Representative Image (AI) On May 17, 1900, US author Lyman Frank Baum published a tale that has since enchanted readers and viewers over generations with its unforgettable characters, magical settings and universal themes of courage, friendship and the search for home.At the heart of the story is Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a…
Image source: Live Science A historic satellite survey has found a disturbing trend among 28 of the US’s largest cities, such as New York, Chicago, Dallas, and Denver. Scientists from Virginia Tech employed the latest in radar imaging to map land subsidence, a slow sinking of the ground. Their results indicate that these large urban…
The government should ramp up efforts on programmes like the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT to promote greener urban development and strengthen ecological resilience, a new report by the State Bank of India (SBI) recommended.According to the report, these initiatives are crucial in managing India’s rapid urban growth while safeguarding the environment. It explained that…
Comed-K Under graduate Entrance Test 2025, scheduled to be held on May 10, has been postponed in select cities in accordance with directives issued by the Indian government under Operation ‘Sindoor’The affected test cities are Gujarat: Jamnagar (Test City Code: 26428); Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar (14126), Jammu (7994); Punjab: Ludhiana (14458), Bathinda (1686), Jalandhar (2288),…
In a world where international education is more accessible than ever, choosing the right city to study in can shape your academic journey and future career. Each year, QS Best Student Cities ranks destinations based on factors such as university rankings, affordability, desirability, and employer activity.The 2025 edition highlights ten cities that stand out as…
NEW DELHI: In a significant step towards river-sensitive urban development, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) – a central nodal agency for river rejuvenation – has approved an action plan for 145 cities, located along different rivers across the country, which is to be implemented in 2025 for keeping stretches of the respective rivers…
Thousands of Americans gathered in cities and towns nationwide on April 19 to protest US President Donald Trump’s policies. The demonstrations, which coincide with the anniversary of the American Revolutionary War’s opening battles in 1775, carried a mix of civic resistance and historical symbolism. The events ranged from large marches in major cities to quieter…
Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara sparked outrage Monday by appearing to make light of safety concerns stoked by an unidentified stalker molesting a woman in Bengaluru’s Bharathi Layout, saying that “in a big city like Bengaluru, incidents like this do take place here and there”.Parameshwara’s remark came amid a…
Palestinian terror group Hamas said it fired a barrage of rockets at cities in Israel’s south on Sunday in response to Israeli “massacres” of civilians in Gaza. Israel’s military said about 10 projectiles were fired, but most were successfully intercepted. Israel’s Channel 12 reported a direct hit in the southern city of Ashkelon. Israeli emergency…
State governments are adopting drones to monitor large-scale projects, track road conditions, and oversee public utilities. Experts believe that the drones have cut inspection costs by 40% compared to traditional methods.Anil Verma, an urban infrastructure expert, said, “Drone-based monitoring enhances transparency and significantly lowers operational costs for city administrations.”Ankit Sharma, an urban governance expert, said,…