This allows toll to be charged without vehicles stopping, slowing down or remaining in a designated lane. (Image for representative purpose) A few years ago, India introduced FASTag to make toll collection across its highways and expressways digital and cashless. Now, it is looking to make the process barrier-free or toll plaza free. Imagine zipping…
We often think sleep begins when we close our eyes.I believe it begins much earlier.It begins with what surrounds your bed, what you consume before sleeping and what thoughts you carry into those final few minutes of the day.In astrology and Vastu-inspired practices, the bedroom is associated with rest, emotional recovery and the subconscious mind….
Chicago’s founding problem had always been plumbing. The city drew its drinking water from Lake Michigan and emptied sewers into the Chicago River, which flowed straight into Lake Michigan. But every rainstorm flushed the stockyards and slaughterhouses and a million people’s waste out toward the water intakes. This is why the nineteenth-century city was periodically…
Tino Chrupalla said the party wanted the attacks to be investigated at the international, national and European levels. (Reuters photo) Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has called for an international investigation into the “sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines”, while also backing their repair and reopening.AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla said…
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 at home; festive PICS from KrishnaRaj bungalow go viral Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt rang in Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 at home, and glimpses of their celebration have taken over social media. Among the visitors was a popular jewellery brand’s chairman and managing director, Dr Saurabh Gadgil, who…
The second trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 1 has been released, offering another glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana. The latest preview features upgraded visuals, action sequences and Sharad Kelkar’s voice for Ravana, while also showing a glimpse of Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev. Fans have been reacting to…
Aryad, 16, had fled conflict in Africa and reached the Polish border alone. He had just completed a dangerous journey and was traumatised. Unfamiliar with the asylum procedure, he was at risk of being returned to danger. His future looked uncertain.This is the kind of case Kids in Need of Defense, known as KIND, was…
Four agencies raise India’s growth projection NEW DELHI: The Asian Development Bank and OECD, along with ratings agencies S&P and Fitch, joined Moody’s in raising India’s growth forecast for the current year. ADB and S&P now expect India’s GDP to expand by 7% this year, compared with their earlier projection of 6.6%, while Fitch has…
Dussehra, falling on October 20 this year, represents the victory of good over evil. The festival showcases the symbolic burning of Ravana’s effigy, which stands for the flaws of humanity, like pride and ego. Lord Rama exemplifies self-discipline and duty, honoring commitments without greed for power. Traditions highlight personal introspection to improve oneself, while families…
Manhattan man says he was fired from his new job on first day over ‘hygiene issue’. (AI photo) A New York man who had spent nearly 10 months looking for work says his new job lasted just 2.5 hours after a staffing agency told him he was being let go over alleged “hygiene issues”. The…
