US President Donald Trump has reneged on his plan to charge a 20 per cent fee on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after saying he would introduce it. After weeks of insisting the strait must be toll-free, Mr Trump said on Monday, local time, he would impose charges “at the rate of…
European Athletics (Image Via Getty) New broadcasting recommendations for women’s athletics are asking TV crews to change how female athletes are filmed during competitions. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and European Athletics have released a 23-page guide called Raising the Bar, encouraging broadcasters to avoid camera angles and slow-motion replays that can sexualize athletes. Instead,…
The study assessed the blue carbon potential of the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem How much are the Pichavaram mangroves worth? ₹2,485 crore, say researchers.State forest authorities, with support from the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, evaluated the ecological services provided by the mangrove forests of Pichavaram in Cuddalore district, placing a monetary value…
Times News NetworkLucknow: Objectionable posters showing Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and party chief Akhilesh Yadav wearing skull caps and boldly captioned Dil mein Babur, muh mein Ram (Babur in the heart, Ram on the lips) appeared across the state on Tuesday, triggering a political row.The posters surfaced at a time when BJP and…
Education reformist and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has been in the news over his indefinite hunger strike, launched in protest against the alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak. As the fast entered its 17th day, concerns over his deteriorating health continued to grow. Several public figures have expressed support for his protest, including…
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Trichy: Members of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) on Tuesday discussed the pending road projects and key link roads to develop new connectivity and decongest vehicular traffic in Trichy city.“The Kollidam flood bank road connecting the Srirangam temple, Butterfly Conservatory, and residential settlements is partially damaged. The entire stretch should be widened,…
When it comes to interior design, rugs are one of the best ways to express your style. But they aren’t just limited to indoors — outdoor rugs are a great way to refresh your backyard or patio. If your outdoor space could use some splash (and we don’t mean from the hose), you’ll want to…
Rs 1,000 deposit bonds distributed to newly admitted students Gadag: A govt higher primary school in Kochalpaur village near Naregal has turned its fortunes around, thanks to a unique initiative by its teachers. By contributing from their own pockets and depositing Rs 1,000 in the name of every new student, the teachers have helped boost…
WASHINGTON — A China-born American seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years, an advocacy group advising the family said Tuesday, a revelation that came a couple of months before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the U.S. The relatives of Youlin Chen of Boston broke their silence this…