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'No safe level of air pollution', experts warn as India refuses to link pollution to deaths
Marina Belen Romanello from Lancet Countdown emphasizes the proven link between air pollution and adverse health outcomes in India, contradicting the Indian government's stance on the issue. Despite initiatives like PMUY, a significant portion of the population still relies on biomass for cooking, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. WHO highlights the global health risks of air pollution, urging immediate action.
Salman Rushdie wants Elon Musk to be the 'first man on Mars' — Here's why
Taking a jibe at Elon Musk’s fascination with space travel, Salman Rushdie quipped that he wants the SpaceX owner to be the first man on Mars so that he stays there.
Five new industrial clusters from India join WEF initiative
As many as 33 industrial clusters from 16 countries have pledged to economic growth, job creation, and emission cuts under the World Economic Forum's Transitioning Industrial Clusters Initiative. Comprising 33 clusters worldwide, including five from India, the initiative aims to reduce emissions by 832 million tonnes, contribute $492 billion to GDP, and support 4.3 million jobs.
Macondo: The fictional town that lives on in real places like Aracataca, Antigua, and Malgudi
The non-existent town of Macondo, central to Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, finds real-world parallels in various Latin American locations. Despite Colombia’s Aracataca vying for inspiration, Macondo remains fictional, while traveling readers often encounter its essence across diverse settings.
Russia says cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after blast, two missing
Two crew members are missing after a Russian state-owned cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean following an explosion in the engine room. 14 crew members were rescued and taken to Cartagena by Spain's sea rescue service. The ship was carrying empty containers and cranes and owned by Russia's Oboronlogistika.
L&T's Spanish partner rolls out new stealth tech for submarines
The bio ethanol stealth technology (BEST) is being integrated onto the S 83 submarine under construction for the Spanish Navy and has been offered with complete transfer of technology (ToT) in a joint bid by Navantia and L&T for the requirement of six submarines by the Indian Navy.
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India calls for alignment of implementation measures with national priorities at COP16
At the UN Biodiversity Conference, India stressed the importance of aligning implementation measures with national priorities. Indian delegates highlighted the need to separate socio-economic assessments from biosafety risk assessments and called for a robust framework supporting capacity-building. Discussions also focused on increasing funding for developing countries and supporting Indigenous and local communities in biodiversity conservation efforts.
10 all out in 10 overs, target chased in 5 balls: Several records broken in Singapore vs Mongolia ICC T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier
In a historic ICC T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier, Singapore bowled out Mongolia for just 10 runs and chased the target in five balls, winning by nine wickets. Harsha Bhardwaj led Singapore's bowling with six wickets for three runs. Mongolia's total tied the record for the lowest in T20I cricket.
Millions of gold coins, jewelry buried in the Caribbean Sea. US, or Colombia, who will take it home?
Millions of gold coins, chests full of jewels and gold, and more than 600 passengers were on the ship 'San Jose' when an English squadron in the Caribbean Sea near Colombia attacked it. What happened afterward?
Teen Mom: Family Reunion Season 3 set to unveil international drama, therapy, and relationships
MTV's acclaimed series, Teen Mom: Family Reunion, is gearing up for its third season, inviting back beloved moms for an exciting South American escapade in Cartagena, Colombia. With relationship boot camps and lively pool parties on the horizon, here's a comprehensive preview of the upcoming season.
Colombia to recover San Jose’s ‘Holy Grail of Shipwrecks’ with treasure worth $20 billion; Who will claim it all?
First uncovered in 2015 reportedly by Colombian navy divers, the San Jose rests nearly 3,100 feet underwater.
Barcelona's Sips Bar reigns supreme as the World's Best Top 50 Bars in 2023, while Singapore sparkles
Barcelona's Sips bar has been named the best bar in the world in the 2023 edition of the World's 50 Best Bars ranking. The awards ceremony took place in Singapore and featured bars from 28 cities. European bars performed well, with London and Barcelona securing two spots in the top ten. Asia also had a strong presence, with Singapore boasting three bars on the list.
Best itinerary to spend 36 hours in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena de Indias, a colonial port city on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is a vibrant destination filled with cultural and historical attractions. Visitors can explore the Old Town and Getsemani neighborhoods, which offer cobblestone streets, opulent mansions, and churches. Highlights include walking tours, street food tastings, watching the sunset from the city walls, dining on Caribbean cuisine, and experiencing the nightlife.
Falling isle of manfully short
Britain, a country, has a nifty trick it plays in many international sporting tournaments. It suddenly splits into smaller countries like England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to maximise its participation in these tourneys. But, sometimes, this strategy backfires.
Colombia discovers two historical shipwrecks in Caribbean
The San Jose galleon, thought by historians to be carrying treasure that would be worth billions of dollars, sank in 1708 near Colombia's Caribbean port of Cartagena. Its potential recovery has been the subject of decades of litigation.
Diving, dining & more: Kresha Bajaj’s husband is her best travel companion
The designer says she wants to call Cartagena in Colombia her home.
Dr D advises Pablo Escobar's brother against taking on Elon Musk
Roberto Escobar has claimed that Musk stole the idea for ‘Not a Flamethrower' from him.
Memorable rite of passage: Witness Panama Canal crossing
You can opt for a 10-day round trip sailings from Ft Lauderdale into the expanded Canal.
Venezuela willing to accept oil payments in rupees: Envoy
Venezuela wants India to buy its oil and pay in rupees, which the South American country can in turn use for trading India food products and medicines.
Galaxy 1,000 times brighter than Milky Way discovered
London, July 15 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a very distant galaxy which is about a thousand times brighter than the Milky Way.
Designer Kresha Bajaj's travel recommendation: Fernando De Noronha in Brazil
For Bajaj, travel is not solely about fun, but for inspiration as well.
Travel diaries! Here are the places Harsh Goenka & Christian Louboutin recommend from their 2016 vacation list
Moments and places in 2016 that took the breath away of the well-heeled travellers.
Diego Maradona's age-long battle against obesity
To celebrate his 56th birthday, the Argentine football great opened a restaurant in Abu Dhabi named Cafe Diego.
World Federation of Exchanges appoints NSE's Chitra Ramkrishna as chairperson
WFE has appointed three new officers in line with the organisation's customary geographical rotation of office-bearers every two years.
Disclose bio-safety data of under-test GM mustard: CIC
The Central Information Commission has directed the environment ministry to share a copy of the bio-safety document related to genetically-modified mustard.
New Delhi features in top 10 global cities 'on the rise'
New Delhi is the only Asian city listed in the top 10 global cities in TripAdvisor's 2016 travellers' choice destinations on the rise.
India to ratify protocol to promote innovation in agriculture, healthcare
The new supplementary protocol provides international rules and procedure on liability and redress for damage to biodiversity resulting from LMO.
United Nations Conference on Biodiversity begins tomorrow in Hyderabad
The United Nations Conference on Biodiversity is set to begin here from Monday amidst tight security arrangements with the meeting of the parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (COP MOP 6) scheduled first.
Indian project declared winner of Environment Day challenge
A Chennai-based development organisation is among the five winners of this year's World Environment Day Challenge organised by the UN.
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