Unesco warns Pakistan over ‘reconstructions’ at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

Pakistan’s authorities under fire over reconstruction of Vedic-era city of Taxila The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the “reconstructions” that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco’s ‘danger list’.Taxila, known in ancient times as Takshashila, is one of South Asia’s […]

‘Vaibhav will do very well, but…’: Dinesh Karthik settles Sanju Samson vs Sooryavanshi debate | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has thrown his support behind Sanju Samson despite the opener’s poor run of form, insisting the experienced batter deserves more backing even as calls for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continue to grow.Samson’s struggles continued in the opening T20I against England at Chester-le-Street, where he fell […]

Twana Jamal: Iraqi ‘Godfather of traffickers’ found in UK seeking asylum under changed identity

Representative image of Twana Jamal in French court (AI generated) A convicted Iraqi human trafficker, Twana Jamal, was traced to Leicestershire, where he is allegedly living under a false identity while awaiting a decision on his UK asylum claim.According to an investigation by BBC, an Iraqi man once labelled the “godfather of traffickers” has been […]

Shreyas Iyer scripts history, becomes first Indian captain to… | Cricket News

Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) India captain Shreyas Iyer etched his name into the record books during the rain-hit opening T20I against England in Durham, becoming the first Indian captain to register a half-century in a T20I on English soil. Iyer’s composed 68 off 48 balls was not only his first T20I fifty as […]

From grief support to robot cafes & marriage prospects: How AI is transforming daily life in South Korea

From serving coffee to supporting grieving people, AI doing it all in South Korea Artificial intelligence and robots in South Korea is becoming part of everyday life. Families are using AI to recreate deceased loved ones, robot baristas are serving coffee without human staff, semiconductor engineers have become some of the country’s most sought-after professionals, […]

Keir Starmer to issue historic apology to victims of forced adoption of babies born to unmarried mothers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to deliver a formal apology in Parliament on Thursday to victims of Britain’s historical forced adoption practices, acknowledging the state’s role in a system that saw an estimated 185,000 babies taken from unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976, BBC reported.The apology will follow decades […]

Karnataka weighs ‘Section 108’ route to decide on privatisation of power sector | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s next move on the entry of private players into the state’s power distribution sector is expected to come up for discussion at the State Cabinet meeting on Thursday, with indications that it may invoke Section 108 of the Electricity Act to issue policy directions to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). […]

Why eucalyptus trees shed their bark every year and how it helps them survive |

Peeling trunks and ribbons of bark hanging from branches are among the most distinctive features of eucalyptus trees. To many people, the sight can appear as though the tree is damaged or dying. In reality, the opposite is often true. For most eucalyptus species, shedding bark is a natural process that plays an important role […]