Indian diplomats in Canada ‘clearly on notice', says FM Melanie Joly
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly speaks during a joint press conference on February 2, 2024. — Reuters Indian high commissioner among six diplomats expelled, says FM. Says won’t tolerate any diplomats violating Vienna Convention. “Some very serious red lines have been crossed,” says MacKay. Days after expelling a group of Indian diplomats in connection with […]
Can Diamond Dust Help Cool Earth? Exploring Costs and Geoengineering Risks
Injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere could potentially cool the planet by 1.6ºC, according to a recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters. Led by Sandro Vattioni, a climate scientist at ETH Zürich, the research explores whether diamonds, as opposed to commonly used materials like sulfur, could offer a safer and more effective method for […]
Astronomers Confirm Brown Dwarf Gliese 229B as Twin Pair Orbiting in 12 Days
A celestial body found three decades ago has now been identified as a pair of brown dwarfs orbiting each other, a recent study has revealed. The object, previously known as Gliese 229B, was the first brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago. Brown dwarfs are considered too large to be planets yet too small to ignite […]
Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS
Mail carriers seek pay increases, better safety measures in new contract Mail carriers seek pay increases, better safety measures in new contract 02:24 Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide workers with air-conditioned trucks. The new agreement, which […]
Aadam Syed clinches victory at Bahrain Amateur Open Golf Championship
Aadam Syed of Rawalpindi Golf Club in this undated photo. — Reporter KARACHI: Aadam Syed of Rawalpindi Golf Club secured an impressive victory at the Bahrain Amateur Open Golf Championship, finishing on top with a score of -13 after three rounds and 54 holes. His total of 203 strokes (68, 67, 68) placed him ahead […]
Middle East, Ukraine wars in focus as G7 defence ministers meet in Italy
The Group of Seven (G7) defence ministers are meeting in Italy against a backdrop of brewing tensions in the Middle East and the drawn-out conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The one-day gathering on Saturday marks the group’s first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence, and is being held in Naples, the southern Italian city that is […]
50 Cent reacts to Eminem becoming grandpa
50 Cent reacts to Eminem becoming grandpa 50 Cent has no doubt about Eminem being a rocking grandfather. During an interview with People, he said, “Oh man, he’ll be the greatest grandfather.” “That grandkid is gonna say, ‘My granddaddy is still cool. My granddad is cool,’” the 49-year-old added. His statement comes on the heels […]
Funding Momentum Bounces Back For Indian Startups With Over 300% Jump
New Delhi: The funding momentum bounced back for the Indian startup ecosystem this week, with 39 startups raising around $449 million across 29 deals — an over 300 per cent jump from the $135 million raised last week. This week saw 12 growth-stage and 16 early-stage deals. The seed funding stood at $26.5 million, a […]