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China express parcel volume expected to hit 142.5 billion in 2024

Beijing: China’s courier business volume and revenue could reach 142.5 billion parcels and 1.3 trillion yuan (US$182.8 billion) in 2024, rising around 8 percent year-on-year, according to State Post Bureau (SPB) head Zhao Chongjiu. According to a report from People’s Daily, the sector achieved remarkable milestones last year with a significant increase in both the […]

Why is YouTube laying off 100 employees?

Is YouTube laying off 100 employees to trim costs and embrace AI? In a surprising move, Google-owned YouTube has announced plans to lay off 100 employees from its creator management teams. This decision comes as part of a strategic restructuring within the company, aiming to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. YouTube is making changes in […]

Dead man starts breathing when ambulance hits a pothole

In the realm of bizarre happenings, India recently witnessed a laugh-out-loud incident that could give any sitcom a run for its money. Picture this: a man declared dead suddenly decides he’s not quite ready for the afterlife, all thanks to the ambulance which hit a mischievous pothole. The protagonist of this real-life comedy, Darshan Singh […]

Global Decline in Tobacco use: WHO report highlights progress and challenges

The latest World Health Organisation (WHO) tobacco trends report revealing a global decline in tobacco use. With 1.25 billion adult tobacco users worldwide, the report shows a continued reduction in tobacco consumption rates since 2000. Successful cases include Brazil and the Netherlands, achieving a 35% and 30% relative reduction, respectively, through MPOWER tobacco control measures. […]

248 million people uplifted from poverty in India through new initiatives

Over the past nearly ten years, the Indian government has successfully improved the lives of 248 million Indians by tackling “multidimensional poverty,” as reported by NITI Aayog, the agency responsible for driving economic development in India. Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), a globally recognized measure, goes beyond just monetary aspects to capture various dimensions of poverty. […]

WATCH: Friends actor Matthew Perry honoured at 75th Emmys by Charlie Puth’s ‘I’ll Be There For You’

‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry received an emotional tribute during the 75th Emmys In Memoriam segment, which also included late stars such as Len Goodman, Andre Braugher, Lance Reddick, Paul Reubens, Barbra Walters, Kirstie Alley and more, Variety reported. Pop singer Charlie Puth and singer-songwriter duo The War and Treaty performed during the segment, first starting […]

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