The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has indicated a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May–July this year, with climate models pointing to rapidly rising sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific.In its latest Global Seasonal Climate Update, the WMO said there is growing confidence in the onset of El Nino after neutral…
Bengaluru: In a city increasingly grappling with rising temperatures and urban heat stress, an initiative aimed at making govt healthcare spaces cooler and more comfortable has shown promising results. Two primary health centres (PHCs) in north Bengaluru — Agrahara and Amruthahalli — recorded a drop of more than 3°C in indoor temperatures after reflective “cool…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd (DKMUL) president Raviraj Hegde said that the union has plans to set up a mega dairy unit, an ice cream plant, a paneer production unit and a bottled water manufacturing unit in the coming days.He told reporters here on Monday that detailed discussions on the proposed projects…
Netflix’s famed cultural memo champions results over mere effort, challenging traditional workplaces that reward busyness. It advocates for ‘talent density’ and autonomy, urging managers to assess tasks by their impact rather than time spent. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) Netflix’s cultural memorandum is one of the most famous documents in the history of Silicon Valley’s management…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony and tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa. Football’s biggest event returns with a historic edition that will redefine the World Cup. For the first time, 48 teams will compete for the trophy, while…
Mangaluru: Mangaluru South police have arrested an absconding accused and rowdy-sheeter who had been evading court proceedings for the past two years.The arrested accused is Mohammed Ashraf alias Ajju alias Nizam alias Addu alias Sameer, resident of Mavinakatte in Ajilamogru village of Belthangady taluk in Dakshina Kannada.Police said the accused is listed as a ‘B’…
Accused mother-Priyanka and arrested realtor Mohan GM Bengaluru: What led to the death of a six-year-old girl in Bengaluru in March: Abdominal injuries, asphyxiation or was it an intentional murder?P Vennela died on March 24, with police arresting her mother’s live-in partner on murder charges. Now, a histopathology report has indicated internal injuries in the…
BENGALURU: Karnataka’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls continues to flout Election Commission of India guidelines, with booth level officers (BLOs) increasingly replacing mandatory door-todoor verification with centralised camps despite a recent warning from the state’s chief electoral officer (CEO).Burdened by the task of carrying kilos of paper for documentation and under pressure…
Chethan.Kumar@timesofindia.comBengaluru: As India debates tougher laws and fast-track courts (FTCs) to deal with alleged NEET irregularities, the 2006 RGUHS PG medical entrance exam paper leak case has not gone to trial yet.Two decades on, the accused vice-chancellor and registrar have long left office. The 16 candidates named as beneficiaries have built their medical careers.Rajiv Gandhi…
A 22-year-old Chicago man was arrested in a police sting operation in Illinois after he was found involved in a scam that cost a resident of Paw Paw (Village in Illinois) $40,000 last month. Parth C. Patel has been charged with theft by deception and attempted theft by deception after a Lee County Sheriff’s Office…
