Grab a window seat, and you get the best views of the skyline or mountains. It really makes the trip feel like a proper adventure. But, as some studies point out, bagging that window spot on a daytime flight might actually expose you to more radiation than you’d think.Now, there’s no need to panic. Experts…
The National Stock Exchange of India has officially set the stage for one of the biggest market events in the country’s history, filing its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for an initial public offering (IPO) of up to 148,905,525 equity shares. The issue, valued at an estimated Rs 30,000 crore, is poised to become the…
5,000-year-old Solstice monument unearthed near Stonehenge in Wiltshire / Image – file Archaeologists have uncovered what could be an early prototype of Stonehenge, a remarkable 5,000-year-old monument that predates Britain’s most famous prehistoric landmark by around 500 years.The discovery was made near Bulford in Wiltshire, about five kilometres from Stonehenge, and is already being described…
Connaught Place (Image Credit: Canva) There are places that serve a city, and then there are places that define it. In Delhi, Connaught Place which is popularly known as CP, belongs firmly to the latter category.At first glance, it is a bustling commercial hub filled with shoppers, café lovers, tourists, office-goes, and street performers. But…
Thousands of Indian professionals working in Britain through Indian employers will stop paying dual social security contributions from July 15, with officials estimating that 90-95% of such workers will benefit from the India-UK social security pact coming into force alongside the free trade agreement.The Agreement on Social Security, or Double Contribution Convention (DCC), is expected…
Jackie Shroff shares the ultimate parenting mantra on how to raise emotionally secure and loving children Actor Jackie Shroff has always had a unique way of looking at life, and in his case, parenting is no different. Jackie, who shares a close bond with his two kids Tiger Shroff and Krishna Shroff, has always been…
The UAE Cabinet has approved a resolution setting 15 as the minimum age for children to access and use social media platforms, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a measure, news agency Reuters reported.Under the new regulations, children below 15 years of age will not be allowed to create or operate personal social…
The spine-bellied sea snake, also known as the short sea snake, is among the most common sea snakes which is mostly caught accidentally in fishing nets across the Indian Ocean. It has a relatively short, thick body with dark bands. Its venom is quite powerful, enough to immobilise fish rapidly. Where to spot it in…
India is reportedly in talks with multilateral lenders to secure around $2.5 billion through existing credit lines. The move comes as New Delhi explores fresh sources of capital after the Middle East conflict has affected the government’s ability to increase spending.The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are discussing loans worth $1.5 billion…
Bruce Lee (Image: Wikipedia) Most people, if they are honest, spend a good part of their lives trying to make things easier. Easier job. Easier relationships. Easier mornings. There is nothing wrong with that instinct. Difficulty hurts, and we are wired to move away from pain. But Bruce Lee spent much of his short life…
