When people imagine a national park, they usually think of sprawling forests, safari routes and multiple entry gates. India’s smallest national park is nothing like that. In fact, reaching it can be far more challenging than visiting some of the country’s largest protected areas.India’s smallest national park is South Button Island National Park, located in…
Kolkata: A newly constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CBI, probing the RG Kar rape and murder case, on Wednesday morning visited the Panihati crematorium ground where the victim was allegedly cremated in haste. The team conducted a spot inspection, spoke to employees at the burning ghat, and examined the crematorium’s register records for…
Scientists say we have only explored a fraction of Earth’s Seas and Oceans Less than 30% of the world’s ocean floor has been mapped to modern standards, meaning scientists still have a clearer view of the Space, Moon and Mars than of the seabed that covers most of Earth.The global effort known as the Seabed…
Chinese authorities activated disaster relief measures and relocated more than 800,000 people in Guangdong Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China’s Guangdong province early Sunday, triggering widespread disruption, mass evacuations and emergency relief operations as powerful winds and torrential rain lashed several provinces. The storm also triggered deadly flash floods, with 10 people killed in…
China’s domestic economy continues to face significant headwinds despite robust export growth, with consumer spending, property activity and credit demand remaining weak, according to a recent market strategy report by Jefferies.The report said there is “a continuing lack of any evidence of a pickup in domestic demand”, underscoring persistent challenges in the world’s second-largest economy…
The G7 summit brings together world leaders to tackle global crises, but it also gives spectators the best look into unguarded and human moments of our political leaders. Some of these moments were caught on the hot mics, and offer us a rare glimpse into the private dynamics between presidents and prime ministers.From Giorgia Meloni’s…
Immigration experts advise visa holders to cancel domestic travel plans amid what they called an alarming rise in the number of airport arrests. Immigration experts warned against international travel for visa holders for the time being, as several instances of foreigners denied re-entry were reported. But now, the experts are urging people to exercise caution…
In an age of smart phones and the internet, reading remains a habit many parents want their children to adopt. Reading helps a person build positive experiences, curiosity, consistency, and emotional connection. Despite being aware of the benefits of reading, many parents are unable to help their children fall in love with it. While the…
Alleges Repeated Threats Of Being JailedSurat: A 28-year-old electrician from Bilimora allegedly died by suicide after posting a nine-minute video in a WhatsApp group in which he held four people, including a woman’s husband, responsible for his extreme step.The deceased, Chirag Mistry, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance before hanging himself at his old house in…
Chandrahas Desai additional director of agriculture Panaji: Chandrahas Desai assumed charge as additional director of agriculture on Wednesday, succeeding Sandeep Fol Desai, following an order issued by the department of personnel directing him to take charge from July 1. He will continue to serve as managing director of the Goa State Horticulture Corporation Limited (GSHCL).Desai…
