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The Ministry of Education has opened online registrations for Yuva Sangam Phase VI, under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.According to the official press release issued by the Ministry, Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange programme launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of India, to help young people understand the culture, traditions, and…
Wind farms are expanding across Africa, a continent with some of the world’s highest raptor diversity, yet species-specific collision risks remain poorly understood. Researchers fitted solar-powered GPS trackers to nine Augur Buzzards, two African Hawk Eagles, one Martial Eagle and three Rüppell’s Vultures at the Kipeto wind farm in southern Kenya between 2019 and 2024….
Chennai: A 890-crore makeover of Tambaram railway station to transform it into a modern transit hub is taking shape with the railway land development authority (RLDA) recently holding a stakeholder meeting on key projects to be developed under the public-private partnership mode.Sources said the tenders will be floated soon, with completion scheduled in three years….
Nick Jonas revealed he was anxious before proposing to Priyanka Chopra in Greece on July 19, 2018, after a delayed flight disrupted his midnight plan. Priyanka had no idea, later taking 40-50 seconds to say yes. The couple married in December 2018 in Jodhpur and welcomed daughter Malti Marie in 2022. Priyanka Chopra and Nick…
MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
Police cordon off an area at Bondi Beach after a reported shooting in Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) Armed police prevented a potential “violent act” in Sydney on Thursday, as the city still grapples with the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting.Also Read: Man behind Australia’s Bondi beach shooting is from HyderabadAuthorities…
Following the billion-dollar box office success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, Tom Holland and director Destin Daniel Cretton are rumoured to be reuniting to take the superhero franchise forward.As the film continues to rake in the big bucks and break box office records, reports state that the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise could be heading towards a fifth…
NEW DELHI: Iran on Wednesday attacked a US-owned crude oil tanker, “Safesea Vishnu,” near Iraq’s Basra, killing one Indian national.A video published by Europa Press appears to show the moment the tanker is struck after a sudden impact. The night-time footage shows the vessel set ablaze after it was reportedly hit by underwater drones.Meanwhile, the…
Mark Wood of England bowls during Day two of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 19, 2024 in Nottingham, England. England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, ending an 11-year career after a long battle with injuries.The 36-year-old played 38…
Worried about public toilets causing UTIs? Experts clarify that bacteria from your own body, not toilet seats, are the usual culprits. Poor hygiene habits like improper wiping or holding urine are bigger risks. Simple practices like handwashing and staying hydrated offer better protection than avoiding public facilities altogether. Public toilets get blamed for urinary tract…
