Graduates listen to the National Anthem during Harvard University’s 374th Commencement Following the U.S. government’s decision to impose a one-time $1,00,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, data suggests that foreign students pursuing their degrees in the U.S. — particularly Indians, who form the largest group of international students — will be significantly affected. Associated … Read more
Babu Parambath and wife Valsala at their carbon-neutral home ‘Meda’ in Vengeri, Kozhikode. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh A new green home concept titled ‘Meda’ has achieved the carbon-neutral tag – arguably the first in the State to earn such a status and get it assessed by a reputed agency. Babu Parambath, project coordinator of … Read more
Angie Brown BBC Scotland, Edinburgh and East reporter Kieran Innes Brian and his son Kieran say they now have a strong bond following the transplant Kieran Innes was just 25 when he was diagnosed with kidney failure and told he would need dialysis three times a week. He was devastated and worried that he would … Read more
Angie Brown BBC Scotland, Edinburgh and East reporter Kieran Innes Brian and his son Kieran say they now have a strong bond following the transplant Kieran Innes was just 25 when he was diagnosed with kidney failure and told he would need dialysis three times a week. He was devastated and worried that he would … Read more
Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan inaugurating a public meeting organised by the district wing of the United Democratic Front in Kochi to highlight the role of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in the Vizhinjam port project. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan on Friday said the Vizhinjam port project was the United Democratic … Read more
On December 21, a Legend Airlines flight departed from Dubai carrying 303 Indian passengers. Hours later, the flight, which was bound for the central American country of Nicaragua, landed at the Vatry airport in France, 160 km from Paris, for a technical halt. But the flight was not allowed to take off again. The French … Read more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has once again demonstrated its prowess in space exploration with the successful return of Chandrayaan-3’s propulsion module to Earth’s orbit. This remarkable feat, achieved through a series of meticulously planned and executed maneuvers, marks a significant milestone for India’s lunar exploration program. The propulsion module, initially tasked with transporting … Read more
The 110-acre prime land that the Railways own on the Ponnurunni-Kathrikadavu marshalling yard premises remains underutilised. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU Even as the Railways affirms that efforts will be made to develop major railway stations and underutilised premises, if any, as city centres, stakeholders have expressed concern at over 100 acres of prime railway … Read more
Akash Kesavan, Vimal Mohan and Sanil Sani, three Manchester United FC fans from Kerala, meet their idol Wayne Rooney in Mumbai | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When three Malayali youngsters made their way to Mumbai last weekend, they were at best hopeful; of meeting their idol and legendary Manchester United player Wayne Rooney. Being hardcore … Read more
TV presenter Richard Hammond has gone viral on TikTok recounting a story from his time in a coma, following a high-speed car crash in 2006. Mr Hammond was lucky to survive the crash, which occurred whilst filming an episode of the BBC’s Top Gear. Speaking to Evan Davis from BBC Radio 4’s PM programme, he … Read more