Somewhere along the East African Rift Valley sits a chain of lakes holding more than a quarter of all the surface freshwater on the planet. Most people have never heard of them. The African Great Lakes span ten countries, keep over 50 million people fed and employed, and rarely get a mention alongside the world’s…
While social media has been one of the greatest inventions made by humankind, it is also one of the cruellest. From restricting to blocking and even adding someone to close friends, people have multiple steps they can take to filter the importance of people in their lives and at times, it can hurt others. Most…
AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: A Kerala district consumer commission, in an order dated July 22, held an airline liable for deficiency in service after it delayed delivering a passenger’s checked-in luggage by three days. Holding that the airline failed to compensate the passenger despite repeated complaints and its obligations under…
The new norms will impact all non-bank lenders, including housing finance companies and microfinance providers MUMBAI: RBI’s move to harmonise interest rate frameworks across regulated entities is likely to standardise loan pricing and improve monetary transmission while reducing the pricing discretion currently available to NBFCs.The move would mark a departure from the existing structure where…
‘Our favourite space as kids’: When Tovino Thomas shared why home means everything; memories that still stay with him Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas has often spoken about the importance of family in his life. Long before becoming one of Mollywood’s leading stars, he grew up in a traditional Kerala home in Irinjalakuda.In an earlier interview…
For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his father’s death became the impetus for a remarkable mission Some legacies are counted in wealth or in achievement. Others are motivated by compassion, resilience and a determination to ensure no other family ever experiences the same heartbreak. For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his…
Gautam Gambhir (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has delivered a rousing message to his young Test squad ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, urging Shubman Gill and his teammates to ensure they are mentally and physically prepared for every challenge from the opening morning in Galle.With the World…
Quote of the day by the Dalai Lama (Photo: X/ @DalaiLama) The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama, or the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism.He has always taught that true happiness comes from inner peace, kindness, and compassion for others, and his advice is mostly centered around daily actions, handling…
Keeping buildings cool has become an increasingly difficult challenge as temperatures rise and air conditioning demand continues to grow. While cooling systems provide comfort, they also consume large amounts of electricity, adding to energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. That has encouraged scientists to look for alternatives that work with nature rather than against it….
The classification has gained attention after Tata Sons sought to de-register as an NBFC to avoid mandatory listing requirements MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that Tata Sons continues to be on the list of upper layer NBFCs, even as the central bank is yet to release its updated classification based on revised principle-based criteria….
File Pic: Jos Buttler with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the IPL 2026. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fresh from becoming the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket, England star Jos Buttler has already named the player he believes could eventually take the record away from him — 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Buttler scripted history on Wednesday…
