India’s mining and metals sector needs a fresh look at environmental compliance norms as rising exploration costs and depletion of high-grade mineral reserves create new pressures for the industry, experts said on Thursday, PTI reported.The sector, which is estimated to account for up to 7 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, currently requires environmental…
Popular Twitch streamer Uwo’s Lab made a very funny and unusual project go viral online. He turned an old toilet into a working speaker. Many people thought it was only a joke, but Uwo wanted to make it real. The idea came from a post on the DIYaudio subreddit. Someone had shared a photoshopped picture…
Mangaluru: Even as dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in vacant places and by the side of rivers in the city continues rampantly, Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) mulls reserving land at Pachanady to manage C&D waste scientifically.To prevent violations, the MCC has held several meetings and decided to manage C&D waste at Pachanady dump…
Udupi: District minister Laxmi R Hebbalkar at the KDP meeting held on Saturday, reviewed emergency healthcare services in the district and noted that though 18 ambulances have been sanctioned under the 108 ambulance service, only 16 are operational. Complaints have been received about delays in services due to shortage of drivers, nurses and other staff….
Veteran actor Sarath Kumar lauded Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge,’ calling it a ‘bold narration of untold truth.’ He highlighted the film’s focus on ‘unsung heroes’ and their selfless patriotism. Kumar praised the gripping screenplay, intense action, and the entire team, including Ranveer Singh, for an engaging cinematic experience that kept audiences glued to their…
For those who are familiar with his performances on stage, Bruno Mars, over the years, has built a reputation for impeccable showmanship. His live shows are often a mix of strong vocals and stellar musicianship, focusing on audience engagement.‘The Romantic Tour’ is no different. This particular tour is more in focus because it marks his…
Mangaluru: Govt pre-university colleges in Karnataka continued to lag behind aided and unaided institutions in the second PU examination, despite officials citing an improvement over last year.Results announced Thursday showed that govt PU colleges recorded an overall pass percentage of 78.7%. Of the 1,32,214 students who appeared from these colleges, 1,04,081 cleared the examination. While…
Vijay’s TMK emerges as key force in Tamil Nadu NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is emerging as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu, with trends suggesting a dramatic rise for the debutant outfit, challenging established players like DMK and AIDMK in the state.According to early data from the Election Commission of…
A sudden job loss turned into a swift comeback for the mother of an Indian-origin tech executive, after a single LinkedIn message helped her secure a new role within days.Ashalesh Tilawat, who is based in Austin, Texas, recently shared the experience on X. His post described how his mother, who had been laid off just…
NEW DELHI: India’s continued engagement with the Gulf saw PM Narendra Modi speaking to Kuwait Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and underlining the significance of safe navigation through Strait of Hormuz and condemning the Iranian attacks on Kuwait.This was the second time Modi spoke to the Crown Prince since the US-Israel strikes on…
