Beijing: China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam, stated to be the planet’s biggest infra project costing USD 137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border, raising concerns in riparian states – India and Bangladesh. The Chinese government has approved the construction of a hydropower project in … Read more
The retirement and pension planning landscape in India is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by demographic changes, economic challenges, and technological advancements. As the country grapples with the complexities of an aging population and shifting social norms, the need for robust financial planning and inclusive retirement solutions has never been more pressing. Demographic Shifts and … Read more
Ein Zivan, Golan Heights: A dry mountain wind whipped through a cluster of Israeli flags at the entrance of a kibbutz in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, where the tranquility belies the tumultuous events unfolding nearby. Earlier this month, Syrian President Bashar Assad was ousted after nearly 25 years in power. Within hours, Israeli tanks rolled … Read more
Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday. She surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform “Sweet Honey Buckiin” and Post Malone joined … Read more
Washington: Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications, but experts have long questioned … Read more
This initiative is the result of collaboration between the SJC Institute of Technology and the Upagraha Amateur Radio Club (UpARC) at ISRO’s UR Rao Satellite Centre, says Girish Linganna The BGS ARPIT payload, developed by the students of the SJC Institute of Technology, Chikkaballapur, in Karnataka, represents a significant leap in India’s space exploration journey. … Read more
ROME: Pope Francis called for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address on Wednesday, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional message to the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics to call for talks for a … Read more