Cold floors in modern homes, often due to concrete slab foundations, lead to significant heat loss, particularly at the edges. This ‘ground-coupled heat loss’ impacts comfort and can even affect cognitive function A morning start on an unheated floor will instantly break the snug mood of the season. Even if the temperature gauge is high…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (EC) has ordered a complete repoll in West Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency, scrapping voting held on April 29 after what it described as a breakdown of the democratic process. All 285 polling stations in the South 24 Parganas seat will now vote again on May 21 under heightened…
The petition stated that the absence of PESA Rules has deprived tribal Gram Sabhas of powers guaranteed under the Constitution for self-governance and protection of community resources in scheduled areas. CUTTACK : Alleging prolonged inaction in implementing the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act), four tribal villagers from Odisha’s…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Friday moved the Delhi high court against publication of AI-generated deepfake videos that show him praising Pakistan and making statements on “politically sensitive” issues, and sought protection of his personality rights. After hearing Tharoor’s submissions , Justice Mini Pushkarna issued summons to X and Meta, as well as the…
If you’re planning a bank visit or tracking market activity on April 23, it’s worth checking what’s open and what’s not, as the states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal go to polls. Being aware of banking and stock market holidays can help consumers and traders plan their financial activity in advance. In India, bank…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni packets of ‘Melody’ chocolates during his visit to Rome.The act prompted the Italian leader to post a light-hearted video thanking him for the gift. Sharing the video on X, Meloni wrote, “Thank you for the gift.”In the viral video, the Italian Prime Minister…
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters, in a move aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
Nature is endowed with fascinating creatures that come in all sizes, from tiny sea sponges to massive manta rays that swish across the ocean. Among these amazing creatures are some massive fish that roam across the ocean and have ignited curiosity among human beings for centuries because of their size, strength, and mysterious behaviour. Here…
Deepika Kumari (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s recurve team scripted one of their biggest victories in recent years by stunning 10-time Olympic champions South Korea to enter the final of the Archery World Cup Stage 2 on Thursday.The experienced trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and teenage archer Kumkum Mohod delivered a composed…
The fridge you think is perfectly loaded might be the reason your energy bill keeps climbing.Image Credits: Google Gemini After a big grocery run, you fill up the fridge, squeeze in that extra container, and call it a day. It seems like it works well, but what if all that packing is actually making your…