WASHINGTON: Americans can now renew their passports online, eliminating the need for the old, cumbersome mail-in process. The State Department recently announced the full launch of its digital passport renewal system, following several successful pilot tests. This service is available to adults whose passports have expired within the last five years or are set to […]
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an end to the escalation in violence in the Middle East region amid reports of a fresh wave of electronic device detonations in Lebanon, which caused further deaths and injuries, as per agencies. Guterres was deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices […]
Atla trend is coming back as many celebrities, including Aditi Rao Hydari and Sonam Kapoor adorns atla patterns. Today, where bridal trends are constantly evolving, Bollywood divas are embracing an age-old tradition, giving a kickstart for a glamorous comeback. Atla, a popular red dye design for hands and feet, is taking centre stage as many […]
Miley Cyrus has landed in trouble after she has been accused of copying Bruno Mars’ track When I Was Your Man for her Grammy-winning hit Flowers. The lawsuit, filed by Tempo Music Investments in a Los Angeles federal court, alleges that the company owns a share of the copyright for Bruno Mars’ song When I […]
NEW DELHI: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has called for a mass water conservation movement with the message of “Catch the Rain: Where it Falls When it Falls.” Inaugurating the “India Water Week,” which runs from 17th September onwards, Murmu said the goal of reducing the number of people suffering from water scarcity is a […]
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that one person dies from a snake bite every 4 to 6 minutes around the world, and more than a third of the victims are under the age of 20, mostly agricultural workers and children. The greatest public health impact of snake bites occurs in low- and middle-income […]
A new Stanford study has challenged the traditional view of aging, revealing that we experience significant aging bursts at certain ages. Instead, it reveals that aging happens in two significant “bursts” during our post-puberty years: one in our mid-40s and another in our early 60s. During these periods, molecular changes in our bodies can explain […]
In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety are commonly discussed, often interchangeably. However, understanding the difference between the two is crucial for effective mental health management. Both stress and anxiety are related but distinct experiences, each with unique causes, symptoms, and treatments. This guide will explain these differences and how to manage them effectively. What […]
NEW YORK: UNICEF has launched an appeal for US$58.8 million to address the rising cases in mpox crisis across six African countries where children are most affected. Though child deaths are currently confined to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the data underscores their vulnerability, as UNICEF works to scale up prevention and response […]
The ozone layer, which protects life on Earth from the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, is steadily recovering, according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He credited the Montreal Protocol for playing a crucial role in this recovery. Also read: iPhone 16 drops Apple stickers from the box, ends 47 year old tradition “The ozone layer, once […]
Since launching over two years ago, Google Wallet has become a popular tool for millions of people across 90 countries. It allows users to securely store and access various essentials, including payment cards, event tickets, and train passes. Adoption of digital wallets continues to grow, with a recent study showing that 70% of consumers in […]
