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Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw (Photo:Nobel Prize/ X) George Bernard Shaw was an Irish writer, playwright, and critic born who became famous for his plays and won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Shaw often used his writing to question society, social habits, and injustice. He believed literature and art should do more than entertain; they should compel people to think, feel, and see life more clearly. Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw (Photo:Nobel Prize/ X) Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw (Photo:Nobel Prize/ X)Our daily lives today are surrounded by constant chasing of…

Srinagar, Jul 30: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday took a comprehensive review meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to evaluate the implementation of housing schemes for the urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) in Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department; Commissioners of Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations; Managing Director, J&K Housing Board; Director General, Codes; Chief Town Planners of Jammu and Kashmir; representatives of J&K Bank and other senior officers.While speaking the Chief Secretary observed that access to affordable…

Spanish firefighters battled a massive wildfire in Zamora near the Portugal border as flames threatened villages and forced evacuations. Emergency crews worked to contain the blaze while authorities urged residents to follow safety measures amid worsening wildfire conditions. Source link

Nepal prime minister Balendra Shah on Thursday appealed for unity, restraint and social harmony after at least three people were killed in communal violence that began in Sunsari district and later spread to neighbouring Madhesh province. The violence prompted authorities to expand curfews and tighten security across several districts.Addressing the nation for the first time since the violence erupted, Shah said the government was treating the situation with its “full seriousness and sensitivity” and pledged a fair and transparent investigation into the clashes.”The Government of Nepal is completely serious and sensitive about the tragic incident that took place in Dewanganj,…

FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, talks to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the FIFA 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Calistro, File) European football’s opposition to FIFA’s proposed commercial restructuring intensified on Thursday after UEFA’s 55 member associations unanimously backed a boycott of FIFA competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cups, should the governing body proceed with plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to its tournaments.The decision followed an emergency meeting chaired by UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin, with European football presenting its strongest collective…

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are set to take up several key legislative matters on Friday as part of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, listed for consideration and passage in the Lower House, while the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is scheduled to be taken up in the Upper House.In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, for consideration and…

Do you also apply perfume to your neck when getting ready? Ana Canadas, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Pathology, shared a video on Instagram to issue a scientific warning, noting that perfumes are intricate chemical blends that may pose significant health risks with daily use, especially on the neck.Also Read | Nutritionist shares 3 toxic everyday items in your kitchen you should throw away immediately: Regular kitchen sponge to…In a video shared on July 12, Ana issued a warning: “Stop spraying perfume on your neck.” She added, “Perfumes are complex chemical mixtures that can contain…

Rajasthan Governor and Chancellor Haribhau Bagde has directed all state-funded universities to establish Rajasthani Language Study Centres.Kota: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde pitched for periodic evaluation of teachers every five years to improve the quality education, and asserted that the exercise would neither affect their jobs nor pension benefits.Inaugurating the two-day national workshop, “Healthy and Educated Woman: Empowered Nation” (Swasth evam Shikshit Mahila: Sashakt Rashtra), at the State Institute of Agriculture Management (SIAM) here, he said national development extends far beyond economic metrics and rests on intellectual growth, honesty, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning.The workshop was organised jointly by…

Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ screenings cancelled in Karnataka; cauvery water protests halt Mandya shows Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ faced disruption in Karnataka after scheduled screenings were cancelled at Gurushree Theatre in Mandya on Thursday. The decision came after members of a Kannada organisation staged protests over the ongoing Cauvery water-sharing issue.As reported by Mathrubhumi, the demonstration was linked to the Cauvery Water Regulation Authority’s (CWRA) recent direction asking Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Protesters gathered outside the theatre and raised slogans against the order.As the situation escalated, some members of the group…

File photo: Salil Parekh, Infosys CEO BENGALURU: When Salil Parekh took over as Infosys CEO in 2018, the company was grappling with boardroom turmoil that had shaken investor confidence. Over nine years, he helped transform the company, doubling revenue from $10 billion to $20 billion, securing over $100 billion in large deals, and the foundation for its AI strategy, including through partnerships with OpenAI, Anthropic and Cognition.Never one to chase headlines or make them, Parekh, who retires from the firm in March next year, built a reputation for disciplined execution, reinforcing chairman Nandan Nilekani’s approach of making Infosys “boring” in…