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Saudi Arabia is getting green makeover. But what’s its impact on ecosystem?
When one thinks of Saudi Arabia, grass, plants, and carbon-capturing algae in the middle of the sand might not be the first that spring to mind. But the vast expanse of deserts is turning green. …
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Look up to the sky for the Lyrid meteor shower and the full pink moon
The total solar eclipse has come and gone, but sky-gazers have reason to keep looking up — a meteor shower will peak this week right before a full moon rises. The bright orb may steal some of…
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Indian teenager becomes youngest challenger for world chess title, will face reigning champion from China
Teenage Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, better known as Gukesh D, became the youngest player to claim the men’s Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Canada Sunday. The 17-year-old grandmaster’s win sets up an opportunity to dethrone…
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Dubai witnesses severe flooding after getting 2 years’ worth of rain in just 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), which had the lowest rainfall record in the past due to its demographic challenges, has witnessed one of the worst rainfalls in the past seven decades. According to the Dubai…
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Kotak sees India index inclusion improving liquidity for banks
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. expects the addition of the country’s sovereign bonds to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s global indexes from June to boost banks’ liquidity and reduce the need to aggressively pursue deposits in the…
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Supreme Court rebukes yoga guru Ramdev again: You are not innocent
The Supreme Court on Tuesday told Baba Ramdev that he was “not so innocent” as it came down heavily on the yoga guru while hearing the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurveda in connection with the misleading…
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Pamban bridge: India’s first vertical lift bridge over sea in Rameswaram faces ‘curve’ test
New Delhi: A sharp curve in the upcoming Pamban railway bridge, India’s first vertical-lift bridge connecting the country’s mainland with Rameswaram island, has become an additional challenge for the Railways besides its mechanical peculiarity and…
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4 Dead, 60 Injured As “Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years” Hits Taiwan
Tokyo: The death toll after a massive earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday has risen to four, according to the national fire agency. The deaths all occurred in Hualien County, the epicentre of the quake, with three…
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“China May Repeat Its Baseless Claims”: India Hits Back at Beijing on Arunachal
Reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an “integral and inalienable part of India,” the Ministry of External Affairs said that China may repeat its “baseless claims” as many times as they want but that will not…
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Mumbai Dethrones Beijing as Asia’s New ”Billionaire Capital”: Hurun Report
India’s financial hub Mumbai has emerged as ”Asia’s billionaire epicentre” for the first time, surpassing Beijing, as per the Hurun Global Rich List 2024. According to the list, Mumbai now boasts 92 billionaires, edging past Beijing’s count…
