Japan does not use modern nails to repair centuries-old temples. Instead, master craftsmen rely on an ancient woodworking technique

Japan does not use modern nails to repair centuries-old temples. Instead, master craftsmen rely on an ancient woodworking technique (Representational AI photo) Centuries-old temples in Japan are still repaired without using modern nails, screws or metal brackets. In Japan, master carpenters instead continue to follow an ancient woodworking technique that has been passed down generations…

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How a New York construction scare exposed the challenges of converting offices into homes |

A firetruck is parked at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and East 42nd Street after buildings in the area were evacuated The temporary suspension of one of New York City’s largest office-to-residential conversion projects after few steel columns buckled last week drew attention to the engineering complexities of transforming ageing office buildings into housing, a…

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‘So sweet I’ll read it twice’: Iran celebrates Graham’s death as Trump, Netanyahu mourn

Iran celebrates the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Iranian state media and regime supporters celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, with state television presenters smiling on air and hardline outlets mocking the deceased lawmaker, while US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned a close ally.“Graham dies, taking…

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CM Yogi at ‘Maha Vriksharopan 2026’, calls 35 crore sapling drive a “grand endeavour” to honour Mother Earth | India News

CM Yogi at ‘Maha Vriksharopan 2026’, calls 35 crore sapling drive a “grand endeavour” to honour Mother Earth Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the mega plantation drive, ‘Maha Vriksharopan 2026’ with a target to plant 35 crore saplings across the state under the central theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”…

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21St Century Road To Housing Act: US housing reform becomes law despite Trump’s refusal to sign: What’s in it and what’s missing

The bipartisan law became effective without Trump’s signature, aiming to boost housing supply The ’21st Century Road to Housing Act’, is a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling America’s housing affordability crisis, which officially became law early Saturday, despite repeated attempts by President Donald Trump to stall it.Supporters have called it the most comprehensive housing reform…

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Pakistan coach resigns days before West Indies, England Test tours | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Babar Azam during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Pakistan fielding coach Shane McDermott has resigned ahead of the team’s upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, ending his stint after around a year…

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‘Religion is outside our scope’: Annamalai says ‘We The Leaders’ will become political party | India News

K Annamalai (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Sunday outlined the roadmap for his newly launched movement, “We The Leaders”, asserting that “Religion is outside the scope of this organization” and reiterating that it would eventually evolve into a political party.Speaking at the ‘Drug-Free Pollachi Awareness Conference’ organised…

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Man electrocutes two kids, self in Tuticorin | Madurai News

TUTICORIN: A 40-year-old man electrocuted his two minor children to death before killing himself at Saveriyarpuram near Pudukottai in Tuticorin district on Friday. Police said the man was distraught after his wife left him for another man.The deceased were identified as Mary Michael, a truck driver, his daughter Mary Nirosha, 14, a Class IX student,…

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Billionaire Ken Griffin’s $250 million superyacht wouldn’t fit at his mansion, so he built a 3.7-acre private marina in Miami. Now he wants a private helipad and fly in to avoid rush-hour traffic

Because his 308-foot-long superyacht won’t fit at his mansion, hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is building a 3.7-acre private marina in Miami that will house his $250 million yacht Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has already gotten permission to build a private marina (Waterfront facility) for his 308-foot superyacht on Miami’s Terminal Island. Now he…

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‘I left America after H-1B stamping trip’: Indian professional explains why he returned home and what he struggled with

Indian professional explains why he returned home and what he struggled with; Picture source- X An Indian professional who returned from the US has shared his experience of moving back home after an H-1B stamping trip became a turning point in his life. His response on X came after Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu’s open letter…

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