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The heart of Alappuzha in Kerala, houses a unique green wonder which spreads throughout its endless backwaters, and paddy fields. The five-acre forest known as Tapovanam exists today, because Devaki Amma, now 92, planted each sapling by hand, to create this forest. She has dedicated more than forty years to nurturing trees which she planted…
A string of Indian student deaths across countries shook families and campus communities. Image: AI generated Across the year, one headline after another chipped away at the glossy study-abroad promise. A student found dead in a room they had just started calling home. Another shot while working a night shift. Someone killed in a crash…
JAIPUR: At least 21 people sustained injuries when a balcony wall at Firdaus Masjid in the Bhatta Basti area collapsed shortly after Friday prayers. The mishap occurred around 2:30pm, right as several devotees were exiting the mosque following the conclusion of the afternoon namaz. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos as the wall gave way,…
Fake bomb threat to stop ex’s job interview (AI image) GURGAON: A 29-year-old law graduate sent a fake bomb threat email to a company operating from DLF Two Horizon Center on Golf Course Road. His twisted reason? He hoped the scare would trigger an evacuation and subsequently delay his former girlfriend’s scheduled interview in the…
India’s consumption landscape is gearing up for a major shift over the coming decade, with the country’s retail market expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. A new report by venture capital firm Fireside Ventures says this surge will be fuelled by rising disposable incomes, faster digital adoption and the growth of a large aspirational…
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Abby Summers’ viral TikTok revealed the laborious process of preparing pom-poms, sparking fan outrage. Viewers criticized the multi-billion dollar organization for expecting cheerleaders to perform such tasks themselves, drawing parallels to football players receiving equipment support. The discussion highlights the often-unseen labor behind the iconic cheer squad. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have…
La Liga’s plan to stage a Barcelona match in Miami this December has been cancelled. (Images via Getty Images) La Liga’s plan to stage a Barcelona match in Miami this December has been cancelled, with the league’s president, Javier Tebas, calling it a “missed opportunity” for Spanish football.The fixture, which would have seen Champions Barcelona…
The Middle East crisis impact has continued to spill across global oil supply chains, once again pushing crude prices beyond the $100 mark. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose slightly after moving past $100 a barrel on Thursday (local time), gaining 0.20% to trade at $100.66 by 0020 GMT. Meanwhile, US benchmark West Texas…
NEW DELHI: The fire on a bus in Andhra on Friday and that in Rajasthan on Oct 14, that cl-aimed over 40 lives, have bro-ught focus back on passenger safety. Officials said govt has notified several standards that bus body builders are required to follow. For instance, specifications for exits, door dimensions and gangway width…
Malcolm Brogdon is retiring (Image via Getty Images) According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, New York Knicks veteran point guard Malcolm Brogdon is suddenly walking away from the NBA. Having battled for a roster role on the Knicks over nine seasons, Brogdon is retiring. Brogdon was fighting for the remaining roster spot with Landry Shamet and…
