor Mountains of south-central Montana have been closed after federal agencies identified safety, radiation and environmental risks. The work was carried out on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), with the Department…
UPI now dominates Indian merchant payments, significantly reducing card usage (AI image) Walk into almost any shop in India today, a kirana store, a pharmacy, a roadside food cart and you’ll see the same thing.A small QR code taped near the counter, and a shopkeeper who barely looks up when you scan it. Nobody asks…
JDU leader Nitish Kumar. Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: The Janata Dal (United) is considering a proposal to rename the more than two-decade-old party as ‘JD(U)-Nitish’, in recognition of its supreme leader and former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar.The suggestion was made by JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha, who was heard in a purportedly…
Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda Uber is pulling out of Nigeria and Uganda, closing operations in two African markets where ride-hailing companies have faced a difficult combination of rising operating costs, pressure on fares and growing competition.The exits took effect on September 2, ending Uber’s 12-year run in Nigeria and roughly a decade in Uganda. The…
