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A narrow stone corridor cut directly into a cliff face in south-western China continues to astonish visitors centuries after it was created. Hidden within the vast complex of the Dazu Rock Carvings, the passage is lined with towering figures sculpted into the living rock, creating the impression of walking through an open-air stone sanctuary. From … Read more
A charming Victorian garden plant, Himalayan balsam, is now a serious threat to British riverbanks. Its rapid summer growth outcompetes native vegetation, leading to the death of deep, stabilizing root systems. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Imagine walking along a British riverside on a summer afternoon, surrounded by pink and purple trumpet-shaped flowers. The air is … Read more
Access to timely medical diagnosis and reliable agricultural data remains one of India’s most persistent rural development challenges. This delay has measurable consequences. Conditions such as diabetes, anaemia, thyroid disorders and hypertension are frequently detected late in rural settings, contributing to higher complication rates and greater long-term healthcare costs. Government programmes, including the National Rural … Read more
After building a successful career in Tamil and Telugu cinema, GV Prakash Kumar is now preparing for an important new chapter in Bollywood. The composer has taken charge of the complete soundtrack for ‘Nayi Naveli,’ produced by Aanand L Rai and directed by Balaji Mohan. While GV Prakash had previously contributed to Hindi cinema through … Read more
Maruti Suzuki has increased the prices of the e Vitara for the first time since the electric SUV was launched earlier this year. While the entry-level variant remains unaffected, higher trims have become more expensive by up to Rs 30,000. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Price hike details The base Delta variant continues to be priced … Read more
India is particularly focused on securing tariff terms that would place its exporters in a stronger position than competitors in the region. (AI image) India-US trade deal: With US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer travelling to India for talks, India is looking to score a competitive advantage over regional peers for the trade deal. The United … Read more
A Parliamentary Standing Committee chaired by Brij Lal reviewed the status of vacant posts across central government departments and evaluated measures being taken to strengthen recruitment. The panel also discussed issues related to the Civil Services Examination, including CSAT, and examined the role of key agencies such as UPSC, SSC, and DoPT in filling positions … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) As excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to build, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has raised concerns about the physical demands being placed on the 15-year-old prodigy, particularly given his explosive batting style and growing workload.Sooryavanshi has quickly earned a reputation for his fearless approach and remarkable power … Read more
Keir Starmer’s resignation triggers battle to become Britain’s next PM / Image – file Keir Starmer’s decision to step down as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader has immediately shifted attention from his departure to the question now dominating Westminster: who will be Britain’s next prime minister? With Labour preparing to launch a leadership … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s coastal security capabilities received a major boost with the induction of the first indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV), commonly known as a hovercraft, into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The vessel is the first of six hovercraft being built under a Rs 387.4 crore contract awarded to Chowgule Shipyards.Built under a technology … Read more