Tuesday, December 24, 2024

LIFESTYLE

134 countries sign declaration to address global emissions, protect farmer lives

The COP28 Presidency on Friday announced that 134 world leaders have signed up to its landmark agriculture, food and climate action declaration. Also...

Tesla launches Cybertruck at $60,990, delivers to first batch of customers

Four years after its debut, Elon Musk-run Tesla has finally launched the long-awaited Cybertruck at a starting price of $60,990 and delivered the...

Paris Hilton’s welcomes baby girl, names her London

Socialite Paris Hilton surprised her fans on Thanksgiving by announcing that she has welcomed a baby girl via surrogate, and named her London. The...

Chefs who power America’s new Michelin-star Indian restaurants

The just-unveiled Michelin Guide for Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago for 2023 has brought Diwali cheer to three Indian restaurants, two of which...

Study finds 90% of paper straws harmful, not more eco-friendly than plastic

Have you replaced your plastic drinking straws with paper? Beware, paper straws may not be eco-friendly and contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, warned...

New global biodiversity fund launched in Vancouver

Environmental leaders of 185 countries have agreed at the Global Environment Facility's seventh assembly to launch an innovative new fund for biodiversity that will...

I dedicate this life to helping, says Dalai Lama on 88th birthday

“From my side, I dedicate this very life that I have now to helping limitless sentient beings to the best of my ability,” remarked...

Italy’s worst employee is a teacher who avoided work for 20 yrs using sick...

Italy has named its worst employee -- a teacher who avoided going to work for 20 years using the sick leave option, as well...

Aussie parliamentary panel recommends ban on gambling ads

An Australian parliamentary committee on Wednesday recommended a ban on gambling advertising in the country within three years. The standing committee on social policy and...

Ahmedabad police commend Muslim man for act of brotherhood during Rath Yatra

In a heartwarming display of humanity, Salim Abdul Sheikh, a resident of Shahpur, received accolades from the city police for his act of...