Mukesh Ambani resigns from Reliance Jio
- by Republica
The digital arm of Ambani’s Reliance Industries ‘Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd’ has announced that Mukesh Ambani is resigning from the post of director of the Reliance Jio Industry on Tuesday.
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Climate tech firm to launch scaled-up plant sucking CO2 from air
- by Reuters
Construction is due to begin on Wednesday on what could become the world's biggest plant to capture carbon dioxide from the air and deposit it underground, the company behind the nascent green technology said.
Zendaya among celebs to react to US Supreme Court ending constitutional right to abortion
- by Agencies
Famous US actress Zendaya is amongst the celebrities to react to the US Supreme Court ending the constitutional right to abortion.
Curators apologize for antisemitic work at German art show
- by Associated Press
The curators of a major art show in Germany have apologized for including a work featuring antisemitic elements that prompted an outcry at the event’s opening this week.
Swiss 'zero star hotel' offers sleepless nights to ponder world's crises
- by Reuters
"I couldn't sleep," and "my room was too noisy," may be complaints hoteliers dread from guests, but for the Riklin brothers that is the entire point of their latest 'zero star hotel' art installation.
Representation of Dalit community declines in 2022 local election
- by Republica
Nepal recently concluded its second local election on May 13, 2022, following the adoption of the federal system of governance by the country. The results of polls have also been published. But, the number of Dalit community representatives in the local election has decreased than in the past. Since Dalits are considered as the lowest social strata in the traditional Hindu caste system, also characterized as 'Untouchable', while comparing the number of Dalit representatives elected through the elections of 2017 with this year’s, the number of Dalit people elected as the chiefs and mayors is only one percent of the total number of such positions.
Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional
- by Associated Press
A Japanese court ruled Monday that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to free union and equality has been violated.
Internet Explorer gravestone goes viral in South Korea
- by Reuters
For Jung Ki-young, a South Korean software engineer, Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) decision to retire its Internet Explorer web browser marked the end of a quarter-century love-hate relationship with the technology.
Art of Living Kathmandu to conduct an event on Yoga Day
- by Republica
The main event of Yoga Month is going to be held on June 21 at DECC Hall of World Trade Center at 6:30 AM by Art of Living Kathmandu on the occasion of Yoga Day.
Israeli Medical Delegation for underserved communities
- by Republica
The Embassy of Israel in Nepal, in collaboration with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center-Ichilov Hospital and Janaki Medical College and Teaching Hospital (JMCTH), conducted free health camps in Naktajhi, Dhanusha and Sitapur of Mahottari district, Nepal.
Pakistani govt chided for ‘Drink less tea, save money’ plea
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A minister in Pakistan’s newly elected government faced criticism Wednesday following his plea to the nation to drink less tea to help save on imports amid a deepening economic crisis.
Dementia: Study says THIS vitamin deficiency can worsen condition; warns millions are at risk
- by Agencies
Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms that affect the memory, and social abilities of a human being. This is a condition in which an individual's cognitive functioning declines and this consequently affects the daily life of the individual. It is mostly seen in older individuals but its occurrence has also been seen in young ones.
Internet Explorer Switched to Microsoft Edge
- by Republica
Microsoft has put an end to Internet Explorer on Wednesday pushing its users to Microsoft Edge.
Case registered against Karanvir Bohra and 5 others for allegedly cheating a 40-year-old woman of Rs 1.99 crores
- by Agencies
A case has been filed against actor Karanvir Bohra and 5 people for allegedly cheating a 40-yr-old woman of Rs. 1.99 crores. According to reports by ANI, the woman claimed only an amount of Rs 1 crore was returned.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister pens a heartfelt note on his second death anniversary, “Bhai, but you have become immortal because of the values you stood for”
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Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise on June 14 in 2020, left his fans, family and the nation in shock. On his second death anniversary today, Sushant’s sister, penned an emotional note on Instagram, paying him a heartfelt tribute.
Singer Indira Joshi to tie knot with Sharad Kedia today
- by Republica
Popular Nepali female singer Indira Joshi is tying the knot with her boyfriend Sharad Kedia, a fashion designer, today.
21 Days Cycling Challenge completed with the support of Nepal Eco Panel
- by Republica
A 21 days bicycle challenge competition has been held in Bhaktapur with the support of Nepal Eco Panel.
NASA to form scientific team to study UFOs
- by Reuters
NASA said on Thursday it plans to assemble a team of scientists to examine "unidentified aerial phenomena" - commonly termed UFOs - in the latest sign of the seriousness with which the U.S. government is taking the issue.
Wreck of 17th-century royal warship found off UK coast
- by Associated Press
Explorers and historians are telling the world about the discovery of the wreck of a royal warship that sank in 1682 while carrying a future king of England, Ireland and Scotland.
Attempted assassination of Salman Khan foiled
- by Republica
A sharpshooter from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly made an attempt to assassinate Salman Khan on Friday, according to Indian media reports. Filmfare reported that a sharpshooter arrived outside Khan's home and attempted to kill him, but returned at the last minute.