In the 1930s, under Mussolini’s fascist regime, Italy launched a sweeping reforestation drive across the northern Alps. The goal was to practically prevent soil erosion, secure timber, and project an image of national productivity. The chosen tree was Norway spruce (Picea abies), a fast-growing conifer prized for its straight trunk and reliable wood yield. Thousands…
Germany has a strong reminder for America and it is that the United States of America needs Europe to go to outer Space. In an interview to Politico, German Space Minister Dorothee Bar said, “Germany and Europe provide critical key technologies” for U.S. space missions. “That is why we can confidently say: without us, it…
NEW DELHI: After a 12-year-old girl lost her mother, her US-based maternal aunt and her husband adopted her by performing ‘Datta Homam’ rituals under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA). That was two years ago. They have since struggled to take their adopted daughter to the US because of conflict between inter-country adoption frameworks of…
Trump, Vance say Iran agreed to IAEA inspections. Tehran denies. Photo Credit: AP The first full day of US-Iran talks in Switzerland ended with Washington and Tehran offering differing accounts of what had been agreed, particularly on the issue of international inspections of Iran’s nuclear programme.Speaking after the opening round of negotiations at the Burgenstock…
Mbappé closes in on Messi’s World Cup record after reaching 16 goals in historic run/ Image: AP France captain scored twice against Iraq to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, with only Lionel Messi now ahead of him on the all-time scoring chartsKylian Mbappe’s 100th appearance for France was already shaping…
Mohanlal shares ‘Kireedam’ 4K trailer; Sibi Malayil’s classic returns in restored glory; Fans say, ‘It’s Beautifully restored’ Mohanlal has reignited nostalgia among cinema lovers by unveiling the 4K trailer of ‘Kireedam’ which is one of the most celebrated films in Malayalam cinema history.The ‘Drishyam’ actor shared the restored trailer on Twitter along with a simple…
Shares of Apar Industries Ltd. are in focus on Tuesday, June 23, after the company said its wholly-owned subsidiary has inked an agreement with the Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company. As per the agreement, Apar Industries Middle East Ltd., KSA, will supply base oils within the LubeHub Value Park in Yanbu in support of strengthening…
Gold and silver prices traded lower on Tuesday (June 23) amid rising expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike and easing geopolitical tensions in the West Asia, which reduced demand for safe-haven assets. COMEX gold fell $31.20, or 0.74%, to trade at $4,171.50 per ounce after touching an intraday high of $4,216.00 an…
EAM Jaishankar condoles deaths in Qatar explosion NEW DELHI: External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday condoled the death of 13 lives, including 12 Indians in an explosion in the Ras Laffan incident in Qatar last night.“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries, including of Indian nationals, in the explosion at Qatar’s…
Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday night. Norway’s Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates (REUTERS) Marcus Pederson had put the Vikings ahead in the 43rd minute after replacing an…
