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Bangladesh sets tough riders for PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India

DHAKA/DELHI: Amid mounting domestic pressure from hardliners and opposition Jamaat-e-Islami ally NCP, PM Tarique Rahman's govt Sunday attached tough conditions for New Delhi prior to his possible bilateral visit to India at PM Modi's invitation - "act expeditiously on extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other criminal fugitives, and help create…

The Times of India · Aug 16

German researchers used ordinary WiFi signals instead of cameras to identify people; the result turned everyday wireless networks into a powerful new way to recognize individuals with nearly 100% accuracy

WiFi signals can now do more than connect devices. Researchers showed that ordinary wireless networks can detect and identify people without cameras, special sensors, or a phone. In a study of 197 people, the system achieved nearly 100% identification accuracy. It read changes in radio waves as they moved around…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18

India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss environmental working group priorities. Ministers will deliberate on an outcome document and thematic discussions for cooperation. Priority areas include sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, and disaster resilience. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Save Windermere: How a Grassroots Campaign Turned Britain's Sewage Crisis Into a National Issue

The Save Windermere campaign has highlighted illegal sewage dumping in Lake Windermere, prompting national scrutiny of water companies and inspiring environmental activism across the UK.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

Jellyfish turned into an unexpected threat to France’s Gravelines nuclear plant after a huge swarm clogged its cooling system

In a striking environmental incident, a massive jellyfish swarm has compelled the shutdown of reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear plant. The clogged seawater cooling systems have brought significant disruption to power generation. Following a related incident in 2025, the plant introduced enhanced monitoring and fishing strategies. This occurrence underscores the…

The Times of India · Aug 15

Corporate India’s biggest risk may be thinking about tomorrow with yesterday’s ideas: Independent director’s Linkedin post sparks debate

Corporate governance may be struggling to keep pace with the speed at which business risks are changing, independent director Richa Arora has argued. She said boards need to move beyond legacy frameworks and question assumptions that may no longer fit an environment shaped by AI, technology, climate change and geopolitical…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Awarapan 2 actor Emraan Hashmi lives in Rs 16 crore Bandra home with minimalist interiors, earthy tones, wooden furniture, a spacious library, workout area and a balcony offering sweeping city views

Emraan Hashmi's Mumbai residence showcases how interiors influence feelings and focus. Neutral colors like white and beige create a grounding and regulating environment for occupants. Open spaces and natural views offer restorative attention and reduce psychological pressure. Thoughtful design choices combine comfort and functionality for overall well-being. Such elements support…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

World’s leading business hub announces 3 well being initiatives for employees: Check what they are and who will benefit

Dubai employee well being initiatives: Dubai has launched three new initiatives to improve employee wellbeing across its government workforce, focusing on flexible working, financial wellbeing and a more supportive workplace environment.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Meet Vera Wang, the Hawaii high school senior who built a coconut-based ocean filter as a sophomore; two years later, she found fungi in coconut husks that can biodegrade plastic and sunscreen

What started as a high school project to clean polluted ocean water has turned into a promising scientific discovery. Hawaii’s Kaiser High School senior Vera Wang was the first to look into using coconut waste to filter microplastics and sunscreen from seawater, states a news report by University of Hawai'i…

The Times of India · Aug 15

'Building jitni sundar, mahaul utna toxic': Gurgaon employee’s 'honest take' over toxic workplace goes viral

A corporate employee’s late-night video filmed outside Gurgaon’s glittering office towers has sparked a debate over workplace culture, office politics, long working hours and the pressure associated with corporate jobs.

The Economic Times · Aug 15