Kolkata real estate: 60% of stalled projects may get clearance within days
Kolkata’s real estate sector may see a revival soon, as over half of the stalled projects are likely to receive clearance. With approvals anticipated before mid-August, this comes after a…
‘Internal matter’: MEA dismisses US lawmaker’s criticism of FCRA Bill
Ministry of external affairs rejected criticism of its foreign funding law. The ministry stated that legislative matters are internal decisions for Parliament. Several countries, including the United States, also regulate…
Phil Pister saved the last Owens pupfish from extinction in 1969
Phil Pister devoted his career to the conservation of vulnerable desert fish, making a significant impact in 1969 when he rescued the final Owens pupfish from a drying pond. This…
‘No one was allowed’: Rahane reveals MS Dhoni’s one strict rule
Mahendra Singh Dhoni fostered a comfortable team atmosphere with his open hotel room policy. Younger players often gathered there for relaxation and games away from cricket pressure. Ajinkya Rahane shared…
US dumped 2 million tyres in the 1970s to help marine life; cleanup continues
Millions of old vehicle tyres were placed offshore near Broward County for artificial reefs. Shifting currents and storms scattered these tyres, damaging existing coral reefs. Government agencies are now undertaking…
Meet ‘Granny H’, the mystery knitter leaving toys for children
A ninety-year-old woman named June Rose Hood secretly left knitted toys for village children. These mysterious gifts appeared for two years, sparking much speculation among residents. Hood, known as Granny…
American shooter thanks Indian academy after 2-year training wins him US national title
American shooter Jeff Browning credited nearly two years of training at New Delhi’s Topgun Shooting Academy for helping him win the 10m air rifle title at the US National Championship.…
Nearly half of India’s workforce wants a new job. Here’s why
Google leads India’s most attractive employer brands, with Tata Group and Amazon following closely. Nearly half of India’s workforce plans job changes within the next six months. Work-life balance and…
After Pakistan boxer, Uganda athletes go ‘missing’ in Glasgow after CWG campaign
Scottish police are probing reports of athletes from Pakistan and Uganda going missing after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Four Ugandan boxers reportedly disappeared, with one seeking asylum, while…