Parenting Trends In China: Why are Chinese parents paying thousands of yuan for ‘hardship camps’ where their kids chop wood, feed pigs and work on farms; some seen crying in viral clips

These camps put city children through strict rural work routines (AI-generated image for representation) For some children, summer holidays mean video games, swimming pools and long mornings in bed. In parts of China, however, a growing number of parents are choosing a very different kind of summer break- one that involves farm work, physical labour…

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Inside Naoero’s $90,000 citizenship offer, including extra fees, background checks and visa-free travel

Naoero, previously known as Nauru, has introduced a program that offers citizenship to individuals contributing to climate adaptation funding. The initiative focuses on securing finances necessary for relocating vital infrastructure and families further inland, in response to the increasing threats posed by rising sea levels and coastal flooding. Those who successfully navigate the rigorous application…

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Cops nab two money mules from Jharkhand | Surat News

Surat: Cybercrime police arrested two alleged ‘money mules‘’ from Giridih district of Jharkhand in connection with an APK-based cyberfraud case, after a four-day operation 1,800 kilometres away from Gujarat.The accused, Rupalal Mandal (29) and Mukesh Mandal (31), allegedly helped receive, withdraw and transfer money linked to cyberfraud. Police found that bank accounts operated by the…

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Why has Britain’s grass turned yellow? Scientists warn about the future of the island after ‘driest month ever’

Britain’s fields, parks and lawns were thriving areas of fresh greenery, just before summer arrived. Then, everything was burnt to a crisp, with a yellow and golden hue and now landscapes as old as thousands of years have been revealed as green outlines against yellow backgrounds.July was the driest month ever recorded in England and…

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INFLIBNET plugs kids-library gap in Gujarat: Student picks book on app, van delivers it in 24-48 hours | Ahmedabad News

Gujarat’s reading initiative Ahmedabad: A Class 10 student in Mansa govt school browses the state-run library in Gandhinagar and finds a book by her favourite author. On an app, the student chooses the book by its number. A dedicated van, plying between chosen schools and libraries, fetches the book from the specific library and, in…

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Korean proverb of the day: ‘When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken’ — A brutal reminder that when giants clash, the smallest in the room suffer in silence

When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken. “When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken.”It takes just eight words to describe a truth that has shaped history, politics, workplaces, and even family life.The Korean proverb 고래 싸움에 새우 등 터진다 (Gorae ssaume saeu deung teojinda) paints an unforgettable image: Two enormous whales locked in…

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Industry seeks changes to Companies Bill

Representative generative image (created by Denny) NEW DELHI: As govt explores further decriminalisation of the Companies Act, the corporate sector has proposed changes to the amendment bill moved by the Centre, including those related to auditors. In a series of representations to the select committee looking at the amendments, a senior industry executive said: “Greater…

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Debraj travelled by bus & train, paid in cash but calls for son’s annaprasan gave him away | Kolkata News

Debraj Chakrabarty being escorted out of the Baguiati PS for Barasat court on Wednesday Kolkata: Former Bidhannagar councillor Debraj Chakraborty’s three-week attempt to stay off the police radar by criss-crossing north Bengal and north India on public transport, paying only in cash and avoiding regular calls came to an end after investigators traced the mobile…

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KTC inducts 10 new 53-seater semi-luxury buses

Panaji: Ten 53-seater semi-luxury buses were inducted into the Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd (KTC) fleet on Friday. Chief minister Pramod Sawant, transport minister Mauvin Godinho and KTC chairperson Ulhas Tuyekar flagged off the new buses at the Panaji bus terminus.Private bus operators needed to become part of Goa’s public transport system, Sawant said at the…

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Spain’s Rodri scripts history, joins football’s most exclusive club after World Cup glory | Football News

Spain’s Rodri celebrates with the tournament’s best player award after (AP/PTI) Spain midfielder Rodri has etched his name alongside some of football’s greatest legends after completing one of the sport’s rarest collections of honours following La Roja’s FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph.With Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final, Rodri became just…

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