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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...
PM Modi welcomes US-Iran peace deal, hopes for peace in West AsiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed an understanding between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in West Asia. This develo...
Statistical system may get AI overhaul, data to be treated as asset: MoSPI SecyIndia is set to modernize its statistical system. Artificial intelligence will be integrated into official data. A national business regist...
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
'Boyfriend duties': What former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said after backlash over attending Katy Perry's World Cup performance instead of his country's 1st FIFA matchFormer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing online criticism. He attended the United States' opening match of the 2026 FIFA Wor...
Amazon to expand automation use in inventory management at India fulfilment centresIn an interview with PTI, Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady said the company already uses several automation solutions in its In...
RBI Governor meets Bengal CM Adhikari ahead of state's first budgetReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. They discussed key economic issu...
Word of the Day: OneirophreniaWord of the day: Oneirophrenia is among the most intriguing words in the English language. Derived from ancient Greek and linked to psychol...
German proverb of the day: 'Marriage is heaven or hell' - A powerful lesson on love, compatibility and commitmentA German proverb states that marriage is heaven or hell. This saying talks about the extreme outcomes of sharing a life. It acknowledges th...
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Marrying a woman eight years older guarantees the… — Life lessons on perception, social expectations, compatibility, experience and why age is just a numberChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Marrying a partner with an age difference is believed in some traditional sayings to ...
Assam pitches ‘geographic equity’ for Viksit Bharat at NITI meetAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a new development approach called 'Geographic Equity'. This aims to ensure growth benefit...
Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘I love women whose hidden desires make horses put an end to…’ Palestinian poet's metaphorical take on power of attraction, mystery, and desireMahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of identity, exile, and love. His profound work, marked by lyrical beauty a...
Tripura attracted Rs 30,000 crore investment proposals last year with Rs 8,000 crore projects grounded: CMTripura is experiencing significant economic growth. The state attracted investment proposals exceeding Rs 30,000 crore, with over Rs 8,000...
Bank credit grows 17.4% in May as rising yields push companies to loansBank loans are seeing a surge. Credit growth reached 17.4 percent by May 31, the highest in almost two years. This rise is driven by compan...
Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed historySequoyah, a Cherokee innovator, developed a unique writing system for his people. This invention transformed the Cherokee into one of North...
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Inkomo Ingazala Umuntu' - 'A cow can give birth to a person' - Timeless wisdom on the unexpected twists of lifeThe Zulu proverb "A cow can give birth to a person" symbolizes that extraordinary outcomes can arise from unexpected sources, urging humili...
FPI inflows into FAR securities rise by Rs 8,795 cr after govt tax exemption moveForeign investors are pouring money into Indian government bonds. This follows a tax exemption on interest and capital gains for investment...
Spanish proverb of the day: ‘Shoemaker, to his shoes!’ - a lesson on knowing your expertiseA Spanish proverb, 'Shoemaker, to his shoes!', advises individuals to focus on their areas of expertise. This saying emphasizes that people...
French proverb of the day: ‘For want of thrushes, one eats blackbirds’ - a lesson on adaptability and making the best of circumstancesWhen ideal options are unavailable, a French proverb advises embracing what's accessible. "For want of thrushes, one eats blackbirds" encou...
Sikkim declared fully literate stateThe declaration was made under the Centre's ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative by Chief Minister Prem...