Walking in Athens resembles navigating an obstacle course, with motorbikes, cars, and illegal structures occupying pavements. Social media shares these frustrations. The challenges faced in Athens draw parallels to those in Indian cities, where pedestrians deal with similar obstructed pathways and daily navigation difficulties.
As many as two women were killed and many were injured in an attack on Sunday that was reportedly carried out by the Kuki militants against Koutruk villagers, said the Manipur government.
The Justice K Hema Committee report reveals rampant sexual harassment and discrimination faced by women in Malayalam cinema. Many women have shared their harrowing experiences, leading to some FIRs and a SIT formation. The report urges the industry to create a safer, more equitable workspace to encourage female participation and protect their dreams.
Sheetal Devi Video, Paralympics 2024: Paralympian archer Sheetal Devi stunned the audience with her debut performance at the world's biggest sports stage. Although she broke the previous world record during qualifications, she narrowly missed progressing to the knockout stages. Born with phocomelia, Devi uses her legs, shoulder, and jaw to shoot arrows. She secured three medals at the Asian Para Games last year.
Southern states weigh their response to the Centre's new Unified Pension Scheme, announced on August 24. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu study the implications, balancing employee demands and fiscal health. Officials cite the need for equitable fund allocation by the 16th Finance Commission to manage fiscal stress.
Air pollution is again a concern in northern India following criticism from the Supreme Court on under-staffed pollution boards in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana. Despite increased attention to the issue, stubble-burning and other pollution sources remain unaddressed, affecting public health significantly. Coordinated efforts with adequate staffing and funds are essential.
According to World Bank, a staggering 92% of SMEs lack access to formal lines of credit. It estimates this credit gap at around $300 bn. The AA framework was made possible after the rollout of Aadhaar in 2009. Together with another layer of payments and personal data, this led to the 'India Stack' - a DPI pioneered by India that allows private or public entities to build innovations on top of these public digital rails.
At the ET World Leaders Forum, PM Modi promised a stable policy environment to promote innovation. He emphasized that India Inc must diversify beyond domestic markets to leverage its workforce and boost exports. Now Indian companies need to shed their reservations over operating outside the protective walls of the domestic market.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed in July 2024 that he is actively collaborating with long-time Spider-Man producer Amy Pascal on the next installment.
The Q1 GDP numbers for the quarter ending June 2024 were recently released by NSO. While they offer some insights into economic performance, their predictive capability is limited due to ongoing global uncertainties. Despite challenges, strong growth in sectors like manufacturing and construction is a positive sign for the Indian economy.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday to review the heavy rains and floods. He assured N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana of all possible central assistance. Several districts were impacted, with evacuations and train cancellations reported.
Nine persons died in separate rain-related incidents in Telangana as heavy downpour continued to lash many parts of the state including Hyderabad on Sunday. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy held an emergency review in view of the incessant rains in the state and spoke to ministers over phone and relief measures in submerged areas, an official release said. The chief minister, who held a teleconference with senior officials, asked officials of Municipal Administration, Energy, Panchayati Raj and other departments... Читать дальше...
Despite the ongoing trend of legacy sequels, Quentin Tarantino has firmly dispelled any rumors about a third installment in the Kill Bill series.
Jake Paul would likely to make a statement through his fight against Mike Tyson. The boxing match will be streamed on Netflix.
In conversation with Blume Ventures’ Sajith Pai, tech investor and author Balaji Srinivasan said he’s bullish on anything that is internet-first within India. He also highlighted the significant impact of AI on India and the role of cryptocurrency in enhancing sovereignty.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda has assured that if his party wins the October 5 election, it will complete all pending recruitment in Haryana and open one lakh new jobs in the first year. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini mentioned that the results for recent recruitment exams were withheld on the Election Commission's orders.
In a commanding performance, top-seeded Indian shuttler Nitesh Kumar assured a medal in the SL3 category at the Paris Paralympics by defeating Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the semifinals. The IIT Mandi graduate, who overcame a leg disability, will now face Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the final on Monday.
TCPL's portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. The company which has a consolidated turnover of Rs 15,206 crore owns key beverage brands including Tata Tea, Tetley, Organic India, Eight O'Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+.
Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, due to severe drought. Nearly half of its population faces a hunger crisis. The culling aims to provide food and reduce human-wildlife conflicts. The UN highlights that 84% of Namibia's food resources are already exhausted.
Ryan Gosling's The Fall Guy, featuring Emily Blunt, is now available for streaming. Released on Peacock on August 30, the film can be viewed exclusively on the platform.
Sudha Murthy, in conversation with Twinkle Khanna, discussed her writing process and future projects including a book on 'shlokas'. She shared insights on writing children's books and stressed the importance of connecting with readers. Murthy also mentioned possibly writing about Parliament after completing her Rajya Sabha term.
