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Every August 12 since 2000, the world pauses to ask a question it too often answers on autopilot: are young people actually being set up to thrive? International Youth Day was established by the United Nations following a recommendation from the 1998 World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon, and it exists precisely to force that pause to convert youth from a statistic into a subject.This year’s UN theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” is a quietly radical one. It insists that a first-generation learner in any least developed country and a student walking into a well-resourced university in…
Ravi Kishan recently expressed his gratitude for the immense love and support he has been receiving from the younger generation and how they hve helped him in becoming one of the most popular stars who dominates everyone’s social media feeds. (Instagram) Ravi Kishan has become a popular name among Gen Z over the past couple of weeks. From his viral memes to his rendition of the popular Lord Shiva bhajan, ‘Koteshwarai’, the actor has become a fan favourite online. During one of his latest media interactions, the actor and politician expressed his gratitude towards Gen Z for their immense love…
File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) as higher crude oil prices weighed on investors’ sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 35.99 points to 78,097.31 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 31.15 points to 24,444.55.Further in the trade, the BSE benchmark dropped 211.37 points to 77,953.66, and the Nifty traded 65.10 points down at 24,411.15.From the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, Titan and Bajaj Finance were among the major laggards.State Bank of India, Tech…
The late queen was the only person in history to have ever eaten a chocolate bar made with 100% British ingredients, after she was given one as a six-year-old in 1932 by the confectioner Rowntree’s.The bar was created from a glasshouse-grown cocoa plant, at Rowntree’s headquarters in York.But now, others could have the same experience after scientists at the University of Reading created a bar with cocoa beans grown in Berkshire.Raw cacao beans are coated in a white flesh ‘that tastes like lychee’. Photograph: University of ReadingThe bar was crafted to celebrate the university’s 100th anniversary, made with cocoa grown…
Zohran Mamdani believes that the bill strengthens worker protections New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has thrown his support behind the Teamsters-based Delivery Protection Act, a bill that would face Amazon and other delivery giants to directly employ thousands of drivers instead of subcontracting last-mile delivery work, according to a report by New York Post. Mamdani called the measure ‘common-sense regulation’ which is designed to protect workers, safeguard communities, and also hold corporations accountable for their business practices. While Mamdani is of the opinion that the bill strengthens worker protections, a study by consultancy AKRF estimates the legislation could add…
The Mumbai crime branch has made a notable arrest, detaining a former administrative officer implicated in a major scam (Representative image) MUMBAI: The city crime branch probing the police salary scam where nearly Rs 6.5 crore was allegedly paid as salaries to 10 ghost employees of the city police, arrested a former administrative officer of the Northern Regional Division office.The unit 12 of the crime branch arrested Ramkishan Ganesh Goswami (61), police have identified five more employees involved in the scam namely Nagesh Talwadekar a administrative officer, clerks Vijay Chavan, Ajay Rathod and senior clerk Amol Mesharam who have been…
Rain, diversions and huge numbers of pilgrims have caused traffic disruption in several areas of the capital, according to reports. NEW DELHI: Delhi is gearing up for yet another weather-dominated day with concerns about traffic, pollution and public safety with heavy rains and continued Kanwar rush posing a tough combination for commuters. Rain, diversions and huge numbers of pilgrims have caused traffic disruption in several areas of the capital, according to reports.Meanwhile, a new study has put the spotlight on the Yamuna, noting that sludge in the river may be behind periodic ammonia spikes that affect the capital’s water treatment…
Namma Metro records highest-ever ridership, food safety drive on Today, the biggest conversations in Bengaluru range from public transport and food safety to innovation and technology. As road congestion worsens, Namma Metro has hit a new ridership milestone with the city’s dependence on mass transit becoming more intense. Meanwhile, the food safety department of Karnataka is casting the net of inspections beyond roadside eateries to bigger food establishments and star hotels.The move comes after a series of inspections that raised concerns over food storage, expired products and hygiene in the kitchens. Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem is also in the spotlight as…
Hyderabad’s CM has sanctioned the purchase of new metro coaches. Concurrently, the Hyderabad Police are addressing a serious matter involving an IPS trainee accused of assault HYDERABAD: Growth of urban transport in Hyderabad and a high-profile police case figure among key issues today. Chief Minister of Telangana A Revanth Reddy has directed the officials to procure new Metro coaches for Hyderabad Metro, as the number of riders is increasing and also speed up the works related to the Metro Phase-II expansion.The drive to boost the number of coaches comes as the current fleet copes with increasing demand from passengers and…
Chennai faces significant political and public focus on three key issues CHENNAI: The political and public agenda in Chennai today is dominated by three big issues – the ongoing anti-NEET stir, the fresh Cauvery water dispute and the political debate on delimitation.The Tamil Nadu Assembly has already passed a resolution seeking abolition of NEET for undergraduate medical admissions, but the anti-NEET protesters on hunger strike in the city say their agitation will continue.The Cauvery issue has simultaneously resurfaced in the wake of the Cauvery Water Management Authority directing Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs or one TMC of water daily to…