For centuries, humans have tried to imagine how the rest of the animal kingdom sees the world, but we have always been limited by the three-colour palette of our own eyes. While we can take still photographs that mimic these perspectives, capturing the world in motion has remained a technical hurdle. Unlike traditional filming methods,…
Madhuri Dixit turns 59 today, and fans are celebrating the timeless star who remains one of Bollywood’s most beloved performers. From iconic songs like ‘Ek Do Teen’, ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’, and ‘Dola Re Dola’ to unforgettable films, Madhuri has left an enduring mark on Indian cinema. On her special day, ETimes revisits her heartfelt…
French police start probe as social media suspects child trafficking through second-hand marketplace. French authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into claims that second-hand marketplace Vinted is being used to traffic children, after social media users flagged listings offering toys and low-value items for exorbitant prices with descriptions matching children’s ages and sizes.The Nanterre public…
NEW DELHI: The Rudraprayag district administration on Saturday launched the “Donate One Book, Plant a Tree of Knowledge” campaign under the Harela initiative, with district magistrate Vishal Mishra inaugurating the drive by donating a book and calling on residents to contribute to building a shared repository of knowledge.Speaking at the launch, Mishra said that just…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Christmas greetings to people across the country, wishing for the festival to be filled with “peace, compassion and hope.” He also called for the strengthening and harmony in our society.The PM also attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi…
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk Saturday refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solution and medication despite an independent AIIMS expert endorsing Safdarjung Hospital’s assessment that he urgently requires fluid and electrolyte therapy. Doctors said Wangchuk remains conscious and haemodynamically stable but is showing clinical signs of dehydration, while his family has not yet consented to…
Schools remained closed in four districts of Odisha on Monday as heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal disrupted normal life, briefly affected train services and prompted the state government to place its field machinery on high alert.The precautionary closure comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy to…
The National Science Foundation on Thursday reversed a decision to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network after vigorous objections from Democratic lawmakers and scientists who rely on it to track everything from ocean circulation to extreme weather.The NSF issued a statement saying that it “appreciates the concerns raised by the range of stakeholders” and would…
NEW DELHI: Peak temperatures and the sweltering heat this year have delivered a windfall for consumer brands, with quick-commerce platforms driving robust growth in heat-linked categories.As temperatures climbed across the country, demand for products ranging from ice creams and beverages to sunscreens more than doubled year-on-year in May as consumers sought relief from the relentless…
“The stupidest farmers have the biggest potatoes” There is a bluntness to German folk sayings that feels almost uncomfortable in its honesty. One of the most striking is: “Die dümmsten Bauern haben die größten Kartoffeln.” Literally translated, it reads: “The stupidest farmers have the biggest potatoes.”At first glance, it sounds like an insult wrapped in…