Bengaluru: In Kambipura, on the city’s southwestern edge near Kumbalgodu, residents say mornings often begin not with fresh air but with the smell of burning waste and thick black smoke drifting into homes.What was once seen as a quieter, greener fringe of the city is now, according to residents, facing chronic pollution. Complaints have now…
Quote of the day by Rosa Parks (Image source: Wikipedia) Rosa Parks’s quote, “You must never be fearful of what you are doing when it is right,” are still very important today. This quote doesn’t talk about a single event or opinion. Instead, it talks about a general idea of how people act, make decisions,…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said American officials will not travel for truce talks with Iran, taking a hard line on future engagement and insisting discussions will be held remotely.“If they wanna talk, they can come to us or they can call us. We are not sending people to travel 18 hours to meet,”…
Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari (File photo) NEW DELHI: The road transport ministry has proposed new vehicle standards — provision of testing AC and heating system in agricultural tractors; and type approval norm for troop carriers (defence or police) and trailer caravans in India.As per the draft automotive industry standards (AIS), the norms for type…
John Mayer, a Grammy-winning musician, is widely known for his powerful vocals and commanding stage presence. He is also remembered for some of his most iconic songs, including the controversial track Waiting on the World to Change. Nearly 20 years after its release, Mayer recently addressed the debate surrounding the song and how it was…
Mangaluru: With the monsoon approaching, the district administration has stepped up preparedness measures, focusing on preventing rain-related damage, strengthening emergency response, and accelerating infrastructure works across the city.DC and administrator of the Mangaluru City Corporation, Darshan HV, said the forest department and Mescom teams have begun reconnaissance surveys to identify potential hazards. Following public complaints…
Lucknow Super Giants forced a Super Over against Kolkata Knight Riders after needing 17 runs in the final over and managing to level the scores in a dramatic finish while chasing 156. The last over, bowled by Kartik Tyagi, had everything — two waist-high no-balls, a wicket, and a last-ball six from Mohammed Shami. LSG…
The late Michael Jackson, over the course of his career, worked on a lot of causes. Beyond his music, he was known for his philanthropic nature, and for standing by his beliefs. Here is a look at his quote for the day, where the singer talks about the importance of keeping child-like wonder in our…
Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK directed officials to carry out the manuscript survey initiated in the district in an effective and systematic manner.Speaking at a meeting, she said the survey has begun in the district under the Gyan Bharatam Mission. The initiative aims to preserve India’s vast knowledge heritage and pass it on to future…
Safe sex just got more expensive: Condom prices set to rise 30% as Iran war disrupts supply The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Malaysia’s Karex Bhd, plans to raise prices by 20 to 30 per cent — and potentially more — as the Iran war disrupts global supply chains and drives up raw material costs, its…
