NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday reiterated the opposition’s demand for voting using ballot paper despite the party’s lacklustre performance in the Karnataka MLC elections, which were held using ballot papers.Reacting to the Karnataka MLC results, Kharge said the opposition would not give up its demand for ballot paper voting simply because BJP…
After the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill devastated the Gulf of Mexico, philanthropist Wendy Schmidt launched a $1.4 million challenge to find faster and more efficient ways to remove oil from the ocean. The wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt funded the Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup XCHALLENGE, inviting engineers, scientists and companies to develop…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ is doing well at the box office and is almost reaching Rs 500 crore in the domestic market. This film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has stayed in most theaters even after the two-week release. The action sequel has benefited from its multi-language release and the star power of its leading cast. Although…
People born on the 29th of any month possess a captivating blend of energies from the numbers 2, 11, and 9. Their innate compassion often propels them to act against injustice. The master number 11 can create an internal pressure to constantly achieve. Establishing structured routines and focusing on specific causes can help alleviate this…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Thursday took a dig at BJP supporters for flagging the misspelling of Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman‘s name in a social media post by Rahul Gandhi, saying the deliberate typo was a strategy to draw attention.In a post on X, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate thanked BJP supporters for amplifying Rahul Gandhi’s post…
At 62, Marcelle Flowers had spent decades building her career in the plumbing industry when two young entrepreneurs arrived at her Sacramento business with an idea for using artificial intelligence. Initially sceptical of the technology, Flowers agreed to test their automated appointment reminder system after recognising a problem it could solve. The meeting soon developed…
Being a star kid comes with its share of pressure, and Meezaan, son of veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi, has spoken honestly about it. He highlighted how important his parents’ guidance is and why he thinks success in films can’t be hurried. Rather than running after instant stardom, he looks to his father’s 40-year career for…
On Karwa Chauth, most women spend the day waiting for Chandra Darshan. From checking the moonrise time to preparing the puja thali, almost everything revolves around the Moon.But what about the birds you see during the day?In Indian traditions, observing birds and their behaviour has been an important part of Shakun Shastra.With Karwa Chauth on…
DITE DIME: Anti-dam protests have prompted a major security build-up at the Dite-Dime bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, a key crossing towards the India-China border that connects four proposed drilling sites for a pre-feasibility survey of the 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.Forces have heavily fortified the bridge, deploying large numbers of CAPF personnel, as it…
Gerard Butler visited Liberia in 2013; Mary’s Meals now feeds 95,000 children daily (Image Credit: Mary’s Meals) When actor Gerard Butler travelled to Liberia in 2013 to meet children and communities supported by a charity he champions, the visit offered a glimpse into how a daily school meal could make a difference in a country…
