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Indian summers can be quite harsh, with temperatures crossing the 40°C mark quite often. For someone who wants to keep a garden on the balcony or the terrace, it can feel like a constant battle against the scorching sun. However, not all plants face the same problem. There are some plants that can survive with…
Artificial intelligence was touted as the ultimate solution to increase human productivity, simplify tasks, hasten business decisions, and provide individuals with ample free time to pursue meaningful activities. Indeed, from AI-powered browsers to virtual assistants, technology has gradually pervaded offices and homes, fuelling the notion that technology will make our work lives easier. However, a…
Olive Martin was taken to the morgue rather than hospital, where she displayed ‘some signs of life’ before dying (Durham Police) On the morning of 13 October 2023, 54-year-old Darlington mother-of-two Olive Martin was doing something completely ordinary: making toast before work. At some point in that routine, she suffered a seizure and collapsed in…
DHAKA: China on Sunday impressed on the new govt in Dhaka that it stands ready to carry forward cooperation in all sectors with Bangladesh and said “any attempts to undermine its cooperation with Bangladesh or any South Asian countries were doomed to failure”. The remarks came days after the US envoy in Bangladesh Brent Christensen…
NEW DELHI: One year after the rollout of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, the state government says concerns over privacy violations have been effectively addressed, with more than five lakh applications processed and not a single complaint reported.Officials said the absence of privacy-related grievances reflects the strength of the digital security framework built…
India has enhanced its safety protocols for its seafarers and stabilise maritime trade operations amid the ongoing Middle East tensions. In a directive, the Directorate General of Shipping issued Circular 21 of 2026, setting out precautionary measures for Indian seafarers operating in and around Iranian waters. The advisory calls on those currently ashore to stay…
The sea has long been a place of awe, fear, and a healthy dose of superstition. Long before the advent of modern navigation and weather forecasting, sailors had to use their instincts and experience, along with a strange set of unofficial guidelines, to survive the unpredictable sea. Among these unofficial guidelines were some very strict…
LUCKNOW: In a suspected case of honour killing, a 21-year-old woman from Babapurwa Thorhans village in Gonda district was allegedly killed by her father and brother after she insisted on marrying the man of her choice. Police have arrested the accused and charged them with murder. Investigations reveal chilling details of how the crime was…
CHENNAI: A tiny needle system that sends cancer drugs directly into breast cancer cells, while protecting healthy ones, has been developed by researchers from IIT Madras and two Australian universities – Monash University and Deakin University. The nanotechnology injection delivery system packs the anticancer drug, doxorubicin, into special protective bubbles, then pushes it inside cells…
Class 10 students advised to prioritise grammar and time management before Hindi paper Class 10 students advised to prioritise grammar and time management before Hindi paper Class 10 students advised to prioritise grammar and time management before Hindi paper Class 10 students advised to prioritise grammar and time management before Hindi paper Class 10 students…
