For centuries, books have been sanctuaries, transporting readers to distant realms and offering solace in troubled times. Social media platforms have transformed into vibrant book communities, with BookTok and Bookstagram at their heart. What began as an online trend has blossomed into a cultural phenomenon, reshaping the publishing industry and rekindling our love for the … Read more
As his dreams of competing for a taekwondo Olympic medal evaporated in the frantic final seconds of his second contest of the day, Omar Yaser Ismail fell to his knees in disbelief. Even after his opponent, Adrián Vicente, comforted him and the audience recognised his immense efforts with a long, warm ovation, he remained rooted … Read more
Bangladesh was simmering ever since the country’s high court had in June reinstated a 30 per cent reservation in government jobs for the descendants of freedom fighters who fought in the 1971 liberation war, that was subsequently cut down by the Bangladesh Supreme Court to five per cent on July 21. (This quota, first introduced … Read more
Yunus name was first proposed for the top job by the coordinators of the students movement. | Photo: PTI 6 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2024 | 10:03 PM IST Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to take oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday, as he made a … Read more
Automatic p romotion contenders If England’s top flight is a poorer place without Leeds, the Championship can only be enhanced by the presence of Daniel Farke’s often thrillingly attacking team and their partisan fans. After losing the playoff final against Southampton last season, Leeds are on a mission to secure automatic promotion and, despite losing … Read more
Imagine your fears and anxieties come to life in stunning 3D. With Virtual reality (VR) therapy, tackling phobias and managing stress are as interactive and futuristic as your favourite game. Recent studies spotlight the promise of virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health treatment. VR can make daunting experiences feel more manageable … Read more
Pacemaker Stakeknife operated as a prized agent for the British Army while a member of the IRA’s internal security unit during the 1980s The security service MI5 has discovered hundreds of new documents on the agent in the IRA, known as Stakeknife, which were not previously disclosed to a major police investigation. Operation Kenova has … Read more
This change happened after widespread protests forced Hasina to resign and leave her position Muhammad Yunus, 84, on Wednesday (August 7), reportedly agreed to lead the military-backed caretaker government in Bangladesh. The banker and scholar, who is well-liked in the US, has faced over 100 lawsuits during the tenure of the previous government, which he believes … Read more
Long lines in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, for Harris-Walz event as JD Vance to hold rival rally Long lines are forming in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, before Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s much-anticipated rally, according to photos and videos posted on social media: Three hours until Harris and Walz are set to appear in Eau Claire and … Read more
This week brings some positives for hospitals and health systems in the southeast United States that are dependent on blood supplies with critical network systems back online after the August 1 ransomware attack shut the supplier OneBlood down. In addition, the high-profile breach of a Supreme Court Justice’s protected health information in 2019 by an alleged … Read more