When roads, railways or new buildings are planned, centuries-old trees are often among the first casualties of development. In Japan, however, some of the country’s most valuable trees are given a second chance. Rather than cutting them down, arborists and horticultural experts sometimes relocate them using a painstaking process that can take months or even…
He built a billion-dollar company without a college degree. Then one book changed the way Nikhil Kamath looked at life For many students, success seems to follow a familiar formula: do well in school, earn a college degree, get a high-paying job and climb the corporate ladder. Nikhil Kamath took a very different route. A…
Delhi NCR woke up to what we call the best rain spell of the season, indicating that the monsoon has arrived in full force. It is important for people travelling across Delhi-NCR today to be prepared for heavy rain, waterlogged roads, traffic disruptions, flight delays and school closures. While the rain showers have brought the…
A lighthearted, funny exchange between tech billionaire Michael Dell and President Donald Trump has been captured at a high-level government briefing. According to a video shared online, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies was overheard pitching his own unique twist on presidential travel, during an event at the White House.“Sir, we don’t have a…
The presentation of the pistols came as NATO leaders agreed to strengthen the alliance’s military capabilities amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented personalised engraved pistols to world leaders attending the Nato summit in Ankara, with each firearm accompanied by live ammunition.The unusual diplomatic gifts were handed…
A video has taken over the internet by storm! Imagine boarding an overnight train expecting the familiar sights of neatly folded blankets, and the sound of wheels and people chatting, only to walk into what looks like the set of a luxury hotel’s honeymoon suite. Red roses, balloons and candles, blanket on the berth covered…
Trump says Iran wants a deal badly (AP image) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on Thursday after Iran launched overnight attacks on American targets, by launching fresh strikes and warning Tehran that any further aggression would be met with an overwhelming military response.While maintaining his tough rhetoric, Trump suggested that Tehran…
L-R: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani; Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become the latest high-profile figure to back Egypt after its controversial 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, declaring that the African side had been “robbed” in a remark…
Eclipses happen when the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up in a path. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon stands between the Sun and Earth, throwing its shadow across our planet and blocking out sunlight, either partly or completely, for a few minutes. This can only happen during a new moon, when the Moon…
NEW DELHI: A same-sex couple has challenged a part of the Income Tax Act in the Bombay high court, saying it unfairly denies them a tax benefit that married heterosexual couples get on gifts. The Income Tax Department has strongly opposed their plea, telling the court it is “misconceived” and the plea should be dismissed.What…