Most people expect nightfall to arrive at some point in the day. In one remote corner of Alaska, that simply stops happening for weeks. Residents in Utqiagvik, the northernmost town in the United States, have now entered the annual ‘midnight sun’ season, a strange period when the sun remains visible around the clock. The town…
Arsenal are the Premier League champion (John Walton/PA via AP) Arsenal F.C. end 22 years jinx and became the Premier League champions after two decades of heartbreak. After Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Premier League website. The triumph…
Expensive birthday party or a holiday with kids This family chose the latter and explains why it became the best parenting formula Every parent wants to make their child’s birthday special. For some, that means a grand celebration with themed decorations, entertainers, return gifts, and a long guest list. But now, parenting styles are changing….
King Charles III will on Tuesday deliver a rare address to a joint session of the US Congress, where he is expected to call for “reconciliation and renewal” in ties between the United States and United Kingdom, amid strains over the Iran war.The address, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II’s speech…
NEW DELHI: The govt on Thursday sought cooperation from Dhaka on the “core issue” of repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis in India. Speaking on the issue for the first time after Bengal poll results, MEA called on Bangladesh to expedite pending nationality verification of close to 3,000 individuals for smooth repatriation of illegal immigrants. “This requires…
Canada is often described through its natural lakes, rivers and vast northern landscapes. Yet some of the country’s largest bodies of water were created not by glaciers or geological forces, but by engineering projects designed to store water and generate electricity. Over the past century, major hydroelectric developments transformed valleys, river systems and low-lying terrain…
Mumbai: RBI has introduced a new ‘calamity chapter’ in its guidelines, creating a dedicated framework for disaster-related relief that separates such measures from general restructuring and tightens eligibility, accounting, and provisioning norms.Unlike in the past when relief measures were handled under broader restructuring frameworks, the new rules establish a distinct Chapter VI-A for natural calamities…
Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
Surendra Mehta, national secretary of the India Bullion and Jewellers Association, said the increase was largely expected as the government looks to contain the current account deficit. He added that elevated gold and silver prices could further impact consumer demand. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to refrain from purchasing gold for a…
NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, India’s private airport operators have warned that “considerable time being taken in processing security vetting” is “impacting project implementation schedules, achieving operational efficiencies, commercial preparedness, and ensuring passenger convenience.” The Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO), which represents the 14 PPP airports in India including those in Delhi, Mumbai,…