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17 days and rain is all it took to stump a ₹16cr bridge. Are we no longer building infra to last? Just 17 days after a ₹16cr bridge was inaugurated in Dehradun, a cavernous pit has opened near it. In another country, authorities might feel mortified, fall over themselves apologising and atoning. Here, the monsoon…
A birthday party for Twitch streamer NateDeBaiits ended in tragedy after a shooting broke out in California, leaving one person dead and six others injured. The party, attended by more than 300 people, was being livestreamed when gunfire suddenly erupted, sending guests running for safety. The person who died was later identified as Desiderio Romero…
NMC asks medical colleges to set up support units for students NEW DELHI: Students with benchmark disabilities seeking admission to MBBS courses will now undergo an individual assessment of their functional abilities to determine whether they can acquire essential competencies required for the course with reasonable accommodation. National Medical Commission (NMC) Monday issued new guidelines…
Digital arrest (representative image) NEW DELHI: Government on Tuesday said it may introduce a bill in the ongoing session of Parliament making digital arrest and AI-generated deepfakes a distinct offence, after Supreme Court pointed out that existing penal laws do not define these offences.Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta said the law will be aimed at…
NEW DELHI: Government has tightened the rules governing the use of official vehicles by employees, stating an officer entitled to a govt staff car cannot be allotted more than one official vehicle, even when they hold additional charge of another ministry, department, public sector undertaking, or autonomous body.In addition, it has barred officers entitled from…
Forget just degrees and college tags — former Google recruiter Prasad Rao explains why what you build, solve and achieve matters more in today’s tech hiring world. (Representative Image) For years, engineering aspirants across India have believed that getting into a top college and earning a B.Tech degree is the safest route to a successful…
R Madhavan turns barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu; 3-year eco-friendly project brings back biodiversity, actor plans expansion across India While many celebrities explored new hobbies during the Covid-19 lockdown, R Madhavan found a different way to spend his time, nurturing nature. The actor, known for his passion for sustainability and technology-driven…
Why this Microsoft engineer quit For countless young professionals, a job at Microsoft represents years of preparation finally paying off. It is often seen as the kind of achievement that marks the beginning of a successful career. But a software engineer’s recent Instagram video has sparked discussion for a different reason. Instead of celebrating the…
In Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, a massive mountain of discarded clothing has become a striking symbol of the global fast fashion crisis. Outside the northern city of Alto Hospicio, thousands of tonnes of unwanted garments from around the world now cover the desert landscape. Many clothes arrived through the…
Today carries the smell of movement. You’ll be compelled to go further and try harder, maybe even try something adventurous. Mars stimulates your enthusiasm and the Moon encourages you to take shorter trips, errands calls, and quick decision-making. Its thrilling however, not every impulse is worthy of action.You may travel locally, perhaps for work, family…
