The Netherlands built the world’s first power plant where salt water meets fresh water to generate electricity, hidden inside a small blue building | World News

Halfway along the Afsluitdijk, the 20-mile dam that has separated the salty Wadden Sea from the freshwater IJsselmeer since 1932, sits a small blue building that most drivers passing over the dam never notice. Since November 26, 2014, when King Willem-Alexander switched it on, this building has housed the world’s first reverse electrodialysis power plant,…

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While ‘drama’ surrounding Warren Buffett’s donation to Gates Foundation is over, there’s new debate on his $140 billion ‘gift’

Warren Buffet (File photo) ​Warren Buffett’s $140 billion “gift” to his children’s charitable foundations is facing criticism. This comes after the recent “drama” surrounding the legendary investor’s decision to stop the long-running tradition of directing his annual Berkshire Hathaway share donations to the Gates Foundation and instead channel his fortune to foundations run by his…

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Infantino’s inner circle cracks: Top FIFA adviser quits, denounces World Cup plan as ‘a bad deal for football’ | Football News

Infantino’s trusted adviser quits, denounces World Cup plan as ‘a bad deal for football’/ Image:X Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his controversial World Cup investment proposal has deepened after one of his closest advisers, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in protest, becoming the most senior figure within the governing body’s leadership to publicly break ranks…

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Scientists trained 182 pet dogs to sniff out one of America’s most destructive invasive insects, and most successfully found its hidden eggs |

The spotted lanternfly has become one of the most destructive invasive insects in the United States, threatening vineyards, orchards and forests by feeding on the sap of hundreds of plant species. Finding its egg masses before they hatch is one of the most effective ways to slow its spread, but the eggs are well camouflaged…

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US government plans $100,000 fee on foreign students: What it means for engineers and others planning to work in US

The US government is reportedly weighing $100,000 fee on foreign students who want to work after graduating. For a generation of Indian engineers already impacted by September’s H-1B hike, the American dream appears to be slipping further away. For years, the promise was simple: get into a good American university, work hard, land a job…

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‘Samudra Manthan’: Cabinet approves Rs 84,084 cr scheme for oil & gas exploration – top things to know

Samudra Manthan is projected to help add more than 600 million metric tons of oil Equivalent (MMTOE) to India’s reserves. Samudra Manthan scheme: Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, India has announced a Rs 84,084 crore scheme for oil and gas exploration. PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet approved the ‘Samudra Manthan’ National Offshore Exploration Scheme…

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In Indian Himalayas, a wild spice is helping 200 families protect 100 sq km of forest while generating an income of Rs 39 lakh

For generations, indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh had been using a spice in their food for its citrusy, tongue-tingling flavour. The native plant was a part of their world and that’s all they knew. But today, the small spice is helping 200 families gain a livelihood while also protecting agricultural land.On autumn mornings, residents of…

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Jamuna Rani Death News: Legendary South Indian singer Jamuna Rani of ‘Kungumapoove Konjum Purave’ fame passes away at 88 due to age-related ailments | Tamil Movie News

Trigger warning: This article mentions death, reader discretion is advised.Veteran playback singer Jamuna Rani, celebrated for timeless classics including ‘Kungumapoove Konjum Purave’, has passed away at the age of 88 due to age-related ailments at her residence in Bengaluru. A legendary voice in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema, Jamuna Rani recorded over 6,000 songs…

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Danish tourist’s first overnight train journey in India takes an unexpected turn after ticket booking confusion |

Danish traveller shares surprising first Indian Railways experience India’s railway journeys often leave travellers with stories that go far beyond reaching their destination. For one Danish tourist, it was not just the overnight train ride that became memorable. The moments leading up to it, the unexpected twists during the journey, and the reactions that followed…

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