The AI boom is spreading data centres across the world faster than most tech projects. These AI lifelines work on two important resources, water and electricity, which they use from the areas they are located in. Often this leads to a fight between the locals and the tech giant owning the data centre since resources…
Nitish Kumar, 22, a student from Nawada, Bihar, first relied on over-the-counter medicines when he began experiencing symptoms of chikungunya in February last year. For almost a week, he believed it was an ordinary viral fever.“I did not immediately go to a doctor. I bought some medicines from a pharmacy to treat the symptoms of…
On August 2, 2006, the temperature in Massachusetts hit 99 degrees with 65% humidity. New Englanders cranked up their air conditioners and fans like never before, setting an all-time record for electricity use on the regional grid. Historically, New England has suffered from some of the highest retail electricity costs in the US. But about…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the youth protesters after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation amid protest across the country over NEET paper leak.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that Pradhan’s resignation is a huge step in rebuilding the education system“Education minister…
NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday welcomed Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, calling it a “victory of democracy” and crediting peaceful public participation and student-led protests for the outcome.In a post on X, Wangchuk said: “IT’S A VICTORY OF DEMOCRACY direct democracy… straight from the streets. It’s a victory of peace, patience &…
Government proposes stricter anti-paper leak laws to safeguard against leaks NEW DELHI: Tightening the noose around individuals, service providers and organised gangs involved in paper leaks, the Centre has proposed longer jail terms, steeper fines, and time-bound investigation and disposal of trials and appeals.According to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill circulated…
Key events that led to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation NEW DELHI: Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday as Union education minister, taking moral responsibility for the NEET-UG paper leak controversy that has shaken the country’s examination system, sparked mass student protests and triggered political confrontations.In his resignation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pradhan said he had…
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP leaders on Saturday paid tribute to Dharmendra Pradhan after he resigned as Union education minister amid nationwide student protests demanding his resignation over the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak and related controversies.BJP national president Nitin Nabin thanked Pradhan for “prioritising larger interests.”“As Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan…
Woman accused of fake animal rescue freed without bail/Image: Getty Images A California woman accused of operating a fake animal rescue while allegedly keeping dozens of dogs in filthy, overcrowded conditions has been released without bail despite facing multiple animal cruelty charges.Priscilla Martin, 33, pleaded not guilty in an Orange County court to three felony…
India’s next energy frontier is deep waters: Hardeep Puri as ONGC begins Mahanadi drilling NEW DELHI: The first deepwater appraisal well in the Mahanadi offshore basin was spudded on Friday, marking a key step in assessing the hydrocarbon potential of one of India’s most prospective offshore regions and paving the way for higher domestic oil…