Launched in 1992, Auroville's EcoService initiative started with two people collecting waste on a cycle rickshaw. Fast forward to today, an 11-member team organizes the collection and sorting of hundreds of kilograms of waste every day. The initiative encourages residents to cate...
Malkajgiri police recently uncovered a fertility racket involving women from seven states, including West Bengal and Odisha. The accused operated through a network of agents who matched donors with recipients based on various preferences like caste and complexion. Compensation fo...
In a momentous gathering, the INDIA bloc's supporters came together at Ramlila Maidan to address pressing political issues. Leaders from multiple parties spoke passionately about the necessity for change, particularly calling for the ousting of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh...
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu has intensified over the Bay of Bengal and will impact Chennai soon. It is projected to make landfall on the south Andhra Pradesh coast around midnight or early Tuesday morning. Wind speeds are expected to reach 100-110 kmph with gusts up to 120 kmph ...
Contracts worth Rs 53,866.50 crore for eight Next Generation Corvettes have been signed by the Indian Ministry of Defence. The ships will be built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and Goa Shipyard Limited. Designed in-house by the Indian Navy, these vessels will enhance m...
Hollie Tang, a talented student from Wilson High School, has innovatively developed a system named Tonguage, designed to empower individuals with disabilities. This groundbreaking technology enables users to navigate devices through tongue movements and eye blinks. Winning the to...
India will start a five-match ODI series against New Zealand at Eden Park, which has historically been challenging for them. Their ODI record at this venue shows only four wins out of eleven matches played against New Zealand. In their last encounter on November 25, 2022, New Zea...
Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, celebrated a remarkable achievement with the Born This Way Foundation as they announced that more than 100,000 individuals have successfully earned the Be There Certificate worldwide. This milestone, part of the Generation Be There ca...
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has faced pressure from the BJP to take down Dia Mirza's video from its Diwali campaign, which promotes a firecracker-free festive season. Though the campaign also features Madhuri Dixit and Nishigandha Wad, Ameet Satam has expressed concern...
Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, bought 12,200 shares on October 26, 2026, increasing her total holdings. This purchase contrasts with the trend of insider selling in the company. Over the past year, only two insider buys occurred compared to 25 sells, indicating mixed insider acti...
The Bureau of Immigration emphasizes that the Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form is essential for all air passengers. Indian passport holders, OCI cardholders, and foreign nationals must complete this form before arrival. This online form is part of COVID-19 screening measures and...
Riyana Suree, a pioneering transgender woman from Tamil Nadu, is on a mission to empower her community. By founding the Thiru Aval Trust, she creates pathways for transgender individuals seeking education and employment. Overcoming her own obstacles, Riyana has helped numerous in...
A Tennessee woman returned from abroad in 2021 to discover that her late brother's house had been sold using a fake identity and forged documents. After she sued the company involved in the sale, a lower court dismissed her case. On Thursday, an appeals court revived her fraud cl...
Serena Williams established two secondary schools in rural Kenya to provide local children with education. The Matooni Serena Williams Secondary School opened in 2009, followed by the Wee Serena Williams Secondary School in 2010. Both schools are now integrated into Kenya's natio...
In an extraordinary showcase of technology and pet companionship, Blub, the goldfish belonging to Dutch engineer Thomas de Wolf, successfully maneuvered a motion-sensing vehicle for 12.28 meters on a Milan television show aired on January 23, 2025. By translating Blub's natural m...
