Quote of the day by Li Ka-shing (AP photo) There are moments when people quietly blame circumstances for the way things turn out. Luck, timing, family background, money and simple chance can all appear to have a genuine say in where a person actually ends up. Li Ka-shing, the Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist, took…
For years, going to school was a daily test of endurance for children living in Nizhuhe village in southwest China. Their route to the classroom involved steep mountain paths, narrow trails and an exhausting climb along the side of an 800-metre cliff. The journey could take nearly three hours, with children leaving home before sunrise…
Technology is only one part of Tan’s approach. Shared Skies created a 50-page environmental justice guide in English and Spanish and distributed it to more than 60 low-income schools, reaching approximately 30,000 students. At 17, Nathan Tan has already taken on a problem that can be difficult even for adults to see, let alone solve:…
Representative Image of a community event with people donating plastic tubs for recycling, showcasing teamwork and environmental awareness (AI Generated Image) Teddy Michaelides, a seven-year-old from Netley, Hampshire, has turned a local recycling problem into a campaign involving thousands of plastic confectionery tubs. Teddy began collecting the tubs after learning that the plastic containers used…
AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Punjab has directed MakeMyTrip to refund Rs 18,775 to a consumer after two hotel properties booked through its platform were found to be non-existent. The commission also awarded Rs 25,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 litigation costs in an order passed on…
Photo credit: Christies.com A woman, named Norma Ifill from Philadelphia, paid just $15 for an unusual necklace at a Brooklyn flea market, wore it for years without knowing its origin, and only later learned it was a work by Alexander Calder, according to a report by The Sun. The forgotten piece, a silver wire and…
Most of us are aware of the different file formats these days, such as JPG, PNG, and PDF. The formats mentioned above are most prominently used globally. JPGs can be different things like signatures required to sign documents or screenshots of an instruction manual. When converting JPG to PDF and then sharing it, you want…
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, a feat that not only demonstrates his technical prowess but also sets a new benchmark in the…
EAM S Jaishankar during P4M Summit External affairs minister S Jaishankar called for stronger multilateralism to navigate rising geopolitical tensions, conflicts and global competition, as he co-chaired the first Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity (P4M) Summit with European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday (local time). The summit was held on the…
Jamui Police are investigating a harassment incident; Bihar leaders remarks sparts row NEW DELHI: Bihar minister Shrawon Kumar has drawn criticism for describing the harassment of a minor girl in Bihar’s Jamui as ‘Chhitputh’ (isolated) incident while asserting that the world is not entirely free from crime.He said, “These isolated incidents happen. Those who commit…
