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No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
"They are not Japanese, predominantly Pakistani Muslim rape gangs": Rupert Lowe reignites UK Grooming Gang inquiry debateBritish MP Rupert Lowe has reignited debate over grooming gangs, challenging the term "Asian grooming gangs" and calling them "Pakistani Mu...
PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
From TV to radio, Centre proposes common broadcasting regulationsNew draft rules propose a unified regulatory framework for television and radio broadcasting. Private radio stations will now be required t...
Secret ocean rule: For 400 years, these villagers protected fish with ancient technique; Now scientists say it could help save world's dying coral reefsSecret ocean rule: Eastern Indonesian coastal communities have long practiced sasi, a traditional ocean management system where areas are t...
Varanasi to shift meat, fish and poultry shops out of city to these five locations before Sawan monthVaranasi meat and fish ban news: Varanasi Municipal Corporation plans to relocate hundreds of meat, fish, and poultry shops outside city li...
Korean proverb of the day: 'The child you raise with care is only yours as long as they are in your arms, once a child is fully grown, they become worse...' - Parenting lesson on the importance of letting children have their freedomThe Korean Proverb of the Day, “The child you raise with care is only yours as long as they are in your arms, once a child is fully grown, ...
Dharavi project to follow Singapore and Hong Kong housing development model: Devendra FadnavisMumbai's Dharavi Redevelopment Project will mirror Singapore and Hong Kong's modern housing. The first phase aims for completion by March 2...
The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...
Change drivers : creating industry-wide impactThis article highlights individuals driving innovation and trust in various sectors. Shiva Sankeerth Reddy Yarradla is revolutionizing ente...
Uzbekistan can provide more incentives to Indian pharma firms, aims to become regional hub for supplyUzbekistan is inviting Indian drug companies to invest more. They are offering better subsidies and technology help. This aims to make Uzbe...
'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authoritiesNashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technol...
In 1996, two students wading in the Columbia found a skull, and an American origins battle beganIn 1996, the unearthing of ancient human remains near Kennewick, Washington, sparked a firestorm of discussion. Initially perceived as an e...
'Was raped by 600-700 different men, put a cigarette...': UK MP reads horrific grooming gang testimonies in ParliamentBritish MP Rupert Lowe has reignited the grooming gangs scandal by presenting graphic survivor testimonies in Parliament. These accounts de...
African Proverb of the Day: 'We desire to bequeath two things to our children...'-Inspiring lessons on parenting, identity, freedom, and why children need both strong values and the courage to flyAn African proverb emphasizes the dual necessity of providing children with strong roots in values and identity, alongside the wings of fre...
In 2024, a tourist at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria, noticed this table was actually an ancient artifact, later identified as a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagusA Roman sarcophagus, dating back to the 2nd century AD, was discovered serving as a table at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria. This ancient r...
British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...
Delhi Gymkhana seeks alternative land for relocation of club in case takeover proceedsThe Delhi Gymkhana Club committee has appealed to the Centre to maintain the club's operations. They seek clarity on relocation and employe...