BRUSSELS: In 2023, the EU saw 1.5 million new battery-only electric cars hit the roads, pushing the total number to 4.5 million. This is a big jump from 2022, which had 3.0 million electric cars, marking a 48.5% increase. These figures come from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Battery-only electric cars made […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) has started a major project to address climate change in agriculture. This project, called the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA), aims to help crops, livestock, horticulture, and fisheries withstand extreme weather. NICRA will focus on areas in India that often face harsh weather conditions […]
Do you miss the iconic games from the 80s and 90s? The good news is that you can now enjoy these retro favourites on your Android and iOS smartphones! Super MarioSuper Mario has captivated gamers since its debut in 1985. Its enduring popularity continues to inspire new generations of players worldwide. Developed by Nintendo, it […]
From boosting heart health to supporting detoxification, beneficial qualities of beetroot and how you can incorporate it into your diet. Its deep-red colour is both cherished and abhorred — the first because it perks up the look of a dish like nothing else, and the latter because if it spills on your clothes the stain […]
COPENHAGEN: Extreme heat is claiming over 175,000 lives each year in Europe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted that temperatures in Europe are rising faster than anywhere else in the world. Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, shared some alarming facts. “Europe is warming up quicker than other regions,” he […]
ABU DHABI: UAE has sent a plane loaded with relief aid to the Philippines. This is part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to help countries in times of need. The aid comes in response to the devastating landslides and floods caused by Typhoon Carina, which led to significant loss of life and property damage. […]
Top Grandmasters Praggnanandhaa, Nodirbeck, Arjun named among Superstar Men for Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 India/London: The Global Chess League, a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, today announced its star-studded list of men players for the second season, scheduled to be held from 3rd to 12th October at Friends House in […]
Internet has changed the primary means of our very existence over the past few decades. Over the recent years, especially in the past one decade, it has traversed past greater advancements from mobile internet, provided by telecom service providers, to broadband services, espousing internet surfing through WiFi systems in your house. Now, the new phenomenon […]
Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of dementia, as per agency reports. The findings, reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia, come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings from wildfires spewing smoke […]
ABU DHABI: Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, the Secretary-General of the World Council of Churches (WCC), recently sent a big congratulations to the Muslim Council of Elders and its Chairman, His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, on their tenth anniversary. Rev. Pillay pointed out how the Muslim Council of Elders has […]
KENYA: The Kenyan government is taking big steps to tackle a pesky problem: Indian House Crows. They’ve announced a plan to get rid of a million of these birds by the end of 2024. These crows, which aren’t native to Kenya, have been causing all sorts of trouble for years. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) […]
